Windows LiveWindows Live™
 
 
Sauk County's profileSauk County Special Olym...PhotosBlogListsMore Tools Help

Blog
    January 31

    February Birthdays

    The February Birthday Report
    Along with Ground Hog Day on Feb. 2nd, Valentines Day being February 14th , and Presidents Day the 20th, we want to wish a  Very Happy Birthday to:
     
    Augie Schlickau
                         Augie celebrates his big day on Feb.3rd! He is a Special Olympic bowler that really sends the pins flying on Wednesdays with the Pin Gobblers!
     
    David Weiss
                         Along with bowling on Wednesdays, another favorite thing for David - is celebrating his birthday! Feb. 9th is his favorite day of the year!
     
    Louis Muchow
                         He's our man for all seasons! Louie participates in Basketball skills, Track and Field, Bocce and Bowling. Although he's a very busy guy, Louie makes time to celebrate his birthday on Feb. 21st!
     
    Jim Seamonson
                          We're not sure what Jim enjoys more... Special Olympics or celebrating birthdays! He has participated in Basketball Skills, Track and Field, Bocce and Bowling. He will be blowing out his candles Feb. 25th!
    With our group being so large, it may be possible that we have not recognized all the February birthdays. If you know of anyone who should be included in out list, please contact us at  saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com.  It wouldn't be any fun if we didn't include everyone!!!
    1:29 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it | Birthdays
    January 30

    The Ringer

    On Monday, January 2nd, the Sauk County Special Olympians, Coaches and caregivers  went to a special viewing of "The Ringer" starring Johnny Knoxville. We were the only ones in the theatre as Desert Star Cinema in Lake Delton arranged for a special viewing (and a discount on admission) just for our group!
     Our Review of the Movie...
     
     It's very funny.
     
     REALITY CHECK - Athletes don't arrive at competitions in black limos - no matter how good they are!
     
     REALITY CHECK - With all the paperwork, time trials, and physicals that have to be done (and turned in in advance)... it isn't very likely that a "Ringer" could get in to any Special Olympic event.
     
     We liked seeing other Special Olympians as extras in the movie!
    Special thanks to to the Desert Star Cinema   for having a special showing just for our group. We had a great time. Your theatre is very beautiful and your staff is the greatest! Thank you again!!!
     
    Visit Desert Star Cinema at:
    Hwy. 12 & Interstate I90/94 (Exit 92), Wisconsin Dells, WI  
    DESERT STAR CINEMA - WISCONSIN DELLS - Opened in 1999
    1301 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
    Lake Delton, Wisconsin 53940
    24-Hour Movieline: (608) 253-7827
    General Manager: Jeremy Lee
    15 Auditoriums/Screens 
     
     
     
     
    6:49 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it | Entertainment
    January 26

    Castle Rock Harley Ladies Donation

    The Castle Rock Harley Ladies donated $300 to the Sauk County Special Olympics. The donations were contributed through various fund-raiseres that the Harley Ladies did throughout the year. Donations help Special Olympians in being able to participate in the may sports offered to them. Sauk County Special Olympics greatly appreciated the generosity of this group. Pictured are Special Olympians: Bill Soetenga, Brian Wehman and Maggie Harrington. Presenting the check was Paulette (Tootie) Greenwood from the Harley Ladies to Debra Carroll, agency manager.
    This article appeared in the Reedsburg Times-Press  January 14, 2006
    10:37 AM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it
    January 24

    All New for 2006

    Welcome to the new Sauk County Special Olympics Blog!
     
    As you may have noticed, our name has changed slightly. We've transformed from the Sauk Co. ARC Special Olympics to Sauk County Special Olympics. It's not really too much different, but it is easier to say (a little quicker to type) and we still remain as Agency 6-52. 
     
    Our e-mail address has changed too. It is now  saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com.  Please update your address books so we can keep you 'in-the-know' with updates. You can delete any links to the old BLOG since it will be discontinued as of Feb. 1st. You can view some of the 2005 entries by clicking on our Archives Link  for January.
     
    We will be adding some new features to our BLOG. There will be monthly birthday reports, player profiles, schedules and other related Special Olympic activities. Our Coaches have some wonderful things in store for the team this year, so be watching for updates!
     
    Thanks for visiting! Feel free to e-mail us or leave comments. We would love to hear from you!
    5:32 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it

    January Birthdays

    The January Birthday Report
    The following people have January Birthdays, so if you see them, please wish them all the best!
    A big Happy Birthday   to:
     
    Sue Bentzler 
                  Sue elebrates her birthday on January 13th!  She is one of our Special Olympic Bowlers and Bowls on Wednsdays with our team, The Pin Gobblers.
     
    Angie Wendt 
                  Angie has bowled with our team in the past, but currently is a lane helper for our Wednesday league. She celebrates her birthday January 16th!
     
    Sandy Fleming
                  Sandy is a multi-talented birthday gal. She participates in Bowling, Track and Field, and tosses a mean Bocce Ball! January 17th is her day to blow out birthday candles.
     
    Coach Marie Willis
                  We won't count her candles... but we will count her blessings! She is the President of our ARC and one of our best-loved Coaches! Being just-a-kid, she celebrates her big day on January 26th.
     
    With our group being so large, it may be possible that we have not recognized all the January birthdays. If you know of anyone who should be included in out list, please contact us at  saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com.  It wouldn't be any fun if we didn't include everyone!!!
    12:38 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it | Birthdays

    State Bocce 2005

    Original posting date:
    August 07
    State Bocce Players go to Eau Claire

    All that Glitters is GOLD!

     

    It was the Avengers and Exterminators time to shine at the State Bocce Tournament in Eau Claire, Aug. 5-6.  After the long drive on Friday, the team enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Olive Garden, followed by a swim in the pool (and a failed attempt by 4 of the athletes to get Coach Deb wet!) at the Palace Hotel. Saturday morning, compeition began at 9:30am. at the UW Eau Claire Campus.

     

    It was a clean sweep for the Avengers who won all three of their games, with the highlight being a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the 2nd game.  Patty M., Vickie L., Gerry D., and Todd N. were very pleased with the well-deserved victories and of course, their gold medals!

     

    The Exterminators lost their first game, but rallied to win the next two.  The team and coaches were not sure how the team would place untill the final results were announced.   Sandy F., Nikki C., Dennis H., and Louis M. were overjoyed to step up and receive their GOLD! 
     
    *A Special Update*
    Two of our Track & Field Athletes, Vickie L. (50 meter walk) and Toni W. (Shot Put) have been selected to attend an assessment camp in September for qualification to participate in the Special Olympics Nationals being held in Ames, IA July 2-9, 2006. GOOD LUCK TO BOTH !
    8:51 AM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it

    Sauk Co. Special Olympics 2006 Calendar

    Sauk County Special Olympics

    2006 Calendar

    ** If there are any questions, please give Coach Deb a call 983-2719 **

    Month                        Date                       Event                                  Place                                      Time

    JANUARY             27/Friday              BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

    FEBRUARY            1/Wednesday      Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 3/Friday               BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 8/Wednesday      Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 10/Friday             BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 15/Wednesday    Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 17/Friday             NO PRACTICE

                                 22/Wednesday    Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 22/Wednesday    Basketball Skills entries due

                                 24/Friday             BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

    MARCH                  1/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                  3/Friday              BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                  4/Saturday         Polar Bear Plunge                  LaCrosse, WI

                                  8/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 10/Friday             BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 11/Saturday         Basketball Skills District         Waunakee, WI                          ALL DAY

                                 15/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 17/Friday              BB Skills and Athletics            Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 22/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 24/Friday              NO PRACTICE

                                 29/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm. 

                                 31/Friday              NO PRACTICE  

    APRIL                    5/Wednesday      Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 8/Saturday           STATE BASKETBALL SKILLS   UW OSHKOSH                           ALL DAY

                                 12/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 14/Friday              NO PRACTICE

                                 19/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.

                                 19/Wednesday     District Athletics Deadline

                                 21/Friday              Athletics                                Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 26/Wednesday     Bowling                                  Brewster's Lanes                       3-5pm.      

                                 28/Friday              Athletics                                Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

    MAY                      5/Friday                Athletics                                Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 6/Saturday           AREA TRACK & FIELD           OREGON, WI                              ALL DAY

                                12/Friday               Athletics (State Qualifiers)    Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                15/Monday            State Athletics Deadline

                                19/Friday               Athletics (State Qualifiers)    Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                26/Friday               Athletics (State Qualifiers)    Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

    JUNE                     2/Friday                Athletics (State Qualifiers)    Pineview Elementary School      3-4:40pm.

