TRI-VALLEY 38 - TUXEDO 32

PHOTOS FROM THE TUESDAY NIGHT SECTION 9 CLASS C GIRLS SEMIFINAL GAME IN GRAHAMSVILLE WON BY THE LADY BEARS 38-32. TRI-VALLEY ADVANCES TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FRIDAY AT 5:30 AT SUNY NEW PALTZ AGAINST NO. 1 SEED JOHN A. COLEMAN CATHOLIC. IN TUESDAY'S GAME TRI-VALLEY'S KATLYN GREFFRATH SCORED 14 POINTS AND ERIN SMITH HAD 7 POINTS. TRI-VALLEY'S RECORD GOING INTO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IS 18-1.

WEBER WINS FIFTH U.S. OPEN

Pete Weber Wins Record Fifth U.S.

Open to Surpass Father, Don Carter

36-time PBA Tour champion calls this one “his greatest title ever”

Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., became the most successful bowler in U.S Open history Sunday, February 26, winning the most challenging major title in bowling for a record fifth time at Brunswick Zone-Carolier at North Brunswick, NJ, with a strike on his final ball in the 10th frame to nip top qualifier Mike Fagan of Dallas, 215-214.

Weber, who came into the stepladder finals as the No. 4 qualifier, threw clutch shots in three matches to win, but none was more critical than his strike on his final ball in the title match. Needing at least a nine-count spare and strike to win, Weber threw a perfect pocket shot on his first ball, but left a 10 pin. After converting the spare, he threw an identical shot that carried for a strike.

In winning the title, Weber broke a tie with his late father, Professional Bowlers Association legend Dick Weber, and his father’s close friend, the late Don Carter, who each won the forerunner to the U.S. Open – the BPAA All Star – four times.

“Dad, I know you were watching,” Weber said as he looked up toward heaven after the win. “I know you’re proud, and I’m sorry I broke your record.
“This is my greatest title ever,” Weber said. “To win five U.S. Opens and pass Dick Weber and Don Carter says a lot, but I’ll never say I’m better than them. They paved the way for us to be here. It was an honor and a privilege to join them when I won my fourth U.S. Open, and it’s even more of an honor to be the first one to win five.

“This is the tournament I look forward to ever year,” he added. “I live for the U.S. Open because I know, no matter what, I have a chance to win.”

At age 49 years, 189 days, Weber became the oldest player ever to win the U.S. Open, breaking the record set by 46-year-old Norm Duke last year at Carolier. And he moved into second place on the PBA’s all-time major title-winners list with his ninth title, behind only Earl Anthony’s 10.

“That’s probably the calmest I’ve ever been needing to throw a shot to win,” he added. “Not to toot my own horn, but I think I’m prouder of myself than anyone else. I’ve always wanted to be the one to throw a strike to win.”

In advancing to the title match, Weber threw critical shots in two preliminary matches, coming from behind to defeat Ryan Shafer of Horseheads, N.Y., 223-191, in the opening match and Australia’s Jason Belmonte, 225-213, in the semifinal contest.

“I threw strikes in the seventh, eighth and ninth in all three games and put pressure on those guys,” Weber said. “The way those guys performed was excellent. My hat’s off to them. They bowled amazing.”

Weber earned $60,000 and an automatic berth in the Round of 36 for the PBA Tournament of Champions in April. Fagan collected $30,500, Belmonte $15,000 and Shafer, who failed to win a title in his 14th television appearance in a major championship, earned $10,000.

The PBA Tour’s next televised event will be the finals of GEICO Shark Open which will air next Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN. Finalists will be top qualifier Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas; Jason Belmonte, Australia; Sean Rash, Montgomery, Ill., and Mike Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich.

69TH U.S. OPEN
Brunswick Zone-Carolier, North Brunswick, N.J., Sunday

FINAL STANDINGS
1, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., three games, 663 pins, $60,000.
2, Mike Fagan, Dallas, one game, 214 pins, $30,500.
3, Jason Belmonte, Australia, one game 213 pins, $15,000.
4, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., one game 191 pins, $10,000.

