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Still time to bowl in the “Slice” bowl |
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By Daniel McGonigle
Argus Managing Editor
There are those who’ve bowled in the Jim Solie “Slice” bowl tournament all 16 of its years.
There are those bowlers who just began bowling in the tournament last year. Either way, the event is again being planned and spots are filling fast.
The event draws from Solie’s nickname, “Slice,” and is a popular event enjoyed by those who attend.
“It is a pretty good time,” said Reenie Doering who is helping to organize the event and is a sister to the late Solie. “All of the money raised goes toward scholarships for area schools.”
The event will take place on Saturday, March 29 with a 9:00 a.m., an 11:30 a.m., a 2:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. start times. In fact, all the spots are full with the exception of times available in the 9:00 a.m. slot.
“We hope people will still sign up,” said Doering.
The group usually likes to get about 200 bowlers and this year they are just short of that goal with 154 signed up.
“You can bowl by yourself, with your spouse, or friends or whatever,” said Doering. “We will do our best to put you together with whoever you want. And if you just want to come by yourself we’ll put you somewhere.”
Following the fun at the Starlite Bowling Center, there will be a dinner and dance held at the Spring Grove Legion.
Cost for the meal, the dance and three games of bowling is just $25 and, as mentioned, the proceeds will go towards scholarships.
“It is intended for school kids (this year’s seniors) who plan to go to a technical school,” said Doering. “We really want to help the people who could really use the money. That is what it is supposed to go for.”
Joe Casper will be the DJ.
The event will also offer door prizes, donated items by area businesses, as well as a shot at some payouts for the successful bowlers. Starlite Bowling Center has given bowling balls and bowling bags and shoes in the past and has plans to do so again this year.
Solie, who was nicknamed Slice by his softball team, died several years ago from a heart attack while deer hunting. He was just 39 years old. The event has been done in his honor ever since, with this being the 16th annual event. A lot of money has been raised by a lot of good people and has gone to help provide scholarships and give a kid an opportunity, bowler or not.
“It is a good time and goes to a good cause,” said Doering.
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