A very successful 9-PIN Tap was held over the weekend of March 19, 20, and 21 at the Stanley bar and bowl. This was the 21st annual event held to raise funds to support scholarships for graduating Stanley-Boyd seniors as well as American Legion Baseball. There were a total of 92 bowlers this year. The following bowlers rolled a 300 game: Charlie Gully, Randy Seichter, Kyle Hera and Tom Fredrickson bowled two 300 games. Raffles were held for special prizes and the winners were: Eugene Haas won a Storm Phase II bowling ball, Tony Oberweis won a Storm Electrify bowling ball, Julie Saumier won a fishing pole and Ryan Christoph won a Citizen watch and bracelet set. The top five bowlers were: Shane McQuillan with a total score of 885, Rickey Mason with a total of 877, Suzanne Mutkey with 876, Rolly Seichter with 863 and Gary Oemig who had a total of 837.

We would like to thank the following local merchants who supported this tournament with either cash or prizes for the tournament: Stanley Bar and Bowl, May’s Auto, Stanley Hometown Dentistry, Wundro Muffler, Westaby Trucking, The Village Haus, Northwestern Bank, Express Disposal, Kelley’s Grill, Hazugas True Value Hardware, Modern Beauty Salon, Plombon Funeral Service, Kwik Trip, Hanson’s Stanley IGA, Forward Bank, Stanley Travel Stop, Cenex Express Mart, Stanley Tire, Chawala’s Construction, Fast Lane Detailing, Lube Suppliers, Reit’s Garden Center, Excel Steel, Timeless Gems, Bob’s Barber Shop, LaGrander’s Cheese, Otter Lake Bait Shop, Wag N Tails, Martino’s, Bliss Hair Salon, Marine Credit Union, Stacy’s Auto Repair. Others who donated gift cards were: Envy Salon, Curve Inn, Fox Den, Double D Saloon, Boyd Trustworthy Hardware, Hill House Tavern, Wellner’s South Side Service, Dahm’s Maple Syrup, Boyd Feed and Supply, Boyd Catering Outlet Store, Shady Nook, Maple Hill, Riverview Restaurant, Kutzee’s Restaurant, Craftline Printing, J& J Bar, DJs Mart, Yellowstone Cheese, Jims 66 Service, Halfway Bar, MCB Bar, Crescent Bar, Crescent Meats, Pet Plus Pantry, Riverview Country Plaza, Roth’s Sugarbush, Cloverleaf Farm Supply, Frog Hop, Haas Construction, Spooner Mills, Aroma Café, Cindys Bar, Thorp Dairy Bar, American Family Insurance, County Floral, Hanks Furniture, Thorp Auto Value, Thorpedo Restaurant, Courtesy Ford, D & J Hardware, Marieke Gouda, Thorp Equipment, C & A Auto, Southern Shears, Hi Way Guns and Ammo, Leslie’s Hair Salon, Thorp Courier, Masons Maple Syrup, John Bowen-Brazel, Made by Mae’s, Dan Boyea and Otterlake Gold Honey.

We thank the above mentioned merchants who support us yearly during this tournament and urge you to support them as well, remember to shop local. We also thank all the bowlers who came out to bowl and the Stanley Bar and Bowl for hosting the tournament.

Next year our tournament will be held at Tolley’s Bowl and Bar, Boyd Wi., we hope to see you all again next year.