In 1994 our athlete of the year was Michael Slaughter! Michael was an accomplished track athlete and and an avid bowler!
The difference is that Michael was blind and confined to a wheel chair.For 18 years Michal found a way by bus transportation to our events. He was a loyal participant, always interested in doing his best.
Michael passed away last week from natural causes resulting from a fall.He will be missed.He was truly "One of Our Own!"
Wid
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Someone Special
Summer Games Power Player
Every once in a while a fabulous human interest story presents itself. We have one for you. This years Power Player for swimming ! Thirteen-year-old Joe Underwood really learned to swim before his 4th birthday when his first teacher, a specialist in working with the disabled, tossed him in his backyard pool, leg braces, clothes and all. He is now a familiar sight at USA Swimming meets around the Phoenix area as he lines up behind the blocks in his wheelchair. Joe began swimming competitively at age 8 with AZ Disabled Sports, and Joe now holds a dozen national records for junior disability swimming and has begun traveling to US Paralympics meets seeking to represent the US in London in 2012. As a mentor to children with new spinal cord injuries at St Joseph’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Joe spreads the message of empowerment that comes from athletics for individuals with disabilities. While he rarely wins races at USA swimming meets, he enjoys the competition and the camaraderie with his team mates and benefits from the training as much as any of them. He hopes to be seen as a role model to other disabled kids, encouraging them to be as active as anyone and find ways to pursue their dreams regardless of their abilities.
Every once in a while a fabulous human interest story presents itself. We have one for you. This years Power Player for swimming ! Thirteen-year-old Joe Underwood really learned to swim before his 4th birthday when his first teacher, a specialist in working with the disabled, tossed him in his backyard pool, leg braces, clothes and all. He is now a familiar sight at USA Swimming meets around the Phoenix area as he lines up behind the blocks in his wheelchair. Joe began swimming competitively at age 8 with AZ Disabled Sports, and Joe now holds a dozen national records for junior disability swimming and has begun traveling to US Paralympics meets seeking to represent the US in London in 2012. As a mentor to children with new spinal cord injuries at St Joseph’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Joe spreads the message of empowerment that comes from athletics for individuals with disabilities. While he rarely wins races at USA swimming meets, he enjoys the competition and the camaraderie with his team mates and benefits from the training as much as any of them. He hopes to be seen as a role model to other disabled kids, encouraging them to be as active as anyone and find ways to pursue their dreams regardless of their abilities.
Monday, June 28, 2010
"Doug"
When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
Good Bye my Friend,
Wid
Good Bye my Friend,
Wid
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF GRAND CANYON STATE GAMES
Release Date:
June 16, 2010
Media Contact:
Erik Widmark, (480) 517-9700
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF GRAND CANYON STATE GAMES
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Southwestern College, a private, not-for-profit Christian college in Phoenix, announced today that it has signed a five-year agreement to be the new title sponsor of the Grand Canyon State Games; a year-long, multi-sport Olympic festival for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities.
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games are organized by the Arizona Sports Council and sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee through the National Congress of State Games. The Games provide a year-round showcase for the talents and aspirations of Arizona’s amateur athletes, and give an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the many attributes the state of Arizona has to offer.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this fantastic relationship with the Grand Canyon State Games to be an integral part of the largest annual sports festival in the country,” said David Barnes, Executive Vice-President of Southwestern College. “The Games mirror a lot of ideals that Southwestern College promotes – sportsmanship, academics and competition – and we think this is a perfect fit for Southwestern College.”
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games is about to kick off its summer schedule, starting with the Summer Games on June 18 that will feature more than 8,000 participants competing in 32 sports over three days. Following that is the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games (July 15-18) which will feature seven sports – baseball, basketball, cross-country, softball, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.
“I believe this partnership will send a message to the community, the state and the nation as to the importance of teamwork with academics and sports,” said Erik Widmark, Executive Director of the Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games. “Additionally, the shared vision of building world-class athletic facilities will be foremost on our minds as we move forward together.”
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games are in its 18thyear, and has seen more than 374,000 participants over that span. For more information on the Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games or to register for any of the events, call (480) 517-9700 or go to www.gcsg.org.
