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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, June 12-14, 2019 B-7 The Park Record Swamp monsters on rafts protest Interior Secretary David Bernhardt Activists bring the metaphor to Vail before meeting “Gore Creek is so high right now. We wouldn’t want someone inexperienced being out on it,” Gedeon said. JOHN LACONTE Vail Daily VAIL, Colo. — Swamp monsters were stunting on Gore Creek on Monday in a demonstration that took some serious skill. Wearing masks in homage to the background character at Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt’s March confirmation hearing, the paddlers simultaneously resembled the swamp creatures from that viral moment, adept whitewater specialists with their ability to surf the swift water, and Tusken Raiders from “Star Wars” celebrating a victory as they pumped their paddles overhead. The crowd went wild. That crowd was composed of about 60 people from Eagle County, Summit County, Lake County, Fort Collins, Boulder and Denver. The group included representatives from various groups, including the Sierra Club, Environment Colorado and Wilderness Workshop. Wearing t-shirts that said: “Keep your oily hands off Colorado public lands,” the group was gathered in an attempt to send a message to Bernhardt, CHRIS DILLMANN/VAIL DAILY Calen Golas, left, and Jordan Beckman pilot a raft down Gore Creek near Vail, Colorado, on Monday in protest of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, who was scheduled to speak at the Western Governors’ Association meeting that day in Vail. who was scheduled to be the first main speaker at this week’s meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in Vail. “We’re out here letting David Bernhardt know that his policies don’t align with the priorities of the people in Colorado,” said Emily Gedeon, conservation program director with the Colorado Sierra Club. High water Another goal, of course, was to extend the swamp monster metaphor from D.C. to the West. “During Secretary Bernhardt’s confirmation hearing in front of the Senate, some brave public lands conserva- tion climate activist wore a swamp monster mask to sit behind him,” Gedeon said. “This is kind of a call back to how Trump said he would drain the swamp, but putting an oil and gas lobbyist in charge of the department of the interior is like putting the swamp monster right in charge.” Vail Fire & Emergency Services got a call saying the boaters were going to be using sub-standard equipment, and a swift water rescue team was assembled just in case. Upon seeing the boaters take to the whitewater, members of the fire department said they could tell right away that they were experienced paddlers. ‘Huge problem for people in Colorado’ It wasn’t difficult to find people in opposition to Bernhardt’s policies who were also expert whitewater rafters and kayakers, Gedeon said. “All of the kayakers are folks who were public lands activists, who were like, ‘What’s a way that I can use what I really love and what I’m really talented at and what I love about nature and the environment to help share a message,’” Gedeon said. “And so this was a great way to get people involved.” Specifically, Gedeon said their group would like to see a reversal of a proposal to cut the Land and Water Conservation Fund budget by 95 percent. More locally, Gedeon said the Glenwood Springs residents in attendance were opposing the expansion of the Mid-Continent limestone quarry, and a majority of state residents do not want oil and gas development prioritized over conservation in Colorado. “It’s a huge problem for people in Colorado, who have seen more than 200,000 acres of Colorado lands open up to oil and gas leasing since the beginning of the Trump administration,” Gedeon said. 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. Gibbs Leelu Pippy Roman Gibbs is a handsome Mastiff mix. He’s about 5 years old and weighs in at 90 pounds! This friendly guy is also a tripod, as he had to have a leg amputated as the result of a bad elbow injury. Gibbs doesn’t mind cats or other dogs and loves people. Leelu is a friendly 6-year-old cattle dog mix. She is an affectionate girl who loves people and likes to snuggle. Leelu is energetic and likes to go for walks. She prefers to be the only dog in her home but may be able to share a home with an easygoing cat. Meet Pippy, a 4-year-old Chihuahua. She’s very friendly and loves attention! She loves to go on walks. Pippy prefers male dogs to females and likes to chase cats but doesn’t hurt them. She would be happiest if she was the only pet so she can have all of your attention! Meet Roman, a 6-year-old German Shepherd. He loves to go for walks and hang out with his people. Roman needs to be an only pet – he prefers to have the attention all to himself! 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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 underserved 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. 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