Here & There Column 12-3-13

 Bringing Attention To Autism

  Seventeen-year-old Sullivan West senior Chrissy Lare deserves a big thank you and a huge pat on the back for her recent efforts in bringing attention to autism and for conducting the Walk For Autism and the Zumbathon that raised almost $3,500.

  It takes people to step up to the plate in this fight and Chrissy accomplished what she started out to do. 

  In a recent article about the Zumbathon and in a list of Sullivan County businesses who donated various baskets and gift certificates two names that did not make the published list included the Red Door Consignment Shop and a  monetary donation also made by the Sullivan County Wide CSEA Executive Board.

  Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHT) is a part of many children's lives but the struggle they face on a daily basis is thankfully not being overlooked by our medical and educational systems.

  In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society gives a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.  

  People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking what the result will be), or they may be overly active.

  There is no cure for ADHD but it can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child ages.  

  When we have conversation with educators about autism they point out that something as simple as going to the movies is not an option for many families affected by autism.

  Medical and educational experts note that autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others.     

  While doing some research about autism it was shocking to learn that the Autism Society estimates that the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism ranges from $3.5 million to $5 million and that the United States is facing almost $90 billion annually in costs for autism. 

  With strong dedication by those in the medical field and educational systems like BOCES is has become very clear that autism is treatable. 

  Children do not "outgrow" autism but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes. 

   The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. 

  Each year, people with autism, families and professionals volunteer thousands of hours to help the  Autism Society achieve its mission of serving all those affected by autism.

  The Autism Society can be contacted at 4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 350, Bethseda, Maryland 20814.

  A big thank you to all who help create and provide services that will advocate the rights of all people with autism to live fulfilling and interdependent lives,   

                                                        

                             

                                       Sullivan West Senior Chrissy Lare

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Bowling Highlights Column 11-29-13

                                       Bivins Scores First 300 & 816

  Thirty-one year-old Claryville bowler Russell Bivins scored his first career 300 game  November 13 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.

  After the 300 in his first game of the night Bivins added a 269, 247 for a 816 total using a Brunswick Ultimate Inferno bowling ball on lanes 11 and 12. 

  This was also his first 800 plus series.

  Bivins bowls on the Fubar team with team mates Louis Torres, Richard Bivins and Mark Carman.

  He has been bowling for some 15 years and noted that" all the strikes were in the pocket."

  Bivins maintains a 212 average in this the only league he bowls in.

  Employed as a correction officer for the New York State Department of Corrections he is single with no children.

                                                          Ed's Outlook

  Talking with some real veteran old-timer bowlers recently brought up the topic of two and four lane bowling centers along with older centers no longer in existence.  

  There were the two lane house in North Branch, other four lane centers were located in Callicoon Center, Lake Huntington, Hortonville and the Jeff Alleys and George's Colonial Inn Lanes both in Jeffersonville.

  There also at one time was a bowling center located above the original Corey's Restuarant in Liberty which is  now a bank parking lot.

  Remember the Bowl-O-Drome in Liberty owned and operated by the late Joe Cucci and family, then there was a bowling alley also on Broadway in Monticello near what use to be the Woolworth store.

  We have heard of a bowling alley being locatged somewhere in Roscoe or the Town of Rockland but could not get this confirmed. 

  Livingston Manor did once house a bowling pin manufacturer.

  We remember well the Sullivan County Men's Traveling League but this only lasted several years. A real popular bowling league in the early 1950's was the Hudson Valley Men's Traveling League and one or possibly two teams from the Bowl-O-Drome in Liberty bowled in this league.

  Remember well walking down to watch this league on Saturday night and my hero"s were well known Liberty attorney "Nish" (always wearing his full brimmed dress hat with his cigar) LeRoy and Jay Wheeler. 

  Those were the days.

  Ed Townsend, a PR consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, bowl a 300 game or 800 series or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

                                                                Bowling Tip

                                                           By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's column will answer a questions many bowlers ask about side weight.....will it make my ball hook?

  The answer is no it will not make your bowling ball hook,

  I have been fortunate to be able to spend some time with technical experts, and although we have suspected for quite some  time, we now have the proof.

