Bowling Highlights Column 2-1-08

Local well-known certified Silver Level IBPSIA instructor Mike Luongo, far right, was part of an exclusive coaching clinic at the USBC Research and Testing Facility recently. Also taking part, from the left, were, USBC Coaching staff Member Bill Monce, Kegal Vice President Del Warren, USBC representative Kevin Dornberger, USBC representative Neil Stremmel and President of MoRich Enterprises Mo Pinel.

Michael Haugen Jr. In Action Last Week

Luongo Was Part Of Exclusive Coaching Clinic

Local well-known and highly respected Pro-Shop operator and certified IBPSIA instructor Mike Luongo was part of an exclusive coaching clinic at the United States Bowling Congress (USBC's) Research and Testing Facility recently.
The USBC teamed up with the Kegal Training Center and MoRich Enterprises for an exclusive bowling instructional clinic on the lanes at the USBC Research and Testing Facility in Greendale, Wis. on January 11-13.
Advanced level bowlers were given the opportunity d to bowl on the USBC testing lanes with renowned classroom instructor and President of MoRich Enterprises Mo Pinel, USBC Gold Coach and Kegal Vice President Del Warren USBC Silver Level instructor Mike Luongo who is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the MoRich Bowling Ball Company and a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop staff.
The world-class instructors taught the attendees the basics of playing the modern game by learning the keys to create a longer "flat spot" in the swing and the use of focal points for targeting and the sliding hinge start.
Each student also received a copy of the "See It, Feel It, Do It" manual and a CD-Rom called "Playing the High Friction Game."
Luongo explained that the flat spot is at the bottom of the swing at the release and it increases the bowlers margin of error in the modern game. It's defined, ":as the portion of the arc of the arm swing from the ankle forward, where the fingers are parallel to the lane," Luongo said.
Luongo, proprietor of Mike's Pro Shop in Middletown and Newburgh is a weekly contributor to the Bowling Highlights column with his Tip Of The Week.
In March of 2007 Luongo was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Bowling Pro Shop & Instructors Association (IBPSIA).

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip is for any bowler who ends up out of balance at the foul line when delivering a bowling ball.
If you find yourself unable to finish your delivery in a strong balanced position, it may be a result of your follow through. It is very important that when you follow through on your delivery, you do not reach OUT with your arm, but UP with your follow through.
The reason?
If you reach out, the weight of the ball will pull your upper body forward and may cause you to lose your balance. If you reach up, you can stay planted in a strong, solid position to deliver your bowling ball with accuracy and leverage.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises, Inc.). Mike is a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net

Ed's Outlook

The Skills Center, a division of Strike Ten Entertainment (STE), will be establishing a new national recognition for bowling coaches and/or instructors through the presentation of a new award.
The National Coaching/Instructors Award, which will honor an outstanding bowling coach/instructor may also lead to the creation of a hall of fame for bowling coaches and instructors.
A task force has been formed to develop award criteria, annually review candidates as well as explore the creation of a bowling coaches/instructors hall of fame.
Applications will be available starting today.
The first award recipient will be recognized at International Bowl Expo 2008 in Orlando on Monday morning, June 23 during the bowling industry awards presentation.
Our hats go off to this great effort by this group to recognize the importance of our many bowling coaches/instructors.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, who is a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. Ed is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-State NY USBC, where he serves as Publicity Director.If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please give Ed a call at 439-8177 or send an e-mail to him at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com.
Please visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/ where you can find additional bowling information.

