NewsAugust 13, 2011
The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championships continued Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 with softball at Shawnee Sports Complex, Victory Village at the Osage Centre and bingo and a dance at Southeast Missouri State University's Student Rec Center.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Katheryn Miller plays Wii bowling at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Katheryn Miller plays Wii bowling at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Shaun Lynch, left, and Mark Leicht cool off in front of a fan Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Shaun Lynch, left, and Mark Leicht cool off in front of a fan Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The SW Sharks Scott Brown fields a grounder Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The SW Sharks Scott Brown fields a grounder Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Fort Zumwalt's Jared Smith pitches to a St. Joe player Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fort Zumwalt's Jared Smith pitches to a St. Joe player Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Tracker checks out the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tracker checks out the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Fort Zumwalt baserunner Tricia Abbott heads to third Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fort Zumwalt baserunner Tricia Abbott heads to third Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Fort Zumwalt players watch their teammate take a turn at bat against St. joe Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fort Zumwalt players watch their teammate take a turn at bat against St. joe Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
William Hansel of Union, Mo. takes a seat inside the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com William Hansel of Union, Mo. takes a seat inside the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Special Olympic athletes Thomas Fergison, left, and Michael Grossman maneuver around on roller scooters at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes Thomas Fergison, left, and Michael Grossman maneuver around on roller scooters at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The SW Sharks short stop Jessica Shand fields a grounder Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The SW Sharks short stop Jessica Shand fields a grounder Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Sierra Thibault of Union, Mo. reacts to her putt at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sierra Thibault of Union, Mo. reacts to her putt at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Coach Kelly Smith, center, tries to catch up with members of her team Thomas Fergison, left, and Tanner Hrenchir on the roller scooters at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Coach Kelly Smith, center, tries to catch up with members of her team Thomas Fergison, left, and Tanner Hrenchir on the roller scooters at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Zachary Rhoads, left, and Troy Smith check out the inside of the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Zachary Rhoads, left, and Troy Smith check out the inside of the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Owen Meegan poses for a photo with his mother Nancy at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Owen Meegan poses for a photo with his mother Nancy at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
James Kindred takes a urn in the money booth at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com James Kindred takes a urn in the money booth at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Matthew Voelpel takes a turn at putt-putt at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Matthew Voelpel takes a turn at putt-putt at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Fort Zumwalt's Kenny Anderson attempts the out at first Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fort Zumwalt's Kenny Anderson attempts the out at first Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Members of PCBS show off their medals at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 12, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Members of PCBS show off their medals at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 12, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Tracker plays leap frog with a Special Olympic athlete at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tracker plays leap frog with a Special Olympic athlete at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Coach David Samuelson poses for a photo with members of his team Owen Meegan and Donna Wolf at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Coach David Samuelson poses for a photo with members of his team Owen Meegan and Donna Wolf at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Special Olympic athletes, volunteers, family and friends gather Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes, volunteers, family and friends gather Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Stephanie Littrell takes a turn in the money booth at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Stephanie Littrell takes a turn in the money booth at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The SW Sharks pitcher Mark Worley takes a moment on the mound Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The SW Sharks pitcher Mark Worley takes a moment on the mound Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Special Olympic athlete Sheldon Davis busts a move to music from the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athlete Sheldon Davis busts a move to music from the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Fort Zumwalt's third baseman gets under a pop up Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fort Zumwalt's third baseman gets under a pop up Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
James Ross of Trenton, Mo. hugs his bingo prize that he won Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 after a day of competition in the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Ross of Trenton, Mo. hugs his bingo prize that he won Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 after a day of competition in the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Randy Frank holds up his winning bingo card as Lisa Rudy reacts Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships. Both are from Mexico, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Randy Frank holds up his winning bingo card as Lisa Rudy reacts Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships. Both are from Mexico, Mo.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Dr. Jim Fox gives a dental exam to Nicholas McMullen at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dr. Jim Fox gives a dental exam to Nicholas McMullen at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
St. Joe Slugger Aaron Kellison digs in for a base hit Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com St. Joe Slugger Aaron Kellison digs in for a base hit Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Kim Mercier of Mexico, Mo. takes a turn at the ping pong toss at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kim Mercier of Mexico, Mo. takes a turn at the ping pong toss at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The Jackson County Parks and Rec mens division 1 unified mastered team out of Kansas City, Mo. pose for a photo before their game Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Jackson County Parks and Rec mens division 1 unified mastered team out of Kansas City, Mo. pose for a photo before their game Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Kody Conner has Elmo painted on his face at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kody Conner has Elmo painted on his face at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Sean, left, poses for a photo with his father and coach David Samuelson at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sean, left, poses for a photo with his father and coach David Samuelson at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
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The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championships continued Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 with softball at Shawnee Sports Complex, Victory Village at the Osage Centre and bingo and a dance at Southeast Missouri State University's Student Rec Center.

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