Vol. 17 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 1 Arrowhead Spring/Summer 2010 • Vol. 17 • No. 2 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR Secretary Salazar Appoints National

ne issue has Obeen dominat- Park Service Advisory Board ing our thoughts and work since late ecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar Eight of the new members previously Outdoors Initiative,” added Secretary April—the devas- Shas appointed 12 new members to served on the independent Second Cen- Salazar. “The issues we face today, such as tating oil spill in tury Commission, which was charged the economy, climate change, connecting the Gulf of Mexico. the National Park System Advisory National Park Service Board. The board, first authorized in with developing a 21st-century vision Americans to the great outdoors, obesity employees sprang 1935, advises the secretary and the for the NPS. In 2009, the commission and the loss of cultural literacy, are all areas into action. Our incident command director of the NPS on matters relating submitted a comprehensive report that that the board can help us address.” teams, experienced professionals to the Service’s work. “The members included sweeping recommendations Members are appointed by the secretary who know how to handle emergen- of the board are highly accomplished for enhancing the ability of the NPS to of the Interior for terms not to exceed cies and disasters, and local park men and women whose creativity share its natural heritage with all Amer- four years. The new appointees are: employees who know the resources and wisdom will help us prepare for icans and engage them in its protection. • Paul Bardacke , senior partner, Sutin, best quickly assembled to support the challenges of the National Park “The mission of the NPS is more vital Thayer & Browne, PC, Santa Fe, N.Mex. the unified command, keep people Service’s second hundred years,” said than ever as we work to fulfill the promise safe, conduct baseline assessments, Secretary Salazar. of President Obama’s America’s Great continued on page 11 protect delicate and irreplaceable structures and ecosystems and prepare for cleanup and long-term restoration. On May 7, Secretary Salazar dispatched me to Mobile, Ala., as President Obama Launches the the DOI incident commander.I joined 400 Department of the Interior employees and more than America’s Great Outdoors Initiative 10,000 others who are working to protect the Gulf’s coastal communi- ties and resources. My role, and that n April 16, President Barack Obama of other senior officials stationed at Osigned a Presidential Memoran- each command center, is to repre- dum establishing the America’s Great sent the Department’s interests as Outdoors Initiative to promote and sup- critical decisions are made to port innovative community-level efforts protect parks and refuges now and to conserve outdoor spaces and to in the months ahead. reconnect Americans to the outdoors. Those of you who keep the The president spoke before leaders rep- parks, programs and offices run- resenting the conservation, farming, ning while your colleagues are ranching, sporting, recreation, forestry, deployed on incidents deserve private industry, local parks and acade- credit too. It’s everyone doing his mia communities from all 53 states and or her part that allows us to respond to and recover from catas- territories at a White House conference trophes like this one. held at the DOI. The NPS was an active participant at the conference, with NPS But let us assume for a moment Director Jon Jarvis moderating one of that a drop of oil never came ashore the afternoon breakout sessions. Tami A. Heilemann, DOI at one of our parks. Even without PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA signs a Presidential Memorandum on April 16 blackened beaches, oiled wildlife or The Presidential Memorandum calls establishing the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. historic bricks wicking oil, every on the secretaries of the Interior and of environmental assault threatens Agriculture, the administrator of the Housing and Urban Development, successes in communities across the national parks and challenges us. Environmental Protection Agency Health and Human Services, Labor, country, and will start a national The well-being of national parks (EPA) and the chair of the Council on Transportation and Education and the dialogue about conservation that sup- relies not only on our own ability to Environmental Quality (CEQ) to lead Office of Management and Budget. The ports the efforts of private citizens and ensure healthy and resilient condi- the Initiative, in coordination with the Initiative will support a 21st-century local communities. tions within park boundaries, but Departments of Defense, Commerce, conservation agenda that builds on continued on page 3 also, because they exist in the larg- er world, on our work with partners to manage on an ecosystem scale. This oil spill is just one dramatic reminder of this reality. NPS Director Says 2011 Budget As we move forward, volunteers will be crucial to our recovery and restoration efforts. We appreciate their commitment and honor the Demands Creative Change accomplishments of all those who support our work and make it their own. In May, we presented the ifficult economic times call for cre- “This budget supports our mission,” college-aged youth to career opportuni- George and Helen Hartzog Awards Dativity, NPS Director Jon Jarvis told Director Jarvis said in his testimony before ties in natural and cultural resources man- for Outstanding Volunteer Service members of a House subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, agement,” Director Jarvis said. “In 2011, to some amazing volunteers. It’s March 16 when he presented the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment we hope to add $5.8 million to expand important to take time to recognize bureau’s 2011 budget request. “I know and Related Agencies. “This budget sup- this program to 29 parks and dedicate and be thankful for our volunteers some people believe the use of ‘govern- ports the gains we’ve made with the back- another $6.4 million of fee receipts to and co-workers especially in the ment’ and ‘creativity’ in the same sen- ing of Congress. It supports Secretary of youth-powered projects such as trail midst of crises. tence is oxymoronic, but it doesn’t have the Interior Ken Salazar’s goals to pre- maintenance and trail building at parks With this in mind, I want each of to be. It can’t be.” serve treasured landscapes, addresses the across the National Park System. This you to know how much I truly The $2.73 billion budget proposal for challenge of resource stewardship made program provides opportunities for appreciate not only what you do the NPS is $22 million less than the 2010 more difficult by global climate change young people to explore their national every day, but also how you step appropriations, “a fact of these economic and encourages all Americans—especially parks while they help visitors discover our up without hesitation in extraordi- times,” Director Jarvis said. “We will be the youth of our nation—to discover a shared heritage. And they earn a paycheck nary situations. I am humbled to creative to meet the needs of park visitors, personal connection to national parks.” for a summer.” serve as your director. protect park resources and continue our The 2011 spending plan includes two The budget continues a $10 million —Jonathan B. Jarvis partnerships that help revitalize commu- important programs for young people. appropriation for climate science. Director nities through local recreation and his- “Last year we received $5 million for toric preservation projects.” internships to introduce high school and continued on page 11 2 A rrowhead • Vol. 17 • No. 2

Focus on the Parks

• Over 200 people gathered Feb. 5 to ladder and related mechanical and electri- Visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/ parks in the Northeast, Southeast and officially begin construction of the new cal systems. dino/parknews/new-dinosaur.htm to read National Capital regions, as well as mem- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Fish Hatch- “We join the tribe in celebrating con- more about the discovery and access a bers of partner organizations and park ery. A groundbreaking ceremony at the struction of their new hatchery,” said copy of the paper. The fossil remains were constituents. Under his expert advice, par- hatchery site on the tribe’s reservation Olympic NP Supt. Karen Gustin. “This excavated from the 105-million-year-old ticipants gained practical field experience along the Elwha River was followed by a marks another important step towards Cedar Mountain Formation in Dinosaur by pruning the aged, overgrown and community dinner hosted by the tribe. Elwha restoration—the hatchery will pro- NM. The new find contains rare and spec- declining boxwood to reinvigorate the The new hatchery is a critical compo- duce populations of salmon and steelhead tacular fossils, including the only complete deteriorating plantings and reestablish the nent of the Elwha restoration project that will help restore the Elwha River after sauropod skull in the entire Western site’s historic character. and will help maintain existing stocks of the dams are gone.” Hemisphere from the last 80 million years •A new exhibit, entitled A Family Elwha River fish during dam removal The Elwha River Ecosystem Restora- of the Age of Dinosaurs. Shattered, at the Chancellorsville Visitor and produce populations of coho, pink tion project is the nation’s largest dam This announcement is the result of sev- Center at Fredericksburg and Spotsyl- and chum salmon and steelhead vital to removal to date and one of the largest eral years of research, beginning with vania County Battlefields Memorial excavations started in the late 1990s. The restoration. “We as tribal council and construction projects in the history of NMP focuses not only on the tragedy of site contains not just one individual but staff are following the path our elders the NPS. Removing two aging dams on a lost life, but on the very real consequences the remains of a group of sauropods. set for us to protect and preserve our the Elwha River will restore the river to of a family’s loss of its breadwinner. A natural habitat. This hatchery is just one its natural free-flowing state and allow Most parts of the skeleton are present, including neck and tail vertebrae, shoul- Family Shattered uses a very rare wooden of the many steps along that path to all five species of Pacific salmon and cemetery headboard as the centerpiece to building a pristine environment for other anadromous fish to once again der blades, pelvis, arms, legs, hands, feet and four skulls—two complete and two reveal the story of the family of Colonel salmon to return home,” said Frances reach over 70 miles of near-pristine incomplete. The excavation and prepara- John Williams Patterson of Pittsburgh. Charles, tribal chair of the Lower Elwha freshwater habitat. In turn, the salmon tion of this new dinosaur’s remains has The exhibit is a vivid illustration of Klallam Tribe. will return vital nutrients to the water- been a collaborative effort among the how what happened on battlefields dur- Contractor James W. Fowler Co. of shed, restoring the entire ecosystem. NPS, volunteers, students, paleontolo- ing the Civil War reverberated through Dallas, Oreg., began work on the hatch- • In the winters of 2003 and 2004, a pair gists, academic institutions and outside homes, families and lives often hun- ery in January; completion is scheduled researchers. The new fossils are being pre- dreds of miles away. John Williams for August 2011. The $16.4 million con- of great horned owls nested in Castillo de San Marcos NM. For several years, pared and stored at the Paleontology Patterson was an engineer who became struction project is funded through the Museum at Brigham Young University in a soldier. He was solid, patriotic and American Recovery and Reinvestment although hoots were heard in late fall, the owls did not appear to nest close-by. Provo, Utah. devoted to his cause. But beyond his Act of 2009. Construction of the hatchery commitment to the cause, he aspired However, starting in November 2009, • During the first week of March, George includes site and access road improve- more than anything else to return to his ments, water supply and drainage pipelines, two great horned owls were sighted, Washington Birthplace NM hosted a nearly every day, in the vicinity of the vis- workshop on preserving aged and historic wife, Almira, and their young family. water supply wells, two buildings, fish Shot at the Battle of Seven Pines, John culture facilities (including raceways, itor center hooting at each other. On boxwoods in partnership with the Servicewide Training and Develop- survived and continued on until the Bat- ponds and adult holding ponds), a fish Dec. 29, the female was sighted sitting in the live oak behind the visitor center— ment Program - Maintenance Acade- tle of the Wilderness, when, on May 5, the same place the owls nested in 2003. my, Adams NHP and the Olmsted 1864, he was killed instantly. His wife On the morning of Feb. 5, a broken Center for Landscape Preservation. soon had to sell their house through the “Orphans Court” to support her now egg was found. A week later, a visitor The historic boxwood at George Wash- fatherless family. For more than 40 years, Arrowhead presented a photo she took of a tiny ington Birthplace NM was originally she struggled on, never remarrying, sub- naked head with a big eye, nestled planted in 1931, soon after the site was The Newsletter of sisting on a meager government pension, under the mother’s wing. The owl fam- established by Congress as a national park. the Employees & Under the guidance of Director Horace always identified as a widow. Alumni Association ily was a hit with park staff and visitors of the National Park Albright, NPS landscape architects plant- Their story is told through images, let- alike. The nest was only about 15 feet Service ed the boxwood as an integral design ters and artifacts, including a rare Valen- up, so people had a wonderful opportu- The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication component of the colonial revival garden tine’s Day card sent to Col. Patterson by for National Park Service employees and nity to watch how the chick developed and landscape. his children and the headboard that retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- from a fuzzy tennis ball size to nearly as Dean Norton, noted boxwood expert marked his temporary grave at the Wilder- bership organization dedicated to promot- large as his parents, with beginnings of and director of horticulture at George ness—the only surviving example of those ing the values of the NPS family and ear tufts. Mom and Dad stayed nearby preserving its treasured resources. The Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, makeshift headboards that once num- Arrowhead is available to non-members and in other trees, and the chick started provided a full day of instruction on bered in the thousands. It is one of the other organizations for $15 per year. exploring up and down the branches of boxwood culture to the workshop partic- most vivid artifacts in existence relating to the nest tree using its ever-growing Board of Directors ipants, which included staff from national the Battle of the Wilderness. I William Schenk, Chair wings for balance. Ronald Walker,Vice Chair Linda Stoll, Secretary/Treasurer • On Feb. 26, the Virginia Department George Minnucci of Motor Vehicles (DMV) introduced a Dan Brown new license plate that will raise money for Gerard Gabrys Dr. G. Jay Gogue Shenandoah NP. The unique, eye- Dr. Michael Soukup catching plates depict some of the iconic Deborah Yandala features of the park: a black bear, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive. Advisory Group Chair Dan Brown The plates are sponsored by Shenan- doah National Park Trust (the Trust), Editor the official nonprofit partner of Shenan- Jennifer M. Allen doah NP. Similar to other special inter- [email protected] est license plates, once 1,000 sets are Assistant Editor sold, a portion of all additional sales Laura Robinson and renewals goes to the Trust to sup- [email protected] port Shenandoah NP. Shenandoah Trust Fund Loan Administrator license plates can be ordered in person Heidi White at DMV, on the DMV website at [email protected] www.dmv.state.va.us or through the Membership Coordinator Trust’s website at www.SNPTrust.org. Bonnie Stetson Non-personalized Shenandoah plates [email protected] cost $25/year plus registration fees; Publisher personalized plates are $35/year plus Eastern National

470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 registration fees. NPS photo by Katie Lawhon Fort Washington, PA 19034 Phone: (215) 283-6900 •A team of paleontologists from RANDY KRICHTEN, FORESTRY TECHNICIAN AT GETTYSBURG NMP, trims a Fax: (215) 283-6925 Dinosaur NM, Brigham Young Universi- newly planted apple tree in the Patterson orchard at the park. Thanks to support from www.eandaa.org ty and the University of Michigan the Gettysburg Foundation, Gettysburg NMP replanted two more historic orchards on ©2010 Eastern National announced the discovery of a new, the Gettysburg battlefield as well as more than 3,000 native hardwood trees to reestab- large, plant-eating dinosaur, Abydosaurus lish five acres of woodlands near Culp’s Hill. The work is part of a long-term project to To contribute stories or photos for consider- return major battle action areas on the Gettysburg battlefield to their appearance at the mcintoshi (pronounced Ab-id-o-saurus ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- time of the fighting in July 1863. Since 2000, the park has replanted 35 historic bership information, please see page 12. mak-in-toshi). The discovery was described orchards on the Gettysburg battlefield where major battle action occurred. The park in February in the online first section of also replanted 43 acres of trees in areas that had lost their trees since the 1863 battle. the science journal Naturwissenschaften. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/gett. Vol. 17 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 3

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Karl Puncher bamboo IN NOVEMBER 2009, LAND RESOURCES DIVISION STAFF and other volunteers bookmark from the Pacific Crest Trail Association and the Wildlands Conservancy participated in stainless steel a service project to help maintain the Pacific Crest Trail. water bottle with By Melissa Mooza, Realty Specialist, Program Center has been leading the carabiner and Joe Sobinovsky, Realty Specialist, acquisition effort, employing years of National Trails Land Resources experience gained while acquiring the Program Center land necessary to protect the PCT’s sister trail—the Appalachian Trail. To date, the kids/adults T-shirts n November 2009, the Land Resources National Trails Land Resources Program IDivision (LRD) held its first national Center has helped the Forest Service pro- training meeting in more than seven tect more than 2,743 acres of land along the PCT in Southern California, where years. During this event, entitled “Exper- urban encroachment continues to impact tise for a New Era of Preservation,” LRD the trail’s wilderness character. staff members rolled up their sleeves to With an NPS crew working on a Forest participate in a joint service project with Service trail in a Bureau of Land Manage- other volunteers to help maintain the thermos and mug set Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the ment resource area with fellow volunteers United States’ first national scenic trails. from the Pacific Crest Trail Association In addition to removing overgrown and the Wildlands Conservancy, the brush and performing minor tread repair November 2009 trail maintenance project showcased the value of partnerships in tote bag work, LRD participants learned about sweatshirt the PCT, including about ongoing achieving conservation goals. And the acquisition projects, resource issues fac- continuation of the interagency partner- ing the trail and the diverse partners ship, with the NPS playing a key role in involved in its management. land acquisition, will ensure that future On its route from Mexico to Canada, generations of trail users will enjoy a pro- the 2,650-mile-long PCT connects eight tected corridor in which to experience NPS units while crossing blistering low some of the most spectacular long- To order, visit desert, majestic old-growth forests and distance hiking and horseback riding www.ArrowheadStore.com, some of the West’s highest mountain opportunities in the world. or call (877) NAT-PARK ranges, including the Sierra Nevada and The Land Resources Division would Cascades. Through an interagency agree- like to extend its thanks to the Pacific ment with the PCT’s lead management Crest Trail Association, the Wildlands Customize your gift with your park name, year or personalized message. agency, the USDA Forest Service, the Conservancy and all the other volunteers Most gifts can be customized. Please call for more information. LRD has been working for years to who help to preserve and protect our acquire lands and easements to protect national parks and trails. To learn more Minimum quantities and additional charges apply. resources for visitor use and enjoyment. about the National Trails Land Resources The LRD’s National Trails Land Resources Program Center, call (304) 263-4943. I President Launches the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative continued from front page protect our land, water, wildlife and his- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, to preserve, restore and protect vital tory for future generations, but today “This effort will bring Americans from natural treasures.” The full text of the “Today, with 80 percent of Americans the places we love face new challenges across the country together to look for Memorandum can be found at http:// living in cities and suburbs, it is more that require new ideas and new strate- new approaches to protect our national doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/upload/ important than ever for people to have gies to solve,” said Secretary of the Inte- treasures. And it will highlight the impor- 2010outdoors-mem-rel-2.pdf. For more access to outdoor space,” said CEQ Chair rior Ken Salazar. “President Obama’s tance of working across ownership information on the America’s Great Nancy Sutley. “Through this Initiative, we America’s Great Outdoors Initiative will boundaries to restore and conserve both Outdoors Initiative, please visit hope to identify new opportunities to work start a much-needed dialogue about private and public lands in a way that rec- www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors. with Americans on a modern approach to conservation in our country so that we ognizes that conservation and economic On April 22, to celebrate the launch of conservation that begins at the ground lev- can hear directly from Americans about vitality are inextricably linked.” this Initiative, Secretary Salazar announced el and to reinvigorate the national conver- the places they care about and how they “Improving access to open areas and a schedule of free admission days. All sation about our outdoors.” are working to protect them. This is green space in our urban communities national parks, national wildlife refuges and “Since President Theodore Roosevelt about listening, learning and finding should be a focus of a 21st-century conser- many areas managed by the Bureau of held the first White House conference common-sense ways to support the vation strategy,” said EPA Administrator Land Management are offering free admis- on conservation in 1908, we as Ameri- good work that is happening in com- Lisa P. Jackson. “It makes me proud that gen- sion Aug. 14-15, Sept. 25 (Public Lands cans have taken extraordinary steps to munities across the country.” erations to come will know that we took action Day) and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). I 4 A rrowhead • Vol. 17 • No. 2

Kudos and Awards

over a three-day weekend at various loca- of the most distinguished and proactive Mammoth Cave NP Honors tions within the national heritage area. land management wildlife health pro- This weekend of special events was grams in the federal government. held again in 2010, and Randy served as Margaret was recognized for her out- Law Enforcement Rangers the committee chairman. He said, “The standing leadership, expertise and per- success of Revolutionary Times in April formance, not only as an everyday 2009 led the organizers’ decision to practice in her job, but specifically for make Revolutionary Times an annual her dedication above and beyond the event.” Randy also serves as an advisor call of duty in an exchange of bison to the Morris County Tourism Bureau from Wind Cave NP to Janos Biosphere and is an active member of several task Reserve, Mexico. After extensive plan- forces and committees in the greater ning and coordination with representa- Morristown area. tives of several government agencies in the U.S. and Mexico, staff from Wind • Dr. Margaret Wild, wildlife veterinar- Cave NP, the Biological Resource Man- ian, recently received the DOI Superior agement Division, the Midwest Region- Service Award. Margaret and her team al Office and the Office of International were honored for the exemplary manner Affairs recommended approval for in which they have served the NPS on translocation of 23 bison from the park wildlife health matters. She has built one to Rancho El Uno Reserve. I Hawai`i Volcanoes NP Rangers NPS PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: NPS retirees Max Vincent and Richard Strange and Mammoth Cave NP Supt. Patrick Reed received special credentials at a ceremony on Receive Safety Award Dec. 17 for serving as NPS law enforcement officers for 20 years. n Dec. 17, 2009, Mammoth Cave NP 1974 to 1993. He trained many young Ostaff honored retirees Max Vincent rangers, imparting his firsthand knowl- and Richard “Dick” Strange and Mam- edge of park resources. He and his wife, moth Cave NP Supt. Patrick Reed. Each Dee, reside in Edmonson County, Ky. has served 20 years as a law enforcement Dick spent 32 years with the NPS at officer and received special law enforce- Lassen Volcanic NP, Organ Pipe Cactus ment credentials from the NPS. NM, Big Bend NP, Cape Cod NS and “These are called retirement creden- Mammoth Cave NP. He retired in 1987 tials because a ranger is required to retire as chief ranger at Mammoth Cave NP. from law enforcement after 20 years,” Dick and his wife, Flo, reside in Barren County, Ky. said Mammoth Cave NP Chief Ranger Patrick, superintendent of Mammoth Wayne Elliott. “Each of these men car- Cave NP, has spent 39 years with the ried a badge and a gun, protecting park NPS and, like the battery bunny, is still lands and visitors. Park rangers must going strong. During his NPS career, demonstrate a calm and friendly demeanor he has also worked at parks including NPS photo by Jay Robinson to visitors but also be prepared to make an Chickamauga and Chattanooga NMP, HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NP RANGERS WERE HONORED with the 2009 Andrew Clark arrest. We are very pleased to honor Max, Natchez Trace Parkway, Rocky Mountain Hecht Public Safety Achievement Award. Those honored include: (pictured left to right) Dick and Superintendent Reed with NP, Cape Hatteras NS, Wilson’s Creek Rob Ely, John Moraes, Greg Santos, Gail Minami, Kelly Wooten, Heidi Lee and Arnold these special credentials as a sign of our NB, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Nakata. Halema`uma`u Crater erupts in the background, emitting on average 800 tons of respect and gratitude for their years of Parks, Death Valley NP, Jefferson sulfur dioxide a day. service and dedication to the National National Expansion Memorial, Grand awai`i Volcanoes NP’s eruption duty is associated with increased respiratory Park Service.” Teton NP and Mount Rushmore N Hrangers and their supervisor received symptoms and disease, difficulty breath- Max, who was born on park land, MEM. Patrick and his wife, Darit, live in the 2009 Andrew Clark Hecht Public ing and premature death. worked at Mammoth Cave NP from Bowling Green, Ky. I Safety Achievement Award, the highest Among the team’s actions that helped award bestowed by the NPS for outstand- earn the award were contacting nearly a • One of the highlights of the first-ever Southeast Region was recognized by ing achievement in public and employee million park visitors to explain volcanic NPS Fire and Aviation Management the NPS Branch of Fire and Aviation safety. The seven-person team, which activity and share personal safety informa- Workshop, held during the first week of Management. Fire Management Officer includes Supervisory Park Ranger Gail tion regarding elevated levels of SO2 and February in San Antonio, Tex., was the John Nobles and Deputy Fire Manage- Minami and park rangers Rob Ely, Heidi erecting barriers, signs and other controls presentation of DOI aviation awards for ment Officer George Sheppard accepted Lee, John Moraes, Arnold Nakata, to keep visitors out of hazardous areas. outstanding service to both the DOI and the NPS Fuels and Ecology Award for Greg Santos and Kelly Wooten , was rec- They responded to multiple incidents of NPS. The following awards were present- Restoring Fire-Adapted Ecosystems on ognized for their efforts to prevent serious visitors entering areas that were closed ed: Significant Contribution to Aviation behalf of the entire Big Cypress N injuries and fatalities. due to the hazard of elevated SO2 gas Safety - Lieutenant Kathleen Harasek, PRES fire management staff, and “Our team emerged from a very and the threat of explosive eruptions. Richard Kemp and United States Park Southeast Regional Fire Communica- strong field of candidates for this award, And, during 93 gas events over a 21- Police Aviation Section; Outstanding tion and Education Specialist Rudy and their accomplishments are truly month period, they performed all the Contribution to Aviation Safety - Renny Evenson was recognized for helping impressive,” said Supt. Cindy Orlando. groundwork to implement 34 temporary Jackson and Susie Bates ; and Secretary’s organize a conference panel entitled “Their efforts to increase visitor aware- closures of specific visitor-use sites due to Award of Honor - Tug Kangus. “The Language of Fire.” ness and safety in a high-hazard environ- extremely elevated SO2 levels. Also, Trudy Hess, fire program man- ment are commendable, and the number Furthermore, the team was recog- • The North Jersey Revolution Round- agement assistant at New River Gorge of visitor contacts is amazing!” nized for assisting the County of table, based in Morristown, N.J., NR, received the 2009 Jeanie Harris Hawai`i Volcanoes NP encompasses Hawai`i in planning and providing for named Morristown NHP Supt. Randy Award at the workshop. Established in two of the world’s most active volca- visitor access and viewing of active lava 2004, the award commemorates the spir- W. Turner “Man of the Year” at its noes—Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea is flows in Kalapana. They trained county it and work ethic exemplified by Jeanie annual dinner meeting in December erupting at its summit and on its east rift workers to interpret lava flows and edu- Harris, budget analyst in the Intermoun- 2009. Randy was recognized for his zone. The dynamic nature of active vol- cated them on the hazards and mitiga- tain Region’s Fire and Aviation Manage- efforts in engaging organizations, com- canism attracts and enthralls. It also pos- tions associated with lava flow viewing, ment Office, who passed away following munities and individuals in promoting es numerous hazards to visitors—some helped build trails and establish viewing a brief illness on Feb. 22, 2004. The New Jersey’s role in the American Rev- obvious, some hidden. sites, responded to medical emergencies award honors, on an annual basis, fire olution. He serves as the NPS liaison to For the 20 or so years prior to the and search and rescues and provided program management assistants and fire the Crossroads of the American Revolu- start of Kilauea’s 2008 summit erup- interpretation of the ongoing eruption budget analysts at both the regional and tion National Heritage Area. tion, sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions to 77,000 visitors over a 35-day period. park level who follow in Jeanie’s footsteps Randy served as chairperson of the from Halema`uma`u were modest, The Andrew Clark Hecht Public Safety and have been recognized for their exem- organizing committee for the April 2009 averaging about 200 tons a day. But as Achievement Award is in memory of plary contribution to the support and Revolutionary Times Weekend celebra- magma got closer to the surface in ear- Andrew Clark Hecht. Andrew was the nine- improvement of the NPS wildland fire tion. More than 15 organizations and ly 2008, summit emissions soared four- year-old son of Dr. James and Amy Hecht, management program. local businesses came together to present fold to about 800 tons each day. who died in 1970 as a result of an accident In addition, various staff from the approximately 20 programs and events Inhaling sulfur dioxide (an invisible gas) in Yellowstone NP’s Crested Pool. I Vol. 17 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 5

