David J. Kroger, Sr., Sartell
In our fast-paced society it’s good to know here in Sartell we can still enjoy the simple things in life. I’m referring to bowling. When most kids now sleep until noon on Saturdays, things are hopping at the Great River Bowl in Sartell. Their Saturday morning junior bowling program is about as good as it gets. Rod Nuenschwander and Barb Churchill have organized, in my opinion, one of the best junior bowling programs in the state.
My 8-year-old granddaughter bowls in the bantam league at 8 a.m. Saturday mornings. It’s so much fun watching these kids bowl. I watch and cheer on all the kids. Churchill is so good with helping the kids with all the correct fundamentals of bowling. When one of these kids bowls a strike, you would think they’ve just won the lottery. Even when they throw a gutter ball, they shake it off and stay positive.
They are being taught to bowl, and they are being taught how to be a good sport while being competitive at the same time. These lessons they are being taught at such an early age in life will help them be better people when they are older.
I just want to personally thank and recognize Rod and Barb for what they do for our kids and grandkids. You not only bring joy and happiness to the children, but many adults are having just as much fun cheering all the kids on.
Thank you, Rod Nuenschwander and Barb Churchill and the entire Great River Bowl staff for all you do.