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JUNE 18, 2010
THE COAST NEWS
Seniors take it to the courts with new hybrid sport COAST CITIES — Active seniors are becoming devotees of a new sport called pickleball, a hybrid of badminton and tennis that is now part of the statewide Senior Games. The sport is named for a coinventor’s dog. The city of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation hosted the California Senior Games Pickleball Tournament from June 1 through June 4 at Poinsettia Community Park. The tournament was organized by North County Picklers, and sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association. The Senior Games play included more than 200 players from across the region competing in singles, doubles and mixed doubles in men’s and women’s divisions for adults ages 50 and older. The tournament will also include play in open
men’s and women’s doubles for adults. The pickleball net is lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a
Frustrated that Jeremy was doing poorly in the transition program, Chantal keyboard, which Jeremy uses Sicile-Kira spoke with Bruce to spell words by pointing. Cochrane, executive director
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Dorothea Frick Anderson Leucadia March 7, 1909 to June 4, 2010
Marine Sgt. Brandon Bury Oceanside Passed away on June 6, 2010
Loyal W. Baade San Marcos June 1, 1920 to May 28, 2010
Roger L. Caddell Vista Passed away on June 11, 2010 Robert J. Cartwright Oceanside Passed away on June 8, 2010
Grace Lisi (Santacroce) Barnaba Escondido Dec. 19, 1908 to June 2, 2010 Gerald Alan Bly Escondido Passed away on May 8, 2010 Bruno Dominic Bornino Carlsbad Feb. 25, 1922 to June 2, 2010 Denver L. Bullock Escondido April 24, 1918 to June 13, 2010 Shirley Boneta Bundy Encinitas Passed away on May 31, 2010
demanding,” said Pat Carroll, USA Pickleball Association ambassador. “Although it has a silly
of pupil services at the San Dieguito Union High School District. “Bruce said, ‘Why didn’t you have him go for his
semester he got a head start by completing a course in intercultural communications. Jeremy is already a published writer. He’s written a column titled “Life As I See It” in the school newspaper. In April he published an editorial in the North County Times. Currently he’s working on a book about his life. In addition, he collaborates with his mother, who is an award-winning author, speaker, and president of Autism Making A Difference, Inc. A few years ago Jeremy was featured in MTV’s documentary series “True Life,” for the episode titled “I Have Autism.” Since then he has become a popular speaker who offers these words of advice to the graduating class of 2010 in a speech he’ll be delivering this afternoon. “My real message to you today is: Teachers, never underestimate your students no matter how disabled they may appear or what difficulties they face.
“Parents, believe in your children and encourage them to fulfill their dreams. “Students, give yourself the power to hear the voice inside telling you that you can create the life you dream of. Believe in yourself, and never allow anyone to discourage you.” Chantal Sicile-Kira has always believed in her son’s potential, even when she was advised to “find a good institution for Jeremy” when he was growing up. “He is heading to a good institution now,” she said. “It’s called ‘college.’” This summer Jeremy was invited to address the Staten Island and Manhattan chapters of the National Autism Association. He has secured a donation of $500 for travel costs for his mother and him but needs an additional $300. To make a donation or to contact Jeremy, email jsicilekira@yahoo.com. Chantal Sicile-Kira has just released a new book, “41 Things to Know About Autism.” For more information, visit chantalsicilekira.com.
HAPPY PICKLERS Above left, in the championship pickleball game for mixed doubles age 55 to 59, from left, Ken Folis, from Fallbrook, with Trudy Stapleton of Carlsbad, won a silver medal, with Pam Jensen and Randy Narramore, both of Carlsbad, taking gold and Rancho Santa Fe’s Audrey Phillips and Ken Guilliermo earning bronze. The city of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation hosted the California Senior Games Pickleball Tournament in June at Poinsettia Community Park. The tournament was organized by North County Picklers, and sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association. Above right, the Women’s Division players competed in a combo of 3.5 and 4.0 skill level with, from left, the silver medal won by Kathy Brendel and Rhoda Macabitas, the gold by Stephanie Ice and Trudy Stapleton and a bronze to Grace Johnson, displaying the pickleball mascot. Photo by Beverly Youngren
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Dale Emerson Bakken Carlsbad Aug. 25, 1925 to May 22, 2010
perforated plastic ball simi- pong paddles. lar to a whiffle ball and “Pickleball is great wood or composite paddles exercise for the whole famiabout twice the size of ping- ly, without being physically
name, it is a brilliantly designed game which offers lots of fun, but can also be very quick and competitive.” City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation offers pickleball open play on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive. The cost is $1 for Carlsbad residents, and $3 for nonresidents. Visit www.carlsbadca. gov/parksandrec for more information. “It’s good exercise, easy to learn and fun,” said David Johnson, media relations chair for the USA Pickleball Association. “It can be played indoors or outdoors, singles or doubles, is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a fastpaced, competitive game for experienced players.”
Rodolfo M. Castaneda Vista Feb. 1, 1927 to June 11, 2010 Linda Jean Chavesta Oceanside June 3, 1966 to May 27, 2010 Larry Coppess San Marcos March 15, 1955 to June 9, 2010 Catherine Agnes "Kitty" Fiander Oceanside Dec. 31, 1921 to June 12, 2010 John E. Hanson Carlsbad April 8, 1944 to May 23, 2010 Michael L . Hogan San Marcos Passed away on May 26, 2010
Blake Johnson Leucadia June 24, 1962 to May 29, 2010 James Harold "Jim" Johnson Escondido Feb. 8, 1929 to June 15, 2010 Martha Inez LeonChaidez Oceanside Passed away on June 7, 2010 Bert Page Encinitas/Leucadia Passed away on June 2, 2010 Sister Eileen Tomlinson Oceanside Passed away on May 10, 2010 Marlin "Lamar" White Oceanside Feb. 17, 1948 to Feb. 9, 2010 Wilfred "Bud" Wise Oceanside June 23, 1921 to June 1, 2010 Mildred Olive Woodard Escondido April 19, 1922 to June 12, 2010
diploma?’” she said. Chantal Sicile-Kira learned that in order to graduate with an academic diploma, Jeremy first needed to pass a high school exit exam and earn credit in required subjects. “The school looked at Jeremy’s transcripts,” she said. “Since he was allowed to be in the educational system until the age of 22, he had enough time to earn credit if he took two classes a semester.” Another thing that worked in Jeremy’s favor was that students are given six chances to pass the California exit exam. “We thought we’d have him take the test and use it as a baseline,” she said. “He passed it the first time.” This fall Jeremy will start college the same time as his younger sister Rebecca, who graduates from Canyon Crest Academy on June 18. She is entering UC Davis as a freshman. Jeremy will embark on a degree in journalism or communications at MiraCosta College. This
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