BY BOB JOHNSON The adjective most associated with Saturday is “lazy” — as in a lazy Saturday morning following a long week at work. But there rarely has been anything lazy about Saturdays for Nelson Chase, who began coaching youth leagues in September 1991 and hasn’t missed a scheduled session since. On Sept. 14 of […]

BY DAVE WILLIAMS It’s hard to believe that an area as beautiful as Siskiyou County and the small town of Yreka could ever become a profile of poverty, hunger and food assistance. But despite California’s economic and agricultural prosperity, more than one in four are at risk of hunger in the area near the base […]

BY BOB JOHNSON There are 7.9 million people in America with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Many are destined to lead sheltered, unfulfilling lives. But in areas where organizations offering targeted services exist, the outcomes can be much brighter. In New Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque, such services are provided by a non-profit known simply as ARCA. […]

BY BOB JOHNSON Whenever a disaster strikes, it quickly becomes apparent that acts of kindness are not random among those in the bowling business. They are common and they are wrapped in compassion. This was demonstrated once again in late September and early October after the remnants of Hurricane Helene blew through western North Carolina, […]

(Editor’s Note: November is BVL Bowling Month in America. To learn more about the organization, visit bvl.org.) BY BOB JOHNSON Successful fundraising events require dedicated people, and through most of its history, the Bowlers to Veterans Link was supported primarily by local women’s bowling associations which adopted BVL as their official charity. But according to […]

BY BOB JOHNSON The new school year was only a few days old when another senseless shooting brought chills to parents everywhere — but especially those with children attending Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. One such parent is Jillian Edwards, the sales center manager for Stars and Strikes, the bowling entertainment center business owned […]

Bowling will be back in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as the 98th edition rolls through New York City next week, and Go Bowling has a new float premiering in the event. The consumer-facing brand of the International Bowling Campus will unveil “Strikes Again,” a state-of-the-art float that showcases the sport’s enthusiasm and energy. The centerpiece of […]

BY BOB JOHNSON Germany Kent has made countless television appearances, is considered an expert in social media marketing and etiquette, and has authored a series of “Hope Handbooks” for couples, moms, dads, singles, survivors, leaders and others. One of her better-known observations is: “Once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful […]

A bowling center in West Haverstraw, New York, has reopened as Break Point Bowl & Entertainment, offering a laser tag attraction and an arcade with more than 50 games. Massive HDTV screens now are positioned above the pindecks of the 20-lane venue, further enhancing the ambiance. The center also is home to Joey A’s Bar […]