Category: Sports

Whitewater Kayaking Adventures


“If not now, when? If not you, who?” ― Hillel the Elder I’ve always loved being near water. I can remember long summer days by the creek. My sister and I would see how far we could go and where we would end up just by following the Quitty. I never had thought about actually swimming…

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For these seniors bowling is no handicap


By Debra Schell Press And Journal Staff June Keller remembers her highest score in bowling – a 285 rolled during a state bowling competition in Pittsburgh long, long ago. Keller, 89, had to give up bowling long ago, but now she has a chance to start the ball rolling again thanks to a new bowling…

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Tri’ing for a comeback


By Debra Schell Press And Journal Staff On a warm, sunny Sunday, earlier this month, Highspire Police officer Ron Weber competed in his first triathlon on City Island. He finished ninth in his age group. Most athletes would be satisfied with that. Not Weber. “I made a lot of mistakes my first time,” he said….

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A new racket gets hearts pumping


Bob Gerlach won a silver medal for badminton in the 75-79 age bracket at the  Pennsylvania Senior Games in York last year. Since then, the Annville resident has picked up a new sport – Pickle-ball. “I like it so far, but I need to play more, to get used to it,” he said after his…

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