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Vol. 72 No. 19 July 13 - 19, 2011 50 cents

Gary Shultis Wins PBA East Region Knob Hill Senior Open
By Russ Mills MANALAPAN, N.J. Shultis def. Richard Gary Shultis of Levittown, Venditto, Ocean, N.J., 2-0; N.Y., defeated Sam Maccarone def. Bob Maccarone of Sewell, Caruso, Dayton, N.J., 2-1; N.J., 197-179, to win the Rottengen def. Steve Professional Bowlers Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y., 2Association East Region 1; Fedden def. David Knob Hill Senior Open at Kneas, Annapolis, Md., 2-1. Knob Hill Country Lanes. In the Round of 16 (best of The win was Shultis 18th five games, losers eliminatcareer regional title. Shultis ed and earned $500 each): earned $1,500 for the win Shultis def. Mike Walden, while Maccaarone earned Stony Point, N.Y., 3-1; $800 as the runner-up. Maccarone def. Michael Shultis defeated Chris Brower, Amsterdam, N.Y., Fedden of Albany, N.Y., 3-0; Rottengen def. David 186-182, and Maccarone Kathy Kubinak, manager of Knob Hill Zelger, Red Lion, Pa., 3-0; defeated Greg Rottengen of Country Lanes presents check to Gary Shultis Fedden def. Mike Hastings, Washington, N.J., 187-150, PBAEast Region champion. Millsboro, Del., 3-1; Caruso in the semifinal round. def. Jay Boyle, Garnet Fedden and Rottengen each earned $650 as Valley, Pa., 3-1; Kneas def. Bret Winters, Cream semifinal round losers. Ridge, N.J., 3-2; Venditto def. Robert Kavanaugh, In the Round of 8 (best of three games, losers Clifton Park, N.Y., 3-1; Ferraro def. Andrew eliminated and earned $550 each): Smith, Colonie, N.Y., 3-0.

Paul Harney Blasted 300-858 At Majestic Lanes

HOPELAWN, NJ Paul Harney earned top honors in the Tuesday Nite Trios League firing games of 289-300-269 for a high series of 858. Bryan Senatore rolled 246-214656, Justin McDougald 225-228612, Ryan Kirkland 232, Larry Gibbons 219, and Charlene Martino 206. In the Wednesday Earlybirds League Charlene Martino shot 228, and Sue Ragas 187.

Ed McAuliffe Hit 299-815 At Montvale Lanes

By Larry Diebner MONTVALE, NJ - Ed McAuliffe blasted scores of 268 and 248 around a near perfect 299 game to finish with an 815 series leading all scoring in the Thursday Nite Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Bill Allison tossed 248-707, Steve Scorzetti 278-706, Nick Hobencamp 243-703, Chris Morciglio 256-696, Mike Folchi 269-695, Dave Spanno 247-695, Frank Picciotto 246-690, and Ed Kilianski 246-690.

Eddie Brown Rolled 300 At Farmingdale Lanes

FARMINGDALE, NY Eddie Brown blasted a 300 game for a 707 series in the Thursday 3-Man League at Farmingdale Lanes. Dan Levin shot 279-752 for the session high series followed by Tyrone Page 279-725, Warren Cooperstein and Tom Colon 278, Nick Lombardi 734, Dan Rice 719, Frankie Montgoris 711, and Jeremy Schaffer 707.

Jim Sturm Elected New USBCPresident

Outgoing President Darlene Baker on USBCBoard
ARLINGTON, Texas The The USBC Board also elected United States Bowling Congress Tom Bluth of Davie, Fla., as Board of Directors has elected vice president effective Aug. 1. Jim Sturm of South Charleston, Bluth is executive vice presiW.Va., as president. Sturm will dent, chief financial officer and be the fourth president in the general counsel for Ellis history of the organization when Diversified. Bluth earned his he takes office Aug. 1. bachelor's degree in business Sturm has worked with numeradministration as well as ous bowling centers in West advanced degrees in law (J.D. Virginia and Indiana and and LL.M.) from Washington presently owns and operates University in St. Louis. He is Dunbar Bowling Center in also a certified public accountDunbar, W.Va. Sturm has been a ant. member of the USBC Board Outgoing USBC President since 2008 and is past president Darlene Baker of Mahomet, Ill., of the Bowling Proprietors will continue on the USBC Association of America. Board after being elected to a Sturm started working in the new three-year term at the bowling industry more than 30 USBC Annual Meeting. Jim Srurm USBCPresident years ago and has an extensive United States Bowling history of leadership at the Congress The United States local, state and national level. A competitive bowler Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, on the lanes, Sturm has numerous 300 games and ensures the integrity and protects the future of the multiple Professional Bowlers Association regional sport, provides programs and services to more than titles to his credit. He is a graduate of the two million adult and youth members and enhances Vincennes University Bowling Lanes the bowling experience. Management program and graduated from West The interactive home of USBC is BOWL.com. Virginia State University with a degree in business Go to twitter.com/USBC for the fastest USBC administration and marketing. headlines.