Southwestern College is a private, not-for-profit Christian college in Phoenix, Ariz., with rigorous academic standards offering a wide variety of majors and degrees. With the addition of baseball starting in 2010-11, Southwestern College, a NAIA school and NCCAA Division 1 member, will now compete in 10 sports. For more information about Southwestern College, go to www.swcaz.edu.
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June 16, 2010
Media Contact:
Erik Widmark, (480) 517-9700
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF GRAND CANYON STATE GAMES
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Southwestern College, a private, not-for-profit Christian college in Phoenix, announced today that it has signed a five-year agreement to be the new title sponsor of the Grand Canyon State Games; a year-long, multi-sport Olympic festival for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities.
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games are organized by the Arizona Sports Council and sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee through the National Congress of State Games. The Games provide a year-round showcase for the talents and aspirations of Arizona’s amateur athletes, and give an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the many attributes the state of Arizona has to offer.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this fantastic relationship with the Grand Canyon State Games to be an integral part of the largest annual sports festival in the country,” said David Barnes, Executive Vice-President of Southwestern College. “The Games mirror a lot of ideals that Southwestern College promotes – sportsmanship, academics and competition – and we think this is a perfect fit for Southwestern College.”
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games is about to kick off its summer schedule, starting with the Summer Games on June 18 that will feature more than 8,000 participants competing in 32 sports over three days. Following that is the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games (July 15-18) which will feature seven sports – baseball, basketball, cross-country, softball, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.
“I believe this partnership will send a message to the community, the state and the nation as to the importance of teamwork with academics and sports,” said Erik Widmark, Executive Director of the Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games. “Additionally, the shared vision of building world-class athletic facilities will be foremost on our minds as we move forward together.”
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games are in its 18thyear, and has seen more than 374,000 participants over that span. For more information on the Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games or to register for any of the events, call (480) 517-9700 or go to www.gcsg.org.
Southwestern College is a private, not-for-profit Christian college in Phoenix, Ariz., with rigorous academic standards offering a wide variety of majors and degrees. With the addition of baseball starting in 2010-11, Southwestern College, a NAIA school and NCCAA Division 1 member, will now compete in 10 sports. For more information about Southwestern College, go to www.swcaz.edu.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Southwestern College Grand Canyon State Games!
We have a new Title Sponsor!
In the biggest deal in the history of the organization we have agreed to a five year agreement with Southwestern College to become our new Title Sponsor!
Provisions: In each of five years
1. Art / Essay Contest Sponsor
2. Free office space
3. Cash
I believe this partnership will send a message to the community, the state, and the nation as to the importance of teamwork with academics and sports. Plus, the shared vision of building world class athletic facilities will be foremost on our minds moving forward together. Thank you Dr. Barnes.
~Wid
In the biggest deal in the history of the organization we have agreed to a five year agreement with Southwestern College to become our new Title Sponsor!
Provisions: In each of five years
1. Art / Essay Contest Sponsor
2. Free office space
3. Cash
I believe this partnership will send a message to the community, the state, and the nation as to the importance of teamwork with academics and sports. Plus, the shared vision of building world class athletic facilities will be foremost on our minds moving forward together. Thank you Dr. Barnes.
~Wid
Monday, June 7, 2010
"Something cute from my good friend Lew Shaw"
The Economy is so Bad That . . .
1. I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
2. I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"
3. CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
4. If the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.
5. McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
6. Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
7. A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico.
10. Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.
11. Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.
12. American Express is begging you to leave home without it.
13. The Mafia is laying off judges.
14. Exxon-Mobil is laying off 25 Congressmen.
15. Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh, Great!! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!
And, finally...
16. I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan, and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.
1. I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
2. I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"
3. CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
4. If the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.
5. McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
6. Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
7. A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico.
10. Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.
11. Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.
12. American Express is begging you to leave home without it.
13. The Mafia is laying off judges.
14. Exxon-Mobil is laying off 25 Congressmen.
15. Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh, Great!! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!
And, finally...
16. I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan, and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.
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