Vol. 20 • No. 1 • Arrowhead 1 Arrowhead Winter 2013 • Vol. 20 • No. 1 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR César E. Chávez National Monument

he recent pres- Tidential elec- Established Under Antiquities Act tion initiated a national discourse ecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar life rich with purpose and providing a Chávez Foundation and members of that brought the Sapplauded President Obama’s estab- voice for the powerless and oppressed,” César Chávez’s family, the center donat- diverse character lishment of the César E. Chávez Secretary Salazar said. “By designating ed properties at La Paz (including the of American society National Monument at Nuestra Señora La Paz as a national monument, Presi- Chávez home where Helen Chávez will into sharp relief. Reina de la Paz in Keene, Calif., dent Obama is ensuring that future continue to reside, the Memorial Gar- Although we may Chávez’s home and the headquarters of generations will have a place to learn den where César Chávez is buried and have different perspectives, focus- the United Farm Workers of America about this extraordinary man and the visitor center) to the federal govern- ing on what divides us does not fos- (UFW) since the early 1970s when farm labor movement that improved ment. Once the land was donated to the ter progress in a democracy. This is Chávez was its president. President the lives of millions of workers.” federal government, President Obama where the National Park Service can Barack Obama signed the Presidential The NPS will manage the new nation- used the Antiquities Act to create the step up and present an example to al monument as the 398th unit of the César E. Chávez National Monument. the nation, an example of where Proclamation establishing the monu- we can go—together—because of ment on Oct. 8, 2012. National Park System in cooperation NPS Director Jon Jarvis, who joined where we’ve been. “César Chávez was one of the giants with the National Chávez Center. In the president and Secretary Salazar at of the civil rights movement, leading a consultation with the UFW, the César continued on page 4 The national parks are a record of this journey. From the Flight 93 Memorial to Independence Hall, they commemorate not only our most trying moments, but also our Mammoth Cave NP Celebrates New most triumphant. They express the values that unite us. They remind us of our frailties, as well as our Visitor Center with Open House extraordinary optimism. Elevating this civic role that our inside and out, is the classic National Park work plays can serve as an anti- Service style. The long-awaited exhibits dote to divisiveness and intoler- ance. One way to achieve this is by are first-class and will be enjoyed by staff vigorously pursuing the goals out- and visitors for many generations.” lined in A Call to Action. The plan “This has been a very green rehabilita- was designed, in part, to increase tion project,” said Steve Kovar, the park’s awareness of the ways in which facility manager who provided oversight our national parks and programs of the project. “Practically everything serve as a kind of field guide to from the old building—bricks, concrete, American values, as examples of wiring—was recycled, and the footprint of how we have historically tran- the new visitor center is virtually the same scended our differences in the as the old one. The result is amazing.” name of the common good. Phase I, which was completed in 2010, Each Civil War park speaks of began with demolition of the administra-

America’s determination to achieve NPS tive building in 2007 to make way for a a more perfect union. Parks that THE RIBBON IS CUT at the Mammoth Cave NP Visitor Center open house on spacious lobby, information desk, ticket celebrate milestones in technology Nov. 27, 2012. Pictured left to right: Eastern National CEO George Minnucci, Supt. sales and restrooms. Funding for Phase I and industry—like Thomas Edison’s Sarah Craighead, Southeast Region Deputy Regional Director Gordon Wissinger and ($6 million) came from fees collected in invention factory, Golden Spike Pat Reed, previous Mammoth Cave NP superintendent. the park (cave tour tickets and camp- and the Wright Brothers Mem- ammoth Cave NP Supt. Sarah at an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 27, ground fees) through the Federal Lands orial—celebrate the formidable MCraighead invited the public to cel- 2012. “This is a moment we want to share Recreation Enhancement Act. creative, intellectual and enter- Mike Adams, chief of interpretation at prising ability of a nation ebrate the completion of the park’s visitor with our friends and neighbors,” she said. of immigrants. At places like center renovation and exhibit installation “The visitor center architecture, both continued on page 5 Manzanar and Sand Creek, we not only memorialize our cautionary tales, we affirm our willingness to think critically, reflect and do the Grand Teton NP Celebrates Pathway right thing. And parks are also reminders of the great natural lega- cy we’ve inherited and our respon- Inclusion in America’s Great Outdoors sibility to care for a fragile and threatened environment. Those parts of A Call to Action By Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles, Public Affairs having to do with relevance and Specialist, and Jackie Skaggs, Public connecting people to our mission Affairs Officer, Grand Teton NP all play a role in promoting the ecretary of Transportation Ray unifying power of the places we SLaHood gave a rousing and ener- touch. They were preserved as getic address as the keynote speaker for celebrations of our experience— who we are and who we hope an America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) to be. celebration event at Grand Teton NP on Aug. 9, 2012. About 200 local offi- Not only does this great ex- cials, pathway users and park staff gath- periment in democracy succeed ered to recognize the selection of despite our differences, it is richer because of them. Nothing serves Grand Teton NP’s Phase II Pathway as as a more powerful reminder of this a signature project that met the overar- than our work in the National Park ching goal of the AGO initiative—with Service, and we can all greet the its premise that lasting conservation new year with a renewed sense of solutions should rise from the American purpose and inclusivity. people and protection of our natural heritage is a nonpartisan objective —Jonathan B. Jarvis shared by all U.S. citizens. NPS photo by Jackie Skaggs TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY Ray LaHood served as keynote speaker for the continued on page 5 America’s Great Outdoors event and Phase II Pathway celebration at Grand Teton NP. 2 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 1

Focus on the Parks

• Lincoln Boyhood N MEM conclud- disabilities and an energetic figure on the ed a four-day, 50th anniversary celebra- campaign trail for her sons. As part of the tion on July 10. The event included a celebration, rangers sought to engage Yellowstone NP Employees classic car show, speeches by members visitors in Mrs. Kennedy’s political life. of Congress and a naturalization cere- “The event helped us to explore a little- Participate in 2012 Pride Event mony in which 75 people from more known facet of her life, how Rose than 20 countries took the oath of U.S. Kennedy was a political figure in her own citizenship. Nearly 50 classic cars were right, apart from her illustrious family,” featured in the “1962 Days” event. Over said Park Ranger Sara Patton. In JFK’s 100 former park and Lincoln City, Ind., 1952 race for Senate, the women’s vote alumni participated in an evening picnic likely decided the contest, and Mrs. and signed up to form the core of a new Kennedy proved a natural campaigner. park friends group. On July 8, presenta- She regaled crowds with her own experi- tions were made by Pat Koch, a local res- ences abroad as the ambassador’s wife but ident to whom President Kennedy also her role as a mother. On the cam- handed the authorizing pen in the Oval paign trail, she appeared both exciting and Office; Archabbot Bonaventure Knaebel, at the same time relatable. the only surviving delegate of the 1962 Rose Kennedy was instrumental in park dedication; Indiana State Treasurer establishing the birthplace of her son as a part of the National Park System, known Richard Mourdock; and U.S. Represen- NPS tative Larry Bucshon. today as John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS. “She spent three years restoring the house YELLOWSTONE NP EMPLOYEES marched in the 2012 Montana LGBT Pride parade in Bozeman on June 16, 2012. • On July 22, John Fitzgerald Kennedy to how it looked when her son was born,” NHS rangers and visitors celebrated said Sara. “The house is the past as seen By Kevin Franken, Administrative the LGBT community and to cele- what would have been Mrs. Joseph P. through her eyes.” An afternoon walk, Support Assistant, Yellowstone NP brate the diversity of the workforce. Kennedy’s 122nd birthday. Mrs. Kennedy, part of expanded neighborhood program- ellowstone NP joined the nation Pride is also a great opportunity to who died just short of her 105th birthday, ming designed to introduce visitors to Yin observing the month of June show everyone that LGBT people are more stories from the Kennedys’ years in is perhaps best known as the matriarch of as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and their friends, co-workers and neigh- Brookline, enabled visitors to follow in the Kennedy family, but was also a tireless Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. bors, as well as the park rangers who Mrs. Kennedy’s footsteps through the advocate for individuals with intellectual For the second year in a row, park educate them about national parks like neighborhood where she attended church employees participated in the Mon- Yellowstone NP. and ran errands and her children played. tana LGBT Pride events. LGBT and At the 2011 Montana Pride, Yellow- • For the past 75 years, the NPS has been straight ally NPS and concession stone NP was officially represented for Arrowhead preserving and protecting the geologic employees marched in the Pride the first time at a LGBT Pride event. wonder known as the Waterpocket Fold, parade and staffed an information Like last year, hundreds of people The Newsletter of table about the park on June 16, applauded and cheered us on during the Employees & a nearly 100-mile monocline, as well as Alumni Association the diverse biologic and cultural resources 2012 in Bozeman, Mont. the parade. Approximately 75 people of the National Park within Capitol Reef NP. President Visibility is very important to the came to the table and talked with staff Service Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the procla- LGBT community, especially in such a about the park. Several people came The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication mation creating Capitol Reef National conservative and rural part of the up to us and said they were very for National Park Service employees and Monument on Aug. 2, 1937. The legisla- country. Yellowstone NP’s participa- impressed that the NPS and Yellow- retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- tion that created Capitol Reef NP was tion at Pride shows that LGBT stone NP were represented at Pride. bership organization dedicated to promot- signed 34 years later on Dec. 18, 1971. ing the values of the NPS family and employees are everywhere, including Our outreach efforts were a resound- preserving its treasured resources. The The park and its partner, the Capitol Reef the world’s first national park. Pride is ing success! Everyone had a great time, Arrowhead is available to non-members and Natural History Association, hosted a an opportunity to raise awareness of and we were all filled with pride. I other organizations for $15 per year. three-day event, Aug. 2 to 4, to celebrate this important milestone. Board of Directors Dr. G. Jay Gogue, Chair More than 6,000 visitors joined in the • Effigy Mounds NM celebrated telling, traditional music from the era, George Minnucci, Vice Chair festivities, which included special programs “Multi-Cultural Day” on Aug. 29 by banjo-building and horse-drawn wagon Linda Stoll, Secretary/Treasurer and activities. On the park’s anniversary, holding an ethnic food sampling in the rides across tallgrass prairie. Through Kevin Clark visitors enjoyed a cake cutting, displays on visitor center break room at lunchtime. interpretive programs, exhibits and sto- Gerard Gabrys Capitol Reef’s 75-year history, a book Employees from all departments partici- rytelling, Prairie Day addressed A Call Dr. Gilbert Rochon signing by local authors and the unveiling Dr. Michael Soukup pated. Dishes included German potato to Action item three: “History Lesson.” of new visitor center exhibits. salad, Cuban black bean and Schaubel Michael Walker • Over 17,000 visitors came to Antietam Deborah Yandala • Over 50 new Junior Rangers earned Zup (German Mennonite) soups, German Runze, Norwegian lefse, German brats NB in September to attend events com- Advisory Group Chair patches at the sixth annual Junior Ranger memorating the 150th anniversary of the Dr. Michael Soukup and sauerkraut, Irish cream cake and Ger- Day on Aug. 18 at Lava Beds NM. The Battle of Antietam, the largest and blood- theme was “Lava Beds, More Than Just man apple kuchen. Everyone thoroughly Editor iest single-day (Sept. 17, 1862) battle of Caves,” and kids participated in fun and enjoyed all the different foods, some told Jennifer M. Allen the Civil War. Nearly 300 interpretive educational activities to receive their patch. stories of their childhood memories at [email protected] programs and presentations were held Lava Beds NM is within the homeland holiday times and all left with an appreci- Assistant Editor during the four-day event, including of the Modoc Indians and their ancestors, ation of everyone’s ancestral foods. Laura Robinson “real-time” walks on the anniversary who inhabited the area for the past 11,000 [email protected] • George Washington Carver NM years. In keeping with ancient cultural tra- that drew upwards of 700 participants Trust Fund Loan Administrator held its annual Prairie Day celebration ditions, aspiring Junior Rangers knapped each. A commemorative ceremony fea- Heidi White on Sept. 8. Made possible by the arrowheads just as the Modoc knapped turing the 3rd United States Infantry [email protected] Carver Birthplace Association and over tools of obsidian from nearby Glass Moun- Regiment (The Old Guard) and the 125 VIPs, the event was attended by Membership Coordinator tain. The park is home to 5,000 petro- U.S. Army Brass Quintet was held on Bonnie Stetson nearly 2,000 visitors and provided glyphs, one of the largest groupings in the battle anniversary date. The conclu- [email protected] opportunities for area residents to learn California, and petroglyph pendants were sion of the ceremony was marked by a more about the heritage of southwest E&AA Trust Fund Trustees carved and worn proudly. moment of silence followed by the ring- Dan Brown Missouri, especially during George Known as the “Land of Burnt Out ing of the bell of the USS Antietam in Dr. G. Jay Gogue Washington Carver’s childhood years. Fires” by the Modoc, the lava beds of the honor of those who fell in battle. Linda Stoll Slavery and the Civil War and the Heidi White monument were created by eruptions of The commemoration weekend con- Medicine Lake shield volcano, the largest impact on Carver’s life were presented cluded at Antietam National Cemetery Publisher in surface area in the Cascade Range. in storytelling, music and exhibits. with a reading of the names of all 3,354 Eastern National Demonstrations of everyday skills 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 Rangers described how the lava created soldiers, Union and Confederate, killed or Fort Washington, PA 19034 this landscape and how different animals included quilting, spinning and weav- mortally wounded at the Battle of Phone: (215) 283-6900 have adapted to this dry, rugged environ- ing; lye soap making and laundering; Antietam who are buried in the National Fax: (215) 283-6925 ment. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff gardening and food preservation; uses Cemetery and three local Confederate www.eandaa.org taught about waterfowl of the Klamath of medicinal plants; and blacksmithing. cemeteries. Anniversary programming ©2012 Eastern National Basin. Even Smokey Bear made an Natural environment displays included at Antietam NB continued throughout To contribute stories or photos for consider- appearance. A graduation ceremony and a bison exhibit, prairie animals and the week, culminating on Sept. 22 ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- certificate rewarded the young stewards birds, fire and prairie ecology and with a commemoration of the 150th bership information, please see page 14. for “Exploring, Learning, and Protect- aquatic life. Entertainment featured anniversary of the preliminary Emancipa- ing”—the Junior Ranger motto. toys and games, cornhusk dolls, story- tion Proclamation. I Vol. 20 • No. 1 • Arrowhead 3

