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Zinc poisoning nearly sweeps lifelong bowler out of the sport

Returns to Johnson Lanes to shoot the first 300 on the new pinsetters

Resident Dennis Klein inside the pro shop at Johnson Lanes, inside the Sports Pavilion, 19803 R.H. Johnson.

(Independent Newsmedia/Jennifer Jimenez)

Sharing the comeback story of a neighbor, friend and professional was on the heart of a Sun City West resident.

Resident Dennis Klein has been working at the Johnson Lanes Pro Shop for 15 years and despite a health challenge that nearly took his life, he keeps going.

“In true Sun City West fashion, he did not give up,” said resident Susan Owens.

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