Arrowhead • Fall 2009 1 Arrowhead Fall 2009 • Vol. 16 • No. 4 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR Port Chicago Naval Magazine

s I write this A column, my first as National N MEM Added to Park System Park Service direc- tor, I am remember- he National Park System has gained cisco, hurled debris in the air, obliterat- resume loading ships for the war effort. ing my confirmation ed both ships and killed everyone at the just a few weeks Ta new park: Port Chicago Naval Many refused to continue their work ago. Although I Magazine National Memorial in Con- waterfront. To this day, because of the without safety training, and the U.S. accepted this re- cord, Calif. With President Obama’s tragedy, ignition sources for bombs and Navy charged 50 of these men with sponsibility humbled by its impor- signing of the Defense Authorization guns are loaded separately on carriers. “conspiring to make mutiny.” They tance and excited about the Act, on Oct. 28 Port Chicago became The disaster caused the greatest loss of were tried, convicted and imprisoned. possibilities, something happened the 392nd unit of a system fondly life on the home front during World War After the war, they were released, grant- that has happened countless referred to as “America’s best idea.” II. Three-hundred-twenty men died, and ed clemency, allowed to complete their times throughout my career—when “The addition of Port Chicago demon- almost 400 others were injured. Of the military service and given honorable dis- I thought it couldn’t get any strates a commitment to make America’s 320 killed, 202 were African Americans. charges. Only one was ever pardoned. better—your words of encourage- best idea even better—more relevant to In the nation’s then-segregated mili- Thurgood Marshall, chief counsel for ment, commitment and hopefulness tary, enlisted and drafted African Amer- Americans, more expressive of our the National Association for the Advance- have made me even more deter- nation’s history and more representative icans could work in kitchens, cooking ment of Colored People (NAACP), mined and energized about what we of our diversity,” said NPS Director meals for fellow servicemen, or as steve- attended the trial and took advantage of are embarking on together. Jonathan B. Jarvis. dores, loading and unloading ships. the occasion it presented to speak with I appreciate this forum because On July 17, 1944, crews at the mag- The stevedores at Port Chicago lacked journalists several times about racial dis- it reaches our colleagues and our azine in the San Francisco Bay area were training and thought they were han- venerable alumni who have blazed loading two Pacific-bound naval vessels dling inactive munitions. In reality, they crimination in the armed forces. The navy the trail for our work and inspired with active munitions when the explo- were working at top speed to load began to integrate its regiments in June us with their wisdom. It’s because sives ignited in a terrific series of blasts. bombs equipped with warheads. 1945. Desegregation of the entire U.S. of his respect for this knowledge Felt throughout the area, the explosions After the explosion, African-American military came in 1948. and experience that Secretary Ken broke windows as far away as San Fran- survivors were sent to a nearby base to continued on page 10 Salazar chose a career employee to serve as director, and I am thankful for his confidence in us. NPS employees will be my focus as director.Your safety, your job Jonathan Jarvis is 18th NPS Director satisfaction, ample training, and advancement opportunities, and a diverse workforce are essential to the onathan B. Jarvis was sworn in on future of the National Park Service JOct. 2 as the 18th director of the and to our ability to care for Ameri- National Park Service. Secretary of the ca’s special places. Interior Ken Salazar administered the My commitment to this mission oath of office. is unwavering. We will improve our “We knew Jon Jarvis had the vision stewardship using the best science and the energy and the capacity to bring available. I have appointed Gary the National Park Service into the next Machlis, Ph.D., as senior science century,” Secretary Salazar said of the advisor to the director, and he will new director. “Jon Jarvis will help us lead us in creating a Servicewide move forward to develop the 21st Cen- science strategy. tury Great Outdoors America Agenda Along with research, teaching is [and] the Treasured Landscapes Agen- an important part of our work, and da. And it will mean first of all that our I will emphasize education as inte- national parks will continue to be Amer- gral to our mission. I will create an ica’s best idea into the second century associate director for education (of the National Park Service).” and interpretation to bring the “You are absolutely a great find for appropriate prominence to this us,” Secretary Salazar told Jarvis in front work—work that enriches people’s NPS lives, for a lifetime. of about 30 employees of the NPS and JONATHAN JARVIS takes the oath of office. Pictured left to right: Secretary of the Interior continued on page 10 If we do all this well, and I know Ken Salazar, Director Jarvis’ brother, Destry, and NPS Director Jon Jarvis. it’s no small task, we will capture the key to the future—that elusive word “relevance.” We must help people make their own connections Great Smoky Mountains NP Celebrates to our work. With such a variety of parks and community programs, there are innumerable ways for 75th Anniversary With a Rededication people to find meaning. And, we will do it—because we believe in our work, because we know how it By Nancy Gray, Information Officer, Secretary Salazar was joined on the Perdue and Tennessee Governor Phil changes people’s lives, because Great Smoky Mountains NP speaker’s platform at the historic Rock- Bredesen, among others. However, the places entrusted to us need efeller Memorial by Deputy Assistant most in attendance agreed that the people to preserve them. eventy-five years ago on June 15, Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks event headliner was country music star Again, four areas in which we will S1934, Great Smoky Mountains NP Will Shafroth, Acting NPS Director and Sevier County, Tenn., native Dolly make great strides together: work- was established as a place worthy of Dan Wenk, NPS Southeast Regional Parton, who served as special ambassa- force, stewardship, education and national recognition and protection. Director David Vela, Great Smoky dor during the park’s anniversary. relevance. I am building our Nation- “The visionaries who created Great Mountains NP Supt. Dale Ditmanson Supt. Ditmanson, serving as master of al Leadership Council discussions Smoky Mountains National Park under- and Deputy Supt. Kevin FitzGerald and ceremony, said in his opening remarks, around these ideas, and I ask you to stood the power of place,” said Secretary the park’s entire congressional delega- “To celebrate our past and focus on join us in thinking about and acting of the Interior Ken Salazar to a crowd of tion: U.S. senators Richard Burr (R- stewardship for the future have been our toward these goals in your work 2,000 people during a rededication cere- NC), Kay Hagan (D-NC), Lamar primary goals throughout this anniver- every day. mony on Sept. 2. The event, the culmi- Alexander (R-TN) and Bob Corker (R- sary year.We are so thankful today for so With my thanks and best wishes nation of a yearlong 75th anniversary TN) and representatives John Duncan many ... for those of you who gave so for a great 2010. celebration, was staged at the same spot (R-TN-2), Phil Roe (R-TN-1) and much, our heartfelt thanks.” He used the —Jonathan B. Jarvis that President Franklin D. Roosevelt Heath Shuler (R-NC-11). Also present opportunity to direct his remarks to dedicated the park in 1940. were North Carolina Governor Bev continued on page 11 2 A rrowhead • Fall 2009

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• On four Saturdays this past summer, entitled “Trains, Riverboats and Log- • On July 10, Secretary of the Interior school students from the area Lakota Effigy Mounds NM held its annual ging,” covered this subject matter. For Ken Salazar visited Jefferson National Tribe volunteered to help set up and teachers’ workshop series. This year’s more information on the teachers’ Expansion Memorial along with Acting participate in the event. series was entitled “Seeds of Change: workshops at Effigy Mounds NM, visit NPS Director Dan Wenk, Senator Claire •A celebration of the completion of Insuring Our Future by Understanding www.nps.gov/efmo. McCaskill and St. Louis Mayor Francis Our Past.” The 2009 summer work- Slay. During the visit, the party was five miles of new trail through the heart Whiskeytown NRA shop provided 241 teachers from 34 • On July 3, nearly 700 people attend- escorted around the Arch grounds by of was held on the ning of Aug. 15. The trail project districts in four states with opportuni- ed a dedication ceremony for the new Supt. Tom Bradley, traveled to the top of mor was planned in 2000 as part of the ties to learn about the history of Amer- Tule Lake Unit of WWII Valor in the the Gateway Arch, walked to the Old National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, ican Indians, the fur trade, pioneers and Pacific NM on the site of the former Courthouse and held a press conference and Conservation Assistance Program farming and the railroads and riverboats Tule Lake Segregation Center in on the use of Stimulus money for park in cooperation with the City of Red- that built this part of the Mississippi Newell, Calif. The dedication event was projects. Stimulus funds will be used at ding, the Bureau of Land Management, River Valley. The educators learned held in conjunction with the Tule Lake the park to replace the nearly 70-year-old Shasta-Trinity National Forest and trail from local historians, visited historical Pilgrimage, an annual return to the site. roof of the Old Courthouse and to pay coalition advocates such as the Redding sites, toured the Mississippi River and Of the 400 persons attending this year’s for new Programmable Logic Control Mountain Bike Club. participated in an American Indian Her- pilgrimage, 159 were former prisoners, improvements to the Arch’s unique tram The trail was completed by volunteer itage Celebration. over age 70, and many of these had not system. Secretary Salazar had time to groups and Student Conservation Associ- Educators began the first of four returned to the site since the camp meet and greet park employees and to ation (SCA) interns. A 16-person SCA workshops, dedicated to teaching about closed in 1946. Approximately 200 discuss the status of the park’s General crew of summer interns constructed the history of the area, on June 13 with local residents and neighbors also Management Plan with Regional Chief attended. The dedication ceremony was approximately two miles of new trail a workshop entitled “Native Americans of Planning Sandra Washington, park through rugged Papoose Pass this sum- to the Europeans to the Steamboat followed by an interfaith Buddhist and officials and local civic leaders. Christian memorial service. mer. A bronze spike was placed in a gran- Era.” The second weekend’s workshop ite boulder symbolizing the connection of was presented in conjunction with Silos Tule Lake was unique among the 10 • Lakota drummers, dancers and artists war relocation centers (more commonly highlighted the first annual Badlands NP the park’s eastern trail system with its dis- and Smokestacks National Heritage tant western trails. Area and was entitled “Perusing Our known as internment camps) in that it Heritage Celebration of Arts and Cul- was the camp where the most resistance ture. The park partnered with the SCA Western Regional Director Jay Pioneer History.” The American Indian Watson and NPS Pacific West Deputy Heritage Celebration occurred on the to the unjust incarceration occurred. In National Park Foundation, South Dakota 1943, Tule Lake was converted to a high Humanities Council and Badlands Nat- Regional Director George Turnbull were third week. The history of the railroad, on hand to witness the placement of the the riverboat and the logging industries security “segregation center” and placed ural History Association to hold the festi- under military control. Persons from the val on Aug. 8. bronze spike for the “Golden Spike is an integral part of the Upper Missis- Moment.” They thanked the crowd of other nine camps who were deemed The daylong event featured music and sippi River Valley and the last workshop, volunteers who assisted in the trail project “disloyal” were moved to Tule Lake. dance performances by the Lakota Creek- and the SCA crews who have contributed WWII Valor in the Pacific NM, creat- side Drum Group, including Emmanuel close to 10,000 hours of labor to this trail ed by Presidential Proclamation on Black Bear, Tim Black Bear, Simon project over the past three years. A ranger Dec. 5, 2008, consists of nine sites in Thunder Hawk, Rob Lawrence and John Arrowhead led some 25 hikers over Papoose Pass for California, Hawaii and Alaska. The Mestes, and international hoop dancing a complete