  Two factors are needed to make a bowling ball hook...friction and rotation. (Gravity is also needed but I think we all understand or we would all be floating around.)

  You could take a bowling ball with the strongest weight block on the market, the most aggressive cover, drill it maximum leverage, add all the weight you want, and use a big balance hole, but, if the bowler does not impact proper rotation, or if friction on the ball's path down the lanes is not there......the ball will just go straight.

  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operatador, 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 

                                                          Local Scores

                                            (compiled by Ed Townsend)

                                                   Callicoon Kristal Bowl

                                       Monday Hortonville Ladies

  

    Linda Millis 153, Lillian Zieres 163, 171, Kelly Gombita 152, 184, 155, Rebecca Rhodes 157, 156, 213, 526, Mary Fitzgerald 157, 157, 171, Maureen Schlott 162, Chris Burr 161, Eleanor Glassel 159, Debbie Loughrey 177, 181, 506, Barbara Pingel 165, 163, Judy Mohn 166, 171, Mardette Wilcox 168, 173, 153.

                                          Tues. Delaware Valley Men's

  Rich Winters 192, Eugene Fulton 196, Bob Cady 193, Dean Shattuck 181, 199, Joe Gager 194, Damien VanLeuven 200, 214, 182, Alan Rutledge 187, Kory Keesler 192, 231, Bruce Rutledge 181, Kris Rasmussen 189, 245, Brian Marino 235, Mark Goda 181, Jonathan Heinle  197, Gary Maas 184, Brian Starr 201, Troy Parucki 188, Mike Gieger 213, 183, Mike Sorge 233, Jim Kautz 180, Wally Warren 199, Jackie Brockner 181, Erik Burton 189, John Hubert 181.

                                                    Wednesday Men's

  Rich Thony 215, Brian Brustman 189, John Glassel 192, Robert Glassel Jr. 224, 198, Tim Sykes 200, 221, 600, T. Gain 202, 184, Joel Turner 186, Brandon Swendsen 189, John Diehl 181, Hopper Hubert 181,Jack Diehl 188, 240, Craig Stewert 197.

                                                           Kiamesha Lanes

                                                             Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 297, 235, 734, Rick Lake 258, 267, 730, Shane Conner 257, 245, 713, Dan Ricco 246, Mike Weiner 236, Greg Fallon 248, 225, 674, Vinnie Collura 260, 247, 677, Don Durland 230, 248, 667, John Lopez 226, 616, Rudy Belanchia 247, 226, 696, Jon Wilhelm 233, 627, Tim Totten 237, 638, Laresko Niifa 620, Kevin Stackhouse 243, John Hoffmann 238, 613, Eddie Walsh 235, Pedro Agapito 234, 664, Shawn Sinistorie 279, 652, Jason Jones Jr. 602, Frank Scuderi 247, Todd Houghtaling 287, 626, Kenny Atkins 226, 226, 297, 749, Larry Whipple 245, 675, Jim Piontek 255, 225, 671, Merrill Steinhilbergo 235, 610, David Graham 239, 667, Mike Amore 232, 637, Armen Murad 237, 619, Diego Caba 256, 631, Brett Budd 246, 229, 675, Charlie Tuttle 263, 645, Jim VanAken 279, 246, 703, Tim McIntyre 233, 651, Josh Strang 269, 246, 713. 

                                                         Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Carena Collura 206, 559, Karen Martin 201, 545, Mary Lee Williams 183, 192, 539, Trasey Barres 223, 529, Debra Blackford 180, 520, Paul Minton 256, 279, 754, Chris Stevens 236, 225, 247, 708, Eddie Walsh 235, 246, 705, Tom Palmer 255, 245, 705, Kyle Stevens 280, 694, Jack  Rustic 248, 237, 668, Eddie Blume 248, 667, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 641, George Kelley 231, 641, Ed Guthrie 624, Larry Whipple 234, 614, James Fiore 612, Peter Nastasi 246.

