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In The News Daily Double — 4/25/08

... A Special Child


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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, left, and her husband Todd Palin hold their baby boy Trig in Anchorage, Alaska Wednesday. The Palin's fifth child was born with Down syndrome, a genetic abnormality that impedes physical, intellectual and language development.

... A Special Olympian


Nikki Carlson/Havre Daily News
Havre Special Olympics volunteer coach Mandy Hansen gives Curtis Nez Perce of Harlem, Mont. his gold medal for the 50-meter walk in the Havre Middle School Assembly Room during the Great Northern Area Games on Wednesday in Havre, Mont.

Question: Do you have a special needs child or adult in your life? How has s/he affected you?



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