Special Olympians take to the podium

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Date: Jun 10, 2008

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King pins. Special Olympians, from left, Jeff Bowen, of Orillia, Marie Banks and Rodney Barr of Collingwood, Patrick McLaughlin, of Wasaga Beach, Robert Vanderwadden and Bill Lazarus of Stayner with coach Brian Bishop of Wasaga Beach competed at the 2008 Provincial Spring Games May 29-31.

Athletes from E3 Communities bowled their way into the medal standings at the Special Olympics Ontario 2008 Provincial Spring Games May 29-31.

Over the weekend, they bowled six games and were awarded medals at a special presentation ceremony Saturday.

Rodney Barr won two medals and Marie Banks won two medals in bowling. Patrick McLaughlin won bronze for team effort and Robert Vanderwedden got a special mention for his effort.

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