Page 14 - Winter 2014 magazine
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Sharon’s Slant (continued from page 11)
My nine-year-old grandson Ruben helped me pick animals first; but at least that helps recycle animals.
my third book and it is a super special choice. Na- The wasps lay their eggs on a live but paralyzed spi-
ture’s Yucky! 2 describes sixteen ders. And the next time you spot a cute,
creatures who do gross things to furry kit fox, you can thank its survival in
survive in the desert. Five of the infancy to its mom who had to lick its ba-
yuckiest live right here in Red by butt to make it poop.
Rock Canyon - the common raven,
Beyond Red Rock Canyon are desert crea-
tarantula hawk wasps, circus bee-
tures who commit more unbelievably
tles, kit foxes and loggerhead
gross acts…all for their survival. Beauti-
shrikes.
fully, but not grossly, illustrated by sci-
The shrikes aren’t too bad; they ence illustrator Rachel Rogge, the book
impale their dead prey on thorns also includes a list of references for kids
but it’s the only way they can eat it. The circus bee- wanting to do further study.
tles are somewhat gross. They squirt smelly liquid
Note : Turquoise Unearthed and Nature’s Yucky!2 are in stock at
from their behinds…but only at enemies. Because of Elements; Girls Who Looked Under Rocks is currently out-of-stock
their pointed, dull bill, ravens eat the eyes of dead but is available on amazon.com.
Making Friends (continued from page 6)
This is Marion Caro. She and her husband, Robert, she is unable to recruit at the Visitor Center or at spe-
have been members since 2011. Because of her cial events. She has been a Friends member for a rela-
work schedule at Beano’s Casino and Restaurant, tively short time; however, she has become known as
our Goodwill Recruiter.
Through her friendships with customers, she has been
responsible for three sponsored memberships. She
and Robert have gifted seven memberships for
friends and family. Marion keeps membership forms
handy and gives them to anyone who shows interest
in Red Rock Canyon. “That’s what I’m talking
about!”
To meet Marion, stop by Beano’s Tuesday through
Sunday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. for great food,
friendly and excellent service.
Marian Caro
Just make sure you tell Marion that you are a Friends
Photo by Pat Williams
Page member.
