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SPECIAL OLYMPICS PREMIERE ISSUE JULY 1987 the independent student newspaper serving Notre Dame and Saint M an's A TIME FOR HEROES After the summer is over, South Bend will be remembered for hosting the world’s largest amateur sporting event of 1987. More importantly, the area will be a community that contributed to the world-wide effort to recognize the skills and courage of mentally-handicapped people. Benefits from the 1987 International Summer Special Olympics Games will be shared by both the Olympians and the area: the Games will have an emo­ tionally and economically uplifting im­ pact on South Bend. Citizens of Baton Rouge, La., where the last ISSOG were held, said the city of South Bend should prepare itself for a treat. At the Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s campuses, more than 4,700 athletes will participate in the ten-day competition. The number of countries represented will be 72. That’s 22 more countries than those participating in the 1983 ISSOG in Baton Rouge, La. South Bend will host 700 more athletes than the 1983 Games - with correspondingly more coaches and Olympians’ families. That means more townsfolk who will benefit from the intercultural exchange of housing families and cheering ath­ letes. A larger supporting cast than in 1983 will be in South Bend as well. Volun­ teers from the entire country will rub elbows with the strong contingent of workers from Michiana. A long list of entertainment, sports and political celebrities also have agreed to lend their support. Because of the human spirit of the Games, when one worker hugs a vic­ torious Olympian, or nurses the skinned knee of a fallen one, all the supporters will experience the emotion. This warmth will be felt by all at the Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s cam­ puses. And the main supporter of the 1987 Courage and hard work have paid off as shown in his happy smile. The warm, dication of personal success than the Games, South Bend, will feel the for this triumphant Special Olympian, joyful look on his face is a greater in­ medal around his neck warmth for a long time. Volunteers prepare to assist at Games By TRIPP BALTZ be offered work in two different areas. to make the Games run smoothly. Most of the volunteers come from the Observer Staff “We’re going to be offering all 18,000 a Workers will be used to serve food and Michiana area, Bolyard said. “A couple job assignment,” she said. clean up after major events such as the thousand,” she said, are from “cor­ Referees, decorators, entertainers, She said the applicants will receive opening and closing ceremonies. porate volunteers,” hailing from all track rakers, computer assistants, a letter offering them the opportunity Some individuals applied more than over the United States. “Some are ND drivers, interpreters, guides, huggers, to be a member of a cheer team. a year ago, Bolyard said. Ideally, the alumni, some were involved in other cheerers and janitors. “They will encourage and motivate earliest applicants would get the first state wide (Special Olympics) pro­ These and many other jobs have been the athletes at sports events. They’ll choice of jobs, she said. Bolyard ex­ grams,” Bolyard said. filled by volunteers for the 1987 Inter­ literally cheer on the athletes,” she plained that recently, however, many Although recruiting is the first con­ national Summer Special Olympic said. applicants have been placed because cern of the Human Services committee, Games to be held at the Notre Dame Because of the absence of cheerers they were best suited for the job. it is also involved in such areas as train­ and Saint Mary’s campuses Aug. 1 at other Special Olympics games, “it’s She added this was usually a situation ing and volunteer information. through 8. been frustrating for the athletes,” of an individual having certain talents Very many of the volunteers have Martha Bolyard, director of the Bolyard added. for a job, not because that individual limited hands-on working experience Human Services Committee for the Bolyard said her committee will send was “in the right place at the right with handicapped people, Bolyard said. Games, said the Games will employ the out the letter “this or next week” of­ tim e.” “They don’t feel secure working with talents and time of approximately fering the chance to be a member of A second optional job will be offered mentally-handicapped individuals, ’ ’ 10,000 to 12,000 volunteers. the cheer team to all the volunteer ap­ the 8,000 or so extra applicants. Addi­ she said. The committee has received more plicants not found other positions. tional workers will be needed to be part Bolyard said her division has organ­ than 18,000 applications, however, not Bolyard’s committee has been of a “ready-on-the-site group of back-up ized orientation sessions with the vol­ all of which were submitted before the working to place volunteers as tele­ volunteers,” Bolyard said. As back-up unteers to aquaint them with working April 1 deadline, according to Bolyard. phone receptionists, computer workers, these people will be available Bolyard said the extra applicants will operators and many other jobs needed to fill in as needed. see JOB , page 4 The Observer Special Olympics Premiere Issue - page 2

