32114 The Marmot Messenger STAUNTON STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER MAY – JUNE 2016 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3

Help give all birds a fighting chance in a changing world and protect them and the places they call home.

Nuthatches get their common name from their habit of wedging large nuts into tree bark, then smacking them with their sharp bill to “hatch” out the seed from the inside. They often traverse tree trunks sideways and upside down as they forage.

International Dawn Chorus Day is the worldwide celebration of nature’s symphony. The annual Dawn Chorus observance at Evergreen Lake will be Sunday, May 15, at 6 a.m. Or simply step outside your house. If What’s Inside for just one day, rise with the birds, get outside and Sasquatch: Fact or Fiction? 2 experience the wonders of the many voices of your local The Marmot Enquirer The Real Story 4 wildlife. Zach’s column 5 This year is also the 100th anniversary of the Give in to your dark side 6 Migratory Bird Treaty. In 2016, International Migratory Migratory Bird Treaty centennial 1916-2016 7 Bird Day (IMBD) will focus on how birds have inspired Busy season ahead for the park 9 many of the most significant environmental The park taketh away 10 conservation actions in the Americas. It promotes the Mushrooms – not just for smoking anymore 11 recognition of the ability of citizens in every country to Eldorado Canyon 12 support programs and laws that protect birds and their Mysteries and Secrets of the Elk Creek Valley 14 habitats, including this landmark treaty that, for the last Spring Fling 16 century, has protected nearly all migratory bird species in the U.S. and Canada. While International Migratory Bird Best in show 17 day is typically held on the second Saturday in May (May Getting to Know You 18 14 in 2016), any day can be a day of celebration. Team Coordinators and Staff 20 The name "peregrine" means wanderer, and the Peregrine Falcon has one of the longest migrations of any North American bird. Tundra-nesting falcons winter in South America, and may move 15,500 miles in a year. MARMOT MESSENGER 2

Sasquatch: Fact or Fiction? Has Sasquatch really been seen in Staunton State Park? According to SSP Manager Zach Taylor about six park visitors have reported seeing or hearing “something” they believed might have been “Bigfoot” while visiting the park. On Saturday, March 11, Jim Myers spoke to approximately 40 SSP volunteers and staff about Sasquatch, or “Bigfoot.”

Jim and his wife, Daphne, own and operate the Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey. Nearly three years ago, the Myers family moved into the upstairs of the Bailey Country Store and spent nine months restoring this building, which had been built in 1878. They opened the store and sold food items, souvenirs and local books, as well as Sasquatch-related items. The building now functions as an outpost and soon will host the Sasquatch Encounter Museum, which opened in April 2016. (Identify yourself as an SSP Volunteer for free admission) According to Myers, every state in the continental USA has reported Bigfoot sightings. The most sightings have been in the East, West and in the Colorado areas. In addition, every continent (except Antarctica) has reported strange occurrences relating to large hairy creatures that walk on two feet. Every Native American tribe, according to Myers, has a name for Bigfoot, and stories about this creature have been handed down for centuries. While these stories are shared and handed down in Native American cultures, in other cultures such sightings are usually kept secret for fear of ridicule.

Myers presented several maps that displayed the distribution of local sightings, indicating that Sasquatch has been seen near Lion’s Head, Shaffers Crossing and Pine Junction.

Sasquatches are said to make quite a bit of noise, such as shaking or rattling trees, clattering and throwing rocks. They are said to be quite tall—seven to nine feet tall, covered with dark furry hair, and with enormous feet. They have always been observed standing upright on two feet. Myers believes that Sasquatches are highly intelligent and have exceptional hearing. They have been known to run very fast, can easily run up steep hills and can have strides as long as 12 feet.

A female Sasquatch has been observed as well. Skeptics claimed it was a human dressed in a furry gorilla suit. These claims go back to the 1960s. Experts in costuming have reported that the technology was not available at that time to create such an elaborate costume. This creature was photographed running, with two large bouncing breasts. Her legs had a tendon flex, hollows behind the knees, MARMOT MESSENGER 3 and visible calf muscle. Her forearms were very long. Experts concurred that it was not possible that this was a human in a costume.

