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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, January 25-28, 2020 The Park Record Bad weather during qualifier mixes up X Games slopestyle competition Corning, Parrot among others not making it through ANTONIO OLIVERO Summit Daily ASPEN, Colo. – Californian Judd Henkes didn’t mince words when describing the daunting challenge he and the 15 other slopestyle snowboarders faced Thursday at X Games Aspen. Henkes, Red Gerard and most other riders felt the long slopestyle course at Buttermilk Ski Area was the most challenging they’d ever ridden. On top of that, warmth and fresh snow made the course slow, driving up the difficulty. “So take that challenging course and double that,” Henkes said, “cause of these con- ditions.” Moments earlier, the 18-year-old rising American star Henkes hugged his close friend, Red Gerard of Summit County. Gerard had also just tamed the bear of a course, finishing in third behind Henkes and their close friend and top qualifier Brock Crouch. “That’s how the USA does! Top three!” an excited Henkes said to a smiling Gerard, who replied by putting up three fingers to signify the young trio’s success on the day. For Crouch, a 20-year-old from Mammoth Mountain, snowboarding Thursday’s difficult conditions turned into a dream. Just two years ago, Crouch nearly died when he was heli-boarding backcountry in Whistler, Canada. After surviving, Crouch spent last winter, with Gerard by his side, improving his backcountry snow and avalanche safety and skills. Snowboarding and freeski legends like Michelle Parker and Danny Davis took the young duo under their wings, nursing Crouch’s confidence before he returned to the competition circuit this year. “It’s been a crazy road in my career,” Crouch said. “I’ve gotten in an avalanche and pretty much was dead and now it’s pretty cool to be back on top of qualifying in X Games.” On Thursday, Crouch was the star of the show as a loaded slopestyle field meant many stars failing to qualify through. That included names like Stale Sandbech, Max Parrot and Chris Corning. Crouch laced lines that featured several approaches through the rail sections and a soaring triple cork (three inver- sions). Despite the controlled chaos of the new slopestyle jam format — which didn’t award scores, rather, ranking and re-ordering snowboarders after each run — Crouch didn’t pay the swirling storm around him much attention. “Every time I drop into a course,” Crouch said, “I try to ask myself, ‘Dude, you know how many times you’ve ridden a rail, done a jump?’ I was just trying to focus on myself.” Crouch, Henkes and Gerard will be joined in the final by Canadian Darcy Sharpe and Swede Sven Thorgren. That fivesome will join automatic qualifiers, last year’s podium placers Mark McMorris, Mons Roisland and Rene Rinnekangas. The men’s snowboard slopestyle final is scheduled for Saturday at 1:45 p.m. 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 at Outlets Park City 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. Bella Gilbert Menu Jewel Meet Bella - she is a little timid at first but very sweet. She is indifferent around cats and other dogs. She loves to go on walks and is great on a leash. She loves attention and affection from her humans! Meet Gilbert! He is a St. Bernard mix and he is going to be a big boy! He is very social and has a fun-loving personality. Good around cats and loves playing with other dogs. He is ready to accompany you on your next adventure. Menu is a cute little 3 month old cattle dog mix. He loves to play with other dogs and would probably do well in a home with cats. He has the cutest short legs and will proba-bly grow up to be a medium sized pupper. Jewel is a sweet 14 week old cattle dog mix. She is all white with one brown ear. She gets along with everyone and everything! Her mom was a medium sized cattle dog that we rescued (with 4 puppies) named Jen. Quentin Mao Flounder Keaton This handsome guy is Quentin. He is a little on the shy side but warms up quick-ly and loves to get pets and attention. This is Mao! Are you that person that has a home where I can just lay on your windowsill and be happily grumpy? She would do best in a home with older children. And does well around other cats as long as she can have space. Flounder is a 10 month old kitten with lots of love to give! He enjoys sunning himself on the “catio” up at our Rescue Ranch and hanging out with all his friends in the Community Cat Room. Keaton is very outgoing and loves people and attention. He is our greeter in our Kitty Corner at our Adoption Center. Come meet him today! 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 Applegate Home Care & Hospice Applegate Home Care & Hospice is welcoming volunteers to join its team of caring professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others. The hospice volunteer offers service, compassion, and a listening ear to clients and their families. If you would like to volunteer or want to learn more about volunteering with Applegate, please contact the hospice volunteer coordinator at 800-871-0102 or visit applegatehomecare.com. 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 of Park City is looking for volunteers to help in our food pantry, boutique and thrift store. Be a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the un- derserved in our community. Shifts available include mornings and afternoons, Mondays through Saturdays. Contact jessica@ ccofpc.org or visit www.ccofpc.org. 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. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers B-7 |