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2October 2011 - www.themedallion.netCorrection:In last month’s issue of the Medallion,an error was made in thephoto caption of Medalist’s 2nd largestOperator, GT Darts. We have correctedthis caption here (please seephoto on right).Furthermore, many of their locationswere captioned as Medalistrather than GT Darts’ locations. Weapologize for any confusion this mayhave caused.#2 Operator; GT Darts, Lynnwood, WAWanted: Part-Time Ad Sales Reps30% residual commissions paid monthlySales experience preferred, must have good people skills, email capability,digital camera, reliable trasportation and valid driver’s licecenseCall (425) 282-4610 to schedule a meetingPLAYER PROFILE:Lenna ShileyContinued from cover pageParity Draw, Friday night tournamentat the Mustard Seed II in Crossroads(used to be a huge dart house). Thatis where she introduced me to her bestfriend, Jamie Daugherty, who alsoplayed on her dart team. He becamemy husband from 1998-2003, go figure.I played as a zero in the ParityDraw, and took 1st place. We moved toSeattle within a month. Yep, a playerwas born that night. I couldn’t get uphere fast enough.So were you raised in Oregon? I was raiseddown on the Oregon Coast and WillametteValley. Born here in Seattle,but sorry, I’m a Beaver fan. Probablybecause I had a chance to receive a fullride 4-year athletic scholarship to playVolleyball at the University of Oregon,which I turned down to get married at17 years old. I know, if there was onedecision that I could go back in timeand change… having a chance to beon the 1988 United States OlympicVolleyball team should have been thecorrect path, but no! OMG, right?Oh Lenna! What kind of special interestsdid you have as a kid? I was a real “TomBoy” until I was at least 12 years old.Raised on the farm, cattle, gardening,horses, chickens, and of coursepeacocks. Who needs a guard dogwhen you have some of those birdsman! Love the feathers but those arethe loudest things I’ve ever heard. Iplayed all sports but really excelledin softball, volleyball, and basketballas I got older. I eventually focused myefforts on being the best volleyballplayer that I could, which helped meto receive the honors of being an All-State and All-League player, scoutedby some big colleges. I also enjoyedsoftball and continued to play for severalyears after school. I even playedon the co-ed team out of the PickledOnion, just a few summers ago. Thatwas a blast too. Oh “those” muscleshaven’t been used in a LONG time.So hella sore, but it was fun.Who were some local greats in the sportback in the early days? After 20 yearsof playing darts several nights aweek, losing brain cells from drinkingalcohol, working in the aerospacebusiness for 15 years, killing morebrain cells from stress, and being sickfor the last 7 years, killing even morebrain cells from all the medicationsI’m taking, I am surprised that I caneven remember MY name! I rememberDave Swensen and Brad Bogart fromBogarts, Randy Ebbesen and JohnnyWoo from the Mustard Seed II, NormGroendyke from Casa Miguels, SteveAreonis and Mark Bauch from Shootthe Breeze, Chuck O’haran from theUniversity Sports Bar. Jim Pope andAllen Nutter from the Portland area,and if I just sat here and texted TC,we could come up with a whole bunchmore. The White Spot (now Cloud 9)was full of top players back then, alongwith the Lucky 7, Pub at Juanita Bay,Sluggers, Yen Ching (Grand Peking).I miss them all too. I was so lucky tohave friends in the dart communitydown in the Portland area. In theKristen and Lennasummer, I would take my son down tomeet my ex-husband (halfway), thengo stay with friends and play in a fewtournaments for the weekend. I alwayshad a blast and got to meet so manymore players. I hope I didn’t spell anyone’sname wrong – sorry if I did.With the few brain cells you have left, what’syour favorite memory in darts? Therehave been so many great memories forme over the years. 