OFFICIAL SPORTS

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By JUDY MOLNAR Center and the Family Housing Com­ The committee has received more them with orientation on having Special Observer Staff mittees. than 500 requests from athletes’ Olympians’ families with them. “We The housing committee has been very families to be placed in private homes. are trying to do the best job we can and South Bend, Notre Dame and Saint busy searching for housing for the Most have been placed with host are working very hard,” said Slamin. Mary’s will open not only their hearts families, according to its chairman families, Slamin said. The Family Center, located in the to Special Olympians and their Sandy Slamin. Slamin said the process has taken a Monogram Room of the Joyce Athletic families, but their homes as well. “The process of matching the host lot of time and volunteers’ efforts. Vol­ and Convocation Center, will “provide Serving the families of athletes has families with prospective families has unteers have interviewed host families, a hospitality area for the parents and been the primary goal of the Family been overwhelming,” Slamin said. inspected their homes and provided families of the athletes,” said Pam Newman, chairman of the center com­ mittee. The center also will provide the families with refreshments, informa­ tion and updates on events. It will in­ clude a computer and message board for access to all the events and activi­ ties. The center will sponsor a “roving photographer that will have 35mm and instant shots of events and athletes,” said Pam Matze, assistant chairman of the center. The pictures will be ar­ ranged on a bulletin board for athletes’ parents to take. Tours of South Bend, Notre Dame and Saint M ary’s will be offered by the Cen­ ter. Clinics for the families also will be held by the center. Cindi Moo, assistant chairman, said one of these will be a seminar on a “microwave cookbook which is designed for Special Olym­ pians.” Gifts from local merchants and schedules of the week’s events will be included in “goody bags” to be dis­ tributed by the center. Newman said her committee is con­ fident everything will run smoothly be­ cause of the successful trial runs they made during the past two Indiana State games. Newman said the committee “worked out the bugs during the State G am es.” “Our biggest recognition comes from the parents who are overwhelmed and excited that someone is thinking of A moment of triumph is one to be porters. Many show there support of on. Every small victory is a sign of the them and have a special place they can shared between an athlete and her sup- the Games by cheering the Olympians good effort the athletes put into their go,” Newman added. sport.

The 1987 International Summer Special Olympics Games are about to begin at the University of Notre Dame and The Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. Thanks to the news media, the whole world will hear about the largest event ever held for mentally retarded athletes — yet few people outside Special Olympics know about the 1987 International Games’ largest sponsor. Largest The largest contributor of funds and volunteers to the 1987 International Games Most people are surprised to learn that it isn’t a multi-billion-dollar corporation. Instead, it’s a volunteer service club called Civitan — 58,000 men, women and Sponsor of teenagers who have made financial and volunteer commitments to the 1987 International Games way out of proportion to their numbers. Working in their hometowns, Civitans have raised $1,600,000 for the 1987 International Games. In addition, International over 1,000 Civitans will travel to South Bend at their own expense, to work side by side with local volunteers. Now that you’ve heard of us, we’d like to hear from you Special Olympics Civitan International has 1,800 clubs in communities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. As a volunteer service club, we support Special Olympics and other charitable causes — while providing the opportunity for each Civitan member to develop his or her leadership potential. \bu Never If you would like to learn more about what we do, how to join a Civitan club, or how to start one in your Heard of. community, please call us, toll-free at 1-800-CIVITAN. A

