Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006 1 Arrowhead Winter 2006 ¥ Vol. 13 ¥ No. 1 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

F ROM THE DIRECTOR Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

he comment Tperiod on the Celebrates 40 Years of the Gateway Arch draft 2006 Man- agement Policies George B. Hartzog III, who delivered closed February special remarks from his father, former 18, and we appre- ciate everyone’s JNEM superintendent and NPS Direc- engagement in the tor George B. Hartzog, Jr. process. Many of “Today’s 40th anniversary events are you led or attended one of the public the kickoff for a decade of cooperative open houses that facilitated discus- endeavors between the park and the sion and understanding.Thank you to greater St. Louis community,” said those who took time to read the poli- cies and share their thoughts. I know Superintendent Peggy O’Dell. She our Management Policies will be bet- hopes to work closely with local organ- ter for it. izations and municipalities to create A policy team is processing the lasting partnerships and development in comments. Soon, the staff will pass the St. Louis area prior to the Arch’s the comments to another NPS team, 50th anniversary in 2015. Special con- appointed by our National Leader- gressional proclamations marking the ship Council, to consult with NPS anniversary were presented by represen- experts and edit the draft. After the National Park System Advisory Jefferson National Expansion Memorial tatives from the offices of Congressmen Board and NLC members review the William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan. DURING THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY for the official opening of an exhibit team’s edited draft, we will send it out A ribbon-cutting ceremony followed honoring the architect of the Gateway Arch entitled “The Creative Spirit of Eero for an additional Servicewide review Saarinen,” Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Supt. Peggy O’Dell (right) hands the for the official opening of an exhibit to ensure a document that is relevant, honoring the architect of the Arch enti- applicable, and true to our mission. scissors to Eero’s daughter, Susan Saarinen (center), while Jefferson National Parks Association Executive Director David Grove looks on. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was tled “The Creative Spirit of Eero Saari- The most important thing, as the one of the activities during the 40th anniversary of the completion of the Gateway Arch nen.” The exhibit was opened by the NPS leads this process, is the com- event at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. architect’s daughter, Susan Saarinen. A mitment we have made for the final special postal cachet was unveiled, and product to retain and enhance our By Bob Moore, Historian, 28 with a day-long series of commemo- commitment to our mission. As I said awards were given to the winners of an in my letter to Congress last fall, the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial rative events, starting with a reception art competition for students. Organic Act is our Constitution. It pro- for dignitaries and an “anniversary Throughout the day, over 25 con- vides a strong sense of purpose and efferson National Expansion Memor- tram ride” to the top of the Arch for struction workers who helped build the direction to park managers. Manage- Jial (JNEM) celebrated the 40th toasts to the past and to the future. Arch during the mid-1960’s were on ment Policies are our best tools to anniversary of the completion of the Guests included St. Louis Mayor Fran- hand to talk with visitors and sign implement the Act, and we will Gateway Arch on Oct. 28 and 29, cis Slay; Judge Debra Carnahan, wife of ensure our mandate is maintained. 2005. The celebration began on Oct. Congressman Russ Carnahan; and continued on page 9 The extensive NPS team that worked on this revision agreed to guiding principles. Management Policies will: ¥ Comply with current laws, regula- New Arches National Park Employees and Alumni tions and Executive Orders. Association News ¥ Prevent impairment. ¥ Be responsible for key authorities Visitor Center is Dedicated Strategic Plan for the Employees and decision making. and Alumni Association of the ¥ Emphasize consultation and NPS Open for Review cooperation. E&AA put together a strategic plan- ¥ Pursue the best contemporary busi- ning committee to address the future of ness practices and sustainability. E&AA. We are indebted to the following members who served on the commit- ¥ Encourage consistency across tee: Barbara Bell, Dan Brown, Jim Car- the system—“one” National Park rico, Gary Everhardt, Cindy McLeod, System. Bob Reynolds, Bob Stanton, Steve ¥ Use NPS legacy goals, coopera- Whitesell and Mark Woods. Facilitated tive conservation and civic engage- by University of Houston President Jay ment as guides. Gogue, the plan was reviewed at the ¥ Improve the tone so there is no E&AA board meeting in Albuquerque misunderstanding about the NPS’s on January 28, 2006. commitment to the public’s appro- The purpose of this plan is to review priate use and enjoyment, including the six purposes of E&AA and to outline education and interpretation, of a five-year plan that would improve the park resources, while preventing service and relevance of E&AA consis- unacceptable impacts. tent with its purposes. We value your ¥ Ensure conservation remains pre- comments and invite you to review the dominant when there is a conflict entire document on the E&AA website between the protection of resources (www.eandaa.org). Please submit your comments and thoughts by April 15 to and their use. NPS [email protected]. ¥ Pass on to future generations ARCHES NP SUPT. LAURA JOSS and NPS Director Fran Mainella cut the ribbon better natural, cultural, and physical dedicating the new Arches NP Visitor Center on Sept. 17. Pictured left to right: Changes to E&AA Educational resources and enjoyment opportu- Grand County Council Chair Jerry McNeely, Moab Mayor Dave Sakrison, Arches NP Trust Fund Announced nities. Supt. Laura Joss, NPS Director Fran Mainella and National Park Foundation Vice The Trustees approved over I deeply appreciate the many Chair Nancy Bechtle. $160,000 in loans this past year. If NPS employees who have dedicat- this demand continues, the trust fund ed considerable time and immeas- By Diane Allen, Foundation Vice Chair Nancy Bechtle, will be depleted in two years. The urable determination and expertise Chief of Interpretation, Arches NP Managing Director of the Utah Gover- board has therefore reviewed the sit- to our draft Management Policies. nor’s Office of Tourism Leigh Van- uation and has made the following Their commitment to making the he formal dedication of the derEsch and Senator Bennett’s Central changes to The George B. Hartzog, document one that will guide us 18,000-square-foot visitor center at Utah Area Director Donna Sackett Jr. Educational Loan Program: well is admirable and epitomizes T Arches NP occurred on Sept. 17. NPS ¥ All applications must be received and the dedication of NPS employees joined Supt. Laura Joss to cut the on file by the closing date of May 1. across the Service. Director Fran Mainella, Moab Mayor ribbon officially opening the visitor cen- Dave Sakrison, Grand County Council ter. Over 300 people attended the continued on page 3 —Fran Mainella Chair Jerry McNeely, National Park continued on page 3 2 Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006

Focus on the Parks

• The Gettysburg Cyclorama painting and mounting them on a new support and the Cyclorama Building closed to system to maintain even tension through- visitors on Nov. 20, as conservators out the canvas. moved onto the next phase of a multi- year, $9-million initiative to return the • The Kelso Depot Information Center at painting, as close as possible, to its orig- Mojave N PRES is now open to the pub- inal state. While the other exhibits in lic. The two-story Spanish Mission Revival the Cyclorama Building will reopen in Style structure originally served as train spring 2006, the next opportunity that station, lunchroom and employee hous- visitors to Gettysburg NMP will have ing for the Union Pacific Railroad. After it to see the 120-year-old painting will be closed in 1986, local groups fought to when the new museum and visitor cen- preserve the building, and the Union ter opens in November 2007. Pacific eventually donated it to the Bureau Painted by French artist Paul Philip- of Land Management. poteaux and a team of 20 in 1883-1884, When Mojave N PRES was established the Cyclorama, entitled “The Battle of in 1994, the depot passed to the NPS. Gettysburg,” is a colossal circular oil Renovation, which began in 2001, painting depicting the charge of Confed- returned the building’s exterior to its orig- erate infantry led by General George inal 1925 appearance, while adding struc- Pickett. Central to the park’s education- tural stability and modern requirements Edison NHS al mission, the painting is one of the such as an elevator and sprinkler system. IN NOVEMBER 2005, 140 OF EDISON NHS’S historic phonographs were moved from storage to a newly constructed exhibit area. The machines will now be on public display most dramatic, and popular, parts of the As the park’s principal information center, in the main laboratory building in a climate-controlled case. Gettysburg experience. the depot now houses museum exhibits, a Prior to the close, the conservation theater and historically furnished rooms. Outside, landscaping approximates the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Cen- did the first scientific experiments on the team had been cleaning the surface of ter. The $3 million project is being hot spring water. During the commemo- the 359' x 27' painting and removing mid-century historic scene, while adding conveniences such as restrooms and a pic- financed through Federal Highway ration, the Early Arkansaw Reenactors overpaint, inserts and grime. The next funds and the proceeds from the sale of Association presented black powder step, performed in the current Cyclo- nic area. Travelers who have been driving past this desert landmark for years are the present PCCRVC Visitor Center. weapons firing demonstrations, and a rama building, includes dismantling the This shared visitor center will be owned keelboat replica of the type Dunbar and canvas and removing the lining and wax pleased to see it finally open, and everyone is looking forward to the addition of a by the PCCRVC with space leased by Hunter used to travel up the Ouachita from the canvas back. the national lakeshore. River was on display at the Andrew The second phase of the project, to be concession-operated restaurant serving food at the reconstructed lunch counter, In remarks made at the ceremony, Indi- Hulsey Fish Hatchery on Lake Hamilton. performed in the gallery at the new ana Dunes NL Supt. Dale Engquist said due to open within a year. • Two-thousand-three-hundred pounds museum and visitor center, will include that the new visitor center, located outside of trash and debris have been hauled off shaping and lining the painting sections • Cuyahoga Valley NP and Cuyahoga the park but along the major route into the Olympic beaches, thanks to six hardy Valley National Park Association hosted a the dunes area, will quadruple the amount and hardworking members of the Student benefit concert on Oct. 29 to assist New of visitors being contacted and better Conservation Association (SCA). The Orleans Jazz NHP in the wake of Hurri- enable the park to educate visitors about Arrowhead SCA crew spent three weeks last fall hik- canes Katrina and Rita. The total amount the national lakeshore and its resources. ing the coast and carrying loads of marine The Newsletter of donated was $2,646. Featured perform- Construction on the new center has debris to trailheads. the Employees & ers were New Orleans Jazz NHP already begun with an expected comple- Alumni Association The project, funded by the National of the National Park employees Bruce Barnes and Matt tion date in September 2006. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Service Hampsey. In musical New Orleans, tion’s (NOAA) Office of Response and Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes stands out as the • Blue Ridge PKWY, Colonial PKWY The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication Restoration, was specifically targeted to for National Park Service employees and best blues harmonica player in town. and George Washington MEM PKWY remove the piles of marine debris that retirees. The E&AA is a non-profit, mem- Bruce is also a zydeco accordionist and recently earned the U.S. Department of were collected and cached during last bership organization dedicated to promot- singer, and is lead performer of Sunpie & Transportation’s designation as All-Amer- ing the values of the NPS family and spring’s Olympic Coast Cleanup. the Louisiana Sunspots. Matt Hampsey, ican Roads. Another Virginia road, the preserving its treasured resources. The 105-mile Skyline Drive, was named to the Olympic NP and the Olympic Coast Arrowhead is available to non-members and New Orleans Jazz NHP park guide, was National Marine Sanctuary share jurisdic- other organizations for $15 per year. detailed to CVNP for a few weeks fol- list of America’s Byways, the final step before being named an All-American tion of over 70 miles of shoreline on the Directors lowing the hurricanes, where he assisted Olympic Peninsula. For the past six years, John E. Cook, Chair the interpretive staff and presented musi- Road. All four Virginia scenic highways the sanctuary and the park have helped Gary E. Everhardt, Vice Chair cal programming for students. are managed by the NPS. With the new James M. Draper, Sect./Treas. designation, the four roadways are eligible coordinate a volunteer spring beach Chesley A. Moroz, President for federal funds for marketing. They will cleanup to reduce threats to wildlife and Dan Brown • Lake Meredith NRA/Alibates Flint Gerald Halpin Quarries NM celebrated their 40th also be highlighted on maps and featured to preserve the wilderness character and George Lamb anniversary on Aug. 27 with a ground- on the website www.byways.org. beauty of the Olympic coast. Bill Schenk breaking ceremony for a new ranger/vis- Ron Tyler • Chickamauga and Chattanooga • Sagamore Hill NHS, home of itor contact station at Alibates Flint Marye Wells-Harley NMP celebrated the 142nd Anniver- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. presi- Quarries NM, followed by a cookout sary of the Battles for Chattanooga on dent, has completed a project to trans- Advisory Board Chair and program at the Fritch Fortress late and publish its site brochure into six Dan Brown Nov. 19 and 20, with a full schedule of Amphitheater, Lake Meredith NRA. programs for both days. The Battles for foreign languages. The first two site Editor • The Intermountain Region hosts a Chattanooga, fought Nov. 23 through brochures that were completed were Jennifer M. Allen Russian and Japanese versions, selected General Superintendents’ Conference 25, 1863, brought a close to the five- to mark the centennial of the Treaty of Assistant Editor every three years. The 2005 conference month Chattanooga Campaign. During Marilyn R. Musiowski these battles, Union forces under the Portsmouth, brokered by Theodore was held in Tucson, Ariz. from Nov. 15 command of General Ulysses S. Grant Roosevelt to end the Russo-Japanese Volunteer through Nov. 18. Chairman of the Chet O. Harris pushed Confederate forces from the War. TR was the first American and only event was Supt. Rick Shireman of the heights of Lookout Mountain and Mis- sitting president to receive the Nobel Trust Fund Loan Administrator Southern Arizona Group Office and Jack Ryan sionary Ridge, forcing the Confederates Peace Prize for ending the conflict. Arizona State coordinator. Through to retreat to Dalton, Georgia. Control Charles Markis, the park’s chief of Membership Coordinator silent and live auctions and the generos- Bonnie Stetson of Chattanooga paved the way for Gen- interpretation, contracted Harald Hille, a ity of the superintendents who were eral William T. Sherman’s Georgia United Nations translator, to arrange for Publisher present, the IMR conference raised producing the text and editing the copy Eastern National Campaign, in which he used Chat- 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 $5,679, which was sent to the Employ- tanooga as a base of supply and com- of the site brochure. These translations Fort Washington, PA 19034 ees and Alumni Association of the munication. have proved to be invaluable for helping Phone: (215) 283-6900 National Park Service to be used for people who do not speak English under- Fax: (215) 283-6925 assisting hurricane victims in the Gulf • On Dec. 3, Hot Springs NP com- stand the significance of Sagamore Hill www.eandaa.org memorated the anniversary of an encamp- and Theodore Roosevelt. Observations ©2006 Eastern National Coast states. ment by the Dunbar and Hunter on the visiting public by interpretive staff • On Nov. 1, Indiana Dunes NL, in Expedition. Members of the Dunbar and pointed to the additional need for site To contribute stories or photos for consider- partnership with the Porter County Hunter Expedition camped at Hot brochures in Spanish, Italian, French and ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- Convention, Recreation and Visitor Springs from Dec. 9, 1804 to Jan. 8, German. These six foreign language site bership information, please see page 12. Commission (PCCRVC), held a 1805. They took celestial readings for brochures are now available at the park’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new mapping the area around the springs and visitor center or by mail upon request. ■ Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006 3

