Rochester USBC Bowling Association
Rochester Bowling Loses a Legend
By Joe Robbins
On the eve of the new season (Aug. 31), the Rochester bowling community suffered a great loss when John R. Nevada passed away at the age of 82.
If any man deserved the title of Mr. Bowling in Rochester, it was Mr. Nevada. Locally, statewide and nationally he was a force. Hall of Fame? He was a member of the Rochester, New York State and ABC halls of fame.
He was a long-time director of the Rochester BA and a director of the ABC. That doesn't even scratch the surface of five decades of service.
Let's just say if there was a bowling meeting here or elsewhere in the state, Mr. Nevada was there.
He recently was named to fill a vacancy on the local board for the upcoming year. Last season he attended every meeting of the men's board, plus the meetings of the Rochester Bowling Council. He always provided his views in a direct and blunt manner, but with a twinkle in the eye in case you might take offense. But with all that experience behind him, you didn't. When Mr. Nevada talked, you listened.
Mr. Nevada was a a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co., and a a member of the Knights of Columbus (No. 3892 Greece Council).
He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine Nevada, a partner on the bowling lanes as well as in life. He is survived by his children, Nancy Nevada-Roberts, Thomas P. (Jeanne), Mark (Deb); grand-children Daniel Nevada, Christie (Christopher), David, Ashley Nevada, Sarah Roberts (Peter Meyers), Jason Nevada; sister, Jeannine Freisner; brother-in-law, Herman Kohnken; and many nieces and nephews.
The last I saw Mr. Nevada was on a beautiful Saturday in August at Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen. Members of the RBA board had a picnic, hosted by Rose Garden proprietor Tom Sardou. We were all talking about the upcoming season, of course, and Mr. Nevada was giving us advice on local tournaments and discussing the merits of merging associations. But, most importantly, he talked about his children and grand-children and asked about our own.
A final, personal note. As a new bowling writer for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle in the early 1980s, I was looking around for a subject for column No. 1. Bowling colleagues said "ask John Nevada" for advice.
I went to his house and interviewed him. As I was leaving, I noticed his bowling bag right by the front door. I asked him why. He said, "I'm always ready to bowl." I had my column.
Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Saturday morning, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 10:00 in Holy Name of Jesus Church (St. Martin's Way) Entombment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Holy Name of Jesus Church, St. Martin's Way, Rochester, NY 14616 in his memory.
Opening Day
HERE WE GO!!!!!! The 2010 – 2011 season is about to begin. The past few weeks the Women and Men’s Associations have been meeting with the leagues at their centers, welcoming them to the new season and explaining what’s new this year.
This season there are changes to the awards program, opening up the eligibility requirements to receive awards. All awards forms are available online at bowl.com, from the USBC BA center representatives, or by contacting the office. In addition, there are four league rule changes, most important being that the league monthly financial statement must be sent to the league president and the league treasurer must keep the league records for 1 year after the completion of the season. All rules changes are on page 5 of the Playing rules book in the league kits. Again, the rules book is available online at bowl.com.
In October, our first event will be our annual Tournament Awards Champagne Brunch at Crescent Beach Hotel on Sunday October 10th from 11AM till 2PM. The Awards Brunch is to honor all of last year’s tournament winners and kicks off the new tournament season. Again, all bowlers are welcome to attend and support last year’s Tournament champions. Contact the office to make reservations. The brunch is $25/person.This year’s honorees are:
Maury Hayes Memorial 700 Club Tournament
Handicap – Jerry Calus
Scratch – Pat Donaghue
Rochester USBC BA 800 Invitational Tournament
Brian Trick
Rochester USBC BA Master’s Tournament
Mike Rose Jr.
Paul Mascari Memorial Seniors Singles Tournament
Class A – Walt Zajonczkoski
Class B – Richard Kellar Sr.
Class C – Sam Camarata
Class D- Art Mancuso
Class E – Bruce Szczepanski
Class F – Mike Callan
Rochester USBC BA and WBA Mixed Doubles Tournament
Team Average greater than 386 – McMurtrie/McMurtrie
Team Average less than 386 – Vito/Keenan
Rochester USBC BA Senior Master’s Tournament
Bob Wiley
Rochester USBC BA City Tournament
Team Handicap – Parkview Bowl #8
Team Scratch – Channel 4 News
Doubles Handicap – Rohr/Martin
Doubles Scratch – Gustke/Meter
Singles Handicap – Gates
Singles Scratch – Emens Jr.
All Events – Emens Jr.
6 Game Combo – Emens Jr.
Our first tournament of the season, the 700 Tournament is being held at Rose Garden Bowl, Sundays October 17th and 24th with squads at noon and 3PM. call the Rochester USBC office at 323-1710 to make your reservation or Click Here to download an entry form.
I would like to invite all bowlers to attend the Rochester USBC Board of Directors meeting. Our next meeting is going to be held at Domms Bowling Center on 10/11/10 at 6PM.
Good Luck and Great Bowling
Mike Callan
Rochester USBC President
New Board Members Start Term on August 1st, 2010
The Rochester USBC Bowling Association is gearing up to start another bowling season and with it comes some new faces to the Board of Directors. and a new President.
At the Annual meeting back in April the association held it's annual elections and named Mike Callan as the new association Prseident suceeding Roger Buckman whose term has expired and was unable to run for relection. Also, newly elected board members include Scott Terzo, John Martorella, Gary Stirk & Thomas Schramm.
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