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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, November 6-8, 2019 B-7 The Park Record Chris Corning retains World Cup snowboard lead in Modena, Italy Big air rider’s tour goes from the Alps to Atlanta next ANTONIO OLIVERO Summit Daily MODENA, Italy — Amid a loaded field of the world’s best big air snowboarders, Chris Corning of Silverthorne took third place at Saturday’s Modena SkiPass World Cup big air snowboarding competition in Modena, Italy, to retain his lead in the 2019-20 snowboard World Cup season standings. “I love coming here to Italy,” Corning told reporters in Modena. “It’s always a good time and the jump is always super fun. I’m happy to be here. The in-run was bumpy tonight, but I landed all my runs, which I have not done in a while. I am happy about how things turned out and am looking forward to coming back next year.” Corning was one of two American snowboarders — the other Judd Henkes of California — who advanced from qualifying rounds to the 10-snowboarder final round. Under the lights of the 15-story, elevator-to-the-top scaffolding jump, Corning rode the icy, bumpy and fast 65-meter, 40-degree in-run to an effortlessly stomped flat spin frontside 1440 (four 360-degree rotations) with a melon grab. The first of his three jumps earned him a score of 79.50 in a competition that requires snowboarders to land one trick rotating toward their front side and one rotating toward back side. On his second run, Corning landed a difficult trick he’s had on lock for some time, fluidly executing a backside triple cork (three inversions) 1440 with a melon. The trick earned Corning an 86.75 to put him in second place heading into his third and final trick. For his final jump, Corning did not attempt his trademark quad-cork 1800, a dangerous and boundary-pushing trick that has never been landed on a man-made scaffolding jump, as opposed to a more traditional slope at a ski resort. Instead, Corning attempted a new trick he continues to work on — a backside triple cork 1620. As he dragged his mittens on the icy snow on the landing, Corning earned a 65.25, which didn’t improve on his second run backside trick. The 20-year-old Corning’s two-run score of 166.25 ranked him behind a pair of Canadians: young, pint-sized phenom Nicolas LaFramboise (172.50) and X Games and Olympic medalist Mark McMorris (168.00). LaFramboise won the competition on the strength of a frontside triple cork 1440 with a mute grab which earned him a 90.00. Henkes finished fifth with a 155.00 score, doing a backside triple cork 1620 with a mute grab to begin the final round as the first rider to drop in. On the podium, the two-time reigning overall snowboard World Cup season champion Corning retains his lead in the 2019-20 overall and big air standings, up 1,500 to 1,600 points on second-place LaFramboise in the big air and overall standings. Corning was the only American snowboarder who lives full time or part time in Summit County to advance to the final round. Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Red Gerard had a high score of 70.25 in qualifying, which was good for 19th. North Carolina native Luke Winkelmann, who lives in Summit County in the winter, just missed finals in 13th place with a score of 78.25. Evergreen native Jake Canter, who now lives in Silverthorne, finished in 14th place with a 76.50. Michigan native and part-time Silverthorne resident Kyle Mack, who won the silver medal in big air at the 2018 Olympics, finished in 42nd in the 52-person field in his first big air competition in 14 months. Corning and the other Summit County Team USA big air snowboarders will next have a chance to compete in big air in Beijing, China, on Dec. 13–14. The big air season will then conclude with the first-of-itskind World Cup big air competition at the Atlanta Braves baseball team’s home stadium, SunTrust Park, in Atlanta, Georgia, on Dec. 20–21. It’ll be interesting to see if Corning attempts the quad cork 1800 on a scaffolding jump when on home soil in Atlanta. 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. Cricket Daphne Timber Tink This beautiful husky mix is Cricket. He loves the outdoors and is ready for your next adventure! He is good around dogs but prefers a home with no cats. He is looking for a home with children about the age of 5. Come and meet this sweet boy today! Meet Daphne! This beautiful girl has lots of energy still. She loves to play with her humans and go on walks. She prefers to be an only pet so she can have all of your attention to herself. She is already housetrained! Come and meet Miss Daphne today! Here is Timber, Tink’s brother. He is a little bigger than her, but just as shy in the beginning. Once he gets to know you he will be your lapdog forever! Meet Tink. She is a little shy and timid until she gets to know you. She could use a patient home with someone who can help her gain confidence and learn that the world is not such a scary place. She is bonded with her brother, Timber, they even walk shoulder to shoulder. Alexander Chester Enchilada and Quesadilla Peggy Alexander is a handsome 2 year old. He is a gentle and kind guy who loves to be pet and brushed. He is a big love bug, so if you are looking for someone to keep you warm this winter he is your guy! Meet Chester a 6 year old seal point Siamese. He has an adorable raspy voice and is extremely affectionate. He will roll around on the floor in front of you so you pet him. And will also climb up so he can put his head over your shoulder and cuddle. Enchilada and he sister Quesadilla are all the last of their “Mexican Food” litter! They are 15 week old calicos who are super friendly and playful. So if you are looking for a kitten, or two, to join your family come and meet them today! This sweet girl is Peggy. What makes this girl special, besides her cuddly personality, is that she only has 3 legs! Does that slow her down? Definitely not! She spends her days in Kitty Corner allowing the other cats to grace her presence and lounging by our big 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 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. Wasatch Womenade Wasatch Womenade is a nonprofit providing financial assistance to local women and children in need. Volunteers are needed to host small social gatherings as mini-fundraisers for victims of domestic violence. The group’s mission is to provide aid for items outside the scope of what beneficiaries could otherwise provide. Beneficiaries include Peace House, the Children’s Justice Center and the Summit County Victim’s Assistant Program. Visit wasatchwomenade. org for details. To host an event, contact Jane Morrison at 435-6458764, wasatchwomenade@gmail.com. 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. Youth Enrichment Services YES, Youth Enrichment Services, is a not-for-profit organization of professionals who specialize in local small-business enrichment programs and services for children in the Park City community. The mission of YES is to provide parents with free information and resources while supporting local businesses. Check out Yespc.org. YES needs volunteers to help with a variety of projects. YES is flexible and would appreciate any time you could offer. The group is also looking for a high school/college intern to help with upcoming growth plans and events. Please contact Rebecca Tibbits at 718-9167136 or rebecca@yespc.org. 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. Volunteer Drivers Wanted Summit County is looking for volunteers to drive senior citizens to their doctor appointments in Salt Lake City. Any interested individuals would need to go through background and driving-record checks and should expect to dedicate four to six hours on Tuesdays. Individuals interested in volunteering as well as any seniors interested in using the service should contact Heather Nalette, Summit County senior citizens coordinator, at 435-336-3014. Alf Engen Ski Museum Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with museum educational field trips. Responsibilities include guiding and educating students about the history of skiing, snow sports and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Volunteers must enjoy interacting with elementary students and have a passion for ski and snow sports history. Educational field trips typically run either on a Wednesday or Friday morning. You can check out museum details at www.engenmuseum.org. If interested, please email cnelson@ uolf.org or call Connie Nelson at 435-658-4240. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers #1 Title Company 2018 Th e Park Record. 2019 Committed To NARI TROTTER STEFANIE BOWEN (435) 649-8322 theteam@parkcitytitle.com 1670 Bonanza Drive • Park Record Building |