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A TIME TO REMEMBER AND
A TIME TO HELP OTHERS
The Special Olympics, held from Feb. 1st to 8th, put the town of Collingwood on the world map as thousands of athletes, coaches and fans converged at Duntroon Highlands + Blue Mountain. Organization of the games took almost 3 years + it was noted from the beginning that in order for the week to run smoothly, there would be a need for at least 2000 community volunteers . Once again , CCI was there to provide a helping hand . Former Minne-kee students were called upon to assist with the snowshoe demonstration. Mrs. Weston's 'Hospitality is Good Business' co-op class of Leeanna Bell, Tracey Brown, Liam Bryans, Mike Carnevale, Dan Lennox, Miguel Martin, Trevor McCarl, Kirk McNabb, Devin Pearson, Brad Plummer, Chris Rawn, Lyle Smith, Ron Sturgess, Shaun Talbot and Mike Vancise did a variety of jobs ranging from setting up equipment, running information from one locale to another to escorting athletes. (TOP LT) Ron Sturgess escorts an athlete to the podium. (MID LT) Mrs. Weston's class sport their matching attire. (RT) Lyndall Musselman and her mom take in the Skydome ceremonies. The place erupted when the maple leaf flag entered the floor. (BOT LT) Dan Lennox on the run (MID) Dan + Shaun on delivery (RT) Devin Pearson models his jacket. (OPP PG, TOP LT) Mrs. Weston, Bill Neil + Tara Weston await the arrival of Canadian athletes into the Skydome. (RT) " C'mon Kirk, the world is watching us!" (MID LT) Tracey + Leeanna can't resist the opportunity to stand on an Olympic podium. (MID) The spotlight was on Erin Currie as she danced
at the Skydome before a worldwide audience ..