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Ten Pin Lanes loses a Pearl

By ERIC MUSKATEVC
Published March 9, 2007

He might be remembered as Earle the Pearl.

Or Mr. Microphone. Or just the short spunky guy who was always around. Either way, Earle F. Gaudet Jr. always will be remembered at Ten Pin.

Gaudet, 75, passed away March 4 after a long battle with illnesses. Affectionately known as the Pearl, Gaudet touched many lives through his daily service at the center. Kids, leisure bowlers and leaguers could all easily recognize the little man with a big heart.

Gaudet served in the Marines, worked as a bowling writer and was a lightweight boxer, finishing with 20 wins in 21 bouts. Over the last 25 years as promotions manager and all-time finest host of Ten Pin's Strike it Rich, held every Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight, Gaudet was known for his 5-foot-2 stature, love, spunk and quick wit.

Memorial services for Gaudet will be held at Ten Pin Lanes, 1453 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the center asks for donations to the USBC Youth league Scholarship Fund - known as Earle's Kids - at Ten Pin Lanes. For more information, call Ten Pin at (727) 381-1010.

BIRTHDAY WISHES: Congratulations to Jim Hardenberg who turned 94 on Wednesday. Born and raised in Holland, Mich., Jim worked as Mead Johnson & Co.'s maintenance supervisor for 44 years. He and his wife, Ruth, were married in 1935. They have a son, Bruce, of Fort Myers, a daughter, Donna, of Beaver Island, Mich., and two grandchildren. Jim's older brother, Mark, will celebrate his 100th birthday in April.

Retiring in 1974, Jim and Ruth moved to Mainlands III in 1987. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before she passed away last year. Jim had bowled for about five years when they were first married, but did not start back again until their move to Florida. He joined the Mainlands III league and has been bowling since.

His all-time high game is 269 and high series of 666. Jim bowls three times a week, Mondays with the Florida Mixed Senior Stars, Wednesdays with the Super Seniors and Friday with the Florida Senior Stars.

SEMINOLE USBCY: Plenty of good games last Saturday at Seminole in the USBC Youth leagues. Here are the highs.

In High Roller, Jeremy Cunningham had a 193 and Bryan San Antonio shot 187. In the Troy Carlson Handicap division, Corey Gillingham scored 189, Joshua Battaglia led all with a 236-196-174 for a 606 series, Vince Eddinger had a 222 game, and Brian Eberhart a 181.

In Troy Carlson Scratch, Danny Prochazka (202), Tiffany Fortunato (205), Brad Hower (217), Ciera Negretti (233) and Zack Rivera (227) all bowled well. Kenny Gernhardt (202-213-214/629), A.J. Foley (209-268-190/667) and Cody Cameron (201-226-222/649) led the way with high series.

DEADLINES: Gift for Life Scholarship and the annual Zeb Scholarship deadlines are April 1. Twelve Gift For Life Scholarships of $1,000 for high school students with financial need. Zeb Scholarships are for a high school junior/senior with academics and service merit.

- The Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship (May 1) offers five $5,000 awards based on community involvement and academics. Financial need also is considered. Download applications from bowl.com (follow the "Youth" and "Scholarships" links) or call USBC's SMART Scholarship department at (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3168. Must be a USBC member.

- After a successful return in 2006, National Bowling Week is back. Applications are available on bowl.com, bpaa.com and gobowling.com. Entrants can "show" their art or photos or "tell" about their best bowling moment or how bowling has positively impacted their life.

May 1 through July 1, essays will be accepted in four categories: adult (18 and over), youth (13-17), youth (12 and under) and professional.

June 1 through Aug. 1, art or photos will be accepted from four categories: adult (18 years or older as of Aug. 1, 2007), youth (age 13-17), youth (age 12 and under) and professional. Winners will be announced during National Bowling Week Aug. 25-31. Must be a USBC member.

TEEN MASTERS: Thirty-five brave teens took to Countryside's Cheetah pattern last Sunday for the annual Teen Masters qualifier. Bowling six games each, four boys and three girls earned spots in the Teen Masters National Finals in Vegas at the end of July. No stranger to the competition, Joseph May of Palm Harbor led the whole way and finished at the top with 1,468 pins. Daniel Houghton of Temple Terrace finished second with 1,243, Matthew Gauraniak and T.J. Baral, both of Stuart, made the cut with 1,143 and 1,139 pins in third and fourth respectively.

Ryan Tilley of Deltona took the top spot for the girls with 1,155 pins, followed by locals Kaylee Magazine of Safety Harbor, who qualified in second with 1,104, and Stephanie Scanlon of Palm Harbor with a 1,043.

UPCOMING: Dunedin Lanes will have their 100 & Over Doubles Tournament March 17 at 3 p.m. The ages of the two players must be equal or greater than 100 and teams may be mixed or solid but both bowlers need a verifiable average. Details are available at dunedinlanes.com.