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know him, is an E&AA life member and or (402) 332-4284, or Bill Schenk at T hank You—The Employees and retired NPS employee. He had over 25 [email protected] or (402) 333-2230. Alumni Association of the National Park years of federal service, including 22 Come and join us to renew old acquain- Service thanks all those who donated to years with the DOI. His last position tances, visit with friends and enjoy “the the NPS Employees and Alumni Trust was chief appraiser at the Columbia Cas- good life” in America’s heartland! Fund for Disaster Relief. Your generous cades Land Resources Program Center, contributions have enabled us to assist E&AA Life Member Warren Bielenberg, from where he retired in 2007. families in need, such as the family of national Kowski Golf Tournament The year 1916 is special to the National Douglas Norberto (an employee at Cha- chairman, has provided the following Park Service as the year of its founding co Culture NHP) who suffered from a 35th Annual Frank F. Kowski through an official act of Congress. As a fire at their home. I Memorial Golf Tournament 2009 term of obvious importance to the cultural Results—Nearly 200 NPS employees, heritage and identity of the NPS, the retirees and friends participated in the E&AA formed the 1916 Society to 35th annual Kowski Golf Tournament. The Arrowhead Store acknowledge and recognize NPS employ- Tournaments were held in WASO/ ees, members and friends who actively National Capital Region (NCR), Seattle, The Arrowhead Store is adminis- Bill Paleck support and promote the fundraising pro- Denver, Omaha and Great Smoky tered by Eastern National at the grams and initiatives of the NPS Employ- STU AND ELLIE SNYDER, shown Mountains NP. A total of $2,756 was NPS’s request to nurture the with Stu’s Meritorious Service Award for ees and Alumni Trust Fund—such as the raised to support the George B. Hartzog, pride and spirit that is the hall- his years of service as the national chair- disaster relief fund, which provides assis- Jr. Educational Loan Program. mark of those who have made the man of the Frank F. Kowski Memorial tance for NPS employees affected by great The 2009 Kowski Golf Tournament NPS a leader in the fields of Golf Tournament. hardships such as natural disasters or winners are as follows: Scramble Team: conservation and preservation. personal calamities, and the George B. Arrowhead products feature the The 1916 Society Selects Stuart Snyder WASO/NCR at -10 (James Burton, Ken Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan Program. official logo of the National Park for a Meritorious Service Award—The Ferebee, Ross Crampton and Ed Bishop); Service and are not available for 1916 Society of the Employees and Alumni NPS Retiree Golf Outing, Omaha, Low Gross: 71 by Rob Bringardner (hus- purchase by the general public Association of the National Park Service Nebr., Sept. 12-14, 2010—The annual band of NPS retiree and E&AA Life but may be purchased by NPS (E&AA) recently recognized Stuart Snyder NPS retiree golf and reminiscence gather- Member Tricia Welles Bringardner); 1st with a Meritorious Service Award for his ing will be held in Omaha, Nebr., this Low Net: 71 - Tom Belcher, Seattle; 2nd employees and alumni and our 16 years of service as the national chair- year. Here is an opportunity for those Low Net: 73 - Dan Herrera, Seattle; 3rd partners, such as cooperating man of the Frank F. Kowski Memorial who golf or those who simply like to Low Net: 73 - Stu Snyder, Seattle; Closest association employees and vol- Golf Tournament. As the national chair- gather with NPS colleagues and friends to to the Pin: 9" - Joe Lawler, WASO/NCR unteers, who help us protect park man, Stu coordinated many Kowski tour- get out and enjoy the fall weather in and Longest Putt: 20 feet - JP Mattingly, resources and serve the public. naments that successfully raised thousands Nebraska. This is always a fun-filled and Midwest Regional Office. Visit the Arrowhead Store today of dollars that were used to provide inter- educational event with a variety of activi- The Employees and Alumni Associa- and see what’s new! ties available for all who attend. est-free education loans to dependent tion of the National Park Service invites To order, visit children/grandchildren of E&AA NPS A block of rooms has been set aside at a all parks and offices to hold a Kowski Golf members through the George B. Hartzog, motel convenient to golf, restaurants and Tournament in 2010. For more informa- www.ArrowheadStore.com, Jr. Educational Loan Program. area attractions. For more information, tion, contact Warren Bielenberg at (865) or call (877) NAT-PARK Stu, as his many friends and colleagues contact Vern Hurt at [email protected] 681-7884 or [email protected]. Delaware Water Gap NRA Hosts Park Break 2010

