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Friends of Red Rock Day (Continued from page 11) On behalf of the membership, Patricia Potter
Three special guests at the event were Christie made a special presentation to Pat
Leavitt, Pamela Radke and Linda Wittberger from and Chuck Williams for their 20
the newly-formed years of service and 50,000
Wetlands Park Friends. volunteer hours between them.
They pointed out how Patricia named them the “Moth-
Red Rock Canyon is er and Father of Friends.”
on the west side of Las Catrina Williams and Brittany Brooks, Associate
Vegas; the Wetlands Field Manager for Red Rock Canyon, selected the
Park is on the east. Red winning numbers for the twelve gifts baskets and
Rock Canyon is red; Mega Prizes containing gift cards, wine, artwork
the Wetlands is green. and more.
We have torts; they
Wetlands Parks Friends Board Members
Linda, Pamela and Christie have birds. But The event ended
both organiza- with Patricia reading
tions care deeply about our special places. a congratulatory let-
They acknowledged Friends of Red Rock ter from former U.S.
Canyon as the role model for their organiza- Senator Harry Reid
tion and presented us with a plaque in honor thanking Friends for
of our 35th Anniversary and a Certificate of their work in protect-
Appreciation to Pat Williams for her help in ing one of Nevada’s
getting them started and organized. foremost resources.
Pieces of the Rock. Savor the unusual vision of Red Rock covered in a rare dusting of snow and imagine
leprechauns celebrating the beauty of the Rock at the end of a magical rainbow. Celebrate the past and future of
Friends with art reclaimed from everyday objects.
Photographers Sue Beauchamp and Tom Knapp have captured stunning images of Red Rock. Beauchamp’s
“Snowy Red Rock Canyon” shows the Red Rock Canyon Wilson Range glistening with snow at sunrise. Knapp
managed to conjure up the lucky rainbow over the Calico Hills in his “Red Rock Rainbow” image. Lee Minardi
has created reclaimed vintage signs and also verbalized our favorite Red Rock pastime utilizing some upcycled
license plates.
Retail value exceeds $1,050
Volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Rainbow
Image is a 30” x 20” metal print
Snowy Red Rock Canyon
Image matted size of 21” x 9”
Image finished on Fine Art Lustre Paper with Linen Texture
Donation box images are (approximately) 15” x 12” and the I Hike license plate is 12” x 9”.
You must be present to win. Prizes are as stated and have no cash value.
Won by Vadim Levitan Won by Judi Hempel Won by Chuck Williams
Won by Ruben Gonzalez Won by Dale Thall
the Rock - Volume 10 Issue 2
