PRESQUE ISLE – The Olympic flame arrived at the Presque Isle track and field complex on May 16 to spark the 2008 Spring Special Olympics.
Two-hundred and forty-five athletes from across Aroostook County gathered at the Gerhig T. Johnson Athletic Complex to compete in events including the 50-meter walk, 50-meter run, 100-meter walk, 100-meter run, 200-meter run, wheelchair races, softball throw and standing long jump.
Over 200 volunteers from area National Honor Societies helped to make the ’08 event a success.
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BURNING BRIGHT. The Special Olympics torch watches over the games on May 16.
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A HIGH JUMP. Darbr keegan competes in the standing jump at the Special Olympics on May 16.
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PRESQUE ISLE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Joel Whitaker (standing) and Matt Talbot (front) take a measurement at the softball throw during the Special Olympics.
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ZACHARY PELKEY takes a giant leap during the standing jump competition of the Special Olympics on May 16.
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BRADLEY CYR throws a softball during a competition at the Special Olympics.
