OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Life in the Lanes
Woodland bowling alley still rolling after 22 years
STORY AND PHOTOS BY Steve Martarano
San Bruno Bowling Center regular John Newhall bowls a personal best 236 during league play in September . He says he likes supporting the locally owned lanes .
You probably wouldn ’ t expect to find touches of Italy at a Woodland bowling alley . But there are plenty at the San Bruno Bowling Center , named after the hometown of owners Salvatore and Stella Muzzi , who met in high school in Serra San Bruno ( located between the Jonic and Tyrrhenian coasts of Calabria ) more than 60 years ago .
They ’ ve owned the facility on West Main Street , formerly known as Woodhaven Lanes , for 22 years . Though large American flags adorn both main walls overlooking the 24-lane bowling area , there are also the red , white and green colors of the Italian flag on poles , floors and other locations around the building , honoring the Muzzis ’ home country . The facility has gone through some tough stretches over the years . It was up for sale a few years ago — though the Muzzis ultimately
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