Arrowhead • Winter 2008 1 Arrowhead Winter 2008 • Vol. 15 • No. 1 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR National Park Service Budget Emphasizes

e are all be- Park Operations to Prepare for Centennial Wcoming more aware of how much children need n Feb. 4, 2008, President Bush pro- west parks will be used to increase law national inventory of historic properties. nature for their Oposed $2.4 billion in fiscal year 2009 enforcement staffing levels in multi- The initiative is one of the recommenda- physical, psycho- for the National Park Service, including agency border operations as part of tions of a 2006 Preserve America Summit. logical and emo- $2.13 billion for operation of the Nation- Interior’s Safe Borderlands Initiative. The FY 2009 proposal includes an tional health. That’s al Park System. This $160.9 million The funding will be distributed to increase of more than $1 million for Civil why the National increase over the FY 2008 request for park Amistad NRA, Big Bend NP, Coronado War battlefield grants. The grants are used Leadership Council (NLC) has operations will bolster visitor services and N MEM, Organ Pipe Cactus NM and with matching state or local funds to pur- focused our attention on the impor- tance of educating America’s chil- protect park resources and facilities. NPS Padre Island NS. chase land or acquire permanent, protec- dren about the outdoors. At our NLC Director Mary Bomar lauded the budget This funding increase includes $1 mil- tive interests in land at Civil War meeting last September, held jointly proposal saying, “This increase will help lion to restore resources in these five parks battlefields listed in the Civil War Sites with our colleagues in the National the National Park Service prepare for our and in six other border parks that have Advisory Commission’s 1993 Report on Association of State Park Directors, centennial in 2016 by focusing resources suffered significant environmental dam- the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields. we pledged to address this need. on vital aspects of our mission.” age due to drug traffickers and undocu- In addition to a promising FY 2009 After all, “connecting children with The request includes increases of nearly mented persons traversing the parks. The budget, the NPS could benefit from nature” (as well as history and cul- $45 million for targeted park base core additional parks are Chamizal N MEM, another $200 million as the result of ture) is something we have always operations, $36 million for parks’ fixed Chiricahua NM/Fort Bowie NHS, Palo President Bush’s Centennial Challenge. done in the parks. Through our park costs, $22.8 million for cyclic mainte- Alto Battlefield NHS, Rio Grande WSR, President Bush last year called for an programs, we provide a deeper nance, $20 million for natural resource Saguaro NP and Tumacacori NHP. annual account of up to $100 million of understanding of the meaning of federal money to be matched each year by parks to our children and inspire health and $8 million for Servicewide The FY 2009 budget includes $10 mil- them to protect these precious natu- training and professional development lion for Preserve America and $15 million $100 million of donations from the ral and cultural resources when they programs. The natural resource projects for Save America’s Treasures. President American people to engage people with become adults. will work to restore natural lands by con- and First Lady Laura Bush launched Pre- their parks and to prepare national parks I am pleased to announce a new trolling invasive plant species and reintro- serve America in 2003. This initiative for another century of preservation, con- initiative—Kids in Parks—that will ducing native plants. The training and encourages states and local communities servation and enjoyment. provide new products and tools development program will prepare a new to partner with the federal government to The 2009 budget includes a mandatory and will promote information about generation of park managers to guide the preserve the fabric of the American story. funding request for a Centennial Chal- opportunities for kids and their fam- NPS into the next century. The NPS will also coordinate and pro- lenge fund and requires legislation to ilies to enjoy their national parks. A $5.2 million increase for five south- vide grants at the state level to establish a continued on page 10 Deputy Director Lindi Harvey is leading this initiative and is putting her full energy behind it. Her enthu- siasm for this project is contagious! Our Kids in Parks initiative will Memorial Dedicated at the African Burial soon offer, in cooperation with Eastern National, a new Kids’ Passport book. Other products Ground National Monument include a new coloring book high- lighting the importance of volunteer- ing and of being good stewards n Oct. 5, 2007, the NPS, in partner- (more about this new product Oship with the U.S. General Services below); a fun kid-friendly website; Administration (GSA), the African Burial and many more exciting programs Ground Monument Foundation, the that will help our parks engage kids Office of the Mayor, City of New York, with the outdoors and a healthier and the Schomburg Center for Research lifestyle—so stay tuned. in Black Culture, dedicated a new memo- National Park Week and Junior rial at the African Burial Ground NM Ranger Day are soon approaching, in Lower Manhattan. The permanent and Deputy Director Harvey’s team is memorial, constructed to honor the planning Junior Ranger Day on the National Mall on April 26. I hope each memories of the free and enslaved park will schedule something really Africans buried at the original seven-acre special on that day that highlights site in the 17th and 18th centuries, was what you already do to inspire chil- opened to the public for the first time fol- dren to cherish the outdoors. Our lowing a dedication ceremony. national day dedicated to Junior The burial ground was rediscovered in Rangers began last year, so let’s 1991 when construction began on a fed- keep it going! To help you, we will eral office building in Lower Manhattan. Tami A. Heilemann, DOI provide your park with the new col- As the largest and oldest African cemetery oring book, produced with the sup- excavated in North America, the burial SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR DIRK KEMPTHORNE speaks at the Oct. 5 port of the National Park Foundation dedication of the African Burial Ground NM memorial in New York City. so there is no cost to you or the kids, ground is one of the most significant as a fun outreach effort to celebrate archeological finds in U.S. history. The the African Burial Ground NM. Since Ground tells the story of the contribu- Junior Ranger Day. Also, Eastern burial ground stretched more than five then, GSA has played a pivotal role in the tions of enslaved and free Africans in the National will have available a “Kids’ city blocks during the 17th and 18th cen- extensive mitigation response to the life and building of the early Dutch Visit to Washington, D.C. Parks” turies, and it is estimated that over unearthed remains and conception and colony of New Amsterdam, which cancellation book with a special 15,000 enslaved and free Africans were completion of the NPS’ interpretive cen- would later become New York City. The stamp—a preview of the Kids’ Pass- buried there. port under development! Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne ter in the Ted Weiss Federal Building at history of the site reveals how New York We are also working with our State delivered the keynote address. “Today, in 290 Broadway and the exterior memori- played an early and critical role in the Park colleagues to schedule special dedicating this monument, we declare al. Construction on the memorial, which trans-Atlantic slave trade. It is the events inviting kids to enjoy activities once again that this place is sacred. We pay was designed by Rodney Léon, president newest national monument in New and an outdoor experience in neigh- and co-founder of Aarris Architects, York City, joining the Statue of Liberty, boring communities. The NLC totally tribute to the lives of those buried here. supports this effort, and appreciates We celebrate their humanity, a humanity began in 2005. Governors Island and Castle Clinton. what you are already doing to con- that tragically was not recognized in their The first Africans arrived in New The opening of the new memorial is nect Kids in Parks. After all, this is lifetime,” he said. “We often think of his- Amsterdam about 1625. Along with the result of an ongoing partnership one of the most important things we tory in terms of famous leaders and great European merchants, traders, sailors between the public and private sectors do! And please tell us about your battlegrounds. But what we remember and farmers, these enslaved workers dating to the rediscovery of the site. plans—you may even get Secretary here today—the people we commemo- helped to establish the early colony. An advisory group, the African Burial of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne to Ground Federal Steering Committee, come visit your park to see for him- rate—is truly our history.” Throughout the 17th and 18th cen- self what you’re doing with kids! In 1991, the remains of 419 African turies, Africans were an important part provided recommendations to assist in planning for the site. The dedication —Mary Bomar men, women and children were unearth- of the city’s population, reaching a peak ed by archeologists at the site that is now of over 20 percent. The African Burial continued on page 8 2 A rrowhead • Winter 2008

Focus on the Parks

• United States Park Police (U.S.P.P) icon in the national American Indian employees Timothy McMorrow, SWAT community. An art reception with the officer, and Janet Kim, horse mounted American Indian community and the officer, ran in the 23rd annual Army Ten- artists took place on Nov. 17. The Alca- Miler foot race on Oct. 7. Their finishing traz American Indian liaison also planned time (the officers ran together) was 1:53. an American Indian youth component to Over 30,000 runners participate in this complement the exhibit, working with the annual event, organized by the U.S. Army American Indian Child Resource Center Military District of Washington. The race in Oakland, Calif. begins and ends at the Pentagon and pass- Alcatraz Island has a visitation rate of es by the national monuments and memo- 135,000 to 150,000 people per month, rials along the National Mall. The race year-round, from all over the world, and route includes a picturesque view of the this event was a good way for American National Mall, Rock Creek Park and the Indian artists to get national and interna-