Help Is Needed for Victims of Hurricane Sandy Deck the Halls! Arrowhead items make great gifts. urricane Sandy made landfall on tion of the National Park Service estab- Visit www.ArrowheadStore.com HOct. 29, 2012, just southwest of lished a disaster relief fund to help these Atlantic City, N.J. During the course of NPS employees affected by Hurricane and see what’s new! the hurricane, national parks from Sandy. One hundred percent of all Florida to New England were affected. donations to the fund goes to those in The NPS evacuated visitors and need. As of Nov. 19, 2012, the fund dis- employees and closed or cordoned off tributed over $35,000 to affected 69 parks. Up and down the East Coast employees. Those who have been devas- and farther inland, heavy winds, tidal tated by this hurricane and have received surge, rain and snow caused significant assistance from the fund so far have been overwhelmingly appreciative and deeply damage to national parks, particularly in Visor the Northeast Region. grateful. Please see E&AA’s Arrowhead Among those hardest hit were 15 newsletter supplemental edition for Binoculars parks located in the metropolitan New November 2012 at www.eandaa.org for York area. Some of the parks that were additional information. I seriously impacted by the storm included African Burial Ground NM, Assateague Island NS, Governors Island NM, Fire Island NS, Hopewell Furnace NHS, How You Can Help Manhattan Sites, Morristown NHP, National Parks of New York Harbor, he amount of financial requests including Statue of Liberty NM, Ellis TE&AA has received for critical Future Ranger Cinch Bag Island and Gateway NRA, National Cap- assistance exceeds donations col- ital Region parks, New River Gorge NR, lected to date. Please consider assist- Sagamore Hill NHS, Thomas Edison ing those in need. NHP and Valley Forge NHP. For the Tax deductible donations can be latest on NPS recovery efforts, visit the made online at www.eParks.com by Hurricane Sandy Response Facebook clicking on “Hurricane Sandy Relief Stainless Steel Bottle Swiss Army Knife Page at https://www.facebook.com/ Fund” or by check made payable with Green to the “NPS E&AA Trust Fund for HurricaneResponseNPS. Leatherette Sleeve Many employees at the affected parks Disaster Relief” and mailed to: NPS had severe damage to their homes; E&AA Trust, c/o Eastern National, Mesh Cap some have lost their living accommoda- 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, PA 19034. tions and are living in shelters, with friends and relatives, in hotels or even in (Please note that this effort is not park operation buildings. They have part of the Combined Federal Cam- paign but has been authorized as a lost personal belongings, including Ballpoint Pen “special solicitation” by the Office of vehicles, refrigerators, washers and dry- Personnel Management.) ers, furniture and clothing. Wooden Park Ranger Vehicle The Employees and Alumni Associa-

GOAL Academy Prepares NPS Second Century Leaders

By Matthew Tucker Blythe, Supervisory development program targeting Park Ranger, Oklahoma City N MEM employees at the GS-9 through 12, WG-8 and above, WL-6 and above and Call to Action lays out the vision WS-6 and above levels. Throughout the A and goals for the second century program, participants learn about deci- of the National Park Service, including sion making, team building, conflict the development of future leadership. management, creativity, resiliency, self- The GOAL Academy is an innovative awareness, partnerships and much more leadership development program for the while doing assigned readings and NPS directly addressing the call to group projects and participating in class enhance professional and organizational dialogue and field trips. excellence. GOAL, short for “Generat- “Most people want and strive to be ing Organizational Advancement and excellent. They just need an environment Leadership,” is a mid-level leadership that fosters their desire for excellence and allows them to be their best,” says Raquel Romero, GOAL program manager. In order to foster each participant’s A SECOND-CENTURY NATIONAL excellence, learning takes place in various PARK SERVICE NPS will develop a work- forms. Participants engage in a variety of force that can adapt to continuous PARTICIPANTS FROM THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN cohorts of the 2012 change, think systemically, evaluate personality assessments to help heighten self-awareness of preferences, read current GOAL Leadership Academy gathered in Denver last May with Intermountain Regional risk, make decisions based on the Director John Wessels. best science and scholarship, work scholarship and literature on leadership collaboratively with all communities and visit NPS sites and outside organiza- class projects include the creation of a for- regional level in the Intermountain and maintain our characteristic esprit tions that exemplify “leadership in mal partnership with Sesame Street, a Region as a means to “prepare the next de corps in the face of new chal- action.” In addition, GOAL students par- partnership with the Wounded Warriors generation of leaders” in the NPS. lenges. We will create an environment ticipate in coaching calls and a mentoring Project, creation of employee wellness In FY12, GOAL consisted of two where every employee can reach his program. But, perhaps most important programs, outreach to underserved com- cohorts of 20 people each. Participants in or her full potential. and impactful to the students and the munities and many more. the 2012 class included a diverse group —from A Call to Action: NPS, students partake in group projects GOAL had its inception at the grass- mainly from the Intermountain Region, Preparing for a Second Century of that challenge them to practice the leader- roots level at Grand Canyon NP in fis- but participants also came from the South- Stewardship and Engagement, 2011 ship skills they are learning throughout cal year 2009. Over time, the program east, Pacific West and Midwest regions and the program. Noteworthy examples of expanded and was embraced at the continued on page 10 4 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 1

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. César E. Chávez National Memorial Parkway Turned Monument Established

Forty on Founders Day continued from front page civic and cultural contributions to the La Paz for the ceremony, said, “César American experience. Chávez was one of the most influential La Paz became headquarters to the Latino leaders of the 20th century. The UFW in the early 1970s when the UFW, contributions he made are an important under the leadership of Chávez, bought part of the American story, and we are the former rock quarry and tuberculosis honored to be entrusted with the sanatorium. From La Paz, Chávez and responsibility to preserve this place and other leaders of the UFW orchestrated share its history to inspire future gener- unprecedented successes for hundreds of ations. We are grateful for the support thousands of farmworkers, including pas- the National Park Foundation is provid- sage of the first U.S. law that recognized ing to ensure that the Chávez monu- farmworkers’ collective bargaining rights. ment is open for visitors from day one.” The site soon became a tangible symbol The monument will be the fourth of the union’s growth and the crossroads national monument designated by Pres- of the farmworker movement, a place ident Obama using the Antiquities Act. where thousands of workers came to The president previously designated learn how to operate their union, affect Fort Monroe NM in Virginia, a former social change and plan their strategies. army post integral to the history of slav- Ruben Andrade, a native of California ery, the Civil War and the U.S. military; and superintendent of Minuteman Missile Fort Ord NM in California, a former NHS, was named acting superintendent military base that is a world-class desti- of the new monument. He is the son of farm laborers and worked in the fields NPS photo by Jackie Skaggs nation for outdoor recreation; and Chimney Rock, which is located in the himself during school breaks. PARK RANGER DAN GREENBLATT serves cake to Rigdon Hammond. Rigdon’s grand- San Juan National Forest in southwest- “My family and I know firsthand the father, Clay James, served as keynote speaker for the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial ern Colorado and offers a spectacular hard-fought accomplishments that are Parkway 40th anniversary. landscape rich in history and Native the legacy of César Chávez,” said Supt. Andrade. “To now have the opportuni- By Jackie Skaggs, Public Affairs Officer, gress created the NPS in 1916, but also American culture. First exercised by ty to lead this new national park Grand Teton NP the date in 1972 that Congress estab- President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 lished the JDR Parkway to honor John to designate Devils Tower NM in established in his honor and to work ark staff, local residents and several D. Rockefeller, Jr. for his important con- Wyoming, the authority of the Antiqui- with the National Chávez Center to history buffs gathered together on P tributions to the conservation of remark- ties Act has been used by 16 presidents tell the story of Chávez and the farm- Aug. 25, 2012 to celebrate not one, but able places throughout America and the since 1906 to protect unique natural worker movement is both humbling two special milestones: the 40th U.S. Virgin Islands. The JDR Parkway and historic features in America, such as and exhilarating.” anniversary of the John D. Rockefeller, joins two world-renowned national the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty César E. Chávez NM is located at Jr. Memorial Parkway (JDR Parkway) parks—Yellowstone NP and Grand and Colorado’s Canyons of the Ancients. 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road in and the 96th birthday of the National Teton NP—and serves as a gateway to The American Latino Heritage Fund Keene, Calif., approximately 30 miles Park Service. Two—count ’em—two each for the visitors who travel between (ALHF) of the National Park Founda- southeast of Bakersfield. The site is open birthday cakes were cut and served to the two. The 24,000-acre JDR Parkway tion, the official charity of America’s to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 4 participants at the day’s special activities also encompasses almost 80 miles of national parks, has donated $150,000 p.m. For more information, visit thanks to the Grand Teton Association, Highways 89 and 191 from Grand to support the initial operations of the www.nps.gov/cech. Other buildings on Grand Teton NP’s cooperating associa- Teton NP’s south boundary to West Chávez monument. The ALHF sup- the La Paz campus will continue to be tion of 75 years. Thumb in Yellowstone NP, and it pro- ports the work of the NPS in preserving operated by the United Farm Workers Widely known as Founders Day, vides a first look at the mighty Snake historic places that tell a more inclusive Union, the César Chávez Foundation August 25 is not only the date that Con- continued on page 13 story of American Latinos’ economic, and the National Chávez Center. I Saint-Gaudens NHS Seasonal Ranger Immortalized

By Cyrus Forman, Public Information model. This simple request spawned a Officer, Northeast Region complex and beautiful work of art. Though Zuleica posed for only three aint-Gaudens NHS is not only New hours, Amanda worked for nearly a SHampshire’s only national park, it is hundred hours shaping her image in also the only national park dedicated to clay. According to Zuleica, “the best art interpreting the life and works of an Amer- I can do is a lopsided stick figure.” ican sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens The artistic process also helped to cre- (1848-1907). Like most national parks, ate a personal friendship: “Zuleica was a visitors to Saint-Gaudens NHS can enjoy ranger-guided tours, an extensive muse- stranger when she began sitting for me. um and beautiful scenery, but unlike most I have little time for socializing, and so parks, Saint-Gaudens NHS has a staff we became better acquainted as a direct member whose job is to show visitors how result of this sculpture,” Amanda said. sculptures are created. The park was hap- Zuleica saw how Amanda’s artistic py to host Amanda J. Sisk as the 2012 engagement led to a unique friendship: sculptor-in-residence, whose prior life “We’ll be playing badminton, and she’ll experience had perfectly prepared her for stop, stare at my left ear and say, ‘I got her duties: “My education was traditional, that wrong.’” figurative and European; in essence, I Zuleica also gained a better under- studied and work in much the same standing of the long and involved cre- way that Augustus Saint-Gaudens did,” ative process of sculptors like Amanda Amanda J. Sisk Amanda explained. and Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who fre- INTERPRETIVE RANGER Zuleica Gerardo poses with a bust of her created by sculptor- Sculptors often require models to sit quently created over a dozen models in-residence Amanda J. Sisk. for them. To prepare for one of the before he finished a work of art. leading tours,” said Zuleica. Now that Amanda Sisk’s work is part of a long sculpting workshops she offered to the “Amanda has a miniature version of me the sculpture is completed it was given tradition; Saint-Gaudens NHS hosts the public, Amanda asked seasonal Park in the studio and is always consulting to Zuleica, who had planned to present oldest Artist-In-Residence Program in Ranger Zuleica Gerardo to serve as a with it to get feedback while I am off it to her mother as a gift. continued on page 7 Vol. 20 • No. 1 • Arrowhead 5

