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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ISSUE______ISSOG Issue Monday, August 3, 1987 - page 1 The Official Publication of the International Summer Special Olympics Games Games officiallyopen By MATT SITZER Observer Staff

Sunday was a truly memorable day at the 1987 International Summer Spe­ cial Olympic Games as they were for­ mally begun in a gala Opening Ceremonies extravaganza performed before a capacity crowd at Notre Dame Stadium. The Ceremonies were preceded by a full day of exciting competion, as many of the events finished preliminary ac­ tion and moved into actual competition. When not competing in their respec­ tive events, athletes took time out to participate in the many interesting clinics and demonstrations taking place at various locations around the Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s cam­ puses. They certainly had no trouble keeping themselves occupied during their leisure time. Olympic Town was open as usual, highlighted by an apppearance from Miss America, Kelleye Cash. Special Olympians found many other opportu­ nities to get celebrity autographs and photos, as the “stars” were out in force throughout the many athletic venues. Athletic events weren’t the only things to heat up yesterday, as temper­ atures soared into the 90’s, making Sun­ day’s competition sticky indeed. But athletes, coaches, and volunteers didn’t seem to mind the temperature, as they awaited the thrilling Opening The Observer/Fred Dobie Ceremonies with breathless anticipa- Pop singer Whitney Houston prepares to perform her rendition of “Love Will Save the Day.” Appearing with Houston attion. the extravaganza were Barbara Mandrell, John Denver and a host of others. ABC TV will televise the Ceremonies nationallyAnd as anyone who attended the Ceremonies can testify, they certainly weren’t short-changed. Soccer characterized by high level of play By PETE GEGEN After 10-minute trial games Satur­ in 1983, and they have an excellent tica U d?” Observer Staff day, the 38 teams have been grouped chance to repeat that title. Why are “Cuatro. Pero en el mes pasado, into six divisions according to abitlity they so good? To find out, read this con­ siete.” In watching the soccer game between level. Factors such as type of handicap versation: The last question gave the more Chile and El Salvador, one thing made and wide-ranging ages cause the wide “Practica Ud. el futbol todos loslikely answer. an enormous impression - the caliber variation in level of play. dias?” “Cuantos anos tiene cuando empieza of play. Of the 19 foreign team s entered in the "No.” U d .ju g a r al fu tbol?” “This Chilean team could beat some Olympics, six of them comprise the top “Cuantos dias en una semana prac­ “ S eis.” small college team s,” said Notre Dame division of play. head soccer coach Dennis Grace, who was taking in the soccer action on the In Sunday’s action, Chile impressed fields at the east end of the campus. everyone with its skill level in defeating ABC airs ceremonies tonight The high skill levels and quality of El Salvador 5-0. play is no accident. Thanks to the work Forward Francisco Salas had a goal By LIZ PANZICA ments made were not much different of people such as Warren Roth, soccer and an assist, including a beautiful feed Observer Staff from that of a football game except director of Special Olympics Interna­ to Renaldo Reyes, who headed it home. that the lighting was totally different tional, this competition is now sanc­ On the play Reyes had crossed behind For the first time in the history of than normal.” tioned by FIFA, the international Salas, who was carrying the ball to the the 1987 International Summer Spe­ Also, stages and special boxes were governing board of soccer, the referees right corner. He had tapped Salas on cial Olympics Games, the Opening placed on the field to accomodate are sanctioned by the United States the shoulder as he crossed, so Salas Ceremonies will be aired as a special celebrities appearing at the Soccer Federation, and each team en­ waited until Reyes called for the pass on national television. Ceremonies. tered is sanctioned by its country’s by raising his hand. The perfect pass The ABC Television Network pur­ respective federation. to Reyes’ head completed the play. chased the rights to the 1987 Games. Special flights were arranged by “It is important to us as a sports pro­ Brazil and Ireland met in the preced­ A two hour edited version of the private plane to rush part of the pro­ gram to get the proper international ing match, and Brazil scored a hard- opening ceremonies will be shown on duction staff to California to finish sanctioning,” says Roth. “The men­ fought 5-2 victory. ABC at 8:00 central time. editing in time for the special to air. tally retarded are as capable, properly According to Paul Shefrin, ABC En­ ABC brought in truckloads of equip­ trained, of doing these things on a high Brazil’s fourth goal showed just how tertainm ent spokesman, ABC bought ment to televise the Games. They also level. We are trying to make this a soc­ skilled these players are. Right the rights to the games