Prints of possible adult and baby Sasquatch have been seen near Wellington Lake. Trees bent in unusual ways have been found in areas near Sasquatch sightings. Aspen trees have been found broken in half, with several in one area, then a fair distance away, more of the same. Other trees have been found mysteriously turned upside down with roots pointing in the air and positioned against another tree. Star-type arrangements of trees 70-80 feet long have also been found. Some may claim that weird wind patterns caused these trees to end up in strange positions; Sasquatch believers, however, believe that these super-powerful and very large creatures are responsible. Some PHds and other scientists have been involved in Sasquatch research over the years. Attempts at DNA testing of Sasquatches, according to Myers, has shown that Sasquatches may be part human. Mitochondrial DNA (female) indicated human origin, while Nuclear (male) DNA is of unknown origin. It is surmised that Sasquatches are some sort of human hybrids.

Myers thinks that Sasquatches may live in caves or in large nests. (He does not think they have any connection to old stone houses.) They may communicate at a lower frequency, thus humans would not be able to hear them. Several reports of Sasquatch activity have been by campers who have heard strange sounds at night. One reported that this creature stuck his head inside the tent. One observer in the SSP area was so frightened, he ran to Elk Creek Road, then all the way to Shaffers Crossing. Apparently, there have been multiple sightings of Bigfoot in many areas near SSP. What do you think?

Visit sasquatchoutpost.com for more information and for location and store hours. Pictures from sasquatchoutpost.com, Wikipedia, Dick Scudder, Article written by Bonnie Scudder with Deborah Darnell.

Don’t forget to tune in next time for a special announcement about UFO sightings in SSP. MARMOT MESSENGER 4

THE MARMOT “There is no other explanation”

STAUNTON’S EXTREME NEWLETTER

While vacationing in And who Oregon, Keith took this doesn’t From a Prince recognize this photo of a bigfoot who Edward Island Sasquatch? reportedly was on his way video. Yikes, to visit his girlfriend. No you better be photo of the girlfriend able to run. was provided.

The red circle phenomena that appears in many They got of the bigfoot photos is unexplained. the band Broken and bent trees are back indicative of their anger together. management problems.

From Sasquatch Watch Radio, a podcast about bigfoot research: Radio guest “Fred believes bigfoot are aliens Sasquatch and have the ability to travel to other dimensions. The love me. I host of the show however, does not think bigfoot is can shoot an alien or has these abilities. Two differing opinions one and they and neither can be proven. What do you think will still happens? Watch out for flying mud.” support me

Ted provided undeniable logic as to . their existence Hey, if you would Many Sasquatch photos are blurry. That’s because of the have told me years Sasquatch aura that disrupts the molecules in the camera. ago that there would be a little Yes, these are actual photos of pill that would Sasquatches in the park result in an attempting to disguise erection I themselves in human clothing. wouldn’t have Their fur is still clearly visible. believed it. So I just have to be

open minded The more you drink about the the more you believe

existence of Bigfoot. DNA samples from this Conifer What, they eat marmots! Sasquatch scat were Bring it Squatch. sent to a lab in Kazakhstan and positively It was revealed that confirmed as a Sasquatch eat almost unique human any meat including animal cross breed. marmots. This photo plainly shows one that The Colorado Avalanche believe captured multiple marmots, which most likely became dinner.

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MANAGER’S MESSAGE In Desert Solitaire Abbey writes, “Once we outlaw the motors and stop the road-building and force the So the majority can experience Staunton multitude back on their feet, the people will need leaders. Over the last couple weeks as I contemplated what to A venturesome minority will always be eager to set off write, I struggled. It's been 18 months since I became park on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their manager at Staunton and things have changed paths; let them take risks...that is the right and privilege dramatically,,, some for good and some not so good. of a free American. Today I reached out to my favorite author Edward But the rest, the majority, most of them new to the Abbey who wrote my favorite book Desert Solitaire. out-of-doors, will need and welcome assistance, Between the first morning Abbey stepped out of the instruction and guidance.” park service house trailer into the desert near Moab and You and I are the minority. today, drastic changes have occurred to and within We can be the instructors, the assistance, and we can national parks, some for good and some not so good. provide the guidance while welcoming the majority. However, how many of us have visited national parks? How many of us will go back? How many of us will Staunton State Park is changing, constantly for good recommend visiting this park to family, friends and and not so good. We might not always agree with this neighbors? change; however, we can choose to embrace it and remember the first time we stepped out into the I have visited national parks. I will go back. I absolutely unknown and share the stories, the knowledge, the will recommend them to everyone. recommendations to those who come to Staunton to Why? Because they are a location of the amazing experience the pull of Mother Nature out into the natural wonders of the world, a display of the power and unknown that we as minorities have already experienced. beauty of nature and they call to me. However, I will Thank you for everything you do, so that the majority recommend the back door, the road less traveled, as who want to “experience nature” can. Robert Frost would say. I will recommend discovering the far reaches, the less traveled first.

