RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: LAKE ASHTON SUPPORTS OUR SPECIAL OLYMPIANS Did you know that there is no upper age limit to participate in Special Olympics? That’s right. White hair and baldness grace the crowns of many of Polk County’s Special Olympians, volunteers, coaches, and unified partners. The photo above shows the participants in the LASSO Bowling Rec League: Seated L-R: Josh Peek and Colton Morosky. Standing L-R: Mike Lopez, Mary Morosky, Rick Buckingham, Ricky Lopez, Jonathan Barrell, Scott Sharak, and Paul Morosky. The athletes are proudly wearing their blue ribbons—earned at the County and Area games. Polk County has a robust Special Olympics bowling program, and Lake Ashton’s LASSO Rec League helps to foster our resident participants, their families, and friends. Other residents of Lake Ashton have stepped forward to show their support by coaching and encouraging our athletes along their journey. A special shout out goes to resident Dennis Yenor who has devoted significant time in support of our athletes at Lake Ashton Lanes, at Polk County practices, and even at the competitions. On any given day, you will likely see Lake Ashton’s very own Jonathan Barrell at the Clubhouse bowling alley where he spends countless hours honing his skills. All that practice really paid off, as he won first place in the State Bowling Competition in September, along with Shawn Squires. Congratulations! Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment—on the playing field and in life. Thank you, Lake Ashton, for embracing our unique residents and fostering opportunities for them to participate in the community. To learn more about some lifestyle enhancing opportunities for our special residents and their parents, caregivers, or community friends to gather socially and engage in healthy activities right here in Lake Ashton, email Mary at morosky.m@gmail.com. DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECKS Residents and guests entering via the visitors gate at either entrance to Lake Ashton should be prepared to show their driver's license when checking in with the Security Officer on duty. This is done to confirm the identity of the person entering the community. This is a procedure designed to add an additional level of security for residents' peace of mind and by no means meant to be intrusive. Questions regarding security procedures can be directed to Robert Plummer, LACDD Supervisor, at rplummer@lakeashtoncdd.com or Jim Mecsics, LAIICDD Supervisor, at mecsicsj@msn.com 12
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