WENDY’S CAR WASH #2–SEPT. 25

Saturday, Sept. 25th at the Wendy’s on 6501 Market Ave. North (by Washington Square/Giant Eagle-near from Walsh Univ./Maple/Easton) from 11:00am to 3pm.

Helpers: be there at 10am to set up.

Bring your vehicle to be washed or come and help with the washing! We NEED you and your support!

QUESTIONS? Contact Deb Borland/email: deb.borland@sbcglobal.net

100% of our fundraising proceeds are used directly to assist the athletes and sports programs. Special Olympics is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Can’t make the car wash but want to help? Send donations to our Stark Public Special Olympics Local Coordinator:

Jan Brunecz
SPSO Local Coordinator
1421 Easthill Square NE
Canton, Ohio 44714
Ph: 330-494-9072

THANKS!

SPSO End of Summer Car Wash Sept. 25, 2010

2010 Summer Games, The Royal Knights

COLUMBUS–Stark Public Special Olympics (the “Royal Knights”) brought home 38 medals along with 10 ribbons during the June 25-27, 2010 Ohio Special Olympics Summer Games at Ohio State University. The Summer Games are the equivalent of the “Super Bowl” for the athletes in attendance.

See the write-up in the Canton Repository.

Click here to see all the photos shared on FLICKR from the 2010 Summer Games: http://www.flickr.com/photos/starkpublicspecialolympics/sets/72157624420643495/

 You can also view all 200 photos as a slideshow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/starkpublicspecialolympics/sets/72157624420643495/show/

In addition, see Powerlifting team photos on FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9884035@N03/sets/72157624239873611/show/

For larger team photo and identifications–scroll to the bottom of the page.

Stark Public Special Olympics, the "Royal Knights," at Opening Ceremonies

The event kicked off with its traditional opening ceremonies, including a parade of athletes, an appearance by the newly crowned Miss Ohio, and the lighting of the “Flame of Hope,” Friday evening at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.

RESULTS FROM THE SUMMER GAMES . . .

2010 Stark Public Special Olympics Bowling Team

BOWLING
Rachelle Borland – Silver
Cameron Broom – Gold
Tristan Broom – Gold
Seth Geiselman – Silver
Eli Hershberger – Gold
Robert Hershberger – Silver
Branden Mayes – Gold
Taylor Moag – Gold
Jennifer Santucci – Bronze
Dustin West – 4th

2010 Powerlifting Team: Cory, Coach Henry, Bob

 POWERLIFTING
Bob Hale – Bench Press – Gold;
Dead Lift-Bronze;
Combined- Bronze

Cory Martin- Bench Press – Silver;
Dead Lift – Silver;
Combined – Silver

Nick Doll (left) and Matt Lashley (right)

TENNIS DOUBLES
Megan Biedenbach/Katie Kestner – Silver
Nick Doll/Matt Lashley – 4th
Tennis Unified Doubles
Justin Bates/Nathan Harold – Bronze
Nate Manko/Perri Concialdi – 4th

James Johnson, Anthony MacLean, Tyler Cramer (l to r)

TRACK & FIELD (ATHLETICS)
Cory Amatangelo – 100 M Dash – Gold; Shot Put- Gold
Tyler Cramer – Pentathalon – Gold
Josef Gresh – 100 M Dash – Silver; Standing Long Jump- Bronze
Ismail Hawari – 100 M Dash- Bronze; Shot Put-Silver
James Johnson – 100 M Dash – Gold; Running Long Jump – Silver
Adam Ludwig – 100 M Dash – Gold; Running Long Jump – 4th
Hannah Ludwig – 100 M Dash – Gold; Running Long Jump -Silver
Anthony Maclean – 100 M Dash-4th; Running Long Jump – Silver
Chaz Maclean – Pentathalon – Gold
Billy Philley – 100 M Dash- Gold; Standing Long Jump – Silver
Ian Phillips – Shot Put – 5th
4 X 100 Relay – Ismail Hawari, Adam Ludwig, Hannah Ludwig, Anthony
Maclean – 4th

Coach Ben and Katie

The athletes prepared for the Summer Games for months in advance with the help of their coaches. Bowling coaches: Ben Hershberger, Linda Hershberger, Theresa Mayes. Powerlifting coach: Henry McGhee. Tennis coaches: Jan Brunecz, Nathan Harold, and Perri Concialdi. Track and Field coaches: Randi Buhecker, Don Compher, Lisa Ludwig-Cramer, and Rob Cramer.

