Kadry on Bowling: Local community loses good friend

The local bowling community has lost a good friend with the death of Todd Bettencourt. Bettencourt was a manager at McHenry Bowl for many years, and he recently took a position at Manteca Bowl as its facilities manager.

He passed away at 37 last Wednesday at his home. Bettencourt was proud to be an Army veteran and struggled with debilitating injuries he received while serving our country. Despite those injuries, he was always upbeat, friendly and a support to many.

He leaves his two children, Joey and Tiffany, and a sister, Spring. Services will be private, and he will be laid to rest at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella. A drop-in Celebration of Life will be held at McHenry Bowl on May 22 from noon to 4 p.m. for those who would like to pay their respects.

This Saturday, McHenry’s Benefit Bowl starts at 1 p.m. All funds go to the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The party will include bowling, shoe rental, T-shirt, barbecue lunch, raffles and a silent auction. Cost is $50 per person, with all of it going as a donation. Check-in starts at noon. Call Stacey at 571-2695 for more information.

Kim Heller topped the women’s list in the Yosemite 50 and Over No-Tap with a 906 score. Beth Sims placed second with an 867, and Debra Taliaferro was third with an 837. John Ellis won the men’s division with an 888 score. Curtis Varvel finished second with an 868, followed by Bill Simpson with an 866.

To celebrate moms, the Ladies Trios No-Tap Tournament at McHenry had $100 added to its prize fund by the bowl. The threesome of Claudelle Bonaccinie, Laverne Howe and Betty Gerritsen took the top honors with a 2,410 total. Mary Atwell, Tena Cozby and Carol Hancock finished second with a 2,361. Carol Riggs, Barbara Webb and Heide Erler placed third with a 2,360. Beth Swickard, Nancy Van Hulzen and Barbara Wilderson rounded out the top four with a 2,244.

Janet Spooner was high scorer for the McHenry Senior No-Tap Tournament and led the ladies’ list with an 886 score. Juanita Hickman came in second with a 787, and Vickie Briscoe was third with a 783. Gene Stamps won the men’s side with an 858, followed by Jay Faughn with an 833 and Frank Mendes with a 792.

The Yosemite Ladies Luncheon No-tap runs Friday starting at 9:30 a.m. The singles tournament costs $10 and side pots are available for $3. There will be a potluck of finger foods. Check-in is at 9 a.m.

On May 21, the Central Valley Bowling Club will hold a tournament at Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood starting at 1 p.m. This tournament will be a doubles event with teams in any combination of men and women. Entry fee is $40 per person. You can bowl as a guest for an additional $10 or join the club for $20. To sign up or for more information, call Dave Brown at 209-549-2510 or Rick Lazaro at 209-531-8919 or email Vickie Briscoe at vickiebriscoe52@gmail.com.

Summer leagues start next week, and there is still time to get in on the action. Leagues of all types are available at Yosemite and McHenry. Sign up as a team or join as a couple or single. For Yosemite, contact Wayne at 524-9161 or go to www.yosemitelanes.com. For McHenry Bowl contact Theresa or Raymond at 571-2695 or go to www.mchenrybowl.com.

This story was originally published May 10, 2016 at 4:29 PM with the headline "Kadry on Bowling: Local community loses good friend."