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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, September 18-20, 2019 B-7 The Park Record Cairn you not? Rock-stacking stirs National Parks debate over impacts Park-goers and agency staffers torn over practice Associated Press DULUTH, Minn. — To some along the north shoreline of Lake Superior in Minnesota, building stacks of rocks, or cairns, is akin to making sand castles and can even be meditative. To others, these manmade rock formations despoil nature’s beauty and stand as monuments to the human ego. Those who live along the north shore say cairns began appearing more often about five years ago, possibly because of the growth in popularity of Instagram and other social media sites, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. Photographer Travis Novitsky, who grew up and still lives on the Grand Portage Reservation, where the shoreline extends north into Cana- da, said he wasn’t bothered by cairns at first, but that he now sees them all along the lakefront. “I see it as a big detractor to stepping out on the shoreline, where you’re expecting to see ... an untouched piece of shoreline,” he said. The debate over stacking rocks isn’t unique to the Minnesota shoreline — it has raged everywhere from Zion National Park in Utah to Acadia National Park in Maine. And although Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials said the agency wouldn’t consider building cairns a violation of state park rules, signs forbidding stacking have been placed on some beaches out West, MPR News reported. When friends Stacey Fox and Anna Bennett visited Iona’s Beach between Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse state parks last summer, they found several delicately balanced cairns. Fox posted a photo of them on a Facebook group dedicated to the north shore, but it was quickly removed. Bennett asked why, not realizing she had waded into a fierce debate about cairns. “All of a sudden, the controversy on there was unbelievable,” she recalled. “Saying that it was wrecking the ecosystem, and can even endanger species of wildlife. I was like, `What in the world?’ I never even knew there was any controversy at all until that post.” Bruce Holmen, one of the administrators of the North Shore Tribe Facebook group, said the amount of vitriol over the issue led the group to change its policy a few years ago and require all posts to get approval before they can go up. “It’s just ridiculous. Why would that topic elicit that much emotion by either side?” he asked. Kurt Mead, an interpretive naturalist at Tettegouche State Park, said many park staffers don’t like the cairns and tend to kick them over, finding them to be an eyesore that despoils the scenery for those who come after they’re built. It’s not just the aesthetics, though, as he said rock stacks can also cause ecological harm in rivers, where stones provide habitat for macroinvertebrates that form the bottom of the food chain. Peter Juhl, an airline database administrator, said he’s been balancing rocks for a quarter-century, mainly along the north shore. He said it’s a meditative process for him and he considers his stacks, where the rocks seem to be balanced at impossible angles, to be ephemeral works of art. Although he encourages others to try their hand at stacking, he urges them to do so responsibly and to deconstruct their works after taking a photo of them. “It’s not owned by me, and other people use it,” he said. “So, I want to be kind to the beach, and kind to the people who come later.” LIZY MICHELLE JA N E L L E Deer Creek TITLE INSURANCE, INC. Confidence to close! MICHELLE HUGGINS 4 35 . 6 59. 4 4 07 D M I C H E L L E H U G G I N S @ H OT M A I L .CO M It’s the Place the Locals Choose 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. 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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 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. 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 435-645-8764, wasatchwomenade@gmail.com. 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. 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 underserved in our community. Shifts available include mornings and afternoons, Mondays through Saturdays. Contact jessica@ccofpc.org or visit www. ccofpc.org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers FRIDAY NIGHTS Fresh Oysters from the west coast European & American Cuisine Full Service Bar with Bar Menu Opens at 4pm. Dinner Served Starting at 5:30pm ADOLPH’S - a 42 year Park City Tradition! 435.649.7177 • 1500 Kearns Blvd. |