Arrowhead Fall 2000 • Vol. 7 • No. 4 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR New Exhibit of Nation's Founding

The Discovery 2000 Conference Documents at Independence NHP s I write this n June 15, Independence Nation­ Acolumn from Oal Historical Park opened "Great Discovery 2000,1 Essentials," a major new exhibit fund­ have the opportu­ ed with a $930,000 grant by the Pew nity to reflect on the successes of Charitable Trusts, and managed by the National Park Eastern National. The exhibit, located Service and the in the West Wing of Independence challenges we will face in the future. Hall, includes the Philip Syng inkstand The Discovery Conference has truly and the park's copies of the Declara­ been a visionary event, a gathering of people with strong ideas about tion of Independence, the United the current and future role of the States Constitution and the Articles of National Park Service. We came Confederation. together to examine our present Much of the Pew grant has funded challenges and peer into the future state-of-the-art protective cases for the to imagine a vision for how this great organization will evolve. inkstand and the documents, providing the latest in preservation and security As I shared memories with friends technology. Also included are explanato­ during the conference, I was remind­ ed of the strength of the National ry panels and a publication on the items. Park Service family. One of the The Philip Syng inkstand is believed greatest assets of this organization by historians to have been used for the George Feder is our commitment not only to the ceremonial signing of both the Decla­ parks themselves, but also to one INDEPENDENCE NHP SUPERINTENDENT MARTHA AIKENS shows President ration of Independence and the U.S. another as friends. I am honored to Clinton the "Great Essentials" exhibit. Clinton visited historic Congress Hall in the park Constitution. Of the documents, the be a part of this family, and truly, you are a part of me. to electronically "sign" the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. working copy of the Articles of Con- continued on page 9 I encourage every National Park Service employee to be a part of the ongoing Discovery dialogue, to examine your values and critically think about our parks' and programs' Booker X Washington NM Family Reunion roles in the life of the nation. We all share in the stewardship and owner­ ship of our collective future. Do not n June 24, over 400 people wel­ believe, however, that these are just Ocomed 100 family members, many questions for the new century. We of them direct descendants of Booker T. need to think of what the 22nd and Washington, "home" to Dr. Washing­ 23rd centuries will bring to the parks. ton's birthplace where he was enslaved as We will have dishonored our legacy if we are not prepared to pass on the a child and emancipated in 1865. Direc­ parks to succeeding generations. So tor Robert Stanton gave the keynote visit the Discovery 2000 Web site, at address. Also on hand to pay tribute were www.nps.gov/discovery2000, read Marie Rust, NPS northeast regional the keynote speeches, the sum­ director; Wayne Angell, chairman, maries of breakout sessions and other materials. Franklin County Board of Supervisors and Allen Dudley, Virginia House of Del­ President Thomas Jefferson egates, 9th District. wrote, 'The strength and character A sculpture of Washington donated by of our nation are determined by how we care for the resources." We in the artist James Barnhill was unveiled by national parks have a great advan­ Edith Washington Johnson, one of tage in that we tell the stories of Washington's granddaughters. Visitors places and resources that have attended numerous interpretive pro­ already been recognized as deserv­ grams, most notably a costumed per­ ing the attention we give them. But it DR. LARRY WASHINGTON OF RICHMOND, VA, GREAT-GRANDSON OF BOOKER is up to us to demonstrate that they formance by Valley Forge NHP Park T. WASHINGTON, presents Director Stanton with a collection of Booker T. Washington have continuing relevance in a Interpreter Ajena Rogers entitled quotations and writings. changing world and that they are "Rachel Hatcher: Looking to Freedom." available for the education, enjoy­ The family also attended a reenactment vigil at the cabin site. One cannot separate his years of enslave­ ment, and inspiration of all the citi­ called "Tears of Freedom," about the Dr. Washington's visual legacy can be ment with his intense thirst for knowl­ zens of our great nation. moment of Washington's emancipation, witnessed at Tuskegee Institute NHS and edge. Nor can one understand his desire which he wrote about so movingly in his Tuskegee University, but it was his expe­ to free people from the chains of igno­ autobiography, Up From Slavery. Later riences at this birthsite that laid the foun­ rance without understanding the joy and the Washington family held a candlelight dation for the man he would become. apprehension of his own emancipation. Demolishing the Gettysburg National Tower: The Inaugural Event for the Restoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield On July 3, the National Park Service, in coordination restore the famous battlefield to its appearance at the CDI and the Loizeaux family of Baltimore, Maryland with Controlled Demolition Inc. (CDI) and the Friends time of the momentous 1863 clash between the donated their services to demolish the tower with explo­ of the National Parks at Gettysburg took a giant step Union and Confederate armies. Over the next 15-20 sives. The donation, valued by NPS at $1 million, was toward restoration of the viewsheds and the historic years, a battlefield restoration is proposed, including made through the non-profit preservation group, landscapes of the 1863 Gettysburg battlefield by demol­ removal of non-historic trees, management of wood­ Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg. CDFs ishing the 307-foot Gettysburg National Tower. lands and thickets and restoration of missing fences donation is the single largest corporate contribution The demolition is the start of a major effort to and orchards. toward preservation in the park's 105-year history. 2 Arrowhead • Fall 2000

Focus on the Parks

• Two beach-access wheelchairs were bonytails in the lower Yampa River and Colorado, who recently completed a recent years to help protect river banks by recently donated to Cape Hatteras NS another 5,000 bonytails near the Gates book titled West Side Stories. The book managing water flow, while also creating by the Easter Seals Society. The chairs of Lodore in Dinosaur NM and the focuses on how the history of the west and sustaining fish habitat. All work will are constructed from a PVC-type mate­ lower reaches of Browns Park National side of Albuquerque has been shaped by be completed by the U.S. Army Corps of rial and have large balloon-type tires Wildlife Refuge. Additional releases storytelling and myth. A section of the Engineers under a cooperative agreement that allow disabled visitors an opportu­ are planned over the next two years. book is also devoted to the politically with the NPS and in consultation with nity to visit areas where traditional Hopes are that they will reoccupy his­ charged history of the monument. the Hoh Tribe. wheelchairs cannot reach. One chair is toric habitats in the canyons of the Since the designation of Petroglyph located at the Coquina Beach facility park once they acclimate to the river NM, Congress has provided funding to • In July, Shenandoah NP presented a (across from the Bodie Island Light­ and begin to mature. acquire more than 1,500 acres of pri­ seminar on the life cycles of butterflies house). The other chair is at the Buxton vate land within the boundaries of the and their value to the ecosystem. Partic­ Maintenance Office. They are available • The "Sunrise to Paradise" exhibit monument. As part of the $15.5 billion ipants learned how to identify butter­ for visitor use on a first-come-first-serve opened in July at the Jackson Visitor fiscal 2001 Interior Appropriations bill, flies and to design a garden that will basis. Visitors will need some proof of Center at Paradise, Mount Rainier the Senate Appropriations Committee attract them. Butterflies were counted identification to check out a beach- NP. The exhibit, originally developed recently approved $2.7 million to com­ within a 15-mile circle between Luray access wheelchair. If the chairs become by the Washington State History Muse­ plete land acquisition at the monument. and Stanley, Virginia. The Shenandoah more popular, time restrictions may be um in Tacoma, premiered at the muse­ NP butterfly count is one of several applied until additional chairs can be um in celebration of the park's • Charles Pinckney NHS hosted a national counts conducted in associa­ acquired. centennial in 1999. Washington's volunteer work day in June as part of a tion with the North American Butterfly National Park Fund helped raise money project to examine the science of Association. The count helps monitor • Bonytails, the rarest of endangered for the original exhibit and other major growing rice in the South Carolina low trends in butterfly population, habitat fish in the Colorado River system, centennial projects; KCTS TV in Seattle country during the Charles Pinckney and diversity of species. were reintroduced into the Green and developed the audiovisual programs era (1757-1824). Last year, the park Yampa Rivers within Dinosaur NM in that complement the exhibit. The was awarded a $25,000 grant from • Denali NHP & PRES marked a sig­ July. Bonytails have been functionally Washington State History Museum Exxon/Mobil in cooperation with the nificant milestone for mass transit in extirpated from riverine environ­ transferred the exhibit panels to the National Park Foundation. The grant national parks with the two-millionth ments—one of the last riverine strong­ park after the exhibit closed in Tacoma, provided seed money to develop a cur­ passenger on the park's shuttle bus sys­ holds was in the Echo Park area of the and park staff worked with an exhibit riculum-based "Parks as Classrooms" tem—Shirley Belz of Michigan. Ms. park. In a cooperative effort with the contractor to redesign the exhibit for science program for 7th and 8th Belz received several tokens of appreci­ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the the park visitor center. The project, graders in three counties. Over 100 ation from park officials. "We wanted to Colorado Division of Wildlife, the park funded through the recreation fee volunteers participated in the project. show our thanks to the public for their released 5,000 three- to five-inch-long demonstration program, involved a They planted over 50 trees and plants, support of the system," said Supt. total facelift for the exhibit room, laid mulch over a 100-yard-long Stephen P. Martin. "By riding a shuttle including lighting, paint and carpeting. nature trail, helped construct a board­ into Denali, visitors help reduce traffic Arrowhead It replaces exhibits originally installed in walk, finished construction of a rice congestion, protect the natural the 1960s. Interpretive specialist Alisa trunk and eradicated a 50-yard-long resources of the park and improve their The Newsletter of Lynch coordinated this project. service road. Volunteers were reward­ chances of seeing wildlife." The Visitor the Employees & ed by donated food and music enter­ Transportation System was established Alumni Association tainment. The park's Resource of the National Park • A widespread outbreak of the "brown in 1972 to maximize opportunities for Service Management and Interpretation/Visi­ tide" algal bloom is affecting the bay viewing wildlife and limit road traffic. tor Services Divisions conducted the waters in Fire Island NS. The bloom The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication event in partnership with Clear Seas for National Park Service employees and extends for the entire length of the park • A voluntary transit service between Communications. Other major con­ retirees. The E&AA is a non-profit, mem­ from Smith Point to the lighthouse. the counties of Mariposa, Merced and tributors to the event included bership organization dedicated to promot­ Local officials and commercial fishing Mono and Yosemite NP is in the first ing the values of the NPS family and Unilever, Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co., representatives are concerned that the year of a two-year demonstration pro­ preserving its treasured resources. The radio station WXLY and the town of bloom could seriously harm shellfish gram of a regional transportation sys­ Arrowhead is available to non-members and Mount Pleasant. other organizations for $15 per year. populations. The algae, Aureococcus tem that would allow visitors to travel Advisory Board anophajyefferens, is a species of phyto- by shuttle bus into and around Terry Carlstrom plankton. It lives in the bay and is usu­ • On June 17, Richmond NB held the Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Area Region­ Gary E. Everhardt ally not a problem, except when blooms grand opening of its new visitor center al Transportation System (YARTS) was Kitty L. Roberts like this occur. The blooms block out at the Tredegar Iron Works. Director formed in 1992 to work with gateway Gene S. Scovill Theresa G. Wood sunlight, preventing it from reaching Stanton was the keynote speaker. The communities and local governments on bottom vegetation. As a result, some focus of the 12,000-square-foot visitor forming and implementing a regional Directors animals, such as scallops, oysters, clams center is on Richmond's battlefields, transportation system. Buses ran this Mary R. Bradford and mussels, stop feeding. The Great the participants, Richmond's home summer and will run next summer on Russell E. Dickenson G. Jay Gogue South Bay has historically been a prime front and the context of the Civil War. two park corridors to test the feasibility Daniel P. Jordan shellfish area and is the origin of the The Tredegar Iron Works, now a of the system. If successful, the park George J. Minnucci, Jr. "Blue Point oyster." National Historic Landmark, were the hopes to expand the program into oth­ Chesley A. Moroz South's largest major antebellum iron er gateway communities. Robert Reynolds Jerry L. Schober • Park staff at Delaware Water Gap works capable of producing cannon and Melody Webb NRA have released Japanese ladybird railroad rails. It supplied the Confeder­ • In celebration of the 413th birthday beetles at Van Campens Glen in the ate army with more than 1,100 cannon. of Virginia Dare, the first English child Editor park's NJ District and at Adam's Creek in The project was undertaken in conjunc­ born in the New World, activities were Jennifer M. Allen Pennsylvania in an effort to control hem­ tion with the Richmond Historic River­ held at Fort Raleigh NHS and the Assistant Editor lock woolly adelgid (HWA) infestations front Foundation. Elizabethan Gardens on Aug. 18. The Carol Snyder at these locations. The adelgid is a non- day's activities featured wandering jug­ Volunteer native insect that is slowly destroying • An Environmental Assessment for Riv­ glers, magicians, madrigals, children's Chet O. Harris hemlock trees throughout the area. er Bank Protection along the Hoh River plays and workshops, face painting and Treasurer Ladybird beetles have been found to be Road in Olympic NP analyzed the envi­ autograph sessions with The Lost Colony James Draper the most effective method for controlling ronmental effects of repairing damage to cast members, as well as walking tours Trust Fund Loan Administrator HWA. HWA was first reported in the east the road caused by near-record rainfall of the Elizabethan Gardens. Jack Ryan in the mid-1950s and last year was docu­ over the past two winters. The park plans Membership Coordinator mented in 11 eastern states from North to complete the repair project in two • Santa Fe Support Office employees Bonnie Stetson Carolina to Massachusetts. Almost three- phases. First, the riverbank will be commemorated Founders' Day one day Publisher quarters of the hemlocks in Shenandoah armored with riprap in two vulnerable early, on Aug. 24. A dedication ceremo­ Eastern National 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 NP have suffered defoliation and mortal­ places along the Hoh River Road, ny and open house for the new Fort Washington, PA 19034 ity from HWA; almost half of the hem­ approximately a mile and a half inside the "Paisano" building was held and Supt. Phone: (215)283-6900 locks in New Jersey are suffering from park boundary. The second phase will Ernest Ortega helped to cut the ribbon. Fax: (215) 283-6925 moderate to severe infestations. include analysis of the river's flow. Infor­ The Paisano Building, located at 2968 eastcrnnational.org ©2000 Eastern National mation gleaned through the analysis will Rodeo Park Drive West, replaces the • The 10th anniversary of Petroglyph be used to design and construct "engi­ former Pifion Building at 1220 South To contribute stories or photos for consider­ NM was celebrated in June with read­ neered log jams" just upstream of the Saint Francis Drive. The name ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem­ ings by Historian Michael Welsh, a pro­ armored sections. Engineered log jams "Paisano" (Roadrunner) was the win­ bership information, please see page 12. fessor at the University of Northern are an innovative technique, developed in ning entry submitted by Diana Vigil, Arrowhead • Fall 2000 3