Local Scores

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 197, 526 by Robin Luckey, Debra Loughrey 180 and Maureen Schlott 197.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Kris Rasmussen scored a 209, Brian Starr 237, Joseph Gager 214, Tim Ackerman 204, Mark Herbert 229, 600, Ken Darling 199, Mike Brockner 229, Charles Reichenback 213, Wally Warren 201, Mark Schriber 203, Russell Yerkes 210, Joel Turner 199, Jon Wayne 246, 224, 650, Karl Adams 224, John Fisher 202, 232, Tom Schultz 222, ,247, 647 and Ed LeRoy 199, 202.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Tom Russell scored a 227, Damien Vanleluven 204, 211, Mark Rutledge 202, Alan Rutledge 197, Kory Kessler 211, Bruce Rutledge 277, 203, 661, Tad Doscher 240, 604, Mike Hubbard 202, Phil Jacobi 209, Roger Widmann 223, Alan Hendrickson 197, Bob Cady 236, John Hoffmann 237, 237, 221, 695 and Shirley Townsend 182, 501.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies Early Birds league include a 189, 196, 522 by Tammy Kane, Sherry Persbacker 210, 517, Melinda Ferris 204, 515, Sally Ballard 513, Jill Gorton 510Louise Botsford 215, 505, Anne Couse 192, 501, Kathleen Maltese 187 and Diane Miller 181.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Donald J. Marino scored a 236, 228, 263, 727, Rod Pudney 279, 211, 232, 722, Jack Hazen 222, 243, 247, 712, Daniel L. Wormuth 216, 216, 268, 700, William C. Gleim 238, 230, 224, 692, David P. Thomason 259, 236, 674, James Dibble 257, 227, 668, Arthur Gately 235, 207, 226, 668, Andrew S. Bullis 229, 225, 213, 667, Tony Wright 268, 220, 667, Mitch Persbacker 224, 221, 633, Robert Johnson 222, 214, 624, Allen B. Bullis Sr. 201, 224, 618, Paul Ignatovich 223, 218, 616, Neil Mosher 226, 198, 615, Jonathon Wayne 200, 220, 601, Glenn Bowker 227, Lee Stanton 219, Josh Rice 255, Charlie Reichenbaugh 220, Brian Drumm 221, Charlie DeCristofaro 232 and Robert Sobas 226.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Tony Wright scored a 257, 256, 705, Harold Morgan 225, 279, 697, Shane Merwin 219, 234, 239, 692, Jeff Curtis 217, 246, 228, 691, Rod Pudney 248, 195, 235, 678, Andrew Bullis 232, 227, 214, 673, Greg Barnes 257, 221, 656, Steve Aitken 211, 243, 624, Cody Conway 266, 623, Robert Johnson 225, 224, 618, Al Bullis Sr. 265, 617, Bob Mills 197, 200, 213, 610, John Gurnick 245, 603, Carl Davis 202, 206, 600, Bill Gleim 246, 214, Brad Tracy 224, Lee Stanton 234 and Paul Fritz 223.
In the Friday Mixed Doubles league Andy Bullis scored a 225, 267, 668, James Dibble 235, 215, 643, Robert Johnson 222, 224, 639, William Gleim 199, 218, 605, Daniel Wormuth 211, 212, 604, Brian Tiffany 195, 203, 203, 601, Norman Ellis 199, 225, Craig Conklin 225, John Stanton 214, Nick Hazen 221, Anne Couse 196, 182, 539, Kristina Couse 203, 518Jennifer Smith 220, 509 and Michelle Brush 183.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Night Men's league included John Bartley with a 246 game, Nate Sanders with games of 203, 237, 204 for a 644 series, Willy Bartley 200, David Graham 202, Lloyd Bridges 244, Chuck McAllister 235, 202, 635, Matty Waichman 221, Mike Weiner 211, John Hoffmann 234, 279, 691, Walt Edwards 232, 225, 206, 663, Tom Belgiovene 223, 201, 248, 672, Paul Minton Jr. 237, 215, 223, 675, Richard Levine 212, 216, 608, Mike Cardo 208, Frank Amore 203, Brian Marino 214, 236, 607, Mike Mason 201, John Fischer 242, 266, 202, 712, Chris Merier 214, 225, 227, 666, Paul Durland 218, 214, 202, 634, Donald Durland 209, 228, 213, 650, Mark Wegener 237, 247, 673, Al Caycho 212, Jack Moylan 218, 230, 184, 632, James Ratner278, 253, 711, Kort Wheeler 225, 247, 632, Angel Rodrigluez 222, 234, 235, 691, Jaryl Scott 249, 244, 216, 709, Ed Lake 209, 216, 214, 639, Rick Lake 223, 214, 618.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Larry Berens scored a 279, 679, Charles Blackburn 257, John Cascone 256, 654, John Hoffmann 677, Debbie Durland 202, 586, Carol MacAdam 191, 534 and Roberta Yakin 188, 552.
In the Wednesday Night Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes include Rich Henricks 202, Pedro C. Agapito 238, 279, 658, Al Caycho 200, Mike S. Weiner230, 280, 657, Tom Belgiovenne 200, 267, 649, Vincent Collura Jr. 247, 237, 671, Mark F. Wegener 213, 236, 642, Walt I. Edwards Jr. 246, 619, Donald Durland 234, 248, 211, 693, Paul E. Minton Jr. 258, 233, 649, Roy J. Sweeny 221, John Strang 257, 215, 665, Frank L. Gerow Sr. 202, Glenn Fraser 201, AllenJones 200, 205, 238, 641, George Battle 217, 601, Dean A. Shattuck 300, 238, 233, 771, Ed Guthrie 211, Al Frangipane 213, John Cascone 201, Russ Keesler 202, 204, Ricky W. Lare 254, 623, Frank T. Emmens 204, 213, 613, Christopher Magie 204.