because “they set-up several mobile offices outside cer program, where the participants midfielder Oliveira Paulo sent a long have a belief in the Special Olympics the stadium for their staff. happen to be mentally retarded. pass from midfield to the left corner, movement.” He added that ABC ABC’s Wide World of Sports will A committee of volunteers set up by and forward Barbosa Marcelo took the would also like to make television also devote their entire August 15 Duane Hartzler, the soccer coach at pass in stride, dribbled in and blasted viewers aware of Special Olympics. show on the International Games. The nearby Goshen College, has helped to past the Irish keeper. Approximately 100 ABC staff and show will air at 4:30 p.m. central time. give this tournament a polished, well- The Chileans won the last Interna­ crew are in South Bend for the Games. World of Sports has done segments on organized touch. tional Summer Special Olympic Games Said Shefrin, “The special arrange­ the games in the past. The Observer ISSOG Issue Monday, August 3, 1987 - page 2

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sw im m in g Basketball Information softball ^ roller skating ^ Center Softball Roller Skating Aquatic ACC Gate 1 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m .-8:30 9:00 - 12:00 Tournament Head Coaches Meeting Finals Competition School Figures and 9:00 a.m .-12:00 p.m. Freestyles Trials: 200m 4:30 p.m. Volunteer Check In Freestyle b o w lin g 100m Backstroke 5:00 p.m. 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay Bowling Warm Up For 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Highlighted Events 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. v o lle y b a ll V V Trials: 25m Doubles Competition 5:45 p.m. Backstroke Volleyball Doors Open To 15m Unassisted Swim 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Spectators Highlight Night lm B3 vs B4 6:00 p.m. Highlights Diving, Finals Rounds 4 & 5 C3 vs. C4 7:30 p.m. A1 vs. A3 Session Over gym nastics B1 vs. B3 Cl vs. C3 Gymnastics A1 vs. A4 8:30 a.m. - Gymnasium B1 vs. B4 opens up for warm-ups athletics Cl vs. C4 (track & held) 9:50 a.m. - Parade Of E3 vs . E4 Athletes F3 vs . F4 table tennis Athletics 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. D1 vs . D3 Table Tennis Trials - Level III E l vs . E3 9:00 - 5:00 Athletics Coaches Optionals Meeting (astroturf) FI vs . F3 Practice Gym #2 ACC Floor Exercises D1 vs . D4 6:00 - 7:30 Trials: 9:00 a.m. -11:00 Vault a.m. E l vs . E4 Trials Balance Beam FI vs . F4 Tennis 2k Race Walk (off track Uneven Bars Jake Klein Baseball Field) G3 vs . G4 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.,m. Parallel Bars H3 vs . H4 Finals - Singles 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. High Bars 100m Dash (2 track) 13 vs. H4 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rhythmic J1 vs. J3 Finals - Doubles 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pommel Horse Wheelchair Shot Put G1 vs . G3 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rhythmic Compulsories HI vs . H3 Finals - Doubles (astroturf) 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. II vs. 13 Coaches meeting for J2 vs.J3 400m Race Walk Draw 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - Gymnasium Frisbee Throw for opens for warm-ups Distance (softball sectors) 1:50 p.m. - Parade of 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Athletes 400m Dash (Pentathlon) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tennis 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Finals - Level I cycling 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4 x 100m Relay Finals -Singles Compulsories Cycling 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Floor Exercises 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 30m Wheelchair Slalom 4:30 p.m. Vault Volunteer Meeting and Finals - Doubles (East Track) Balance Beam 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Placem ent Uneven Bars 5:00 - 6:00 Finals- Doubles Celebrity Challenge Parallel Bars Competion West Track Warm-up 5 km High Bars 6:00 - 7:00 5:30 p.m. - Gymnasium Finals opens for warm-ups 5 km 6:50 - Parade of athletes 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 5 km Awards weightlifting Finals - Level I Weightlifting basketball Compulsories Floor Exercises Dead Lift Competition Basketball Vault 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Balance Beam Dead Lift Competition Team Competition Uneven Bars ACC Arena equestrian events ACC Auxiliary Gym Equestrian TODAY’S CLINICS Clay High School 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. St. Joseph High School Showmanship Weightlifting with Arnold Darden School 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Schwarzenegger, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dressage Washington Hall Team Practice Intramural Gym Soccer 11:30 ACC Auxiliary Gym 9:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. Baseball with Steve Clay High School Round Robin Pool Play Garvey, Stepan Center Field St. Joseph’s High The Observer ISSOG Issue Monday, August 3, 1987 - page 3 Parade of Athletes