Bethlehem Special Olympics PO Box 536 Bethlehem, PA 18016-0536 Phone: 610-264-3616

www.bethlehemsopa.org

Summer Fun 1

Meet the Coaches 2

Congratulations

Kelly & Harry 2

Athlete T-Shirt Logo

Contest 2

Eunice Kennedy Shriver 3

Roller Skating Update 3

BSO Booster Club News 3

Summer Pictures 4

Morning Star Rotary

5k Run 5

Upcoming Events 5

Training Schedule 6

Car Show News 7

BSO Management Team 7

Inside this issue:

Remember to check the BSO website often for updates: www.bethlehemsopa.org

Volume 4, Issue 5

Sept 2012

BSO SPORTS NEWSBSO SPORTS NEWSBSO SPORTS NEWSBSO SPORTS NEWS

Bethlehem Special Olympics Newsletter

Have news or photos to be published in the

Newsletter?

Send info to Mark Cole at

mjcole@rcn.com

What a Great Summer for BSO!

SO much happened this summer for BSO. Starting in June, we had a very

successful, fun and rewarding time at the Summer Games at Penn State. The

Games started with a rainy opening ceremonies, but then we had good weather

for the rest of the time.

The Golf team with Coach Ron Lewis had very good results. Tim Lewis, Joey

Robb and Michael Sopko combined to bring home a medal of each color. Tim

Lewis competed in Division 1 with the lowest score for the tournament!

In Bowling Joey Adorno took a very well deserved 1st Place.

Artistic Gymnasts Nicole Ackerman, Kate Delmore, Craig Maurer Rachel

Seibert, Brian Smith, Simone Williams and Zarrah Vitale, and Rhythmic

Gymnasts Kathleen Dezubay, Denise Frey, Heather Gold, Joleen Kocher,

Amanda Reiss, Dedra Sobol, Brittany Thayer, and Hillary Stonewall-

White combined for a total of 59 gold medals and 22 silver medals, with many

fantastic efforts put forth by all the athletes.

Basketballs were flying though the hoops for the Bethlehem athletes. Nathan

Boyle, Marguerite and Theresa Ferguson, Jessica Perez, Angelica Viant

and Christian Vegas competed in the skills competition. The 5v5 Team won gold

with a Team of Ed Altemose, Kasey Brehm, Tyler DeBias, Daniel Hogan,

Brent Hullinger, Lendell Jones, Brandon Krekeler, Joshua Moore,

Jordan Rodriguez, and Chris Wasiewicz. Two 3 v 3 teams attended – in Divi-

sion 1, Karla Gaar, Joe Rosa, Christina Saraceno, and Marcus Tompkins

earned bronze and in Division 4, Meagan Bickel, Bradley Hagerty, Billy Han-

ley, Kathy Kucey and Jan Sidoro earned gold.

Michael Bartek, Evan Harris, and Tim Moyer competed in softball skills,

finishing with a total of one gold and two silver medals.

Fourteen swimmers competed for the BSO Aquatics team: Paul Ahner-Hein,

Trisha Bednarcik, Joel Blazure, Matthew Carver, Briana Horvath, Tonia

Johnson, Amanda Knauss, Rachel MacDonald, Kyle Miller, Tabitha

Roman-Dawkins, Mercedes Semler, Michael Semler, Alison Sehee, and

Gregory Werner. Swimmers were flying though the pool and achieved very good

results, bringing home a total of .10 gold, 20 silver, 11 bronze, 3 fourth, 4 fifth and

3 sixth place awards!

CONGRATULATIONS to all athletes, and a SPECIAL THANKS to all coaches

who attended state games and made it possible for our athletes to compete. Be

sure to check out the photo album on the BSO Web site

(www.BethlehemSOPA.org) for pictures – thanks to Mark Cole!

Meet the Coaches

From new Volleyball Coach Amanda Sehee

My name is Amanda Sehee and I am the new volleyball head coach. My family and I have been

involved with Special Olympics for 3 years. Our daughter has tried mul�ple sports but has stuck

with swimming over the years, which is where I have spent my �me volunteering. I am very excited to step out a

li"le and try something new. I played volleyball all through high school and have coached at the high school level. I

am looking forward to mee�ng my team and ge#ng our season under way.

Powerlifting Coach Ron Lobb

Ron Lobb has been coaching BSO athletes for the past 3 years. He is a member of the Twin Ci�es

Powerli+ing team and has competed in ADAU and USPL powerli+ing meets for the past 5 years.

Hi is also a state-cer�fied referee for ADAU and is working towards his na�onal cer�fica�on. He

works as a maintenance technician at Lafaye"e College, and his hobbies are camping, mountain

biking, and weightli+ing with his son Daniel. He has already recruited his son to be an assistant

coach for the Bethlehem Special Olympics team!