Liberty Lanes

Recent highlight scores for the Liberty Elks Bantam League included Tommy Barkley with a 205, Melissa Symanski 253, Bryanna Keyes 215.
In the Liberty Elks Teenage League, John Kolari;;k scored a 210, 204, Ben Grisafe 224.
In the Monday Ladies League, Cathy Edwards had a 225.
In the Wednesday Men's League, Derik Irwin games of 201, 259 and 248 for a 708 series, Kevin Teller 245, 267, 680, Kyle Stevens 201, 278, 674, Paul Tuttle 216, 209, 214, 639, Paul Curry 222, 222, 626, Ralph Coney 214, 232, 621, Tom Skiff III 212, 206, 605, Jason Rogers 212, 214, Glenn Norris 221, 211, Wayne Fox 202, 231, Gene Smith 201, 214, Jim Fiore 225, Jerry Scandore 245, Roy Lepke 221, John Lopez 247, Robert Stewart 241, Rich Bivins 210, Harold Duffus 225, Rob Tuttle 222, Billy Curry 200, 218, Rich Vail 217, Tony Mears 214, Seth Goldberg 212, Ryan Lepke 212, Troy Morris 210, Eric Bankich 203, Rich Kushner 202, Gregg Skiff, 202, Peter Bertholf Jr. 201, Deming Roosa 201, Chris Stevens 201, Mark Carman Sr. 200.
In the Thursday Bud Men's League, Kyle Stevens 222, 237, 258, 717, Ralph Coney 216, 222, 234, 672, Kevin Brockner 227, 211, 637, Tom Skiff III 218, 213, 630, Todd Houghtaling 216, Gregg Skiff 202, Ricky Nichols 227, Derek Irwin 225, Chris Stevens 201.
In the Frudat Nuxed League, Kyle Stevens 258, 247, 237, 742, Robert Fix III 226, 254, 703, Ralph Coney 257224, 675, George Crary 212, 212, 232, 656, Kevin Brockner 223, 204, 214, 641, Rich Perry 219, 234, 638, Steven McAdams 202, 224, 616, Alan LaBounty 212, 223, JimFiore 209, Bonnie Carman 207, Rob Tuttle 204, Merlin Bound 202, Joel Brodie 202.
In the Saturday Mixed League , Keith Smith 214, 246, 215, 675, Rich Vail 235, 612, Phil Russell 224, 236, 609, Phil Norris 205, Sharon Russell 235, Kevin teller 221, Rich Edwards 219, Russell Bivins 203.
In the Sunday Mixed League, Rob Barber 218, Stew Ste;vens 227, Herbie Sklar 202, Keith Smith 233, Elisa Bound 201, Carly Sklar 233, Chris Stevens 212.

Professional Bowlers Association

LAS VEGAS – Michael Haugen Jr.’s chances to win his first career Major title looked bleak in the sixth frame of last Sunday’s H&R Block Tournament of Champions. What followed next may go down as one of the greatest comebacks in Denny’s Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour history, and was the most heartbreaking moment in the career of a man who has had many.
Haugen overcame a 50-pin deficit to defeat Chris Barnes, 215-214, Sunday in a title match that was as much about Haugen’s guts as it was about the crucial mistake Barnes made to miss out on his third career Major title.
The top-seeded Haugen had an adventurous week, which started in urgent care Wednesday night due to a sickness. He bounced back to make match play by qualifying eighth and went 15-3 in round robin to earn an automatic berth in the title match.
Barnes came into the finals riding a seven-game losing streak, the second-longest streak on his career, but he had a history of breaking losing streaks with a flair for the dramatic: he broke a career-worst eight-game losing streak in 2005 by winning his first career Major title in the 62nd U.S. Open
Things looked to be heading that way again when the No. 2 seed Barnes breezed past No. 3 Ryan Shafer, 257-205, in the semifinals and started the title match with strikes in the first three frames while Haugen left the 4-6-7 in the second and the 4-7-10 in the fifth giving Barnes what seemed like an insurmountable lead.
The match started to turn in the seventh when Barnes lost his carry and left three consecutive single pins, the third of which set off a stunning turn of events. Barnes whiffed the 10-pin in the ninth frame, giving Haugen the slightest of openings. Haugen, who had struck in the seventh and eighth frames, took advantage by striking in the ninth and then doubling in the 10th to force Barnes to double for the win.
The eight-time champion left a 2-pin with his first shot in the 10th and picked up the spare which still gave him a chance for the tie with a strike. Instead, he left the 4-pin this time, leaving Haugen to celebrate from the bench for the second time this season.
“You can’t give up, you just can’t. There’s a lot of pressure and prestige in this event and you just want to make good shots and not embarrass yourself,” Haugen (Cave Creek, Ariz.) said. “I looked at the scoreboard around the seventh frame and knew if he didn’t strike the rest of the way and I did, the most he could get was 220s and I could get to the 210s. I knew I could at least make him think about it. Anything can happen, a 7-10 or a 4-9, but I never thought it would be a missed single pin.”
This week marked Haugen’s first career Tournament of Champions event. He won his first career title in the 2007 Lake County Indiana Classic in November, defeating Wes Malott, 247-239. That day, Malott needed a strike in the 10th frame to win but left the 10-pin to give Haugen his first taste of victory. On Sunday, he became just the second bowler in history – and the first since Joe Joseph in 1962 – to win their first career title and the Tournament of Champions in the same season.
“A lot of people say your career doesn’t start until your first title and that the first one validates you as a bowler. What you do after that really defines your career,” Haugen said. “That first win definitely gave me confidence but mostly I’m just in a better place in my life. I made a commitment to just worry about myself and not worry about anything else. If I keep my karma good, things will be just fine.”
Haugen earned $50,000 and a two-year exemption through the 2009-10 season for his victory. Barnes (Double Oak, Texas) earned $25,000 for second and Shafer (Horseheads, N.Y.), who defeated PBA Hall of Famer Pete Weber in the first match, 215-213, took home $10,000 for third. Weber (St. Ann, Mo.), who was looking for his record-breaking ninth career Major, earned $7,000 for fourth.
The Denny’s PBA Tour will take a one-week break before heading to El Paso, Texas, for the 2008 Bayer Classic at Oasis Lanes, Feb. 6-10. The live ESPN-televised finals take place Sunday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. EST.



