Bowling Highlights Column 12-30-11

PBA Xtra Frame Tour Only Events

Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Tour fans hopefully have computers because several upcoming tournaments will only be available on pba.com's Xtra Frame.
Ricart Ford in Columbus, Ohio, will be the title sponsor of the Professional Bowlers Association’s Ricart Ford Open presented by Columbia 300, Feb. 17-19 at Sequoia Lanes in Columbus. The tournament will be the third of four PBA Tour Xtra Frame tournaments on the 2011-12 PBA Tour schedule.
The tournament will be webcast live, exclusively on pba.com’s Xtra Frame
online bowling channel, from start to finish.
Great commentary is provided by "The Bowling Doctor" Jeff Mark.
The newly-created Xtra Frame Tour will also include the Cheetah Openpresented by Ebonite, Jan. 21-22, in Fountain Valley, Calif.; the DetroitOpen presented by Track, March 11-12, in Allen Park, Mich., and the DickWeber PBA Playoffs presented by Hammer, March 31-April 1, in Indianapolis.PBA Tour titles and berths in the Round of 36 for the 2012 PBA Tournamentof Champions will be awarded in all four events.
The PBA Ricart Ford Open will also offer a $10,000 first prize. Thetournament is open to all comers with a $350 entry fee for PBA members anda $400 fee for non-members. It will pay a prize fund of $66,000 based on afield of 130, with one in three players cashing.
Thanks to the extensive live online coverage of Xtra Frame Tour events,PBA fans will be able to witness the pressures and drama of a complete PBATour event from qualifying through match play, concluding with thestepladder finals.
Xtra Frame also will provide live coverage of the preliminary rounds ofthe Tour’s three major championships: the USBC Masters, Jan. 23-29, in LasVegas; the U.S. Open, Feb. 20-26 in North Brunswick, N.J., and the PBATournament of Champions, April 8-15, in Las Vegas.
Xtra Frame is available for a $7.99 monthly or 12-month subscription rateof $64.99 which includes year-round coverage of PBA activities, includingPBA Tour, Senior Tour and selected PBA Regional events. The full-yearpackage provides subscribers with hundreds of player and industry leaderinterviews, new product introductions, coaching tips and human interestfeatures, and access to Xtra Frame’s huge archive of past PBA events plusmuch more.
To sign up for Xtra Frame, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame logo.

Happy New Year

We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you understand correct shoulder alignment when throwing your strike ball and in 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, your 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 a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.

IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTO

Professional Bowlers Association Xtra Frame commentator "The Bowling Doctor" Jeff Mark works the TV program keyboard. His knowledge of the game and equipment is outstanding.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Beth Schumacher 177, 168, Tracey Puerschner 163, Diane Conroy 168, Lois Erdman 178, Julie Yewchuck 172, Jody Gulley 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLELADIES LEAGUE

Kelly Gombita 212, 507, Lillian Zieres 162, 179, 194, 535, Pat Peters 160, 169, 175, 504.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEYMEN’S LEAGUE

Jeremy Gulley 208, 224, Joe Gager 236, Jon Wayne 223, 192, Bruce Rutledge 207, 199, Brian Marino 181, 188, 186, Mark Scriber 212, Brian Starr 275, 607, Jeff Nober 246, 193, 180, 619, Mike Cole 196, 202, 193, Gary Maas 235, 201, Eugene Fulton 181, Mike Gieger 181, Wally Warren 191, Tom Biseg 202, 249, Jackie Brockner 183, 183, Steve Lagoda 226, Damien VanLeuven 219, 191.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 189, Brianna Walker 180, 209, 551.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 231, 663, Mike Bowker 244, 240, 670, Al Bullis Sr. 236, Andrew Bullis 246, 255, 674, Dale Conklin 230, Cody Conway 227, 606, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 632, Frank Couse Jr. 244, 602, Jim Dibble 233, 269, 239, 741, Brian Drumm 266, 646, Craig Gehrig 246, Dylan Green 244, 657, John Gurnick 230, Jack Hazen 226, Paul Ignatovich 226, 247, 670, Steve Jacobi 234, 245, 681, Rob Johnson 234, 633, B.J. Johnson 237, 653, Jerry Kulakosky 254, 664, Dick Layton 231, Donnie Marino 258, 249, 720, Ed Milk Jr. 604, Neil Mosher 235, 647, Mitch Persbacker 234, 236, 693, Sam Rowe 657, Zuke Wormuth 236, 650, Jay Wormuth 642, Tony Wright 257, 676.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 225, 600, Al Bullis Sr. 225, 610, Andy Bullis 237, 653, Dale Conklin 235, Ray Cornwell 253, 686, Frank Couse Sr. 256, 681, Jeff Curtis 233, Carl Davis 234, 629, Jim Dibble 244, 225, 278, 747, Greg Keesler 235, 229, 621, Dan Koch 245, Rich Lenio 232, 233, 631, Rick Mills 231, 611, Dan Wormuth 256, 246, 693.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howie Couse Jr. 612, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 617, Anne Couse 181, 506, Gino Jones 237, Hope Jones 195, 206, 189, 590, Dan Koch 288, 670, Julie Martin 192, Dana McGraw 188, 191, 216, 595, Mark McGraw 232, 633, Sheri Oralls 201, 505, Tim Smith 245, Vicki Tiffany 184, Dan Wormuth 248, 238, 690, Jeremy Wormuth 227, 619, Michelle Wormuth 182, 520.

