I n T h i s I s s u e !Featured Article

Departments

“Doc Holliday”................................1

News & Notes.................................2

Programs & Hikes...........................4

Desk Schedule...............................6

Bulletin Board............. ..................8October 2007

“Doc” Holliday—dentist, gambler, gunfighter . . . a true legend in his time.

by Chuck Kleber

He could have lived a quiet life as a fully-qualified dentist, but illness forced John Henry

Holliday to turn his eyes west. He was born in 1852 to a wealthy Georgia fam-ily. After serving in the Confederate Army as an officer, his father quickly re-established himself in a position of prominence when the conflict ended. It was almost incumbent upon John to enter a profession, and he chose dentistry. Then came the event that changed his life. While practicing in Georgia, it became apparent that he had tuberculosis, and it was getting worse. His doctors gave him little hope other than going west to a warmer and drier climate. Holliday did so, resuming a dental practice in Dallas, Texas. But the coughing put patients off, and with that Holliday realized he had to find an alternative to earning a living. He not only had a penchant for gambling, he was good at it. Here was the alternative.

Texas gamblers were surprised to find a Southern gentleman from one of the professions in their midst. Around this time, the name “Doc” was attached to the young Holliday. His reputation

was about to reflect famed lawman and gunfighter Bat Masterson’s com-ment, “. . . he was afraid of nothing on earth.” In January, 1875, Holliday killed a prominent Dallas citizen and gambler who knew how to shoot, but not well enough. With a posse on his heels, he rode west to Jacks-boro, Texas. This was the real Wild West and Doc became a faro dealer. Along with his fine clothes and neat appearance, Doc carried two pistols and a long knife. Though never one to avoid a fight, he was self-effacing-ly polite and gave men their due until he felt crossed.

Unlike Dal-las, gunfights in Jacksboro did not stir up vigilante action. But when Doc shot a trooper from the Sixth Cavalry in a gambling dispute during the spring of 1876, he found both the U.S. Government and the Texas Rangers out for his hide. Doc fled to Colorado. It wasn’t long, however, that the “Wanted” notices for Doc faded away and he drifted back to Fort Griffin, Texas. There, he would meet the two most important people in his adult life, Big Nose Kate and Wyatt

Earp. Doc met Kate while dealing faro in a saloon owned by his friend, John Shanssey. She was a rough and tumble prostitute with a generous figure and a fearless temper that matched Doc’s. They hit it off.

One day, a stranger rode into town. His name was Wyatt Earp. A peace officer who already had a reputation, he had been engaged by the Santa

Fe Railroad to hunt down the outlaw, Dave Rudabaugh, who had robbed one of their trains. Earp was looking for clues. An old acquaintance, John Shanssey, suggested talking to Doc Hol-liday. When Wyatt asked if he was the well-known killer, Shanssey replied, “He’s killed some,” adding that Doc was in his debt for some

favors and would help if asked. Hol-liday liked Earp’s self-assured and forthright manner. He agreed to help and within a week, he was able to tell him that Rudabaugh and his gang were holed up near Fort Davis, a post west of the Pecos River. Wyatt pursed Rudabaugh while Doc remained at Fort Griffin.

“Doc” Holliday, continued on page 6

Dental school graduation-1872

Page 2 FORRC/October/2007

Whales . . . the Sea’s Enchanting Mammals

Orcas jumping in the eastern Aleutian Islands, Alaska

For thousands of years, whales have imprinted themselves upon the human psyche. To

early coastal tribes of northern Europe, the Mediterranean and aboriginal Aus-tralia, whales were as much spiritual totems as objects of communal hunts. Ancient rock art adorning the cliff faces and boulders in the countryside near the White Sea in northern Russia depicts not only whale hunting, but shamanistic figures interacting with whales ritualistically, even riding them into the afterlife. In a unique carving which dates to around 3000 BC, the life of one man culminates in his merging with a whale in a union of supernatural power. It is thought that these northern European petroglyphs may be the oldest extant de-piction of what has long since become the universal motif of inter-action between humans and cetaceans.

