Arrowhead • Fall 2008 1 Arrowhead Fall 2008 • Vol. 15 • No. 4 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR National Parks Second Century

or more than Fa half-century, Commission Established folk singers have been repeating the Old Testament PS Director Mary A. Bomar has experts, park managers and the general conservationists, academics, business lead- advice: “To every Nhailed the establishment of the public over the course of their 12-month ers, policy experts and retired NPS execu- thing there is a National Parks Second Century Commis- effort, culminating in a report with rec- tives. The commission is led by former season.” This is a sion, a nonpartisan citizens group that will ommendations in the fall of 2009. senators Baker and Johnston. season of change provide recommendations for the future Former United States senators Howard “As the National Park Service looks and a season of celebration. of the National Park System. The com- H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.) and J. Bennett ahead to our centennial in 2016,” said Most of the world’s religions rec- mission first met in August at Santa Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) announced the for- Director Bomar, “we appreciate that ognize the lengthening days that Monica Mountains NRA and will meet in mation of the National Parks Second public-spirited citizens step forward to follow the winter solstice as a time four additional national parks by June of Century Commission on Aug. 12. The help chart the course of our parks for of hope and possibility. For us in next year, including Yellowstone NP, Get- commission is made up of close to 30 another century.” the northern hemisphere, that time tysburg NMP, Lowell NHP and Great national leaders, experts and thinkers In a letter thanking the commission is now. Smoky Mountains NP. The commission drawn from a broad range of back- members for their service, Director With an election just past and will hear from a range of subject-matter grounds, including scientists, historians, continued on page 11 a presidential inauguration just ahead, we know that change will be part of the future of government, including the future of the National Park Service. It has been my privi- lege for the last two years to help Denali NP & PRES Holds Dedication lay a foundation for what I believe will be a better, stronger Service in the years ahead. Our challenges Ceremony for New Visitor Center are great—and growing. We have made progress. We enali NP & PRES’s new Eielson have set in motion a process to DVisitor Center was officially dedi- supplement our tax-supported cated during a ceremony on Aug. 12. budget in a sustained way through Park staff hosted the dedication event at the Centennial Challenge program, which holds promise for a sound the visitor center, which is located at Mile second century of parks. We 66 of the Denali Park Road. The cere- have begun rebuilding our human mony included addresses by invited dig- resources, especially through ex- nitaries, with DOI Assistant Secretary for panded seasonal employment. Fish, Wildlife and Parks Lyle Laverty as We have begun rebuilding our the keynote speaker. A ribbon cutting infrastructure, with a series of visi- was immediately followed by an open tor centers and other facilities house. The event was open to the public, designed to meet, even exceed, who reached the remote facility via the rising standards of energy efficien- cy and environmental compatibility. park’s shuttle-bus system. The new 7,400-square-foot visitor cen- There is much yet to be done. ter features large indoor and outdoor We worry about tomorrow. Anyone who has been paying attention has viewing areas, an indoor dining area and seen the decline in youth engage- an alcove for indoor ranger presentations. ment with nature and history—and The total cost of the building and its a related slide in physical fitness. NPS photo by Kent Miller exhibits was $9.2 million. We manage America’s touch- VISITORS TO THE DEDICATION CEREMONY for the new Eielson Visitor Center at Throughout the six-year design and stones of inspiration and informa- Denali NP & PRES listen to keynote speaker DOI Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and tion. Our first job, always, is the Parks Lyle Laverty at the podium. continued on page 10 protection of the parks. We must assure that these special places are maintained so that future gen- erations can know and understand Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center what we valued enough to keep and pass on. Our next job, only marginally less Opens at Grand Teton NP needed