unites the world By KIM YURATOVAC fifty states marched separately after Observer Staff all the other countries were finished. And when the hosting Indiana delega­ It was a time when all fighting tion emerged from the tunnel, the spec­ stopped, peace was heard in the echoes tators burst into a sustaining roar. and the only language was the language A John Phillip Sousa march accom­ of cheer. panied the cheers as delegation after They marched, carrying their na­ delegation, athlete after athlete, tional flags, smiling and waving to the circled the Stadium and settled into crowd. The Parade Of Athletes at last their respective groups. Eunice Ken­ night’s Opening Ceremonies reinforced nedy Shriver, founder of the Special the Special Olympics goal of “Uniting Olympics, Father Theodore Hesburgh, The World.” former University of Notre Dame pres­ The Olympians, from 72 different ident and actor Don Johnson were countries, paraded around the Stadium among the dignitaries who waved to the with their coaches, hosts and ambas­ passing delegations. sadors. Greece, the country in which Politicians, entertainers and athletes the idea of Olympic competition was served as ambassadors who marched born, marched first. And for the next with the national and state delegations. hour and a half, the audience was cap­ Actor William Hurt, who accompanied tivated by the 71 countries that fol­ the Alaska delegation, embraced the lowed. Olympians and waved their arms in ABC sportscaster Frank Gifford, who gestures of victory. Actress Marlee narrated the event, introduced and wel­ Matlin, who was with the Jamaican comed each delegation. “Let them Olympians, spoke to the crowd through know they’re welcome. Let them know sign language. However, the only real we love them,” Gifford told the crowd. stars during the Parade of Athletes Each time, the audience chanted, were the Olympians themselves. waved and applauded. They waved “Tonight, they cheer for you,” banners from Wisconsin, flags from Eunice Kennedy Shriver later told Britain and shouted in their native lan­ them, “You are the stars and the world guages. Whenever there was a gap in is watching you.” The Stadium was the show, the audience tried to wave filled to capacity with an audience who blue and yellow sheets of paper to make spoke different languages, shared dif­ a “ wave.” The result was a flutter of ferent beliefs and lived thousands of colors that evoked a positive response miles apart. But for the short time that from the crowd. they were there, they were all linked When the U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet by the joy of the Olympians. flew over the Stadium, there were “Courage, Skill, Sharing, Joy” read cheers and sighs. And when the first the banner that hung above the field. brief but loud fireworks display com­ The Parade of Athletes fulfilled this menced, it took many Olympians by decree. They proved that with dedica­ surprise. There was a momentary, in­ tion and faith, the dream to which tense silence before the applause. Eunice Kennedy Shriver gave birth The United States, received the some twenty years ago, can succeed in loudest round of applause. Each of the uniting the world.

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By JIM RILEY will be such notables as Hardee Moose, Observer Staff Snap, Crackle & Pop, and Peter Panda. A wheelchair drill team will also par­ Yogi Bear, Tony the Tiger, and even ticipate. the Red Lobster have been wandering High school bands provide the parade about Olympic Town as part of the music, and the whole ensemble is led area’s program of festival entertain­ by a Notre Dame leprechaun. ment. Each day’s parade features a differ­ Olympic Town is an area where ath­ ent participating country. letes and volunteers can get away from Miss Indiana and Mary Lou Retton the hustle and bustle of competition for will also appear in Olympic Town this awhile and enjoy constant entertain­ week. ment and activities. Spectators and are Olympic town also gives the “stars” kept out of the area to allow the athletes a chance to mingle with the athletes. some time to themselves. Roving entertainment is also pro­ Each day at 1:30, a parade forms up vided every 15 minutes by jugglers, and winds its way through Olympic bagpipe bands, jumprope skippers, and Town, according to John Lute, a coord­ clowns who have come from as far inator of the entertainment and an em­ away as Florida and Texas, Lute said. The Observer/Fred Dobie ployee at Notre Dame’s radiation lab­ There is also a tent in which bands, Yogi the Bear makes a new friei.o at games, entertainment, and daily oratory. singers, and a variety of other acts pro­ Olympic town, a place where athletes parades, Featured in the parades this week vide entertainment all day long. can get away from it all and enjoy Carnival atmosphere created for athletes, parents By MARILYN BENCHIK “ The kids need something to do while of Columbus, Merrill Lynch, Pan Am, He added there is more for the ath­ Observer Staff not competing,” she said. Proctor & Gamble, Red Lobster, U.C.T. letes to do with advanced computer Lagomarcino said that she and Mikki (United Commercial