George Washington Memorial Parkway. tional exposure and have their art become Dean Alexander part of the Alcatraz legacy. The U.S.P.P. provide extensive logistical ON OCT. 5, DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE NHP celebrated the anniversary of practical support to this event. • On Sept. 21, Hot Springs NP hosted flight. The main portion of the event was a flight of a 1905 Wright Flyer III, constructed • November is Native American Heritage a naturalization ceremony in which 24 and flown by Mark Dusenberry. Like the Wright brothers occasionally experienced, Mark Month and Alcatraz Island at Golden people became new American citizens. suffered a hard landing that damaged his plane. The event was attended by over 2,500 Gate NRA hosted a 2007 Heritage These men and women originally came people, including 750 children. Month celebration. Storytellers, lecturers from countries as widespread as Germany, and contemporary American Indian Vietnam, Poland, India, Kazakhstan, 2007 for exemplary work in installing the ton family homes in England) and George music were featured as part of the cultur- Mexico, Moldova, the Netherlands, the fire suppression and climate control sys- Washington Birthplace NM represent a al programs conducted during the cele- Philippines, Ukraine, Canada, El Salvador tems and refurnishing the mansion. link between the Washington family in bration. A “Rock Art Exhibit” was also and Madagascar. “We are thrilled that England and in Virginia. The two sites held. The intent of the exhibit was to from this day forward these new citizens • The 2007 edition of the Guide to seek to understand each other’s history reflect the intertribal spirit of Alcatraz will connect with national parks and mon- Sustainable Mountain Trails: Trail and significance, so a complete story since the “Rock” has become a cultural uments and historic sites and battlefields Assessment, Planning & Design Sketch- about the Washington family can be as places that belong to them and their book is now available. The sketchbook understood and shared with visitors. offspring,” said Supt. Josie Fernandez. presents tools and techniques to aid Arrowhead Josie, herself a naturalized citizen born interdisciplinary trail teams in creating • Gila Cliff Dwellings NM Supt. Steve in Cuba, invited every new citizen to vis- economical and sustainable mountain Riley extends a grateful “thank you” to all trail projects, while minimizing impact those who made the final days of the The Newsletter of it and get to know Hot Springs NP and the Employees & the other 390 units in the National Park to natural and cultural resources. Devel- 100th anniversary celebration a success. Alumni Association System. “These are your parks; this is oped by the Denver Service Center in On Nov. 16, over 80 students at the San of the National Park Service your legacy as Americans. It is a legacy partnership with the Colorado Outdoor Lorenzo School participated in providing which began here at Hot Springs Nation- Training Initiative and the USDA posters on why the monument was special The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication Forest Service, the sketchbook is avail- to them. President Theodore Roosevelt for National Park Service employees and al Park and will endure only if you take on retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- the responsibility to protect it and pre- able electronically. It can be down- reenactor Randy Milligan gave a presenta- bership organization dedicated to promot- serve it for future generations,” she said. loaded for free at http://workflow.den. tion both during the day and later that ing the values of the NPS family and nps.gov/staging/8_Transportation/ evening, made possible through the New preserving its treasured resources. The • Hampton Mansion, the centerpiece of docs_and_studies_transplan.htm. Mexico Humanities Council and the New Arrowhead is available to non-members and Hampton NHS, reopened on Nov. 30. Students, land management agency Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. other organizations for $15 per year. Deputy Director Lindi Harvey cut the staff, landscape professionals, youth On Nov. 17, the monument hosted Directors ribbon, signaling the completion of the corps leaders and professional associa- over 225 visitors at the Gila Visitor Cen- John E. Cook, Chair $3.3 million, three-year-long renovation tions will find the sketchbook valuable. ter, wilderness demonstrations by area Bill Schenk, Vice Chair project. “This was an enormous effort The combination of classroom and field artisans and USDA Forest Service person- [email protected] James M. Draper, Sect./Treas. involving incredible cooperation and activities ensures that users receive a nel, music and poetry performances and a [email protected] commitment between all divisions of the range of trail planning and development luncheon provided by volunteer staff. George Minnucci, Interim President park: curatorial, maintenance, interpreta- experience. Initially developed to aid After lunch, a time capsule was assembled [email protected] tion and our friends group, Historic nonprofit conservation organizations with artifacts provided by the monu- Dan Brown Hampton, Inc.,” said Supt. Gay Vietzke. who partner with land management ment’s staff and audience members. [email protected] Gerald Halpin The renovation project was the most agencies on trail projects, the sketch- • First Lady Laura Bush welcomed over [email protected] extensive preservation effort ever per- book highlights strategies that have George Lamb formed on the 217-year-old mansion. been successful along Colorado’s Front 200 NPS employees to a holiday recep- [email protected] The project centered on resource Range and includes sample projects tion at the White House on Dec. 12. Linda Stoll Mrs. Bush selected national parks as the [email protected] preservation, refurbishment of historic from several Colorado mountain trails. Ron Walker furnished interiors and visitor safety. theme for Christmas decorations at the • Grand Teton NP hosted First Lady [email protected] NPS maintenance crews spent months White House. The official White House Marye Wells-Harley installing a fire suppression system. A Laura Bush and NPS Director Mary Christmas Tree in the Blue Room was [email protected] very early smoke detection apparatus Bomar on Aug. 27 at an event to high- adorned with hundreds of handmade system was also installed. To protect light the Junior Ranger Program. Twelve ornaments depicting national parks—each Advisory Board Chair Junior Rangers were sworn in by Direc- Dan Brown the museum collection and historic designed by an artist selected by the park. structure, a state-of-the-art heating and tor Bomar before receiving their Junior The event was a highlight for NPS Direc- Ranger patch from Supt. Mary Gibson Editor air-conditioning system was installed. tor Mary Bomar, who presented Mrs. Jennifer M. Allen Scott, and getting a photo taken with The scope of the climate control/fire Bush with a cut glass bowl as a “thank [email protected] Mrs. Bush. Grand Teton’s Junior Ranger suppression project made it necessary to you” for the reception and for her and Program began 30 years ago. Children Assistant Editor entirely empty the mansion of objects President Bush’s support for national Laura Robinson who have become Grand Teton Junior for the first time since it was built in parks and the National Park Centennial [email protected] Rangers hail from all 50 states and sever- 1790. Staff, interns and volunteers Initiative. Mrs. Bush shared several stories al foreign countries. In remarks made by Trust Fund Loan Administrator packed, inventoried and supervised the of her adventures in national parks. Heidi White Mrs. Bush during the ceremony, she stat- relocation of nearly 7,000 objects to cli- Earlier that day, Mrs. Bush spent time [email protected] ed, “...we worry that young people are mate-controlled, secure storage. with children at a local hospital and pre- Membership Coordinator spending too much time in front of the Historical accuracy and interpretive viewed the annual White House Christ- Bonnie Stetson computer and the television and video potential of the interiors were greatly mas video, an episode of “Barney Cam.” [email protected] games when we want all American young enhanced by Historic Hampton, Inc. Barney and Miss Beazley—the family’s Publisher people to breathe fresh air, to take advan- Three period rooms were completely two dogs—visit national parks (they live in Eastern National tage of the most magnificent natural 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 one) and are sworn in as Junior Rangers refurbished, new interpretive objects were landscapes in the world. The Junior Fort Washington, PA 19034 by Director Bomar. The short video added to the kitchen and a photo exhibit Ranger Program helps children learn to Phone: (215) 283-6900 was installed. The preservation of the his- appeared on the White House website Fax: (215) 283-6925 become stewards of our national parks.” www.eandaa.org toric mansion and level of historical accu- and besides the “first pets,” stars President ©2008 Eastern National racy in which the rooms were refurnished • George Washington Birthplace NM Bush and Mrs. Bush. It features Director was recognized by Preservation Mary- announced the completion and signing, Bomar, Secretary of the Interior Dirk To contribute stories or photos for consider- land, the state of Maryland’s premiere on Dec. 6, of a Sister Park Agreement Kempthorne and former British Prime ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- preservation advocacy organization. with Sulgrave Manor, United Kingdom. Minister Tony Blair. In her remarks, Mrs. bership information, please see page 12. Hampton NHS was the recipient of the Sulgrave Manor (along with Washington Bush thanked the entire NPS bureau for organization’s “Stewardship Award” in Old Hall, one of two ancestral Washing- its continued efforts in national parks. Arrowhead • Winter 2008 3

Focus on the Parks

• Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda 23 park special events presented in honor Johnson Robb invited Lyndon B. of the 36th president during his 2008 Johnson NHP employees, board mem- centennial year. bers of the Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson Have You Ordered National Historical Park and park partners • On Nov. 20, Cumberland Gap NHP LBJ State Park and Historic Site and staff, Junior Rangers and parents cele- Western National Parks and Monuments brated the unveiling of the park’s new Your Arrowhead Association to a dinner party in the “Texas Junior Ranger Activity Book. Junior White House” compound on Nov. 15. Ranger Dakota Saylor of Rose Hill, Va. Supt. Russ Whitlock and Deputy Director was recognized for his art, which appears Trading Cards Yet? Dan Wenk, representing NPS Director on the booklet’s cover, while Anton Mary Bomar, presided over the affair. The Sorenson of Shorewood, Wis., Jenna dinner was a tangible “thank you” for the Walden of London, Ky. and Emma Wiley 35 years of NPS involvement with the of Middlesboro, Ky. were commended onsider joining former LBJ Ranch, caring for the lands and struc- for their drawing contributions to Art CSouthwest Regional Director tures gifted to the American people by Splash!, an activity in the booklet. John Cook as the proud owner of an Arrowhead Trading Card. Modeled President and Mrs. Johnson in 1972, as Cumberland Gap was a 2007 recipient well as an acknowledgement of the close after professional sports leagues and of a National Park Foundation Junior law enforcement trading cards, these relationship that the former First Lady Ranger Ambassador Grant, which provid- shared with park staff following the presi- unique, full-color cards are printed ed for Jenny Litzelman, a Student Con- on heavy, glossy stock. dent’s death in 1973. servation Association intern from Raleigh, Luci Johnson, spokesperson for the N.C., to spend 11 weeks at the park John is a life member of E&AA. family, alluded to these topics and much designing the booklet. During the cele- He’s got a card, do you? For more during the event. She noted that bration, Supt. Mark Woods applauded the more information, check out President Johnson was concerned that he foundation for its generous support to the www .ArrowheadCards.com. might be the last rural president, and Junior Ranger Program. “While Cumber- wanted to make sure that this particular land Gap has always had a Junior Ranger story—how someone from humble, Program, the National Park Foundation country beginnings can rise to the nation’s highest office—was preserved grant has allowed our program to become and communicated to future visitors. She much more robust. The National Park Order Yours Today! also assured everyone present that her Ranger Motto is ‘Explore. Learn. Pro- tect.’ We certainly want children coming Arrowhead Trading Cards are available only to members of mother dearly loved the NPS and was the Employees and Alumni Association of the National Park Service. grateful for our steadfast presence on the to Cumberland Gap and participating in ranch. She assured the park staff that our expanded program to embrace this “generations of Johnsons” are thankful philosophy.” He also acknowledged a for our abiding relationship. generous donation from park partner On Aug. 27, 2008, the presidential Eastern National, which enabled 2,000 How $10 Grew to $16 Million home will open to the public for the first copies to be printed. Junior Ranger time, in celebration of the 100th anniver- enthusiasts can request a booklet by call- By Alisa McCann, Architectural building’s reuse and generate state and sary of Lyndon Johnson’s birth, with the ing (606) 248-2817, ext. 1075. Upon Historian, Northeast Regional Office, city interest in obtaining the property. unveiling of his office, restored to its late- completion, Junior Rangers will be Preservation Assistance The former Federal Archives building, 1960s appearance. This event is one of awarded a Junior Ranger badge. I appraised for $3.3 million in 1976, was hile any Wall Street investor will tell sold in 1982 for $10 to the city of New Wyou that generating a return on York, which transferred it to the Archive your investments takes vision, hard work Preservation Corporation (now the and maybe some luck, the efforts that Empire State Development Corpora- Developing Future NPS Leaders turned a $10 purchase from the federal tion), a subsidiary of the New York State government into a $16 million invest- Urban Development Corporation. By Lee Taylor, Chief of Interpretation insight, feedback and guidance. They ment in the preservation of New York The law also requires that the NPS, as and Education, Mount Rainier NP interview executives to gain a deeper City’s historic properties are perhaps the sister federal agency with some worth a ticker tape parade. With the pur- understanding of leadership qualities. expertise in preservation, assist GSA in chase of an obsolete federal building, the ith the “green and gray” growing They read and discuss relevant books. this process by reviewing the applica- state and city of New York have taken Wgrayer by the day, the NPS is active- And they spend a week observing a leader tion to ensure the reuse plans for the ly developing new leaders through the excess income from the project and used property are appropriate. The NPS also of their choice at work. it to fund preservation projects through- Mid-level Management Development But the most valuable experience of monitors the condition of the property Program (MLMDP). The MLMDP class out the city for the past quarter century. in perpetuity. Although the conversion all may be the opportunity to spend In 1976, the federal government deter- of 2008 is mastering skills that will enable 45 days working for another park, of the building into 479 residential them to fill leadership positions in parks mined that their National Archives apartments, subsidized rental space for office or organization. Robyn Burch, Record Center in Greenwich Village was and beyond. The MLMDP is a two-year administrative officer at Gates of the nonprofits and ground-floor commer- no longer needed and it was declared sur- cial space was imaginative, it was the training program to build the competen- Arctic NP & PRES, served as acting plus property. The brick and granite financial plans for the reuse that have cies needed to become an efficient and superintendent at Klondike Gold Rush Romanesque-Revival-style building was created far-reaching public benefits for effective leader. The class includes two NHP. Christine Smith, supervisory park completed in 1899 as the U.S. Apprais- the citizens of New York City. people from each region and the Wash- ranger at Thomas Stone NHS, assisted in er’s Warehouse. Occupying an entire city Most historic surplus property transfers ington Office, for a total of 16 partici- the Centennial Office in Washington, pants. The 2008 class first met in June block, each floor of the 10-story building are not used for income-producing pur- D.C. Alison Bullock, outdoor recreation is over one acre in area. After being con- 2006. Based on input from peers, super- poses, but, for those that are, the law planner with the Rivers, Trails and Con- verted to an archive for government visors and employees, each participant requires that the income in excess of servation Assistance Program, worked as records in 1938, it became outdated and identified the leadership competencies repairs, maintenance and a reasonable a management assistant and information was offered for reuse to state and local on which they would focus and created profit be used for preservation activities in officer for Mount Rainier NP. governments under provisions of the an Individual Development Plan. the community. The plan for this excess Each MLMDP class must produce a Federal Properties and Administrative The program includes six residential income from the development of the group project that is of lasting benefit to Services Act of 1949. training sessions that cover communica- Archives building requires that the the NPS. The 2008 class is developing a This law allows the U.S. General Ser- tion, park program management, diversi- developer, who was chosen through a program to bring families from under- vices Administration (GSA), the real ty, facilitation, work flow, team building, professional competition, contribute a represented groups to the parks to camp. estate arm of the federal government, to minimum annual payment plus a percent- human resources management and con- The pilot campout occurs on March 1, convey property that is listed in the age of the gross commercial income from gressional action. Participants also attend 2008 with the arrival of 25 parents and National Register of Historic Places to the development to a preservation revolv- NPS Fundamentals and at least five TEL children at Sequoia NP. The MLMDP state and local governments for up to no ing fund administered by the Landmarks broadcasts or Ninth House CD courses. class will provide the equipment and cost, particularly if there is some public Conservancy. Called the Historic Proper- While the residential training provides instruction needed for the parents and benefit to the property remaining in ties Fund, it provides low-interest loans a framework for the program, it is in the kids to camp, cook and experience public ownership. The preservation and and small grants to owners of historic res- application of the skills learned that the nature. “Our hope is that other parks sensitive reuse of this historic building real growth occurs. Participants have will pick up this idea and run with it,” were seen as compelling benefits to the idential, nonprofit, religious and commer- wide-ranging experiences to reinforce said project leader Cathy Beeler. “We are general public. The New York City cial properties mostly in lower- and their learning and practice new skills. creating a Tool Kit with information on Landmarks Conservancy, a private, non- moderate-income communities in the five They select and develop an ongoing rela- how to implement the program. And the profit organization, spearheaded the boroughs. To date, the fund has received tionship with a mentor who offers continued on page 10 efforts to examine the feasibility of the continued on page 8 4 A rrowhead • Winter 2008