2010 Stark Public Special Olympics Team Shirt

Stark Public Special Olympics (the Royal Knights) returned home to Stark County triumphant and proud with lots of personal stories of achievement and smiles to share.

BELOW–Team photo: Row 1 – Megan Biedenbach, Cameron Broom, Ismail Hawari, Billy Philley, James Johnson, Anthony MacLean, Cory Martin, Seth Geiselman, Katie Kestner, Janet Brunecz, Coordinator/Coach. Josef Gresh.

Row 2 – Ian Phillips, Chaz MacLean, Adam Ludwig, Lisa Ludwig-Cramer, Coach, Rachelle Borland,  Hannah Ludwig, Jennifer Santucci, Eli Hershberger, Matt Lashley, Robert Hershberger, Dustin West.

Row 3 – Don Compher, Coach, Nathan Harold, Coach, Ben Hershberger, Coach, Linda Hershberger, Coach,  Theresa Mayes, Coach, Randi Buhecker, Coach, Perri Concialdi, Coach, Bob Hale, Nate Manko, Taylor Moag, Justin Bates.

Row 4 – Rob Cramer, Coach, Nick Doll, Branden Mayes, Tyler Cramer, Cory Amatangelo, Wayne Huthmacher.

2010 Summer Games Participants

Friday–June 25
7:45 a.m. Bus departs from North Canton Middle School–bring your athlete’s meds (if needed) and Medical Information Form
11:30 a.m. Arrive at Smith Hall, OSU campus
Lunch–Athletes will eat the lunch that has been sent with them from home. We will have drinks available.
12:30 p.m. Bob & Cory M. change into powerlifting suits; Ismail, Adam, Hannah, Anthony, Ian, James, Rob & Lisa–change into uniforms
1:00 p.m. Leave for various venues
1:30 p.m. Tennis warm-up: Coaches: Jan, Perri & Nathan–Athletes (Justin, Nate, Nick, Katie, Matt & Megan)
2:30 p.m. 4 X 100 M relay time trials Coaches Randi, Don, Rob & Lisa–Athletes: Cory A., Chaz, Ismail, Ian, Joe, James, Tyler, Adam, Hannah, Billy & Anthony
2:45 p.m. Tennis coaches meeting: Jan or Perri
3:00 p.m. Preliminary singles: Justin, Nate, Nick, Katie, Matt & Megan
3:00 p.m. Powerlifting weigh in: Coach Sean–Bob & Cory M. at RPAC
5:30 p.m. Dinner (pizza)–Jesse Owens Track–All parents/families are welcome. Please let Jan know if you are coming so we have enough pizza.
6:15 p.m. Line-up for parade. We need 4 coaches and 12 athletes to walk in the parade. Athletes: 1 Powerlifting, 4 track, 3 tennis & 4 bowling. Coaches: 1 tennis, 1 bowling, 2 track.
6:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies–Jesse Owens Track
7:45 p.m. Tent Town and dance–RPAC
9:00 p.m. Return to Smith Hall
10:00 p.m. Lights out

Saturday– June 26
5:30 a.m. Rise and shine
6:00 a.m. On bus for breakfast
7:00 a.m. Leave for various venues
7:30 a.m. Jesse Owens Stadium–Shot Put Clinic: Tyler, Cory, Ismail, Ian & Chaz: Coaches–Randi, Rob & Don
8:00 a.m. Powerlifting–Hitchcock–check in/warm up Bob & Cory M. Bench Press competition 8:30-12:00
8:00 a. m. Tennis warm-up–Coaches: Jan, Perri & Nathan–Athletes (Justin, Nate, Nick, Katie, Matt & Megan)
8:15 a.m. Tennis Coaches Meeting–Jan, Perri or Nathan
8:30 a.m. Tennis Singles–(Justin, Nate, Nick, Katie, Matt & Megan)
8:30 a.m. Shot Put: Cory A. & Ismail–Coach Rob
8:30 a.m. 100 M. Dash: Hannah–Coach Lisa
9:00 a.m. Bowling–Seth (done after awards)
9:30 a.m. Shot Put: Ian–Coach Rob
9:30 a.m. 100 M Dash: Billy, Adam & Anthony–Coach Randi
12:00 p.m. Powerlifting Dead Lift warm up: Bob & Cory M.
12:30 p.m. Powerlifting Dead Lift competition: Bob & Cory M. (Both athletes DONE after Awards)
12:30 p.m. Tennis Doubles: Megan & Katie, Matt & Nick, Nate & Perri, Justin & Nathan (All tennis athletes DONE after Awards)
1:00 p.m. Shot Put (Pentathletes): Chaz & Tyler–Coach Rob
1:30 p.m. Bowling: Rachelle, Taylor & Jenny (These athletes DONE after Awards)
2:00 p.m. 100 M. Dash (Pentathletes): Chaz & Tyler–Coach Rob
2:30 p.m. Standing Long Jump: Joe–Coach Don. Running Long Jump James & (Pentathletes): Chaz & Tyler–Coaches Rob & Randi
3:00 p.m. High Jump (Pentathletes): Chaz & Tyler–Coach Rob
5:30 p.m. Leave for Dinner
7:05 p.m. Baseball Game Columbus Clippers vs. Guinett Braves (Huntington Park)
9:00 p.m. Return to Smith Hall
10:00 p.m. Lights out