Travelers), and games and more variety in the types While competing is the key aspect of Dobski, co director of Olympic Town, Coca Cola. of entertainment available. the Special Olympics, relaxing and en­ have been planning the recreation site “The Olympic Town concept has al­ “I went to the Louisiana Special joying friends is an intergral part of for over two years. ways been tied with The Special Olym­ Olympics, and we have worked on im­ the Games as well. “We needed to prepare for two years pics at both the state and international proving Olympic Town from what they According to Co Director of Olympic because we want to keep the athletes levels,” Lagomarcino said. did,” Wuscina explained. Town, Ann Lagomarcino, the main entertained,” she added. P art of the improvements can be con­ function of the facility “is to provide The sponsors, who have donated She explained the Special Olympics tributed to the volunteers, corporate an outdoor recreation center open to products and services to contribute to have always had an area for the ath­ sponsors and the decorations. athletes and coaches.” the carnival-type atmosphere of the letes to relax. “The decorations committee really area, have been solicited to donate their “This is the best Olympic Town yet,” wanted to give the Special Olympics a The amount of time spent participat­ wares, according to Lagomarcino. she added. style.” he said. ing in an actual event is short compared National and International sponsors Steve Wuscina, decorations liason to Wuscina worked on creating a car­ to the length of time the athlete is visit­ include AT & T, Civitan International, Olympic Town, said that this town is nival type atmosphere in the Olympic ing the Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Crown International, Gates Chevrolet, the best yet because “this is the largest Town. “We wanted to give it the look,” campuses, according to Lagomarcino. Hardees, IBM, IGA, Kelloggs, Knights Olympic Townever.” he added.

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By PETE GEGEN offers comfort Observer Staff to relatives In front of a crowd of 300, the By JIM RILEY weightlifting competition took place on the main stage of Washington Hall Sun­ Observer Staff day. Athletes in the lower weight More than 3000 families of Special classes took the stage in the morning Olympians have been thrust into un­ for the bench press competition, fol­ familiar and sometimes chaotic sur­ lowed by the upper weight classes in roundings this week, but the the aftemooon. all-volunteer Family Center has been In addition to the lifting, the crowd set up to make things a little less con­ enjoyed intense pre-lift routines and fusing and a little more enjoyable. colorful celebrations by the athletes. Families are registering in the lobby Russel Tillson made the sign of the on the second floor of the Joyce Athletic cross before successfully lifting 200 and Convocation Center where they pounds in the second round. Samfred receive green ribbons and name tags. Anfrasomsek of Washington preferred They then can move on to the the meditative approach to his lift, hospitality lounge in the Monogram closing his eyes and concentrating Room. before lying back. His method paid off “We have daily entertainment, as in the third round as he slowly but suc­ well as giving out directions and infor­ cessfully lifted 200 pounds. mation,” said Bonnie Shaffer, a volun­ As Troy Johnson of California was in­ teer with the Junior League of South troduced in the second round, he looked Bend, the group which is running the around the auditorium, finally spotting Center. his mother in the second row. In what The hospitality lounge has been set appeared to be an attempt to reassure up to give families a chance to relax, himself, or perhaps calm the nerves of grab some refreshments, and escape his mother, Troy said, “I can do it.” the heat and humidity. “It also gives Troy did in fact do it, lifting 75 pounds them a chance to meet other families over his chest. After the lift he sprang from other countries,” said Shaffer. to is feet, found his mother again, and “The Junior League of South Bend is asked, “How was that?” a local women’s service organization,” The most impressive performance Shaffer said. All the members are re­ came from Ronnie Smith of Louisiana. quired to work at least once during the Because he has no legs, his coach week. strapped an extra-long belt under the “There are about 250 volunteers in­ bench and around Smith’s waist. Smith volved in the project in all,” said Pat easily benched 215 pounds in the third Newman, Family Center chairman. round of competition. But White stole the show in that round Newman said preparation for the after he benched a personal-best 145 Family Center has been going on for pounds. With guest-spotter Arnold almost two years. The Junior League Schwarzenegger looking on, White cel­ also worked on the Indiana State ebrated by going into an Incredible Notre Dame Executive Vice-President E. William Beauchamp escorts an atmeie Games in 1986 and 1987, Newman said. Hulk flex routine, drawing applause from the Seychelles delegation during last night’s Opening Ceremonies. Beau­ “They were like our rehearsal for this and laughter from the audience. champ was only one of many dignitaries who participated in the gala event. event,” she added. DOWNTOWN NILES 213 N. FRONT 6 8 4 -7 7 7 4 i 0 # \0 DM Visit the areas best known eating & drinking

