Vol. 18 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 1 Arrowhead Spring/Summer 2011 • Vol. 18 • No. 2 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR Colorado National Monument

ilestone ann- Miversaries are Holds Celebration of the Century cause for reflection, especially big ones like one hundred. olorado NM celebrated its 100th Intermountain Regional Director On the eve of Canniversary on May 21, 2011 with John Wessels noted that, long before the National Park 600 people gathered for the occasion in a Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain Service centennial, festive canopy tent adjacent to the visitor became national parks, there was already there is a lot of center. U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Colorado NM. He called Colorado NM looking back and celebrating, as there the keynote speaker, recalled that his uncle, should be. The National Park System, “ahead of its time” when it became the the late Stewart Udall, was a staunch as Wallace Stegner pointed out, is a 25th unit of the National Park System on remarkable American phenomenon. advocate for national parks in his role as May 24, 1911. John noted that the U.S. Interior secretary during the 1960s. monument has really come into its own But things have changed since the “The heart of our values is the belief days of John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt as a major visitor destination in modern and Stephen Mather. The world is a in freedom,” Senator Udall told the times and with a particularly dedicated drastically different place compared crowd. “I know when you set foot in and tight-knit staff. to the era of those early conserva- the monument, there is a delicious feel- Colorado NM Supt. Joan Anzelmo tionists, and this is why I speak fre- ing of freedom.” Senator Udall also said welcomed the large gathering and said, “I quently of relevance. that Wallace Stegner certainly got it would like to thank all of our special The coming decades will bring right when he wrote, “National parks guests—and those special guests are each changes in demographics, in the are the best idea we ever had. Absolute- NPS and every one of you who is here today.” landscape, even in how the Ameri- ly American, absolutely democratic, COLORADO NM Supt. Joan Anzelmo The ceremony opened with a Native can story is understood. The nation- they reflect us at our best rather than American blessing and song by Clifford al parks will always be cherished by speaks at the park’s 100th anniversary the people who have always cher- our worst.” event on May 21, 2011. continued on page 3 ished them for all the traditional reasons. It’s the non-traditional audiences that we must reach: young people, immigrants, urban Completion of Historic Ebenezer Baptist populations and groups who have historically been marginalized. We must help them see their stories in Church Restoration Celebrated these places, show them that the national parks represent the whole of America in its wonderful variety. By Robert T. Parker, chief of The American Latino Heritage Ini- interpretation, education and cultural tiative is a major new effort to assess resource management, Martin Luther how we can better reflect the Latino King, Jr. NHS experience in the national parks. A recent forum at the National Chavez n April 15, 2011, Secretary of the Center in California brought together OInterior Ken Salazar and NPS Direc- scholars, park managers and others tor Jon Jarvis joined Bernice King, daugh- to discuss ways this can be accom- ter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Martin plished. In the coming year, we would Luther King, III; and Dr. Christine King like to increase our recognition of a Farris, Dr. King’s sister, to celebrate group that has a 500-year history in the completed restoration of Historic America, one that now comprises 16 percent of the American population. Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Heritage Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. The Another critical audience is young church, where Dr. King served as co- people. I recently spoke to 3,000 DOI/NPS elementary through high school stu- pastor, was one of many focal points of the modern civil rights movement and is now PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Elder Bernice King; Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar; dents as part of National History Dr. Christine King Farris; Martin Luther King, III; NPS Director Jon Jarvis; Supt. Judy Forte; part of Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. Day. This was the culminating event and Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. of a nationwide competition intend- “Dr. King’s legacy as leader of the civil ed to promote not only an interest in rights movement had its spiritual roots at completed a renovation that has restored justice and freedom for so many of our history, but critical thinking, research Ebenezer Baptist Church—in the power the sanctuary and fellowship hall to the citizens who had been deprived of them skills and reading. of light to overcome darkness and non- way it was in the 1960s, when Dr. King for so long.” What I was able to tell these stu- violent protest to overcome injustice,” and his followers stirred the conscience of Secretary Salazar and Director Jarvis dents was that of all the resources at said Secretary Salazar. “Today, we have a nation and began the long journey to continued on page 3 their disposal, none was as valuable as the primary source. And there is no primary source—barring a living witness—that is as valuable as the national parks. If their relevance is to New Visitor Center Dedicated to “Remember live on into a second century, the parks will need the support of these future citizens and leaders. They will Pearl Harbor” and the Pacific War inherit a collection of places that were deemed sacred by another By Eileen Martinez, chief of center was sinking into the fill it was built plishing the construction on time and generation. They must understand the meaning of that designation on interpretation, World War II Valor upon. The old center was designed for within budget.” their own terms, and the event at in the Pacific NM 750,000 people a year, and the park now Overarching in the new design is a sees 1.5 million visitors. To prevent sink- “campus-like” feel using principles of National History Day was a priceless s World War II veterans pass into opportunity to make that happen. ing, 259 concrete piles were driven deep sustainability and green building prac- Atheir sunset years, their collective into the ground to support the new $56 tices. The center received an LEED® The National Park Service exists memories are preserved at the new Pearl in a very different world from the million center. Over $30 million was (Leadership in Energy and Environmen- Harbor Visitor Center. The center was one that created it. Maintaining rel- raised through private funding, with the tal Design) Gold rating and incorporates dedicated on Dec. 7, 2010—the 69th evance is one of our most urgent rest coming from federal and state gov- solar power, use of ambient air (i.e. trade anniversary of the Japanese attack on challenges. We should take every ernments. A new $7.2 million parking winds) for cooling, natural lighting, recy- opportunity to help new audiences Oahu. Once covering just 11 acres, it lot was built using federal stimulus fund- cled materials (including concrete from understand and value our work in now spans almost 17.4 acres on the ing. Tom Fake, regional project director, the old center), pressurized nitrogen cas- the national parks and communi- shores of Pearl Harbor. The center pro- noted that, “The efforts of Pacific His- es, pervious concrete and water-saving ties across the country. vides access to the USS Arizona Memorial toric Parks, our cooperating association, toilet fixtures. The center includes —Jonathan B. Jarvis and other Pearl Harbor historic sites. Pearl Harbor Historic Partners and the The new facility was needed, as the old U.S. Navy were phenomenal in accom- continued on page 3 2 A rrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 2

Focus on the Parks

• Families packed the visitor center at and sewn onto the junk’s sail, transform- San Francisco Maritime NHP on ing it into a well-known symbol and Feb. 19 to participate in the park’s first image closely associated with Chinese celebration of the Chinese Lunar New New Year. These four characters express Grand Teton NP Year. The event was designed to cele- the phrase “smooth sailing.” When placed brate the long history of Chinese Ameri- on a Chinese sailboat, the complete image cans on the California waterfront, as well is a metaphor of a wish that the next year Hosts NPS Academy as the commencement of Chinese Lunar will be where one’s good fortune will be New Year 4709 (the year of the rabbit). unimpeded and unobstructed. Ranger-led talks highlighted the pioneer- ing role of Chinese immigrants and • Cub Scouts and their families came to Chinese Americans as California’s first White Sands NM on Feb. 26 to partici- commercial fishermen. Craft activities for pate in the Klondike Derby. No fewer than visitors included folding origami shrimp 800 Cub Scouts accompanied by 1,200 and fish, making carp fish prints and creat- family members attended. Held on the last ing Lunar New Year greeting cards and Saturday in February every year since banners with rubber stamps. 1994, the derby is designed to give Cub The customs, symbols and images of Scouts an experience of self-reliance and Chinese New Year have been present on problem solving in a unique environment. the San Francisco maritime scene from the “For the really young Scouts, being cold and wet isn’t fun, and our foremost city’s earliest days. With that in mind, the NPS park decorated its visitor center, ticket goal is to have fun,” said Dr. Paul Deason, FORMER NPS DIRECTOR ROBERT STANTON k icks off the NPS Academy at booth and volunteer office with traditional who was in charge of health and safety for the event. He explained that the Grand Teton NP with an inspirational address to 29 college students with Chinese New Year decorations. diverse backgrounds from across the country. Key to this decorative scheme was the sand at White Sands NM mimics snow imaginative treatment of the park’s replica so well that it provides an excellent ecently, Grand Teton NP organ- shops, discussion groups and activi- 40-foot-long, 19th-century San Francisco place for the younger boys to practice R ized and hosted an innova- ties geared toward connecting them Bay shrimping junk. Four banners, each their cold-weather survival skills with- tive program titled NPS Academy, with the incomparable Teton land- containing a Chinese character for the out having to actually deal with the designed to introduce college students scape, wildlife and lifestyle. Through phrase “yi fan feng xun,” were prepared cold. The Scouts participated in 29 dif- with diverse backgrounds to NPS informative sessions and hands-on ferent activities, including sled races, career opportunities. The week-long experiences, they were introduced baton races and a log haul. academy was developed in partnership to the myriad of jobs available in the In light of current trends in which chil- with the Student Conservation Associ- NPS. As part of the career-building dren spend much of their time indoors ation and Teton Science Schools (an program, NPS Academy students Arrowhead playing video games or watching televi- environmental education center based are serving internships this summer sion, it’s important to get young people in Grand Teton) and funded through a at Grand Teton NP and other par- The Newsletter of matching grant acquired by the Grand ticipating national park units, the Employees & out to enjoy one of nature’s wonders. As Alumni Association Bill Dickson, district executive of the Boy Teton National Park Foundation. including Acadia NP, Glacier NP, of the National Park Scouts of America, stated, “It’s all about Twenty-nine young adults spent their Grand Canyon NP, Rocky Moun- Service education. We want to get kids outside spring break exploring Grand Teton tain NP, Olympic NP,Yellowstone The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication and into nature.” and the greater Jackson Hole area as NP, Colorado NM, Glen Canyon for National Park Service employees and they learned about the NPS mission NRA and Sleeping Bear Dunes NL. retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- • On March 3, the 80th anniversary of the and received an in-depth look at poten- The week significantly changed bership organization dedicated to promot- formal adoption of “The Star-Spangled tial careers with conservation agencies. both the lives of the students and the ing the values of the NPS family and Banner” as the country’s national anthem, Supt. Mary Gibson Scott welcomed park employees who took part in the preserving its treasured resources. The the NPS dedicated the new Visitor and the participants, recited the NPS mis- sessions. The students connected to Arrowhead is available to non-members and other organizations for $15 per year. Education Center at Fort McHenry sion statement from the 1916 Organ- the natural world; they began to con- National Monument and Historic ic Act and told the students, “National sider their future and the legacy they Board of Directors Shrine. “This is a momentous occasion— parks represent our nation’s values. hope to leave behind. A seed was William Schenk, Chair the culmination of years of hard work by They are our legacy; they are our class- planted to create future generations George Minnucci, Vice Chair rooms; they are storehouses of genetic of conservation advocates, and in the Linda Stoll, Secretary/Treasurer so many people,” said Supt. Gay Vietzke. Dan Brown Charm City Cakes, famous for the tele- diversity and benchmarks for the process, the students energized park Gerard Gabrys vision program Ace of Cakes, arrived with progress of our civilization; they serve staff and made them reflect again Dr. G. Jay Gogue a gigantic cake shaped like an artillery as partners to our communities, why they themselves had gotten into Dr. Michael Soukup piece. Firing the cake signaled the grand schools and businesses; they are places the NPS and are still so committed to Ronald Walker opening—with a firecracker bouncing off for challenges, inspiration and rejuve- the agency’s mission. Deborah Yandala the front door and showering sparks. nation; and, as you will learn this Robert Stanton eloquently shared a Advisory Group Chair Visitors explored three galleries relat- week, they are great places to begin a quote by President John F. Kennedy Dan Brown ing to the causes of the War of 1812, rewarding and meaningful career as a that deserves repeating: “I am certain Editor the dramatic moment when Francis public servant.” that when the dust of centuries has Jennifer M. Allen Scott Key was inspired to write “The Robert Stanton, former NPS direc- passed over our cities, we, too, will be [email protected] Star-Spangled Banner,” and how the tor and current senior advisor to remembered not for our victories or Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, kicked Assistant Editor anthem and the flag together became defeats in battle or politics, but for our Laura Robinson the most powerful symbols of the spirit off the week with an address to the contribution to the human spirit.” Mr. [email protected] of the American people. Touchscreen students, Grand Teton NP staff and Stanton challenged the students to park partners. He described his early make that contribution to the human Trust Fund Loan Administrator monitors enabled visitors to imagine Heidi White themselves as senators in 1812 and life growing up in rural Texas and told spirit and create universal goodwill by [email protected] “vote” on declaring war with the about his own NPS career, which serving others with honesty, integrity British, to explore Francis Scott Key’s started in 1962 at the Buffalo (now and a genuine sense of self worth. He Membership Coordinator Bonnie Stetson life and to analyze the words of the Moran) Entrance Station in Grand also stressed that “the NPS needs your [email protected] national anthem, which could be heard Teton NP and culminated with his enthusiasm, your fresh skills and your that night through both live perform- appointment by President Clinton as new ideas to help continue the tradi- E&AA Trust Fund Trustees NPS director (1997 to 2001). tions of a workforce dedication to pre- Dan Brown ances and interactive screens playing William Schenk various versions. The students took part in work- serving our American heritage.” I Linda Stoll The greater size of the exhibit space Heidi White allows for more of the fort’s museum col- Publisher lection to be displayed, including a over the ramparts as the U.S. Naval Acad- Reyes NS. He decided to store a year’s Eastern National sword, sash, shako, shirt and trousers emy Choir sings the national anthem. worth of water bottles and display them 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 belonging to Lieutenant Reese, who was “I have worked at Fort McHenry for with the hope of encouraging people to Fort Washington, PA 19034 wounded in the battle. The latest in com- almost 44 years,” said Park Ranger Paul use refillable metal bottles and stop Phone: (215) 283-6900 puter-generated imaging and special Plamann. “There has never been a more buying plastic. These “meta-bottles” Fax: (215) 283-6925 effects are used in the new movie—the www.eandaa.org exciting time to work here than now. I’m stand over eight-and-a-half-feet tall and battle sequences are vivid. Visitors see the ©2011 Eastern National glad I’m part of it.” are about three feet in diameter. The citizens of Baltimore, black and white, bottles are constructed of chicken wire, To contribute stories or photos for consider- digging entrenchments outside the city, • Over the past three years, VIP and the lids are plastic buckets, also col- ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- hear the officers of the fort yelling at their Richard James has packed out more lected from area beaches. They show bership information, please see page 12. men on the gun decks and see the Star- than three tons of litter, mostly plastic what one person can pick up on a frac- Spangled Banner Flag wave triumphantly bits of all sizes, from beaches at Point tion of the Earth’s coastline in one Vol. 18 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 3