The Passport’s Women of Honor Program Big Brother... Sponsored by Pictured Rocks NL

n Aug. 25, Pictured Rocks NL at the Alger County Heritage Center. Osponsored the 11th annual Alger In addition, their biographies are placed County Women of Honor Program, in the archives. which was held at the Alger County Many local businesses and individuals Historical Society’s Heritage Center in have become involved in the program. Munising, Mich. The program originat- Educational literature on the timeline of ed in 1995 through the lakeshore’s spe- the suffrage movement and notable cial emphasis program to celebrate the women is distributed to the attendees 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Suf- from several organizations. frage Movement and the passage of the With this year’s theme of “Women 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitu- Change America,” three women were tion on Aug. 26, 1920. This amend- inducted into the program and approxi- ment gave women the right to vote. mately 50 people attended the event. The Alger County Women of Honor Guest speaker, Janel Crooks, from Program recognizes Alger County Hiawatha NF, spoke on the 100th women who have lead enriched lives, Anniversary of the USDA Forest Service whether through work, hobbies, volun- and the roles of women in the Service teerism or everyday living. To date, 48 through the years. Pictured Rocks NL women have been honored. The staff who made the event a success includ- women are presented with a certificate, ed Gregg Bruff, Brenda St. Martin, Sandy corsage and gift, and their names are Girard, John Kacich and Special Emphasis placed on a donated plaque that hangs Coordinator, Mary Jo Cook. ■

Arches NP Employees and Alumni Visitor Center Association News continued from front page From the creators of the best-selling ® continued from front page ¥ Student must be enrolled full time Passport To Your National Parks afternoon event, including at least one and be at the graduate or undergrad- comes the new Passport Explorer— uate level. person, Juanita Mabery (wife of Rory the biggest and best Passport ever!* “Slim” Mabery), who attended the ¥ Loans can cover tuition, room/board, grand opening of the previous visitor books and supplies. Check out everything you get... center at Arches in 1960! ¥ Any current loans outstanding must The Moab singing group, The Valley be up-to-date regarding payment due. Voices, started the event by singing the ¥ Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA. BIGGER, BETTER PAGES PARK DESCRIPTIONS “Star Spangled Banner,” and followed ¥ If requests exceed available fund- More pages and more room for national Concise descriptions with phone the ribbon-cutting with additional per- ing, loan approval will be determined park cancellations and commemorative numbers and web addresses of every formances. The Moab Taiko Dan based on GPA. stamps—over 170 pages in all! national park unit. Drummers performed several pieces. ¥ The loan limit is $2,500 per student, PARK CHECKLISTS ...AND A WHOLE LOT MORE! The premiere of the Discovery Commu- per year (maximum of $10,000 per A complete list of every official National • Removable shoulder strap nications film, Secrets of Red Rock fol- student). Park Service unit. lowed the ceremony in the 140-seat • Official NPS Map & Guide ¥ The maximum loan limit per family DURABLE & EXPANDABLE theater. The film was made possible by a is $20,000. • National park bookmark generous grant from the National Park Sturdy portfolio zips shut to protect your Please note that the cut-off date for • Exclusive Passport Explorer pen Foundation through the support of Dis- stamps and collectables. Ring binder loan applications is May 1, and it will be • Vinyl zip-lock pouch covery Channel, a Proud Partner of easily snaps open, letting you add or necessary to submit the student’s most • Laminated, tabbed dividers America’s National Parks. Highlighting recent transcript with the request. The rearrange pages whenever you like! Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, board also approved the formation of a BIGGER, BETTER MAPS • Special slide pocket for your the film enhances visitors’ understanding fundraising committee, to establish an Two-page fold-out maps show park National Parks Pass or other ID and appreciation of the two parks. endowment to support the Hartzog locations, including time zones and major • Plenty of pockets for park maps, New exhibits in the visitor center Educational Loan Program. Our goal is highways. trail guides, personal items, and to raise $3 million to ensure that this interpret the natural and cultural histo- even your standard Passport books!* ry of the park. In the outdoor plaza, program can sustain itself in the future. bronze sculptures created by Matthew E&AA Life Membership Revisited Gray Palmer include a bighorn ram, The E&AA board met on Jan. 28 and, ewe and lamb, two ravens and two among other issues discussed, revised Only lizards. Indoors are several tall faux the issue of life membership. E&AA life rocks; a pothole with critters; hands-on members who joined prior to 1988 and $ rock samples of the different joined with the assumption that their 95 formations found in the park; a deposi- spouse was included, should notify 44 E&AA. Upon notification, E&AA will add tional environment model with rock Available March 15, 2006. your spouses to the membership at no samples; and several interactive com- Order yours today! additional cost. puter programs. As a matter of background informa- The architectural firm of VCBO of tion, many early life members of E&AA Salt Lake City, Utah designed the assumed their spouses were included. building in conjunction with exhibit We hope this action will address mem- To order, or for more information, call (877) NAT-PARK (628-7275) designers of EDX of Seattle, Wash. ber concerns. Members must notify from 9-5 ET Monday-Friday. To see this and other quality national Cooperation and communication E&AA prior to Feb. 1, 2007 to be eligi- park products, visit www.eParks.com. between the two resulted in a building ble for this one-time opportunity. Please designed for the exhibits, unusual in contact Bonnie Stetson at Bon- [email protected]. The photo above is for presentation purposes only. The Passport Explorer does not exhibit planning. Southern Custom come with the standard Passport book, driver’s license, park guides, or spare change. Exhibits, Inc. of Anniston, Ala. fabri- Attention all E&AA members! *Don’t worry, we’ll still produce the standard Passport book—nothing about the cated and installed the exhibits. The old Please let us know your email program has changed. visitor center building was incorporated addresses by sending an email to ©2006 Eastern National. Passport To Your National Parks® is a registered trademark ■ of Eastern National. into the new one, saving bricks, waste [email protected]. disposal and new materials. ■ 4 Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006

