European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 24, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Iting Job of helping the children with olympic held at the Skytop Lodge and accompanying in special excursions and to social activities. H had he own reason for helping out. For it was part of a Long pattern of working with n. Jeffers a member of his College basketball has coached Little league and now coaches n at Rhein  i be always had a place in my heart for ethos he said. Their school is next to my ran and i see them every Day. I feel these kids nettling  do officials said they never have trouble i enough volunteers. They Are an important part special olympics because educators Don t a reels to attend the events i discourage parents from coming Down be they sometimes Over protect their children inn Williams special education coordinator for s Germany. They step Between the child and Lovily their child really can do. The children Are Nore capable when their parents Aren t  was one of Many who braved the unknown edit. Words were few but his actions and Sions told much of what he Felt first time he Rode a sled his eyes shone with but he tried a second time. The third time a Grin i from ear to ear As the sled Slid Down the slope. A country skiing was tougher. Chris often d his skills and cried a Lew tears of frustration the difficulties did t Dampen his enthusiasm m the alarm sounded thursday Chris once again by out of bed and headed for his snowsuit. Tace time was Over. Now he and the other would participate in the real events two hours of practice the Day before had paid dividends. The skis and snowshoes were easier res to manage. And the tubing sledding and be course were pure fun. Or events Success was measured by whether Ildren made it to the finish line. Everyone did. No the sled run children raced the slope three be and were awarded first second and third ribbons. Chris finished second.  pinned the Bright red ribbon on his Chris let out a whoop of Joy. Eat full he said. 1 eth Al recognition came later that evening Lelal ceremony when school officials awarded to every participant. Wearing a new Brown Tweed suit jacket an pants for the occasion watched the bring Gold intently As officials arranged the son a table room rocked with the shouts of approval that