Focus on the Parks short year. Imagine what is trapped in provide a relevant and meaningful way of the many gyres in all the seas. fostering connections between the park and The Earth cannot metabolize what man a new audience of smartphone users. The Treat Your keeps dumping in the sea. These bottles result is an app that not only meets the eventually break down and are eaten by expectations of these users, but also serves Volunteers with a fish, which are eaten by other fish, which as an onsite guide to help enhance a visit to are eventually eaten by humans. the park for everyone. VIP Item! “This was a very exciting project for a • Saint-Gaudens NHS now has an small park like Saint-Gaudens to under- iPhone app. The app, which runs on take,” said Supt. Rick Kendall. “As there Brand new VIP products are iPhones, iPads and iPods, can be down- are only a handful of Park Service sites now available at loaded from the Apple iTunes App Store. with iPhone apps, there were not many The Saint-Gaudens app is among the first templates to build upon. Despite these www.ArrowheadStore.com. developed for a national park and provides challenges, I think that the team of park Visit and see what’s new! visitors with audio tours of many of the staff and the software developers pro- historic buildings and monuments, images duced an amazing piece of technology of and information about Saint-Gaudens’ that will attract new visitors to the site Many gifts can be customized with your park name, artwork, a guide to the trail system and and users to this software.” The Saint- year or personalized message. other content to enrich a park visit. Gaudens app is available for visitors to Please call (877) NAT-PARK for more information. NEW! Weatherproof Early in 2010, the park and its nonprofit download onto their own devices, or for Minimum quantities and additional charges apply. Captain’s Jacket partner, the Saint-Gaudens Memorial, those visitors without an iPhone, iPad or began working with software developer iPod, the park has a supply of iPod touch- JBK2 to develop the concept for the iPhone es and iPads with the app pre-loaded app. It was hoped that the new app would available for rent during their visit. I Ebenezer Baptist Church

continued from front page hardwood flooring, pews, pulpit, altar “Remember Pearl Harbor” presented an Honorary Park Ranger furniture, stained glass windows, bap- Award to Dr. Christine King Farris in tismal pool and other interior structures recognition of her many contributions to were restored to their original form. the national historic site’s interpretative “It is with great excitement and pride program. Since the beginning of park that the National Park Service reopens the operations in 1980, Dr. Farris has been newly restored Heritage Sanctuary and the primary source of information for the Fellowship Hall to the public,” said Supt. interpretive programs. Judy Forte. “The structure as it appears “Dr. Farris has worked tirelessly to com- now is not only beautiful, but because of memorate and educate others about her its role in American history, it possesses an brother’s great legacy,” Secretary Salazar inspirational power that can once again be said. “She provides a unique perspective as experienced by all who visit.” someone who grew up with him and Although the April 15 ceremony was stood by him during the civil rights move- the centerpiece of the week’s events, the ment. On behalf of all Americans, I am park also hosted a Plenary Session on thankful for her matchless contributions to April 16 in Heritage Sanctuary that the memory of this great man.” explored the role of the African Ameri- The African American church in gen- NPS photo by Tom Fake can church during the civil rights move- eral, and specifically Historic Ebenezer ment. The panel featured civil rights THE NEW PEARL HARBOR VISITOR CENTER. Baptist Church, played a critical role as leaders and scholars. a social, economic and political institu- continued from front page makeup of Japan and the United States Ebenezer Baptist Church was founded tion in the civil rights movement. While central ticketing for all Pearl Harbor his- and why these countries came to war. The in 1886. Because of its associations with toric sites, double the number of rest- second gallery, “The Attack,” immerses Ebenezer Baptist Church has a rich local history spanning more than 100 Dr. King and the modern civil rights rooms, an expanded bookstore, snack visitors in the events of Dec. 7, 1941, the years, it was during the years of 1960- movement, it is one of the best known shop, theater, offices, outdoor exhibits tactics of the attack and its effect emotion- 1968 that it garnered the world’s atten- and most historically significant churches and two museum buildings. ally on veterans and civilians. The court- tion. During that time, Dr. King in Atlanta. It was the site for many civil Supt. Paul DePrey remarked that “with yard between the galleries features an returned to Atlanta to co-pastor with rights conferences and strategy meetings the dedicated support and expertise of outdoor Oahu 41 exhibit. his father, Reverend Martin Luther as well as Dr. King’s funeral in 1968. The Harpers Ferry Center and the Pacific West “The NPS is proud to preserve and King, Sr., at Heritage Sanctuary. facility is now reopened to the public Regional Office, the new museum galleries present Pacific War history here through a In late 2007, Heritage Sanctuary and after completion of a three-year multi- contain state-of-the-art exhibits, videos, strong connection to oral histories of wit- Fellowship Hall were closed to the public million dollar restoration. This event is models, maps, artifacts and interactive dis- nesses. The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is for a major restoration project that part of an ongoing series of program- plays.” The first gallery, “Road to War,” a fantastic showcase to share their stories,” restored them to their 1960s appearance. ming celebrating the 30th anniversary of explores the social, economic and political said Supt. DePrey. I The church’s balcony, original wall color, Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. I

orado; Colorado State Representative Colorado NM Laura Bradford; and storyteller/reenac- tor John Stansfield as the legendary John Employees and Alumni Association News continued from front page Otto, the first superintendent/custodian n March 31, 2011, the trustees for or grandchildren. The limits for the Edu- who campaigned for national park status Duncan, a Ute Elder and tribal historian. Othe National Park Service Employ- cational Loan Program are $2,500 per during the early 20th century. Guests were Supt. Anzelmo concluded the ceremony ees and Alumni Trust Fund met to review year, per child, a total of $10,000 maxi- treated to a musical performance by the by offering her definition of the integral applications for educational assistance mum per child, and $20,000 cumulative Grand Junction Symphony Brass Ensemble. role of national parks in America. “They loans for 2011. At their meeting, the maximum per family. NPS members are After the festivities, hundreds of visitors tell our story as a people; the glory and trustees approved 45 E&AA member also eligible to take loans of up to $1,000 took part in the grand opening of the new requests for educational assistance for their personal education, which are the shame, the triumphs and the loans in the amount of $109,500 for the due in full six months after payment. tragedies. They provide places for sub- multimedia exhibits at the visitor center. coming academic year. The dollar Applications and transcripts for lime peace and contemplation and places The new exhibits replace the 47-year-old exhibits installed when the building first amount approved represents a 19 per- dependent children/grandchildren must for adventurous exploration. Their reser- cent increase over the dollar amount the be received by March 1 of each year in voirs of scientific knowledge and discov- opened in 1964. Exhibits feature many state-of-the-art elements that highlight trustees approved in the prior year. order to be considered for a loan. eries are helping cure diseases, solve The George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loans are paid back in 60 installments the geology of the Colorado Plateau; the crimes and are recording the beginnings Loan Program, named in honor of the commencing a year after the student’s pinyon-juniper woodland; and the three of the earth to the present-day changes in former National Park Service director graduation. For more information on our planet ... I say we need them now extraordinary chapters of human history, and longtime E&AA member, was estab- the George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational more than ever,” she said. beginning with Ute Indians in the 19th lished in 1974 to offer interest-free loans Loan Program, visit the E&AA website Additional featured speakers and spe- century, followed by Otto in the early to E&AA NPS members for the educa- at www.eandaa.org, or contact Bonnie cial guests included U.S. Congressman 20th century and road builders of Rim tional needs of their dependent children Stetson at (215) 283-6900, ext. 131. I Scott R. Tipton, 3rd District of Col- Rock Drive during the 1930s. I 4 A rrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 2

Kudos and Awards

spring. “The American people have Award for Excellence in Natural Resource entrusted the National Park Service with Research: Dr. Edward O. Wilson , pro- care of amazing places we call national fessor and curator of entomology, Muse- parks,” said NPS Director Jon Jarvis. um of Comparative Zoology, Harvard “Within our ranks we have a corps of University; Trish Patterson Student Con- skilled professionals dedicated to natural servation Association Award for Natural resources, and we recognize employees Resource Management in a Small Park: who go above and beyond in perform- Bruce Weisman , director of resource ance of their duties with special awards. management, Mount Rushmore N “We have another award,” Director MEM; Director’s Award for Excellence in Jarvis said, “for a member of the public Natural Resource Stewardship through who has provided extraordinary benefits to Maintenance: Jackie Messer, facility national park resources because of his or manager, Chickasaw NRA; Director’s her research efforts. That award this year Award for Professional Excellence in goes to Dr. E.O. Wilson, who is a two-time Natural Resources: Gregory “Mark” Pulitzer Prize winner, an icon in the natural Anderson, aquatic ecologist, Glen resource world and a mentor to several Canyon NRA; Director’s Award for Pro- generations of biologists, mine included. fessional Excellence in Natural Resources: “The awards for our employees are not Dan Wenk, (then) NPS deputy director based on years of service, pay grade or of operations; and Director’s Award for NPS Superintendent of the Year for Natural RANGER RICHARD “DICK” DYER gives a guided tour of Independence NHP, position,” Director Jarvis said. “This year’s winners were nominated by other Resource Stewardship: Mike Murray, circa 1965. superintendent, Outer Banks Group. employees from across the National Park By Jane Cowley, Public Affairs Vietnam. Several days after his arrival The awards were presented at the Service, by the people who watched their Officer, Independence NHP to Independence NHP, the new 50- George Wright Society meeting on day-to-day efforts to preserve these land- star flag of the United States first offi- March 17 in New Orleans. Each recipient ongratulations to Seasonal Park scapes for our enjoyment today and in cially flew over Philadelphia (probably receives a limited-edition bronze bison Guide Dick Dyer for 50 years of the future. The people who made the C at Independence Hall). sculpture. For more information, visit service at Independence NHP! In his nominations singled out the remarkable Dick graduated from La Salle College www.nps.gov/aboutus/nrawards.htm. time at the park, Dick has been part of in that work and said it was worth special (now La Salle University) with a B.A. many changes and improvements, recognition. They were right.” • On Feb. 7, Valley Forge NHP Supt. degree in history and has a master’s including the redevelopment of The Natural Resource Awards and win- Mike Caldwell and Chief of Planning degree in history and education from Independence Mall, the move of the ners are: Director’s Award for Natural and Resource Management Deir dre Niagara University. When he started Liberty Bell (twice!), visits of 11 U.S. Resource Management: Dr. Patrick Gibson received the 2010 Stephen T. presidents and the comings and goings his seasonal career at Independence “P.J.” White, chief of aquatic and wildlife Mather Award from the National Parks of seven park superintendents. NHP, his “other job” was teaching at resources, Yellowstone NP; Director’s Conservation Association (NPCA) for When Dick started his career at Bishop Kenrick High School (now Independence NHP on June 27, Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High 1960, Dwight Eisenhower was still School) in Norristown, Pa. Later, he president, an average new house cost taught at Methacton High School in less than $13,000, a gallon of gaso- Eagleville, Pa. line cost 25 cents and Chubby Through the years, Dick has Checker was doing the Twist! Six worked at almost every building at months before Dick arrived at Inde- Independence NHP. He continues to pendence NHP, four black college make Edgar Allan Poe NHS come students in Greensboro, N.C., began alive for visitors. He also serves as an a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s interpreter at the historic site of lunch counter. Three months later, another renowned American poet: the U.S. announced that 3,500 the Walt Whitman House in Camden, American soldiers were being sent to N.J. Here’s to another 50 years! I