Kevin Kennelly Rolled 300 At Majestic Lanes

HOPELAWN, NJ - Kevin Kennelly led the scoring in the Thursday Mixed Nuts League at Majestic Lanes firing games of 216 and 226 around a 300 perfecto to tally the session high series of 742. Rolando Vazquez rolled 234244-224-702 followed by Don Hellhake 255-236-679, Paul Newman 226-245-655, and Steven Baum, Jr. tossed a 244 game.

Joe Casale 300 at Farmingdale

FARMINGDALE, NY Joe Casale blasted a 300 game for a 771 series in the Thursday 3-Man League at Farmingdale Lanes. Dan Rice hit 279-717, Jay McCullough 270-776, and Earl Holden 710. John Sheridan and Eric Smyth rolled 277 in the Friday Late Mixed League. David Brand shot 280-751 in the Wednesday Party League.

Jerold Fredericks, Mike McCabe Hit 300 at Zone Belleville

BELLEVILLE, NJ - Jerold Fredericks and Mike McCabe topped the leader board when they each blasted a 300 game while rolling in the Anytime Fitness League at Brunswick Zone Belleville Lanes. Steve Smith shot 268-278-266812, and Jose Bermudez 290.

SPORTS REPORTER

July 13 - 19, 2011

J o a n Ta y l o r s Te n P i n R a p . . . .
Morris County USBC BA Director Steve Peterson sent in results of the 54th Annual Lloyd L. Smith Memorial Champion of Champions Tournament. This is held annually for all first place (sanctioned league) teams in Morris County. The results are: Handicap Team: Knotty Pine III, Rockaway Lanes: Carol Fisher, Joan Rauh, William Rauh, Matthew Pukas and Eugene Pukas, 3515 (gross); Two of a Kind (Circle Lanes), Debi Attalia, Donna Sterling, Verne Pancoast, Laurie Nappi and Christina Bream, 3455. Doodads (Plaza Lanes); Jane Inch, Liz McKissock, Bea Reinacher, Elaine Wilson and Liesl Apgar, 3426, Citrus Peels (Circle Lanes), Debbie Pastore, Kaitlyn Marin, Donald Van Norman, William Landrum and Robert Sawart, 3408. Scratch team: Hollywood Pools and Spas (Circle Lanes), Sam Simone, Larry Dickson, Greg Scalley, John Scalley and Mustafa Abdallatif, 3179; Smashie Smashy (Hanover Lanes), Tim Panek, Janet Lopez, Stephen Friedella, Thomas Schweitzer, Jack Safkan, 3132. High game honors went to Roy Henderson, Jr. (300) and Liesl Apgar (247). Series were led by Keith Dougherty with 817 and Val Johannessen with 661. This is one of many county tournaments run throughout the year by volunteers. There is also a league officers tournament, mixed doubles, and county championships (both USBC BA and WBA). Kudos to the county officers, directors and others who give their time to provide these competitions. ******************** For those of you who were not on a first-place team, consider this years Eleventh Annual Pro Image Bowling Camp, a/k/a Bowling Boot Camp. It is geared to just about every level of bowler who wants to improve his or her game and maybe get rid of some bad habits in the process. Every year for the past 11, Richard Mark has given up Rockaway Lanes for three days to give people the opportunity to attend this prestigious camp. This is the first year that four gold level coaches (consider that there are only 39 such certified coaches in the entire world) will be on hand. The newest edition is Gordon Vadakin, the Yoda of multi-national collegiate champion teams at Wichita State. The fee averages out to around $27 per hour, a real bargain considering the classroom sessions and hours of on-lane one-on-one coaching. Every year Ken Yokobosky and the super staff have reviewed the previous camp and then made modifications. One of them was the addition of the video assessment with commentary and visual aids. One final benefit you cant put a price on is the camaraderie post-camp. Some campers have kept in touch over the years. Others followed up with additional private coaching sessions with Yokobosky, available at the lanes when hes not working in his pro shops or bowling in regional PBA tournaments. The camp will run on Friday-Sunday, July 15-17. A few spots are still available. For more information contact Pro Image Bowling at 973-625-5554.

