A ‘Special’ day for Olympians

15 years ago

Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
ImageLIGHTING THE TORCH — Houlton Police Officer Erica Pelletier, right, lights the Special Olympics torch along with Taira Currier-Peters of Hodgdon High School during Friday’s Aroostook County Special Olympics track and field championships in Presque Isle.

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CARRYING THE FLAG — Alvin Pryor of the Danforth Habilitation/Sandy Brook team carries a flag during the opening cermony of Friday’s annual Special Olympics track and field event held in Presque Isle.

Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
ImageQUITE A TOSS — Lewis Gellerson of the Danforth Habilitation/Sandy Brook team unleashes a mighty throw during the softball toss event.

Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
ImageLEAP OF FAITH — Kayla Guiggey of Katahdin leaps into the air during the long jump event.