3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford IL, 61114 ph: (815) 921-7821 | toll free: (800 973-7821) She has high house average awards at Cherry Bowl in 1990 with a 208, and Fairview Lanes in 1993 with a 202. For information, call Sandy Reed at 815-543-2923. The Rockford Bowling Association’s 34th annual Hall of Fame Banquet will induct four new members and recognize several other top bowlers … Sherry has received high house average awards at B&B Park Bowl in 1996 with a 191; Park Lanes in 2001 with a 197 and 2004 with a 198; and at Dodge Lanes. She bowled youth leagues at Park Lanes and the Junior Circuit Traveling League. Dan won the City Senior Tournament in the 2014-2015 season with Butch Olson. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "He never felt like he wasn't the best bowler in the building. USBC is the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Peyton Manning, no surprise, leads the group of finalists for the class of 2021. Despite this multi-day event, accumulations likely won’t get out of…, WREX Dinner tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from a committee member, all bowling centers or at the door with prior reservations. Baker has been a generous sponsor for local tournaments, such as the 9-Pin Tournament at Park Lanes and The City Tournament through Pinnon Meats. Rockford Register Star ~ 99 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Full Story; BPAA News 04/21/07 BPAA announces 2007 Golden Pin Award recipients Alumni from five RPS high schools will be represented this year for the first time in Champions Ball history. It was like Kobe or Tiger. "Statistically, he is the greatest bowler in Rockford," said Stone. Professional Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame Immigration Histories of Rockford Italian Families – 2018, Mike Doyle and Frank Perrecone March 20, 2018 March 20, 2018 Jan But when news broke that Jerome was shot and killed Saturday, it left those friends and competitors in disbelief. He has had multiple top-24 finishes in the US Open, topping out in ninth place. Congratulations to this years Hall of Fame Inductees Mike Nemetz and Tammy Petersen . Dance and dancers, General, Hall, Music and Musicians 3 miles East of Belvidere, Arch Adrian & His 11 Piece Band, July 1941, Rainbow Gardens, Saturday July 12th Immigration Histories of Rockford Italian Families – 2018, Mike Doyle and Frank Perrecone One of the most decorated bowling writers in history, Evans was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1986, the USBC Hall of Fame in 1992. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea and other law enforcement officials are scheduled to hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. today to provide an update on Saturday’s mass shooting at the Don Carter Lanes bowling alley.. Three people were killed and a suspect was taken into custody following a shooting at the bowling alley around 6:55 p.m. on Saturday. Digital access or digital and print delivery. He also had a 300 in four different decades between 1988-2013. ROCKFORD — The 38th Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame Banquet will welcome five new inductees on Saturday at the Hoffman House. Three Killed, Three Hurt In Rockford Bowling Alley Shooting Jobless Benefits Lapse For Millions As Trump Withholds Signature On Relief Bill All your NPR favorites are back, plus a new Holidays On Highway 309 special. Survived by his children, Steven H. (Kristi) Henson or Rockford, IL and Susan (Paul) Hare of Maynard, AR; grandchildren, Joshua & Zachary Henson and Elizabeth, Oliver, & Lexi Hare; and siblings, Nick (Barbara) Winter, Nancy (Tom) Edwards, and Janet … He has averaged over 200 the last decade, and in 2015, he bowled his highest series of 806 at Park Lanes. This year’s inductees are Jim Montgomery (Outstanding Bowler), Claude Hartsfield Jr. (Outstanding Bowler), Daniel Baker (Outstanding Bowler) and Meritorious Service), Lori Altendorf Smith (Outstanding Bowler) and Sherry Roach (Outstanding Bowler). Lori Altendorf Smith: Altendorf Smith has been bowling since she was 7 years old. The Hall of Fame banquet and installation ceremonies were the highlights of an event filled weekend of activities, all of which were hosted by the Rock Island-Milan USBC Bowling Association. She also won the Rockford Women’s City scratch singles and all-events in 1996. "Jerome's emotions were always pure. One of her high points came in 1992, when she won the US Open Qualifier. ANTHONY J. MULA, 75 ROCKFORD - Anthony J. Mula, 75, of Rockford died at 3:16 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. They immediately found three dead and three others injured. Dave Stone is on the Rockford USBC Board of Directors and has known Jerome for years. Rockford police and other law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of a shooting at a bowling alley Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Rockford, Ill. (Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star via AP) "That is one of the things I loved about Jerome. He has 13 300 games and eight 800 series, with a high of 859. The building contains a bowling alley on the first floor and a bar on the second floor. He has seven league-high average awards at Fairview Lanes, Cherry Bowl and Don Carter Lanes. 