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So much has changed at Notre Dame since Rocky Bleier played for the aNM: I Rightin' Irish football team in the mid­ ■m i sixties. Before Bleier came to the University, h : * there was no organized effort to help the mentally handicapped citizens of the area. But by the time he graduated in 1968, he had helped to establish the “Notre Dame - Saint Mary’s Youth As­ sociation For Retarded Citizens.” It was at the same time that Bleier got involved with Special Olympics. “There was no one really coordinated group for the mentally handicapped people of the area,” said Bleier. “So, in 1968 I helped to combine groups so that we had one organization. “I got involved at the Northern In­ they win or lose.” The Observer/Fred Dobie diana Childrens’ Hospital,” Bleier “In its 20 years of existence, Special added, “ and then I worked at the Logan Olympics has allowed so many athletes Center during summer school and to have so many wonderful experi­ Canada takes soccer game during my senior year. My college ences,” he remarked. “They are now By PETE GEGEN roommate, Dan Harshman, is now Ex­ told they are integral parts of society. Observer Staff Chardir on a beautiful side kick volley ecutive Director of the Logan Center.” Before that, this was unheard of. Some from near midfield, but Chardir's shot Bleier went on to play football for the countries never even admitted they had Canada and Arizona were deadlocked deflected wide to the right. Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a halfback any mentally retarded back then. Now, 0-0 at halftime of a hot and windy soccer Canada forward Martin Pogacnik on two Super Bowl teams. But he never they are represented at the Games. match Sunday afternoon when Canada made up for the missed opportunity abandoned his dedication to the Special This awareness is needed.” forward Mike Chardir was asked why when he knocked home the ensuing cor­ Olympics cause. In Pittsburgh, he Bleier has been wandering around there was no scoring. ner kick. worked with Special Olympics and the the Rolfs Aquatic Center signing “We couldn’t because of the wind,” Arizona kept the pressure on the “Association For Retarded Citizens”. autographs, shaking hands and giving he said, but then his face suddenly took Canadian defense, however, as forward He now sits on the International Special his congratulations and encourage­ on a look of eagerness, “but we have Eric Wilson narrowly missed on Olympics Board. ment to the athletes. the wind this half.” several shots from the right side, and “The main reason I came to the After one swimmer finished his relay, It only took three minutes for Chardir Henry Lopez’s long blasts couldn’t find Games is to lead the Pennsylvania he asked Bleier if he could try on his to score the first goal in the second half, the back of the net. delegation, along with Rafer Johnson,” Super Bowl ring. “Sure,” he said. “It giving Canada the lead. Chardir Midfielder Don Skiba turned in the said Bleier. “It’s always nice to be back looks good on you, champ.” maneuvered between three Arizona most critical plays for Canada late in at Notre Dame. But it’s especially nice “Now I really have something to tell defenders before sending the ball low the second half, making several steals to be here for this. The best feeling is everyone,” the Olympian told him as into the right corner. and moving the ball forward with ease. to see the joy and feeling in the faces he ran off to share his news with his Chardir just missed another goal five Canada went on to win this B Division of the athletes. They’re excited whether team m ates. minutes later. Sukhinder Saggue fed game, 2-0. “Pinya, PeA&uvuutt

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By MARY Friday. Marbles” exhibit, materials are avail­ One absolute ’’can’t miss” exhibit is HOWENSTINE The EXPO Center offers par­ able to create mazes and run marbles the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Observer Staff ticipatory centers for artists to dabble through it, or visitors can help build the Original paintings of such Hall of with origami, weaving, sculpture and Special Olympics logo using LEGOS. Famers as Cassius Clay (Muhammad To fully appreciate the beauty and stenciling. Other creative play is avail­ Informative health-related exhibits All), Peggy Fleming, Jesse Owens, and significance of the EXPO Center, lo­ able on IBM’s Programs for the Dis­ include Community of Caring Adoles­ 1980 Hockey Team will be on display in cated at the Moreau Theatre Complex abled. On one program messages can cent Pregnancy Exhibit and a Health the lower level of the O’Laughlin on St. Mary’s campus, is to see a pencil be left for people. At the “Blocks and Fair. Auditorium all week. drawing by Murtuza Ladivalla, 16, of India. Entitled “Special Olympics - Uniting the World”, the drawing is on display