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lation and extension; 13-Mile Camp- Beginning Friday, November 28, sporting his great “new look,” referenced
ground/removal of Russian thistle, tent through the holiday season, Friends vol- all the wonderful work during the past
pad building. unteers will be on hand to wrap packages year to keep development away from Red
A total of 2,503 volunteer hours for Fridays through Sundays between 10 Rock. He said that preserving the Can-
the day’s projects was logged for an a.m. and 3 p.m. Donations for this ser- yon and its environment is a top priority
equivalent dollar value to BLM of over vice range from $3.00 to $5.00 for all Nevadans.
$41,000. In addition, BLM employees (additional donations also ac- Tortoise Trot II overall winners for
Rich Livreri, Clarence Kent, and Turk cepted).—Laura White the 4 mile run were Andrew Duncan,
Kornegay spent the prior week in project 24:08 and Erica Schramm, 29:14. The
preparation and gave up their Saturday Tortoise Trot II contestant who traveled furthest from
to provide equipment support. home was Thomas Hannon, Rhineland
Chuck Williams, assisted by Willie he Friends of Red Rock Canyon Ger.
Stephenitch and Melissa Campbell, second annual Tortoise Trot, co- Special thanks to THC, the RJ and
organized and planned project implemen- Tsponsored by The Howard our additional sponsors: American Medi-
tation and logistics along with Jim Hughes Corporation (THC) and the cal Response, Awards West, Horizon
Cribbs. Pat Williams developed and or- Las Vegas Review Journal (RJ), was Vending, Jazzercise, Land Rover of Las
ganized all pre-event planning. held on a cold and calm November 8. Vegas, Pictographics, Royal Pacific,
Thank you to all those who took time Three hun- Southwest Gas, Sprint,
out to “Make a Difference.” dred fifty- and Trader Joe’s. Raffle
three runners prize providers were
Holiday Gift Idea and walkers Bureau of Land Man-
participated. agement, Clark County,
hose great black microfiber wind Lorrie Kevin Doak Communi-
breakers with the Friends of Red Vavak, who cations, Las Vegas Val-
TRock Canyon logo are still avail- coordinated ley Water District,
able for only $25 in sizes L, XL, and 2XL. event plan- Mimi’s Café, Red Rock
The same jacket with a Red Rock Can- ning, pre-reg- Canyon Interpretive
yon logo is selling in the Bookstore for istration, and Shelley Berkeley, Chuck Williams, Association,Julie
$49. Contact Ray Stafford, Ways and race day reg- and Oscar Goodman Tafralian, Tuscany Ho-
Means at 242-6805 for details or to pur- istration and tel and Casino, the Villa Pub Casino-
chase the jacket. activities, chaired this Summerlin, and Friends. Your support
year’s Trot. Publicity Chair Willie was greatly appreciated.
Gift Wrap Services Stephenitch handled the substantial
media placement, managed the awards Where did you go?
f you’re already starting to feel ceremony, and worked with major spon-
the stress of the holiday crunch, take sors and consultants. Thanks to our eaving home for the summer or
I a scenic drive out to Red Rock Can- many volunteers for a great job! an extended vacation? Perhaps
yon. Select some unique, Once again, Kevin Janison, KLAS- Lyou’ve moved and forgotten to let
gifts for your loved ones TV Channel 8 meteorologist, conducted us know? We will be glad to send your
from the Gift Shop, then the awards ceremony. Proclamations Desert Trumpet by snail
enjoy a narrated tour of were presented to Friends by Rep. mail or email to your tem-
the Visitor Center dis- Shelley Berkeley, D-Nev., who spoke in porary address if you let us
plays while your pur- support of Red Rock Canyon, and by know when and where to
chases are gift wrapped Joanne Schock on behalf of Rep. Jon mail it and when you’ll be
by Friends volunteers! Or . . . bring your Porter, R-Nev.; Kathie Ambrosio spoke home. That way, we can
own holiday gifts with you when you on behalf of Senator John Ensign, R- stay in touch wherever you are. If you
come out to volunteer at the Visitor Cen- Nev.; and Lelani Hunsaker on behalf of don’t want to hear from us while you’re
ter and take your wrapped packages Senator Harry Reid, D-Nev.
home with you. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, News and Notes, continued on page 6

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