Throughout many cultures, stories and myths abound in which men are saved, tutored, ferried or sustained by whales and dolphins (dolphins are small whales). Even to-day, dolphins have been known to save people from drowning, even escorting them to shore. This theme is seen in both Sumerian and Egyptian myth. In-teraction with dolphins was central to the Minoan religion of ancient Crete. The whale-like Nomo spirits brought culture and knowledge to the Dogon

people of the Sahara, and bottlenose dolphins were said to have done the same for Australian aborigines during the so-called Dreamtime; for the Haida people of the Queen Charlotte Islands off Western Canada, it was the myth of the ghost orca. The ancient Greeks, beginning sometime around 500 BC, celebrated the mystic relationship be-tween dolphins and men by depicting them in art and on coins, including the famous “boy on a dolphin” coin.

Cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoise) origin is still controver-sial, however, the introduction of molecular biology as a tool in deter-mining relationships among fossils hints that whales may be “cousins” of hippos rather than their “sisters.” Both cetaceans and hippopotamids are included in an order of mammals

called even-toed ungulates, or artio-dactyls, under which the majority of domesticated mammal species fall. However, many new fossil discover-ies over the last dozen years place cetaceans in a clade known as Cetartio-dactyla (cetaceans plus artiodactyls). In any case, “whales” in some form have been around for about 40 to 50 million years.

There are 78 known species of whales divided into baleen whales and toothed whales. They are found in all the world’s oceans. Dolphins and porpoise are toothed whales. “Who” is “what” is confusing because large dolphins—such as orca (killer whales), melon-headed whales, pilot whales and false killer whales—are all part of the dolphin family of whales, but are called “whales” rather than dolphins because of their large size. Porpoise are the smallest dolphins.

Most whales on average are thought to live between 40 and 60 years. Jeffery Bada of the Scripps In-stitution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif., believes that bowhead whales are the oldest mammals on earth.

Bada used 48 frozen eyeballs culled from whale hunts to determine the ages of the whales from which the eyeballs came. Most animals were be-tween 20 and 60 years old when they died, but five males were much older. Their ages were 91, 135, 159, 172 and—the oldest—211 years old. The dating method used has an accuracy of only 84%, therefore the 211-year-old whale’s age range could have been from 177 to 245!

Some whale species travel in fam-ily ‘pods’ that may also include close associates, but some males are loners. Whales habitually communicate with other whales of their species over very long distances through their repetitive “songs.” Exactly who sings when or why is unknown.

There is accumulating evidence of cultural transmission in whales and dolphins from one generation to the next. A mother killer whale was observed repeatedly training her 5-to-6-yr-old calf to hunt seal pups, coaching her offspring in technique

FORRC/October/2007 Page 3

and then helping her into shore to eat. Afterward, she gently gave her a push out to deeper water to prevent her from stranding.

In another example, a young male orca at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada, started regurgitating fish, diving “away” and then ambushing seagulls as they swooped to retrieve it. By chance, the orca’s early ambushes were video taped by a behavioral psy-chologist who kept track of other orcas in the park. Soon enough they, too, had taken up the trick and were baiting gulls in the same way. In one instance, a young male orca was shown leaping out of the water and spitting partially eaten fish on the water, then dropping back. The orca stayed within striking distance. As soon as a gull swooped down to retrieve the morsel, the orca lunged. Another orca cleaned fish scraps out of the drains to use as his gull bait.

An innovative feeding method spread rapidly among humpback pods after being initiated in one pod. Usu-ally, humpbacks trap schools of fish in clouds of bubbles by exhaling under-water, then gulping down the trapped prey. However, a few individuals took a different approach. Just before diving for a snack, instead of exhal-ing underwater, they slammed their massive tail flukes on the surface of the water to wrap the fish in bubbles. Over a number of years, many other whales in the larger breeding popula-tion adopted the tail slam, especially the juveniles just coming into their own as independent feeders.

Pilot whales are one of the larg-est members of the dolphin family. Huge groups are sometimes found lying motionless in the water, often hanging vertically with their heads and the foreparts of their flippers ex-posed (spyhopping). Long-finned pilot whales raised in captivity are highly intelligence and have been trained

by the military for tasks previously performed by dolphins. They can dive deeper than 2000 ft. and have rescued sailors trapped in crippled submarines. They can detect and recover mines and other unexploded ordinance. Mysteri-ously, pilot whales sometimes beach themselves in large numbers. Hu-man efforts to rescue the animals are usually fruitless.