Kudos and Awards

• On Oct. 13, Midwest Regional Direc- viding expertise in cultural resources tor Ernest “Ernie” Quintana was hon- recovery. The employees recognized by ored at an awards ceremony with the Director Mainella represented the hun- Manuel Lujan, Jr., Champion Award for dreds of NPS employees who responded his numerous contributions to the NPS for hurricane relief, including 90 from the during his more than 34 years of service National Capital Region alone. as part of the DOI Hispanic Heritage The NCR Museum Response Team is a Month Observance Program. During 21-person group of subject-matter experts the 2005 observance of Hispanic Her- who respond to disasters that impact cul- itage Month, the Department recog- tural resources. The group has tools and nized individual employee “champions” equipment ready to go and is ready to for their exemplary service in carrying move into emergency or disaster situa- out the Department’s mission by work- tions (such as those presented by Hurri- ing to build partnerships that encourage canes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast conservation and preservation of natural states) on very short notice. and cultural resources or through other activities such as participating in educa- • The U.S. Green Building Council, a tional or community projects. Ernie was non-profit organization dedicated to appointed Midwest regional director in sustainable building design and con- July 2003, becoming the first Hispanic struction, recently awarded the new to hold this title and the first to hold a Denali NP & PRES Visitor Center a Leadership in Energy and Environmen- Servicewide leadership position as well. NPS photo by Tom Davies tal Design (LEED) Silver accreditation THE 2005 FREEMAN TILDEN AWARD WINNERS (regional and national) pic- rating. This is the highest-rated LEED tured left to right: Vicki Penwell, Pam Machuga, David Andrew Smith (national project in Alaska, and only the second winner), Andy Fisher, Claudia Anderson, Renee Albertoli and Steve Theus. certified building in the state. It is also Freeman Tilden Award winners one of only two LEED-accredited avid Andrew Smith, interpretive include: Renee Albertoli, park ranger, buildings within the National Park Sys- Dspecialist, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT is the 2005 National Freeman Independence NHP (Northeast tem. The other is located at Grand Tilden Award winner. David was pre- Region); Claudia Anderson, deputy Canyon NP. The LEED rating system is sented the national award on Nov. 10 site manager, Ford’s Theatre NHS a voluntary consensus-based national at the National Association for Inter- (National Capital Region); Andy L. standard for developing high-perform- pretation workshop in Alabama, for Fisher, park ranger, Organ Pipe Cactus ance, sustainable buildings. The build- creating the “Anza Discovery Trail” NM (Intermountain Region); Pam ing was designed by RIM Architects and outreach education program. Machuga, park ranger, Cuyahoga Val- the general construction contractor was David trained teachers and intro- ley NP (Midwest Region); Vicki Pen- Davis Constructors and Engineers. duced students to a fun and usable 3rd well, park ranger, Wrangell-St. Elias • On Dec. 6, the National Parks Conser- and 4th grade curriculum-based edu- NP and PRES (Alaska Region); and vation Association (NPCA) bestowed its cation program for use along the Steve Theus, park ranger, Jimmy Stephen T. Mather Award on Death Val- 1,200-mile Anza Trail. This bilingual Carter NHS (Southeast Region). ley NP Supt. J.T. Reynolds for his lead- program invites students and teachers The Freeman Tilden Award recog- ership and dedication to the long-term to re-enact the story of the 1775-1776 nizes outstanding contributions to the protection of the national parks. He was Anza Expedition who founded a pre- public through interpretation by a recognized for demonstrating the sidio and mission at San Francisco. NPS employee. Freeman Tilden pro- strongest possible commitment to park David arranged for the translation of vided a philosophical basis for interpre- the program into idiomatic Spanish for tation in his book Interpreting Our Maynard Avey resources, staff and volunteers through- use in Spanish speaking schools. Over out his NPS career. The NPCA gives the Heritage. Nominees for this award are TED STUART 2,000 students used the program in Stephen T. Mather Award annually to judged upon their creativity, originali- classrooms during 2004-2005. ty and positive contributions to people who have demonstrated initiative • On Sept. 19, Seasonal Park Ranger David was also the regional Freeman enhancing the public’s understanding and resourcefulness in promoting envi- Ted Stuart received a 50-year Arrow- Tilden Award winner for the Pacific of the National Park System and the ronmental protection in the national head Award from Marc Magnuson, West Region. Other 2005 regional resources it protects. ■ chief park ranger at Rocky Mountain parks, taken significant action where oth- NP, at the park’s 90th birthday party. ers have hesitated and exemplified the Ted began his career at the Thompson principles of good park stewardship. ny. Claudia Anderson, of Ford’s The- Denver Service Center managed this River Entrance in 1956. He worked as a • In November, Glacier NP received a atre NHS, was selected as the 2005 $12.9-million project. dispatcher beginning in 1959, went into 2005 Intermountain Region Safety National Capital Region Freeman The Liberty Bell Center is the home campground/patrol in 1964 and 1965, Award For Excellence. This award rec- Tilden Award winner for her develop- of the Liberty Bell and consists of an then back to dispatch until 1969. He ognizes the outstanding safety program ment of “A Moment in History: African exhibit wing highlighting the bell’s his- then began a 25-year term as camp- and commitment to continuous safety Americans who knew President Lincoln tory and its significance, while also grounds manager, originating the suc- improvement at Glacier NP. Brian and Mary Todd.” The regional functioning as a queuing space for visi- cessful color-coding of campsites in Nelson, Glacier NP’s safety officer, was Freeman Tilden nominees included: tors waiting to see the bell. A separate 1971. Ted transferred to the Bear Lake also awarded a 2005 Intermountain Keith Snyder, Antietam NB; Maggie but connected glass and marble cham- Bus Program in 1994, worked through Regional Director’s Safety Champion Zadorozny, Rock Creek Park; and ber provides a quiet setting where visi- the 2005 season and is planning on Award in recognition for outstanding Audrey Young, Wolf Trap NP for the tors may listen to interpretive talks while returning for the 2006 season. employee safety and health leadership. Performing Arts. viewing the bell. Three additional regional interpretive • On Nov. 22, NPS Director Fran • On Sept. 25, Homestead National awards were also presented at the cere- • Brian Olson, safety and fire protection Mainella recognized the National Capi- Monument of America honored its vol- mony. These awards and winners engineer with the Quality Assurance tal Region and Washington Office unteers at a reception during which sev- included: the Support to Interpretation Branch of the Denver Service Center, was Hurricane Katrina Response Teams eral awards were presented. Bob Award presented to the Special Events selected as a fellow in the Society of Fire and the 45 members of the President’s Hancock was recognized as the Volun- Crew, National Mall and Memorial Protection Engineers (SFPE). Fellows are Park VIP Corps for their significant con- teer of the Year. The person receiving this Parks; the Interpretive Services Award nominated by their peers for outstanding tributions to recent work that is vital to award shows leadership and impact in presented to Rita Knox, Chesapeake contributions to the advancement of fire the NPS mission. The President’s Park many aspects of the operation of the and Ohio Canal NHP; and the Inter- protection engineers and service to the volunteers greet visitors seven days per park. Volunteers who provided 100 or pretive Teamwork Award, for which SFPE. Brian was inducted during the more hours of service were also given week, providing assistance for the White there was a tie between the Monocacy SFPE 2005 awards and honors banquet awards. They included: Rhonda Eddy, House Visitor Center and all of down- NB Staff and the “Life and Death on in San Diego in October. Bob Hancock, Marjorie Huls, Dale town Washington. the C&O Canal” Team. With more than 30 years of fire protec- Koch, Wayne Ossowski, Bob Schmidt, NPS employees in a variety of profes- tion engineering experience, both in the Tom Shirk, Eileen Shirk, Philip • The Liberty Bell Center received a sions responded to Hurricane Katrina, public and private sectors, Brian is a rec- Kukulski, Patrick Rezac, Rachel Veg- 2005 Honor Award for excellence in performing such work as incident man- ognized expert in industrial hazards, ors and Paul Banks. architectural design from the American agement, debris removal, heavy equip- Institute of Architects Pennsylvania nuclear industry hazards and historical ment operations, piloting helicopters, • On Sept. 28, the National Capital state chapter. The award was presented structures. Within the NPS, Brian is a providing housing for hurricane victims, Region held its eighth annual Excel- to the design firm for the project— leader in developing performance-based setting up food distribution sites and pro- lence in Interpretation Awards Ceremo- Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The NPS solutions to code compliance in both Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006 5

Kudos and Awards

fire protection and life safety in national fession through specific work that has for preparing a National Historic Land- park facilities. resulted in exceptional and lasting mark (NHL) nomination for the Tule improvements to the interpretive profes- Lake Segregation Center; and for co- • On Nov. 8, at the National Association sion. Each year up to five Sequoia Awards authoring the NHL theme study for Interpretation workshop in Alabama, are presented. “Japanese Americans in World War II.” Southeast Archeological Center Senior These contributions, which incorporate • Jeff Burton, archeologist at the Archeologist John H. Jameson, Jr. and a diversity of voices and stories, have Intermountain Region Interpretive Spe- Western Archeological and Conserva- helped define the long-term management cialist Kim Sikoryak were each presented tion Center, is the recipient of the of the internment sites, enhanced the with the 2005 Sequoia Award by NPS National 2004 Roy E. Appleman-Hen- public’s direct involvement in the plan- Chief of Interpretation Corky Mayo. John ry A. Judd Award, an annual recogni- was presented a 2005 Sequoia Award for tion for outstanding contributions to ning process and facilitated the NPS his dedication to the interpretation of cultural resource management by a NPS efforts to reach out to diverse groups in archeological resources and the NPS employee. The award recognizes Jeff’s the telling of these complex and contro- interpretation and education program. substantial, longtime and continued versial histories. Kim was presented a 2005 Sequoia Award commitment to preserving and inter- The Appleman-Judd Award was created for his dedicated service to the NPS inter- preting the cultural resources associated to recognize expertise and foster creativity NPS pretation and education program. with the internment of Japanese Ameri- in cultural resource management practices BRIAN OLSON Created in 1988, the Sequoia Award cans during World War II—particularly and projects—particularly those that may contemporary and historically significant recognizes those who have chosen to for archeological work at Manzanar serve as examples or models for programs buildings, and is a recognized expert on make a difference in the interpretive pro- NHS and Minidoka Internment NM; Servicewide. ■

FY ‘06 Albright-Wirth Grant Archeological Studies Conducted Program Awardees Announced at Parks in West Virginia

By Dave Tyroler, FY ‘07 Albright-Wirth agers, reviewed the grants passed along arly in 2005, the University of Ken- In November 2005, the university Grant Administrator by the peer review. Etucky (UK) completed an “Archaeo- began the first comprehensive historic Based upon the reviews of the two logical Overview and Assessment of the archeology studies in the New River he John D. Rockefeller family phil- panels, 26 names were forwarded to New River Gorge National River, West Gorge NR and GARI. The studies are Tanthropically gifted not only to the the Capital Training Center to be Virginia” through a cooperative agree- inventorying historic resources pertain- American public, but also to NPS approved for fiscal year’s 2006 ment with the NPS. The report updates ing to the coal, railroad and lumber employees. In partnership with the Albright-Wirth Grant awards. With the historic contexts for determining the industries, Euro-American agricultural National Park Foundation, the NPS much anticipation, we are proud to significance of the park’s prehistoric settlement and state parks/recreation. manages an endowment designed to announce those awarded: archeological resources and incorporates The work in GARI is also surveying enhance professional career develop- Mark Andros, Historic Preservation the findings of research in the Central upland areas to look for prehistoric ment. This endowment provides the Training Center; Gayleen Boyd, Harpers Appalachians, including adjacent areas of sites. Both studies are trying to learn annual funds for the Albright-Wirth Ferry NHP; Catherine Bragaw, Harpers the upper Ohio River Valley, eastern Ken- more about the archeological potential Grant Program. Ferry NHP; John Broward, Hawai‘i Vol- tucky and southwestern Virginia. The of the park’s 18th- through mid-20th- The 2006 grant program underwent canoes NP; Laura Buchheit, Shenandoah report includes survey data from 37 new century historic resources. A central several changes. Some of the changes the NP; Jeff Burton, Western Archeological sites and two previously recorded sites theme of the studies is the concept of steering committee set forth were to and Conservation Center; Dean Butter- that have Paleoindian components. community. include seasonal, intermittent, term and worth, Grand Canyon NP; Carol Clark, In 2004, UK also completed the first Contact David N. Fuerst, New River subject-to-furlough employees who Fort Caroline N MEM; Claire Crow, Zion archeological overview of the Gauley Riv- Gorge NR archeologist and historian, before this year were overlooked as NP; Joan Darnell, Alaska Support Office; er NRA (GARI) locating 13 prehistoric at (304) 465-6530 or David_Fuerst potential recipients. Also added was the George Davis, Blue Ridge PKWY; Lynda sites. Electronic copies of these reports are @nps.gov for more information on new standard for all applicants to meet a Doucette, Great Smoky Mountains NP; available to researchers upon request. these projects. ■ minimum of three years of accumulative Peter Dratch, Biological Resources Man- NPS work experience. Funding limits agement Division, WASO; Krystal were adjusted; individuals are now able Fleeger, Lyndon B. Johnson NHS; Philip Gensler, Hagerman Fossil Beds NM; Hurricane Relief to apply for up to $5,000, and groups of NPS Family three or more NPS employees who meet Meredith Hardy, Southeast Archeological all of the minimum requirements can Center; Joe Lachowski, Grand Teton NP; Fund Donor List apply for up to $15,000. A third change Lashelle Lyman, Rocky Mountain NP; Rick Clark, chief, science and resources was the provision that once an employee Rachel Mazur, Sequoia and Kings Canyon management, Gulf Islands NS, and his The following people and organiza- receives a grant, they are not eligible to National Parks; Emily Murphy, Salem wife, Lisa, most recently at Everglades tions have donated to the E&AA Hur- apply again for another three years. Maritime NHS; Bobby Rogers, Haleakala NP, budget and finance office, announce ricane Relief Fund from Oct. 13, 2005 Another significant change came in NP; Virginia Salazar-Halfmoon, Inter- the arrival of their twin daughters Rachel through Feb. 3, 2006. Thank you for Ann and Sarah Lois Clark, born Sept. 25, the form of the application process. The mountain Support Office; Kristi Sharpeta, your contributions! 2005. Sarah arrived at 1:01 p.m., and was Albright-Wirth Grant Program has Bandelier NM; Margaret Sheid, Saint six lbs., one oz. and 19.25-inches long. moved from the traditional format of Croix Island International HS; Bon- Cheryl Abel, Anne Adams, Deanne Adams, Rachel arrived at 1:03 p.m., and was five Jane Anderson, Rosemary Aucella, Michael submission through the mail to accept- naleigh Taylor, Grand Canyon NP; and lbs., 13 oz. and 19.75-inches long. The Barnhart, Edward Billington, Mary Bomar, ing applications only via www.mylearn- Jacilee Wray, Olympic NP. Yet again, the Albright-Wirth Grant twins join older brother, Bradley. Alicia Bowler, Donald Briggs, Nancy ingmanager.gov (a site accessible only Brown, Sue Bruns, Elizabeth Christobal, to NPS employees). Program embarks upon a new cycle. The Dana Sullivan, protection operations Kayci Cook-Collins, John Dennis, Sandra Due to the widespread media blitz steering committee met in December supervisor, Pinnacles NM, and her hus- Dingman, Linda Doucette, James Draper, advertising the program, participation 2005 to review and make new recom- band, John, announce the arrival of Stephanie Dubois, Richard Ernenwein, for fiscal year 2006 witnessed a spike in mendations. Most likely grant applica- their son, Joseph William Sullivan, born Bretnie Eschenbach, Sherry Ewing, Ronald requests over previous years. In fact, tions for FY ‘07 will increase, due to new on June 22, 2005. Joseph weighed sev- Fosback, Kimm Fox-Middleton, Maryanne applicants’ requests for funding exceed- budgetary challenges. The online format en lbs., 13 oz. and was 20-inches long. Gerbauckas, Susan Glesne, Leslie Green, ed $2.1 million. In former years, when will continue to develop and rough edges Joseph is adored by sister, Betsey. Sally Griffin, Frances Gruchy, Leo Guillory, Julie Guyot, Stephen Haller, Chester Har- an employee submitted an application, will be smoothed-out, making it easier Lake Meredith NRA/Alibates Flint for new applicants to apply online, pro- ris, Susan Hartliep, Robert Healy, Jr., Bill they had a one-in-three chance of Quarries NM Chief Ranger Dane Tan- and Nadya Henry, Debra Herink, Renee receiving a grant. This year that number viding greater guidance and aid. In the tay and his wife, Crystal, welcomed their Herlihy, Katherine Hiett, Frances Ann soared to one-in-20. vision true to Albright and Wirth, we second son (Dane’s third son) on Aug. Hitchcock, Patricia Hooks, Robert The huge influx of applications look forward to reviewing the many wor- 17, 2005. Nolan Kana Tantay weighed Howard, Douglass Hubbard, Rebecca prompted the Capital Training Center thy applicants that are certain to apply. eight lbs., 14 ozs. Nolan is welcomed by Hudson, Marlene Igo, Phelma Jacobsen, to convene two panels to review all the To apply for a FY ‘07 Albright-Wirth big brothers, Kai-Nalu and Darrian. ■ Chris and Sylvia Jarvi, Peggy Justice, Kevin applications. The first panel was assem- Grant, NPS employees can go to Kissling, Shirley and Hank Kodele, George bled from a selection of the applicants’ mylearning.nps.gov/awgrant. The dead- Send us your stuff! We welcome news Kyle, H. Joseph Lachowski, George Lamb, peer fields, representing the diverse line for applications is June 1, 2006. For and photos about yourself and our NPS Marlene Leistico, Mark and Kathy Lewis, NPS work force. The second panel, further questions, contact Dave Tyroler family members. See page 12 for mailing William Locke, Kenneth Low, which consisted of Park Service man- at (505) 899-0205, ext. 356. ■ and telephone information. continued on page 9 6 Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006

Class of 2005/2006

James H. Alexander, painter (motor Helen Carson, administrative officer, the first woman superintendent in the Ken Garvin, fire management officer, vehicle operator), National Mall and Timpanogos Cave NM, Jan. 3 after 39 Southeast Region and the third woman Southeast Regional Office, Jan. 3 after Memorial Parks, Nov. 3 after over 26 years of federal service. superintendent in the NPS when she almost 35 years. years of service. After beginning her federal career with earned the superintendency at Fort Car- Ken joined the NPS in 1972 at Ton- the Department of the Army, the Depart- oline N MEM. As the Bicentennial of to NM. During his career, he worked at John M. Andresen, editor, NPS Midwest ment of the Navy and then the USDA the American Revolution approached, Lake Mead NRA, Petrified Forest NP, Archeological Center, Sept. 16 after 27 Forest Service, Helen transferred to the she accepted a job as chief of interpreta- Everglades NP (serving as acting super- years. John began his career with the NPS NPS in 1990 as a purchasing agent at tion and visitor services at Indepen- intendent of Fort Jefferson NM from in 1978 as a park ranger at Casa Grande Bryce Canyon NP. Helen has been the dence NHP. Nov. 1989 to Jan. 1990), and Chatta- Ruins NM. He transferred to the Midwest administrative officer for Timpanogos In the mid-90’s, Kathy moved on to hoochee River NRA (serving as acting Archeological Center in 1992. Cave NM since 1994. She plans to remain responsibilities in the Northeast superintendent from Dec. 1996 to May Alice N. Benfer, museum technician in the Utah Valley, spending time with her Region. Under her guidance, Interpre- 1997), before moving to the SERO as (anthropology), Intermountain Region, parents and grandson, Hunter. tation collaborated with other disci- fire management officer in 1997. plines and positioned the Northeast Throughout his career, Ken worked in Santa Fe (cultural resources), Oct. 31 Kathleen G. Christoph, realty special- after 17 years. Regional Office to be a leader in areas areas including law enforcement, inter- ist, Southeast Regional Office, Oct. 31 such as interpretive planning and devel- pretation, resource management, con- after 20 years of service. oping sound exhibit concept plans with cessions management and in the Fire Delia Cisneros, human resources special- parks and their partners. Management Program. ist, Intermountain Region, Santa Fe, Jan. E&AA Life Member H. Dale Durham, Carol Geistweidt, budget analyst, Lyn- 3 after 37 years of service. director, U.S. Army Chemical Corps don B. Johnson NHP, Sept. 3 after more Delia started her career with the Museum at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., than 30 years of government service. Department of the Army in 1968, and in Jan. 3 after over 43 years of federal service. Carol started at Lyndon B. Johnson 1974 she transferred to the Selective Ser- Dale initially retired from Amistad NHP in 1974 and handled a variety of vice. In 1976, she began her career with NRA in May 2001, where he was man- assignments beginning with interpretive the NPS as a secretary in Park Operations agement assistant. He previously worked tours of the LBJ Boyhood Home and and later became a personnel clerk in the at SERO as chief, Museum Services Divi- running the cash register in the park visi- Division of Personnel. sion for 15 years and as chief, Branch of tor center. She also worked as a typist and Delia worked the last 30 years in Curatorial Services, Museum Services as a numbers cruncher (on an old 10-key) Human Resources for the Intermountain Division, Harpers Ferry Center. In for the chief of interpretation. Region, Santa Fe Office. She has given retirement, Dale plans to continue to Carol served on many details to other advice to many employees on retirement support the NPS, work as a consultant in parks, at Albright and in the SWRO. In issues and will now put all her good advice interpretation and museum operations lieu of gifts, Carol has requested dona- to work for herself. Delia will continue to and enjoy traveling. tions be sent to the American Red Cross reside in Santa Fe and will stay active serv- to be used for hurricane victims. NPS ing on the Board of Directors with the GINGER BICE Del Norte Credit Union. Richard R. Gilmartin, cash clerk, Canaveral NS, Oct. 8 after six years. Ginger Bice, concessions management Michael Coffey, wildlife program manag- analyst, Grand Canyon NP, Jan. 3 after er, Biological Resources Management Robert Hamann, facility manager, Scotts 33 years. Division, Fort Collins, Colo., Jan. 3 after Bluff NM, Jan. 2 after 35 years. Ginger’s NPS career began at Albright 33 years of federal service. Robert joined the NPS in 1971 at Training Center in 1972. She transferred Mike’s NPS career began at Sequoia Badlands NP as a maintenance worker. to Grand Canyon NP in 1978 and and Kings Canyon National Parks as a In 1973, he moved on to Scotts Bluff worked in several park divisions including wildlife biological technician. In 1984, he NM and Agate Fossil Beds NM. He was visitor protection and administration. In was selected for the Natural Resource instrumental in building the Agate Vis- 1985, she became a concessions assistant Management Specialist Training Program itor Center, maintenance building and in the concessions division, eventually and in 1986, became wildlife biologist at permanent staff housing. Robert and attaining a management position. She Lake Mead NRA. In 1990, he transferred his wife, Kathy, will retire to their home received numerous awards for her contri- to the Wildlife and Vegetation Division in in Wall, South Dakota. butions to the Servicewide concessions WASO and then on to Fort Collins with program and the Crystal Owl Award for the Wildlife and Vegetation Division, later Larry Hatchett, park guide, Carlsbad training and development excellence. becoming the wildlife program manager Caverns NP, Aug. 10 after over seven for the Biological Resources Management years. Michael Blackburn, administrative offi- Marc Blackburn Division. Mike has managed the Wildlife cer, Antietam NB, Oct. 1 after over 15 DOUG EURY E&AA Life Member Mike Hill, superin- Management Program since 1995. He years of service. tendent, Assateague Island NS, Dec. 2 and his wife, Jenness, will be living north E&AA Life Member Doug Eury, after 33 years of service. of Fort Collins on their 46-acre ranch. Agnes I. Bocock, realty specialist, Land superintendent, Nez Perce NHP, Jan. 3 Mike started his NPS career in 1973 at Acquisition Project Office, Oct. 31 after after 30 years of federal service, 24 of Sequoia NP and took his next seasonal 30 years of service. them with the NPS. assignment at Channel Islands NP. His first permanent NPS position was as Warren Brown, program manager, Park Doug joined the NPS in 1981 at the horse patrol ranger at Petrified Forest Planning and Special Studies, WASO, Southwest Regional Office in Santa Fe, NP. Additional assignments included Oct. 14 after 30 years of federal service. followed by stints as superintendent at El After serving as a legislative assistant Morro NM, El Malpais NM and Petro- Shenandoah NP, Biscayne NP and Tim- to the U.S. Senate District Committee glyph NM. He also served on an extend- panogos Cave NM. In 1990, he was of the D.C. City Council and as a proj- ed detail as a legislative intern in selected for the Bevinetto Congressional ect associate with the Environmental Washington, D.C. Doug has been the Fellowship, a two-year development pro- Law Institute, Warren joined the Her- superintendent at Nez Perce NHP since gram on Capitol Hill that gave him itage Conservation and Recreation Ser- 1998. He and his wife, Lynn, will be opportunities to draft legislation and vice in 1978, with the Federal Lands moving to Tijeras, N.Mex. and he is become involved in legislative affairs. Planning Division working on land looking forward to traveling, visiting In 1993, Mike became superintendent acquisition policies and programs. He their son Mark (a pilot based in Denver), at Petersburg NB and then at Assateague then worked in the Office of the Assis- woodworking and volunteering for activ- in 2000. He is leaving Assateague Island tant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and ities in the community and at church. NS to become a regional director with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- Parks, followed by an assignment to the Charles W. Feeney, gardener, Office of ment, where he will be responsible for NPS Park Planning Division. the NPS Liaison to the White House, Since 1992, Warren has managed the state parks in western Texas. NPS photo by Tom Davies Sept. 30 after more than 31 years. Service’s General Management Planning KATHY DILONARDO Leona M. Holden, information tech- and Special Studies Program. He and his David W. Fraley, motor vehicle opera- nology specialist, Land Acquisition Pro- wife, Ann, will be living in Annapolis, Md. tor, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Kathy Dilonardo, chief of interpreta- ject Office, Sept. 30 after 30 years. Oct. 1 after more than 28 years. Audrey Calhoun, superintendent, tion, Northeast Region, Jan. 3 after over 38 years. Bob Howard, upper district ranger, Buf- George Washington Memorial PKWY, Winford C. Franklin, maintenance Kathy began her NPS career in 1968 falo NR, Jan. 3 after 28 years of service. Oct. 31 after more than 34 years. worker, Lyndon B. Johnson NHP, Nov. as a historian. She was assigned to Cape 3 after 28 years of service. Bob began his career in 1976 as a sea- John A. Carrasco, welder (motor vehicle Hatteras NS, Fort Raleigh NHS, sonal park aid at Petersburg NB. His first operator), National Mall and Memorial Wright Brothers N MEM and then Fort James Fritts, painter, Harpers Ferry permanent ranger position was in 1978 at Parks, Sept. 3 after over 33 years. Pulaski NM. In 1970, Kathy became NHP, Nov. 30 after more than 33 years. Independence NHP. He then served as a Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006 7