Scores

Seminole - Judy Allen 246/630, Leonard Schroeder 792-205avg, Jerry Robinson 786-204avg, Mike Waddell 278/769-210avg, Jeff Elkington 734, Steven Short 733, George Johnson 746, Russell Welsh 733, Dennis Slininger 722, Al Thomas 738, Patrick Prill 279/719, Tammy Sweat 230/616, Debbie Smith 616. Youth: Paul Podlas 266/692.

Sunrise - Jolly Srs.: Chuck Paramore 226-218/636, Ronnie Hostetter 227, Carl Traky 235, Norm Serle 223. Mainlands 6: Lou Ruggiero 212. Winston Park: Frank Vanderkraat 213/615, Sam Migliorisi 206, Don Ferrier 236, Julius Okrzesik 212, Bill Lucas 208. Strike & Spare: Andy Deschamps 258/731, Jody Ridaley 237/682, Derek Perez 274/692, Ryan Shumar 268/759, Bob Gonnley 707, Chris Hinckley 257/650, April Lewis 208/517, Doug Wessel 661, Pat Searcy 254/683, Justin Veitch 267/663, Lou Traci 659, Joe Dluzak 289/703, Jim Dopple 256/659. Wed. Matchplay: Danny Webster 241/715, Judy Allen 266/681, Marissa Henrikson 236/649, Ken Tully 221. Happy Seniors: Ron Coury 215, Gus Wiese 214, Pat Mickunas 204, Mike Gendron 237/654, Walt McNamee 204, Indy Laozums 207. Crystal Lake: Ken Paradis 236, Axis Anderson 201, Romeo Dupuis 200, Al D. 233, Joe Nicholls 234/700. Commercial: Derek Dzierba 698, Don George 254/658, Scott Price 659, Jeff Campbell 660, Lee Warnock Jr. 255, Clay Hatfield 258/700, Joe Dluzac Sr. 254, Derek Perez 259/673, Mike Cirnelison 729, Bill Hicks 279/726, Darryl Dempsey 704, Charlie Fortner 653, Joe Burgess 257/727, Andy Mclaughlin 255/698, Dave Suggs 250/671, Mike Byrd 677. Romany Park: Al Arsenault 203, Elvis Raper 201. Jolly Seniors: Kelly Sapp 200, Warren Chase 201, Ronnie Hostetter 222, Carl Traky 216, Joe Bowen 201, Richard Erpenback 202, Ron Ratcliff 226, Bill Lanham 212. Mr. & Mrs.: Chris Maddox 697. Funtime Mixed: George Brown 661, Clay Hatfield 691, James Staton 266/659, Alex Taruer 256, Jimmy Shelton 665, Lee Smith 268/675, Malen Smith 254, Gary Hampshire 698, Jodi Gillispie 278/723. T.G.I.F: Robert Dantschich 267/706, Allie Smith 200/600, Odeen Walker 675, Joe Pannell 261, Eric Setterlind 257/703, Bob Veitch 289/708. Youth/Adult: Joey Wollner 206-205-616, Richard Pflaumer 207-213/616, Keith Cox 258/652. Latemates: Mike Cornelison 277/714, Cindy Head 202-225-215/642, Andy Howey 268/665, Chau Le 258/684, Joe Le 268, Jeff Gabory 258-256/738.

Ten Pin - Men: Brett Frisse 278, Jake Sorensen 268/671, Joe Panebianco 267/684, Joe Bianco 266/687, Jamie Loving 264, Dale Drum 259/654, Rich Sheppard 258/726, Russell Rayner 257/650, Sean Herrod 253, Randy Boyle 252, Paul Doyon 718, John Burling 704, Don Vachon 661, Andy Farrell 660. Women: Kari Militello 258/653, Rosalie McGinnis 224/556, Robin Hintz 216/551, Saralyn Rickman 203/526, Arlene Burling 534, Jen Layton 522, Teresa Vachon 511, Linda Gicka 505. Sr. Men: Bob Anstey 246/672, Dave DeLorenzo 244/657, Carl Hakansson 238/671, Jim Ina 224/596, Chuck Willey 217/569, Bob Seel 216/577, Chuck Leasure 206/548, Paul Sanner 203/569, Ron Wade 201/540, Dave O'Brien 549, Jim Callus 538. Sr. Women: Mary Girourd 194/523, Darlene Pruneau 187/472, Dee Ashmun 183.

Dunedin - Men: Tom Bosquez Jr. 763, Melvin Dukes 758, Paul Pippenger 730, Jay Clark 730, Ado Torrisi 715, Steve Marley 713, Jim Weaver 703, Burl Sharrow 702, Charlie Flatley 279/614. Ladies: Lisa Beck 267/733, Melanie O'Grady 268/732, Jamie Lloyd 667, Heidi Dean 621, Michelle Sabol 611, Rita Buchan 606. Seniors: Dave Malinowski 268/686, Alan Hildebrand 654, Karl Behnken 258/621, Don Nelson 254/624, Sam Ardillo 246/618, Andy Stumpf 614, Don Wells 608, Natalie Angelo 233/526, June Schuyler 200/521, Maureen Gualtieri 194/556, Katie Oberc 213/554, Sally Connors 226/542, Margie Hooge 201/534, Elinore Spehar 201/515.