CONGRATULATIONS

to coaches Kelly Lyons and Harry Morra who got married on August 11.

Best Wishes from All at BSO

Roller Skating News

Sunday, Aug 19th @ Skateaway Whitehall 11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Saturday, Sept 8th @ Rollermotion 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday, Sept 22nd @ Skateaway Bethlehem 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Sunday, Oct 7th @ Skateaway Whitehall 11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Saturday, Oct27thth @ Skateaway Bethlehem 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

*** New Athletes Welcome ***

*Thursday night optional practices at Rollermotion 6:15 – 7:30 pm

Roller Skating Requirements

1. All athletes must have a medical form on file

2. All athletes must have a bicycle helmet *please contact us in advance if you don’t have one

3. All athletes must be accompanied by a parent or a responsible adult who must remain in the

rink for the entire practice session

For additional information please contact:

Kim or Brian VanBuskirk Home: (484) 646-9604 Cell: (610) 952-9337

BSO BOOSTER CLUB IS SPONSORING VARIOUS FUNDRAISERS

Soccer Team Hoagie Sale: September 9 – orders and money are due to Sue Reddinger (484) 554-1191. Hoagie pickup

will be at the September 16 soccer prac�ce.

Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Day – Tuesday, October 16. Purchase a Friends Helping Friends 25% off shopping

pass for $5. The en�re amount is received by Bethlehem Special Olympics. Use your shopping pass on 10/16/12 for as

many purchases as you make during the day. Some exclusions are listed on the shopping pass. Help to sell passes to

family and friends or co-workers. Contact Louise Tusak at (610) 865-7730 for more Informa�on.

Market Day at Northeast MS – Want an easy way to fix dinner? Each month you can place a food order online from

Market Day and then pick up your order at Northeast Middle School on the specified date. How does it work? Go to

Marketday.com and register under Northeast Middle School. For more informa�on, contact Dawn Urban (484) 515-

4712. For September, online orders must be in by Sept.6th and pickup is Sept 20th between 3:30-4:30. If by chance

you miss the September sale there is always next month.

The BSO Booster Club supports sports training and compe��on ac�vi�es and the athletes, through fundraising,

awareness, and involvement of volunteers and athletes. The Booster Club meets the third Thursday of each month at

Valley Family Restaurant, 2816 Easton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017. Next mee�ng will be Thursday, September 20th

,

at 6:30 PM. Contact Sue Reddinger or Dawn Urban for more informa�on.

On 22 September 2012, the third global Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS

Day) will be celebrated around the world, bringing together people with and

without intellectual disabilities in sport activities to honor the inspiration,

impact and indomitable spirit of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. While nearly 4

million Special Olympics athletes and millions of coaches, families, fans and

friends live her legacy and lead our movement every day, we unite on EKS Day

in over 100 countries and thousands of communities to show the world the

power of sport to create opportunities of acceptance.

Eunice Kennedy Shiver

EKS Day Sept 22, 2012

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!MARK YOUR CALENDARS!MARK YOUR CALENDARS!MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

September 23 (Tentative)

ALL BSO meeting

Athletes, Parents / Guardians Invited

Check the BSO website for time and location

September 29

Run with Rotary

5K/10k WALK/RUN

October 6

Freemansburg Annual Halloween Parade (2:00 pm)

Rain date October 7, 2012.

Contact Donna Boyle at (610) 317-6033 for more information

October 7

Eastern Fall Sectionals

Powerlifting, Soccer & Volleyball

East Stroudsburg University

October 21

3rd Annual BSO Car Show

Freedom High School

Weekends in October

The Haunted Woods in Zionsville

(volunteers needed - 50% proceeds go to BSO)

On Saturday, September 29, the Morning Star Rotary will host its 22th

Anniversary 5k run to support Bethlehem Special Olympics! To sponsor the race,

to register to walk or run in the race or for more general information, go to:

www.morningstarrotary.org/events/5k/

ATHLETES AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – we can thank the Rotary by helping at this event. Race fees are waived for any athlete wishing to run in the race. Athletes and families may volunteers to hand out water, direct runners along the course, and just be there to cheer on the racers. Do you like it when fans cheer for you? It would be great if we could have a line of athlet es on either side of the finish giving a “high five” to e ach runner! After the race, there will be a chance for the participants to greet our athletes while the results are tallied and awards presented – there will be music and, who knows, maybe some dancing too! To volunteer, contact Louise Tusak at 610-865-7730. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT THAT HAS PROVIDED SO MUCH FOR OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS!!