tour of the new trail section. Hawaii unit includes the former USS champion Jasmine Pickner of the Crow The Newsletter of During the ceremony, 14-year-old the Employees & Arizona Memorial and other Pearl Har- Creek Tribe. Cultural demonstrations Alumni Association were presented throughout the day, John Maich of the Redding Children’s of the National Park bor sites. Portions of the Tule Lake Symphony played “America the Beauti- Service Unit are within the Tule Lake National showing Junior Rangers and other visi- tors how to flint knap, tan bison hides ful” on his violin in the old-growth for- The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication Wildlife Refuge, so the unit will be co- and make dream catchers. est at Sheep Camp. The park also for National Park Service employees and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife displayed a newly commissioned seri- retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- The event culminated with a presen- Service and the NPS. graph print of the Shasta Trinity Trail by bership organization dedicated to promot- tation, “Voices from the Past,” per- artist Jake Early. ing the values of the NPS family and • The newly refurbished Germantown formed by Geraldine Goes in Center preserving its treasured resources. The White House, a unit of Independence Arrowhead is available to non-members and and Joyce Jefferson. The program was • On Aug. 21, Jimmy Carter NHS other organizations for $15 per year. NHP, officially reopened in a special made possible by the South Dakota hosted the premiere of Traveling event attended by over 200 people on Humanities Council, an affiliate of the Through Time: From Plains to the White Directors William Schenk, Chair July 10. President Washington came to National Endowment for the Humani- House, a film about President Carter, at Ronald Walker, Vice Chair the Germantown White House in 1793 ties. The Night Sky Program followed, the Plains High School auditorium. The Linda Stoll, Sect./Treas. to escape the yellow fever epidemic and giving visitors an opportunity to movie was produced and directed by George Minnucci, President returned with the First Family and observe the Badlands night sky using Jimmy Carter NHS Educational Special- Dan Brown Gerard Gabrys household in the summer of 1794. The park telescopes and binoculars. High ist Annette Wise, was the product of G. Jay Gogue house hosted important cabinet meet- George Lamb ings and family gatherings. Mike Soukup Since closing in February 2008, the Marye Wells-Harley site has undergone substantial renova- Chair Emeritus tion. New exhibits have been installed to Dr. John E. Cook interpret President Washington’s house- hold, including four enslaved Africans. Advisory Board Chair Dan Brown The Germantown White House was donated to the NPS by the Morris fam- Editor ily and became part of Independence Jennifer M. Allen NHP in 1948. The well-preserved his- [email protected] toric building was initially restored to its Assistant Editor 1790s appearance in the 1970s. The site Laura Robinson was enhanced with the donation of the [email protected] neighboring Bringhurst House to the Trust Fund Loan Administrator Heidi White NPS by the Germantown Savings Bank. [email protected] This $4.8 million, 18-month project included the extensive restoration of Membership Coordinator Bonnie Stetson both historic houses, installation of a [email protected] geothermal heating/cooling system and Publisher new public restrooms and interactive Eastern National exhibits. Exhibit themes include three NPS 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 centuries of Germantown history, the NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY SUPT. CAMERON SHOLLY officially reopened Fort Washington, PA 19034 the Ridgeland Information Cabin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 12. Phone: (215) 283-6900 1777 Battle of Germantown, President Fax: (215) 283-6925 Washington’s residency and the Morris Participating in the event were, pictured left to right: Natchez Trace Parkway www.eandaa.org family legacy. Interactive exhibits were Association President Dot Ward, City of Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee, Supt. ©2009 Eastern National designed by the park staff and Harpers Sholly and Eastern National Southern Regional Manager Ethel Austin. Association President Ward and Ms. Austin both have been strong partners and supporters of Ferry Center to appeal to all ages and To contribute stories or photos for consider- the project from its conception. The cabin was the first interpretive center on the ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- interests and provide a glimpse into Pres- Natchez Trace Parkway, opening in 1951 along with 63 miles of parkway. bership information, please see page 12. ident Washington’s private life, while introducing his extended household. 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all as the heart and soul of the legal son, the drill at Old Harbor Life-Saving Minute Man NHP team and whose arguments won the Station brings to life in dramatic fashion case. He was awarded the National Dis- the heroic work of the U.S. Lifesaving tinguished Service Conservation Award Service. With these five words by inter- Celebrates 50th Anniversary by the National Wildlife Federation in pretive volunteer Dave Spang—“Open recognition of his efforts with Florissant the boat room doors!”—the final beach and for his role in founding the field of apparatus drill of the 2009 season at environmental law. In the legal effort to Cape Cod NS began on Aug. 27. In this protect Florissant, he established the historical reenactment, Dave and a team “public trust doctrine” as the founda- of interpretive rangers portrayed U.S. tion of environmental common law. Lifesaving Service Keeper Hezekiah That doctrine states that the public has Doane and his crew of surfmen. Before a a right to stop private development that record-size audience, Supt. George Price threatens natural resources and has been and his staff celebrated 30 years of success applied successfully numerous times in conducting this signature program at since the Florissant case. Cape Cod NS and recognized Dave’s According to Mr. Yannacone, the contributions to the drill, first as a ranger most important result of the Florissant (1980-2004) and now as a volunteer. case was that it proved our system works In the early 20th century on Cape just as the Founding Fathers designed Cod, the Great Lakes and the Atlantic it. Besides Florissant, he stopped a jet- and Pacific coasts, the U.S. Lifesaving port from being built in the Everglades, Service prevented countless shipwrecks fought to establish Fire Island NS and and is credited with saving over wrote the first treatise on environmental 170,000 lives. The men constantly prac- law. He was first to recognize the courts ticed their skills to maintain their rescue as the primary avenue for protecting the readiness. At stations across the coun- environment, saying that “[the] time try, Thursdays were reserved for per- NPS photo by Philip Lupsiewicz has come for you who are committed to forming the beach apparatus drill. In the preservation of our environment to NPS NORTHEAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR DENNIS REIDENBACH, on the far left, 2008 and 2009, Old Harbor Life- with the staff of Minute Man NHP at the 50th anniversary gala. ... enter the courtroom to protect our natural resources....” Saving Station was extensively rehabili- By Lou Sideris, Chief of Planning and musical performance by Middlesex tated and restored through funding Communications, Minute Man NHP County Volunteers Fifes and Drums and • For over a thousand visitors each sea- from the NPS Centennial Initiative. I a dance demonstration by the park’s n Sept. 20, Minute Man NHP 18th-century reenactor community. Ocelebrated its 50th anniversary On Sept. 21, the park’s actual 50th with a gala celebration and a salute to its anniversary, a rededication ceremony was Dedication and Living History community of partners and colleagues. held at the North Bridge, site of “the Celebrants included members of the shot heard round the world.” The cere- Encampment Held at Pecos NHP boards of selectmen and citizens of the mony emphasized the park’s anniversary towns within which the park is located. theme, “Honoring the Past; Inspiring the The opening ceremony included Minute Future.” Northeast Regional Director Man companies from the three towns Dennis Reidenbach addressed the audi- (Concord, Lincoln and Lexington) as ence, which included over 150 school- well as His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of children, and highlighted the significant Foot and the First Squadron, 182nd role national parks can play in stimulating Cavalry, Massachusetts Army National young people to appreciate American his- Guard, who are descended from the tory and heritage. Liz Putnam, founder Middlesex militia who fought on the of the Student Conservation Association, first day of the American Revolution. highlighted student involvement in and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas spoke, contributions to our national parks. “Paul and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Revere,” as portrayed by park volunteer Kearns Goodwin, the evening’s keynote Bob Allegretto, galloped his horse over speaker, recounted how visiting the the bridge and passed a lantern to a “real places” preserved by the NPS selected student to symbolize passing the inspired her career as a historian. The ideals of liberty, democracy and citizen spirit of 1775 was vividly recalled in a responsibility into the future. I

over two years of research and filming at grassroots group called the Defenders NPS the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm and of Florissant and a precedent-setting FIRST ARTILLERY COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO volunteers, shown during the living was made possible through the hard legal team. Together, they succeeded in history encampment for the trail dedication weekend at Pecos NHP. work and dedication of many volunteers. convincing a federal court to file an n June 13 and 14, Pecos NHP battlefield through self-guided and self- Jimmy Carter NHS has a partnership injunction to stop the developers’ bull- Oheld a trail dedication celebration scheduled tours. Trailhead parking and that combines the resources of the NPS, dozers long enough for a bill to be and living history encampment to mark associated access road improvement the Georgia State Department of Educa- passed and the president to sign it. the opening of the first public trail with- allows for safe and easy access to the site tion and the local school system. Attend- Estella Leopold, professor emeritus at in the Glorieta Pass Civil War Battlefield and assists in protecting surrounding ing the premiere were special guests the University of Washington, daughter Unit of the park. The trail project was resources by channeling visitors along including President and Mrs. Carter; of famed conservationist Aldo Leopold developed due to the very limited one dedicated pathway. David Vela, Southeast regional director; and one of the founding members of public access and interpretation of the The commemoration events high- Kathy Cox, Georgia State Department the Defenders of Florissant, recalled battlefield. Prior to this project, the lighted the ongoing partnerships con- of Education superintendent; George how the grassroots group of women only access to the battlefield for the tributing to the Civil War trail project. Hooks, Georgia state senator; Mike was prepared to stand in front of bull- public was by participating in scheduled Partners in this project include Friends Cheokas, Georgia state representative; dozers to save the fossils. Members of tours guided by park rangers and volun- of Pecos National Historical Park, and Dr. Dennis McMahon, Sumter the legal team were also present, includ- teers. Guided tours offered the only Glorieta Battlefield Coalition, Civil War County Schools superintendent. ing brothers Tom and Dick Lamm. means of on-site interpretation, and Preservation Trust, United Daughters Dick was a state legislator at the time limited information on the battle is pro- of the Confederacy, New Mexico • On Aug. 22, Florissant Fossil Beds and went on to become the longest- vided at the visitor center. Confederate Historical Society, Stu- NM celebrated the landmark environ- serving governor of Colorado. Tom The project involved constructing an dent Conservation Association, Western mental law case that resulted in the cre- shared the stories of the innovative legal interpretive foot trail to allow public National Parks Association, Rocky ation of the monument 40 years ago. In arguments presented in court and how access to viewpoints overlooking the Mountain Youth Corps, New Mexico the summer of 1969, the area that is the judge gave them a big break to save battlefield. Stops along the trail contain State Parks, NPS Connecting Trails to now Florissant Fossil Beds NM nearly the Florissant Fossil Beds. interpretive signs and trail guide infor- Parks, Eker Family, Vordermark/Teel became an A-frame housing subdivi- The last speaker of the day was Victor mation. With the completion of this Family, Don Alberts and many other sion. The monument was saved by a Yannacone, Jr., who was recognized by project, visitors can now experience the donors and volunteers. I 4 A rrowhead • Fall 2009