Countryside - Thurs. Nite Early Birds: J.R. Foraker 722. Thurs. Nite Mixers: Steve Sandbergen 738, Scott Leslie 706. Mon. Nite Businessmen: Scott Baird 749, Glenn Francis 717, Jesse Francis 735, Gene Gauthier 714, Walt Coddington 724, Randy Malander 713, John Wizner 702, Gordon Kowalczck 725, Jim York 703, Nick Moldovan 744, Scotty Gormley 739, Kyle Wilson 745, Craig Gurney 724. Countryside Trio: Steve Warshawer 704, George Allen 732, Brian Hane 705, Darlene Krah 719, Brian Rolston 734, Chris Samuels 726, Lou Alessi 728, Jason Fox 729, Jesse Francis 706, Bob Montone 752, Bryan Schneider 769, Scott Howard 742.

Liberty - Brad Richards 276/732, Russ Rayner 275/769, Paul Victory 270/702, Jim Andrew 718, Paul Moore 712, Mike Vital 702, Terry Jewel 201, Ryan Brembs 279/750, Brian Williams 278/722, Keith Glasgow 743, Greg Ickes 733, Jim Parese 720, Bev Ulrich 289/694, Mariann Russo 278/741, Dick Rohrs 741, Pat Berwick 243/622, Rhonda Roqueta 227, Doug Bailey 297/716, Rick Maxey 711, Wayne Elliott 279/754, Bill Merritt 722, Greg Mong 707, Tom Weigand Jr. 706, Mike LaBranch 705, Jason Scanga 703, Cary Cook 703, Lisa Bereczki 237/670, Cary Cook 289/707, Mike Vital 769, Bob Nickerauer 744, Jim Parese 723, Larry Walters 723, Russ Rayner 715, Paul Moore 712. Youth Srs.: Rafael Acevedo 234/556, Rob Asbridge 223/539, Caitlin Welsh 216/564, Ben Miller 209/527, Jake Britts 206/586, Jake Thoma 203/595, Aaron Palermo 201/505. Youth Jrs.: Zack Zimbaro 168/422, Terry Hammons 160/426, Austin Carrigan 158/432, Richard Anderson 156, Matt Pityo 151.

Twedt's - Men: Brent Dewar 768, Bob Hubbard Jr. 765, John Hackett 758, Bob Hubbard Sr. 749, Dave Trovato 732, Art Woodrff 725, Chris Springstead 711, Guy Blazier 708, Joe Alore 707, Bill Schlitt 694, Jim Christensen 678, Tom Tomalo 674, Dick Rhors 672, Ron Sullivan 661, Jaymee Dewar 659, Ben Ferren 655, Lowell Elliot 655, Dorian Sobat 654, Dave Lawson 649, Tom Bruno 646, Jeff Bennett 642, Jim Cramer 622 Herb Swinden 617, Robin Hood 615, Ben McBride 615, Gary Campbell 608. Ladies: Christine Srock 589, Yolanda Houston 564, Lanie Weaver 563, Karen Burke 555, Kay McAleer 554, Dianne Lehre 551, Joan Rutledge 545, Rita Holston 534, Kristine Potter 514, Melissa Lawson 514, Brenda Hensley 514, Joyce Stanton 513, Aymee Torres 512, Peggy Hubbard 509, Shirley Jamison 508, Jenna Snyder 508, Jane Honomichl 506.

Tarpon - Tahitian Gardens: Ken Rivard 198/558. Highland Lakes: Don Shattock 191/545, Joe McCoy 176/506, Helen Creany 180/514. Lake Tarpon: John Ledner 209/537, Ed Grabea 181/537, Doreen Mansell 196/505. Sr. Men: Gene Sparks 233- 221/673, Bud Fox 228-221/649. Sun Valley: Bob McCanna 185/537, Gondy Robinson 208/516, Betty Good 212. Stonehedge: Gary Campbell 225-203/631, Ron Gebo 194/537. Sr. Birds: George Noortz 194/508. Highland Lake Srs.: Don Shattock 198/544, Gary Rock 193/537. Tarpon Shores: Roy Brown 222/594, Joe Pochron 190/536. Mon. Mixers: Justin Moore 225-220/673, Mikey Theodore 235-220/643. Key West: Joe Reindeau 269-247/751, Shawn Jones 252-225/673. Industrial: Bob Cantrell 238-237/698, Dave Hall 223-216/634. TLJB YABA Bantams (5-7): Jade Casale 107/290, Emma Elfrink 102/289. Preps (8-11): Kaitlyn Mola 144-144/425, Kyle Schwanke 148/383, Jaymie Domino 136/381, Kayla Khan 126/331, John Alongi 125/330. Majors (12-21): Michael Davella 210/549, D.J. Watkinson 211/589, Justin Markville 204/517, Paule Hagerman 205/583, Carrie Hickey 216/503.

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