Seniors Defeat Northampton Supervisors

The annual bocce challenge between the James E. Kinney Senior Center bocce team and the Northampton Township Supervisors team took place on June 19th at the courts of the James E. Kinney Senior Center located 165 Township Rd, Richboro, PA. Seven 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 and Kim Rose.

The past challenges always took place during Northampton Day but was changed this year in order to make it a singular event separate from Northampton Day.

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 11-4 and the second game 11-1 thereby retaining the bragging rights for the 8th straight year.

Prior to the match Supervisors Chairman Barry Moore gave his team 10 to 1 odds to beat the Seniors and put up $100 to Pete Palestina’s $10 with the winner donating to the charity of choice. The $110 was presented by Pete Palestina to Senior Center Manager Sheila Jobs.

Shown in the photo with the cash presentation are (L-R): Kim Rose, Eileen Silver, Barry Moore, Sheila Jobs, Janet Tompkins, Bob Pavie, Pete Palestina and John Konstantis.

Video excerpts of the match can be viewed at the following YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/k7LPqKo95rQ