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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, January 23-25, 2019 B-7 The Park Record X Games returns to Aspen this week with new medals and ‘knuckle huck’ Extreme sports event runs for four days total AUSTIN COLBERT The Aspen Times ASPEN, Colo. – In the past, X Games medals have been created in-house. The group from ESPN would get together to “throw up some ideas on the white board and see what shakes out,” according to Brian Kerr, the associate director of competition for X Games. This winter, beginning with X Games Aspen 2019, they opted to see what others in the neighborhood could do instead. “For the first time, we decided to collaborate with this amazing Portland-based artist. His name is Spencer Keeton Cunningham,” Kerr told The Aspen Times on Monday. “X Games being the convergence of action sports, art and music, we chose one of his pieces and incorporated it into our medal design.” Each X Games event has its own medals. In Aspen, which is set to host X Games this week for the 18th consecutive year, the medals have been inspired by the Maroon Bells, the Silver Queen Gondola and Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo’s badge, among other things. This year, Cunningham’s medals have gone back to Colorado’s mountainous roots. With an eagle spreading its wings at the top, the medals depict Colorado’s natural beauty and wildlife, with some subtle questions hidden within. “It’s like a puzzle piece,” Cunningham said in a video piece released by X Games earlier this winter. “The full answer isn’t there, but I’m kind of asking you to look at, why is that tree cut in half? There is some type of meaning in there.” There are 20 disciplines at X Games Aspen this winter, with most receiving the traditional gold, silver and bronze awards. And like each of the previous competitions, the podium finishers will receive a one-of-akind medal to take home. “With any art piece, it makes you think,” Kerr said. “These are the best action-sports athletes in the world. They get these medals put over their heads. They take their pictures and they put them up on the mantlepiece, essentially forever. They are not going anywhere.” However, there is one competition this week that won’t receive one of Cunningham’s nature-inspired medals, and that is snowboard knuckle huck. New to X Games, athletes will go off the “knuckle” of the big air jump, looking to impress the judges. The winner — and only the winner — will receive a special “knuckle ring” and chain, exclusive to the event. Knuckle huck, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, just before the men’s ski big air final and the women’s snowboard superpipe final, will feature an all-star field. Athletes include reigning Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Red Gerard, seven-time X Games gold medalist Mark McMorris and the return of 2014 Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Sage Kotsenburg, among others. “It’s going to be cool. It’s going to be fun. It’s something different,” Kerr said. “They drop in off that big air start and they come cruising down. They can either go left or right around our big air takeoff and just do a little trick over the knuckle.” As is usual, X Games Aspen will get underway Thursday with the Special Olympics unified snowboarding competition at 11 a.m. Spectating for the general public is free at the base of Buttermilk throughout the four-day event. 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 It’s the Place the Locals Choose Welcome Sundance Adolph’s Famous Specialties Full Service Bar with Bar Menu Opens at 4pm Biscuit Brooke Maximus Parker Biscuit is a 2-year-old cattle dog mix. He is an energetic guy who is always moving! He’s an active guy who would learn quickly with a bit of training. He loves to walk and run, so he would make a great outdoors partner. Biscuit does well with other animals, too! Meet Brooke, a 1-year-old Lab mix. She is shy until she gets to know you, and then she is a dream! Brooke does well around cats and other dogs. If you are willing to be patient and give her lots of love, she will be your best friend for life! Maximus is a 10-year-old terrier mix. This senior gentleman is shy and timid but does well around cats and other small dogs. Once he bonds with you, he loves to be held and snuggled.Maximus needs a peaceful and loving home and will be a loyal friend! This energetic boy is Parker, a 3-year-old Lab ix! He is a bundle of love and energy. Parker does well around cats and other dogs. He loves to play and loves attention! Parker will be a great running or hiking partner because he will need lots of exercise! Cation Flower Sissy Sophia Cation is a mellow and sweet Domestic Shorthair with a gorgeous tabby coat. She’s about two years old. Cation gets along well with other cats and enjoys snuggling with people. She is a relaxed cat who would enjoy a peaceful forever home where she can snooze the day away. Flower is a 9-month-old brown tabby Domestic Shorthair. He is a shy little guy, but we know that with a little time and TLC, his personality will blossom! Flower is sure to be a loving and loyal companion to his forever family for years to come. 