Off the Press

with their “Devil’s Kitchenette,” and Ida with all of its many twists, turns and the inadequate and overcrowded facili- “Mom” Eagle of the Eagle’s Store in West insults. Herbert Meyer, the paleontologist ties they faced. Their strike, which Yellowstone. The book includes numer- for Florissant Fossil Beds NM, recounts changed the course of American history, ous black and white photographs of the the exciting fossil discoveries by early pale- is the focus of The Moton School Story: women and their lives in the park. ontologists, homesteaders and landown- Children of Courage. Women in Wonderland is available at ers, along with some of the stories behind Moton High School was built in 1939 bookstores or from Riverbend Publishing the national monument’s management. and designed to accommodate 180 stu- at www.riverbendpublishing.com. Saved in Time: The Fight to Establish dents. By 1951, it housed over 450 stu- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, dents. Some students attended class in Korean War Letters from a Colorado is available from University of “tar paper shacks” erected to deal with Lieutenant and His Bride New Mexico Press at www.unmpress.com. overcrowding. The facilities leaked, and students sat with open umbrellas in the By Larry Knowles classrooms when it rained. The potbelly Dorrance Publishing Company, 2011 stoves were too hot to sit near, and stu- ISBN 978-1-4349-0814-8 American Latinos and the dents shivered in winter coats away from 504 pp; $34.00 (paperback); the stoves. They had enough. Making of the United States $29.00 (eBook) Johns’ compelling words exhorted By Stephen Pitti Korean War Letters from a Lieutenant them to go on strike in protest until coun- Eastern National, 2012 and His Bride, written by E&AA Life ty officials agreed to build a new school. 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I was more con- By Larissa Smith Fergeson, Ph.D. these courageous students in this new author María Amparo Ruíz de Burton, cerned about this than being wounded or Eastern National, 2012 publication that details the history of civil the Puerto Rican historian and collector killed in combat.” ISBN 978-1-59091-123-5 rights in education, specifically as it relat- Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the Korean War Letters from a Lieutenant 36 pp; $5.95 ed to Prince Edward County and the role Guatemalan civil rights organizer Luisa and His Bride is available at bookstores Before the sit-ins in Greensboro, its citizens played in America’s struggle Moreno and the Mexican American or from Dorrance Publishing Co. at before the Montgomery bus boycott, to move from a segregated society to an politician Edward Roybal. As these figures www.dorrancebookstore.com. there was the student strike at the integrated one. confronted issues of Manifest Destiny, the Robert Russa Moton High School in The Moton School Story: Children of effects of war, racial discrimination and the Farmville, Va. In 1951, Barbara Johns Courage is available from Eastern struggles for human dignity and civic led her fellow students in protest against National at www.eParks.com. I participation, they demonstrated the invaluable contributions Latino heritage has made on American culture, politics and economics. American Latinos and the Making of America’s Great Outdoors the United States is available from Eastern National at www.eParks.com. continued from front page in Grand Teton NP brought the larger Focusing on future generations, Secre- AGO vision to Jackson Hole and hailed tary LaHood, who was on a family vaca- the collective local efforts toward alterna- tion to Grand Teton NP, brought his tive transportation projects in the park and grandchildren up to the stage—a sponta- neighboring federal and county lands. The neous gesture to emphasize the impor- AGO initiative was launched in 2010 to Saved in Time: The Fight to tance of protecting wild spaces for future develop a 21st-century approach to con- Establish Florissant Fossil Beds generations. He applauded the many servation with a recreation emphasis, and National Monument, Colorado recreational opportunities offered by our the secretaries of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, By Estella B. Leopold and national parks and encouraged all citizens with support from other federal man- Herbert W. Meyer to visit and experience our nation’s public agers—including Department of Trans- University of New Mexico Press, 2012 lands and incomparable natural areas. He also took time to recognize park staff for portation Secretary Ray LaHood—took ISBN 978-0-8263-5236-1 their daily contributions in protecting and the lead in developing a broad outreach 168 pp; $24.95 preserving Grand Teton NP. program to honor our unparalleled Amer- In the summer of 1969, a federal dis- “What we’re celebrating here is what ican legacy of preserving natural and cul- Women in Wonderland: trict court in Denver, Colo., heard all of you have done for the next genera- tural resources and providing for the Lives, Legends, and Legacies of arguments in one of the nation’s first tion,” Secretary LaHood said. “I don’t enjoyment of those resources by this and Yellowstone National Park explicitly environmental cases, in which know of another place I’d rather be in future generations. I the Defenders of Florissant, Inc. opposed By Elizabeth A. Watry America than right here, celebrating with real estate interests intent on developing you. You should be mighty proud.” Riverbend Publishing, 2012 lands containing an extraordinary set of Jackson Mayor Mark Barron and Teton ISBN 978-1-60639-029-0 ancient fossils. This book, the first account County commissioners Paul Vogelheim 304 pp; $19.95 Mammoth Cave of the fight to preserve the Florissant fos- and Hank Phibbs took the stage to recog- Twelve women who made their mark sil beds, tells a story of environmental nize the collaborative local efforts to con- on Yellowstone NP are described in continued from front page activism that remains little known more nect Grand Teton NP’s pathways to the Women in Wonderland: Lives, Legends, than 40 years after the coalition’s victory. town of Jackson. The Phase II Pathway Mammoth Cave NP, oversaw develop- and Legacies of Yellowstone National Park . Time was quickly running out as bills parallels North Highway 89 and connects ment and installation of the exhibits. The women rangers in the book include before Congress to establish a national Moose Junction, in Grand Teton NP, to “Now with the exhibits in place, Mammoth Marguerite “Peg” Arnold, an intrepid monument were stalled, and the develop- the town of Jackson. This section of path- Cave is a showplace to rival any other adventurer who drove a Harley Davidson ers were ready to roll. The only hope was way was completed and opened to the national park across the country.” motorcycle from Philadelphia to Yellow- to get the courts to listen before it was too public in June 2012. Including pathways In Phase II, the rest of the old building stone in 1924 and was the first woman to late. The cry to battle against the develop- in Grand Teton NP, Teton County, Wyo., was stripped down to a shell and then become a permanent ranger in the ers came from Estella Leopold—the now has a total of 55.8 miles of multi-use rebuilt for exhibits, office space and book National Park Service. Also featured is Dr. book’s primary author—who tells her sto- pathways. The League of American Bicy- sales. Funding for Phase II ($10.4 Mary Meagher, an expert on Yellow- ry about organizing a grass-roots effort clists recently recognized the pathway net- million) was provided via the American stone’s bison and overall park ecology, and finding the country’s hottest lawyer to work and drew attention to Grand Teton Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. who blazed a path for women scientists in lead the charge. The book tells the story of NP by naming Jackson Hole one of 16 Demolition, recycling of materials and the Park Service. Among the early pio- the heroes, including a group of women “gold-level” bicycle-friendly communities renovation were all conducted under neers in the tourist trade were sisters Anna ready to stand in the face of bulldozers. It in the country. Leadership in Energy and Environmen- Trischman Pryor and Belle Trischman also exposes the villains as the story unfolds The celebration of the Phase II Pathway tal Design (LEED) guidelines. I 6 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 1

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Rose Fennell, a Bevinetto Fellow in Lakes Restoration Initiative about Washington, D.C. The award, created in invasive species. The film series received 1988, is named for Murfin, who was the first place in the YouTube category at NPS’ Servicewide cooperating association the National Association of Govern- coordinator from 1974 to 1985. Murfin’s ment Communicators 2012 Blue Pencil innovative ideas included improved book- & Gold Screen Awards on June 6. store design, training programs to The short films, produced by Argentine improve literature offerings—especially Productions and Harpers Ferry Center, children’s literature—in cooperating asso- tell the story of how little things like zebra ciation bookstores, even an awards com- mussels, spotted knapweed, baby’s breath petition for the biennial conference of plants or emerald ash borer can cause big cooperating associations. Rose was the Servicewide cooperating association coordinator from 2000 to 2011 and left the position to accept the Bevinetto Fellowship. She received the Murfin award for her contributions to facilitating partnerships between the NPS and cooperating associations. “I was shocked to receive the award,” said Rose. “I know Jim Murfin’s legacy NPS and what he did for the cooperating asso- BILL WELLMAN, (then) superintendent of Big Bend NP, receives the International ciation program. I am truly honored.” Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Gold Tier designation award for the park from Bob Parks, Director Jarvis said Rose was “just executive director of IDA, in early 2012. being Rose. She is modest,” he said, “but she is also an independent thinker, and n early 2012, Big Bend NP was award- that surrounds and involves Big Bend that is a quality we value in National Park Ied the International Dark-Sky Associa- NP. In 2009, the development of Sierra Service leaders.” tion (IDA) Gold Tier designation. The la Rana became an IDA Development of As a Bevinetto Fellow, Rose spent her designation of Big Bend NP as a Gold Distinction in a successful attempt to Peter Argentine first year on the Senate Subcommittee Tier International Dark Sky Park adds a promote the area’s beautiful night skies on National Parks and the House Sub- PETER ARGENTINE shoots footage for jewel to the worldwide network of dark to homebuyers. the Little Things, Big Problems film series committee on National Parks, Forests sky oases recognized by IDA for excel- This healthy effort reaches new at Sleeping Bear Dunes NL. and Public Land and spent 2012 work- lence in night sky stewardship. heights with Big Bend NP’s Gold Tier ing in the Office of Legislative and Con- A Gold Tier designation denotes a sky designation. The park has shown initia- gressional Affairs for Director Jarvis. problems for the Great Lakes. These free from all but the most minor tive in creation of park lighting guide- problems range from killing fish and birds lines and has upgraded nearly every Rose said she was particularly proud to impacts of light pollution, a sight of and altering sandy shorelines to destroy- outdoor light fixture within the park. work with the members of Congress increasing scarcity in North America. ing trees. Upgrades were made possible by a Best who would give Harriet Tubman much- Measurements by the NPS Night Sky “If we are going to reach this genera- Practices grant from Musco Lighting. deserved recognition as a national treas- Team show that the Big Bend region tion of national park visitors, we need to offers the darkest measured skies in the The exterior lights all conform to ure through the designation of her own speak their language,” said Marcus Key, lower 48 states. minimum lighting guidelines, and the national park site. one of the film’s contributors. “These In the southwest of Texas on the Mex- park’s lighting energy use has dropped • YouTube is one of the most visited films take the invasive species preven- ican border, clear skies, temperate nights by 98 percent. websites on the Internet with nearly tion message and put it in a format that and miles of undeveloped space in the Big Bend NP’s ongoing outreach 100 billion page views last year. Over hopefully causes people to care about vast and remote Chihuahuan Desert pro- efforts are designed to teach visitors 11,000 of those views were of Little how invasives are spread and can harm vide an unforgettable stargazing experi- about the importance of protecting the Things, Big Problems, a film series the environment.” ence. The area, within 150 miles of the night sky. The natural darkness of the produced by the NPS and Great “Use of the web and other social McDonald Observatory, is a recognized park offers “seeing” opportunities valu- astronomy haven. able for gathering scientific data and for Regional efforts to protect the night exposure to a rare and breathtaking view sky have made tremendous gains in of the cosmos. recent years, with towns such as Alpine Big Bend NP’s stargazing program is and Van Horn passing strict lighting held frequently throughout the year. ordinances. Active efforts by city coun- Activities include night hikes, telescope cils and astronomy enthusiasts give a viewing and sessions focusing on night coherent voice to the dark sky movement sky preservation. I

• The members of James A. Garfield projects, events and programs, and one NHS’s interpretive staff have received of the first questions we always consider the Midwest Region’s Outstanding Park is: who might be interested in partner- Employee in Park Partnering Award. ing with us on this?” This award recognizes the park’s staff for “Simply put, we could not accomplish “creating a partnership culture in a small half of what we do without our many park.” The nomination goes on to cite partners,” added Todd Arrington. “We NPS the staff for “integrating stakeholders may be a small park with a small staff, LINCOLN HOME NHS and its partners won an NPS Midwest Region “Excellence in and enhancing partnerships for the but we never think of ourselves that Partnerships Merit” award in summer 2012. Pictured from left to right: Jennie Battles park” and notes that “partnerships have way. We’ve accomplished so many big of the Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, Sue Baker of Sound Celebration increased from approximately 10 in things thanks to working with generous Chorus, Laura Gundrum of Lincoln Home NHS, Erika Hoist of Edwards Place, Tony 2008 to over 50 today.” The park partners like the Garfield family, the Leone of Pasfield House Inn and Sue Massie of Elijah Iles House. received a large crystal group award, City of Mentor, numerous Civil War n summer 2012, Lincoln Home Christmas was celebrated in the mid- which was presented via telephone by organizations, educational institutions, INHS and its five partners won an 1800s when Abraham Lincoln walked Mike Reynolds, regional director for the Eastern National, the Lake County Vis- NPS Midwest Region “Excellence in the streets of Springfield, Ill. Midwest Region. Individual awards were itors Bureau, local businesses, the Men- Partnerships Merit” award for its collab- Over 1,000 visitors attended this pro- presented to Park Guide Joan Kapsch, tor Public Library, Boy Scouts of orative promotion, planning and presen- gram, which included a tour of five his- Park Ranger Mary Lintern, Park Guide America, the Cleveland Shakespeare tation of the “An Historic Christmas” toric homes, a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Scott Longert, Park Ranger Allison Festival, Willoughby Fine Arts, the Lake Powell program. By joining together, Lincoln Lincoln, Christmas caroling by Sound and Chief of Interpretation and View Cemetery and countless others. Education Todd Arrington. Home NHS and its partners—Vachel Celebration Chorus and special activities We’re proud to receive this award, and “Our interpretive staff has done a fan- such as children’s crafts, poetry reading we share it with our outstanding sea- Lindsay Home State Historic Site, tastic job of identifying and working and a Soldiers’ Aid Society program. The sonal employees and our dedicated, Edwards Place at the Springfield Art with partners over the past several “An Historic Christmas” program serves hardworking volunteers.” Association, Elijah Iles House, Pasfield years,” said Supt. Sherda Williams. “We House Inn and Sound Celebration Cho- as a model for the planning and presen- have really created a culture here that • NPS Director Jon Jarvis presented rus—were able to pool resources and tell tation of future downtown Springfield encourages visionary thinking about the 2012 James V. Murfin Award to a richer, more complete story of how historic site programs. I Vol. 20 • No. 1 • Arrowhead 7