10322 Auburn Road He achieved his highest league average with a 233. Dan Baker: Baker has been a sanctioned bowler in the Rockford area since 1972. Bowlers say he was a regular at Don Carter Lanes and was good at bowling. Fellow bowlers say his character, leadership, and passion, are what made everyone want to be around him. ROCKFORD (WREX) — Friends say Jerome Woodfork was the greatest bowler they ever knew. He also coached a few years with Megan Roman at Lincoln Middle School. The USBC Hall of Fame was created in 2005 by merging the former American Bowling Congress and Women’s International Bowling Congress Halls of Fame. He has been a youth coach at B&B Park Bowl for many years, and has been coaching Harlem Middle School since the 2013 season. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Daniel's passion in life was bowling. There was no bias and that just grounds itself in love," said Stone. They are: Rockford Men: Mike Doyle (Bowler of the Year), Doug Byerley, Dan Winter, Dan Lemiesz and Jerome Woodfork, Rockford Women: Megan Buja (Bowler of the Year), Sue Williams, Kim Metcalf, Jalana Shaw and Ashley Matts. Today, USBC serves approximately 1.4 million members. He has bowled  four 299 games and seven 300s including one during the 2012 City Tournament. She has been on the Women’s All-Star team in: 1988-1991, 1993-1994, and 1996. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. He loved going to the racetrack and bowling. She bowled in several bowling centers, 2-3 nights a week. And he has won the City Team tournament in the scratch and handicap divisions. Her highest average was 210. "He was like a celebrity. Belvidere Men: Steve Rippon (Bowler of the Year), Mark Barckley, Sarge Guajardo, Chris Carter and Paul Schwartz. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 and ceremonies at 7:30. "I gave them a call and asked did Jerome make it? According to the Rockford Fire Department, emergency crews responded to a call at the bowling alley on Saturday night after reports of an active shooting situation at the building on East State Street. Switchboard: 815-335-2213 Merriott, Lynn and Gould represented RPS 205 and Rockford in Olympic Games. Now in the midst of tragedy, these bowlers say they want people to remember Jerome for who he was as a person. Claude also has three 299 games, one 298 game, and three 800 series. She started in April of 2019 after moving from Michigan, where she was a morning producer/traffic reporter. She has also bowled a 299, and over 25 700 series, with a high of 745. A slow-moving low pressure is leading to multiple days featuring snow chances. Following is a look at the five inductees: Claude Hartsfield, Jr.: Hartsfield has been a sanctioned bowler for 28 years. “I’m in two halls of fame and I’ve never averaged that,” said Nyitray, who has been inducted into the Florida Bowling Hall of Fame and the Greater Miami Bowling Hall of Fame. The official Hall of Fame for the Rock Valley College Golden Eagles. A member of the Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Woodfork was a member of the Rockford Travelers bowling team that competed in the National Travelers Bowling League events. or news@wrex.com, All content © 2000 - 2021, WREX Television, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Belvidere Women: Toria Funderburg (Bowler of the Year), Ellen Gralewski, Lynn Carter, Debbie Nelson and Gloria Powell. Dave Stone is on the Rockford USBC Board of Directors and has known Jerome … Dan was inducted into the Rockford Area Hall of Fame in 2001 and IL State USBC Hall of Fame in 2013. He was elected to the PBA Hall of Fame in the Veterans category in 1989. ROCKFORD — The 38th Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame Banquet will welcome five new inductees on Saturday at the Hoffman House. The United States Bowling Congress officially launched Jan. 1, 2005, as the organization to serve adult and youth bowlers in the United States. Survived by … He also took second in the City Senior Tournament in 2012-2013 season  with a 747 scratch. Each won bronze medals in their … Greater Beloit Bowling Council inducts Mike Nemetz and Tammy Petersen to Hall of Fame . and they said no and I was shocked," said Simmons. Dan won the Singles Championship at the USBC Open Tournament with a series o ... f 825 in 1999. She was a member of the All-Star team in 2000. Dan was Bowler of the Year in 1997, 1998, and 2012 for the Rockford Bowling Association as well as Illinois State Champion in 200 with his teammates Mike Smith, Chuck Huckleberry, Wally Moraska, and Dave Stone. He has been inducted in the Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Illinois Bowling Hall of Fame, and won the ABC tournament in 1999. And he has had two top-5 finishes in PBA 50 tournaments. He was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 1970. They were never negative, they were never angry, they were always pure and they were always fun and love," said Stone. He says Jerome was inducted into the Greater Rockford Area Bowling Hall of Fame in 1994, and spent his years traveling across the country competing, all while helping others along the way. International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame ... City: Rockford State: IL Inducted: 1975 Mildred White served on the WIBC Board of Directors for 28 years. Saturday November 16, 2019 - Greater Beloit Bowling Council Hall of Fame and Bowler Recognition Banquet October 1, 2019. But his forte was bowling. Obituary SAUNDERS, LONNIE V., (Bones) 89, passed away 2/8/17. Sherry Roach: In the fall of 1974, Roach, her sisters, and brother started bowling the youth leagues at Park Lanes. September 9, 2019 © Gannett Co., Inc. 2021. Even at his age now, I mean he goes up to these 18 and 19-year-old and says I am going to put you in your place," said Mike Dole. Blunt and Roach became friends and adult bowling partners. Rockford, IL 61103 Former Miami Dolphins great Zach Thomas is among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "We all waited for the day that we could compete with Jerome because he loved to compete," said Dole. "Statistically, he is the greatest bowler in Rockford," said Stone. There wasn't anybody Jerome wouldn't talk to or become friends with. Sherry has participated in many city, state and national tournaments. He always told me to never give up, fight to the last frame" said Jermarrion Simmons. He was inducted into the Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame in 2001 as well as the Illinois Bowling Hall of Fame in 2013. It was just Jerome," said Dave Stone. "Jerome was a friend and reached out to everybody. The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame has announced that Candiotti, a radio analyst for the Arizona Diamondbacks and life-long bowler, is the second inductee into the Celebrities Bowling Hall of Fame. Lauren Baker is the 13 News weekend evening anchor. Rockford bowling alley shooting. Born in Brixton, South London, Bowie developed an interest in music as a child, eventually studying art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. In 1987, they won the Rockford Women’s City scratch doubles with a score of 1,242. He was the first daily newspaper writer to … The banquet will also recognize four All-Star Teams. Daniel's passion in life was bowling. Born and raised in Miami, served in the Army, and worked for Lotspiech for 42 years. He was one name. A member of the Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Woodfork was a member of the Rockford Travelers bowling team that competed in the National Travelers Bowling League events. He has been inducted in the Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Illinois Bowling Hall of Fame, and won the ABC tournament in 1999. In 2000, she won the Illinois State tournament scratch singles at Landmark Lanes in Peoria, with a score of 723. He was born May 29, 1933, in Rockfo ... Roster Soccer: News Men's Bowling Men's Bowling: Facebook Men's Bowling: Twitter Men's Bowling: Schedule Men's Bowling: Roster Men's Bowling: ... Rockford IL, 61114 ph: (815) 921-7821 | toll free: (800 973-7821) |, Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops, Union: 17 Chicago cops resting in burgled office suspended. Dan was a long time member of the Rockford Bowling Association now Rockford Area USBC. She became a competitive bowler in the youth major league under the instructions of coach Lynn Blunt. The 2016 Hall of Fame inductees are: Ron Merriott, Janet Lynn, Ken Gould, Bruce Beling, the 1996-97 East High School girls bowling team, and the 1982 Guilford High School football team. Her highest game is a 300, bowled at Park Lanes in 1991 during the Women’s City Tournament. He began his bowling career at Strike at Rietch’s on Saturday mornings in 1972-1973 season. Jim Montgomery: Montgomery started bowling 28 years ago with a few of his high school friends who wanted to form a team and have some fun, and is has grown from there. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army via AP) AP Show More Show Less 2 of 4 Rockford police and other law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of a shooting at bowling … He is a past Rockford City Tournament champion with team titles coming in 2004, 2005, and 2009. Sherry’s career high game was a 300, and she has bowled over 30 700 series, with her highest being 767. Download HOF Application 2020 Rockford Area USBC25th Annual50 & Over Singles & Doubles Tournament View Singles Standings View Doubles Standings Board of Directors Walt MoraskaPresident3 year term(815) 494-7368Jim Sibigtroth1st Vice President2 year term(815) 399 … Hartsfield has been on the Men’s 1st All-Star Team once and the 2nd All-Star Team twice. He has shot 11 300 games, five of which were sanctioned, and others were in tournaments and pot games. Once she turned 18, she couldn’t wait to join the adult leagues. He also has a Rockford City Tournament Singles and All-Events title coming in 2005. October 2, 2019. • … Choose the plan that’s right for you. Through 2019, there are 432 members of the USBC Hall of Fame – 223 in Superior Performance, 120 in Meritorious Service, 51 in Veterans, 22 in Pioneer and 16 in Outstanding USBC Performance. ROCKFORD, Ill. 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