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06/04/2008 |
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The West Virginia Special Olympics has made its way to Charleston and into Raleigh County Thursday morning. Law enforcement groups including the Beckley Sherriff’s Office, Police Department, and State Police banded together bright and early Thursday morning to help carry the torch on this leg of the journey.
It has been the tradition that these law enforcement officials help to kick off the Special Olympics.
While the deputies and officers of the Raleigh County area are proud to participate in this event, they know that the athletes are truly the stars of the show.
Volunteers agree that if it were not for the Special Olympics, these gifted athletes may not be able to participate in the same sports other children enjoy.
The torch continued on to Fayette County and then onward to Nicholas County Thursday afternoon. |
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06/03/2008 |
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Today's storms might not exactly make you want to head outside for a jog, but that isn't stopping a group of law enforcement officials running for the special olympics. The group began at the Hardee's on Pike St. in south Parkersburg at 9 Wednesday morning. Nearly 10 miles later the run ends at the Hardee's on Grand Central Ave. in Vienna.Parkersburg police, state police, and the Wood County sheriff's departments were joined by officers from the St. Marys correctional facility for the run. Tony Ray Lemasters, Deputy Warden of St. Marys Correctional Facility, says: "We look forward to doing this to provide the special olympic support to the olympains so they get the opportunity to participate. That's what it's all about" Sergeant W.K. Marshall with the West Virginia State Police says: "Just the comraderie getting all the agencies together and spending time with them. Anything that brings us all together is a good cause." This is the 22nd year for the special olympics torch run nationwide. 35 different countries are also participating. |
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06/02/2008 |
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On the eve of the state’s Special Olympics games, law enforcement officers will carry the organization’s torch through three southern West Virginia counties. The Beckley/Raleigh County leg of the 24th annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, according to a Beckley Police Cpl. John Brown. The run, starting at Shoemaker Square in downtown Beckley, will begin the torch’s journey through southern West Virginia and to Special Olympics’ opening ceremonies in Charleston. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday.
Every year, numerous law enforcement agencies join in supporting West Virginia’s Special Olympics athletes, Brown said. The athletes’ ability to participate relies largely on donations from sponsors. The run is principally a means of supporting the athletes, but it also functions as a fundraiser. Brown is a six-year participant in the run.
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05/26/2008 |
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For over a quarter of a century, Fayette County Special Olympians have exhibited grace and strength as they attempt to qualify in a variety of events for the state Special Olympics. On Wednesday at John P. Duda Stadium at Oak Hill High School, local Special Olympic athletes, their teachers and volunteers got up close and personal with strength personified.
Philip Pfister, the 2006 Met-Rx World’s Strongest Man, visited with the athletes and those in attendance at the annual athletic gathering. While signing autographs and posing for photos, he also took time to share some wisdom.
“There are all kinds of strength in the world,” said Pfister. A key to success is to continually strive for improvement “no matter how strong ... you are.”
The main idea, though, is to enjoy yourself.
“(All the work) is not going to do any good if you don’t have fun,” he stressed. |
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05/23/2008 |
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Have you ever wanted to volunteer but had no idea where to go to find opportunities? Well, search no further. Special Olympics West Virginia needs you from June 6-8 at Laidley Field in Charleston. Although the official deadline has passed, volunteers still are being sought to help make this year's games memorable for the athletes. Whether you choose to cheer on the participants or work on the track, your assistance is needed to make these games happen. "This is a great event. We have 35 county programs from around the state participating," said Linda Quinn, SOWV's Director of Field Services. "That's approximately 900 athletes and 300 to 400 coaches and chaperones. We recruit 800 volunteers from the community to run the different activities." And right now, that quota has not been met.
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