FARMINGDALE
Kerrick Jones
FARMINGDALE, NY Kerrick Jones rolled 752 in the Tuesday Early Birds League. Mike Marrazzo rolled 745 in the Wednesday Mens Party League. Ken Brown rolled 746, and Omar Cerutti 718 in the Wednesday Mens League. In the BVL Tournament at RVC Lanes Farmingdale Lanes had 4 bowlers finish in the top 10: Andrew Skorpanic, Bay Stauder, and Walter Lacey from the Wednesday Early Mens League, and Clay Hunt from the Friday Late Mixed League.

Dan Rice 288

FARMINGDALE, NY Dan Rice led the scoring in the Thursday 3Man League firing a 288 game. Dan Levin rolled 279-768, Joe Casale 270-719, Frankie Montgoris 713, and Bob Gelfant 705. In the Sunday Early Mixed League Rainer Latteier shot 705.

Joe Romeo 278

FARMINGDALE, NY Joe Romeo shot 278-726, Eric Smyth 274-723 in the Friday Late Mixed League. Rainer Latteiner rolled 278 in the Sunday Early Mixed League.

Clayton Hunt 767

FARMINGDALE, NY Clayton Hunt rolled 280-670 in the Kegel Challenge League. Tony Cipriano rolled 692 in the Monday 3-Man League. Steve Gonzalez rolled 277 in the Tuesday Party League.

James Curran 743

FARMINGDALE, NY James Curran rolled games of 231-278239 for a high series of 743 in the Monday 3-Man League. Nicholas DiLauro shot 216-247269-732 in the Tuesday Party League.

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James Curran 279

FARMNGDALE, NY James Curran led the scoring in the Monday 3-Man League firing a high game of 279. Brian Beale rolled 266-660, Dave Holub 687, and Ray Permicco 667.

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If you're still looking for a gift for any occasion, a gift for that bowler on your list the king is still a bowling ball. A bowling ball used to be a lifetime object with a similar guarantee. It was often passed on to relatives, friends and other bowlers. Seldom was it tossed away and still rates high in the things stored away in closets, garages, attics and basements. Bowling balls don't last as long as they used to but they still last close to forever. The compositions are softer and wear easier but everything is relative. Pros change bowling balls as much as they change socks and might use a ball for a few games or a few months and in very rare cases, a few years. But a pro bowls as many games in a week as the average bowler tosses in a year. Long before it became common for bowlers to have more than a handy bowling ball or two, hall of famer Bob Strampe was way ahead of the norm. "If pro bowlers could carry them, they would have a different ball for every lane." said Strampe. Today's pros and high averagers, most of them experts on bowling balls and grips, their own, and every ball arising from the experience and imagination of those who devote their lives to come up with the perfect bowling ball, will search forever. Most bowlers have more modest goals, a ball that's comfortable and helps them

improve their game a bit. All approved bowling balls are fine, but they are all different, within United States Bowling Congress specifications. The outer surfaces vary in hardness, as does the composition, inner weight blocks, balance, total weight and color. You don't have to know the plus and minus factors of every ball, but in buying a ball you should seek the advice of someone who knows or can determine what is best for you. It is not rocket science; it is bowling science. The weight of a ball is all important and it is no backward step to go to a lighter ball, and many of the top pros do not use the maximum weight of 16 pounds. Color of the ball is choice and these days there are as many colors for bowling balls as there are for Christmas tree balls or Easter eggs. Make arrangements for a bowling ball gift with a certificate or a blank ball that can be changed later when the bowler has a chance to spend some time with the seller. And with all the many scientific and technical advances in bowling balls, Teata Semiz, alltime great makes no excuses for his feeling for each new bowling ball "Many times I didn't change much at all, but a new ball gives you a new outlook and a new mental lift that can't be matched." said Semiz. Isn't that what gifts are all about?

Larry Johnson 710

FARMINGDALE, NY Larry Johnson topped the scoring in the Tuesday Party League firing a 280 game for a high series of 710. Willy McCann rolled 693, Rob Spann 686, and George Bove 669. Vinny Innone shot 269, Rob DiStefano 268-752 in the Saturday Fun League.