Wear Your NPS Proudly I

program assistant, IMSO, Denver, • On Aug. 26, Cape Cod NS rangers based in Santa Fe. The headquarters assisted personnel from the New Eng­ Arrowhead continues to operate out of the Old land Aquarium and the Cape Cod Santa Fe Trail Building. Stranding Network in rescuing approximately 30 stranded Atlantic • NCR Central—A proposal to reserve white-sided dolphins. The dolphins Products a site on the National Mall for a memo­ were seen the previous evening in the Herring River, an embayment off of rial to former President Reagan was Under a special licensing arrangement with the rejected by the National Capital Memo­ the Wellfleet harbor and Cape Cod National Park Service, Eastern National is pleased rial Commission. "They unanimously Bay. Low tides had kept them from to make Arrowhead products available to NPS opposed it," said Chairman John G. returning to deeper waters, and some employees and alumni, and to others who play a vital Parsons, representing the NPS. Rep. had run aground. Rangers, volunteers role in NPS programs and services. Don Young, R-Alaska, has introduced and personnel from the Wellfleet Har­ legislation that would direct the Interi­ bor Master's Office, the Coast Guard, Our goal is to nurture the pride and spirit that is the hallmark of those who have or Secretary to name a site for the Rea­ Mass. Audubon and the Woods Hole made the National Park Service a leader in the fields of conservation and preservation. All of our products feature the official, full-color Arrowhead logo. gan memorial, order a design and create Oceanographic Institute used acoustic a commission to raise the funds. Parsons pinging devices and boats to encour­ said that the Young bill would contra­ age the dolphins out of the Herring Backpack Portfolio This forest- This handsome, dict the 14-year-old Commemorative River into the Wellfleet Harbor and green, full-size letter-size vinyl Works Act, which says no memorial to further out into Cape Cod Bay. Six of Eastpak® day- folder has gold the dolphins died during the night an individual may be authorized until pack has three corners and two 25 years after the person's death. before the rescue, probably due to pockets and inside pockets. stress from the stranding. sturdy Comes with 8 • WASO—An "Annual Fee Free Day" construction. 1/2" x 11" was signed on Aug. 7 by acting Director • The restoration of C&O Canal NHP $52.00 paper pad. Denis Galvin and sent to all regional took a giant step forward in August as Item no. 8-1021 $22.00 Item no. 8-1006 directors and superintendents. All park water began flowing into the Lock 44 units that collect an admission fee hon­ area at Williamsport, MD. Park mainte­ Fleece ored the Annual Fee Free Day this year Coffee Mug nance crews finished a four-year project Pullover on Founders' Day, Aug 25. Whether a 12-oz. white to reconstruct the lock in time for a Style and comfort! ceramic mug with park collects the admission fee under the Green Polartec® community dedication during microwaveable Land and Water Conservation Fund Act fleece pullover has Williamsport's C&O Canal Days. The gold halo. Sure to or under the Recreational Fee Demon­ 1/4-zipper and mayor of Williamsport joined Supt. be a hit around stration Program, the NPS invited the drawstring bottom. Doug Faris in a program that conclud­ the office! public to visit the parks at no charge. A $69.95 $6.95 warm welcome was extended to all visi­ ed with the valve-opening and Item no. 8-1022 (medium); re-watering of a portion of the canal Item no. 8-1017 8-1023 (large); 8-1024 (xl); tors on this 84th anniversary of the 8-1025 (xxl) establishment of the Service. Recreation that has been dry since the canal closed use fees charged for other than admis­ in the 1920's. The C&O Canal is 150 Attache sion, i.e., camping, cave tours, daily use years old this year. This sturdy, Lapel Pin of a specialized site and interpretive activ­ forest-green Cloisonne enamel, ities remained in effect. • For the second consecutive year, attache features brass back with local businesses have joined with Lake a large main raised surface in compartment, a an attractive gift Mead NRA and the NPS to fight litter • Pinnacles NM is unique, and not just 12-compartment box. for its spire-like rock formations. A in and around Lake Mohave. Mohave organizer, two $3.50 recently conducted study of native bee Generating Station, Griffith Energy notebook compartments and lots more! Item no. 8-1015 diversity in the West indicated that Pinna­ Project, North Star Steel Arizona and $44.95 Item no. 8-1004 cles NM has more bees than any other Mad Dog Wireless came together to place in North America, and possibly in sponsor the production and distribu­ Cap Polo the world. At last count there were over tion of litter bags to be handed out Low-profile, Shirt 410 different species of bees. The bees throughout the county. Fifty rolls of brushed 100% cotton range in size from as large as jawbreakers the bags were earmarked for use by the cotton twill, pique mesh knit and as small as a little toenail, and are brown cap has rangers at Katherine Ranger Station with Arrowhead equally diverse in texture and color. Lar­ a blue bill and for distribution to visitors at entry sta­ logo on left ry Whalon, resource manager at Pinna­ adjustable chest. Comes in tions and boat launch ramps. cotton strap. cles NM, indicated that it is not just the natural only. $9.95 number of species that is so unique, but Item no. 8-1030 (small); 8-1031 (medium); $24.95 • Cuyahoga Valley Environmental 8-1032 (large); 8-1033 (xl); 8-1034 (xxl) also that there are 53 different genera (a scientific classification that incorporates Education Center (CVEEC), an several species). For more information award-winning environmental learning Denim Shirts regarding this study, contact Larry center located in Cuyahoga Valley Original Lee® Windbreaker Whalon, (408) 389-4485. NRA, received grants totaling 100% heavy-dut\ 100% nylon hooded $120,000 from national and local cottdf^»ailable in jacket, forest green, hand pockets and foundations to support an Artists-in- blue and natural • Hikers in Grand Teton NP will be colors. front-waist pocket. Residence program. CVEEC, a non­ the subjects of a study on what causes $39.95 each $44.95 altitude sickness. Researchers Steve profit organization that works in Item no. 8-1026 (medium); 8-1027 (large); 8-1028 (xl); Blue: Item no. 8-1040 (small); 8-1041 (medium); 8-1042 (large); 8-1043 partnership with the NPS serving area 8-1029 (xxl) Halvorson (Albuquerque, medical stu­ (xl); 8-1044 (xxl) Natural: Item no. 8-1035 (small); 8-1036 (medium); dent) and Jake Swan (Dartmouth Uni­ schools, individuals and organizations, 8-1037 (large); 8-1038 (xl); 8-1039 (xxl). versity) have been tracking hikers in received the grant money from the the park and measuring their pulse and National Endowment for the Arts and Note Cards oxygen saturation at 6,600 feet and local foundations including The Blank note cards feature the Arrowhead logo again at higher elevations. The study Abington Foundation, The Bokom gold-embossed on the front. will calculate the percentage of hikers Foundation, The Cleveland Founda­ $4.95 (per box of 10, w/envelopes) suffering from acute symptoms of alti­ tion and The Martha Holden Jennings Item no. 8-1019 tude sickness and determine if oxygen Foundation. The Artists-in-Residence levels in the blood is a factor in getting program will provide an opportunity Folder altitude sickness. Symptoms of what is Green folder has two inside pockets and the for students who participate in formally called Acute Mountain Sick­ Arrowhead logo gold-embossed on the front. CVEEC's year-round resident pro­ ness are headaches, vomiting, nausea $1.50 Item no. 8-1018 gram for schools and summer camps to and lethargy. In extreme cases, altitude interact with professional artists. It will sickness can be fatal. For more infor­ To order, or for more information, call toll-free (877) NAT-PARK also further integrate the arts into the mation regarding this study, contact (877-628-7275, between 9 am & 5 pm est). Or, visit us online, Resource Management Specialist, curriculum of CVEEC, which annually anytime, at ArrowheadStore.com. Thanks! Grand Teton NP at (307) 739-3300. serves more than 3,500 students. • 4 Arrowhead • Fall 2000

