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Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 4/30/2009
Restroom
Remodel Underway
We have begun construction of a new unisex ADA compliant
restroom on our north concourse. Once completed, this will become
the temporary men's room while both the men's and women's restrooms are
completely gutted and made over.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 3/31/2009
Bar Wars
Winning Team
Congratulations to the Hy-Vee Liquor Store, the winner of the
Winter 2009 Bar Wars League. Pictured below are Rich, Josh and
Kerwin, along with the traveling Bar Wars trophy. Congrats guys!
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 3/1/2009
Wobbles
Goes To West Gate Bank
The Sun Valley Lanes mascot, Wobbles, went to West Gate Bank
to do some banking and bowling. In the photos below, we can see that Sun
Valley Lanes and West Gate Bank have teamed up to bring bowling and banking
together. In the photo below, Wobbles is ready to enter the bank, located
just off West O and Capitol Beach Blvd. Wobbles is
excited, because if he signs up for a "completely free checking" account at West
Gate Bank, he will receive a free set of Pyrex "bowls". Check out the
West Gate Bank site for more
information.
Once inside, Wobbles gets to roll a ball down the specially
installed lane in the bank lobby. For bowling, he automatically
receives a FREE GAME.
Wobbles then pauses to take a photo with the super-friendly
West Gate Bank staff.
Always trying to help out, Wobbles then decides to do a little
data entry.
Don't let Wobbles have all the fun. Go to West Gate Bank
and sign up for your completely free checking account today! While
there, you might as well bowl!
Special thanks to Rachelle Soulliere, VP Branch Manager, West
Gate Bank for inviting Wobbles to come and visit.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 2/22/2009
Bowl For
The Cure
Sun Valley Lanes is proud to support the Bowl For The Cure, a
charitable program that allows the bowling community to contribute towards a
cure for breast cancer.
Thank you to all of our customers that helped support this
effort, as well as to the Lincoln Women's Bowling Association and the United
States Bowling Congress.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 1/28/2008
New
"Online Scoring" Feature
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce our new "online
scoring" feature, which allows you at home to follow the scores here at Sun
Valley Lanes, in real-time. This feature is now a component of our
cutting-edge QubicaAMF BES scoring and Conqueror Pro management systems.
"We are proud to be one of the first bowling centers in the world to provide
this feature to our customers", stated center proprietor John Losito. "The
timing is perfect, as we will be hosting the state high school championships in
a couple of weeks, and this will allow people all across the state to follow
their favorite teams from home", he added.
Online scoring allows you to select what lanes that you would
like to view, either by lane number or event, and is extremely easy to use.
You can check it out by either clicking on the image above, or by following the
link to the online scoring page.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 1/10/2008
Youth
Girls Shoots 700
Congratulations to Haley for shoot 71 during the Saturday
morning youth league on Saturday, January 10th. With games of
234-213-266, Haley became the youngest girl to shoot 700 in our center.
Bowl For
Kids Sake
Sun Valley Lanes is proud to support the Heartland Big
Brothers Big Sisters organization, and will be hosting the "Bowl For Kids Sake"
event on March 28th and April 4th. What better way can you help the
youth of our community AND have a great time at the same time???
For more information, to donate, or to register, visit the
Bowl For Kids Sake
website.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 12/2/2008
Sun
Valley Lanes To Host 2010 National Games
We are proud to announce the Sun Valley Lanes has been
selected to host the 2010 National Special Olympic Games. The games
will take place July 18-23, 2010. "We are truly proud to take part
in such a wonderful event and honored to be selected as host.", stated center
proprietor John Losito.
Sun Valley Lanes will be looking for volunteers to help take
part in this truly memorable event. If you are interested in being a
volunteer, please send an
email.
Riding Lawnmower
Available
Sun Valley Lanes is upgrading it's riding lawnmower by
purchasing a newer unit that can be equipped with a plow. If you are
interested in purchasing our used riding lawnmower, please send an
email.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 11/8/2008
Center
Proprietor Elected To LBA HOF
Congratulations to our very own center manager and
managing partner John Losito for being elected into the Lincoln Bowling
Association Hall of Fame. Based on his bowling abilities and meritorious
service to the bowling community, John will be honored at the LBA Hall of Fame
Banquet on Saturday, January 17th at Crooked Creek Country Club.