Parker Bohn III Received BPAAs Dick Weber Bowling Ambassador Award
By Bill Vint - PBA Media Relations PBA Hall of Famer Parker Bohn III joined a short list of outstanding individuals who have been named recipients of the Bowling Proprietors Association of America Dick Weber Bowling Ambassador Award during BPAAs annual meeting in Grapevine, Texas, on June 27. Bohns contributions to the sport, on and off the lanes, exemplify the contributions made by the late bowling legend. Receiving this award will go among the best achievements of my career, Bohn said. When I think of Dick Weber, I think of a class act, an honorable, true gentleman and a great ambassador for our sport.

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Bobby Manella Blasted 223-617 To Pace North Arlington Juniors

By Vince Albrecht NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ In North Arlingtons Friday Adult-Youth Doubles, Bobby Manella stayed hot with 223-617, but his 18 And A Half team was stymied by the eighth place Bottlecaps. The upstart Caps snatched three thrilling nail-biters from the pacesetters by eleven, four and seven pins respectively, marking the first time all season that the leaders had been swept. Engineering The Bottlecaps biggest triumph of the year was 13-year-old Chris McBride who came through with huge over average scores of 184, 183. Despite the setback, 18 And A Half maintains an eleven point edge over their nearest pursuers with four weeks left to play. Elsewhere, the Mega Monkeys fell into a second place tie with 4 Ts Laneside #1, dropping two of three to the latter as 11-year-old Taylor Horniacek closed with above average games of 148 and 161. Roman Passaro, subbing for his younger brother Sam, contributed to the Mega Monkeys third game comeback with a twenty-pin better than average score. Those Guys closed to within three points of second place by turning back G-Force, 7-0 behind 14-year-old Danny Bivins 200-551 outing. Youth average leader Will Blanco fired the evenings best game, 225, but his Cardinals fell to 4 Ts Laneside #2, 1166-1105. Rounding out the session, 13-year-old Nikki Arrigo hammered out an impressive 216 opener in leading the A Girls to a 5-2 triumph over Team Awesome II. Nikki Arrigo topped the youth over average leaderboard with +52 followed by Danny Bivin +49, Bobby Manella +45, Chris McBride +44, Taylor Horniacek +27, Will Blanco +24, Roman Passaro +20, Tara Horniacek +11 and Margaret Ziobro +11. Southpaw Joanne Foti led the adult counterparts with a scorching 255-749 while other highs were Tommy Horniacek 247-659, Joe Cauwels 235-644, Tim Bray 243-604 and Tom Bivin 235.

USBC RETAINS STATIC WEIGHT SPECIFICATION FOR BOWLING BALLS

Research study shows limits remain relevant
By Jason Overstreet - USBC Communications ARLINGTON, Texas After completing a comprehensive research study, the United States Bowling Congress will retain its current specifications for static weight limits in its approved bowling balls. The recently-finished study showed that if the current static weight limits were eliminated or increased, the typical threephase motion of bowling balls as they travel down a lane (skid, hook, and then roll) would be significantly altered. A fourth phase of unpredictable motion begins to occur that would cause problems for bowlers and likely have an undesirable effect. Our research showed that bowling balls with more than the USBC-allowed amount of static weights will skid, hook, roll, then either start to hook again or fade away from the pocket, said USBC Managing Director of National Governing Body Neil Stremmel. That type of motion would hinder bowlers and pro shop operators because bowling balls would not have appropriate entry angle into the pins and bowlers would not know how their bowling balls would react. Static weights consist of top, bottom, finger, thumb and side weights. Current USBC specifications allow a maximum 3 oz. of top or bottom weight, and 1 oz. each of side, finger or thumb weight. Led by USBC Research Engineer Nicki Mours, the USBC research team undertook the study to address concerns in the bowling industry that static weights are no longer relevant with todays high-performance bowling balls that are affected more by ball dynamics and surface alteration. Before making a decision to modify, eliminate or keep the specification, USBC research engineers began a formal study to evaluate its research data and come to its conclusions. Our research proved that the current USBC static weight limits are still valid, even in this age of high-tech bowling balls, Stremmel said. While static weights do have a minimal effect on bowling ball motion within the current window, our research data and analysis shows that having no limit can have a negative effect on ball motion. Therefore USBC will not change the specification. Testing for the research study was conducted from November 2010 to May 2011 at the International Training and Research Center (ITRC) on the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas, using the bowling robot E.A.R.L. (Enhanced Automated Robotic Launcher) designed to be able to consistently simulate any type of bowling style with an accuracy and consistency on the lanes that no human bowler can achieve The research findings were presented by USBC engineers at the International Bowl Expo and USBC Convention in Grapevine, Texas. Visit BOWL.com/equipandspecs for more information about USBC research initiatives and the ITRC.