Denny’s PBA Tour
2008 H&R Block Tournament of Champions
Red Rock Lanes
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sunday, Jan. 27

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Pos. Name, hometown Total/Games Money
1. Michael Haugen Jr., Cave Creek, Ariz. 215 (1 game) $50,000
2. Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas 471 (2 games) $25,000
3. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y. 420 (2 games) $10,000
4. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo. 213 (1 game) $7,000

SCORES – In the first match, Shafer def. Weber, 215-213; in the second match, Barnes def. Shafer, 257-205; and in the final, Haugen def. Barnes, 215-214.

This is Haugen’s second career Denny’s PBA Tour title and his first career Major.

BOWLING HALL OF FAME TRUSTEES SUPPORT BOWLING DEVELOPMENTS IN ST. LOUIS AND TEXAS

Two big developments could be the best things to happen to the industry in years

Bowling enthusiasts across the country are abuzz about two major real estate developments that could have significant impact on the game of bowling. The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) announced recently that it will move its headquarters to Arlington, Texas to form a major bowling complex. The International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame trustees voted to move forward on a proposed new Bowling Hall of Fame cited for development in St. Louis.

“I believe that these two major developments could be the best things to happen to the bowling industry in years,” said Pat Ciniello, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Board. “Our trustees fully support the USBC's decision to move to Texas and create a centralized administrative facility for the sport. We are also excited about the potential of redeveloping the Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame within the proposed entertainment complex of Ball Park Village, a project of the Cordish Group and the St. Louis Cardinals.”

Ball Park Village is a development to be built adjacent to the new Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. The Village will be showcased as an entertainment area, complete with retail shops, restaurants, hotels and condominiums. Its projected annual attendance of nine million people will give the game of bowling tremendous exposure through the Museum/Hall to young and old alike. Ball Park Village hopes to break ground this year.

The St. Louis deal includes:
Demolition of the current facility.
A new Museum/Hall of Fame, constructed within Ball Park Village entertainment facility.
Interactive exhibits, theater, grand staircase and gift shop.
$8.9 million in project costs fully funded by sources other than the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and the bowling industry.
Ownership of the facility (other project entities will be tenants).
Projected attendance that is more than double that of the present location and exposure to potential new players.
Tremendous exposure for the industry that compliments the proposed Texas facility


A snag that is complicating the Museum/Hall move is a January 21 decision to deny the request of the Hall of Fame Board to transfer the “Deed of Trust,” stemming from a long-term note USBC has with the Hall of Fame to pursue the project with Ball Park Village. The USBC has indicated that they would like the Museum/Hall to be moved to the new Arlington, Texas complex.

“While we were disappointed with the initial decision by the USBC to deny our request, we are optimistic about future discussions of various options,” explains Ciniello. “We have offered to build a satellite Hall of Fame in the Arlington facility that we think would be a great compliment to the complex.” Ciniello added that he is interested in pursuing additional conversations with the USBC board of directors, and he is optimistic that they will reconsider its decision. “We invite anyone who is interested in the Hall to contact us and learn more about the project in St. Louis. We believe the idea of receiving outside money, rather than using industry dollars to build a state-of-the-art new facility within such an exciting project, is very satisfying and a real boost for the future of the bowling business.”

