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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, December 19-21, 2018 The Park Record B-7 Fletcher sees mixed results at cup Nordic focus shifts to Park City for this week’s events JOEL REICHENBERGER Steamboat Today STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Taylor Fletcher may be as fast as anyone at any level in Nordic combined when it comes to cross-country skiing. He showed as much again Friday, skiing away from the pack to win the first of two Nordic combined Continental Cup events in Steamboat Springs. Saturday, however, he showed that power has some limits. For all the scorching he can do on the course, he’s not quite built to win at the end of a tight race. “Sprinting has never really been my forte,” Fletcher said. “I’ve always been the guy who tries to go early.” Fletcher jumped well enough Friday; his “go early” strategy worked perfectly. He got out in front early in the 10-kilometer race, skied alone and won easily. On Saturday, a more average jump forced a change in tactics. He still caught the lead group by the midway point of the race, but there was no LEAH VANN/STEAMBOAT TODAY Steamboat Springs Olympian Taylor Fletcher claimed first place in the opening night of the FIS Continental Cup in Steamboat Springs. chance to “go early.” He still made a break for the finish line, tearing away on an uphill segment of the final lap. This time, however, someone was able to hang on, Austria’s Paul Grestgraser, who applied some rockets of his own, beat Fletcher down the final home stretch to win the day in Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs. “Taylor went on the last uphill, and he was strong, but I just tried to stay behind him,” Grestgraser said. “I had a good feeling I could beat him at the finish. The finish sprint is quite long, and I knew if I saved some energy for the last 100 meter, it would be enough.” Taylor Fletcher offers a shrug of his shoulders as he crosses the finish line in second place after he lost a sprint to the finish against Austria’s Paul Grestgraser. (Photo by Joel Reichenberger) Despite Fletcher’s mild disappointment in a second place finish rather than another victory, it was another big day for the Americans. That started on the women’s side, where Vermont skier Tara Geraghty-Moats continued to set the bar for the early days of women’s Nordic combined, winning again Saturday to make it a clean sweep of the Steamboat events. She won Saturday’s race by 40.1 seconds, down slightly from her 47.7 second victory the day prior. Both ended the same way, with her coasting toward the finish line, a wide grin on her face and her arms in the air. Geraghty-Moats skied up from a fourth-place jump to win. Norway’s Gyda Hansen Westvold had the day’s best ski jump and turned that into her second consecutive second-place finish. Italy’s Veronica Gianmoena, edged out at the finish line for third place Friday, secured that thirdplace finish Saturday. The U.S. and Steamboat had two more strong finishes. Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athlete Tess Arnone pieced together a very strong race to place seventh, and teammate Annika Malacinski was ninth. Lars Buraas of Norway was third. The competitions will now shift to Park City, which plays host to two more Nordic combined Continental Cup competitions for both men and women this week. 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. est. 1990 2018 Committed To NARI TROTTER STEFANIE BOWEN (435) 649-8322 theteam@parkcitytitle.com 1670 Bonanza Drive • Park Record Building LIZY MICHELLE JA N E L L E Deer Creek TITLE INSURANCE, INC. Confidence to close! MICHELLE HUGGINS 4 35 . 6 59. 4 4 07 Aspen Jackpot Mama Sarah Meet Aspen, a happy 3-year-old Pit Bull Terrier! This girl has a ton of energy and loves to run and play. She prefers a home without cats but loves other dogs. She knows a lot of basic behaviors like sit, down, stay, and come. Come and meet this active girl today! Jackpot is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. She’s a friendly girl, but she can be a little bit shy at first. She does fine around cats but can be a bit dog-selective, so a meet and greet would be necessary with any potential canine siblings. Jackpot loves to go on walks and play outside! Mama is a happy-go-lucky Lab mix. She has a great temperament, walks well on a leash, and doesn’t jump up. She doesn’t seem to mind cats but can be a bit selective about her canine friends. Mama loves people and would love a family that likes to spend lots of quality time together. Sarah is a beautiful cattle dog mix with a silky black coat. She’s a timid girl in need of a patient home that can help her gain some confidence. Sarah is good around cats and other dogs. Once she bonds with you, she is sure to steal your heart! Bashful Fauna Sif Sissy Bashful is a 5-year-old Domestic Longhair with a majestic buff tabby coat. This handsome gentleman is a relaxed and mellow guy who enjoys the company of people who like to snuggle and curl up on the couch together. Bashful will be a loving companion for years to come. Meet Fauna, a 6-year-old calico Domestic Shorthair! This sweet mama kitty was found in a field with her 4 kittens. Now that her kittens have been adopted, Fauna is ready to find her own loving home where she can lounge in a warm bed or on the lap of her favorite person! Sif is a very friendly, social kitty. She’s a black and white Domestic Longhair and is about 7 years old. Sif enjoys being petted, brushed, and loved on. With a proper introduction, she would do well in a home with other animals. Come meet this sweet kitty! Sissy is a sweet and mellow Domestic Shorthair with a brown tabby coat. She’s about 8 years old. Sissy is a bit shy at first but does enjoy the company of humans that she feels comfortable around. She would be happy in a relaxed and peaceful forever home. 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, fund- raising, marketing, administration, English to Spanish translation, childcare, 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 435-7766036 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. <b>Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District</b> 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 D M I C H E L L E H U G G I N S @ H OT M A I L .CO M |