than the first, is as educa- tors who must compete effectively for the minds and hearts of Ameri- By Jackie Skaggs, Public Affairs Officer, restore and sustain the human spirit. It Rockefeller, stated that Laurance was the ca’s youth. As the keepers of a Grand Teton NP was his hope that, by experiencing this “intellectual father” of the preserve, and great nation’s legacy, we must spiritual and emotional renewal, visitors to that he prioritized “removing the hand of teach the next generation how to rand Teton NP Supt. Mary Gibson the preserve would become aware of the man” to return the preserve to its natural share the values and to appreciate GScott and the staff of Grand Teton importance of nature in their own lives condition. John Turner told of floating on the symbols of that legacy. NP, the family and associates of Laurance and acknowledge their roles in acting as the Snake River with Laurance and Mary There are real challenges to con- S. Rockefeller, former Assistant Secretary good stewards of the land. The new inter- Rockefeller “on a beautiful fall day with vincing the insulated and the iso- of State John Turner and approximately pretive center, a Platinum-level Leader- blazing colors,” and having Rockefeller lated that we have something 175 guests joined together on June 21 ship in Energy and Environmental Design hint at his desire to return the JY Ranch to better. That goal is the central gift for a dedication ceremony to mark (LEED) certified building, offers visitors a its natural state and make it available to our parks and programs offer in our the grand opening of the Laurance S. distinctive opportunity to learn about the the general public. Turner went on to say, next hundred years. Rockefeller Preserve Center. NBC News natural world. The center and restroom “Laurance hoped people would restore This is the season to look back Correspondent Pete Williams served as buildings were designed and constructed their spirits in the wilderness setting.” with pride and ahead with hope. emcee for the special event. to be a model NPS facility by using the Intermountain Regional Director Mike Best wishes to the entire National The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve— latest environmental technologies and Snyder commented, “Seeing this amazing Park Service family for a wonderful the former JY Ranch, which served as sustainable techniques. place in person, I have to say that the val- holiday season and many new a longtime summer retreat for the During the ceremony, Lucy Rockefeller ue of this gift is absolutely priceless.” years of happiness. Rockefeller family—is a reflection of Mr. Waletzky said her father thought of The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Rockefeller’s lifelong commitment to “mind-body-spirit as one word,” because Center is situated to capture views of —Mary Bomar making areas of natural scenic beauty people would be “physically and emotion- the Teton Range, and the interpretive accessible to the public. Laurance strong- ally renewed at the same time.” Clayton ly believed that nature has the power to W. Frye, longtime senior associate of continued on page 2 2 A rrowhead • Fall 2008

Focus on the Parks

• In September, over 21 tons of old tires 2000 and the second in Buddha Gaya, were removed from Hurricane Ridge in India in 2005, where the Buddha Laurance S. Rockefeller Olympic NP thanks to a creative part- attained enlightenment. Devils Tower is nership between the U.S. Coast Guard, the location where the White Buffalo the Washington State Department of Calf Woman delivered the sacred bundle Preserve Center Ecology (DOE) and Olympic NP. The to the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota tires were placed at the lower end of the nations. Along with the sacred bundle, ski area Poma lift in the early 1980s to she taught the people how to perform help contour the slope for skiers trying the seven sacred ceremonies and to live to get onto the lift. Tires are known to in a good and humble way. generate hazardous byproducts that can The crowd was entertained by various leach into surrounding soil and water. dance, drum, storytelling and music Ten Coast Guard crewmembers and 10 performances, including several enter- NPS employees helped with the tire tainers who traveled from Japan to cele- removal. The 500-plus tires were loaded brate the unveiling of the world peace into a DOE-supplied truck for transport sculpture. Chief Arvol Looking Horse, to a recycling facility. 