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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002

The Olympic torch entered Utah on Monday and received a traditional welcome from a Ute tribal member Frank Arrowchis.

Arrowchis performed a short blessing ceremony early yesterday morning at the Delicate Arch. He then handed it to his 16-year-old granddaughter, Stephanie LaRee Spann. After Spann, Forrest Cuch, director of the state Division of Indian Affairs, took it for a run.

Olympic legend and Oglala Lakota athlete Billy Mills was present at another ceremony later in the day at Navajo Tribal Park. He lit a ceremonial caldron.

The Winter 2002 Olympics start in Salt Lake City on Friday. The identity of the final torch-carrier is a secret.

Get the Story:
Utah Sees the Light (The Salt Lake Tribune 2/5)
Torch relay enters Utah at Delicate Arch (The Salt Lake Tribune 2/5)

Relevant Links:
Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics - http://www.saltlake2002.com

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