Kudos and Awards

• Lee Baiza, superintendent at Tonto Today's Leaders, Tomorrow's Legends" sequences, the first about a slave guide NM, recently received the Phoenix Blue course. and explorer at Mammoth Cave in the Cross/Blue Shield Distinguished Feder­ mid-1800's and the second about al Employee Award. Lee was recognized • John Grabowska, HFC, and Venture McCombs' experiences as a guide and for his contribution to the Agency, the Productions, received the 2000 Telly park ranger. Other poems in the book community and others. Award for "The Spectrum of Life" for deal with Mammoth Cave's 4,000- Biscayne NP. year-human history and the thrills of • NPS diver David Conlin has been cit­ crawling into tight, rarely visited pas­ ed by the commander of the Coast Guard • The Lnterrnountain Support Office, Base in Charleston, SC, for saving two Santa Fe, has received the lnterrnountain sageways to see what lies beyond. lives while working on the site where Region's "Shoulder to Shoulder" award. • NCR remembers the contentious efforts are underway to recover the Con­ The award is in appreciation for all the period when T-shirt vendors proliferat­ federate submarine Hunley. The master support provided by the NPS Santa Fe- ed on the National Mall and how and mate of the vessel March Tide noti­ based employees to Regional Director important the Solicitor's Office was in fied Conlin that two people from a cap­ Karen Wade, Deputy Regional Director the regulation and litigation to stop it. sized vessel were in trouble in the water. John King and to the staff at Bandelier For this and much more in the way of Conlin took a small boat from the March NM during the Cerro Grande Fire. NPS almost day-to-day advice and counsel, Tide and rescued them. He was cited for ERNIE QUINTANA NCR congratulates "its attorney" Ran­ actions "in keeping with the highest tra­ • Ramie Lynch, NPS youth coordina­ dolph Myers for recently winning the ditions of the Coast Guard's search and tor, has been named a winner of the In presenting the Wilderness Stew­ Department of Justice John Marshall rescue mission." Legend Award by the American Recre­ ardship Award, and an accompanying Award for Interagency Cooperation in ation Coalition, which recognizes the cash award, Director Stanton said, "I'm Support of Litigation. • Walter D. "Walt" Dabney, recent contributions of federal employees of very pleased to recognize Ernie for his NPS retiree, was awarded the Depart­ the NPS, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of many contributions to the Joshua Tree • Bill Nichols, superintendent at Vicks- ment of Interior's Honor Award for Mer­ Land Management, U.S. Fish and NP wilderness program and for the Ser­ burg NMP, received a DOI Superior itorious Service in a special surprise Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation vice's continued efforts to implement Service Award for his efforts to improve presentation ceremony on Aug. 24. He and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As both the letter and spirit of the 1964 relations with park neighbors and his received the award from Director Stanton youth coordinator for the NCR, Mr. Wilderness Act in all park units contain­ many accomplishments in protecting on behalf of Secretary of the Interior Lynch led the effort to increase partici­ ing wilderness resources." park resources. Bruce Babbitt for his "unceasing...advo­ pation in the summer youth programs cacy for the ranger profession," and his of the Washington metropolitan area. • Congratulations to Mel Reid, NCR's • Cherry Payne, chief of interpretation "visionary...quest for suitable career He currently works on the D.C. version equal employment officer. Mel is the at San Antonio Missions NHP is the development and compensation of his fel­ of "Wonderful Outdoor World," a pro­ new EEO and Diversity Manager of the recipient of a DOI Superior Service low rangers." The citation acknowledges Year for the DOI. He was recognized at gram that brings inner-city youth in Award. The award recognized Cherry in particular Dabney's work as chief the Department's 2000 Diversity Con­ contact with outdoor recreation for her outstanding leadership, accom­ ranger of the NPS from 1986 to 1991, resources and builds environmental ference in August. when he oversaw the Ranger Careers pro­ plishments and exemplary service to the stewardship values. park during the past three years. gram. It also credits Dabney with restruc­ • Redwood national and state parks turing the Ranger Activities Division, recendy honored volunteers who assisted • Davis McCombs, Mammoth Cave • Dr. Dwight T. Pitcaithley has been bringing in experienced field personnel as in visitor services programs during the NP park ranger, was selected as the new selected as a U.S. Distinguished Ameri­ program managers and also instituting past six months. Andy Ringgold, NPS Yale Younger Poet. Yale University pub­ can Scholar by the Fulbright New- career management training at the super­ superintendent and Rick Sermon, Cali­ lished McCombs' book, Ultima Thule, Zealand Board of Directors. He visited visory level. fornia Department of Parks and Recre­ in April of this year. Ultima Thule is the New Zealand national parks and historic ation superintendent recognized that mythical farthest point north, and the sites between Aug. 23 and Sept. 8, met • Park Ranger Cliff Goins of Indiana combined through the years, the 23 vol­ coldest and remotest spot on earth. It is with the New Zealand Department of Dunes NL received a "Crystal Owl" unteers contributed over 69,600 hours. Conservation, consulting on the grow­ award for his performance as a coordi­ also the name of the most inaccessible That's an estimated $735,000 worth of ing public-history program and present­ nator and instructor for "Compass II: chamber in Kentucky's Mammoth work for the Service! A special congratu­ ed a paper at the first New Zealand Cave. The book is framed by two sonnet lation and thank you to Chuck and Rae Public History Conference at Victoria Ballard from Pasadena. They have spent University. the past 17 summers volunteering at the park. Also, Mike and Kim • Ernie Quintana, superintendent of Andrychowhicz, volunteers at neighbor­ Harry Yount Award Joshua Tree NP, received the Director's ing Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Wilderness Management and Steward­ have contributed 20 summers. Editor's note: Stuart was men­ attitude toward public service; ship Award for 1999. This award recog­ tioned briefly in our last issue's awards enhance the public's appreciation of nizes individuals or groups who have • Lake Mead NRA won the Seventh section. This is an expanded story as a the park ranger profession and further made significant contributions to the Annual National Conference of May­ the art and science of "rangering." ' follow-up to the award presentation. NPS wilderness program during the ors Recycling at Work Award for closed Schneider is widely regarded as a Stuart Schneider, chief of Visitor course of the past year. Superintendent loop recycling. J. Shannon Swann, park ranger who always strives for and Resource Protection at Great Quintana is an active participant in the excellence. He values interpretation as health officer for the recreation area, Sand Dunes NM, received the Harry a necessary link between the visitor California Desert Managers Group, has been instrumental in managing and Yount National Park Ranger Award and understanding the resource. He is serving on a sub-committee that devel­ directing a vital recycling program that for excellence in "rangering" at the highly respected for always trying to oped ten annexes intended to promote has included not only the park's Aug. 25 Founders' Day dinner, from turn a violation of a park resource into coordination and consistency between employees, but also more than 500 Director Robert Stanton. "Ranger Schneider has demonstrated a gen­ a learning experience for that visitor. the California Desert wilderness man­ employees of nine concessioner-oper­ uine commitment to the field of His attitude of teamwork consistently agement agencies. ated resorts and marinas. "Shannon has rangering," Stanton said. "He has a results in positive relations between In 1999, Quintana completed the taken our recycling program to new tremendous passion and respect for rangers and a higher standard of serv­ park's "Backcountry and Wilderness heights," said Alan O'Neill, park the Service along with a strong com­ ice to visitors over the years. Management Plan," which included the superintendent. "We turned her loose Stuart began his NPS career in mand of traditional ranger skills." development of a comprehensive pro­ on the project and her initiative and 1979 as a seasonal campground He was selected from rangers nom­ gram administering recreational climbing tenacity spread to all employees. Her ranger at Ozark NSR and he has also inated by their peers on each of the activities. This program was developed enthusiasm has even spread to the con­ Service's seven geographic regions. served at Rocky Mountain, Hoven- through extensive involvement with cessionaires who have joined our effort The national honoree received an weep and Zion. He has been chief national climbing groups and the envi­ by recycling cardboard, metal, glass original sculptured bust of Harry ranger at Great Sand Dunes since ronmental community. He also imple­ and aluminum." The recreation area Yount and a cash honorarium. 1993. Stuart and his wife Margaret mented an aggressive abandoned mine live with their three children in was selected from a field of 40 Made possible by a gift from The program intended to restore wilderness Mosca, CO. This fall he and his fam­ entrants. The award is presented under Eureka Company to the National Park character to park lands using minimum ily will be moving to Nebraska where Foundation, the award seeks to recog­ requirement techniques. He successfully the auspice of the U.S. Conference of he will assume duties as chief ranger nize and honor outstanding perform­ negotiated with the military to signifi­ Mayors, which is the official nonparti­ at Niobrara NSR. • ance; foster an especially responsive cantly reduce the low-level air operation san organization of cities with popula­ activities over the park wilderness. tions of 30,000 or more. • Arrowhead • Fall 2000 5

Class of 2000

Johanna Alexander, librarian at West­ Aztec Ruins NM Supt. Barry Cooper PKWY, Lava Beds NM, Haleakala NP ern Archeological and Conservation will retire on Dec. 31. Barry began and Lyndon B. Johnson NHP before Center, retired April 4. working in the parks as a concession becoming chief ranger at Gettysburg in employee at Mesa Verde in 1958 while 1988. During his years there, he also Bob Barbee, regional director of the a student at Colorado State University. served as chief of resource management Alaska region since 1994, retired Oct. 1. He began his career at that park in and as the park's computer specialist. Barbee began his career in 1958 as a sea­ 1966, then worked at Petrified Forest sonal naturalist at Rocky Mountain NP. NP, Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP, Piatt Colorado NM Supt. Steve Hickman During his career, Bob worked in various NP (now part of Chickasaw NBA), retired Aug. 2 after 34 years of service. capacities in Yosemite NP, Carlsbad Cav­ Scotts Bluff NM, Haleakala NP, Steve began his career, along with his erns NP, Big Bend NP and Point Reyes Hubbell Trading Post NHS and Aztec wife Janice, as a Fire Control Aid at NS. He served as superintendent of Cape Ruins (since 1986). His wife, Martha, Twin Sisters Lookout in Rocky Moun­ Lookout NS, Cape Hatteras NS, Hawaii also worked in several parks, including tain NP. His first permanent assign­ Volcanoes NP, Redwood NP and Yellow­ Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP, C&O ment was as a ranger in Yosemite NP in stone NP. During his 42-year tenure with Canal NHP and Piatt NP. They plan on 1965. (Steve, Janice and sons Don and the NPS, Barbee received the Depart­ remaining in the Aztec area. Jeff lived in nine different houses dur­ ment of the Interior's Distinguished Ser­ ing their three-year Yosemite assign­ vice Award and Meritorious Service Janis H. Davis, secretary, Cumberland ment.) They transferred back to Rocky Award, the Stephen Mather Award from Island NS, retired Sept. 8. Mountain in 1968. The Hickmans left the National Parks and Conservation the NPS in 1974 and returned to MARY "DORI" PARTSCH Association and the Cornelius Pugsly Wymond Eckhardt, park manager, Yosemite NP in 1977. Steve later Award. Bob and his wife, Carol, will be Devils Postpile NM, retired in February served as asst. supt. at Jean Lafitte Mary "Dori" Partsch retired July 1 moving to Bozeman, MT. after 43 years of service. NHP & PRES. They returned to Col­ after a career of "firsts"—she was the orado in 1996, where Steve served as first museum curator at the Bartrand Long-time park employee Marion Evelyn M. Francis, land acquisition superintendent at Colorado NM. Steve Conservation Lab, then to Mesa Verde Berntson retired on July 29, concluding realty spec, SERO, retired Aug. 3. is now painting landscapes and Janice NP as the first curator of the museum a 16-year career at Martin Van Buren is gardening. collection, then to Cape Cod NS to fill NHS. During this period, Marion rose the first museum curator position and through the ranks from seasonal employ­ Naoto Katoku, sewage treatment plant retired from the first historian position ee to supervisory ranger. She also served operator at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau at Indian Dunes NL. Add them all for a year as acting chief ranger. Her NHP, retired June 2 after 33 years. together and it is a 30-year career! career includes numerous interpretive highlights, as well as a memorable hike Buffalo NR Superintendent John D. Al Seidenkranz, chief of interpretation out of the Grand Canyon as a result of a "Jack" Linahan retired from the NPS at Bandelier NM retired July 2 after broken arm sustained during Ranger on Sept. 29 after 44 years. Jack and wife over 35 years of service. Al began his career as a seasonal employee at Organ Skills XXXV in 1991. Dee will be relocating to Custer, SD. Jack's career took him to 11 assignments Pipe Cactus NM, Whiskytown-Shasta- Trinity NRA and Lava Beds NM. His Russell W. Berry, superintendent, Vir­ in nine parks—Rocky Mountain NP, first permanent assignment was a gener- gin Islands NP, retired July 21. Carlsbad Caverns NP, Grand Canyon alist park ranger at Glen Canyon NRA. NP, Olympic NP, Lake Mead NRA, He served three years at Everglades NP, Padre Island NS, Great Smoky Moun­ Henry "Hank" Blart, behavioral sci­ where he met and married his wife, ence senior instructor and former tains NP, Chickasaw NRA and Buffalo Tomena. Tomena is the daughter of supervisory park ranger, retired on July NR. He also served as acting deputy Lois Kowski and the late Frank Kowski, 15 after 30 years of service. Hank start­ regional director for the former South­ who served as southwest regional direc­ ed his career in the NPS in 1971 at west Region during his 12-year tenure tor from 1967-1973. He also worked at Morristown NHP and served as a as superintendent at Buffalo NR. Natchez Trace PKWY, Grand Canyon ranger at Shenandoah NP and Ever­ NP and St. Croix NSR. He is a gradu­ glades NP. In 1989, he transferred to Thomas Mulher, Jr., museum curator, ate of the first NPS intake training class NPS San Francisco Maritime NHP, retired FLETC and became an instructor in the MAC HEEBNER at Horace Albright Training Center in Marine Law Enforcement Division. In July 31 after 38 years. 1965. He and his family will relocate 1991 he transferred to the Division of Mac Heebner, computer specialist at temporarily to the Los Alamos area. Behavioral Science. Hank's contribu­ Gettysburg NMP, retired Aug. 2 after 35 Alan O'Neill, superintendent of Lake Mead NRA since 1987 is retiring in tion to the training of NPS rangers at years of government service. Mac began Carlos Sotomayor, Jr., general equip­ October and will become the first FLETC was substantial. his NPS career as an intake trainee in ment operator, Amistad NRA, retired executive director of the Outside Las 1969 at areas in the New York City group April 29. Richard H. Briceland, special assistant (Statue of Liberty NM, Fire Island NS, Vegas Foundation. The foundation to the associate director, Natural Roosevelt/Vanderbilt NHS) and at Isle was established to support the four Delmar Wiley, lead maintenance worker Resource Stewardship & Science, WASO, Royale NP. He moved to Shiloh NMP in federal land management agencies sur­ Puukohola Heiau NHS, retired May 6 rounding Las Vegas, NV. retired Aug. 1. 1971, then worked at Natchez Trace after five years with the NPS. •