Kudos and Awards media is a key component to informing improvement of the wildlife program at visitors before they get to our parks,” Everglades NP and, specifically, his role expressed Carmen Chapin, film contrib- in the design and management of the utor and Great Lakes Exotic Plant Man- monitoring and research program for the Second Year of Success for agement Team liaison. “Prevention is endangered Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow the most cost effective strategy in (Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis). Native Conservation Corps protecting America’s favorite places Jan Balsom, deputy chief for science from invasive species.” The films and resource management at Grand hanks to a generous grant from the paleontological and biological field are available at www.youtube.com/ Canyon NP, received the Director’s TNational Park Foundation’s “Amer- work; interpretive programming; law user/Gr8LakesRestoration/videos. Award for Natural Resource Manage- ica’s Best Idea” grant program, the enforcement ride-alongs; and native ment. Jan took on the challenges of three Native Conservation Corps (NCC) vegetation planting and seed collection. • The recipients of the 2011 Director’s high-profile issues at Grand Canyon NP enjoyed a second year of success. The The 2012 NCC group had a deep Natural Resource Awards, which recog- that had far-reaching and long-term NCC is a paid internship program understanding of the program’s mis- nize employees who go above and beyond resource management implications Ser- designed to build bridges between sion, and they took on their assign- in performance of their duties, have been vicewide. Jan supported the development Native American youth, their commu- ments with enthusiasm as they worked nities and the national parks. Partici- harmoniously with each other and NPS selected and were announced in June of a 10-year protocol for high-flow releas- pants in the program learn about staff members. The group had a perfect 2012. The award winners for 2011 were es at Glen Canyon Dam, non-native fish nominated by employees from across the park resources and careers in conser- safety record the entire four weeks and removal from the Colorado River within vation fields. took home many wonderful memories NPS—by the people who witnessed their an area sacred to traditionally associated daily efforts to conserve resource functions High school seniors from Hopi, Zuni to share with their communities. tribes and the withdrawal of over a mil- and the Navajo reservation participated Since the program’s launch in 2011, into the future. The nominees were cho- lion acres of public land surrounding the in an expanded program this year, NCC has grown to include new partner- sen from an elite pool of regional submis- park from uranium mining. which included work at Petrified Forest ships with multiple parks and govern- sions for their remarkable achievements in David Manski, chief of the Division NP (the home park for NCC), Grand ment agencies, multi-tribal participation 2011 and throughout their careers. The of Resource Management at Acadia NP, Canyon NP, Glen Canyon NRA and and active involvement with local recipients of each award with excerpts received the Director’s Award for Rainbow Bridge NM. During the four- schools. Two participants from the from the award citations for each follow. Natural Resource Management. David week program held in July 2012, NCC 2011 program were rehired, one as a participants lived and worked in the Russell Galipeau, superintendent of took the lead for integrating the natural parks and engaged in archeological, continued on page 12 Channel Islands NP, received the Direc- and cultural conservation elements and tor’s Award for Superintendent of the coordinating campus operations at the Year for Natural Resource Stewardship. Schoodic Education and Research Cen- Russell demonstrated skill in ecology, law ter, which will have a lasting impact on resources accessible to our visitors who are throughout the nation. Formed in and policy and public relations through the continued management of Acadia blind or have low vision.” 1961, ACB is one of the largest organi- negotiations culminating in 2011 that NP. Additionally, through David’s man- During the 1980s, the NPS became zations of people who are blind in the will bring the park’s Santa Rosa Island to agement, the park has nearly eliminated the first federal agency to produce audio world, with more than 70 state and spe- a dramatically improved ecological condi- many wetland invasive plants, supported description for its interpretive films and cial-interest affiliates and a nationwide tion. His actions through 2011 have nationally recognized monitoring and exhibits. Since then, the NPS has been network of chapters and members span- insured that the 54,000-acre Santa Rosa research on mercury pollution, replaced a national leader in providing audio ning the globe. Additional information Island will be protected and restored culverts to restore key fish passageways about ACB’s Audio Description Project from damage caused by previously occur- and implemented science-based tech- description for visitors with visual is available at www.acb.org/adp. ring non-native species. niques to manage visitor impacts to impairments in its interpretive programs Dafna Reiner, biologist at Hopewell at visitor centers and museums, includ- montane ecosystems. His efforts have • On Sept. 12, the United States Park Culture NHP, received the Director’s ing films, exhibits, interactive media and helped employ and engage young scien- Police (USPP) Aviation Section honored Trish Patterson Student Conservation ranger-led programs. Most recently, the tists in park programs, which have the achievements of its three newest mem- Association Award for Natural Resource included a focus on sea level rise and NPS has provided audio description bers. Sergeant David Tolson and Officer Management in Small Parks. Dafna suc- implications for significant seabird- training for media specialists at Harpers Mike Abate were awarded their para- cessfully developed a sustainable, long- nesting islands. Ferry Center and park staff in the medic wings after 20 months of training. term vegetation management program at Douglas “Doug” Buttery, chief of National Capital Region. Sergeant Chris Perkins was awarded his Hopewell Culture NHP that will facility management at Arches NP and ACB is a national membership organ- pilot wings after approximately six years of stabilize earthen ceremonial sites and Canyonlands NP, received the Direc- ization. Its members are blind, visually flight training. Each of the three had dras- promote interpretation of these funda- tor’s Award for Excellence in Natural impaired and fully sighted individuals tically different journeys but have met a mental resources. Dafna has also worked Resource Stewardship through Mainte- who are concerned about the dignity signature achievement in their USPP on a prescribed and wildland fire nance. Doug’s strong leadership and and well-being of people who are blind career. Congratulations! I module for Jewel Cave NM, completed dedication to resource stewardship fos- two tours for oil spill response in the tered the development of numerous Gulf of Mexico and worked to create collaborations between the Facility partnerships with bird and trail manage- Maintenance Division and the parks’ ment organizations. Natural Resource Program. Through Saint-Gaudens NHS Dr. Nathan L. “Nate” Stephenson, his leadership and facilitation, collabora- research ecologist at Sequoia and Kings tive interdivisional efforts resulted in continued from page 4 Zuleica in the studio after having been Canyon National Parks, received the the formulation and successful funding on a tour with her or encountering her the NPS. The program began in 1969 Director’s Award for Natural Resource of major projects designed to improve elsewhere on the grounds; she was the and has been continuously operating Research. Nate has cultivated a broad natural resource conditions and visitor ice breaker for many a conversation.” since then, funded in part through and deep understanding of the Sierra experience opportunities through the Connections like those the sculpture the generous support of the site’s Nevada ecosystems. He became a control of exotic plant populations in fosters are completely consistent with nonprofit partner, the Saint-Gaudens research ecologist at the Sequoia and Canyonlands NP and Arches NP. the park’s mission; according to Supt. Kings Canyon Field Station of the Memorial. Rick Kendall, “Saint-Gaudens National USGS Western Ecological Research • The National Park Service received The sculptors-in-residence are estab- Historic Site was established to be a liv- Center in 1997. He has developed the an Achievement in Audio Description lished figurative sculptors. Each new ing memorial, not only to the life and capacity to systematically measure long- award in the museums category from sculptor lives in the Cornish communi- work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, but term change, recognize the implications the American Council of the Blind ty that inspired the artists of the also to engage contemporary sculptors of observed change within a holistic (ACB) at its 51st annual conference and Cornish Art Colony and works at Saint- and living artists.” Consequently, past context and productively evaluate tradi- convention in July in Louisville, Ky. The Gaudens NHS, the home and studio of sculptors-in-residence have included tional assumptions about NPS natural award recognizes the NPS’ outstanding one of America’s greatest sculptors, the individuals who work in media similar to resource management goals. His contributions to the establishment and entire season that the park is open, from those used by Saint-Gaudens and those research focus since 1995 has revolved continued development of audio Memorial Day until the end of October. who work in media that Saint-Gaudens around the USGS’ Western Mountain description programs in its museums The sculptor-in-residence brings his or never used, such as paper sculpture; Initiative, a global change research proj- and visitor centers. her talent to a historic studio the park these artists demonstrate the techniques ect that he and his colleagues estab- “The National Park Service is commit- has set up overlooking a ravine near used by sculptors to create vivid works lished, centered on national parks in the ted to providing the highest level of acces- Saint-Gaudens’ home and studios, and of art. Visitors are encouraged to drop mountainous western U.S. sibility to our programs and facilities for all the sculptor provides his or her own in on the sculptor-in-residence and Oron “Sonny” Bass, supervisory of our visitors with disabilities,” said NPS tools and materials. engage him or her in a dialogue on their wildlife biologist at Everglades NP, Director Jon Jarvis. “We are proud that The sculpture of Zuleica helped to artwork and the creative process, there- received the Director’s Award for Profes- our efforts, often led by our designers at bring the artistic process alive for visi- by serving as a living bridge between sional Excellence in Natural Resources. Harpers Ferry Center, make so many fea- tors, Amanda noticed. She said, “The Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the artists Sonny deserves recognition for his tures of our nation’s natural and cultural public seemed to enjoy recognizing who carry on his legacy. I 8 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 1

