Annual bowling awards banquet held at California Lanes

California Lanes owner Rob Rimel presents awards to bowlers for their individual and team achievements for the Wednesday and Thursday night leagues at the annual bowling awards banquet Thursday at California Lanes.
California Lanes owner Rob Rimel presents awards to bowlers for their individual and team achievements for the Wednesday and Thursday night leagues at the annual bowling awards banquet Thursday at California Lanes.

The annual bowling awards banquet was held May 3 at California Lanes for the Wednesday night Merry Mixers League and the Thursday night Gutter Gals League, where bowlers gathered for a meal and an awards ceremony in which teams and individual bowlers were recognized for their achievements throughout the 2012 season.

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Arkansas wide receiver Chris Denney celebrates one of his five touchdowns against Iowa.

Kilmer Masonry won the Merry Mixers League, followed by Robbie D's in second place; Quality Used Cars, third; Jefferson Asphalt, fourth; JC Elks Lodge, fifth; and Alley Cats, sixth place.

Jefferson City Oil won the Gutter Gals League, followed by Barnes and Associates in second place; Kliethermes Construction, third; Last Minute Divas, fourth; Befrazzled, fifth; Like We Care, sixth; 4 Pairs & A Spare, seventh; and Coats n' Tails, eighth place.

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Trey O'Dell, 13, of Harrison competes in the elk-calling contest Saturday at the Buffalo River Elk Festival in Jasper. He finished second in the youth division.

For more photos of the event check out the May 9 issue of the California Democrat.