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In This Edition:

 

  • Thoughts from Randy - Permission

  • Equestrian Competition

  • Manzano has Spirit

  • Athlete Profile: Kaitlyn Lockwood
     




 

Thoughts from Randy

Permission

Let me start by saying my Thoughts this week have nothing to do with Special Olympics.  It’s the beginning of Fall and in my opinion, the best time of the year in New Mexico.  Forgive the poetry, but we have crisp mornings - sunny afternoons – and beautiful warm evenings.  The skies look bluer, the air is filled with the delicious smell of roasted green chile, and every time you walk outdoors, there’s a strong sense of  ”it’s good to be alive.”

The Fall is also an extremely busy time, as well.  Almost too busy – and it’s easy to fill every minute with something and rush through every day going 100 miles per hour in an attempt to get things done.  Here’s what I think about that.

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Editor’s Note: The following is a re-post of a story that ran in the Clovis New Journal Online on September 17th, 2011.

Equestrian competition held at events center

Benna Sayyed for CNJ Online

Participants and volunteers at the state Special Olympics on Saturday in Clovis said the event is all about helping challenged citizens excel in sports and competition and enriching their life.

The event, which began in 1986, takes place on the third weekend of September every year. The competition was held at the Curry County Events Center.

This year’s event started Friday morning. Sporting events like track and field, basketball, golf, softball, and bowling gave participants ample opportunity to showcase their skills, but the focus was on the equestrian competition.

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Manzano Has Spirit

Special Olympic athletes who attend school at Manzano High School participated in the homecoming float parade. This group of athletes showed their spirit and took the prize for Most Spirited!!! Congratulation Special Olympics Manzano!!!
 

 

 

 

 

 


Athlete Profile


Athlete Name: Kaitlyn Lockwood
Age: 10
Team: Special Olympics Clovis
Sports: Bowling, Equestrian
Highlights: Won a Gold Medal in the 25m assisted walk and softball throw

 
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