                                 8-10                      STATE TRACK & FIELD          UW Stevens Point                      WEEKEND

                                16/Friday               Bocce                                     Pineview Elementary School      3-4:30pm.

                                23/Friday               Bocce                                     Pineview Elementary School      3-4:30pm.

                                28/Wednesday      District Bocce Deadline

    JULY                    1-8                         NATIONAL GAMES                 AMES, IA      Best of Luck, Vickie and Toni!

                                14/Friday               Bocce                                     Pineview Elementary School      3-4:30pm.

                                15/Saturday          DISTRICT BOCCE                  La Crosse,WI                             ALL DAY

                                21/Friday               Bocce   (State Qualifiers)      Pineview Elementary School      3-4:30pm.

                                28/Friday               Bocce   (State Qualifiers)      Pineview Elementary School      3-4:30pm.

    AUGUST               4-6                        STATE BOCCE                       UW-Eau Claire                            WEEKEND

    8:44 AM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it
    January 23

    Bocce at Poynette

    Original posting date:

    June 30

    Our Bocce teams are 'On-a-Roll !'
    What a great way to spend a Saturday!
     
    On Saturday, June 25th, Sauk County ARC took 4 teams to the beautiful McKenzie Center in Poynette to scrimmage with several other Area 6 teams. Each of our teams played 2-3 games to sharpen their skills and get ready for District Competition to be held in LaCrosse on July 16th.
     
    The competition started around 9am. with each team playing  2 games. Our athletes had a break at noontime and enjoyed a lunch of Hot dogs, baked beans, potatoe salad, chips and bottles of water at the McKenzie Center. After lunch, it was one more game and then back home for a well-deserved rest.
     
    Participating were Gerry D., Vickie L., Frank G., Pat D., Jim S., Nikki C., Louis M., Sandy F., Dennis H., Terri S., Brian W., Toni W., Todd N., Tina W., Maggie H., Coach Deb, Coach Marie and Coach Ramona.
    1:16 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it

    Butterfest Parade

    Original posting date:

    June 18

    SCARC Athletes March in Butterfest Parade

    Left... right... left... right...

    Unlike the weather we've had for competitions, it was a beautiful day for a parade!  Eleven of our athletes and Coach Deb marched or rode in Reedsburg's Butterfest Parade on June 18th. Gaylord drove the pick up truck that carried Coaches Marie and Ramona, followed by the three new vans from VARC who carried athletes who were unable to walk the entire parade route.  

    Our marchers were: Todd N., Frank G., Vickie L., Nikki C., Toni W., Maggie H., Pat D., Gerry D., Louis M., Sandy F., Della M. and Coaches Deb, Marie & Ramona.

    1:14 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it

    Special Olympic T-Shirts for Sale

    Original posting date:
    May 30
    Special Olympics Area 6 T-Shirts

    We still have lots of T-shirts for sale!  

    Updated 8/18/05

    All sizes are available (small through 3x). They were $12 each but are now marked down to $5.00 each!!! The proceeds go directly to OUR Agency!

    T-shirts make great gifts too! Family members and friends would look really nice in them as they cheer on our Team!

    For those of you going on the Florida trip... now is the time to stock up!

    If you are interested in buying one or need more information about them, you can contact Coach Deb Carroll, or e-mail us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com.

    Wear your T-shirt and be PROUD!

    1:10 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it

    District Track and Field

    Entry from
    May 27
    District Track & Field Competition '05

    Those Wednesday practices at Pineview Track have really paid off!

    Fifteen of our Athletes braved the cold, sometimes wet weather to attend the District Track & Field Competition held in Oregon, WI on Saturday, May 7th. They competed in running and walking events, softball throw and shot put.  Participating were: Terri S., Todd N., Sandy F., Nikki C., Patrick D., Vicky L., Louis M., Brian W., Toni W., Dennis H., Gerry D., Frank G., Vickie L., Maggie H., Cary R.

    Despite the dreary weather, 12 of our 15 athletes managed to qualify (place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an event) for State Competition! Because of SOWI quotas, we are allowed only 9 athletes for State Competition.

    Congratulations to everyone! You did a GREAT JOB!!! State Competition will be held at the UW Stevens Point Campus on June 9-11. We wish our State qualifiers the very best of luck!

     

    Click on the Track & Field Photo Album to see our photos!

    1:03 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it