Ciniello and the Museum/Hall trustees are committed to staying in St. Louis and realizing the amazing opportunity they have to be a part of such an exciting development. “St. Louis is experiencing a significant social and economic renaissance and is poised to become a powerhouse in the Midwest and an important tourist destination. With an impressive facility in Arlington and one in St. Louis, the bowling industry is making a strong stand that we are a growing force in the sports world.”


The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame collects and preserves the rich history of bowling, and uses that information to help promote the sport worldwide.

Here & There Column 1-29-08

Dr. Randall R. Peairs of the Northeastern Eye Institute in Scranton exams the left eye of Shirley Townsend.

Vision Is So Precious To All Of Us

Sometimes we just don't realize how important our vision is to us until reality strikes home and you are told "legally you are blind in that eye."
We use our column this week to write about a personal family tragedy in hopes that our experience can be of help to others.
The story I'm about to tell you is done so that everyone can get a better understanding of how important your eyes are and to remind everyone to have eye examinations on a regular basis.
In mid-November of 2006 my wife, Shirley, went to her local optometrist to get new glasses and during the routine examination she was told that it looked like she had a cataract and she was referred to an ophthalmologist who said is was not a cataract and she was again referred this time to a retinal specialist.
An extensive examination by a retinal specialist revealed that Shirley was legally blind in her left eye and that she had a macular pucker in the left eye. The retinal specialist suggested she get a second opinion.
A search and recommendation by Livingston Manor Medicap pharmacist Mark Wegener that he fills a number of prescriptions from the Northeastern Eye Institute took us to Dr. Randall R. Peairs, F.A.C.S. at the main office building of Northeastern at Scranton, Pa. An extensive examination revealed that Shirley had 20.25 vision in her right eye and 20/200 in her left eye which also had a macular pucker with significant traction and retinal edema. The examination said there was cystic retinal changes with significant fluid in the left eye, an indication it had been chronic.
We consulted with the retinal doctor who performed the original examination in Middletown and he asked about Dr. Peairs and as soon as we noted that Dr. Peairs had 17 years of surgical experience and was also a teaching professor the strong recommendation was that Dr. Peairs should be the doctor to perform any vitrectomy surgery.
After some serious thought and prayer Shirley and I felt that we had nothing to lose by having the surgery done. It should be noted that there is no guarantee that any eyesight would be obtained with this surgery.
Vitrectomy surgery is a type of eye surgery that treats disorders of the retina and vitreous. Shirley's needs involved the wrinkling of the retina called macular pucker.
Doctors told us that women are more prone to eye disease than men especially during pregnancy and after menopause., the doctor warned us about the sun and women should wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection whenever they're in the sun. A good suggestion for all of us.
These type of eye problems are caused by genetics, age, nutrition, smoking and sunlight exposure..In Shirley's case the doctor said age (which she didn't want to hear) and the sunlight exposure was most likely the reason for her eye problems.
There has indeed been a lot of frustration and strain in our family with Shirl's surgery in June followed by two minor Lazar surgeries the past two month. Some progress has been noted with vision not being as sharp and clear......but there is some vision so that's a plus.
We hope that our experience will give others an early warning to have your eyes checked on a regular basis and we also offer our sincere thanks to Dr. Peairs and Dr's Jordan and the very professional and caring staff at Northeastern Eye Institute in Scranton.

Bowling Highlights Column 1-25-08

Dawn McAdams smiles as she holds her 7-month-old twin grandchildren Alexis and Alton McAdams