PLAYER RESULTS
Match One – Weber def. Shafer, 223-191.
Match Two – Weber def. Belmonte, 225-213.
Championship – Weber def. Fagan, 215-214.

Bowling Highlights Column 2-24-12

"Little Lefty" Scores 300 & 817

Seventy year-old Monticello bowler John Hoffmann might have been questioning himself during the past two years if he had lost his ability to master another 300 game but his true professionalism was evident February 15 when he recorded his 28th career perfect game during league play in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
And to top off the 300 game two nights later on February 17 in the Friday Mixed league he smashed the maples for an 817 series off single games of 289, 269, 259.
The 300 game was rolled on lanes 9 & 10 using a Storm Marvel bowling ball. The same ball scored the 817 on lanes 5 & 6. In the 817 series Hoffmann had the first 10 strikes in the first game before leaving the 7 pin. With the February 15 perfect game Hoffman added a 258 and a 233 for a 791 series.
Prior to the 300 game John rolled a 299 several weeks ago when he left the 4 pin on the 12th ball.
His Wednesday night team is Dutch's and his team mates include Jim VanAken, Steven Belgiovene and Tom Belgiovene. Hoffmann noted he'll turn 71 in a couple of months and that he presently bowls in the Monday and Wednesday Men's leagues and the Friday Mixed league all at Kiamesha Lanes.
Hoffmann's last 300 game ( No. 27) and his third 300 game during the 2009-2010 league season was bowled on February 15, 2010 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Hoffmann also recorded three 300 games in 2009 on March 17, March 30 and November 11.
His present Monday league average is 223.
Hoffmann recorded his first 300 game on July 23, 1991 in the Essex County New Jersey Association in the 420 DBLS. SMT league at Eagle Rock Lanes.
Hoffmann is a well-known technical bowler and Mike Luongo, now a Sales Advisor and Special Events Assistant for the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company, noted several years ago to this columnist that "John has a real nice game."
John won the high average bowler honors with a 229 in the Tri-County NY USBC Association for the 2006-07 season. He bowled professionally from 1990 to 1993 in the Northeast Regional Professional Bowlers Association where he got his "Little Lefty" nickname from former PBA Tour Bowler Tommy Delutz Jr.
Hoffmann was also the 2007 Tri-County NY USBC Champion and is also a New Jersey State Senior Champion.
USBC and former ABC records have Hoffmann with one 298, four 299 games and ten 800 plus series.
Six years ago he became a certified USBC coach and is considered an excellent teacher of the game.
Hoffmann has been bowling for some 55 years, is single, retired and lives in the South Woods Road area of the Town of Thompson.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's tip will focus on Bowling Ball Maintenance for all types of bowling balls used in the modern era......but we must point out that all balls should be cleaned and maintained after each use.
We will start with the plastic balls, used by new and recreational bowlers and also by experienced bowlers to make certain spares. These balls are not porous but due to the high viscosity oils used today, the oil will build up on the balls and eliminate any contact with the lane. You can use any car care product or household cleaner to clean this type of ball very easily.
Urethane balls with no additives are porous and will not absorb oil and dirt. Also use any car care products or household cleaner on these balls. If you want to keep the ball dull use an abrasive pad.
Urethane balls with additives are known as reactive or particle balls. The high performance balls are very porous and will absorb oil and dirt fast and this will diminish the performance of the ball as soon as thirty games if not maintained. You should towel the ball off each shot during use and clean the ball as soon as possible at the end of each bowling session.
There are several ways to clean a high performance ball. If your ball is dull and you would like to keep it that way, you can use warm water, dish detergent and a gray or burgundy pad.
If you find that your ball works best when polished, many products are available in many different degrees of polish to give the desired finish on the ball. Several companies sell products to match the out-of-box finish if desired.
As far as long range maintenance, if you have your ball resurfaced and the oil extracted occasionally , your ball will perform for a much longer period of time than if neglected.
Remember, you ball will treat you as well as you treat it and it will continue to perform for many games if properly maintained.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop 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

