Sports : Bowling fund-raiser brings in $2,000 for new VS program

Today, kids and adults were lighting up the lanes at the 9 Pin Bowling Tournament to support the V-S Bowling team. We had 117 bowlers knocking down the pins to try to get a higher score than everyone else, in their age group. The afternoon was a success for the bowling team as they rocketed past their fundraising goal of $3000. Now the team can concentrate on getting ready for their first competition on November 26th.

Highlights from the afternoon of bowling were:

• Over $2000 raised for the bowling team in one afternoon.
• 300 game bowled by Jacob Gosse
• Decorated bowling pins given away by the V-S Bowling team.
• Great response on the silent auction items.
• Trophies awarded.

12 & Under

1. Ryan Schoettmer
2. Grant Ries
3. Jace Staab

13 & Older

1. Jacob Gosse
2. Rick Wood
3. Jordan Schoettmer

Outstanding Effort: Violet Staab Outstanding Youth: Riley Richart Outstanding Teen: Tyler Rasmussen The success of the bowling team was contingent on fundraising for the entire cost to have the team. With all of the great support we received from the Vinton community the team is able to work with their coach to build their bowling skills. A special THANK YOU to Berry's Lanes for all of their support in getting our team going and for Amber Pattee for stepping up and being our coach. Also, THANK YOU to all of the individuals/business that supported the bowling team in donations. Amber Pattee, Barnyard Creations, Betterton Chiropractic Cedar Rapids Bowling Association, Cindy Pattee, Clingman Pharmacy, Cooling Dance Center, Coots Material, Dan Engledow, Doris Gosse, Jim & Michele Gosse, Ervin Motors, Farmer's Savings Bank & Trust, Heirlooms by Pete (Pete Wentzel), Janay Bendall, John's Qwik Stop, John's Tire Service, L Marie, Matt & Kay Bloomer, Melissa Sivola, Pro Bowling Concepts, Randy Stein, Rex Christy Chiropractic & Wellness Center, State Farm Insurance, Tara Morrow, Tharp Design, Three Rivers Insurance, Tina Eden, TJ Gas, Wayne & Marge Wetzel, Wilson/Hite Insurance. We also wanted to thank everyone who came out to enjoy a fun afternoon of bowling!!