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Vol. 74 No. 52
By Jerry Schneider - PBA JACKSON, N.J. Exactly one month after the Professional Bowlers Association honored Hall of Famer Parker Bohn III for his extraordinary community service, Bohns wife Leslie delivered an even more significant gift. Literally. On Feb. 14 Valentines Day, Leslie Bohn gave birth to Christian Leslie Forry, a healthy nine-pound, fourounce, 20-inch-long baby boy. Yes, the name is correct. The baby doesnt belong to the Bohns. The childs parents are Chris and Janine Forry. Because Leslie Bohn agreed to be the surrogate, with husband Parkers blessings, the Forrys have the child they have always wanted. It's an extraordinary story of how bowling brought two families together in a very special way. Chris Forry, a former PBA member, owns Buddies Pro Shop in Fairfield, Conn. His wife Janine is a special needs teacher and former collegiate bowler. They had been trying to have a baby for several years, but learned Janine is unable to give birth naturally. Back in 2009, Chris Forry was bowling in the U.S. Open at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick, N.J. not far from the Bohns home in Jackson and he was commuting back-and-forth to Connecticut during the tournament because Janine was having in vitro procedures performed in hopes of eventually having their first child. I was getting ready to head back home to Connecticut and I bumped into Parker and Leslie, and I told them Janine was having an in vitro procedure early the next morning, Forry said. Leslie mentioned she had considered being a surrogate to help another family member have a child. At the time I didnt think much of that conversation because I thought the in vitro process would eventually be successful. Three years later and several more
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Parker and Leslie Bohn IIIwith Chris and Janine Forry holding baby Christian Forry. unsuccessful procedures later, another chance meeting took place. Parker, now working for Brunswick as a bowling ball sales rep, made a visit to Forrys pro shop where the conversation again turned to family. I asked Parker about his family and he asked about mine, thinking that by this time the in vitro efforts were successful, Chris said. I hated to tell him that unfortunately our efforts werent successful and it looked like we wouldnt be able to have any children. Thats when Parker suggested I give Leslie a call. When Parker got home he told Leslie to expect a call from me. I can only imagine what Leslie thought of Parker volunteering her to even consider it, he continued. It took me a few days to work up the nerve to call Leslie but I finally did. When I called, Leslie mentioned Parker had told her I might call, but she wanted to give it some more thought. Leslie wasnt immediately taken by the idea, but it didnt take her long to consider the possibilities. I was originally thinking more of helping a relative who might not be able to have a child and not necessarily someone outside of our family, Leslie Bohn said. Plus our family situation had changed. (Carrying someone elses child) really wasnt on my bucket list, but after talking it through with Parker and thinking more about the opportunity to give a couple something as wonderful as what we have, we made the decision to go ahead. See Leslie Bohn page 6
FARMINGDALE, NY - Matt Dobbins blasted a 300 game in the Thursday 3-Man League at Farmingdale Lanes. Rob Gotterbarn shot a near perfect 299 game in a 724 set followed by Gary LaCara with 278267-751, Joseph Venezia 277,
Doug Feldman 269-709, Will Watson 269-263-727, Morris Jackson 267-210, Jeremy Schaffer 265, Joe Novara 264-255-716, Robert OConnor 259-244-258761, Joe Casale 237-258-256-751, and Damon Brown 241-257-243741.
2 By Vince Albrecht WALLINGTON, NJ - Just sixteen years old, Jordan Lopez has achieved more as a bowler than most do in a lifetime. In high school league play, the junior from Lyndhurst followed up a stellar 265 opener with the ultimate in the sport, a perfect 300 score. It wasnt the first for the talented kegler who last year captured the Bergen County Boys Tournament individual honors with 300-804, a record performance which garnered for him the prestigious merit of the Star-Ledgers North Jersey Bowler of the Year. Jordan, who utilizes a two-handed delivery, has been ablaze in the NJIC Meadowlands Division, for-
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mat for which is two games rather than a standard three. After mediocre league play early in the season, Jordan put it all together in Lyndhursts recent position encounter against Secaucus, firing 268-270 lifting his average over 200 and hes been virtually unstoppable since. In his record-smashing 565 set, Jordan filled all but two frames with strikes, improving his league average to 213.30. In the tenth frame of his perfecto, all other bowling had ceased as players and spectators gathered to watch him. If Jordan was nervous, it was undetectable as he cleared the pin deck with three flawlessly executed shots.