"I am truly honored to be recognized by the members of the
Hall" stated John to LBA President Kirk Vifquain when Kirk gave him the news.
John was nominated by Del Wendt, a current LBA Board of Director.
Congratulations John!
Krazy Keno Jackpot Hit Again
Congratulations to Amy Grady for breaking the Krazy Keno
Jackpot on Sunday, November 11, 2008 during the Mid-Winter Mixers league.
Amy won $233 with her lucky keno ticket. Congratulations Amy!
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 10/27/2008
Krazy
Keno Jackpot Hit
Congratulations to Rick Miller for hitting the Krazy
Keno Jackpot during the Valley Benders league on Wednesday, October 22nd.
Needing 15 strikes to hit the jackpot, Rick managed to strike when he needed it,
enroute to his 740 series. By winning the Krazy Keno Jackpot, Rick won
$1120.
Congratulations Rick...the drinks are on you!
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 8/11/2008
Prize
Pin-A-Palooza Winners
Congratulations to all of the winners during our Prize
Pin-A-Palooza promotion during July and early August. This year we gave
away just over $10,000 in prizes during open and league play. Although the
prize winners are too numerous to mention, Diana Jones had the opportunity to
win the $5000 by converting the 7-10 split, but failed to do so. She did
win $150 on the Monster Pins consolation shot. Congratulations are also in
order for Erin
Rettig on winning one of the Ipods, and open play bowler Bob Hanna on winning
the portable DVD player. Other prizes, such as a 22" and 32" LCD
HDTV, a home theater system, coolers, digital cameras and digital picture frames
were given away as well.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 7/25/2008
Pro Shop
Director Completes HOTS Certification
Congratulations to our very own Mike Cigelman, Pro Shop
Director, for receiving the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors
Association "HOTS" certification. Michael recently completed a
training session in Orlando taught by bowling industry guru Ron Hoppe.
"We are proud of Mike in receiving the certification and now our customers will
benefit from the training", stated center manager John Losito.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 7/6/2008
Wobbles
The Pin
We are pleased to announce that our Mascot has a new name,
Wobbles. Watch for Wobbles to appear at special events here at Sun Valley,
as well as around Lincoln.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 6/18/2008
Name Our
Mascot Contest Concludes
We are pleased to announce that our Mascot has a new name.
Want to know what it is? Come to the Lincoln Saltdogs game on Sunday, June
29th to hear the official name announcement. Our new mascot will join our
other mascot Goofball during "Mascot Day" at the Saltdogs.
Congratulations to Crystal for entering the winning name.
She wins a bowling party for 12.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 6/2/2008
Name Our
Mascot Contest
Want to win a free pizza and bowling party for up to 12
people? Well you can by naming our new mascot! Check out all the
details on the contest page.
Pinspotter Upgrade Begins
The delivery of the largest pinspotter upgrade in Sun Valley
history has occurred, and the installation of the new QubicaAMF Durabins is
scheduled to begin immediately. "I was totally impressed with the product
since testing began on lane 26 in February", stated Pinspotter Operations
Manager Paul Hawthorne. The new component replaces more than 200 parts on
each pinspotter, while making the machine easier to clean/maintain, and
improving pin-handling.
Sun Valley Lanes was selected to test one of the Durabin
assemblies, which was installed on lane 26 on February 6, 2008. On April
29, 2008, we had the first pin-handling call on that lane, or 89 days without a
pin-jam. In our mission to provide the best bowling experience for our
guests, the decision was made to purchase the assemblies for the other 31 lanes.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 5/16/2008
A
Special Birthday
A very special person had a very special birthday today.
We won't tell you exactly how old, but our center manager, John Losito, is now
officially on the downward slope.
A little surprise to acknowledge the occasion was prepared by
the staff.
Happy Birthday John!
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 4/26/2008
The Bobbie Dorn
Memorial
A special "Thank You" to all of the people that stopped by the
Memory Lane Lounge to pay tribute to our friend, Bobbie Dorn. Words can
not properly acknowledge the joy, spirit and warmth that Bobbie brought to so
many lives that he touched, as many of the attendees felt that they wouldn't be
able to complete their stories about Bobbie without breaking down. Friends
from Iowa and Nebraska reminisced about the man that so many called their
friend.