Public Service Announcement Many of you may recall park ranger Mark (“party pooper”) Lehman’s March email elucidating on the regulatory prohibitions on collection, removal, destruction, mutilation, modification or defacement of objects of natural/environmental value or interest from State Park property. This covers objects of zooilogical value or interest. As he stated, “The regulation acts as an umbrella that allows us to enforce the prohibited collection of rocks, wildflowers, mushrooms, etc. that inturn provides our park visitors with a reasonable opportunity to view these natural objects of specific interest.” Although not explicitly listed within the regulation, we all know his etc. was referring to Sasquatches in the park. Sasquatches would be zooilogical in nature, unless of course they are, in fact, aliens, in which case their classification may be somewhat more ambiguous. Bottom line is, no messing with a Sasquatch in the park. Please observe them and take your blurry photographs from a respectable distance.

MARMOT MESSENGER 6 RAYMOND & SLASH – together they can rule the galaxy

As evolving marmots, this is the life style to That’s ridiculous Ray. My which we’ve become widescreen TV and Lazy accustomed. Boy won’t fit in a desolate Slash, they’re hole in the ground. thinking about I’ve got a bad taking down our feeling about cabin. They say this. we’re supposed to live in our natural habitat – a burrow.

Raymond, this Pay attention. This is an means war. engine compartment. You Gather the go for the hoses and wires. troops and tell Seek out the Cadillac them to sharpen Escalades first. their incisors.

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Busy season ahead for the park The season ahead will be a busy one for Staunton, according to park manager Zach Taylor, who presented updates at the April volunteer meeting. Phase II is slated to begin soon with a variety of projects, some under contract, and others up for bid. The visitors center has been temporarily put on hold as bids came back too high, as much as $275 per square foot higher than original estimates. Taylor indicated rebidding for the job will occur as some contractors did not submit bids for various reasons. It is hoped that bids more in line with original estimates will come from future bids so the project can feasibly begin soon. All Phase II contracting to build new trails has been completed and construction will begin soon. The volunteer trails team will be included in some of these projects. Trail rehabilitation and construction near the climbers access area is in process and volunteer work dates in May have already been set up. Work has begun on the new group picnic area at Davis Ponds. In addition, a leak has been discovered in the dam at the lower pond and will need to be repaired. Work on this project will begin after spring run-off and no fishing will be allowed in the lower pond until repairs are complete. Horse trailer parking will be allowed only at the Mason Creek trail head until construction can be completed at the Rock Pile parking lot. Bids for other projects including road construction into the heart of the park will begin soon. As of the April meeting, movement of the entrance station is on hold due to visitor center issues. Volunteers are encouraged to be visible throughout the park to help visitors who may have questions about construction and to help direct traffic and activity while Phase II is in progress.

School Kids at Staunton in April

Climbing Access Trail work

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Carol and Bob Phelps were stunned to learn at the April meeting that the state was seeking eminent domain to obtain their property under the pretense of protecting the Lions Head historical peregrine nesting area. Once their home is removed the land will be used as an archery and artillery range. The peregrines reportedly “just want to be left alone” and are circulating a petition to “turn off” Elk Falls so that visitors won’t be attracted to Lions Head and the falls overlook.

Colorado State Parks mascot Talon, the red- tailed hawk, has resigned his position with the state in a solidarity protest for protection of his fellow raptors.

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'Shroom...'shroom...'shroom toe or finger nail fungus, you have a parasitic type of fungi. The fourth type is ascomycetes which bare Mushrooms come in all spores in sacs. types, shapes and sizes...some edible, others Bammes also extremely deadly and presented a 'shroom Staunton has its share of hunters the various fungi. You just environmental have to know where to checklist used to look, according to record data in finding volunteer Karel Bammes. the fungi. She included a Bammes gave a “'shroomers” tool list for gathering information fascinating and informative during the hunt. presentation of the fungi during April's volunteer meeting, which included a It is important to note that hunters must be able to volunteer hands-on exercise. distinguish between edible and deadly mushrooms if they are gathered to be eaten. Bammes noted that Mushrooms can even though animals may be able to eat some be located on dead mushrooms, humans cannot. Toxicity in the body logs, in “duff,” a could be short-term or permanent such as damage to pine needle floor or the liver or other organs, sometimes resulting in on ground grasses death. One toxic 'shroom growing in the park, the in meadows. Types Amenita muscirea, is beautiful, but one of the most include toadstools, lethal. the colorful witches jelly and cup. Some After the presentation, Karel divided the volunteers found in the park include puffballs and coral. into six groups where they examined different Mushrooms are beneficial in the medical field. For mushrooms for their features. Each group presented example, penicillin is made from this fungi. findings at the conclusion. A mushroom is made up of several parts including the veil and cap with features such as the gill, pores, ridges and teeth. They go through various stages in a life cycle as they reproduce. Fungi are not like plants or animals, but are a different organism. Types include the saprophytic, which are decomposers. An example would be the wood shelf.