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E&AA Life Member Paul R. Anderson, and surveyed James Cave and Coach superintendent, Denali NP & PRES, Cave (a.k.a. 1,000 Domes) in Kentucky Sept. 30 after 42 years. George studied forestry at the Univer- Paul graduated from Colorado State sity of Kentucky and worked seasonally at University in 1976. He served as a sea- Ford’s Theatre NHS, the Washington sonal ranger at Rocky Mountain NP Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and from 1970 to 1976, and his first perma- Castillo de San Marcos NM. In 1976, he nent NPS position was as a park ranger at became a permanent NPS employee at Big Bend NP in 1977. Subsequently, he Frederick Douglass NHS and joined served as a park ranger at Shenandoah Mammoth Cave NP in 1979. NP (1977-1979) and Grand Canyon NP Among his accomplishments at Mam- (1979-1983), a district ranger at moth Cave NP, George proposed and Delaware Water Gap NRA (1983-1985) developed the Explorer cave tour to span and Yosemite NP (1985-1988) and assis- the gap between the Trog tour (ages eight tant superintendent at Shenandoah NP to 12) and the Wild Cave tour (ages 16 (1988-1992). He became deputy region- and up). Explorer became the prototype al director of the NPS Alaska Region in for the present-day Introduction to Cav- 1992 and superintendent of Denali NP & ing tour for ages 10 and up. He placed PRES in 2002. Paul and his wife, Wendy, NPS photo by Neal Herbert first aid kits along the Wild Cave route Angela T. Graham DOUG BUTTERY FRANK GRAHAM will divide their time between Homer, and developed small kits for all guides to Alaska, and Tucson, Ariz. During his tenure in Utah, Doug was carry. He implemented better crawling Frank Graham, chief ranger, Big South active on the Intermountain Region’s gear for guides and visitors and upgraded Fork NRRA, Dec. 30, 2011 after 31 years. Harry Butowsky, historian, WASO, Maintenance Advisory Committee and flashlights for guides. In his 32 years at Frank graduated from Clemson Uni- June 30 after 35 years. the Executive Wilderness Committee. Mammoth Cave NP, George believes he versity in 1980 with a degree in parks Harry began his history career as a pro- He also served in the Intermountain guided 5,875 historic tours and probably and recreation. As the son of a longtime fessor at Monmouth College in New Regional Office as acting regional chief more than 10,000 total tours along 19 park ranger, he always knew he would Jersey. He started his NPS career in the of maintenance in 2010 and facility lead different routes. work for the NPS. His first permanent Mid-Atlantic Regional Office in 1977 and in 2012. Doug has a strong commit- In 1997, George joined the board of NPS position was at Kings Mountain joined the park history office in 1978. ment to natural resource protection and Lost River Cave, a commercial cave in NMP as a part-time park aid working in Throughout his career, he conducted a wilderness values and capped his career the visitor center. monumental amount of research for the Bowling Green, Ky. Lost River was an by receiving the Intermountain Region- underground night club from the 1930s After attending the Federal Law NPS. He wrote a number of National al Director’s Award for Excellence in Historic Landmark theme studies, such until it closed in the 1960s. George Enforcement Training Center, Frank Natural Resource Stewardship through as World War II in the Pacific, worked with the Friends of Lost River to transferred to Canaveral NS as a protec- Maintenance and then the Director’s U.S. Constitutional History, American institute boat tours in the cave; 1,500 tion ranger. This was followed by four Award for the same (see page 7). Astronomy and Astrophysics, Man in people took the trip the first year, 10,000 years at Great Smoky Mountains NP Susie will continue her NPS career as Space National Historic Landmark the next, and now 50,000 people tour patrolling the Oconaluftee Subdistrict. administrative assistant for facility man- Theme Study, Labor National Historic Lost River every year. George plans to From there, he went to Ocmulgee NM as agement at Rocky Mountain NP while Landmark Theme Study and the Histo- continue his work with Lost River Cave a lead ranger and then to Kennesaw Doug pursues enjoying the places he ry of Science and Geology. One of his as a member of the Friends board. Mountain NBP as a field supervisor. protected over the past three decades. A crowning achievements was working Frank spent a two-year stint in the South- trip to New Zealand with Susie and a closely with local citizens and members E&AA Life Member Bernard “Chick” east Regional Office as the emergency 2013 solo backpacking trip along the of Congress to create Brown v. Board of Fagan, chief, NPS Office of Policy, June 30 services coordinator at the Southern Area 480-mile-long Colorado Trail from Education NHP. after 40 years. Coordination Center, where he worked Denver to Durango, Colo., will kick off In addition to his research and devel- Chick began his career as a Land and the next chapter. closely with the USDA Forest Service and oping and maintaining the history web- Water Conservation Fund project offi- other agencies. From there, in 1995, cer with the Bureau of Outdoor Recre- page, which now has a collection of Frank transferred to Big South Fork ation, which later became the Heritage historical studies, reports and publica- NRRA, where he has served as chief Conservation and Recreation Service tions that numbers more than 4,000 ranger for both the protection and inter- (HCRS). He later worked on Wild and titles, Harry has been a frequent speaker pretive operations. Scenic River studies and participated in for the NPS and his local community. He Frank is married to Angela Graham, became an expert on World War I and II the conception, birth and early nurtur- budget analyst at Big South Fork NRRA. and shared his knowledge with a wide ing of the Pinelands National Reserve. If you can catch him off the lake, he can be range of audiences and as an adjunct fac- When the HCRS merged with the NPS, reached at [email protected]. ulty member at George Mason Universi- he was able to gain experience in NPS ty and Northern Virginia Community field operations over an eight-year peri- Mark Hardgrove, superintendent, Virgin College for over 30 years. od at Assateague Island NS. Islands NP, Aug. 3 after over 40 years. Chick came to Washington, D.C., in Mark held key leadership positions E&AA Life Member Douglas “Doug” 1990 as the first Bevinetto Fellow in leg- Buttery, chief of facility management, with the NPS at Chesapeake and Ohio islative affairs. Although the presump- Canal NHP, George Washington Arches NP and Canyonlands NP, Dec. 29 tion was that “Fellows” would move after over 31 years. Memorial Parkway, National Capital back out to the field, he loved working Parks-East, San Juan NHS, Big Cypress After serving three years in the U.S. at the NPS headquarters and found a Marine Corps, Doug started working N PRES and Cape Hatteras NS. Mark niche in the Office of Policy. (He also has served as superintendent at Virgin seasonally at Grand Teton NP while initiated and led the “Arrowhead Pride” attaining a degree in biology from Islands NP since 2007. He also served NPS program, which is managed by Eastern Western State College in Gunnison, as acting superintendent at the park in GEORGE BRUCE CORRIE National for the NPS.) the mid-90s during hurricane recovery Colo. (now Western State Colorado Chick reports that, throughout his University). After 11 years of working efforts. Over his extensive career, Mark George Bruce Corrie, supervisory park career, he was inspired by a great many has added land to the NPS, expanded seasonally on trail crews and fire crews ranger, Mammoth Cave NP, Aug. 11 smart, talented and interesting people. programs, created new partnerships, and in buildings and utilities, roads and after 38 years. He most appreciates having worked with coordinated preservation and conserva- housing positions, Doug accepted a George’s interest in caving began early so many employees, partners and tion efforts and reached new audiences sign maker job at Grand Teton NP and activists who are dedicated to preserving in his life with family trips to Luray Cav- through innovative agreements. began his permanent NPS career. A erns in Virginia and Carter Caves State America’s natural and cultural heritage. brief stop in Haleakala NP as general Park in Kentucky. “Luray really sparked Chick’s retirement plans include E&AA Life Member Albert J. “Al” maintenance supervisor led to five years my imagination,” he said. “Then, at motorcycling, visiting parks, traveling to Hendricks, superintendent, Capitol in the Midwest Region stationed at Carter Caves, a friend of the family who other interesting places, researching fam- Reef NP, Sept. 3 after 42 years. Wind Cave NP. worked there took us into Bat Cave, an ily history, bicycling, sharpening skills in Al’s first NPS assignment began in In 2000, Doug became the Colorado undeveloped, wild cave. Not long after other activities that have languished over 1970 at Mammoth Cave NP, where he River District maintenance supervisor at that, I joined the National Speleological the years, volunteering, writing angry led cave tours and worked as a fire con- Rocky Mountain NP. In 2008, after Society—I was still just a kid, so my mom letters to editors and working on many trol aid. In 1972, he became the first successfully raising and sending their had to join with me.” home repair and improvement projects. ranger assigned to the remote Maze daughter off to Colorado University, A family caving obsession began. Chick and his wife, Deborah, will be District of Canyonlands NP when Bates Doug and his wife, Susie, transferred to George and his parents, George, Sr. and based in the D.C. area until next year but Wilson was superintendent. Other early Moab, Utah, where Doug assumed the Sara, are famous in the caving world for will probably look for more hospitable career jobs followed, with a “split-posi- chief of facility management position cave exploration, mapping and conserva- winters beyond that. His email address in tion” assignment at Saint Croix NSR for Arches NP and Canyonlands NP. tion. 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1973, after six months at each park, the (then) Saguaro NM in 1978, followed by Historic Places. She subsequently held Saint Croix NSR position changed to four years of seasonal work that alternated other positions in the cultural resources year-round, and Al continued there as between Saguaro NM and Lava Beds programs, including founding editor of South District ranger. NM. During that time, he honed his skills CRM: The Journal of Heritage Steward- In 1974, while completing Law as an interpreter, firefighter and back- ship. In 1998, she initiated the Cultural Enforcement Class 14 at the Consoli- country ranger. In 1982, Rick had the for- Resources Diversity Program, which dated Federal Law Enforcement Train- tune to be kicked out of his seasonal job at included the Cultural Resources Diversity ing Center in Washington, D.C., Al was Lava Beds NM by a new permanent Internship Program (now in its 14th year). offered the Old Faithful naturalist posi- ranger coming from St. Louis. Two years In 2005, Toni was appointed assistant tion at Yellowstone NP. He became area later, he and that ranger (Cindy Ott) were associate director, Historical Documenta- manager at Jewel Cave NM in 1976 and married, and they have continued to pur- tion Programs. The Historical Documenta- began his first superintendent assign- sue that optimum dual career path for tion Programs include the National ment in 1981, when Western Regional over 30 years. Register of Historic Places, the National Director Howard Chapman offered him After Rick achieved permanent status Historic Landmarks (NHL) Program, the that position at Lehman Caves NM. via the clerk typist route, the couple was Historic American Buildings Survey, the The movement to establish Great Basin offered their first dual career move to Historic American Engineering Record and NP was just picking up steam. Al worked Harry S Truman NHS, where Rick was the Historic American Landscapes Survey, closely with (then) Congressman Harry engaged in interpretive management among others. In this capacity, she oversaw

Reid and NPS Legislative Affairs Office Dee Renee Ericks and law enforcement. He next worked the completion of a number of NHL theme staff in identifying resource values that DAN JACOBS at Lincoln NF, followed by El Morro studies. In 2010, Clemson University should be included in the park, develop- awarded her the Robert G. Stanton Award, During his career as a ranger, Dan’s duties NM, Cibola NF and El Malpais Nation- ing boundary recommendations and serv- which is given to a person of color for primarily involved law enforcement, emer- al Conservation Area for the Bureau of ing as the NPS on-site representative, “sustained and innovative achievement in gency medical services, search and rescue, Land Management. leading to park establishment in 1986. Al the management of North America’s natu- wildland and structural fire and natural An opportunity arose for Cindy to resources management. He has held inter- teach at the Federal Law Enforcement ral, historic and cultural heritage.” pretive, basic patrol, district, staff and chief Training Center, and the job search began Toni has authored books, articles and park ranger positions. As a member of a again, but it was a short one, as the chief reports that address American architec- Type 1 National Interagency Incident ranger at Fort Frederica NM had just lost tural history, historic preservation and Management Team, he responded to his history association manager minutes urban history. She plans to pursue numerous large wildland fires and national prior to Rick’s arrival. This opportunity research projects in these areas. eventually led back to a permanent inter- emergencies, such as the 9/11 incident in Loretta Lujan, administrative officer, pretive ranger position. Another dual New York City and Hurricane Katrina in Pecos NHP, June 30 after over 40 years career move brought Rick to Glen New Orleans. Some of Dan’s favorite of federal service. Canyon NRA, where he worked through memories include working with sea turtles Loretta started her federal career in 1968 the whole spectrum of interpretive man- and nesting shorebirds on the beaches of as a seasonal employee with the USDA North Carolina, kayaking Death Valley Forest Service in Pecos, N.Mex. From Wash, skiing around Crater Lake, climbing 1969 through 1986, she was a seasonal Mount Rainier and exploring the back- interpreter at (then) Pecos NM. In 1987, country ruins at Mesa Verde NP. she gained permanent status back with the Dan and Dee Renee can now be found USDA Forest Service in Pecos, N.Mex. at home in Port Angeles, Wash. He can In 1990, Loretta returned to Pecos be reached at [email protected]. NHP and has served there ever since. She