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CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL WORLD HEADQUARTERS: P.O. BOX 2102, BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA 35201 (205) 591-8910 The Observer Special Olympics Premiere Issue - page 4 Job continued from page 1 with handicapped persons. Because the athletes are the reason for the Games, most of the volunteer spots will be geared to assist them. “There will be very few (positions) where a volunteer will not come in con­ tact with an athlete,” Bolyard said. One of the important jobs will be that of “most needed hero,” said Student Commissioner Eric Hickey, who di­ rected the student volunteer effort at Notre Dame. These special volunteers will be on call to help deal with any unforeseen jobs that arise during the course of the Games. They will need to be resourceful and be able to roll with the punches, according to Hickey. Although much emphasis has been placed on local civic groups, Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s students were also the focus of the recruiting aims. Because they know the two campuses well, the students’ aid is especially needed. “ (They) tend to get very in­ volved” in volunteer activities like the Games, said Hickey. Because students volunteering for the Games may have problems finding the time and the means to travel to South Bend, the volunteer effort con­ centrated on local students. Student volunteers would probably be asked to act as drivers and guides around campus, and also to help out with various sales and security tasks, according to Hickey. ■ A third function handled by Human Services is distribution of general in­ formation to volunteers. Bolyard said volunteers working in specific positions will receive informa­ tion from the committees under which they are working. Information pertinent to all volun­ teers will be administered by Human Services. Another function handled by Human Services is registration of This Special Olympian shows that as victory itself. The desire to perform on thefaces of the athletes, volunteers. bravery in the attempt to win is as great well and to give the best is evidenced

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By MARILYN BENCHIK according to Bill Scholl, director of Fin­ even begin.” been tremendous. “We decided to be Observer Staff ancial Development for the Games. Scholl said the committee’s goal is to low-key in the South Bend area. We did Scholl, who reports to the Fundrais­ reach between 4.8 and five million dol­ not want to agressively solicit, but As far as fundraising is concerned, ing Steering Committee, said “We have lars. every day people came in and wanted the 1987 International Summer Special acheived 95 per cent of our goal with The purpose of the committee is to to give money.” Olympic Games are already a success, thirty days to go before the Olympics “make the money for the Games, which The Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s everyone else spends,” added Scholl. communities have also been a great The committee relies upon corporate help to the games. The Chicago Bears sponsorships, individual contributions and the Buffalo Bills exhibition game, and special fundraising events in order which took place in the Notre Dame to make money for the games. Stadium, was played to benefit the Spe­ “Some of the special events include cial Olympics. something like a ‘Kiss the Pig’ contest “Notre Dame’s Athletic Director, at a local grade school,” Scholl said. Gene Corrigan, helped to move the “We are a beneficiary. We work with game from Chicago, where it was the corporate sponsors and convince originally scheduled to play, to the the corporation to make a contribu­ Notre Dame Stadium,” Scholl said. tion,” Scholl said. Through use of its “We received $230,000 from that event. logo, Special Olympics helps sell the It was a big help.” product and the corporation receives publicity, he added. “The whole process is referred to as a cause-related promotion,” Scholl “We have achieved 95 said. percent of our goal with The Fundraising Steering Committee will work past the Games. “We’ll still thirty days to go before be receiving funds, but we’ll gradually the Olympics even phase down,” Scholl said. He said the Special Olympic non-for- begin.” profit organization will continue opera­ tions until the end of 1987. “We will exist until the end of 1987 at Help from the students came when the very least,” Scholl said. “More than the Trident Naval Society of Notre likely operations will not phase down D am e’s Navy ROTC, held a 24-hour run completely until 1988.” He said one for Special Olympics benefit, Scholl major effort which has been increasing said. “The students earned $7,000,” he funds is the sales of the theme song for said. the Special Olympics: “A Time For “Head Basketball Coach Digger Heroes.” Phelps and Head Football Coach Lou “Recorded by Meatloaf, (it) is the Holtz have given speeches for Special standard single, and on the flip side is Olympics, and they have donated an instrumental march by Tangerine Dream, who has recorded numerous speaker stipends as well,” he said. movie scores including the music for Both Phelps and Holtz will be par­ Risky Business,” said Scholl. ticipating in the Celebrity Golf Tourn­ One Special Olympian pauses for a mo­ Other activities available to athletes Scholl said the amount of help and ament along with Indiana University’s ment between competitions, a rose between events include those at Olym­ money he has received from con­ Head Basketball Coach Bobby Knight pressed against her lips in thought. pic Town. tributors in the South Bend area has on July 26 and 27.