• In March, an Alaskan national park & PRES was awarded the 2010 Group superintendent and a corps of volun- Award. The Ambassadors for Wilderness NPS photo by Rick Lewis teers and park rangers dedicated to youth program is an immersive wilderness- youth wilderness adventures were recip- based education experience for local high ADAMS NHP SUPT. MARIANNE PEAK receives a 50-year service award from NPS Director Jon Jarvis (right) and Northeast Regional Director Dennis Reidenbach. ients of the 2010 Wes Henry National school students from the San Luis Valley of Wilderness Stewardship Award. The Colorado. The Ambassadors, a group of By Phil Sheridan, Assistant Regional and Abigail moving into the White award recognizes outstanding contribu- park rangers and community volunteers, Director, Communications, House. President and Mrs. Clinton tions to wilderness stewardship by an help the students learn navigation and Northeast Region held a state dinner in the Gold Room individual or group. where to camp in bear country and how to n Feb. 10, 2011, during the attended by all former presidents and Lake Clark NP & PRES Supt. Joel find and cook wild edibles, “read” clouds National Leadership Council first ladies. Hard is the winner of the 2010 Individ- O and stay warm and dry even in bad weath- meeting in Washington, D.C., NPS Marianne welcomed several NPS ual Award. Joel was recognized for his er. They learn Leave No Trace ethics, risk Director Jon Jarvis and Northeast directors to the park, as well as Secre- mission to advance wilderness steward- management and field science and explore tary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt, who ship. He came to it naturally—growing Regional Director Dennis Reidenbach leadership, teamwork and national park presented Adams NHP Supt. Marianne announced the legislation creating up in Alaska with parents who appreciat- and wilderness values, as well as personal Peak with a 50-year service award. Born, Boston Harbor Islands NRA. Visits ed wilderness values—then during a 20- and civic responsibility. By the end of the raised and educated in Weymouth, from Lady Bird Johnson, Jacqueline year career in the Alaska State Troopers’ outing, the Ambassadors have a tired and Mass., Abigail Smith Adams’ home- Kennedy Onassis, Rose Kennedy and Fish and Wildlife Protection Division, happy squad ready to plan their own town, Marianne graduated from representatives from the Rockefeller the last three years as director. He wilderness adventures. Quincy College and earned a bache- Foundation highlighted the resource brought his wilderness stewardship ethic The Ambassadors program also brings lor’s degree in fine arts and psycholo- stewardship at Adams NHP and with him when he was named Lake Clark the park and the community together. gy from Emmanuel College and a helped influence the donations of their NP & PRES superintendent in 2003. Park staff from multiple disciplines work master’s degree in psychology from historic properties to the NPS. Joel led Lake Clark to become the first with local teachers, college students, Eastern Nazarene College. She began In 1992, Marianne was part of a park in Alaska, and one of the first parks the Student Conservation Association, her NPS career as a clerk-typist in group of presidential professionals who in the U.S., to design and implement a Friends of the Dunes and the Western 1960, working for Wilhelmina S. Harris, forged a partnership working with the strategy that allows park staff to consis- National Parks Association to make the the first female superintendent in the NPS, National Capital Region, White tently monitor trends in the qualities of program a success. wilderness. He also enhanced wilderness NPS. Over the years, she held posi- House Liaison and the National interpretation. Under his direction, a • The world’s most recognizable champi- tions in administration and park oper- Archives and Presidential Libraries to partnership with Alaska Geographic pro- on for biodiversity, a park superintendent ations and became superintendent at organize the “Presidential Sites and duced a premier interpretive volume that who protects endangered turtles and (then) Adams NHS in 1986. Libraries” program. While advancing celebrates the wilderness values, scenery, plovers as they rear their young on a pre- According to Marianne, one of the her career in the NPS, she served as wildlife and rich human history of one of carious Atlantic Ocean beach and a biolo- highlights of her career was collaborat- a member of the adjunct faculty at Alaska’s most rugged parklands. gist who battles mountain pine beetles are ing in and celebrating the 200th Quincy College teaching in the Depart- The Ambassadors for Wilderness among the natural resource stewardship anniversary of President John Adams ment of Social Sciences. I youth program at Great Sand Dunes NP professionals the NPS honored this Vol. 18 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 5

Kudos and Awards their commitment to ensuring the pro- ization category for its design and opera- tection of Valley Forge NHP. First pre- tion of the Gettysburg National Military Castillo de San Marcos and Fort sented in 1984, NPCA’s Stephen T. Park (GNMP) Museum and Visitor Cen- Mather Award is named after the first ter, with accolades for its efforts in such director of the NPS. Those who receive areas as recycling, conservation, alterna- Matanzas Honor Volunteers the award have shown steadfast leader- tive energy, LED lighting, geothermal ship and persistent dedication to our heating and cooling system and storm- national parks. water management. Additional environ- “Mike and Deirdre have demonstrat- mental highlights of the facility include ed, both professionally and personally, wetlands restoration and native plant their commitment to resource protec- landscaping at the facility, recycling, con- tion and the long-term integrity of struction waste reduction, timber reuse, Valley Forge,” said NPCA President regional material usage and spaces for Tom Kiernan. “Because of their leader- low-emission vehicles and carpooling. ship and tireless efforts, Valley Forge The GNMP Museum and Visitor Center will be protected and preserved for our is one of only four LEED® Gold- children and grandchildren to enjoy.” certified museum projects in the nation, This year marked the culmination of a and it is the first Gold-certified museum multifaceted and multiyear effort that project in Pennsylvania. For more informa- successfully addressed many challenges tion, visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org. at Valley Forge NHP, which greatly improved the park’s natural and cultural • On April 8, the Outstanding Federal resource protection plans and visitor Planning Project award was presented to NPS photo by Joe Brehm the National Park Service in recognition experience. Mike and Deirdre have been VOLUNTEERS IN PERIOD CLOTHING with a three-pounder field gun at Castillo de at the heart of an innovative, dedicated of the quality urban design, innovative San Marcos NM gather for a firing demonstration for the visiting public. Pictured left to and remarkably skilled management problem solving and coordinated planning right: Mark Tingen, Tom Pulley, Alex D’Agnillo, Julie Patterson, Oscar Patterson, Jim team at Valley Forge NHP. In the past process evidenced in its plan for the restora- Burdette and John Cipriani. five years, they successfully implemented tion of the National Mall. The award sound management policies and led was presented by the American Planning astillo de San Marcos NM and Fort tional services to the parks. The VIP of numerous long-term projects into Association at its meeting in Boston. CMatanzas NM hosted a dinner on the Year honor was awarded to two vol- fruition. They played critical roles in “For more than 200 years, the National Jan. 30, 2011 to honor almost 200 of the unteers who had made notable and exceptional contributions in their service adopting and implementing an innova- Mall has symbolized our nation’s demo- forts’ Volunteers In Parks (VIPs). At to the forts and to visitors. The Superin- tive and strong General Management cratic values,” said NPS Director Jon the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort tendent’s Award for high hours and Plan for the park; negotiating the final Jarvis. “Developing a long-term vision for Matanzas, the most visible volunteers are exceptional services was also presented. agreement for an asbestos removal plan respectfully rehabilitating, refurbishing those who dress in period clothing and This past year, a new VIP award was co-signed by the Commonwealth of and sustainably perpetuating this great fire the cannons, but the VIPs do so created—the Frank Suddeth Award, Pennsylvania and the NPS to clean up symbol of our democracy took a highly much more. Just to name a few duties, named for a former ranger and volun- 112 acres of asbestos-contaminated land engaged citizenry, great partners like the they staff visitor centers, serve as deck- teer sadly lost in January 2010. The (inherited when Valley Forge transferred Trust for the National Mall and a superb hands on the ferries, answer questions, award was presented to someone who from a state authority to the NPS in planning team of National Park Service conduct research and keep visitors safe. had shown exceptional dedication of 1976); completing a deer management professionals. It is an honor to have the Between October 2009 and September time and personal resources to the plan that withstood 10 years of public hard work, transparency and extensive 2010, VIPs gave over 22,000 hours of meetings and analysis; transforming the parks’ interpretive programs. Frank was outreach of this process recognized by the their time to Castillo de San Marcos and cultural landscape at Washington’s an institution at the Castillo, and he American Planning Association.” Fort Matanzas. Headquarters into an iconic, memo- Public engagement was a key compo- For the third consecutive year, volun- could answer any question about the rable, context-based visitor experience; nent from the start of the planning teers received T-shirts, awards for achiev- forts or St. Augustine—his hometown. and withstanding a threat to the last process in 2006. The planning team part- ing a certain number of lifetime hours The first person to receive this award is major in-holding at the park from an nered with over 20 federal and local agen- and special awards. Interpretive Service longtime volunteer John Cipriani. outsized development proposal. cies and the park’s nonprofit fundraising Awards for dedication to the interpreta- Over his 12-plus years at the parks, John • Indiana Dunes NL Supt. Costa partner, the Trust for the National Mall, tion of the parks’ resources were present- has taken countless photographs, built Dillon has been granted the DOI to reach as many people as possible. ed to four individuals from Castillo and many displays, helped with projects and Meritorious Service Award. The presen- Newsletters, open houses, emails, post- four from Fort Matanzas. The Rookie of even purchased his own cannon, which tation of the award was made by Mickey cards, onsite information, surveys, flyers the Year Award was given to the new VIP he allows Castillo de San Marcos NM to Fearn, NPS deputy director for commu- and social media generated more than with the most hours for the 12-month display. John and Frank were good nications and community assistance, 30,000 public comments. The National period, and two volunteers, from Castillo friends, and he carries on Frank’s love of during a recent visit to the park. Mall plan received final approval in and Fort Matanzas respectively, received the Castillo and enthusiasm for the city Costa received the award in recogni- November 2010. I the Site Supervisor’s Award for excep- of St. Augustine’s history. I tion of a career of outstanding accom- plishments in support of the NPS mission and in the training and develop- ment of the employees of the NPS. He Presidential Distinguished Rank Awards Presented was recognized for contributions he made while serving as superintendent of ormer Assistant Director for Business the complex and diverse positions for the public it serves. During his tenure as the Horace M. Albright Training Center FServices Katherine “Kate” Stevenson which she has been responsible. During regional director of the Midwest Region, he in developing the NPS Fundamentals and former Midwest Regional Director her distinguished career, she worked for improved the region’s parks and programs training program. He was also recog- Er nest “Ernie” Quintana are winners of a private university and three federal through planning, consultation, collabora- nized for his leadership and contribu- the 2010 Presidential Distinguished Rank agencies and fulfilled a four-year detail tion, diversity, commitment to excellence tions to visitor learning and education in Award. The award annually recognizes a to the private sector. and empowering park and program man- select group of high-performing senior “Throughout her career, Kate Stevenson agers to think and then decide and act. developing national park programs and career executives and senior career was assigned the responsibility to develop Ernie forged a culture of diversity within the publications in national parks through- employees for “sustained extraordinary new programs, to manage large and very ranks of the National Park System and out the country. The Meritorious Service accomplishment.” complex programs and to repair failing implemented a regional recruitment and Award is presented by the Department of Each year, the president confers distin- programs,” said NPS Director Jon Jarvis. retention strategy that serves as a united the Interior to employees who “have guished and meritorious Presidential “She earned a solid reputation as an ethi- approach to improving diversity in the made exceptional, continuing contribu- Rank Awards to a small group of senior cal and innovative manager, relying on pro- workplace. Due to his efforts, 38 percent tions to accomplishment of the National career executives and employees. Recip- gram specialists with the appropriate of park managers in the Midwest Region Park Service mission.” ients undergo a rigorous selection expertise and challenging them to perform are from underrepresented groups. process. They are nominated by their at their best.” “Throughout his long and distin- • The Gettysburg Foundation was hon- agency heads, evaluated by boards Ernie, who retired in January 2011 with guished career, Ernie Quintana has ored recently by the Adams Chamber of comprising private citizens and approved 41 years of federal service, earned recog- made the mission of the National Park Commerce with the 2010 Environmental by the president. The evaluation criteria nition for his leadership of both the Mid- Service his own,” Director Jarvis said. Stewardship Award in recognition of focus on leadership and results. west Region and NPS, his dedication to “Ernie has been an unflinching defender achievement of LEED® (Leadership in Kate, who retired in May 2011 with 40 resource protection and visitor services of national parks and a steadfast advo- Energy and Environmental Design) Gold years of federal service, won recognition and his ability time after time to communi- cate of NPS employees.” Certification by the U.S. Green Building for her exceptional ability to apply her cate with diverse groups and handle sensi- —Rick Lewis, Council. The Gettysburg Foundation leadership and organizational skills to tive issues to the benefit of the NPS and NPS Office of Communications received the award in the nonprofit organ- 6 A rrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 2