National Park Service Web Site Missing Life Members Following is a list of E&AA Life Members whose mail has been returned without a forwarding Introduces New Park Guide address. If you recognize a name and xperience your America with the Information about individual parks can younger audiences and "Educational know of their whereabouts, please forward the information to Bonnie be retrieved by selecting a park by Programs," a selection offered on many Enew Parknet gateway. There is a Stetson, E&AA Membership, 470 new "Park Guide" for online informa­ name, clicking on a state map or check­ park sites, provides a variety of teaching Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Wash­ tion seekers. Visitors to Parknet at ing off a special interest. tools and materials. ington, PA 19034. Thank you! www.nps.gov will find a redesign of New to the NPS Web site is "Park Pro­ The goal of the NPS is to ensure that Jennie May Blake park information that is both efficient files." The park profile approach uses a people from around the world experience Joyce Bolin and user friendly. standard format to help visitors navigate our national parks, and that they find the Walter Bruce The "Visit Your Parks" page in the the system of more than 375 NPS sites. necessary information for planning Donald Buck new "Park Guide" provides links to all This enables Parknet visitors to locate enjoyable and educational trips to the Tanna Chattin information they are seeking whether it is parks. The NPS Web team strives to Jack Collier the information needed to plan a Ronald Cooksey national park experience. At general or in-depth information about make Parknet the best place to prepare John Craig www.nps.gov/parks.html visitors will parks. The profiles include information for visits, or if you're unable to visit, the George R. Crothers find links to information about camp­ about park features, basic facts, new visi­ best place to learn about more than 375 Susan Colclazer ing reservations, the National Parks tor maps, contacts, news and links. A culturally and naturally significant sites in Jewell T. Daily Pass, volunteer opportunities and more. "For Kids" area provides information for the National Park System. Richard Danforth 6 Arrowhead • Fall 2000

Providing Young Americans an Opportunity to Appreciate and Preserve Our Nation's Cultural and Natural Treasures

By Max A. Lockwood, WASO Youth Corps (NASCC), the Girl Scouts of Programs Division America, the Boy Scouts of America, local school and community centers s our nation's population increases, and local state governments have pro­ Athe National Park Service and other vided us with services, students and land management agencies are under money to create new programs. increasing pressure by public and private We are fortunate to have so many interests to loosen restrictions on land committed partners who see the value of usage. They must balance this delicate connecting young people with resource relationship between private corporate conservation opportunities. Youth pro­ development and what is best for the grams provide parks with much-needed public and future generations. To prepare assistance in significant areas of park for these challenges, the NPS must begin resource management and educate training future stewards of our public young people about the NPS. The most lands. For this reason, it is beneficial to significant help to parks is the assistance reach the current generation of elemen­ with backlogged maintenance projects. tary and high school students to make For example, facilities are often repaired them aware of national parks and the role by groups of young people funded by NPS they play in our society. Public land Corps Grants. The Public A GROUP OF GIRL SCOUTS help out at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The Youth Programs Division in the Land Corps fund is a $2,000,000 block the Youth Programs Division are the Student Career Experience Program Washington Office is responsible for grant appropriated by Congress to help three Job Corps Centers that are man­ (SCEP) and the Student Temporary insuring that the NPS works with young assist with backlogged maintenance proj­ aged on Park Service land. Oconaluftee, Employment Program (STEP). These Americans from all social, ethnic, cultural ects and introduce youth to the NPS. located in Great Smoky Mountains NP, programs are specifically designed to give and economic backgrounds. Our objec­ The primary stipulation is that all projects Great Onyx, located in Mammoth Cave students the opportunity to work in the tive is to foster a relationship between must be a collaboration between the NPS NP and Harpers Ferry, located next to NPS, while finishing their studies. Some natural and cultural resources and young and a non-profit organization. For exam­ Harpers Ferry NHP, are three centers students continue working for the NPS Americans—to help guide, manage and ple, a park might not have the funding or that train students for jobs in the Ameri­ after completing school, while others supervise 22 programs that expose young staff to build a trail or construct a facility. can labor market. Even though the NPS decide to seek other career possibilities. people to the NPS mission. In order to receive Public Land Corps manages all three Job Corps Centers, However, all students involved are Several of these programs, such as the Grant money, the park must solicit the funding and all center standards originate exposed to the Park Service mission and Student Conservation Association help of a non-profit partner to work with from the Department of Labor. Thus, the the many different facets of managing the young people on the project. Projects can (SCA), the Youth Conservation Corps mission of these centers is to prepare stu­ national parks. receive the maximum of $15,000. A park (YCC) and Job Corps, have been coop­ dents for today's job market. The NPS is In 1999, the Youth Programs Division may have several projects that need to be erating with the NPS for many years. in the unique position of using the cen­ worked with 22 partners to provide over done and therefore, can apply for more SCA began working with the Service in ters' proximities to park land to teach stu­ five thousand students with jobs, intern­ than one grant. 1957, Job Corps in 1964 and the YCC dents resource conservation skills and ships and educational opportunities. We in 1971. In recent years budget con­ Many non-profit educational organiza­ their application to park management. are hopeful that through further creative straints, government downsizing and tions expose young people to park The centers are equipped with the tools, efforts on the part of NPS staff and non­ other factors have put the NPS in a resources by establishing formal educa­ instructors and facilities to prepare inter­ profit partners, we will be able to contin­ position to reach out and solicit the tional programs with the park. An exam­ ested students for facility management, ue to give more young people the assistance of non-traditional partners to ple is the "Parks as Classrooms" (PAC) resource conservation, computer and opportunity to learn about the National help facilitate the relationship between program. In 1998, more than 250,00 administrative positions in the NPS. Park Service. our youth and the national parks. Non­ students participated in "Parks as Class­ The Youth Programs Division also For more information about the Youth profit partners such as the National rooms" programs. works with several other job training pro­ Programs Division, call (202) 565-1075, Association of Youth and Conservation Another component of the mission of grams; the Diversity Intern Program, the or visit www.nps.gov/youthprograms. •

first considered in 1998, but due to lack of funding, no tribes, Alaska Native villages and corporations, Native Issues 2000 progress was made. The Yellowstone Park Foundation, a Hawaiian organizations and 26 museums for a total non-profit organization whose purpose is to protect, pre­ request of approximately $6 million. Proposals were Scoping To Begin For Proposed New Old reviewed by NPS staff and a selection panel of Native serve and enhance Yellowstone NP, undertook the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Americans and museum professionals. Faithful project and pledged to raise $15 million of the $18 The construction of a new visitor education center at million necessary to construct the new visitor education NAGPRA, enacted in 1990, requires museums and Old Faithful in Yellowstone NP has been proposed to center. Because of the successful fundraising efforts of the federal agencies to inventory and identify Native Ameri­ replace the current visitor center, which can no longer Yellowstone Park Foundation, the park is now able to move can human remains and cultural items in their collections meet the educational needs of visitors to the Old Faithful and to consult with culturally affiliated Indian tribes, Alas­ area. forward with the project planning. ka Native villages and corporations and Native Hawaiian National Park Service Awards $2.1 Million in Each year, Yellowstone NP is the premier destination organizations regarding repatriation. Section 10 of the Native American Graves Protection and for more than three million people—with more than 85 Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to award Repatriation Act Grants percent of those visitors traveling to the Old Faithful area grants to implement provisions of the Act. to explore the greatest concentration of geysers found This July, the National Park Service announced the Additional information regarding these awards can be anywhere in the world and to see the world-renowned award of $2,159,310 to assist museums, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations' and Alaska Native vil­ obtained from Joe Wallis, Heritage Preservation Ser­ landmark, Old Faithful Geyser. During the peak season lages and corporations with implementation of the vices, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, (July and August), the existing Old Faithful Visitor Center Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act NC200, Washington, D.C., 20240. cannot accommodate the nearly 25,000 daily visitors. (NAGPRA). The funds were divided among 38 projects. Commercial Filming Legislation The facility is too small (8,000 square feet) for any NPS previously funded four additional repatriation proj­ exhibits, and visitors leave the Old Faithful area without ects during fiscal year 2000 totaling $31,975. A new bill signed by the president will allow the NPS a basic understanding of or appreciation for the com­ to charge fees for commercial filming in national parks. Projects to be undertaken by grant recipients include: plexity and interconnected nature of the geysers they the repatriation of the Teikweidi totem pole removed from The law repeals existing regulations, which forbid the see or the volcanic activity that defines Yellowstone NP. the Old Cape Fox Village by the Harriman Expedition in Park Service or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from The proposed visitor education center would be located 1899 and currently on exhibit at the Peabody Museum of charging fees for filming in parks or refuges. This Act will in the same area as the current one, and would include Archeology and Ethnography in Cambridge, Mass.; a affect the NPS, Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. adequate orientation and educational exhibit spaces, an project to support the formation of a Great Basin Inter- Fish and Wildlife Service and the U. S. Forest Service. Tribal NAGPRA Coalition to address mutual repatriation auditorium, classroom, research library, educational book­ Under Public Law 106-206, the secretaries of the store and backcountry permitting office. The current visitor issues among federally recognized tribes throughout the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the center and the two adjacent satellite theaters would be Great Basin Region; a project to support a statewide ini­ removed, and functions that currently occur in these three tiative designed to explore the nature, extent and impli­ Interior (DOI) can establish a fee system for commercial buildings would be consolidated into one 40,000 square cations of chemically contaminated, repatriated Native filming activities on federal land. A permit is required to foot structure. The new building would be designed to be California cultural material; as well as numerous projects film and the fee for the permit will be based on (1) the compatible with the signature rustic architectural style of that involve training in NAGPRA and tribal consultation number of days of filming activity; (2) size of the crew the Old Faithful Historic District. visits to museums. and (3) amount and type of equipment. The Bureau can continued on page 10 The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center project was The NPS received 111 applications from 76 Indian Arrowhead • Fall 2000 II Alumni News