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John Bergen 784
FARMINGDALE, NY John Bergen topped the scoring in the Thursday 3-Man League firing a high game of 279 and a high series of 784. Sal Alberino rolled 279-234-237-750, MacMcNally 246-259-236-741, Frankie Montgoris 269-247-729, Doug Feldman 258-246-729, Curtis Brown 257-247723, Larry Strauss 257-247-719.
Wednesday Men's 820: Eric Frey 278, Chang Pang 255, Chris Latham 249. Monday 4-man Classic: Mitch Sacks 225-300-300-825, Jason Rybak 270-269-752, Quan Jacobs 248-267-289-804, Jason Tenorio 279, TJ Davis 262, Rocky Durocher 265, Danny Rivera 269.
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Spanish American Mixed: Tryone Waal 279-739, Steven Matias 278676, Benny Nieves 255-724, Lynn Coleman 204-581, Jim Westergaard 278-661, Tyrone Waal 258-627. Put Togethers: Fred Driver 200, Mike Svetik 200-532, Geno McCroy 196-game, Keri May 213-599. Monday Early Birds: Evan Warshaw 248-667, James Stiles 246-720, Brian Theriault 245, Ed Hardy 241-667, Kathy Bradley 210-519, Judy Larick 200-540. Fox Hills Seniors: Bill Verderber 210-571, Robert Forte 209-597, Joe Tobjy 200-545, Johanna Hofgesang 177-458, Bernadette Memolo 176429. Morris Hills Mixed: Andy Romo 220-525, Sal Antoniello 193-477, Rosemary Muscolino 158-437. Lake Hiawatha Men: J.W. Albensi III - 279-704, Doug Batch 259-688, Kimberly Feehan 211. Youth Program Gutter Busters: Christopher Dunleary 81-155. Weekend Warriors: Benjamin Cruz 154-370, Nicholas Thies 128, Emma Thies 184-485, Gaby Wuzga 93. Bumper Busters: Jacob Paniconi 132-220, Michael Mellifiore 101-189, Dominic Mellifiore 97. Lucky Strikers: Colin Fisher 85-218, Samantha Fisher 77-221. Ball Busters: Brandon Kwestel 279-695, Jack Cook 237-637, Ben Gallagher 223, Stephanie Sihlanick 166.
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Leslie Bohn
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Thats when the process began in earnest. The Forrys came to visit the Bohns (Janine had never met Parker and Leslie). They discussed the details Leslie needed to know about the surrogacy process. It was a life-changing process for everyone concerned. There were the legal issues, medical and psychiatric testing, and, maybe most important, discussions with their own families. Leslie and Parker wanted their three children - sons Justin, 10, Brandon, 9, and daughter Sydney, 7 involved in the decision process. Parker also has two children from a previous marriage. We didnt have to do too much convincing of Justin and Brandon, but we had a little explaining to do with Sydney, Leslie said. We just explained to her that we were able to give a family something wonderful like we had and I think she understood that. A few weeks later, Leslie called and said she was all in, Chris said. In June of 2013, the Forrys received the call they had dreamed of: Leslie informed them she was pregnant. Leslie said the pregnancy was normal. She was even able to continue bowling competitively until shortly before the delivery. All we could think of during the pregnancy was the excitement and what we were bringing this couple was priceless, Leslie said. All we could think of was how happy we were to be part of helping another family have what we have. On Valentines Day one month after Parker had been named recipient of the inaugural PBA Tony Reyes Award for his unselfish community service - Leslie exceeded him, delivering the ultimate gift of love. Valentines Day will never be the same, Janine Forry said. The whole nine months has brought tears to my eyes. Parker and Leslie have made it so special. Its been a privilege to know them. A special bond has formed between us and now were an extended family. It was equally special for Leslie and Parker Bohn. It was the greatest gift of love you could imagine on Valentines Day, Parker said. Giving two people the pleasure of being a mom and dad is something you have to experience to appreciate. Ive experienced a lot of things, on and off the lanes, but I know that having children and a family far exceeds anything else Ive ever done.
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Ed Barrone 683
STATEN ISLAND, NY In the SMP Automotive Mixed League Ed Barrone rolled 240-683, and Kathy Zarr 214-616. Tom OSullivan shot 203-222-223-648, Chip Bonano 211, and Duke Velluzzi 210 in the Senior Mens League.
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