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James R. Allsop, building repairman, puzzle’ that make up the National Park back to Blue Ridge Parkway as chief of earliest 19th-century photograms by some Lake Mead NRA, Dec. 31, 2010 after Service. I learned if you can do your job interpretation and education in 2007. of the world’s pioneers of photography. 27 years. and be sustainable at that same time, you Ann was chosen as Atlantic Coast Clus- Tom began his NPS career in 1983 as a are one with the [NPS] mission. ter employee of the year in 1996 and visual information specialist at Indepen- Elaine M. Ashe, human resources spe- “As the last working member of the received the “Keeper of the Live Oak” dence NHP. In 1992, he moved to the cialist, San Francisco Maritime NHP, Isabel F. Story trainee class, I close the door Award in 2005. She retires to Hillsville, (then) Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. He Dec. 31, 2010 after 30 years. on a long, wonderful and at times chal- Va., where her husband, Phil, has been conceived and implemented a Servicewide Deby Bellman, assistant conservator, lenging career.” Steve can be reached at restoring a family home. workshop in 1994 entitled “Information [email protected]. Design: Tools and Techniques for Park- Harpers Ferry Center (HFC), Dec. 30, E&AA Life Member John Crowley, asso- 2010 after over 23 years. Produced Publications.” The workshop, ciate regional director for workforce man- which was held at Cuyahoga Valley NP, Deby began working at HFC in 1986. agement, Intermountain Regional Office, After seven years as a term employee, she brought together park staff with designers Jan. 31 after over 41 years of federal serv- and publishers from Harpers Ferry Center became a permanent GS-5 museum tech- ice, over 22 of them with the NPS. (HFC), the Government Printing Office, nician. She worked in the exhibit mounts After four years in the navy, John began cooperating associations and the private lab and the textile conservation lab and is working for the General Services Admin- sector to explore principles of design known for her expertise in conserving istration, followed by the USDA Forest and print publication. The proceedings of and mounting flags and Civil War uni- Service and the Bureau of Land Manage- this workshop are on HFC’s website at forms. She constructed specially prepared ment. In 1988, he became regional www.nps.gov/hfc/pdf/pubs/idt2p3.pdf. preservation-quality mannequins to personnel officer in the former NPS Tom was involved with the Service’s mount uniforms for exhibition. She was Southwest Regional Office. As part of the entry into the web, serving as Northeast on the HFC staff long enough to have NPS restructuring in 1995, he joined the Region’s web coordinator beginning in worked on the new Gettysburg NMP newly created Intermountain Region in 1994 and in two acting assignments as exhibit in the 1980s and the new Gettys- Denver as the assistant regional director NPS webmaster in WASO. Beginning in burg NMP exhibit in 2008. Deby man- for human resources, a position that even- 1998, he worked with a team to plan and aged the American Association for tually became associate regional director develop WebRangers, an online Junior Conservation Publications for the HFC for workforce management. Ranger program that originally launched Conservation Library and has maintained John looks forward to gardening, in 2003. The program currently has over the textile lab’s dyed fiber database. She reading, reviving his golf game and play- NPS 145,000 registered participants from 176 also taught on-site conservation classes. ing “old guys” softball. He and his wife, AMY CALDWELL countries speaking 94 languages. Tom will Deby and her husband are Civil War Ruth, will also spend time traveling and continue to live in Paoli, Pa., and pursue reenactors and docents at the Catholic E&AA Life Member Amy Caldwell, chief visiting friends and family. his many interests. Church in Harpers Ferry,W.Va. They of administration, Grand Canyon NP, have two grown sons. Jan. 1 after 34 years. Thomas E. “Tom” Curry, office assis- Amy’s NPS career began as a seasonal tant, Office of Facilities, Services and Robert Bigley, sign painter, Whiskeytown fee collector at Grand Canyon NP. She lat- Property, Harpers Ferry Center (HFC), NRA, Feb. 28 after 22 years. er became a permanent employee there as Jan. 3 after 32 years. a concessions clerk. Her next position was Tom, the man once known as “the Gerry Bowles, electrical worker, Shenan- administrative technician at Klondike Gold voice of Harpers Ferry Center,” started doah NP, Aug. 31, 2010 after 26 years. Rush NHP in Alaska, where she served for his federal career in 1978 as a telephone E&AA Life Member Stephen E. “Steve” six years. In 1987, she was promoted to switchboard operator at HFC. “Tom won Butterworth , conservation coordinator, her first administrative officer position at his affectionate epithet as our voice at the Pacific West Regional Office - Seattle, Dinosaur NM and subsequently served in switchboard,” said HFC Director Don Dec. 31, 2010 after 42 years. that capacity at Virgin Islands NP, Red- Kodak. “Long before electronic telephone Steve had the following (excerpted) wood National and State Parks and, most switches and voicemail, Tom operated the observations on his career: “I took my recently, Grand Canyon NP, where she main console for our phone system. It was oath of office as a park ranger at the worked for the last four years. Throughout electro-mechanical—and probably in a Albright Training Center in 1969 and her career, she served as an instructor museum now! The fact that it was in the reported in uniform for the Isabel F. Story for administration programs/initiatives, lobby by the front door led to Tom’s repu- class of the Introduction to NPS Opera- including the Servicewide Fundamentals tation as an easygoing people person. Just tions course. My career soon had me of Administration course. stepping in our front door put you on working at a variety of jobs and locations. Amy is looking forward to seeing her immediately friendly turf.” As office assistant, Tom managed From the White House, to ... a summer daughter, Hannah, graduate from high NPS camp counselor at Catoctin, to giving school and pursue higher education. She HFC’s motor pool, worked in property KEITH B. DUNBAR tours of Alexander Hamilton’s home, ... will continue to live in Flagstaff and plans management and handled shipping, [to operating] the elevator at the Statue of to fill her days with cooking, hiking, gar- receiving and delivery of goods at HFC’s E&AA Life Member Keith B. Dunbar, Liberty, to giving archeology tours of the dening, traveling and enjoying time with warehouse operation. Michael Alvarez, chief of park planning and environmen- Fort Stanwix dig. There is always a park family and friends. chief of HFC’s facilities, services and tal compliance, Pacific West Region - property operations, said, “Tom was Seattle, April 1 after 35 years of federal story to tell.... [Later, I had] more law Sonya J. Capek, environmental and famous for his uncanny recall of names service, over 32 of them with the NPS. enforcement duties.... I prosecuted cases youth programs coordinator, Pacific West and numbers of colleagues both at the Following service in the U.S. Navy and for Olympic NP in magistrate’s court. Regional Office - Seattle, March 3 after center and throughout the National Park U.S. Navy Reserve (1969-1975) and grad- Never losing a case helped me become an 31 years. instructor for an upper-level course about Service.... Tom was liked by all. He’ll be uate school at the University of Colorado public land laws at the University of E&AA Life Member Ann Childress, missed throughout the center.” Tom (1975-1977), Keith began his NPS career Washington, Seattle.... chief of interpretation and education, plans to stay in the Eastern Panhandle in 1978 as a community planner with the “A move to the Seattle regional office Blue Ridge Parkway, Dec. 31, 2010 after area of West Virginia and enjoy the horse New Areas Studies unit in Denver. In brought duties in natural resource man- over 33 years. racing at the local track. 1981, he transferred to the Denver Service agement, programming and budget.... [I Ann began working for the Great Russell W. Dalton, maintenance Center (DSC), where he worked on the had] a decade-long collateral adventure Smoky Mountains Natural History Asso- mechanic, North Cascades NP, Feb. 25 Eastern and Central teams and was instru- with incident management teams.... With ciation as a cultural demonstrator in after 24 years. mental in numerous planning efforts, the help of mentors, I worked my way up 1972. She worked seasonally through including the Upper Delaware Wild and to be the lead information officer for the 1978 while completing an undergraduate E&AA Life Member Thomas “Tom” Scenic River Management Plan and gener- Blue Mountain IMT.... program at Florida State University and a Davies, park ranger for emerging media, al management plans and land protection “Ultimately, I moved into facility man- master’s at the University of Tennessee. Northeast Regional Office, Dec. 31, 2010 plans at Pictured Rocks NL, Apostle agement in 1994. I took on various By working as a seasonal interpretive after 30 years of federal service, 27 of Islands NL, Theodore Roosevelt NP and regional leads in housing, radio, telecom- supervisor at Blue Ridge Parkway and them with the NPS. Dinosaur NM. munications, energy, dams, fleet, mainte- securing a permanent position at the Folk Before joining the NPS, Tom was co- While still assigned to DSC, Keith was nance management software, repair/rehab, Art Center in 1980, she continued her founder and co-director of the Photogra- named planning director for the America’s cyclic maintenance and more.... passion for interpreting and preserving phy Place, a nonprofit educational center Industrial Heritage Project in 1987. This “Having worked as an instructor, prop- Appalachian culture. In 1983, she in Philadelphia. He was an instructor in was an effort to commemorate America’s erty clerk, payroll clerk, imprest fund became the Virginia Unit interpretive Ansel Adams’ Yosemite workshop in industrial history through stories of the cashier, fee collector, patrol ranger, search specialist at the parkway. 1975. Published in 1977, Tom’s book, development of the iron, steel, railroad and and rescue team member, firefighter, Ann was a district interpreter at Cape Shoots: A Guide to Your Family’s Photo- coal industries in the Southwestern Penn- information desk staff, janitor, garbage Hatteras NS and then chief of interpre- graphic Heritage, sold over 20,000 copies. sylvania region. collector, special event team member and tation, resource management and visi- In 1982, he was a guest curator at the In 1991, Keith became the chief of plan- host, tour guide, bus driver, budget ana- tor services at Fort Sumter NM. She Franklin Institute Science Museum for a ning for the former Pacific Northwest lyst, real estate clerk and lots of other served as superintendent at Moores major exhibit entitled “Lensless Photogra- Region. In 1995, when the region merged duties, I have been many ‘pieces of the Creek NB from 1998 until transferring phy,” which included over 150 of the with the former Western Region, he Vol. 18 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 7

Class of 2011 became chief of the Pacific West Region in Shepherdstown. She plans to visit and members received regional Freeman Division of Park Planning and Environ- spend more time with her son, his wife Tilden awards and ultimately a National mental Compliance. He was involved with and her granddaughter. She can be Freeman Tilden Award and when Fossil several studies for prospective new NPS reached at [email protected]. Butte NM was recognized for resource units, including studies of the Ice Age management efforts at the regional level. Floods, Manhattan Project sites, Bain- Joy Kucinski, chief of contracting/ bridge Island Japanese American Memorial property management, Alaska Regional Dale N. Melville, civil engineer, Lake and Bear River Massacre Site. Office, March 1 after 37 years. Mead NRA, Dec. 31, 2010 after 28 years. Keith’s awards include a DOI Honor Russell Kucinski, team manager for nat- Karen Michaud, chief of interpretation, Award for Superior Service, a DOI ural resources, Alaska Regional Office, Shenandoah NP, Jan. 31 after 30 years. Honor Award for Meritorious Service Feb. 28 after 25 years of federal service. and five quality performance awards. He Roberta L. Moore, park ranger, Great and his wife, Donna, plan to spend more Jay Lippert, chief ranger, Fire Island NS, Basin NP, Jan. 31 after 10 years. time with their two married sons and Jan. 1 after over 34 years. E&AA Life Member Toni Moran, four grandchildren. Armed with the deputy regional comptroller, Pacific West Senior Pass, traveling to NPS sites is also Kenneth K. Marvin, auto worker, Regional Office - Oakland, Dec. 31, high on the list, and Keith plans to vol- North Cascades NP, Dec. 31, 2010 after 22 years. 2010 after 30 years. unteer with the NPS on some projects. NPS Dave McCloskey, railroad maintenance Theresa A. Murphy , supervisor/dis- E&AA member Ken Franc, project man- DAVID N. GIVEN vehicle operator, Cuyahoga Valley NP, patcher, Hawai`i Volcanoes NP, Jan. 31 ager, Design and Construction Division, the role he played in the establishment March 24 after 20 years. after 24 years. Denver Service Center (DSC), Feb. 26 of 12 NPS units and in the hiring and Dave started at Cuyahoga Valley NP after over 35 years of federal service. David Muth, chief of resource steward- career development of future NPS lead- as a seasonal motor vehicle operator in ship and planning, Jean Lafitte NHP & Ken began his federal career in 1975 as ers. In retirement, Dave will be spending 1991 and became a permanent motor PRES, Dec. 31, 2010 after 28 years. He an engineer with the Bureau of Reclama- more time gardening, cooking and play- vehicle operator for park roads in 1993. has joined the National Wildlife Federa- tion in Denver. In 1993, he joined the ing chess. He and his wife, Roz, plan to In recent years, he was “employee-in- tion as Louisiana state director. DSC as the head of the former specifica- retire in her home state of Washington. charge” maintaining the 26 miles of tion development branch. He eventually railroad tracks that run through Liz (Powell) Parker, administrative James W. Hancock, maintenance work- moved into a project management posi- Cuyahoga Valley NP and are used by support clerk, Fossil Butte NM, March 10 er leader, Lake Mead NRA, Dec. 31, tion and managed design and construc- the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. after 20 years. 2010 after 24 years. tion projects for parks in the Southwest. Dave retires to the Rosebud Indian Liz had her first experience with the Highlights of Ken’s career include proj- Jesse Hinojosa, deputy chief of mainte- Reservation in South Dakota, home of NPS in 1979 while employed by TWA ects at Tumacácori NHP, Big Bend NP, nance, Lake Mead NRA, Feb. 28 after the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, of which his Concessions on the North Rim of Grand Saguaro NP, Big Thicket N PRES, Carlsbad 29 years. wife, Sandy, is a member. He plans to Canyon NP, where she worked closely Caverns NP, Organ Pipe Cactus NM, spend his retirement raising beef cattle. with NPS employees. In 1980, she worked Bandelier NM, Canyon de Chelly NM, John Howard, superintendent, Antietam He and Sandy have four children and seasonal maintenance on the road crew at (then) Palo Alto Battlefield NHS, Tonto NB, Dec. 31, 2010 after 37 years. 11 grandchildren. Lassen Volcanic NP. After 10 years in the John spent 15 years as superintendent private sector, she moved to Kemmerer, NM, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Chiricahua E&AA Life Member David “Dave” of Antietam NB and previously worked Wyo., and served as the administrative NM and Glacier NP. McGinnis, superintendent, Fossil Butte at nine different national park units in support clerk at Fossil Butte NM until her Ken and his wife, Patt, who also recently NM, Jan. 1 after 42 years of federal serv- retired, will continue to reside in Conifer, four regions. He and his wife, Joan, who retirement. She and her husband, Jim, will ice, over 40 of them with the NPS. Colo., and plan to spend much of their works in human resources at Gettysburg remain in Kemmerer and enjoy mountain After graduating from the University of time traveling. He will also work to accom- NMP, will remain in Emmitsburg, Md. biking and skiing the West. Colorado and serving in the army, Dave plish his lifelong goals to visit every NPS E&AA Member Mary Ann Kave, audio- began his NPS career as a park guide at Stanley E. Pierce, equipment operator, unit and play golf in every state in the U.S. visual production specialist, Harpers Ferry Mammoth Cave NP. He worked at Lake Mead NRA, Dec. 31, 2010 after Joseph C. Gamsky, engineering equipment Center (HFC), Jan. 3 after 41 years. Andersonville NHS, Whitman Mission 34 years. Mary Ann started at HFC as a part-time NHS, Badlands NP and Fossil Butte NM operator supervisor, Hawai`i Volcanoes NP, Rick Potts, chief of the Conservation student assistant for the NPS Division of and served acting details at Padre Island Dec. 31, 2010 after 33 years. and Outdoor Recreation Division, Audiovisual (AV) Arts. She was then NS and Dinosaur NM. Although Dave WASO, April 7 after 27 years. Andy L. Garvin, maintenance mechanic, enrolled at Shepherd College (now Shep- liked interpretive work most, he also Rick began his NPS career in 1984 at Joshua Tree NP, Jan. 31 after 12 years. herd University) in nearby Shepherdstown, worked in resource management and as Gettysburg NMP, where he served as a E&AA Life Member Dr. David N. W.Va., her hometown. In 1971, she took a a commissioned law enforcement ranger natural resource management ranger. He “Dave” Given , deputy regional director, full-time clerk-typist job at HFC, later and firefighter. When he attended the became a supervisory natural resource spe- Midwest Region, Sept. 3, 2010 after over becoming secretary for the AV division Federal Law Enforcement Training cialist in 1987 at Shenandoah NP. During 32 years. chief. Her next job was to help produce Center in 1978, he qualified and gradu- the 1986-1987 time period, he was select- Dave began his NPS career in 1978 park slide shows. ated in the same class with Jon Jarvis. ed in a national competition to participate as an environmental engineer at the Mary Ann helped with location shoots Dave was superintendent of Fossil Butte as a member of the NPS Natural Resource Denver Service Center. In 1980, he at parks, and she especially remembers NM for 24 years. Among his accomplish- Specialist Trainee Program, which he com- moved to the Midwest Regional Office working on a video narrated by astronaut ments at the park, he helped build a pleted while maintaining his park duties. (MWRO) in Omaha, Nebr., where he Wally Schirra. “It was such a privilege strong cooperative relationship with sur- His subsequent positions included chief, worked as a park planner. He became just to meet him—and then to be work- rounding agencies as the park implement- resource management and research at chief of planning and environmental ing with him,” she says. She soon ed fire planning and elk management Katmai NP & PRES and Aniakchak NM compliance in 1985 and associate became a producer-director, making strategies. Working with four paleontolo- & PRES (1991); chief, resource manage- regional director for planning and slide shows and audio messages for parks. gists over two decades, he saw the park ment at Kalaupapa NHP (1995); national resource preservation in 1988. In 1995, She then became responsible for manag- develop one of the best Green River For- wilderness training program manager and Deputy Director John Reynolds sum- ing the complex records of HFC’s team mation fossil collections in the world. He NPS Wilderness Program liaison at the moned him to WASO, where he man- of AV technicians. At that time, they did established a strong working relationship Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Train- aged the reorganization of the Service the troubleshooting on AV equipment with local private-land quarries, academic ing Center (2000); and chief, Wilderness and the fledgling National Leadership for the entire National Park System, institutions and museums to ensure con- Stewardship and Recreation Management Council. He returned to MWRO later including installation, maintenance, servation of important scientific discover- Division, WASO (2003). that year as deputy regional director. updates or replacement of equipment. ies. In addition, over a 10-year period, he Rick became chief of the Conserva- Over the years Dave, perhaps best “Things have changed drastically since I nurtured a sister park relationship with tion and Outdoor Recreation Division known for his analytical abilities, served first worked in AV,” Mary Ann reflects. “I Russia’s Khvalynsky National Park and in WASO in 2007. He has joined the on numerous task forces, working groups, started with eight-track cartridges playing took part in project trips every other year U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as refuge audio messages, 16mm film and 35mm alternating with his Russian ranger friends steering committees, review teams, advi- manager (project leader) at the Charles sory committees and oversight groups. slides. You only see the cartridges at yard starting in 2003. M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge His input is reflected in areas ranging sales and flea markets now. They gave way A hallmark of Dave’s time at Fossil complex in Montana. from organizational structures to Ser- to cassette tapes and then CDs. The Butte NM was the use of job-shares for vicewide policies and procedures for plan- 16mm film gave way to laser discs, then to staff and personnel agreements with oth- E&AA Life Member Timothy Przygocki, ning, natural and cultural resource DVDs, and now to HD, hard drives, flash er agencies for law enforcement assis- safety manager/HAZMAT coordinator, compliance, housing, the recreation fee cards and who knows what’s next? Media tance and with the NPS Geologic San Francisco Maritime NHP, Sept. 3, program and project program priority set- technology has changed so fast recently. Resource Division in Denver. In addi- 2010 after 32 years. ting and execution. It’s a major chore just to keep up and to tion, education agreements enabled staff Timothy started working with the ship Dave’s awards include the DOI Supe- understand today’s latest formats.” to earn higher academic degrees while Balclutha, one of the major resources of rior Service Award and Meritorious Ser- In retirement, Mary Ann plans to still working for the NPS. His proudest vice Award. He is particularly proud of devote more time to her volunteer work moments were when two of his staff continued on page 8 8 A rrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 2

Class of 2011 continued from page 7 National Park Foundation, the fund will Law Enforcement Training Center and the San Francisco Maritime Museum, grant at least two $1,500 scholarships per was then accepted into the second class of before San Francisco Maritime NHP was year. Accredited colleges and universities resource management trainees. She com- created. He began working for the NPS identified by Midwest Region staff will be pleted the training program in 1986 while at Golden Gate NRA in 1978 as a deck- eligible, and staff anticipate finalizing eli- stationed at Delaware Water Gap NRA. hand and then became ship’s rigger. Over gibility parameters in time to award the Thereafter, Meg moved to New River the course of 20 years, he worked on first of the scholarships in 2012. Gorge NR, where she served as resource management specialist and supervisor of structural projects that helped bring the Steve Richards, wastewater treatment Balclutha into the 21st century. the resource management program at a plant operator, Shenandoah NP, Jan. 1 time when lands were being acquired and Timothy participated in some early after 36 years. the program was expanding. In 1991, she OSHA courses offered by the (then) was selected as the division chief for Western Region. After an effort to inven- E&AA Life Member Cordell Roy, state science and resources management at tory and categorize San Francisco Mar- coordinator for the National Park Service (then) Saguaro NM, where she worked itime NHP’s hazardous materials and for Utah, Salt Lake City, Jan. 1 after 39 hazardous waste stream, there was a need years of federal service. for a responsible individual who under- Cordell served in the U.S. Army stood the park’s environmental liabilities. (1968-1972) as a cryptanalytic specialist This led to him becoming safety manager and worked intelligence missions in Ken Schultz for the park. After extensive training spon- Vietnam and the Caribbean. Beginning in 1972, he was a volunteer at Ever- SANDY SCHULTZ sored by the Pacific West Region’s (PWR) glades NP and then worked seasonally HAZMAT coordinator, Timothy partici- event now in its 16th year. Among the at Lassen Volcanic NP for the next few pated in the PWR Environmental Audit accolades Sandy received over her career years while finishing a degree in biolog- were several recognition awards for exem- Plan as an audit team leader and auditor. ical sciences at Cal State, Chico. plary public service, as well as for various The park asked for his participation to cre- Cordell’s first permanent NPS position NPS projects and community liaison work. ate an emergency response group with was as a park technician at Petrified For- After many years living in the moun- their neighbors at San Francisco’s Fisher- est NP in 1976. Subsequent assignments tains, Sandy and her husband, Ken, man’s Wharf. included Guadalupe Mountains NP decided to try living near the ocean and Timothy says, “I plan to enjoy my retire- (park ranger); Chickasaw NRA (district now reside on a seaside creek in Accomac, ment by sharing my HAZMAT reporting ranger); Capitol Reef NP, Everglades NP Va., where they are enjoying kayaking expertise with the state health and local and Big Cypress N PRES (resource man- and exploring the barrier islands. community in San Francisco and driving agement specialist); Alaska Region my ‘79 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce.” (environmental specialist, Exxon Valdez Fred J. Sheppard, engineering techni- cian, San Francisco Maritime NHP, damage assessment coordinator and NPS E&AA Life Member Ernest “Ernie” coastal programs division chief); and Dec. 31, 2010 after 23 years. MEG WEESNER Quintana, regional director, Midwest Timpanogos Cave NM and Chamizal N Region, Jan. 31 after over 41 years of fed- Bill Stalker , trails foreman, Great Sand for almost 20 years. Saguaro NP expand- MEM (superintendent). He also served Dunes NP & PRES, April 1 after over eral service. as acting superintendent at Wrangell-St. ed twice and changed from a monument A decorated veteran of the Vietnam 30 years. to a park during that period of time. She Elias NP & PRES, Gila Cliff Dwellings Bill began his NPS career as a season- conflict (1969-1971), Ernie was awarded hired staff and developed a comprehen- NM, Bryce Canyon NP and Golden al climbing ranger on Long’s Peak at the Purple Heart for wounds received in sive stewardship program that includes Spike NHS. Rocky Mountain NP. He moved on to action and the Bronze Star with “V” many volunteers and partners. Cordell held an NPS law enforcement seasonal and permanent positions at device for valor. He earned a B.S. degree In retirement, Meg will be staying in commission for 28 years and worked Devils Tower NM, Olympic NP, Red- from Northern Arizona University. Tucson, Ariz., where she has family ties. numerous major cases. For the past sev- wood NP, Lake Mead NRA, Ozark Ernie began his NPS career in 1971 en years, he held the RS 2477 portfolio She will do more traveling and work with as a park laborer at Joshua Tree NP. He NSR, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Jefferson for the Intermountain Region. In 1997, National Expansion Memorial, Grant- nonprofit conservation organizations. became a seasonal park technician there he had a detail assignment to the per- (1972), followed by the first permanent Kohrs Ranch NHS, Big Hole NB and Dr. Paul O. Weinbaum , history program sonal staff of U.S. Senator Robert F. Mount Rainier NP. Along the way, he park technician (1974). In 1983, he Bennett (R-Utah). Cordell and his wife manager, Northeast Region, Nov. 3, joined (then) Saguaro NM as a supervi- spent some time in every NPS division. 2010 after 37 years. of 41 years, Judith, retire to their home Bill worked at Great Sand Dunes NP & sory park ranger/unit manager, later in South Jordan, Utah. Early in his NPS career, Paul was chief becoming chief ranger. He became chief PRES for the last 10 years. He and his of museum services at Statue of Liberty ranger for Santa Monica Mountains David Rzotkiewicz, maintenance work- wife, Carol Sperling (who currently works NM and historian at Boston NHP. His NRA in 1988 and returned to Joshua er, Cuyahoga Valley NP, Aug. 27, 2010 at Mesa Verde NP), recently moved to work at Statue of Liberty NM resulted Tree NP as superintendent in 1994. after 12 years of federal service. Cortez, Colo., but expect to return to the in exhibits on immigration and studies Ernie served as regional director of the David started his career at Cuyahoga community near Great Sand Dunes NP & on the statue. His work at Boston NHP Midwest Region for nearly eight years. Valley NP as a term appointment in PRES sometime in the future. resulted in exhibits in Old South Meet- 2000. In retirement, he will be riding Ernie completed the Department of Larry Stoll, carpenter, Cuyahoga Valley NP, ing House and studies on foreign trade his Harley-Davidson motorcycle every in Boston Harbor. the Interior University, Senior Executive Dec. 31, 2010 after over 17 years of fed- chance he gets but will also take time to As the Northeast Region’s history pro- Service Candidate Development Pro- eral service. work in his gardens, with an occasional gram manager, Paul utilized professional gram. He is the recipient of the 1997 Larry started as a temporary appoint- trip to a nearby casino. associations with universities and organi- Stephen Tyng Mather Award for Con- ment in 1993 at Cuyahoga Valley NP servation; the 1999 Director’s Wilder- zations to complete studies for national E&AA Life Member Sandra “Sandy” and became a permanent NPS employee ness Management and Stewardship parks from Maine to Virginia. He also Speers Schultz, assistant superintend- there in 2001. His retirement plans Award; the 2005 Office of Civil Rights arranged for park site visits, coordinated ent, Upper Delaware SRR, March 31, include hunting and fishing whenever Manuel Lujan, Jr., Champion Award; by the Organization of American Histori- 2010 after 37 years of federal service. possible, visiting family in Alaska and the 2008 Robert G. Stanton Award ans, with some of the nation’s most emi- Sandy began her federal career with spoiling his grandchildren. bestowed by Clemson University; and nent historians and managed National the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and the 2010 Presidential Distinguished Register documentation for the region. joined the NPS in 1976, working in the E&AA Life Member Meg Weesner, chief Rank Award (see page five). He also served as an advisor for cultural (then) Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In of science and resources management, Ernie and his wife, Myra Lynn, raised resource planning and management for 1983, she transferred to Upper Delaware Saguaro NP, Jan. 31 after 34 years of fed- three boys: Daniel, Andrew and multiple parks. Paul was recently awarded SRR, where she was instrumental in the eral service, 30 of them with the NPS. Benjamin. They now delight in spoiling a DOI Superior Service Award. I formulation of this unit’s non-federal Meg started her NPS career in 1975 their two grandchildren. lands River Management Plan. as a lifeguard at Glen Canyon NRA. She Ernie was honored on his last day of Sandy served as project manager for the then served as a winter season interpre- service to the federal government with the 1983-1987 rehabilitation of the 1847 tive volunteer at Rocky Mountain NP, E&AA welcomes the announcement of the establishment of the National Historic Landmark Delaware then an interpreter at Glen Canyon following new members: Ernest Quintana Diversity Scholarship Aqueduct (Roebling Bridge). The restora- NRA and Joshua Tree NP. She attained Francis Alvarez, Karen Anderson, Fund. The fund honors the former tion project received a Presidential Design permanent status in 1977 with the Todd Bolton, Mike and Lita regional director for his career efforts in Award and other national awards. Other USDA Forest Service, first as a technical diversity recruitment. Midwest Region highlights of her service at Upper editor in Utah, then as a public affairs Ebersole, Alan Foster, Donna Gill, staff developed the idea as a long-lasting Delaware SRR include being a founding specialist in eastern Oregon. Sheila Holliday, Robbyn Jackson and tribute to Ernie who, throughout his years member of area preservation organizations After a stint in graduate school at Uni- Timothy Przygocki, Christopher of federal service, has focused on diversity focusing on community heritage and the versity of Idaho, Meg rejoined Joshua Parsons, Ken Phillips, Barbara Rice, as a means of making the stories and historic Delaware and Hudson Canal. She Tree NP in 1984 and worked in fire man- Irene Rosen, Jamie and Mark places entrusted to his care and leadership was also a founding member of the agement and law enforcement. Also in Sherrill and Gary Somers. relevant to visitors. 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E&AA Life Member David E. after 14 years of service at Shenandoah icans after he graduated, he heard of a pio- Department of Conservation. In 1958, “Dave” Clark, 78, May 5, at home in NP. She married her high school sweet- neering program at Topeka State Hospital he received a national professional con- Wenham, Mass. heart, Charles, in 1951. Charles enlisted that used recreation as a therapeutic servation award for a campaign that Dave retired from the NPS as regional in the U.S. Air Force soon after they mar- modality for treating mentally ill patients. helped halt agricultural uses of DDT and environmental coordinator in the North- ried, and his career took her to several He spent the next 13 years at the hospital, other insecticides that killed large num- east Regional Office - Boston on Dec. 31, bases where her career started in adminis- becoming its recreation director in 1954. bers of wildlife and songbirds in several 2010 after 53 years of federal service. He tration. She was a secretary at the Interna- In 1965, he earned a master’s degree in states. He was a public affairs officer for served in the U.S. Army during the Kore- tional Latex Corporation in Dover, Del., therapeutic recreation at Teachers Col- the USDA Forest Service in Atlanta, Ga., an War (1953-1954). In 1959, he gradu- (1954-1964); an exchange service admin- lege, Columbia University, and took a job and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation in ated from Syracuse University, and his istrative assistant at Goose Bay Air Force as recreation director at St. Vincent’s Washington, D.C. George retired in NPS career began in October 1960 as a Base in Labrador, Canada, (1965-1967); Hospital in New York City. 1990 as deputy director of public affairs landscape architect in the heart of the Mis- and a personnel technician at Andrews Air Ira served in a variety of executive posi- for the NPS in Washington, D.C. sion 66 program at the Western Office of Force Base in Maryland (1969-1976). tions at the National Recreation and Park Survivors include George’s wife, Barbara; Design and Construction in San Francisco. She worked at Shenandoah NP as a per- Association before joining the NPS in 1972 son, Charles (wife, Susan); daughter, Over the early years of his career, Dave sonnelist from 1979 until her retirement. as chief of community programs for the Elizabeth Kyle Erickson (husband, David); worked with some of the giants of the Theda was preceded in death by National Capital Region. He also served as grandson, Chris Houck; great-grandson, NPS—Glenn O. Hendrix (the first direc- Charles in 2004. Her survivors include superintendent of National Capital Parks - Caleb Luce; and sister, Joan Land. He was tor of the Denver Service Center) and a daughter, Bernita J. Mitchell (admin- East and Gateway NRA before being predeceased by a son, George Wesley Kyle, with Henry Reynolds (John Reynolds’ istrative assistant at Shenandoah NP); a and a granddaughter, Stacy Erickson. father and Mike’s grandfather) at Yellow- son, Rickie A. Griffith (auto mechanic named the NPS’s first African American stone NP. He participated in the design of at Shenandoah NP); four grandchil- deputy director in 1977. David L. Larsen, 50, Jan. 17, at facilities at parks including Lassen Volcanic dren; six great-grandchildren; two In 1983, Ira moved to the Office of the home, due to a heart attack. NP, Crater Lake NP and Lava Beds NM. brothers; one sister; and several nieces Secretary of the Interior with a mandate For the past seven years, David was the He worked on master plans, including and nephews. Theda was an active to create greater opportunities for minori- training manager for interpretation and plans for Big Bend NP, Point Reyes NS member of Morning Star Lutheran ties and women within the DOI. He start- education at the Stephen T. Mather and Platt NP (now Chickasaw NRA). Church in Luray, Va. Memorial contri- ed a cooperative education program Training Center. He spent 13 years as a involving 15 predominantly African Dave joined WASO beginning in 1967 butions may be made to the Morning frontline interpreter at Harpers Ferry American colleges and universities to pro- and worked in what is now the Environ- Star Lutheran Church Relay for Life, NHP, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial vide training and employment for stu- mental Quality Division before moving c/o Kim Good, 424 Valleyburg Road, and the Washington Monument. For two dents and career opportunities after on to the regional office in Boston in Luray, VA 22835. years, he taught environmental education 1974. His survivors include his wife of graduation. His work was recognized John Lindsay Hoke, 85, Feb. 25, at with awards including the Meritorious at Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek, Md. 53 years, Barbara; two sons: Scott and He worked for the Library of Congress, Mark; and four grandchildren. home in Bethesda, Md., due to respira- Service Citation (1993), the Distin- tory failure. guished Service Citation (1990) from the the National Archives and History Asso- John was an urban parks planner, biolo- DOI and the Pugsley Medal (1997). ciates, Inc. For five years, he was the gist, engineer, conservationist, children’s When he retired from the federal gov- interpretive historian for the National book author, illustrator, photographer and ernment in 1986, Ira founded the Capital Region (NCR). former employee at the Center for Urban Roundtable Associates (RTA), comprised David traveled all over the country Ecology—the natural resources and sci- of distinguished African Americans in the conducting interpretive training, field ence office of the NPS National Capital park, recreation and conservation fields. evaluations and interpretive planning. Region (NCR). Following college gradua- He became the non-salaried executive of Since 1995, he had been a leader and tion, he lived in the South American RTA and directed its development and champion for the creation of profes- nation of Suriname and worked as a com- program until his passing. sional interpretive standards through a munications media officer for the Interna- national curriculum, peer review certifi- E&AA Life Member Saint Elmo “Mo” tional Cooperation Administration. cation program and coaching network Kerns, Jr. , 68, March 18, at Fairfax Nurs- implemented through the NPS’s Inter- John became interested in and designed ing Center in Fairfax, Va., due to multiple solar-powered cars in the early 1960s. pretive Development Program. health issues. As co-chair of the National Education After joining the NPS in 1970, he contin- Mo served as an officer of the U.S. Park ued his interest in alternative energy vehi- Council, David helped author the Inter- Police (U.S.P.P.) in the K-9 Unit of the pretation and Education Renaissance cles, helping to design and promote National Capital Region until his retire- electric cars, which have been used to Plan, providing a blueprint for reinvigo- ment in 1976. Following his U.S.P.P. rating the profession. He engaged in lead- patrol parks. He served as an assistant to retirement, he began his own trucking the NCR regional director and worked on ership training at Harvard Kennedy Sari Stein company, Kerns and Sons Trucking, and projects with the Center for Urban Ecol- School. He coordinated interpretive plan- ROGELIO GILBERT DURAN later worked as a school bus driver for ning for Flight 93 N MEM and played an ogy such as altering the Constitution Lake Fairfax County Special Education Schools. Rogelio Gilbert Duran, 72, Dec. 30, and Simon Bolivar Pond (adjacent to the important role supporting the National 2010, suddenly, at home in Ensenada, In addition to E&AA, he was a member of Parks Second Century Commission. Main Interior Building) into wetland the Retired United States Park Police N.Mex. ponds. He received the DOI Meritorious David wrote and directed the training After retiring from the U.S. Marine Association. He was passionate about his video An Interpretive Dialogue and Service Award in 1968 for his work on family, grandchildren and dogs. Corps, where he honorably served for Simon Bolivar Pond. edited Meaningful Interpretation: How over 20 years, Rogelio began a second Mo is survived by his wife of 44 years, to Connect Hearts and Minds to Places, John published nine books and several Mildred “Milly;” three sons: Andrew career with the NPS in 1980. He was a Objects, and Other Resources, a publica- articles beginning in 1952. Many were (wife, Mia), Brian (wife, Lisa) and Darren; permanent employee at Bandelier NM in tion on interpretive philosophy and best children’s books such as The First Book of daughter, Christina Colangelo (husband, the Maintenance Division and retired practices. His awards included the Snakes, The First Book of the Jungle and Paul); two sisters (both E&AA life mem- from the NPS in 1997. Discovering the World of the Three-Toed regional Freeman Tilden Award for the Rogelio loved to fish and was a wood- bers): Patsy Smith (husband, Vernon) Sloth. The last book was inspired by his and Delores “Dee” Highnote (husband, NCR, the NPS’s Sequoia Award and a carver. He had a gift of transforming a years in Suriname and was named one of Ronnie); 10 grandchildren; and many Crystal Owl Team Award for excellence piece of wood into a carved and painted the year’s “Outstanding Science Books for extended family members. The family is in training and development. bird, snake or animal and also created Children” by the National Science Teach- very appreciative of the love and support Remembrances can be found at religious bultos and retablos, such as St. ers Association in 1976. Besides books, he of the U.S.P.P., as well as of all extended www.facebook.com/pages/In-Memorium- Francis—his favorite saint. His was a full- contributed to many government publica- family and friends. Memorial contribu- David-Larsen/139396659454813 or time hobby done year-round. He never tions and popular periodicals. After 21 tions may be made to: Retired United www.interpnet.com/about_nai/david_ sold his craft, but he gave his creations to years as a biological engineer, he retired States Park Police Association (RUSPPA), larsen.shtml. A memorial fund that will friends who cherish them. from the NPS in 1991. c/o Andy Rosenhamer, 77 Thornhill award a grant, scholarship or stipend in Rogelio will be remembered for his Survivors include John’s wife of 60 Drive, Brunswick, GA 31525. support of an internship or similar oppor- friendly ways, generous and giving spirit years, Sylvia; daughter, Bonnie Hoke- tunity for a deserving NPS employee, E&AA Life Member George Malcom and warm and humorous personality. His Scedrov; three sons: Lawrence, Edward volunteer, student or partner has been Kyle, 85, Jan. 23, at home in Greenville, S.C. survivors include his sister, Ramona and Franklin; and five grandchildren. established honoring the spirit and sub- Gonzales (husband, Mike); brother, David George was a WWII veteran and was Dr. Ira J. Hutchison, 84, Feb. 12, stance of the work David accomplished Duran; nephew, Michael Gonzales (wife, awarded a Bronze Star Medal for combat at home in Silver Spring, Md., due to in his NPS career. To support this fund, Sallie); and nephew, Christopher Gonzales. infantry action in Germany and Austria. congestive heart failure. checks should be made out to the Cards and remembrances may be shared After the war, he served for 10 months in Ira served in the U.S. Navy (1944- Harpers Ferry Historical Association with Ramona and family at 3822 West occupation forces in the Philippine Islands. 1946). After completing his military serv- and mailed to the association at P.O. Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87507. He attended the University of Tennessee ice, he obtained a B.S. degree in physical and graduated with a degree in journalism. Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, Theda E. Griffith, 78, Feb. 3, following education and recreation in 1950 from George was bureau chief for United Attn: David L. Larsen Memorial Fund. a battle with cancer. Kansas State University. Finding no Press International in Montgomery, Ala., Please indicate whether you would like Theda retired from the NPS in 1993 coaching opportunities for African Amer- then chief of information for the Alabama continued on page 10 10 Arrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 2