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

In the Junior League Girls, Trisha McElroy 158, 141, Cassandra Schoonmaker 141, Sara Hanstine 132; Boys, Leal Gotthardt 146. Bantam Boys, Jacob Berry 100, Bantam Girls, Brenna Gleim 107, Emily Brown 100.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

D.J. Capel (boys bantam, 102, Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 158, 129, 123, 410, Don Marino 280, 685, Jean Mills 186, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 159, 164, 136, 459, Shelly Mills 511, Alea Tiffany (youth girls) 128, Parker Tiffany (bantam boys) 134, 102, 115, Shirley Townsend 192.

KIAMESHA LANES
Provided By James VanAken, Mary Lee
Williams, Debbie Durland
and Ryan Lepke

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 247, 638, Jim VanAken 615, Josh Strang 245, 672, Tom Belgiovene 257, 620, Matt Fallon 236, 664, Kevin Stackhouse 237, 227, 649, Ronnie Totten 228, 234, 674, Laresko Niifa 232, 604, Eddie Lake 269, 238, 696, Jaryl Scott 258, 690, Vinnie Collura 234, 230, 657, Al Caycho 236, 639, Jack Moylan 621, Pedro Agapito 237, 278, 279, 794, Dave Graham 226, 244, 664, Nate Sanders 243, 232, 668, George “Spoon” Battle 243, 608, Erik Miller 235, 247, 698, Keith Smith 234, 648, Ryan Lepke 237, 273, 727, Gregory Fallon 615, Frank Eichenlaub III a 254, 255, 724, James Durland 247, 234, 661, Wayne Atkins 249, 266, 725, Kenny Atkins 612, Anthony Atkins 625.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 206, 242, 206, 654, Joan Lake 203, 201, 558, Andrea Grossman 185, 200, 545, Suzette Bertholf 188, 516, Joan Redington 182, 509, Trasey Barres 193, Vera Bernhardt 185, Barbara Rustic 181, Eddie Lake 246, 268, 280, 794, Pedro Agapito 246, 666, Eddie Walsh 235, 657, Ryan Lepke 239, 652, Neil Bell Jr. 225. 226. 650, Ed Guthrie 241, 635, Mitch Juron 256, 627, Russ Keesler 226, 624, Dave Dibble Jr. 601, Cecil Walters 242, Stan Gilmore 226.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 226, 264, 695, James VanAken 234, 652, Steve Belgiovene 246, 624, Rodney DeGrote 235, 637, Eddie Lake 604, Jason Rogers 614, Ronnie Totten 234, 623, Rick Lara 233, 237, 658, Gregory Fallon 254, 671, Matt Fallon 238, 226, 659, Jon Wilhelm 237, 236, 660, Donald Durland 265, 263, 739, Timmy Minton 270, 656, Larry Whipple 226, Anthony Atkins 236, 638, Wayne Atkins 242, 621, Ed Porter 242, Frank Gerow Jr. 635, John Cascone 237, Al Frangipone 232, 626, John Cascone 237, Pedro Agapito 247, 225, 654, James Durland 233, 647, Shane Cunningham 226, 247, 657, George “Spoon” Battle 237, 602, Tim McIntyre 244, 614, Josh Strang 225, 251, 691, Jaryl Scott 288, 695.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Tom Palmer 279, 706, David Graham 623, Robert Linzer 267, 653, Eddie Lake 615, James Piontek 235, Ryan Lepke 243, 245, 673, John Hoffmann 279, 673, Dan Ricco 276, 659, John Wilhelm 225, 603, Kevin Stackhouse 604, Glenn Fraser 225, Laura Palmer 181, 501, Linda Carrier 184, 512, Joan Lake 184, 519, Amanda Scuderi 183, 199, 547, Trasey Barres 199, 190, 188, 577, April Aldrich 180, Linda Schaefer 181, 197, 553, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 182, Cathy Carpenter 245, 597, Antionette Rau 208, 552, Laurie Miano 186, Julie Chen 191.