at the Very Special Arts International Exhibit in the Moreau Little Theatre Lobby. It shows Peruvians, Nor­ wegians, Americans, Italians, Chinese coming together to meet each other and to learn from each other. That’s exactly what’s happening at the EXPO Center this week. The EXPO Center was designed to provide an educational and cultural ex­ perience through displays, clinics, demonstrations, and participatory centers. On Sunday afternoon at the 5? O’Laughlin Auditorium visitors were treated to a cultural event extraor­ dinaire. The Bay-Area Performing Arts Troupe gave a song and dance perfor­ mance taken in part from their 1987 touring show, “Good Timin.’” The show featured 36 mentally handicapped young adults who performed a 50s revue including “Do You Wanna Dance?”, “Let the Good Times Roll”, and “Heard It Through the Grapevine.” % Other entertainment throughout the week includes a Disabled Drill Team, magic shows and fashion shows. On O’Laughlin Lawn, a skating rink will be open Monday through Wednesday. Clinics will be offered in skateboarding, alpine and cross-country skiing. A :■ ' ' lyricist creating on-the-spot per­ $ ■ - ' sonalized songs will perform on O’Laughlin Lawn Monday through ‘Sidewalk surfing” was just one of the many exhibits that could be seen at the EXPO Center. The Observer/Fred Dobie DOMINOS PIZZA

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By SUSAN MULLEN Observer Staff

Despite the sweltering heat and mor­ ning showers again on Sunday, the spirit and determination of the Special Olympians shines through. Since they compete outdoors, parti­ cipants in the track and field events are especially susceptible to the effects of the soaring temperatures and high humidity that have blanketed the Mic- hiana area.

Four young runners from Oklahoma, The Observer/Suzanne Pwh Athletes do some fast walking during track and field competition on the Cartier Field track. More walks, dashes, however, seem to defy this exhausting wheelchair events are continuing today. weather. Manny Kinley, Roger Tipton, Barry Martin and Charlie Ray com­ peted in the 4x400m relay Sunday af­ Volleyball competition continues at SMCternoon at Cartier Field, coming in second with a time of 4:15.1. By JUDY MOLNAR Two of the most exciting gam es were Division II, Group C includes, Catching his breath after his leg of Observer staff played against Panama’s highly- Arkansas, Indiana, New York and Vir- the relay, Barry Martin explained that skilled team. In the morning match, gina. One of the closest matches was he had run the 1500m just before the Volleyball action swung into high Panama defeated Maryland 15-1, 15-4 between Arkansas and New York, 15-11, relay and earned his best time in that gear as the eight divisions of teams and then defeated Mississippi 15-1,15-6. 5-15, 15-11. event. Together with his contribution squared off at Angela Athletic Facility. Close games between Tennessee and One of the most enthusiastic teams to the 4x400m, M artin raced around the Division I for the females includes Washington proved to be very exciting at the competition is from California. track 10 times within an hour in the Belgium, Chile and South Dakota. The matches for the crowd to watch. Ten­ Pre-game drills include a great deal of 90-plus degree heat. morning match between Chile and nessee won the match in three games, hitting and coach involvement in get­ South Dakota proved the Chile’s team 15-8, 10-15, and 16-14. ting the team fired up. “The heat didn’t bother me domination by winning the match in Tennessee then turned in a dominant Participants and coaches said they much,"Martin said after race. “It felt two quick games 15-3, 15-1. match against Mississippi 15-12, 15-1. were very postive and excited about the alright.” Then Chile followed up by defeating first day of competition. Kinley, Tipton and Ray didn’t seem Belgium in two straight games. “An interesting point about the com­ Nelson said, “If the first day of com­ bothered by the weather either, since Chile’s women’s team made tough petition has been that the level of stra­ petition is any indication of team play, they are accustomed to it. “It’s per­ top spin serves which enabled the team tegic play has improved a great deal the medal rounds will be very excit­ fect,” says Oklahoma coach Adrian to dominate play, making returns dif­ from the 1983 Games, ” said Ruth Nel­ ing.” Dewendt. “We’re looking forward to ficult for their opponents. son of the professional volleyball team Thursday, a volleyball highlight will the finals on Tuesday and W ednesday,” The most intense competition so far Dallas Belles. include two former 1984 Olympic Team continued Dewendt. has been in the Men’s Division I. It in­ ‘ ‘Four teams even had video cameras members, Claudia Lee and Rose Major The Oklahoma relay team will feel cludes, Panama, Tennessee, and taped matches so the team could Powell. Jean Beautery from the Los An­ right at home for the next few days, Maryland, Mississippi and Washing­ view them after the match,” added Nel­ geles Starlights will appear in the since hot, humid days and nights will ton. son. hightlight. be continuing through most of the week.