NPS photo by Bethany Jennings Stuart Johnson, superintendent, Stones has the unique distinction of working for AL HENDRICKS River NB, Oct. 1 after over 31 years. every superintendent at the park since it Stuart received his bachelor’s degree was designated a national monument in continued to serve as Great Basin NP’s in political science from Duke Universi- 1965 and re-designated as a national his- first superintendent until 1995. ty. He also holds master’s degrees in torical park in 1990. Loretta is looking Al was superintendent of Crater Lake park and recreation administration from forward to a life filled with holidays 365- NP (1995-1998) and has been the super- Clemson University and in history from days-a-year and complete dedication to intendent of Capitol Reef NP since Georgia State University. spending time with her family. November 1998. Capitol Reef NP After a season at Blue Ridge Parkway E&AA Life Member Patrick H. “Pat” remains a park where one can talk with in 1973, Stuart followed a circuitous Reed, superintendent, Mammoth Cave a ranger, hike a trail, drive a back road route back to the NPS that included a NP, June 30 after 42 years. or pick some fruit in a historic park stint in the Peace Corps, an internship Jones Family Photo Pat is a 1971 graduate of Iowa State orchard; maintaining this classic park with state parks in Georgia and a historic RICK JONES ambience has been a hallmark of Al’s preservation job with the South Carolina University with a bachelor of science degree in resource development for out- tenure. “It has been a privilege and an Department of Archives and History. In agement positions, including an extended door recreation. He began his NPS career honor to have been able to help protect 1980, Stuart joined the Heritage Con- role as acting chief and details to Glacier Bay NP & PRES and Curecanti NRA. at Mount Rushmore N MEM as a sea- the national parks for 42 years of the servation and Recreation Service, which sonal maintenance worker in 1969 while Service’s 96-year history,” says Al. was merged with the NPS in 1981. Rick then became a national interpre- still a college student. Until 1990, Stuart worked as a histori- tive planner with HFC in a “remote work- After becoming a permanent NPS E&AA Life Member Daniel J. “Dan” an and cultural resources planner in the er” position that allowed him to once Jacobs employee in 1970, Pat was consistently , chief, Natural Resource Manage- NPS Southeast Regional Office. From again actually live with his wife. In this ment and Visitor Protection Division, promoted to positions of increasing com- 1990 through 1993, he was the first position, he traveled the country and Pecos NHP, Aug. 31 after over 31 years plexity and responsibility, which included superintendent of Natchez NHP. He assisted NPS units in creating strategic of federal service. intake trainee at Grand Teton NP (1970- then served as chief of planning and plans to guide their interpretive programs. Dan earned a B.A. degree in natural sci- 1971); urban intake trainee at Jefferson compliance for the Southeast Region “Having crossed paths with many of ences in 1977 and an M.A. degree in National Expansion Memorial (1972); until 2001, when he became superin- you in the course of my NPS career, I teaching in 1978 from the University of office services ranger at Death Valley NP tendent at Stones River NB. want to thank you for adding tons of St. Thomas. He spent a short time as a (1973); subdistrict ranger at Sequoia and Stuart and his wife, Beckie, will remain levity, inspiration and encouragement as high school teacher and in 1977, began Kings Canyon National Parks (1974); in Murfreesboro, Tenn. His first order of I traversed what surely is the best career management assistant at Wilson’s Creek his federal career as a seasonal forestry business after retirement will be to hike journey on the planet,” says Rick. “We NB (1975-1978); district ranger at Cape technician at San Juan NF. the Appalachian Trail. Stuart then hopes can count ourselves among the lucky Hatteras NS (1978-1983); district ranger Dan’s NPS career began in 1981 as a to travel with his wife, become a better few who get up every morning to a at Rocky Mountain NP (1983-1986); and seasonal ranger at Death Valley NP, and photographer, read voraciously and great profession that gives us an oppor- chief ranger at Natchez Trace Parkway he worked additional summer seasons as a involve himself in missions work. He tunity to protect and bring to light an (1986-1991). He served as superintend- ranger at Mesa Verde NP, Mount Rainier would also like to continue hiking, but he incalculable heritage.” Rick can be ent of Chickamauga and Chattanooga NP, Bryce Canyon NP and Shenandoah promises Beckie to stick to trails that are reached at [email protected]. NMP (1991-2005) and in January 2006, NP as well as at the Old Post Office closer to home and that can be completed E&AA Life Member Antoinette J. transferred to Mammoth Cave NP, where Tower and Cape Hatteras NS. He also in a day or two, not months. worked as a professional ski instructor “Toni” Lee, assistant associate director, he served as superintendent until his between seasonal park ranger positions. E&AA Life Member Rick Jones, inter- Historical Documentation Programs, retirement from the NPS. Dan accepted a permanent park pretive planner, Harpers Ferry Center Cultural Resources, WASO, June 29 after During his time at Mammoth Cave NP, ranger job at San Juan NHS in 1986 (HFC), Oct. 2 after 34 years of federal 23 years. Pat built strong and open partnerships and went on to work at Fort Laramie service, 29 of them with the NPS. Toni started her NPS career in 1989 as with neighbors, universities, park support NHS, Crater Lake NP and Pecos NHP. 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Class of 2012 continued from page 9 a seasonal employee at Carlsbad Caverns feels are the two best agencies in the fed- become the model for other parks along NP. Three years later, she was hired as a eral government—two of the most excit- the border. Bill received the DOI Merito- permanent interpreter. She spent the next ing organizations in the nation that can rious Service Award in 2003 and the 2012 several years leading cave tours, planning and do make a real and positive difference Regional Director’s Award. and participating in community and edu- in people’s lives. He plans to stay in the cation outreach and becoming the unof- D.C. area with his wife, Alda, and their Skip Wilfred, cartographic technician, ficial “bat lady” of the caverns. two adult daughters and their families. Southeast Region’s Lands Office, Aug. 31 In 2002, Vivian continued her interpre- after over 40 years of federal service, Ann A. Van Huizen tation career at Organ Pipe Cactus NM. E&AA Member , over 10 of them with the NPS. project manager/planner, Division of Over the next 10 years, she “filled every Terry Winschel, historian, Vicksburg position available” in the Division of Inter- Planning, Denver Service Center (DSC), March 30 after 34 years. NMP, Aug. 3 after 35 years. pretation. At one time, she was supervisor A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Terry of seasonal and VIP staff. She temporarily Ann began her career with the NPS in acquired his bachelor’s degree in history served as fee collection supervisor. She not 1977 as a student employee with the from Pennsylvania State University and only presented the standard range of National Capital Region. She worked at holds master of social science and educa- walks, talks and evening programs, but also the Ecological Services Lab, now known tion specialist degrees from Mississippi planned and presented special events and as the Center for Urban Ecology, then College. He worked as a seasonal ranger created a variety of special graphic-related completed her student position working at Gettysburg NMP, Fredericksburg and projects including site bulletins. She wrote in resource management at Rock Creek Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial articles for the monument’s newspaper Park. After graduating from Virginia Tech NMP, Valley Forge NHP and Vicksburg NPS and text for wayside exhibits. in 1980, Ann accepted a position with NMP before obtaining a permanent posi- PAT REED Vivian was involved with comprehen- DSC as an outdoor recreation planner tion at Vicksburg NMP in 1978. sive interpretive planning for the monu- groups, cave enthusiasts and elected offi- located in Falls Church, Va. She recalls Starting as a park guide, Terry moved ment’s visitor center exhibits that were cials. Through partnerships, he and his staff completing her first General Management through the ranks, becoming park histori- greatly multiplied the effectiveness and installed in 2011. Twice, she served as act- Plan for Manassas NBP at age 27. ing chief of interpretation. an in 1988. As Vicksburg National Ceme- reach of the park’s budget and message. In 1987, Ann moved to Denver and tery sexton, he worked tirelessly to sort out Very active in the local community, worked for the eastern and central teams Several large projects came to fruition decades-old gaps in record keeping and under Pat’s tenure at Mammoth Cave NP, Vivian presented a wide variety of inter- of planning and after the DSC realigned, was instrumental in helping unravel some including replacement of the six-mile cave pretive programs to local civic and educa- became a project manager in the Divi- of the mystery surrounding 13 unmarked lighting system, installation of the park tional groups. She is looking forward to sion of Planning. Some of her career graves discovered in 2010. His achieve- water system, construction of the Mam- being even more active in the local com- highlights include working on the Fort moth Cave RR Bike & Hike Trail and plan- munity, revisiting favorite vacation sites Necessity NB General Management ments included obtaining the properties of ning for rehabilitation of the Green River and traveling to other national parks. Plan, because Ann was able to see its full Grant’s Canal and Pemberton’s Head- Ferry. At the time of his retirement, the implementation, and the Blue Ridge quarters and garnering support for the Matt Schultz, information technology protection of outlying battlefields impor- construction of the rehabilitated Mammoth specialist and technology officer, Mid- Parkway General Management Plan. In tant to the campaign and their possible Cave NP Visitor Center was near comple- west Region, June 26 after over 11 years. addition, She completed many Louisiana tion. Its completion was recently celebrated projects, including management plans inclusion into Vicksburg NMP. with an open house on Nov. 27, 2012. E&AA Member Gary Thomas Scott, for the new Cane River Creole NHP and Terry has written more than 50 articles Considered a legacy project, the new visitor regional chief historian, National Capi- Cane River National Heritage Area. In and 125 book reviews on the Civil War. center will serve Mammoth Cave visitors for tal Region, June 1 after 35 years. 2003, the heritage area plan received the His awards include the 2004 Nevins- the next 40 years. Pat was recognized in American Planning Association federal Freeman Award presented by The Civil E&AA Life Member Jerry W. Simpson, 2006 as the Southeast Region Superinten- division award for outstanding collabora- War Round Table of Chicago and the associate director for workforce manage- dent of the Year and in 2009 as the Nation- tive planning project. 2006 Charles L. Dufour Award present- ment, WASO, Aug. 3 after over 36 years of al Park Service Superintendent of the Year Ann says, “Over the last few years, I’ve ed by The Civil War Round Table of New federal service, six of them with the NPS. for Natural Resource Stewardship. seen the NPS hire some tremendously tal- Jerry worked in the field of human Orleans, and he was named National Park Pat and his wife of 37 years, Darit, have resources/workforce management for his ented people. The future of NPS planning Service Preservationist of the Year in two married daughters, Shannon and DJ, entire career. Prior to working for the will be in great hands. I leave feeling good 2007 by the Civil War Preservation Trust. and three grandsons. The Reeds will live NPS, he held positions in human about the future of the Park Service.” Terry will reside in Vicksburg, Miss., in Colorado, spend quality time with resources and strategic management at In her retirement, Ann plans to write, and spend time with family. He and his their grandkids, travel and volunteer. NASA. Starting his federal career as an pursue folk dancing and create a memoir wife, Theresa, have three children and a Pete Reinhardt, chief ranger, Crater entry-level staffing specialist, he pro- of the lives of her elderly father and moth- four-year-old grandson. He plans to get Lake NP, May 31 after over 30 years of gressed to become a member of the er-in-law for their grandchildren. She also back to his roots sharing history with federal service. Senior Executive Service (SES) as the HR plans to travel and spend time with her people and to lead commercial tours Early in his career, Pete mentored young director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight family in Colorado. and programs, as well as to continue his adults at Tongass NF with the Youth Con- Center in Greenbelt, Md., and then asso- research and writing. E&AA Life Member William E. “Bill” servation Corps. He had a college intern- ciate director for advanced planning and Wellman, superintendent, Big Bend NP, ship at Lassen Volcanic NP. His summer integration at NASA Headquarters. In Madeline Yordan, management assis- seasonal positions included working as a 2002, he received the Presidential Rank April 30 after over 40 years. tant, Virgin Islands NP, July 31 after 34 Bureau of Land Management recreation of Meritorious Executive in the SES. Bill began his NPS career in 1969 as a years of federal service, 24 of them with technician at Wrangell-St. Elias NP & Arriving in WASO in 2006 as the first seasonal ranger at Blue Ridge Parkway the NPS. I PRES and Glacier Bay NP & PRES. person selected for the new position of while on his summer break from his job as For 28 years of his government service, assistant director for Human Capital, Jerry’s a schoolteacher. He became superintend- Pete was a federal law enforcement offi- assignment was to create more efficient, ent of Fort Union Trading Post NHS in cer. His permanent duty stations included effective, customer service-focused and 1975, Timpanogos Cave NM in 1982 GOAL Academy Gulf Islands NS, Lake Meredith NRA professionalized workforce management and (then) Great Sand Dunes NM in and Glen Canyon NRA. His last duty sta- 1988. Subsequently, he was superintend- services for the NPS. Among his accom- continued from page 3 tion was Crater Lake NP, where he served plishments, working with Servicewide ent of Organ Pipe Cactus NM (1997- for 20 years. Here, he was an operations steering and advisory committees, he pro- 2003), Black Canyon of the Gunnison represented a cross-section of divisions supervisor and later, chief ranger respon- vided vision, leadership and guidance NP and Curecanti NRA (2003-2006) and within parks and the regional office. sible for law enforcement, emergency leading to the creation of the Human Big Bend NP and Rio Grande WSR Tuition was generously funded by Grand services, wildland fire and fee collection. Resources Operations Center and the Sea- beginning in 2006. During his NPS Canyon NP and Grand Teton NP, and As a commissioned law enforcement sonal Recruitment Operations Center; the career, Bill has also served as acting deputy travel was funded by the Intermountain ranger, Pete was also an Emergency Med- updating and expansion of the NPS Fun- regional director for the Intermountain Region with the exceptional support of ical Technician-Intermediate, search and damentals program; the launch of the Region and acting deputy superintendent Regional Director John Wessels. rescue technician and Drug Abuse Resis- New Superintendent Academy; and revi- at Grand Canyon NP. This fiscal year, the academy will again tance Education (DARE) ranger. talization of the Equal Opportunity Pro- Some highlights of Bill’s time at Big include participants from multiple Besides marrying his wife, Debbie, Pete’s grams Office. With support initially from Bend NP include the completion of the regions. Each participating region will other greatest achievements are his four the Center for Park Management and the Boquillas Crossing Station and the Best fund their participants, so no park bears children, all of whom work for the senior leadership of the NPS, Jerry con- Lighting Practices and subsequent Dark the burden on their travel ceilings. NPS. His retirement plans include coach- ceived and implemented a Workplace Sky Park designation. A dramatic expan- As we approach our centennial and ing high school skiing and joining the Enrichment program for the NPS to sion of both ranger and Border Patrol staff beyond, the NPS will lose passionate, Crater Lake Ski Patrol volunteer group. maximize the workplace satisfaction of occurred within the park, leading to effective leaders to retirement. The Vivian Sartori, park ranger (interpreta- employees in order to enhance employee greater visitor safety and resource protec- GOAL Program strives to fill those tion), Organ Pipe Cactus NM, Aug. 31 motivation, retention and productivity. tion along the border. He fostered a coop- gaps and create a workforce of innova- after 20 years. Jerry considers himself truly lucky to erative relationship between the NPS and tive leaders to meet the challenges of Vivian began her NPS career in 1991 as have worked an entire career at what he Customs and Border Protection that has the second century. I Vol. 20 • No. 1 • Arrowhead 11