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ing, the Wild West, Hispanic and Native ows, Glacier Point and Badger Pass in Amtrak Honors Amistad NRA American cultures, geology and birding. the winter. He exemplifies the spirit of a Coronado N MEM Supt. Kym Hall, park ranger—providing interpretive representing Coronado N MEM, nature walks, working in law enforce- Trails & Rails’ Texas Service Chiricahua NM and Fort Bowie NHS ment, assisting the maintenance division and contributing staff, received the and patrolling the backcountry in both award as part of the Governor’s Awards summer and winter. Luncheon along with representatives of • Phyllis Hassinger , a spry 85-year-old the City of Sierra Vista, the City of Ben- great-grandmother from Wasilla, Alaska, son, Cochise County, the City of Tomb- was recognized for her 20 seasons of vol- stone and other area attractions and unteer campground host service, predom- communities. The director of the Ari- inantly at the Wonder Lake campground, zona Office of Tourism also revealed the in Denali NP & PRES during an informal state’s new print and television ad cam- ceremony on July 4. The event and award paign for tourism. The governor select- were a surprise to Phyllis, who was coaxed ed Chiricahua NM as one of five places into attending by her visiting family mem- in the state to highlight as a significant bers, in spite of it being her day off. attraction, featuring it in state tourism Mark Motsko, Denali NP & PRES’s advertising all over the country and volunteer coordinator, presented Phyllis around the world. with the award. He and several other • In June, park visitors James Bachman NPS staff who were present at the cere- and Dorothy Hovland of Huntington mony worked with Phyllis for many Beach, Calif., presented a plaque to years, and all experienced the extra Yosemite NP Ranger Dan Abbe to effort she puts forth in doing the best show their appreciation for his heroic possible for Wonder Lake campers and efforts and saving their lives. Dan res- for other park visitors. Park staff also Bill Sontag cued the pair after their truck and trail- managed to get a large cake out to TRAILS & RAILS SUPPORTERS BOARD IN DEL RIO for another westbound run to er slid off of Highway 41 and down a the campground relatively unscathed, Sanderson, Tex., Sept. 1. Pictured left to right: Amtrak conductor Oliver Bryant; Trails & steep hillside. The plaque was presented which was enjoyed by everyone. Rails volunteers Lou Lane, Adolfo Reyes, Fern Herrington and Charles Lane; Del Rio during a ceremony in Yosemite Valley. Phyllis and her husband, Harry, who Chamber of Commerce representatives Donna and Bill Langford; Amistad NRA Education While exiting Yosemite Valley and passed away in 2007, spent all but one Specialist Lisa Evans; and Trails & Rails volunteer Coy Grainger. heading home to southern California on of their Denali volunteer seasons at May 26, James’ truck slid over the side Wonder Lake, which is located 85 miles By E&AA Life Member Bill Sontag, Tex. Since the Amistad program’s of Highway 41 when he pulled into a into the heart of the park. The site has former superintendent, Amistad NRA inception in 1999, 107,409 westbound dirt pullout. After tumbling approxi- no phone or Internet service and no (retired) passengers have heard vivid interpreta- mately 40 feet down the hillside, his electricity except the motor home’s tions of Chihuahuan Desert landscapes, truck came to a rest on its side. Other small generator. The closest grocery cadre of six devoted community 4,000-year-old cultural resources and visitors who witnessed the accident store, medical service or other amenities Avolunteers, led by Amistad NRA the yawning, 300-foot-deep Pecos Riv- flagged Dan to the scene. When he are over four hours away via a winding, Education Specialist Lisa Calloway er Canyon presented by Ranger Evans arrived at the vehicle, the engine com- dirt and gravel road. Evans, received the Amtrak President’s and the park volunteers—some of partment was on fire, and James and Phyllis and Harry were each recognized Service and Safety Award, “Champion whom are retired Southern Pacific Rail- Dorothy were unable to open the door with the President’s Call to Service of the Rails,” at Los Angeles’ Millenni- road and Amtrak employees. to escape. Dan was able to pry the door Award in 2005 for giving over 6,000 um Biltmore Hotel on Oct. 8. Trails & Amistad NRA Supt. Alan Cox calls open allowing the pair to escape the hours each of volunteer service to the Rails volunteers Coy Grainger, Fern news of the award gratifying. “Without vehicle. They climbed up to the road- NPS. Phyllis has returned to Wonder Herrington, Charles and Lou Lane, the efforts of these volunteers, Amtrak side as the truck and trailer were com- Lake alone because of the place, which Adolfo Reyes and Patrice Warren were passengers would not have a clue about pletely engulfed in flames. All three was so special to both of them, and each honored for hundreds of hours Amistad, the National Park Service or suffered smoke inhalation, but there because of the wonderful people she has aboard Amtrak’s “Sunset Limited” these rich resources they are passing were no serious injuries. met there over the years, many of whom observation car, Del Rio to Sanderson, through,” he said. I “If it wasn’t for Dan, we wouldn’t are now her friends. By providing that have been able to get out of the vehi- extra touch of caring and kindness she is • On May 13, at a meeting of area super- designed to build upon existing scientif- cle,” said James upon presenting the so well known for, Phyllis continues to intendents, Grand Canyon NP Supt. ic knowledge to inform managers about plaque to Dan. “The engine started on enrich the experience of those hardy Steve Martin received the Regional the efficacy of using high flows from the fire while we were still inside. Once Dan campers who have traveled in a bus for Director’s Superintendent of the Year dam to mimic the natural conditions got us out, the fire got bigger. He is a hours and braved the elements for the Award for Natural Resource Stewardship that create sandbars and backwaters. very special person, and we are alive possibility of a breathtaking view of “the from Intermountain Regional Director Throughout his 34 years in the NPS, because of him.” mountain” from their campsite. Mike Snyder. This award is an annual Steve has been recognized as a champion “We are so appreciative of the effort • Christopher “Chris” Jarvi, associate recognition for outstanding contribu- of natural resource management, both at James and Dorothy have taken to rec- director for Partnerships and Visitor tions in natural resource management by the field level and as a senior manager. As ognize one of our park rangers,” said Experience, received the American Recre- an NPS superintendent. According to a Mike Snyder said when he handed Steve Acting Deputy Supt. Jim Hammet dur- ation Coalition’s Legends Award at a cer- congratulatory letter from Regional his award, “Your commitment to science- ing the event. “This level of gratitude is emony on June 9 for his efforts to Director Snyder sent out when the award based decision-making and adaptive man- rarely expressed by visitors, and we are advance the NPS’s philanthropic efforts, was announced, Supt. Martin’s award agement has made a great contribution to so thankful to have a ranger like Dan policy and service to the public. The Leg- acknowledges his “exemplary commit- the Service and the natural resources at Abbe on our staff.” ends Award, presented since 1991, cele- ment to conservation leadership in the Grand Canyon and provides a superb brates accomplishments in the field of National Park Service.” The letter went example for others to follow.” For more • Dick Ewart, park ranger (interpreta- information on the 2008 High Flow outdoor recreation. In extending his con- on to say that Supt. Martin has “revital- tion) at Yosemite NP, is the recipient of Experiment, visit www.nps.gov/grca/ gratulations, Acting NPS Director Dan ized the National Park Service’s role in the 2009 Barry Hance Memorial naturescience/high_flow2008.htm. Award. The award, named in honor of Wenk said, “Chris has exemplified the the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Man- Barry Hance, is given annually to agency’s effort to engage the public as cit- agement Program process,” a primary • NPS units in southeast Arizona, along employees who exemplify the qualities izen stewards of our national parks and reason why he received this year’s award. with other tourism professionals in the and attributes of Barry—a long-term public lands.” According to Regional Director Snyder, region, were recognized by Arizona facilities management employee who Over his career, Chris developed and “by taking immediate action and bring- Governor Jan Brewer at the Arizona died in an avalanche while plowing the expanded programs that improve young ing together key agency and departmen- Governor’s Conference on Tourism Tioga Road in 1995. These qualities people’s connections with nature. In tal leaders,” Supt. Martin was “able to held July 9 and 10 in Scottsdale, Ariz. include a positive attitude, a concern for partnership with the Boy Scouts of influence a collaborative decision to The group received the Cooperative fellow employees, getting the job done America, Girl Scouts of the USA and move forward with the high flow” which Marketing Award for creativity in cross- and a love for Yosemite NP. Student Conservation Association, he occurred in March 2008. advertising visitor attractions through “Barry was always happy and willing created opportunities for young people, Prior to Steve Martin’s arrival at the the production of a 12-minute video. to help people out, and being a part of especially those who would otherwise Grand Canyon in spring 2007, another The video is intended to make visitors his legacy is an honor,” said Dick, who have no experience with the outdoors, high flow experiment at Glen Canyon aware of the wide variety of activities in was a close friend of Barry. Dick has to leave their video games behind and Dam had not been anticipated for sever- the area, highlighted by various themes worked in Yosemite as a park ranger for al years. The experimental high flows are such as military history, ranching and min- 33 years, serving in Tuolumne Mead- continued on next page

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scoring 12 under par to take the title. a longtime director of the Albright Train- The 150 participants contributed an ing Center and later, the director of the aggregate of $3,500.95 to the George Southwest Region. Frank loved golf, and B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan after his untimely passing in 1975, his Program as a result of the 2008 compe- friends organized this golf tournament in tition, which brings the total amount his memory. It has been played annually raised to $125,085.28 over the past ever since on a date as close as possible to 34 years. the Aug. 25 Founder’s Day. After 16 years as national chair and The contest is staged at as many local tournament director for the annual venues as can be organized. The local Kowski golf outing, the 2008 tourna- results are then collated and recorded ment marks the last for Stuart Snyder in by the national chair, and a national that capacity. He wishes to express his champion is crowned. Proceeds benefit profound gratitude to all of the local the George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational tournament coordinators for their tire- Loan Program. E&AA Life Member less efforts in making the Kowski Golf Warren Bielenberg is the new national Tournament a tremendously successful Kowski Golf Tournament chair. If you Cynthia Wyant are interested in becoming a coordina- event over the years. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION’S 2009 FRANK F. KOWSKI MEMORIAL Golf Tournament tor for a tournament in your area in participants, shown left to right: Charles Borders, Bruce Sheaffer, Nate Hundt and Dan Frank F. Kowski served in the NPS from 2010, Warren can be reached at (865) Wenk. See full story below. 