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ralph Coney 289, 190, 256, 735; Chas Tuttle 231, 196, 246, 673; Ed Blume 232, 255, 658; Thomas Fix 206, 194, 255, 655; Rudy Belanchia 205, 217, 204, 626, Carmine Santillo 223, 214, 618, Mitch Mattison 234, Chris Stevens 231, Dean Shattuck 213, Carlos Torres 213, Robert Cady 204, Ray Stanishia 204, Jason Jones Sr. 203, Kyle Stevens 203, 195, Todd Houghtaling 198, 201, Tom Stephenson 195, Pete Meachum 194, Ricky Nichols 192, Carl Houghtaling 190.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 279, 247, 232, 758, Gene Smith 265, 228, 205, 698, Keith Smith 276, 199, 644, Paul Minton 191, 256, 626, Rob Tuttle 232, 211, 614, Thomas Fix 224, 203, 611, Dwayne Cabrera 212, 215, 606, Stew Stevens 224, 597, Ed Blume 232, 192, 586, Anthony Atkins 190, 234, 583, Dave Sawall 233, 574, Chuck McAllister 217, 191, 573, Jim Fiore 221, 192, 571, Ray Stanishia 214, Ryan Lepke 208, Chris Stevens 208, Bobby Cooper 206, Bill Mitchell 204, Chris Stewart 202, David Graham 201, Jerry Scandore 198, Mike Aumick 196, Deming Roosa 195, Herbie Sklar 192, Larry Hicks 191, Mark Carman 190, Glenn Norris 190.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Kathi Smith 178, 182, 184, 544, Nancy Blume 189, 493, Stella Schmahl 199, Charlene Meola 198, Sandy Cassevah 187, Connie Beach 185, Billie Jo Bound 180, Renay Crespo 179, Cindy Short 179, Elisa Bound 177, Wendy Finn 176.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 248, 255, 624, Larry Goldenberg 191, 220, 584, Jeanie Melchik 208, 174, 534, Wendy Swan 175, 173, 496, Joel Brodie 196, Sheila Fix 170.

Here & There Column 12-27-11

As We Approach Another Year

In five days New York State, Sullivan County and all of America will celebrate the beginning of the New Year 2012.
We enjoy hearing folks greeting us with the appropriate Happy New Year salutation..
The New Year is a time to look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead......our country must continue to reach out to the needy in our world and America must continue to stand strong again terrorism.
We all have big dreams. We all want success in our finances, relationships, health and careers so we must set clear and specific goals for every aspect of our lives.
We would hope that everyone could personally be committed to making our nation strong and allow it to grow as our forefathers designed it to do.
Here is a 2012 wish list that we can easily endorse.
Spend more time with family and friends......vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year.
Keep yourself in physical shape......establish some form of daily exercise.......eat right and enjoy life more......exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
Enjoy life more, get away from the hectic, stressful lifestyles....this is an important step to a happier and healthier you.
Learn something new.......it could be a career change or learning a new language....challenge your mind in the coming year and your horizons will expand.
Learn to help others.......make it a non-selfish New Year's resolution....volunteerism can take many forms......you could help out at your local library, or enjoy mentoring a child.....there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help. As 2012 comes in the door bring along God as your co-pilot.......this could prove to be one of the best steps you take in the New Year.
Happy New Year and may God Bless You and Yours in 2012.