Mike Scroggins

Eddie Lake

Eddie Lake Rolls His Fourth 300 This Season

A change from one ball to another proved to be the correct move for Monticello ace bowler Eddie Lake Monday night January 21 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Eddie changed balls after the first game from his 16-year-old Hammer bowling ball to a Columbia Messenger and the change resulted in keeping the Eddie Lake "300 game Express" rolling as he smashed the maples for his fourth perfect game this 2007-08 season.
This 300 game was rolled in the second game of the night as Lake finished with 300,278 and a 752 series on lanes 3 and 4.
Ed noted this week that he has changed his style of bowling and he is very comfortable with the change. "I'll still go back to my old Hammer," he said.
Lake scored a 300 in the second game of a match November 9 in the Friday Night Mixed league making it his third perfect 300 game this 2007-08 season.
He finished the night with a 267, 300, 205 for a 762 series on lanes 5 & 6.
Eddie on October 1 and October 2 made bowling history in Sullivan County by bowling 300 games on consecutive nights.
Lake, 44, a right-handed bowler, on Monday October 1 in the Monday Men's league smashed the maples for a 223, 300, 277, 800 series. The next night, Tuesday October 2, while a substitute bowler in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league he scored a 207, 300, 235 for a 732 series.
Both leagues are at Kiamesha Lanes.
This 300 brings Lake's total career perfect games to seven. They have all previously been bowled with a 16-year-old Hammer bowling ball........so the old adage that if it still works don't fix it can certainly apply to Eddie Lake's bowling equipment.
Eddie has admitted in the past that his bowling ball is showing some wear and tear as there is a big chunk of the ball missing at the top of his finger holes. He has also said that there was no need to change to any of the new modern style balls when he had scoring success with this ball. Pro-Shop operator Mike Luongo noted this week that he had done some repair work to Lake's Hammer bowling ball.
Lake's third 300 game was bowled on December 8, 2006 in the Friday Mixed league at Kiamesha Lanes.
His two other 300 games were recorded in the 2003 summer league and in the Wednesday Men's league in 2004, both at Kiamesha Lanes.
His high 856 series was bowled in 2004 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Eddie presently bowls in the Monday and Wednesday Men's leagues and the Friday Mixed Doubles league, all at Kiamesha Lanes.
In October following his two night back to back 300 games his average was 230 in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league and 242 in the Monday Men's league.
Ed's present average is 229 in the Monday league, 205 in the Wednesday Men's league and 223 in the Friday Mixed league.
Lake is single and is self-employed in the construction field. He comes from a well known Sullivan County bowling family with brother Ricky Lake and mother Joan Lake.
The Sullivan County 300 tally sheet so far this season included 300's bowled on September 26 by Donald Durland in the Wednesday Men's league, October 1 Eddie Lake in the Monday Men's league, October 2, Donald Durland Oct. 9 in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league, October 29 Michael Mason in the Monday Men's league, Eddie Lake November 9 in the Friday Mixed league, Nate Sanders November 26 in the Monday Men's league, all at Kiamesha Lanes, Kyle Stevens two back to back 300 games November 29 in the Thursday Men's Doubles league at Liberty Lanes and Lake's 300 game Monday making a total of 10 perfect games this season in Sullivan County.

Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you understand correct shoulder alignment when throwing your strike ball and making spares.
When throwing a bowling ball, the shoulders should not necessarily be straight (perpendicular in relation to the lane.
Instead, they should be aligned straight to the target mark you are trying to hit. This is called pro setting the angle of the shoulders.
There are three rules regarding shoulder alignment.:
1. When playing straight down the boards, you shoulders should be straight in relation to the lane.
2. When making shots to the right of the head pin, open your shoulders in relation to the lane.
3. When making shots to the left of the head pin, close your shoulders in relation to the lane.
Doing this is easy if you imagine that there is a three foot arrow poised on the right shoulder (or left shoulder if you are left handed). Simply point the arrow at the target and the angle will automatically be correct.
Note: Your arm swing should never change, instead, adjust the angle of the shoulders so that your arm swing is in line with the target.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises, Inc.). Mike is also a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered he can be reached at 341-1694 or by sending an e-mail to mikespro@warwick.net

Ed's Outlook

Only in a truthful attempt to qualify what we see as fictional untruths in a letter to the editor we have said this before and will say it again publicly, we have no ill-feelings against Liberty Lanes and we continually tell people that is it indeed the cleanest bowling center in the area and that they provide a good shot for honest scores.
In reference to the writers remark about the Fox Bowling Center he might be amazed at the number of bowlers from Callicoon all the way up Route 97 to Hancock that bowl in Hancock (and still live in Sullivan County) and also the number of bowlers in the northern section of Sullivan County that find it more convenient to bowl in Hancock....so these bowlers deserve the recognition that other bowling establishments refuse to give.
Also we don't speculate. or report on rumors.......we have professionally been writing a bowling column for 48-years and our reputation and professionalism is one in which we report what people tell us.......we don't ask for proof of construction and a legal document as to when their reported project will be available..
Suggestion is if you have a good score write, phone or e-mail the information to me and we will guarantee it will be reported.
This column is written by columnist Ed Townsend who is also a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. Ed is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC where he serves as Publicity Director. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please call Ed at 439-8177 or send an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com where you can find additional bowling information.