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brings unity to Games St Vet-epr By ANDREA ROGERS The school functions like a self- Observer Staff contained mini-town. Students help or­ ganize the weekly socials and seasonal When it comes to teamwork the Ken­ formals as well as performing daily re­ tucky volleyball team has a slight ad­ sponsibilities. vantage over everyone else. They have “If they have a talent we put it to been playing together for quite a while, use,” said McNabb in reference to the since they all live at the sam e residence boy who acts as the resident disc jockey school. at the dances. Since 1893, the Stuart Home School The Stuart Home School volleyball, in Frankfort, Kentucky has been pro­ basketball, and flag football teams all viding mentally handicapped students have regular seasons during which they from all over the world with a commu­ compete against local teams up to 50 nity living experience. The Stuart fam­ miles away. ily has been running this institution for three generations. The volleyball team was told as The 350 residents range in age from recently as May that they would be eight to 76 and live as independently as coming to these Games, at which time possible in brick houses all over the they went into intensive training. campus. A swimmer and a weightlifter are According to volleyball and swim­ also representing the school among the ming coach Peggy McNabb, “The stu­ 70 Kentucky athletes. dents there are living a normal life with Thirty-eight year-old Craig Crane, their peers.” originally from New York State, is a McNabb said the recreation depart­ member of the volleyball team. Accor­ ment is the heart of the school. Regular ding to Craig, the team began by activities include swimming in the sum­ playing against the teachers and then mer, horseback riding every morning, moved on to regional and state Special and many team sports. The majority Olympics Games. of the residents are very active in these programs. Olive Crane, his mother, spoke en­ The Stuart Home School also empha­ thusiastically about her first visit to the sizes basic education with classes such Games. She stated, “It’s been a long as Science, Reading, Math, Social time in coming, recognition for him.” Skills, Weaving and Ceramics. Some Mrs. Crane also had good things to groups are taught fundamental readi­ say about the school. She said she feels ness skills like counting and determin­ that this type of residence facility is the ing size difference and colors. best for her son who is very involved The school includes a Catholic in the various activities. Church that offers interdenominational According to coach McNabb, every­ services at which the students perform one at the Stuart Home School puts everything but the sermon. The pianist home before school. It’s the long term is an older blind man and the choir, involvement and sense of unity that complete with chimes, performs regu­ make this school so humane and more The Observer/Fred Dobie larly. than just a place to learn. An athlete serves up the ball during the volleyball competition at the Angela Athletic Facility on the Saint Mary’s campus.

