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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, April 11, 2001 - Page 3 Last Call for Olympic Torch Relay Nominations Time is running out to nomi- to do so quickly. Nominations nate friends, relatives or other will be accepted only through inspirational figures to carry April 30, 2001. the Olympic Flame on its These inspirational stories will Light this Fire Within, by demonstrating how we are inspired not only by great Olympians but also by our families, relay through 46 states, culminating with the lighting of the Olympic Tbrch on February 8, 2002. The torch is scheduled to travel through the Moab area and Monument Valley. The Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 (SLOC) has received approximately 10,000 nominations from 50 states and Guam, but it is encouraging everyone who still hasnt filled out an application 11,500-mil- e neighbors, colleagues and form. Applications need to word letter write a 0 about the person who they are nominating, explaining why that person has inspired them in life. Community groups will 50-10- read the letters and select torchbearers within the geographical area of the nomi- friends, said Mitt Romney, nees. 2002 Olympic Torchbearer President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. Numbers: The torch will be carried by For those who have the oppoto rtunity carry the Olympic 11,500 torchbearers -There, will be 900 torch, it will be amongst their most exhilarating experiences. torchbears in Utah -- The To nominate a torchbearer, flame will travel dick on WWW Mlt1ake20Q2.com through 46 states and fill out the application -- Each torchbearer will carry the flame .2 of a mile --The relay runs from Decem-- ber 4, 2001 to February 8, 2002 The deadline for nomina tions is April 30, 2001 Each torchbearer will receive a uniform and have the opportunity to buy the torch -- they carry. The Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Tbrch Relay is and presented by Coca-Col- a Chevrolet and nominations can also be made through their web sites, www.coca-cola.co- m stores Chevrolet Coca Cola distribution and local dealerships. Cholesterol clinics coming to area The Southeastern Utah District Health Department will be holding a Cholesterol and Glucose screening clinic at the following times and locations: Blanding Health Office, 193 E. Main (old Job Service Building) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 18 Monticello Public Health Citizen fee is $6. S , ZIONS BANK I .- mmmttr rrrmffl yti irflli v r.v w v t n -- r-r wl a - IMunIHiiin iU a i WU. MittnmiinmMMlllin.Cn a XMf U of- fice, basement of the Courthouse, 2 to 3 p.m., on April 18. No appointment is necessary. The fee is $12. Senior OWtr clintt wittum imitt. |