Whales and dolphins never cease to fascinate and confound our species. Their antics at Marineland and Sea World amuse us, and like those before us, we are captivated by their mystery and power. These ancient creatures are masters of a vast alien world that humans can only exploit. q

Annual Meeting Notes

Friends met on Saturday, August 18, for the Annual Business Meeting. A quorum of 45 mem-

bers was present to elect new board members, review the year’s accom-plishments and discuss opportunities in meeting future needs.

Director Blaine Benedict appealed to the membership for volunteers and their friends to help in rebuilding some trails destroyed by the recent heavy rains.

Director Gary Vetter updated the group about the Cultural Resources Committee and its work in record-ing all ancient rock art sites within the Canyon.

President Pat Williams advised the membership that the current commit-tee structure is under review. Some committees may be dissolved or folded into other groups for efficiency.

Norman Wolin, chair of the Li-cense Plate Committee, reported that the Division of Motor Vehicles is still delayed in starting on the plate graph-ics which were to have been developed in April.

Secretary Athena Sparks said that volunteer hours have begun to stabilize after a two-year decline. The board believes that the availability of an Office Manager has provided a “go-to” person for volunteer support. She also outlined the advantages and disadvantages of hiring an Executive Director to promote future growth and fundraising. Members were invited to participate in the discussion. The board will create a job description and make its decision concerning this position in the near future.

President Williams also noted that our volunteer agreement, which has never been updated since its in-ception, will shortly be reviewed by the BLM.

The proposed 2008 Budget was passed unanimously. Norm Wolin moved to accept and Clara Hatz moved to approve.

The entire slate of candidates for election was voted in by the as-sembled membership. There were no candidates from the floor. Con-gratulations to Director Gary Vetter, Director Mark Beauchamp, Secretary Barbara Jorgensen and Treasurer Ray Stafford. Thanks to all for contribut-ing your valuable time and effort to support the mission of Friends of Red Rock Canyon.

Volunteers Needed

Natural Resources Chair Mark Beauchamp is asking for Friends volunteers to help in upcoming proj-ects. If you can volunteer for any of these projects, please call the Friends line at 702-255-8743 and leave your name and phone number with a brief message. Trail Repair:

The recent rains at Red Rock Can-yon have washed out the work of the

News and Notes, continued on page 7

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

Page 4 FORRC/October/2007

To provide quality programs, we limit the number of participants. Program times vary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless

otherwise specified. To make a reservation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancellation is appreciated. Parents must accompany children on all programs. Please note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees apply.

Hikes/Programs Offered by RRCIA StaffKIDS PROGRAMS

n Sat. 6, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-6) - Alright kids! Put your hiking shoes on and get ready for exploration at the Children’s Discovery Trail. This trail is just for you and we’re bound to see some really amazing life . . . Limited space; Less than 1 mi; Easy

n Sat. 27, “Jr. Hikers Club” (Ages 7-12) - Did you know that Red Rock is full of plants and animals? Of course! But did you know it’s also full of history? These rocks have a story to tell and they want you to listen. So, throw on some good walking shoes and visit Sandstone Quarry where we’ll journey through time to learn about the long life of Red Rock. Limited space. Less than 2 mi; Easy.

FAMILY PROGRAMS“Mondays at the Rock”

Mon. 1, - It’s not another manic Monday. It’s our fun day! Maybe The Bangles would be better off joining us for our hike through Pine Creek. It’s a fun 4-miler with Jen that is best in the morning. Leave your hiking sticks at home and come on out for a stroll in the Conservation area. Mod.

Mon. 8, - There’s a reason it’s called Ice Box Canyon. As things cool down in October, get a head start with a cool hike. We’ll travel over trail and rock, so be prepared for some lengthy, but fun and easy, rock scrambling.

3 mi; Mod.Mon. 15, - Masayo’s Wonderland hike

is a gorgeous traverse through the Calico Hills that can’t be beat! We’ll start at the Red Springs parking area, hike through Ash Meadows and over and through Calico Hills. 5 mi; Mod./Stren.