Local Scores

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 182 by Robin Luckey and Pat Peters 188, 546.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Roger Miller scored a 202, 196, Tom Schultz 203, Ed LeRoy 216, Ryan O Dell 201, Steve Lagoda 196, and Tom Russell 197.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Phil Jacobi scored a 216, Warren Gorton 195, Tom Kehrley 202, Bill Berger 218, Tom Russell 234, Damien Vanleuven 218, Mark Rutledge 197, Kory Keesler 207, 214, Bruce Rutledge 206, 208, Bob Cady 236, 221, Tom Skiff Jr. 200, 238, 216, 664, John Hoffmann 216, Rober Widmann 202 and Shirley Townsend 185.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highights scored in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league included a 254 by George Kelley, Neil Bell Jr. 254, Kevin Stackhouse 246, Donalld Durland 664, Cecil Walters 646, Ed Guthrie 635, Debbie Durland 235, 640, Dorian Jnnings 223, 567, Andrea Grossman 223 and Roberta Yakin 542.
In the Monday Men's league "Little Lefty" John Hoffmann missed another 300 game when an 8 pin didn't go down in the ninth frame of his last game of the night and he had to settle for a 279. John just lastThursday had a new Roto Grip Quest bowling ball drilled lby Mike Luongo and a new spare ball for those pesky 7 pins. His first night of league bowling with the new ball produced a 235, 191 and the 279 for a 705 series. Real nice scoring also by Ricky Lake who also missed a 300 g ame with a 279 in his last game and a 266 and 208 for a 753 series.
Johnstons Toyota and Kiamesha Lanes are hosting the Brittany Miller Foundation tournament on Sunday, February 10 at noon. The fund raising tournament with a prize fund will award first, second and third place teams with prize money. The Brittany Miller Foundation is a Pediatric Cancer Fund and is for 4 person teams (any combination) and is a 100 percent handicap event based on 220. You must have a verifiable sanctioned average to win any of the prize money. The prize fund is based on 16 teams and a second squad at 3:30 will be created if necessary. The tournament will also feature raffles and door prizes, 50-50's, refreshments, make a baby split and win $2, make a larger split and win $5 and the splits must be observed by a tournament director. Entry fee is $100 per team and completed entry forms can be returned to Kiamesha Lanes or Johnstons Toyota.
In the Monday Nite Men's league Nate Sanders scored a 210, 235, 601, Lloyd Bridges 202, 202, Marty Weichman 202, 201, 602, Mike Weiner 224, 606, John Hoffmann 215, 247, 248, 710, Walt Edwards 247, 238, 215, 698, Paul Minton Jr. 263, 237, 697, Mike Cardo 206, Mike Mason 257, 211, 208, 678, John Fischer 212, 207, 607, Donald Durland 275, 216, 664, Mark Wegener 225, , 256, 253, 734, Alpesh C. Patel 206, Bobby Cooper 206. Al Caycho 243, Jack Moylan 208, 226, 205, 639, Rob Sze 214, 265, 204, 683, Kort Wheeler 221, 228, 214, 663, Angel Rodriguez 223, 204, 623, Jeryl Scott 200, 222, 267, 689, Eddie Lake 205, 254, 615, Rick Lake 209, 244, 211, 664.
In the Wednesday Nite Men's league, Dan J. Ricco scored a 202, 246, 613, Al Caycho 211, 235, 625, Mike S. Weiner 211, Arthur Eggleton 204, Tom Belgiovene 225, Vincent Collura Jr. 215, 222, 628, Mark Wegener 219, 245, 656, Donald Durland 236, 207, 630, Paul E. Minton Jr, 215, 227, 235, 677, Kevin Stackhouse 214, 220, 614, Josh Strang 224, 218, 247, 687, Allen Jones 226, 602, George Battle 211, Frank Muller Jr. 220, Larry Berens 205, 213, 612, Dean A. Shattuk 225, 226, 676, Mike G. Card 200, John Cascone 223, Russ Keesler 200, 235, Roy M. Kerrp 204, Ricky W. Lara 208, 246, 222, 676, Frank T. Emmone 256, 236, 670, Eugene Morton 216, 204, 608, Christopher Magie 247, 215, 654, Bob Yakin Jr. 212, 205, Frank F. DiCostanzo, 213.