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the National Christmas Tree and presi- reserves. When he became the chief of dential inaugurations. OIA in 1975, he oversaw the continua- “Bill was an outstanding professional tion of the annual international seminars who loved the National Park Service, through 1991. A total of over 700 park which he represented with pride,” said and protected area leaders from 108 Regional Director Steve Whitesell. “But countries participated in this program. what his colleagues will remember most During his tenure as the chief of OIA, is that he was a caring and compassion- Rob served for nine years as the vice ate person. His charm and selfless dedi- chairman for North America for the cation will be missed by all.” Commission on National Parks and Among his previous positions prior to Protected Areas, part of the World joining the NPS, Bill was a news produc- Conservation Union (now IUCN). He er for Fox News Channel and worked in was also the U.S. government and/or public affairs for the National Science NPS delegate/representative to multi- Foundation. He was an avid bicyclist and lateral and bilateral meetings, confer- an active member of Dignity Washington, ences and negotiations in over 45 a community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and countries and chair and vice chair of the transgender Catholics, where he sang in 21-nation intergovernmental World James Rosenthal NPS/HABS the choir and formerly served on the Christina Eisenberg Heritage Committee. JACK BOUCHER TOM MEIER board of directors. He also taught water After retiring from the NPS in 1996 Jack E. Boucher, 80, Sept. 2, at Holy aerobics at the YMCA. His survivors and worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife after 33 years of service, Rob moved to Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md., include two sisters and two brothers. Service in Minnesota and Wisconsin for Paris, where he was principal policy due to complications resulting from a 10 years. He joined research trips to advisor to the director of UNESCO’s heart ailment. Michael Joseph “Mike” Mallen, 60, Palmer Station, Antarctica, in 1980 and World Heritage Centre from 1996 until Jack grew up in Atlantic City, N.J., Feb. 21, following a battle with amy- 1981 and lent his expertise to Israel in 1997. Rob’s awards included the DOI and his professional career began with otrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/Lou 1998. He first moved to Alaska in 1986 Meritorious Service Award (1989), the the Atlantic City Tribune and with the Gehrig’s disease. to conduct fieldwork for the Denali wolf International Union for the Conserva- State of New Jersey, photographing Mike held a variety of positions before project for the NPS and returned to Min- tion of Nature World Commission on sites along the newly created Garden he began his 30-year NPS career in nesota to pursue a doctorate in 1993. Protected Areas Fred Packard Award State Parkway. He came to the NPS in 1976 as a maintenance mechanic at The trail next led to Kalispell, Mont., (1990), the DOI Distinguished Service 1958 and was a photographer for the George Washington Memorial Parkway. where he joined a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Award (1996) and the Dubrovnik Gold Historic American Buildings Survey He met Mary Elizabeth Manning, also a Service project to restore the wolf popu- Medal by the director-general of (HABS) for over 46 years before his career NPS employee, at Arlington lation in the northwestern United States UNESCO in Paris (1997). Rob’s survivors include his wife, Jane retirement in 2009. He originally House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. in 1996, but his love of Alaska took him DeGeorges; son, Michael; and son, worked for both the Branch of Still and They married in 1980 and made their back to Denali in 2004 to lead the bio- Andrew, Andrew’s wife, Jalila, and their Motion Pictures and HABS, which was home in northern Virginia for 32 years. logical program and conduct research. Mike truly enjoyed the esprit de corps He coauthored what is considered one of daughter, Alexa. Rob was predeceased by then part of the Eastern Office of his first wife, Tobey. Donations in Rob’s he found working with fellow NPS the most comprehensive and accessible Design and Construction in Philadel- memory may be sent to any of the three employees in the beautiful natural and studies of wolves, The Wolves of Denali, phia. He left in 1966 to become chief of following organizations: Global Parks at historic sites for the State of New Jersey, historic sites in the Washington, D.C., and gave presentations around the world. area. He loved his family and his faith http://globalparks.org/website/; the returning to HABS in 1971. A talented photographer, his work and enjoyed many hobbies, including International Ranger Federation at Jack took photographs for HABS and appeared in many publications including fishing, camping and hosting barbeque http://internationalrangers.org/donate/; the Historic American Engineering National Geographic. or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society gatherings with family and friends, Tom’s survivors include his brother, Record and the Historic American where he caught up with those he loved at http://www.lls.org/. Michael (wife, Jill); sister, Karlen; nieces Landscapes Survey in 49 states and in while discussing current events and and nephews: Darcy, Amy, Tracy, Beth, Thomas J. “Tom” Moore, 81, May 16, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands politics. After retiring from federal and has likely contributed more to the Mindy, Jake and Rayna; grandnieces and due to heart-related complications asso- service in December 2008, Mike spent ciated with diabetes. HABS photographic collection at the his most enjoyable hours playing with nephews: Taylor, Kaylana, Kristi, Kyle, Library of Congress than any other sin- Ryan, Nicholas, Hayley Mae, Ariana, Tom served in the U.S. Army for two his grandchildren. years and was stationed in Korea in the gle individual. His work was the subject Kralen and Kinzley; goddaughter, Mike’s survivors include his wife, Mary; 23rd Quartermaster Graves Registration of a book entitled A Record in Detail: Samantha; godson, Maxwell; and many daughter, Katie; three grandchildren: Unit (1951-1953). He considered it an The Architectural Photographs of Jack E. more close relatives and friends. Jack, Angelo and Talia; and a large honor to be the final custodian of his Boucher, published by the University of extended family. During the final phase of E&AA Life Member Robert C. fallen compatriots before sending them Missouri Press, and has been featured in Mike’s illness, Mary became an approved “Rob” Milne, 73, Sept. 23, due to home to their loved ones. He earned the other publications such as Landmarks of donated leave recipient so she could care complications from leukemia. Overseas Service Ribbon Award and the Prince George’s County. for her husband and continue to work as Rob retired from the NPS as Korean Defense Service Medal. Jack’s images for HABS also routinely much as possible. Mary expresses her chief/special advisor, Office of Interna- Tom was a graduate of The Ohio appear in professional journals and maga- deeply felt appreciation to her larger NPS tional Affairs (OIA), WASO. He State University and earned a master’s zines and are frequently used by scholars to family: “The donated leave given enabled obtained his B.S. degree in zoology from degree from Indiana University. He was illustrate books and articles on America’s me to focus on Mike’s needs and care Duke University and an M.S. degree in a dedicated teacher for 35 years in the architectural history. In 1985, he received during his final weeks. I would like every- ecology from North Carolina State Col- Newark City Schools, where he taught a DOI Meritorious Service Award. one to know that Mike had great peace of lege. His first NPS assignment was as a industrial arts classes. Jack’s survivors include two sons, one From 1968 to 1989, Tom was a sea- mind knowing that thanks to many NPS seasonal naturalist in 1961 at Cape sister and four grandchildren. He was sonal park ranger at Grand Teton NP. friends—known and unknown—I would Hatteras NS; he was hired by E&AA Life preceded in death by his wife of 35 Throughout those years, he and his not have to suffer the loss of my salary Member Vernon “Tom” Gilbert, the years, Margaret. during a period of mounting medical family lived at Moose, Kelly, Beaver park’s chief naturalist. Creek, Colter Bay and Lizard Creek. Bill Line, 56, Oct. 7. bills. I have greatly appreciated the care Rob’s NPS career path included stints and sympathy extended to me following He greeted visitors and supervised Bill, associate regional director for at Glacier NP, Lassen Volcanic NP, employees at the Moose entrance gate the loss of my husband. THANK YOU.” communications and public information Stephen T. Mather Training Center, the and worked as a road patrol ranger, officer for the National Capital Region, Thomas J. “Tom” Meier, 61, Aug. 12, Eastern Service Center, the Division of backcountry patrol ranger and wildland served as the face and voice of the unexpectedly, at home near Denali NP New Program Development and a detail fire and structural ranger. He especially national parks in the Washington, D.C., & PRES. to the Conservation Foundation. His enjoyed his time as a boat patrol ranger area since 2001. He was the spokesper- An avid outdoorsman, Tom worked international career was launched in on Jackson Lake. Tom also worked sea- son for the region, including Chesa- for over 35 years as a wildlife biologist. 1965 in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, as sonally at Yellowstone NP (1990-2005) peake and Ohio Canal NHP, President’s Most recently, he was a supervisory an education warden for Kenya National at the South and East Gate entrances. Park, Rock Creek Park, Harpers Ferry wildlife biologist at Denali NP & PRES Parks. On his return to the U.S., he con- He enjoyed hiking, fly-fishing and NHP, Prince William Forest Park and since 2004. After graduating from Pine tinued to work in the environmental camping adventures with his family. Catoctin Mountain Park. But, he was City High School in 1968, Tom earned a education field in the Office of Environ- Tom’s survivors include four children: best known in the D.C. area as the B.S. degree in biology and an M.S. mental Interpretation. In 1973, the NPS Tom, Jr. (wife, Terry), Kathleen, Bryan spokesman for some of the area’s largest degree in zoology from the University of assigned him to be an adjunct professor and Jim; four grandchildren: Christian, and most important public events, from Minnesota, which set him on the track to at the University of Michigan, Ann Allison, Conner and Matthew; and the annual blooming of the cherry trees become one of the foremost experts on Arbor, where he formulated and directed numerous relatives and lifelong friends. along the Tidal Basin to the Fourth of wolves in North America. the international seminar for the admin- He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon; July events on the Mall, the lighting of Tom began studying wolves in 1976 istration of national parks and equivalent continued on page 12 12 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 1

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 11 Management Team on the cleanup of landscape architect at Rocky Mountain the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. NP in 1963, and in 1965, he took the his parents; two brothers; two sisters; and In 1994, Jim and Ruth started spend- same position in the Midwest Regional a nephew. Memorial donations may be ing winters in Green Valley, Ariz. His Office in Omaha, Neb. After five years, made to the National Park Foundation at hobbies included sailing, river rafting, ski- he was named the Colorado state coordi- www.nationalparks.org. ing and camping. Jim’s survivors include nator. When the Rocky Mountain Region Cynthia Nadine “Cindy” Nielsen, his son, Robin. He was predeceased by came to Denver, he was named associate 61, Aug. 19, following a battle with his son, Wayne, in 2004 and wife, Ruth, regional director of cooperative activities. in 2009. No memorial service is planned, breast cancer. Dick loved football; he played semi-pro but a remembrance will be held in spring Cindy earned a bachelor’s degree ball while in the army at Fort Lee, and he 2013 to celebrate Jim’s life. from the University of Missouri and enjoyed the Broncos and Notre Dame. master’s degrees in both park manage- Richard E. “Rick” Smith, 64, June He was proud of his Irish heritage. He and his wife, Shirley, took many trips to ment and natural sciences from the Uni- 18, after a long illness. Mexico over a span of 25 years, including versity of Wyoming. Her NPS career Rick received a bachelor’s degree from the last one in January 2012. His latest began in the summer of 1972 as a sea- Stanford University in 1970, a master’s interest was in World War II model air- sonal naturalist at Grand Teton NP. It degree in history from the University of planes. Dick deeply loved his family and was at seasonal training that summer California at Santa Cruz and a Juris friends and was very proud of the NPS that she met Wayne R. Nielsen, whom Doctorate degree from the UC Berkeley NPS photo by Mary Brown and had many great memories. she married a year later. They would JESSE LEE POTTER, JR. School of Law. He retired in 2010 after a Dick’s survivors include his wife of 55 spend the next 34 years as a dual-career 22-year career as a park ranger at Lowell years, Shirley; five children: Mickey couple in the NPS. Jesse Lee Potter, Jr., 58, Oct. 6. NHP. Most of that time was spent in the Jesse served in the U.S. Navy from Burns (husband, Tony), Susan Andrews Cindy enjoyed a long and successful Education District at the Tsongas Indus- (husband, Mike), Kelly Knapp (hus- NPS career, serving in supervisory park 1972 to 1975. He started work at trial History Center at the Boott Cotton Natchez Trace Parkway in June 1992 band, George), Kerry Rodrigue (hus- ranger positions at Death Valley NP and Mills. His specialty was the history of the and was on active duty until his death. band, Paul) and Sean Strait; nine Grand Teton NP and as chief of inter- American Industrial Revolution—focus- Beginning as a maintenance worker, he grandchildren: Megan, Stuart and Erin ing on the rise and decline of the water- continued his career as a tractor opera- Andrews; Kenny, David and Karin tor and was promoted to tractor opera- powered textile mills in New England and Knapp; Brittany, Kirk and Josie tor leader in 2004. He worked in the Rodrigue; and one great-grandchild: Northern District of the parkway with Roan Andrews-Berntson. Donations his duty station at Leiper’s Fork, Tenn. may be made to the National Parks In 2011, Jesse was honored with a Conservation Association, 777 6th St. STAR Award for his outstanding contri- NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC butions to the rehabilitation of the 20001-3723 (www.npca.org); to any Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial other environmental organization of Site. Jesse’s survivors include his wife of your choice; or to the Denver Dumb 37 years, Susan Iverson Potter (also a Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street, Natchez Trace Parkway employee); Denver, CO 80231 (www.ddfl.org). three sons; and seven grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to the family at 5920 West Quarles Drive, Littleton, E&AA Life Member James Arthur CO 80128; or [email protected]. “Jim” Randall, 84, Oct. 21, at home in Estes Park, Colo. E&AA Life Member Meraldine E. Jim graduated from Wichita High Walker, 91, Sept. 25, 2011, peacefully School North in Wichita, Kansas, in at home in Santa Fe, N.Mex.

