Special Olympics Indiana: Marshall-Starke Softball...
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This year the Wildcats were
plagued with injuries. We
had our 10 to be able to
compete in the ESK Games
in Indianapolis and 2 of
our athletes were unable to
play due to understandable
issues. We did take our
skills team down to the
ESK Games and they were
able to compete. Tom
Cripe brought home a
Gold, Paul Stull brought
home a Gold, Frank Bender
brought home a 4th place
and Joan Burke brought
home a Bronze. A good
time was had by all.
Softball Results
Up Coming Events
Our bowling has started up
and we have the dates for
our tournaments and there
have been some changes.
Our State tournament will
be at Woodland Bowl in
Indianapolis on December
7th, from 12 to 4pm EST.
We will be taking pictures
of all the active athletes in
Special Olympics. We are
updating our records and
once completed will be
making picture ID cards for
when we go to Area and
State competitions. We
have taken pictures of
some of the coaches, yes
coaches are not exempt,
and athletes. We will con-
tinue to take pictures when
we gather of different func-
tions. The ID cards will say
who the person is with,
their birth date, name, and
they will use the word
“Medical” on the ID card if
the athlete/coach has a
medical condition that
emergency responders
would need to know about
in case of an accident. If
“Medical” is on the card
that will alert responders
to ask for a history of
medical conditions from
the chaperone. Any ques-
tions, don’t hesitate to call
and ask.
Special Olympics Indiana: Marshall-Starke
Marshall-Starke Olympian
November 2013 Volume 2, Issue 3
Upcoming Events
State Tournament
December 7, 2013
12:00—4:00pm EST at
Woodlawn Bowl in
Indianapolis
Basketball starts Fri-
day November 22nd.
Practice will be held at
Webster Elementary in
Plymouth from 6:30 to
7:30. First few prac-
tices will be skills
assessment.
Pictured from Left to Right: Don France, Tom Cripe, Frank Bender, Joan Burke
and Paul Stull
It is with great pleasure that Marshall-Starke Special Olympics honors Cord Allen at our Athlete of the Year for 2012-2013. When Cord first came to Marshall-Starke Special Olympics, he was very shy and would not talk or look at any-one. He started out bowling with us and has added a new sport every year: basketball, track & field, and softball this past summer. With each new sport he has become more at ease with the athletes and the coaches. He has even started laughing and joking with the athletes and coaches. His skills and confidence has improved with the each sport and competition he has entered. We are very proud to have Cord on our team!!!
Athlete of the Year: Cord Allen
It is with great pleasure that Marshall-Starke Special Olympics honors the Burke Family as our Family of the Year for 2012-2013. The Burke family has three members who participate in Special Olympics: Joan, Joe, and Debbie. Mary Lee Burke, a sister to Joan, and mother to Joe and Debbie, has been a volunteer and chaperone for many events throughout the years, as well as providing transportation to events when needed. Mary Phyllis Burke, affectionately known as "Grandma" to many of us, has been there to cheer on her daughter and grandchildren, as well as many other athletes.
Family of the Year: The Burke Family
It is with great pleasure that Marshall-Starke Special Olympics honors Bobbi Jo Stiles Harrell as our Coach of the Year for 2012-2013. Bobbi Jo began helping during bowling season when her sister, ReaAnna, joined us for the first time. When help was needed during basketball season, she stepped in and coached teams and the skills players. Even though she was in her senior year at Plymouth High School, participating in track, and planning her own wedding, she stepped in again and helped coach the athletes for track and field. She always expects the best from the athletes, but understands how their special needs can effect their individual performances. She has helped to make our job much easier this year, and we look forward to her expertise in the years to come.
Coach of the Year: Bobbie Joe Stiles-Harrell
It is with great pleasure that Marshall-Starke Special Olympics honors our bowling establishments, Quick's Lanes and Bowlaway Lanes, as our Businesses of the Year for 2012-2013. Quick's Lanes began donating time and space to spe-cial needs individuals over 40 years ago before Special Olympics was formed, when the Marshal Starke Development Ladies Auxiliary started a "Fun Bowl" for the clients at Marshall Starke Development Center. They continued to offer the same arrangements to Marshall County Special Olympics when it was formed. When Starke County Special Olympics was formed, Bowlaway lanes came on board so that athletes with special needs could learn and develop bowling skills. Both of these businesses have continued to work with us when Marshall and Starke counties were combined into one Special Olympics unit. Without their support throughout the years, our athletes would not have had the opportunity to learn and participate in the life-long skill that so many do and have enjoyed.
Businesses of the Year: Tim Quick, Quick’s Lanes; Owner, Bowlaway Lanes
Tim Quick
Bobby Joe pictured at her Graduation
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for stories written by ath-
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story here, send it to Edie
Hastings or Ed Hughes.
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Po. Box 418
Plymouth, In 46563
Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation for the
Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.
Marshall-Starke Special Olympics is a not-
for-profit organization that provides year-
round sports training and athletic competi-tion for children and adults with intellec-
tual disabilities. Marshall-Starke Special
Olympics is part of the international net-work of accredited Special Olympics Pro-
grams that reaches nearly 4 million ath-
letes with intellectual disabilities world-
wide.
Sport is a universal language that unites people on and off the field of play. Its
lessons are relevant to all. Using sports
training and athletic competition to help break down barriers that have historically
kept people apart, Marshall-Starke Special
Olympics promotes meaningful inclusion and acceptance for children and adults
with intellectual disabilities in Marshall
and Starke counties. These experiences ultimately create an inclusive environment
where everyone benefits and little by little,
the world changes. The sport is the me-dium, but the real power lies within the
Special Olympics experience and all the
people it touches.
Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave
in the attempt.
- Special Olympics Athlete Oath
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