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. Sophia is a charismatic 5-yearold Lynx Point Siamese. She is curious, outgoing, and loves to spend time with people. Sophia is a sophisticated lady who would love to spend her days curled up on the lap of her favorite person or lounging near a sunny window. 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 Arts-Kids Help kids release their creativity and enjoy some terrific feedback by assisting artists and facilitators with after-school programs in Park City and surrounding areas or in the Arts-Kids office on Bonanza Drive. Programs run for two-and-a-half hours weekly during parts of the fall and spring semesters, so your time commitment can be small, but the benefit to the kids will be great. Please visit Arts-Kids.org or call 435-615-7878 to learn more. Beehive Homes of Park City Beehive Homes of Park City, a quality assisted-living facility that focuses on nurturing residents and fostering independence, is looking for caring and reliable volunteers to provide meaningful activities in an individual or group setting. These activities could include music, art, pet therapy, reading, current events, games, gardening ... the possibilities are endless! Please contact Colleen at 435-649-0977. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah We need dependable, consistent mentors to make a difference in the lives of local children. Volunteers are matched with children facing adversity who want and need the influence of a positive role model. Commitment is 12 months, 2-4 times per month. Flexible, fun, and rewarding. Contact us at 435-649-9366 for details, email us at lacey. cole-rae@bbbsu.org, or inquire online at bbbsu.org. Canines With a Cause Canines With a Cause is looking for volunteers interested in learning dog training and assessment skills. Volunteers will foster and train prospective service and companion dogs to be placed with veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For more information please contact Cathy King at 435-640-9095. The Christian Center of Park City The Christian Center is looking for volunteers with a passion for helping the community. Open six days a week, the center needs volunteers (ages 16+) to help in the food pantry, boutique store, and thrift store, and with seasonal events throughout the year. Interested? Fill out an online volunteer application at www.ccofpc.org or contact Volunteer Coordinator Jenny Mauer at jenny@ccofpc.org or 435-649-2260, ext. 15. EATS Park City EATS Park City is dedicated to working with the school district and community to improve the school-lunch program using education as the foundation for change. School volunteers are needed to help with programs like lunchtime taste tests, cooking classes, and community events. Give an hour a week or a few hours a month to support interesting and fun ways to increase Park City children’s healthy habits. Contact eatspc@gmail.com to get involved. Girl Scouts Be the Girl Scout volunteer she’ll always remember. As a volunteer with a Girl Scout troop, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that make every day feel like the best day ever. At every turn you’ll be their cheerleader, guide and mentor, helping them develop the skills and confidence that will last long after the meetings are over. For more information, visit http://www.gsutah.org/en/volunteer-role-model. html or call Heather Smith at 801-716-5109. Guide Dogs for the Blind Guide Dogs for the Blind needs puppy raisers and sitters. Volunteers provide a nurturing, well-rounded, social environment for puppies 8 weeks old to 15 months. Guide Dogs for the Blind supports raisers and sitters with organized weekly training and socialization meetings. Basic equipment and complete veterinary care is provided for the puppies while with their raisers. Meetings are Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Park City/Heber areas. Contact Stefanie at 435-657-0760 for meeting location or questions; Facebook/SummitGuideDogs, or www.guidedogs.com. Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties Habitat for Humanity invites you build sustainable, healthy and affordable housing as a ReStore volunteer. Do you love to tinker and fix things? Find treasures? Are you looking for a regular volunteer opportunity that is fun and makes a lasting difference for local families? Immediate opportunities include cashier, merchandising, and customer ambassador roles. For more information call 435-658-1400 or visit habitat-utah.org. Help Eliminate Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association’s Utah Chapter has many opportunities available for volunteers to raise awareness and promote community events. Areas of particular need are community education, outreach, research, social media, public policy, communications and development. Positions can also be created depending on interest and passion. Many positions are virtual. Please contact Ronnie Daniel, executive director: rdaniel@alz.org. 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