The Petit-Clair family of Lehighton was given the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Carbon County Spirit Awards for its volunteer work with the Carbon County Special Olympics during the annual awards program and picnic of the group held at Mauch Chunk Lake Park on Sunday. Missy Petit-Clair, third from left, accepts the award on behalf of the family from Amy Williamson, representing the Special Olympics. Members of the Petit-Clair family are, from left, sons Matt and Jake; Rob, the father; and son, Nate. RON GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS

Melissa Boch, back right, of Palmerton, has been selected to serve as a coach for the National Powerlifting Team of the Special Olympics in 2018, with the event being held in Seattle. Dave Rodrigues, also of Palmerton, was chosen as her alternate. Amy Williamson, front, was named an alternate athlete for the track team at the national Special Olympics. RON GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS