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Show 10A Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday February 12,2002 Torch Run Continued from PAGE 1A. come and to Ik lucky enough to curry the torch meant everything to me Down at Richfield there weren't that many people, but w hen we got up to Ephraim and indescribable. was just out I of 1 1 ,M)0 people a lot of w hieh were rich or famous and overcame threat obstacles, but Im just a normal person. I was bumbled In thoexjrorienco.Two of im students nominated me for this honor and I don't know who they were but I would like to thunk them and I appreciate them. "The Olympics were sturted in Ancient (J recce and to be a part of something so big, even just a small part and currying the torch was unbelievable "I didnt really expect to curry the torch because I was a support runner, but went on three legs of the run and was abb to carry the torch part of the w ay I think the biggest thrill for me and when I realized the magnitude of the whole thing was when I went up to Ephraim to see Rodney carry the torch, lies overcome so many obstacles. The neatest part was watching him. I was his teacher and he ran cross country and wrestled and was a good student After his accident he struggled with his equilibrium and had lost his athletic ability Now, to sec what he has over- - was looking all over for Rodney und people were stopping me and getting their picture taken with me and asking for my uutogruph. It wasnt I about me, but they wanttsl to 1h a part of the torch celebration and w hat it represented. It was quite an oxjierience. Running alongside Rodney wus as neat as can be, suid Gardner. Raw son carried the torch in the town of (enterfield. Many family members and three bus loads of senior citizens from Emory County were on hand to witness Rawsons moment in the spotlight. Raw son said, Before the run we met for a discussion on what we should and shouldnt do. We got together with all of the other runners. It was pretty nice. On the bus we watched a video tajie of highlights of the torch run. We all shared our stories of how w'e came to be nominated. It w'as till very emotional. It really pumped us all up. A four time gold med 1 through Ephraim. The streets were lined with county people w ho had made the trip over the mountain to watch Ewell curry the torch. Although the air was chilly the hearts of onlookers were warmed as they watched this once in a lifetime event. Ewell said, It was very outstanding and awesome. It was a positive experience. It was great. Theres nothing to compare it with. It was magnificent, I cant explain the feeling. Running the torch was just awe- 1 1 iq O a O ququqoq fl ing, before, the run, and after; just one great feeling. Everybody was caught up in the spirit of the thing, said Rawson. Ewell w as the third bearer of the day from Emery County and he took the last leg of the run alist in table tennis ran the torch la fore me. It w as neat to run w ith somebody who had won gold medals in the Olympics. It struck me that I was the only one currying the flame at that time and it symbolized peace in the world. The people on the side of the road made you really feel a part of the Olympics and I was part of that process, it wus a one time shot. To Ik able to show that I believed in peace in the world and thut it could hupMn. was really lucky. got to carry the torch it was very emotional and the people along the way were emotional. After I was finished running a lady came up who wanted her picture taken with me and I let her hold the torch and she was crying. I thought, wow; this is how it effects the people and it effected me even more so. It was a once in a lifetime feeling. My family was really excited. My wife and daughter were at the beginning of my run and the rest of the family was half a block down and they ull cheered very loudly. My daughter made a sign that said, Go Daddy, you make us proud. I w'as on cloud nine. It wus wonderful. Just one big feel a wish she could of been there. It was neat and awesome to be part of the celebration. I am still trying to get tickets to go to an event. Tve always been a fan of the Olympics and dreamed of running as an athlete. did it. I ran in the Olympics and show ed my 1 speed. I could of gone faster," Ewell joked. I would love to do it again. Coach Gardner and 1 were invited to the Olympic program for Cleveland Elomentarj and it was really neat and vv e told the audience how we felt about our Olympic experience. The vv hole thing has just been unbeliev able, said Ewell. The governor and the Olympic committee have done a lot of work promoting the Olympics around the state. Each elementary school in the state was encouraged to perform the Olympic program. Light the Fire Within. Inspiring words and music accompanied each pro- gram and although they were basically the same, each performance look on its own personality. The coming of the flame into various parts of Utah has brought the games home to the people as Utah welcomes the world. some. I really wished it could of come through Emery County, it would of been even better. I was nominated by my wifes great aunt Dawmette Tuttle. She asked for my permission and I said sure, but I didnt think Id get it. I was surprised that did and very lucky. I Dawmette is volunteering up at the Olympics so she couldnt be there that day when I ran but I o q 5- - a a Darrell Gardner signs autographs after the torch run. D7P30 CD ,v c, jr 9 J '' vfM a LlfeSime erfs yi.niee asa fy . ftV ; 'i it ' t i 'i ' 3 ft x 2002 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab- - - ' , SLT iVuijif 4x4, Trailer Tow, Plus, Leather, Sport Appear Group, CD l i . ft mjnt . P' ;l :4& ii Darrell Gardner runs with the torch. ft) 2002 Chrysler Sebring 4 Door, Blue, V-- 2001 Jeep Wronger ?a.TRs0,f?jamily ers to cheer him on. 0 9 0 0 $19,87& Power Seat, CD Player 2001 Ford Ranger WELLINGTON, UTAH O SWEETHEARTS DINNER FOR TWO o o o 2 4x4, Shadow Gray, 5.4L 19,886 Demo $2495 The Corner 2002 Ford Ft 50 4x4, Supercab, Auto, Block, Springs Around V-- CD Auto, Trailer Tow, Air, Player, Cruise, Tilt 19,876 FEBRUARY 1997 Saturn SL2 Clean Car, Must See 1 4,985 5,463 Sil,er ... 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