19th generation keeper of the sacred bundle delivered by the White Buffalo • On Sept. 6, about 250 people gathered Calf Woman, spoke of his world peace at Devils Tower NM to enjoy the open- and prayer day efforts, and the consul ing of the new interpretive site—Tribal general for Japan in Denver, Kazuaki Connections. The centerpiece of the Kubo, spoke of the importance of the David Swift new site is Wind Circle, a world peace day’s activities. sculpture donated to the NPS by Japan- GRAND TETON NP SUPT. MARY GIBSON SCOTT addresses the audience at the ese sculptor Junkyu Muto. The peace • Help Wanted at Gateway NRA: dedication ceremony for the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center. sculpture is the third of nine to be placed Must be light on feet, have skill in erad- continued from front page about conservation, high-definition at significant sites throughout the world. icating non-native species, not be afraid experience within the building has been nature videos, large-scale photography The first was placed at the Vatican in of heights, work well with others, be carefully choreographed to make visitors and a soundscape room with nature patient with visitors, be photogenic, not more aware of natural elements found recordings from the preserve. There is be allergic to poison ivy and be respect- on the preserve. Visitors move through also a resource room that provides a ful of boundaries. No driver’s license Arrowhead a series of sensory experiences linked place for visitors to relax and explore necessary. Free room and board and 24- with a poem by esteemed nature writer books, albums and maps. The new pre- The Newsletter of hour buffet provided. Terry Tempest Williams. These visual, serve center will be open from June the Employees & Does that sound too good to be true? Alumni Association auditory and tactile explorations include through mid-October, while the trail Not if you are a goat. Gateway NRA of the National Park recordings of Rockefeller speaking system can be enjoyed year-round. I Service building and utilities employee Carol The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication Thompson knew that goats feed on for National Park Service employees and many plants, including problematic porated outdoor experiences like fishing, ocean stewardship through the exhibit retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- non-native, invasive species like poison bership organization dedicated to promot- rock climbing, cycling and archeology, as entitled Hands Across the Ocean.Wyland ing the values of the NPS family and ivy. She also knew that the historic bat- well as historical interpretation, music, painted the exhibit with the assistance of preserving its treasured resources. The teries at Fort Tompkins were in need of dance, art and technology. Among the 3,000 children from 110 countries. Dur- Arrowhead is available to non-members and some grooming. So, the park’s chief of many activities, children were able to ing the event, Wyland and 100 area other organizations for $15 per year. cultural resources, Kathy Foppes, placed make crafts from recycled materials, set schoolchildren, as well as government Directors an ad in area newspapers and, thanks to up a tipi, serve on a cannon crew, and environmental officials created a new John E. Cook, Chair the ad, the park contracted with a local Bill Schenk, Vice Chair meet “Thomas Jefferson” and “Teddy 450-square-foot mural of the Potomac goat herder and the goats got to work. [email protected] Roosevelt,” help create an oil painting, River watershed. James M. Draper, Sect./Treas. This is the second year that goats have listen to Native American music and par- James Connaughton, chairman of the [email protected] been enlisted for “active duty” at the fort. ticipate in folk dances. White House Council on Environmen- George Minnucci, President “The goats take about three man-hours a Funding was provided by an NPS Cen- tal Quality, conceived the idea of dis- [email protected] Dan Brown week to take care of, so we’re saving a lot tennial Challenge grant matched by park playing the murals on the Mall to [email protected] of money and effort,” said Staten Island partners Jefferson National Parks Associ- coincide with the opening of the new Gerald Halpin Unit Assistant Supt. Dave Taft. Visitors ation and Metro, with a significant dona- Sant Ocean Hall in the Smithsonian’s [email protected] seem to enjoy seeing the goats at work. tion from the Mississippi River Trail, Inc. National Museum of Natural History George Lamb Signs not only educate visitors about this The event was successful in large part across the street. The panels embarked [email protected] Linda Stoll low-impact and effective grazing, but also because of the