                                                           Wednesday Men's

  David Graham 237, 643, Tom  Mitchell 246, 634, Chris Stevens 233, 237, 658, Tim McIntyre 268, 691, James VanAken 259, 268, 703, Keith Smith 277, 667, Steve Belgiovene 234, 652, John Fischer 226, 621, Pedro Agapito 245, 234, 679, Steve Cottam 246, Pete Nastasi 255, 607, Larry Whipple 226, 246, 666, AJ Atkins 225, Chris Parken 234, 225, 662, Charlie Tuttle 235, 640, Dennis Matthews 638, Kyle Matthews 245, 248, 232, 725, Shane Cunningham 227, 247, 246, 720, Jason Rogers 236, 629, Mikey Travis 267, 655, Robert Beach 236, 600, Jo Jo VanKeuren banged out a nice 830 series off single games of 279, 283, 268, Serafin Rodriguez III a 249, Serafin Rodriguez 234, 664, John Hoffmann 601, Frank DiCostanzo 246, Paul Durland 236, 631, James Durland 248, 236, 656, Jim Walsh 643, Larry Hicks 247, 235, 653, Paul Minton 236, 237, 678, Ed Blume 225, Dwayne Cabrera 257, 235, 697, David Garlinghouse 226, 621, Shane Conner 299, 660, Merrill Conner 247, 228, 682.

                                                         King Of The Hill

  In the November 20 Wednesday night King Of The Hill tournament at Kiamesha Lanes  Robert "Bubba" Stewart defeated David Graham. The previous week he defeated Paul Minton. 

  Graham shot a nice 817 series to get into the final championship game off single games of 269, 248, 300 but was only able to put together a 215 game which awarded  him second place  money.

  This tournament continues each Wednesday night at 9:45.

                                                          Thursday  Ladies

  Connie McKenley 202, Liz Stubits 187, Pat Shuart 188, Rita Burdick 185, Audrey Woolard 185, Cindy Short 182, Mary Lee Williams 196 181, Christine Kaiser 207, Monica Lane 207, Mary Jane Conklin 186, Joan Lake 180, 181, 186, 547.

                                                                       

          

  

                                           

   

  

  

Tri-Valley 61-Livingston Manor 18

                               

  If the determination, ball stealing and stellar defense displayed by the Tri-Valley varsity girls basketball team last Wednesday night at Livingston Manor holds throughout the season their opponents had better bring their best game if they want to steal a victory away from the Bears. 

  The final score did not paint a pretty picture for the Manor who only scored one point in the first quarter and added only 17 additional points through three additional quarters in route to a 61-18 loss.

  The Lady Wildcats entered the game with only one returning senior, Ami Calo, from a team last year that competed in the state Class D Final Four where they lost to Section IV's Oriskany.

  Livingston Manor's team entry into varsity girls competition this year features only one other senior, transfer Danisha Raethka and sophomores Ta-Shauna West, Katie Ray, Emily Gorr, Kiara Pagan, Jade Bivins and Devon Dutcher. 

  This young team found it very difficult to match-up with the veteran Bears players Katlynn Greffratrh, Caroline Martin, Sabrina Smith and Colleen Jones who brought depth and the willingness to work extremely hard to record victories and a trip into the season ending sectionals. 

  The Bears roster this season also features Kayla Butler, Jessie Lesczynski, Ashley Exner, Sara Dertinger and Danielle Shafarsky.

  Turnovers also play a leading factor in the final outcome of games and in this game the Lady Wildcats committed  22 in the first half and 14 in the second half for a total of 36 turnovers with many resulting in easy transition hoops for Tri-Valley. 

  Ball hawking and steals pushed Tri-Valley's  half time lead to 32-7 and a  third period score of 44-15.

  Extra summer and off season training by Tri-Valley's Greffrath has made her into a dynamic hoop star as was more then evident in this game as she poured in 20 points off eight two-point  field goals and four foul shots. Caroline Martin and Sabrena Smith each added 12 points to the Bears scoring column.

  Wildcats Devon Dutcher pulled down 10 rebounds and scored nine points.

  With the win Tri-Valley is now 2-0 while Livingston Manor is 0-2.

  Bears new head coach Jason Closs' in commenting about the win said that "I want us to pressure the ball and to get out and get after loose balls." As to what Closs wants out of his team after recording two easy wins he noted, "I want to improve on our half-court offense."

