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Highlights (Page 4)...
Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise with her husband Francois (L) and Richard Stavrakis (R) after speaking at the Apple Valley Rotary about Special Olympics.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise joined Mrs. St. Cloud 2005 Sharon Botz at America's Walk for Diabetes in St. Cloud. Tonya Miller (far left) was the 3rd team member of "The Walking Friends" team and Tracy Haglund (far right) is the local coordinator.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Minnesota Special Olympics athlete Kelly Garrison and her father Mike. Nancy was thrilled to have Kelly attend the Rotary meeting.
Mrs. Washington County 2005 Lisa Lee, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, and Mrs. South Dakota 2004 Donnell Rank before their mile walk for Smile Network. Donnell is the national spokesperson.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Dr. Maria Aagesen-Reznecheck, and Dr. Jo Becker-Puklich. They hosted the first annual "Walk a Mile for a Smile".
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Sheri Tarr, president of the Columbia Heights Women of Today. Nancy spoke about her involvemnet with the Special Olympics at their meeting.
Nancy with the Columbia Heights Women of Today group before they indulged in their ice cream sundaes!
KROC DJ James Rabe, Mrs.Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede, and Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley at the Rochester Lupus Walk for Hope.
Mrs. Washington County 2005 Lisa Lee, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley, Lupus Foundation of MN Ambassador Shannon Schultz, and Mrs. Isanti County 2005 Jennifer Johnson at the Twin Cities Walk for Hope.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise and St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly at the Walk for Hope. Mayor Kelly delivered the proclamation, and sang "Amazing Grace" with Pamela Finley.
Mrs. Minnesota 2003 Holly Ernst and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise at the annual Jacob Wetterling Foundation banquet. Holly is a trained senior-level member of the JWF Speaker's Bureau and is expecting her first child.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise in her last hometown parade...Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade on July 4th. Her son David is driving, daughter Kimberly is in the passenger seat, and her son Chistopher and niece Joyce are next to Nancy in the back.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with her stepdaughter Adrienne at the IGH Coronation. Adrienne is expecting her first child in November!
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise had the honor of meeting the reigning St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty at the inaugural Inver Grove Heights Ambassador Coronation. (L to R) Kathy Zwieg - 2004 Prime Minister; Quenn of the snows - Jennifer Sherry; Nancy, King Boreas Rex 68 - John Bennett.
Mrs. Hennepin County 2005 Tina Richter, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, and Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley at the Grand Prix. Pamela sang the National Anthem.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise before the start of the kart races at the Apple Valley Grand Prix. Chris Clark was the announcer and interviewed Nancy about Special Olympics and her reign at Mrs. Minnesota.
Mrs. Hennepin County 2005 Tina Richter, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, and Mrs. Todd County 2005 Johnnie Barthel at the Apple Valley Rotary Grand Prix.
Some 2005 Mrs.Minnesota Contestants met for lunch at Enjoy! in Apple Valley with Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise and her stepdaughter Adrienne. (back row L to R) : Mrs. St. Cloud Sharon Botz, Mrs. Mcleod County Leah Winter, Mrs. Todd County Johnnie Barthel, (front row L to R) Mrs. Washington County Lisa Lee, Adrienne, Nancy, and Mrs. Carver County Shelly Reinhart.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise speaking about the Special Olympics the Steele County Fair.
Mrs. Minnesota America Melissa Young and Mrs. Minnesota International Nancy Paradeise at the Steele County Fair.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 with her son Christopher after a fun afternoon at the Steele County Fair.
Staples Govenor Bruce Nelson and Mrs.Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise presented Mrs. Todd County 2005 with her crown and banner. Her platform is domestic violence.
At the Itasca County Fair in Grand Rapids, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise spoke to seniors about Special Olympics.
One of the ODC employees (see below) was thrilled to try on Nancy's crown and banner.
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 received a very warm welcome in Grand Rapids at the at the Occupational Development Center for adults with intellectual disabilities. She met and spoke with the employees, some of whom compete with the Brainerd Special Olympics
Jacob Wetterling Foundation Executive Director Nancy Sabin, Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise, and her son Christopher at the MN State Fair. They handed out personal safety information to parents and caregivers.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with members and coaches for the TriCounty team for Special Olympics at the Fall Festival opening ceremonies.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with her brother Dave at the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Fall Festival. (equestrian, bocce ball, table tennis and golf)
Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise helped celebrate the grand opening of "It Can Be Arranged" flower shop. The new owner is Mrs. Burnsville 2005 Leisha Gust.
Nancy introduced Mrs. McLeod County2005 Leah Winter to the audience. She was joined on stage by her daughters Jasmine and Allison.
Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise speaking about Special Olympics at the McLeod County Fair. Bob the Beachcomer shared the stage with Nancy.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise feeding Amber a 3 week old tiger cub. The things a queen must do!
Miss Teen Eagan Maggie Pearl and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise calling bingo at the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis.
Miss Teen Eagan 2005 Maggie Pearl, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, and their personal driver Bob at the Lanesboro Parade.
Maggie and Nancy spent time visiting with the children while at the Buffalo Bill Days celebrations in Lanesboro.
Maggie and Nancy were presented with "Hope" a beanie baby given to the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 in front of the Ronald McDonald House with her new friend Ronald.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise visiting with children at the Carver County Fair. She emceed the"Diaper Derby" and spoke about "Special Olympics".
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise speaking about Special Olympics at the Crow Wing County Fair.
Four of the judges for the talent show at the Crow Wing County Fair: Nicki Phillips - 1st runner up to Miss Brainerd, Quinn Nystrom, Miss Brainerd 2004, Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004, and Maggie Pearl Miss Teen Eagan 2005.