with the state "It's a lot of fun playing, and winning, director general of UNESCO awarded legislature on with your son and good friends," Lawler Rob the Dubrovnik Gold Medal for his consumer said. "I hope more players will sign up for contributions to international conserva­ advocacy next year's event, since all proceeds go to tion and world peace. Rob is making a issues. such a good cause." steady recovery after a recent heart attack The money will be pooled with the and mild stroke. He has reduced his Retiree proceeds from 13 other satellite golf international consulting work to only sev­ Glen Bean is tournaments and donated to the E&AA eral overseas trips a year. He can be recuperating Education Trust Fund. A field of 90 play­ reached by e-mail at rcmheritage@com- at home from ers participated in this year's tournament puserve.com. a rather seri­ at Fairfax National Golf Course in Cen- ous blood terville, VA. It was the 26th playing of the i n f e c t i o n . tournament, according to Dave Park of After a week WASO, who has organized the event for in the hospi­ the past ten years. tal and several Tournament Sightseeing and Govern­ DON AND NANCY DAYTON on Blanco Peak, 14,345 feet weeks in a ment Services, Inc. also made sizable healthcare donations to the fund. Frank Kowski was Don (retired in 1989) and Nancy facility, he is feeling much better, but an avid golfer and the first superintendent Dayton recently celebrated their 48th has decided to postpone his planned •of the Albright Training Center at Grand wedding anniversary by climbing 14,345' trip to China. He would enjoy hearing Canyon NP. elevation Blanco Peak in Colorado. The from his NPS colleagues. His address is two-day climb was quite an event—with a P.O. Box 657, 11284 Highway 160 E&AA Life Member Rob Milne is young newly married couple who fol­ East, Alamosa, CO 81011. enjoying his semi-retirement on the Out­ lowed them on the final ascent amazed at er Banks of North Carolina where he that "elderly couple" preceding them. To The National Capital Area Frank once worked as an ecological research date, the Daytons have climbed the four Kowski Memorial Golf Tournament, held collaborator and seasonal park naturalist highest peaks in Colorado and hope to Aug. 25, raised $1,500 for the E&AA for Cape Hatteras NS before becoming a climb numbers five and six on their 49th and was won by a foursome led by career employee. Rob retired from the and 50th anniversaries. Deputy Regional Director Joe Lawler of Office of International Affairs, WASO in ELBERTA RUSSELL AND ALEXANDER Don and Nancy have been members the NCR Other team members were 1996. He was the recipient of the BALLANTYNE on their wedding day. of the Santa Fe Search and Rescue Team Joe's son Michael, fellow employee Steve Department's Distinguished Service in New Mexico for the last six years, Doulis (GWMP) and friend Jim Gridley. Award. After leaving the NPS, he accept­ with a number of mountain searches "This was a total team effort with each ed the position of principle advisor to the On August 12, E&AA Life Member and evacuations under their belts. Nan­ member making many contributions over director of the World Heritage Centre, Elberta Russell and Alexander Ballan- cy, a retired real estate broker, was an the 18 holes," said Lawler, who had won United Nation's Education, Scientific tyne were married in Harrison, Arkansas. EMT in the Eldorado Fire and Rescue the tournament at least five times in past and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Over 200 friends attended the ceremony, Dept. for 18 years. Don is currently years when it was scored individually. The Paris. His UNESCO missions and subse­ including 67 family members with 14 president of the Eldorado Water and team posted a score of eight under par to quent UN consulting work have taken children. Elberta's NPS career spanned Sanitation District and a member of the win this year's tournament. The most him to many World Heritage sites around thirty years, starting in the Midwest Northern New Mexico Regional Water memorable shot, according to Lawler, the world and in particular, in Eastern Regional Office in Omaha. She retired Planning Council. He is also on a ten- was a Steve Doulis chip-in for birdie from Europe, Siberia, Australia, Asia, the Mid­ from Buffalo NR in 1980. The couple member AARP lobbying team working the fringe on a difficult par four hole. dle East and Latin America. In 1997, the will make their home in Harrison. •

Boy Scouts Complete 34,521 Hours of Service How the E&AA Trust Fund he NPS & BSA Service to America patch pro­ Helped Me Tgram is progressing very well. To date 81 parks are participating and over 34,500 hours of service he Employees and Alumni Associa­ have been completed. The final goal is for Scouts to Ttion's Education Trust Fund loan complete a total of one million hours of volunteer can greatly benefit college students. service at national park sites across the country. The During my senior year in high school, I program will run until the goal is reached. had to make the tough decision of "Thank you for allowing us to perform Service to which college to attend. Of the two of America hours for the NPS. The program is very my top-choice colleges, one seemed more affordable, but not truly where I interesting and it would be cool if more Scouts wanted to spend the next four years of would use the program," wrote Andy Jones, Age 12, my life. The other choice seemed unat­ Boy Scout Second Class, and his brother Brad Jones, tainable financially speaking. Despite Age 9, Webelo I. The boys volunteered a total of 46 having scholarships, my parents and I 1/2 hours at four national parks (Mammoth Cave didn't think I could feasibly attend my NP, Lincoln Boyhood NM, Lincoln Home NHS and top-pick university. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS) during a recent Fortunately, my father found out vacation. They each earned an NPS & BSA Service to about the E&AA Education Trust Fund America patch. BRAD JONES, 9, WEBELO I; RANGER CONNIE LUTHY AND ANDY loan. With this loan, I can attend the On June 24 the scouts visited the Lincoln Living JONES, 12, BOY SCOUT SECOND CLASS, in the cabin at the Lincoln school of my choice. The best part Historical Farm at Lincoln Boyhood NM assisting Living Historical Farm. about this loan is that there is no inter­ Rangers Connie Luthy and Bob Zimmerman in the est. So, after graduation, I don't have Cabin and Carpenter Shop. "It was a pleasure to have Andy teer service they gave out tickets and picked up fallen apples to worry about paying back interest as and Brad visit with us here at the Lincoln Boyhood NM. Their around the Lincoln Home NHS. well as the loan itself. While interest may not appear to be all that substan­ For more information on the program, log onto www.service- genuine interest in the preservation of our natural resources is tial when paying back loans, if you're commendable. I was personally impressed with the research toamerica.org. Along with information about the program, there like me and need numerous loans to that these young gentlemen had done prior to their volunteer are stories about Scouts' experiences with service projects for the afford school, interest can really add work," said Ranger Luthy. The boys helped out at the cabin by parks. The Web site is updated monthly, with new stories and up. So the E&AA Trust Fund loan is a carrying firewood and water, baking biscuits over an open fire, new job opportunities from the parks. Take a few minutes to blessing; I don't need to worry about oiling tools and feeding livestock. They learned to spin and look over your park's listing, and send any corrections or addi­ high interest rates and I can attend the card wool, using a drop spindle. They also pulled weeds and tions to the NPS & BSA Service to America coordinator. Also school of my choice. picked up trash in the park, arranged and dusted the books in send any "success stories" that you might have about completed —Stephanie G. Thomas, daughter of the library at the visitor center and organized a brochure dis­ projects and they will be featured on the site. Information for the Joe Thomas, MWR Lands Appraiser. play. At Mammoth Cave NP the boys pulled up garlic mustard, site can be faxed to (215) 283-6925 or e-mailed to carols@east- (see page 12 for information on how to an exotic plant, from the trails. For the last part of their volun- ernnational.org. • obtain an Education Trust Fund loan.) 8 Arrowhead • Fall 2000