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July 13 - 19, 2011

Alexander Spoto, Justin Pavlik Top 12th Annual Rab's Junior Masters Tournament

PBA WORLD SERIES OF BOWLING

Its time to start making your travel plans. The third PBA World Series of Bowling will kick off the Professional Bowlers Association Tours 2011-12 season when it returns to South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas Nov. 4-20. South Point hosted the second annual World Series of Bowling in 2010, an event that featured a sold-out field including 46 international players representing 14 different countries. Additional details will be announced soon. The inaugural WSOB was hosted by Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Mich., in 2009.

Keri May is Morris County Queen Carol Scheu is Princess

Tournament Chair and Queens runner up, Lies'l Apgar; Keri May, 2011 Queens Division winner; Jacqueline Wasniewski, 3rd Place Queens Division; Carol Scheu, 2011 Princess Division winner; and Dori Tingoli, Committee and MCUSBC WBA Director. LEDGEWOOD, NJ - Keri May, 2010 champion, was again crowned Queen of the 2011 Morris County USBC WBA Queens and Princess Tournament at Circle Lanes and Carol Scheu won the Princess Division. May defeated number 1 seed and 2009 Queen, Liesl Apgar 224-198 in the final match of the step-ladder to capture the title after beating Jacqueline Wasniewski 256-180. Wasniewski rolled a 256 to 5th seed Linda Roses 212 and Rose beat 4th seed Jen Drury 235-216. For the Princess title second seed Scheu rolled a 195 to top seed Amanda Angles 198. Fourth seed Catherine Bruen beat Marcia Craig 211 to 145 before losing to Scheu 191-176.

Alexander Spoto(left) qualified 12th and went on to win the 12th annual Rabs Country Lanes Junior Masters Tournament while Justin Pavlik qualified 13th in the handicap division and won. STATEN ISLAND, NY - Alexander Spoto rolled a 228 game in the finals to beat Steven Bonannos 214 and take the Championship trophy along with a $1,000 scholarship award in the scratch division of the 12th annual Rabs Country Lanes Junior Masters Tournament. This was Alexs fifth appearance in the finals and his first win. His previous high finish was 5th place in 2008. This was the second consecutive year Steven advanced and fell in the final match. Bonanno collected $400 for his runner-up spot followed by Kevin Buono $200, Jake Orllins $150, Vincent Lombardo $125, Brian Daluise $125, Isaih Tolbert $75, Jared Wichnovitz $75, Alyson Piegiovanni $50, and Justin Borneo $50, round out the top 10 scratch bowlers. As the winner of the Non-Winners Bracket, Justin Pavlik needed to defeat Auston Davis twice in the final match in order to claim the title and he did with scores of 252 to 245 and 243 to 225 good enough to earn him the championship title and $1,000. Auston Davis earned $400 for his second place followed by Christian Levengood $200, Ashanti Heyward $150, Alec Oquendo $125, Hannah Gregory $125, Tomislav Vucetic $75, Alexander James $75, Jessica Monachino $50 and in 10th place was Kyle Anderson taking home a $50 scholarship. A total of $4,900.00 in scholarships were awarded this year and in twelve years the event has awarded over $44,137.00 in scholarships!

Chris Trembath Rolled 759 In Montvale Major League

By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE, NJ - Chris Trembath led all bowlers in the Montvale Major League, bowling a 759 series on games of 279, 244 and 236. But despite his effort, Rite Way lost to 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop, 19-11. Toto Roldan bowled 279-235-228--742 for the winning team, who took over first place (with 312.5 points) from Rite Way (307 points) with just one week remaining in the season. Matt Rovetto bowled 289-249-202--740, but despite his effort North Jersey Turf & Trim was defeated by Bergen Batting Center, 19-11. Dave Spano's 219-232-256--707 helped Sole Savers defeat Valley Tent Rental, 17.5-12.5. Bob Greenwood's 225-268-214--707 led The Game Zone to a 22-8 victory over GDC Contracting. Tom Van Wort bowled 263-697, Rick Whitling 239-697, Kevin Mahon 248-695, Mike Pasch 248-694, Ken Demchak 256-680, Ralph Bernardo 245-678, Larry Toppin 247-678, Jeff Schuster 234-672, Jun Roldan 236-671, Alex Kowalchuk 265-669, Kevin Conroy 224-662, Bob Balzarek 244-661, Bob Higgins 247-659 and John Rankin 256-650.