Special Olympics athlete Kellan with Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise at the 17th hole.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Special Olympics athlete Katie at the Matt Blair Classic. Katie sunk putts for $10 a piece as a fundraiser for Special Olympics. She went to the World Games last summer in Ireland for golf.
Nancy's niece Joyce with Matt Blair at the Matt Blair Classic to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota. Back to work after nationals!
Mrs. Lakeville 2005 Jessica Lavan, Nancy, and her dear friend Cynthia Rae Anderson at the send off party.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise (far right) with (l to r) her brother Dave, her mother Carol, and her niece Joyce at her send off party hosted by Holly Ernst, Mrs. Minnesota 2003.
Little Miss South Haven Kendra Jackson with Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise at the Princeton Coronation.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with here son David. He participated in the International Hearing Foundation celebrity golf tournament while Nancy volunteered.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise and 2 new friends at the Apple Valley Relay for Life
Mrs. Crow Wing County Michelle Hyatt and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise under umbrellas at the Nisswa Parade.
Team Mrs. International at the Brainerd Race for the Cure with race coordinators Pat and Debbie. Team members are Allison Stavrakis Director of Mrs./Miss MN International, Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise, and Terri Handrahan charity coordinator for Mrs. Minnesota International.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the Survivors at the Brainerd Race for the Cure
The new Big Lake
royalty moments after being crowned with judges Gretchen Krastins, Gary
Laurent, and Nancy Paradeise
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the outgoing Rogers royalty
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise at the Down Syndrome Foundation golf tournament. Nancy sold chances to the golfers to win this "classic jeep"
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise and her neice Joyce waiting for the start of the Hamel parade. Parades have been a great way to spread awareness of Special Olympics.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise and her niece Joyce at the Hinkley parade
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the Golden Plump Chicken and Nancy's niece Joyce at the Rib Fest in Cass Lake.
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 with her buddy drew after he competed in his first Special Olympic swim meet and earned a silver medal!
Minnesota Twins Mascot T.C. and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Riley Frieden at Watson's Spring Festival. Riley is a student of Nancy's and a Special Olympics athlete.
Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise volunteering together at the Lupus of Minnesota annual golf tournament.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise (far left) and Miss Minnesota 2004 Tiffany Ogle (far right) with the current Festag Days Royalty, and this year's candidates. Festag Days is the annual festival in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with her niece Joyce at the Minnesota Lake Festag Days Parade
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise emceed the talent show at the Ramsey County Fair and spoke on her platform of Special Olympics.
Miss Teen Minnesota International Cely Deane with Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise at the Ramsey County Fair. Cely was one of the judges for the talent show.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with one of the pre-teen contestants at the Ramsey County Fair
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 at the Down Syndrome Foundation Gold tournament dinner with emcees Belinda Jensen from KARE 11 and John Hines from K102. Nancy modeled the pearl necklace for the live auction.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with newly crowned Mrs. North Dakota 2004 Angela Hill and Mrs. North Dakota 2003 Kristi Larkin
Newly crowned Miss Teen North Dakota International 2004 Kimberly Krueger, top coach Cheri Kennedy, and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the new queen and princesses for the Miss Princeton Royalty program. They are ( L to R) Princess Stacy Stevenson, Queen Hannah Morisset, and Princess Jessica Luebesmier
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 speaking about Special Olympics during the Miss Princeton coronation
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with the pro winner of the Professional Walleye Trail tournament at Cass Lake. Dave Anderson is from Apple Valley. Congratulations Dave!
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 and Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley trying out the boat that was first prize for the pro fisherman
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise speaking about Special Olympics at the Walleye fishing tournament in Cass Lake
Mr. and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 with US Senator Norm Coleman
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 with Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley at the Northland Road Rally. Pamela sang "God Bless America" during the torch lighting.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with her brother Bill and his friends at the Northland Road Rally. They road their bikes 125 miles to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise speaking about her involvement with Special Olympics, and thanking the participants of the Northland Road Rally, which raises funds for SOMN. With her is former Viking Matt Blair, Kathy Karkula (SOMN Director of Development) and athlete Louis Nosan, who sang the National Anthem.
Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 in the Princeton Rum River Festival Parade. It was a great way to spread the message of Special Olympics.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Dayton Chief of Police Richard Pietrzak. They were featured speakers at the Dayton Women of Today.
Team Mrs. International at the Southdale Race for the Cure on Mother's day in honor of Mary Kay Sanders. (l to r) Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise; her son Christopher; husband Francois; son David; Allison Stavrakis- Director of Mrs. MN. Intl.; Deb Rossini-sister in-law of Andrea; Mrs. Scott County 2004 Andrea Blomberg; Mrs. Lakeville 2005 Jessica Lavan; Jessica's husband Eric; and Mrs. Oakdale 1997 Terri Handrahan - Team Captain.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Special Olympics Minnesota athletes Roberta Blomster, and Eric Fox on the set of "Twin Cities Spotlight" on MCN 6 with host Carla Beaurline.
Mrs. St. Cloud 2005 Sharon Botz and Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise on the set of the "Gary Zimmerman Show" with host Gary Zimmerman. The show was titled "Women Making a Difference".
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with newly crowned Mrs. Iowa 2004 Bobbi Bergman, Mrs. Wisconsin 2004 Mary Alice Sicard, and Mrs. Iowa 2003 and the Mrs. Iowa Pageant.
Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with Lt. Governor Carol Molnau at the National Day of Prayer. Nancy spoke to the attendees about her platform and the values of the Mrs. International system.
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