Requiescat in Pace

Lake Mead NRA firefighter Phillip an associate director and finally deputy Padre Island NS in 1984 and he was at "Pip" Conner, Aug. 3, in a helicopter director. He was the liaison to the Indiana Dunes NL for the past ten crash. Phil was a member of the Las National Park Advisory Board, often trav­ years. He was honored as the NPS's Vegas Interagency Helitak Team, which eling with presidents and members of 1998 MWR maintenance employee of had been assigned to the Charley Com­ Congress when new units to the System the year for his leadership in the devel­ plex near Wells, NV. He was a four-year were being considered. opment and construction of the new veteran of the park's wildland fire crew. His survivors include two daughters, Cowles Lodge and cabins at historic Donations may be made to either Susan Flynn Clark and her husband Camp Good Fellow (an environmental Central Christian Church Youth and Rudy Ficken of Blue Ridge, PA, and C. learning center.) Dwight is survived by Scholarship for Camp and Missions Terri Myers and her husband Richard his wife, Cathleen, daughters Kimberly (1001 New Beginnings Road, Hender­ Myers, of Washington, D.C. Also sur­ Raab of Centerpoint, TX and Vanessa son, NV 89015) or the Lake Mead viving are three granddaughters and his and Crystal Lange of San Antonio, TX NRA Emergency Services Donation devoted nurse and friend, Kathy Hart of and six grandchildren. Account (Lake Mead NRA, 601 Nevada Bonita Springs, FL. Highway, Boulder City, NV 89005). Robert Larson, 64, Aug. 1 of cardiac Condolences may be sent to his mother, Jessica Freeman, July 6, 19-year-old arrest. He was a campground volunteer Carolyn Conner, at 1727 Boardwalk daughter of John Freeman, landscape at Acadia NP. Larson and his wife, Allie, Avenue, Prescott, AZ 86301. GEORGE E. DAVIDSON, JR. architect at the DSC. In addition to her had been doing trail work and were hik­ father, Jessica is survived by two broth­ ing back to the work site when Larson Debra, and son Steven. He was the John Coss, a seasonal maintenance ers, Jacob and Josh; and two step-sis­ collapsed. Although this was the cou­ brother of Robert E. "Bob" Davidson. employee at Yukon-Charley Rivers NP, ters, Lonnie and Vicky Beard. Messages ple's first season at Acadia, it was their Messages of condolence may be sent to July 20, at his home in Eagle. John had of condolence may be sent to John and third season as campground VIP's, hav­ Diane at Box 373, Bicknell, UT 84715. worked as a seasonal in the park in sev­ his family at 1747 S. DeFrame, Lake- ing previously volunteered at Arches NP eral maintenance positions since 1993. wood, CO 80228. Memorial donations and Joshua Tree NP. Condolences may Retiree and former ARD of the He is survived by his father, Ralph, his may be sent to Roxanne Runkel in Plan­ be sent to Allie Larson c/o Acadia NP, Southwest Region, Monte E. Fitch, son, John, Jr. and his daughters, Terry ning and Design Services, DSC, or to P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. 80, July 3, after a lengthy illness in and Dezinee. John was an integral part West Metro Fire Foundation, Jessica Grand Junction, CO, where he lived of the small NPS family at Yukon- Freeman Fund, 447 S. Allison Parkway, Tyler Jack Malcolm, grandson of Jack with his daughter Linda. Monte grew Charley Rivers NP. Lakewood, CO 80226. Roberts, facility management specialist in up in Norwood, CO. He was a student WASO's Park Facility Management at Colorado State University where he Calvin R. Curnrnings, retired senior Doug Frizell, 53, July 31, at his Office, was fatally injured in a traffic acci­ met and married Maxine. In WWII he archeologist, Sept. 7, from cancer. Mr. home in Miramonte, CA. Frizell, build­ dent on July 16, just north of Yellowstone served in the 13th Armored Division of Curnrnings began his NPS career in 1962 ing and utilities supervisor in the Grant NP. Jack's daughters, Jessica Malcolm the army in Europe. After the war he as a park ranger (archeologist) at Wupatki Grove area of Kings Canyon did not (Tyler's mother) and Kate Roberts, were NM. He served as a park archeologist at began his career with the NPS, serving report to work on Aug. 1 and 2. Park also seriously injured. Condolences may Tuzigoot NM; a park ranger (law in a number of national parks and mon­ supervisors and coworkers became con­ be sent to Jack and Jacque Roberts, 1122 enforcement) at Sanford Recreation Area uments throughout the Southwest and cerned about his whereabouts, and a North 32nd St., Billings, MT 59116. (now Lake Meredith NRA); a park arche­ in Washington, D.C., where Maxine missing person report was filed. The Memorials can be made to The Tyler Jack ologist at Alibates Flint Quarries NM; died of cancer. Monte was a life member case was investigated as a homicide. Malcolm Fund, First Interstate Bank, park superintendent of Gran Quivira NM and a strong supporter of the E&AA, Two suspects wanted for questioning P.O. Box 30918, Billings, MT 59116- (now Salinas NM) and a staff archeologist serving as the chairman in the 1970's. in the murder were arrested in Oregon 0918, Attn: Amy Carter. at the Navajo Lands Group. In 1972, he He later married Mary Hennessy on Aug. 10. The Fresno County DA is moved to SRO, Santa Fe where he held a (Design and Construction, WSC.) After proceeding with extradition and will be Ray G. Martinez, 85, Aug. 24. A life series of positions. In 1978, he transferred retiring in 1997 from the SWRO, they filing first degree murder charges member of E&AA, Ray began his NPS to the DSC. eventually moved to Grand Junction, against the two men. career at Mesa Verde NP. He worked at In 1983-84, he served in Washington, CO. Mary and Monte were married for Cards and letters of condolence may Carlsbad NP, Grand Canyon NP, D.C., as chief anthropologist for the 30 years until her death in 1997. Sur­ be sent to Dustin Frizell, c/o of Pete SWRO and NCR. He retired" in 1972, NPS. From 1985 to retirement in 1997, vivors include his four children, Lenny Lucero, P.O. Box 923, Kings Canyon after serving at the Eastern Service Cen­ he was a senior archeologist in the Wash­ Fitch (Sandy), Linda Reed (Larry), Tony NP, CA 93633. Donations to the fami­ ter. Ray is survived by his wife Florence, ington Office, duty stationed in Lake- Fitch (Kathy) and Terry Branson (Larry); ly may be sent to the Sequoia-Kings three daughters; Betsy Fahrion and wood, CO. For two years (1985-87), he four stepchildren, Tom Hennessey Canyon Employee Association (SKEA) Mary Ann Greget of Farmington, NM was detailed to the National Marine Sanc­ (Sandy), Frances Hennessy, Mike Hen­ c/o Pete Lucero at the same address. and Taya Eaton of Minden, NV, and tuaries Program in the National Oceanic nessy (Ten) and Sharon Hennessy, and 11 Make checks out to SKEA and on the two sons; Billy of southern California and Atmospheric Administration to grandchildren. Memorials may be made memo line please write Doug Frizell. and Ray Jr. of Glendale, AZ. develop that agency's cultural resources to St. Mary's Home Health Care, 744 management program. He is survived by Horizon Ct., Ste. 200, Grand Junction, Upper Delaware SRR Maintenance his wife, Linda Scott Curnrnings, his chil­ CO 81506. Condolences may be sent to Mechanic Leader Leonard W. "Lenny" dren, grandchildren and a step-daughter. Linda Reed and family at 2724 Caribbean Hoffert, Jr., 53, July 26. He was recu­ perating from recent major surgery. A Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506. retired 20-year veteran of the Marine George E. Davidson, Jr., 63, July 12, Corps with two tours of duty in Vietnam, in Provo, UT. He was chief of Visitor Ser­ Thomas F. "Tom" Flynn, Jr., June 5, Lenny worked for the NPS at Upper vices and later management assistant at in Naples, FL. A life member of E&AA, Delaware SRR since 1991. Capitol Reef NP where he retired in he was predeceased by his wife, Fran. 1993, with 30 years of service. He was a Tom received a B.A. from Notre Dame Denali NP Volunteer Adam Kolff, 1958 graduate of Drew University in University, and a Juris Doctorate at 27, June 19, in a plane crash. Adam was Madison, NJ. Following graduation, he Georgetown University. He distinguished from Boulder, CO. He was en route to served three years in the U.S. Army and himself as a sergeant in the counterintelli­ the Kahiltna Base Camp to be a member received the army commendation medal gence corps during WWII. He began his of the NPS team there. He was an expe­ for excellence in photojournalism and legal career as an attorney-investigator for rienced mountaineer with extensive public relations. He also studied at Drew the U.S. Senate War Investigating Com­ climbing and backcountry experience in Theological Seminary from 1961-1963. mittee, also blown as the Truman Com­ the Peruvian Andes, Alaska, Nepal, George began his NPS career as a season­ mittee. Later legal assignments were Patagonia, the Cascades and the Rock­ al park historian at Saratoga NHP and diverse; attorney for the Antitrust Divi­ ies. He recently returned from nearly Barbara B. Morris subsequently served in permanent posi­ sion, Dept. of Justice, staff director on the three years of living in Peru while work­ MANUEL MORRIS tions as park historian at Cumberland Select Committee on Lobbying Activities ing with The Mountain Institute, an Gap NHP and Vicksburg NMP, adminis­ for the U.S. House of Representatives, environmental non-profit organization. Manuel "Manny" Morris, 78, July trative officer at Chiricahua NM, chief of House Committee on Merchant Marine He was finishing his master's degree at 14, Bethesda, MD, after cardiac I&RM at Edison NHS and Herbert and Fisheries and investigator for GAO, the University of Colorado. Hoover NHS, and as park planner in later becoming assistant to the secretary quadruple bypass surgery. He began his SERO. In 1983, he was the recipient of for Public Lands Management, DOI, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor NPS career as a hydraulic engineer in the Roy E. Appleman-Henry A. Judd before beginning his work with the NPS Dwight Lange, 49, June 23 at Univer­ the Division of Land and Water Bights, award for his interpretive efforts at Capi­ in 1960 as chief of concessions manage­ sity of Chicago Hospital. A Wisconsin Western Office of Design and Con­ tol Reef. In addition to his wife Diane, ment. During his NPS career he also native, he worked for the government struction (WODC) in San Francisco, survivors include daughters Kathleen and headed the Office of Legislation, became for 27 years. He joined the NPS at CA, designing and supervising pro- Arrowhead • Fall 2000 9

Requiescat in Pace

grams in seven western states from History Association at the Anchorage Park ranger Cale Schaffer, 25, June Dave's passion and career encom­ 1957 to mid-1982. He then took a Public Lands Information Center. 19, in a plane crash en route to Kahilt- passed interpreting park resources for leave of absence to work as chief of na Glacier to be a member of the NPS visitors and more importantly his dedi­ community water supply for the E&AA Life Member John A. team at base camp at 7,200 feet on Mt. cated efforts toward educating our chil­ USAID Mission in Jamaica. Reshoft, 92, Aug. 21 from cancer at his McKinley. • An experienced moun­ dren about the environment. Dave is home at Greenspring Village retirement He returned to the Park Service in taineer, Cale had worked as a park survived by his wife, Shirley. Cards or community in Springfield, VA. He was mid-1964 as acting chief of the ranger and emergency medical techni­ messages of condolence may be sent to the husband of the late former Margaret WODC. In 1967, he transferred to cian on both the north and south sides Shirley Todd, 4541 N. 75th Place, WASO in Land Acquisition and Water Lanier (1962) and the former Julia of Denali's Wonder Lake. He had also Fowler (1996). As a landscape architect Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Rights. His major efforts were in restor­ worked at Grand Canyon NP. He is sur­ graduate of the University of California, ing water supply to the Everglades NP, vived by his parents, Carol and Ron Berkeley, he worked in several Washing­ Gilbert R. "Gil" Wenger, 77, June coordinating USDI efforts to establish Schaffer, of Madisonburg, PA. ton state parks in the early 1930's. Lat­ 18, in Grand Junction, CO, following a Big Cypress N PRES and forestalling er he worked in the Blue Ridge stroke. Gill served in the 5th Air Force construction of Miami Jetport. Parkway, and the SWRO, Santa Fe. in the South Pacific during WWII, sta­ In November 1997 he was appointed He served as a lieutenant in the Navy tioned primarily on Papua New Guinea. deputy director of the Office of Water during WWII. He returned to the NPS He was awarded a purple heart. Research and Technology (OWRT) in branch of programs in the Director's A long-time E&AA supporter, he Washington, D.C. and became a charter Office in Chicago, IL. As chief of Mas­ began in the NPS as a seasonal ranger member of the Senior Executive Service ter Planning in the 1950's he advanced at Bandelier NM, then moved to a (SEC) in 1979. When OWRT was dis­ Master Plans from a development plan permanent assignment at Tonto NM solved in 1982, he became project officer for a park to a comprehensive plan giv­ in 1951. He worked at White Sands of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation work­ ing direction to all phases of park man­ NM, Montezuma Castle NM, Lake ing on the rehab of the Aswan Dam in agement. He also developed complete Mead NRA, Mount Rushmore N Egypt. He retired in 1983. The last 17 procedures for the NPS Wilderness MEM and the Western Museum Lab years of his life were spent as a music Studies Program, retiring as chief in scholar with a Greenwood-published WASO. In 1970 he received DOTs Dis­ in San Francisco. Gil capped his career discography of Gerard Souzay. Survivors tinguished Service Award. with a 14-year stint as chief archeolo­ include his wife, Barbara of Bethesda, Survivors include a daughter from his gist and head of interpretation at Mesa MD ([email protected]), his daugh­ first marriage, Margaret R. "Peggy" Verde NP. In 1972 he served on the ter Lynd in Silver Spring, MD, his son Knapp of Annandale, VA, a stepdaugh­ Alan Mills Alaska Task Force recommending Peter in Vista, CA, five grandchildren ter, Drusilla M. Stancampianso of CHARLES LINCOLN TAGERT many areas for inclusion in the NPS. and three great grandchildren. Herndon, VA and three grandchildren. He authored The Story of Mesa Verde Charles Lincoln Tagert, 94, March and Archeological Techniques used at Former chief of Historic American Roland von Steen Richert, 86, June 14, at his home in St. Augustine, FL. A Mesa Verde NP. Buildings Survey, WASO, John Poppe- 7, Globe, AZ. Roland received a mas­ long-time supporter of the E&AA, he After 33 years of service, Gilbert and liers, 64, Sept. 1. He is survived by his ter's degree in archeology from the Uni­ worked in maintenance at Petrified For­ his wife Charlotte retired to Grand Junc­ wife, Julia Tatnell Poppeliers, and a versity of Arizona. From 1938 to 1940 est NP and Fort Caroline N MEM. tion in 1982 where they built their own he worked seasonally for several NPS "Chuck" retired in 1968. He is sur­ brother. Contributions may be made in solar home. He is survived by his wife, national monuments. From 1941 to vived by his wife, Vera M. and two sons, lieu of flowers to the Missionaries of daughter Linda Pease of Longmont, CO, 1946 he served as a lieutenant in the John Lincoln Tagert of Cascade, CO sons William M. of Placerville, CO and Charity, 2800 Otis Street NE, Washing­ U.S. Army in the New Guinea and and Bert Edwin Tagert of Bristol, TN Stephen R of Glade Park, CO, two ton, D.C. 20018. Letters of condolence Philippine campaigns. In 1946 he and six grandchildren. Memorial contri­ brothers and one grandson. may be sent to Julia Poppeliers c/o His­ rejoined the NPS as a park ranger at butions can be made to Grace United toric American Buildings Survey, NPS, Tuzigoot NM until he was promoted as Methodist Church, 8 Carrera Street, St. Denali NP seasonal Maintenance 1849 C Street NW, Room Ncap-300, archeologist to the ruins stabilization Augustine, FL 32084. Washington, D.C. 20240. unit in Chaco Canyon NM. Until his Worker Mark Weronko, 52, June 24, retirement in 1972, he and his mobile David "Dave" Todd, July 12, to the in an off-duty accident on Dalton Denali NP Volunteer Brian P. Rea­ ruins stabilization unit of Navajo masons challenges of a failing heart, which forced Highway (the pipeline haul road to gan, 27, June 19, in a plane crash. Bri­ preserved more than 100 prehistoric his retirement in 1986 as the environ­ Prudhoe Bay.) He was the passenger in an was from Anchorage, AK. He was ruins and historic structures. He retired mental education specialist in the South­ a vehicle that left the narrow, gravel scheduled to assist in staffing the NPS as supervisory archeologist at the South­ ern Arizona Group. Dave spoke fondly road and rolled onto its roof. Mark Base Camp operations at 7,200 feet on west Archeological Center in Globe, and often of the varied and rewarding worked at Eielson Visitor Center. Mt. McKinley. He had three years of AZ. He is survived by his wife, Edna, experiences throughout his career, which mountaineering experience in the Sier­ whose address is 1114 S. Skyline Drive, took him to Mesa Verde NP, Carlsbad Stanley Zelinski, Lowell NHP main­ ra Nevadas, climbed Mt. McKinley by Globe, AZ 85501-2061. Memorial con­ Caverns NP, Grand Canyon NP, Wupat- tenance employee, 49, July 18 of car­ the West Buttress in 1999, and had tributions can be made to the Arizona ki NM and Sunset Crater Volcano NM, diac arrest. Stanley was well-liked and crevasse rescue and first aid training. Archaeological Society, 10906 E. Michi­ Dinosaur NM, Jewel Cave NM and the respected by all his coworkers and Brian worked for the Alaska Natural gan Avenue, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Southern Arizona Group office. renowned for his sense of humor. •