partnerships forged with on a nationwide tour after leaving the [email protected] warn them that these working animals are dozens of local, state and national organ- National Mall on Oct. 3. Ron Walker izations, including the U.S. Army Corps not part of a petting zoo. Since the goats • Aug. 27 marked the centennial [email protected] of Engineers, the Missouri Department Marye Wells-Harley feed primarily on poison ivy, the toxic of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s birth, of Conservation, the Missouri Depart- [email protected] plant oils are all over them. and Lyndon B. Johnson NHP celebrat- ment of Natural Resources, the NPS ed this milestone by opening his home, • From Aug. 29 to 31, Women’s Rights Midwest Archeological Center, Ulysses S. Advisory Board Chair known as the “Texas White House,” to Dan Brown NHP hosted a multimedia program enti- Grant NHS, Nez Perce NHP, Wilson’s the public for the first time. Hundreds of tled The Ghosts of Seneca Falls, which con- Creek NB, Mississippi NRRA and New Editor invited guests, park visitors, former mem- sisted of images projected within the Orleans Jazz NHP. Jennifer M. Allen bers of the U.S. Secret Service Johnson Wesleyan Chapel that depicted people and ParkPalooza was structured so that it [email protected] protective detail, family staff and NPS events associated with the 1848 Women’s can be presented in other parks across the Assistant Editor retirees were present. Following a grave- Rights Convention. The soundtrack was country. Its major purpose was to provide Laura Robinson side wreath-laying ceremony to honor the composed of interviews with people in insight into the mission of the NPS. The [email protected] late president and remarks by dignitaries San Francisco explaining what they do event encouraged visitors to appreciate Trust Fund Loan Administrator and President Johnson’s daughter, Luci or do not know about this convention. and become stewards of public lands Heidi White Johnson, the presidential office was offi- [email protected] The program was created by Cassondra nationwide. For more information and to cially opened for public viewing. Sobieralski, an artist working with video see photographs of the event, visit www. Membership Coordinator The office, furnished as it was during Bonnie Stetson projection as an art medium. Her work parkpalooza.org or www.nps.gov/jeff. Johnson’s presidency (1963-1969), is [email protected] has appeared in the Berkeley Art Center •A half-mile-long series of aquatic the first room in the home to open to and the Start SOMA Gallery in San Fran- Publisher murals painted under the direction of the public, with additional rooms sched- Eastern National cisco. She hopes the project will raise acclaimed artist Wyland were unveiled uled sequentially until the entire down- 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 awareness of this important event in Fort Washington, PA 19034 Sept. 30 at the National Mall and stairs is available for public touring by American history, as well as help those Phone: (215) 283-6900 Memorial Parks. The murals, promot- the end of 2010. Also opening to the who view the program gain an apprecia- Fax: (215) 283-6925 ing environmental awareness of oceans, public for the first time on Aug. 27 was www.eandaa.org tion for the rights women enjoy today. ©2008 Eastern National lakes, rivers and wetlands, were first dis- the historic LBJ Ranch airplane hangar. • On Sept. 27 and 28, Jefferson played in Beijing, China for the 2008 The hangar will become an interpretive To contribute stories or photos for consider- National Expansion Memorial wel- Olympic Cultural Festival and Green staging area for tours of the Texas White ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- comed 13,750 visitors to the first annual Olympics. NPS Director Mary Bomar House, with exhibits and films showcas- bership information, please see page 12. ParkPalooza event on the grounds of the welcomed Wyland to the park and ing family life on the LBJ Ranch and the Gateway Arch. Interactive venues incor- praised his efforts to raise awareness of overall Johnson legacy. I Arrowhead • Fall 2008 3

The Arrowhead Store is Open for Business These Brand New Arrowhead Products By Chick Fagan, Chief, and ideas for new products. Among the NPS Office of Policy current merchandise selection is a sports bag, polo shirt, travel mug, bolo tie and Are Just a Click Away lthough it has been in existence for backpack. Eastern National procures and Amore than 12 years, most National markets Arrowhead products after Arrowhead products feature the official logo of the National Park Service. Park Service employees and alumni have they’ve been selected by the Arrowhead New products now available: cap with pewter logo, charm bracelet, not yet visited the Arrowhead Store. This Pride Committee, which is composed of necklace, earrings, v-neck sweaters, men’s and ladies’ watches, shopping venue is the place to buy quali- field and central office employees. If you ty products featuring the official Nation- have an idea for a new item, email it to turtlenecks, beverage glasses and winter scarves. al Park Service Arrowhead symbol. [email protected] for consideration You must be an NPS employee, volunteer, alumnus or partner to order these products. The Arrowhead Store is administered by the committee. Sorry, we don’t offer any discounts. by Eastern National at the NPS’s Arrowhead products are not available request to “...nurture the pride and for purchase by the general public, but spirit that is the hallmark of those who may be purchased by our partners, such have made the National Park Service a as cooperating association employees leader in the fields of conservation and and volunteers, who help us protect preservation.” Arrowhead products park resources and serve the public. may be viewed and ordered online at Articles of clothing available through www.ArrowheadStore.com. this program are not to be worn The Arrowhead product line has var- with, or as a substitute for, the official ied over the years based on level of sales NPS uniform. I Carl Sandburg Home NHS Celebrates Educational Grant

Official Photograph - The White House by Shealah Craighead NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION Honorary Chair Mrs. Laura Bush and Senator Elizabeth Dole visit with youth during the education celebration at Carl Sandburg Home NHS. Park volunteers Gwyneth Noble (far left) and Barbara McCraw (far right), along with Supt. Connie Backlund, joined in the celebration activities. By Connie Backlund, Superintendent, Chair Mrs. Laura Bush. At that very Carl Sandburg Home NHS instant, I was sworn to secrecy. Sharing only that on Monday, July 28 sheville’s Citizen-Times newspaper we would be hosting the National Park A reporter Nanci Bompey captured Foundation, work began in earnest. In the essence of the day best of all as particular, invitations were extended to all she talked to Jasmine Greene from the the girls and boys who participate in the Boys and Girls Club of Hendersonville, park’s volunteer program at the barn, as N.C. Jasmine was savoring a hug from well as some of the youth from our Boys First Lady Laura Bush, and she wasn’t and Girls Club. We added one of the win- letting anyone else embrace her at the ners from this year’s student poetry con- time. When asked to describe her day, test and the apprentices from the Flat she said, “It felt like a fairy tale.” I con- Rock Playhouse to perform a short rendi- cur completely; it was magical indeed. tion of Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories. These invitations included no reference to It all began simply by returning a Honorary Chair Mrs. Bush coming, but phone call from the National Park rather included phrases like, “I assure you, Foundation a few days before the you will not want to miss this.” The Fourth of July. During most of that ini- results were amazing, and they didn’t tial conversation, Jamie Patten, their even know the full story! senior vice president for communica- Per protocol, the White House would tions and corporate relations, didn’t announce the visit. I knew that most even tell me who the very special person likely it would be issued as a statement was who may be presenting the grant to the news media on the Thursday To order, visit to us to enhance our park’s growing before the Monday event. That was www.ArrowheadStore.com, youth education program. Eventually the same day the White House ad- Jamie determined I probably had vance team would be arriving in the or call (877) NAT-PARK guessed, and she shared with me that the presenter may be their Honorary continued on page 11 4 A rrowhead • Fall 2008

Kudos and Awards

