Archer Nails Near Perfect Score Dedication, Practice Are Key in the Senior Games Men’S 60-64 Compound from 40, 50 and 60 Yards

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Rafael Recto, from Vallejo, watches his arrow fly toward the target at the Senior Games competition Monday. Archer nails near perfect score Dedication, practice are key in the Senior Games men’s 60-64 Compound from 40, 50 and 60 yards. With 90 total shots in several archery magazines. “Don’t waste Release archery competition is any indica- and a maximum of 10 points per shot, a perfect your time trying to learn it yourself. You’ve to success in precision sport tion, he may be correct. round is 900 points. Campbell came within 26 got to get a good coach,” said Campbell. By Colin Becht Campbell shot a near perfect round, finish- points of perfection. Beyond the quality of his coaching, Camp- ing with a score of 874, putting him just one That level of precision comes with an incred- bell said his time commitment has been cru- lenn Campbell believes that a good point behind leader Ronald West. ible dedication to the sport. Campbell said he cial to his success. After shooting virtually coach is crucial to success in archery. In the Senior Games, archers participate shoots four hours each day and works with his G If Campbell’s performance on Monday in an American 900, shooting 30 times each coach, Bernie Pellerite, who has been featured (continued on page 13) John Hickinson, Palo Alto Bowling Club’s important aspects of the game and to do that Bowling on the green coach, started playing the sport about 10 one must carefully watch every bowl, not ball, years ago. that is bowled. Balls are called bowls because Those who play say Lawn Bowling is an underrated sport “I visited the gardens next door with my now-wife,” he said. “I saw the greens here, (continued on page 7) By Sana Bakshi first year the sport has been included in the started playing and now I’m hooked.” Games. Another member of the Palo Alto club, ccording to those who compete, lawn Originating in Europe, lawn bowling is Athol Foden, started playing about five years bowling is an underrated sport. But that slowly becoming more popular in the U.S. It ago. A has not stopped competitors from all is played on a large, square patch of grass and “I ran out of reasons not to play,” he said. “I over the country from traveling to Palo Alto bowls are rolled toward the jack. The jack is have English roots and I had the time.” to compete in the National Senior Games. a small, white ball. The object of the game is Foden maintains that every blade of grass The bowlers gathered Monday at the Palo to get the bowls as close to the white ball as is different, making every green different. Alto Bowling Club to begin competition, the possible. Finding the lay of the land is one of the most

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Lawn bowling bowling is open to all who want to play. Robert Fasiang, of “We were new to the area and we just got really involved Illinois, played because he had little else to do with his time right away,” she said. (continued from page 1) in Palo Alto. But like any sport, lawn bowling is more than just a physical “Well, I am here for 15 days,” Fasiang said. “And I had noth- game. In fact, lawn bowling emphasizes other qualities. they are not completely spherical. Essentially, you can’t see the ing to do for these three.” “It involves precision, hand-eye coordination, endurance, obstacles in the grass, but you can determine where they are This is Fasiang’s second time playing competitively, but he stamina and mental strength,” Foden said. by how the bowl rolls. also participates in bocce ball, which is similar to lawn bowl- The finals for men will take place Tuesday at the Palo Alto “It’s an easy sport to learn,” Foden said. “But it’s hard to be ing. club. The women will play Wednesday and Thursday. Because good at.” Bonny Turner, president of the Palo Alto Bowling Club, it is a demonstration sport, there are no prizes awarded in lawn SSCMostSenior competitorsGames:Layout Monday were 1 from7/28/09 local teams, 9:32 withAM some Page 1started bowling in 2004 after seeing an article in the local bowling for the Senior Games. ★ from out of state. Because it is a demonstration sport, lawn paper.

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hen they want to get around the Robert Witty, a 64-year-old New Yorker Stanford campus or come to Palo who will be swimming and playing tennis in W Alto, Senior Games athletes and this year’s Games, completed his second ride their families can take part in an innovative in as many days. bicycle-sharing program called Freewhee- “I’ve never seen anything like this (pro- lin. Co-produced by Humana, a gold-medal gram),” he said as he pulled in on his 21-speed sponsor of the Games, and the City of Palo Trek bike under a tall oak tree by the Aquatic Alto, the idea is simple: Give people bicycles Center. “Everyone’s up on it. People know a free of charge so they have the opportunity to good thing and this is a good thing.” explore the Stanford campus and surrounding Tom and Barbara Arcangeli of Rhode Island area while staying physically active. took a ride with their son on Sunday, weaving Breck Thomas-Ross, a media consultant their way from the shopping center, up Sand for Humana’s Innovation Center which devel- Hill Road and all over campus. oped the program, sees the Senior Games as “This is one of the best things of the Games a logical setting for this newborn idea. so far!” Barbara exclaimed with a child-like “The athletes here are already in a mind-set grin. “And to be able to get everything for to do good things for their body so this was a free? What a great asset!” no-brainer,” she said. “Stanford lends itself to “I don’t bike that often at home, but it al- bike-sharing.” lowed us to actually see the campus,” said Freewheelin has 120 bikes at two stations Tom, who is competing in basketball at the on campus, one in Nelson Mall by the Avery Games. “Plus my wife doesn’t want to sit in a Aquatic Center and the other at Ford Plaza, smelly gym and watch me play!” outside the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Humana’s idea for the bicycle-sharing pro- Recreation. The City of Palo Alto donated 45 gram began at the company’s Louisville, Ky. bikes to the program. headquarters two years ago as a way for the Riders must go through a simple three-step 10,000-plus employees to get from building to process to get a bike: register, grab a helmet building. It was present at last years’ Demo- and lock and pick out a bike. A photo ID and cratic and Republican National Conventions credit card are required for security purpos- and was so well received, the company de- es, though no charge is assessed. Bikes range cided to bring it to the Senior Games. from three to 21-speeds and can be checked Each bike is outfitted with an electronic out as early as 8:30 a.m. and must be returned device that tracks each rider’s mileage and SANTANA ROW (San Jose) - 3055 Olin Ave by 6 p.m. A detailed map of the area is pro- calories burned. Results are updated daily on vided for each rider. a large “scoreboard” in the AstraZeneca Ath- CUPERTINO - 19626 Stevens Creek Road The reception of the program, which runs lete Village. As of Monday afternoon there the duration of the Games, has thus far been had been 356 rides, 2,008 miles ridden, 67,836 PALO ALTO - 2305 El Camino Real positive. calories burned and 0.9 metric tons of carbon “We thought the senior population would be footprint reduction. responsive and they have totally delivered,” Freewheelin has attracted first-time and in- wahoos.com said Trisha Finnegan, of Humana, who has experienced riders. Finnegan told a story of been fitting riders on bikes the past two days. a man who had not ridden a bike in 46 years “A lot of people aren’t driving so it’s a great and of a 26-year-old woman whose father was way for them to get around.” literally pushing her along with his hands un- Finnegan estimates more than 70 percent der her seat. of riders are athletes participating in the “I saw her riding by herself today,” Finnegan Games. said. “She had a huge smile.” ★ 2009 Senior games | Tuesday, August 4 | Page 9