Class of 2005/2006 park ranger at Richmond NBP and Ever- as a park ranger. Following this, he spent ment for both protection and interpreta- agement; superintendent of the NPS Law glades NP. In 1992, Bob was promoted eight years at Yosemite NP where he tion park rangers. For the first time, large- Enforcement Training Center at FLETC to law enforcement specialist at Buffalo served as a protection ranger and supervi- ly through Bill’s efforts, NPS resource in Georgia; assistant superintendent at NR and later transferred to his current sor working in law enforcement, search protection rangers received enhanced Indiana Dunes NL and finally, superin- position as supervisory park ranger. and rescue, emergency medicine and annuity retirement coverage and status as tendent at Badlands NP since 1997. wildland and structural fire programs. federal law enforcement officers. Bill Bill has represented the Service at the Marlene Igo, management assistant From there, he went on to Hawai‘i Volca- simultaneously served as the NPS repre- international level sharing expertise and and administrative officer, Lake Roo- noes NP where he was the frontcountry sentative on other human resources ini- establishing sister park relationships and sevelt NRA, Jan. 7 after over 30 years of district ranger. tiatives within the DOI. He was plans to stay involved with the NPS as an federal service. Additional assignments included John- presented the DOI Meritorious Service instructor for the Fundamentals courses In addition to Lake Roosevelt NRA, stown Flood N MEM, George Washing- and the International Technical Assistance Marlene has had assignments at Big Award for his outstanding service as a ton Memorial PKWY, Voyageurs NP as ranger careers manager. Program. He will remain active in the Bend NP, Amistad NRA, Glen Canyon Association of National Park Rangers, chief ranger, deputy superintendent at Bill served as superintendent of NRA, Curecanti NRA, Black Canyon of where he is currently manager of the men- Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Hopewell Furnace NHS from 1998 the Gunnison NP, Pinnacles NM and toring program and a board member for Sites and finally superintendent at Her- through 2005. He also served an Yosemite NP. She also worked for the Internal Communication. bert Hoover NHS for the last three years. extended detail as acting associate Agricultural Stabilization Conservation During his career, he had detail assign- Service, U.S. Border Patrol and the regional director for park operations in Ethelyn G. Taylor, realty specialist, ments to Guam and Alaska and worked the Northeast Region during 2004 and Social Security Administration. Marlene AKRO, Sept. 30 after 26 years. on national policy task groups. Bruce and 2005. Bill and his wife, Nancy, plan to will now join her husband, Mark, who his wife, Georjean, who also worked for continue living in Birdsboro, Penna. Billy W. Thornell, maintenance has been retired for six years, and enjoy the NPS, look forward to life in Prescott, mechanic, Horseshoe Bend NMP, Sept. some long motor home trips that they Ariz. where they will pursue hobbies, Sandy Schuster, writer/editor, Plan- 30 after 35 years of service. have planned. travel, visits to national parks and the cul- ning Division, Denver Service Center (DSC), Jan. 3 after more than 35 years Kim Kacer, budget analyst, Big Cypress ture of the Southwest. of federal service. N PRES, Jan. 6 after 20 years of service. JoAnn Y. Ortiz, program assistant to the Sandy began in the NPS Western Ser- Kim started her NPS career at Rocky deputy associate regional director, Inter- vice Center in 1971 and worked as a sec- Mountain NP in 1965. During her mountain Region, Santa Fe (cultural retary for landscape architects in planning career, she has worked at Sequoia and resources), Nov. 3 after more than 34 and design. She moved to Denver in 1971 Kings Canyon National Parks, Mount years of service with the NPS, and a total when the DSC was formed. She worked Rainier NP and Everglades NP. She also of 39 years of federal government service. as a secretary to the DSC manager, as a joined her husband Kevin (who is also Throughout her years with the NPS, public information officer and as a an NPS retiree and a life member of JoAnn provided support to Cultural writer/editor. Sandy left the DSC in 1989 E&AA) on assignments at Biscayne NP, Resources Management in a variety of and returned in 1992 until her retirement. Cape Lookout NS, Dry Tortugas NP duties. JoAnn retires to spend more time and Cumberland Island NS. with her her husband, Tito, her two sons, E&AA Life Member Bob Seibert, west district ranger, Yellowstone NP, April 28, Allette K. Karavitis, information tech- Tom and Timothy, daughters, Tamara 2005 after 33 years of service. nology specialist, Land Acquisition Pro- and Tiffany, and her grandchildren. Bob worked seasonally at North Cas- ject Office, Sept. 30 after 31 years. Victor B. Ortiz, mason, Pecos NHP, cades, Glacier and Everglades NP. Career Paul B. Keener, maintenance mechan- Oct. 29 after 38 years of service. appointments included Rocky Mountain NP, Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP, Denali NP & ic leader (motor vehicle operator), Bob Page, maintenance worker, NPS photo by Carlin Timmons PRES and Yellowstone NP. Bob and his Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Dinosaur NM, Jan. 7 after 36 years. JOHN TUCKER wife, Susan, have retired to Bozeman, Oct. 1 after over 35 years. Although Bob spent his entire time Mont. They can be contacted at bsseib- E&AA Life Member John Tucker, super- with the Maintenance Division, he will be Talley Kirkland, Jr., park ranger [email protected]. intendent, Fort Sumter NM and Charles remembered by all his friends and co- (interpretation), Fort Pulaski NM, Sept. Pinckney NHS, Jan. 3 after 35 years. workers as someone who worked across 3 after 32 years of service. Nonavee E. Smith, administration offi- John’s first NPS assignment was at division lines to help anyone in need. He cer, Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Con- Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains Dennis R. Kogl, utility systems repair plans to remain in the area and return to servation Center, Sept. 30 after 37 years. operator, Denali NP & PRES, Sept. 30 NP in 1970. He joined the U.S. Marine the park frequently to make sure all is well. Corps Reserve in January 1971 and after 19 years. Barbara B. Stanislawski, museum cura- E&AA Life Member Patricia “Pat” tor, Intermountain Region, Santa Fe (cul- returned full time with the NPS in July Joan E. Largent, budget analyst, Inter- Ruff, chief ranger, Cowpens NB, Feb. 3 tural resources), Oct. 31 after 21 years. 1971, while continuing reserve duty for mountain Region, Santa Fe (adminis- after over 28 years of service. six years. After receiving Basic Ranger trative support), Nov. 30 after 22 years. Pat began with the NPS as a volunteer Karen Steed, human resources specialist, Training at Albright Training Center, in 1977 at Cowpens NB. She began her San Antonio Missions NHP, Jan. 3 after John served at Great Smoky Mountains Joe Martin, architect, Architecture career there as a seasonal park guide in 27 years of federal service. NP, NCP-East, Ocmulgee NM, Cabril- Division, SERO, Dec. 9 after 12 years 1978 and has served in various capacities Karen started her NPS career in the lo NM and then served as chief ranger of service. since that time before being appointed the Midwest Regional Office. From there she at Fort Sumter NM from 1977 to 1980. Joe has been instrumental in the park’s chief ranger in 1989. She served the had assignments at Jefferson National Following this, John served as superin- preservation of several cultural park under seven different superintend- Expansion Memorial, the former South- tendent of Andersonville NHS from resources throughout the region. He ents and is the only remaining member of west Regional Office in Santa Fe and final- 1980 to 1989. While at Andersonville, has decided to make a professional the original Cowpens staff. ly San Antonio Missions NHP, where she John served as the first superintendent of career change to the private sector. Pat retired just after the park’s 225th served as budget analyst for nine years and Jimmy Carter NHS when it was estab- as the human resources specialist for six Frances Joan Mathien, archeologist, anniversary celebration, but she will lished in 1988. He returned to Fort years. Karen’s retirement plans include Intermountain Region, Santa Fe (cul- not retire from working. She will become Sumter as the superintendent in 1989. enjoying time with her two grandsons, tural resources), Sept. 30 after 26 years. the executive director of the new Health John received numerous awards during and Wellness Center at Archibald Rut- traveling, pursuing her interest in her fam- his career including the Superior Service E&AA Life Member Richard D. ledge Center. ily genealogy and teaching genealogy Award in 1988 and the Superintendent Maxwell, information technology spe- research courses. of the Year award in 2002. In 1988, cialist, Western Archeological and Con- William A. “Bill” Sanders, superintend- Congress authorized Charles Pinckney E&AA Life Member Bill Supernaugh, servation Center, Oct. 31 after 33 years. ent, Hopewell Furnace NHS, Jan. 3 after NHS in Mount Pleasant, S.C. John has superintendent, Badlands NP, Nov. 26 33 years of service. managed the development of the site after more than 38 years of service. William K. Mckay, tractor operator, Bill’s career extended from seasonal from its establishment through the park’s Bill’s park service career began in 1967 Vicksburg NMP, Nov. 26 after 30 years. park technician at Morristown NHP to opening in 1995 to the present. as an intake trainee at the Grand Canyon. park ranger at Independence NHP, sub- After retirement, John will take a few E&AA Life Member Bruce D. McKee- After three months of intake training, Bill months off to reenergize and plan for the man, superintendent, Herbert Hoover district and district ranger at Delaware became a ranger at Natchez Trace PKWY. next chapter in his life. He has continu- NHS, Jan. 3 after more than 36 years. Water Gap NRA and chief ranger at the In 1970, he became Swannanoa sub-dis- ing interest in tourism and park manage- Bruce started his career with the NPS Appalachian National Scenic Trail. He trict ranger at the Blue Ridge PKWY. Sub- ment as well as his work with the church. the summer he graduated from high served as “Ranger Careers” manager in sequent assignments included Glen the Washington Office, Division of school, worked the next three summers in Canyon NRA as natural resource special- Larry Tucker, tractor operator, Fort Ranger Activities, from 1992 until 1998. Yellowstone NP on a resource manage- ist and then chief of resource manage- Donelson NB, Oct. 1 after 12 years. ment crew and a final summer as a camp- Guiding an inter-disciplinary team of sen- ment; Washington, D.C., Division of ground ranger at Great Smoky Mountains ior experts from NPS, DOI, OPM and Natural Resources as natural resource spe- Louis Van Steinburg, facilities services NP. He attended training academies at private personnel contractors, Bill pro- cialist and then wildlife biologist; Mid- assistant, Harpers Ferry NHP, Sept. 30 Grand Canyon NP and in Washington, duced “Ranger Careers Volume I,” Atlantic Regional Office as chief of after more than 17 years of service. D.C. and then transferred to Tonto NM essentially reinventing position manage- resource protection and visitor use man- continued on page 10 8 Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006

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John S. Adams, 56, Sept. 24, sud- program for children with disabilities. including the 2005 Presidential Rank E&AA Life Member Joseph L. denly, in Arvada, Colo. She created numerous posters and flyers Award for Meritorious Executive Service, “Bill” Orr, 79, Oct. 8, of cancer, at John recently retired as electrical engi- for park programs and received an “On the 2005 Bronze Secretary’s Executive home in Petaluma, Calif. neer from the Denver Service Center. Pro- the Spot Award” this past year for her Leadership Award and the 2005 Inter- Bill started with the NPS in 1950 as a jects that John was proud of were at work. Elizabeth was also a skilled pho- mountain Region Courage Award. seasonal ranger at Devils Tower NM. Steamtown NHS, Palo Alto Battlefield tographer and worked for Channel 56 Randy taught classes in political sci- His first permanent ranger position was NHS, Lake Mead NRA and Yosemite NP. Television in Merrillville. She is survived ence, resource management and on at Blue Ridge PKWY in 1952. He then Outside of work, John loved motor- by her mother, Margaret Gardener of Alaska programs at the NPS’s Albright moved on to Bandelier NM, Big Bend cycles and was a fan of NASCAR racing. Evanston, Ill. Training Center and was a guest semi- NP, Yosemite NP, Grand Canyon NP, He was a Vietnam veteran. Survivors nar lecturer at the University of Michi- WASO and Mount Rainier NP, followed E&AA Life Member Francis Ross include two daughters. Memorial dona- gan. He was also an avid world traveler by a unit manager position on the Holland, Jr., 78, Sept. 16, of Alzheimer’s tions may be made in his name to the and photographer. North Rim in Grand Canyon NP and disease, at home in Mason, N.H. Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Survivors include his wife, Julie; his then chief ranger, Western Region, until Ross began his NPS career in the 1940’s Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317. mother, Virginia; his sister, Casey; and his retirement in 1980. and was a park ranger at Shiloh NMP. He Casey’s husband, David. Randy was pre- Bill’s second career was as the director later became historian at various parks Jerald “Jed” Bryars, 59, Dec. 16, in ceded in death by his father, Elton. Con- of the Santa Rosa Ranger Academy. including Channel Islands NM, Morris- a head-on collision. dolences may be sent to Julie Jones at P.O. Many current NPS, BLM, FWS and town NHP, Cabrillo NM and Chesapeake Jed was a maintenance mechanic at Box 248, Estes Park, CO 80517. Memo- USFS law enforcement rangers graduat- Glacier NP. In addition to this and oth- and Ohio Canal NHP. In addition, he rial contributions may be made to the ed from his school. Bill was the director er assignments at Glacier, Jed also served in park management positions. He NPS’s Employees and Alumni Association at Santa Rosa from 1988 to 2003. Dur- worked for the Bureau of Reclamation. retired from the NPS in 1983. George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan ing this period, he graduated over 3,000 He is survived by his wife, Sharon, three During his career, Ross received Program, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, students. Bill pioneered the concept of children and three step-children. DOI’s Meritorious Service Award and Distinguished Service Award. He was Fort Washington, PA 19034, or to The the Seasonal Ranger Law Enforcement Jeff Cobb, 54, Oct. 4, in comfort chairman of the board of Eastern Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax training program that exists today. and surrounded by family. National from 1988 to 1990. He is sur- Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203. Bill is survived by his wife, Vergene Jeff was the Outer Bank Group’s “Genie;” his children, Jim, Brad, Joy, vived by his wife, June; son, Henry; and Daniel Paul Madrid, 51, Sept. 24, management assistant. His career with Debbie and Lori; step-children, Christine, three grandchildren. after collapsing while hiking to investi- the NPS started in 1978 as an intern at Nathan and Eric; and 15 grandchildren. gate a park visitor fatality at Yosemite NP. Yellowstone NP. Jeff went on to became Larry Edward James, 72, Oct. 2, at Memorial contributions may be made to Daniel was a special agent who worked one of the Service’s top concessions Elmsbrook Memorial Hospital in Mil- Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety for the NPS through the Washington, managers. In addition, he served a waukee, Wis. Training Center, c/o Scott Dunn, 5743 D.C. Office. He was temporarily working major role in the drafting of the law Larry retired from the NPS as a Skyline Blvd., Windsor, CA 95403; or at Yosemite. He had been with the NPS enforcement sections of the NPS Man- historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsyl- Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., for over 28 years. Survivors include his agement Policies (2001) and worked on vania County Battlefields Memorial Petaluma, CA 94952. wife, Rebecca, and two children. Servicewide jet ski issues. NMP. Survivors include his wife, Vir- ginia; son, Ronnie; daughter, Judi; and Raymond C. Peterson, Sept. 24, at Throughout his career, Jeff served as E&AA Life Member Dennis E. five grandchildren. home, after a struggle with Idiopathic a law enforcement ranger at Lowell McGinnis, 85, Oct. 26, in Bel Air, Md. Pulmonary Fibrosis. NHP and as chief ranger at Cape Hat- Dennis began his career with the NPS E&AA Life Member Arthur Durand Ray was a retired 15-year veteran of teras NS (Outer Banks Group). His “Randy” Jones, 56, Nov. 23, peacefully, in 1954 at the Eastern Office of Design the NPS who began his NPS career in concession positions included stints as a at home, of cancer. and Construction in Phila. with projects 1980 as youth program safety manager seasonal at Yellowstone NP, a seasonal Randy’s career with the federal govern- at Chalmette NHP, Everglades NP and for the YCC and YACC Programs in for the Denver Service Center, a perma- ment spanned over 30 years, primarily Cape Hatteras NS. From 1959 to 1970, Washington state. In 1982, he became nent at Yosemite NP, chief of conces- with the NPS. From 2002 until this past he was chief of maintenance at Cape sions management for the Mid-Atlantic spring, Randy held the position of deputy the safety officer for Mount Rainier NP, Region and chief of concessions man- director at the agency headquarters in and then became the Pacific Northwest agement in the Alaska Region. He is Washington, D.C. For the six months pre- regional safety manager in 1984. survived by his wife, Karen, and sons, ceding his death, Randy served as a special Ray retired from the NPS in 1994, Mitchell and Brendan. assistant to the director. but continued his work with the NPS as Donations in remembrance of Jeff can Randy’s career consisted of assign- a volunteer for the Midwest Regional be made to: The Yellowstone Associa- ments including superintendent at Rocky Office on their Safety and Environmen- tion, P.O. Box 117, Yellowstone Nation- Mountain NP; superintendent at Lyn- tal Compliance Evaluation Team, assist- al Park, WY 82190. don B. Johnson NHP; deputy superin- ing in evaluations of more than 100 tendent at Everglades NP; assistant Midwest regional parks. In 1995, Ray E&AA Life Member William P. Fisher, superintendent at Olympic NP; program received a Professional Service Award 88, Dec. 7, 2004, in Corona de Tucson, liaison officer at the Alaska Regional from the DOI. Ariz. Office; legislative affairs specialist in the In addition to his wife, Shirley Rowley Bill’s first permanent NPS position was Division of Legislation, Washington, (who was a safety specialist with the as a park ranger at Natchez Trace PKWY D.C.; member of Special Resources Staff, Denver Service Center), Ray is survived in 1954. He transferred to Zion NP in Office of the Director, Washington, by son, Mark; daughter, Kim; grandson, 1961 and retired from there in 1972. D.C.; and environmental specialist, Divi- Drew; step-daughters, Lisa, Kristin and Survivors include his wife, Chloe; son, sion of Federal Agency Coordination, Sonja; and four step-grandchildren, Jes- William P. Fisher, Jr.; daughters, Caroline Washington, D.C. He received numer- Photo courtesy of Dennis McGinnis, Jr. sica, Nicole, Michael and Brandan. Fall and Cilla Temple; 10 grandchildren; ous honors and Special Act, Achievement DENNIS E. MCGINNIS and seven great-grandchildren. and Superior Service awards from both Malcolm “Angus” Ross, Nov. 20, sud- the DOI and NPS during his career, denly, at home. Stanley Hathaway, 81, Oct. 4, at his Hatteras and then from 1970 to 1974, Angus retired in 1998 as chief of Wyoming home. he served on the Mid-Atlantic Regional resource management at Upper Delaware Stan was appointed Secretary of the Office’s Evaluation Team. In 1974, he SRR. He worked for the NPS for 35 Interior in 1975 and served for less than was appointed superintendent at Fort years. His career included assignments at four months—until his early departure McHenry NM and Historic Shrine and due to illness. Stan also served two terms Everglades NP, Blue Ridge PKWY, Lake retired from there in 1980. Mead NRA, Shenandoah NP and as governor of Wyoming, from Jan. 1967 During his retirement years, Dennis to Jan. 1975. Assateague Island NS. After retiring from wrote a weekly column for the Coast- the NPS, he became involved with FEMA Elizabeth Hertel, 58, Oct. 1, after land Times in North Carolina. The as a disaster assistance employee. suffering an apparent heart attack, while North Carolina Press Association, Inc. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne attending the wedding reception of two granted him an award for his achieve- Merritt, the Information Technology fellow park employees. ment in this field in 1984. He also specialist at Upper Delaware SRR; son, Elizabeth was an interpreter at Indi- wrote short stories and articles for vari- Mark; daughter, Shannon; and two ana Dunes NL. She began work at the ous publications. grandchildren. Contributions in his national lakeshore in 1989 as a second Survivors include his five sons: Dennis memory may be made to: Habitat For career after working in the television (who works for the NPS in the Wash- Humanity Of Wayne County, 827 industry in Chicago. She coordinated ington Office), Brian (the operations Church St., Honesdale, PA 18431; the the park’s Artist-in-Residence program, supervisor at Fort McHenry), Kevin, American Heart Association, Lackawan- the entertainment for the Duneland Sean and Terry; and six grandchildren. na/Luzerne Chapter, 71 North Franklin Harvest Festival and was the park repre- John Clarke Photography, Fort Collins, Colo. Memorials in his name may be made to Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701; or sentative to Indiana’s Very Special Arts A. DURAND “RANDY” JONES the American Cancer Society. America’s Second Harvest, Attn: Fran Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006 9

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Cabugason, 35 East Wacker, Suite 2000, Per her family’s request, donations in plant/fire team crew at Canyon de Chicago, IL 60601. Terri’s memory can be made to the Fer- Chelly NM. He was known for his al Cat Spay/Neuter Project at 11331 dedication to the park and worked tire- James “Jim” Schlinkmann, 49, Nov. Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125- lessly throughout the year. He had 23, in a motor vehicle accident. 6227. Write your check to the Feral Cat recently returned from assisting Ever- Jim was chief ranger at Great Basin Spay/Neuter Project with a memo line glades NP in Hurricane Wilma relief NP. He was returning home from an “in memory of Terri Taylor.” efforts. Caleb’s brother told the park assignment in south Florida, where he that “nothing made Caleb more proud was part of a NPS Incident Manage- Jan Wade Vaughan, 60, Dec. 11, at in the last year than to be a NPS ment Team assisting with Hurricane Southwest Memorial Hospital, in employee....” ■ Wilma recovery. Cortez, Colo. Jim began his 23-year NPS career as a Jan was the wife of E&AA Life Mem- seasonal ranger at Devils Tower NM, ber Tom Vaughan, sister of former then becoming chief ranger, first at Superintendent and E&AA Life Mem- JNEM Celebrates Devils Tower and then Great Basin NP. ber Bill Wade and daughter of former He also served at Denali NP & PRES, Mesa Verde NP Chief Ranger Jack 40 Years of the Joshua Tree NP and Rocky Mountain Wade. Jan and Tom traveled together in NP. An avid rock climber, he made sig- the NPS to Hawaii, California, Arizona, Gateway Arch John Lanford nificant contributions to the NPS’s tech- Montana, West Virginia and New Mex- continued from front page VIRGINIA A. FINCH STARK ico. In 1989, Jan returned with her nical rescue program, serving as the lead autographs. In a special afternoon pro- instructor for the Service’s annual techni- family to the Mancos Valley, where her summer locations to winter locations a great-grandfather John James Wade had gram, Grace Guggenheim, daughter of cal rescue training. He also served on the total of 12 times. settled 110 years earlier. the late filmmaker Charles Guggenheim, Pacific West Ranger Advisory Committee Ginny taught public school for sever- Before illness curtailed her activities, spoke about her father’s work and his and was plans section chief on the Pacific al years. She moved to St. Catherine’s Jan’s interests were singing in the Man- film about the construction of the Arch, West Incident Management Team. Village in Madison, Miss. in 1995, cos Valley Chorus and volunteering as Monument to the Dream. On Oct. 29, a Jim is survived by his son, Bryan; where she spent her final happy and ful- an advocate and board member of star was placed on the St. Louis “Walk of Bryan’s mother, Colette; his parents, filling years of life. She is survived by Renew, Inc., serving victims of domes- Fame” for the filmmaker. In addition, a Paul and Shirley; and his sister, Judy. daughters, Toni Lanford and Sharon tic violence. reception was held that evening in the E&AA Life Member Virginia A. Hooper, six grandchildren and 11 Survivors include her husband, Tom, Arch visitor center for over 50 former “Ginny” Finch Stark, 93, Sept. 23, at great-grandchildren. who retired as an interpretive specialist park employees. St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, Miss. for the BLM Anasazi Heritage Center The successful 40th anniversary events Terri Taylor, 47, Aug. 15, after a in 1995; son, Drayton; daughter, Noi; were made possible by the generous assis- Ginny was preceded in death by her brief battle with lung cancer. husband of 56 years, Anthony Edward step-daughter, Beth Breidenbach; four tance of JNEM’s partners, Metro and Jef- Terri was a landscape architect who grandchildren; and brother and sister- “Tony” Stark, who retired as safety ferson National Parks Association. ■ used to work in cultural resources in the in-law, Bill and Sherrie Wade. director for the Southeast Region, Pacific West Region Seattle office over Donations may be made in memory Great Smoky Mountains NP. The cou- 10 years ago. She worked in cultural of Jan Wade Vaughan to Renew, Inc., ple moved to Yellowstone NP with their resources on a term appointment until P.O. Box 169, Cortez, CO 81321, or two young daughters in 1940 where Hurricane Relief 1995. Terri had projects at parks includ- to the Mancos Valley Chorus, 13102 Tony began a life-long career with the ing Lake Roosevelt NRA, Fort Vancou- CR 42, Mancos, CO 81328. NPS. For the next seven years, Virginia ver NHS and John Day Fossil Beds Fund Donor List lived the pioneer life of a Park Service Caleb Wilson, early 50’s, Nov. 28, in NM. She also worked at Rocky Moun- continued from page 5 ranger’s wife of that era, experiencing tain NP. She left for a permanent job at Del Muerto, Ariz. Thomas Lubbert, Andrew Ludwig, David snowed-in winters and moving from the Army Corps of Engineers in Seattle. Caleb was a member of the exotic Manski, Kathleen Marshall, Sue Masica, Alisa McCann, Sande McDermott, R. Alan Mebane, Donna Mettler, Tammy Mitchell, Toni Kastner Moran, Chesley Moroz, Gar- rett Moynihan, Patricia Neubacher, David O’Kane, Lisa Okazaki, Cherry Payne, Anita Upcoming Meetings & Events Peterson, Evelyn Pregana, Jennie Pumphrey, Dean Reeder, Robert Reiter, E&AA 2006 Reunion—Oct. 5 through Studio; 6:30 p.m. Rim Condor Talk. locating former employees. Please Ricky and Lizette Richardson, Judith Rich- 8. Join us at the Grand Canyon for the Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006: Depart spread the word about the reunion and myer, Leticia Ruiz, Lorene Schafer, Kath- 2006 E&AA Reunion! Open to all E&AA how to make the initial mail contact. Offi- leen Shay (Duane Morris), Lloyd and Linda members and their guests. Come see Notice to Former Albright Training cial invitations, registration forms and Center Staff—Come see and celebrate Sheetz, Ronald Sheetz, Shira Singer, Sheri- old friends, make some new ones and programs will be sent to those who dan and Barbara Steele, Ronald Stiltenpole, enjoy the festivities. A registration form with us the rebirth of the Albright Training respond to this announcement beginning Center after 18 months of major renova- Theresa Stoia, Laura Stresemann, Barry Sul- and additional information will be in the on April 12, 2006. livan, Marilyn Sutton, Robert Sutton, next issue of the Arrowhead newsletter. tion. You won’t believe what we’ve done Petrified Forest NP is still the incredi- with the place! If you are a former Albright Melody Johnson Titus, Pamela Tripp, Janet For questions, contact Veronica Manley ble place that you remember from your Valen, Janice Vogel, Ronnie Voight, Connie employee and you have not received an times working here. If you haven’t at (215) 283-6900, ext. 135. Start mak- Waldron, Chrysandra Walter, Melody email or postcard from us, let us know! returned to visit the park recently, this is ing plans! Webb, Janette Sharp Wesley, P. Matthew Send address and email information to a great opportunity to reacquaint your- Tentative Itinerary: Thursday, Oct. 5, Wigglesworth, Lisa Wilson, Nancy Wizner, 2006: Arrive at Grand Canyon and check Albright Training Center Re-Dedication, self, both spiritually and intellectually, Leslie Worden, Cynthia Wyant, AFGE in at the Albright Training Center, 1 P. O. Box 973, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. with its natural and cultural wonders. Local #1105, African American Experience Albright Avenue, Grand Canyon, Ariz., The reunion will provide an opportuni- Petrified Forest NP 100th Anniver- Fund of the NPF, Arizona NPS Employees (928) 638-7981; 2 to 5 p.m. registration - ty to visit with old friends, swap stories sary Employee Reunion—Aug. 4 Association, Blue Ridge Parkway Employee Albright Training Center; 6 to 9 p.m. wel- about park experiences and see how through 6, 2006. Open to all present and Alumni Association, Carl Sandburg come reception and dinner at the recre- the park operates today. Current and former Petrified Forest NP employ- Home NHS, Catoctin Mountain Park ation center (western barbecue). employees will be available to talk about ees, Volunteers-In-Parks, concessioner Employees Association, E&AA of the NPS Friday, Oct. 6, 2006: Breakfast on the latest in park research projects, the employees and employees of major Washington, D.C. Area Kowski Memorial your own. Maswik Cafeteria opens at 6 new General Management Plan which contractors, partners and cooperators. Golf Tournament, Everglades Employees a.m.; 10 a.m. Hermits Rest Tour (two is being developed in connection with The reunion will take place at the park, the Park Boundary Expansion, internet- Association, Glacier Employee Association, hours)—four stops at popular points and will include a picnic luncheon, tours based administrative tools and a variety Great Smoky Mountains NP E&AA - South along the rim that may include Trailview of the current administrative areas and of other topics. District Resource Education Staff, Great Point, Hopi Point, Pima Point and Her- interpretive tours of the newly restored Smoky Mountains Park Women’s Organiza- mits Rest; 12:30 p.m. lunch at the Painted Desert Inn. In addition, on Aug. Mesa Verde Hosts Alumni Reunion— tion, Jefferson National Parks Association, Maswick Cafeteria; 2 p.m. tour of 6, the park’s museum curator will be From Oct. 13 through 16, 2006, Mesa Joshua Tree NP Employee & Alumni Albright Training Center—behind the conducting interviews with employees Verde NP will host a reunion for all who Assoc., Pacific West Region Administration scenes, Canyon View Information Cen- who would like to share their past expe- have fond memories of working in the and Maintenance Northern Zone Confer- ter, maintenance area and curatorial; riences at the park. park. This event will reunite friends ence, Valley Forge NHP and Western dinner on your own. and families as they participate in If you’re interested in attending, con- National Parks Assoc. Donations in memo- Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006: Breakfast on tact the park by mail at Reunion, Petrified field trips, barbecues, live music and ry of Jim Schlinkmann: Jane C. Anderson, your own. Maswik Cafeteria opens at 6 Forest National Park, P.O. Box 2217, Pet- dancing. Participants are invited to Lisa Myers and Melody Johnson Titus. a.m.; 10 a.m. Desert View Tour—four rified Forest, AZ 86028 or by email at contribute to an oral history project Donation in honor of Gerald and Catherine stops at popular points along the rim that [email protected]. Include names, and lend their recollections to an Toland: Maryann Jones. Auction: Inter- may include Moran Point, Lipan Point and addresses, telephone numbers, email archive for future generations. For regis- mountain Superintendents’ Conference. To Desert View; 12:30 p.m. boxed lunch at addresses, former duties and the years tration and more information, visit celebrate the wedding of Julena Campbell campgrounds; 5 p.m. reception at Kolb employed. Park staff are seeking help in www.mesaverde2006.org. ■ and Jeff Martinelli: Patricia Lockamy and Gordon Wissinger. ■ 10 Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006

New Places & Faces

Ruben Andrade, from chief of inter- Richard Harris, from deputy director, Inventory and Monitoring Program - chief of interpretation, Lake Meredith pretation, Fort Union NM, to supervi- Washington Office of Strategic Planning, San Francisco Bay Area Network. NRA/Alibates Flint Quarries NM. sory park ranger (interpretation), to superintendent, Chamizal N MEM. Sarah Koenen, from natural resources Keith Pruitt, from facility manager, Carlsbad Caverns NP. Michael Hosking, from museum tech- specialist, George Washington Memorial Carlsbad Caverns NP, to superintend- Craig T. Axtell, from superintendent, nician, Harry S Truman NHS, to cul- PKWY, to park ranger, Muir Woods NM. ent, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS. Bryce Canyon NP, to superintendent, tural resource specialist, Minuteman Jennifer Lee, from biologist, to chief, Patrick Reed, from superintendent, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Missile NHS. resource management, Prince William Chickamauga and Chattanooga NMP, Paige Baker, from superintendent, Chuck Huston, from park ranger, Forest Park. to superintendent, Mammoth Cave NP. Casa Grande Ruins NM, to superin- Cape Hatteras NS, to park ranger, George Liffert, from chief of visitor Dennis R. Reidenbach, from assistant tendent, Badlands NP. Prince William Forest Park. and resource protection, to assistant superintendent, to superintendent, Chuck Burton, from facility manager, Craig Johnson, from park ranger, superintendent, Prince William Forest Independence NHP. Guadalupe Mountains NP, to facility Prince William Forest Park, to park Park. Carolyn Richard, from chief of inter- manager, Carlsbad Caverns NP. ranger, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Greg Marshall, from acting superin- pretation and education, Carlsbad Cav- County Battlefields Memorial NMP. Sarah Creachbaum, from Bevinetto Fel- tendent, to superintendent, Sagamore erns NP, to chief of interpretation, low, Capitol Hill and NPS Office of Leg- Hill NHS. Grand Teton NP. islation and Congressional Affairs, to Dennis Schramm, from program ana- superintendent, War in the Pacific NHP. Dennis Milligan, from park ranger (law enforcement), Independence NHP, to lyst, Office of Planning and Policy, Joe Davis, from elevator mechanic, park ranger (law enforcement), Carls- Washington, D.C., to superintendent, Carlsbad Caverns NP, to maintenance bad Caverns NP. Mojave N PRES. worker supervisor, Abraham Lincoln Mike Snyder, from acting regional Birthplace NHS. Christopher Moos, from administra- tive officer, Dinosaur NM, to superin- director, to regional director, Inter- Teresa Dickinson, from program assis- tendent, Capulin Volcano NM. mountain Region. tant, Gettysburg NMP, to facility man- Rommel Dane Tantay, from supervi- ager, Prince William Forest Park. Jimmy Muncy, from wage supervisor, to chief of maintenance, Lake Meredith sory park ranger, Big Cypress N PRES, Mary Doll, from management assis- NRA/Alibates Flint Quarries NM. to chief ranger, Lake Meredith tant, to chief of interpretation, Outer NRA/Alibates Flint Quarries NM. Banks Group. Michael Murray, from deputy superin- tendent, Cape Cod NS, to superintend- Erin Tromblay, from fee supervisor, Danielle Foster, from ecologist, Saguaro ent, Outer Banks Group. Joshua Tree NP, to revenue and fee busi- NP, to biologist, Carlsbad Caverns NP. ness manager, Carlsbad Caverns NP. NPS Al Nash, from public affairs specialist, MARGARET JOHNSTON Philip A. Francis, Jr., from assistant WASO, to chief of public affairs, Yel- Arlene Wimer, from environmental superintendent, Great Smoky Moun- Margaret “Maggie” Johnston, from lowstone NP. protection specialist, Padre Island NS, tains NP and acting superintendent, superintendent, Capulin Volcano NM, to environmental protection specialist, Blue Ridge PKWY, to superintendent, to superintendent, Golden Spike NHS. Chip Nelson, from park ranger, to chief Lake Meredith NRA/Alibates Flint Blue Ridge PKWY. of visitor and resource protection, Quarries NM. Marcus Koenen, from monitoring Prince William Forest Park. Lorna Gunning, from NPS IDEAS coordinator, Inventory and Monitoring Carl Zimmerman, from resource manag- functional administrator, to deputy Program - National Capital Region Rozanna Pfeiffer, from supervisory er, to acting superintendent, Assateague chief of contracting, NPS. Network, to network coordinator, park ranger, Statue of Liberty NM, to Island NS. ■