Occasionally tight space requirements results in items being edited out of columns and stories. For full coverage of this column go to http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling. League and tournament information can be sent to 845-439-8177, email to edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or faxed to 845-205-4474. We are also on Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

Monday Ladies League

Jackie Gieger 169, 233, 553, Lois Erdman 160, 168, Barbara Cady 197, 182, 510, Tracey Puerschner 166, Diane Staves 154.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

Monday Hortonville Ladies League

Sue Naughton 158, Lillian Zieres 154, 198, 160, 512, Virginia Connel 161, 150, Joyce Brooks 165, Judy Mohn 167, 166.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Men’s League

Mark Hawley 191, Bob Wayne 196, Jon Wayne 190, Alan Rutledge 183, Kory Keesler 185, Bruce Rutledge 217, Tad Dosher 221, Mark Goda 202, Brian Marino 202, Mark Scriber 202, Chris Rasmussen 192, Jeff Nober 191, Brian Starr 188, Wally Warren 183, Damien VanLeuven 183, Bob Bivens 180, Don Hill 183, 187.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

Tuesday Ladies Early Birds League

Bonnie Laduke 182, Dawn Mclenon 210, 524, Brianna Walker 204, 219, 595, Sheila Wormuth 216, 515.

Thursday Deposit National League

Dale Conklin 244, 226, 666, Ray Cornwell 226, Frank Couse Sr. 614, Carl Davis 604, Jim Dibble 235, 639, Paul Ignatovich 226, 638, Greg Keesler 229, 613, Dan Koch 229, John Lanner 245, 247, 708, Rick Mills 235, 629, Neil Mosher 225, Paul Siegler 229, Tim Smith 609.

Friday Couples League

Frank Couse Sr. 226, Anne Couse 200, 183, 537, Missy Dunlap 183, 515, Crystal Ellis 211, 180, 559, Gino Jones 235, 600, Dan Koch 614, Dave Lester 255, 247, 666, Julie Martin 189, Walt Oralls 300, 664, Jen Smith 224, 543, Tim Smith 226, Brian Tiffany 619, Dan Wormuth 226, 244, 690, Jeremy Wormuth 601.

Sunday Mixed Fun LeagueSavanna Mills (Youth Girls) 147, 173, 133, 453, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 118.

KIAMESHA LANES

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

Monday Men’s League

Shane Conner 237, 227, 226, 690, Mike Weiner 278, 228, 702, John Hoffmann 235, 259, 234, 728, Jim VanAken 226, 258, 678, Josh Strang 245, 672, Tom Belgiovene 257, 630, Matt Fallon 245, 235, 686, Jim Piontek 226, 621, Frank Scuderi 226, 243, 685, Laresko Niifa 246, 682, Cecil Walters 225, Kevin Stackhouse 266, 669, Eddie Lake 256, 659, Rick Lake 288, 727, Jaryl Scott 246, 255, 704, Don Durland 228, 249, 701, Al Caycho 245, 632, Jack Moylan 235, 225, 225, 685, Eddie Walsh 228, 655, Pedro Agapito 255, 618, Nate Sanders 225, 235, 652, Dave Graham 290, 664, George “Spoon” Battle 238, Larry Berens 233, 227, 674, Erik Miller 269, 688, Jim Frost 606, Keith Smith 235, 237, 242, 714, Gregory Fallon 226, 259, 248, 733, Frank Eichenlaub III a 255, 259, 245, 759, Jon Wilhelm 226, 226, 228, 680, Tim McIntyre 266, 694, James Durland 228, 625, Justin Lopez 235, John Lopez 247, 635, Wayne Atkins 601, Kenny Atkins 246, 604, Anthony Atkins 253, 228, 684.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League

Joan Lake 200, 195, 548, Mary Lee Williams 193, 193, 546, Carena Collura 181, 200, 542, Andrea Grossman 191, 524, Cara Nicholson 202, 522, Suzette Bertholf 180, 522, Linda Schaefer 211, 518, Ailene Washington 193, Barbara Rustic 194, Eddie Lake 259, 238, 681, Shane Cunningham 238, 238, 679, Eddie Walsh 232, 237, 663, Russ Keesler 234, 647, Matt Cooper 258, 621, Cecil Walters 235, 620, Tim Minton 254, 609, Ryan Lepke 225, 601, Ed Guthrie 237.