or the third consecutive year, eight space preservation and protection of the Fgraduate students from universities region’s high-quality scenic values and across the U.S. and Canada chose related watersheds. Delaware Water Gap NRA as their spring Bud Cook, director of the Northeast break destination. During the week of Pennsylvania chapter of The Nature Con- March 15 to 19, the students, who hailed servancy, described the long and some- from Brown University, The University times tenuous process that resulted in the of Akron, Duke University, University of authorization of the Cherry Valley South Florida, Clemson University, Uni- National Wildlife Refuge. Park division versity of Louisville, Sonoma State Uni- chiefs introduced the students to the cur- versity and McGill University in Canada, rent issues affecting each of the park’s participated in Park Break 2010. operational and special program areas. Park Break, a field seminar program The history of Delaware Water Gap designed to develop the next generation NRA is a case study in environmental pol- of park managers, conservationists and sci- itics and policy. The Tocks Island Dam NPS photo by Debbie O’Leary project, which would have dammed the entists, is a cooperative venture between PARK BREAK 2010 PARTICIPANTS (pictured left to right): Heath Garris, Pocono the George Wright Society (GWS), the Delaware River and drowned the river val- naturalist John Serrao, Matt Heard, Annamarie Guerrero, Brian Tarpinian, Meghan NPS and the United States Geological ley, triggered local grass-roots opposition Lindsey, Archi Rastogi, Jessica Goodrich and Jonathan White at Raymondskill Falls Survey (USGS). As in the past, the focus that can be identified as one of the two at Delaware Water Gap NRA. events that provide a clear nexus to the was on conservation policy. Grey Towers a National Scenic Byway proposal for options there are out there for everyone National Historic Site, the home of creation of the 20th-century environmen- tal movement. Nancy Shukaitis, a founder U.S. Route 209, which runs parallel to who is interested in conservation.” Gifford Pinchot (the first chief of the the Delaware River on the Pennsylvania Each student received a complimentary United States Forest Service) provided of one of the groups opposed to the dam, reflected on the reasons—economic, envi- side of the park. The students spent over one-year GWS membership. The students an appropriate setting for the seminar. 10 hours in the park to become familiar were also tasked with preparing a paper The area is often considered a home to ronmental and political—why the dam project was finally halted and on the area’s with the study proposal. On the final day for the “Park Break Perspectives” section the 19th-century environmental move- of the seminar, the group presented their of the GWS website,www.georgewright.org. ment—as it is home to Grey Towers and present-day water issues. Delaware Water Gap NRA Supt. John findings to park staff. In addition, these highly motivated stu- the Yale School of Forestry. Donahue presented his “Ten Points for What did the students take away from dents were encouraged to use their Park Throughout the week, local, regional Protecting the Resource While Surviving Park Break? All eight agreed it was a Break experience as a springboard for and national policy experts from govern- in Public Service.” USGS Eastern Region great experience, and several comment- writing a research paper for submission to ment agencies and nonprofit organiza- Director Bill Werkheiser, who led the ed that they learned more than they journals such as The George Wright Forum tions engaged the students in discussions USGS response to Hurricane Katrina in ever thought possible in one week. Matt or other peer-reviewed journals in their on conservation history, the political sys- 2005, discussed his career and talked to Heard, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in field of study. tem and conservation, major resource each student about their career goals. conservation biology at Brown Univer- The George Wright Society will be issues and policy decision-making. Offi- Destry Jarvis, former special assistant to sity, summed up his experience by say- requesting proposals for Park Break cials from New Jersey and Pennsylvania the director of the NPS, addressed the ing, “Looking back, this was a truly 2011 later this summer. Parks interested towns and counties adjoining the park shifting tides of political influence on unique experience for me. As a Ph.D. in being a host park next year may shared their “real-world” experiences in conservation policy in the NPS from student, I often feel as though I am obtain further information by contact- this rapidly developing region, stressing 1916 to the present. being led down a single path (that of ing Dave Harmon, executive director the importance of community involve- In addition to the seminar program, academia). However, this program of the GWS, at (906) 487-9722 or ment, comprehensive planning, open the students were tasked with developing helped me realize how many other [email protected]. 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William C. Aierstuck, maintenance Hot Springs NP, she also held the positions more time with family—daughter, Shayna mechanic, Craters of the Moon NM, of superintendent’s executive assistant and (a teacher in Oklahoma); sons, Phil and Dec. 31, 2009 after 29 years. management analyst before becoming Wes; and grandkids, Trevor and Emma. concessions and leasing specialist. Adrienne Applewhaite-Coleman, super- Roy H. Jacobs, facilities management intendent, Rock Creek Park, Jan. 2 after Bobby Edwards , gardener, National specialist, Yosemite NP, Jan. 1 after 30 over 29 years. Capital Parks-East, Jan. 2 after over years of federal service, over 28 of them 17 years. with the NPS. E&AA Member Geraldine Bell, super- Roy served in the U.S. Marines and then E&AA Life Member Jerry A. Eubanks, intendent, Kaloko-Honokohau NHP, started his NPS career at Yosemite NP in Jan. 30 after 43 years. superintendent, Gulf Islands NS, Jan. 2 after over 49 years. 1981 as a maintenance worker. He spent Gary Bickford, facility manager, Fort Jerry joined the NPS in 1960. Prior to his entire NPS career at Yosemite NP. Roy Vancouver NHS, Feb. 3 after 30 years. Gulf Islands NS, he worked at Natchez was promoted to maintenance mechanic Trace Parkway, Cape Hatteras NS, in 1991, served as a maintenance mechan- Dan Bishop, chief of facilities, Glen Shenandoah NP, Sequoia and Kings ic leader, a carpentry leader, a maintenance Canyon NRA, Jan. 1 after over 36 years. Canyon National Parks, Ozark NSR and mechanic supervisor and then was pro- Dan started his NPS career in 1973 as Great Smoky Mountains NP. Early in his moted to facilities management specialist a laborer at Mesa Verde NP. Subse- career, Jerry had a one-year assignment in 2005. quently, he worked at (then) Great Sand in Washington, D.C., as a management NPS Dan Jones, chief of maintenance, Dunes NM, Big Hole NB, Carlsbad trainee for the DOI. DAVID GUINEY Caverns NP and Dinosaur NM and Lassen Volcanic NP, Dec. 31, 2009 Since December 1984, Jerry has been David taught high school English, arrived at Glen Canyon NRA in 1990. after 29 years. superintendent at Gulf Islands NS, where physics and theology. After seven seasons Dan began with the NPS as a mule Brad P. Bradley, engineering equipment among his successes he led the recovery as a park ranger at Chesapeake and Ohio packer in Yosemite NP and spent the efforts from numerous hurricanes, the operator, Pictured Rocks NL, Jan. 2 after Canal NHP and Antietam NB, he joined last 17 years at Lassen Volcanic NP. He implementation of a prescribed fire man- 30 years. Harpers Ferry Center in 1975. He has been a leader in facility management agement program and the inclusion of Brad began his NPS career at Pictured became one of the first wayside exhibit issues in the Pacific West Region for Cat Island within the park. His awards planners there. In the 1990s, he became many years and served two terms on the Rocks NL as a seasonal motor vehicle include the DOI Meritorious Service a museum planner. Beginning in 2000, maintenance advisory committee in the operator in May 1980, became a perma- Award (2000). Jerry and his wife, Anne, he served as director of the Interpretive Pacific West Region. At Lassen Volcanic nent employee later that year and served plan to travel, including to those NPS Media Institute (IMI). The NPS present- NP, he made considerable improve- his entire NPS career at the lakeshore. sites where they used to live and work. He was instrumental in the construction ed him with the Sequoia Award in 2007 ments to facilities with the implementa- of the Sand Point Marsh Trail, Miners John F. Fiedor , supervisory park ranger, for expanding media knowledge through tion of new technologies and was a Falls Trail, North Country Trail and John Day Fossil Beds NM, Jan. 2 after the IMI and developing the Museum strong advocate and leader for resource cross-country ski trails. Brad was also a 34 years. Exhibit Planner software. protection and preservation. One of Dan’s greatest achievements at wildland firefighter for most of his career David lives near Harpers Ferry with E&AA Life Member Art Frederick, Lassen Volcanic NP was the completion of and served on fire crews both locally and his wife, Nancy; three sons: John, Mark deputy regional director, Southeast the park’s first-ever visitor center. Initial on Western details. He is the longest- and Joe; and daughter, Grace. During Region, Feb. 2 after 35 years of federal retirement, he plans to assist parks, his- planning began 11 years ago, and because serving employee to retire in the of Dan’s enduring commitment to secur- lakeshore’s history and was honored service, 27 of them with the NPS. toric sites and byways with media Art started his NPS career at Fort ing line item construction funding and with the newly initiated Legacy Award knowledge and project guidance. Caroline N MEM as an interpretive completing the final redesign, the visitor in recognition of career achievement ranger. He spent a number of years as a Joy Harris, supervisory equal employ- center was completed in 2009. with Pictured Rocks NL. law enforcement ranger, first at Delaware ment manager, National Capital Region Paula Branster, interpretive specialist, Water Gap NRA and then at Blue Ridge Headquarters, Jan. 2 after over 31 years. Parkway. After 12 years at Blue Ridge Lake Mead NRA, Dec. 31, 2009 after Harry C. Hillin, aviation and safety 20 years. Parkway, he became chief ranger there. In 1996, he became deputy superintend- management specialist, Pacific West Janet Braxton , public affairs support ent at Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. He Regional Office - Oakland, Dec. 31, specialist, National Capital Parks-East, later became superintendent at Cumber- 2009 after 26 years. Jan. 2 after over 31 years. land Island NS (2000) and Virgin Islands James Hofe, facility operations special- NP (2003) before being selected as the Holly W. Bundock, public affairs ist, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Southeast Region deputy regional direc- specialist, Pacific West Regional Office - Jan. 1 after over 33 years. tor in 2006. Art is going “coastal” and Oakland, Dec. 31, 2009 after 35 years. retiring to the fine fishing waters of Al Hollister, landscape architect and Sherman S. Chang, budget analyst, northern Florida. senior project specialist, Transportation Pacific West Regional Office - Oakland, Division, Denver Service Center, Jan. 2 Captain Pat Gavin, regional law Dec. 31, 2009 after 25 years. enforcement specialist, Intermountain after 45 years. Al began his NPS career in 1964 in the Louis S. Cho, Jr., maintenance worker Region, United States Park Police Eastern Office of Design and Construc- leader, Kaloko-Honokohau NHP, Dec. 31, (U.S.P.P.), Jan. 3 after 26 years. tion in Philadelphia. Over the years, he 2009 after 15 years. Pat joined the U.S.P.P. in 1984. He served as a patrol officer in the Central worked in many parks in the Northeast, NPS photo by Brian Sturgis William Crockett, park manager District, on the Baltimore Washington Southeast and Midwest regions. (director), Wolf Trap National Park for REGINA P. JONES-BRAKE Parkway and at the Kennedy Center. He Zeke Isaacs, maintenance mechanic, the Performing Arts, Jan. 1 after over was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Mount Rainier NP, Oct. 29, 2009 after Regina P. Jones-Brake, management 31 years. the George Washington Memorial Park- 30 years. assistant, Assateague Island NS, April 2 way and the Communications Section. after 33 years. Thomas Curtis, engineering equipment Zeke started his federal career at age 17 Following his promotion to lieutenant, Regina began her NPS career in 1976 operator, National Mall and Memorial in the U.S. Navy, where he was a petty Pat was reassigned to the Shift Comman- as a park technician at Independence Parks, Jan. 2 after over 32 years. officer 3rd class while attached to Air der’s Office, served on a temporary detail Antisubmarine Warfare Squadron Thirty NHP. Subsequently, she joined Gulf Michael Deas, motor vehicle operator, to narcotics and then transferred to the (VS-30) 1970-1974. He joined the NPS Islands NS, Mississippi District; con- George Washington Memorial Parkway, Federal Law Enforcement Training Cen- in 1983 as a trail crew laborer at Grand ducted tours at Arlington House, the Jan. 2 after over 29 years. ter, where he was commander of the Canyon NP. He worked in several mainte- home of Robert E. Lee; moved to U.S.P.P. Academy. He was promoted to nance trades before becoming the lead President’s Park/White House liaison Michael Doherty , supervisory facility captain in 2000 and served as the regional painter. Among Zeke’s accomplishments as supervisory park ranger; served a operations specialist, National Capital law enforcement specialist for the Inter- were the rehabilitation of the historic San- detail at Santa Monica Mountains NRA Region Headquarters, Jan. 1 after over mountain Region. Pat has accepted a ta Fe Railroad Depot and improvement of in 1984; returned to Independence 37 years. position as the chief of law enforcement many government quarters and facilities. NHP as supervisory park ranger; and Diane East, concessions and leasing for the Colorado State Parks. In 1996, Zeke moved from the Grand then rejoined Gulf Islands NS, this time specialist, Hot Springs NP, March 1 Glen Gossert, maintenance mechanic Canyon to Glen Canyon NRA, where he working in the Florida District. after over 36 years of federal service, 20 foreman, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal served as a maintenance mechanic. In Regina worked for the Department of of them with the NPS. NHP, Jan. 1 after over 32 years. 1999, he joined Mount Rainier NP and Defense for a few years, then rejoined the Diane joined the NPS in 1990 as super- worked at the park as a maintenance NPS at Harry S Truman NHS, where she intendent’s secretary at Everglades NP. E&AA Member David Guiney, inter- mechanic assigned to the carpentry shop received her law enforcement commission This was followed by superintendent’s pretive media specialist, Harpers Ferry until his retirement. and became chief ranger. She then became secretary at Glen Canyon NRA (1993) Center, Feb. 1 after over 40 years. Zeke plans to pursue his musical inter- site manager of Edgar Allan Poe NHS, and Hot Springs NP (1996). While at Before becoming a career NPS staffer, ests. He and his wife, Diane, plan to spend Thaddeus Kosciuszko N MEM, Gloria Vol. 17 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 7

