The annual bocce challenge between the James E. Kinney Senior Center bocce team and the Northampton Township Supervisors team took place on June 18th at the courts of the James E. Kinney Senior Center located 165 Township Rd, Richboro, PA. Ten time defending champs Seniors team comprised of Janet Tomkins, Bob Pavie, John Konstantis and Pete Palestina took on the Northampton Township Supervisors team comprised of Barry Moore, Eileen Silver, Kim Rose and Adam Selisker.
This contest was a best of 3 game event with the winner being the first team to win two games. The Seniors won the first game 11-1 and the second game 11-7 thereby retaining the bragging rights for the 11th straight year.
Despite the thunderstorm and heavy rain forecasted the games took place without a hitch and the weather cooperated.
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Prior to the match Seniors player Pete Palestna gave his team 10 to 1 odds to beat the Supervisors. Common Pleas Judge candidate Grace Deon was on hand to do the coin flip determining which team would roll first.
Shown in the photo with the trophy presentation are (L-R): Supervisors Adam Selisker, Eileen Silver, Kim Rose, Barry Moore, Seniors John Konstantis, Janet Tompkins, Bob Pavie and Pete Palestina.
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Video excerpts of the match can be viewed at the following YouTube link:
