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NewsAugust 10, 2011

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program

Ten families participated in the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.

Laura Simon
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Christine Estes of Scott City and her son Sammy, 3, play with a hula-hoop Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Christine Estes of Scott City and her son Sammy, 3, play with a hula-hoop Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Elijah Pobst, 5, runs underneath the parachute Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Elijah Pobst, 5, runs underneath the parachute Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Penny Williams, right, cheers on Elijah Pobst, 5, as she completes the obstacle course with her brother C.J. closing in behind her with help from volunteer Sarah Mittrucker Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Penny Williams, right, cheers on Elijah Pobst, 5, as she completes the obstacle course with her brother C.J. closing in behind her with help from volunteer Sarah Mittrucker Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Children in the Special Olympics young athletes program race with members of their family Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Children in the Special Olympics young athletes program race with members of their family Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Children play with the parachute Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Children play with the parachute Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Matt Simpson and his son Joshua play ball Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Matt Simpson and his son Joshua play ball Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Phoenix Chicora races across the room Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Phoenix Chicora races across the room Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Christine and Sammy Estes, Jason and Greyson Evans and Emma Watson play with the parachute Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Christine and Sammy Estes, Jason and Greyson Evans and Emma Watson play with the parachute Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com C.J. Pobst, left, races Greyson Evans Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com C.J. Pobst, left, races Greyson Evans Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Susan Shaffer chases after Sammy Estes as he races across the room Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Susan Shaffer chases after Sammy Estes as he races across the room Wednesday, August 10, 2011 during the Special Olympics young athletes program at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Ten families attended the young athletes program, which is in it's first year in Cape Girardeau. The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship kicks off Friday night with the opening ceremony at 6:30 in the grandstand of Arena Park and continues through Sunday. Events in the championship include golf, softball and tennis.
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