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Dei (Old Swedes’) Church NHS and the the Central Incident Management Team park ranger at Santa Monica Mountains James P. Quiring, supervisory park Deshler-Morris House. This was followed for the past six years. His last incident was NRA, followed by Grand Canyon NP ranger, Hawai`i Volcanoes NP, Feb. 1 by management assistant for the northeast the management of the Presidential Inau- and Saguaro NP before developing the after 30 years. regional director with a detail to Martin guration for the NPS. He continues to new Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Luther King, Jr. NHS in 1996 and work as the logistics section chief on an Center in 2002. Paula will become the Richard Raymond, museum curator, involvement with the National Under- interagency fire team. science lab coordinator at Tucson’s Harpers Ferry NHP, Jan. 30 after over ground Railroad Initiative’s expansion. Tanque Verde Elementary School and can 26 years. Jesse Mallard, Jr. , preservation worker Her journey continued on to Valley Forge be reached at [email protected]. supervisor, National Mall and Memorial NHP as management assistant. Parks, Jan. 2 after over 39 years. Regina was management assistant at Rick Nolan, chief of interpretation, Redwood National and State Parks, Assateague Island NS from 2000 until her James Matarese, officer, United States March 1 after over 31 years. retirement. She says, “Thank you all for Park Police (U.S.P.P.), Jan. 3 after 34 years. Rick began his NPS career in 1976 as a making this chapter of my life irreplace- Jim joined the U.S.P.P. in 1975. He seasonal park technician at Colorado able and treasured.” She and her husband, became a K9 handler in 1986 and pro- NM. He worked there as a ranger in the Joe, a former NPS employee, will contin- vided patrol dog service to the Washing- disciplines of protection, interpretation ue to enjoy Rehoboth Beach, Del., and be ton, D.C., area, making his mark as one and resource management. Subsequently, involved in the volunteer programs close of the best police dog trainers in the area. beginning in 1990, he served as chief to their hearts. He hosted two national U.S. Police ranger/chief of interpretation, first at Canine Association events. Jim also spent Linda Jones-Hunter, administrative Devils Tower NM, then at Capitol Reef time on deployments Servicewide, such technician, National Capital Parks-East, NP and finally at Fort McHenry NM and as weekends at the Statue of Liberty, in Historic Shrine, followed by chief ranger Jan. 2 after over 25 years. Philadelphia for the 200th anniversary of at Pecos NHP. He has been the chief of the Constitution and the Republican Peter Keka, mason, Kaloko-Honokohau interpretation at Redwood National and National Convention and details to Zion NHP, Feb. 28 after 10 years. State Parks since 2004. NP and Glen Canyon NRA. Donna Kelso, budget analyst, Rocky Thomas C. Pimentel, budget analyst, Dr. Janet “Jan” Snyder Matthews, asso- Mountain NP, Jan. 2 after 31 years of Yosemite NP, Jan. 1 after 32 years of fed- NPS Photo by Phil Lupsiewicz federal service, 23 of them with the NPS. ciate director, Cultural Resources, and keeper of the National Register of His- eral service, 31 of them with the NPS. DAVE REDDING Donna began her federal career with toric Places, Dec. 11, 2009 after six years. After serving as a seasonal firefighter in the Department of Defense, followed by Dave Redding, chief ranger, Lowell As associate director, Jan produced a Sequoia National Forest, Tom began his the USDA Forest Service and Agriculture new programmatic agreement for compli- NPS career in 1974 as a seasonal laborer NHP, Feb. 26 after over 29 years. Research Service. She joined Rocky ance with Section 106 of the National at Yosemite NP. Over the next 10 years, Dave began his NPS career at Lowell Mountain NP in 1986 as an accounting Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Her he held various seasonal positions includ- NHP in 1979, starting as a seasonal in technician, and spent her entire NPS accomplishments include working with ing sawyer/woodworker, park techni- interpretation, then moving on to law career at the park. colleagues within and outside of the NPS cian, park technician (law enforcement) enforcement. After a three-year appoint- ment at Valley Forge NHP, he returned to Bob King, park ranger (interpretation), to confirm the significance of the Captain and clerk-typist. Lowell NHP and served there for the rest Independence NHP, March 31 after John Smith Chesapeake NHT, the first In 1984, Tom became a permanent of his career. 21 years. national water trail, and accelerating the NPS employee, serving as an administra- digitization of the National Register of Dave is well known in the field for his Bob was an NPS volunteer from 1988 tive clerk in the Protection Division at Historic Places. Jan joined the faculty of commitment to the University of Massa- to 1991, then became a seasonal park Yosemite NP. In 1985, he left the NPS and the University of Florida to teach in the chusetts seasonal law enforcement train- ranger. He presented interpretive talks then returned as a seasonal park ranger in Historic Preservation Program of the Col- ing program. He taught there for 20 and worked in the curatorial division at 1986. He was reinstated at Yosemite NP lege of Design, Construction and Planning. Antietam NB. In 1992, he accepted a and served as a permanent fire communi- years. He served as an NPS control tactics instructor and firearms instructor. In addi- seasonal position at Valley Forge NHP, Richard Metzinger, landscape architect, cations operator, later became budget where he presented living history National Capital Region Headquarters, assistant (1991), then finally, budget ana- tion, he was a Special Events Tactical programs on camp life of the Revolution- Jan. 3 after over 19 years. lyst (1996). Tom can be reached at Team member for many years and a team ary War soldier in 1777-1778, walking [email protected]. leader for the North Atlantic Region tours of the encampment and tours of Tom Nash, chief ranger, Colonial NHP, (1992-1997). In that capacity, he served Jan. 2 after over 35 years. Ken Pipes, maintenance worker supervi- Washington’s headquarters. past presidents and foreign dignitaries. Tom was a temporary park aid at Rock sor (special projects), Cuyahoga Valley NP, Bob became a permanent NPS employ- Dave is a recipient of the regional Harry Creek Park beginning in 1974 while he Oct. 30, 2009 after 16 years. ee in 1993 at Independence NHP and Yount Award among other citations for attended college. After graduation in Ken joined the NPS in 1992 at Cuya- spent the next 17-plus years interpreting dedicated service. He plans to enjoy 1975, he worked as a seasonal park hoga Valley NP. He rehabilitated historical the history of 18th-century Philadelphia. more time on the golf course and to con- ranger at Yosemite NP and Great Smoky and other older buildings, both within Because of his well-known expertise tinue the research he began as a seasonal Mountains NP, then became a perma- and outside of Cuyahoga Valley NP, and on George Washington, he was often ranger on “Lowell’s Underground,” the nent park technician/law enforcement built train stations from Cleveland to requested for special “Washington” pro- history of waterpower in 19th-century ranger at Independence NHP in 1977. Canton. He also worked closely with the gramming, including presenting an annual industrial America. That same year, he was selected for the tour for the participants of the Mount Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association ranger intake program. He then trans- Vernon summer teachers’ workshop. and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Walter Robinson, maintenance worker ferred to Shenandoah NP. During retirement, Bob and his wife, rehabilitate older park buildings for use as supervisor, George Washington Memo- Over the years, Tom advanced Lee, will be raising their three-year-old volunteer centers and office space. rial Parkway, Jan. 2 after over 33 years. through the ranks, serving as an assistant great-grandson, Jayden. He plans to con- district ranger/park law enforcement Jim Poole , manager, Administrative James A. Sanders, superintendent, tinue studying American history, rooting specialist at Lassen Volcanic NP, district Program Center, WASO, Jan. 1 after 41 Lincoln Home NHS, Jan. 1 after over for the Philadelphia Phillies and visiting ranger at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal years of federal service, 17 of them with 43 years of federal service, 41 of them historical sites (including his ancestral NHP and, for the past eight years, as the NPS. with the NPS. home in England and the beaches of Nor- chief ranger at Colonial NHP. He was Jim served in Vietnam (1969-1970) mandy). If you want to drop Bob a note, Jim served three years in the U.S. Navy involved with all aspects of the ranger and earned a Bronze Star and Combat he can be reached at 1706 Pennsylvania and started his NPS career in 1968 work- profession, including participating in Infantryman Badge. He served 28 years in ing seasonally at Badlands NP and in Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602. the U.S. Army Reserve, retired in 1996 at most of the major wildland fire cam- Yosemite NP’s Tuolumne Meadows Sub- the rank of colonel and was awarded the Robert Lohman, maintenance worker, paigns since the early 1980s. Tom’s district as a law enforcement park ranger. Legion of Merit. Prior to joining the NPS, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Jan. 1 awards include the National Capital In 1970, he obtained his B.S. degree after over 27 years. Region Harry Yount Award (1998). Jim was the DOI audit liaison to the U.S. Government Accountability Office and from Colorado State University, received Eddie Lopez, superintendent, Bryce Paula Nasiatka, manager,Wildland Fire the Office of Inspector General. ranger skills training at the Horace M. Canyon NP, Feb. 27 after 33 years. Lessons Learned Center, Jan. 31 after Jim held a variety of positions in the Albright Training Center and was Eddie was raised at the Grand over 29 years. Washington Office, including chief of assigned to Washington, D.C., where he Canyon and began his NPS career at the Paula began her work with the NPS as the Management Services Division, assis- served as the assistant to the White park as a carpenter in 1977. Subse- a Student Conservation Association tant to the associate director and Admin- House liaison and National Capital quently, he was a project manager at intern at Wupatki NM in 1980. She istrative Program Center manager, acting Region deputy regional director. Santa Monica Mountains NRA, chief of then worked seasonally at Salem EEO director, acting associate director, Jim’s first permanent assignment maintenance at (then) Death Valley Maritime NHS and Boston NHP and acting assistant director and acting chief began in 1971 at Everglades NP, where NM, superintendent at Grant-Kohrs Lehman Caves NM (now Great Basin of administration for the United States he served as an interpreter in the Royal Ranch NHS, assistant superintendent at NP). Her first permanent position was Park Police. He also managed the NPS Palm District and later as the manage- Zion NP and finally, superintendent at as a park technician for the U.S. Army conflict resolution program and the con- ment assistant to the superintendent. Bryce Canyon NP. Corps of Engineers at Lewisville Lake. servation liaison program with the Boy After serving as acting superintendent Eddie was the incident commander for She transferred back to the NPS as a Scouts of America. continued on page 8 8 A rrowhead • Vol. 17 • No. 2

