Jesse James claims ‘2022-23 ladies bowling league team title
Despite winter’s wrath, members of the Splitrock Ladies Bowling League marked their 30-week season with a variety of awards at their annual banquet held April 25 at Eastway Bowl.
Following dinner, which was an order-off-the-menu-affair, Cheryl Scholl welcomed everyone and recognized all who bowled this year, including substitutes Renee Nelson and Lois Leslie. Door prizes – gathered by the host team, Garretson Insurance – were given out.
Bonnie Kramer presented the team awards to first-half team winners, Jesse James, and second-half team winners, JSA/Engineers & Land Surveyors. The two teams had a roll-off on April 18, which was won by Jesse James. Members of the team are Vickie Wielenga, Jackie Engebretson, Arlys Johnson, Bonnie Kramer and Renee Nelson.
Achievement Awards were presented to Holly Mulder, who increased her average by 10 pins, and Brenda Jones, an average increase of 8 pins.
Four bowlers – Marlene Blum, Diane Fueston, Kathie Franz and Bonnie Bruggeman – all had perfect attendance.
Following is a summary of high games and series for individual bowles:
• 125 awards: Marie Cissell (137), Dar Hofer (128) and Amanda Lumpkin (139).
• 145 awards: Marlene Blum (165), Bonnie Bruggeman (172), Barb Caffrey (169), Jackie Engebretson (172), Joann Gundvaldson (155), Arlys Johnson (148), Lois Leslie (168), Renee Nelson (164), Jill Reindl (171), Barb Risty (17, Connie Saathoff (165), Glenda Sandstede (146) and Julaine Walker (165).
• 175 awards: Ann Behrend (175), Marcia Bork (181), Jan Fonder (198), Kathie Franz (197), Carol Jibben (183), Brenda Jones (175), Pat Paulsen (182), Cheryl Scholl (190) and Vickie Wielenga (175).
• 200 awards: Diane Fueston (202), Bonnie Kramer (230) and Holly Mulder (210).
• 400 Series: Ann Behrend (443), Marlene Blum for bowling a 406, Bonnie Bruggeman for bowling a 406, Barb Caffrey for bowling a 429, Jackie Engebretson (433), Brenda Jones (450,) Lois Leslie (405), Renee Nelson (431), Barb Risty 444), Connie Saathoff (418) and Julaine Walker (400).
• 500 series: Holly Mulder (542) and Cheryl Scholl (502).
Two bowlers rolled 75 pins over their average: Diane Fueston bowled 77 pins over her average and Bonnie Kramer hit 78 pins over her average.
Pat Paulsen and Cheryl Scholl received the “Least Improved Bowler” award; Holly Mulder received the “Most Turkeys of the Season” award (11 turkeys); and Barb Caffrey pecked up the “Most Splits” award with 14 total.
Awards were handed out for those joining the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s clubs: 90’s Club – Dar Hofer; 80’s Club – Pat Paulsen; and 70’s Club – Marie Cissell.