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INTERNATIONAL GAMES HISTORY

Number of Number of Athletes Countries Participating Represented

1 1968 CHICAGO, IL 1,000 3 II 1970 CHICAGO, IL 2,000 3 III 1972 LOS ANGELES, CA 2,500 3 IV 1975 MT. PLEASANT, Ml 3,200 10 V 1979 BROCKPORT, NY 3,500 24 VI 1983 BATON ROUGE, LA 4,000 50 VII 1987 SOUTH BEND, IN 4,700 72

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Observer Staff Report

The 1987 International Summer Spe­ cial Olympics Games Committee and Mayor Roger Parent have announced that the Stanley Covaleski Regional Stadium in South Bend will be used during the Games for the Soccer High­ light Evening on Aug 6. Pele, the world renowned soccer su­ perstar and Hardee’s official spokesperson for the 1987 ISSOG, will direct a soccer clinic during the sports night. Hardee’s is a Platinum Sponsor of the 1987 ISSOG. A Parade of Champions, represent­ ing 24 countries and 19 different Amer­ ican states, will begin the affair. An exhibition soccer game featuring Spe­ cial Olympians will also be played. The evening will showcase Special Olympians, the Covaleski Stadium, and Pele, who is also on the Special Olym­ pics international coaching staff. “Pele helped (soccer) to emerge as a viable team sport,” said Mike McMinich, chairman of the Public Re­ lations Committee. The event is open to the public. The entire seating capacity of 5,000 will be needed to accomodate Michiana resi­ dents who wish to attend the evening. The event will be a special opportu­ nity for the general public to see a world class soccer match. The ISSOG Committee and Mayor Roger Parent said they are pleased to have the opportunity to use the Covaleski Stadium for the Soccer Highlght Night. As one runner passes the baton on to in the relay, a part of the Athletics of the Games, whether between team­ Admission will be free by ticket only. his team member, the race continues events. Teamwork is an important part mates, coaches, supporters or friends.

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June, 1963 a not-for-profit charitable organization under the laws of the District of Colum­ Eunice Kennedy Shriver starts a sum­ bia. The National Association for mer day-camp for mentally retarded Retarded Children and the American Special Olympics individuals at her home in Maryland to Association on Mental Deficiency explore the capabilities of the mentally pledge their support for this first sys­ retarded in a variety of sports and tematic effort to provide sports training athletes to French Special Olympics December, 1974 physical activities. and athletic competition for mentally Games. retarded individuals based on the National Basketball Association and September, 1963 Olympic tradition and spirit. August, 1972 American Basketball Association cooperate to sponsor the National Spe­ The American Association for Health, January, 1970 Third International Games took place cial Olympics Basketball Program, in­ Physical Education and Recreation on the cam pus of University of Califor­ cluding both team play and Run, joins the Kennedy Foundation in a All 50 states, the District of Columbia nia at Los Angeles with 2,500 partici­ Dribble and Shoot competition. cooperative nationwide physical fitness and Canada have Special Olympics or­ pants. Elree Bivens sets mile record of program for mentally retarded individ­ ganizations and State Directors. 50,000 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Texas team February, 1975 uals, offering awards for individual athletes are involved in local programs sets 440-relay mark of 53 seconds. achievement in strength, stamina and of sports training and athletic compe­ Winner of second Superstars Compe- coordination. tition. April, 1973 tion, O.J. Simpson, contributes $5,000 of his prize money to Special Olympics 1964 - 1968 March, 1970 ABC TV broadcasts nationwide seg­ following the lead set by Kyle Rote, Jr. ment covering Special Olympics Summer day-camps for mentally National Hockey League Board of Games on Wide World of Sports. March, 1975 retarded individuals financed by the Governors announces sponsorship of Kennedy Foundation, provide the in­ International Special Olympics Floor June, 1973 First Presidential Premire for Special centive for hundreds of community and Hockey program. Olympics features Barbra Streisand in private organizations to establish Pierre Mazeaud, French Minister of ’’Funny Lady.” 10 million Americans similar programs throughout America. June, 1970 Youth and Sports, attends French Spe­ see TV special featuring President Activities of these camps prove that the cial Olympics Games. Spirit and Ford, Muhammad Ali, B arbra physical abilities of mentally retarded 550 young athletes participate in the courage of athletes move him on the Streisand, David Frost, Frank Gifford individuals far exceed previous es­ First French Special Olympics Games spot to offer six silver cups as trophies. and Special Olympics athletes. tim ates. the first instance of significant partic­ ipation outside of the U.S. and Canada. January, 1974 March April, 1975 July, 1968 August, 1970 More than 300,000 childrenn and adults 3,182 Noncommissioned Officers run Recognizing that mentally retarded in­ now active in Special Olympics year- from Washington, D C. to Los Angeles, dividuals need far greater opportuni­ 150,000 Special Olympians and 65,000 round, including competing in 15,000 California, non-stop in a 3,182 mile ties for participation in sports training volunteers are involved in more than Local meets and Games. marathon for Special Olympics. and athletic competition, Eunice 1,400 Local and Area meets. All states Hundreds of high school and college Shriver conceives of an international hold Special Olympics Games. April, 1974 track and cross country teams , jogging sports event to demonstrate this need. associations running clubs, and con­ Together with the Chicago Park Dis­ December, 1971 Kyle Roter, Jr., winner of the ABC Su­ cerned volunteers join to help raise trict, the Kennedy Foundation plans perstars Competition contributes $5,000 funds to send athletes to the Fourth In­ and underwrites the F irst International U.S. Olympic Committee gives Special of his prize money to Special Olympics. ternational Special Olympics Games. Special Olympics Games, held in OLympics official approval as one of Chicago’s Soldier Field, for 1000 men­ only two organizations entitled to use June, 1974 April, 1975 tally retarded individuals from 26 the name ’’Olympics.” states, Canada and France. National Hockey League hosts third Mexican athletes compete for the first June, 1972 Floor Hockey Tournament in Winnipeg. time in a Special Olympics event in December, 1968 Philadelphia team wins Little Stanly Nogales, Arizona. Jean Claude Killy, world champion Cup. Team from St. Louis captures Special Olympics, Inc. is established as skier, welcomes 1,500 young French Clarence Campbell Bowl. September, 1975 - August, 1976