18+ years ago, I wasplaying CC Trios (I think) with mycousin TC and Diana Parris. I thinkwe were all or 2’s and 4’s but not sure.Anyway, I made TC a special “pregnant”team shirt, by putting somepanels in the sides, that way we couldall look like a team (which used to bea big deal). Wouldn’t you know it, wemade it to State. Our flight played at9am on Saturday morning, but MarkFirestone, Jamie and I played in aTrios Bring Friday night. We endedup going to the pit and winning. Atlike 2:30am we go up the motel roomand TC is awake. I’m like, “Honey,please tell me that you are not inlabor, right?” She was overdue by acouple of weeks already, I think, butshe said, “No, just so excited to playand my back hurts, so still awake). Idon’t think that either one of us gotany sleep and were down in the dartroom warming up by 8am on Saturdaymorning. We did so good that we madeit to the pit and were so excited wecried all the way from the starting ofthe Pit march to the end, hugging andhigh-fiving everyone. Going to the Pitused to almost bring the whole tournamentevent to a halt. Most of the dartplayers would walk over to cheer onthe final teams, it was so exciting foreveryone in the room. Anyway, we gotinto the Pit area and started to play.We had been on our feet since like8am and it was now around 2pm(ish).I turned around to see TC all squattedSee Player Profile on page 8

TheSteel-Tip ReportBy Bob RossSouth Sound Darts Assn.Nearly every Saturdaynight since March 20,The Home Plate Tavernin Tacoma has hostedsteel-tip tournaments. Wecharge$8.00 and set aside$3.00 from everyplayer every week.This reserve fundgrew to $839.00,which went intothe pot for the SuperShoot(alongwith $150.00 eachfrom the leagueand the tavern).W e e x t o r t e d$20.00 from somelawyer, and Wisskiadded $1.00,making the totalpayout for oneevent $1160.00.The Super-Shoot was held onSunday, September18 at “The Plate”.Nobody who hadplayed in a Saturdaynight qualifierhad to pay an entryfee, and everybodywho plays in theSuperShoot winsmoney. Twenty1st Place: David and Larry2nd Place: Melvin and KatieBob vowed to move the Snowball Pot, Jim Nelson took itplayers showed up, mostly for a shot atthe Snowball Pot of $600.00, I suspect.After we had played the round robins toget down to eight teams for the knockoutbracket, we drew ticket after ticket,determined to give away the $600.00.Finally, on his FOURTH attempt, JimNelson, Jr. drew the number 22, and hitS16, 2, D2 and won the big pot.In the playoffs, Jim N., Jr. andJeannie Strand, Melvin Cherry andKatie Holmes, Larry Mead andDave Foster, andCarole Herriottand Dan Hellmanadvanced tothe semi-finals.Melvin and Katieknocked out Jimand Jeannie, andLarry and Davebeat Carole andDan to advanceto the finals. Inthe best-of-7 finale,Larry andDave prevailed,winning $400.00between them.As always,S S DA t h a n k sRoger and hiscrew at the HomePlate for all theydo t o suppor tsteel-tip darts!We will resumethe Saturdaynight tournamentsi n afew short weeks.There is already$441.00 in thenext Snowball Pot!Meanwhile, Fallleague is forming;two-player teamson Wednesdaynights. Sign-upsheets are availablein PDF formaton our websiteat www.tacomadarts.com.League play isscheduled to beginOct. 5, 2011.ADO Cricketqualifiers will beheld in October, and the ADO Cricketregional playoff will be in Portlandon November 6, 2011. Portland AreaDarts Association is planning the PortlandOpen for Nov. 4-5, 2011.Log Cabin is in the dart business, you’re invited to come in and drop a quarter in the boardsLOG CABIN PUB; SUMNER, WADart players wanted!By Timothy StemmWANTED! New and old (seasoned)dart players to join the newestmember of your local dart community;The Log Cabin Pub, 2719 East ValleyHwy. E, Sumner, WA (253) 863-2905.We are currently hosting an excitingFriday night medleytournament, 23-pointteam max, $500 Addedw/16 teams.We’ll have two (2)side pots for you totake aim at; the BullShot Pot and TripleShot Pot. Sign-upsstart at 7:30pm, tournament starts8:00pm SHARP!If you miss our 23-point Fridaynight shoot, join us every Saturdayafternoon at 1pm sign up for a fun 7& Under Singles tournament!The Cabin may be new to thedart scene, but we’re anxious to builda solid dart house with a fun, relaxingatmosphere. Stop in and check out ourbrand new dartboard set – we thinkyou’ll really like it! Besidesdarts, we offer lotsof pool tables, a coveredoutdoor smoking section,horseshoes, ping-pong,DJ music Thursday-Saturday, pull tabs, plusa super-great staff!We look forward toseeing all you veteran dart players, anda bunch of new faces too! Bring yourdarts down to the Log Cabin on Fridaynight and/or Saturday afternoon!5October 2011 - www.themedallion.net

6There’s always good looking ladies everywhere at the Inn Sportsbar in LynnwoodINN SPORTSBAR; LYNNWOOD, WABig money at the InnOctober 2011 - www.themedallion.netBy Ty HughesSaturday, September 17 was thefirst time the Inn Sportsbar had hosteda $1,000 Added. Sure, there wereplenty of other tournaments going on,but they rolled the dice, took a chance,and pulled it off with flying colors.Twenty-two teams came out tothe Inn that Saturday night for thebig-money dart shoot. Dart Coordinator,Ed Winkle, was busy keepingeveryone busy. So many familiar facesfilled the room. Dart “regulars” fromthe northend flooded the Inn, orderingfood and drinks in massive amounts.Even Nico and his buddies traveled upfrom Seattle to join the action, hopingto walk away with some extra cash intheir pockets.Jack Stickles and Stephanie Stotesberrymanaged to put Ed Winkleout of the tournament, not realizing atthe time that he was the designated“Bounty Team”. They were handed ahundred dollar bill for this feat, whichwent a long way to covering Jack’smounting bar bill that night.Congratulations are an orderfor the following tournament playersthat night:1st Place ($650); Carlos and Dustin2nd Place ($280); Doug and Moody3rd Place; Daniel and DonOwners Michael and Cindy havecompletely transformed this fledglingbar since taking ownership. They’veincorporated their years of experiencein the industry and implemented aphilosophy toward the business thathas paid off bigtime. Simple ideas,like keep it clean, simple, cater to thefemales and the boys will come, offerinexpensive drinks and do volumerather than try to scrape by chargingpremium prices.They’ve been able to built theirbusiness around a great staff, excellententertainment, and maintaininga hands-on approach despite a tougheconomy. People still go to the bars ina recession, probably even more. Butwith your competition on every corner,how can you stand out and ensure thatyour customers visit your bar first?Well, Michael and Cindy have an ideaabout that. And it seems to be workinglike a charm at the Inn Sportsbar!Pop in and take a gander at theoperation in Lynnwood at 16716 Hwy99, or call them at (425) 743-0700. Alsocheck out their active Facebook page under“The-Inn Sports-Bar And-Grill”.They will also be hosting theofficial northend’s In-House SummerLeague Finals on Saturday, October1 and Saturday, October 8. Check outtheir ad for division breakdown, times,etc. Everyone will appreciate themoney-saving deals they’re putting togetherfor the dart players at the Inn,not to mention a wide-open floor planthat allows you to check out all thosebeautiful staff members… guys!Norm and Yvonne get engaged!Engaged!Congratulations to Norm Woldand Yvonne Marshall on their recentengagement!As the story goes, Norm tooka knee halfway through the SammyHagar concert performance at the PuyallupFair on Wednesday, September14, 2011. The crowd parted, givingthem the floor.Yvonne accepted Norm’s proposalas he slipped a gorgeous diamondring on her finger. They make abeautiful couple, and we wish them allthe best in their life together. Yvonneis a neat lady, and a good match forour friend Norm. She is Medallion approved!Stay tuned for details on theirupcoming wedding – which promisesto be UH-MAZING!