We will miss him.
Mr. Bobbie Dorn, rest in peace.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 3/17/2008
A
Celebration Of Life In Honor Of Bobbie Dorn
The friends of Mr. Bobbie Dorn would like to invite you to a
celebration of Bobbie's life. Bobbie's friends and family are all invited to
attend this special tribute. "Bobbie was a people person.
That was him from beginning to end," stated long-time close friend Chip Seitner.
"To remember Bobbie, and the lives he touched in so many different ways, is a
tribute to him and all that knew him," added center manager John Losito.
All those that would like to remember Bobbie in a celebration
of his life are invited to attend the open, casual event here at Sun Valley
Lanes on Saturday, April 26th, beginning at 6pm. All attendees are
encouraged to bring any memorabilia, stories, pictures and memories of Bobbie to
share with all who attend.
Donations in Bobbie's honor will be directed to a youth
bowling scholarship fund care of Sun Valley Lanes (by mail at 321 Victory Ln.,
Lincoln, NE 68528, or by phone at (402)-475-3469). For those that can not
attend the event, but would like to share your stories about Bobbie, please send
them via
email.
Appetizers will be provided at the event compliments of Bob Orsi and Sun Valley
Lanes.
The bowling world on earth has lost a friend, but the bowling
heavens have gained one.
We hope to see you here on Saturday, April 26th.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 3/11/2008
In
Memoriam - Bobbie Dorn
It is with heavy heart and sorrow that we discovered today
that our longtime friend and employee, Mr. Bobbie Dorn, passed away.
Bobbie was instrumental in the development of our "Bar Wars"
league and had been a customer since Sun Valley Lanes opened in December 1977.
Bobbie worked as a conductor on the Union Pacific, was part-owner of RP Meyers
(a downtown Lincoln bar in the 80s), and most recently, our "Outside Sales"
director. Besides bowling, he loved baseball, especially the Red Sox.
Bobbie was also recently inducted into the Missouri Valley Hall of Fame, the
Lincoln Bowling Hall of Fame, and was the most recent Master of Ceremonies for
the Lincoln Bowling Association Hall of Fame Dinner.
Details regarding a memorial service that will be open to
friends of Bobbie will be announced here once they become available.
Bobbie is survived by his three children (Shelley, Kellie and Joel) and ex-wife
Carol.
We will miss you Bobbie. God Bless.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 3/4/2008
Spring
Leagues Announced
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce the 2008 Spring League
schedule. Spring leagues are a great opportunity to begin league bowling,
as the spring season is a more fun and relaxed atmosphere compared to the
traditional league season. Leagues for all ages and skill levels will be
available in one of our most diverse programs ever offered.
The spring bowling program begins the week of May 4th and is
only 14 weeks long.
Check out our spring league schedule.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 2/24/2008
BES
Install Slideshow
Sun Valley Lanes recently completed the installation of the
world's finest scoring system- QubicaAMF BES. The installation was
completed by our staff. As this is the 4th generation scoring system
installed at Sun Valley, we commemorated the event by making a slide show of the
installation process, mainly for our friends in Italy.
Many of our league customers will recognize the employees in
the photo, and if you are wondering where John is at...well someone had to take
the pictures!
View
the slideshow.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 1/30/2008
Your
Lane Your Way
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce our new Your Lane Your
Way program. This Nebraska exclusive allows our regular open play customer
to choose their environment while they bowl. "Since automatic scoring was
developed over 30 years ago, it has always been the same. Not any more.
With Your Lane Your Way, we have 13 environments that our customers can immerse
themselves in while they bowl.", stated SVL Assistant Manager Shawn Herout.
Thanks to our BES scoring system, a customer can choose from these themes;
Bubble Gum, Classic, Oceano, Hallopin, Fairy Tales, PBA, Prehistorica, Sport,
Energy, Vintage, Christmas Joy, Birthday, and Disco.
Go ahead and check out the
Your Lane
Your Way demo!