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July, 1980 "The Kid from Nowhere ”, an NBC movie on prime-time television star­ Eric Heiden, winner of five Olympic ring Susan St. James, Beau Bridges, Milestones ’63-’86 gold medals, becomes Head Coach of Loretta Swit and Special Olympian 1981 International Winter Special Ricky Wittman, is seen by 34 million Olympics Games scheduled for March people throughout the United States International expansion occurs from Governor Carey, Eunice Kennedy 8-13, 1981, at the Village at Smuggler’s and Canada as Procter and Gamble and the impetus of 1975 International Shriver and Dr. Albert Brown announce Notch and Stowe, Vermont. Special Olympics launch their second Games. New programs start in Hong award of Fifth INternational Summer combined production. Kong, the Bahamas, Honduras, Special Olympics Games in August, March, 1981 Okinawa and other countries. 1979 to the State University of New York July, 1982 at Brockport. Second International Winter Special February, 1977 Olympics Games held at the Village of At the Director’s Conference in Baton December, 1978 Sm uggler’s Notch and Stowe, Vermont, Rouge, Louisiana, final plans are ap­ First International Winter Special for over600 alpine and cross country proved for the 1983 International Sum­ Olympics Games bring over 500 ath­ Second Presidential Premiere for Spe­ skiers and ice skaters. Turner Broad­ mer Special Olympics Games. More letes to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, cial Olympics features ’Superman, casting System produces a one hour than 40 countries commit to send par­ to take part in training and competition The Movie,” with Christopher Reeve. special featuring Special Olympics ath­ ticipants. ABC TV contracts to cover in skiiing and skating. CBS, ABC, an Superman also serves as Special Olym­ letes. the Games. NBC TV all cover event. pics Head Coach for Volunteers. Eleven Secial Olympians receive the "Spirit of June, 1981 November, 1982 March, 1977 Special Olympics Awards” given to those athletes who best exemplify the "Superman II” premieres in London, Park City, Utah, is selected as the site Grey Advertising volunteers to serve qualities of skill, courage, sharing and Washington and New York to raise of the 1985 International Winter Special as public service advertising agency joy, which comprise the spirit of Spe­ large sums of money for Special Olym­ Olympics Games. for Special Olympics internationally. cial Olympics. pics and give the program extraordi­ nary publicity. Vice President Bush December, 1982 July, 1977 April, 1979 hosts reception for 800 guests of Special Olympics at his home. Number of Special Olympics programs Participation in Special Olympics At the Eighth annual Sports Luncheon, worldwide reaches 50, with all con­ climbs to over 700,000 with increased Special Olympics presents the ’’Spirit July, 1981 tinents represented. number of adult participants. 19 of Special Olympics Award” to Rocky countries now have Special Olympics Bleier of the Pittsburgh Steelers. the At the Director’s Conference in Wash­ January, 1983 programs. first athlete other than a special olym­ ington D C., the Directors unanimously pian to be honored. agree to launch a worldwide effort to 35 million Americans see the repeat August, 1977 recruit, train, and certify Special Olym­ telecast of "The Kid From Nowhere” July, 1979 pics coaches. Special Olympics Inc., TV movie as the kick-off of the third Bruce Jenner, winner of the 1976 Olym­ announces that Sports Skills Instruc­ annual Procter and Gamble Special pic Decathlon, becomes Head Coach of Special Olympics Commemorative tional Program Guides will be prepared Olympics promotion- the largest of its Special Olympics Track and Field ac­ Stamp is unveiled in a ceremony at the for each Official Special Olympics kind ever conducted. tivities. White House. Sport. February, 1983 September, 1977 August, 1979 November, 1981 Number of Special Olympics coaches Special Olympics launches worldwide Fifth International Summer Special Aerobic Dancing by Jacki Sorensen and trained through Special Olympics soccer program with Pele and Kyle Olympics Games take place at the State the Special Olympics Organization join Training Schools tops 25,000. Rote, Jr., as Head Coaches and spon­ University of New York at Brockport in conducting 117 Aerobic Danceathons sorship by North American Soccer with 3,500 athletes participating from which raise more than $4 million for June, 1983 League. every state in the U.S. and more than Special Olympics. 20 countries. ABC TV broadcasts the Third Presidential Premiere for Spe- November, 1977 event on Wide World of Sports. January, 1982 see MILE page 12

