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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024WHERE: Hot Springs Village----Granada Golf Course

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Olympic Town Volunteers
Olympic Town Volunteers
On May 21-23, forty-eight Hot Springs Village, Horseshoe Bend, Mena, Charleston and Mountain  Home Knig
hts of Columbus members, including their spouses, gathered on the campus of Harding University in Searcy to work in Olympic Town, which has become an integral part of the Arkansas Special Olympics annual state competition.
 
Olympic Town, totally funded by the Arkansas Knights of Columbus and staffed primarily by Council 10208, is an area where athletes, chaperones, coaches and families can participate in free fun games in between their athletic events.  There were 1,967 special athletes at this year's games.  Activities include seven games where participants get prizes whether or not they win the game, nail polishing, wash-off tattoos, and a hand-eye coordination activity wherein they create one-of-a-kind necklaces and bracelets using plastic beads or hand-painted wooden beads.


On Thursday evening, nine 4th Degree Honor Guard members from several Councils, outfitted in their regalia, led approximately 3000 athletes plus their chaperones, coaches, and some family members onto and around the track of Harding football stadium for the Opening Ceremonies.  Arkansas Special Olympics is divided into areas and, as a sign of unity, all the athletes wore red shirts.  However, during their competitive events, area athletes wore various-colored shirts specifically designed for and selected by them, creating a colorful scene. 

The Honor Guard posted Colors throughout the ceremonies until after the athletes had taken their Olympic oath, the Olympic Torch had been lit and the games declared open.  To the delight and loud cheers of the athletes, over 200 motorcycle riders, representing clubs which had raised monies for Special Olympics, followed the athletes into the stadium.  Then the dramatic entry of the Olympic Torch followed, carried into the stadium by law enforcement officers whose journey took them from Fort Smith, Pocahontas and Texarkana, through various cities and towns (including Hot Springs Village), culminating at Little Rock to run the torch the remainder of the route to Searcy.  The final lap and the Olympic Torch lighting were conducted by several Arkansas special athletes who qualified for the International Olympic games to be held in California later this year.  What a memorable and emotional ceremony!


The competition began early Friday morning and closed late afternoon, then commenced on Saturday morning and concluded early afternoon.  Olympic Town was open the entire time and, of the 3000+ attendees at the state competition, approximately 1500 participants came to enjoy Olympic Town.  Because of the rain and soggy ground conditions this year, Olympic Town was moved to its permanent location onto a parking lot adjacent to the stadium.  The Knights set up Olympic Town with colorful banners and signs, creating a carnival-type atmosphere.  The volunteers, under the leadership of Dub Green, Knights of Columbus State Chairman-Arkansas Special Olympics, worked tirelessly with smiles and hugs galore and much fun for all participants to make this event a resounding success.  The volunteers experienced a deep heart-filled appreciation for the opportunity to work with all of the participants.  For anyone who has not come to the Special Olympics state competition, you really missed out on something special, and we urge you to come witness an event that will leave an incredible, indelible imprint on your heart.

On Friday prior to dinner catered by Golden Corral from North Little Rock, Fathers Bill and Mike concelebrated a mass for all of the volunteers.

The following volunteers from Sacred Heart of Jesus participated: Ray & Gynnie Ambrozich; Ron and Darlene Barta; Dick Biddle;Tony & Marilyn Cifelli; Tom Donnelly; Father Bill Elser; Walter & Judy Free; Dub & Geri Green; John & Maureen (Halloran) Guida; Father Mike Hinken; Fred & Joan Jungers; Mike Kerwin; Gerald & Ann Krawczynski; Bill & Debbie Ligon; Chuck & Elaine MacDonald;  Jim & Teri McDade; Bill & Kathleen Nosek; Joann Podraza; Milt & Janice Spaniel; Dorothy Weber; and Mary Ann Witcraft.

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