K of C Bowling Knights of Columbus Bowling – Surprises Abound Snow is just starting to swirl around the countryside, the nip is in the air – but the Knights of Columbus Bowling League, a Wednesday night affair, is now in mid-season form. And the competition is fast and furious this year, with only 25 points separating first from sixth – and everyone knows that involves ONE bad night to make all the difference in the world. Battling at the top are the Chancellors (302.5), the Secretaries (297), and the Trustees (294) – whose fall from grace and first can only be seen as a reflection of how the other teams in the league all enjoy taking K of C Bowling League President Flynn Reaume to task on any given night. But less than eight points separate the Trustees from the Deputies (288.5), who have been slowly advancing throughout the year – and appear to be peaking at the right time to make a move further up the ladder. The Lecturers (283.5) and the Knights (277.5) round out that top six. The mark is important because as the league moves towards the playoffs in April, it is only the top five teams that move on in the A Division, with the B Division comprised of the others. Yet, this season – maybe much like the National Football League (NFL) – has been more about parity than stellar standouts. That’s because The Guards, the Advocates, the Grands, and the Wardens (in positions seven through to 10) are all within striking distance of the league’s top teams. Like we said, a bad night for most, a couple of 1200 games, maybe even a 1300 – and those teams are striking their way to the top. Sadly, in a 12 team league, there are still going to be a couple of teams that, because of their exceptional play (meaning, a really low handicap) seem to just on the cusp of getting a few more points only to see it framed differently. But, the K of C league never, ever discounts the Treasurers or the Squires because April is still a long way off. Even at the midway point of the league, there have been some stellar, individual performances – particularly from high triple with handicap leader Hank Baur, who bowled an 876. Jamie Reaume has also topped the high single with handicap with three games over 300, including a 379 game, and a razor-thin second behind Baur , one point off his mark. It goes without saying that the league is doing very well to date, but as the season continues to unfold, there are always opportunities for others to join in the league – and everyone is more than welcome to do so by contacting Flynn Reaume at 519-744-3644. Setting them up, knocking them down, and an evening with friends and colleagues – you couldn’t ask for more. Submitted by Brother Flynn Reaume

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Annual Golf Tournament Proceeds

The Children’s Wish Foundation was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from Kitchener Knights of Columbus Council 1504, made in conjunction with our annual Joe Grygaski Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. Presenting the cheque to local sub-chapter co-ordinator, Anne Boehm, were Brother Brian Schmalz and Grand Knight Jim Padgett. The Foundation marked its 25th anniversary in 2009, and has granted 15,250 wishes since its inception. Every day, more than two children will receive a special wish thanks to the efforts of its incredible supporters.

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Men's Horseshoe League Our 38th annual awards night and banquet was held in the lounge on Friday, October 1st, 2010... Award winners were as follows: REGULAR SEASON: First Place: BOZOS Eldon Killen - Captain Bruce Dawson Whit Husk Mario Peretti Mike Ryan Harry Thiessen Second Place: KNOBS Jim Hibbs - Captain Mark Ancion Spike Baulk Brad Briggs Joe Fleischmann Howard McEwen Stephan Menard SEASON HIGH AVERAGES:   PLAYOFFS: First Place: ON TAP Manny Santos - Captain George Briggs Lionel Chretien Adam Goodwin Mike O'Reilly Les Schatten Frank Troupe Second Place: BOZOS Eldon Killen - Captain Bruce Dawson Whit Husk Mario Peretti Mike Ryan Harry Thiessen TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS: Les Schatten and Joe Sutherland TOURNAMENT CONSOLATION WINNERS: Bruce Dawson and Manny Santos Lionel Chretien Ted Schnarr Jim Gerger Bob Chapman Bruce Dawson Stephen Menard Eldon Killen 41.5 40.6 33.3 32.3 31.4 30.0 24.9 MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS: PLAYOFF M.V.P.'s Bruce Dawson George Briggs Lionel Chretien 31.4 - 24.5 16.7 - 10.6 41.5 - 36.1 +6.9% +6.1% +5.4% Les Schatten Manny Santos Jim Gerger 24.3 - 17.7 13.4 - 8.3 37.3 - 32.3 +6.6% +5.1% +5.0%   Thanks to all players for making it an exciting and successful year! Looking forward to seeing everyone back next year. Anyone interested in playing next year who did not play this year can call me at 519-893-4664. Mike Ryan President