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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, September 7-10, 2019 B-7 The Park Record Parrot wins gold after cancer battle but yeah, I’m just so happy,” he said. Sweden’s Sven Thorgren finished in second and Yuki Kadono of Japan won bronze. He was declared cancer-free just two months ago JOHN LACONTE Vail Daily X Games Norway debuted the first indoor-outdoor, water-ramp to an on-snow big air jump over the weekend, and snowboarder Max Parrot returned to competition as strong as ever after a battle with cancer. Parrot found out he had Hodgkin lymphoma in December 2018. He had cancer cells in his upper body, near his heart and lungs, but it had not reached his organs. He began an aggressive treatment plan immediately and in July he was declared cancer free. Parrot then set his sights on returning to competition for X Games Norway’s new summer big air event, where snowboarders and skiers drop in on a water ramp outside the roof above Telenor Arena near Oslo before entering the venue through a hole in the roof, transitioning to real snow on an indoor kicker and landing in front of an estimated 6,000 fans. It proved to be the perfect high-adrenaline atmosphere ANNA STONEHOUSE/THE ASPEN Max Parrot poses for a picture at X Games Aspen in January of 2017 with Kaitlyn Felten, 9, of Denver. Parrot was diagnosed with cancer in December of 2018. Parrot needed to muster the energy required to return from an experience as draining as chemotherapy. Parrot’s last treatment was about two months before Saturday’s big air event outside Oslo. “To a lot of people, it seems like a big goal only two months after the end of the treatments,” Parrot told snowboarder.com in July, “because with a lot of patients, it can get up to two years to get back all your energy. I’m planning to get it all back within two months … but I’ve always been like that. I love having a big goal and doing anything to achieve it.” ‘LIVING A NIGHTMARE’ Parrot was the only snowboarder to land every run on Saturday and landed a 1620-degree rotation as well as a frontside triple cork 1440. “Honestly, I’ve been living a nightmare for the past months,” he said after the competition. “All I was dreaming about was to be here today. It was pretty hard for me, I only had two months to get back in shape for this, which was almost impossible.” Parrot said with a goal of simply competing, winning the event was a dream come true. “Winning a gold, of course, was something I dreamed of, HALL WINS SKI COMPETITION In the women’s competition, Anna Gasser of Switzerland was a favorite to win and did not disappoint, landing double underflips both regular and switch. Japan’s Kokomo Murase finished in second and American Julia Marino took home bronze. On the ski side, Vail pondskimmer Alex Hall won gold while Henrik Harlaut, who had knee surgery in August, looked comfortable on the big air jump, earning a silver medal. With his 11th medal, Harlaut tied Tanner Hall for the most medaled ski athlete in X Games history. Aspen 2019 big air silver medalist Alex-Bealieu Marchand earned bronze. The women’s ski big air competition saw France’s Tess Ledeux winning her first X Games gold medal and enjoying the innovative venue. “The setup was very good,” Ledeux said. Swiss skiers Giulia Tanno and Mathilde Gremaud turned in strong performances to complete the women’s ski big air podium. This story contains material from an X Games news release. 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. Brownie Grayce John Wayne Jr. Timon Brownie is a 6 year old Cattle Dog mix, who is bonded with her mother Grayce (also featured). She is super sweet and loves to go on walks. Brownie is a little protective of her mother, so they need to be the only dogs in the home. Grayce is an 8 year old cattle dog mix and bonded to her daughter Brownie. We rescued this mother/daughter duo back in January and they have been patiently waiting to find a nice quiet home (older kids and no other dogs) to spend their Golden Years in. John Wayne Jr. is a 2 year old chocolate Labrador mix. He is great with other dogs and even likes to play with puppies – he plays like a puppy himself. He would fit right in with a family with children 5 years and older, or another dog or a cat! Meet Timon! This sweet Catahoula mix puppy is 13 weeks old and just as sweet as can be. She is good with other puppies and even big, friendly dogs. She can be a little shy at first but warms up quickly. Calvin & Peter JB & Greta Trinity Whyskers Calvin & Peter are handsome brothers who are about 6 years old. They are a bonded pair, who will to sit in your lap and love attention. Sadly, their previous owner declawed both their front and back paws, so they will need to be indoors only. JB & Greta (only one pictured) are 1 year old and a fun loving brother/sister duo. They have been together since they were kittens, so they are a bonded pair. They are super friendly and playful, and can be in a home with another cat and possibly a dog. Trinity is a beautiful 6 year old female cat. She loves spending her day curled up on her favorite bed. Due to medical reasons she had to have all her teeth removed. She would be fine in a home with other cats and possibly a friendly dog. Whyskers is a sweet and small female kitty around 1 year old. Her two babies that she was rescued with have both been adopted and now it is time for her to find her forever home! She is a little on the shy side, but loves to be held. 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 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. Holy Cross Ministries Holy Cross Ministries has openings for volunteers in both the School Readiness Program (3 to 5-year-olds at St. Mary’s White Pine Canyon, Mondays-Thursdays, 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.) and in after-school homework help sessions at Parleys Park, Jeremy Ranch and McPolin Elementary programs which run 3-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. School Readiness will benefit from persons willing to read and work at small group centers. Please contact Miriam Garcia (mgarcia@hcmutah.org) for more information on the School Readiness Program. Contact Franz Montalvo (fmontalvo@hcmutah.org) for information on the After-School Program. The Hope Alliance The Hope Alliance is looking for volunteers to process eyeglasses for the vision program. These eyeglasses will be distributed to some of the poorest communities throughout Peru, Guatemala, and other impoverished areas, supporting multiple vision campaigns. Volunteers can work at The Hope Alliance’s Park City office, Monday through Saturday, during office hours. For more information, please call 435-333-3334 or email info@thehopealliance.org. Kimball Art Center The Kimball Art Center seeks dedicated volunteers in a variety of areas at its largest fundraiser of the year, the 49th Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival on Historic Main Street Friday, Aug. 3 – Sunday, Aug. 5. Volunteers will have the chance to give back to the community while enjoying an environment of art, cuisine and music. For more information about available positions, responsibilities and benefits, please visit our website at ParkCityKimbal- lArtsFestival.org/volunteer or contact volunteers@kimballartcenter.org. Mega Genius Supply Store & IQ HQ Ready to make a difference in the lives of local students? The Mega Genius Supply Store & IQ HQ is looking for a few interested (and interesting) adult volunteers to support students in grades 2-12 with homework at our quirky, free after-school tutoring program. Hours are flexible. Tutoring happens Mon-Thurs after school until 5pm at 435 Swede Alley. Learn more by calling Stacey at 435-655-8252 or emailing ssayers@parkcityinstitute.org. Orientation and training required. Join us in this fun and fulfilling work. Find us on Facebook. The Mega Genius Supply Store & IQ HQ is a project of the Park City Institute. National Ability Center The National Ability Center is seeking volunteers for the Summit Challenge, Utah’s largest ride for cyclists of all abilities, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 27. The Summit Challenge is a fully supported road ride of 16, 52 or 102 miles through the scenic mountains and valleys of Summit and Wasatch counties. To sign up, visit: SummitChallenge100.org/volunteer. Volunteers interested in cycling, bike maintenance, archery, water sports, climbing and more are always needed, Mondays-Saturdays. Email volunteer@discovernac.org to get started. Nuzzles & Co. Nuzzles & Co. is looking for volunteers to help furry friends waiting for adoption. This local nonprofit needs people to walk dogs, socialize with the animals, and assist with pet care and cleanup. Shifts are available at the Tanger Outlets adoption center from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Rescue & Rehab Ranch from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Nuzzles & Co. at 649-5441 or visit nuzzlesandco.org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers BUY ONE ENTREE, GET 2ND ONE FREE (Equal or Lesser Value) WITH A PURCHASE OF ANY APPETIZER. Best Thai Fine Dining Limit two coupons per party or table. Not valid with other coupon or offer. Dine in only. An adjustable 20% gratuity will be applied based on the original amount. Payment must be made with credit card. Valid through December 19, 2019 Web Coupon is also available online at bangkokthaionmain.com UTAH 2014 605 Main Street • Park Hotel • 435.649.THAI (8424) • BankokThaiOnMain.com |