Bowling Highlights Column

USBC Open Tourney At Baton Rouge

With help from Mayor Kip Holden, construction on the venue that will be home to the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships got underway in Baton Rouge, La., recently.
Holden and Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Paul Arrigo helped snap the official string line and turned over the keys to the Baton Rouge River Center as dignitaries, supporters and media got their final look at the empty convention center before construction crews turn it into a state-of-the-art bowling stadium.
"We are excited to welcome the 2012 USBC Open Championships back to Baton Rouge," Arrigo said. "It is a pleasure to host the largest indoor participatory sporting event in the world. We look forward to the bowlers and their families returning to our city to enjoy our culture, cuisine and hospitality."
Earlier this week, the USBC tournament crew welcomed the first of more than 40 truckloads of materials needed to transform the River Center into the biggest stage in bowling. Construction is scheduled to be complete during the first week of February.
The finished venue will include 48 tournament lanes, four showcase lanes, squad room, locker room, concession area, offices and vendor space that will be bustling with nearly 60,000 bowlers during the tournament's 151-day run from Feb. 11-July 10.
So far, more than 11,300 teams are registered to compete in the 2012 Open Championships, which will be the event's second visit to Louisiana. It first was held there, also in Baton Rouge, in 2005.
"We're excited about being back in Baton Rouge, and we can't wait for the bowlers to see all of the changes to the city and the River Center since we were here in 2005," said Brian Lewis, USBC Managing Director of Tournaments. "We truly enjoyed the southern hospitality the first time around, and the community has rolled out the red carpet for us again this year. It has been nice to see some familiar faces, and it has been even better to see the trucks rolling in."
The entry deadline for the 2012 USBC Open Championships has been extend to March 1, 2012, so interested team captains have time to sign up their teams. There still are some prime times available, but spots are filling quickly.
For more information on the Open Championships, or to register a team for 2012, visit BOWL.com/openchamp or call 800-514-BOWL.

A Blessed Holiday

To everyone we wish a Very Blessed Holiday.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

This week's tip is for all bowlers, however, youth, new bowlers and bowlers who have not had a correctly fit ball will benefit the most.
Choosing the correct weight for a bowling ball is not rocket science although it is made out to be at times. A poorly fit ball (lane ball or hack job) will take excessive grip pressure to hold onto. This makes the ball seem too heavy.
A good rule to thumb, when getting a custom fit ball, is to go two pounds over what a poorly fit ball weighs. You will be surprised at how much lighter a fit ball will feel. When a ball is fit properly, minimal grip pressure is needed to hold the ball, allowing you to swing the ball without putting a death grip on it. This applies to both finger tip and conventional grips. Understand that gravity, not upper body muscles should control the swing.
For youth bowlers, always err on the heavier side for several reasons. First, it is instinct to grab a ball and throw it.....not roll it. If the ball is too light , it is hard to teach a youth bowler to use gravity as their friend and roll the ball. Second, children are still growing and you may get an extra year out of the ball before the youth bowler outgrows the weight. If a youth bowler is switching from conventional to finger tip grip, in this case I would not recommend going too heavy as you do not want to make it an unpleasant experience. The best recommendation would be to re grip the old ball and get used to the grip before drilling a new ball.
Note: If a bowler, youth or adult, is bowling to enjoy themselves, a conventional grip is best. If a bowler is interested in some form of competitive bowling in the future, the finger grip is the way to go. Remember, there is not substitute for a properly fit ball. Parents of youth bowlers, please have the fit checked every six months.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by bax at 845-205-4474. We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.
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Local Bowling Scores

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Beth Schumacher 177, 168, Tracey Puerschner 163, Diane Conroy 168, Lois Erdman 178, Julie Yewchuck 172, Jody Gulley 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLELADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 169, 164, Lillian Zieres 174, 162, 175, 511, Rebecca Rhodes 168, Debbie Loughrey 173, 160, Barbara Pingel 160, Sharon Cunningham 163, Sillporah Boldiis 170, 181, Kim Murphy 166.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Jeremy Gulley 199, Bob Wayne 183, Joe Gager 209, 203, 237, 649, Jon Wayne 192, Kory Keesler 217, 203, Bruce Rutledge 193, Tad Dosher 218, Mark Scriber 180, Brian Starr 218, Gary Maas 233, Eugene Fulton 201, 188, Mike Gieger 192, 183, Tom Biseg 187, Eric Kubenik 204, Steve Lagoda 195, Gary Erlwein 211, Jamie Greier 215, 187, Damien VanLeuven 199