1937 until his retirement in 1974. He was 681-7884 or [email protected]. I The National Capital Region (NCR) Par-5, Hole #8, 157 yards. A donation of wants to thank everyone who participated $1,436.00 was made to the George B. in and sponsored the regional 2009 Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan Program, Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf Tour- which provides interest-free education Rekindling the “Ranger nament that was held on Aug. 24 at loans to dependent children/grandchil- Glade Valley Golf Course in Walkersville, dren of E&AA NPS members. Md. A special thanks to Dan Wenk, acting Within” After Retirement NPS director; Mel Poole, Catoctin E&AA Life Member Stuart Snyder has Mountain Park superintendent; Cynthia provided the following 34th Annual Wyant, Catoctin Mountain Park adminis- Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf Tour- trative officer; Gayle Hazelwood, Nation- nament 2008 Results—For the first al Capital Parks - East superintendent; Ed time in its 34-year history, a woman Clark, Manassas NBP superintendent; and golfer cracked into the top three places of Joe Lawler, retired NCR regional director. the Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf Many thanks to the organizers: Barbara A. Tournament (Callaway division). Patricia Riddick, Catoctin Mountain Park admin- Welles Bringardner shot a net 76 and fin- istrative technician; Mike Barnhart, retired ished as runner-up to the 2008 national Catoctin Mountain Park ranger; Tony champion, Rob Bringardner—her hus- Martinez, Catoctin Mountain Park main- band. Talk about keeping it in the family! tenance mechanic; Edward B. Riddick, Rob set a new scoring record when he Manassas NBP information technology finished with a net 68. Patricia is recently specialist; Kevin Riffle, volunteer; and the retired from the Pacific West Regional staff at Glade Valley for making this event Office - Seattle (see page six, Class a great success. of 2009). Frank Sannino placed as third The top three teams were: First Place low net. Frank is the chief of cartography Team: James Burton, Ken Ferebee, Ross for the Columbia Cascades Land Crampton and Ed Bishop; Second Place Resources Program Center in Seattle. Team: Jeff Lee, Jim Kelly and John Low gross was captured by Steve James, Bob Huggins Tragert; and Third Place Team: Jay NPS retiree from North Cascades NP. SEDONA RANGERS Jerry Showalter and Karen Dansby chat with local merchant Fossett, Chad Dewees and Kevin Retiree Bill Locke holed a putt from 63' Tudy Longmire. Rinehart. Individual awards included: Men 6" for longest putt, and Rob Bringardner Longest Yard: Ken Ferebee, Par-5, Hole put his tee shot to within 6' 3" to win the By E&AA Life Member Bob Huggins director, my life had always been filled #9, 224 yards; Men Closest to the Pin: closest-to-the-pin competition. with that sense of anticipation and that hile I was sure I was not the first to Kevin Rinehart, Par-3, Hole #3, 13 inch- In the scramble division, once again unique satisfaction found in just being a Wexperience it, I couldn’t help but es; Women Closest to the Pin: Barbara the Intermountain Region and Nation- “National Park Ranger.” feel alone as I approached retirement Riddick, Par-3, Hole #15, 14 inches; al Capital Region/WASO waged their But retirement day did come and go seven years ago. In the months prior to Women Closest to the Pin: Gayle Hazel- traditional battle. NCR/WASO won without much fanfare, and 10 months retirement, I began to feel a sense of wood, Par-3, Hole #9, 20 inches; and out with the team of Steve Doulis, Jim later, Judy and I moved to Sedona, doom, an element of uncertainty and Ariz. Ironically, on the first anniversary Women Longest Yard: Gayle Hazelwood, Gridley, Joe Lawler and Mike Lawler loss at the pending disconnection from of my retirement, USA Today Weekend the family and vocation that had become Magazine named Sedona as the “Most my life for the past 30 years. Like most Beautiful Place in America.” members of the NPS family, Judy and I So far, we hadn’t done too badly, but Kudos and Awards had lived, worked and played with the that part of the “ranger within” still greatest people in some of the most remained unsatisfied. While the option of beautiful places in America, and now it working in the surrounding Coconino was coming to an end. National Forest or volunteering at nearby continued from previous page plishments are important steps toward Where would we live that would even Montezuma Castle remained open, the bolstering tourism in the national parks. experience nature firsthand. His work, come close to matching the sheer beauty idea of creating a park ranger program with DOI officials and solicitors, the • On June 4, Shannon Jay, Golden Gate of the Tetons, the ruggedness of Big specifically designed to meet the needs of Office of Inspector General, congres- NRA protection ranger, was presented Bend, the magic of the Redwoods the area began to formulate as a challenge sional staff and friends groups and coop- the Law Enforcement Instructor of the shrouded in fog, the wilderness sounds of I couldn’t ignore. erating associations, to revise NPS Year Award for his training accomplish- Isle Royale, the breathtaking views of the Why start a park ranger service in a town that has only 10,000 residents? policies on donations and fundraising ments in 2008. In addition to his field Grand Canyon and the unique mix of That was the first question asked when I ensured that the NPS mission was at the ranger duties, Jay is a firearms instructor, positive energy and frustration that comes proposed the idea to Sedona’s parks and forefront and decision making remained a field training ranger and is on the staff with working at headquarters in Washing- recreation commission and city council, at the local and regional levels. at the Santa Rosa Seasonal Ranger Acad- ton, D.C.? What would I do? I was so emy. He has instructed in firearms and used to waking up every morning facing but it wouldn’t be the last. I realized I Chris also improved the Volunteers- had to develop a rationale based on com- control tactics in both classroom and field new challenges. Whether it was saddling- In-Parks Program. Using information munity need and anchored in precedent, settings, has dedicated untold hours to up “Tuffy” for a backcountry horse patrol from a two-year study, he and his staff though a city all-volunteer park ranger ensure the highest level of proficiency to Grand Tetons’ Lake Solitude, respond- increased volunteer participation to program had never been attempted and is always willing to share the infor- ing to a boating accident on Lake Mead, more than five million hours of service before. There were no guidelines or case mation and teach the skills he’s learned rafting the Lower Canyons of the Rio annually across the country. These vol- studies. Sedona would be unique among unteers help to conserve rivers, parks, and to provide training to his fellow Grande Wild and Scenic River or prepar- trails and wildlife. All of these accom- rangers and cooperating agencies. I ing for a last-minute meeting with the continued on page 8 6 A rrowhead • Fall 2009

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Marcy Aldaz, fleet manager and heavy Mai-Liis was assigned to the early transi- with park staff. She was instrumental in ferred to Thomas Stone NHS, where he mobile equipment mechanic, Mesa tion planning team to transfer the opera- the implementation of Lotus Notes in the served as the solo maintenance ranger. Verde NP, July 3 after 36 years. tions of the former army base to a Pacific West Region and more recently has Doris Heard , secretary, National Capital Marcy began his NPS career at Grand national park unit. From 1989 through enthusiastically contributed to the Ser- Regional Office, July 3 after over 12 years. Canyon NP in 1973 as a seasonal motor early 2000, she worked exclusively at the vicewide implementation of the Foot- vehicle operator. He quickly moved to a Presidio on NPS transition efforts (first prints help desk software. E&AA Member Joseph “Joe” Heinrich, permanent position as an automotive as project coordinator, then project Tricia will continue to live in Sno- maintenance foreman, Fire Island NS, helper. In 1987, he became the fleet comptroller, then chief of staff and then qualmie, Wash., with her husband, Rob. Aug. 3 after 30 years of federal service, 19 manager and heavy mobile equipment deputy general manager of the Presidio She’s looking forward to more time golf- of them with the NPS. mechanic at Mesa Verde NP. He has Project Office). As one of the principal ing, gardening and visiting family in Ari- Joe spent his entire NPS career at Fire provided ground support for the big NPS representatives through the GMP zona, Florida and other locations. Island NS. Following positions at Calver- fires at Mesa Verde. Marcy is looking planning and management transition ton National Cemetery/Veterans Admin- William “Bill” Cantine , curator, Pipe forward to teaching his grandson how from the army, Mai-Liis helped establish istration and the U.S. Department of Spring NM, Aug. 1 after 10 years. Bill to fish and continuing to assist the Spe- NPS management capabilities and Agriculture, Joe, a native Long Islander, cial Olympics program. organization, initial leases and agree- has taken a position as a museum special- ments at the Presidio. ist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service With the establishment of the Pre- at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. sidio Trust, Mai-Liis advanced to one of Darrell Chambers, maintenance supervi- two assistant superintendent positions sor, Pinnacles NM, June 30 after 20 years. at Golden Gate NRA. As an assistant superintendent, she was responsible for E&AA Life Member Judy Chetwin, planning, projects and partnerships. In interpretive and visual information spe- 2003, she became deputy superintend- cialist, Interpretation and Education Pro- ent and directly oversaw another transi- gram, Intermountain Regional Office - tion of an army base to a national Denver, Oct. 2 after 31 years. park—Fort Baker, including the devel- Judy’s NPS career began in Washing- opment of Cavallo Point. ton, D.C., and included an assignment For most of her career, Mai-Liis at the White House during the Nixon worked with Supt. Brian O’Neill as his administration. Other NPS assignments deputy superintendent. With Brian’s included Golden Gate NRA (Alcatraz sudden recent illness and death, Mai- and Fort Point), Morristown NHP, Pin- Liis stepped into the position of acting nacles NM, Carlsbad Caverns NP and superintendent, managing the Service’s the former Southwest Regional Office largest urban national park through this in Santa Fe. During her career, she has Diane Abell unexpected transition. JOE HEINRICH NPS In retirement, Mai-Liis looks forward held positions in interpretation and CRAIG AXTELL to spending more time with her hus- education and law enforcement, fire and joined Fire Island NS as an auto mechan- band, Don; her three children: Linnea, emergency services. In addition, she has ic and boat operator. He was selected as E&AA Life Member Craig C. Axtell, Logan and Liam; and her 93-year-old done clerical work and served as an NPS maintenance foreman in 2007. superintendent, Sequoia and Kings Canyon mother. She looks forward to extended volunteer. Her husband, Cliff (also an Before he closed up shop, Joe said, National Parks, Oct. 2 after 34 years. family visits to Estonia. E&AA life member), retired from “It’s been a great place to work, and I Craig began his NPS career as an econ- the NPS in 2006 as the Intermountain omist and park planner at the Denver Ser- have many fond memories to take into Region’s aviation manager. retirement.” If he follows the lead of vice Center in 1975. Positions throughout Judy is active with organizations includ- his career included resources management many retired Fire Island NS employees ing Girl Scouts of the USA, the American before him, it may not be the last the specialist at both Everglades NP and Isle Red Cross, the National Association for Royale NP, then chief of resources man- park will see of Joe. “This park will Interpretation and the Association of agement at Rocky Mountain NP for 15 always be part of me. I will never forget National Park Rangers. Her hobbies years, followed by the first chief of the the time and people at Fire Island include painting, drawing, quilting, mak- NPS’ Biological Resource Management National Seashore,” he shared. “Thank Division in Fort Collins, Colo. ing pine-needle baskets and reading sci-fi you for the experience.” Joe and his wife While he was at Rocky Mountain NP, novels. She is an avid “Trekkie”—her started their retirement with a leisurely Craig served on wildland fire incident friends and co-workers wish her to “live cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway, management teams (IMTs) and a num- long and prosper” in her retirement. where he once again returned to the ber of all-risk IMT assignments. His act- Diane Cooke, privacy and Freedom of position of “boat operator.” ing assignments throughout his career Information Act (FOIA) officer, Office included acting assistant and acting Heath Jarratt, park ranger (law enforce- of the Chief Information Officer, superintendent at Rocky Mountain NP ment), Natchez Trace Parkway, June 30 WASO, Sept. 10 after 28 years. and acting deputy superintendent at after over 21 years. Grand Canynon NP. He is the recipient During her NPS career, Diane has Heath began her NPS career in 1987 at of the DOI Superior Service Award for supported both the Privacy and FOIA Acadia NP as a campground supervisor. programs as a member of the WASO She later attended Memphis State Uni- accomplishments made in the natural Rob Bringardner resource management program. PATRICIA WELLES BRINGARDNER Administrative Program Center and, versity, where she received her master’s Craig served as superintendent at more recently, the Office of the Chief degree in parks and