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July 13 - 19, 2011

John Draney 254-713 in Youth Travel Play

By Vince Albrecht MONTVALE, NJ There were three 650 sets and two 600s in a high-scoring session at Montvale Lanes of the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League. There was also a 700 achieved and that belonged to 15-year-old Hackensack H.S. sophomore John Draney who flattened the maples with two mammoth scores of 254253 to finish with 713. Johns huge effort led Bowler City I back from two tough losses to earn three points, 2664-2639 against Fair Lawn II; teammate Stacy Fernandez continued to bowl well, adding 225-587 while Ryan Perez came through with a pair of 183 scores. For Fair Lawn II, 14year-old Jake Rollins plastered the pins with games of 248-247 and a 677 threesome while 11-year-old Tyler Nappi chipped in with 180-477. Elsewhere, the Scott brothers combined for 1277 net in leading Holiday to a sweep of Fair Lawn I. Tim broke loose for a triple deuce 664 while younger brother Jeremy splintered the plastic-coats with a session high 258, finishing with 613. Southpaw teammates Mike Carr and Dylan Farney had highs of 228 and 225 respectively. Fair Lawn I rolled a scare into Holiday in the finale behind 11-year-old Steven Plaszkys 188 but dropped an 842-841 heartbreaker. Montvale took seven points from Bowler City II to close to within five points of the lead. Pacing the victors were Brian OFlaherty 258-652, Nick Rossi 246-628 and Bobby McCarthy 223-580. Jason Perez scored 183 and 11-year-old Deanna Jeune had three over average games for Bowler City II.

Patrick Powell 289 at Lodi Lanes

LODI, NJ- Patrick Powell scored big when he rolled a 289 high game and Jennifer Debalsi earned high series honors with a 244 game highlighting her 692 set while rolling in the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes.

Chris McBride Tops Adult-Junior

NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ Fresh off their surprise sweep of league-leading 18 And A Half, the Bottlecaps struck again, bringing down the defending champion Cardinals, 5-2 in North Arlingtons Adult-Junior Doubles as 13-year-old Bowler of the Week Chris McBride smoked the plastic-coats with 195-512. There were other creditable youth performances this session, not the least of which was 16-year-old Bobby Manellas 204,203 and 14year-old Danny Bivins 200. Bobby toils for front-running 18 And A Half while Danny sparks Those Guys, who leapfrogged past the Mega Monkeys into third place, taking five of seven points. With three weeks to play, second place 4 Ts Laneside #1 stepped it up a notch in their quest to catch the leaders by steamrolling past the A Girls, 7-0; instrumental in their success was 11-year-old Taylor Horniacek who finished with 171-459. Rounding out match play, Team Awesome II grabbed two close games from 4 Ts Laneside #2 before widening their advantage in the finale to come away with a seven-point sweep and control of fifth place; the winners were spurred by 13year-old Margaret Ziobros three above norm scores while 8-yearold Tara Horniacek came through with a triple digit game for the 4 Ts. Chris McBride led the overaverage juniors with +53, followed by Danny Bivin +48, Taylor Horniacek +37, Margaret Ziobro +26, Bobby Manella +24, Sam Passaro +22, Will Blanco +14 and Tara Horniacek +8. Pacing their adult counterparts were Tommy Horniacek 279-719, Gary Blanco 234-664, Tim Bray 224-648 and Joe Cauwels 215-607.

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Annual BVL Bowling Tournament Keeps Veterans Active and Engaged