Wednesday Men’s League

James VanAken 268, 710, Steven Belgiovene 279, 679, Rick Lara 249, 636, Gregory Fallon 630, Matt Fallon 237, 633, Jon Wilhelm 255, 226, 655, Donald Durland 249, 232, 681, Timmy Minton 235, 604, Anthony Atkins 245, 664, Wayne Atkins 279, 226, 680, Rodney DeGrote 258, 256, 719, Craig Wilhelm 236, Kevin Stackhouse 226, Al Frangipane 616, Paul Durland 277, 659, James Durland 228, 279, 723, Shawn Sinistore 267, 662, Eddie Walsh 236, 645, Pedro Agapito 247, 258, 720, Frank Muller Jr. 225, 631, Jason Rogers 256, 652, Shane Cunningham 228, 268, 666, Josh Strang 245, 247, 247, 739, Jaryl Scott 233, 242, 668.

Friday Mixed LeagueAmanda Scuderi 190, 223, 591, Antionette Rau 206, 200, 584, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 248, 583, Mardette Wilcox 185, 204, 558, Cathy Carpenter 204, 182. 553, Linda Schaefer 202, 203, 531, Vera Bernhardt 200, 192, 543, Christina Seidler 213, 526, Tammy Sze 190, 189, 527, Joan Lake 181, 514, Jennie Worden 194, 501, Laura Palmer 191, Donald Durland 236, 279, 225, 740, Eddie Lake 279, 228, 713, David Graham 225, 242, 606, Paul Berens 256, 699, Frank Emmens 245, 680, Frank Scuderi 233, 667, Ryan Lepke 226, 240, 673, Eugene Kelly 27, 623, James Pion- tek 236, 236, 656, Larry Berens 227, 609, John Wilhelm 248, 245, 688, Kevin Stackhouse 606, Robert Sze 232, Craig Wilhelm 247, Pedro Agapito 258, 669, Josh Strang 235, 632.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

Monday Men’s League

Kyle Stevens 268, 249, 235, 752, Paul Minton 212, 210, 232, 654, Ralph Coney 242, 205, 203, 650, Chas Tuttle 195, 277, 647, Thomas Fix 234, 192, 197, 623, Carmine Santillo 241, 205, 611, Bruce Garritt 279, 608, Robert Fix III a 191, 206, 586, Dean Shattuck 237 580, Todd Houghtaling 220, Robert Cady 206, Chris Stevens 205, Ed Blume 203, 194, Pete Meachum 199, Ray Stanishia 196, Chris McKay 194, Dan Martinetti 193, Bobby Cooper 190, Ricky Nichols 190, Carlos Torres 190

Tuesday Shop-Rite League

Scott Potter 153, 166, 108, 427, Pam Potter 127, 150, 126, 403, Mary Heinle 129, 156, 111, 396, Fred Seaman 138, 124, 116, 378, Billy Parkinson 96, 136, 119, 351, Barbara Brundage 129, 130, 89, 348, Dedra Sofo 90, 120, 124, 334, Jeff Grey 110, 86, 116, 312, May Meyers 118, 90, 80, 288, Jody Westphal 99, 105, 81, 285, Joanna Lotz 89, 108, 69, 266, Beverly Parsons 87, 98, 78, 263, Kethy Westphal 97, 88, 70, 255, Kelly McCaffrey 84, 77, 87, 248

