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All board positions must be held by ment of Transportation (NDOT) to install day a week during school hours. Train-
Friends members. Additional nomina- stock fencing along Hwy. 159. A num- ing begins August 28. The number of
tions will be accepted from the floor. ber of burros and horses have been killed positions is limited. Questions? Call
A new Operational Handbook cov- since the speed limit was raised to 60 mph Cynthia Pfaendler at 806-7232.
ering procedures, scope of responsibility from 45 mph. Assemblyman Tom Collins
by board and committee positions, and drafted Assembly Bill 276 requiring the Red Rock Photo Contest - Ranger
general ‘need-to-know’ items, plus by- fencing to be installed. Now Governor Gina Mele needs volunteers to assist with
laws and standing rules will be available Guinn has approved the project making the photo contest.
for browsing. the bill unnecessary. NDOT has been in- There is a critical need
structed by the Governor to do whatever for help on September
Our Dear Chosen Family, is needed to get the fencing installed. 15, for set-up and on
NDOT will be assisted by the Bureau of October 15, for take-
Deepest heart-felt thanks for all Land Management and the Division of down at the Lloyd D.
your many kindnesses at this time of Forestry. George Government
our sorrow. My family and I will be Last year, Friends unsuccessfully Bldg. Call her at 515-
ever so grateful for your being there lobbied to have the speed limit reduced 5350 or leave a voice
for us. due to safety issues to motorists, cyclists, mail message at 515-
Hank loved Red Rock Canyon and and horses and burros along the scenic 5355.
all who worked, played and taught corridor.
there almost as much as he loved his DT via E-mail
children. Volunteer Opportunities
f you would like to receive your
Tortoise and Reptile Group - Max Desert Trumpet by e-mail instead of
and the girls need some TLC! Help with I snail mail, just contact
desert tortoise daily watering and feed- FORRCNews@cox.net. Your privacy is
ing, nurturing and monitoring; occasional guaranteed. You will receive an indi-
habitat upkeep and general maintenance. vidual e-mail with a downloadable
Call Carol Snyder, 368-2820. Adobe Reader® .pdf each month. Save
a tree (and money for Friends).
Hank (left) and Rich- Master Gardeners - A project to in-
ard Stockton (right) ventory all plant materials at Oliver
Ranch prior to the construction of the Sponsor Honored
See his smile, listen for his ban- Oliver Ranch Field School will be con-
ter, feel his love. He will always be ducted on Saturdays only and continue riends honored the Howard
with us. When I am with you I know through the end of the year. Interested Hughes Corporation for its sup-
he will be with me. volunteers should meet at the ranch gate F port of the Conservation Area and
Thank you all from the bottom of no later than 8 a.m. You will be fully in- other public lands. A plaque was pre-
my heart. structed on procedures. Bring a note pad sented to Tom Warden, vice president of
to record findings. If you are a good pho- community and government relations, at
—Judy Berkowitz and the rest of tographer with the capability for macro a reception on July 17, at the Red Rock
the Berkowitz Family photography, bring your camera. Volun- Canyon Visitor Center. According to Pat
teers may participate as available.
Williams, vice president of Friends of
Red Rock Canyon, the support of the
Mojave Max - The Mojave Max
Highway Fencing to Come Project 2003 is looking for volunteers to Hughes organization has helped Friends
to continue its mission in service to the
teach school children about our threat-
Canyon.
bout two years ago, the National ened desert tortoise. You will be well
Wild Horse Association trained to teach a specific lesson on eight
A appealed to the Nevada Depart- separate days. You must be available one News and Notes, continued on page 7

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