Kudos and Awards

the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, which made the 2007 Children’s Theatre season possible. Upcoming Meetings Wolf Trap NP for the Performing & Events Arts Supervisory Park Ranger Audrey Lonsway received the Interpretive EarthVision: Actions for a Healthy Leadership Award for creating new out- Planet —Apr. 24 through 27 in Wash- reach and education programs in local ington, D.C. The Student Conservation communities and expanding the park’s Association (SCA) and the NPS will Youth Conservation Corps program. mark 50 years of partnership by She also developed Wolf Trap’s first assembling more than 500 student environmental leaders from around the Junior Ranger booklet, expanded the nation. EarthVision, a first-of-its-kind program to include four Junior Ranger youth conservation summit, will kick- days in 2007 and developed the first off with opening ceremonies on April NPS Photo by Marsha Wassel brochures promoting winter education 25. Secretary of the Interior Dirk and interpretive programs. HARPERS FERRY NHP RECENTLY PRESENTED SERVICE PINS recognizing a total Kempthorne and NPS Director Mary of 145 years of service to a group of the park’s employees. They are (pictured left to • Glacier NP Visual Information Special- Bomar will be the featured speakers at the kick-off ceremony at the DOI. right) Human Resource Specialist Louise Schafer, 40 years; Museum Specialist Nancy ist David Restivo received the 2007 “Our national parks benefit so much Hatcher, 30 years; Supt. Donald Campbell, 40 years; and Natural Resource Specialist National Freeman Tilden Award on Nov. Bill Hebb, 35 years. from the dedicated service of SCA 8 during a ceremony at the National Asso- volunteers,” says NPS Director Mary • Diane Dougall, Chiricahua NM visitor audio division of their 2007 Interpretive ciation for Interpretation Workshop. The Bomar. “I look forward to joining with use assistant, was selected as the Willcox Media Awards during the NAI Workshop annual award, sponsored in partnership by today’s young conservation leaders Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s on Nov. 8. Mount Rushmore Audio the NPS and the National Parks Conser- and others who want to forge a more 2007 Front-Line Employee of the Year. Tour: A Living Memorial is self-guided, vation Association, recognizes outstand- healthy environment, protect our Executive Board President Bill Nolan and features narration, music, interviews, ing public contributions in interpretation public lands and guide us toward a presented the award to Diane on Dec. 11. sound effects and historic recordings and visitor services by park employees. brighter tomorrow.” For more informa- The Front-Line Award is given to an of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, Lincoln Nominees were judged on creativity, orig- tion, visit thesca.org. employee who is the first person to meet Borglum, Mary Ellis Borglum Vhay, inality and positive contributions to 2008 E&AA Biennial Reunion—Oct. and greet the public. Diane has worked at Native Americans and several Mount enhancing the public’s understanding of 2 through 5, 2008. Join us in Colonial the Chiricahua NM entrance station for Rushmore workers. The tour and accom- national park resources. David was hon- Williamsburg, Va. for the 2008 E&AA 17 years. Her positive attitude, dedication panying brochure and map are translated ored with this award for creating a series Reunion! Open to all E&AA members in welcoming visitors to the park and will- into Spanish, German and Lakota. More of innovative exhibits for the park’s and their guests. Come see old ingness to share her extensive knowledge languages will be added in the future. Going-to-the-Sun Road. friends, make some new ones and of Chiricahua NM, the NPS and the Will- David was chosen from among the enjoy the festivities! Reunion itinerary cox community were cited as key factors • Louise Nahas, volunteer at Cuyahoga 2007 Regional Freeman Tilden Award includes tours of Jamestown Settle- in her selection for this award. Valley NP, recently received the Presiden- winners. Other regional winners included ment and Yorktown Battlefield. Lodg- tial Award for having reached 4,000 hours Gretel Enck, Manzanar NHS; Ron ing will be at the Williamsburg • National Capital Parks-East Supt. of volunteer service at the park. The Pres- Harvey, Rock Creek Park; Linda Woodlands Suites and Hotel. A regis- Gayle Hazelwood received the Fran P. idential Award, signed by President Bush, Jeschke , Western Arctic National Park- tration form and more complete itiner- ary information will be available in the Mainella Award from Clemson Universi- is part of the Take Pride in America® pro- lands; Rebecca Karcher, Chickamauga next issue of the Arrowhead newslet- ty’s Department of Parks, Recreation and gram. Louise started her volunteer career and Chattanooga NMP; Damon Panek, Tourism Management at the university’s ter. Call Andie Semprevio at (215) 283- at Cuyahoga Valley NP in the mid-1980s. Apostle Islands NL; and Vincent J. Vaise, 6900, ext. 135 for further information. annual George B. Hartzog, Jr. Environ- She has spent most of her volunteer Hampton NHS. mental Awards program on Oct. 23. Great Smoky Mountains NP 75th moments helping to manage the visitor Named for the 16th director of the NPS • In October 2007, the Sonoran Desert Anniversary Celebration—In obser- services at Happy Days Visitor Center, as and current Clemson visiting scholar Network (SODN) received the Inter- vance of the 75th anniversary of the well as distributing brochures and assisting Fran Mainella, the award is handed out mountain Region (IMR) Group Award establishment of Great Smoky Moun- with park programs. every two years for sustained and innova- “for forging the path to a successful inven- tains NP, the park is planning a year- long celebration in 2009 that will reflect tive achievement by a woman in the man- tory and monitoring program through • On Sept. 26, the National Capital on the evolution of the park and focus agement of North America’s natural, Region (NCR) held its 10th annual Excel- the power of partnerships, collaboration with parks and effective science communi- on its legacy for the next 75 years. historic or cultural heritage. lence in Interpretation awards ceremony. Park staff is working with partners and Rock Creek Park Ranger Ron Harvey cation.” The group award recognized the • The Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Pro- leadership of SODN in developing a mod- neighboring communities to organize received the 2007 Regional Freeman and coordinate activities and events ject, based out of Hawai`i Volcanoes NP, el for natural resource vital signs monitor- Tilden Award for producing two podcast surrounding this significant milestone. received the 2007 Hawaii’s Living Reef tours of Fort Stevens and Battleground ing that can provide benefits to parks, One of the major events will be a Award. The award honors the project’s National Cemetery. The Herring High- partners and the general public. In recog- three-day Smokies employee and staff and volunteers who identify and way Curriculum Module and Wayside nition of the collaborative nature of alumni reunion, May 14 through 16, monitor the primary nesting areas of the Exhibits Team, Rock Creek Park, SODN’s efforts, the group award was pre- 2009. Former employees and retirees endangered hawksbill sea turtle on the received the Interpretive Teamwork sented to Andy Hubbard, Dana Backer, are invited to reconnect with the park island of Hawaii. The award was created Award for developing a high school edu- Deborah Angell, Jeff Balmat, Kristen during this time. The reunion is open to by the Coral Reef Outreach Network to cation module and seven self-guided Beaupre and Sarah Studd of SODN; anyone who is currently working or recognize those who demonstrate a signif- waysides that explained the need, mission Colleen Filippone of the IMR; Brian has ever worked at the park, as an icant commitment to safeguard Hawaii’s and purpose of the recently completed Powell of the University of Arizona; and NPS employee, Great Smoky Moun- coral reef ecosystem. tains Association employee, partner, fish passage in Rock Creek. Chesapeake Cheryl McIntyre, Mark Zepp and Jason During the six-month nesting season volunteer, Civilian Conservation Corps and Ohio Canal NHP Park Ranger Welborn of the Sonoran Institute. in 2006, 40 volunteers searched numer- worker or concessioner. Families of W arren Kasper received the Sustained ous beaches for signs of turtle activity. • William C. “Bill” Tweed, retired these individuals are invited as well. Interpretive Services Award for programs Nests were discovered and protected at chief of interpretation and cultural This is a social opportunity for the that combined costumed interpretation, resources, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPS family to come back to renew five beaches. Crews observed 12 turtles music and storytelling. He also wrote and haul ashore to lay eggs and held around- National Parks, received the DOI Meri- acquaintances, share stories and see designed interpretive waysides and hand- the changes that have occurred over the-clock vigils on 36 nests, safeguard- torious Service Award on Dec. 11. The outs and coached staff members on the the years. The park is in the early ing the eggs and hatchlings from award is the second-highest departmen- safe operation of the Charles F. Mercer stages of planning a wide variety of tal honor that can be granted to a career uninformed humans and predators. canal boat. activities and programs, but hopes employee. Supt. Craig Axtell presented Their efforts paid off. “Last season, vol- There was a tie in the Support to Inter- that people will mark their calendars unteers helped more than 4,300 hatch- the award to Bill, which recognized him pretation Award category between Public for this special occasion. For more lings safely reach the Pacific Ocean,” for his exceptional continuing contribu- Affairs Specialist Margie Ortiz (NCR information and to be placed on a list said Will Seitz, project coordinator. The tions to the DOI and the NPS mission, Office of Communications) and Wolf to receive up-to-date information, volunteers also collect the turtles’ tag and outstanding accomplishments in contact Nancy Gray at (865) 436-1208 Trap NP for the Performing Arts Mainte- data and record their life histories. Since the field of interpretation. or [email protected]. nance Worker Supervisor David Ammen. the Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project A 75th anniversary website (www. Margie received this award for mentoring started in 1989, staff and volunteers • Dr. Larry Van Horn, cultural anthro- GreatSmokies75th.org) will also be Rock Creek Park staff in designing way- have tagged 81 nesting hawksbills, pro- pologist and cultural resource specialist, posted in early 2008 that will provide a tected 656 nests and helped over 69,000 sides for “The Herring Highway Project” Planning Division, Denver Service Cen- complete listing of anniversary events. hatchlings scurry to the sea. and guiding a National Capital Parks-East ter, received the Omer C. Stewart Web users will also have a chance to employee in developing a visitor’s guide, Memorial Award from the High Plains view informational features such as a • The National Association for Interpreta- an interpretive newsletter and a walking Society for Applied Anthropology. The historical timeline and even purchase tion (NAI) named Mount Rushmore N tour interpretive brochure. David made anniversary merchandise online. I MEM’s audio tour as the winner in the safety and accessibility improvements to continued on page 10 Arrowhead • Winter 2008 5