Sun Valley Lanes will be the only Nebraska installation of
BES, and one of the few BES installations in the Midwest. BES is considered to
be the premier automatic scoring system in the bowling industry today.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 11/25/2007
BES
Install Nears Completion
After two weeks of daily work on the installation of our new
automatic scoring system (BES) from QubicaAMF, the
system is about 80% complete. "We are now installing some of the 'bells and
whistles' of the system" stated center manager John Losito. Over the next two
weeks, TV functionality will be added to all 32 lanes plus the new 4 approach
televisions, additional MMS displays will be installed, and the TCS will become
operational on all lanes. The MMS will improve the customer experience in the
grill as we will be adding an additional monitor for the menu, as well as adding
waiting list monitors in the entrance and lounge (for peak open play times). The
TCS will interface with our pinspotters, making them self-diagnostic, and in
some cases, the pinspotter will summon the mechanic on it's own.
The goal is to have the entire installation completed by
January 4, 2008.
Sun Valley Lanes will be the only Nebraska installation of
BES, and one of the few BES installations in the Midwest. BES is considered to
be the premier automatic scoring system in the bowling industry today.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 11/25/2007
Are We In The Basement?
Not the words any team captain wants to say. Ever.
You can checkout how your team is doing this season on the
league page of our website. Please note,
league standings will usually be available approximately 72 hours after your
league session.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 10/21/2007
In Memory Of Neil Early
Neil W. Early, 73, Lincoln, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in Lincoln. When God
called Neil home to heaven, he peacefully left surrounded in the loving embrace
of his family and so many friends. He was born Aug. 23, 1934 in Kansas City,
Mo., to Neil and Elizabeth (Porter) Early. He grew up in Kansas City and
graduated from De La Salle Military Academy in 1952. He served in the Naval
Reserves for four years. He attended Kansas City, Missouri Junior College. Neil
worked in bowling centers in California, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska since
1955. He managed five Professional Bowling Association (PBA) tournaments as
manager of King Louie West Lanes in Overland Park, Kan., from 1969-1973. He has
been managing partner of Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln since 1977. Neil was a
senior member of the PBA and bowled in a number of senior tournaments across the
country. He was inducted into the Lincoln Men's Bowling Association Hall of Fame
in 1991. He bowled a perfect 300 game in league play in 1998.
Neil was a member of the United Lutheran Church, the UNL Volleyball Match Club,
Hillcrest Country Club, the American Legion, and Bassmasters. He volunteered as
a Meals on Wheels driver and supported a variety of charitable organizations. He
enjoyed golf, fishing, and photography, and spending time relaxing at his lake
cabin on West Leaf Lake, Minn. Neil touched the lives of so many people who
admired, respected and trusted him as a friend, "second dad," mentor and
confidante.
He is survived by his loving wife, Deb Rogers-Early, who he married on May 7,
1994. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Crossley, Olathe, Kan.;
step-mother Lois Early, Chandler, Ariz.; and his seven children and their
spouses: Janice Early-Weas and Mike Weas, Lawrence, Kan.; Nancy and Mike
Spiegel, Shawnee, Kan.; Neil Early, Chandler, Ariz.; Keith and Tammy Early,
Black Canyon City, Ariz.; Chris and Jana Early, Overland Park, Kan.; Teresa and
Byron Riley, Holton, Kan.; and Rob Early, central Missouri; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, John and Karen Rogers, Aurora; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law
Rich and Tammie Burns, Lincoln; and Keith and Lisa Henning, Lincoln; 17
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews;
and two beloved kitties, Mollie and Sophie. He was preceded in death by his
father, Neil Early; his brother, Keith Early; and a son, Todd Early.
The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to the Medical
Oncology fund at St. Elizabeth's Foundation, 6900 L Street, Lincoln, 68510 to
honor the special caregivers who cared for Neil during his nine-month battle
with leukemia, or to a charity of the donor's choice in his memory. To send
online condolences visit www.RoperandSons.com.
Neil was General Manager of Sun Valley Lanes since the
facility opened on December 27, 1977. John Losito, Neil's Assistant since
1998, will take on the General Manager position.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 10/21/2007
Sun Valley Lanes To Install New
Scoring System - BES
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce the purchase of a new
automatic scoring system from QubicaAMF, named BES. "We are on a mission
to provide the BESt for our customers and we know that BES will provide that,"
stated center manager John Losito. BES, which is an acronym for Bowler
Entertainment System, will have 13 different bowling "environments", more than a
dozen different bowling games, and a multitude of other features. Features such as automatic ball speed, improved league functions, bowler
performance tracking and other amenities will appeal to our league customers.
