Keizer Oral History: Don & Ann Lebold, Town and Country Lanes - 2020

Don & Ann Lebold interviewed by Robert Becker and Tammy Wild - February 2020.
Town and Country Lanes - 1960-2020
A cornerstone of family entertainment at 3500 River Road in Keizer, Oregon. Town and Country Lanes was built in 1960. In 1962 Don Lebold began working as a house promoter. Shortly after he met Ann Hurd in 1964 and they were married in 1966. In 1967 Don & Ann Lebold became co-owners of the bowling business. Don Lebold and his partner Tony Vittone had a very compatible and trusting partnership in the 24 years they worked together. Tony sold out to Don in 1991 due to of poor health.
The Lebolds have been heavily involved with youth and the people of our community until their retirement in 2020.Since their ownership of the lanes, Don and Ann have been active in the community. They have always felt compelled towards encouraging good citizenship in our youth of today. In 1995, they implemented a new program called the Turn Around Achievement Award. Working closely with the Salem-Keizer School District, the Turn Around Achievement honors students for their effort, perseverance, and commitment toward change in their lives. Bringing young people into the sport of bowling has always been a priority.
In 2020 Town and Country Lanes was sold to The REC which will continue the entertainment venue in an expanded direction. The REC is a community recreation facility with: Bowling, a Music & Video Production Studio, event space, an arcade & more.
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