  Tri-Valley presently is showing a good get out and run offense with steals and transition buckets but Closs admits "sooner or later we are going to run into teams that will force us into a half-court game."

  "Our energy level that we are presently playing is something I'm pleased with at this point of the season and we have a lot of unselfish players," Closs added. 

  As far as competition in league play Coach Closs said he expects "Tuxedo and Chester to be our big game opponents because they are both well coached and they both have established programs."

  Lady Wildcats coach Kevin Clifford  was not available for comments.

   PHOTOS FROM THIS GAME:   

                                                                     

                                                        

Tri-Valley Prepares For New Season

                                          

   Jason Closs is the new Tri-Valley girls varsity basketball coach while Brian Tingley is starting his eighth season at the helm of the boys varsity team.

  Closs moves up from coaching three years of Tri-Valley boys junior varsity where his team last season posted a perfect 16-0 undefeated record. This will be his fourth year of coaching on the varsity level and brings to the court 12 total years of coaching. 

  Closs when asked if there were any difference betweren coaching a boys junior varsity team to a girls varsity team said, "I went from a boys team last year that worked very hard, really practiced well and was very coach-able and now I've moved to a girls program this year at the varsity level with athletes that are very similar to what I had last year."

  In regards to last year's girls varsity team the Bears finished the season with a 14-6 record losing to Chester 45-42 on a three-pointer with four seconds left by Chester's Kathrun Jankelunas.

  In looking at the upcoming season Kloss noted, "these girls are hard working, they have been well coached in the past by former coach John Tenbus and this team is eager to be coached."

  Returning players from last year's team include their outstanding three-point scorer Katlynn Greffrath, scrappy hustling guard Caroline Martin, Sabrina Smith, Colleen Jones, and Ashley Exner . New varsity members include Kayla Butler, Sara Dertinger, Grace Kelly, Jessie Leszcezynski and Danielle Shafarsky.

  Closs at this point of the early season and without any scrimmage events at the time this interview was held  said that the strengths of the team are, "their work rate, conditioning, getting up and down the court and working their fast breaks.

  "Conditioning is very important to us as it allows us to play the type of basketball that we want to play which is to get up and down and to get into teams on defense and dictate how the game is played," Coach Closs added. 

  The coach indicated that he feel the team "should do fairly well on offense with getting up and down and getting out on the break.

  Closs said the team was "very guard heavy and we are undersized at our forward positions but they will be physical."

  The varsity girls team has made the sectionals the past three to four years but Coach Closs didn't give a prediction for making the sectionals but added, "we're going to take it one game at a time and I told the girls early on lets not think what we can do lets get busy doing."

  Non-league play opens  December 3 at home against Ellenville. First league game is scheduled December 17 at home against Tuxedo. 

  In discussing 2014 sectional play with boys varsity coach Brian Tingley he quickly expressed the fact that "I would be disappointed if we don't make it into the sectionals this year." 

  Several of the ball players we talked with expressed confidence indicating they anticipate a good season. The team last season won their first game in the sectionals against Chester and finished up with a 12-8 record being blown out in their final game against the Pine Plains Bombers who at the time were the No. 1 rated Class C school in the state. 

  When asked what the team looked like at this early stage of the season he said, "we should be quick if nothing else." He pointed out that he has a very fast team and that "they work well together, pass the ball well and they like to be around each other."

  As far as ball control under the boards Tingley stressed the fact of rebounding to both get another shot for Tri-Valley or stopping the opponent from getting another shot. He also stressed the fact that he wants to see more shot blocking while on defense. 

  When asked about how the team will be offensively Coach Tingley said, "we have the speed here to get up and down the court and we got some guys that can play inside, players that can shoot outside and we have guys who can also handle the ball."

   Returning players from last years team include Alex Brown, Devin Donnelley, Mike Post, Sam Tingley, Donntae Brock and Jesus Lozada.

  Moving up from the undefeated JV team are Justin Swarthout, Jarred James, Dion Lynch, Zach Nilson, Stephen Carleton, Thomas Mungeer. Moving onto the varsity team from his position as team manager is Kainin Justiniano. Tingley noted that a new transfer student would be trying out for a team position and that the squad will consist of 12 or 13 players.

  While talking about the varsity team being able to acquire some of last years undefeated JV team Tingley pointed out, "they will find it differently when coming up to the varsity level because up here you can't overpower people and the scouting is better." 

  In conversation about sectional play Tingley noted, " it's not going to be easy for us because Chester is going to have a very good team as they didn't lose any important players and they also had a very good JV team that will add to their strength also."  He also feels that Seward (Florida) should also be a tough opponent. 

  Non-league play for the boys varsity opens on Dec. 4th and 6th in the Walton Tournament at Walton while the first league game is Decembers 18 at home against Tuxedo. 

 Photo Identification

                                                          

New Tri-Valley varsity girls basketball coach Jason Closs, standing right, discussing what he wants to do at practice that night.

                                                                   

Tri-Valley boys varsity coach Brian Tingley shows team members offensive tactics.

                                                              

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Coach Fred Ahart Gym

 ROSCOE GYM TO BE NAMED 

"COACH" FRED AHART GYM                                  

  ROSCOE--Athletic accomplishments are honored in many ways and on Saturday, January 4 Roscoe "Coach" Fred Ahart will receive one of the highest sports honors given a coach when the Roscoe Central School (RCS) names its gymnasium the "Coach" Fred Ahart Gymnasium.

  The "Coach: Fred Ahart Dedication Ceremony committee organizing this event noted, "he didn't do this by himself....he did this with all of your support."

  As the late Sullivan County Democrat Sports Editor Rob Potter wrote several years ago Ahart is, "the man known simply and affectionately as "Coach" in the Roscoe community."

  Ahart is easily described today as one of the most outstanding and highly respected coaches in not only Section IX but throughout New York State.

  During his 45 years at RCS "Coach" Fred has served the youth of Roscoe as their Athletic Director, football, basketball and track coach, has supervised the Saturday Rec. and summer rec. programs, been dean of students, a member of the faculty advisers to the National Honor Society, has been the Basketball Officials Signer, is Co-Chairman of the Section IX Boys'Basketball Committee, a Section IX representative to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Basketball Committee, os Chairman of the Section IX Eligibility Committee, serves on the Section IX Athletic Council, has been honored as Athletic Director of the year in 1993, Football Coach of Year in 1999 and in 2010 he was inducted into the New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.

  He has indeed been a mentor to many athletes and students as well as the father of five and come sometime this month the grandfather of 14.

  The 66-year-old Ahart has served RCS under the leadership of 16 superintendents and was hired by William Jones to teach Physical Education/Health and to be the basketball coach. 

  Mr. Jones in interviewing Ahart said he was looking for a baskerball coach and Fred's answer was "then I am your man."

  Fred Ahart's athletic accomplishments include two Western Sullivan League football championships in 1989 and 1990, two division championships in 1989 and 1990, one regional championship in 1990, five Western Sullivan Basketball Championships 1984, 85, 86, 89, 98, three Section IX championships 1984, 86, 98, a New York State semi-final win (1986) that being the only trip to the NYS tournament for Roscoe.

  The biggest changes for Fred in his time at RCS came about in 2002 when he watched as the "little gym" where he'd spent 33 years of his career and was his "home away from home" become an auditorium and the school opened a state of the art full sized gymnasium for the next generation of athletes.

  Roscoe's Athletic Director through all the changes also was part of merging football with their biggest rival Livingston  Manor which ended in 2012 but with it came Roscoe's merging with Downsville for football, soccer, girls' basketball, modified girls' basketball, baseball, softball, golf and cross country.

  The only Roscoe sport that has not merged is boys' basketball. 

  Ahart graduated from Ithaca College in 1969 with a physicial education degree and picked the small rural school district in Northwestern Sullivan County because, in addition to being head of the athletic department he could immediately get into coaching.

  The January 4 dedication ceremony starts with a 1 p.m. tour of RCS new facilities. The dedication ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium.

  At 3:30 there will be a formal ceremony at the Rockland House. 

  Additional information and anyone with questions are asked to call Debbie Henrickson at 607-498-5329 or email mystic1992@aol.com or Becky Ahart at 607-498-4341 or email rahart@roscoe.k12.ny.us 

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Photo Identification

                                                          

Roscoe Central School Athletic Director and "Coach" Fred Ahart.