Wednesday Men’s League

Ed Blume 213, 247, 211, 671, Keith Smith 191, 247, 203, 641, Chuck McAllister 204, 231, 197, 632, Gene Smith 223, 214, 194, 631, David Graham 199, 237, 623, Anthony Atkins 203, 219, 200, 622, Paul Minton 234, 204, 619, Jim Fiore 226, 194, 194, 614, Thomas Fix 239, 191, 605, Dwayne Cabrera 204, 244, 601, Jerry Scandore 212, 211, 587, Kyle Stevens 211, 199, 587, Luis Torres 236, 192, 573, Rich Bivins 232, Rob Tuttle 232, Chris Stevens 217, Deming Roosa 213, Tony Mears 212, Mark Carman Sr. 211, Robert Stewart 210, Mike Aumick 207, Kevin Feeney 200, Chris Stewart 197, Mike Durbak 193, Herbie Sklar 193, Stew Stevens 192, Bobby Cooper 191, Mark Carman Jr. 190, Carlos Torres 190

Friday Mixed League

Kyle Stevens 237, 257, 220, 714, Sheila Fix 183, 177, 522, Sharon Russell 170, 494, Bonnie Carman 180, 170, 486, Karen Martin 193, 485, Alan LaBounty 201, 193, Brian Devine 196, Jim Fiore 192, Betty Jane Stevens 192, Geo Crary 190, Wendy Swan 176

Saturday Mixed League

Thomas Fix 205, 254, 213, 672, Russell Bivins 218, 214, 215, 647, Tony Miller 240, 590, Gene Smith 197, 221, 588, Phil Norris 202, 193, 582, Deming Roosa 190, 227, 575, Kevin Norris 221, 574, Keith Smith 204, 190, Chris Gibson 200, Walt Edwards 191, Wendy Swan 171

Sunday Mixed League

Robert Cady 202, 237, 622, Jim Fiore 202, 223, 614, Thomas Fix 218, 197, 603, Jerry Scandore 220, Bob Feeney 203, Barbara Cady 192, Dean Winters 191, Jan Brahm 172

Liberty Elks Bumper League

Riley Totten 71, Terrence Hayden 66, Treyvon Hayden 60, Madison Bertholf 56, Alli Dworetsky 53, Kaitlin Stungis 49

Liberty Elks Bantam League

Mikey Fritz 104, 115, 219, Lindsie Siegel 98, 76, 174, Marie Lyons 81, 84, 165, Emma Dworetsky 67, 94, 161, Matthew Stungis 75, 78, 153, Dara Schiff 78, 70, 148

Liberty Elks Teenage League

John Kolarik 193, 201, 225, 619, Anthony Lupardo 169, 197, 143, 509, Anthony Kolarik 151, 166, 156, 473, Ryan Feeney 160, 151, 144, 455, Robby Lyons 153, 114, 156, 423, Cameron Reichenbaugh 161, 124, 115, 400, Louie Brahm 154, 106, 129, 389, Bobby Kehrley 119, 108, 105, 332, Alaura DeLong 95, 100, 94, 289