Class of 2010 continued from page 7 Awards: best business history in a county Allan Poe NHS for the bicentennial of Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS since for Fort Frederica NM in 1974, he or local historical journal and best com- Poe’s birth and helped establish the 1999, beginning as a volunteer. The son became superintendent of Stones River munity history in a county or local histor- Friends of Poe. of two ministers, Graham competed as a NB, followed by superintendent of ical journal. She plans to travel to England, Steve and his wife, Janice, will retire to prizefighter and served as a combat Biscayne NP, assistant superintendent volunteer and enjoy her hobbies. Huntington Beach, Calif., to live close to engineer in the South Pacific during of Voyageurs NP and superintendent of their two daughters and granddaughter. WWII before taking up his life’s work as Harry S Truman NHS. He plans to spend his time painting, a church pastor. Jim became superintendent of Lincoln traveling and consulting. Rev. Williams brought a lifetime of Home NHS in 2005. He prepared the Anson L. Smith, pest controller, Hawai`i experience to the site. Because of his site for the 2009 celebration of the bicen- Volcanoes NP, Jan. 8 after 20 years. personal involvement in the civil rights tennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and movement, his tours and talks always says his final year with the Park Service Ron Spain, materials handler, Cuyahoga related back to the time he spent with Dr. “has been an awesome ending to a very Valley NP, Jan. 29 after over 27 years. King and his struggles with segregation in rewarding career in the NPS. I couldn’t Ron’s entire NPS career was at Cuya- Macon, Ga., where he served as a pastor have asked for a better last assignment.” hoga Valley NP. He began working at the during the 1960s. His stories connected park in 1982 as a seasonal painter with the Craig L. Shafer, ecologist, Natural visitors to Dr. King’s work and legacy. historic preservation crew renovating park “When we first tried to integrate a Resource Stewardship and Science, WASO, headquarters buildings. In 1983, he restaurant in Macon, we were put in Dec. 31, 2009 after over 43 years of feder- became a permanent NPS employee there, jail twice in one morning,” he said. “We al service, over 36 of them with the NPS. serving as a motor vehicle operator in the would leave home each morning with a Craig began his federal career in 1963 Maintenance Division. He then moved to with the Bureau of Land Management. the Visitor and Resource Protection Divi- toothbrush, a facecloth and a dime to call In 1972, he joined the NPS as part of sion as a dispatcher in 1989 and finally, home, because we knew we would be the National Natural Landmarks (NNL) became materials handler in the Mainte- going to jail.” He adds, “At the King program in Washington, D.C., and he nance Division in 1998. Historic Site, we have a vision of embrac- continued to serve the NNL program NPS ing humanity in an environment that and various other NPS programs until STEVE SITARSKI Dave Spearing, maintenance worker inspires peace, justice and equality. My his retirement. leader, Cuyahoga Valley NP, Feb. 26 goal was to do that and to create a visitor Steve Sitarski, chief of interpretation Craig participated in several conserva- after 29 years. connection to the resource that will bring and visitor services, Independence NHP, tion initiatives in the U.S. and abroad dur- them back time and time again.” ing his career, traveling to Venezuela, the March 30 after 32 years. Gary Togstad, chief of facility manage- Canary Islands and South Africa. He con- Steve spent his entire NPS career at ment, Timpanogos Cave NM, March 1 L auren Wright, carpenter, Fort Vancouver tributed to agency handbooks, guidelines, Independence NHP, beginning in 1978 as after over 35 years of federal service, NHS, March 2 after 37 years. Park System plans, reports, proposals and a park technician. His park career included over 31 of them with the NPS. policy revisions. His professional publica- time as a front line ranger, field supervisor, Gary began his NPS career in 1978 at Gerry Wuchter, visitor use assistant, tions primarily focused on protected area special events office manager and chief of Glen Canyon NRA. He transferred in Cuyahoga Valley NP, Dec. 31, 2009 planning and management and include visitor services operations. Promoted to 1982 to a maintenance worker position at after 33 years. one book, three book chapters and 10 unit sites manager in 1996, he secured Devils Tower NM, then took his first Gerry began his NPS career in 1976 peer-reviewed journal articles. funding and led the planning effort for supervisory role at Fort Larned NHS in as a seasonal employee at Cape Cod NS. new permanent exhibits at Edgar Allan 1991. He became maintenance supervisor He also worked at Grand Teton NP and Sharon Shugart, museum specialist, Poe NHS, Deshler-Morris House and at George Rogers Clark NHP in 2000. In Lake Mead NRA. From 1985 to 1999, Hot Springs NP, Dec. 31, 2009 after Thaddeus Kosciuszko N MEM. He nego- 2005, Gary became chief of facility man- he worked as a seasonal law enforce- over 17 years. tiated an international loan agreement agement at Timpanogos Cave NM, where ment ranger and dispatcher at Cuya- Sharon spent her entire NPS career at with several museums in Poland to exhib- he was also collateral duty safety officer. hoga Valley NP. Between his seasonal Hot Springs NP. Her achievements it Kosciuszko artifacts in Philadelphia. ranger employment, Gerry was a full- Rober t W. Trodahl, fire chief, Lake include cataloguing thousands of objects As chief of interpretation and visitor time elementary school science teacher, Mead NRA, Jan. 1 after 33 years. and providing advocacy for their value, services since 2004, Steve led a planning retiring in 1993. He became a perma- obtaining funds for the enhancement of effort to create the Long Range Interpre- Larry Umberger, maintenance mechanic nent NPS employee in 1999, joining collection storage areas and creating spe- tive Plan. He launched the Independence the Division of Interpretation, Educa- cial exhibits for displaying artifacts from Park Institute and developed temporary supervisor, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal tion and Visitor Services at Cuyahoga the collection. She was co-author of Hot park exhibits. Recently, he led park plan- NHP, Jan. 1 after over 32 years. Valley NP. Springs National Park Geologic Excursion ning teams for the Franklin Court Muse- William Waltsak , laborer, National Tour Guide and author of When Did It um and President’s House site. Steve Mall and Memorial Parks, Jan. 2 after Mildred Younger, motor vehicle oper- Happen? A Chronology of Events at the enhanced the park’s six websites, added a over 30 years. ator, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Hot Springs of Arkansas. cell phone tour program and worked Jan. 1 after over 26 years. Sharon’s awards include the 1996 closely with Historic Philadelphia, Inc. to Reverend Graham Williams, park Thomas Jefferson Prize from the Society complement ranger programs with cos- ranger, Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS, Stanley E. Zyskowski, biological techni- for History in the Federal Government tumed interpreters each summer. In 2009, April 22 after over 10 years. cian (fisheries), North Cascades NP Com- and two Arkansas Historical Association he coordinated special events at Edgar Rev. Williams, who is 85, worked at plex, Jan. 1 after 31 years. I

Homestead National Monument Interpreters and Archeologists: Receive Credit for Module 440 through DOI Learn of America Hosts Exhibit By Jason Jurgena, Museum Curator, rcheologists and interpreters from all include archeological methods, inter- country grain elevators of any town that Homestead NM of America Asectors—government, public and pretive methods, cultural sensitivity, had them along the railroad tracks. The elevator was the first stop in the line for a private—can now receive credit through collaboration and self-assessment of omestead National Monument of farmer’s grain to get to market and also a DOI Learn for the four courses in interpretive products. HAmerica is hosting Landmarks in a meeting place. Module 440: Effective Interpretation of To receive credit for each course, first Sea of Grass: Grain Elevators and the Amer- Archeological Resources. DOI Learn is register in DOI Learn. Next, review the The old wood-constructed country ican Landscape, a photographic exhibit by the federal portal for training courses in a course on the NPS Archeology Program grain elevators are being replaced with Bruce Selyem of 50 images of historic grain variety of topics. It can be accessed website. Go to http://www.nps.gov/ modern concrete and steel storage struc- at https://doilearn.doi.gov for federal archeology/sites/inspire/index.htm for elevators from the 30 states where people tures. With every elevator that is torn employees and http://doilearn.doi.gov/ more information and links to the courses. homesteaded. The exhibit, which runs down, part of our history disappears. coursecatalog/index.cfm for public login. Finally, return to DOI Learn to take a short through September 2010, is on display at Bruce created the Country Grain Elevator Module 440 encourages archeolo- assessment and receive a certificate. the Homestead Education Center. Historical Society in 1995 to preserve the gists and interpreters to work together Registration is ongoing, and students Bruce began photographing country history of this agricultural symbol and has to interpret archeological resources to may take the courses at their own pace. In grain elevators in his home state of Mon- made it a lifelong commitment to record the public. The courses are particularly addition, students are encouraged to sub- tana in 1990. These vanishing buildings, on film and share this vanishing heritage. useful to Volunteers In Parks, interns, mit case studies to the Module 440 gallery which were an integral part of home- Landmarks in a Sea of Grass represents archeologists, interpreters, educators (http://www.nps.gov/archeology/IforA/ steaders’ lives, are symbols of the agricul- a small part of a very large collection that and cultural resource managers who nationalMap.htm). For more information, tural revolution and another way of life. includes photos from over 4,700 locations wish to hone their public interpretation contact Teresa Moyer at (202) 354-2124 skills. Topics of the four-part series or [email protected]. I This exhibit represents architecture in 35 states and provinces. Many more of unique to North America, and much of Bruce’s photos can be viewed online at the rural agricultural heritage is tied to the http://grainelevatorphotos.com. I Vol. 17 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 9

