OPENING CEREMONIES

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=120 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="2eaee640.jpg" border=0 width="750" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=360 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="3" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="827" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 63 ><NOBR><div> <I></I></div> <div> <B>MAINE GAMES OPENING CEREMONIES </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>presented by Are You Ready to Party??</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1032 WIDTH="246"><div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="2f17a430.jpg" border=0 width="122" height="67" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <div> <B>FRIDAY, JUNE 22</B></div> <div> <B>SEAVERN FIELD</B></div> <div> <B>COLBY COLLEGE, WATERVILLE</B></div> <bR> <div> Athlete's party 5:00 p.m</div> <div> VIP reception 5:30 p.m.</div> <div> Parade of Athletes</div> <div> Music</div> <div> Entertainment</div> <div> Guest speakers</div> <div> Awards</div> <div> National Anthem Audition winner</div> <div> Cauldron lighting</div> <div> Special guests</div> <div> Surprises!</div> <bR> <div> ALL ATHLETES REGISTERED FOR ANY MAINE GAMES EVENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN OUR STIRRING AND EMOTIONAL OPENING CEREMONIES.</div> <bR> <div> This event is open to the public, and all spectators, officials, volunteers, VIPs, sponsors, and others are invited to attend.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="538" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#CC0033 HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div> <B>Keynote speaker; Mr. John Register ~ US Paralympian 1996-2000</B></div> <div> <I><B>presented by Golden Pond Wealth Management</B></I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 351 WIDTH="308"><div> <IMG SRC="2edf9550.jpg" border=0 width="249" height="85" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> </div> <div> John Register is a dynamic speaker who commands his listeners' attention with a mix of humor, emotion and enthusiasm. His anecdotes about growing up are applicable to any audience. And, while his stories are presented in an amusing fashion, the lessons to be learned are easily recognized and powerful. </div> <bR> <div> Come on an inspirational journey with John and ride along as he also shares stories of being an elite athlete prior to and following his life-changing injury. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="2ebd5590.jpg" border=0 width="213" height="345" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 86 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="26fc4500.png" border=0 width="452" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 279 WIDTH="308"><div> For the first time, the Maine Games is presenting an award to the Maine Games athlete who has demonstrated uncommon courage and determination in their pursuit of athletic participant and accomplishment.</div> <div>    Travis Roy, a former Boston University hockey player, crashed into the boards just 11 seconds into his first college hockey game and was left a quadaplegic. In time, through grit and determination, Travis has dealt with his tragic injury to become a fearless advocate, a dynamic and inspirational speaker, and a role model for anyone who has to overcome adversity.</div> <div>    The Maine Games is honored to award the first Travis Roy Courage Award to a young athlete with a lifetime of participation ahead, who embraces the challenges of everyday life through athletics.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="219"><div> <IMG SRC="26e92cc0.jpg" border=0 width="146" height="204" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 81 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="2c8fe4b0.gif" border=0 width="510" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 147 WIDTH="530"><div> Lighten ME! is Maine's statewide team weight loss and get fit competition. This year's teams have worked extremely hard to lose weight, get more active, and become healthier, and more productive at work and at home.</div> <div>    This year's top teams have been invited to recevie their awards at the Maine Games Opening Ceremonies.</div> <div>    While many Lighten ME! participants have lost considerable amounts of weight, and have logged hundreds of miles of exercise between January 22 and May 2, the reward of Maine Games gold, silver, or bronze medals pales by comparison with the better health the have achieved with their teammates.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="820" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 875 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="672" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 831 WIDTH="666"><div>  <A NAME="do_you_need_a_place_to_stay_while"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>DO YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY WHILE COMPETING IN THE MAINE GAMES? Please select from one of these fine Maine Games partners. Be sure to mention your involvement with the Maine Games to take advantage of any discounts offered our atheltes and their families.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="522" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 260 ><NOBR><div> </div> <div> "Waterville's Finest Full Service Hotel"</div> <bR> <div> Official Host Hotel for the </div> <div> 2007 Maine Games</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.Holiday-Inn.com/watervilleme" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Holiday-Inn.com/watervilleme"><U></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="314"><div> <B>Waterville Holiday Inn</B></div> <div> Exit 130</div> <div> 375 Main Street</div> <div> Waterville, ME 04901</div> <div> 1-800-785-0111</div> <div>  </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.Holiday-Inn.com/watervilleme" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Holiday-Inn.com/watervilleme"><U><U>www.Holiday-Inn.com/watervilleme</U></U></A></div> <div> Newly renovated, full service, award winning hotel. Exit 130 off I-95. Features 138 clean & comfortable rooms. Located in central Maine, close to Colby & Thomas Colleges, Freeport, Sugarloaf, Boothbay, and Bar Harbor. Restaurant and meetings — Banquets rooms accommodating up to 150 — In-room movies, cable, nintendo — Indoor pool — Fitness center — Two cockail lounges – Handicap-accessible rooms – Pets allowed – Guest Laundry – FREE Wireless Internet </div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 192 WIDTH="189"><div> <A HREF="http://www.watervilleinn.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.watervilleinn.com"><U></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="314"><div> Exit 130</div> <div> 356 Main Street</div> <div> Waterville, ME 04901 </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.watervilleinn.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.watervilleinn.com"><U>www.watervilleinn.com</U></A></div> <div> (207) 873-3335</div> <div> The Waterville Best Western offers warm Maine hospitality and spotlessly clean rooms. Conveniently located at exit 130 off Interstate 95, the hotel features 86 guest rooms with a number of amenities. Pool, hot tub, cable TV, HBO, irons, coffee maker in each room, hair dryers, fireplace suites, deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, banquet and meeting space, and an on-site restaurant. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 80 WIDTH="189"><div> <A HREF="http://www.choicehotels.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.choicehotels.com"><U></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="314"><div> Exit 130</div> <div> 332 Main Street</div> <div> Waterville, ME 04901- </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.choicehotels.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.choicehotels.com"><U>www.choicehotels.com</U></A></div> <div> (207) 873-2777</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 134 WIDTH="189"><div> <A HREF="http://WatervilleHamptonInn.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://WatervilleHamptonInn.com"><U></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="314"><div> Exit 127</div> <div> 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive</div> <div> Waterville, ME 04901- </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hamptoninn.com." 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