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Friends oF red rock canyon
“Don’t ever question the value
of volunteers. Noah’s Ark was
built by volunteers; the Titanic
was built by professionals.”
Dave Gynn
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By Pat Williams
Photos by Roger Hembree
Lisby also recognized a long time
partner in conservation, Cowboy
Trail Rides, for their consistent sup- ing) projects. Liz Carmer, the Queen
port of some of the most grueling
volunteer tasks. Big Jim Sage (see
the photo) and his crew of wran-
glers, horses and mules have hauled
literally tons of sand, rocks and
miscellaneous supplies to remote
work sites within Red Rock Canyon.
Thank you Big Jim! You’ve helped
to preserve more than just the Rock. overall accomplishments.
Top center: Mary Labie and Tom
Lisby
Above: Sue Kolar peruses prizes at
the raffle
Left: Liz Carmer receiving the “You
Rock” Award from Brittany Brooks.
Right: Catrina Williams, Tom Lisby
and Brittany Brooks with the “Best
Friend” Award.
Representing the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM), Catrina
Williams, Brittany Brooks, Kathy
August, Cal Howell and Joe Kotecki
also distributed some well-deserved
awards.
Susan Murphy, a human dynamo,
was given the “Grand Circle” award
for her unrelenting support of mul-
tiple (and very physically demand-
of Canyon Cleanup, was honored
with the “You Rock!” award for
encouraging community support
and participation at Red Rock. Tom
Lisby, a volunteer hike leader and
training instructor, was presented
with the “Best Friend” award for his
unfailing optimism, good humor and
The BLM also presented annual
Red Rock Canyon Support passes
to 40 volunteers with 40 hours of
service in the twelve months. An
additional 47 volunteers were given
the America the Beautiful national
pass for volunteering more than 250
cumulative hours.
Again, thank you to all the
volunteers who help keep the Rock
as pristine as humanly possible.
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Winter 2018