Mon. 29, - Start your morning with a hike around White Rock and you’ll be starting your whole week off on the right path! This 6-mile loop is just what the doctor ordered to get some exercise. Mod.

Fri. 5, 19 & 26, “Red Rock Up Close” (Ongoing, 9:00-11:30 a.m.) - Take a close look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert with Carleton and Carol during this pre-sentation at the Visitor Center. No sign-up required.

Sat. 6, “Inscription Hill” - This is an early chance to get some exercise at Red Rock Canyon after the summer’s heat. We’ll see why Inscription Hill merits this name, and explore some seldom-visited Red Rock features with Bob along the southern escarp-ment. 4 mi; Mod.

Sat. 6, “Cathedral Rock” – CancelledSat. 6, 20 & 27, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune

up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, a certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the peace and serenity of Red Rock.

Sun. 7, “Mack Canyon” - Join Car-leton and Carol for one last hike in the Mt. Charleston area for this season. We’ll hike up an old road that is still used to the high point where we’ll climb a short hill for great views of the Sheep Mountains and some dry lake beds. 4 mi; Mod.

Tues. 9, “Book Club Discussion” - Another informal book discussion at Red Rock. Our feature book is Daughters of the West, by Anne Seagraves. The book may be purchased at Visitor Center bookstore.

Fri. 12, “Pine Creek” - Enjoy Pine Creek’s lush plant life and water ways with Athena as you hike to an old homestead and

around the upper loop. 3 mi; Easy.Sat. 13, “Turtlehead Peak” - All for one

and one for all! Heard about it . . . wanted to try it, . . . but thought it was too difficult? You can do it and we’ll all make it together with Athena! 5 mi; 2000-ft elevation gain; Stren.

Sat. 13, & Sun. 21, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants and animals. Join Bob during the morning to observe all these creatures in a surprising setting. 1/2 mi; Easy.

Sat. 13, “Ice Box” - Scramble with Aaron this afternoon to some possible wa-terfalls at the end of cool Ice Box Canyon. 3 mi; Mod.

Sun. 14 & 28, “Mountain Bike Mad-ness” - No experience is necessary for this introductory mountain bike ride starting from the North Cottonwood parking lot. The 6-miler will be a great way to start new to the sport or dust off an old frame. Beginner-intermediate.

Sun. 14, “SMYC Loop” - Join Carleton and Carol hiking along the escarpment from Ice Box to the wash before Lost Creek, where we’ll loop back to the parking lot. 2 mi; Mod.

Sun. 14, “Potato Knoll” - Hike with Aaron this afternoon to the top of scenic Potato Knoll near Oak Creek Canyon. 4-5 mi; Mod.

Fri. 19, “Grapevine Springs” - Dis-cover Red Rock Canyon’s southern side with Athena. Beautiful scenery and some of the best petroglyphs await you on this 4-mile easy-to-moderate hike.

Sat. 20, “Road Trip” - Join the Red Rock Interpretive Staff for a Southern Ne-vada road trip. First, we carpool to Ryan Kershaw State Park located two miles south of Caliente via US 93 and State Route 317 in a colorful, scenic canyon at the northern limit of Rainbow Canyon. Then, we will visit

FORRC/October/2007 Page 5

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, an im-portant natural body of water in our Mojave Desert habitat. 3 mi; Easy.

Sat. 20 & Sun. 21, “Beginning Water-color Class” - Join local artists Shirley and Martha for a beginning watercolor course. No experience required and all supplies will be provided. Kids 12 and up welcome, too! Limited space.

Sun. 21, “Railroad Tunnel Hike (Lake Mead)” - Join Carol and Carleton for a hike along the old railroad bed near Hoover Dam. We’ll discuss the history of the railroad and its role in the construction of the dam. 5.5 mi; Mod.

Mon. 22, “Gaspin’ in the Aspen-Bristlecone Loop” - It’s that time of year where the quaking aspen begin to turn yellow and lose their leaves for the winter. We’ll enjoy a cool hike through the Bristlecone Loop, along the way stopping to smell the roses. Or aspen rather! 6 mi; Mod.

Tues. 23, “Nature Jour-naling for Everyone!” - Ever wanted to try nature journaling but did not know where to be-gin? Today, all of your problems are solved. All supplies are included, and the pressure is off. Just bring yourself and a love for nature. We’ll take a short hike through Pine Creek to get us started. No experience necessary. 3.5 mi; Easy.