9See Ads for Details (Ad Index on Page 3)Rick and Marie Bradley still support the dart house that Rick built nearly a decade agoSTARS BAR & GRILL; KENT, WAStars owns FridaysBy Ty HughesFive Medalist Avanti dartboardsand no waiting at Stars in FederalWay!On Friday, September 9, Starswas as crowded as ever with dart players,pool players, karaoke singers, andgeneral customers. Miles was takingFall league sign ups, but it was slimpickins that night unfortunately.Paul and Lisa Dill support Star’s Fall League Sign UpsIn a concerted effort to lure dartteams for the upcoming 10-week season,Stars put out a nice hot dog barfor the players that night.Medalist’s Paul and Lisa Dillwere in the house, catchin’ up withfriends. Jen, Mark, TJ, and DeeDeebrought some friends along for a funnight at Stars and a dart shoot. Savefor the hot dog bar, they do this everysingle Friday night here! Fridaynights are owned by Stars.This is where the party happens.Always highlighted by an exciting$500 dart tournament, Stars Fridaysalso now features George Hobson withhis “It’s OK (Only Karaoke) Show. Forthose of you who enjoy professionalkaraoke for amateurs, KJ GeoDaddyyour host, will get you upsinging an old favoriteon that microphone betweendart matches.The customer serviceis amazing at Stars. Valand the rest of the staff isright on top of it like whiteon rice. Except for gettingup to throw your darts orsing, you don’t ever haveto leave your chair if’n youdon’t want to.Stars is a longtimeparticipant in the Medalistprogram and has made a bigimpression on the dart landscape, oftendrawing players from miles away tojoin in their tournaments.Check out their ad in this issuefor details on upcoming shoots andevents planned for Stars Bar & Grillin October, and plan a night or two inthe heart of Federal Way this month.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1DRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBARINN SPORTSBARKOZY TAVERNMVPUB SPORTSBARPIED PIPER PUBFALL PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT, 7PMSUMMER IN-HOUSE FINALS - C DIVISION, 12PM$650 ADDED HI-LO BLIND DRAW SHOOT, 5PM$1,500 PAYOUT DART SERIES BEGINS, 8PM150% ADDED HI-LO PARITY DRAW, 9PMSUNDAY, OCTOBER 2VARIOUS LOCATIONSMEDALIST FALL LEAGUE PLAY BEGINSTUESDAY, OCTOBER 4INN SPORTSBAR$300 ADDED DOUBLES BRING, AFTER LEAGUEWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5VARIOUS LOCATIONSSSDA STEEL TIP LEAGUE PLAY BEGINSFRIDAY, OCTOBER 7CACTUS MOON SALOONCHANNEL MARKER PUBSTARS BAR & GRILLSATURDAY, OCTOBER 8CHANNEL MARKER PUBDRAFT CHOICEINN SPORTSBARPIED PIPER PUBSCHAFERS BAR & GRILLSCHAFER’S BAR & GRILLSUNDAY, OCTOBER 9LIGHTHOUSE SALOONSIREN TAVERNTUESDAY, OCTOBER 12DRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBARINN SPORTSBARFRIDAY, OCTOBER 14CACTUS MOON SALOONCHANNEL MARKER PUBSTARS BAR & GRILLSATURDAY, OCTOBER 15CHANNEL MARKER PUBDRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBARDAWSONS BAR & GRILLFLIGHTS PUBKOZY TAVERNLATITUDE 84PIED PIPER PUBTUESDAY, OCTOBER 18DRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBARINN SPORTSBARFRIDAY, OCTOBER 21CACTUS MOON SALOONCHANNEL MARKER PUBSTARS BAR & GRILLSATURDAY, OCTOBER 22$600 ADDED BIRTHDAY SHOOT, 9PM$400 GTD ADDED BURLAP SHOOT, 9PM$500 PAYOUT HI-LO PARITY DRAW, 9PM$300 GTD ADDED BURLAP SHOOT, 9PM$500 ADDED 13/UNDER BRING, 8PMSUMMER IN-HOUSE FINALS - A&B DIV, 12PM150% ADDED HI-LO PARITY DRAW, 9PMUFC #136; EDGAR VS. 