Alumni News

E&AA Life Member Hugh C. Miller, the string. The points on the end of the FAIA, who retired from the NPS in 1988 tripod stuck out a foot beyond her tail. As as chief historical architect from WASO, I forked saddle and dallied my lead mule, wrote to report that he “is the 2007 recip- the cameras started their buzzing and ient of the James Marston Fitch Preserva- clicking. The hinny, true to a mule’s tion Education Lifetime Achievement curiosity, turned to see what the noise Award from the National Council of was—causing the points on the tripod to Preservation Education. Hugh began rip the bottom of the cement sack on the teaching historic preservation in 1970 at mule ahead of her. As the cement poured the Middle East Technical University in out and billowed up, the pack mule Ankara, Turkey. While employed full-time jumped to the side and hit the hitching by the NPS (WASO) as an architect/plan- rail, which took the bottom out of the off ner, he organized and presented NPS side cement sack. All I could see was a training programs for managers, profes- gray cloud obscuring the mules. All the sionals and trades mechanics in architec- mules ahead took one look back and tural conservation, landscape preservation broke for the trail to escape the ghostly and cultural resource management sub- cloud of gray. Each mule was set on being Bruce Gregory jects. At the same time, he was presenting first, and tried to pass the mule ahead. As THE BLUE RIDGE PKWY EMPLOYEES AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION held their annual courses, seminars and workshops at uni- they hit the trees and rock, all 20 of the meeting at Bluffs Lodge, Doughton Park on Sept. 9. Among the attendees, and traveling versities and preservation organizations in sacks of cement broke and scattered along from Cannonsburg, Penna., (seated, front left) was Gus Hultman who was on the parkway the U.S. and internationally. the snow-covered trail. “Let them go,” in 1948. Next to him (seated right) is Jim Ryan, Blue Ridge PKWY E&AA past president. “Since 1996, Hugh has been teaching said John, “we’ll round them up later.” Pictured left to right (back row) are Bill Hall, Gene Redmon and Larry Liddle. Current preservation technology and supervising Later, John and I rode up the trail. It President Linda Brown addressed the membership and discussed a variety of news items. thesis at the Masters of Arts in Historic was like riding on eggshells as the cement Of note, is the upcoming 75th anniversary of the parkway in 2010. In his report to the Preservation Program at Goucher Col- started to harden. At the first switchback, association, Supt. Phil Francis discussed plans for this event. Past parkway employees, lege. Hugh was employed by the NPS the mules did not make the turn. They seasonals or anyone interested in information concerning the Blue Ridge PKWY E&AA for over 28 years, working in the East- went over the end and down through a may contact Secretary/Treasurer Yolanda Gibson at [email protected]. ern Office of Design and Construction, grove of aspen and into a lily pond. There E&AA Life Member Michael Frome individuals, and that the real require- as a member of the NPS/USAID plan- they stood, belly deep in the icy water. wrote to the Arrowhead newsletter to ment is ‘wider support from more citizens ning team and in WASO. He was chief The task of recovering the mules fell to report the following: “I was glad to see who will take the trouble to inform them- historical architect from 1979 to 1988.” me. Off with my boots, chaps and pants and out into the freezing water.I got Bob Haraden’s letter calling for ‘snip- selves of new needs and weak spots in our E&AA Life Member Eldon Reyer sent them lined out and headed to the trail- pets’ from old-timers, leading off with conservation program.’ No man has done the following story to the Arrowhead head. I had to scrape the hardened his own recollection of Horace Albright. better to show the way to his own genera- newsletter. He says, “I want to thank cement from the hinny’s eyes so she could Bob could not have chosen better. In all tion, or done more to inspire a succeeding Bob Haraden for his ‘old-timer story.’ see the trail. After cleaning the pack sad- my years of writing about national parks generation. The qualities of courage and It gave me reason to recall one of my dles and mules and bedding them down, and parks people, Horace always was the conviction, derived from his love of the most memorable events during my first a truck arrived with a load of replacement model. Over the years, I benefited from land, have characterized the life of Horace year as a fire guard in Yellowstone NP.” cement. The next morning, we were Horace’s counsel and friendship. One of Albright. The nation will everlastingly be Here’s Eldon’s story: tacked up and loaded by 7 a.m. to miss my greatest honors was to deliver the richer for his coming our way. The year was 1957. I spent most of that the gathering of visitors. We finished the Horace M. Albright Conservation Lec- “I will say further that Bob Haraden summer in the backcountry as a helper for trip and were back in camp by 4 p.m., and ture at the University of California, in his career proved a worthy disciple of Government Packer John Card. In late I left the park for home in Colorado. Berkeley, his alma mater, in 1984. Horace Albright.” September, our last task was to pack in Now that should be the end of my sto- “In my new book, Heal the Earth, E&AA Life Member Paul Pritchard, building supplies for a fire tower to be ry, but some 15 years later, after several Heal the Soul: Collected Essays on Wilder- who had a major role in the American built the next spring on the Continental field assignments, I was invited to venture ness, Politics and the Media, [available at park movement for more than 30 years, Divide between Old Faithful and Tower to that “Great Wilderness Area” east of Amazon.com] I include a profile of stepped down from the board of Junction. The snow and sleet storms had the Potomac. As a supervisory legislative Horace Albright written more than 50 affairs specialist in the Office of Legisla- trustees of the National Park Trust on started, and I was eager to get back to col- years ago. Here is a bit of it: His four tion, I was given the task of working with June 30. Paul previously retired as pres- lege in Colorado. We spent two weeks years as Director were a golden age. The sacking up supplies and the last trip, on a the Forest Service on the legislation for ident of the Trust, although he contin- Park Service turned its attention to cold and snowy Friday, was transporting the establishment of the Continental ues to support the Trust and its mission preservation of historic sites, beginning 90-pound sacks of cement. John and I Divide National Recreation Trail. During in his role as founder. Paul established with reconstruction of George Washing- took a lot longer getting going that morn- one of the strategy meetings, I was asked the National Park Trust in 1983 and ing and by 8:30 a.m. we had the mules if I knew anything about the trail. My ton’s birthplace at Wakefield, Virginia, served as president of the National packed, but the parking area at the trail- answer should have been “No,” but I then with the transfer of administration Parks and Conservation Association head was full of visitor cars, everyone sit- chose to share my personal involvement of military and battlefield parks from the from 1980 to 1997. ting on the hoods of their cars with their cementing part of the CDT in Yellow- War Department. Though he knew how to Paul was the deputy director of the home-movie cameras and still cameras at stone NP. To my surprise, one of the con- get things done in the halls of Congress Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and the the ready in anticipation of our lining out gressional staff members got hold of the and in the executive branch, from the Heritage Conservation and Recreation the mule string. Just as I forked my sad- story and entered it in the legislative his- White House on down, he established a lev- Service in the DOI from 1977 to 1980. dle, a government car arrived and an engi- tory of the bill. “Park Service staff cement el of respect for his bureau based on pride He created the first state heritage trust, neer from WODC got out. He asked if I the CDT in Yellowstone NP.” I do not and non-partisan integrity.... I think of later adopted by the Nature Conservancy could pack his wooden tripod up to the think my story will ever see an ending as Mr. Albright’s own words that the mission in other states. Paul will continue to work site. Sure, no problem—I’ll just lash it on my friends choose to remind me of my of conserving the best of America takes on park and conservation projects and the back of the hinny mule at the end of first summer in Yellowstone. many forms of expression in different can be reached at [email protected]. I Fire in Santa Monica Mountains NRA Burns 4,901 Acres

By Marty O’Toole, Fire Education property, including items of intense per- the personal losses experienced by these Park Service. Many thanks in advance Specialist, and Woody Smeck, sonal value, were lost. employees. Donations may be made for your generosity and concern. I Superintendent, Santa Monica Most people can only imagine what it online using a major credit card or Pay- Mountains NRA means to lose their home. The emo- Pal. PayPal allows payments to be made Editor’s Note: The E&AA Trust Fund tions can be overwhelming and this has through the Internet without using a provides resources to fund interest-free n Nov. 24, the Corral Fire burned been a very difficult time for these indi- credit card or sending a check. Log education loans to dependent children O4,901 acres in the Santa Monica viduals. Yet they have found comfort onto www.samofund.org, select “Dona- and grandchildren of E&AA NPS Mountains NRA. Eighty buildings were and strength from family, friends and tions” and then select “Fire Recovery members, as well as assistance for NPS destroyed in the fire, including five colleagues who have communicated Fund.” You may also send a check or employees affected by great hardships such belonging to the NPS in the Solstice expressions of sorrow and support. The money order (no cash, please) to: Santa as natural disasters. The disaster relief Canyon area of Malibu, Calif. Two of meaning of “National Park Service fam- Monica Mountains Fund, 401 W. Hill- program was recently renamed The these were residential buildings; seven ily” has shown its true spirit and grace. crest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA Chesley Moroz Relief Fund in honor of NPS staff and science interns safely evacu- Many have asked how to help. The 91360. Write “Fire Recovery Fund” on the former E&AA president. Please con- ated their homes just minutes before Santa Monica Mountains Fund, a the memo line. The funds will be dis- sider a donation to the E&AA Trust wind-driven flames arrived. Unfortunate- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has tributed through the Employees and Fund (see page 12 for contribution form). ly, with little time to react, all of their created an account to assist in replacing Alumni Association of the National 6 A rrowhead • Winter 2008

Class of 2007/2008

Peter M. Abang, maintenance worker, E&AA Life Member G ary E. Davis, the Technical Services Division, Criminal USS Arizona Memorial, Oct. 31 after science advisor, Channel Islands NP, Investigations Branch and the national 32 years. Oct. 3 after 42 years. law enforcement specialist, Washington Gary began with the NPS as a park Support Office. He attained the rank Jim Atkinson, wildlife biologist, Shenan- ranger in the 1960s. He was a scuba of deputy chief in 2005 and was assigned doah NP, Jan. 5 after over 15 years. diver at Lassen Volcanic NP and served as commander, Field Offices Division, All of Jim’s NPS career was spent at as an aquanaut on the 1969 Tektite I with responsibility for the overall Shenandoah. He has joined the U.S. Fish project at Virgin Islands NP. In the operations of the New York and San Fran- and Wildlife Service. 1970s, he helped found the Service’s cisco field offices. During his career, E&AA Member Brenda Barrett, South Florida Research Center. Ronald received letters of appreciation national coordinator for heritage areas, Gary became an NPS research scientist and recognitions, commendations and Cultural Resources Program, WASO, at the University of California/Davis special achievement awards, including a Oct. 20 after over six years. Cooperative Park Studies Unit in 1980. Meritorious Service Acts Award from the Brenda has begun a new career as After spending most of the 1990s organ- U.S. Attorneys Office, Department of director of the Bureau of Recreation and izing park-based research programs in the Justice, for helping to coordinate a feder- Conservation at the Pennsylvania National Biological Survey, he returned al multi-jurisdiction investigation involv- Department of Conservation and Nat- to the NPS in 1997 as a science advisor in ing the criminal actions in violation of the ural Resources. She may be reached at the Pacific West Region, based at Chan- Native American Grave Protection and nel Islands NP. Gary served a detail in Repatriation Act. [email protected]. Larry Romans, U.S.P.P. Washington, D.C. from 2001 to 2007 as MICHAEL D. FOGARTY Avon Bland, maintenance worker, visiting chief ocean scientist to improve Neil DeJong, chief of interpretation National Capital Parks-East, Sept. 30 NPS stewardship of 75 ocean parks. and education, planning and environ- law enforcement specialist in the Washing- after 28 years. Gary has documented his discoveries mental quality, Intermountain Regional ton Office. In 2001, he became com- in over 170 scientific and popular publica- Office, Jan. 3 after over 28 years. mander of the Administrative Branch. Darell Boyers, work leader and fore- tions. His 1996 book, Science and Ecosys- From 2002 to 2005, he commanded the man, Utilities Branch, Yosemite NP, D aniel Druding, engineering equipment tem Management in the National Parks, Criminal Investigations Branch. Michael Oct. 1 after 20 years. operator, George Washington Memorial co-authored with E&AA Life Member was promoted to assistant chief in 2005. Darell joined the Maintenance Division Parkway, Oct. 1 after over four years. Bill Halvorson, helped pave the way at Yosemite NP in 1987. As work leader for the current NPS Vital Signs Monitor- Susan M. Early, administrative officer, Sergeant Pilot Ron Galey, assistant and foreman of Valley Utilities, he was ing Program. Saguaro NP, Oct. 1 after over 28 years. commander,Aviation Unit, United instrumental in emergency response, Gary’s awards include a DOI Special Susan’s NPS career began in 1966 as a States Park Police (U.S.P.P.), Nov. 24 project initiation and leadership, as well as Service Award and two Superior Service park guide at Carlsbad Caverns NP. after over 34 years. ongoing maintenance to keep water utili- awards. He has served as president of both After taking some time off to attend col- Ron joined the U.S.P.P. in 1973. ties safe and functional. During his career, the American Academy of Underwater lege, get married and start a family, she Upon completion of Police School #8 he also worked on two details as chief of Sciences and the George Wright Society. began her administrative career at Red- at the Federal Law Enforcement Train- maintenance at Lake Clark NP & PRES. During retirement, Gary intends to wood NP in 1979, advancing from a ing Academy, he was assigned to the Darell and his wife, Laurel, (see next list- increase his involvement with the SeaDoc clerk typist to an administrative techni- Central District, patrolling the National ing) will continue to live in Yosemite Society and help develop an environmen- cian. In 1987, she transferred to Cabrillo Mall. He was then reassigned to Dis- when not on their sailboat or traveling. tal science program at the new California NM, then moved to the Alaska Region trict 2, patrolling the George Washing- Laurel Boyers, wilderness manager, State University Channel Islands campus in 1990, where she was the finance spe- ton Memorial Parkway and Chesapeake Yosemite NP, Oct. 1 after 30 years. in Camarillo as adjunct faculty. He and his cialist, served as the Fire Administrative and Ohio Canal. In 1977, Ron was Laurel, a third generation “Yosemite,” wife, Dorothy, will reside in West Lake Payment Team leader and was a member assigned to the Aviation Unit as a rescue joined the Yosemite Backcountry Unit in Village, Calif., and may be reached at of the Servicewide Finance Committee. technician. Through the years, he held 1976. Although she spent the majority of [email protected]. She joined Saguaro NP in 1994, where the position of chief medic and transi- her NPS career in wilderness manage- she remained until her retirement. tioned to pilot in 1987. He was pro- ment, she also worked in interpretation Throughout her career, Susan received moted to sergeant in 1999 and in 2003, and fire and resource management. In numerous performance awards, includ- assumed the responsibility of assistant addition, she worked for the concession at ing a Superior Service Award in 2007. commander. Ron received numerous Denali NP & PRES and at Teton Science She plans to remain in Tucson and may awards and recognitions. He has begun School in Jackson, Wyo. She has received be reached at [email protected]. a new job as a program analyst for avia- numerous awards, including the National tion security with the Transportation Wilderness Stewardship Award. Laurel Assistant Chief Michael D. Fogarty, Security Administration, Department of has enjoyed three international assign- United States Park Police (U.S.P.P.), Homeland Security. ments in Japan, New Zealand and Namib- Sept. 29 after over 31 years. Donald George, Jr., maintenance ia to assist in wildland area management. Michael began his U.S.P.P. career in 1976. He was a distinguished graduate worker, National Capital Parks-East, Captain Robert Claus, regional law from the Federal Law Enforcement Sept. 3 after over 31 years. enforcement specialist, National Capital Training Center (FLETC). He was then Robert German, sergeant of audits and Region (NCR), United States Park Police assigned as a patrol officer to the Cen- (U.S.P.P.), Oct. 27 after over 23 years. evaluations, Office of Professional tral District and during this time, had Responsibility, United States Park Police Robert began his U.S.P.P. career in the opportunity to be part of a U.S.P.P. 1984, graduated from the Federal Law (U.S.P.P.), Sept. 29 after over 34 years. Crime Patrol Unit. After graduating Robert began his career with the Enforcement Training Center in 1985 from the Criminal Investigations School and was then assigned as a patrol officer U.S.P.P. in 1973. After completing the U.S.P.P. at FLETC, he was promoted to ser- on the George Washington Memorial Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement RONALD DE ANGELO geant in 1983 and reassigned to patrol Parkway and the Mount Vernon area of Training Academy in Washington, D.C., at the Glen Echo Station. He also Virginia. In 1992, he was promoted to Ronald DeAngelo, deputy chief, he was assigned to the Fort Hunt area of worked assignments in Rock Creek Park sergeant and assigned to Rock Creek Field Offices Division, United States the George Washington Memorial Park- and with the Narcotics/Vice Unit. In Park and portions of the Chesapeake Park Police (U.S.P.P.), Sept. 29 after way as a bike officer for the first two years and Ohio Canal NHP. over 29 years. 1986, he was promoted to the rank of of his career. After upgrading his bike to Robert was promoted to the rank of Ronald joined the U.S.P.P. in 1978. He lieutenant and assigned to the Shift a scooter, he spent the next 31 years lieutenant in 1997 and assigned to the attended the Federal Law Enforcement Commanders Office as the commander patrolling the George Washington Shift Commanders Office. In 1998, he Training Center and upon completion of of the Information Management Sec- Memorial Parkway and Mount Vernon was assigned to the Central District Sta- the academy was assigned as a patrol tion and the commander of the Office areas of Virginia. tion as the operations commander. He officer in Rock Creek Park. In 1985, he of Planning and Development. In 2006, Robert was promoted to became the administrative/tactical com- was promoted to sergeant and reassigned Michael was promoted to the rank of sergeant and assigned to the Central Dis- mander of District One in 1999, then was to the Anacostia Station. In 1988, he captain in 1988. He attended the FBI trict, which encompasses the National promoted to the rank of captain in 2004, attained the rank of lieutenant, serving National Academy in 1991 and held Mall. In 2007, he became sergeant of assuming the title of regional law enforce- as the shift commander and then as assignments as the commander of the audits and evaluations. Throughout his West District from 1991 to 1995, com- ment specialist, NCR, for the U.S.P.P. the commander of communications. In career, he received several awards and cer- 1991, he reached the rank of captain and mander of the Crime and Violence Task Arthur Currence, park ranger, Dayton tificates of achievement. Robert and his was assigned as the regional law enforce- Force in 1994, president of the North Aviation Heritage NHP, Oct. 5 after wife of 34 years, Betsy, plan to do a lot of ment specialist, Northeast Region. In American Police Labor Relations Associa- 12 years. Arthur has returned to his traveling and relaxing. tion from 1991 to 1994, commander of hometown of Buckhannon, W.Va. 1995, he returned to Washington, D.C. as the East District commander within the Audits and Evaluations Unit from Sandra “Sandy” Girard , purchasing Susan J. Davenport, park ranger the Patrol Branch. 1995 to 1997 and watch commander agent, Pictured Rocks NL, Nov. 30 (interpretation), Jean Lafitte NHP & Ronald was promoted to major in 2000 from 1997 to 1998. In 1998, he was pro- after over 20 years. PRES, Sept. 1 after 32 years. with assignments as the commander of moted to major and became the national Sandy began her NPS career at Arrowhead • Winter 2008 7

