The Amherst County Special Olympics power lifting team is pictured on June 8. At far left is coach Jerry Stanphill, at center kneeling is his wife, coach Karen Stamphill and at right is Amherst County Sheriff’s Office Major Eric Elliottt, who attended that night to hand out medals.
Katherine Beck wears gold and silver medals she received for 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter breast stroke, according to Kathy Beck, coordinator of Amherst County Special Olympics.
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Left to right: Jimmy Tremgembo, Jonathan Warner and Katherine Beck competed in the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond in June.
LoveLee Warner, left, and Allie Tuell pose for a picture at the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games.
Whitney Ferguson, of Amherst County Special Olympics, wears a medal she earned at the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond.
Powerlifting coach Jerry Stanphill instructs as Chad Burke (left) looks on and William Blakey bench presses.
In its first time taking part in the state swimming competition, the Amherst County Special Olympics had a solid showing in the June event in Richmond.
Justin Faulconer, (434) 473-2607
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The Amherst County Special Olympics power lifting team is pictured on June 8. At far left is coach Jerry Stanphill, at center kneeling is his wife, coach Karen Stamphill and at right is Amherst County Sheriff’s Office Major Eric Elliottt, who attended that night to hand out medals.
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