recreation manage- Bryce Canyon NP for over three years E&AA Life Member Patricia “Tricia” Information Officer. Beginning Sept. ment in 1989. While attending Memphis before being appointed superintendent Welles Bringardner, information tech- 14, Diane joined the United States State, she completed the NPS Park of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National nology (IT) specialist, Pacific West Department of Veterans Affairs in a new Ranger Training Academy and continued her NPS career as a protection ranger. Parks in 2005. He and his wife, Kris, an Regional Office - Seattle, May 2 after FOIA position. over 32 years. Heath worked at parks including elementary school teacher, plan to Edward Duffy, Jr., park manager A second generation employee, Tricia Cape Cod NS, Gateway NRA (Sandy remain in Three Rivers, Calif., while she (associate regional director - opera- was born in New Mexico, where her Hook Unit), Grand Canyon NP and finishes the school year. They will then tions), National Capital Regional father worked at Carlsbad Caverns NP. As Cape Hatteras NS. She transferred to move back to the Rocky Mountains in Office, July 3 after 37 years. a child, she lived at Tonto NM, Corona- Natchez Trace Parkway in 1999. While Estes Park, Colo., to be near their son, at the parkway, she was heavily involved do N MEM and Lake Mead NRA. She Claude Fowler, Jr., park ranger (inter- Corey and daughter, Erin. with national scenic trail management started her career with the NPS in a sea- pretation), George Washington Memor- and the volunteer and agricultural lease Mai-Liis Bartling, deputy superintend- sonal position in interpretation at Coron- ial Parkway, June 30 after 31 years. programs. Heath will retire to her home ent, Golden Gate NRA, June 30 after ado in 1972 and gained permanent status in Clinton, Miss. 31 years of federal service, 28 of them in administration at Wupatki NM in Viki Gonzales, budget analyst, North Cascades NP, July 26 after 19 years. with the NPS. 1977. In 1980, she joined the North John Lancos, chief of interpretation, Mai-Liis began her career with the Atlantic Regional Office - Boston as a Lester Harvey, maintenance ranger, Gateway NRA, April 3 after 34 years. Heritage Conservation and Recreation budget analyst, and in 1984, she joined Thomas Stone NHS, July 31 after John began his NPS career in 1973 as a Service in 1978. She transferred to the the (then) Pacific Northwest Regional 31 years. park aid at Statue of Liberty NM. He has NPS and began her career with Golden Office - Seattle, where she eventually Lester started his NPS career at worked in interpretation at sites including Gate NRA as a management analyst in became the regional budget officer. Tricia George Washington Birthplace NM, Florissant Fossil Beds NM, Richmond 1986. The Base Closure and Realign- became an IT specialist there in 1996. where he ran the interpretive living his- NBP, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace ment Act of 1988 closed the Presidio of Tricia most enjoyed project-oriented tory farm as the resident farmer (and NHS and Boston NHP. At Gateway San Francisco as an army base, and work, especially when it involved working occasional cattle herder). He later trans- NRA, he worked with the Job Corps and Arrowhead • Fall 2009 7

Class of 2009 in environmental education. He was launching the Interpretation and Educa- Ronald J. Nagata, resource manage- affiliations including trustee and vice appointed chief of interpretation in 2004. tion Renaissance with the intent of unify- ment specialist, Haleakala NP, Aug. 3 president for scholarships at the Land- Over 70 colleagues in the NPS, partners ing interpretive work around connecting after 30 years. scape Architecture Foundation. He and organization representatives were in people to parks, developing professional serves on the Boston Municipal Harbor attendance to laud John’s accomplish- standards, working with partners, using Randi Owens, youth and volunteer Advisory Committee and on the ments at a luncheon on March 31. technology and creating a culture of eval- coordinator, Alaska Region, July 31 after Greater Boston Federal Executive “Some of my favorite memories are of uation. In 2008 and 2009, Corky was an 10 years. Board, is a trustee with the Boston Har- the visitors I have met along the way, not active participant in creating the Interpre- Randi served in the Alaska Region for bor Association and the Hubbard Edu- 10 years and was youth and volunteer just the places,” John said. “I hope you all tive Media Asset (7500) to be added to cational Foundation and is a founding coordinator for the last year. During her remember at the end of the day, it is the the Facility Management Software Sys- board member of the Friends of the time with the NPS, she developed a part- visitor who we work for. We need to do tem. He received the Sequoia Award and Charlestown Navy Yard. nership with the Anchorage School Dis- our best to make their park experiences the National Association for Interpreta- Terry’s awards include a DOI Honor trict to bring Park Service subject-matter great ones.” tion President’s Award in 2008. Award and the Alfred B. Lagasse medal experts into classrooms, participated in Corky has a bachelor of arts degree in (one of the highest awards of the Amer- Dr. Janet Levine, oral historian, Statue several diversity recruitment trips and American history from American Uni- ican Society of Landscape Architects). of Liberty NM, Aug. 28 after 18 years. provided conflict resolution services for versity in Washington, D.C., and a mas- In 1998, he was elected to Fellowship Janet was an oral historian for the Ellis many employees. ter’s degree in the same field from in the American Society of Landscape Island oral history program since 1991 Randi, whose professional training and played a crucial role in the program’s George Mason University. He is a has focused on counseling, has taken a Architects. He has served on commit- creation and development. She leaves it in founding member of the National Asso- counseling position with Providence tees for the National Endowment for great shape, with nearly 2,000 interviews ciation for Interpretation. He and his Behavioral Health in Wasilla, Alaska. the Arts and Humanities in Washing- conducted with former Ellis Island immi- wife, Madeline Rose, plan to spend time The Alaska Region wishes her well in ton, D.C., has been a frequent guest grants, staffs of many government agen- in Alexandria, Va., and at the lake house her new endeavors. lecturer at universities and colleges cies connected with the island, the U.S. in Monroeville, N.J., with occasional across the country and was formerly a Coast Guard, the U.S. Army and, more trips to Greece. Justin Sandlin, visitor use assistant, visiting critic in landscape architecture recently, with former NPS staff. Janet also Pinnacles NM, June 17 after six years. at the Harvard University Graduate E&AA Life Member Sue McGill, helped with the establishment of the oral School of Design. He advised the Chi- deputy superintendent, Olympic NP, Lisa Sasser, Facility Management Soft- history program at Flight 93 N MEM nese government on landscape architec- Nov. 2 after 31 years. ware System (FMSS) coordinator, North- and worked with many researchers and ture and planning matters, including Sue began her NPS career at Mount east Region - Philadelphia, Aug. 31 after authors and the general public, traveling preservation, conservation and eco- Rainier NP in 1976, as a student intern over 31 years of federal service, over 29 of extensively to interview people around tourism strategies. He also provided from Washington State University. After them with the NPS. the United States. similar services to Chile, India, Saudi graduating that year, she worked seasonal- Lisa worked for the U.S. Fish and Arabia, England, Canada and Australia. ly at Mammoth Cave NP, Everglades NP Wildlife Service from 1977 to 1979 as “I want to let you know that I will be and Mesa Verde NP. Her first permanent an architect at the Denver Engineering moving on to chapter two,” Terry said. appointment was as a clerk typist in the Center. In 1979, she joined the NPS as “I believe it will include lots of leisure research division at Glacier NP in 1980. a historical architect at the Denver Ser- A year later, Sue moved to Capulin Vol- vice Center. Subsequent positions and some other stuff like consulting, cano NM, where, after completing law included preservation trainee and staff teaching, furniture making, painting, enforcement training at the Federal Law positions at the Williamsport Preserva- traveling and the like, all of which I have Enforcement Training Center, she served tion Training Center in Williamsport, done previously and would like to do as a traditional generalist ranger. In 1983, Md. (1984-1993); assistant chief histor- more of.” she joined Carlsbad Caverns NP as a ical architect, Washington, D.C. (1993- Eluterio Varela, Jr. , masonry worker, motor vehicle operator. Within two years, 1996); project manager, Building Pecos NHP, Aug. 17 after 14 years. she was promoted to buildings and utili- Conservation Branch, Lowell, Mass. ties foreman. She became the facility (1996-2006); and FMSS coordinator, Anthony Vick, machinist, National manager at the USS Arizona Memorial in Northeast Region (2006-2009). Lisa Mall and Memorial Parks, July 3 after 1985 and two years later, was promoted lives in Amherst, N.H., and can be con- 32 years. to chief of maintenance at Bryce Canyon tacted at [email protected]. NP, also completing a detail as acting Elizabeth Waddell, air resources special- superintendent at Florissant Fossil Beds ist, Pacific West Regional Office - Oak- NM during that time. land, Sept. 2 after over 31 years of federal Stuart West In 1991, Sue became superintendent service, over six of them with the NPS. CORKY MAYO of Timpanogos Cave NM. In 1994, she Elizabeth spent every summer of her was selected as the Bevinetto Congres- childhood camping with her extended E&AA Life Member Charles W. sional Fellow, serving a year assigned to family and longed to be a park ranger “Corky” Mayo, NPS chief of interpre- the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural and wear a Stetson. She started her fed- tation and education, WASO, Oct. 2 Resources Committee, subcommittee on eral career with typist positions in the after 41 Years. national parks. This was followed by an departments of Defense and Labor. At Corky began his NPS career as a sea- assignment to the Branch of Legislative the Department of Labor, Elizabeth sonal park ranger at Great Falls Park in Affairs at WASO. In 1995, Sue became discovered the annually published Occu- 1968. He was a seasonal park ranger in chief of maintenance for Great Smoky pational Outlook Handbook and used it 1969 at Theodore Roosevelt Island and Mountains NP, and she became deputy to choose a college major that would The Arlington House, The Robert E. superintendent at Olympic NP in 2002, combine her love of math and science. Lee Memorial. where she also served two assignments as In 1969, Corky enlisted in the U.S. Air acting superintendent. Elizabeth graduated from the Univer- Force. He was assigned to Athens, Greece, Sue has been honored with a variety of sity of California at Davis with a degree for three years, and upon his return in awards, both as a team member and an in atmospheric science in 1979 and 1973, began a second assignment at Great individual, including the Park Roads and became a weather forecaster in Seattle. Falls Park and later was chosen for an Parkways Honor Team Award from the NPS After five years, she was able to translate TERRY SAVAGE intake ranger position on the George Federal Highways Administration, the her science skills to a job with the Envi- Washington Memorial Parkway where he DOI Unit Award for Excellence of Ser- ronmental Protection Agency (EPA). Terry Savage, superintendent, Boston worked as the interpretive specialist until vice and the DOI Superior Service It was while at the EPA that Elizabeth NHP and Boston African American NHS, 1988. That year, he applied for the chief of Award. She plans to remain in her native learned of her dream job at the NPS. Aug. 1 after 42 years. museum and visitor services at Jefferson Washington State, enjoying herself by She started her employment with the National Expansion Memorial. traveling, quilting and catching up with Prior to his most recent position, Terry NPS in December 2002 as an air served as the superintendent of the NPS In 1993, Corky started his assign- all those unfinished projects at home. resources specialist with the Pacific West Boston Support Office. Working closely ment as the chief of interpretation for Region, coming full circle back to her Fred Morreale, maintenance mechanic with Congress and its representatives, he the Pacific Northwest Region. From childhood dream of being a park ranger. supervisor, Wolf Trap National Park for was directly involved with the creation 1993 to 2009, he was the chief of inter- Well, not exactly a ranger, but close the Performing Arts, July 3 after over and designation of 12 new NPS units, pretation for the NPS. Under his lead- enough for government work and child- 33 years. including Golden Gate NRA, Frederick ership, the Comprehensive Interpretive hood dreams. Plan was developed, the Interpretive Idella Mullins, contract specialist, Lake Law Olmsted NHS, Marsh-Billings- Development Program was established Mead NRA, July 31 after 34 years. Rockefeller NHP and Boston Harbor Joe Wallis, budget officer, Cultural and the Benchmark Ten Award was cre- Islands NRA. He has been superintend- Resources, WASO, July 31 after over 34 ated. He also conceived the idea of the Patrick J. Murray, engineering equip- ent at Boston NHP and Boston African years of federal service. WebRangers program. ment operator, Great Basin NP, Aug. 28 American NHS since 2000. In 2007, Corky was instrumental in after 20 years. Terry maintains professional and civic continued on page 8 8 A rrowhead • Fall 2009