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIESEARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Debbie Couse 163, 173, 166, 502, Sherry Persbacker 184, Lori Walker 180

WEDNESDAY MEN’SINDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 254, 628, Andrew Bullis 235, 621, Dale Conklin 233, Frank Couse Sr. 227, 672, Frank Couse Jr. 268, 645, Jim Dibble 657, Brian Drumm 237, 649, Dylan Green 246, 642, Paul Ignatovich 236, 629, Steve Jacobi 235, 618, B.J. Johnson 605, Rob Johnson 267, 225, 716, Robert MacNaught 227, Donnie Marino 247, 236, 661, Mark McGraw Jr. 237, 617, Neil Mosher 235, Mitch Persbacker 602, Paul Siegler 244, 644, Zuke Wormuth 604, Jay Wormuth 606, Tony Wright 245, 636

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSITNATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 256, 668, Andy Bullis 266, 278, 238, 782, Dale Conklin 300, 267, 754, Frank Couse Sr. 259, 687, Jim Dibble 267, 689, Bill Gleim 247, 661, Pete Hathaway 234, Paul Ignatovich 245, 244, 692, Greg Keesler 241, 614, Rick Mills 247, 642, Tim Smith 231, 603, Dan Wormuth 247, 257, 719.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 245, 279, 724, Howard Couse Sr. 235, Frank Couse Sr. 268, 248, 707, Anne Couse 188, 517, Gino Jones 246, 637, Hope Jones 192, Dave Lester 244, 680, John Marino 625, Dana McGraw 201, 267, 638, Mark McGraw 612, Sheri Oralls 225, Walt Oralls 228, 643, Jen Smith 220, 531, Mike Wagner 246, Dan Wormuth 244, 648, Jeremy Wormuth 233, 670

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Don Marino 234, 247, 695, Jean Mills 503, Rick Mills 233, 235, 658, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 176, 152, 146. 474, Shelly Mills 238, 182, 583

KIAMESHA LANES
Provided By James VanAken,
Mary Lee Williams, Debbie
Durland and Ryan Lepke

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 605, Josh Strang 252, 235, 694, Tom Belgiovene 258, 623, Matt Fallon 238, 242, 257, 737, Jim Piontek 248, 657, Frank Scuderi 619, Ronnie Totten 241, Eddie Lake 266, 279, 734, Rick Lake 266, 279, 265, 810, Jaryl Scott 258, 668, Paul Durland 247, 627, Al Caycho 247, 600, Jack Moylan 266, 232, 705, Dave Graham 226, 246, 644, Nate Sanders 248, 670, Willie Bartley 235, 650, George “Spoon” Battle 268, 636, Larry Berens 641, Erik Miller 278, 653, Armen Murad 614, Frank Amore 232, 615, Pedro Agapito 630, Keith Smith 226, 226, 243, 695, Kenny Atkins 228, 226, 632, Wayne Atkins 239, 648, Juan Lopez 257, James Durland 266, 693, Craig Wilhelm 232, Tim McIntyre 243, Jon Wilhelm 226, 627.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS

Linda Schaefer 214, 222, 195, 631, Suzette Bertholf 181, 180, 186, 547, Trasey Barres 182, 205, 541, Joan Lake 201, 523, Heather Dobell 517, Mary Lee Williams 502, Debra Blackford 189, Karen Kilgore 183, Mitch Juron 234, 276, 720, Ryan Lepke 267, 237, 718, Wayne Atkins 236, 247, 705, Eddie Walsh 259, 248, 661, Neil Bell Jr. 242, 645, Pedro Agapito 638, John Cascone 225, 630.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 226, 238, 656, Steve Belgiovene 226, 662, Anthony Mentnesh 226, Rick Lara 244, 631, Frank Emmens 601, Gregory Fallon 228, 644, Matt Fallon 250, 684, Jon Wilhelm 632, Donald Durland 265, 668, Larry Whipple 246, 662, Anthony Atkins 248, 286, 747, Wayne Atkins 267, 670, Kenny Atkins 246, 674, John Cascone 226, James Durland 256, 640, Eddie Walsh 257, Pedro Agapito 226, 240, 666, Shane Cunningham 263, 674, George “Spoon” Battle 607, Tim McIntyre 255, 634, Josh Strang 239, 660, Jaryl Scott 246, 631.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Trasey Barres 191, 205, Franny Kaiser 188, Kathy Shapiro 190, Mardette Wilcox 214, 200, Barbara Durbak 207, Debbie Durland 194, 204, Joan Lake 192, Ann Sawyer 195, Liz Burgio 187

