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Gentlemen of the BTC
 Februry 26, 2026

 

The Brosius doubles kicked off this week.  Only 36 pins separate the top 10 teams with John Roberts and Paul Kleinpaste (1425) leading the way.  Quilici and Swintek (1415) are second and the Eppolito brothers (1409) are right behind them.  Dwight Hammond had a monster week scoring 772 with handicap.  Unfortunately he didn’t seem to get much help from his partners and finds himself in 10th place.  Round 2 is next week (March 3rd).  Bring your “A” game boys.

Ascend Wealth Planning led by Les Swintek and Jeff Quilici won 5 points and pulled to within two points of the first place Smokey’s Bandits.  Those two teams will face off against each other next week in a battle for the top position 

IMPORTANT GOLF NEWS:   We currently have more than 50 golfers that said they will be going to Peoria, and that number continues to grow.  An email went out on Sunday and then again on Tuesday asking everyone to say yes or no if they are or are not going to Peoria.  Please check your email and respond as soon as possible.  The email came from Jim Day, and the subject is Builders Tee Club Members Survey.  We need to square everything with the hotel and the golf courses.  Please respond even if you are not going.  If you haven’t received the email or are having any difficulties with it, call or email Anthony Serritella (630-430-5742) (anthonygolfbtc@comcast.net).  Some guys are planning to go on Sunday to either get in an extra round of golf or for some extra gambling or both.  One guy even said “if two days away from the wife will make me happy, just think what a third day would do”.  We all have our reasons.

 Roster Books: We want to make sure that the roster books have the most up to date and accurate information possible.  Attached to this newsletter email is a pdf with all of the members’ info.  It is alphabetical so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding your name.  Please check your information and respond to Anthony by hitting reply to this email.  If all is accurate, say that in your reply.  If anything is inaccurate, please provide accurate info and we will make the necessary corrections.  The reason we need you to reply even if all info is correct is because that is the only way we will know if you checked your information.

St. Patrick’s Dinner: Tuesday March 17th will be our annual St Patrick’s dinner at Mama Vesuvio’s East (6361 W. College Drive, Palos Heights).  All current members and applicants are welcome to attend.  Arrive around 6:30.  Dinner will be at approximately 7:00.  Gino Maira and his crew always put out a great spread and take real good care of us.  And coincidentally enough, March 17th just happens to be Gino’s Birthday.      

February Birthdays:

Frank Carioti (5), Roger Byrnes (9), Rick Stradal (13), Ben Tutka (13), Marv Huddleston (16),            Ed Kern (18), Terry Conway (21), Gar Ward (23), Steve Andersen (26), Don Franko (26)

March Birthdays:

Derrick Bay (1), Dave Schwenn (1), Brian Miller (2) Dave Downey (3), Tom Krygowski (3), Bob Shinnick (6), Mike Seebock (7), Ron Suntken (10), Tom Magee (12), Matt Janda (16), Gino Maira (17), Dennis Samoska Sr. (17), Jack Parisi (20), Kevin Flanagan (21), Bob Switak (22), Dwight Hammond (24), Bill Slusarcyk (24), Bob Vizdal (26), Mike McNamara (30), Rob Rollins (30).

Let Anthony know if there any birthdays are missing or incorrect.

Filling in for Tim Magee this week,

Anthony Serritella – BTC President

Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) coming next Tuesday, see story at the end of the newsldtter.

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Chairmen, Greg Lewis & Rich Schroeder, can issue the notices, so contact one of us, when needed.  If it's a general notice, it will also appear on our website, near the top of the current newsletter page.  On occasion, a notice may need to refer you to the website, for more information, as the text notice is limited to 100 characters.  Let Rich know if additional information needs to be posted to the website.  Currently there are 139 members signed up for Golf notices thru this service.

SOMETHING NEW FOR OUR MEMBERS - We are going to put a video, etc. on the web site, that's "in the news" or good for your tennis game (Click Here) or for the bowlers (Click Here).  Here's also the bonus link, to help get your golf game in shape for next season.  If anyone has photos or videos to share, of our Club in action, please email them to Webmaster@builderstee.com.  If your screen ever displays out-dated information, try to Refresh your PC first (F5 key).  The website has recently been updated to be more "mobile-device friendly".  Try visiting us from your tablet or smart phone, and send us your feedback.

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The 2025 ITALIAN DAY PHOTOS have been published to BuildersTee.com.  To see them CLICK HERE or go toEvents, Event Pictures, from the website menu at the top of this page.