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SOUTH (SOUTHEND 9’S ONLY), 1PMFALL PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT, 7PM$300 ADDED DOUBLES BRING, AFTER LEAGUE$750 ADDED TRIOS BRING, 9PM$300 GTD ADDED MEDLEY BRING, 9PM$500 PAYOUT LADIES NIGHT BRING, 9PM$300 GTD ADDED MEDLEY BRING, 9PM$500 ADDED CRICKETMANIA, 8PM$1,000 PAYOUT DOUBLES BRING, 8PM$300 GTD ADDED 10/UNDER SHOOT, 5PM$650 ADDED HI-LO BLIND DRAW SHOOT, 5PM$300 ADDED DOUBLES BRING, 3PM150% ADDED HI-LO PARITY DRAW, 9PMFALL PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT, 7PM$300 ADDED DOUBLES BRING, AFTER LEAGUE$600 ADDED TRUE PARITY DRAW, 9PM$300 GTD ADDED COSMIC DARTS, 9PM$500 PAYOUT CRICKET ONLY BRING, 9PMCACTUS MOON SALOON $300 ADDED BABY SHOWER SHOOT, 8PMCHANNEL MARKER PUB $300 GTD ADDED COSMIC DARTS, 9PMDRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBAR $500 ADDED MEDLEY SHOOT, 8PMFLIGHTS PUB$500 ADDED (2ND PLACE) NORTH VS SOUTH, 12PMJR’S STEAKHOUSE$300 ADDED MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOOT, 9PMPIED PIPER PUB150% ADDED MEDLEY BRING, 9PMMVPUB $300 GTD ADDED BIRTHDAY SHOOT, 8:30WAYNES WORLD$500 ADDED (1ST PLACE) NORTH VS SOUTH, 12PMTUESDAY, OCTOBER 25DRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBARINN SPORTSBARFRIDAY, OCTOBER 28CHANNEL MARKER PUBLUCKY DOG SPORTSBARSTARS BAR & GRILLWAYNES WORLDSATURDAY, OCTOBER 29BAD MONKEY BAR & GRILLCHANNEL MARKER PUBDRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBARINN SPORTSBARPIED PIPER PUBSCHAFER’S BAR & GRILLWAYNES WORLDFALL PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT, 7PM$300 ADDED DOUBLES BRING, AFTER LEAGUE$300 GTD ADDED SPOOKY SHOOT, 9PM150% ADDED BIRTHDAY/COSTUME SHOOT, 8PM$500 PAYOUT HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY, 9PM150% ADDED BLACKLIGHT SHOOT, 9PMKARAOKE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY, 9PM$300 GTD ADDED SPOOKY SHOOT, 9PM$500 ADDED MEDLEY SHOOT, 8PMHALLOWEEN PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST150% ADDED HALLOWEEN PARITY/COSTUME, 9PMSCHAFER’S HALLOWEEN BASHKARAOKE COSTUME CONTEST, 9PMFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4PORTLAND, ORPADA PORTLAND OPENSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5PORTLAND, ORPADA PORTLAND OPENSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6PORTLAND, ORADO CRICKET REGIONAL PLAYOFFSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12LUCKY DOG SPORTSBAR $300 ADDED ALL WOMENS BITCH FEST, 1PMOctober 2011 - www.themedallion.net

DRAFT CHOICE SPORTSBAR; AUBURN, WA11Summer Progression FinalsDraft Choice hosted their SummerLeague Progression TournamentFinals on Sunday, September18 to a roomful of anxious participants.Everyone in attendanceand playing that day had qualifiedfor the Finals event via a series ofTuesday night dart shoots over thepast couple months.Jesse Bancaco, Dart Coordinator,was committed to the process.One by one, he entered the playersinto the mix.Points were awarded as playerswould compete and win. Those pointtotals were eventually tallied, givingseveral the opportunity to play inthe 1st Annual Draft Choice Sum-Do you teach, motivate and uplift your fellowplayers? I think that I motivate, but Itry to uplift and sometimes teach. I domy best to have great sportsmanshipand respect. Even if I don’t know theplayer, I give support and say gooddarts. I try to share my knowledge ofouts and strategy, even try to boostlow spirits with a “Throw it like youmean it” statement.Is there anything in particular you’d like tosay to our faithful darting compatriots? Iwould like to send a special “THANKYOU” to my cousin TC. She has alwaysbeen