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Pictured Rocks NL in 1987 as an admin- Stephen Howerton, electrician, Office Kay Kenney , office automation assis- istrative clerk and in 1992, she became of the NPS Liaison to the White House, tant, Harpers Ferry NHP, Sept. 30 after purchasing agent. A significant portion of Oct. 3 after 19 years. 15 years. her work has involved restoration efforts Alice “Faye” Johnson, administrative Thelma A. Lawson, administrative at the historic Au Sable Light Station. She officer, Horseshoe Bend NMP, Oct. 26 support assistant, Biscayne NP, Oct. 1 also performed an instrumental role in after 30 years. after 40 years of federal service, 14 of the lakeshore’s Environmental Leader- them with the NPS. ship Program. In 2002, Sandy was part of Raymond Johnson, maintenance a group of employees who were honored worker, National Mall and Memorial E&AA Life Member Tomie Patrick with the White House “Closing the Cir- Parks, Nov. 2 after over 35 years. Lee, superintendent, Glacier Bay NP & cle” Award for a decade of environmental PRES, Sept. 3 after 32 years. leadership at Pictured Rocks NL. In Roger W. Jones, supply technician, 2005, she served on a team assisting the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conser- G ary Matthews, tree worker supervi- Gulf Coast with the recovery from Hur- vation Center, Nov. 3 after 28 years. sor, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Dec. 1 after 30 years. ricane Katrina and received the Comman- Major R obert J. Kass, commander, der’s Award for Civilian Service from the Criminal Investigations Branch, United Frances C. McCalmont, administrative U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for her States Park Police (U.S.P.P.), Sept. 29 technician, Petroglyph NM, Sept. 30 efforts. In retirement, Sandy intends to after 29 years. after 25 years. spend more quality time with her chil- NPS photo by Jo Harkins Robert began his U.S.P.P. career in dren and grandchildren. PAUL L. HEDREN 1978 at the Federal Law Enforcement Charlene S. Mcleod, accounting tech- Training Center. After completing the nician, Southeast Regional Office, Sept. Diane C. Gonzales, equal employment time. His wife, Connie, works for the NPS 5 after 32 years. specialist, Intermountain Regional Office, as a fire program assistant in the Midwest police academy, he was assigned as a patrol Sept. 29 after eight years. Regional Office. His two daughters, officer in the Anacostia Station. He was Ron Miller, facility management spe- Ethne and Whitney, worked seasonally for reassigned to the Narcotics/Vice Unit in cialist, Park Facility Management Divi- Bob Grau, park ranger (interpretation), the Service during their college years. 1984. Robert was promoted to sergeant sion, WASO, Dec. 2 after over 32 years. Independence NHP, Oct. 5 after 37 years. in 1988 and served in the Communica- In addition to his years at Indepen- Doug Hicks, deputy superintendent, tions Section and the Central District, Ben Morgan, park ranger, Everglades dence NHP, Bob worked at Gettysburg Historic Preservation Training Center then returned to the Narcotics/Vice Unit NP, June 30 after 32 years of federal NMP, Great Smoky Mountains NP and (HPTC), Jan. 3 after 37 years of in 1989. In 1992, he was promoted to the service, 30 of them with the NPS. Minute Man NHP during his career. federal service. rank of lieutenant and served as a shift Ben began with the NPS as a seasonal employee in 1977 and, after five years as a After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard commander, then was assigned as com- Larry Hach, chief ranger, Pictured seasonal at various parks including Rocky and graduating from college, Doug began mander of the Major Crimes Section of Rocks NL, Jan. 3 after 35 years. Mountain NP, Glen Canyon NRA, his NPS career in 1972 at Gettysburg the Criminal Investigations Branch until In 1973, Larry joined the NPS as a sea- Boston NHP and Grand Canyon NP, he NMP. In 1973, he joined the restoration 1995. He was also commander of the sonal ranger at Bighorn Canyon NRA. joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. team at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Crime and Violence Task Force until 1994. His first permanent assignment was at Following this, Robert served as com- He began working at Everglades NP in NHP. He helped in the establishment of 1983. During his career, he worked in Fire Island NS in 1974. Subsequent mander of the Motorcycle Unit with the the Williamsport Preservation Training every park district and had assignments in assignments included area ranger at Ever- Special Forces Branch until 1999, then Center (WPTC) as a unit of the Denver most Florida NPS units. His certifications glades NP (1975 to 1977) and district was assigned as the commander of the Service Center in 1977. His work at include master airboat instructor, EMS ranger at both Voyageurs NP (1977 to District Three Station. In 2000, he was a WPTC was interrupted by two tours of and structural and wildland fire, among 1984) and Sleeping Bear Dunes NL visiting fellow, International Association duty as a supervisory preservation special- others. He was active in park and national (1984 to 1993). He served as the chief Chiefs of Police, then was promoted to ist in the Southwestern Regional Office in aviation management, helped to develop ranger at Pictured Rocks since 1993 and the rank of captain later that year and Santa Fe. In 1988, he returned to the the park’s all risk team and served on the also served a stint in 2001 as acting super- served at the San Francisco Field Office WPTC (renamed Historic Preservation Eastern All Risk Team as safety officer. intendent there. Larry was a distin- until 2002. Subsequent positions as cap- Training Center in 1995) to serve as act- Ben presented NPS educational pro- guished graduate of the Federal Law tain included regional law enforcement ing chief and later, deputy superintendent. grams to schools and civic and communi- Enforcement Training Center and served specialist, National Capital Region; East Doug made significant contributions as ty organizations in Homestead, Fla., and for 19 years on special event teams in the District commander; acting Patrol Branch an instructor for a variety of training activ- assisted the Miami-Dade County Fire Southeast and Midwest regions as both a commander; and assistant/acting com- member and team leader. ities conducted by the HPTC and direct- Rescue Department for 20 years with mander, Criminal Investigations Branch. their air-rescue program and joint train- Larry and his family plan to remain in ed the successful completion of major In 2005, Robert was promoted to major Munising, Mich. He plans to spend preservation efforts at many historic struc- ing. His awards include the Exemplary and assigned as the commander of the Act Award for saving a man’s life. time visiting his children and boating tures. His awards include a Servicewide Criminal Investigations Branch. He on Lake Superior as often as possible. training and development Crystal Owl Ben will continue his wildland fire earned an extensive amount of awards and consulting work. He lives in Home- Award (2001) and an award from the Carroll Harder, maintenance mechan- during his career. stead, Fla., and may be contacted at Washington Cultural Resources Office ic, Harpers Ferry NHP, Sept. 7 after [email protected]. (2003) recognizing him as the NPS man- E&AA Life Member Bruce M. Kaye, 24 years. ager who best demonstrated outstanding chief of interpretation, Theodore Roo- Marion W. Harris, management assis- career accomplishment in preserving his- sevelt NP, Sept. 30 after over 38 years. tant, Kennesaw Mountain NBP, Dec. 1 toric structures. Bruce began his government career in after 34 years. 1966 with a USDA Forest Service fire E&AA Life Member Michael “Mick” suppression crew. He joined the NPS in E&AA Life Member Paul L. Hedren, Holm, superintendent, Glacier NP, Jan. 1968 as a seasonal naturalist and law superintendent, Niobrara NSR and Mis- 3 after over 32 years of service. enforcement ranger at Crater Lake NP, souri NRR, Oct. 27 after over 36 years. Mick began with the NPS as a muse- serving there until 1973. He also Paul began his NPS career at Fort um aid at Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS in served at Oregon Caves NM and as a Laramie NHS as a temporary park 1975. He then served as historian at seasonal naturalist and protection ranger ranger-historian from 1971 to 1973, Knife River Indian Villages NHS from and South District interpreter at the for- becoming a permanent park technician 1977 to 1979. He became district inter- mer Death Valley NM from 1971 to there from 1974 to 1976. He became preter at Bighorn Canyon NRA in 1977. He then went to Katmai NP & 1979, then back to Knife River Indian historian at Big Hole NB (1976 to PRES, where he served as a park ranger Villages as park manager in 1985. He 1978), followed by chief ranger at and chief ranger, later becoming chief became deputy superintendent at Mam- Golden Spike NHS (1978 to 1984). ranger and acting superintendent at moth Cave NP in 1992, then superin- Subsequently, he was appointed super- Kenai Fjords NP. tendent at Carlsbad Caverns NP in intendent at Fort Union Trading Post Bruce has served as chief of interpreta- 2000. He had been superintendent at tion at Theodore Roosevelt NP for nearly NHS in 1984, then superintendent of NPS Photo by Diane East Glacier NP since 2002. 20 years, during which he has been the Niobrara-Missouri Group in 1997. DALE MOSS Over the years, Mick received many involved in hundreds of community Paul received two Superior Service honors and awards, including the DOI events, public meetings, committees and Awards during his career and the Direc- Dale Moss, assistant superintendent, Superior Service Award in 1984 and the task forces. Of special note is his dedicat- tor’s Award for Natural Resources Hot Springs NP, Oct. 3 after 34 years of Meritorious Service Award in 2008. In ed work on behalf of the preservation of federal service, 23 of them with the NPS. Stewardship. He is an award-winning 2007, he was adopted as an honorary the park’s Elkhorn Ranch Unit. He and From 1965 to 1969, Dale worked for historian and author of six books, plus chief of the Blackfeet Nation and given his wife, Paula, will reside in Alaska. the Bureau of Reclamation. Following some 50 articles appearing in regional the name of “Spii-Piita” (High Eagle). this, he was employed with the State of and national journals. Linda H. Kelly , purchasing agent, Mick and his wife, Patti, plan to remain Oklahoma, Department of Vocational Upon retirement, Paul relocated to in northwestern Montana to be close to Big South Fork NRRA, Sep. 28 after Omaha, Nebr., and is now writing full family and friends. 30 years. continued on page 8 8 A rrowhead • Winter 2008

