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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday June 21, 1995 Page 4 Salt Lake awarded Olympic bid The reof ceived Utah history point Friday, June 16. Alongside Butch Cassidy; the Mormon pioneers; ancient Anasazi Indians; the Golden Spike; dinosaur digs; Philo T. Farnsworth, the father of television; and powder snow skiing, you can add the 2002 Olympic Winter Games to Utahs bullet points of history. The worlds premier winter sports event was awarded to Salt Lake City during the 104th conference of the International Olympic Committee, the world body that oversees the movement. Olympic IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch made it official when he read Salt Lake City to an anxious throng of Olympic enthusiasts from throughout the world. The announcement puts a white frosting on Salt Lake Olympic bidCitys 30-ye- ar ding odyssey that started as a publicity stunt and includes a stunning loss to Nagano, Japan, for the race for the 1998 Olympic Winter Games. With 55 votes in a first- time, sports center for North America was its major selling point. As it stressed to the IOC during its promotion Friday morning, the city has an exclamation first-ball- victory, ot Salt Lake City beat out Sion, Switzerland (14 votes); Ostersund, Sweden (14 votes); and Quebec, Canada (7 votes) in the sweepstakes for the first Olympiad of the 21st Century. Salt Lake Citys commitment to being a winter 55-minu- te ating publicity for the areas storied powder snow, which falls at an annual average rate of 400 inches at seven s ski resorts a drive from city center. half-hour- Never before has a city been so prepared so far in advance of its hosting the games, stressed its boosters r camduring the was paign that privately funded. With a population of one million, Salt Lake will be the largest city to host the Winter Games. Bid chairman Tom Welch expressed appreciation for the hundreds of volunteers and financial sponsors who spearheaded the citys latest, most serious attempt to stage the winter games. The fact that Salt Lake City was named host of the 2002 Games means Salt Lake City will solidify its claim to being a world-clas- s winter sports training center. The claim is anchored in the fact that elite competitors in virtually every Olympic winter sports event can train in the Salt Lake area. Salt Lake Citys first walk down the IOC aisle came in 1966 when it sought to host the 1976 games. But bid officials have since acknowledged that effort was primarily aimed at gener two-yea- 'ROUND THE REGION Supreme Court ruling on Dolores case A lawsuit filed against a Dolores contractor may change the federal government approach to affirmative action. The Lake City Olympic Winter Games are scheduled for February 9-2- 4, 2002. eight of the nine necessary venues in place, needing only to construct an ice skating arena. Salt The Utah has top-rate- d calendar The Utah Travel Councils annual scenic calendar, which shows off Utahs beauty, has won again. The 1995 calendar has been recognized for being one of the best in the world. The Utah Travel Council was given a gold award for graphic calendar, and best nature photography. Stars School grant $2.5 million education grant renewed 17,000 square mile electronic campus is under construction in San Juan County. With the support of a $2.5 million Star Schools grant from the United States Department of Education, the College of Eastern Utah, San Juan School District, Utah Education Network, and Bureau of Indian Affairs are designing a technology-basesystem to enrich the educational opportunities for rural and Native American A the-ar- Atlas Corporation is completing the dismantling of surface structures in anticipation of a final ruling on disposingl0.5 million tons of uranium mill tailings. Hauling the cost ten times could take 35 years and tailings to another site more than an disposal, according to a company spokesman. A decision is expected later in the summer. on-si- te studios at each t school. Satellite reception capabilities are also incorporated to allow for reception of many courses and other information now available on satellites. Computer connections will help open this area to the world of information available on the Internet. In addition, Faculty Assistance Centers are being developed which will allow the consistent development of curriculum and multi-medi- d students. a. Sophisticated audiovideo Because of the extreme remoteness of this region, it ranks last in Utah in graduation rates and first in poverty rates. These elements combine to suggest alternative educational programs to meet educational needs. and computer interactive technology will create instructional opportunities in many subject areas, including mathematics, science, Post-seconda- Atlas to speed cleanup of Moab mill restructuring The entire Department of Energy is on the