According to the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System website, the facility is a busy, sprawling campus located across the bay from Tampa which has served veterans in West Central Florida since 1933. It includes one outpatient clinic on campus and eight off site. However, what you don't see on the home page of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare system is that for the recreation therapy department and for many veterans receiving care at Bay Pines -- bowling is big. That fact was proven true during the recent 65th Annual Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) Tournament, as Bay Pines entered a record six teams. "The BVL tournament provides us an opportunity to get our veterans engaged, and keep them motivated," remarked Bay Pines Recreation Therapist Jessica D'Alessio. "Bowling is a great leisure skill that they can learn here and then take home to enjoy with their family and friends." The 2011 event saw 32 Bay Pines participants from two different programs coordinated at the campus -- the Steps of Life Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Program and Veterans Helping Each Other Senior Day Program. According to D'Alessio, the goals of these programs include community involvement with peers, improved self-esteem and self-worth, increased awareness of community leisure resources, and practicing healthy communication skills in a community setting. Judging from the success of the teams and the response from the participants, the Bay Pines vets have met and exceeded those goals. Bay Pines entered teams in the Outpatient and Seniors Divisions as well as the new Wii Bowling Divisions. The seniors' team, which came in first in their division, brought together a special group of vets, "All of the bowlers on our team are Vietnam Veterans - Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force. Some of us served on the ground with combat troops, others flew helicopters - supporting the mission. We are all proud to have served our country," notes Bruce S. a retired Army Lt. Col., who put in two tours in Vietnam, in 1965 with the 1st Air Cavalry, and again in 1968 with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. "The tournament gave us an opportunity to compete, have fun, and bond in a positive environment." Although the posted tournament dates are March of each spring, for the patients at Bay Pines, the BVL tournament is much more than a four-week event. D'Alessio explains that at their facility, the BVL tournament is really a months-long, multifaceted experience. They begin by setting up a weekly veterans planning group to discuss their ideas, interests and potential involvement in the BVL tournament. The veterans also oversee a myriad of related activities. They created their own team name and logo (they chose "Bay Pines Mockingbirds"); identified a list of categories for planned internal awards (working with a veteran who had an interest in creative writing, they developed catchy phrases for certificates, i.e. "Poetry in motion" for best bowling form); developed a unique trophy for top participants (hand painted bowling pin made from ceramic molds); promoted the event through newsletters and flyers; coordinated practice play at an area bowling center in advance of the tournament dates; and obtained donated gift certificates from the center to use as raffle prizes during the banquet to encourage future bowling outings. From the beginning to end, the tournament and related activities got the desired results for the recreation therapists. In addition to the first place finish in the seniors division Bay Pines also came in first in the seniors division for Wii bowling. "I liked it, it was fun and it was something to do to keep me outta trouble!" joked Wii Seniors team member Frank J. a 94-year old WW2 and Korean War Retired Army Veteran. "I always liked bowling. The wife and I used to belong to a team and we went twice a week. This program keeps my mind busy and keeps me young! I come three days a week and I hope they never get rid of it." Frank's teammate Robert H, a US Navy Veteran who fought at Iwo Jima, adds, "The best thing is to be up there bowling and get a strike, a double and then a turkey. It feels good to play with the other members of the team!" It seems that good feeling found its way around all the teams at Bay Pines. The top three teams in each of the nine divisions receive a team plaque as well as individual medals and a stipend for a recognition celebration. Those teams are: Division I: VA Hospitals with less than 500 Average Daily Patient Load. First Place: Providence VAMC, Second Place: Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Third Place: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Division II: VA Hospitals with more than 500 Average Daily Patient Load. First Place: Phoenix VA Health Care System, Second Place: Phoenix VA Health Care System Team 2, Third Place: Martinsburg VAMC Division III: Outpatient. First Place: Martinsburg VAMC, Second Place: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Third Place: Washington DC VAMC Division IV: Vet Centers. First Place: Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center, Second Place: Boise Veterans Readjusting Counseling Service Team 1, Third Place: Errera Community Care Center Division V: Seniors. First Place: Bay Pines VA Hospital, Second Place: Phoenix VA Health Care System, Third Place: St Louis VAMC Division VI: Wheelchair. First Place: Brockton VA Medical Center, Second Place: Brockton VA Medical Center, Third Place: Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center Division VII: Blind. First Place: North Florida/South Georgia VHS Division Division VIII: Wii Bowling.: First Place Coatesville VAMC,: Second Place: Washington DC VAMC, Third Place: Bath VAMC Division IX: Wii Bowling Seniors. First Place Bay Pines VA Hospital Team 3, Second Place: Bay Pines VA Hospital Team 5, Third Place: Bay Pines VA Hospital Team 4 To see a complete list of the 65th Annual Tournament winners and photos of the Bay Pines activities, visit http://www.BowlforVeterans.org. The Annual BVL Veterans Bowling Tournament is conducted by the Bowlers to Veterans Link. BVL was founded in 1942 by the sport of bowling to provide recreational programs and services for veterans recuperating at VA Medical Centers. BVL is headquartered in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Jerel Rodriguez 886 Tops 17th Annual Anna Mueller Challenge At Jersey Lanes
LINDEN, NJ - For seventeen years now Jersey Lanes has been running the Annual Anna Mueller Junior Challenge in February and this year was no different. Anna Mueller, one of the founding coaches of the Jersey Lanes Junior bowling program, left a legacy lives on today through the efforts of a hard-working Jersey Lanes staff and coaching committee for both the annual tournament and the 200 child junior bowling program she helped build. This year the tournament started with the first ball being rolled down the lane by Annas daughter Justina Specht. That first ball was a strike just like the tournament. Of the eighty two entries in the tournament, sixteen places were paid to teams that made match play. Jerel Rodriguez led the individual scoring with a 886, 4-game series. The event paid out almost $6100.00 in scholarships.