Class of 2007/2008 continued from page 7 system. When Sandy Hook was turned Cave NP. In June of 1989, she joined Gate NRA and deputy regional director and Technical Education, as the business over to the NPS and became part of Gate- Lake Mead NRA as chief of interpreta- for the National Capital Region. As manager at the Southern Oklahoma Skills way NRA in December 1973, Ed came tion. Among her accomplishments during deputy regional director for the North- Training Center. In 1977, he returned to along with it. He worked as a traffic ranger her years at Lake Mead, Kay built up the east Region, Sandy directed the superin- federal service with the U.S. Fish and and then dispatcher until 1977, when he interpretation program and oversaw the tendents of 83 areas in 13 states, carried Wildlife Service. In 1982, Dale became moved to resource management. He building of a major environmental educa- out an active legislative program with state administrative officer/chief of attended the Federal Law Enforcement tion effort. Although she is retiring from members of Congress and oversaw a administration with the Department of Training Center (FLETC) and following the NPS, Kay, who is also an ordained partnership program that included rela- Agriculture, Farmers Home Administra- graduation, returned to Sandy Hook. Episcopal priest, will be opening the next tionships with over 200 organizations in tion, and remained in that position until In 1985, Ed attended Ranger Skills at chapter of her career working in the Epis- the Northeast. 1984, when he joined the NPS at Lyndon the Horace M. Albright Training Center copal Diocese of Wyoming. B. Johnson NHP. He became assistant and in 1989, returned to FLETC to E&AA Life Member Janice Wobben- superintendent at Hot Springs NP in become a firearms instructor. Shortly Arlo F. Shelley, seasonal park ranger horst, chief ranger, Guadalupe Moun- 1989. Dale and his wife, Diana, plan to thereafter, he became a law enforcement (interpretation), Timpanogos Cave tains NP, Dec. 3 after 38 years. remain in Hot Springs and to spend more supervisor at Sandy Hook. In addition to NM, Oct. 9, 2006 after 57 years. Janice began her NPS career as a sea- time visiting their grandchildren. his supervisory duties at the park, Ed Arlo began working at Timpanogos sonal ranger in the National Capital served as the evidence custodian, special Cave NM in 1944 when he was 16. He Region. After graduation from college, Kym Mukavetz, Platte River District use permit specialist and firearms instruc- was originally hired by the Timpanogos she became a park guide at Carlsbad Cav- ranger, Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, Oct. tor, and has been known as the unofficial Cave Committee, which operated the erns NP, where she obtained her first per- 13 after over 24 years. “Sandy Hook historian.” park from 1921 to 1947 under special manent position. A short stint at Grand permits, first from the USDA Forest Roy Navik, supervisory contract special- Canyon NP was followed by a year at E&AA Life Member Kitty L. Roberts, Service and later from the NPS. When ist, Contracting and Property Manage- Manhattan Sites. This was followed by superintendent, Glen Canyon NRA the NPS assumed full operational con- assignments at Chalmette Battlefield, Ban- ment Division, Intermountain Regional and Rainbow Bridge NM, Dec. 3 after trol of the park, Arlo continued his serv- delier NM, Indiana Dunes NL, Grand Office, Sept. 30 after 21 years. 28 years. ice, ultimately serving 57 seasons until Portage NM and finally, Guadalupe Kitty began her career with the NPS in Cindy Nielsen, superintendent, Great his concluding 2006 summer season. A Mountains NP, where she has been chief Basin NP, Nov. 1 after over 30 years. 1979 as a management assistant in the retirement party was held in his honor National Capital Region. She spent the ranger for the last 20 years. I During her NPS career, Cindy has on June 7, 2007. next 22 years working in and around the worked at Grand Teton NP; Death Valley nation’s capital in positions including E&AA Life Member Dr. Michael A. NP; Channel Islands NP; Glacier NP; deputy associate regional director for the “Mike” Soukup, chief scientist and Navajo NM; Roosevelt-Vanderbilt nation- White House Liaison, superintendent at associate director for natural resource African Burial al historic sites; WASO Employee Devel- George Washington Memorial Parkway stewardship and science, WASO, Nov. 3 opment with assignments at the Horace and assistant director of the Office of Leg- after 31 years. M. Albright and Stephen T. Mather train- islative and Congressional Affairs. She Mike began his career with the NPS in Ground NM ing centers and projects at the Presidio, became superintendent at Glen Canyon 1976 as a research scientist focused on Congaree NP and Arches NP; and finally, NRA in 2001. Kitty will retire to Boise, coastal park issues. He was the North continued from front page Great Basin NP. In 2002, she had a three- Idaho, where she plans to spend time with Atlantic Region’s regional chief scientist ceremony was the inaugural co-sponsor- week tour of duty in Galapagos NP on family and friends and enjoy plenty of golf. from 1982 to 1989. Following this, he ship event of the African Burial Ground assignment with USAID at the Charles became director of the South Florida Monument Foundation, the park’s offi- Darwin Research Station, where she Stephen Rodgers, facilities ships man- Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) at cial nonprofit partner, and the NPS. The worked on the comprehensive interpretive ager, San Francisco Maritime NHP, Dec. 3 after 34 years. Everglades NP. African Burial Ground was designated by plan for the station. Cindy was also active In April 1993, Mike stepped down President Bush as a national monument in NPS Servicewide training, and led the from SFNRC to head a new form of in February 2006, making it the 390th team to designate Glacier and Waterton cooperative park study unit located at national park site to be managed by the Lakes International Peace Park as a World both the University of Miami and Florida NPS. For more information, visit Heritage Site. International University in Miami—the www.nps.gov/afbg. I Cindy and her husband, Wayne, (see prototype for later cooperative ecosystem next listing) have shared a dual NPS studies units—where he held visiting pro- career, first meeting at seasonal training in fessor appointments at both universities. Grand Teton NP in 1972. They are begin- In November 1993, the unit became part ning retirement in Moab, Utah. NPS of the newly established National Biolog- $16 Million friends are invited to keep in touch at ical Survey, which ultimately became the continued from page 3 [email protected]. Biological Resources Division of the U.S. Wayne Nielsen, chief of maintenance, Geological Survey. approximately $8 million in payments Arches NP and Canyonlands NP, Sept. Mike has been associate director for from the developer, which over the years, 25 after over 25 years. natural resource stewardship and sci- with interest and additional grants and During his NPS career,Wayne worked ence, WASO, since 1995. The crowning gifts, has grown to $16 million. at parks including Grand Teton NP, Death achievement in his career was the Nat- Projects through the years have Valley NP, Channel Islands NP, Glacier ural Resource Challenge. He orchestrat- included brownstone restoration, wood NP, for the Denver Service Center duty ed the challenge as a collaborative window repair and duplication, brick cleaning and re-pointing, structural stationed on a project at Gateway NRA NPS photo by Michelle Pardiñas effort, organizing a field-based advisory improvements, new roofs and repairs to and finally, Arches NP and Canyonlands KAY ROHDE council, soliciting ideas from through- NP. In 2002, he shared a three-week tour out the Service and its partners and architectural elements from cornices to stoops. The funds allowed owners to of duty with his wife, Cindy, in Galapagos E&AA Member Kay Rohde, chief of engaging others to make his vision their install more appropriate wood siding NP on assignment with USAID at the interpretation, Lake Mead NRA, Sept. own. As part of the challenge, he played instead of vinyl; to replace missing fea- Charles Darwin Research Station, where 30 after 31 years. a leading and essential role in the found- tures such as brackets, cresting and he helped map utility systems. Kay began with the NPS as a volunteer ing and development of the cooperative parapets; and even restore the corroded in the dispatch office at Rocky Mountain ecosystem studies unit network. Charles W. “Chuck” Passek, supervi- NP for the winters of 1974 and 1975. hull of a harbor tugboat. Most incredi- sory park ranger, Alaska Regional She also worked as a seasonal park tech- Margarita A. Stapleton, administrative bly, the default rate on the entire loan portfolio is near zero. Office, Oct. 29 after 28 years. nician/interpreter at Jewel Cave NM. In assistant, Alaska Regional Office, Sept. 3 It is just this kind of larger and con- 1976, she joined Carlsbad Caverns NP as after 18 years. Robert Powers, supervisory archeolo- tinuous return to the community that a seasonal park technician, becoming a gist, Cultural Resources Management Daniel Walsh, museum specialist and the 1949 law envisioned in foregoing a Division, Intermountain Regional permanent park technician there in 1977. collections manager, Lowell NHP, Oct. public sale of such a property. Although Office, Sept. 30 after 30 years. She was then selected for the Ranger 31 after over 23 years. this is a small program within the NPS, Intake Program and was assigned to Malcolm E. Renick , social service assis- this partnership with GSA helps to save Everglades NP, where she worked on E&AA Life Member Chrysandra L. and reuse many properties listed in the tant, Great Onyx Job Corps Center, interpretive programs and environmental “Sandy” Walter , deputy regional direc- Nov. 30 after 17 years. National Register, connecting commu- education, and did several details with tor, Northeast Region, Dec. 18 after over nities with their history and preserving a Edmund “Ed” Rezetko , supervisory the park resource management program. 38 years. neighborhood’s vitality. While the park ranger, Gateway NRA, Sandy Hook From 1979 to 1982, she worked at During her NPS career, Sandy has return on the initial investment of $10 Unit, Dec. 8 after 33 years of service. Shenandoah NP, where she became the served as superintendent at Lowell may “only” be $16 million—and grow- Ed began as a seasonal maintenance North District naturalist. NHP, deputy superintendent at Gate- ing!—the benefit to preserving this employee at Sandy Hook in 1973 when it From 1982 to 1989, Kay served as way NRA, superintendent at Lyndon B. piece of our history for future genera- was managed by the New Jersey State Park assistant chief of interpretation at Wind Johnson NHP, unit manager at Golden tions is priceless. 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Ernest R. “Dick” Brindle, 83, Oct. E&AA Life Member Josephine as the printing office coordinator in 9, due to Parkinson’s disease. Staats Ellsworth, 96, Sept. 6. Franklin Court. He developed an interest Dick was a WWII navy veteran who lat- Josephine was the widow of Ivan J. in John Dunlap, the printer of the Decla- er joined the Air Force Reserves as a flight Ellsworth, former Richmond NBP ration of Independence, and during his engineer and aircraft mechanic. In 1977, superintendent, who retired from the many trips to Ireland, Jim offered assis- he transferred to the NPS at Everglades NPS in 1969. During Ivan’s NPS tance and expertise to the Strabane NP, working as an automotive/boat career, she enjoyed 37 years in national (Dunlap’s birthplace) District Council as mechanic, until his retirement in 1984. parks in Kentucky, New York, South they planned and eventually installed a Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Jo; Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia . She John Dunlap exhibit. Jim retired from three sons: Rick, Mark and Todd (who is worked in the Mammoth Cave Hotel in Independence NHP in September 2004. superintendent at Big Thicket N PRES); the 1940s while Ivan was a park ranger Lorraine Norton, 91, Sept. 9, in daughter, Jennifer; 10 grandchildren; and at Mammoth Cave NP and was actively Charleston, S.C. 10 great-grandchildren. involved in each park and town where Lorraine, a retired park technician who the parks were located. worked at Ford’s Theatre NHS and the Marcie Clogg, 57, Sept. 11, due Josephine earned a bachelor’s degree National Mall, joined the NPS in the to cancer. from the University of Delaware and a mid-1970s and retired in 1983. She is Marcie began her federal career with the master’s degree from the State University survived by her daughters: Fran Norton Social Security Administration. In 1986, of New York. She was a schoolteacher, a Kris Illenberger (chief of interpretation at Fort Sumter she joined the NPS at Glacier NP as sec- reading specialist and a private tutor. She HENRY WILLIAM ILLENBERGER, JR. NM), Mildred Sellers and Mary Schmidt, retary to the superintendent. In 1990, she researched and authored her genealogy, and her son, Charles Norton, formerly of joined the Alaska Regional Office and The Staats Family: A History of the Dutch Jan, Julie and Jill; and 11 grandchildren. the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian became executive secretary to three differ- Settlements in New York and Delaware, His son, Kris, is the Western National Conservation Center. ent regional directors. She retired in 1995 1642-1992. In addition to the E&AA, she Parks Association bookstore manager at after 25 years of federal service. Survivors was a member of the DAR, National Park Great Sand Dunes NP & PRES. E&AA Life Member Louise Ridge, include Marcie’s husband of 23 years, Women’s Organization and the National 98, Nov. 25. Steve; son, Jamie; stepdaughter, Josalyn, M argaret “Maggie” Johnston, 55, Education Association. Josephine is sur- Louise worked at Scotts Bluff NM for and Josalyn’s son, AJ; mother, Phyllis; Jan. 4, following a long battle with cancer. vived by her daughter, Nadene, and son- her entire NPS career, beginning in sister, Sandy; two nieces; and numerous Maggie began her NPS career at in-law, Lafayette; four grandchildren; 11 1943 as a junior clerk-stenographer on aunts and cousins. Golden Gate NRA, first as a college great-grandchildren; and a great-great- a war service appointment. She became intern and then, in 1975, as a seasonal granddaughter. a permanent junior clerk-stenographer park technician. She held seasonal posi- in 1946, a clerk-stenographer in 1951 Vincent Gleason, 87, Sept. 18, at tions at Statue of Liberty NM/Ellis and then administrative assistant in home in Chevy Chase, Md. Island and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 1958. In 1968, she became an adminis- In 1962, Vincent joined the NPS as NHP before accepting a permanent trative officer and retired from that chief of the Division of Publications and park technician position at Golden Gate position at Scotts Bluff in 1974 after 31 stayed in that position for over 30 years. NRA in 1978. In 1980, she transferred years with the NPS. He initiated an effort to build what to Point Reyes NS as district interpreter would become Harpers Ferry Center on and, after attending the Federal Law the grounds of Storer College in W.Va. Enforcement Training Center, became a (then part of Harpers Ferry NHP) in protection ranger at the national the mid-1960s. Vincent was the recipi- seashore. Subsequently, she became ent of both the DOI Distinguished Ser- Grapevine District ranger at Death Val- vice Award and Meritorious Service ley NP in 1985 and Needles District Award. He and his staff received the ranger at Canyonlands NP in 1988, fol- first Presidential Design Award from lowed by chief of interpretation and President Ronald Reagan for their pub- resource manager at Florissant Fossil lications program. He retired from the Beds NM in 1991. She became superin-