                                      

The Roscoe Central School gymnasium is lined with many championship banners with many of them won under the guidance of "Coach" Fred Ahart . This sporting facility will officially be named the "Coach" Fred Ahart Gymnasium in ceremonies to be held January 4, 2014. 

                                                      

  

Here & There Column 11-26-13

 What Thanksgiving Is All About

  For a lot of people, Thanksgiving has become a day to watch football, eat turkey and watch the Macy's Day Parade.

  We agree these are not bad things but many today still have strong beliefs that the most important part of Thanksgiving is giving thanks to God for the many blessings he gives us.

  We agree with others that our educators and schools today do not make the point of teaching children the real Thanksgiving story including the religious aspects. 

  God was very much a part of that first Thanksgiving and it's time to stand up and fight attempts to remove the religious significance from this great American holiday.

  President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving official in 1863 as he proclaimed the last Thursday in November to be "a national day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent father who dwelleth in the heavens."

  Historical records show that the first celebration of Thanksgiving was a three-day celebration of feasting, bow-and-arrow shooting contests, foot races and relay races and games with Chief Massasoit and 90 of his indian braves but that is also was a time to give thanks to God as they looked at everything as a gift from God. 

  Thanksgiving day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal that includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, many vegetables and of course pumpkin pie.

  As you celebrate this great American holiday give thanks for what you have.

                          

Bowling Highlights Column 11-22-13

Keeping Bowlers Informed

  Bowlers have always looked to a number of  media over the years to keep informed as to what was happening in the world of tenpins.

  One of the leading bowling publications has been the Bowlers Journal which first published on November 8, 1913 and just this past week celebrated its 100th anniversary.

   An important fact here is that the sport and the printed product both  endued troubled times and it's nice to see a bowling publication carrying on into its second 100 years. 

  The publication has also reached out to the international bowling crowd and its official name is now Bowlers Journal International. 

  As the bowling industry boomed in the late 1950's and early 60's the Bowlers Journal really flourished.

  Bowlers Journal readership grew in 1957 when the total of U.S. bowling lanes exploded from 65,000 to nearly 160,000 in 1962.

  Bowling was the hottest industry in America and publishes of the Journal admitted that it was pretty easy to be a publishing giant in that environment.

  Bowling's growth suddenly hit a brinck wall in 1963....too many centers had been erected and it became an industry that was clearly overbuilt.

  The public fell out of love with bowling and linage dropped drastically and bowling centers began closing their doors.

  All of this had a huge impact on Bowlers Journal, revenue dropped and their 50th anniversary issue in 1963 contained merely 86 pages and not much advertising.

  In the mid 1960's, the fresh impetus came from overseas and suddenly international tenpin bowling was hot. Tenpins began to penetrate Europe and Great Britain and across the continent  and then there was the sport's volcanic rise in Japan.

  Brunswick and AMF factories began humming again and advertising surged in the pages of Bowlers Journal.

  Bowling was on its journey to become a huge global industry and Bowlers Journal became an integral part of it.

  The 100th anniversary issue contains 300 pages and is a nice mix of regular Bowlers Journal features and a look back over the history of where this sport came from and is headed for in the future as it appears monthly in mailboxes worldwide. 

  Bowlers Journal International is bowling's premier magazine. Its business articles are an invaluable resource for bowling center and pro shop owners and managers. Skilled bowlers from around the world garner useful insight into the game from the well written instructional columns.

   From late breaking industry news to player profiles, Bowlers Journal is without a doubt the most comprehensive and best suited magazine for a wide range of bowling talent.

  Happy Birthday Bowlers Journal. 

  Ed's Outlook

  The 2012-13 Professional Bowling Association (PBA) player of the year race could be determined in Japan Nov. 28-30 when 30 PBA players compete in the 27th round of the Japan Cup at Minami Suna Round1 Bowling Center in Tokyo.

  The top 16 PBA members who qualified for the Japan Cup based upon competition points earned during the past season include Jason Belmonte, Wes Malott, Sean Rash, Pete Weber, Chis Loschetter, Scott Norton, Bill O'Neill, Parker Bohn III, Tommy Jones, Mika Koivluniemi, Stuart Williams, Dan MacLelland, Chris Barnes, Jason Sterner, Mike Fagan and Norm Duke. 