BOCES ENHANCES ITS PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

CALLICOON--Seventeen year-old Kevin Madsen along with 34 of his fellow students at Sullivan County BOCES took part in a day of bowling at Callicoon Kristal Bowl February 16 as part of an expanded program offered by the Carol M. White Physical Education Program.
For many of the BOCES students it was their first time to learn and participate in the game of bowling and a number of the students expressed the fun they were having learning something new.
Kevin is in senior programs at the Liberty BOCES campus and noted that he was fortunate to be able to go bowling several times before this when his friends invited him to bowling parties.
I'd love to learn more about the game," he said.
A Parksville resident and the son of Brenda and Eugene Madsen, Keven said he is enjoying his BOCES education and that his favorite subject was math, "the easier math" he noted.
His BOCES educational program has also given Kevin the opportunity to work after school and on Saturday and Sunday at the Liberty Shop Rite Supermarket. He is also in the afternoon Volunteer Nursing Program and works under the supervision of RN Gloria Cahalan at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris where he helps the CNA's and nurses with the elderly.
"Someday in the future I hope to get my certification and be able to work full time at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Catskill Regional Medical Center," Madsen said.
It was very evident that Kevin and his fellow BOCES students were enjoying the opportunity to get out of the classroom and learn what the game of bowling was all about.
BOCES teacher Joanne Scialabba organized this special outing which was financially supported with grants from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program. The program provides grants to community based organizations to initiate, expand and enhance physical education programs, including after school programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Ms. Scialabba pointed out that funds from this program provide equipment and support to enable students to participate in physical education activities. Funds are also used for field trips like this trip to a bowling activity.
Sullivan County BOCES has also received some new athletic equipment through this program.
The purpose and priority of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program is that applicants and schools are required to develop, expand or improve its physical education program and must address its State's physical education standards.
Schools must undertake activities including instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition and physical fitness activities that must include at least one of the following, fitness education and assessment to help students understand, improve or maintain their physical well-being.
The Sullivan County BOCES classes that were part of this field trip to Callicoon Kristal Bowl were part of the Sullivan BOCES Middle/High School Special Education Career Academic Program (CAP) and the Structured Teaching and Related Services (STARS) programs.
Along with the 35 students staff members who assisted Ms. Scialabba included Peter Montredo, Beverly Kolakowski, Stacey Bendle, Jodi Bivins, Jeanette Meyer, Annette Bernhardt, Julie Caruso, Cathy Cross, Shirley Townsend, Sue Dainack, Lori Parlinski, Bethany Walz and Eileen Krom.

IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVE PHOTOS

TOP PHOTO

Sullivan County BOCES Middle/High School Special Education CAP and STARS programs students and staff enjoyed their day of bowling at Callicoon Kristal Bowl February 16.

SECOND PHOTO

Kevin Madsen, 17, a senior at Sullivan County BOCES shows good bowling form as he and his fellow students participated February 16 in a Carol M. White Physical Education Grants Program at Callicoon Kristal Bowl.

Here & There Column 2-21-12

Gasoline Prices Continue Going Up

Yes, we know it's no secret that prices at the gas pumps continue to go up even though U.S. crude supplies have increased and benchmark crude oil last week fell 86 cents to $96.98 per barrel.
And what a difference we find here in New York State when it's announced that the national average for regular gas is now at $3.48.
What is happening to our national energy independence?....demand is down yet prices go up.....it just doesn't make sense.
U.S. motorists are bracing for even higher prices at the pump and every year gas prices tend to rise when warmer weather and school vacations lure more people onto the highways.
But most folks I talk to say that independence from dictatorships and foreign oil must become a serious topic and that there should be increased domestic supplies.
Folks are speaking out about this subject and generally they are saying that we must expand American energy production and the majority of people we spoke to favor the Keystone XL pipeline.
The fact that we in this country must cope with ballooning gas prices and energy vulnerability while living in a country with some of the richest untapped energy resources on the planet is an absurdity.
Statistics show that the U.S. is sitting on enough technically recoverable oil to power us at current rates of consumption for over 250 years and those estimates suggest we have 1.4 trillion barrels of oil......or 1.7 trillion when adding in the resources of Mexico and Canada.
Goldman Sachs in a recent analysis projects that the United States could become the world leader in oil production by 2017.
America must wake up and stop banning additional development of our most promising oil and gas resources.
The potential to increase American oil and gas supplies is real folks as this country must become energy secure and independent.
With the potential for things to explode in the Middle East a lot of oil-producing countries in the world are not that politically stable and this should be a strong signal for America to increase domestic supplies with expanding energy productions.
We must embrace strategy to use the oil, natural gas, coal, bio-fuels, solar, oil shale and wind that we have available to us right here in the U.S.
Folks are sick and tired hearing that political and business issues are factors that forecast what our oil and gasoline prices will be.