SPORTS REPORTER

July 13 - 19, 2011

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Eric Velazquez 299-920
HOPELAWN, NJ - Eric Velazquez topped both game and series scoring while contesting in the Handicap Doubles League firing a near perfect 299 game then adding gmaes of 223 and 200 for the meeting high series of 920. Ken Horvath rolled 204-268-243-201-916, Ray Velazquez 258-235-204-214-911, Rich Funk III 206247-278-897, Jason Paro 209-257-235-897, Jaime Mugnone 203-256-214-864,a nd Lauren DeTommaso 202-246-834.

Bowler Wins Truck at USBC Open

When Joe Leonard of Omaha, Neb., heard the round of applause and began receiving congratulatory high-fives, he still was unaware of why he was receiving such praise as he made his 21st consecutive USBC Open Championships appearance June 1. Leonard was selected as the fourth and final winner of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck through the USBC Eagle's Nest, a club formed by USBC and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority to recognize team captains who fielded teams in 2010 and 2011. Open Championships Tournament Manager Duane Hagen and RSVCA Communications Manager Ben McDonald were on hand to make the announcement and presentation. "I just couldn't believe I won," said Leonard, who is a co-owner of Omaha's Western Bowl. "I didn't even really know what was going on. I didn't know there was a prize giveaway. I was just really, really surprised. I'm on cloud nine." The 45-year-old right-hander has been a team captain since the 1999 event in Syracuse, N.Y.

Rich Funk III 934

HOPELAWN, NJ- Rich Funk III earned high series honors in the Handicap Doubles League firing games of 267-213-248-206 for a 934 set. Russell McCarthy rolled 278-250-216-933, Anthony Bascone 245-233-268-933, Lee Kay 236214-257-225-932, Rich Nicholls 247-238-203-234922, Dawn Cerasini 257-204-235-871 and Lisa Palazzola 223-225-239-868.

Rollin E. Ball 739

HOPELAWN, NJ- Rollin E. Ball led the scoring in the Thursday Nite Mixed League tossing games of 234-248-257 for a high series of 739. Thomas Poulos rolled 222-235-225-682, Andrew Smith 227-225-651, Matt Cestone 222-209-213-644, and Daneille Medvetz 223. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League Don M. Hellhake shot 226-244-203-673, Don E. Hellhake 224-206-622, and Paul M. Newman 237.

Bobby Rohe 800

HOPELAWN, NJ- Bobby Rohe topped the scoring in the Guys and Dolls League firing games of 280-241279 for a high series of 800. Kyle Januzzi rolled 255-257-224-736, Sean Williams 290-2-1-244-735, Rocco Fortunato 290201-244-735, Gary Colfer 234-203-651, and Bonnie Desimone 265-632. In the Performance Ball Trios League John Kertesz blasted 214-239-618, Frank Kertesz 207-212-607, and Dale Schneider 206-204.

Michael Holoka 709

HOPELAWN, NJ Michael Holoka led the scoring in the His & Hers League firing games of 269-207233 for a high series of 709. John Vignola rolled 213-254-219-686, Don Anione 244-252-686, Tom Poulos 217-236-648, Walter Malecki 213-222-204-639, and Shelly Jacques 229.

Joe Herber 762

HOPELAWN, NJ- Joe Herber topped the scoring in the Gemini Towing League firing games of 278-217267 for a high series of 762. Vinny Medvetz rolled 2062-45-249-700, John Baginsky 243-223-230-696, Thomas Ortiz III 279220-676, Rich Governale 242-218-654, and Chris Pouthress 212-236-642.

DeBenedetto 694
HOPELAWN, NJ In the Monday Madness League Dan DeBenedetto shot 243-243-208-694, Mark Douches 236-608, and Nick Viverito 234. Aaron Williams 683 HOPELAWN, NJ- Aaron Williams led the scoring in the Sunday Nite Mixed League firing games of 254234 for a high series of 683. Elio Carrasco shot 247-612, Cid Stentella 247 and John Delgado 234.
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Rob Morris 741

HOPELAWN, NJ Rob Morris led the scoring in the Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 244-289208 for a high series of 741. Richard Funk III rolled 258-215-249-722, Eric Haltli 222-235-202-659, Nicholas Dellamanna 210244-648, Rocco Fortunato 223-229-636, and Dave Rezes 216-226-636. In the Friends & Family League Andre Strazza rolled 224-225-606.

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