Class of 2009 continued from page 7 of the collections, and to provide a more park visitor center and all its collections ture and recognized by the Federal Emer- user-friendly facility, Pam developed the were inundated by the storm surge. Pam gency Management Agency. E&AA Life Member Pamela Beth West, funding sources, designed the space and helped lead a team of museum profession- When visitors began to leave objects regional curator, National Capital Region oversaw the construction of NCR’s als from both the NCR and Northeast at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (the (NCR) and director of the region’s Muse- Museum Resource Center in Landover, Region in the successful recovery of mil- Wall) as forms of remembrance and um Resource Center, Jan. 1 after 34 years Md. This state-of-the-art museum facil- lions of archeological specimens and healing to fallen relatives or loved ones, of government service. ity, completed in 2003, serves as the records. As a result of the lessons learned Pam had the vision and foresight to see Pam began her NPS career in 1975 as central curatorial facility for the NCR. at Jamestown, Pam formulated the con- the significance of those objects and cre- a GS-4 temporary clerk typist. During The facility currently houses five million cept, pulled together the funding, selected ated the Vietnam Veterans Memorial the ensuing 34 years of her NPS career, objects, including two million archeo- a multi-disciplinary team of professionals Collection. This ever-growing collection she has served as a park technician, a logical specimens and thousands of and trained the team in incident command now encompasses over 100,000 objects, museum technician, a museum curator pieces of furniture associated with vari- procedures to create the very first museum is international in scope and is the sub- and, for the past 25 years, as the regional ous historic homes the region adminis- emergency response team (MERT) in the ject of numerous press articles, books, curator for the NCR and the director of ters. The facility also provides quality U.S. Her team now serves as “first respon- college papers, dissertations and televi- the region’s Museum Resource Center. museum care for the DOI museum col- ders” to be rapidly deployed to NPS emer- sion specials. Among her many significant accom- lection. The Museum Resource Center gencies to rescue and restore museum Pam has moved to Richmond, Va., plishments are the following three has set the standard for museum collec- collections and to assess damage to other and is planning to spend time with her examples. For many years, NCR muse- tions care throughout the Service. cultural and natural resources following a husband, Jeff, two grandchildren, son um collections had been stored in a sub- When Hurricane Isabel slammed into manmade or natural disaster. This model and daughter-in-law and her Harley standard and overcrowded museum the East Coast in 2003, one of the hardest has now been incorporated as a permanent Davidson motorcycle. She can be storage facility. Responding to the needs hit parks was Jamestown NHS, where the part of the NPS incident command struc- reached at [email protected]. I Postage Stamp Features Rekindling the “Ranger Grand Teton NP Within” After Retirement

continued from page 5 USDA Forest Service ranger, computer communities, and it was that uniqueness specialist, school administrator and, yes, that served as my rationale. an old NPS ranger who serves as “chief.” Sedona is surrounded by the 1.8- Today, the Sedona park rangers, who million-acre Coconino National Forest work seven-days-a-week, 361-days-a- with its designated wilderness, camp- year, have logged more than 6,200 hours grounds, picnic areas and backcountry of volunteer service. They have answered trails. Best known for its red rock millions of questions, had their pictures scenery and Oak Creek Canyon, the city taken hundreds of times, been the first draws over three million visitors a year, responders to medical emergencies, most of whom concentrate in a very directed traffic, provided interpretive small tourist zone known as “Uptown” programs, assisted at community events, or “Main Street.” been the focus of local media interest and Not unlike Grand Canyon Village, become a familiar presence in the parks. Yosemite Valley or Yellowstone’s Old They are recognized by residents and Faithful, Sedona experiences many of the merchants as one of the most positive same challenges found in the national programs the city has ever offered. parks. Families become separated, keys get Who knew seven years ago as I faced locked in cars, medical emergencies occur, the sunset of my career that I was really “weekend recreational warriors” attempt just witnessing the sunrise of a new and feats beyond their abilities and sometimes even more challenging lifestyle. I guess NPS visitors just need some friendly assistance. today I view my retirement as being GRAND TETON NP SUPT. MARY GIBSON SCOTT unveils new international postage Sedona is also blessed with beautiful city somewhat akin to one of the many moves stamp featuring Grand Teton NP with Richard Thomas of the American First Day Cover parks and trailheads that connect with the we made to a new park. You experience Society at a June 28 event at the park. surrounding national forest trail system. that feeling of apprehension and sadness ver 100 people gathered at the First Day Cover Society to mark the What better location to create the first all- that comes with moving away from a fam- OCraig Thomas Discovery and Visi- occasion and acknowledge the audi- volunteer city park ranger program? ily, yet you have that sense of excitement tor Center in Moose, Wyo., on June 28 ence, many of whom had traveled from After meetings with the city police, and anticipation that comes with facing to celebrate the unveiling of a new 98- across the country just for the event. All fire district and Coconino National For- new challenges. You become part of a new est, state parks and city staff, the pro- cent international postage stamp featur- three remained after the dedication to family, you face new challenges and that posal went to the city council and was ing Grand Teton NP. The stamp—part sign collectors’ programs and specially thread that binds you to the ranger broth- approved. It was agreed that the City of of the Scenic American Landscape created cachet envelopes. erhood/sisterhood remains unbroken. Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers (SVPR) About the author: Originally an actor series—displays a photograph taken at Postage stamps were first issued in the would have three primary functions— and writer at 20th Century Fox Studios, dawn from the Snake River Overlook by United States in 1847—a little over 100 they would: provide a uniformed pres- Bob Huggins left Hollywood in 1967 Bishop, Calif., resident, Dennis Flaherty. years before Grand Teton NP was ence in the parks to act as a deterrent to to become a California state park ranger The stamp’s image is reminiscent of the enlarged to its present-day boundaries inappropriate activity, provide a roving at (now) Redwood National and State famous Teton view captured by Ansel in 1950. Stamp collecting is now a var- contact in high visitor-use areas and Parks. He and his wife, Judy, joined the ied and widely popular hobby around Adams in his classic 1942 black-and- provide community support during NPS in 1970 as seasonal (then subject- the world; it provides an inexpensive white photograph. events or emergencies. to-furlough) employees at Grand Teton This is the first time that Grand Teton and fascinating way to explore cultures, In June 2007, three Sedona rangers NP. They both participated in the NP has been honored on a postage places and history. It is estimated that (including myself), wearing tan uniform intake program at Grand Canyon NP stamp specifically honoring the park. To over 80 percent of the world’s children shirts with shoulder patches, identification and went on to a long career that celebrate this special recognition, Grand have dabbled in stamp collecting, and badges, green jeans and western-style included duty stations at Lake Mead Teton NP international postage stamps adults share the same passion. In fact, hats, ventured out onto “Main Street” NRA, Isle Royale NP and Big Bend NP, and commemorative cachet envelopes the American Philatelic Society boasts Sedona. We immediately faced a barrage where Bob served as both chief of inter- were offered for sale by Moose Postmas- over 50,000 members from 110 coun- of visitor questions and a warm welcome pretation and a commissioned law ter Penny Maldonado and cancelled tries worldwide. Many beginning col- from the local merchants. One of the first enforcement officer. He retired in 2002 with a specially designed first-day issue lectors choose a favorite subject like art, things I heard that day was, “Excuse me as the Servicewide education specialist stamp for collection purposes. history, sports, transportation, famous ‘Ranger,’ can I ask you a question?” and at the NPS headquarters in Washing- Supt. Mary Gibson Scott joined Gary people or animals as the theme of their the “ranger within” was finally released. ton, D.C. He is currently a commis- Sims, senior operating manager of the collection, and the Grand Teton NP Since that day, the Sedona Park sioner for Sedona’s parks and recreation Colorado/Wyoming United States international stamp is a great way to Ranger Service has grown slowly and commission and program manager for Postal Service District, and Richard start a new collection or enhance a cur- includes a retired doctor, nurse, nun, the SVPR. He and Judy can be contact- Thomas, philatelist, of the American rent one. I banker, former local business owner, ed at [email protected]. I Arrowhead • Fall 2009 9

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E&AA Member Arthur C. “Art” Bragg, Calif. In retirement, he enjoyed ing Carlsbad Caverns NP, Blue Ridge Allen, 74, Sept. 4, following an illness. travel and his hobbies of rock hounding, Parkway, Fort Laramie NHS, George Art served in the U.S. Army during the lapidary, woodworking, jewelry making Washington Carver NM and Herbert Korean conflict, stationed in Germany. and beach walking. Hoover NHS. After a brief assignment at During this time, he was a Boy Scout In addition to his first wife, Ted was the Mill Creek District Ranger Station at leader and troop master for army predeceased by a sister, Monica Trezona. Rocky Mountain NP (1945-1946), the dependents at the base. His NPS career Survivors include his second wife, Hiebs returned to visit Estes Park, Colo., began in 1961 as a GS-5 park ranger at Jean; son, David; daughter-in-law, Karla; on a yearly basis and retired there in 1973. Blue Ridge Parkway. This was followed and three grandchildren: Katrina, Josh Following Dave’s death in 1980, by park naturalist at Big Bend NP (1963) and Melissa. Gertrude remained in Estes Park. She and assistant chief ranger for Canyon- was an officer in the Estes Park chapters lands NP (1964). In 1966, Art piloted Linda DeVon, 60, Aug. 17, unex- of the American Red Cross and the the whitewater raft that took Lady Bird pectedly, at home in Tucson, Ariz. National Association of Retired Federal Johnson through Big Bend NP’s Linda worked for the NPS and Employees and a lifetime member of the Mariscal Canyon. That same year, Art Saguaro NP for 10 years. She provided Estes Park Museum. was selected to attend the University of information technology (IT), telecom- In 1990, Gertrude married John Michigan, where he earned a master of munication and radio support for Johnsen (now deceased) and moved with science degree in natural resources man- Saguaro, the Western Archeological and him to Sun City, Ariz., in 1996. In July Conservation Center and several other agement. After matriculation, he was Douglass Family Photo 2008, she moved to Port Townsend, southern Arizona NPS units. transferred to the New Area Studies at JOHN R. DOUGLASS Wash., to be near family. She loved her NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C. Linda helped organize park events, new surroundings, became involved in Art was a member of the planning including Saguaro’s 75th anniversary, and es required for permanent employment the First Presbyterian Church of Port teams that helped create or expand Bis- donations for local food banks and was with the NPS. His first permanent