LION’S TOURNEY
The Oconto Falls Lions Club twenty-second annual bowling tournament took place
March 15th and 16th at the Lena Lanes and was a great success according to
Tournament Chairman Buzz Kamke. Forty-eight teams participated in the
tournament, which has a reputation as one of the most exciting tournaments in
Northeastern Wisconsin. Many of the teams came from throughout Oconto County but
there was good representation from Green Bay and as far away as Two Rivers.
This was a much tighter finish in team scores than in previous years. The top
twelve teams finished in the money with places and scores below:
1) G.M.S. Construction #1 3016
2) Lena Lanes 2969
3) Stadium View 2929
4) Burger King 2886
5) B.S. Boys 2880
6) Ken Young Team 2859
7) Josh Long Construction 2850
8) Oconto Lions 2845
9) Dennis Kroll Five 2794
10) Antique Bar 2743
11) Sculley’s #1 2741
12) Foxie Ladies+2 2738
Chuck and the crew at the Lena Lanes, did their best to make the event an
enjoyable one. The facility and equipment worked well and refreshment service
was top notch for the hungry members of the crowd. The Lions added their own
brand of special spice to the tournament with an almost constant stream of
special prizes for accomplishments on the lanes including the dreaded “Gutter
Ball” award of a roll of toilet tissue for those bowlers who were just a bit off
the mark in their ball delivery technique. The Lions had ordered two extra cases
of toilet paper to make sure thinks were covered, and it’s lucky they did. There
were Dr. Pepper Spares and mini-tool boxes, jewelry boxes and boxed sets of love
songs along with many other prizes. Participants could fill in their time
between frames with the many raffles held through out the tournament.
Derek Losey won the tournament’s major raffle prize, a cooler of refreshments.
Kevin Patenaude took home the second place prize of a Leine Shirt/Cooler Combo.
Clayton Kelsey won the Packer BBQ set. Kenny Wicklacz became the proud owner of
an autographed Leine paddle. The large metal welcome sign was taken home by
Virgie Damp. Shawn Milquette got the commerative Old Style lighted sign. Bill
Treble took home a 75th Anniversary Snap On Mirror. A metal flag decoration from
the OFHS Tech Ed Department went to Michelle Bartoletti.
The Oconto Falls Lions Club appreciates the support shown by over 100
advertisers who helped support the tournament. Next year’s tournament is set for
March 14th and 15th, 2009. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to support
community projects and other service activities. The Lions organization is the
world’s largest service organization and has continued to be a strong partner in
many worthwhile efforts in the Oconto Falls area. Individuals who may be
interested in learning more about the Oconto Falls Lions Club could contact
Membership Chairman Taryn Nal or Club President Leonard Burns.
