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IMPROVEMENTS ANTICIPATED FOR CENTER IN SHARON, PA.
Thornton Hall Bowling Lanes in Sharon, Pa., is in the process of being sold to RB&G, a company operated by Rick Kennett and George Farneth. Kennett and Farneth own another center in West Virginia, and said they intend to begin making improvements as soon as the sale closes. The history has a fascinating history, as […]
BOWLERS STEP UP FOR CENTER MECHANIC
We all know that the bowling family has a big heart, and it was illustrated once again when the people of Ocala, Fla. — and, specifically, the bowlers of AMF Galaxy West Lanes — stepped up for Allen Ekleberry, a mechanic at the center. Ekleberry’s house was destroyed in a fire on Easter night, and […]
2 LONG-TIME YOUTH CONTRIBUTORS HONORED BY BUFFALO USBC
Michele Johnson and the late Harry “Whitey” Kiszewski — who contributed immensely to youth bowling — have been elected to the Greater Buffalo USBC Association Hall of Fame for meritorious service. Kiszewski was described by Milton Northrop of the Buffalo News as “a longtime fixture at Thruway Lanes, [who] coached and organized youth bowling at […]
NEW YORK CENTER DESTROYED IN FIRE
Holiday Lanes in Oneonta, N.Y., was destroyed in an early morning fire on April 9. The owner of the center told News Channel 2 that he would like to rebuild, but wasn’t sure he’d do so after investing so much money into reopening after being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Large-fire-at-Holiday-Lanes-Bowling-Alley-in-Oneonta-574168451.html. […]
FORT WAYNE CENTER WILL RETURN WITH NEW NAME: MVP LANES
Mark Johnston of M. Johnston Investments, LLC, has announced a complete renovation of Wayne Recreation in Fort Wayne, Ind. Completion of the project is expected this July, when the “new” MVP Lanes will open. Johnston previously rebuilt Little Turtle Lanes/Hillcrest Lanes, now known as Thunderbowl. In addition to bowling, the modernization of MVP Lanes also […]
LARRY COOK, BILL SUPPER TO BE HONORED BY IBPSIA
Two men whose names will forever be associated with the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association — Larry Cook and Bill Supper — have been selected to receive major IBPSIA awards for 2021. Cook, one of the founding members of the association, will receive the IBPSIA President’s Award, and Supper, the long-serving and recently […]
ALOMA CENTERS HELPING TO GRANT SPECIAL ‘WISHES’
Aloma Bowling Centers is partnering with the Make-A-Wish foundation to help grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses in Central and Northern Florida. Leading up to Make-A-Wish’s 41st anniversary and “World Wish Day” on April 29, Airport Lanes in Sanford, Aloma Bowl in Winter Park, and Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando, will be offering three ways to support the organization’s mission: 1. […]
BCM BUSINESS CALENDAR
Subject to change. Always inquire before traveling. APRIL 2021 April 4 — USBC Masters Finals Telecast, FS1, 2 p.m. Eastern; bowl.com or pba.com April 10 — Illinois State BPA Coors Light/BPA Pins-Over-Average Tournament Sectional, Habetler Bowl, Chicago; bowlillinois.com April 10-11 — Texas High School Bowling State Championships, Bandera Bowling Center, San Antonio, Texas; klmbowl@sbcglobal.net April […]