Liberty Lanes

Neversink bowler Dawn McAdams recorded some real nice bowling scores in the Thursday, Janaury 17 Ladies 5:45 league.
Dawn pounded the maples for a 202, 268 and a 191 for a real nice 661 series.
She maintains a 168 average in this league and also bowls in the Friday Mixed Doubles league.
Dawn has been bowling for some 20 years and presently uses an Ebonite Thriller reactive bowling ball and a plastic ball for spares.
Her previous high games included a 289 and a 672 in 1997.
McAdams bowls for the International Corp. team on Thursday night.
Married to Steve, the family also consists of two daughters.
With her experience as a plumber Dawn is employed at the plumbing counter at Schmidt's Wholesalers in Monticello.
Real nice bowling Dawn and thanks for sharing it with the bowling community.
Another nice night of bowling was recorded by Livingston Manor bowler Bob Cady in the January 13 Sunday Mixed league.
On January 13 Cady scored a 217, 257, 247 for a nice 721 series.
Bob is a 190 plus average bowler and has a 300 game as part of his many bowling honors.
He also bowls in the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league at Callicoon Lanes.
Bob's team mates in the Sunday Mixed league include Barbara Kortright and Richard and Lynn Winters.
Recent highlight scores in the Liberty Elks Bantam League included Austin Zwek with a 243, Thomas Muller 243, Michael Torres 256, Nicholas Brockner 207, Gary Dotten 201, Tommy Barkley 236, Hunter Karen 204, Robert Lyons 208, Charlie Olsen 203, Matthew Edwards 212 and Thomas McCausland 205.
In the Liberty Elks Teenage League, Thomas Fix scored a 201 and Josh Goldstein had a 205.
In the Wednesday Men's League , Kyle Stevens scored a 245, 245, 689, Jason Rogers 258, 243, 685, Rich Vail 255, 223, 675, Jim Fiore 277, 215, 673, Ralph Coney 213, 236, 217, 666, Chris Stephens 217, 226, 631, Tom Skiff III 230, 216, 618, Dave Sawall 244, 615, Herbie Sklar 222, 599, Alan LaBounty 244, 596, Don Kuhlman 212, 590, Carlos Torres 202, 212, 588, Russell Bivins 220, 582, Kevin Teller 203, Wayne Fox 220, Glenn Porter 220, Peter Bertholf 218, Larry Hicks 214, Robert Stewart 212, Glenn Norris 210, Jason Jones 207, Gregg Skiff 203, Keith Smith 203, Gordon Hyde 201 and Ryan Lepke 200.
In the Thursday Ladies league , Dawn McAdams scored a 268 game and 661 series.
In the Thursday Bud Men's League, Gregg Skiff scored a 224, 231, 244, 699, Todd Houghtaling 269, 638, Ralph Coney 253, 200, 610, Kyle Stevens 236, 203, 605, Chris Stevens 234, 202, DerekIrwin 213, Paul Tuttle 215, Bruce Garritt 209 and Kevin Brockner 204.
In the Friday Mixed League, Keith Smith scored a 236, 299, 723, Kevin Brockner 206, 245, 650, Kyle Stevens 219, 200, 222, 641, Ralph Coney 212, 209, 206, 627, Robert Fix III 276, 619, Alan LaBounty 245, 609, Rich Perry 203, 214, Jim Fiore 204, Dawn McAdams 234, Angie Desmond 213, Billie Jo Bound 202, Deana Fritz 215, Mitch Peck 220, Dave Dunlap 210 and Merlin Bound 202.
In the Saturday Mixed League,Kevin Teller scored a 235, 235, 665, Merlin Bound 235, 605, Phil Norris 236, Keith Smith 237, Elisa Bound 204, John Lopez 235 and Phil Russell 212.
In the Sunday Mixed League, Richard Winters scored a 214, 205, 290, 709, Robert Cady 208, 225, 211, 644, Herbie Sklar 257, 200, 642, Mitch Mattison 205, 204, Mike Durbak 241, Chris Stevens 223, 200, Stew Stevens 215, and Rob Tuttle 204.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Bird league include a 206, 527 by Tammy Kane, Kathleen Maltese 180, 194, 525, Sally Ballard 194, 521, Michelle Wormuth 214, Melinda Ferris 193, Anne Couse 190 and Jennifer Raymond 189.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Rod Pudney scored a 246, 246, 211, 703, Jim Thompson 213, 217, 239, 669, Donald Marino 202, 255, 207, 664, Norm Ellis 257, 213, 655, Tony Wright 247, 216, 650, Charlie DeCristofaro 211, 211, 227, 649, Josh Rice 215, 235, 643, Brian Drumm 200, 266, 640, Jeff Curtis 234, 215, 639, Carl Davis 224, 199, 215, 638, Daniel Wormuth 209, 235, 630, Steven Jacobi 226, 212, 624, Hank Whitmore 214, 214, 621, Robert McNaught 224, 200, 616, Pat Kille 227, 216, 613, Jerry Kulakosky 222, 202, 612, Brandon MacDonald 207, 237, 606, Lee Stanton 213, 226, 605, Paul Ignatovich 226, 195, 603, Mitch Persbacker 202, 223, 602, Andrew S. Bullis 245, Richard Layton 238, Robert Johnson 227 and Craig Conklin 224.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Andrew Bullis scored a 290, 258, 726, Jamie Murphy 232, 198, 238, 668, Rod Pudney 226, 234, 197, 657, Steve Hopkins 209, 233, 632, Norm Ellis 220, Mitch Persbacker 224, Harold Morgan 200, 203, Sterling Myrphy 221, 203 and Paul Fritz 233.
In the Friday Couples league James Dibble scored a 245, 247, 216, 708, William Gleim 208, 236, 237, 681, AQndy Bullis 245, 218, 655, Craig Conklin 236, 209, 645, Robert Johnson 212, 200, 219, 631, Daniel Wormuth 215, 214, 609, Gino Jones 205, 201, Jason Mead 210, 195, Edwin Linkroum 208, 199, Michelle Brush 185, 204, 550, Catherine Resti 207, Shirley ASpencer 187, Kristina Couse 185, Dawen Mclenon 183 and Hope Jones 180.