The games, animations, and sound effects, will appeal to our
open play customers.
"All of our customers thoughts, ideas, and suggestions have
been rolled into one system. Our customer have been very helpful and
encouraging over the last 30 years as we have continued to pursue the 'latest
and greatest' items in the bowling market. We know they will not be
disappointed with BES," partner Neil Early added.
To learn more about BES, please visit the
QubicaAMF website (enter the demo and then click on the BES tab at top).
Tentative installation is scheduled to begin in early to mid-November and should be
completed within 2 weeks after installation begins. The BES system is the
largest single purchase in Sun Valley history. Visit the main page of our
website for the announcement video.
Sun Valley Lanes Purchases New
Lane Machine - "Randy The Robot"
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce the purchase of a new
lane conditioning machine, the Kustodian Walker. This new lane machine is
currently the most modern lane machine available, and even cleans and the
conditions the lanes BY ITSELF! Yes, it's true, the lane machine is like a
robot.
The new lane machine will utilize "Sanction Technology" and
was manufactured by Kegel Products. A newly designed conditioner transfer
system will make the lanes more consistent, especially lane to lane.
Stop in and check out "Randy", or watch this
youtube video from the
manufacturer. You have to see it to
believe it!
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 7/8/2007
Center Manager Elected To BPAA
National Board of Directors
Congratulations to our very own John Losito for being elected
as a "Director-At-Large" during the annual Bowling Proprietors Association of
America(BPAA) membership meeting on June 25th. As a board member, John
will help guide the BPAA, which is the bowling industry trade organization for
bowling center operators.
"I am honored to be elected to the BPAA board" John stated
during the annual convention. "I am looking forward to helping the bowling
industry move forward in this interesting business climate", he added.
John was selected as one of three directors from a group of 26
applications. Assisting John in his election was Sun Valley Partner Neil
Early, as well as Hollywood Bowl/Parkway Lanes owner Bill Hoppe. "I
certainly hope to represent myself, as well as these two individuals to the best
of my ability", John added. John began as an assistant mechanic in 1988
while attending UNL, and quickly moved into shift management. In 1998 he
was named Assistant Manager and has recently taken over the general manager
role.
On a side note, John was also recently named to the BPAA
National Tournament Committee, and will help oversee the finals of several
national events, including the QubicaAMF Family Doubles, North Pointe High
School Event, and the US Open.
Congratulations John!!!
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 5/10/2007
Sun Valley Lanes To Support
Local Youth By Providing Free Summer Fun Card
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce that the Sun Valley
Lanes Summer Fun Card (SFC) has returned this season. This card entitles
local area youth ages 5-16 to receive 2 free games of open bowling on
Monday-Friday from open-6pm.
The SFC is provided as a community involvement project to
encourage youth to participate in a sport in a safe and healthy environment, and
as a deterrent to drugs and alcohol. "Help keep kids off of the streets
and in the alleys this summer!" is the motto of this original program.
Center News from Sun Valley Lanes
- Updated 3/9/2007
Conqueror Pro For Boss!
Sun Valley Lanes is pleased to announce that the Conqueror Pro
for Boss software management upgrade from QubicaAMF has recently been
permanently installed. The software, which Sun Valley began testing in
October 2006, is now ready for center operations.
"We are proud and honored to be involved with such a great
company as QubicaAMF", center manager John Losito stated. "The new
software is going to allow us to completely change and improve the experience
for our customers", he added.
The management system will soon allow us to take reservations
online for open play, amongst many other improvements for our league and open
play customers.
Unfortunately, during this conversion, the league standings
page will be inconsistently updated during this time frame. We apologize
for the inconvenience.
Expect a big change to the Sun Valley website in the near
future....
New Sound System Installed!
In our continuing efforts to bring you one of the most modern
bowling centers in the Midwest, we have just recently finished the installation
of our new, state-of-the-art sound system. Now your favorite musical tunes
will sound unbelievably good while you are participating in our Xtreme glow
bowling events.
A special thanks to Paul of Electronic Sound for going 'the
extra mile' to provide the best possible solution for our facility. We
encourage anyone considering purchasing a commercial sound system to use
Electronic Sound of Omaha.
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