 

 

 

Bowling News:

Gentlemen

It was nice seeing all the bowlers back from their winter get-a-ways, as our first week of the Brosius Doubles Tournament got underway (more information in newsletter). On lanes1 & 2 Burr Oak Bowl took all 7 points from the BYE Team. Next to them on lanes 3 & 4 Ascend Wealth Planning won their match against Bright Metals by a 5 point to 2 margin. Beggars Pizza defeated Tri-Star on lanes 5 & 6 by the same 5 point to 2 score. Lanes 7 & 8 saw Oak Forest Bowl beat first place Smokey’s Bandits by that same 5 point to 2 score. Our closest match of the day had the Traitors edging out a 4 point to 3 victory vs. Arena Lanes. (full standings in newsletter)

Did you Know? Inazawa Grand Bowl in Japan is recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest Bowling Center in the World with 116 lanes all on one floor!  

Some of our top Individual handicap series this week were:  Dwight Hammond 772, Jay Skierkiewicz 753, Paul Kleinpaste 721, Les Swintek 716, Jim Eppolito 711, John Roberts 704, Jeff Quilici 699, Joe Eppolito 698, Ben Tutka 694, Greg Lewis 693, Adam Valentinas 687, Tom Ollenberger 683, Jeff Dinga 681, John Paliga 675, and Chuck Cahill 671. Some of our best scratch scores were:  Tony Alexander 247, and a 665 series, John Roberts 279, and a 662 series, Tom Ollenberger 235, and a 653 series, Dwight Hammond 255, 223, and a 652 series, Dennis Samoska  Jr. 248, and a 651 series, Jay Skierkiewicz 220, 224, and a 645 series, John Paliga 235, and a 636 series, Greg Lewis 267, and a 621 series, Paul Kleinpaste 621 series, Keith Tadevich 224, and 225 games, Les Swintek 245 game, Chuck Cahill 244 game, Jeff Quilici 225 game, and Adam Valentinas 223 game.           

This week concluded the Coors Light Pins Over Average Tournament Congratulation’s to Dwight Hammond +127 Pins Over Average and Jay Skierkiewicz +108 Pins over Average who will both qualify out of our league for the next round of this statewide tournament. More information regarding the next round of this tournament will follow. The State Finals will be held here at Burr Oak Bowl on Saturday May 3rd.     

This coming Tuesday will conclude our Annual Brosius Doubles Tournament, the pay-out will be directly after bowling. We had 123 entries ($2460.00 collected) as always 100% of the money will be paid out. The pay-outs are as follows:

1st Place       $1240.00

2nd Place      $680.00

3rd Place       $340.00

1st Week High out of the money $100.00

2nd Week High out of the money $100.00

Leaders after Week #1 - (Complete Standings available at bowling this Tuesday)

1.     John Roberts (704) and Paul Kleinpaste (721)             1425

2.     Jeff Quilici (699) and Les Swintek (716)                       1415

3.     Joe Eppolito (698) and Jim Eppolito (711)                    1409

4.     Ben Tutka (694) and Jim Eppolito (711)                       1405

5.     Adam Valentinas (687) and Les Swintek (716)             1403

6.     Adam Valentinas (687) and Jim Eppolito (711)            1398

7.     John Delano (639) and Jay Skierkiewicz (753)             1392

8.     Ben Tutka (694) and Joe Eppolito (698)                       1392

9.     Tony Alexander (668) and Paul Kleinpaste (721)           1389

10. Keith Tadevich (617) and Dwight Hammond (772)      1389 

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Builders Tee Club Bowling League, please call or text me at 708-912-8831.       

 Keith Tadevich – Bowling Secretary

 

