Larry Nowak as born and raided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and started in the bowling business at the age of 16. He began his career with Red Carpet Lanes, which had four centers at the time. He worked in the back of the machines and stocked the bar. Shortly after turning 18, Larry was offered a […]
Category: Pioneer
Charles Lee Thompson
Charles has been married to his high school sweetheart for over39 years. He retired from Michelin IMA May 31, 2019, after 22years of service. Charles has served as President on the LocalAnderson board for 15 years. Charles was inducted into thelocal Hall of Fame in 2005. Charles has bowled in over 40 SCUSBC State Tournaments. […]
George Lidlow
George and his wife Lorraine live in Williamston SC and hasbeen a nationally sanctioned bowler for 61 years bowling inAnderson for the past 15 years.He has competed in many ABC/USBC tournaments and hasreceived recognition for 25- and 30-year increments ofparticipation as a sanctioned bowler.George has received awards for 300 games, 11 in a row gameand […]
Larry Gilreath
Larry started bowling on his first date in 1972 and started bowling league the next week. He and his wife Linda of 46 years have bowled together in leagues for years. Both his children Kevin and Erin are bowlers as well as his grandchildren. Larry has served as Officer of many leagues over the years […]
Jenny O’Barr
Jenny O’Barr is married to Mike O’Barr and they have two daughters, Jennifer & Nikki. They will be married 55 years in February. Jenny started working at Anderson Bowling Center in 1970. She and Mike worked together in bowling for 50 years and both retired from Boulevard Lanes on January 2, 2020. Her hobbies are […]
Marty Chapman
Marty Chapman is currently a member of Carolina Foothills USBC Association. Marty started bowling with his father in 1958 at West Lane (12 lanes) which later moved to Gaffney. Marty was one of the first youth to bowl in the Junior Program under Eula Shook. Marty won a Team event bowling in the Jr Southeastern […]