C.J. Barrymore’s Adds Bumper Cars, Mini-Bowling to Indoor Fun

The latest renovations to the Hall Road entertainment center have been designed to enhance the venue's year-round appeal.

With its go-karts, mini-golf and water games, C.J. Barrymore’s is a popular summertime retreat, but renovations now underway look to make the Hall Road venue a year-round entertainment center. Owner Rick Iceberg said he hopes this latest expansion, which includes electric bumper cars, mini-bowling and new arcade games, will increase the venue’s wintertime appeal. “It’s one more thing,” Iceberg said of the renovations. “We’re trying to expand our winter business. We have so much in the summer, but the bumper cars are another indoor game.” This most recent addition, scheduled to open at the end of February, is yet another piece in Iceberg’s plans to diversify his company’s entertainment offerings. “You have to change,” Iceberg said. “…

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Jenny Whalen

12:01 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013

It's literally bowling in miniature. The lane is shorter and the ball is about the size of a grapefruit. Rules are the same, I believe. It's more geared toward children and those who may have trouble playing the slightly more strenuous full-size version (back problems, seniors, etc.).   more ›

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Utica's Minauro Finds Perfection in Bowling

Utica senior bowls perfect game this season.

Utica senior Mathew Minauro bowled a perfect 300 game on February 4 during the Macomb Area Conference division singles tournament. Six months prior, Minauro rolled his previous high game, 299.    Bowling a perfect game is quite a feat for any bowler, but it’s important to note that Minauro has only been bowling for less than three seasons. “Mathew is one of the most improved bowlers over the last two seasons,” Utica varsity bowling Coach John Mazza said.  “He is a natural athlete and picked up the mechanics quickly.  His perfect game in the MAC Singles was awesome!  He is calm, easy going and very intelligent.  I hope Utica has more up and coming bowlers like him.” Minauro finished his season is a 218 average for the Chieftains. Take Five …

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