SPORTS TRAINING SCHEDULE SPORTS TRAINING SCHEDULE SPORTS TRAINING SCHEDULE SPORTS TRAINING SCHEDULE Start Dates, Times, Locations subject to change. Please contact coach to confirm your Start Dates, Times, Locations subject to change. Please contact coach to confirm your Start Dates, Times, Locations subject to change. Please contact coach to confirm your Start Dates, Times, Locations subject to change. Please contact coach to confirm your

participation and that the information has not changed prior to listed start date.participation and that the information has not changed prior to listed start date.participation and that the information has not changed prior to listed start date.participation and that the information has not changed prior to listed start date.

AQUATICS BASKETBALL BOWLING GOLF GYMNASTICS

ARTISTIC

GYMNASTICS

RYTHMIC

SEASON Sept 18 - June Jan - June Jan - June March - Aug Oct - June Nov - June

DAY Tuesday Monday Wednesday

Sundays

&

Wednesday

Thursday Wednesday

TIME Rookies: 6-7 PM

Advanced: 7-8 PM 6:00- 8:00 PM

Sun: 2:00 PM

Wed: 5:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 6:30 - 8:00 PM

WHERE Liberty High

school Pool

Northeast Middle

School

Town & County

Lanes

Bethlehem

Execu�ve 9

hole course

Parke"es Center Asa Packer

School

ADDRESS 1115 Linden St

Bethlehem

1170 Fernwood St

Bethlehem

1770 SteNo

Blvd, Beth

400 Illicks Mill

Road, Beth.

401 Mar�n

Luther King Dr,

Allentown

1650 Kenwood

Dr, Beth

COACH

Jeanie Earich

(610) 865-0876

Fred Knauss

(610) 264-0237

aqua�cs@

bethlehesopa.org

Bonnie Kuronya

(610) 861-7347

Sue Reddinger

(484) 554-1191

Ron Lewis

(610) 759-6837

Kari Benne"

(610) 360-8713

Rose Ann Reiss

(610) 703-6136

ICES KATING POWERLIFTING ROLLERSTAK-

ING SOCCER SOFTBALL VOLLEYBALL

SEASON Nov - April Sept - May

See

Rollerska�ng

news on

page 3

Aug - Nov Star�ng early

Feb to July Aug - Nov

DAY Tuesday Sunday Thursday Monday

TIME 6:00- 7:00 PM 3:00 - 5:30 PM 7:00 - 8:00 PM 6:30 - 8:00 PM

WHERE Steele Ice Center

Freedom High

School

Weightroom

Hanover

Community

Center

Nitschmann

Middle School

Northeast

Middle School

ADDRESS 320 East First St

Bethlehem

3149 Chester Ave

Bethlehem

Field #2

Harriet Lane &

Crawford Dr,

Beth

909 West Union

Blvd, Beth

1170 Fernwood

St

Bethlehem

COACH

Jose Talavera

Josetalav1

@verizon.net

(610) 248-0444

Ron Lobb

(484) 542-0462

Kim Vanbuskirk

Donna Boyle

(610) 317-6033

Jorge Cancel

Hilda Cerrrato

hildacerrato

@hotmail.com

(484) 478-2203

Amanda Sehee

(610) 419-3285

TBA

For addi�onal informa�on, contact BSO Manager at 610-264-3616 or manager@BethlehemSOPA.org

3rd Annual BSO Car Show3rd Annual BSO Car Show

Sunday October 21stSunday October 21st

Freedom High SchoolFreedom High School

11 AM 11 AM -- 5 PM 5 PM

(Rain or Shine)(Rain or Shine)

in Conjunction with Lehigh Valley Region AACin Conjunction with Lehigh Valley Region AAC

Sponsored by Northwood Urgent Care CenterSponsored by Northwood Urgent Care Center

Come on out. Make it a family event.Come on out. Make it a family event.

How you can help with this event:

♦ Invite people to participate in the car show – the registration form is at the end of the newsletter.

♦ Help to plan and prepare for the show and the carnival events. Planning meetings are scheduled for Sept. 17, 24, and Oct. 8 and 15 at 5:30 PM at the BSO office.

♦ Help to collect donations for “tricky trays” and game prizes.

♦ Invite your family and friends to volunteer the day of the event and to come join the fun!

Call Ashley at 484Call Ashley at 484--903903--3177 or email at amato139@live.com3177 or email at amato139@live.com

SPECIAL OLYMPICS OATH

Let me win, but if I cannot win,

Let me be brave in the attempt!

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of

Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship

with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Created by The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.Created by The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.Created by The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.Created by The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.

Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics International for Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics International for Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics International for Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics International for the Benefit of Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities

the Benefit of Citizens with Intellectual Disabilitiesthe Benefit of Citizens with Intellectual Disabilitiesthe Benefit of Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities

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