New Exhibit of Nation's Jerome Pratt Continues a Lifetime of Communicating for Conservation Founding Documents at ne hundred years ago on May 25, nicator (Haleakala NP, 1972), he continues as Independence NHP OPresident McKinley signed the Lacy Award. editor of Grus Americana, the newslet­ continued from front page Act, giving the U.S. its first far-reaching Jerome ter of the Whooping Crane Conserva­ federal wildlife protection law and setting continues tion Association, Inc., and authored The federation, which led to the first form the stage for a century of progress in safe­ to com­ Whooping Crane: North America's Sym­ of government for the nation, was guarding wildlife resources. Drafted and municate bol of Conservation, the story of bringing annotated and used by Massachusetts pushed through Congress by Rep. John for con­ them back from the brink of oblivion. Congressman Elbridge Gerry, showing Lacey of Iowa, the Act oudawed inter­ servation", His voice, his work and his words have the concerns that many had about the state traffic in illegally killed birds and particu­ been heard and respected. Perhaps best powers of the new government. other wild animals killed in violation of larly in illustrated by the action of the Interna­ The copy of the Declaration of Inde­ state or territorial law. It also banned the whoop- tional Wild Waterfowl Association and pendence broadside was the copy used importation of injurious wildlife that i n g Jerome Pratt the Whooping Crane Conservation for the first public reading of the docu­ threatened crop production or horticul­ crane Association, when they announced that ment on July 8, 1776, on Independence ture in this country. restoration efforts. He has been recog­ Square. The final draft of the U.S. Con­ In 1979 Bruce Babbitt, then governor a luminaria award had been created to nized and honored by many national stitution contains one final correction, of Arizona, presented two Conservation honor Jerome J. Pratt for his dedicated and international organizations and gov­ said to be in George Washington's own Awards to retired NPS employees. Mer­ service. The accolade to be known as the ernments; including for his work as a hand. The official, signed copies of the le Sritt received the Governor's Wildlife wildlife manager with the Dept. of Jerome J. Pratt Whooping Crane Con­ documents are located in the National Conservation Award and Jerome Pratt Defense and from the DOI and NPS. servation Award. The first one to be pre­ Archives in Washington, D.C. • the Governor's Conservation Commu­ Since his retirement as admin, officer sented officially went to its namesake. • 10 Arrowhead • Fall 2000

New Places & Faces

Debbie Dardeq from park planner, phy and English. At Lassen, she has Larry Murphy from maritime archeol­ Gettysburg NMP to chief, Resource been learning Global Positioning Sys­ ogist, Submerged Resources Center, Planning, Gettysburg NMP. tem and Geographic Information Sys­ IMSO, Santa Fe to program manager Steven Devore, from National Historic tem technology, creating maps and for the center. scanning pictures. Marina also has been Landmark archeologist, IMSO, Santa Fe Valerie Naylor, from chief of Interpre­ hiking in Lassen's snow-covered back- to archeologist, Midwest Archeology tation and Visitor Services, Big Bend country several days a week assisting a Center, Lincoln, NE. NP to superintendent, Scotts Bluff NM. graduate student studying the Sierra Stephanie DuBois, from chief of inter­ Nevada red fox, learning to use radio Bruce Noble, from chief of Interpretation pretation, Colorado NM to acting telemetry and collaring the foxes. She & CRM, Harpers Ferry NHP to superin­ superintendent, Colorado NM. plans to apply the new skills and experi­ tendent, Klondike Gold Rush NHP. Deanna M. Duleq from public affairs ences she has acquired to a position in Richard J. Nolan, from chief of Visitor specialist and interpretive leader, Inyo Moscow, perhaps as a researcher. Services, Fort McHenry NM to chief National Forest, to park manager, Dev­ John T. Kelly from outdoor recreation park ranger, Pecos NHP. ils Postpile NM. ROBERT ARNBERGER planner at the Boston Support Office to Peggy O'Dell, from superintendent, Bill Farrand, from deputy director, Mis­ chief of planning at Acadia NP. Robert Arnberger, from superintend­ Jewel Cave NM to associate manager for souri Division of State Parks to Rivers, John King from deputy regional direc­ ent, Grand Canyon NP to regional Trails and Conservation Assistance Pro­ Client Services, HFC. HFC's Client Ser­ director, Alaska Region. Robert will tor for the Southwest Cluster, IMRO to vices Department will include interpretive gram field office, Salt Lake City, UT. superintendent, Natchez Trace PKWY. oversee the operations of 15 national planning, project management, interpre­ park units, totaling 54.7 million acres— Maureen Finnerty, from associate Randy King from chief ranger and tive media inventory maintenance, media roughly two-thirds of the entire land director, Park Operations and Educa­ acting deputy superintendent, Glacier effectiveness evaluation, research of new tion to superintendent, Everglades NP. area in the National Park System. Bay NP & PRES to chief ranger, media technology for park use, value Gerard Baker, from superintendent, Charles Haecker, from archeologist, IMSO, Denver. analysis and external communications. In Chickasaw NRA to superintendent of the Anthropology Project Services, IMSO, Lisa Lackey from chief of Arts and addition, O'Dell will serve as the HFC Lewis and Clark Trail Program, MWRO. Santa Fe to National Historic Landmark Education, Chamizal N MEM to chief manager's primary deputy. archeologist, IMSO, Santa Fe. John Berry, from assistant secretary for of Interpretation and Visitor Services, Ellis Richard, from chief of interpreta­ Policy, Management and Budget DOI Judy Hellmich, from chief of interpre­ Big Bend NP. tion at Grand Canyon NP to superin­ to executive director, National Fish and tation, Lowell NHP to chief of interpre­ James Laray from park ranger/cultural tendent, Guadalupe Mountains NP. Wildlife Foundation. tation, Grand Canyon NP. resources, George Washington Birthplace Dick Ring from superintendent, Ever­ Tony Bonannq from regional chief Mick Holm, from deputy superintend­ NM to Web coordinator, cultural glades NP to associate director, Park ranger, IMSO, Denver to senior special ent, Mammoth Cave NP to superin­ resources, WASO. Operations and Education, NPS head­ agent, IMSO, Santa Fe. tendent, Carlsbad Caverns NP. Joy Lujanto Rivers, Trails and Conser­ quarters in Washington. Patricia Hooles, from attorney with the vation Assistance Program field office, Shawn Bryant, from facility manager, Wendell Simpson, from superintend­ Interior Department's Southeast Region­ Lakewood, CO. Florissant Fossil Beds NM to facility ent, Natchez Trace PKWY to superin­ manager, Fort Laramie NHS. al Solicitor's Office to deputy regional Gale Menard, from administrative offi­ tendent, Virgin Islands NP. director for the Southeast Region. Jennifer Butticci, from park guide, cer, Yellowstone NP to chief of Adminis­ Stephen G. Strach, from CRM special­ Redwood NP to supervisory park Vicki Jacobson, from historical archi­ trative Services, IMSO, Santa Fe. ist, Rock Creek Park to CRM guide, USS Arizona Memorial. tect, Mount Rainier NP to historical Tricia Millet; from seasonal park ranger, specialist/historian, American Battlefield architect at IMSO, Santa Fe. Navajo NM to park ranger, Northeast Rob Campellone, from project manag­ Protection Program, Washington, D.C. er, National Center for Recreation and Destry Jarvis, from assistant director for Museum Service Center, Charlestown Conservation to Rivers, Trails and Con­ External Affairs to counselor to the assis­ Navy Yard. Katy Sykes, from administrative assis­ servation Assistance Program field tant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Brenda Mobley manager of equal tant, Resource Management, Rocky office, Salt Lake City, UT. Mountain NP to administrative assis­ Marina Kekhter, a member of the staff opportunity and employee develop­ tant, Office of Superintendent at Rocky Tina Cartwright, graduate of the New at Lassen Volcanic NP, is a long way ment, Alaska Region, to assistant super­ Mountain NP. Leader Program to acting facility man­ from home. She is one of more than 36 intendent, Tuskegee Airmen NHS. ager, Florissant Fossil Beds NM. Russian interns volunteering in the U.S. Kim Montoya, from employee devel­ Nat Wood, from special assistant to the Sarah Craighead, from superintendent national parks. Marina graduated from opment specialist, IMSO, Denver to director to assistant director for Exter­ Washita Battlefield NHS to acting super­ the Moscow Federal Pedagogical Uni­ program analyst in the Bureau of Recla­ nal Affairs, WASO. • intendent on detail at Chickasaw NRA. versity in 1998 with majors in geogra­ mation, Denver.

Upcoming Meetings & Events Issues 2000 National Preservation Conference 2000—The In order to get an idea of the number of guests, the continued from page 6 National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold Academy requests that you contact them at Santa Rosa Ranger Academy, 609 Tomales Road, its 2000 Conference from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5 in Los recover all costs in addition to charging the fee. Permits and Angeles. The conference theme is "Saving Ameri­ Petaluma, CA 94952, phone: (707) 776-0721 or fees for still photography are authorized only where the activ­ ca's Treasures in the 21st Century." "Despite its fax: (707) 776-0814. The Web site address is ity takes place in an area the public is normally not allowed worldwide reputation as a 'city of the future,' Los www.santarosa.edu/PublicSafety. to go or when models and props that are not part of the nat­ Angeles also has a rich and fascinating past that is ural or cultural resources are used. All fees collected shall be embodied in a collection of historic buildings, Baltimore Conference Information—The Amer­ distributed in the same way as the Fee Demonstration Act. vibrant older neighborhoods and multicultural ican Battlefield Protection Program invites you to All costs recovered will stay in the park where the activity diversity unmatched anywhere else," said Trust attend the Fifth National Conference on Battle­ occurs and will remain available to that park until expended. President Richard Moe. "And it has a dedicated, field Preservation at the Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Permit applicants will be responded to in a timely manner. effective community of preservationists who are in Baltimore, MD, November 18-21. The con­ eager to showcase their city—and their preserva­ ference will include workshops, lectures and bat­ Permits for filming will not be issued if the NPS determines tion successes—for us." Details about the confer­ tlefield tours, and will present ideas that lead to the there is a likelihood of resource damage, an unreasonable ence are available at www.nthp.org. long-term preservation and protection of our disruption of the public's use and enjoyment of the site or nation's historic battlefields. The scheduled that the filming poses health or safety risks to the public. The Ranger Academy at Santa Rosa Junior keynote speaker is Edward Linenthal, professor, The decision has been made not to implement the Act College will graduate the 100th class on Dec. 20. Department of Religious Studies, University of until regulations are promulgated by the solicitor's office. The graduation ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Dr. Linenthal is author of Since other DOI Bureaus are involved, the Assistant Secre­ The Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. several books including History Wars: The Enola tary, Policy Management and Budget and the Solicitor will McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954. A recep­ Gay and Other Battles for the American Past, take the lead on regulations. Although the affected agencies tion and social hour will follow. The staff at the Sacred Ground: Americans and Their Battlefields cannot charge "location fees" until the regulations are in training center is inviting all former students, grad­ and Preserving Memory: The Struggle to Create place, the NPS still has the authority to recover costs under uates, instructors, evaluators, role players, staff America's Holocaust Museum. For more informa­ 16 U.S.C. 3(a) and all parks are encouraged to do so. It's not members and others associated with the Academy tion on the conference contact Ginger Carter at yet certain when those regulations will be completed. • over the past 22 years to attend and "reconnect." (202) 343-1210 or [email protected]. • Arrowhead • Fall 2000 11

