JOHN BASSETTI | Bowling Special League gets donation

Mary Jane's Special Bowlers League at Niles McKinley Lanes was on the receiving end of $650 recently when the American Roumanian Civic Club of Girard made its annual donation.
The Saturday afternoon league of handicapped individuals benefits from the private donation, thanks to the efforts of Debbie West of West Produce and donations from the Girard F.O.P.A. and the Girard Police Dept.
"They do it once a year," said Jack Ross of the A.R.C. Club, which works in conjunction with West Produce to channel money from collections during its summertime business.
Another source is the American Roumanian Civic Club's corn roast.
Most of the league's bowlers attend Fairhaven or its workshop. Some are in wheelchairs. Generally, 65 bowl three games in the league which is 40 years old.
Ross said that scores and averages are maintained but not standings.
The recent $650 donation from West was made to Mary Jane's volunteers Jerry and Tracy Green and Shelly Pifer.
Money the league receives is used for Christmas parties or field trips, such as zoos.
The Girard F.O.P. and Girard Police Dept. employees each gave $100 donations.
A.R.C. been donating its collections for a half-dozen years.
Smolko rolls 803
Bob Smolko's 803 led Holiday Variety Mixed on Oct. 23, while Gary Bueno rolled 300 in Tues. Nite Men at Wedgewood on Oct. 19. It was the fourth perfect game for the Wedgewood Auto Parts team member, TNM secretary Dave Gossett reported.
At Bowladrome, Bob Granchie had 300-759 in Tangier's Bar and, in St. Christine Men at Wedgewood on Oct. 28, Delbert Fry had a first-game 300 before dipping to 188, then 207.
Sure Shot Production set an Outdoorsmen record at Camelot for team scratch game on Oct. 20 when Hank Gourley (289), Denny Kunce (269), Nick Vecchio (265), Bob Soles (262) and Tom Morell (217) rolled 1,302.
Teri Haefke's 742 led men and women in Lucianno's Restaurant Mixed at Wedgewood.
Ghossains Bakery was first-quarter winner of Doughton Businessmen at Bell-Wick on Oct. 20 when A.J. Bernard had the league's first 700 of the season -- 711.
In succession, Todd Lindberg had 246, 247 and 248 for 741 in Swan's Mixed at Wedgewood on Oct. 23 and Ray Heaven had 192, 193 and 194 -- not in ascending order -- for 579 in Amron Wednesday on Oct. 20.
Bill Mettee's 244-703 led JMS II at Holiday on Oct. 16.
First quarter champions
Depizzo Sausage #1, comprised of Joe Haus, Fred Zagotti, Ron Palowitz, Dan DeNicholas, Mike Yurco and Ray Vens, won the Kernan Insurance Classic's first quarter at West Side.
C & amp; G Pro Shop won Downtowners' first quarter at West Side.
First-quarter champs at Bowladrome were: Wasko (Clark's Painting); Tina's Car Care (S & amp;L Construction); High-Rollers (Saturday Mixed); A & amp;D Vending (Tangier's Bar) and Ron's Tree Service (Sunday Mixed).
Triple A's first-quarter winner at A-Plus was "The Cell" of Rob Vukovich, Ed Alexander, Jeff Humphrey, Jason Wem and Scott Harrison and the Laura-Mac Transportation team of Ron McGowen, Mark Gamberale, Dan Strong, Don Evans, Frank Gamberale, Ken Jones, Terry Jacobs and Steve Tarr won Outdoorsmen's first quarter at Camelot.
Ninety-three-year-old Dave Miller bowled a 205 game as a super sub in Spiech Classic at Bell-Wick on Nov. 1.
bassetti@vindy.com