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Laura Palmer 233, 552, Linda Carrier 187, Joan Lake 198, 215, 577, Carolyn Williams 187, Trasey Barres 223, 192, 592, Judith Kelly 194, Cathy Carpenter 193, Antionette Rau 192, 180, 525, Kathy Fielding 193, Francine Kaiser 192, Tammy Sze 186, 187, 524, Michelle Jahn 193, Nancy Greene 181, Debbie Durland 199, 203, 196, 598, David Graham 255, 687, Frank Scuderi 247, 279, 736, Eddie Lake 269, 693, James Piontek 243, 233, 668, Larry Berens 241, 618, John Hoffmann 259, 256, 234, 749, Donald Durland 247, 683, John Wilhelm 226, 234, 225, 685, Paul Berens 231, Henry Smith 254.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ed Blume 243, 239, 258, 740; Kyle Stevens 193, 236, 249, 678; Ralph Coney 193, 234, 245, 672, Chris McKay 200, 236, 623, Rudy Belanchia 195, 236, 611, Paul Minton 194, 207, 208, 609, Chris Stevens 225, 215, 608, Thomas Fix 200, 235, 602, Dan Martinetti 245, 576, Robert Cady 223, 572, Walt Edwards 219, Pete Meachum 206, Carmine Santillo 199, Carlos Torres 194

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 205, 224, 257, 686, Jim Fiore 222, 267, 670, Dwayne Cabrera 209, 193, 213, 615, Chuck McAllister 195, 209, 201, 605, Keith Smith 205, 221, 603, Ryan Lepke 201, 222, 590, Ed Blume 196, 203, 190, 589, Anthony Atkins 246, 584, Stew Stevens 228, 213, 581, David Graham 203, 199, 578, Thomas Fix 215, 190, 572, Jerry Scandore 214, 572, Deming Roosa 215, Rob Tuttle 198, 212, Russell Bivins 211, Rich Bivins 210, Gene Smith 209, Mark Carman Sr. 206, Herbie Sklar 204, Carlos Torres 199, Jason Jones Jr. 198, 198, Mike Durbak 195, Chas Reichenbaugh 194, Merlin Bound 193, Luis Torres 192

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Kathi Smith 176, 184, 184, 544, Audrey Woolard 174, 191, 494, Judy Chernowski 172, 487, Tabatha Smith 178, 481, May Smith 189, Elisa Bound 185, Joann Bowers 184, Nancy Blume 181, Amanda Irwin 172

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 237, 286, 257, 780, Stew Stevens 236, 202, 606, Alan LaBounty 200, 223, 600, Jim Fiore 230, 190, 579, Sharon Russell 200, 489, Luis Torres 208, 193, Sheila Fix 191, Jeanie Melchik 170

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Gene Smith 192, 255, 606, Keith Smith 200, 211, 592, Thomas Fix 202, 201, 583, Randy Kinred 213, Chris Gibson 204, Russell Bivins 202, John Cummings 192

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Bob Feeney 247, 611, Jim Fiore 208, 245, 601, Sheila Fix 178, 495, Thomas Fix 197, Robert Cady 194

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Colin Flynn 96, Madison Bertholf 78, Jake Parks 65, Logan Danzilo 59, Riley Totten 58, Hudson Danzilo 44

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Lindsie Siegel 80, 150, 230, Ian Cody 99, 96, 195, Mikey Fritz 88, 104, 192, Kayla McMahon 111, 60, 171, Jarod Hellerer 68. 87. 155, Dara Schiff 62, 85, 147, Tanner Parks 69, 43, 112, Kylie Flynn 44, 57, 101, David Schiff 43, 56, 99, Corrine Hellerer 49, 44, 93, Aidan Whitehead 39, 10, 49

