Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 10 : Fall 2011 | Page 58

in prime physical condition. Many graduated from Ivy League schools. I enjoy hearing about where they came from and where they are headed, which is often around the world. You could say it’s a chance to ‘live vicariously’ through their travels and triumphs. It’s pretty cool.” Sweetser and Dr. Flynn also share a conviction that a premier winter sports program, complemented by comprehensive health services, is healthy for the local culture and economy. The attractiveness of the 58 Prime Athletes FALL 2011 program brings athletes, spectators, and media to the County, and firmly places northern Maine on the map as a destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Not only does the program help recruit athletes to the area; it may inspire Maine athletes to stay here to train, live, and thrive. The next generation of Olympic hopefuls could come from our backyard, receiving care from our neighborhood providers. That sounds like just the kind of thing MWSC and Dr. Flynn would welcome.