Another type is the edible mycorrhizal. An example of Mushrooms have this type is the porcini. Parasitic is a third type which many uses attaches to living hosts including humans. If you have MARMOT MESSENGER 12

Eldorado Canyon a climber's mecca editor's note: With the coming of spring, the built in 1908 and was a railroad stop until it Messenger is continuing its series on state parks burned down in 1912. The trail, which and wildlife areas. Hopefully, the information in contains good views of the canyon, travels to these articles will encourage volunteers to visit an overlook of the Continental Divide. As its lands set aside by the state of Colorado for name suggests, this trail may be best if taken recreation and enjoyment. during off season for snakes. Eldorado Canyon State Park, near Boulder, is a geologic paradise where rock climbers find their heaven. The granite monoliths jutting up from the canyon floor of this park provide ample opportunities for technical climbers, but other recreational adventures await park visitors, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and picnicing.

If you are looking for a more challenging hike which takes you into the heart of the park and the area, try Eldorado Canyon Trail, a moderately difficult trek of 3.25 miles one way. This scenic trail has magnificent views of the canyon floor as well as the surrounding mountains to the west. The trail also

connects into the Walker Ranch, a Boulder The park is divided into two sections County Open Space park. The trail also including the east side Inner Canyon area and passes through the Western Mountain Parks the western Crescent Meadows. Between Habitat Conservation Area and wildlife and these sections City of Boulder and County of various bird species can often be seen here, Boulder Open Space parks, along with private such as the Red-breasted Nut Hatch we property connect the land area. observed. The trail switch-backs up from the The climbing walls, mostly located on the canyon floor, provides access to climbing walls easternmost section of the park, include such and passes through mostly open mixed pine inviting names as Hawk Eagle Ridge, Whale's forests. Tail and Redgarden Wall while The Bastille sounds a little less inviting. Registration is not required to climb in the park. Very little fixed hardware is available on routes. If you are a hiker, three trails provide access into the park, including Fowler Trail, an easy.7 mile one way trek with wheelchair accessibility along the first half of the trail. Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, a moderately difficult hike, is 1.4 miles one way. This trail travels to the Crags Hotel ruins. The hotel was

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The visitors center, built in 2001, is informative and well worth time spent there. The center contains a climbing wall with information about the park's climbing history. Various books and other souvenirs can also be purchased. Just outside the visitors center is a picnic area running along South Boulder Creek. Parking is limited here and facilities are first- come first-served. In fact, parking is at a premium throughout the park. It is best to visit on a weekday or arrive early on weekends. Getting there: from Conifer, take U.S. 285 to C470 east. Exit off onto 6th Avenue and head north toward Golden. This highway will connect into Colorado State Highway 93 north. Take Highway 93 north from Golden until reaching State Highway 170. Turn left and travel west through the small village of Eldorado Springs to the park entrance. Signs for the park are visible on SH 93.

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The Mysteries and Secrets of the Elk Creek Valley A variety of secrets were shared with me as I decided that some of these need not be was researching the history of the Staunton printed, because some sounded more like Ranch and the Elk Creek Valley. Within the rumors or gossip than fact. first few months of research, I had the Mysteries, according to definition, are a opportunity to meet and interview 95 year old form of a secret. Staunton State Park Robert Calfee at his daughter Dee’s home in definitely has its share of mysteries, beginning Evergreen. Calfee shared his memories of the with the old ten years (1951-1961) that he and his family stone house on enjoyed on 15 acres Mason Creek. in what is now There are also known as Calfee several small Gulch off Hwy. 285. structures He also spoke of his about 12’x12’ “top secret” heading up assignment with the Mason Creek, and a larger building near Manhattan Project “Stump Meadow.” There’s an inverted peace in Oakridge, symbol along the trail. Rex knows about this. Tennessee, as a All are candidates for investigation by an nuclear physicist. Calfee was also happy to archaeologist. share his recollections of the Denver Sunshine League’s secret “nudists’ colony” that had A big secret as existed in that area for several decades before well as a mystery he arrived. Of interest was that John Doud, is the Shower father of Mamie Eisenhower, had been a House. Was it member of the Denver Sunshine League. (The part of a TB family had requested that this remain a secret sanatorium until Mamie died in 1969.) which the Stauntons A few days after my conversation with Mr. operated? Will Calfee, I had a telephone interview with archaeologists Orason Brinker, Jr., a 95-year-old grandson of find proof of Arthur W. Brinker who had owned 160 acres this? Will additional evidence surface, or will of land on both sides of Elk Creek Road (from this remain a mystery? Shaffers Crossing on the north side) over 100 years ago. He knew his family had enjoyed Does a mystical spending time at their mountain cabin near spirit seem present Shaffer’s Crossing, and he believed that their near Elk Falls? cabin was still standing. Brinker, no relation Please share your to our Brinker volunteers as far as we know, experiences, if any. was my mother’s fourth cousin. Orason also How do you feel as shared that he held a top secret assignment you are hiking during WWII with the Civilian Army Corps in towards the falls? 1941. The Brinker property was later owned And when you are by the Freeman family, who owned and standing where the enjoyed this land for seven decades. After two ladies once these two interviews, my book “The Secrets of stood? Are there Elk Creek” began to evolve! other copies of the picture of the two There have been other secrets in the Elk ladies at the Falls? If we can locate other Creek Valley over the years, but not all have copies of this photo, perhaps we can learn been shared. Yet, in the course of writing my who the photographer was. Another mystery book, some secrets were revealed to me. I have to solve. MARMOT MESSENGER 15

from the Spanish Conquistadores! Hall, allegedly, decided to keep the pick, rather than selling it to the museum. Does anyone know anything else about this? Lastly, there is the search for the Reynolds Gang’s stolen gold, and the bullet-ridden sign that once stood near the trout ponds at Shaffers Crossing. Was the Then there are the Sasquatch sightings that gold hidden in this have been reported in SSP and in other nearby area, or somewhere areas over the years. I guess this goes into the mystery category. Jim Myers, owner of the else? Did early Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey, believes that the homesteader Anton Sasquatch may live in caves. (See article on Glasmann actually Sasquatch presentation in this edition.) I find it? Will the truth wonder if Carol and Bob have seen footprints. ever be known? Or maybe in wooden tepees… Carol Mac… Secrets and mysteries anything near your home? Myers didn’t think are interesting. I it likely that they are stone house dwellers. believe that some Some local residents are convinced that things need to be kept Sasquatch does exist and has been in SSP. If secret in order to protect and preserve the this is true, then future SSP campers may specialness of this place. As SSP attracts more have some incredible stories to share with and more visitors each year, we as volunteers their children and grandchildren some day. must help preserve the wonderful treasures of More mysteries abound at the sites of the this park. Frances Staunton was very specific bunkhouse and cable. Archibald Staunton in her will when she donated her family’s built the 1,720 acre ranch to the Colorado Division of bunkhouse Parks and Recreation in 1986. She wanted all and obtained of the people of Colorado to enjoy this the cable, but beautiful land as she and her family had. the origin of Secrets and mysteries are part of this! the cable remains a mystery. How He used to be did they get it respectable. up to its present location? How did they install it? Was it worth all the time and trouble? And when did the loggers first arrive on the scene?

There’s also the mystery of the Spanish pick, reported by early historian, Jaime Houze. Now look Cowboy and Pine Grove resident Murray Hall discovered an unusual pick when digging for at him. fence posts on the Freeman property located on Elk Creek Road near Shaffers Crossing. Museum personnel told Hall it may have been MARMOT MESSENGER 16 Spring Fling and Earth Day Celebration at Ken-Caryl Ranch Outdoor recreation & education activities Although While Smokey lounged around most of the Smokey was time in the ranch house reading comics, publicized as Raymond was out and about promoting the special Staunton SP and Marmot Fest. guest, we all know who the real special guest was.

After a busy day, Raymond still made time to patronize a Tweeting “Where’s Raymond” sponsor chirps Brooks Tavern. In marmot years he is well over 21

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Getting to Know You weeds and was impressed with what she was learning. California girl loves the snow “Those Darnells (Jack and Deborah) are pretty A native Californian, volunteer Mary Beth Carpenter convincing,” she said. has found that living in Colorado suits her just fine. The education team is where Mary Beth has found “I wouldn't trade her niche, however, and working with this group is a the snow in passion for her. “I am not a teacher by profession, but Colorado for all all my life...I would tell (people) I want to be an that awful southern interpretive guide and teach little kids about nature,” California traffic,” she explains. Carpenter adds that she is still learning, an she explains. energizing activity for her. Carpenter was born in Los Angeles and lived in Orange County all her life until, as she describes it, “a mid-life crisis” brought her to Conifer in 2005. She goes back often to visit as most of her family still live in California, including daughter Susan, a granddaughter, step-kids and step grandkids, sisters and others. She also has a daughter who lives in Atlanta. But she has a brother, who she describes as “the other rebel” living here in Colorado.

Mary Beth graduated from Cal State—Long Beach where she earned a BS degree in microbiology. She “There is worked in healthcare diagnostics for her entire career nothing like retiring from Quest Diagnostics in 2012 where she watching a worked as a marketing communications manager for kindergartner or the hospital division. fourth grader 'get it' knowing they Volunteering is in Carpenter's blood and she wanted may finally to join Staunton's original group but it did not work become a steward out. “I missed the first volunteer recruitment because I of the forest or was out of town for work, and by the time I got my environment,” hat in the ring, there were 52 on the waiting list,” she Mary Beth said. said. In the future But “patience is a virtue” and while she was waiting Carpenter hopes, for the next training opportunity, Carpenter became a “we will honor volunteer for Lookout Mountain Nature Center in Frances Golden, which later aided her entrance into the Staunton's vision of a place of wilderness and peace, Staunton program. where people can come and experience her wild “That helped my volunteer resume,” she says. Colorado, plants, animals, people living in as much Carpenter, who describes Lions Head as “my own harmony as nature and our Creator allow.” personal Half Dome,” has fallen in love with the park An avid hiker, Mary Beth is a Certified Interpretive and immediately got busy, first by joining the plant Guide (CIG) which gives her opportunities to share her team and then becoming a member of the education love of the outdoors. She is also a world traveler. team.

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“I have been to all the continents except Australia (on her bucket list) and Antarctica,” she says. And she has been in the right place at the right time more than once. “I was in Germany when the Berlin Wall came down and Egypt two months before the whole place fell apart,” she said. But her favorite place “in the whole world” is right here in America. Carpenter loves Yosemite National Park in California and has specific instructions for her children to “throw my ashes off Glacier Point” after she passes.

One thing Mary Beth hates to do is cook, but she adds that she loves company. “So...come over some time.”

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Volunteer Team Coordinators

Education: Claudia Gunn – [email protected] Annie Thran – [email protected] Fencing: Susan Festag – [email protected]

Wayne Parkinson – [email protected] Chainsaw: Scott Aaronson – [email protected] Ted Hammon - [email protected] Newsletter: Nancy Coburn – [email protected] Elaine Rideout – [email protected] Small Construction: Ed Samberg – [email protected]

Jack Gunn - [email protected] Trails: Gary Sims – [email protected] Plants: Jack Darnell – [email protected] Deborah Darnell – [email protected] Raptor Monitoring: Richard Prickett – [email protected] Wildlife: Ron LaLone - [email protected] Elaine Rideout – [email protected] Park History: Bonnie Scudder - [email protected] Deborah Darnell – [email protected] Rock Climbing: Dave Montgomery - [email protected] Entrance/Office: Susan Festag – [email protected] Trail Host: Jane Nault – [email protected] Sally Parkinson - [email protected] Wayne Parkinson – [email protected] Weed Warriors: Mark Fisher - [email protected] Patty Warnick - [email protected] Scouts/Eagle Scouts: Randie Boldra - [email protected] Mark Fisher - [email protected] Ron LaLone - [email protected] Gary Finley - [email protected] Geocache: Jack Darnell – [email protected] Parking: Ted Hammon - [email protected] Newsletter Team: Mike Mladjan – [email protected] Nancy Coburn

Staunton State Park Staff Bonnie Scudder

Elaine Rideout Zach Taylor Park Manager Marmot Mascot Designer: Dave Stigall Park Resource Technician Mark Lehman Park Ranger Meagan Webber Special Thanks to Zach Taylor

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