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 petence, sense of humor and unerring University of Massachusetts Lowell. Work- your donation to be used for general use institutional knowledge of both Natural ing in collaboration with Joe Wilson, for- in support of the fund, or student Bridges NM and Hovenweep NM. His mer director of the National Council for stipend for internship, or graduate stu- co-workers and members of the Moab, Traditional Arts at the U.S. Library of dent internship for civic engagement or Utah, community will miss him. Survivors Congress, she hosted the Lowell National include Chris’s wife, Linda Whitham, and for a grant to support an innovative civic Folk Festival with the city of Lowell, his parents, Herb and Joan. engagement effort by a park employee. Mass., and the Regatta Committee. David H. Shonk, 75, Jan. 31, fol- Sandy served as the National Capital Region’s deputy regional director prior to lowing a battle with lymphoma. becoming NER deputy regional director in David served in the U.S. Army 1994. Her awards include the DOI Meri- (1954-1956) and graduated in 1959 torious Service Award in recognition of her from The Ohio State University with a contributions to park education and inter- B.S. degree in wildlife management. His pretation, partnerships and management. DOI career spanned over 30 years and Sandy’s survivors include her husband, was dedicated to wildlife management, Seamus Connolly; her mother and step- conservationism and recreation service father, Winnie and Larry Moore; two sis- management. Throughout his career, ters: Diane Evers and Debbie Contro; he served in a variety of positions and three stepchildren: Ronan, Darragh Shirley Beccue including conservationist for the Ohio and Keelin. Donations in Sandy’s memo- Division of Wildlife and wildlife biolo- BRYANT PRENTICE WOODS ry may be made to the Gosnell Memori- gist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- al Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, mentored hundreds of seasonal inter- vice. For the Bureau of Outdoor Scarborough, ME 04074 or to the Sandy preters and shared his love of nature Recreation (BOR), he served as a recre- Walter Memorial Folk Festival Fund, c/o with thousands of visitors. He intro- ation resource specialist; chief, Division Lowell Festival Foundation, 67 Kirk duced many new programs to Acadia of Resource Areas; supervisory outdoor Street, Lowell, MA 01852. NP’s interpretive offerings, most notably recreation planner; and chief, Division the annual fall Hawkwatch program on of Federal Assistance. NPS photo by Cora Provins Johnney Whetzel, 56, Jan. 26, unex- Cadillac Mountain. He retired from the MIKE LYNCH David then became assistant regional pectedly of natural causes, while on duty. NPS in 2003 and moved to Wilkesboro, director for the Heritage Conservation Johnney began his NPS career in 1977 N.C., where he immersed himself in Michael J. “Mike” Lynch, 58, Jan. 3, and Recreation Service (formerly BOR) as a temporary park aid in the Shenandoah playing and studying bluegrass and old- unexpectedly, in Towson, Md. and, from 1982 until his retirement in NP Communications Center and was time music. Mike was a gardener for Hampton NHS 1991, was associate regional director, converted to a permanent appointment in Bryant’s survivors include his father, and Fort McHenry National Monument cooperative activities for the NPS in 1978. He served as the park’s dispatcher Hampton Woods. Donations in his mem- and Historic Shrine for his entire NPS Omaha, Nebr. Survivors include his and spent his entire NPS career at Shenan- ory may be made to one’s favorite private career—over 12 years. He graduated from wife of 51 years, Virginia; son, Michael; doah NP in the Communications Center. wildlife or land conservation charity. Towson University with a degree in natu- two daughters: Terry New (husband, He was “the voice you figured would E&AA Life Member Benjamin ral science and, prior to his NPS career, Levi) and Joan Wozny (husband, Ron); always be there.” He was extremely proud Joseph “Ben” Zerbey served as a plant propagator at a Baltimore and four grandchildren. of his job and of his time in service. Park , 85, Nov. 4, 2010 nursery specializing in holly species, an staff will remember Johnney for his gentle at home in Las Cruces, N.Mex. interest he maintained throughout his life. nature. He was always calm and steady in Ben served in the U.S. Navy during Mike was respected in the local horticul- every situation and had an amazing mem- WWII and graduated from the Univer- tural community and for his knowledge ory and could recall all the phone num- sity of New Mexico with a political sci- and skill in the preservation of cultural bers in the park on a dime. ence degree. He began his 31-year NPS landscapes. He mentored and trained sea- Johnney loved music of all genres, old career as a seasonal guide at Carlsbad sonal staff, college students and volunteers westerns and 70s comedies. His family was Caverns NP in 1950 and became a per- about historic landscapes and their care. incredibly important to him, especially his manent ranger at (then) Saguaro NM. His most recent work involved the reha- grandchildren. Over the last few years, he Subsequent positions included chief bilitation of Hampton’s Falling Garden took an interest in genealogy and was ranger at Isle Royale NP; superintend- and developing a maintenance program always trying to find avenues to answer ent at Hopewell NHS and Minute Man for the new Fort McHenry National questions he had. He also enjoyed “hunt- NHP; general superintendent of the Monument and Historic Shrine Visitor ing” bears in the park with his camera. Boston Group of Parks; chief, Office of and Education Center landscape. He par- One park employee reminisced, “I don’t Operations Evaluation, Mid-Atlantic ticipated in innumerable Olmsted Center think he ever met a stranger ... and if they Region (MAR); and MAR deputy for Landscape Preservation field projects were one when they met him, they weren’t regional director. He retired as assistant throughout the Northeast Region. when they walked away.” When folks left to the regional director of the Utah Dis- Mike was also an avid naturalist with a for the day, he always said, “Come back trict Office of national parks in 1981. special interest in native plant and animal when you can stay longer.” We wish Survivors include his wife of 62 years, identification. At Hampton NHS, he was NPS Johnney could have stayed longer. He is Jane; two daughters; four sons; and instrumental in establishing a resident blue- SANDY WALTER survived by his fiancé, Cookie Ennis, and seven grandchildren. I bird population. He promoted birding and daughter, Amanda Kerns. natural history knowledge of the parks to E&AA Life Member Chrysandra L. those he mentored and to park visitors. “Sandy” Walter , 63, March 21, follow- E&AA Life Member James F. “Jim” ing a battle with cancer. Mike’s other interests included cycling, Wolfe, 82, Jan. 31, following a long illness. After 38 years of service, Sandy retired Benefactors hiking, yard sales and antiquing. Last Jim obtained a degree in civil engi- from the NPS in 2007 as the Northeast summer, he traveled to Washington, neering from Purdue University. He The following donations were Region’s (NER) deputy regional director. started his NPS career in 1960 as a civil D.C., with several friends to the Antiques received this quarter. Thank you She graduated from San Jose State Uni- engineer at Everglades NP. Throughout Roadshow hoping to discover that a yard for your support. versity with a B.A. degree in park admin- his career, he also worked at Statue of sale treasure would put him on the show. istration and recreation management and Liberty NM and Sagamore Hill NHS John Case Survivors include Mike’s parents, five sib- from the Senior Executive Fellows pro- and was assistant superintendent at lings, 11 nieces and nephews and many In memory of Dave Beal gram of Harvard Kennedy School. Yosemite NP. From 1979 until his retire- friends who knew and loved him. Jerry Biggers Throughout the years of her NPS ment in 1987, he worked at National Ed and Eileen Widmer Chris Nickel, 54, Jan. 29, at work at career, Sandy served as a park ranger at Capital Parks as chief of the Division of In memory of Robert Chandler Hovenweep NM, while hiking, due to Point Reyes NS, environmental education Maintenance. Jim’s survivors include his John and Barbara Reynolds cardiac arrhythmia. specialist in the Pacific Northwest Region, wife, Patricia Sue; four children: Virginia, Bill and Ann Walters Chris, lead ranger at Hovenweep NM interpretive specialist for the New York James David, Tom and Linda; four for over eight years, began his NPS career Group, chief ranger at George Washington grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. In memory of Russ Dickenson in 1993 as a volunteer at Natural Bridges Memorial Parkway, unit manager at Gold- Bryant Prentice Woods, 64, Jan. 3, Bob and Anita Peterson en Gate NRA, superintendent at Lyndon NM after leaving a career in banking to due to pancreatic cancer. In memory of Temp Reynolds move West. He quickly advanced to a sea- B. Johnson NHP and deputy superintend- During his NPS career, Bryant worked Margo Sylvester sonal ranger position, then became a per- ent at Gateway NRA. She served as super- as a seasonal interpretive ranger at Organ Vagabundos Del Mar manent visitor use assistant. In 2002, after intendent of Lowell NHP from 1984 until Pipe Cactus NM, Zion NP and Big Bend attending the Federal Law Enforcement 1992, where she oversaw the rehabilitation NP. Following his seasonal work, he In memory of David Butts, Bill Training Center, he transferred to Hoven- of the Boott Mill to be the park museum served as a district interpretive supervisor Donati and Benjamin Zerbey weep NM, where he became lead ranger. and established the Tsongas Industrial at Acadia NP for over 12 years. Doug and Thelma Warnock Chris is remembered for his quiet com- History Center in partnership with the During his time at Acadia NP, Bryant Vol. 18 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 11