Lane Assignemnts 
Date 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
3/3/2026 5 vs. 2 3 vs. 6 4 vs. 10 7 vs. 1 8 vs. 9
3/10/2026 9 vs. 7 8 vs. 2 4 vs. 6 5 vs. 1 3 vs. 10
Standings
# Builders Tee Club W L Y-T-D 
7 Smokey's Bandits 25 10 67
1 Ascend Wealth 24 11 61
8 Beggar's Pizza 22 13 74
9 Traitors 20 15 68
5 Tri-Star 19 16 76
2 Oak Forest Bowl 18 17 62
3 Bright Metals 17 18 65
6 Arena Lanes 17 18 66
4 Burr Oak Bowl 11 24 50
Handicap  Doubles
Game 1 John Robrts  293 Due to Tim Magee not being at bowling 
Les Swintek 281 and the Brosius Doubles Tournament 
the regular Doubles were not run this week!
Game 2 Greg Lewis 291
Chuck Cahill 264 Blind Doubles 
1st Place  Greg Lewis & 514
Game 3 Jeff Quilici  266 Les Swintek
Paul Kleinpaste 246
2nd Place Greg Lewis & 498
Mystery Pot Roger Stewart
1st Game No Winner
2nd Game  No Winner 3rd Place Chuck Cahill & 489
Joe Eppolito
Clean Frames Last Game Handicap
Forward John Roberts 19 1st Place Ben Tutka 265
Reverse  Tom Ollenberger 10 2nd Place Paul Kleinpaste 246
30 No Winner 3rd Place Tom Ollenberger 245
Handicap Survivor Corner Pin 
1st Place  Dwight Hammond 263 Roll Over
2nd Place Paul Kleinpaste 246
3rd Place Tom Ollenberger 245

 

Tennis Report – Al Baldermann

16 players. Everyone in top form – good matches.

After tennis, 13 of us went to Stoney Creek for dinner, joined by Chuck DiNolfo and Bob Kennedy.

Results:

Rodriguez             18/22

Butter                     9/22

Schroeder               9/22

Baldermann            8/22

 

Kahlhammer         16/24

Abramowicz         14/24

Kees                     12/24

Ganz                       6/24

 

Vizdal                   16/28

Kosek                   14/28

Reschke                14/28

Bewley                 12/28

 

Heraty                   17/30

Johnson                17/30

Darabaris              16/30

Rollins                  10/30

Year-to-date standings:

Cleary, Tom

76

120

63%

Rodriguez,Mickey

43

68

63%

Clark, Bruce

112

203

55%

Rollins, Rob

216

394

55%

Darabaris, Mike

196

369

53%

Johnson, Todd

201

380

53%

Lillwitz, Bill

131

252

52%

Heraty, Dan

195

377

52%

Kahlhammer, Pete

137

265

52%

Vizdal, Bob

197

383

51%

Kosek, Lee

90

176

51%

Schiera, John

120

236

51%

Bewley, Kevin

136

268

51%

Reschke, Jim

148

292

51%

Schroeder, Rich

163

342

48%

Schaefer, Bob

39

84

46%

Kees, Roosevelt

151

333

45%

Cesak, Chris

22

50

44%

Anderson, Steve

48

110

44%

Abramowicz, Ron

133

307

43%

Ganz, Mike

120

284

42%

Butter, Nick

80

193

41%

Baldermann, Al

135

347

39%

 

Total Lunar Eclipse To Turn Moon Blood Red: How To Watch In IL

The lunar eclipse is coming up on March 3. Here's what you need to know to catch it in Illinois.

Illinois residents planning to catch the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3 should plan on being awake before 3 a.m. Central Time to see the moon turn blood red.

During a total lunar eclipse, Earth moves between the sun and the moon and cuts off the moon’s light supply. When this happens, the surface of the moon takes on a reddish glow instead of going completely dark because of the way Earth’s atmosphere filters and bends sunlight.

The farther west, the better the views of the blood moon. Western North America will have the best, highest-in-the-sky views of the blood moon. On the eastern side of the country, deep-red totality occurs around 6:25 to 6:33 a.m., almost exactly at sunrise, when the moon will be very low on the western horizon.

Here are the times to know in Illinois (all times local):

NASA points out that as Earth's shadow dims the lunar surface, some constellations may be easier to see than they are usually during a full moon. At the time of the eclipse, the moon will be in the constellation Leo, under the lion’s hind paws.

Whether you’ll be able to see the moon turn blood red depends on the weather, of course. The seven-day outlook for Illinois from the National Weather Service suggests that clouds will roll in on Monday night and stay into Tuesday, with a chance of rain. So, it may be difficult to catch this eclipse.

Lunar eclipses only happen during full moons. March’s full moon is typically called the “worm moon.” The origin of the moniker is the subject of some debate, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. While the moniker was long thought to reference earthworms tunneling out of winter homes, historical research, notably by Captain Jonathan Carver in the 1760s, suggests the name referred to beetle larvae emerging from thawing tree bark and winter hiding places.

Curtesy of your Webmaster

Rich Schroeder