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By taking the DNA test, the genome is re- percent of the 600,000 points,” Mahadevan Kylie Sloan vealed. People can know whether they will get said. “We want to make more findings for all Senior Games athletes are offered free genetic testing at the 23andme booth on the diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, to name a few, the other points.” Stanford campus. later in life. The company looks for patterns However, this can only be done if more in- within the results, knowing that 67 percent of dividuals participate in the testing. The good subjects in a large test will have a family histo- news, 23andme offers the test for free to all van said. 2008 and the law prevents health insurance ry of cancer or that 13 percent will have Rest- Senior Games participants. For all the other If an individual is at a genetic risk for a dis- companies from discriminating against se- less Legs Syndrome. 23andme expands upon hum-drum, average Joes, the survey is avail- ease, 23andme hopes to find ways to change lect patients based on their genetics. these findings to help doctors prescribe the able online and a DNA testing kit can be sent certain factors in their lifestyle in order to pre- However, this did not appear to worry Den- medication that is right for each individual. right to their door for $399. The kit includes vent the disease, Mahadevan said. nis Sawyer, 65, who was in the midst of pro- The U.S. spends billions of dollars every a pre-paid FedEx mailer to return the test This amount of information appears scary, viding a sample. year on hard medication, which only caters to sample to the lab. too powerful even, which Mahadevan rec- “I think it’s a great opportunity to find out about half of the needs of patients, Mahade- 23andme did not target the 2009 Senior ognizes. things I don’t want to know, but things that I van said. Games solely for its numbers, but because the “Some people are so excited by it and some might want to know,” Sawyer said. “I am excited about our promise to help tai- company wants to find the genetic factors for are nervous,” Mahadevan said. “They fear that Geoffrey and Marie Knight, both 45, were lor treatment to individuals instead of to the healthy aging, Mahadevan said. What’s better what’s found in their genes will create dis- intrigued by the test and wished they were masses,” Mahadevan said. than some 12,000 healthy, active athletes all crimination in health insurance.” athletes in order to take it for free. In order to be successful, the company needs over age 50? However, this will not be the case thanks “I think it’s really cool,” Geoffrey said. mass amounts of people to gain effective re- “The beautiful thing about this group is to GINA: the Genetic Information Non-dis- “But it’s a tough one, how much do you results for research. Naturally, the 2009 Senior that they epitomize healthy living,” Mahade- crimination Act. Congress passed GINA in ally want to know?” Marie said. ★ Page 16 | Tuesday, August 4 | 2009 Senior games scoreboard The Senior Games Daily will continue sharing results from selected games throughout the competition. For a complete list of results, visit 2009seniorgames.org/results. 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At Menlo Medical Clinic we applaud the athletes of the 2009 Summer National Senior Games as they strive to achieve their personal best. For more than 50 years, we have provided integrated care for our community. Personal. Knowledgeable. Accessible.. Caring. Our 40 physicians deliver coordinated care from our Menlo Park neighborhood clinic and are affiliated with nearby Stanford Hospital & Clinics. 2009 Senior games | Tuesday, August 4 | Page 19 Palo Alto Event Calendar Music Permutations From Nature’s 650-463-4944 Perimeter: Radius 2009 - Free In Permutations From Nature’s Perimeter: Radius 2009, Twilight Concert Series - Free Karen Kienzle, Director of the Palo Alto Art Center, INSPI R ED Performance by Lydia Pense and Cold Blood has identified seven regional artists who explore the Location: Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 East Meadow phenomenon of transformation against the backdrop Avenue. Date & Time: Aug. 4, 6:30-8pm by sustainable energy of nature: Tracy Burk, Sukey Bryan, Dana Harel, Amy Hibbs, Ulla de Larios, Catie O’Leary and Sarah Ratchye. Recreation The exhibition has received special support from Uni- Call 650-463-4900 for more information versity Art and the Palo Alto Weekly. for our community Fun on the Plaza - Free Radius 2009 Artists in Dialogue - Free Before heading out to dinner in downtown Palo Join the Radius 2009 artists in a gallery tour. With Palo Alto’s investments in renewable energy, we’re Alto, join us for a funfilled, family friendly time Location: 1313 Newell Road. Date & Time: Aug. on King Plaza. Each night will be a little different 6, 6-8pm ushering in a future powered by solar and wind energy. and there will be many great activities. 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Performances: Aug. 5 at 7:30pm; Aug. 9 at 7pm Stephen De Staebler: Continuity - Free Maureen McGovern Concert The exhibition pays tribute to the leading Ameri- Performance: Aug. 6 at 8:00pm can sculptor and acknowledged master in the California clay movement. The eight sculptures in Ernest Shackleton Loves Me the exhibition, 1975-2008, bear the tension of dual Performances: Aug. 8 at 2:00pm; Aug. 11 at and contradictory associations: as ancient relics 7:30pm; Aug. 15 at 8pm and contemporary figuration and as body and Young Playwrights Initiative Showcase landscape. They combine the earthly and spiritual, Performance: Aug. 9 at 2:00pm as well as the fragile and resilient. The exhibition is presented in anticipation of the artist’s retrospec- Meet The Artists Panel tive at the San Jose Museum of Art. Performance: Aug. 10 at 7:30pm Vienna Teng Concert Performance: Aug. 14 at 8pm Page 20 | Tuesday, August 4 | 2009 Senior games

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