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Father’s Day at JB’s and Odyssey

On July 19, 1910, Washington State declared the nation’s first Father’s Day, and coming up on Sunday, we’ll celebrate the day for the 105th time.* Of course, it didn’t actually become a national holiday until 1972, but that’s beside the point. What is the point? There are over 70 million fathers in the United States, […]

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Memorial Day Rembrances

What will you be doing at 3:00 pm on Memorial Day? If you’re savvy about your Memorial Day traditions and history, you’ll be participating in a nationwide moment of silence and reflection. It’s been a nationwide observation since 2000 when it was passed through congressional resolution. Need a refresher on your Memorial Day traditions? Read […]

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Memorial Day Rembrances

What will you be doing at 3:00 pm on Memorial Day? If you’re savvy about your Memorial Day traditions and history, you’ll be participating in a nationwide moment of silence and reflection. It’s been a nationwide observation since 2000 when it was passed through congressional resolution. Need a refresher on your Memorial Day traditions? Read […]

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Friendships That Transcend Business Make Me the Luckiest Guy in the World

By Steve Richter   I Might Have the Best Friends Ever. Last weekend we held our ELITE Pro Shop VIP party for the third year in a row.  I invited out our clients to participate in a weekend full of events and have a fun time at the end of the traditional bowling season. We […]

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“Sarge” Rolls Highest Series Ever; Dominates VIP Singles Event

Pat "Sarge" Adelmann of West Bend lead from the first game of the tournament and never looked back and never losing the lead to win the 3rd annual ELITE Pro Shop VIP Singles Tournament. THAT is what I call total domination!! Included in Pat’s qualifying was his first ever 600 series, a 666, and no […]

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A Tournament That Was So Cool To Watch Left Me So Sad I Could Not Bowl In It

Each of the last 3 years the ELITE Bowling Pro Shop has hosted a client-only VIP party that allows us to give thanks to the people who continue to make us successful by allowing us into their games to make them successful. In their honor, we host this event as a year-ending party with tons […]

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Did Cupid find you this year?

What’s the deal with Cupid anyway? Why does a chubby baby get the role of making people fall in love? As with most traditions, the history is complicated and a little confusing. But because Cupid is a mystery we’ve been desiring to solve, we did the research for you. What does a flying baby have […]

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Bardon Bowling Centers Honor Veterans with “Bowl For Freedom” Round Up

If you’ve been reading our blog, you’ve probably already noticed the commitment Bardon Bowling Centers have to honoring veterans. That commitment begins with David Bardon, owner of Bardon Bowling Centers, and is repeated in each of his four bowling centers, including JB's Entertainment Center and Odyssey Fun Center. Bardon has partnered his bowling centers with […]

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11,318 Acts of Love

Written by Steve Richter   “What is: April 26, 2014” Some day in the future that will be my answer to the question “When was the last time you cried?” That was the day of our 2nd Annual ELITE Pro Shop VIP Tournament and charity event to benefit Rainbow Kids of Sheboygan County. And the […]

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The Most Improbable Winner You Could Ever Imagine

Dateline:  May 18, 2013, Reno, NV, National Bowling Stadium. That was the last time John Wittkowske picked up a ball and bowled competitively  as we wrapped up our trip to the USBC Open Championships in 2013. So while he has been practicing getting ready for the 2014 USBC OC, John hasn’t thrown a competitive shot […]

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