ing that he has gained from working Class of 2005/2006 Off the Press as a seasonal park ranger and living in the park for over 30 years. Orville writes about Yellowstone’s geologic continued from page 7 was with Kennesaw Mountain NBP, wonders and takes the reader along Tracking the Spirit of where he worked in maintenance, fol- Yellowstone: Recollections of on adventures including backpacking, E&AA Member Audrey Wagner, ski-touring and paddling in Yellow- budget analyst, Channel Islands NP, lowed by Chattahoochee River NRA as Thirty-One Years As A stone’s backcountry. A map of the Feb. 28, 2005 after 21 years of service. district supervisor and then as facility Seasonal Ranger park and 18 pen-and-ink drawings by manager for the park. For the past six By Orville E. Bach, Jr. Orville’s wife, Margaret Bach, accom- Walter K. Wait, supervisory archeolo- years, Mike has worked in the Southeast gist, Intermountain Region, Santa Fe Blue Willow Press, 2005 pany the text. Regional Office as a wildland-urban (cultural resources), Sept. 30 after 31 ISBN 0-9767473-0-8 Tracking the Spirit of Yellowstone interface specialist for the Fire Manage- years of service. 270 pp; $16.95 may be ordered from your local ment Program. bookstore, from Amazon.com or In his book, Tracking the Spirit of Chris Ward, deputy superintendent, Dianne White, executive assistant, Yellowstone, Orville Bach writes about from the Yellowstone Association at Ozark NSR, Jan. 2 after more than 35 ■ Carlsbad Caverns NP, Dec. 31 after Yellowstone NP with an understand- www.yellowstoneassociation.org. years of service. over 16 years. Chris began his career as a seasonal maintenance laborer and fire control Thomas C. Windes, archeologist, aide at Ozark NSR in 1970 and moved Intermountain Region, Santa Fe (cul- pitality Association, Cherry Payne, on to Jefferson National Expansion tural resources), Nov. 3 after 36 years. Cynthia Slaughter, Nancy Swanton, Memorial for his first permanent posi- Benefactors Marji A. Wyles Susan Vap, Lawrence Williams tion as a park technician in interpreta- , budget analyst, Land The following donations were Acquisition Project Office, Sept. 30 In memory of Neal G. and tion. Chris became an intake protection received this quarter. Thank you for after 20 years of service. ■ Mary C. Guse ranger at Shenandoah NP in 1978, your support. Neal G. Guse, Jr. which began his law enforcement Carolyn Barker, Nicholas Clinch, career. He served as chief ranger at Marshall Gingery, Nathan Golub, In memory of Doug Scovill (then) Great Sand Dunes NM and E&AA welcomes the Hugh Miller Gene Scovill, Lawrence Trombello Death Valley NP. Other assignments following new members: and David Wallace. In memory of Steve Lewis included Hot Springs NP, Glen Canyon Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf David Wallace NRA and Delaware Water Gap NRA. John Andresen, Margie Coffin Chris also served on all-risk regional Brown, Susan Buchel, Kathleen Tournament 2004 In memory of F. Ross Holland, Jr. teams and special event teams to serve Triggs Byrne, Elaine Carr, Stewart In memory of Randy Jones former Eastern National parks that required special assistance for Fox, Terri Greene, John Guthrie, George and Frances Alderson, Jane board member a variety of events. He now lives in Van Robert Howard, Michael Hunter, Anderson, Christine Bernthal, Marcia Eastern National, David Moffitt Buren, Mo. with his wife, Nancy. Christopher Jarvi, Joseph Lachows- Blaszak, Kevin Fitzgerald, Joel and In memory of Raymond Peterson Linda Gottlieb, Robert Howard, ki, Toni Lanford, Michael Linde, Katherine Ziegenfus Mike Webb, wildland-urban interface Marlene and Dennis Humphrey, specialist, Fire Management Program, Ralph Mihan, Dee Morse, Cherry James Lambe, Carole and Lee McEl- In honor of Mrs. Lois Kowski Southeast Regional Office, Jan. 3 after Payne, Robert Sutton, Randall vain, Alan Mintz, National Park Hos- Betty Ela 35 years. Watanuki and W. Ed Whitaker. Mike’s first permanent NPS position Arrowhead ¥ Winter 2006 11

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for retirement. The Betts knew of retirees the success of what the Betts are doing. who were in comfortable circumstances Since the first presentation, they have Carlsbad Caverns and others who were less so. This conver- done 205 four-hour workshops involving sation led to the leadership of the Associ- more than 4,300 employees in 99 areas. Hosts Celebration ation of National Park Rangers (ANPR) They have done the workshop at both suggesting that, since the Betts appeared training centers, at three intake classes, of Stars and Bats interested, they help in some way. Thus four DOI facility managers conferences, began a program of workshops designed three BLM conferences and one for the On Aug. 12 and 13, Carlsbad Cav- to acquaint current employees with vari- F&WS at the National Elk Refuge in Jack- erns NP hosted a celebration of stars ous strategies that could be employed to son, Wyo. These workshops are not pro- and bats at the park’s first-ever “Cele- make the retirement years a time to enjoy moted per se—word of mouth has been bration of the Night” and 48th annual with a degree of financial security. responsible for the success. “Bat Flight Breakfast.” The evening of The Betts prepared themselves by With ANPR sponsorship, the Betts Aug. 12 began with the summer’s studying and observing successes and fail- prepared “A Roadmap For Your Heirs” nightly Bat Flight program, followed ures with which they were familiar. Kathy, for those interested. It is a sales item by an all-night star party with help already knowledgeable about tax matters with all proceeds going to ANPR. from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Steven Wright through working for H & R Block, This is completely a volunteer effort State Park and area astronomers. The DAVID AND DONNA WRIGHT worked to increase that knowledge to with the Betts requesting only travel event ended the next morning with the E&AA Life Member David Wright make the workshops relevant for employ- expenses and a place to stay. Frank and ever-popular “Bat Flight Breakfast.” (HFC manager through January 1997) ees. The first workshop was presented in Kathy say that the gratitude expressed “The stars and shooting stars were just and his wife, Donna, marked 50 years of 1986 at a Ranger Rendezvous. It wasn’t in so many ways by so many participants amazing,” said Avelina Childress, the marriage in September 2005. They cele- long until the program was in demand together with maintaining their ties to breakfast’s coordinator. “We thought the timing would be perfect to have both the brated with a cruise through the Panama throughout the Service. the NPS is all the compensation they ■ breakfast and our first star party.” Canal in November and were joined by The figures are the best indication of could ask for. What started as a stormy afternoon fellow NPS alum and E&AA Life Mem- and evening, turned into a “Celebra- ber Jack Davis and his wife, Bobbie. Dave tion of the Night” with visitors able to and Donna continue to enjoy their home view much of the night sky, including in Shepherdstown, W.Va., and visits with the Perseid meteor shower and Mars, their granddaughter, Shelby (age 11), despite a few clouds. Deputy Supt. who lives in Va. Chuck Barat, one of several employees E&AA Member Kenneth Ashley wrote who stayed up all night, said he count- to the Arrowhead newsletter to report ed over 120 shooting stars. the following story: Stargazing was followed by a morning It is common to hear NPS retirees say hike and the “Bat Flight Breakfast” at 5 they are busier in retirement than while a.m. The breakfast was started in the they were working. Let me tell you about 1950’s by park employees who wanted one retired couple that can make that visitors to witness the spectacular morn- assertion in total honesty—Frank and ing return flight of the Mexican free- Kathy Betts. Frank, an E&AA life mem- Photo courtesy of Sally Sellers tailed bats to the cavern. Traditionally ber, retired in 1980 as superintendent of SALLY SELLERS, WIFE OF E&AA LIFE MEMBER (LM) BOB SELLERS, says, “Bob held on the second Thursday in August, and Nancy Dunnagan moved from Sandpoint, Idaho to Lewistown, Mont., and we had a park staff moved this year’s event to Mount McKinley NP. party at a local restaurant to bid them farewell. The group was mostly NPS retirees.” The couple retired to Fort Collins, Pictured from left to right, standing: Bill Lukens (E&AA LM), Ruth and Jim Rowe (non Saturday to encourage more participants Colo., Frank’s hometown. While attend- NPS), Faye Lukens, Bob Sellers, Jackie Albright (non NPS), Bob McCoy (whose and to coincide with the meteor shower. ing a Ranger Rendezvous, they became daughter once worked for the NPS) and Marge Butts. Sitting, from left to right: Nancy Over 750 people attended the break- involved in a discussion about preparing and Bob Dunnagan (E&AA LM), Sally Sellers and Dave Butts (E&AA LM). fast—over twice that of last year. ■ Our National Parks as Symbols of Freedom

By Elizabeth Brownsberger Mader, waterways. I was struck by the gift of free- importantly, to each other, regardless of world and ourselves. We interpreters must Manager of Interpretation, dom: it is as precious and rare as the giant culture. I know that as professional be open to our own revelations, too. Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas sandstone arch of Rainbow Bridge. interpreters we are supposed to be So, did my Italian friend experience The vast beauty of the Colorado champions of the frogs and leaves; the American “freedom” through my inter- he visitor asked me, “So, if you wish to Plateau’s “Grand Circle” of national lakes and the rocks; the old barns and pretation of Lake Powell and GCNRA? Tmove to another state, what kind of parks, public lands and national forests, the reconstructed walls. And, we are. Did she understand and appreciate the exam you must take? And if you wish to buy which includes Lake Powell/GCNRA, We are stewards. But these things are history of the earth as it is exposed at car, how much days it takes?” attracts about three million visitors a sacred for more than their inherent Rainbow Bridge? Did she catch a glimpse “Um, uh, no on the exam, and about year, both American and foreign. In meanings and the benefit of future gen- of a bald eagle? Indeed, she did meet two three hours for the car. Why?” speaking with these visitors, I have erations. They are legacies that must be “real Indians,” who that day happened to Such was my brilliant response to the learned most want similar things: to see preserved and protected for the human be the vessel captain and deckhand. The broken-English questioning of an Italian the Southwest of their spaghetti-west- connections they foster. They are gifts rest I will likely never know. That is some- visitor here at Glen Canyon NRA (GCN- ern-movie memories; to take in the bril- that are ours to pass on. In passing them times the consequence of our work. I do RA). I was sharing the wonders of the liant colors of our sunsets; to meet on, we can cross cultures, bridge the know that interpretation on Lake Powell park to visitors aboard a Lake Powell tour Native Americans; to know firsthand gaps of difference and create lasting within GCNRA gave this visitor the vessel heading to Rainbow Bridge NM. what the phrase “The desert is so big.” respect among all peoples. Maybe my opportunity to see some aspects of Amer- After pausing, my new Italian friend con- really means; to touch cactus; to experi- guest already understood that. ican freedom up close. The experience tinued: “Well, it’s to say, it seem that in ence a bald eagle in the wild; and to There is some irony in this. Because of also gave her occasions to formulate ques- America, you all have so easy these things; look down into the deep purple canyons this woman’s questions, I was provoked tions, and, in her own way, to interpret my that really you are so free to do anything and up at giant stone remnants of eons to recall the paradox of American freedom land, to interpret to me, and to remind you want. I amazement to that. Now, in past. But I also sense from our visitors and its “taken-for-granted-ness.” Because me of the gift of being an American. Italy it is five days minimal to buy car, that, regardless of nationality, they also this Italian woman interpreted for me a So, next time I am out exploring ooof ! Plus, it is so big here—you have, what want something bigger: to experience way of seeing my own country with fresh GCNRA and Lake Powell, I will you say, room for the elbows...” the tangible reality of freedom. Glen eyes, I now realize that what we do is a remember that I can indeed buy a car Her words rousted me from my Glen Canyon’s vast landscapes can give one a two-way street. We interpreters stand up today if I like, or move freely to anoth- Canyon and Lake Powell stories, and for a true “room for the elbows” feeling. and do our thing, answering questions er state tomorrow. I will also recall the moment, I lost my focus. I was suddenly Interpreters talk about what we do as along the way. We routinely use our visi- moment of cross-cultural connection moved by how she just defined one of the connecting the needs and interests of tor’s questions to open a conversation that my Italian guest and I made. I will roles of GCNRA: this unique place, and guests with meanings inherent in a spe- allows opportunities for the visitor to thank her for the perception and curios- indeed all of our public lands, can serve as cific resource. But this visitor’s naïve share their wonder. But how often do we ity she used to interpret my home to places to explore the notion of freedom. amazement at our “freedom” con- allow visitors to express concepts that we me. I will hope she developed her own She reminded me that here, I am free, firmed what I have believed all along: may take for granted? Part of our work is personal concepts of American “free- whether to buy a car in an afternoon, to our work connects us and those we to create conversation, but more, it is to dom” and what it means to her, as I ■ move from region to region on a whim or serve not only to the site or object provide opportunities for revelation, continue to revel in mine. to cruise across Glen Canyon’s glorious being interpreted, but perhaps more which can bring fresh knowledge of our © 2006 Elizabeth Brownsberger Mader 2007 Membership Directory Contribute to the Arrowhead If your listing in the 2006 Directory is correct, there is no need to resubmit this information and it will remain the same in the Submit information, stories and photos to at which the photo was taken, news release or new directory. If you have never filled out this Membership E&AA Arrowhead, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, other important information. 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EASTERN NATIONAL WOULD LIKE TO THANK the NPS employees and volunteers who participated in the 2006 Passport To Your National Parks¨ photo contest. The 2006 Passport photo contest winners and their regions are: North Atlantic: New Bedford Whaling NHP, NPS photo by John Robson; Mid-Atlantic: Booker T. Washington NM, photo by Richard Maxwell (pictured above); National Capital: West Potomac Park, photo by Robert Epstein; Southeast: Obed WSR, NPS photo; Midwest: Tallgrass Prairie N PRES, NPS photo by Kevin Sink; South- west: Pea Ridge NMP, NPS photo by Steve Black; Rocky Mountain: Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS, photo by Levi T. Novey; Western: Tonto NM, photo by Dave Bly; and Pacific Northwest and Alaska: Gates of the Arctic NP & PRES, photo by Marv Binegar. The National Stamp features Petrified Forest NP, photo by T. Scott Williams.

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