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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, November 23-26, 2019 B-7 The Park Record Remembering Jake Burton, who brought a fringe sport to the masses Burton Snowboards founder dies at 65, company says STAFF REPORT Vail Daily VAIL, Colo. – Jake Burton Carpenter, more commonly known as Jake Burton, was a pioneer for the sport of snowboarding. Born in April 29, 1954 in El Paso, Texas, Burton helped develop the modern-day snowboard through founding Burton Snowboards in 1977, a company that still holds some of the strongest brand recognition in the snowsports industry. Burton’s impact on the Vail area was immense. Aside from the hordes of Burton-brandishing snowboarders who live in and visit this area, the Burton US Open is one of the largest competitions in snowboarding and has been hosted in Vail every year since 2013 after a run of 30 years in Vermont. Every person who has ever strapped into a board owes a debt of gratitude to Burton. Burton is survived by his wife, Donna, and sons George and Timothy. Burton died Wednesday night in Burlington, Vermont, according to an email sent to the staff of the company he founded. Carpenter had emailed his staff this month saying, “You will not believe this, but my cancer has come back.” He had been diag- nosed with testicular cancer in 2011 but after several months of therapy had been given a clean bill of health. Carpenter quit his job in New York in 1977 to form the company now known simply as Burton. His goal was to advance the rudimentary snowboard, then called a “Snurfer,” which had been invented by Sherman Poppen a dozen years earlier. It worked, and more than four He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we all love so much.” John Lacy Burton Co-CEO decades later, snowboarding is a major fixture at the Winter Games and snowboards are as common as skis at resorts across the globe. “He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we all love so much,” Burton co-CEO John Lacy said in his email to the staff. It is virtually impossible to avoid the name “Burton” once the snow starts falling at any given mountain around the world these days. The name is plastered on the bottoms of snowboards, em- broidered on jackets, stenciled into bindings. At a bar in Pyeongchang, South Korea, not far from where snowboarding celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Olympics last year, there was a wall filled with Burton pictures and memorabilia — as sure a sign as any of the global reach of a company founded in his garage in Londonderry, Vermont. The company sponsored pretty much every top rider at one time or another — from Shaun White to Kelly Clark to Chloe Kim. Carpenter watched all his champions win their Olympic golds from near the finish line, never afraid to grind away in the mosh pit of snowboarders and snowboarding fans that he helped create. In an interview in 2010, he said he was happy with how far his sport had come, and comfortable with where it was going. “I had a vision there was a sport there, that it was more than just a sledding thing, which is all it was then,” Burton said. “We’re doing something that’s going to last here. It’s not like just hitting the lottery one day.” Lacy said details about the celebration of Burton’s life would be coming soon but, for now, “I’d encourage everyone to do what Jake would be doing tomorrow, and that’s riding. It’s opening day at Stowe, so consider taking some turns together, in celebration of Jake.” JOHN CURTES/SPECIAL TO VAIL DAILY “He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we all love so much,” Burton co-CEO John Lacy said in a email to the staff on the death of Jake Burton Carpenter. 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. Oddball Ollie Reilly Vincent & Frieda This cute goober is Oddball! He is a 3 month old cattle dog mix. He is super playful and loves people. He will probably grow up to be a medium sized pup - perfect for the active family. Come put a bow on him and take him home! Meet Ollie! This sweet 4 month old puppy is full of love and energy! He is a cattle dog/shepherd mix with the cutest short legs. He will probably grow to be a medium sized dog - perfect for the active family! Come meet him today! Reilly is a 6 year old terrier mix. He loves to lay on the couch and go on short walks. He would make the perfect companion to anyone! He loves people and gets along with other small dogs and doesn’t mind cats either. Vincent & Frieda are a cute bonded pair that would love to find the perfect home together. Vincent is a Dachshund & Frieda is a tiny Chihuahua.They don’t require a lot of exercise and would love a quiet home to snuggle up in. Beetle Clara Denali Stormy Beetle is a friendly 3 year old Domestic Short hair black cat. He loves affection and snoozing on his back. He has the cutest white patch on his chest that looks like he’s wearing a tie. Come meet him at our Adoption Center today! Clara is has beautiful long hair, she is about 3 years old. She is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly. She was declawed by her previous owner, but is still just as sweet as can be. She gets along with other cats too! Meet this handsome Senior guy, Denali! He is about 9 years old and loves to give hugs and be held. He has a beautiful long white coat with some tabby mixed in. He is a big boy with a big heart. This gorgeous grey girl is Stormy! She has turned out to be quite the social butterfly! She spends her days lounging in our Kitty Corner, where she is comfortable being around other cats and greeting all sorts of people. 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 Park Silly Sunday Market Join the Park Silly Family this year and be a part of Utah’s first zero waste, free street festival every Sunday from June 3rd – September 23rd. Volunteer for one Sunday or more, stay for the morning or stay all day. Bring a buddy, a grandchild, or a neighbor and qualify for fun prizes and a free lunch while you serve your community and make new friends. It’s the best volunteer gig in town! Call Beth at 435-649-5151 or sign up at www.parksillysundaymarket.com/apply/ volunteers. PCCAPS Mentors PCCAPS, the successful business and education collaboration for Park City High School juniors and seniors, is seeking mentors with skills in software and web development, business, digital design, and engineering for highly motivated students completing real projects for local and international businesses such as RAMP, Rockwell-Collins, Adobe, Skull Candy and many more. Help develop students for success in the 21st century global workforce. Participate once, weekly, or monthly, your choice. Visit parkcitycaps.com, contact lyanderson@ pcschools.us or call 435-659-4847. PCSD Good Neighbors Program Park City School District needs volunteers to help adult English language learners or adults with limited literacy develop skills and confidence to live and thrive in our community. Tutor conversational English, English grammar, reading and/or writing. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available and the time commitment is approximately 3-4 hours per week. For more information contact Judy Tukuafu at 435-615-0216 or jtukuafu@pcschools.us. Peace House Peace House is seeking volunteers to assist in their efforts to end the cycle of violence and domestic abuse within Summit and Wasatch Counties. Volunteers are currently needed for special events, fundraising, marketing, administration, English to Spanish translation, child- care, mentorship and more. Come join our team of caring individuals and help us create more peace through healthy human relationships. Call Volunteer Coordinator Jill Smith at 435-776-6036 or email Jill@ peacehouse.org for more information on how you can become involved. Visit our website www.Peacehouse.org to learn more about the exciting things we are doing. 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. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers |