Marty Gordon
NRVsports@ourvalleysports.org
The New River Bowling Congress held their annual induction ceremony on May 3 for four new honorees.
The group included Ricky Helvey, Danny Perdue and Connie Price. Carl Shrader was recognized posthumously.
Helvey has had multiple 300 games and held over a 200 average for many years. He has bowled in the NRV for over 20 years and is a very competitive bowler, and according to the group, shows great sportsmanship in his game.
Perdue has been bowling in multiple leagues in the NRV since 2001. He has carried an average of 200 since 2007 and has two 300 games in the 800 series and several 299 games.
Price has been bowling competitively since 1999 and always participates in local and state tournaments.
Shrader has bowled for many years and held an average of 175. The induction said he loved bowling and it was one of the his favorite things to do. He always showed great sportsmanship and had a smile on his face.
Shrader unfortunately lost his battle with Alzheimer’s but dreamed of being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