Wayne Nielsen 1946. In high school, he was a member Meraldine was a homemaker and the CINDY NIELSEN of the National Honor Society, played wife of E&AA Life Member Carl O. the snare drum in the band and earned Walker. Carl retired in 1974 as associate pretation at Channel Islands NP and NPS photo by Frank Clark athletic letters in baseball, swimming RICK SMITH regional director, Administration, in the Glacier NP. Subsequent assignments and football. He enlisted in the U.S. Southwest Regional Office after over 37 included serving as the deputy superin- Navy and served from 1946 to 1948. with particular emphasis on the changing years with the NPS. tendent of Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS, He was the flight deck aircraft director treatment of the workers, primarily the Meraldine’s survivors include her hus- superintendent of Navajo NM and on the USS Boxer (CV-21). “mill girls,” who made up the labor force band of 73 years, Carl; three children: superintendent of Great Basin NP, from After his honorable discharge, Jim of early industrial America. Hazel, Carl Dean and Shirley; six grand- where she retired in 2007. spent the summer of 1948 at Uncom- Rick loved walking, hiking and sports, children; and eight great-grandchildren. Cindy was active in Servicewide pahgre NF as a trail laborer. He received particularly baseball. Quiet by nature, She was predeceased by her twin sister, employee development, first as a mem- his B.S. degree in forest recreation from he would readily engage in discussion Geraldine, and granddaughter, Teresa. I ber of the interpretive skills teams in the Colorado A&M (now Colorado State and debate about players’ statistics. He Pacific West Region and Intermountain University) in 1952. While there, he let- enjoyed traveling with his wife, Martha, Region and later as the course coordi- tered in football and baseball. especially to Martha’s Vineyard. nator for intake classes and NPS Funda- Jim worked seasonally at Rocky Rick’s survivors include his wife, mentals courses at the Horace M. Mountain NP in 1950 and 1951, then Martha Barrett-Smith; son, Nicholas; Albright Training Center and Stephen at Mesa Verde NP in 1952. His first per- three stepchildren: John, Mary and Native T. Mather Training Center. She shared manent NPS position was in November Kathleen; two brothers: Christopher her professional experience on park 1952 at Carlsbad Caverns NP, where he and Theodore; and many nieces, Conservation planning teams during assignments in was a tour leader and tour leader super- nephews, grandnieces and grand- Madurai, India, and Galapagos Nation- visor. He married Ruth Emily Pyke in nephews. Donations in Rick’s memory Corps al Park in Ecuador. 1953, and the couple had two sons: may be made to the Saints Cancer continued from page 7 In retirement, Cindy lived in Moab, Robin and Wayne. Jim’s NPS career Center, 2 Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA subsequently took him to Chiricahua Utah. She occupied her time with her 01852, or to the Tsongas Industrial National Park Service park guide and NM; Lassen Volcanic NP; the Division love of fly-fishing, gardening, birding, History Center (TIHC) Endowment, the other as the leader of the 2012 of Ranger Activities in WASO; Grand reading and traveling with her husband. established by Rick and his family in NCC crew. Canyon NP; Canyonlands NP, Arches Her love of the outdoors and nature has 2008, at www.uml.edu/givenow or by The NCC project is in direct align- NP and Natural Bridges NM; and Rocky been and will continue to be an inspira- check payable to TIHC, 115 John St., ment with the NPS’ A Call to Action in Mountain NP. He then served as chief of that it engages diverse communities, tion to all those who knew her. Her Lowell, MA 01852. the Division of Protection and Natural provides educational experiences, family will be forever grateful to all the Resource Management in the Rocky E&AA Life Member Richard “Dick” helps in the preservation of natural doctors, medical staff members, family Mountain Regional Office (1974-1983) Strait, 83, July 2l. and cultural resources and con- and friends who assisted her through and finally, superintendent of Wind Cave After 36 years with the NPS, Dick tributes to a diverse workforce. The her difficult journey with breast cancer. NP and Jewel Cave NM (1983-1985), retired in 1990 as associate regional direc- NCC has been so successful that it Cindy is survived by her loving husband, from where he retired. tor of planning and resource preservation has generated interest from a variety Wayne; her mother; two sisters; two sis- Jim was awarded the DOI Meritorious in the Rocky Mountain Regional Office. of other parks in the Southwest, and ters-in-law; and nieces and a nephew. She Service Award and was a founding mem- His career started as a student at Grand plans are already in the making for year three. was preceded in death by her father. ber of the Association of National Park Canyon NP in 1956. In 1958, he took a Memorial contributions may be made to Rangers in 1976. Jim and Ruth retired to permanent landscape architect position —Sarah Herve, Supervisory Park the National Park Foundation at https:// their Estes Park home in 1989, but that with the Western Office of Design and Ranger, Petrified Forest NP myaccount.nationalparks.org/donate. year, he worked with the NPS’ Incident Construction. He became the resident Vol. 20 • No. 1 • Arrowhead 13

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Frank Alvarez, from human resources deputy regional director for resource stew- David Szymanski, from superintendent, specialist, Central Servicing Human ardship and planning, Pacific West Region. Lewis and Clark NHP, to superintend- Resources Office, Philadelphia, Pa., ent, Santa Monica Mountains NRA. Chris Lemons, from park ranger, to management specialist, Indepen- Olympic NP, to lead visitor use assis- dence NHP. Barclay Trimble, from deputy superin- tant, Shenandoah NP. tendent, Grand Canyon NP, to superin- tendent, Outer Banks Group (Cape Jim Bacon, from outdoor recreation Bill Leonard, from chief of strategic Hatteras NS, Wright Brothers N MEM planner, Yosemite NP, to superintend- planning and project management, to and Fort Raleigh NHS). ent, National Park of American Samoa. deputy superintendent, Delaware Water Gap NRA. Kathy Tustanowski, from administra- Ken Bigley, from chief of administra- tive officer, Shenandoah NP, to admin- Catherine Light, from superintendent, tion, Bandelier NM, to chief of admin- istrative officer, Blue Ridge Parkway. istration, Big Bend NP. Chamizal N MEM and Gila Cliff Dwellings NM, to deputy superintend- Christie Vanover, to public affairs spe- Gary Brown, from chief of cultural ent, Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. cialist, Lake Mead NRA. resources, Aztec Ruins NM, to cultural Bob Love, from chief ranger, Saguaro resource program manager, Santa NP, to superintendent, Tumacácori NHP. Monica Mountains NRA. NPS Pat Ludwick, from revenue and fee busi- Julena Campbell, from concessions SARAH CREACHBAUM ness manager, Cape Hatteras NS and interpretive specialist, Grand Teton NP, Sarah Creachbaum, from superintend- Wright Brothers N MEM, to fee program to chief of interpretation, Southeast ent, Haleakala NP, to superintendent, manager, Shenandoah NP. Arizona Group (Coronado N MEM, Olympic NP. Chiricahua NM and Fort Bowie NHS). Steven “Steve” McCoy, from superin- Al Demonbreun, to painter, Shenan- tendent, Fort Donelson NB, to deputy Bobby Carson, from acting chief, to doah NP. superintendent, Gulf Islands NS. chief, Science and Resource Management Gretel Enck, from administrative assis- Cindy Ott-Jones, from superintend- Division, Mammoth Cave NP. tant, to outdoor recreation planner, Water ent, Lake Meredith NRA and Alibates Resources Division’s Planning and Infor- Flint Quarries NM, to superintendent, Valerie Chaney, from visitor use assis- mation Branch, Fort Collins, Colo. Big Bend NP. tant, Zion NP, to senior visitor use assistant, Shenandoah NP. Lisa Garrett, from program manager, Robert Reinhart, from seasonal park NPS Upper Columbia Basin Network ranger, Great Basin NP, to term visitor Inventory and Monitoring Program, to use assistant, Organ Pipe Cactus NM. chief, Division of Inventory and Moni- NPS toring, Southeast Region. William Rodriguez-Cayro, from park guide, Cape Hatteras NS, to lead visitor DAVID VELA Jay Grass, from safety manager, to safety, use assistant, Shenandoah NP. David Vela, from regional director, occupational health and wellness manag- Southeast Region, to associate director er, Intermountain Region. Colette Schlinkmann, from budget technician, Olympic NP, to budget for workforce management, WASO. Wes Greene, to safety and occupational analyst, Joshua Tree NP. Whitney Vonada, from communica- health and wellness program manager, John F. “Rick” Shireman, from branch tions operator, Mount Rainier NP, to Blue Ridge Parkway. supervisor for line item construction, telecommunications equipment opera- Shelley Hall, from chief of natural Intermountain Region, to chief of facili- tor, Shenandoah NP. I resource management, Cape Cod NS, to ty support, Southeast Region. superintendent, John Day Fossil Beds NM. Woody Smeck, from superintendent, Kristina Heister, from natural resource Santa Monica Mountains NRA, to manager, Valley Forge NHP, to chief of deputy superintendent, Yosemite NP. natural resources, Northeast Region. Dana Soehn, from volunteer coordina- NPS Dr. Antoinette T. Jackson, to regional tor, to management assistant, Great Benefactors SARAH CRAIGHEAD ethnographer, Southeast Region. Smoky Mountains NP. The following donations were Sarah Craighead, from superintend- Palmer “Chip” Jenkins, Jr., from super- Tracy Swartout, from superintendent, received this quarter. Thank you ent, Death Valley NP, to superintend- intendent, North Cascades NP, Lake Congaree NP, to deputy superintend- for your support. ent, Mammoth Cave NP. Chelan NRA and Ross Lake NRA, to ent, Mount Rainier NP. Keith Pruitt Ruth Sager In memory of Dani Guillet Cook John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Frank Weingart In memory of John Kawamoto continued from page 4 Class of 2016 with Grand Teton and the Following in his father’s footsteps, Pauline Kawamoto River as it emerges from its wilderness JDR Parkway, and a scholarship compe- Laurance recently gifted 1,106 acres of headwaters area near Yellowstone NP’s tition for local students; the distribution the former JY Ranch to Grand Teton NP. In memory of Dick Strait southern boundary. The JDR Parkway of a new publication that offers a driving Reflective of John D., Jr.’s enduring lega- Jack and Jolene Neckels serves as the principal unit that com- tour of Rockefeller-related sites; a history cy, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Frank F. Kowski Memorial memorates Mr. Rockefeller’s generosity walk with a focus on the creation of opened to the public in June 2008. Golf Tournament and his unfailing work toward preserva- Colter Bay Village and the role that the Forty years ago on Sept. 18, 1972, Great Smoky Mountains tion of such places as Acadia NP, Grand Rockefeller family played in developing Laurance attended a ribbon-cutting cere- Intermountain Region - Seattle Teton NP, Great Smoky Mountains visitor services in Jackson Hole; and a mony to honor his father and recognize Midwest Regional Office NP, Mesa Verde NP, Shenandoah NP, slide-illustrated program about the histo- the newly established park unit. During Yosemite NP, Yellowstone NP and Virgin ry of America’s national parks featuring that ceremony, Laurance remarked, “... Islands NP. Rockefeller’s contributions titled, “For perhaps in the long run, Father’s greatest A series of programs took place on Future Generations: The Story of Amer- gift to the parks of America may not have Saturday, Aug. 25 to recognize the ica’s National Parks.” been his generous donations of land or unsparing philanthropy that John D. The highlight of the day was a keynote development of facilities. In the final Rockefeller, Jr. demonstrated over his address by Clay James, retired CEO of analysis, his greatest legacy may have been E&AA welcomes the lifetime. His devoted stewardship to the Grand Teton Lodge Company and cur- his belief that man could live in harmony following new members: national park philosophy was the focus of rent liaison between the Rockefeller Senior with nature and his example of private the day. Activities included presentations Associates and Laurance S. Rockefeller citizens working with their government to Joy Collette, Bernard “Chick” by local high school students taking part Preserve. Mr. James delighted the audi- help create places where man could come Fagan, Andy Ketterson and Brian in the Pura Vida Latino outreach pro- ence with recounts of his lifetime experi- and visit outstanding examples of nature’s Pearce. gram; announcements about a new pro- ences working with Laurance, the third beauty and renew himself and his faith in gram that will connect the Jackson area son of John D., Jr. and Abby Rockefeller. God’s presence.” I 2014 Membership Directory Form E&AA Membership Application If your listing in the 2013 Directory is correct, there is no Contribute to need to resubmit this information and it will remain the Please print or type. Submit form to: Bonnie Stetson, E&AA same in the new directory. 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