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Show Page B5 (The tTtmfa-3nbfpmf- Thursday, February 7,2002 nt Cold temperatures didn't bother revelers, as the community gathered with hot stuff for everybody at 4 Lucy Wallingford was part of a bike parade that joined the torch relay. A great time was had by all, with lots of hot coffee and hot chocolate flowing all morning. Photo by Franklin Seal. thanked for their participation in this event, State Parks personnel were all The special logistics of thin Saina and the Moab 2002 Committee deserve a huge thank-yofor taking on the logistical challenge of transportation to and from Arches National Park. All of the outfitters graciously donated their vehicles and supplied drivers. Without their efforts very few event were complex, ever g changing, and at times, nerve-rackin- I to all involved. Were convinced that no one agency 4 or organization could have pulled thia off but, by working together in a Unified Incident . Command, collectively we did a splendid job. We hesitate to start naming names for fear that well miss one, but certain organizations and individuals must be recognized. Sheriff Jim Nyland, Police Chief Mike Navarre, and Arches Chief Ranger Jim Webster served as the Unified Command for the Olympic Torch Relay throughout Grand Arielle Beck Christy Parry County. Nearly 150 individuals participated directly yesterday in the logistics of an event that began at 2:30 a.m. for many of those involved. Jurisdictional boundaries disappeared and, at our best, we all worked together to make the Torch Re- lay a stunning success with each organization bringing their special skills into play. a m. photo by jeti Fhcha'da involved. u of us would have been able to participate. Helping to bring this event to the world and coordinating with the press from around the globe as well as throughout the state was Marion DeLay and the Moab Area Travel Council, putting in long hours at the Media Center over the weekend. As I said, we hesitated to begin naming names because there are certainly some that we have missed. For that we apologize. Its wonderful to live and work in a community where we can pull together so well and make things happen. Jerry Banta Superintendent, Canyonlands Natl. Park -- his portion of the relay through Moab on Monday. He wrote a letter to the editor later, as follows: 'Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 was a high point in my life. To carry the torch was a truly exhilarating experience. I want to thank all those who supported me In my part of the Olympic torch Relay, especially my Fire Prevention Pal Auggie Doggie. Thanks to Red Rock Four Wheelers for purchasing the torch in my behalf. Thanks also to all those who cheered me on, and Chevrolet, who sponsored me. I also wanted to say the Olympic program at the school Friday night was one of the best ever. It was enjoyable and inspiring felt it truly represented the Olympic Spirit and it did light the fire within. All those responsible deserve a huge pat on the back, Ernie Llsonbee. I extends thanks to everyone who brought in photographs, and we have included as many as photo essay on Moab's role in the 2002 Olympics' torch runs. We apologize to torchbearers for whom possible we have no photographs. Jeff Richards was aboard the media van while the torch passed through Moab, and took the photographs shown here, with the exception of the photo of Times editor Sena Flanders, which was taken by her proud father. Sam Taytor. The Times-lndepende- nt in this small Steve Frederick Lisa Henoy Sarah Henderson r tr V Davd O&en E rre Liscnbee Shannon ) fJotxs-Shere- r Jm Walker Ryan StiAki Jue Mueer and C J. Young, former Oympoan f |