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    January 17

    November Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    November 4               Michael Bill                            Bowling

    November 7            Michael Beauregard                  Bowling

    November 10              Ted Stricker                   Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                          Bocce

    November 26             Bernice Wildes                Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                          Bocce

    November 28              Jackie Puente                       Bowling

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    October Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    October 1                    Leonard Hicks                       Bowling

    October 8                   Jean Schwartz                       Bowling

    October 16                 Serene Zwettler            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                          Bocce

    October 23               Merlene Burgess                      Bowling

    October 27                  Melissa Lange                       Bowling

    October 28               Maggie Harrington            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    September Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    September 6             Dan Gardner                Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    September 7           Craig Schallhammer             Bowling, Bocce

    September 8             Hilary Frolich                          Bowling

    September 9             Laura Kastel                         Bowling, Bocce

    September 13            Arnold Jesse               Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    August Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    August 11                 Todd Nachtigal           Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    August 16                   Kerry Schall             Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    August 17                Ramona Nachtigal           Bowling Coach

    August 20                   Tim Nachtigal                 Bowling, Bocce

    August 28                  Terry Maldonado       Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    August 29                    David Luther            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    July Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    July 6                        Shawn Neisses           Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                             Bocce, Basketball Skills

    July 8                      Carol Moe-Kiefer                Volunteer

    July 12                       Patrick Drake            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                             Bocce, Basketball Skills

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    June Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    June 4                       Vickie Luxton            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                        Bocce

    June 5                        Vicky Lorenz            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                             Bocce, Basketball Skills

    June 9                  Coach Deb Carroll     Head Coach, Agency Manager

    June 10                       Joshua Kuhls          Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                             Bocce, Basketball Skills

    June 10                      Virgil Markley                      Bowling

    June 23                      Dennis Barto            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                       Bocce

    June 23                      Mark Bender             Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                       Bocce

    June 28                    Frank Gundlach           Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                       Bocce

    June 30                        Erin Dischler           Bowling, Track & Field

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    May Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    May 1                        Johnny Banks                      Bowling

    May 10                       Denis Haler               Bowling, Track & Field,

    May 13                        Nikki Cook               Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                             Bocce, Basketball Skills

    May 14                    Robbie Summerall       Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                        Bocce

    May 17                      Kate Potters              Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                        Bocce

    May 30                      Joshua Walsh            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                             Bocce, Basketball Skills

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    April Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    April 2                         Stevie Stoltz                       Bowling

    April 6                       Gerald Dobson           Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                              Bocce, Basketball Skills

    April 8                        Jim Crosby                           Bowling

    April 20                        Ed Pepin                 Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                       Bocce

    April 30                 Merry Ann Johnson       Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                       Bocce

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    March Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    March 4                         Alice Richards                         Bowling

    March 17                      Patricia McGilvra                      Bowling 

    March 24                          Ken Griep                             Bowling

    March 24                      Teri Spraetz                  Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                  Bocce, Basketball Skills

    March 25                        Charlie Leitz                           Bowling

    March 26                        Brian Weyman             Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                  Bocce, Basketball Skills

    March 26                       Toni Wagner                Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                  Bocce, Basketball Skills

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    February Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    February 3                  August Schlickau                  Bowling

    February 25                 Jim Seamonson         Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                         Bocce

     

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above. It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    January Birthdays

    If you see any of the following people, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!

    Date                         Name                                 Sports

    January 13                  Susan Bentzler           Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                          Bocce

    January 17                  Sandy Fleming            Bowling, Track & Field,

                                                                                          Bocce

    January 26             Coach Marie Willis               Bowling Coach,

                                                                                Co-Agency Manager

    If you would like to send a birthday greeting to an athlete, you can e-mail those birthday wishes to us at saukcountyspecialolympics@msn.com and your birthday note will be printed and shared with the athlete!

    If you know of an athlete that should be on this list, please e-mail me at the address above . It won't be any fun if we don't include EVERYONE!

    December 11

    Reminders!!!

    For Volunteers:

    *** There is a new requirement for volunteers. All Class A Volunteers must participate in an online training prior to December 31st, 2007 to maintain active status. Protective Behaviors Training is a critical tool for protecting Special Olympics athletes from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Volunteers are required to participate in this new training even if they have been involved with Special Olympics for a long time and have seen older training videos. Online training takes 10-20 minutes to complete. Click this link to begin: 

    http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/Initiatives/protective+behaviors/default.html

    Once you've completed the exam, fill out your information and SOWI will be notified that you have met the requirement. Volunteers will need to re-take the online training every three years to maintain active status.

    Remember, December 31st is the deadline. If  you don't have access to the Internet, the public library has computers you can use, or feel free to contact Deb Carroll at 983-2719.

    Holiday Party and Raffle:

    Our Holiday Party and Raffle will be after bowling on Wednesday, December 19th. Please bring a dish to pass!

    Pictures

    The last day to order pictures will be Dec.12th at bowling. They are $2 each. If any questions, call Nancie at 524-2879.

    November 20

    Sauk County Agency 6-52 Newsletter

    November 12, 2007

    Greetings!

    Just an update to fill you in on what has happened and what is going to be happening.  There were approximately 40 bowlers that went to Madison and Sun Prairie and competed in the Area meets.  Thirteen (Nichole Cook, Merry Ann Johnson, Vickie Luxton, Patricia McGilvra, Shawn Neises, Jackie Puente, Robert Somerau, Teri Spraetz, Theodore, Stricker, Joshua Walsh, David Weiss, Bernice Wildes, and Serene Zwettler) advanced to the western regional level. Four will now go on to compete in the State level. (at right: Shawn Neises, Joshua Walsh, Serene  Zwettler, and Patti McGilvra) in the Milwaukee area. Good luck to them and congratulations to all our athletes who competed.

    Our Christmas wreaths were delivered to VARC on Friday, November 16, 2007. If you still want one, there are a few extra. Contact Deb Carroll (983-2719) and Marie Willis (986-6702). We'll try and make sure you get one. The pines were just cut a week ago so they should have a wonderful pine scent for the holidays.

    December 19th, 2007, after bowling at Brewster's Lanes, we will be having our annual Holiday Potluck and Raffle. Bring whatever you would like to eat and share with others for the potluck. We've been receiving a lot of nice gift certificates/cards, but we can always use donations for our raffle. Please contact Nancie Cook if have have any donations. Her number is 524-2879 . This year there will be a contest for our athletes to see who can sell the most tickets. Prizes will be given for the top male and female athletes for most tickets sold. You can wither pick up tickets at VARC on November 16th (when the wreaths are delivered) or at bowling on Wednesdays. Carol Moe-Kiefer will be in charge of the tickets, so contact her if you have any questions. Her number is 524-9729. Tickets will be $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.

    If you were at the picnic this fall, you'll remember we had amateur photographers taking pictures for us. These are the two pictures that we have chosen to have copies made of (8 X 10 size). Please look them over and if you want any copies, please let us know. The price will be $2 per copy. They must be paid for before ordering. The final date to order would be December 10, 2007. Contact  either Deb Carroll or Nancie Cook to place your order. We're hoping they will be back so they can be handed out at the Holiday Party.

    HEADS UP!!!  In January, I will be sending out nomination forms for male and female athlete of the year, volunteer of the year, coach of the year, agency manager of the year, family of the year, sponsor of the year, etc. This is supposed  to be a new form so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, and hopefully I can help you.

    Our Website is up and going and there are a lot of great pictures and information. If you have a chance, please log in and check out the site. The address is: http://saukcountyspecialolympic.spaces.live.com/

    Have a good Thanksgiving and hope to see you at the Holiday Potluck and Raffle.

    Deb Carroll, Agency Manager

     

    November 14

    Our 3rd Annual Holiday Raffle

     

      • Date:      Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 2007
      • Time:      5 pm. (right after bowling)
      • Place:     Brewster's Lanes
      • What to bring:   A dish to share for the potluck
      • Prizes will be given for the top male and female ticket sellers

    Raffle tickets will be available for pickup on Friday, November 16th at VARC. (Wreath pickup will be at the same time) If you miss this date, please call Carol 524-9729, Deb 983-2719 or Nancie 524-2879. If you need more tickets, or have some left over when you are done, please let Carol know. You can turn in your ticket stubs and money on December 12th at bowling.  If you wish to continue selling after that, be sure to give Carol any remaining stubs and money before bowling on the day of the Raffle.  Tickets will be sold for $5 each or 3 for $10.

    Our Prizes are:

      1. A 3 day 2 night stay in a 2 bedroom Vacation Condo in Wisconsin Dells with Water Park Access at the Wilderness Resort  -  Compliments of Wyndham Resorts.
      2. 1 night stay in a family suite  - Great Wolf Lodge
      3. 6 Waterpark Passes  -  Chula Vista Resort
      4. 2 Club Level Seats for game of your choice the 2008 Season  - Milwaukee Brewers
      5. 2 Complimentry Tickets to a home game  -  Milwaukee Bucks
      6. Gift Certificate for a Free Holistic Facial ($115 Value)  -  Rennaissance Spa
      7. 1 Free adult admission for Dinner and Show  -  Broadway Dinner Theatre
      8. Gift Certificate for 1 month Free Tanning ($30 Value)  -  Snap Fitness
      9. Gift Certificate for a 1 month Membership ($40 Value)  -  Snap Fitness
      10. Six Free Movie Passes -  Star Cinema
      11. $25 Gift Card  - Sears (Baraboo)
      12. $25 Gift Certificate  -  Marty's Steak House
      13. 4 - $10 gift Cards  -  Erin's Snug
      14. 3 - $10 gift certificates for product or services  -  Shear Impressions
      15. $20 Gift Card  -  Radio Shack
      16. Gift Basket  -  Starbucks
      17. 10 Gift Certificates for Free Bowling (shoes included)  -  Knuckleheads
      18. 4 large pizzas made to order  -  Pizza Ranch
      19. $10 gift card  - Damon's Grille
      20. 2 - $10 gift cards  -  Pamida
      21. 1 gift basket  -  Cost Cutters
      22. 1 gift certificate for a free perm  -  Cost Cutters
      23. 1 gift certificate for a 24/7 hair coloring  -  Cost Cutters
      24. 2 gift certificates for large pizzas - Buffalo Phil's Grille
      25. 5 gift certificates for free Value Baskets   -  Culvers
      26. 2 gift certificates for large pizzas made to order  - Moosejaw Pizza
      27. 6ft Inflatable Illuminated Holiday Decoration  -  Walmart
      28. Work Light
      29. Juke Box Radio
      30. Duffle Bag
      31. Jacket
    • And many other holiday items

     

     *** If anyone is interested in purchasing tickets, please contact any Sauk County Special Olympian  or  Coach Deb Carroll 983-2719, or Nancie Cook 524-2879. *** 

     

    November 09

    Regional Bowling Results

    Saturday, November 3rd, 2007        Bowl-A-Vard Lanes Madison, WI  

    The competition was a little tougher, but our teams managed to do well.

    First, Second and Third place teams will advance to State Competition in Milwaukee, WI., December 1st, 2007.  We are pleased to send Serene Zwettler, Patty McGilvra, Josh Walsh and Shawn Niesses to State. Best of Luck to them! Marie will contact the athletes with more details shortly. Congratulations to all our bowlers!

    Fast Lanes: Ted Stricker & Robbie Sommerall *****  5th place

    Sauk Shorties: Serene Zwettler and Patty McGilvra ***** 1st place

    Shy Ones: Nikki Cook and Vickie Luxton ***** 6th place

    Ol Buddies:  Shawn Niesses, Josh Walsh ***** 3rd place

    Wild Ones: Merry Ann Johnson, Jackie Puente, Teri Sprats, Bernice Wildes *****  5th place

    November 08

    Fall 2007 Online Auction

      From now until November 14th, you can bid on items to Support Special Olympians statewide!

    Click this link for more details:

    http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/e/1107auction.html

    Watch for more information about our own Holiday Raffle! Tickets will be printed and on sale soon. Wink

    October 28

    Our First Halloween Party

    Saturday, October 27, 2007  3-7pm.                   Cazenovia Community Center

    It may have been bright and sunny outside, but after entering the front doors of the Cazenovia Community Center, it was definitely a different story. Coach Deb, Pauline, Pam, Liz and Nancie transformed the old Gym into a dark and scary, haunted graveyard!

    Party goers had their fortunes told, got fake tattoos, decorated Halloween cookies, had potluck supper, and showed off their muscles while trying to smash open 3 pinatas! A costume contest followed. Terry Maldanado and Vickie Luxton were crowned King and Queen of the Halloween Ball. Everyone danced and had a great time.

    Area Bowling Results

    Saturday, October 20th, 2007                 Madison/Sun Prairie      

    Our teams did very well at the Area Bowling Event held at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes in Madison (Individuals) and Prairie Lanes in Sun Prairie (Doubles and Teams).  1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will go on to participate in the Regional Bowling Tournament on November 3rd. More details about times and transportation will follow shortly. Be sure to see photos in the Album titled "Bowling 2007."