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Donald R. “Don” Brown, 76, Jan. 13, Award at Rocky Mountain NP for Lookout NS. Margaret’s bright smile E&AA Member Kurt Noah Oliver, following a return of cancer. development of the backcountry man- and genuine concern for others will be 61, Feb. 10, following a battle with cancer. Don was a retired ranger and superin- agement program, which included the missed by the many NPS staff members Kurt retired from the NPS as East Dis- tendent who worked for the NPS for 32 establishment of carrying capacities and she worked with over the course of trict supervisory park ranger at Rocky years. After serving in the U.S. Army as a reservation and permit system. This her career. Mountain NP in 2005 after over 29 a mountain warfare instructor in the drew the attention of Secretary Morton, years. He began his NPS career in 1970 Mountain and Cold Weather Training and Dave presented the plan at a as a seasonal park aide at Rocky Moun- Command at Camp Hale in Colorado, Departmental meeting, where it was tain NP assigned to the Alpine Visitor Don began his NPS career in 1957 at announced that experimental programs Center. In 1972, he began his first sea- Rocky Mountain NP as a seasonal would be initiated in other parks. son in law enforcement at the park at ranger. Over the years, he worked at From 1974 to 1979, Dave served as a Wild Basin and continued to work sea- Everglades NP, Sequoia NP, Olympic resource management specialist for the sonally throughout the late 1970s. He NP, Grand Canyon NP and Blue Ridge NPS in the Natural Resources Division also worked at Bighorn Canyon NRA Parkway. He became the first superin- in Washington, D.C., working on and Valley Forge NHP. tendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes NL in development of national policy guide- In 1980, Kurt was hired as a permanent 1977. He then became superintendent lines for backcountry use and fire man- ranger at Rocky Mountain NP, where he of Isle Royale NP and finished his NPS agement Servicewide. He transferred to served as the Thompson area and Wild career at Rocky Mountain NP as assis- the (then) Boise Interagency Fire Basin area ranger in the mid-1980s and tant superintendent, retiring in 1989. Center as chief of the Branch of Fire then moved to the Big Thompson Subdis- After his NPS retirement, Don Management in 1979, where he coordi- trict in 1993. From 2004 until his retire- worked for Boulder County Parks and nated development of FIRE PRO (the ment, he served as the East District ranger. Open Space and the Purgatory Pro Ski fire program) and participated in multi- Kurt is survived by his wife, Laurie; Patrol. He was also a volunteer for the agency coordination groups as the son, David; daughter, Becky (husband, Durango Fire and Rescue Authority. NPS representative during critical wild- Scott); his father, Noah; a brother, Kent Survivors include Don’s wife, Virginia land fire activity. He established two E&AA (wife, Lorrie); a brother, Kris (wife, “Ginny,” four daughters and five grand- permanent NPS Hot Shot crews and JACK FISH Gail); and several nieces and nephews. sons. Memorial contributions to honor represented the NPS on the National He was preceded in death by his sister, Don’s love of skiing may be made to the Wildfire Coordinating Group, serving E&AA Life Member Manus “Jack” Patricia, and mother, Veda. Memorial Durango Winter Sports Foundation, as chairman in 1979. Fish, Jr., 81, Feb. 27, at the Heritage Hall contributions may be made to the Col- P.O. Box 4104, Durango, CO 81302. In 1989, Dave returned to the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in orado Fourteeners Initiative, the Special Olympics and The National Children’s Washington, D.C., office for nine Leesburg, Va., after a stroke. Cancer Society. months to complete work on the Fire Jack retired from the NPS in 1988 as regional director of National Capital Management Program before retiring E&AA Life Member Robert Mercier Region (NCR) after 36 years of service. later that year. He worked for the State Paul, 94, Jan. 3, at Willamette View He served in the U.S. Army (1946- of Idaho Bureau of Disaster Services as Manor in Portland, Oreg., due to natu- 1948), then earned a degree in engi- an emergency planner (1990-1996), ral causes. neering from Catholic University of and then he and Marjorie moved to Robert earned a B.A. degree in 1937 America. He joined the NPS in 1952 as a home they built overlooking Lake and a master’s degree in 1945, both a civil engineer in the Office of Design Pend Oreille. from Columbia University. He served in and Construction in Washington, D.C. Dave is survived by Marjorie; two chil- the U.S. Navy, Amphibious Force, Following this, he served as assistant dren: Thomas and Jennie; and four grand- (1942-1945), where he was the com- chief, then chief of the Branch of Engi- children. Condolences may be posted manding officer of a Landing Craft neering (1962-1965) and chief of online at www.lakeviewfuneral.com. Infantry participating in the amphibious development planning and control landings in North Africa, Italy and E&AA Member Manuel H. “Manny” (1965-1970). After serving three years France during D-Day. He remained Cortez, 79, Feb. 26, at Carlsbad Medical as NCR deputy regional director, he active in the U.S. Naval Reserve and Center in New Mexico. became regional director in 1973 and retired as lieutenant commander. Manny was a longtime Carlsbad Cav- continued to serve in this position until Following WWII, Robert became a erns NP employee, who retired from his retirement. high school teacher and counselor. He Butts Family Photo the park in 1992 as a supervisory park Following his NPS retirement, Jack taught math and later also became Dean ranger. He earned a B.S. degree in 1955 was vice president at the West Group DAVE BUTTS of Boys at McMinnville High School in from the University of New Mexico. and served as chairman of the Parks and Oregon. He began his seasonal career E&AA Life Member David B. Following college graduation, he served History Association. His awards include with the NPS in 1947 at Glacier NP “Dave” Butts, 79, Jan. 5, at home in his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. the DOI Distinguished Service Award as a trail crewman—later becoming a Sandpoint, Idaho, due to complications Army Reserve and retired from military and the Cornelius Amory Pugsley park ranger. Robert worked at the park of Parkinson’s disease. duty in 1990 as a master sergeant. Award, a prestigious national award that during the summers, and his assigned Dave retired from the NPS as chief of In 1966, Manny joined the NPS at recognizes outstanding contributions to station was Bowman Lake, but he also the Branch of Fire Management in 1989 Carlsbad Caverns NP as a park guide, the promotion and development of worked at Many Glacier, Kintla Lake, after 31 years of service with the NPS. He becoming a supervisory park ranger in public parks in the United States. East Glacier,Waterton (Goat Haunt), attended New Mexico College of Agri- 1971. He hired, trained, supervised and Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years, Two Medicine, Logging Creek and culture and Mechanic Arts (1949-1950) inspired hundreds of park guides and Rosemary T. Fish; 12 children; 42 Walton. He earned a Superior Service and joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 as a rangers. A number of career NPS grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; Award in 1986 and was affectionately corpsman. He served four years, includ- employees started under his guidance. and two siblings. Memorial donations known as “Bowman Bob.” ing two tours in Japan. In 1958, he grad- For many years, he was the park’s sole may be made to the Eternal Word Robert retired from teaching in 1977 uated from Colorado State University leader of cavern tours conducted entirely Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds after 32 years and from the NPS at with a B.S. degree in forest recreation and in Spanish. Manny is survived by his wife Road, Irondale, AL 35210 or the Glacier NP in 1989. From 1992 to earned an M.S. degree in wildland of 51 years, Dolores; daughter,Teresa United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. 1999, he continued to serve the NPS as resource administration in 1967. (husband, Mike); three sons: Manuel, Jr. a volunteer at the park. He was an avid Dave’s NPS career began in 1957 as a (wife, Theresa), Ruben (wife, Janna) and Charles “Frank” Mobley, 62, Jan. 16, hiker, birder and fisherman and an seasonal ranger at Rocky Mountain NP. Andrew; and four grandchildren. at home in Wheeling, W.Va., following a He married Marjorie Madison in 1958 battle with cancer. accomplished boatman. and began his first permanent NPS posi- Mar garet DeLaura, Jan. 4, after a Frank retired from the NPS as a facil- Robert’s survivors include his wife of 66 tion at Natchez Trace Parkway that long illness. ity operations specialist at Jean Lafitte years, Mary; two daughters: Janet (hus- same year, serving as assistant district Margaret worked for the Denver Ser- NHP & PRES in 2009. He was a U.S. band, Stan) and Nancy (husband, Rick); ranger on the Dancy District (1958- vice Center (DSC) for more than two Navy Vietnam War veteran. He started and four grandchildren. Memorial dona- 1960). Subsequent positions included decades, beginning her career in print- with the NPS in 1988 at Assateague tions may made to The Salvation Army or park ranger and then chief ranger at ing services, moving to administration Island NS. Over the years during his to a charity of the donor’s choice. and becoming a community planner in NPS career, in addition to Jean Lafitte (then) Glacier Bay NM (1960-1965) Robert Duane “Pete” Peterson, 79, 1991. She retired in 2008 as a project NHP & PRES, Frank worked at Blue and assistant district ranger (Mather Nov. 25, 2009, at home in Terlingua, Tex. manager from the DSC Planning Divi- Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Moun- District) at Yosemite NP (1965-1966). Pete was a retired Big Bend NP main- sion. In her role as project manager, she tains NP and Herbert Hoover NHS. In 1967, he became a park ranger tenance worker. He enlisted in the U.S. worked on general management plans Survivors include Frank’s wife of (forestry) at Rocky Mountain NP, fol- Air Force in 1946 and served during the for parks including Biscayne NP, Dry 41 years, Judy; two sons; two grandchil- lowed by a resource management spe- Korean Conflict with the 56th Air cialist there in 1968. Tortugas NP and Canaveral NS and dren; his mother; and several nieces Dave received a Special Achievement a commercial services plan for Cape and nephews. continued on page 10 10 Arrowhead • Vol. 17 • No. 2

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 much legislation to conserve and protect life laughter. Included in his legacy is his public lands, including the Wilderness patient perseverance through the pain Transport Squadron. He married Darlene Act of 1964, the Endangered Species and indignities of the cancer that took K. Sartain in 1970. Preservation Act and the Land and his life. It would have been uncharacter- Pete began his NPS career in 1979 at Water Conservation Act. During his istic of John to show anger or self-pity, Big Bend NP, where he served until his tenure, four national parks, six national because he truly lived his favorite quote retirement in 1988. He received many monuments, nine recreation areas, 20 from his favorite author, artist and awards for his dedicated service. He historic sites and 56 wildlife refuges were satirist, Walt Kelly: “Don’t take life so enjoyed everything outdoors—especially added to the National Park Service. fishing and camping. He was always ready serious. It ain’t nohow permanent.” Canyonlands NP was one of the for a challenging game of dominoes and Survivors include John’s wife of 50 loved to whistle musical tunes and bird- national parks created during this time. years, Anne, and two children: David calls. He was a master handyman and was On a flight over this area in the early and Amy. Donations in his memory can always working on fix-it projects. 1960s, then Bureau of Reclamation be made to the Dan O’Laurie Museum Pete’s survivors include Darlene; Chief Floyd Dominy showed Secretary of Moab, 118 East Center Street, daughter, Kathy Jean; five sons: Timothy, Udall where he wanted to build the Moab, UT 84532 or the Humane Soci- Duane and Wade Peterson and David and “next” big dam—just below the conflu- ety of Moab Valley, P.O. Box 1188, Jeffrey Sartain; two sisters: Pat and Clara; ence of the Colorado and Green rivers. Moab, UT 84532. If you want to brother, Paul; 10 grandchildren; and four But where Floyd Dominy saw a reser- remember and honor John, make your NPS voir, Stewart Udall saw a national park. way to your favorite secluded spot, great-grandchildren. Memorial tributes BILL TANNER may be made to Terlingua Medics, 1 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar silently soak in the world around you Medic Lane, Terlingua, TX 79852. J. William “Bill” Tanner, 71, April 2, released the following statement on his and appreciate the precious gift of natu- in his sleep. passing: “Stewart Udall was one of the ral places. That is what he would do. I Max Sanders, 68, Jan. 31, due to cancer. Bill was an NPS ranger, interpreter and greatest secretaries of the Interior in my Max was a retired federal law enforce- archeologist who is best known for devel- lifetime. Secretary Udall, who also served ment officer. He served for 33 years as a oping and co-directing the critical 1979 in the U.S. House of Representatives, was park ranger with the NPS, 25 of which “Ranger One Task Force” to implement a pioneer and visionary in protecting were at Natchez Trace Parkway, from the “Carter Antiquities Act National America’s natural resources and cultural where he retired as a district ranger. He Monuments” in Alaska. The task force, heritage who exemplified his family’s Benefactors also served as a ranger at Grand Canyon which he co-directed with Rick Smith, commitment to public service. In January The following donations were NP, Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenan- was responsible for establishing an NPS of last year, he shared with me his contin- received this quarter. Thank you doah NP. presence in the newly established areas ued vision of how to move forward with for your support. Max is survived by his wife, Willa; two that more than doubled the size of the a renewed commitment for preserving National Park System. daughters: Alicia (husband, Jason) and and conserving America’s great natural Juin Crosse Adams, Bruce Applin, Bill grew up in Morenci, Ariz. (a min- Shelley; brother, Gordon; sister, Carolyn; and cultural landscapes in the 21st centu- Bent’s Old Fort Employee Association, ing town), married his high school and grandson, William. Condolences ry. Stewart Udall will be greatly missed, Jon Bergeron, Christina Boehle, sweetheart, Jerry Katherine Guyn, and may be sent to 107 Valley Circle, John Bowie, James Boyd, John served in the navy and on the Phoenix and my thoughts and prayers go out to Kosciusko, MS 39090. Brockelsby, Kathleen Bucco, Bullfrog police force before obtaining his arche- Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico and to his entire family.” Subdistrict - Glen Canyon NRA, E&AA Life Member Philip O. ology degree from Northern Arizona After leaving the government, Stewart Terry Burch, Holly Cahill, John “Phil” Stewart, 86, May 28, at the West University. He joined the NPS as a practiced law in Washington, D.C., and Case, Judie Chrobak-Cox, Kathryn Virginia Veterans Administration Medical ranger/interpreter at Tuzigoot NM. authored several books. He was prede- Clark, Kathryn Collins, Susan Consolo- Center. Subsequent positions included archeol- ceased in 2001 by his wife of 55 years, Murphy, Leslie Crossland, Karrie Phil served in the First Infantry Divi- ogist/chief of interpretation at Canyon Erma Lee. His survivors include six chil- Davin, Benita Duling, Gregory Eckert, sion during WWII. He was wounded in de Chelly NM, ranger (law enforce- dren and eight grandchildren. Diane Escoto, Bernard Fagan, action and spent two years in army hos- ment) at Padre Island NS, then law Gabrielle Fisher, Flagstaff Areas NPS pitals. Following discharge, he received enforcement instructor at WASO. He John Charles Urbanek, 80, March 25, Employees Association, Natascha his law degree from Creighton Univer- nearly single-handedly established the NPS presence at the Federal Law due to cancer. Fraser, Friends of Chaco, Inc., sity in 1952 and then began his federal Enforcement Training Center in Georgia, John was a pilot in the U.S. Navy dur- Maryanne Gerbauckas, Glen Canyon government career. He worked for the acquiring, painting and furnishing the ing the Korean Conflict. He graduated Employee and Alumni Association, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as land first Service facilities. from Kansas State University and spent acquisition officer and oversaw the Karen Glenn, Cathleen Halainen, Bill returned to the field as chief his entire career working for the NPS. Tocks Island Dam project before join- Rebecca Harriett, Linda Hartman, ranger at Chamizal N MEM, then on to During his time in the NPS, he left his ing the NPS. Robert Hartzler, Jacqueline Henman, Alaska as chief of law enforcement and mark on projects from Mesa Verde, Phil worked in the Lands Division, Robert Howard, Douglas Jones, then chief ranger for the (then) South- Colo., to the Dead Sea Scroll Caves in Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (NCP- first as chief of lands, then later as assis- west Region, eventually leaving the posi- the country of Jordan. He was a resi- tant director in charge of both lands and East), Robert Krumenaker,Tim tion to establish and lead the Service’s dent of the Moab, Utah, area since Lacy, Harriette Lindsay, Michelle concessions. He retired from WASO in first Resource Protection Unit, appre- 1971 and spent 14 years as the head of 1979 as assistant director specialized Ludwick, David and Debbie Maxwell, hending thieves of plants, animals and maintenance for Arches NP, Natural Garrett Moynihan, Cynthia O’Neill, services. His awards include the DOI antiquities. This unit racked up some Bridges NM and Canyonlands NP. Cherry Payne, Ricky Pearce, Meritorious Service Award and Distin- major antiquity theft prosecutions and It was this career and his love of the Karen Pittleman, Edward Rizzotto, guished Service Award. shut down several major dealers in the outdoors that led John to meet his wife, Jacquelin Roberts, Michele Simmons, Survivors include his wife of 63 years, trafficking of protected items. Anne, who had come from Chicago for Loretta; three children: Paul E. Stewart, “Bill was a true ranger of many skills Mallory Smith, Anne Staley, Richard seasonal employment at Grand Teton Stenmark, Michelle Stuebe, Linda Ann Marie Hamilton (husband, Bob) and interests, but deep down he was NP in 1957. The NPS wasn’t just his and John P. Stewart (wife, Deborah); Towle, Kim Tucker, Robert Utley, always an interpreter, even in law enforce- career, it was his passion. He and Anne nine grandchildren; and several great- ment and undercover operations,” said Alexa Viets, Lawrence Villalva, David spent as much time as possible enjoying grandchildren. He was preceded in his longtime friend, John Cook. Wallace, Melody Webb, Western nature. Every vacation involved two or death by his daughter, Mary Jean. The Tanners were great travelers— National Parks Association, Paul and more national parks. Memorials may be made to CCAP Inc., visiting all 50 states and all of the Great Jeanne Whiting and Jean Zichterman. Even well into his 70s, John could be 112 Kent Street, Winchester, VA Lakes. Jerry taught elementary school found hiking along new trails or driving In memory of Jack Linahan 22601. Condolences may be posted wherever her husband was stationed, down some obscure backcountry road Bill and Judi Black online at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com. including in Utah, Arizona, Texas, he found on a map. John’s interest in Roger and Judy Giddings Virginia and Alaska. Bill retired to Albu- maps led him to construct his giant N.G. Hood Tim Stubbs, 59, Jan. 28, in Albu- querque, N.Mex., in 1995 and became relief map of the Moab area, which he Jason A. Linahan querque, N.Mex., due to natural causes. active in the antique bottle trade and patiently constructed, piece by hand- Brian and Gail McCurry Tim was a retired fire management painting. Jerry preceded him in death in carved piece, in his basement. It took Rosalind G. Sorrell officer. He began his permanent NPS 2006. The couple raised two children: over 20 years to make, and it speaks to Chickasaw NRA Employee career in 1990. In addition to being the son, Eric and daughter, Michelle, and his conviction that amazing things can Association fire management officer, he was a fire they have a grandson, Nicholas. behavior analyst, long-term fire analyst be accomplished if you just persevere. In memory of Robert Shelley and an air tactical group supervisor. He Stewart L. Udall , 90, March 20, at He donated the map to the Dan O’Laurie Caleb and Patricia Cooper was a wildland firefighter icon and home in Santa Fe, N.Mex., due to nat- Museum of Moab, where it is on display staunch advocate for firefighter safety. ural causes. for the whole community to enjoy. Cathy Leach Tim retired as the fire management offi- Stewart Udall served as secretary of John will be remembered by his fam- Patricia Rothdiener cer for Carlsbad Caverns NP and the Department of the Interior from ily, many friends and co-workers for his Katherine Ziegenfus Guadalupe Mountains NP in 2003. 1961 to 1969. He was responsible for boundless enthusiasm and bigger-than- Vol. 17 • No. 2 • Arrowhead 11