Photo courtesy Joan Marshall-Dutcher NPS in 1994. tendent at Capulin Volcano NM in DAVID C. DUTCHER Vincent is survived by four daughters, 1998, followed by superintendent at one son and three grandchildren. He Golden Spike NHS in 2005. E&AA Life Member David C. was predeceased by his wife, Thelma. Survivors include Maggie’s husband, Dutcher, 70, Oct. 1, unexpectedly. Donations in his honor may be made Jim McChristal. He has requested that, David joined the NPS in 1964 at to: Georgetown University School of in lieu of flowers, donations in Maggie’s Chickamauga and Chattanooga NMP. Medicine In Memory of Vincent Leo honor be made to your favorite nation- His 30 years of service included Stones Gleason, 3900 Reservoir Road NW, al park or environmental organization, River NB, Castillo de San Marcos NM, Medical Dental Building NW109, or to the Susan G. Komen Breast NPS Parks Canada and Richmond NBP. In Washington, D.C. 20057. Checks Cancer Foundation. STEVE ROBINSON 1973, David transferred to Indepen- should be made payable to Georgetown Steve Robinson, 57, Oct. 1, in Ash- dence NHP and was there for the E&AA Life Member Catherine A. University School of Medicine. land, Oreg., due to pancreatic cancer. celebration of the Declaration of Inde- Leahy, 89, Sept. 29. Steve was a longtime seasonal interpre- pendence. Following a few years at Grady Golden, 40, July 2007, fol- Following high school graduation, tive ranger at Everglades NP and Crater Boston NHP, he returned to Indepen- lowing a lengthy illness. Grady was a Catherine worked in administrative jobs Lake NP. He joined the Flamingo District dence NHP, serving as chief historian of increasing responsibility, including at park guide at Independence NHP. of Everglades NP in 1980 and spent 25 until his retirement in 1994. the FBI Headquarters in Washington, seasons in the interpretive program there, David and his wife, Joan Marshall- Henry William Illenberger, Jr., D.C. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy during influencing thousands of park visitors and Dutcher, who retired from Valley Forge 78, Dec. 2, peacefully, at home in WWII and served from 1944 to 1946 sta- fellow employees through his dedication NHP, moved to Winston-Salem, N.C. Alamosa, Colo. tioned in Washington, D.C. at the Bureau to sharing the wonders of the sawgrass to establish an Elderhostel program at Henry worked for the NPS as a park of Naval Personnel. She was discharged as prairies and mangrove estuaries he loved. Old Salem. He was a graduate student ranger for 22 years, starting in 1966 as a a Yeoman Second Class and continued her In 1993, Steve began a summer season- at Wake Forest University, a Master seasonal employee at Blue Ridge PKWY. federal service with the NPS in the Mid- al position at Crater Lake NP, where he Gardener and loved working with the He also worked at Bryce Canyon NP, west Regional Office in Omaha, Nebr. as served as an interpreter and a fire lookout children’s programs. He also volun- Yosemite NP, Lake Roosevelt NRA, a secretary in 1946. ranger. The musical talents that he and teered with Habitat for Humanity and Mammoth Cave NP, Saint-Gaudens Catherine joined Cabrillo NM in his wife, Amelia Bruno (supervisory pro- the Second Harvest Food Bank. NHS, Saratoga NHP, Gettysburg NMP, 1963 and served as the administrative gram analyst at Crater Lake NP), shared at David will be remembered for his pas- Eisenhower NHS, Lake Mead NRA, officer there until her retirement in park programs and celebrations were a Point Reyes NS, Rocky Mountain NP, sion for history, his love of family and his 1979. She was awarded the DOI Meri- source of inspiration to all who heard Everglades NP and Glen Canyon NRA, concern for others. A celebration of his life torious Service Award in 1979. them play. His determination to improve ending his career at Jean Lafitte NHP & was held Oct. 4 at Highland Presbyterian the safety program for the Crater Lake PRES. He retired from the NPS in 1997. James J. “Jim” McGuigan, 65, July 9, Church. Donations in his name may be boat tours will continue to reap benefits in Philadelphia, after a brief illness. sent to the David Dutcher Youth Memo- Most of Henry’s work was in interpreta- for the park into the future. Jim joined Independence NHP in rial at Highland Presbyterian Church, tion, but he was also very involved in the In addition to Steve’s wife, survivors 1991 as a seasonal park ranger (interpre- 2380 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, horse programs at several parks. He include his son, Darby (who works as a tation and visitor services), becoming NC 27103. Checks should be made out worked in landscape design intermittent- seasonal park ranger in the Crater Lake to Highland Presbyterian Church and ly between various NPS positions. permanent in 1997. For many years, he fee program during the summers); and indicate “The David Dutcher Youth Survivors include Henry’s wife, Audrey; was assigned to the East District of Inde- Memorial Fund” in the memo line. seven children: Stephen, Kris, Ken, Jody, pendence NHP, where he honed his skills continued on page 10 10 Arrowhead • Winter 2008