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS PROUD TO BE PART OF A WINNING TEAM.

T,he Knights of Columbus is proud to be part of the That’s why the Knights’ donated 21 Special Olympics and the team of heroic athletes million man- hours to community who are participating. service and made $67 million worth of charitable disbursements last year. We're proud to have coordinated the volunteer ($11.3 million of that total benefited involvement of nearly 5,000 K of C members ... programs for mentally retarded citizens.) to have contributed a quarter million dollars as a Principal Sponsor... to have arranged It’s why the Knights received the housing in the South Bend area for President’s Volunteer Action Award from athletes' families ... and to have President Reagan for “Mobilization of recruited more than 1,000 volun­ Volunteers.” teers for the opening ceremonies of the ‘87 Games. We’re also And it’s why we’re proud to be part pleased to have provided the of the Special Olympics. It’s good to printing of 25,000 copies of play on a winning team. a commemorative poster by noted artist John L. Terelak.

Why are the Knights of Columbus doing all this? Because we believe HEROES I volunteers make a big difference in this world. SULPH

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal benefit society with 1.4 million dues-paying members worldwide. The Observer Special Olympics Premiere Issue - page 12 Mile continued from page 11 cial Olympics features "Superman III” with Christopher Reeve. President Reagan hosts reception on White House Lawn.

July, 1983

Sixth International Summer Special Olympics Games take place at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before a crowd of over 60,000 people. 4,000 athletes from every state and over 50 countries par­ ticipated. ABC-TV broadcasts the Games on Wide World of Sports.

January, 1985

The 1987 International Special Olym­ pics Committee lays plans for the up­ coming Summer Special Olympic Games to be held at the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. The ’87 Games are destined to be the largest event to date, with more than 4,500 athletes representing at least 60 countries, 60,000 spectators in atten­ dance at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

August, 1986

World Champion Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills play final pre-season game on behalf of the 1987 International 8 4, Games. Bears edge Bills, 31-17, and combine to raise over $200,000. September, 1986

At annual sports awards luncheon in New York City, Eunice Kennedy Shriver unveiled new theme of VII Olympiad as "Special Olympics Uni­ ting the World ” before 300 celebrities, A coach's support of an athlete may table memories of the Games. The one- Olympian is a bond that builds self- dignitaries and selected award winners pay off in rewarding ways: unforget­ to-one relationship between coach and confidence. and guests at the United Nations. WE’LL PICTURE THE HEROES

