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Show Page A4 April 21, 2000 Gear Up For Health This Spring an awesome facility-- I am truly in awe of the Park." Last year, during the football season, Ryan rushed for 2,074 yards, setting a new state record. As he was dria first year btibsk-ddcr- , ving from the top of the Utah Olympic Park track in two months. As one of the youngest drivers in the world, he placed fifth in the U.S. Sliding Championships and seventh in an international 21XX) event, "America's Lincoln DeWitt-- a ten year resident of Summit County, he has been on the U.S. National Men's Skckton Team for 2 yean, placing 13th overall in the World Cup for season. Gold medal the 1999-200- 0 Cup-2l)UU- ." Commission Chair Pat Cone and County Olympic Coordinator, Kolihie Beck are pleased with the Olympic meeting held to present an update on Olympic Venue site plans. ( Dntinurd from page A I pk-asa- bringing Public outreach programs into the community. Beck men- post card tioned and welcome experience a one for those attending. What else is in the works? Rice Feck's SLidium will be "expanded" flyers and city community meetings as steps 2 and 3 on tlx planned agenda. In his welcoming address. Summit County Commission Chair, Pat Cone, thanked those in attendance for coming, adding "it is great but a little intimidating to prepare for presenting ourselves to the world-thmeter is running with two only years kft to prepare." I le sike of "racing in the snow with little equipment" as a boy in Park City, anil "interviewing" a friend at e the end of the run with a stick. is becoming a reality for Summit County." Jerry Anderson, Sr. Vice President of Venues, presented a "Now that scenario slide demonstration listing the ideas, designs and probable placement of varkms building structures, many of which are going to be "easy to set up ami Like down" tent . tyjv f.k ilitx-s; When planning for the various needs at venue sites Anderson list-- ii tlie "times" of the events as one of the contributing factors to being successful. Outdoor events are scheduled to Like place during the morning to early afternoon hours, with indoor events being set up on a staggered routine: I lockey-noo- n afterto evening, Speed Skating-lat- e noon, figure Skating-eveninCurling- - morning through late g, T r.iffic flow, a major problem area, is hoped to be alleviated through the use of Park And Kidcwalking situations for spivta-tor- s team cars and vans for the athletes, cars ami vans for the Olympic family, a shuttle bus system for the and shuttle media, and Park-Rid- e bus system for staffing purposes. Park and Ride lots are currently being set up to be tried out on a temporary basis to determine the traflic flow ami design. With approximately 6,000 to over 14,000 specLitors expected to attend the individual Olympic events thmughout the duration of the Winter Chirms, booths an being planned, benches for resting at the sites, nstnxim f.icilitivs, etc. etc. an only a few of the items having to be looked into in order to make the to include seating for thousands mon for the opening and closing cvmmonies, which are expected to bring appmximately 56,000 spectators. An Olympic Medals Plaza, kx:at-e- d adjacent from the Delta Center will feature a fenced in area for access control. Each evening celebrations will take place as athktes receive recognition for their achki'cmcnts. "It will be a cekbra-tio- n and activity center each evening" said Anderson. With a strong need for a media center for International Broadcast scrvkvs, the Salt Palace Cunventkm Center was selected to house this busy scene. Addithmal facilities will be included at each of the venue sites, with the media being abk to use "catlk chute" like areas kicated near the bottle of the runs where interviews with the athletes can be held more conveniently. Additional information includ- ed: Athkte support compounds are being discussed with kical district school officials to work around teaching staff and students. An "operatkms a impound" will likely be set up through the use of modular traikm. Director of Venue Community Relations, Roger Black, told the assembled group that the main objective of the planning strategy is m.il,,. sure SIXXZ fits into the community without bringing ine community to its knees." Making sun. County and City service agreements are in pjace, a chain of accountability between SIXXT and the community is in order, establishing a basis for event permit approval, and community requirements and expectations are points currently being kxiked into. A high point of the evening came with the introduction of sev- Van Ryan Wasatch High Schtxil Senior related how his inters est in the Utah Olympic Park came to be. "Although new to the sport of Bobskxlding, after being invited to eral athletes: Roosendaal-Thi- s participate once, I was hooked." "It has been one of the best experiences of my life, because of great help and Xtnv Hilling Experience Offered At East Canyon Resort BYPAMLLA ROBBINS Ifcv Idilor The Summer of 2UK) brings a new food service concept to the nl Canyon Resort. "Jewell Willoughby's Country Cooking w ill be offering affordable, high quality meals hi resort guests and k a! citizens. Value oriented buffets m ill be the sLindard fair with a fix us on specialty buffets includPrime Rib or ing Steaks (cooked hi order), Mexican Fiesta, Pizza and Pasta, and a weekly Sunday Brunch (hi ginning Mother's Day). ! unch service will be offend from a menu of burgers sandwiches, pizza, and salads. Delicious homemade Danish pastries, breads and desserts will be offend w ith varieties changing daily. An Breakfast Buffet will be offered m Friday and Saturday throughout the summer season. Officially opening May 20th, "Jewell Willoughby's" will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday's and Saturday's; lunch and dinner and Wednesday's Thursday's' and Brunch every Sunday. "Willoughby's" will also handle all catering for the resort for the current season. These- - high quality buffets will generally be priced under $10.00 for adults (under $6.00 for breakfast) with spnial pricing for child rwv "Jewell Wilkiughhy's is a subsidiary of A Min eable Feast, Inc. if Ogden, A Moveable Feast, Inc. operates a successful personal chef service, a sandwkhbakery restaurant, and contracts food service operations. The company is owned and operated by Karen Bennett, a former social worker and Ogden resident since 1993. For additional questions contact Fact Canyon Resort at (801) 82941 Vx with ms&m winner in the 2000 World Championships, and holds the push AND track record at the Utah Olympic Park. "If we didn't have this venue created, I wouldn't be here tonight because peopk from 1680 Ute Blvd Park City, Utah Located North of in Kimball Junction back East would probably be here. This site gets better and better every year, and is better than any other. Hopefully, it will be used after the to develop future Olympians, especially enabling the local kids to try the sports." former Jennifer Davidson-Thi- s Utah State track star started bobsledding in 1998 and has won medals in every race she has entered (13 international competitions), including a silver medal (with Jean Racine) in the 2000 World Championships. "As I (435) Olympics watched the Olympics in Nagano, I wanted to find a way to 'play in the Utah Games, besides being behind the scenes, so I attended tryouts and here I am." "When 1 was young I dreamed of holding the Olympics in my home state and now my goal is to win a gold medal in 2002" She is a resident of Layton. McKenzie Newton, an 11 year old "up and aiming athlete" in her own right as an alpine skier of one year, is a student at The Waterford School. She paid tribute to the athletes presents by singing "One Moment in Time" which thrilled not only the athletes, but the entire audience as well due to her extreme taknt in singing. Other athletes in attendance were: Jean Racine-- a one year resident of Summit County, being bom in Waterford, ML In 1998 she switched to bobsledding after four All the 1 Reg. mam Organic Knudsen Apple Juice $5.89 gallon Pure Hain Canola Oil $1.99 24 Co-Ql- O Black Cherry 30 mg 60 caps Juice $10.95 32 Oz. oz. $1.89 Reg. S 15.99 it qmpiTio pttt ucruisran j IK3 has won sixteen consecutive medals in international competition and Tricia Stumpf (skeIcton)-Tcyear resident of Summit County being born in River Falls, WI. She has been skekton racing for only two seasons and is currently the 1 ranked USA Women's Skeleton Athlete. Bronze winner. 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