my BIGGEST fan, supporter,helper, listener, co-conspirator, partnerin crime (lol), drinking and dancingpartner, road-trip co-pilot, roommate,babysitter, wife, cousin, sister, friend,and the BEST DART PARTNERYOU COULD EVER HAVE! THANKYOU TC FOR JUST BEING YOU,ALWAYS! I love you for all that youhave helped me do in my life, you aremy rock. xoxoxoTo my son, it has been a long road ofMommie playing darts, but I alwayshad you in my heart and with me everynight. You helped me try to do my bestso that I could win money in a tournamentand by milk and bread on the wayhome. I always wanted the best for youand hope that you are as proud of me,as I am of you. You are a wonderfulfather, and great son, I love you.mer Progression Tournament Finals,boasting a 100% Added, plus a $700bonus! The total payout for the finalsevent was a whopping $1,980.00!After a full day of fun and dartcompetition, food and drink, DraftChoice finally revealed their SummerProgression Tournament winners.Congratulations and “Thanks” to thefollowing dart players for their dedicationand skill at the boards.Currently, the Draft Choice isstarting up another Progression Tournamentseries, beginning Saturday,October 22, running every Saturdaynight for 8 weeks. Finals are set forDecember 17. Ready, Set, GO EARNYOUR POINTS!1st Place ($700); PAUL GAUDREAU, SHANNON MCSORLEY2nd Place ($450); LUKE BERGMAN, GEORGE WIRTH3rd Place ($270); MICKEY CLAYTON, ED MACDONALD4th Place ($160); ROLLIE KROEGER, KATHI PETTIT5th Place ($120); JEN ERICKSON, MARK SPRAGUE6th Place ($120); TERRANCE CARTER, BRENDA LARSON7th Place ($80); HELEN WICKSTROM, JESSE BANCACO8th Place ($80); JON SCHILLING, CHANDLER MARCILLEPLAYER PROFILE:Lenna ShileyContinued from page 8To everyone else in the dart community,I just wanted to say, “Thankyou and I miss you all”. I wish thatmy health was better so that I couldcome out more and travel like I usedto. I loved going to different tournaments,every weekend and getting tosee everyone. I know that I forgot a lotof names and I am so sorry for that. Toall of my past dart partners, bar owners,dart coordinators, and operators,please know that I appreciate all of thetimes that I got to play with you, or foryou. I have had a wonderful 20 yearsof playing darts and am glad that I’vecrossed paths with so many wonderfulpeople and times. I hope that I get toplay for 20 more.Till we see each other again, Live, Love,Laugh. Or laugh at the one you love.~ Lenna (Amazon) ShileyGUESS WHO!Schafer’s BarContinued from cover pageBeyond the boards and the standup tables, on the opposite wall is agigantic, crystal-clear, 12 foot projectionTV. So huge the football playersare almost life size! Awesome!Schafer’s is your Football HQevery Sunday. Come in and watch allthe games in HDTV! From 9am-Noonon Sunday they’re serving up a tastybreakfast and a unique build-yourownBloody Mary bar! What a greatway to spend your Seahawk Sundays,and Schafer’s is giving away GameDay mugs every quarter of the game.Just out the back door is Schafer’snice, big, fully-fenced smoking patio, sosmokers can keep an eye on their dartgame. And the music is good and loud,just the way we like it! Excellent foodand drink specials to save you money,plus absolutely fantastic table service!The dart room is right at the endof the bar, so everything you could possiblyneed is right at your fingertipsat Schafer’s.Become a fan of Sumner’s newestSportsbar, Schafer’s Bar & Grill, locatedat 16202 64th Street E, Sumner,WA (253) 863-5553.October 2011 - www.themedallion.net