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 227, 226, 214, 667, Louie Brahm 143, 221, 169, 533, Anthony Kolarik 152, 182, 148, 482, Ryan Feeney 113, 186, 172, 471, Anthony Lupardo 155, 167, 148, 470, Jonathan Griesbeck 131, 145, 169, 445, Robby Lyons 130, 150, 147, 427, Glen McCausland 129, 146, 120, 395, Zachary Cody 138, 101, 138, 377, Felicia Reichenbaugh 121, 131, 119, 371, Cameron Reichenbaugh 124, 112, 129, 365, Bobby Kehrley 115, 135, 109, 359, Kamry Conboy 101, 117, 110, 328, Alaura DeLong 102, 87, 94, 283

Here & There Column 12-20-11

Speaking About Economic Discipline

When things are looking bleak and there just isn't concrete answers coming from folks who have the responsibility to correct situations then it's time to look at other solutions.
We spent several hours recently with two members of the tri-state clergy who spoke about the loss of economic discipline and how America today is the largest debtor in the world.
The two prominent members of the clergy said they would speak openly with me but asked that they not be identified because they feared repercussions from possible members of their congregations or from the government.
They openly confessed being somewhat conservative fundamentalist pastors with fairly large congregations.
Some history was brought into our conversation with one pastor pointing out that ancient Rome fell because of massive spending and financial difficulty and lessons of history indicate that the loss of economic discipline can lead to the destruction of a nation.
"America is spending itself into national bankruptcy.....we have gone from being the greatest creditor nation to now being the largest debtor in the world," one pastor concluded.
The two pastors were both very adamant that they fear our country has gotten into the mood of free spending and fiscal irresponsibility.
I asked the bold question, could America fall and go the way of powerful nations and both pastors said this nations shocking financial status does not look good and they boldly from a religious standpoint indicated that God gave America its status, its territory and its resources and wealth to make us a powerful nation and that God has that power to remove these things from us.
Both pastors voiced strong opinion regarding Bible prophecy and said that America was founded on Godly principles but that the United States is sliding toward a national debacle and there are many warnings within the Bible that urge us to live our lives according to Godly principles.
These members of the clergy strongly urged our nation to return to economic discipline or face dire consequences.

Tri-Valley Winter Concert

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION AT WINTER CONCERT

GRAHAMSVILLE--Tri-Valley Central School 7th & 8th grade Chorus Director Kevin Giroux introduced audience participation along with a little language learning during the Elementary and Secondary Winter Concert December 14 in the Bernstein Theater.
Parents and friends of students in the 5th through 8th grade Winter Concert musical presentations were taught to sing the chorus from an Hawaiian song titled E Na Lima Hana.
An explanation about this song revealed that Hawaiians had no written language prior to western contact except for petroglyph symbols and that the modern Hawaiian alphabet is a variety of the Latin alphabet with Hawaiian words ending only in vowels and that every consonant must be followed by a vowel.
Director Giroux rehearsed with the audience several times the chorus which went like this....E Na Li-ma Ha-Na, E Ma-la-ma Ai-na, Me-ke Ki-no, Me-ka Pu-u-wai which translated means "with our working hands, we care for and nurture the land, the body and the heart."
A great job well done in getting audience participation while still enjoying the musical talents of the 7th and 8th grade chorus.
This chorus also performed Ding Dong Merrily On High, In Dulci Jubilo, The First Noel and We Sing For The Children which brought many in the audience to a standing ovation as this song is sung for the children who have no voice, no choice and is a song of hope, caring and a song of peace for those too hungry, too weak, too poor and took sick to speak.
This song indeed presented a meaning for all who sang or heard its emotional message.
In addition to the 7th and 8th grade chorus the 7th and 8th grade band under the direction of Matthew Weyant performed Swingle Bells, Park Street Celebration and Rock Around the Clock.
The 5th and 6th grade band under the direction of John Calabrese played A Christmas Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Drum and Chorale & March.
The 5th and 6th grade chorus directed by Kevin Giroux sang Dormi, Dormi and A Christmas Gloria.
The school's grades 9-12 Winter Concert will be held Tuesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. in the Bernstein Theater.

IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVE PHOTOS

The Tri-Valley Central School 7th and 8th Grade Chorus conducted by Kevin Giroux got audience participation in singing E Na Lima Hana at the Elementary-Secondary Winter Concert December 14.

Several members of the Alto Section of this Chorus.