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By PRATIBHA TRIPATHI Observer Staff % Fbuchdown Jesus” greeted the hing Ceremonies celebrities with n arm s. So let’s celebrate,” said Barbara Mandrell as she faced the mosaic of Jesus Christ (often called “Touchdown By BOB TYLER Jesus”) with its uplifted arms on the Observer Staff Hesburgh Memorial Library. Clad in a Notre Dame green coat and The press box of Notre Dame cream-colored pants. Arnold Schwar­ Stadium is steaming hot. The wet zenegger joined Mandrell to welcome reporters and photographers prove it. the special athletes, delegates, dig­ In the distance the two white domes nitaries, and audience members in at- of the ACC lend thoughts of ice cream tendence at Notre Dame stadium. cones. But all and all, it’s just hot! Mandrell initiated the entertainment And below on the playing field and With her songs, “ R each,” and “Sure around the arena, the Special Olympic Feels Good.” Whitney Houston’s “Love fans and volunteers are simmering on will Save the Day” and “Didn’t We Al­ another order in South Bend’s high most Have It All” echoed around the ninety degree temperature. Yes, the stadium. temperature is rising with excitement. At an earlier interview, Lee Miller, Leaders instruct the crowds how to an independent producer who will edit flash yellow and blue cards. The crowd the television version of the ceremonies raises them for a blue wave effect that said he chose Barbara Mandrell be­ flows clockwise around the stadium. cause “she is an incredible performer. They flip them over, and the sam e hap­ She is a very emotional and sensitive pens in yellow. /1 woman.” Leaders instruct the masses to flip He said Houston was approached yellow to blue from the quite some time ago. and John Denver ip to the arena’s rim in a came in “because we wanted to balance wa ion. They, create an ap- the twfwomen.” p a n t iwl filling with % The male host, Denver, entertained water veryone flips their cards with “I Want to Live” after Susan Saint back ^bowl — , turns ------sunn; " M a y James introduced the flag ceremony. with the! leers. and the Australians. Michigan’s march Announcing the entrance of the olym Enter celebrities. The Sh: was hailed by the afterburners of the pians were Frank Gifford, Oprah Kennedies, and Oprah Winfrey Atlantic Fleet, the jet squadron salute Winfrey, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. their places. William Hurt and to the Olympians. On and on it went, “Miami Vice” star Don Johnson Johnson capture the stares of the 1 country after country entered to the began his speech by introducing him­ as they take their places at the re pleasure of athletes and spectators. self, an introduction which was hardly ing stand. Local celebrities as Team colors painted over the field’s necessary for American fans, but was Father Theodore Hesburgh and Univer­ green grass with blue, red, and yellow. necessary for those of far away nations sity President Edward “Monk" Malloy. The steady stream of nations grabbed for whom the name “Don Johnson” Things start coming to a boil. “Up the eye and spirit. When the American meant nothing. With People” puts flame to an already teams took the parade’s rear guard, the Johnson’s message to the world, enthused bunch as ABC m akes final ad- crowds rose and roared with special al­ however, meant everything as he said, gamstments to the stage legiance, especially so when the In­ “There are 70 countries, nine first There is a long pause. diana team took to the field. Hoosier ladies, and two heads of states. Then the event unwraps with all the hysteria surged the crowd of Indiana Wouldn’t it be something to see the excitement that gifts beneathe a tree natives who were truly “alive with leaders of 70 nations in attendance.” ^m ight bring. The Special Olympics pride.” Actors William Hurt, Susan Saint I Marching Band, Drill Team and Flag The crowd settled as Maria Shriver James, and Marlee Matlin were also on Team appear and entertain. took the stage to introduce her mother. hand for the parade. A shorter pause. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Chairperson Notre Dame basketball coach Digger Attention shifts to the south-side of Special Olympics International, Phelps, former football great Frank stage. Two towers, a portable boom and responded with, “Every mother she “Blackie” Johnson, Father William cameras envelope the impressive have a daughter named Maria. Beauchamp, I Athletic Director Gene Corrigan, and former Notre Dame .structure. chairperson lectured the assembled ; Barbara Mandrell appears and wel­ athletes, sharing her belief t| ■ president Father Theodore Hesburgh comes the audience with Arnold gathering Special Olympians sy numbered among the list of Notre Schwarzenegger. Barbera sings the capacity of each mentally disabled Dame celebrities at the ceremony. “ R each.” person to be what he or she can be. The A pre-taped message by President Things roll. most important thing each person Ronald Reagan, Jane Fonda, O.J. Susan St. James narrates the history should have, she said, is “a courageous Simpson, John Ritter, and Clint of the Special Olympics. spirit and generous heart. ” f f Eastwood will be heard when the ABC Another longer break. It became much cooler as night airs the program on Monday. Whitney Houston takes the stage and flowed in. “We went first to major stars that pumps-up the crowd with “Love will Stadium lights and flashes of camera have supported Special Olympics” to save the day,” and Maria Shriver in­ bulbs, starlights in the audience, lit the recruit them for the Opening troduces the procession of Special dark sky. Ceremonies, said Milller. Olympians from around the world. Entertainment continued with stars jjj On this day, however, the m ajor stars The march of the athletes finally John Denver and Whitney Houston, all were the special athletes who watched comes to pass. The crowd breaks into leading to the event's apex on Sunday the performance from the stadium resounding applause. The stars are night, the lighting of the Olympic torch. field. As Eunice Kennedy said to the coming. A moment symbolic of the athletes’ olympians, “Tonight they cheer for The Greek contingency enters the courageous spirit and the volunteers’ you. You are the stars and the world is stadium followed by the Argentinians generous hearts. watching you.”