  Four players invited by the Japan Cup organizing committee include Osku Palermaa, Rhino Page, Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Amleto Monacelli.

  First prize will be roughly $60,000. Koivuniemi is defending champion, a two-time winner and one of seven past champions in the field. 

  The 2012-13 PBA Tour season concludes with three PBA International Tour events in the Middle East in December.

  Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, dtournament information, score a 300 or 800 series or evlen bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

  Bowling Tip

  By Mike Luongo

  This week's tip is for any bowler who ends up our of balance at lthe 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 afollow 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 out, you can stay planted in a strong, solid position to deliver your bowling ball with accuracy and leverage.

  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 

  Local Scores

  (Compiled by Ed Townsend)

  Beechwood Lanes

  Monday Ladies

  Tracey Puerschner 188, 151, Julie Yewchuck 157, 166, Jodi Gulley 155, 190, Nicole Hubert 158, Diane Staves 159, 155, 155, Lois Erdman 159, 162. 

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Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 160, 176, 153, Lillian Zieres 166, 180, Kelly Gombita 154, Pat Peters 168, 151, Maureen Schlott 154, Marty Bogdanowitz 157, 183, Eleanor Glassel 150, Debbie Loughrey 176, Barbara Pingel 151, 167, Judy Mohn 176, Mardette Wilcox 175, 205, 152, 532.

 Tues. Del. Valley Men

  Gary Erlwein 208, Roy Holmquist 187, Bob Cady 190, Dean Shattuck 205, Bob Head 181, 192, Russell Lyons 198, Rick Weigelt 184, Joe Gager 187, 188, 234, 609, Damien VanLeuven 194, Alan Rutledge 201, Kory Keesler 194, Bruce Rutledge 199, 214, 203, 616, Brian Marino 187, Mark Scriber 190, Jonathan Heinle 180, Mike Gieger 191, 192, 207, Mike Sorge 212, Jim Kautz 185, 202, Steve Ross 184. 

  Wednesday Men's

  Dennis Brockner 181, Rich Thony 195, 185, Tom Gain 214, 188, 220, 622, John Kline 182, 187, Steve Krantz 190, John Glassel 187, Joel Turner 191, John Diehl 194, 191, 222, 607, Jack Diehl 191, 189, Alby Thony 209, Tom Diehl 209, Roger Widmann 200, 188.

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 Tues. Girls Nite Out

  Melinda McElroy 181, 503, Debbie Thibodeau 188. 

 Wed. Men's Independent

  Zach Benson 239, 667, Andrew Bullis 234, 665, Jim Dibble 226, 626, Brandon Drumm 600, John Fish 237, Art Gately 233, 619, Bill Gleim 225, 237, 644, Jack Hazen 248, 660, Gregory Keelser 609, Jerry Kulakosky 248, 604, Robert MacNaught 227, 624, Donnie Marino 238, 602, Wayne McClenon 231, 652, Josh Milucky 247, 660, Neil Mosher 226, 622, Tim Smith 626, Scott Wahl 233, Jonadthon Wayne 225, 600, Zuke Wormuth 234, 247, 698, Jay Wormuth 603.

 Thurs. Men's Deposit Ntl.

  Ray Cornwell 236, Mike Costello 237, Shane Ding 243, 235, 680, Norm Ellis Jr. 225, 648, Scott Ellis 236, 268, 715, Scott Jenson 601, Matt Johnson 247, 661, Greg Keesler 248, 616, Ed Milk 604, Neil Mosher 245, 644, Dick Price 637, Andi Sedlock 614, Dan Wormuth 234, 225, 660.

 Fri. Mixed Couples

  Andy Bullis 233, 641, Howard Couse Sr. 233, 650, Carl Davis 632, Shane Dirig 235, 609, Paul Fritz 619, Matt Johnson 606, Hope Jones 513, Julie Martin 212, Dana McGraw 226, 212, 194, 632, Mark McGraw 267, 672, Rick Mills 234, 615, Sheri Oralls 194, 520, Jen Smith 180, Tim Smith 225, 618, Dan Wormuth 626.