cutting block on some legislators agendas. The Grand Junction projects office is working on United States Supreme Court ruled 4 that Gonzales and foreign languages. Construction of Dolores has an unfair bidding advantage general edDove Creek Press because of affirmative action policies. ucation programs will em5-- The U.S. Department of Energy in Grand Junction, Colorado is laying off up to 180 of its 700 employees. According to a report in the Denver Post, the Energy Department has given employees, including contractors, until June 23 to decide on accepting a severance package that includes one months salary plus one weeks pay for every year they have worked with the agency. They also would be required to sign a waiver giving up future legal rights. The DOE is undergoing a massive phase. best the best calendar, ry phasize literacy, applied technology, and workplace skills for youth and adults. The instruction is delivered and controlled using microwave and fiber optic technology from state-of- - The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are. Baltasar Gracian A cat from a rural area northwest of Cortez has been diagnosed with bubonic plague. Plague is often associated with prairie dogs. Local health officials remind visitors and residents to stay out of prairie dog colonies and to dust Cortez Sentinel pets regularly with flea powder. Larry or Carol Richmond 678-285- 0 EXECUTIVE HOME in basement. c. garage. ar ONLY ONE BLOCK from FIXER-UPPE- R Finished up. $112,000. elementary school. Four-bedroo- 10 116 S Main Fri & Sat Noon -- 1 1 pm BEST BUY - NEED QUICK SALE - priced in carport, extra storage. Great location. Monticello IN TOWN - mid-$40- large family room. sided. Great neighborhood close to park. $48,000. Sun Noon - 8 pm cooperation with the American Cancer Society and participating local health departments, will provide a cancer screening clinic for women on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monticello LDS Stake Center, 151 South Main. The clinic includes a Pap test, pelvic and breast examination, blood pressure check, hemocult kits to test for cancer, health education information on risk factors, signs and symptoms of cancer, and referral for appropriate medical follow-up- . A mammogram is not procolo-rect- al vided. The examinations are given by trained registered nurses. Women 18 years of age or older, or who are sexually active, who have not had a Pap test during the past year, are encouraged to at- tend. A fee ranging from $5 to $25 will be charged - based on the annual family income and family size. Ap- are necessary. the clinic is bea church buildfor all women, regardless of religious afpointments Although ing held in ing, it is filiation. For more information, call Sue Morrell at Avoiding Bites Look carefully before reaching into dark comers or into wood, rock and debris piles. Be especially wary In seldom-use- d buildings such as old bams and sheds, and when entering a dormant cabin or outhouse. Keep laundry piles contained and off the ground. Shake clothing and boots before putting them on. Avoid piling newspapers, boxes, old spider-attracUn- g MUST SELL $72,000. - garage OWN YOUR OWN CHURCH plus CALL US FOR RENTALS in s. basement. Newly 14 acre lot. home. Both for $100,000. !!! 587-271- 9 Neighborhood Realty Minor mites that cause only stinging pain and slight discoloration can be treated simply with light applications of ice (both for relief and to counteract effects of the the venom). Follow up with a cortisone- - or antibiotic-base- d cream (Neosporin, Cortaid). heat-produci- lot. $59,900. GREAT HOUSE WITH EXTRA LOT FOR YOUR HORSE with carport. Extra deep lot could be used for animals. $75,000. -- The Cancer Control Program of the Utah State Department of Health, in casings to keep spiders out. - Mon - Thur Noon Health clinic around baseboards and window areas. Caulk cracks by floors and window CLOSE TO MUSEUM - Large home with basement apartment. 12 acre lot that could be subdivided. $87,500. $ WEEKLY CONTESTS $ Starting June 24 Stop by for details tailings. Treating Bites LARGE PLACE of the uranium mill cleanup and similar junk near your dwelling. Spray insecticide under eaves and NEIGHBORHOOD REALTY large garage and 12 acre s the Monticello furniture, Times-lndepede- nt Bubonic plague diagnosed near Cortez workers DOE laying off 180 801 - 678 - 2850 Blanding Serious bites, such as those that effect or cause naushow the bull's-ey- e and widespread crampsea, dizziness, medical attenimmediate ing, require tion, possibly involving intravenous infusions, antivenin injections (in the case of black widow bites) or even surgery to prevent tissue damage from spreading. Treatments vary according to genus or species; if you're bitten by a possibly dangerous spider, try to capture or kill it and bring it to the emergency room for identification. 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