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Virginia State 2014-2015 Bowling Season Tournament Schedule

The Virginia State USBC has released a revised list of Tournament Schedules and Sites for the 2014-2015 bowling season. A link to the document is on the Virginia State WebSite under the Left Sidebar with the title “Other VASTATEUSBC Links”. PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED DATES FOR THE VIRGINIA STATE SENIOR TOURNAMENT.

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2014-2015 USBC Pepsi Youth Championships Information

Information for the 2014-2015 USBC Pepsi Youth Championships is now available on the Virginia State USBC website.   Please make sure to read over the cover letter, rules and format information (available under the VASTATEUSBC Youth Page) very carefully. The February window is January 18 – January 31, 2015.  Questions should be addressed to Kenneth D. Sprigings, Tournament Director.
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Hall of Famer and Former RBA President, Raymond Riley, Passes Away

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Raymond C. Riley, 79, of Bonsack, passed away from his loving family to the presence of his Lord after a lengthy illness early Friday morning.

Born in Louisiana, he obtained an Associate Degree from Hannibal-LaGrange University and served in the Naval Reserves.He then married his beloved wife, Delores Darlene Jeffries, and over the next 59 years they lived in Missouri and Illinois until moving to Virginia with the railroad in 1972.

After joining the Vinton community, Raymond continued working for the Norfolk Southern Railroad until his retirement in 1995. After his retirement, he and Darlene became avid bowlers where he served as President of the Greater Roanoke Area USBC. In 2011, he was inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame for meritorious service.

He is survived by his two daughters, Raylene Riley of Blue Ridge, and Regina Watkins and son-in-law, Leo, of Troutville; grandchildren, Ashley Watkins, Morgan Barr and Nathan Watkins.

The family would especially like to thank caregiver, Loquine Hamilton, the staff at Carilion Vascular ICU, and all of the other health care professionals that helped Raymond during his time of need.

Those wishing to make a donation, please consider a charity of your choice.

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2013-2014 GRAUSBC Average Book Now Available On-Line

2013-2014 GRAUSBC Average Book containing both Adult and Youth final averages is now available on-line under our Averages page.  Averages are also available from the USBC Member Search option on bowl.com. Please remember to read the average requirements for any tournaments carefully.

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Reminder: GRAUSBC 2014 Annual Meeting

LOCATION: Lee-Hi Lanes, 1830 Apperson Drive, Salem, Virginia, 24153

TIME: July 19, 10:30AM (with the Youth Annual meeting to follow).

TOPIC: Annual Reports, new business and election of Officers and Directors.

CONTACT: Mike Eckles, Association Manager, Tel. 540.797.9539, email, grausbcme@aol.com

Winter League Kits will be available.