 Sat. Youth

  Juniors, Brooke Rosengrant 168, 156, 187, 511, Katrina Lester 200, 163, Bantam, Nathaniel Hendrickson 138, 146, Ava Francisco 116, Hannah Holbert 113, Brenna Gleim 126, 177, Bethany Brown 108, 136, Emily Brown 103, 114, Natasha Hendrickson 109. 

 Sunday Mixed Fun

  Brenna Gleim (youth girls) 147, Bill Gleim 242, 630, Reva Jones 204, 186, 185, 575, Donnie Marino 265, 235, 681, Rick Mills 618, Roger Mills 228, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 150, 161, 171, 482, Shelly Mills 188, 518.

 Kiamesha Lanes

 Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 241, 631, Rick Lake 626, Shane Connodr 248, 655, Mike Weiner 237, 238, 685, Greg Fallon 278, 244, 740, Vinnie Collura 255, 258, 685, Donnie Durland 225, 244, 266, 735, John Lopez 246, 663, John Fischer 245, 680, Jon Wilhelm 237, 662, Laresko Niifa 225, 636, Ronnie Totten 604, Kevin Stackhouse 237, 232, 662, John Hoffmann 602, Jason Jones Jr. 608, Eddie Walsh 258, 278, 748, Pedro Agapito 268, 257, 268, 793, Frank Scuderi 233, 655, Jesse Noren 235, Larry Whipple 248, 626, Jim Piontek 246, 662, Keith Smith 248, 225, 690, Dave Graham 228, 643, Armen Murad 225, 246, 685, Al Caycho 232, 652, Jason Budd 637, Brett Budd 267, 236, 252, 755, Charlie Tuttle 225, 606, Jim VanAken 247, 659, Tim McIntyre 255, 258, 698, Josh Strang 255, 649. 

 Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 191, 232, 212, 635, Karen Martin 181, 181, 536, Carena Collura 186, 512, Linda Schaefer 505, Joan Lake 189, Andrea Grossman 193, Kevin Stackhouse 290, 233, 736, Kyle Stevens 258, 241, 226, 725, Paul Minton 245, 256, 713, Ed Guthrie 266, 227, 708, James Fiore 234, 237, 236, 707, Chris Stevens 258, 674, Robert Yakin Jr. 266, 644, Laresko Niifa 245, 626, Jack Rustic 624, Tom Palmer 621, Eddie Blume 225, 615, Josh Strang 612, Larry Whipple 608, Peter Nastasi 605, Eddie Walsh 601, Stan Gilmore 233.

 Wednesday Men's

  Dan VanAken 245, 641, Tim McIntyre 236, 230, 615, Josh Strang 231, 621, James VanAken 298, 716, Billy Curry 226, Keith Smith 235, 243, 227, 705, John Fischer 245, 261, 236, 742, Pedro Agapito 648, Larry Whipple 227, 226, 257, 709, AJ Atkins 230, Timmy Minton 265, 701, Charlie Tuttle 232, 642, Kyle Matthews 256, 245, 713, Frank Scuderi 247, 666, Shane Cunningham 612, Jason Rogers 247, 258, 705, Mikey Travis 266, 615, Pete  Mitro 227, 609, Edwin Rodriguez 234, 620, Serafin Rodriguez 239, 632, Eddie Lake 231, 258, 695, Rick Lara 618, John Hoffmann 236, 244, 225, 705, Paul Durland 234, 609, James Durland 237, 266, 704, Richard Bivins 225, 623, Russell Bivins 643, Larry Hicks 243, 613, Paul Minton 227, 257, 700, Eddie Blume 225, 639, Dwayne Cabrera 227, 277, 685, Rich Blackford 247, Merrill Conner 233, 234, 689.

 Thursday Ladies

  Connie McKenley 208, Sherry Laird 183, 211, Liz Stubits 181, Joan Lake 204, Karen Gabriel 193, 180, Rita Burdick 181, Monica Lane 193, Shirley Bowens 201, Mona Morris 188, Mary Lee Williams 195, Audrey Woolard 215.                                                             

Photo Identification                         

The 100th anniversary cover for the Bowlers Journal International magazine.