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Shawn Bawden, to volunteer manage- Ann Honious , from chief of education Dawn Webster, to supervisory park ment assistant, Santa Monica Moun- and resources management, Dayton ranger, Shenandoah NP. tains NRA. Aviation Heritage NHP, to chief of museum services and interpretation, Rosanna Weltzin , from acting deputy Mark Benson, to visitor use assistant, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. chief of interpretation and education, Shenandoah NP. to deputy chief of interpretation Stacy Humphreys, from park ranger, and education, National Mall and Richard Boston, to cultural resource spe- Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Memorial Parks. I cialist, Transportation Division, Denver Battlefields Memorial NMP, to supervi- Service Center. sory park ranger, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. J. Patrick Campbell, from program manager, Inventory and Monitoring Robert C. Jett , to regional risk manag- NPS Family Program, National Capital Region Net- er, Southeast Regional Office. work, to program manager, Inventory Sherry Justus , from integrated resources and Monitoring Program, National John Knotts, sawyer/woodworker at program manager (natural and cultural), Yosemite NP, and his wife, Chandra, Capital Region. Lyndon B. Johnson NHP, to chief of welcomed their first child, a baby boy interpretation, visitor services and natural Tim Cash , from web editor-in-chief and named Sawyer Mason, on Sept. 4, acting chief of Web Content Services resources, Sagamore Hill NHS. NPS 2009. Sawyer weighed in at nine lbs. Division (WCSD), to web editor-in-chief Ivan Kassovic, from subdistrict ranger, KATE RICHARDSON and was 21 inches long. and chief of WCSD, OCIO (Office of Rocky Mountain NP, to field operations Kate Richardson, from superintendent, the Chief Information Officer) National Jennifer McMahon, management assis- supervisor, Cuyahoga Valley NP. San Francisco Maritime NHP, to work- Information Services Center, WASO. tant at Cuyahoga Valley NP, and her Craig Kenkel , from chief of cultural place enrichment program manager, husband, Toby Oster, welcomed their Ruben Castillo , from heavy mobile resources and acting deputy superin- Office of the Assistant Director, Work- second child, Kevin Michael Oster, on equipment mechanic, to general opera- tendent, Golden Gate NRA, to superin- force Management. Jan. 26. Kevin weighed in at eight lbs., tions foreman, Carlsbad Caverns NP. tendent, San Francisco Maritime NHP. Lewis Rogers, from chief ranger, Valley 14 oz. and measured 21 inches. I David L. Conlin , from deputy chief, to Bob Kirby, from superintendent, Peters- Forge NHP, to superintendent, Peters- chief, Submerged Resources Center, burg NB, to superintendent, Gettysburg burg NB. Send us your stuff! We welcome news and photos about yourself and our NPS family Lakewood, Colo. NMP and Eisenhower NHS. Katie Sargent, from park ranger members. See page 12 for mailing and Allen Cooper, from chief of the arche- Jeff Martinelli, from park ranger (protec- (protection), Fredericksburg and Spot- sylvania County Battlefields Memorial telephone information. ology branch, Northeast Regional tion), Shenandoah NP, to supervisory NMP, to park ranger (protection), Office (NERO) to chief of the park park ranger, Grand Teton NP. Shenandoah NP. planning and special studies branch, Tracy McBride, to administrative spe- Heritage Preservation, Planning and cialist, Design and Construction Divi- Steve Schildwachter , from senior visitor E&AA welcomes the Compliance Directorate, NERO. sion, Denver Service Center. use assistant, Shenandoah NP, to visitor following new members: use assistant, Castillo de San Marcos NM. Karen Cucurullo , from acting deputy Tom Medema, from acting chief of inter- Geraldine Bell, Susan Cook, superintendent for operations, to deputy pretation and education, to chief of inter- Scott Schreiber , to information tech- Michael Creasey, Nathaniel superintendent for operations, National pretation and education, Yosemite NP. nology specialist, Cuyahoga Valley NP. Deutsch, Michael Duwe, Beth Mall and Memorial Parks. Prior to her Faudree, Brian Forseth, Linda Steve Shackelton acting assignment, Karen was special Dave Mekker, to electrician, Cuyahoga , from chief ranger, Mazzu, Kelly Pearce, Deborah Yosemite NP, to associate director for assistant for partnerships at the park. Valley NP. Pfenninger, Richard Allen Purvis, visitor and resource protection, WASO. Jimmie Qualls, David Rose, John Stuart Curtin, from park ranger (pro- Mike Michener, from park ranger (pro- tection), Yosemite NP, to district LoRita Stillwell, to visitor use assis- Spangler and Kathy Tustanowski. tection), Olympic NP, to park ranger ranger, Shenandoah NP. tant, Shenandoah NP. (protection), Shenandoah NP. Cicely Muldoon, from deputy regional Chris Davis, from resource manager, director, Pacific West Region, to super- San Juan Island NHP, to plant ecolo- intendent, Point Reyes NS. gist, Cuyahoga Valley NP. NPS Advisory 2011 Budget Margo Muhl Davis , from cultural resource specialist, Transportation Divi- Board continued from front page sion, Denver Service Center (DSC) to cultural resource specialist, Design and continued from front page Jarvis said, “The National Park Service Construction Division, DSC. • Prof. Linda Bilmes, Kennedy School has a unique and an important role in cli- of Government, Harvard University, mate change. National parks are familiar Edward Dodds, from maintenance Cambridge, Mass. places to the public and already exhibit mechanic supervisor, to facility manager, • Leonore Blitz, president, Leonore Blitz effects from a changing climate that our Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Consultants, Ltd., Washington, D.C. ongoing inventory and monitoring sys- tem documents as they happen.” Katie Callahan Durcan, to assistant coor- • Hon. Judy Burke, mayor of Grand The budget proposes base funding dinator for national heritage areas, WASO. Lake, Colo. increases at 127 national parks. “Ameri- Mike Foster, from supervisory park • Milton Chen, Ph.D., senior fellow ca’s best idea was to set aside national ranger and shift supervisor, Valley Dis- and executive director, emeritus, The parks for their protection and our trict, Yosemite NP, to chief ranger, George Lucas Educational Foundation, enjoyment. We sustain that best idea by Nicasio, Calif. Natchez Trace Parkway. investing taxpayer dollars so that parks • Rita Colwell, Ph.D., University of are preserved for future generations,” Denise Fuller , from legal assistant, Maryland, College Park, Md. Director Jarvis said. “For less than $10 Olympic NP, to Eastern Interagency NPS per citizen each year, the national parks DENNIS M. MULLIGAN • Belinda Faustinos, executive officer, Coordination Center lead emergency San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers offer the opportunity to experience resource coordinator, Shenandoah NP. Dennis M. Mulligan, from park ranger and Mountain Conservancy, Azusa, Calif. some of the most amazing natural land- Fred Garrett, to carpenter (special (interpretation), to supervisory park ranger • Carolyn Finney, Ph.D., assistant scapes on the planet and the authentic projects crew), Cuyahoga Valley NP. (interpretation), Statue of Liberty NM. professor, University of California, places where history was made. That Berkeley, Calif. investment is returned many times over. Lynn Garrity, to outdoor recreation Don Neubacher , from superintendent, Spending by park visitors—285 million • Ronald James, Nevada state historic planner (trails), Cuyahoga Valley NP. Point Reyes NS, to superintendent, of them in 2009—contributed an esti- preservation officer, Carson City, Nev. Yosemite NP. mated $12 billion to local economies Margaret Garvin, from administrative • Hon. Tony Knowles, former gover- within 50 miles of national parks. We officer, New River Gorge NR, to Robbin Owen , from acting chief, to nor of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska thank America’s taxpayers for their sup- administrative officer, Carlsbad Caverns chief, Park Programs Division, National • Gretchen Long, board member, port and pledge to make the best use of NP and Guadalupe Mountains NP. Mall and Memorial Parks. World Resources Institute, Wilson, Wyo. the funds Congress provides to pre- Mike Hodgkinson, to maintenance Karen Pittleman, from deputy direc- • Margaret Wheatley, Ed.D., board serve the places entrusted to our care worker supervisor (special projects tor, to director, Wolf Trap National president, emeritus, The Berkana Insti- for today’s visitors and for generations crew), Cuyahoga Valley NP. Park for the Performing Arts. tute, Provo, Utah I to come.” I 2011 Membership Directory Form E&AA Membership Application If your listing in the 2010 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, the Arrowhead Membership Directory form and returned it to E&AA, PA 19034. Welcome! only your name will appear in the directory. 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