Special Olympics come to Havre

Special Olympic athletes from all over the Hi-Line took part in Monday's Northern Area Special Olympic Games at Havre Middle School.

About 90 competitors from Harlem, Chinook, Big Sandy, Chester, Malta, Turner and Havre walked, ran, jumped and threw. Competitive events included 50-meter walks and runs, 100-meter walks and runs, a 200-meter run, standing and running long jump, a four by 100-meter relay, softball throw, shot put and bowling. Athletes have ranged from 7 to 70 years old. Olympics Area Director Dave Carlson said there is no age limit for competitors.

The games were supposed to happ...