• On Sept. 3, NPS Director Mary in 2007 included the park’s Trailblazer Bomar presented 2007 Appleman- volunteers, visitor center assistants, Judd-Lewis Awards to Monika Mayr, boundary survey volunteers, invasive Edwin Colón and Rosie Pepito. species workers, program assistants, Park Staff Recognized as Monika Mayr is superintendent at interpretive volunteers and trail workers. Vicksburg NMP, where her active lead- “We are pleased to receive this “Federal Team of the Year” ership and inspiration resulted in regional award for one of our greatest significant projects that preserve and assets in the park. We could not accom- interpret cultural resources associated plish our mission without the enthusias- with the Civil War battle at Vicksburg. tic efforts of the many volunteers,” said Edwin Colón is facility manager at San Park Volunteer Manager Travis White. Juan NHS, where he draws on 25 years For information about volunteering at of experience in park facilities manage- the park, call (440) 546-5996, or visit ment for the preservation of Spain’s www.nps.gov/cuva/supportyourpark/ largest masonry fortifications in the volunteer.htm. New World. Rosie Pepito is chief of cul- • On June 24, Glen Canyon NRA chief tural resources at Lake Mead NRA, pilot Tug Kangus received the 2007 where she leads interagency preserva- Intermountain Regional Director’s tion efforts at Lake Mead, Grand Award for Employee Safety and Health Canyon-Parashant NM and the NPS Achievement for his years of incident- Submerged Resources Center, as well as free flying and dedication to safety. Tug at partnership bureaus throughout has been the chief pilot and certified air- southern Nevada. craft mechanic at Glen Canyon NRA for The Appleman-Judd-Lewis Award, over 25 years and a pilot with the NPS NPS which honors excellence in cultural for over 36 years. He has played a pri- resource management, is named for THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NHS “ Federal Team of the Year” for 2008, mary role in one of the safest, most pictured left to right: Crystal Mercer, Spirit Trickey, Tarona Armstrong, Jan Lee, three well-respected, longtime NPS effective aviation programs in the NPS Rob McKelvey, Alyssa Warrick, Christian Davis and Quantia Fletcher. Not employees: historian Roy E. Appleman, and a key role in enabling the smooth pictured: Julie Jackson and Laura Miller. historical architect Henry A. Judd and operation of Glen Canyon NRA. curator Ralph H. Lewis. The award was t its annual awards luncheon on mission and park purpose. During established in 1970. • On Sept. 24, over 75 guests attended AJune 12, the Federal Executive 2007, team members conducted 50 the National Capital Region’s 11th Association of Arkansas formally rec- outreach programs throughout the annual Excellence in Interpretation ognized the staff of Central High Little Rock community, presented awards ceremony. NPS Deputy Director School NHS as “Federal Team of the 349 formal interpretive programs Lindi Harvey joined Acting Regional Year” for 2008. Supt. Mike Madell, and hosted 42 on-site special events. Director Lisa Mendelson-Ielmini in rec- who nominated the park team for the Park staff developed a Junior Ranger ognizing all the nominees and winners. award, stated, “This is a hardworking Program for patients at Arkansas Eastern National sponsored the event. group of individuals who continually Children’s Hospital; worked in part- The 2008 award winners are as follows. demonstrate the amazing accomplish- nership with Coca-Cola and youth Dwight Madison, supervisory park ments that are possible through com- from InnerCity Futurenet (ICFN) to ranger, Rock Creek Park, was selected as mitment, teamwork and a shared sell anniversary memorabilia to ben- the 2008 regional Freeman Tilden Award vision. It has been, and continues to efit both the site and ICFN pro- winner for Rock Creek Park’s first chil- be, my honor to work with every one grams; and collaborated with the dren’s book project—Why Are There No of them.” Center High Alert Center and Little Bears In Rock Creek Park? Three regional The team served as participants, Rock Museum Consortium respec- interpretive awards were presented. The organizers and leaders in the plan- tively to cosponsor National Night Prince William Forest Park’s 1930s ning and implementation of the 50th Out and Big Boo!seum (an alterna- Heritage Days Team received the Inter- anniversary of the desegregation of tive Halloween night experience). The team partnered with the pretive Teamwork Award. This event Little Rock Central High School NAACP to sponsor events supporting commemorated the 75th anniversary of special events and programming. the Daisy Bates Education Summit; NPS Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal pro- This included the dedication of the SAM WHITTINGTON park’s new visitor center, which partnered with two local radio stations grams. Carl Lennartson, park ranger at to produce and broadcast a series of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, serves as a place to educate current and future generations about the Lit- more than 100 educational vignettes; • Denver Service Center (DSC) Director