Off the Press

Richmond, VA, the area around Freder­ erate musket fire; how Chatham, a manor report describes the history and current Fredericksburg Battlefields icksburg became a cockpit of the Civil house where President George Washing­ condition of 35 relocation centers and War between 1862 and 1864. No other ton once dined, became a Union head­ other facilities where approximately area of comparable size in North Amer­ quarters and hospital visited by Abraham 120,000 Japanese Americans were ica has witnessed such heavy and con­ Lincoln; how Chancellorsville got its interned during WWII. Vice President tinuous fighting. Here, within a radius name; how "Stonewall" Jackson received Gore recently proposed a $4.8 million of 17 miles, occurred more than his mortal wound; how Gen. Robert E. new initiative to help preserve several of 100,000 American casualties in four Lee tried to lead an infantry charge at the these sites throughout the West. The battles involving strategy and tactics Battle of the Wilderness and how the proposed funding for the FY 2001 beyond the understanding of the aver­ fight for the "Bloody Angle" at Spotsyl­ budget would be used to construct a age soldier. vania Court House came to be called new visitor center at Manzanar NHS in The story of those batdes—Fredericks­ "the most desperate engagement in the California; to acquire and protect other burg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness and history of modern warfare." former camp sites; to construct an inter­ Spotsylvania Court House—is vividly Fredericksburg Battlefields is Handbook pretive exhibit near a former work camp recounted by A. Wilson Greene, former No. 155 in the award-winning National in Arizona and to begin an NPS study historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylva­ Park Service Official Handbook Series. of "World War II on the Home Front." nia NMP and now executive director of Available from America's National Parks, Copies of the report, "Confinement Pamplin Historical Park near Petersburg, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 2, Fort Wash­ VA. The book also contains a guide to the ington, PA 19034-9648, or call toll-free and Ethnicity: An Overview of World Illustrated with over 100 photographs, principal features of each battlefield and a (877) NAT-PARK ((877)628-7275). War II Japanese American Internment paintings, drawings and maps. reading list for those who want to learn Camp Sites," are available from the ISBN 0-912627-67-0 more about the batdes and the people New Report Published on World War National Park Services' Western Archc- $8.00, 96 pp. who fought them. II Internment Camps ological and Conservation Center at Special features describe how Union The NPS released the most compre­ [email protected] or fax to (520) Located midway between the two troops bridged the Rappahannock River 670-6525, "Attn: Superintendent." rival capitals of Washington, D.C. and hensive report ever on the history and at Fredericksburg in the face of Confed- status of WWII internment camps. The NPS Family

Doris Basch (a recent retiree from Ranger Bob Hansen was struck by a sets in but they're all good memories." from Antietam NB, were married at HFC's Exhibits Department) and Rus­ motor vehicle while on duty on the On Aug. 5, Bruce Sefton, 48, mainte­ sunset on Oct. 5 at the Big Meadows sell Eury (Williamsport HTC) recently evening of July 1, resulting in rib frac­ nance supervisor for Yellowstone NP, Lodge in Shenandoah NP. The couple entered a slots tournament in Las Vegas. tures and the amputation of his right fell approximately 15 feet from a met while working at Antietam during They won $50,000 and split the win­ leg. He was moved to the rehabilita­ rooftop, and sustained serious injuries the summer of 1996. Ed Wenschhof, nings! Of course, Uncle Sam got his tion wing of an area hospital to begin including a skull fracture and crushed chief of natural resource management payment of $20,000 first! physical therapy and was due to go vertebrae. Bruce was released from the and protection at Antietam, was the home on Aug. 8. Bob and his wife Sue hospital on Aug. 11. best man. Charissa's mother is Cathy Brett Calhoun, 10-year-old daughter would like to thank everyone for the Beeler, chief of resource education and of Stacy Calhoun, HFC, qualified to outpouring of support they've received Sibbald "Sib" Smith, retired superin­ visitor services at Monocacy NB. Fol­ ride in Nationals Pony Club Games during Bob's hospitalization. Cards tendent (Ninety Six NHS/Cowpens lowing a honeymoon in the Great Competition on July 2. To qualify, she and letters can be sent to Bob care of NB) has been diagnosed with ALS, also Smoky Mountains, the couple resides in rode with the Shenandoah Valley Pony the park: Padre Island National known as Lou Gehrigs disease. His con­ Hagerstown, MD. • Club, who needed a fourth member of Seashore, P.O. Box 181300, Corpus dition is grave. You can send words of their team. The team won four of the 12 Christi, TX 78480-1300. encouragement to P.O. Box 557, games they played and placed 2nd and Cherokee, NC 28719. Dan Huff, former associate regional Send us your stuff! We welcome news and 3rd in most of the races. The Nationals photos about yourself and our NPS fam­ director for science and resource man­ Charissa (Beeler) Stanton, writer/edi­ competition was in Lexington, VA this ily members. See page 12 for mailing agement in the Intermountain Region tor for WASO Public Affairs, and Law year from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6. and telephone information. (and now with the U.S. Fish and Enforcement Ranger Todd Stanton, Pilot/ranger Richard "Shad" Dusseau Wildlife Service) was involved in a suffered a heart attack Aug. 30 while motorcycle accident on July 21. His piloting a park float plane with three wife, Joan, who works for the Informa­ Quilts can be either hand or machine- park staff and a child aboard. Dusseau tion Technology Program, WASO, From Our Family pieced, and either hand or machine- quilted. Please, no "tied" quilts. recognized his symptoms and managed based in Lakewood, CO, was with him. to Yours to land and beach the aircraft in Kobuk She suffered an injured foot and was Each quilter or group should write a ne of the tragic results of the Cerro Valley NP before becoming incapacitat­ treated and released. Dan was seriously cover letter with their finished quilt. Quil­ Grande Fire last May in Los Alamos, ters could explain their selected quilt injured, but is now in stable condition. O ed. The aircraft's FM radio was used to NM was that almost 400 families lost design and their connection to the NPS. continually broadcast his status and He is currently undergoing physical their homes. We often say the NPS is like Ready to sign on? Send your name, request emergency medical assistance therapy while recovering at home. an extended family to its many current park and other information to Jeri Mihalic, Cards and letters can be sent to 13245 and former employees. Many of us have from Kotzebue, 130 miles away. quilt project coordinator. Or, if you have gone through our own tragedies, and we Dusseau was treated at the Maniilaq W. Utah Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228. any questions call her at (209) 372-8825, have shared each other's losses. This Health Center, then flown to Provi­ or e-mail to [email protected] or Congratulations to park interpreters feeling of family is one of our strengths. dence Hospital in Anchorage. He Jennifer Lute and Kip Walton of Indi­ [email protected] or write to General So, we are announcing the "From Our Delivery, Yosemite, CA 95389. returned to light duty in Kotzebue on ana Dunes NL who were married on Family to Yours" NPS Quilt Project. Our Don't quilt, but want to help? Let Jeri Sept. 11. Medical tests verified the heart Aug. 11. goal is to give a "homemade" quilt to know, too, if you'd like to contribute in attack, but, fortunately, damage to the each Los Alamos family that lost their Congratulations to Matt Richardson other ways. heart muscle was minimal. He will con­ home. We invite all employees, retirees, and Kelly Davis of Shenandoah NP tinue medical screenings and light duty alumni, partners and friends to join this Vicki Estes has graciously agreed to who were married on May 20. be the contact in Bandelier. As the for the time being. Options for return­ project. This personal touch will help quilts come in, she will randomly pick ing to flight duty will be evaluated in six Janie Spiers sent a short note saying these families to recover... to rebuild their lives... and show we care. out a name and arrange for a park months. she enjoys the Arrowhead. "I loved employee to deliver the quilt in person. The "rules" are simple: working for NPS and the Arrowhead Our goal is to have all the quilts deliv­ Valley Forge NHP Maintenance Worker always brings me to what is currently Quilts can be any size; from a 45" x ered by next May, the first anniversary Kenneth Halpen was injured on Aug. going on—as well as keeping me up 72" throw or lap quilt, on up to a full, of the fire. The finished quilts should queen or even king-size quilt. 25 when the lawn tractor he was oper­ with some of my 'old friends' and be sent to Vicki at: Office of the Super­ intendent, Bandelier NM, HCR 1, Box ating went backwards over the edge of a coworkers.... I am fighting cancer, Quilts can be made by an individual or by a group of quilters. A park group 1, Los Alamos, NM 87544. • five-foot-high stone wall, flipped over, diagnosed as terminal. I've heard from quilt would be a special gift. and landed on top of him. Ken suffered some of my former coworkers and I a fractured hip and was hospitalized. don't tire of this—melancholia usually E&AA Benefactors In memory of John Reshoft The following donations have been Charlie F. Fower Contribute to the Arrowhead Wright & Mary Lou Poffenberger received this quarter. Thank you for Submit information, stories and photos the photo was taken, news release or oth­ David G. Speck your support. to E&AA Arrowhead, 470 Maryland Dri­ er important information. We will use as James D. Arnott James & Barbara Stewart ve, Suite 1, Fort Washington, PA 19034. many submissions as possible on a space- Sherry Birney In memory of Charles A. Budge Information can also be faxed to (215) available basis. Time-sensitive materials Donald & Anne Benson Tom & Cindy Bredow 283-6925 or e-mailed to jennifera@east- and those received first will receive prior­ Felton Brunson Thomas & Betty Ela ernnational.org. Photographs are wel­ ity. 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Membership Application The Education Trust Fund was estab­ 1996 it was expanded to also allow mem­ lished in 1974 to offer interest-free loans bers to take a loan up to $1,000 for high­ ! Please print or type. Submit form to: Bonnie Stetson, E&AA Membership, to dependent children of E&AA mem­ er education. Applications for dependent j 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Welcome! bers. Loans are available for up to $2,500 children must be in our office by May 1 of per child/per year, $5,000 max per child, each year; July 1 or Nov. 1 for members. ! Date: $10,000 max per family. This has since For an application, contact Bonnie Stet­ ; Name: ' been revised to offer the same loans to son, E&AA membership coordinator, at grandchildren of E&AA members. In (215) 283-6900. ! Address:

I Home phone: Thank you to the following newsletter contributors: Phil Sheridan, Rebecca Harriett, Jeri Mihalic, Stephanie Thomas, Nancy McLoughlin, Rex Wilson, Barbara & Jim Stewart, Lau­ I Years with NPS: Year retired (if applicable): I ra Gundrum, Robert Davidson, Nancy Davis, Ellie Long, Donald Dayton, Lisa Claussen, Tony Bonanno, Bruce Noble, Stephen Wenger, Jack Williams, Dwight Pitcaithley, John ; I would like to become a(n): (circle one) Annual member $20 Life member $250 Kelly, Diana Abogast, James Laray, Robin Urkums and Katherine Fuller.

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E&AA REUNION GROUP, ST. LOUIS, SEPTEMBER 2000. Front row (L to R): Joyce Maeder, Joyce Heath, Dorothy Silks and Ruben and Margaret Hart. Second row: Nancy Murfin, Mildred Eckard, Richard Maeder, Sam Heath, John and Sherry Mohlenrich. Top row: "Amos" and Denise Hawkins. Three on right (front to back): Chet Harris, Ebba and Chet Brooks.

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