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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, January 15-17, 2020 The Park Record Barcelona brings a Mediterranean flavor to 2030 Winter Games race Seaside bid would use the Pyrenees and Andorra GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland — There are already three possible bidders to host the Winter Olympics in the future, the IOC said Friday. Previous Winter Games hosts Salt Lake City and Sapporo have been joined by 1992 Summer Games host Barcelona, where temperatures rarely drop below 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit) in February. A Pyrenees-Barcelona bid would spread events across the mountain region, including Andorra, and outside the area to find sliding and ski jumping venues. The contenders have been in talks about hosting a Winter Games in 2030, 2034 or even 2038, said Octavian Morariu, the IOC member heading a new panel that seeks future candidates. A new process for finding and choosing Olympic hosts began a constant, rolling dialogue with potential bidders which can be chosen many years in advance. Previously, a two-year campaign would lead to an IOC vote seven years before the games. Salt Lake City and Sapporo previously hosted Winter Games in 2002 and 1972, respectively. Sapporo also stepped in last year to host marathon and race walk events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when the IOC decided the heat in August in the capital would affect athlete safety. Barcelona is in talks despite tensions between Spain’s national government and a separatist movement in the Catalonia region. “Sport is recognized by everyone as a strong reunifying factor,” Morariu said. Also, South Korea was chosen to host the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics as the only candidate. The Gangwon region will use many of the same venues used at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. FIFA president Gianni Infantino was elected as an IOC member in a 63-13 vote with notable opposition from an electorate which includes sports leaders and royal family members from Asia and Europe. Japanese Olympic committee leader Yasuhiro Yamashita got only one “no” vote, while International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty, who is American, received four “no” votes. IOC members seemed to lack enthusiasm for exploring closer ties with video gaming in the booming eSports industry. “We can get taken to the cleaners in a major hurry if we’re not very careful about this,” said Dick Pound, the longest-serving IOC member. The IOC was “a 19th century organization trying to deal with a 21st century phenomenon,” and perhaps knew less about the subject than it thought, the Canadian said. Appearing irked by a lack of positive contribution, IOC President Thomas Bach noted being “very surprised that the young generation here is silent on the issue.” “We feel there are opportunities” in video games, Bach said, highlighting “getting access to their huge young audience.” Some of the pets at Nuzzles & Co. looking for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. Tootsie Roll Morris Comet Lula Tootsie Roll is a sweet young girl who is looking for someone to give her the love and guidance she needs. She prefers a home without cats and with older kids. She gets along with other dogs but a meet & greet is required because she can be a little picky. This is Morris. He is on the timid/shy side but is ready to meet and trust his new family. He is good around cats and loves to play with other dogs. He will need a lot of exercise and would love to play nose work games. Come and meet him today! Meet Comet! He is a sweet guy who loves to play. He prefers a home without other dogs. He is good on leash and loves to go on walks. Comet has a very playful personality and would make the perfect hiking buddy and couch companion. Lula has the sweetest face! She is working on how to walk on a leash and can be a little on the timid side. We are not sure how she is with cats or other dogs, a meet and greet would be a great idea if you wanted to add her to your pack. Sasha Camille Alexander Holtby & Fleury Meet Sasha! This voluptuous gal is about 7 years old and quite the social butter-fly! We are working on her weight loss by providing her healthy & nutritious di-et food. She enjoys helping the office staff at the Rescue Ranch filing paper-work, answering phones and sending the occasional email. This is Camille! She is just waiting to be your perfect snuggle partner this win-ter! She is located at our Rescue Ranch and is available for pre-adoption. Come and meet her today! Alexander is a super friendly 2 year old white with tabby. He loves people and kids and would probably do well in a home with other cats, with a proper and slow introduction. Meet Holtby & Fleury! These handsome young men love to snuggle and play to-gether. They are a bonded pair who enjoy the company of other cats and do not seem to mind dogs. They must be adopted together! Fall in love with Fleury and Holtby today! Wanted: Volunteers These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words People’s Health Clinic People’s Health Clinic is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference. We are open Monday through Friday and have volunteer opportunities (ages 17 and older) daily in vital sign intake, phlebotomy and Spanish/English interpretation. Fill out an online inquiry at www.peopleshealthclinic.org or contact Meg in our development office at 435-333-1863 Recycle Utah Recycle Utah, the primary recycling hub in Summit County for the last 25 years, is seeking volunteers. Get fresh air, burn calories, and make your community cleaner and greener. Help is needed in the front office, the warehouse, and assisting with daily operations. Recycle Utah also relies on volunteers at special events like Harvest Fest and collection events. For more information, contact Haley Lebsack at outreach@recycleutah.org or 435-649-9698. Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Basin Recreation is looking for volunteers with a passion for play to be Park Ambassadors. Park Ambassadors patrol the parks, interact with park users, report maintenance needs, assist with tournaments, promote park safety, and encourage an overall positive use of public space. For more details visit www.basinrecreation.org or contact Angie Greenburg at 435-640-8476 or email at agreenburg@basinrecreation.org. Summit Community Gardens Interested in learning about responsible gardening in a high desert climate or want the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping our garden and community growing? If you answered yes, than Summit Community Gardens has volunteer opportunities for you! Our mission is to educate our community on sustainable gardening techniques and empower people to grow food locally. Help us achieve that mission by volunteering with us every week or on an individual project basis. Visit SummitCommunityGardens.org/ volunteer. Summit Community Power Works Summit Community Power Works, a local nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, is looking for volunteers to staff outreach events such as the Silly Sunday Market. This is a great opportunity to take part in a community-wide initiative, be a catalyst for positive change, and leave a positive legacy. Volunteers must enjoy interpersonal communication and be willing to learn about SCPW’s goals and initiatives. If interested, please contact Erin Bragg at erin.bragg@scpw.org. Summit Land Conservancy Summit Land Conservancy is an environmental nonprofit working to permanently protect the beloved open spaces in Summit County. You can see the results of the group’s work when you walk your dog in Round Valley, enjoy the Mid Mountain Trail or fly fish on the Weber River. Volunteers are needed to assist with bi-weekly recycling and join the Adopt an Easement program. To stay in the loop with other upcoming volunteer opportunities, sign up for the newsletter at wesaveland.org/get-involved/stay-informed/. For more information on current opportunities contact caitlyn@wesaveland.org. Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Do you love nature? Volunteers are a vital part of our mission at Swaner as we strive to preserve the land, educate the community about the value of nature and nurture both the ecosystem and our human connection to the natural landscape. Our volunteers assist with many aspects of the operation, including conservation and garden projects, kids programs and staff support. For more information please contact Rhea Cone, Volunteer Coordinator, at rhea. cone@usu.edu or 435-797-8956. The Utah 1033 Foundation The Utah 1033 Foundation is a statewide nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance to families of fallen Utah police officers and educational assistance for the dependents of active officers. The foundation is looking for dedicated volunteers interested in staffing various events throughout the year and/or working with its fundraising team. Interested? Send an email to info@utah1033. org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/ volunteers B-7 |