received the Sustained Interpretive Ser- worked with the Museum of Discovery tle Rock desegregation crisis, the Lit- Sam Whittington received the DOI vices Award. Carl blends music, humor, to arrange a grant to develop an exhib- tle Rock Nine and civil rights in Meritorious Service Award in recognition showmanship, visitor interaction and an it on black education in Arkansas; part- America. The facility also serves as an of his outstanding contributions to the easygoing style to help visitors experience nered with the Little Rock School management and protection of the life on the 1870s canal and explore the anchor in a neighborhood that has District to obtain a grant to fund the resources of the National Park Service. importance of preserving a piece of it. The suffered from years of disinvestment. first phase of a landscape restoration On Aug. 20, Steve Whitesell, associate Williamsport Trolley Barn Exhibit Through its work, the team support- project at Central High School; collab- director of Park Planning, Facilities and Support Team from Chesapeake and ed the vision of the Little Rock may- orated to support World Fest by devel- Lands, presented the award to Sam dur- Ohio Canal NHP received the Support to or’s 50th Anniversary Commission oping programs to highlight human ing an all-employee meeting at the Interpretation Award. This group provid- to “…reflect on the past, examine rights issues around the world; and DSC. The award cited, among other ed a variety of services to prepare the Trol- the present and promote future rec- worked with Ball State University and things, Sam’s role in leading the realign- ley Barn to receive the National Canal onciliation and growth.” others to sponsor an “electronic field ment of the DSC and his leadership and Museum traveling exhibit, Building In addition to the opening of the trip”—two live education programs guidance in improving cost estimating for America’s Canals. The Trolley Barn was visitor center and supporting the that broadcast the story of Central federal design and construction projects. cleaned up, painted and renovated for 50th anniversary commemoration, High School via satellite to more than accessibility, and the team provided addi- the team maintained a high quality 50,000 students in classrooms in 47 • Cuyahoga Valley NP recently received tional exhibit work and technology com- of service in fulfillment of the agency states and four foreign countries. I the National Park Service Midwest ponents for the exhibits. Region Hartzog Award for Exceptional Volunteer Program for 2007. The award • On May 30, Grand Canyon NP Supt. ing and appreciation barbecue. Individual safer place to live and work in. By partici- is named for George B. Hartzog, Jr., sev- Steve Martin issued a summer Safety employees and divisions received mone- pating in the program, employees also enth director of the National Park Ser- Challenge to park employees. In a memo tary rewards for their outstanding contri- contributed in making Grand Canyon a vice, who is credited with formalizing the outlining the challenge, Supt. Martin stat- butions to the program, and all employees safer place for park visitors.” Volunteers-In-Parks Program in 1970. ed, “I want to challenge all managers, who were actively involved developing risk The Safety Challenge was a fun learn- Competing with 56 other NPS units, supervisors and employees to take specific assessments and conducting walk-arounds ing experience and was well received Cuyahoga Valley NP’s volunteer pro- actions in keeping employees safe this sea- received time-off awards for their efforts. by employees, according to the park’s gram had over 2,000 volunteers in 2007 son...” He asked all employees to com- “Based on the number of risk assess- safety officer, Don Singer. “We’re look- who gave over 74,000 hours to the park. plete a risk assessment form and to double ments and walk-arounds that were com- ing forward to an even better Safety The park received the award for the their efforts in conducting safety walk- pleted this summer—the Safety Challenge Challenge next summer as we continue diversity of volunteer positions and the arounds. Over 290 employees responded was a huge success,” stated Supt. Martin. to strive to make the park a safer commitment of the volunteers them- to the challenge, which culminated in “I want to commend everyone who par- place to work and a safer place to visit,” selves. Some of the volunteer positions early August with an all-employee meet- ticipated in the program, making this a he said. I Arrowhead • Fall 2008 5