Bowling Highlights Column 2-17-12

Scott-Durland Score 300's Top Photo (Durland) Second Photo (Scott)

Twenty-four year-old Wurtsboro bowler Donald Durland recorded his 13th career 300 on February 6 in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league and thirty-nine year-old Loch Sheldrake bowler Jaryl Scott added his 9th career 300 on February 1 in the Wednesday Men's league, also at Kiamesha Lanes.
Durland's 11th and 12th perfect games came within a weeks span.on December 5 and December 12, 2011, also in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha.
The early weeks of December appears to be a good time of the year for Durland as he also bowled his highest career series on December 1, 2010 when he clipped the maples for a 825 off of single games of 258, 279, 288 in the Wednesday Men's League at Kiamesha Lanes.
His 11th career 300 was bowled on lanes 13-14 while his 12th 300 game was bowled on lanes 3-4. On both nights he used two bowling balls, the Hammer Jig Saw Trap and the Roto Grip Rising Star. The Hammer ball was used for his first two games on December 5 where he also scored a 276 and 232 and the Roto Grip ball helped him roll the two 300 games in the last game of both nights for a 808 series December 5 and a 201, 246, 300, 747 on December 12.
Don's present average in the Monday league is a 232 and the February 6th 300 game was rolled on lanes 3 and 4 using a Hammer Jig Saw Trap bowling ball.
In the Monday league he bowls on the Monticello Greenhouse team with team members Jaryl Scott, his father Paul Durland and Vinnie Collura.
Durland over the past several years has shown steady league growth and at one point in time competed in PBA regional tournaments. He indicated last year that "it just got too costly to compete in these events."
He is easily considered one of the premier men bowlers in the Tri-State area..
Donald recorded his first-ever 300 game during the 2005-2006 season as a youth bowler in the Saturday Morning Youth leagues at Kiamesha Lanes. His mother, Debbie Durland is one of the premier women bowlers in the Tri-County area and his father Paul and younger brother James maintain the high Durland family bowling standards.
Prior to his 825 series his previous high series was a 796 off single games of 268, 249 and 279 and was bowled several years ago in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
He has been bowling since the age of 5.
Donald is single and is employed by the Monticello Greenhouse.
Jaryl Scott's 300 on February 1 put all 12 strikes in the pocket on lanes 5 and 6 using a Bandit bowling ball by Roto Grip.
Scott finished the night with a 227, 228 for a 755 series. He presently maintains a 224 average in this league.
Jaryl recorded his 8th career 300 on November 23, 2009 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
His 7th career 300 was bowled several years ago on April 25, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league and he finished that night with a 246 and a 725 series, The 6th 300 game was bowled on Sunday, March 25, 2007 in makeup matches for the Monday Men's league which resulted in a 300, 239, 279, 813.
Jaryl's 5th perfect game was put in the books on January 10, 2007 and ended with an 805 series.
For several years Scott bowled in a few Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) regional tournaments. He is considered one of the top bowlers in the Tri-County area.
His Wednesday Night team, the Oreo, consists of George Battle. Tim McIntyre and Josh Strang.
Jaryl is single and the father of four children, Jeremiah, Elijah, Braeden and Juliana.
He is employed by C & S Grocery in their warehouse in Chester, NY.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: One of the previous tips was designed to help you achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and be able to repeat it.
This week, we will cover the release, information that will help bowlers of all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of a bowling shot. Most bowlers tend to muscle the ball through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing. The proper release for all bowlers, (whether you are a six-year-old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience) can be executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of the swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.
If the ball fits properly, the gravity will take it off your hand at the right time providing your body is in the proper position. Any rotation on the ball should come from your hand only, not your arm.
Using the proper technique will allow you to get as much rotation on the ball as desired.
Note, however, if your ball does not fit properly, it will require excessive grip pressure to hold on to which will make the release harder to execute.
Aside from bowling, for those of you that have played golf, you can strike the ball much better and with more accuracy if you do not pull the club down from the top of the swing with your shoulder muscles. Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
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.