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Show Volume V, Issue X THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 3 March 1, 2002 Employees at Valley Market Display the Olympic Flag Signed by Athletes MEDALLIST cont. from page 1 Medals, and ‘97 Summer Olympic Medals. In Austria, children start training early for Slolam, Super G, and Downhill racing through the Austrian Ski Federation Junior Program. Besides being a world champion skiier, Strobl will eventually become a police officer in Austria, where he now 2002 Olympic Downhill Gold Medal winner Fritz Strobl was interviewed by Austrian Television Station ORF commentator Michael Berger at the Eden General Store Friday, February 15. ORF is Austria's only television station. Its Olympic coverage is estimated to reach 2.5 million viewers in Europe. Along with the Olympic games, ORF covers background stories of Utah and Olympic athletes in non-game activities. Strobl shows Austrian viewing audience a copy of his picture on the front page of the "New York Times" after winning the gold in the Men's Downhill at Snowbasin. lives with his wife and four-year-old son Mario. Besides skiing, Strobl enjoys mountaineering and cycling. Downhill Gold Medallist Fritz Strobl takes time to try on cowboy hats and an authentic Native American headdress in Eden in front of Nietert's and Next Dimension. From left to right, Valley Market employees Amy Heward, Terrie Bacher, Bree Vincent, and Lisa Terry display the Olympic flag signed by the world athletes visiting the Eden store. g . n i t m . r Sta . - 5 p sort .m @ k Re a 8 ree C lf o W OLYMPIC BED BLOWOUT! Saturday March 2nd Twin Box Spring & Mattress Sets w/ frame Comforter, Sheets, Blanket & Pillow included! $170.00 Total Sleep where the Olympians slept! 3605 N. Huntsman Path Eden (801) 745-0203 Condos On The Wolf Creek Resort Golf Course |