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Vol. 127 No.49 Friday,February 12, 2010 PM# 40049987 Minnedosa, Manitoba Canada R0J 1E0 90 cents + tax

Watch Kyle at An accomplished young woman

the Olympics

M innedosa’s Kyle Parrott will be competing in vari-

ous speed skating events during the 2010 Vancou-
ver Winter Olympics, which begin today. Kyle is compet-
ing in the Men’s 500m, 1000m and 1500m as well as in
the Men’s Team Pursuit. His parents, grandparents and
siblings will be in attendance to cheer him on during the
competition as well as many from across Canada who
will be watching on TV and online webcasts.
Kyle’s events are listed below with estimated start
Photo by Amanda Boyd
times, listed in Central (Manitoba) time, as stated in the
official Olympic Competition Schedule. MCI graduate, Candace Wright, reads to a group of children at the Minnedosa Nursery School
where she volunteers.
Monday, February 15th By AMANDA BOYD Quadriplegia (paralysis). a week she participates program,” said Kathy,
Men’s 500m - 5:30 p.m.
Candace doesn’t let this in the Life Skills Program “I wish it was full time.”
Wednesday, February 17th 18-year-old Candace slow her down, however. at Elton Collegiate with Participating in school
Men’s 1000m – 6 p.m. Wright has always been Having met and exceeded other special needs stu- services at MCI is also im-
Saturday, February 20th strong-willed. From excel- goals set for her through an dents from Rolling River portant to Candace. Dur-
Men’s 1500m – 6:15 p.m. ling in academics, to work- Individualized Education School Division (RRSD). ing the Cooperative Edu-
Friday, February 26th ing in the community, this Plan (IEP), Candace grad- There, students learn skills cation program through
Men’s Team Pursuit Quarterfinals– 2:30 p.m. young lady proves that uated from Minnedosa such as appropriate man- the high school she worked
Friday, February 26th nothing is out of reach with Collegiate Institute (MCI) ners, budgeting, and meal as a shopper for seniors at
Men’s Team Pursuit Semifinals – 4:07 p.m. hard work and determina- in June, 2009. “That was planning. The classroom the Heritage Co-op, and
Saturday, February 27th tion. When Candace was quite an accomplishment,” is set up as a wheelchair she often volunteers at the
Men’s Team Pursuit Finals – 2:30 p.m. very young, unforeseen agreed her mom, Kathy. accessible apartment and MCI library.
circumstances resulted While Candace grad- students will often go
We are told an easy way to spot Kyle during races is in severe brain damage. uated with her peers in out, purchase items, such Continued
to look for the skater wearing red framed glasses with yel- Her condition, which is June, she is able to con- as food, and bring them on Page 9
low lenses. very similar to Cerebral tinue taking classes at MCI back to the classroom to
Palsy, has caused Spastic until she is 21. Three days prepare. “It’s a very good

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