Fri. 26, “Three-in-One” - Hike the escarpment trails SMYC, Dales and Arnight from Oak Creek all the way to Lost Creek with Athena. Beautiful washes and diverse desert landscapes await you. 6 mi; Mod. to Stren.

Sat. 27, “Calico Basin Hike” - Join Bob on this beautiful hike that includes colorful rock formations, three springs, Echo Canyon, birds, many plants and a good opportunity to observe aquatic life. 3 mi; Easy/Mod.

Sun. 28, “Mountain Bike Madness” - No experience is necessary for this introductory mountain bike ride starting from the North Cottonwood parking lot. The 6-miler will be a great way to start new to the sport or dust off an old frame.

Beginner-intermediate.Sun. 28, “Ash Spring” - Join Carol and

Carleton for a hike along the back side of the Calico hills to a beautiful spring-fed meadow with Ash trees, which might be turning to their fall colors. 2.7 mi.; Mod.

Wed. 31, “Lovell Canyon Overlook” -With Aaron, head to Lovell Canyon on the backside of the escarpment to a ridge over-looking RRCNCA. 4X4 carpooling needed. 650 ft gain 5 mi; Mod. Hikes/Programs Offered by BLM Rangers/Volunteers

Fri. 5, “Griffith Peak via Rainbow Canyon” - Scramble up the steep trail through Rainbow Canyon, hike to the peak above Lovell Canyon, and descend on South Loop Trail with Chris on this 9-mile point-to-point hike with 3200 feet of elevation gain. Very strenuous.

Sat. 6, “Living Symbols of the West” (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Visitor Center) - Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Now you can experience the living West today. The National Wild Horse Association, in conjunction with the BLM, will have a wild horse or burro on display for public interaction at the. Please come and learn more about these beautiful animals and the upcoming adoption in October. No sign-up required.

Mon/Tues. 8 & 9, “Car Camping” - This overnight adventure with Peppe is for everyone. We will be car camping (or tent camping) and exploring the area at

different levels in the Mt. Charleston area around Mack Canyon. Monday, we’ll go on a beginning level hike to Muddy Spring for 4-5 miles. That evening we’ll have campfire chats learning about the wilderness. Tues-day, we’ll go to Mack’s Peak or South Sister for a moderate- to-strenuous 4-5 mile hike.

Fri. 12, “The Muffins & Las Vegas Overlook” - Cover most of the south portion of Blue Diamond Hill below the gypsum mine with Chris on this 9-mile hike with elevation gain of 1400 feet. Views of Las Vegas from the ridge. Mod./Stren.

Sat. 20, “Astronomy” (6:00 - 11:00 p.m.; Visitor Center) - The Las Vegas Astronomical Society will present a special PowerPoint presentation and have member telescopes through which to view objects in our night sky. No sign-up required. Gate will close at 6:30 p.m..

Sun. 21, “Red Cap” - From Sandstone Quarry hike with George up the wash to the east side of Red Cap. Scramble up to the tanks, go south to a peak overlooking Calico Tank and Calico Basin on the way to Red Cap; then, descend on the north to the wash for the return trip. Stren; 3 mi.

Tues. 23, “Wi lson Tank” - Climb the ridge with Chris to Badger Pass, drop down to Dead Horse Trail; then, take the trail to Wilson Tank for a great view of Las Vegas from a unique angle. 800 feet of elevation

gain; 7 mi.; Mod.Sun. 28, “White Rock” - Join George

for this 6-mile loop around White Rock Mountain. This hike is a must for hikers of all levels. It’s a great way to exercise with breathtaking views. We’ll have lunch over-looking the valley. Mod.

Wed. 31, “North Peak” - Climb 2600 feet with Chris on this 8-mile out-and-back hike to the sandstone formation that is regarded by many as the highest point on the escarpment. Bring Halloween treats to share with the group. Witch’s hats are optional. Stren.