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By MATT SITZER Town. activity recreational area for althletes, coaches who frequent Olympic Town Observer staff Situated on Gold field, near the Ath­ a place they can come to relax when every day need not worry about ever letic and Convocation Center, Olympic they’re not competing - sort of like a becoming bored. “What we’re attempt­ When not participating in sporting Town will offer a wide range of inter­ m ini-Disney world. ’ ’ ing to do, particularly in the display events at the International Summer esting exhibits, activities and enter­ Activities at Olympic Town will be area, is to rotate a lot of the exhibits Special Olympic Games, the athletes tainment throughout the week. divided into three main areas: par­ and some activities in order to keep it and their coaches will have the unique Says Olympic Town co-chairperson ticipatory arts and crafts, carnival- fresh and to have some variety,” opportunity to visit a fun and exciting Michele Dobski, “We like to think of type games, and displays and Dobski said. recreation center called Olympic (Olympic Town) as being a multi­ demonstrations. Working closely with Dobski in the organization of Olympic Town are co­ chairperson Ann Lagomarcino and m m m tm steering committee representative Flo * * * * * . Whiteford, as well as a number of sub­ committee chairpersons and volun­ r 4 ’ teers. Also, a number of local busi­ nesses have contibuted a great deal. “They are really making the differ­ 4## < - ence,” Dobski said. Through the efforts of community volunteers and a dedicated organizing committee, Olympic Town promises to be a great asset to the International Summer Special Olympic Games. It will, no doubt, leave a lasting impres­ sion in the hearts of these very special athletes. Some of the arts and crafts activities include making friendship necklaces, wire jewelry, and mosaics, as well as ceramics, weaving, and macrame. The games area will consist of a va­ riety of participatory and carnival-type games as well as the ever-present “ electronic m achines.” Olympians will have the opportunity to try their hand at games like the “ring toss ” and the “wishing well” and then stroll over to other challenges like the “baseball . """' A ' throw” and miniature golf. Featured in the displays area will be a Hoosier or heartland exhibit. “This exhibit will consist of a lot of things from Indiana’s history and culture,” said Dobski. “Some of the things fea­ tured in the exhibit are an Amish cul­ tural demonstration, Indian artifacts, A Special Olympian’s feet leave the The long jump is one of the competi­ cludes other track and field events like 4-H farm animals, and quite a few his­ ground as her coaches cheer her on. tions in the Athletics division, which in­ relay running. torical displays.”