New Places & Faces

Eric Andersen , from supervisory inter- Harbor Islands NRA, to volunteer Nancy Skinner, from superintendent, preter, Crater Lake NP, to chief of inter- and youth programs coordinator, Navajo NM, to superintendent, Fossil pretation, Pu`uhonua o Honaunau Northeast Region. Butte NM. NHP and Kaloko-Honokohau NHP. Elizabeth “Liz” Flaco, to elevator oper- Linda L. Smith, from safety techni- Charles Bailiff, to elevator mechanic, ator/custodian, Carlsbad Caverns NP. cian/administrative assistant, Visitor Carlsbad Caverns NP. and Resource Protection Division, to Susan Gonshor, from chief of interpre- administrative support assistant, Admin- Heath Bell , to supervisory forestry tation, education, community outreach technician, Carlsbad Caverns NP. and partnerships, Biscayne NP, to chief istrative Services Division, Cuyahoga of interpretation and education, Blue Valley NP. Angela Boyers , from supervisory park Ridge Parkway. ranger (protection), Grand Canyon NP, Brad Somers, to tractor operator, to supervisory park ranger (protection), Angela Taulbee Graham , from pur- Shenandoah NP. Yellowstone NP. chasing agent, to budget analyst, Big Timothy G. “Tim” Stone, from superin- South Fork NRRA. Audrey Boykin, to park ranger (law tendent, Cowpens NB and Ninety Six enforcement), Carlsbad Caverns NP. NHS, to superintendent, Fort Sumter NM, Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney NHS. Todd Brindle , from superintendent, Big

Thicket N PRES, to superintendent, Glen NPS Pete Swisher , from acting superintend- Canyon NRA and Rainbow Bridge NM. ROSIE PEPITO ent, to superintendent, Herbert Hoover NHS. Prior to his acting assignment, Pete Mark Butler, from chief of the Project Rosie Pepito , from acting superintend- served as chief ranger at Jefferson Nation- Management Division, Yosemite NP, to ent, to superintendent, Grand Canyon- al Expansion Memorial. superintendent, Joshua Tree NP. Parashant NM. Prior to her acting assignment, Rosie served as cultural Colin Campbell, from deputy superin- Charles Thomas, Jr., to volunteer and resources manager at Lake Mead NRA. tendent for park operations, Yellow- youth program coordinator, Pacific West Region. stone NP, to deputy regional director Michael T. Reynolds, from deputy for operations, Intermountain Region. regional director, Northeast Region, to Robert Trautner, to park guide, Carls- Linda Canzanelli, from associate regional regional director, Midwest Region. bad Caverns NP. director, Park Operations, Northeast John Paul “JP” Richter, to motor John “Jacko” Webber, from motor Region, to superintendent, Gateway NRA. vehicle operator/laborer, Carlsbad vehicle operator/laborer, Guadalupe Charles Cavallo, to telecommunications Caverns NP. Mountains NP, to maintenance worker, equipment operator, Shenandoah NP. Carlsbad Caverns NP. Norman “Norm” Rieker, to mainte-

Pam Cox , from Phantom Ranch park NPS nance worker, Cuyahoga Valley NP. Dawn Webster, from supervisory park ranger (interpretation), Grand Canyon FRANK HAYS ranger (interpretation), Shenandoah NP, Randall Rishe, to park guide, Carlsbad NP, to supervisory park ranger (inter- to human resource specialist, Virginia Frank Hays, from Pacific Area director, Caverns NP. pretation), Carlsbad Caverns NP. Pacific West Region - Honolulu, to super- Servicing Human Resource Office, Northeast Regional Office. Paul Cox, from fee manager, Grand intendent, Western Arctic Parklands Ellen Rohn, to park guide, Carlsbad (Bering Land Bridge N PRES, Kobuk Caverns NP. Canyon NP, to fee manager, Carlsbad Tammy Whittington , from chief of Valley NP, Cape Krusenstern NM and Caverns NP. the Environmental Quality Division, Noatak N PRES). Kara Roll , from superintendent’s Patricia A. “Pat” Dantona, from secretary, Lassen Volcanic NP, to WASO, to associate regional director for (term) computer assistant, to (perma- Norma Hernandez, to contract spe- administrative assistant, Visitor and resources and science advisor, Intermoun- nent) information technology specialist, cialist, MABO (Major Acquisition Buy- Resource Protection Division, Cuyahoga tain Region. Northeast Regional Office. ing Office), Northeast Regional Office. Valley NP. Rob Wissinger, from park ranger (law G. William Davis , from commander of Michele Hofer , from human resources Nick Roll, from park guide, Lassen enforcement), Zion NP, to park ranger the Audits and Evaluations Unit (at the assistant, Cuyahoga Valley NP, to human Volcanic NP, to park guide, Interpreta- (law enforcement), Shenandoah NP. rank of lieutenant), U.S. Park Police resources assistant, Midwest Region, tion, Education and Visitor Service Justin Woldt, from park ranger Headquarters, Washington, D.C., to East Servicing Human Resource Office. Division, Cuyahoga Valley NP. (interpretation), Congaree NP, to regional law enforcement specialist (at Norman Hughes, to maintenance the rank of captain), Northeast Region. John Roman, from building and utilities supervisory park ranger (interpreta- mechanic, Carlsbad Caverns NP. carpenter, Great Smoky Mountains NP, tion), Carlsbad Caverns NP. I Frank G. DeLuca, from supervisory park Mark Joop, to park guide, Carlsbad to exhibits specialist (Historical Preserva- ranger (protection), Grand Canyon NP, Caverns NP. tion), Carl Sandburg Home NHS. to supervisory park ranger (protection), Gateway NRA (Sandy Hook Unit). Patrick Kenney , from planning branch Wendy Ross, from management assis- chief, Denver Service Center, to super- tant, Glacier NP, to superintendent, NPS Family intendent, Cape Lookout NS. Knife River Indian Villages NHS. William Leggett, to park guide, Carls- bad Caverns NP. Coby Bishop, park ranger (law enforce- ment), and Catharine Beverly-Bishop, Ryan Lindsay, from park ranger (law supervisory visitor use assistant (camp- enforcement), Amistad NRA, to park grounds), both at Shenandoah NP, wel- ranger (law enforcement), Shenandoah NP. comed their son, William Tucker, on Sept. 9, 2010. He weighed in at eight Steven MacLachlan, to auto mechanic, lbs., 14 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Carlsbad Caverns NP. Wendy Hochstedler, lead bio-science Marvette McMinn, from human resources technician at Shenandoah NP, and her officer, Cuyahoga Valley NP, to em- husband, Mark, and son, Isaac, wel- ployee benefits specialist, WASO, Human comed their family’s newest addition, Resources Operations Center. Cyrus Turner, on Feb. 20. Cyrus weighed in at seven lbs., 12 oz. and Laura A. Miller, from chief of interpre- measured 18.5 inches. tation and cultural resources, Little Rock Central High School NHS, to superin- Jeb Wofford, fish and wildlife biologist NPS tendent, President William Jefferson at Shenandoah NP, and his wife, Kate, GEORGE ELMORE Clinton Birthplace Home NHS. welcomed their son, Michael McCall, on George Elmore , from park ranger, to NPS Sept. 7, 2010. “Mac” weighed in at seven chief ranger, Fort Larned NHS. Phil Molnar, from seasonal interpretive VINCENT L. SANTUCCI lbs., six oz. and was 20 inches long. I park ranger, to (permanent) education Vincent L. Santucci , from chief Gerry Farkasofsky, to maintenance technician, Cuyahoga Valley NP. ranger, George Washington Memorial worker, Cuyahoga Valley NP. Send us your stuff! We welcome news and Tara Morrison, from superintendent, Parkway, to senior geologist/Washing- photos about yourself and our NPS family Kelly Fellner, from youth and visitor African Burial Ground NM, to superin- ton liaison, NPS Geologic Resources members. See page 12 for mailing and services program manager, Boston tendent, Rock Creek Park. Division, WASO. telephone information. 2012 Membership Directory Form E&AA Membership Application If your listing in the 2011 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. If you have never filled out a Membership, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, Membership Directory form and returned it to E&AA, PA 19034. 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