The Muffins and the view of Red Rock Canyon

cour

tesy

Nor

m K

resg

e

OctoberD e s k S c h e d u l e

Page 6 FORRC/October/2007Changes? Ca l l Kate a t 515-5350

When Doc used a knife to kill Ed Bailey, a local gambler, in clear self-defense, he readily surrendered himself to the town marshal. Bailey had friends, however, and they were out to lynch him. Kate came to the

rescue, set fire to a barn down the road to draw people off and then, armed with two pistols, she got the drop on a guard. “Come on, Doc,” she laughed as she tossed a gun to him. They headed out for Dodge City, registering in the finest room available as Dr. and Mrs. John H. Holliday. Dodge did not have a dentist and Doc decided to go back to his original profession. He wanted to give Kate a respectable existence, but Kate longed for the old life and, for the rest of their lives together and apart, they fought and loved. Doc went back to the gambler’s life.

In 1878, Wyatt Earp faced al-most certain death in the streets of Dodge. Two old adversaries, Tobe Driskill and Ed Morrison, had the drop on him, supported by more than 20 cowboy pals. “Pray, you son of a bitch,” snarled Morrison. It was then that a familiar voice roared out, “Throw ‘em up!” It was Doc Holliday, who had heard the commotion while in the

Long Branch Saloon. His command was accompanied by a tirade of pro-fanity. Wyatt recalled later that there were times when “Doc swore beauti-fully.” Then Doc, in a deadly calm and steady voice, asked Wyatt what they should do with them. The cowboys’ nerve collapsed and they raised their hands in surrender . . . except for one. He drew his gun. Doc shot him. He had saved Earp’s life twice within minutes. After this, Doc left Dodge following a fight with Kate. Later, he heard that Wyatt was in Tombstone, Arizona, and decided to go there, flush with $40,000 in winnings. Kate was happy to join him.

The “Gunfight at O.K. Corral” in October, 1881, is too well known to relate here, but it demonstrated the enduring friendship that had de-veloped between Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. The epic gun battle in Tomb-stone has become one of the West’s greatest stories.

Doc Holliday died in bed on No-vember 8, 1887. He had a final shot of whiskey and said, “This is funny.” He must have found ironic humor at his natural rather than violent death. He had faced death so many times, but as Wyatt Earp observed, Doc was the “nerviest, speediest, deadliest man with a six-gun I ever knew.” That may have had something to do with it. q

Wyatt Earp circa 1887

“Doc Holliday”, continued from p. 1

Big Nose Kate circa 1890

Mon/1 P. Boghossian OPEN D. KavulaTues/2 M. Slagle R. EricksonWed/ 3 R. Kinn D. Powers R. PorcheThur/4 K. Jackson J. Barrett F. DavisFri/5 T./N/ Hughes P. Williams E./P. O’SullivanSat/6 W. Barbuck W. BarbuckSun/7 OPEN OPENMon/8 S. Stenzel J. Geier C. CamburnTues/9 J. Geier V. SperryWed/10 G. Fazio E. MeeksThur/11 R. Rossnagel J. Barrett F. DavisFri/12 T./N/ Hughes D. Powers R. PorcheSat/13 P. Vandooremaal R. Linsmeier K. DeylSun/14 T./N. Hughes K. DeylMon/15 B. Wolin M. GoessmannTues/16 M. Slagle OPENWed/17 G. Fazio I. Hyman R. PorcheThur/18 G. Wojciecowski J. Barrett R. Rossnagel F. DavisFri/19 D. Langdon P. WilliamsSat/20 J. Kissosondi K. NelsonSun/21 OPEN M./L. UtahMon/22 J. McManus S. StenzelTues/23 C. Camburn E. MeeksWed/24 K. Jackson V. Sperry R. PorcheThur/25 G. Wojciecowski J. Barrett R. Rossnagel F. DavisFri/26 M. Goessmann D. PowersSat/27 K. Nelson R. LinsmeierSun/28 D. Langdon M./L. UtahMon/29 G. Fazio J. Geier M. PultzTues/30 M. Slagle J. GeierWed/31 B. Wolin OPEN

Norman Wolin

Contributing Writers Louis C. Kleber

H. Dan WrayBarbara Wolin

Editor Barbara Wolin

Desert Trumpet

Norm Kresge Barbara Wolin

The Desert Trumpet is published month-ly by and for FORRC members. Statements, opinions and points of view expressed by writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of each month by calling 515-5350. If you are interested in becoming part of the Desert Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or forrcnews@cox.net

FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated solely to the welfare of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers and funding for projects including envi-ronmental education, teacher workshops, natural resource protection, cultural resource monitoring, hike programs and other services. Annual individual membership is $25.00. General meetings are held four times a year; Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center unless otherwise posted. Messages may be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org

Chief Costumer

Publishers

Administrative AssistantPhyllis Lisi

FORRC/October/2007 Page 7

last two years on several trails that now need rebuilding and/or repair.Graffiti Removal:

“Tag Team” leaders are needed to direct graffiti removal teams at each af-fected site several times during the year. As a team leader, you will receive special training in handling the equipment and chemicals used in the projects. Graffiti removal training (4hours) is scheduled for 8 a.m. on October 20, at Red Rock. A lunch will be provided.

Removal projects are planned for Make a Difference Day at Red Rock Canyon on October 27. Please specify in your message that you wish to be trained to lead a Tag Team.

News and Notes, continued from p. 3

Save Time! Renew On Line!

You can now renew your Friends of Red Rock Canyon membership eas-ily and quickly on line. Go to our home page at www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org and click on “Join us today . . . .” Fill in the required information, select your membership level, “Add to your cart,”

Make a Difference Day

Come out to Red Rock on October 27 and volunteer! Repair trails, remove graffiti, help with painting or trash removal, or, just lend a hand where it’s needed. Register on line at www.getoutdoorsnevada.org or at the Visitor Center on October 27, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Friends Receives Grant

Friends of Red Rock Can-yon recently received a $5,000 grant from REI, the great out-door outfitter. The management at the REI store in Henderson has supported a number of events at Red Rock in the past. Many of their employees have worked at Canyon events, in-cluding helping to seal and paint the Red Springs Boardwalk before it was vandalized.

REI also places copies of the Desert Trumpet in their store for customers to take home.

Thanks, REI, for your con-tinuing support of Friends and Red Rock Canyon!

Campground News

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Trevor Tonks from Boy Scout Troop #803 for choosing Red Rock Can-yon Campground as the site for his Eagle Scout Project. Trevor and his family and friends worked extremely hard in thor-oughly cleaning all of the campground tables (91), grills (76) and fire pits (62) so that everything was ready for opening day (8/31).

THANK YOU ALL: Trevor Tonks; Russell, Cheri, Russell, Jr., and Amanda Lee Tonks; Nate Waggoner; Taylor Prince; Adam Landon; Devon Denler; Tyler and Shane Kilgore; Clayton Rob-erts; Eryn Nelson; DJ, Del Sr., and Jonna Stanger; Hannah, Ben and Jared Gibson; Scott Gerrard; Travis Confer; Nick and David Poma; Scott Horlacher; Kathy, Brittany and Kyle LeFevre; Jacob Trot-ter and the Saca family—Sharon, Lewis, Kyle and Taylor.

Everyone did a fantastic job. — Barb Jorgensen

and proceed to Checkout. After filling in your credit card payment information (using PayPal with SSL encryption), click on “Purchase.” Our website will be using a new PayPal service, Virtual Ter-minal, to securely process all credit card transactions. You do not have to have a PayPal account to use this service.

Please contact Office Manager Vicki Sudduth (702-515-5360) or leave a message for Treasurer Ray Stafford (702-255-8743) with any questions.

October Bulletin Board

“Friends of Red Rock Canyon is dedicated to the protection and enrichment of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.”

Event Date Time Place Comments

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID BLUE DIAMOND, NV

PERMIT NO.33

FRIENDSOF

RED ROCK CANYONP.O. Box 97

Blue Diamond, NV 89004

www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

For information concerning any event, call the Visitor Center at 515-5350

Photo Contest Entries 10/5 & 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lloyd D. George Must be matted and Courthouse framed w/wire.

Meet a Wild Horse or Burro 10/6 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visitor Center

Friends Board Meeting 10/12 9 a.m. Visitor Center Members welcome

Astronomy at Red Rock 10/20 6 – 11 p.m. Visitor Center Gate closes at 6:30 p.m.

Make a Difference Day 10/27 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitor Center Lunch provided