    Individual Placings are listed as follows:

    Josh Kuhls ***** 5th Place

    Leonard Hicks ***** 5th place

    Johnny Banks ***** 7th place

    Doubles Placings are listed as follows:

    Fast Lanes: Ted Stricker & Robbie Sommerall ***** 1st place

    Country Gals: Sandy Fleming & Toni Wagner ***** 6th place

    High Rollers: Lawrence Danner & Tim Nachtigal ***** 5th place

    City Gals: Laura Kastel & Kate Potters ***** 5th place

    Sauk Shorties: Serene Zwettler and Patty McGilvra ***** 3rd place

    Lady Beavers: Leslie Bednar and Sue Bentzler ***** 6th place

    Shy Ones: Nikki Cook and Vickie Luxton ***** 1st place

    Plain Country: Vicky Lorenz and Maggie Harrington ***** 6th place

    Team Placings are listed as follows:

    Lucky Strikers: Michael Beauregard, Ken Gillingham, Ed Pepin, Todd Nachtigal ***** 4th place

    Pin Gobblers: Pat Drake, Frank Gundlach, David Weiss, Craig Schallhammer ***** 4th place

    Ol Buddies: Gerry Dobson, Dan Gardner, Shaun Niesses, Josh Walsh ***** 3rd place

    Wild Ones: Merry Ann Johnson, Jackie Puente, Teri Sprats, Bernice Wildes ***** 3rd place

    October 17

    Our Fall/Winter Fundraisers

    Wreath Sales

    The Sauk County 6-52 Special Olympians will once again be offering Holiday wreaths for sale. Pre-paid Orders need to be turned in NOW to Marie Willis 986-6702, Deb Carroll 983-2719 or Pauline Maccaux 983-2204. 

     Wreaths will be available for pick up at VARC from 3-5 pm  on Friday, Nov. 16th.

    Our Holiday Raffle

    Wednesday, December 19th is the date for our Annual Christmas Party and Holiday Raffle!  Currently we are contacting our Sponsors for prize donations. If you have anything that you would like to donate as a prize, please contact Deb Carroll 983-2719 or Nancie Cook 524-2879.

    Tickets will be printed Nov. 5th, and there will be prizes for the top ticket sellers! You can pick up your tickets from Carol Moe-Kiefer when you pick up your Wreaths on Friday, Nov. 16th.   

    September 27

    Bowling Tournament Info

    It's getting to be tournament time again! 

    Area Bowling Competition will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at either Bowl-A-Vard or Sauk Prairie Lanes.

    Some important things to know:

    • The team entry deadline is Oct. 3rd. After that no changes can be made. So if you have any questions about your team, Call Coach Marie 986-6702 for more information.
    • If you are on a doubles or 4-person team, you must be able to attend all games. If you don't, YOUR TEAM WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. So please consider this a commitment to the team.
    • Some athletes will compete at Prairie Lanes in Sun Prairie. Click this link for driving directions: dd_result.php-q1=220+Wengel+Drive,+Reedsburg,+WI+53959&q2=430+Clarmar+Dr,+Sun+Prairie,+WI&q3=&q4
    • Other athletes will compete at  Bowl-A-Vard Lanes in Madison: dd_result.php-q1=220+Wengel+Drive,+Reedsburg,+WI+53959&q2=2121+E+Springs+Dr,+Madison,+WI&q3=&q4=
    • If you need transportation please contact the following:
      • Spring Acres Van:     986-6702
      • Bethesda Van:          524-9876
      • Kiefer Home Van:     524-9729                                           
      • Individual drivers in the past include: Cooks, Wehmans, Schallhammers, Pat Draves, and Harringtons.
    • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will go on to District Competition held at the same 2 locations on Saturday, November 3rd, 2007.
    • STATE Competition will be held in the Milwaukee Area Saturday, Dec. 1st, 2007
      • at AMF Lanes Wauwatosa
      • also at AMF Lanes Waukesha

    Best of luck to our Bowlers! Teams are as follows:

    SINGLES

    Josh Kuhls, Leonard Hicks, Johnny Banks

    DOUBLES

    Fast Lanes: Ted Stricker & Robbie Sommerall

    Country Gals: Sandy Fleming & Toni Wagner

    High Rollers: Lawrence Danner & Tim Nachtigal

    City Boys: Louis Muchow & Brian Wehman

    City Gals: Laura Kastel & Kate Potters

    Sauk Shorties: Serene Zwettler and Patty McGilvra

    Lady Beavers: Leslie Bednar and Sue Bentzler

    Shy Ones: Nikki Cook and Vickie Luxton

    Plain Country: Vicky Lorenz and Maggie Harrington

    TEAM

    Gutter Dusters: Hilary Frolich, David Luther, Virgil Markley, Kerry Schall

    Lucky Strikers: Michael Beauregard, Ken Gillingham, Ed Pepin, Todd Nachtigal

    Good Guys: Terry Maldanado, Jim Crosby, Arnold Jesse, Steve Stoltz

    Pin Gobblers: Pat Drake, Frank Gundlach, David Weiss, Craig Schallhammer

    Ol Buddies: Gerry Dobson, Dan Gardner, Shaun Niesses, Josh Walsh

    Wild Ones: Merry Ann Johnson, Jackie Puente, Teri Sprats, Bernice Wildes