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off the edge into a deep gorge. Much and long term goals. Short term goals Thanks . . . .
of it remains unpaved and the greatest included the following:
caution is required. Trails and Maintenance dis- “Rangers Kate Sorom and Jim
If you want a taste of the old days, cussion included proposed projects Cribbs would like to thank Wyatt
you can still get some “kicks” on Route in Wilderness Area trails, standard- Mulvey, Ben Jurand, and Tim Sharp
66, the classic road from Chicago to ized signage and volunteer training for a job well done in clearing out the
Los Angeles. Only parts of it are still in areas such as GPS and heavy tool shed into the tool trailer Friday,
open, but it is a goldmine of nostalgia. equipment usage. April 17th. The three of them took
In the east, Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Community Outreach efforts on a job that needed completion so
Highway Heritage Corridor features will expand by creating new levels of the current tool shed can be moved
the 200-Mile Roadside Museum, a membership (Junior, Teen and Stu- to Oliver Ranch. We appreciate and
true memory lane in the western part dent) targeted to ages 25 and under to are grateful for their hard work and
of the state. You’ll find things like increase resource education and aware-
volunteered time.”—Kate Sorom, BLM
vintage gas pumps and “The Coffee ness. “Friends” has been requested by
Pot,” a 1927 lunch stand shaped like, the BLM to as-
yes, a coffee pot. Those were the days sume the lead Desert Trumpet
when you could “sleep in a teepee”—at role in gen-
Editor
least that’s what the sign said about the eral volunteer
Barbara Wolin
individual rooms sitting in a grove of recruitment,
trees. Breakfast? Well, that’s down the training and Contributing Writers
road a bit at “Mom Powell’s.” Before scheduling. Louis C. Kleber
you get there you will have laughed at Recruits do H. Dan Wray
the Burma-Shave sign on top of an old not have to become members, how- Barbara Wolin
barn: “Grandpa’s beard/Was stiff and ever, the organization will provide Publishers
coarse/And that’s what/Caused his/ initial contact and follow-up. BLM Norm Kresge
Fifth divorce/Burma-Shave.” Are we will complete paperwork in a timely
Barbara Wolin
missing something today? Anyway . . . manner.
happy motoring! o Site specific and Red Rock Canyon Administrative Assistant
based training will be reinstated. Phyllis Lisi
A Keystone (newspaper) recycling Sound Effects
News and Notes, continued from p. 3 deposit box will be placed at the exit
of the Scenic Loop Drive. Norman Wolin
Long Term Goals (3-5 years) were The Desert Trumpet is published
discussed in detail: monthly by and for FORRC members.
Planning Meeting Held Statements, opinions and points of view ex-
A Sloan Canyon formal agreement
pressed by writers are their own and do not
with BLM is required to assist with devel- necessarily reflect those of FORRC. Please
he Friends Annual Planning opment of a volunteer organization. submit all articles, photos and artwork NLT
Meeting was held on April 4. Increasing media and commu- the15th of each month by calling 515-5350.
TBoard members and commit- nity awareness of the resource and the If you are interested in becoming part of
the Desert Trumpet staff or in submitting
tee chairs discussed Canyon project organization; Increasing leadership an article, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
capacity; (deferred to May 15); Fund- forrcnews@cox.net
raising and Finance requirements; FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
Organization/Board Growth and organization dedicated solely to the welfare
of the Red Rock Canyon National Conserva-
Development. Discussion included tion Area. FORRC provides volunteers and
Strategic Director, Board Needs and a funding for projects including environmen-
grant application to the National Land- tal education, teacher workshops, natural
resource protection, cultural resource monitor-
scape Conservation System for organi- ing, hike programs and other services. Annual
zational planning and development. individual membership is $25.00. General
Retained items from the 2008 meetings are held four times a year; Board
meetings are held on third Friday of each month,
needs, recruitment, administration, planning meeting were discussed with time/location announced in the Bulletin Board.
community outreach, and finance and the task leaders and new tasks were Messages may be left at 515-5360. Visit our
fundraising with regard to short term committed to by others. website at www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org

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