T. Falls bowlers elect new officers

The Thompson Falls Bowling Association has elected several new officers and directors this season. The association has 34 members. The local association re-elected Ricky Hagedorn president, with Ron Beaty as vice president. Ron Hawkinson was elected second director, Bernie Groshong fourth director, and Kerry Schwarz sixth director.

Ron Beaty won bowler of the year. Beaty was nominated for his, “outstanding performance, dedication to the sport and willingness to help others,” Ginger Ward said. Rookie of the year went to Jed Howard. The hall of fame recipient was Ricky Hagedorn, who has been with the association for nearly 18 years, Ward says.

In June, the Montana State Association met in Helena. District One Youth Director Sandy True stepped down after her 19 years of service to the sport, with Rick Hagedorn elected to replace True. Ward was elected a director from district one. Local delegates representing the area were Nancy Fields, Hagedorn, True and Ward.

Due to COVID-19, the state meeting was postponed to later in the year. No banquet was held, and scholarship awards were cancelled. 

Leagues start September 14. Anyone interested in joining can call Ward at 827-4597 or Anita Brown at 827-4904.