posi- Townsend and enjoyed many happy cayne NP, Cape Lookout NS, Big Cypress the chairperson for the Saguaro Employ- tion was at Carlsbad Caverns NP as a park times with her children, grandchildren N PRES, Gulf Islands NS, Canaveral NS, ees Association. Many staff parties and guide in 1962. He went on to work at and great-grandchildren. Ozark NSR, John Fitzgerald Kennedy holiday gatherings were held at the other parks including Petrified Forest NP, Survivors include Gertrude’s sister, NHS, Fort Circle Park National Recre- DeVon household. Linda’s warm person- White Sands NM, Yellowstone NP and Ruth Burkett (age 101); daughter, Rena ation Trail, Theodore Roosevelt Birth- ality, unique sense of humor and great Rocky Mountain NP. While working at H. Murman (Earll M.) of Port place NHS, Carl Sandburg Home NHS, smile were contagious. Her wonderful Yellowstone, he married Ramona J. Evans Townsend; son, Louis A. Hieb (Sharon Guadalupe Mountains NP, Redwood NP spirit touched many people, not only in 1970. He became chief park inter- C. Aller) of Seattle; seven grandchildren; and Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS. In 1970, through the professional IT services she preter at Olympic NP in 1972, joined and three great-grandchildren. In addi- he began working in Harpers Ferry at the North Cascades National Park Service tion to her husbands, Gertrude was pre- newly created Interpretive Design Center. Complex in 1983 as staff park interpreter ceded in death by her sisters, Mildred He served as chief curator of the NPS and retired from this position in 1987. Black and Carol Anderson. The family Division of Museum Services at Harpers Following his NPS retirement, John suggests memorial contributions be Ferry Center for 12 years. From 1983 became branch manager for the North- made to the Estes Park Museum or the until his retirement in 1990, he served as west Interpretive Association (NWIA) for Rocky Mountain Nature Association. assistant superintendent of professional five years. Thereafter, he became a mem- services at Blue Ridge Parkway. ber of the NWIA board of directors. Jeff Maurer, 47, Aug. 30, due to a fall, During retirement, Art designed and John is survived by his wife, Ramona; while rock climbing on Mount Dana at then moderated a computer list serve his sister, Margaret Darrow; one niece; Yosemite NP. that features news stories that deal with four nephews; two great-nieces; and Jeff, a wildlife biologist at Yosemite NP, NPS and conservation issues. It has three great-nephews. Memorials may be worked in the park for the past three continued on following his death. Art made in John’s name to the American years. Prior to that, he worked at the was a life member of the Southern Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Yosemite Institute, taught at the Univer- sity of California, Davis and did research Highland Craft Guild and served on the Avenue, NW, Suite 800, Washington, for many conservation organizations. board of trustees for three terms and as D.C. 20004, or the Skagit Audubon president for two terms. Society, P.O. Box 1101, Mount Vernon, Marron F. McDowell, 87, July 6, at Survivors include Art’s wife of 54 years, WA 98273. the Plano Specialty Hospital in Plano, Peggy. Their 54th wedding anniversary Tex., due to congestive heart failure. was Sept. 4. Additional survivors include DeVon Family Photo Gregory Lee Goehring, 45, Aug. 20, Marron was the wife of E&AA Life his son, Ted (wife, Belinda) and grand- LINDA DE VON due to a heart attack, while on duty at Member Lyle H. “Mac” McDowell, who sons: Morgan, Tyler and Brody; son, Gary Blue Ridge Parkway. retired from the NPS in 1977 as associate (wife, Beverly) and granddaughter, Kerri; provided, but also through her many Greg served 21 years in the U.S. Air regional director - operations in the West- and daughter, Julee Gittemeier and grand- hobbies, most notably her cooking and Force and retired as a master sergeant. ern Regional Office. Marron and Mac son, Haydn. Memorial donations may be entertaining. She also loved embroidery, After three seasons as a temporary employ- met at the USO Club in Dallas, Tex., in sent to the Southern Highland Craft Guild quilting, photography, computers and ee at Blue Ridge Parkway, he became a 1943. They were married in 1946. Educational Endowment Fund, P.O. Box her dogs, Buddy and Misty. permanent NPS employee there as a main- Marron was a “dutiful” NPS wife, hap- 9545, Asheville, NC 28815. Linda’s survivors include her husband, tenance worker, a position he held for only pily going with Mac from one assignment Jim; father,Ted “Coach” Haddad; broth- 30 days before his passing. At the time of to another, often involving cross-country E&AA Life Member Edmund J. ers and sisters: Larry (Helen) Haddad, his death, he was flagging for a ditching moves and always without complaint. “Ted” Bucknall, 85, Sept. 12, in Fort Karen Haddad, Ted Haddad, Patty (Rich) crew on the main line motor road. Park While driving across central Wyoming on Bragg, Calif. Wands and Bob (Joni) Haddad; stepchil- EMTs who were on the scene when he their move from Rocky Mountain NP to Ted served as a radio operator in the dren: James (Jill) DeVon, Diana DeVon, Glacier NP, Marron said, “I think I’m U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII serv- Kurt (Sandy) DeVon and Renee (Jeff) collapsed began CPR immediately but ing in the Aleutian Islands. Following were unable to revive him. He was trans- going to the ends of the Earth.” But Sieg; nephews: Tony and Nick Haddad; when they arrived at Glacier, she found the war, he completed his education at and niece, Emily Haddad. Contributions ported to a local hospital, where his death Oregon State University, earning a was certified by the on-call physician. her place in the park community and in Linda’s honor can be made to Big established a new home. bachelor’s degree in wildlife. Brothers Big Sisters (www.tucsonbigs.org), Greg is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn; Ted’s love of the outdoors led him to a their children: Cody Lee and Carly While at Glacier, Marron began the Casa de los Niños (www.casadelosninos.org) serious study of art (painting), which she career as a ranger in the NPS. He began or the Southwest German Shepherd Res- Renee; and his mother, Barbara. Dona- his NPS career in 1950 as a seasonal tions may be made in his honor to the maintained throughout the rest of her life. cue (www.swgermanshepherdrescue.com). While Mac was assigned to the Washing- ranger traveling between Crater Lake NP Condolences may be sent to Jim and the American Heart Association or the Cystic and Everglades NP. His first permanent Fibrosis Foundation. ton Office (1966-1972), she volunteered family via email through the park’s adminis- at Fairfax County Hospital, Va., where she assignment was as a park ranger at Blue trative officer at [email protected]. Ridge Parkway. This was followed by a E&AA Life Member Gertrude Hieb became director of volunteer services. position as supervisory park ranger at E&AA Life Member John R. Douglass, Johnsen, 98, May 28, at Jefferson Following Mac’s retirement, the cou- (then) Badlands NM, where he met his 84, May 27, in Mount Vernon, Wash. County Hospital in Washington, peace- ple moved to Oceanside, Calif., where first wife, Ila Jane. Additional assignments John received a B.A. from Hamilton fully, in her sleep. Marron became a member of the Carls- included Grand Portage NM, Rocky College in Clinton, N.Y., in 1945 and Gertrude graduated from Lanyon Con- bad-Oceanside Art League and one of its Mountain NP and Yellowstone NP, serv- obtained his Ph.D. in organic chemistry at solidated School and then trained to presidents. She was a member and direc- ing as a staff ranger specializing in wildlife the University of Colorado in Boulder in become a nurse at Swedish Covenant tor of Brandon Art Gallery in Fallbrook, and resource management. 1952. He then taught chemistry at the Hospital in Omaha, Neb. After becoming Calif., and a vice president of the San Ted retired from Yellowstone NP in Colorado School of Mines in Golden and a registered nurse, she worked as a Diego Watercolor Society in which she 1979 as a resources management spe- at Colorado State University. nurse/stewardess for the Union Pacific was responsible for coordinating the soci- cialist. Ila Jane passed away in 1987, and John worked for several years as a sea- Railroad. She wed David L. Hieb in 1936. ety’s international watercolor exhibition. in 1990, Ted married Jean Christensen. sonal naturalist at Rocky Mountain NP Dave was a career NPS employee, and the She traveled frequently in pursuit of her The couple made their home in Fort beginning in 1956 and completed cours- couple lived in various NPS areas, includ- continued on page 10 10 Arrowhead • Fall 2009

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 Mellony Roll, 53, July 9, following a attitude and big smile will be greatly art, studied under some of the country’s battle with cancer. missed by all of her team members leading watercolor artists and exhibited in Mellony was a facilities operations Mellony is survived by her husband, Second Century local and national shows where her work specialist at Amistad NRA. She began Rogers Steed; sons: Sam and Isaac; sister, was recognized with many awards. her NPS career in 1995 as a seasonal Rebecca; brother, Paul; and father, Commission Marron is survived by her husband of park ranger at Chiricahua NM. In 1998, Raymond Blanke. Donations may be Report Online 63 years, Mac (of Plano, Tex.); son, she accepted a subject-to-furlough visi- made in Mellony’s memory to a favorite James; daughter, Pamela; sister, Marjorie; charity, the American Cancer Society or tor use assistant position at Chiricahua n Sept. 24, Secretary of the brother, John; four grandchildren; and the Fallen Firefighters Foundation. and remained in that position until Interior Ken Salazar commend- two great-grandchildren. O 2000, when she became maintenance William L. “Bill” Yandle, 63, June 27, ed the members of the National Allen Moyer, 65, July 29. assistant. In 2007, she joined Amistad unexpectedly, in Dayton, Ohio. Parks Second Century Commission Allen worked for the NPS for over 33 NRA as facilities operations specialist. Bill was a seasonal park guide at Day- for their report on the future of years at Shenandoah NP. He began his During her NPS career, Mellony was ton Aviation Heritage NHP. As a second- the National Park System. The NPS career as a seasonal fire control aid, very involved in the fire community and ary school teacher, he had spent his report includes a wide range of rec- ommendations for enhancing all fire technician and a laborer at the park. assisted in fires around the country. She summers working for the NPS, then con- aspects of our national parks. He became a permanent employee in was a valued member of one of the tinued his seasonal work after retirement. Southwest Incident Management Type “I applaud the commission for 1975, beginning as a tree worker and He began working for the NPS at Perry’s leaving no stone unturned in seek- I teams and joined the interagency team later went on to hold positions as an Victory and International Peace Memor- ing ways to enhance our National engineering equipment operator and in 2006. Mellony will be remembered ial in the summer of 1998 and joined Park System so that we might better welder. Allen had retired from the NPS for having a great smile and a sense of Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP in 2002. honor our nation’s beauty, history on Sept. 2, 2008. humor and mischief. She and her great He is survived by his wife, Debbie. I and culture; conserve our treasured landscapes and their wildlife; and both inform and inspire the Ameri- can people,” Secretary Salazar said. “The report provides a foundation Port Chicago Naval Magazine Jonathan Jarvis upon which to build an even brighter future for our already outstanding N MEM Added to Park System continued from front page national parks.” The National Parks Conservation other Interior agencies. “You honor us Association convened the commis- with your decision to be part of this sion, chaired by former U.S. sena- continued from front page coordinate public access through an administration, to be part of our team.” tors Howard Baker and J. Bennett Port Chicago Naval Magazine N active military base and for the estab- Jarvis, a 32-year veteran of the NPS, Johnston, to produce a comprehen- MEM reminds Americans that our histo- lishment of a visitor orientation facility said he was grateful for the appoint- sive report on the Park System as it ry includes both opposition to injustice with curatorial storage in concert with ment, confirmed Sept. 24 by the U.S. nears its 100th anniversary in 2016 (opposition seen here in the actions of the City of Concord and the East Bay Senate. “There is a pent up desire by and begins a second century. Thurgood Marshall) and the tolerance of Regional Park District. The act raises the (NPS employees in the) field to get The commission consists of near- ly 30 national leaders, experts and injustice (in such forms as segregation). Port Chicago from its previous designa- going with this Secretary’s agenda with tion as an affiliated area (a place whose thinkers drawn from a broad range The story of Port Chicago resonates all the opportunities that are in front of of backgrounds, including scien- national importance is recognized but with any group whose members have us,” said Jarvis. tists, historians, conservationists, been treated differently from other citi- where no federal money is spent on “There is energy out there around cli- academics, business leaders, policy zens of their country. The story also rais- education, historic preservation or mate change, around the smart use and experts and retired NPS officials. es questions—Who in our world is efforts to increase public awareness of protection of our public lands, and In its report, entitled “Advancing treated as being of lesser worth? Who is the site’s significance). under this Secretary’s leadership, I think the National Park Idea,” the panel denied opportunities?