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Show Volume III, Issue VIII THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 11 February 15, 2001 Olympic Village Preview On January 29, 2002, athletes, coaches and officials from around the world will celebrate the opening of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Village on the University of Utah campus. Though opening ceremonies at RiceEccles Olympic Stadium will not take place until February 8, 2002, the Olympic Village opening, on January 29, 2002 will mark the start of Games operations for many SLOC staff members. At this time all staffing, systems and resources will be in place, and the Olympic Village will be fully operational. The Olympic Village will house some 3,500 athletes, coaches and officials from January 29 until February 26, 2002. And from March 1 until March 19, 2002, the same facilities serving the Paralympics. “The athletes will find the Olympic Village a wonderful facility that is efficient and welcoming,” said Mitt Romney, SLOC President and CEO. “The Village will serve as a home and haven during the 2002 Games, and I’m confident the athletes will leave here with lasting memories.” “We are delighted to be able to offer such a valuable experience to the world’s visiting athletes, and pleased to have this wonderful legacy for our students,” added University of Utah President J. Bernard Machen. “I’m especially proud of the University’s success in integrating the construction within the fabric of historic Fort Douglas to revitalize this National Landmark.” In addition to the new housing units, the 70-acre Olympic Village will offer its residents a full host of goods and services, including 24-hour dining, entertainment and recreational activities, a world wide web center, packaging and mailing services, dry cleaning, a bank, post office, store and newsstand, salon, coffeehouse, photo shop and florist. Most of these services will be located in the historic Fort Douglas buildings on Officers’ Circle (Village International Zone). With the exception of a few historic buildings, most of the Fort Douglas structures will be incorporated into the Olympic Village. The Olympic Village, with 21 new buildings (1 million square feet of new construction), will accommodate the athletes, coaches and officials in apartment and suite-style housing units. Occupancy rates range from single to three- and four-bedroom furnished apartments, with an average of two athletes to a bedroom, and up to four persons sharing a bathroom. Most bedrooms are approximately 160 square feet in size. All bedrooms are equipped with quality furnishings, decorated with artwork crafted by Utah schoolchildren, and will be provided with daily housekeeping services. Enrichment Rocks! Rock Climbing is one of the favorite Enrichment activities for Jr. High Students. Enrichment Day is an awesome opportunity for students to try their hand at something new, or enjoy something they already love to do. Students who met the academic or citizenship requirement took part in one or both of the Enrichment Days held already this year. The kids chose from “enriching” activities if they were Recipe of the Month Bistro Salsa Note: This recipe was contributed by the Bistro 258 restaurant, located at 258 Historic 25th Street in Ogden. Serves 4 10 roma tomatoes 1 large red onion 1 bunch cilantro 1 jalapeno 1 chipotle pepper 3 cloves of garlic 1 lemon ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon sherry wine vinegar Mince garlic, finely dice all other ingredients in large mixing bowl. Add all ingredients together along with the juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, and sherry wine vinegar. eligible. Here are some of the things they could choose from skating/curling at the Ogden Ice Sheet, sculpting, ice fishing, dancing, drama, skiing/boarding at Snowbasin, quilting, and crosscountry skiing. The next Enrichment Day is planned for April 4. This Enrichment day will be based on grades—this means no F’s, and you’re in! Talk to your students and encourage them to become eligible. Parental support for this program is crucial for its success. The goal behind Enrichment is to motivate the student to do well in academics and citizenship, and then to reward them for their efforts. Providing oppor- tunities that appeal to the students is also essential. There are great choices in April. Some of the possible classes are Hiking, Biking, Climbing (gym and canyon), Scuba Diving at Sea Base, Watercolor, Tole Painting, Scrap Booking, Hair and Makeup class, Trip to MagCor, and Music Recording at a Studio in Salt Lake. Please give us your suggestions for classes you think the students would really enjoy. If you have skills in the arts, or other areas that you think the students would like to see demonstrated and learn about then get involved. Call Nina Blanchard at 745-3632. |