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APRIL 6, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIII • NO 8
GEARS Will Host Eggstravaganza BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Head to Elizabethtown Community Park, located off Mount Joy Street in Elizabethtown, and get ready to hunt for eggs when GEARS presents its annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 9. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature egg hunts for people of all ages. The egg hunt age groups and times are as follows: age 2 and
under at 10:15 a.m., ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 a.m., ages 7 to 9 at 10:45 a.m and ages 10 to 12 at 11:15 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., a senior citizen egg hunt will be held for anyone age 60 and up. The egg hunts will conclude with an adult hunt for people age 13 and up at 11:45 a.m. There is a small fee due on the day of the event for the adult egg hunt, but egg hunts for all other age groups are free. See GEARS pg 7
Members of the Elizabethtown Area High School bowling team
This Team Is On A Roll BY CATHY MOLITORIS
hen someone considers joining the bowling team at Elizabethtown Area High School, coach Frank Telenko tells them three things: They’ll become a better bowler than when they started, they’ll make new friends and they will have fun. This year, the team members can add a fourth item to that list: They’ll compete in the U.S. High School Bowling National Championship. Eight bowlers will be going to the competition, which will be held from Saturday to Monday, June 18 to 20, in Louisville, Ky. The team qualified when five of the bowlers scored a total of 3,617 points during a section title competition, breaking the state record by more than 100 pins. Those five students - Alaina Telenko, Derek Deardorff, Daniel Eberle, Zack Wentzel and Ayden Pope - will be joined by three additional bowlers. Hannah Griffie, Connor Alleman and Eric Barnes will round out the group going to nationals. The team is looking for sponsorships and donations to make the
GEARS will hold Easter egg hunts for people of all ages.
Pinnacle Cup Will Support GEARS Program BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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For a chance to indulge in some friendly competition, make plans to attend the Pinnacle Cup, a team match play golf tournament to be held on Monday, June 13. The tournament will take place at Royal Manchester Golf Links, 5700 Board Road, Mount Wolf. The early bird registration, which includes a discount, must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 4. See Pinnacle pg 6
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Daniel noted that Frank, whom the bowlers call “T,” supports all of the team members, no matter how skilled they are. “You don’t have to be a superstar,” he commented. “When I started on the team, I was horrible. I worked hard, and he supported me because I wanted to get better.” His teammates echo his sentiment that winning is important but working together as a team matters more. “We’re all competitive, but we also want to help each other out, and it’s really awesome to be able to have each other by our side to support us,” said Ayden. “I like the bonds we have.” Connor agreed, adding, “Even if we don’t do that great, we still enjoy it. As long as we have a good time and we get to be together, we’re happy.” To donate to support the team, contact Mackenzie Deardorff at 717-475-0290, Beci Pope at 717-989-2774 or Frank Telenko at frank_telenko@etownschools.org. For more information on the bowling team, search for “Elizabethtown High School Bowling Team” on Facebook.
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trip financially affordable for the students. “We’ve sent letters to businesses asking for sponsorships,” Frank noted, adding that the team has also been holding fundraisers such as a whoopie pie sale. The team will host a car wash at JB Hostetter & Sons, 1225 W. Main St., Mount Joy, on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Frank said watching the students on the team grow in their bowling skills has been a privilege, especially as the seniors prepare to graduate. “It’s going to be tough to see them go,” he remarked. “They all have become great leaders, fantastic bowlers and just great kids.” For Frank’s daughter, Alaina, being coached by her dad has been extra special. “Bowling is my second sport,” she said, noting that she also plays field hockey. “There’s a different atmosphere with the bowling team. The chemistry we all have together, I really value that.” Eric said his coach has made all the difference for the team. “He always drives me to do my best,” he remarked. “He’s probably the best coach I’ll ever have.”
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