—and motivates us “We are committed, along with our we’re going to do great things, right up said that the National Park System to strive for the equality of all. partners—the army, the Friends of Port there with the kind of legacy that was is at a crossroads, facing challenges “We’re honored to provide educa- Chicago, the City of Concord and the laid on the ground by past presidents such as urgent environmental prob- lems, a burgeoning population and tional opportunities and preservation at East Bay Regional Park District—to pre- like Teddy Roosevelt,” he said. critical needs in education. It called Port Chicago,” Director Jarvis said. serving this site, which has such a rich his- Director Jarvis’ brother, Destry, held a tory,” said Martha Lee, superintendent of for a new vision recognizing the “We have a chance, as the National Park family Bible for the ceremony. He is a for- this new site and of Rosie the Riveter/ interrelationships between human Service heads to its centennial in 2016, mer NPS and Interior executive who World War II Home Front NHP, John beings and the natural world and to reach out to Americans with places served during the Clinton administration. Muir NHS and Eugene O’Neill NHS. the need for a sustainable relation- that hold meaning for them and make Currently, the ocean-side memorial fea- Jon Jarvis began his NPS career as a ship between people and the planet. all of us culturally aware. Port Chicago tures bunkers, boxcars and remnants of seasonal interpretive ranger on the The report also included recommen- is one of those places. We have worked piers, as well as interpretive signage and a National Mall in 1976. His career posi- dations to strengthen the education- al role of the National Park System, to realize the dream of including it granite monument bearing the names of tions included protection ranger, including new partnerships with the within the National Park System, and those who died. Reservations for visiting resource management specialist, park formal education community. we thank Representative George Miller Port Chicago Naval Magazine N MEM biologist and chief of natural and cul- and Senator Barbara Boxer for their tural resources. He served as superin- “National parks are no longer just are required and can be made by calling far away places where people go to vision in sponsoring this legislation.” tendent of Mount Rainier NP, (925) 228-8860. Visitors should call at visit,” Secretary Salazar said. “We The Defense Authorization Act calls least two weeks in advance. They need Wrangell-St. Elias NP and PRES and now have nearly 400 national parks, for the transfer to the NPS of the five military clearance as well as reservations. Craters of the Moon NM, and from many of them in or near cities. We acres around the site of the 1944 explo- No visits occur when the docking and 2002 to 2009, he was the Pacific West have a major role in supporting local sion, for the NPS and the military to loading of military ships are planned. I regional director. I communities and, especially, in fuel- ing a passion in our young people for our natural and historical heritage that will help them build a better future for our country.” The National The Employees and Parks Second Century Commis- Upcoming Meetings & Events sion’s report is available online at Alumni Association of the www.visionfortheparks.org. I Sitka NHP is turning 100 in 2010, and (recently renamed the Sitka Cultural National Park Service former employees and volunteers are Center), are invited to join the fun. Mark invited to join the yearlong party. The your calendars! would like to thank all park will celebrate its centennial on Following the reunion in May, among those who participated in March 23, 2010, the last day of a four- the centennial events that will be held and helped organize the day weekend celebration. Among the through Feb. 2011, the park and the cul- gala event and auctions at E&AA welcomes the many events marking the centennial tural center will co-host a Tlingit-Aleut following new members: throughout the year, the park is extend- cultural sharing in June and the raising Mount Rushmore N MEM ing a special invitation to former and cur- of a centennial totem pole at the park for the NPS Employees Judy Chetwin, Lisa Eckert, Steven rent employees to meet in Sitka, Alaska, in July. In August, Sitka NHP will co- Gazzano, Patrick and Lucy Given, in May for a centennial reunion held from sponsor the 4th International Confer- and Alumni Trust Fund for April Gragas, Lawrence Johnson, May 13 through 15, 2010. ence on Russian America. More reunion Disaster Relief and made Nancy Kuncl, Doug McLean, Employees and veterans of Sitka and event details can be found at NHP’s long-standing partner, the South- www.nps.gov/sitk, or contact the park donations to assist NPS John Muller, Robert Parker, Ada east Alaska Indian Cultural Center through [email protected]. I families in need. Shepherd and Nancy Wallis. Arrowhead • Fall 2009 11

New Places & Faces

Mickey Fearn, to NPS deputy director Mark Spier, from chief ranger, Big Bend for communications and community NP and Rio Grande WSR, to superin- Great Smoky assistance, Office of the Director, WASO. tendent, Palo Alto Battlefield NHS. Drew D. Gilmour, from South District Allen D. Vaira , from seasonal (2008) Mountains NP ranger, Big Cypress N PRES, to chief park guide (interpretation), Grant-Kohrs ranger, Devils Tower NM. Ranch NHS, to seasonal (2009) park continued from front page ranger (interpretation), Klondike Gold those who personally sacrificed their Kevin Hanley , from park guide, to Rush NHP. park ranger, Morristown NHP. homesites for the park’s creation—and Dennis A. Vasquez, from superintend- are still alive today to witness the reded- Mark Herberger , from superintendent, ent, Brown v. Board of Education NHS, ication and benefits of its preservation. A Minuteman Missile NHS, to manager, to program manager, commission to concerted effort was made to locate and Operational Leadership Program, Risk study the potential creation of the Nation- invite those individuals who had lived in Management Division, WASO. al Museum of the American Latino in what became the park so that their sacri- Ali Kelley, to special assistant to the Washington, D.C., Office of the Deputy fice could be publicly recognized. By far, Director (Operations), WASO. it was the park’s largest and most mem- NPS director, Office of the Director, WASO. orable reunion of the “People’s Park,” as BRAD BENNETT Dr. Gary Machlis, to science advisor to Jennifer A. Pederson Weinberger, it is frequently called! Brad Bennett , from chief of interpreta- the director, Office of the Director, from chief of resource management, to Gudger Palmer was one whose fami- tion and education, Alaska Region, to WASO. As the first-ever science advisor superintendent, Hopewell Culture NHP. ly was removed from Cataloochee Val- superintendent, Andersonville NHS. to the director, he will play a key role in ley when he was 25 years old to make advancing science within the NPS and way for the park. He is now 100 years Dennis Burmeister, to administrative advising the NPS director on science old. Supt. Ditmanson recognized Mr. technician, Lewis and Clark NHT. policy and programs. Dr. Machlis has Palmer among the crowd of people Benjamin Byrnes , from park ranger served as the NPS visiting chief social who were born in the park. scientist and as the national coordinator (protection), Prince William Forest Park, Also saluted were those who attended of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies to park ranger (protection), Cumberland the original dedication in 1940 and a Unit Network. Gap NHP. dozen Civilian Conservation Corps Vidal Martinez, from superintendent, alumni. Acting NPS Director Wenk Brian Carey , from superintendent, Upper Delaware SRR, to superintend- honored the corpsmen, who, during the Chiricahua NM and Fort Bowie NHS, ent, Prince William Forest Park. Great Depression, built much of the to deputy superintendent, Glen Canyon park’s infrastructure—bridges, roads and NRA. Chip Nelson, from chief ranger (pro- campgrounds—still very apparent today. tection), Prince William Forest Park, to Secretary Salazar said he was humbled Stan Cockrell, to auto shop mechanic site manager, Fort Necessity NB. supervisor, Shenandoah NP. by the courage and sacrifice of the peo- Celinda Peña, to assistant director for ple whose lands became Great Smoky NPS Kevin Crisler, from maintenance me- communications, Office of the Direc- Mountains NP. “Today, as we rededi- chanic supervisor, Ozark NSR, to deputy tor, WASO. RANDY WESTER cate this park, we also recommit our- facility manager, Shenandoah NP. selves to fulfilling President Roosevelt’s Paul E. Petersen , from biologist, to Randy Wester , from superintendent, vision and to completing the work of so Anne Doherty-Stephan, from educa- resource manager, Prince William For- Lincoln Boyhood N MEM, to superin- many over so many years: Civilian Con- tion program manager, Mount Rainier est Park. tendent, Fort Pulaski NM. servation Corps enrollees, Park Service NP, to chief of interpretation and educa- John Piltzecker, from acting NPS chief Rebecca Wiles, from supervisory park employees, park partners, park volun- tion, Missouri NRR. of staff, WASO, to superintendent, ranger, Chamizal N MEM, to chief of teers, gateway communities, park visi- National Mall and Memorial Parks. Previ- interpretation, White Sands NM. tors and others,” he said. ous to serving as the acting NPS chief of As the recurring theme of most Nancy Woods, from project manager, to staff, John served as program manager for speeches was the majesty and the spirit of chief of partnership development, Office the Office of Partnerships and Philan- the mountains, the beauty, the nature of Park Partnerships, Northeast Region.I thropic Stewardship, WASO. and the traditions, Tennessee’s senior senator, Lamar Alexander, spoke about the park’s future. “So what should we hope for as we look to the 100th anniversary? I hope we have finished NPS Family cleaning the air so that, instead of seeing smog, we can always see the blue haze about which the Cherokee sang; and Lusetta Nelson, botanist at Yosemite that we will have done more to celebrate NP, welcomed a son, Toby Alan Seiler, the way of life of families who lived here; on July 25. Toby weighed in at seven that we will have become better students lbs., 10 oz. and was 21-inches long. of the remarkable environmental diversi- ty here ... [and] we do a better job NPS Beverly Rukowski, park ranger (law of creating picturesque entrances and TAMMY DUCHESNE enforcement) at Shenandoah NP, and encouraging conservation easements her husband, Stephen, welcomed their Tammy Duchesne , from chief of cul- along the park boundaries to protect the first child, Matthew Stephen, on July wildlife and the magnificent views.” tural resources, War in the Pacific NHP 21. Matthew weighed in at six lbs., one and American Memorial Park, to man- North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue NPS oz. and measured 18 1/2 inches. I agement assistant, Regional Director’s also remarked about stewardship when Office, Northeast Region. LORI ROME she said, “We are at bat now. It is our Send us your stuff! We welcome news and job. We have to be sure that this legacy Kay Ellis, to manager, Servicewide Lori Rome, from lead park ranger (inter- photos about yourself and our NPS family for the future is intact.” Accessibility Management Program, Park pretation), to supervisory park ranger members. See page 12 for mailing and But of all the speakers, it was Dolly Facility Management Division, WASO. (interpretation), Grand Canyon NP. telephone information. Parton who received standing ovations with renditions of two songs that she wrote specifically for the park’s anniver- sary about her feelings growing up in Benefactors In memory of Rick Gale, In memory of Brian O’Neill the shadow of the mountains. Parton Pete Hart and Brian O’Neill Mary Lou Grier has donated over $225,000 to the park The following donations were Joseph and Ann Gorrell In memory of Maurice this year, partly from the sale of a com- received this quarter. Thank you William Schenk Eugene Phillips, Jr. memorative CD with all proceeds for your support. 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