Sunday–June 27
5:45 a.m. Rise and shine
6:15 a.m. Packed and on the bus for breakfast
7:00 a.m. Leave for various venues
7:30 a.m. 400 M (Pentathletes) Chaz & Tyler: Coach Rob
9:00 a.m. Bowling: Eli, Robert, Tristan, Cameron, Dustin, Branden
9:00 a.m. 100 M Dash: Cory A. & Ismail–Coach Don
9:00 a.m. Running Long Jump: Hannah–Coach Lisa
9:30 a.m. 100 M Dash: Ian, James, Joe–Coach Rob
9:30 a.m. Standing Long Jump: Billy–Coach Randi
11:30 a.m. 4 X 100 M Relay: Cory A. Chaz, Ismail, Ian, Joe G., James, Tyler, Adam, Hannah, Billy & Anthony–Coaches Randi, Don, Rob, Lisa
12:00 p.m. Parents may pick up their athletes at Jesse Owens. Please let our coordinator–Jan Brunecz–or your coach know if your athlete is going home with you, so that we know where they are.
12:30 p.m. Sawmill Lanes to pick up bowlers. Leave for home. We will stop at Wendy’s on the way for lunch.
3:30 p.m. Arrive at North Canton Middle School (Please be prompt in picking up your athlete as the bus cannot wait.) Call Jan’s cell (330 412-5415) after 3:00 if you want to know ETA. If your athlete has a cell phone you can call them also or have them call you when we leave Wendy’s. It’s about 90 minutes from Wendy’s to NCMS.
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Bowling–competition at Sawmill Lanes on Saturday and Sunday
Powerlifting–competition at Hitchcock Hall on Saturday
Tennis–competition will be at Lincoln Tower Park on Friday and Saturday
Track & Field–competition at Jesse Owens Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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The Games officially start with Opening Ceremonies, Friday June 25th at 6:30 in Jessie Owens Memorial Stadium. During Opening Ceremonies, the Law Enforcement Torch Run will run the Flame of Hope into the stadium filled with our athletes and fans.

  Tennis

The adult team beat Richland County, 43-42, in overtime as Cory Martin’s 2-pointer sent the game into overtime, then Cory Amantangelo’s two free throws lifted Stark to the win.

Leading scorers for the Royal Knights (2-4)  were Amatangelo with 27, Tyler Kramer with 7 and Branden Mayes with 7.

The school-age team (4-2) lost, 68-53, to Richland County. Scorers were Max Broom with 37 points; Nate Manko with 6 points; James Johnson with 4, Cameron Broom with 4 and Nick Doyle with 2. 

This week the school-age team practices Tuesday night at MCFC (6:15pm – 8pm) and Wednesday at Barr (6pm – 8pm).
 
Both teams play Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11:00 a.m. in Medina, OH.

1/23/10:  Columbus Comets Green 63 / SPSO 49
Top scorers: Max Broom 26 / Nate Manko 16

1/20/10:  SPSO 52 / Stark DD Women 45
Top scorers:  Max Broom 18 / Cameron Broom 14 / James Johnson 8

1/16/10:  SPSO 56 / Elyria Vipers 43
Scorers:  Max Broom 22 / Cameron Broom 12 / Nate Manko 6 / James Johnson 6 / Ricky Plaster 6

12/14/09:  SPSO 48 / Stark DD Women 24
Top scorers:  Max Broom 10 / Cameron Broom 10 / James Johnson 8