LEAGUE BOWLING: Association president writes to R.C. bowlers

| Monday, April 17, 2006

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With mixed emotions, we view the end of our separate Men's and Women's Bowling Association. Because of the comfort and security of such stable organizations, we wonder what the future holds. "Everything is going to change, who will step up to take charge, what will the new rules be like?" Are just a few of the comments that have been overheard.

These and many other good questions were addressed at our annual meetings, which shows that bowlers do care about their sport.

I personally feel that we made an excellent choice in electing Shawn Nielson as our new president. He has the experience and organizational skills to keep our association moving forward.

I think Shawn will have a great Board of Directors to work with.

The veterans who chose to continue serving, already know the commitment involved and we say thanks, and welcome aboard to our new members.

We especially want to thank all the men and women who previously served in these positions.

All bowlers should be available when asked, to assist on a committee or organizing a tournament.

I and my former board members would also like to thank you for your confidence in us and for allowing us to serve this association. I'm sure this transition will have benefits for all of us.

Al Aldridge

President, Rapid City Bowling Association

Area bowlers lead way at state women's event

SIOUX FALLS - Area bowlers are leading the way in the all-events scratch division after the second weekend of play in the state women's bowling championships at the Sports Bowl.

Pierre's Cally Hall currently leads the all-events scratch competition with 2,031 pins. Three Rapid City bowlers - Cori Butler, Brandyn Crawford and Starla Cadotte-Gerry, trail Hall in the standings.

Hall also leads the handicap all-events with 2,145 pins.

Crawford is currently leading the scratch doubles with Rapid City teammate Patty Fanter with 1,286 pins.

Rapid Citian Debby Slusser is leading the scratch singles event with a 739.

The tourney has three more weekends of play, April 27-30, May 5-7 and May 12-14.

Handicap Team Event

1. Pink Ladies, Centerville, 2762; 2. Sungold Trophies, Mitchell, 2671; 3. Neon Strikers No. 1, Mitchell, 2636; 4 . Leroy's Towing, Rapid City, 2627; 5. Marilyn's, Mitchell, 2625; 6. Sexy Chicas, Centerville, 2620; 7. Kelly's Sports Lounge, Rapid City, 2615; 8. Carlson's Launderette, Sisseton, 2602; 9. Flack Lites, Mitchell, 2600; 10. Suburban Lanes, Sioux Falls, 2599

Score to cash, 2460.

Scratch Team Event

1, Kelly's Sports Lounge, 2506

Doubles Handicap Event

1. Joanne Landmark & Janelle Peterson, Brookings, 1415; 2. Raean King & Amy Reber, Miller, 1392

3. Tina Hrdlicka & Tammy Daggitt, Sioux Falls, 1379; 4. Mary Jane Jark & Vicki Walter, Aberdeen, 1367; 5. Carol & Trisha Leinen, Redfield, 1350; 6. Gladys Billars & Diane Kuper, Tripp, 1347; 7. Lisa Kiser & Diana Lambert, Rapid City, 1345; 8. Jean North & Joan Helvik, Huron, 1341; 9. Denora Reuer & Diane Arbach, Gettysburg, 1336; 10. Patty Fanter & Brandyn Crawford, Rapid City, 1334.

Score to cash, 1249.

Scratch Doubles

1, Patty Fanter-Brandyn Crawford, Rapid City, 1286.

Singles Handicap Event

1. Mary Jensen, Huron, 752; 2. Angela Thompson, Centerville, 751; 3. Debby Slusser, Rapid City, 748; 4. Joy Fott, Winner, 743; 5. Jo Sherman, Mitchell, 731; 7. Jen Bachand-Jensen, Spearfish, 723; 7. Nancy Price, Brookings, 715; 8. Jean Johnson, Madison, 710; 9. Starla Cadotte-Gerry, Rapid City, 707.

Score to cash, 640.

Scratch singles

1, Debby Slusser, Rapid City, 739.

All-Events Scratch

1. Cally Hall, Pierre, 2031; 2. Cori Butler, Rapid City, 2002; 3. Brandyn Crawford, Rapid City, 1973; 4. Starla Cadotte-Gerry, Rapid City, 1951; 5. Joan Helvik, Huron, 1916; 6. Debby Slusser, Rapid City, 1914; 7. Tammy Hogan, Rapid City, 1873; 8. Kristy Foreman, Rapid City, 1849; 9. Carole Gilbertson, Rapid City, 1829; 10. Danita Allen, Chamberlain, 1814.

Score to cash, 1533

Handicap All-Events

Cally Hall, Pierre, 2145.