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 Great Smoky Mountains NP); and two returned to work as a police officer and Whitefish, MT 59937. Please annotate Steve’s parents. A scholarship fund has great-grandchildren. communications dispatcher at the “Gary Yates Memorial” with donations. National Institute for Health from 2001 been set up for Darby. Donations may Lynn A. Whillhite, 63, Oct. 13, in E ric York, 37, found deceased on be sent c/o Darby Robinson, SunTrust to 2006. Cilvanus is survived by his wife Port St. Lucie, Fla., due to a heart attack. of 35 years, Hazel Patricia; son, Marcus; Nov. 2, at his residence in Grand Canyon Bank, 502 U.S. Hwy 41 N, Ruskin, FL Lynn was a former land appraiser for NP, due to plague contracted from an 33570. Condolences and remem- two daughters, Stephanie and Kimberly; the NPS and DOI for 30 years. He two grandsons; and extended family. infected mountain lion with which Eric brances may be shared with Steve’s devoted his career towards working to had direct and recent contact. family in an online guestbook at save and preserve parkland and protect Gerald “Gary” Dallas Yates, 74, Eric was a wildlife biologist at Grand www.caringbridge.org/visit/rangersteve. endangered species. Survivors include Sept. 4, in Bend, Oreg., following com- Canyon NP whose work at the park Lonnie A. Shaffer , 86, Nov. 9. his wife, Suzanne, two daughters, one plications from surgery. focused primarily on monitoring the ways in which mountain lions use Lonnie served in active duty in the son and three grandchildren. Gary served in the marines from 1952 to 1955. He started working for the NPS the park and surrounding lands, includ- National Guard between 1940 and 1941. Cilvanus Wood, 57, Sept. 21. in 1982, and worked as both a part-time ing the ways the lions interact with After the U.S. entered WWII, he was Cilvanus became a police officer with and as a full-time park employee. Posi- humans and how human infrastructure reactivated and fought overseas as a mem- the United States Park Police (U.S.P.P.) tions he held included motor vehicle affects them. In addition to his work at ber of the 45th Division, earning the Pur- in 1973. He advanced to the position of operator, then maintenance worker Grand Canyon, he made many signifi- ple Heart when he was wounded in action motorcycle officer and some of the most leader at Glacier NP, followed by mason- cant contributions to wildlife research in the south of France. Following the war, challenging and enjoyable moments dur- ry worker (historic preservation) at Pecos and conservation. He specialized in car- Lonnie attended East Central University ing his years of federal service were with NHP. Gary was named maintenance nivore studies, particularly focusing on and began pursuing an NPS career. He the U.S.P.P. Motorcycle Unit. Among his employee of the year at Glacier NP in cat species, and was a leader in research started as a seasonal employee at Platt NP experiences were working demonstra- 1988. He retired from the NPS in 1995. capture methods and techniques. (now a part of Chickasaw NRA), first on a tions, hostage situations, parades and Gary was the author of two books: Survivors include Eric’s parents, Tony maintenance crew and then as a park marathons. He was assigned to escort Summits and Trails and Jess. He was an and Launie, and sister, Andrea. In lieu ranger, while attending college. details for Presidents Ronald Reagan, avid runner and bicyclist, played guitar of flowers, donations in Eric’s name In 1948, Lonnie became a permanent George Bush and Bill Clinton. The and violin and was actively involved with may be made to: The Grand Canyon park ranger at Hot Springs NP. He highlight of his career as a motorcycle Osher Lifelong Learning and Sierra Club. Association, Attn: Brad Wallis, P.O. Box returned to Platt NP in 1957 as chief officer was escorting President Bill Survivors include his wife, Karla; step- 399, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, ranger and served there until his retire- Clinton to the millennium celebration at daughter, Julie; and three brothers: www.grandcanyon.org; Felidae Conser- ment in 1976. Survivors include Lonnie’s the Lincoln Memorial on his last day of Victor, David and Rob (an E&AA mem- vation Fund, 14 Cove Road, Belvedere, wife, Frieda; daughter and son-in-law, service as a U.S.P.P. officer. ber who retired from Acadia NP in 1998 CA 94920, www.felidaefund.org; or The Jerrie and Joe Wright; granddaughter and Cilvanus received numerous awards as East District ranger). Memorial contri- Wildlands Fund, Division of Massachu- husband, Sherrie and Terry Gregory; for his outstanding service. Following butions may be made to the Glacier setts Fish and Wildlife, Attn: Julie, 1 grandson, Bill Wright (chief ranger at his retirement from the U.S.P.P., he National Park Fund, P.O. Box 5600, Rabbit Hill Road, Westboro, MA 01581. I Kudos and Awards NPS Family NPS Budget continued from front page continued from page 4 yard waste from the landfill in 2006 by create it. Director Bomar said, “The composting it, and then used the compost Shenandoah NP employees Solim potential power of the Centennial Chal- award recognizes Larry’s current editor- on the landscaping. They buy recycled Garcia, IT specialist, and his wife, lenge is unprecedented in the history of ship of the internationally known jour- materials, including entrance signs, rest- Liz Garcia, physical science techni- our organization. We are hopeful that nal, The Applied Anthropologist; his cian, welcomed their new baby, room partitions and paper products. The Congress will seize this opportunity to be articles and book reviews in professional Governor’s Award for Pollution Preven- Xavier Eric Garcia, on Oct. 4. part of a historic moment. Our partners anthropological journals; and his ethno- tion and Sustainable Practices began in Xavier weighed eight lbs., eight oz. are committed to this effort, and we are graphic reports written as an NPS 1991 and honored its 110th winner in and was 20.5 inches long. I thankful to the president and Secretary of anthropologist and focusing on Ameri- 2007. For more information, visit the Interior Dirk Kempthorne for their www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/ can Indians, African Americans and oth- Send us your stuff! We welcome news visionary leadership.” GovAward/index.html. er groups with cultural heritage links to and photos about yourself and our In FY 2008, the NPS received from what are now units of the National Park NPS family members. See page 12 for Congress an appropriation of nearly $25 System. Larry is the 15th recipient of mailing and telephone information. million for Centennial Challenge proj- the annual award, named for Dr. Omer ects and programs. Director Bomar said, Stewart (1908 to 1991), longtime Uni- “We are ready to double Americans’ versity of Colorado at Boulder anthro- tractor operator, truck driver, engine money on centennial projects and pro- pology professor and a pioneer in equipment operator, maintenance fore- grams by leveraging this $25 million into applied anthropology. man, maintenance mechanic and his cur- more than $50 million of benefits across rent position as engineering equipment the United States.” • Whitman Mission NHS received operator. After Mose accepted his 50- The NPS FY 2009 budget reduces Washington state’s 2007 Governor’s year pin, he spoke about his love for the funding for land acquisition, Land and Award for Pollution Prevention and parkway and his job. He stated, “Work- Water Conservation Fund state grants, Sustainable Practices, Washington’s top ing for the National Park Service is kind National Recreation and Preservation, environmental award, in a ceremony on and the Historic Preservation Fund, Oct. 9. The park was honored with the of like working on a wildfire—you never know what is going to happen next.” largely as a result of reducing congres- award for its use of solar power, water sional increases. The construction conservation, waste reduction and pur- • On Oct. 26, United States Park Police account is reduced by $46 million chasing policy and was among 11 com- Officer Adam Zielinski was recognized below the 2008 enacted level; however, panies and agencies recognized by with the Officer of the Year award by overall asset management for the Washington in 2007 for their success in American Legion Post 136 in Greenbelt, national parks is funded at $989 million, moving the state towards a more sus- Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Md., for his outstanding dedication to $10 million above the 2008 level. The tainable future. CLARENCE MOSELEY (right) with Blue duty and tenacious patrol of the Balti- NPS FY 2009 budget can be found at A combination of need and vision pro- Ridge PKWY Supt. Phil Francis. more-Washington Parkway. He was also www.nps.gov/budget. I pelled the park’s work force to take a recognized as the Officer of the Month holistic approach to resource stewardship. • On Dec. 18, Blue Ridge PKWY for the Greenbelt Station four times dur- They use alternative energy, non-toxic or Supt. Phil Francis recognized Clarence ing 2007. Also, on Dec. 7, 14 Washing- less toxic materials, conserve water and Moseley, “Mose,” for 50 years of feder- ton Metropolitan area police officers, Future Leaders recycle and compost more than 90 per- al government service. Mose began his including Adam, were cited for their cent of their waste. They replaced or NPS career in 1950 as a temporary “outstanding commitment in the fight continued from page 3 retrofitted inefficient water-using systems laborer at Blue Ridge PKWY. His park- against drunk driving in Greater Wash- camping gear will be available to any and use biodiesel for heating and fuel, as way career was interrupted only by an ington” and presented with the area’s park to borrow,” she said. well as solar energy panels to supply some assignment to the U.S. Army in 1952, 10th annual Law Enforcement Awards of I see creating this program as a way of of the park’s electricity. They replaced all where he served his country with honor. Excellence for Impaired Driving Preven- giving back to the Park Service for the petroleum-based products in the mainte- Mose worked as a temporary employ- tion. At the ceremony, the nonprofit investment they’re making in us. If we nance shop with bio-based products and ee through 1967, when he received a Washington Regional Alcohol Program can get families who wouldn’t otherwise use “green” cleaning products in the career conditional appointment. Mose’s presented its 2007 Law Enforcement come to parks to visit, we’ve done some- buildings. They diverted over 46 tons of positions through the years included Award to Adam. I thing good for them and the Service. I Arrowhead • Winter 2008 11

New Places & Faces

Wendy Artz, from park ranger (protec- Tom Locke, to contract specialist, Den- Bob Whaley, from district ranger, to Sam Whittington, from deputy direc- tion), Bandelier NM, to Wilderness Dis- ver Service Center. chief ranger, Saint Croix NSR. tor, to director, Denver Service Center. trict ranger, Katmai NP & PRES. Cynthia MacLeod, from superintend- Larry Whalon, from chief, Resource Russel J. Wilson , from deputy superin- David “Jason” Barna, to park ranger ent, Richmond NBP and Maggie L. Management Division, to deputy super- tendent, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs, (interpretation), Old Post Office Tower, Walker NHS, to superintendent, Inde- intendent, Mojave N PRES. to superintendent, Cape Lookout NS. I Pennsylvania Avenue NHS. pendence NHP, Edgar Allan Poe NHS and Thaddeus Kosciuszko N MEM. Greg Marshall , from superintendent, Sagamore Hill NHS, to superintendent, Lindi L. Harvey Appointed Edison NHS. NPS Deputy Director

indi L. Harvey was appointed Deputy LDirector for the National Park Service in mid-October 2007. Her port- folio of responsibilities include the offices of Partnership and Visitor Experience, Centennial Initiative Coordination and Planning, Policy, International Affairs, Strategic Planning, State and Local Assis- tance Programs, Higher Education and

NPS Park Initiatives, American Indian Liaison and Information Technology. Deputy H. TYRONE BRANDYBURG Director Harvey is also leading several H. Tyrone Brandyburg, from chief of new initiatives and special projects on behalf of Secretary of the Interior resource education and interpretation, NPS photo by Ellen Martin Tuskegee Institute NHS, to superin- Dirk Kempthorne and the NPS to VIDAL MARTINEZ encourage American children and their tendent, Moores Creek NB. Tami A. Heilemann, DOI families, and international visitors, to dis- Donna Cuttone , from supervisory park Vidal Martinez, from superintendent, LINDI L. HARVEY George Washington Birthplace NM and cover the meaning of national parks to ranger (interpretation), Shenandoah NP, Thomas Stone NHS, to superintendent, their lives and to inspire people to experi- Ms. Harvey has extensive experience to supervisory park ranger (interpreta- Upper Delaware SRR. ence and become devoted to these very in the private sector, serving as senior tion), Pu`uhonua o Honaunau NHP and special places. vice president for Citigroup-Geneva Kaloko-Honokohau NHP. Joelle Mascarenas, from contracting “Lindi Harvey is a former senior corpo- Capital Strategies, an investment bank- officer, Denver-based WASO Contract- rate executive with over 20 years of expe- ing firm specializing in mergers, acquisi- Doug Denk, to project manager, ing Office, to contracting officer, Den- rience in business and financial services, tions, strategic planning and succession Design and Construction Division, ver Service Center. specializing in entrepreneurship, succes- planning. Ms. Harvey is a passionate Denver Service Center. sion planning and leadership develop- advocate for community service, volun- Cartina Anne Miller, to NPS competi- Jeri DeYoung , from archeologist and ment. She has both the political savvy and teerism and mentoring, and serves on tive sourcing program manager, WASO. the fiscal background to help us as we program manager, Curation, Compli- many boards and advisory councils move forward with the National Park regarding child development, health ance and Historic Structures programs, Janet Morris, from contracting officer, Centennial Initiative,” said NPS Director care, women’s leadership programs and Flagstaff Area National Monuments, to Denver-based WASO Contracting Mary Bomar. “Her skills will complement nonprofit organizations. I cultural resource specialist, Transporta- Office, to contracting officer, Denver Service Center. those already in place in the NPS as we tion Division, Denver Service Center. look to another century of preserving the Todd Nelson , from assistant volunteer Greg Dudgeon , from superintendent, special places in America.” program manager, Yosemite NP, to vol- E&AA welcomes the Sitka NHP, to superintendent, Gates of Before joining the NPS, Ms. Harvey unteer resource program coordinator, the Arctic NP & PRES and Yukon- served as a special advisor to U.S. Senator following new members: Grand Canyon NP. Charley Rivers N PRES. Elizabeth Dole, where she launched a national initiative focused on women’s Graciela Avila, Brenda Barrett, Janet Dr. Daniel Odess, to assistant associate Julie Galonska , from site manager, entrepreneurial, economic, educational, Blanchard, Nicholas and Therese director, Park Cultural Resources Pro- Frederick Douglass NHS and Washing- and political participation empowerment, Chevance, David Dunatchik, Kathy grams, WASO. ton’s Civil War defense sites, National and public policy advocacy. Prior to work- Foppes, Mark Forbes, Lindi Harvey, Mark Herberger, Wayne Hill, Capital Parks-East, to chief of interpre- Abel Ramon , to archives technician, ing with Senator Dole, Ms. Harvey served Robert Holden, Laura Kirn, Janice tation and cultural resources, Saint Technical Information Center, Denver the George W. Bush Administration as Maslen, Anne-Marie Reber, John Croix NSR. Service Center. Deputy Director for the Office of Inter- national Women’s Issues at the U.S. Reynolds, Irene Rosen, Kay Salazar, Curt Gaul, from supervisory park ranger, Linda A. Richards, from supervisory Department of State. This office support- Earnest Scott, Linda Stoll, Kent Colonial NHP/Historic Jamestowne, to facilities operations specialist, Fort ed diplomatic initiatives, private/public Taylor and Connie Waldron. West District ranger, Chesapeake and Laramie NHS, to supervisory facilities partnerships and international exchanges. Ohio Canal NHP. operations specialist, Capitol Reef NP. Nicole Haines, to contract specialist, Tracie Richardson, to contracting offi- Denver Service Center. cer, Denver Service Center. In memory of Rodney Lowe Greg Hall, to sign painter, Shenandoah Thomas E. Ross, from deputy director Benefactors and Jerry Pratt Gail and Jack Stark NP. and acting executive director, John H. The following donations were Tim Heiston, from wastewater opera- Chafee Blackstone River Valley Nation- received this quarter. Thank you In memory of Charles Odegaard for your support. tor, to water/wastewater supervisor, al Heritage Corridor and superintend- and Robert Ritsch Shenandoah NP. ent, Roger Williams N MEM, to Juin Crosse Adams Mary Lou Grier superintendent, Sagamore Hill NHS. Nicholas Clinch Sue Jennings , from regional wild and In memory of Doug Scovill Kathryn Cochrane Gene Scovill scenic rivers coordinator, Midwest Betty Reid Soskin, to park ranger, Bob Huggins Regional Office, to environmental pro- Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Gustaf Hultman In memory of tection specialist, Mount Rainier NP. Front NHP. Valerie Knight Bill Supernaugh, Jr. Erny Kuncl Temple Reynolds Ann Kain , from cultural resource man- Clifford “Cliff” Spencer, from super- Robert Lovegren ager, Denali NP & PRES, to cultural intendent, White Sands NM, to super- Arrowhead Society In memory of Bill Bullard resource manager, Shenandoah NP. intendent, Petrified Forest NP. James Draper Robert Carpenter Dennis Reidenbach Mary Kralovec, from chief of resources, Brad Traver , from superintendent, Tonto In memory of Harry Grafe Robert Utley Organ Pipe Cactus NM, to superintend- NM, to superintendent, Bandelier NM. Dennis Huffman Melody Webb ent, Palo Alto Battlefield NHS. Gretchen Ward, from cultural In memory of Neal G. and Auction Lyle Laverty, to assistant secretary of resources program manager, Petroglyph Mary C. Guse Intermountain Region the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and NM, to cultural resource specialist, Neal G. Guse, Jr. Superintendents Auction Parks, DOI. 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