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February ○ ○ ○ The Mule, continued from page 1 moved from the public section of the
The Desert Trumpet will be re-

was revenge, but some old timers said website. Each current month will be added
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Desk Schedule ○ that mules didn’t like Indians either and to the member site. Emails of the publica-
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were good scouts, being able to sense tion will be discontinued as of the March
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Sun/1 P. VanDooremal I. Grieco ○ ○ ○ when they were near. issue. A vote will be taken at the next
Mon/2 M. Gregory J. Geier ○ ○ Frankie Laine’s hit song of the 1950’s, General Meeting on whether to continue
Tues/3 D./V. Wray E. Rothfuss ○ ○ “Mule Train,” caught the imagination. mailing.
Wed/4 P. Oleson C. Gilmore ○ ○ ○ The Friends bylaws will continue
“There’s a plug of chaw tobakky to be reviewed by the secretary. Needed
Thurs/5 G. Sayles J. Barrett ○
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for a rancher in Corona, corrections and clarifications will be noted.
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Fri/6 J. Geier E. Schliepp ○
a g’itar for a cowboy in Arizona, A revised edition of the bylaws will be sub-
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Sat/7 W. Barbuck W. Barbuck ○ ○ a dress of calico for a pretty Navaho mitted to the membership for review prior
Sun/8 T./N. Hughes L. Landry ○ ○ ○ to a vote, should it become necessary to
Mon/9 J. Frank R./M. Augulis ○ ○ Get along, mule, get along.” reissue them.
Tues/10 J. Geier E. Rothfuss ○ ○ ○ BLM Report:
Wed/11 D./V. Wray C. Gilmore ○ ○ This may have not been typical Kim McClain, currently at the
baggage, but the mule wouldn’t mind—he DeSoto Wildlife Refuge, Missouri Valley,
Thurs/12 G. Sayles J. Barrett ○
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carried anything anywhere . . . like the fa- Iowa, has been named as the new Lead
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Fri/13 I. Hyman J. Geier ○
mous “20 mule teams” that carried borax Ranger for Red Rock Canyon. She will re-
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Sat/14 M. Lolich M. Lolich ○ ○ from Death Valley to Mojave. He port for duty at the end of the month.
N. Kresge ○ ○ ○ was tough and he was a true American The Docent Program proposal has
Sun/15 B. Saperstein L./M. Utah ○ ○ legend. been reinstated by the BLM. Athena Sparks
Mon/16 V. Sperry B. Wolin ○ ○ ○ will head the interpretive training; Scott
Tues/17 M. Slagle E. Rothfuss ○ ○ News & Notes, continued from page 3 Bahan will coordinate the volunteers.
Wed/18 N. Kresge C. Gilmore ○ ○ A Defensive Driving Class is now
required in order to drive government
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Thurs/19 G. Sayles J. Barrett ○ ○
received from Premier Environmental vehicles. Volunteer training has been
Fri/20 I. Grieco J. Geier ○ scheduled.
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Services, Inc.
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Sat/21 J. Kisosondi L. Landry ○ The next board meeting will be held
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Sun/22 T./N. Hughes L./M. Utah ○ ○ on February 10, unless otherwise posted.
requested Friends’ assistance in the planned
Mon/23 V. Sperry D. Powers expansion/improvement of the Corn Creek
Tues/24 M. Slagle E. Rothfus Visitor Center. Art Contest
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Wed/25 N. Kresge C. Gilmore A Memorial Walkway Guidebook It’s time for the 4 Annual Red Rock Can-
Thurs/26 G. Sayles J. Barrett will be prepared and located at the Infor- yon Art Contest. All students in grades 6-
Fri/27 J. Geier E. Schliepp mation Desk to assist families in locating 12 are eligible. Winners will be chosen
specific tiles. from each grade level. A
Sat/28 I. Grieco R. Conductor $25 gift certificate will
BLM Report:
Sun/29 T./N. Hughes R. Keough be awarded to first place
The new edition of The Keystone
newspaper is expected in April/May 2004. entries in each of two cat-
Changes? Call Scott Bahan(515-5371) Six new pads funded by Friends egories—Black and
were laid at the Red Rock Campground. White, and Color. Best of
There was no December board show will receive a $100
Answers to Quiz
meeting. gift certificate. “Rangers Choice” will go
to a first place winner in a HORIZONTAL
trample you.
January Board Notes: format which will be used on the next Red
Rock Canyon Annual Pass.
self-respecting Longhorn would even
Four and under? Get off the trail! No
A motion to participate with a Awards will be presented at a recep-
membership booth in the Howard Hughes tion and ceremony at the Visitor Center on
chuck wagon special (whatever that is).
Earth Faire on April 17, (Red Rock Day) Saturday March 20, at 10 a.m.
Five to 8 still gives you first shot at the
was approved. The event is not anticipated For entry guidelines, submission
linked with “King of the Ranchers.”
to conflict with the Red Rock Day event. information, acceptable subjects,
correct, your name will forever be
The Environmental Education restrictions, and other information please
How you stand: If you got 9 to 12
Committee continues to seek public do- call 702-515-5350. All entries must be re-
main or copyright-free photos for the ceived on or before March 6, 2004. The
9-B; 10-C; 11-A; 12-C
revised EGO handbook. contest is open to Nevada students only.
1-B; 2-A; 3-C; 4-C; 5-B; 6-A; 7-C; 8-C;