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By MATT SITZER Olympics. Citizens sporting Final Leg the last Final Leg runner to the Special letes,” said Miles. “It is their night to Observer Staff T-shirts will accompany the officers Olympian who will actually carry it into be in the spotlight, not ours. through their respective cities, running the stadium. “The officers will provide the runner The Special Olympics Flame will be behind the Flame, or lining the streets Kirk Miles, director of Special Proj­ with an a human alley, or honor guard, carried 198 miles from Soldier Field, for the parade-like processions. ects International, said he thinks it’s to mark his entrance into the stadium,” Chicago to Notre Dame Stadium begin­ On August 2, the Flame will reach fitting the Torch ultimately will be Miles said. ning on July 30. South Bend and Notre Dame. There, it passed off to an athlete. “We are just happy to have been able The Flame will pass through 21 com­ will be passed on to a Special Olympian “What we are doing is all for the ath­ to help make it possible,” he added. munities before its arrival in South who will use it to light the Olympic Bend. cauldron during the Opening The Final Leg Torch Run, conducted Ceremonies of the Games. ABC to air Prime Time by law enforcement officers from The idea for the Torch Run was con­ across the country, will be preceded by ceived in 1981 by Wichita, Kansas an 11 a.m. kick-off ceremony at Soldier Police Chief Richard Lamunyon. special of Games opening Field, the site of the first International Lamunyon saw the need for increased Summer Special Olympic Games in awareness and financial support for Observer Staff Report Opening Ceremonies” is Robert 1968. Special Olympics. Lamunyon saw in­ Shriver, an attorney and business ex­ volvement in the program gave law en­ Singer Whitney Houston and Boston ecutive in New York City. His produc­ forcement officers an opportunity to Pops conductor John Williams will star tion team includes producer/director grow closer to their community and to in a two-hour entertainm ent special en­ Jeff Margolis, whose credits include its mentally retarded citizens. titled “The Special Olympics Opening “Happy Birthday, Hollywood,” which “What we are doing is In 1984, the highly successful Wichita Ceremonies,” which will be televised was televised two months ago on ABC, Torch Run program was presented to on the ABC Television Network on Mon­ the Emmy Awards Show, and the all for the athletes. It the International Association of Police day, August 3, from 9 to 11 p.m. EDT. Country Music Awards Show; producer Chiefs and met overwhelming support. The extravaganza, actually held on Lee Miller, whose work includes “The Later, the program expanded to seven August 2, will take place before a Missies of October” ; and writer Steve is their night to be in states, eventually gaining the sponsor­ capacity crowd of 60,000 people in Notre Pouliot, who won an Emmy award for ship of the Armour Food Company. Dame Stadium and will formally open producing and writing the “Sesame the spotlight." the VII International Summer Special Street Special.” In 1987, torch runs were conducted in Olympic Games. The Summer Games, every state in the U.S., the District of held on the campuses of Notre Dame ABC’s Wide World of Sports, which Columbia, and nine countries. This and Saint M ary’s, will play host to more has devoted a segment to each Inter­ enormous expansion has vaulted the than 4,700 mentally retarded athletes national Summer Special Olympic During the ceremony, law enforce­ program to the top of the list of inter­ from 72 countries. Games since 1975, will this year dedi­ ment officers from every U.S. state and national grass-roots fundraising In making the formal announcement cate its entire 90-minute program on territory as well as nine foreign campaigns. in New York City, on June 16, Special August 15, 1987, to the Games at South countries will carry individual torches This year, 30,000 officers will have Olympics International President R. Bend. As he has been in the past, vet­ to light a Special Olympic cauldron, run over 26,000 miles - roughly, the dis­ Sargent Shriver pointed out that, “This eran sportscaster Frank Gifford will be from which a single flam e will be taken tance around the earth’s equator - in television program will be the first time the host of the Wide World of Sports to South Bend. support of Special Olympics. The offi­ any event involving athletic competi­ Show. Gifford will also appear on the The actual Torch Run will begin at cers, along with contributing commun­ tion for any group of handicapped Opening Ceremonies show. noon, with one officer carrying the Spe­ ities, businesses, and individuals, will citizens will have been on prime time The ABC special will be guided by cial Olympics Flame for one portion of raise an estimated $2.5 million for Spe­ television.” the assistance of the 1987 ISSOG Com­ the Final Leg, the last lap of the torch's cial Olympics. The special also marks the inaugural mittee. Donna Brown, director of spe­ journey. All of their efforts for 1987 will cul­ effort of Special Olympics Productions, cial events, and Peggy Soderberg, Each community the torch passes minate at Notre Dame Stadium on the Inc., the entertainment arm of Special opening ceremonies coordinator, will through will “adopt these cops” along night of August 2, as the Special Olym­ Olympics International. 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Aquatics N.D. Rolfs Aquatic Ctr • • Athletics 2 ■ 2 2 2 & ■ N.D. Cartier Field • ‘Basketball 2 ■ 2 2 2 2 e Notre Dame ACC e Bowling ■ • ■ ■ ■ ■ Chippewa Bowl Cycling • A A A Saint Mary's College • • • • Equestrian ■ ■ ■ ■ # Saint Mary’s College • # G ym nastics 2 ■ 2 2 ■ 2 Notre Dame ACC e • e Roller Skating ■ • • a ■ ■ N.D Stepan Center • • S occer ■ ■ 2 2 2 2 N.D. Cartier Field Softball N.D. Stepan Center e # Table Tennis ■ ■ Notre Dame ACC • # # Tennis ■ ■ ■ N.D. Courtney Courts • • Volleyball ■ ■ 2 2 2 2 e Saint Mary's Angela # # e Weightlifting • ■ ■ ■ N.D. Washington Hall Evening at the Park A Saint Patrick's Park • # # • e # Expo Center ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ St. Mary's O ’Laughlin 4-H Fair A St. Joe County Fairgrd

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KEY. • Morning •Additional basketball sites: 9:00 am-12 noon C/ay High School. ■ Afternoon Darden School. 12:00 noon-5 00 pm St. Joseph High School A Evening 5:00 pm-9:00 pm The Observer Special Olympics Premiere Issue - page 16

1987 International Summer Special Olympics Games