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NewsAugust 14, 2010
Special Olympics State Championships - Friday
Special Olympics Missouri welcomes athletes from across the state to Cape Girardeau for the 2010 State Outdoor Championships. Olympians golfed at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, played tennis on Southeast Missouri State University's courts, and held an opening ceremony in the Arena Park grandstand Friday, Aug. 13, 2010.
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LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Brittany Selken serves while her doubles partner Tina Jones readies for the return volley Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Brittany Selken serves while her doubles partner Tina Jones readies for the return volley Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes dot the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes dot the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Chris Mueller returns a volley in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Chris Mueller returns a volley in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger, President and CEO of Special Olympics Missouri Mark Musso, U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt, SOMO athlete Chris Mueller, and Jay Knutsen stand proud during the National Anthem Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger, President and CEO of Special Olympics Missouri Mark Musso, U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt, SOMO athlete Chris Mueller, and Jay Knutsen stand proud during the National Anthem Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Ben Nichols of Troy, Mo. reacts after his ball scimmed the hole at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Ben Nichols of Troy, Mo. reacts after his ball scimmed the hole at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jane Jackson of St. Charles, Mo. sets her serve in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jane Jackson of St. Charles, Mo. sets her serve in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt speaks to the crowd Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt speaks to the crowd Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Ron Loepker tees off at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Ron Loepker tees off at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Simon Caldwell of Savannah, Mo. returns a volley in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Simon Caldwell of Savannah, Mo. returns a volley in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Andy Marinez of Kansas City, Mo. sinks his putt at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Andy Marinez of Kansas City, Mo. sinks his putt at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The Southeast Storm softball team dances along with the rest of the crowd in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The Southeast Storm softball team dances along with the rest of the crowd in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Simon Caldwell of Savannah, Mo. serves in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Simon Caldwell of Savannah, Mo. serves in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes take turns putting at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes take turns putting at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Penny Williams shoots some photos of the opening ceremony in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Penny Williams shoots some photos of the opening ceremony in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central High school marching band leads Special Olympic athletes in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central High school marching band leads Special Olympic athletes in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Peter Nevetta of Marthasville, Mo. watches his shot as Lowell Nadler, center, and Bob Stephens watch from behind at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Peter Nevetta of Marthasville, Mo. watches his shot as Lowell Nadler, center, and Bob Stephens watch from behind at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Adam Glueck of the Cape Girardeau Police Department holds the Olympic torch Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Sgt. Adam Glueck of the Cape Girardeau Police Department holds the Olympic torch Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com George Richardson of Jefferson City sinks his putt at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com George Richardson of Jefferson City sinks his putt at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Saul Anderson of Marthasville, Mo. tees off at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Saul Anderson of Marthasville, Mo. tees off at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Lucas Blattel of Cape Girardeau serves one up in double tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Lucas Blattel of Cape Girardeau serves one up in double tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Golfers look on for their next move at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Golfers look on for their next move at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Donna Wolf of St. Charles, Mo. returns a volley during doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Donna Wolf of St. Charles, Mo. returns a volley during doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Vonssegerm of Washington, Mo. tees off at the Jaycee Municiple Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bryan Vonssegerm of Washington, Mo. tees off at the Jaycee Municiple Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes pose for a photo during the opening ceremony Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes pose for a photo during the opening ceremony Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Faune Riggin reacts as Superman flies in from Metropolis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Faune Riggin reacts as Superman flies in from Metropolis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Tina Jones serves in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Tina Jones serves in doubles tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The crowd imitates Superman's dance moves Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The crowd imitates Superman's dance moves Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Dakota Chettle serves as his doubles partner Chris Mueller watches Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Dakota Chettle serves as his doubles partner Chris Mueller watches Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympians compare their muscles to Superman's Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympians compare their muscles to Superman's Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Gene Schmidttein of Colombia, Mo. holds the flag during his daughter Norma's putt at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Gene Schmidttein of Colombia, Mo. holds the flag during his daughter Norma's putt at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 13, 2010 Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger gives a high-five to Superman Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger gives a high-five to Superman Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The crowd cheers on Superman Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The crowd cheers on Superman Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Kullman of St. Peters, Mo. returns a volley in double tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championship in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Kullman of St. Peters, Mo. returns a volley in double tennis Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championship in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes and volunteers parade through the Knights of Colombus in the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Faune Riggin emcees the opening ceremonies in the Arena Park Grandstand Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Faune Riggin emcees the opening ceremonies in the Arena Park Grandstand Friday, August 13, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A young Special Olympian enters the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A young Special Olympian enters the Grandstand at Arena Park Friday, August 13, 2010 during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.
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Special Olympics Missouri welcomes athletes from across the state to Cape Girardeau for the 2010 State Outdoor Championships. Olympians golfed at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, played tennis on Southeast Missouri State University's courts, and held an opening ceremony in the Arena Park grandstand Friday, Aug. 13, 2010.

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