Bowling lanes add to Air Station appeal

Photo By Cpl. Joshua Pettway | The Air Stations bowling alley will be renovated to add better features and improve its ability to function July 18. The renovations are slated to last a year and once they begin the Subway located inside will be relocated to Afterburners permanently. Some of the new features will include new lighting, monitors lanes and a snack bar in place of Subway.  

BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES

07.09.2010

Story by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pettway 

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. - For an entire year the Air Station will have to suffer the loss of its beloved bowling alley, but they will be reunited after the alley undergoes renovations designed to improve its look and ability to function through a full renewal of both interior and exterior.

Subway will no longer be a part of the bowling alley, but shall reside within Afterburners, the Air Station’s new recreational area. Until July 18, however, food can still be purchased from Subway at the bowling alley.

The closest bowling alley is now located on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Their bowling alley operates at the same time as the Air Stations did and will also feature bowling leagues held on Wednesdays.

“It is unfortunate that we have to travel all the way to Parris Island to bowl, but it sounds like when it reopens it’ll be better than before,” said Pfc. Mykiyah Battiest, an air traffic controller with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron.

Everything will be remodeled, adding new lanes lighting fixtures and 42 inch monitors. The interior will also receive a different design. The electrical systems and the heating and cooling systems will be improved to accommodate the entire building more efficiently.

“The alley will receive a new roof, carpeting and the game room is supposed to receive more games for everyone,” said Chris Vikenthaler, the manager of Marine Corps Community Services for both the Air Station and Parris Island.

One of the major benefits of the renovation is that the lanes will have motorized bumpers allowing children and adults to play in the same lane, according to Vikenthaler. This ultimately allows families to bowl together.

As the renovations to the Air Station’s bowling alley are concluded next year, the patrons who plan to frequent its lanes will then have a newer complex to enjoy.

• Date Taken: 07.09.2010
• Date Posted: 07.09.2010 09:37
• Story ID: 52594
• Location: BEAUFORT, SC, US