In Memoriam – Amos Fargis

Posted on September 26, 2013 by roabowling

HAMPTON – William “Amos” Fargis, 87, a native of Rockingham Co. NC and a 61 year resident of Hampton left this world to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Sunday evening, September 22, 2013. He was a retired electrician since 1991. He was a member of Providence Free Will Baptist church and the Seniors group “The Getabouts.” He was a Hall of Fame Member and past President of the VA State Bowling Association and Hampton Roads Bowling Association. He was a WWII veteran in the army. Amos was preceded in death by his loving wife Colleen Fargis, three sisters Francis Walker, Pauline Carter, and Marie Morris, his father William C Fargis and mother Bessy Fargis. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter Cindy Deel and husband Gordon, Gary Fargis, Tom Fargis and wife Ursula, Keith Fargis, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9pm September 27 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Amos’s life will be at 12pm Saturday, September 28 at Providence Free Will Baptist Church 731 Little Back River Rd in Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton. Friends are encouraged to visit http://www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2552 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666.

USBC Announces Changes for 2014 Women’s Nationals

Posted on February 5, 2013 by roabowling

The United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships will undergo a major change in 2014 by shifting to four-player teams, new divisions and a new format. In addition to the change to four-player teams, from the traditional five, the USBC Women’s Championships will return to an all-scratch format.

Details are available on Bowl.com in the article “WC changes to four-player teams in 2014“.

BVL Participates in National Veterans Day Ceremonies

Posted on November 13, 2012 by roabowling

During the Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetary, the BVL presented a check for close to $800,000.00 to Eric Shineski, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The check represents the amount raised by the BVL during the past season to provide recreational and therapeutic programs and services for veterans in care at the nation’s VA hospitals. More information and photos are available at the BVL web site.

Front row (seated), left to right: Karen Jost, USBC Director NACAUSBC, Kathy Smestad – Alleghany-Bath USBC, Robbie Thomas – Alleghany-Bath USBC, Christy Blankenship – Appomattox River USBC, Phyllis Hicks – Appomattox River USBC, Diana Paulus – Appomattox River USBC.
Back Row: 3 Representatives – Thunder Lanes, Philadelphia, PA, Marci Williams – USBC & BVL Board, Peter Hamilton – CEO, Brunswick , Wally Hall – BVL Board, Darlene Baker – USBC & BVL Board, John Walker – CEO, Qubica/AMF Bowling, Libby Fletcher – USBC & BVL Board, Elaine Hagan – BVL Board, Mary-Ann Keyes – Appomattox River USBC.

Virginia State 600 Club News

Posted on November 5, 2012 by roabowling

The club decided yesterday (November 4, 2012) at their annual meeting after the 2012 tournament to continue on for another year! Next year’s tournament will be held at Holiday Bowl in Chester, VA on the 3rd weekend in October (19 &20). Mark your calendars!