George Minnucci Appointed E&AA President Don’t Forget to Order Your 2009 National Parks n September 2008, the Board of interim president to assume responsibility IDirectors of Eastern National (EN) for the daily operation of EN and E&AA Commemorative Calendar! and of the Employees and Alumni Asso- while an in-depth executive search could ciation of the National Park Service be conducted for a replacement. (E&AA) named George J. Minnucci, Jr. EN/E&AA Board Chair Dr. John E. This keepsake to serve as president and chief executive Cook said, “We are so pleased that calendar includes officer of both EN and E&AA. George George has agreed to stay on and contin- dozens of historic ue the excellent work he has done after reenters the position of chief executive and present-day officer and president with a strong back- assuming the role under such unfortu- ground and experience with the Nation- nate circumstances.” Board Vice Chair images of the al Park Service and Eastern National. He Bill Schenk agreed with Dr. Cook, and people and added, “We look forward to his capable has been associated with Eastern Nation- leadership ability as we move forward events that have al since 1977 and has previously served with our efforts to assist with the Nation- helped to shape as EN’s president and board chair. He al Park Service’s educational and inter- has also previously served as a board our parks and pretive programs.” make them member and board chair of the E&AA. National Park Service Director Mary Prior to his affiliation with Eastern Bomar was not surprised at George’s some of the National, George served in a financial appointment, and said, “Eastern National most cherished and executive management capacity for has a long and proud tradition of serving sites in the world. The a manufacturing conglomerate, and he the visitors and the needs of the parks. also held an executive-level position for I am confident that he will continue calendar also features full-color scenic photographs an import-export company. He is active that tradition.” and text highlighting NPS history. Hurry—supplies are in local government and community George was happy to be of assistance limited—order your copy today! Item no. 3-34506, $5.95 nonprofit organizations, such as Scout- to the EN/E&AA Board of Directors ing, professional organizations, nursing during this time and is looking forward homes, religious institutions and youth to being a part of the future of both Available now by calling sports organizations. associations. “I am excited about helping When former EN/E&AA President to secure a solid future for the E&AA (877) 628-7275, or visit Chesley Moroz’s health deteriorated, the and Eastern National, its employees and board called upon George to act as its partners.” I www.eParks.com

Alumni News Employees and Alumni Association News Giving Opportunities—There is still dependent children and grandchildren of time to join the distinguished group of E&AA NPS members) and The Chesley individuals that includes former NPS Moroz Disaster Relief Fund (assistance for E&AA Life Member Stuart Snyder, his unfailing good humor and positive directors and other leaders in the busi- NPS employees affected by great hard- national Kowski Golf Tournament chair- outlook. He represented all that is good ness and education community who are ships such as natural disasters). man, provided the following 33rd about the Park Service and the E&AA.” dedicated to furthering the mission and Annual Frank F. Kowski Memorial programs of the Employees and Alumni Loan Deadline Reminder—The George Call for Volunteers—This year, E&AA Association of the National Park Service B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan Pro- Golf Tournament 2007 Results:A gram offers interest-free education loans total of 207 golfers participated in the Life Member Stuart Snyder is stepping (E&AA). The Arrowhead Society was down after 16 years as the national chairman formed to provide individuals and cor- to E&AA NPS members’ dependent chil- 2007 tournament. Tom Belcher, mainte- of the Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf porations the opportunity to become dren and grandchildren. The maximum nance chief at North Cascades NP, won Tournament. Proceeds from the tourna- part of the NPS and E&AA family lega- loan amounts are $2,500 per year for up the national championship (72) for the to four years, $10,000 maximum per ment benefit the George B. Hartzog, Jr. cy. To become a founding member, third year in succession in the Callaway child, $20,000 maximum per family. Educational Loan Program. If you are wil- individuals are asked to make a com- format. Runner-up in the net division was mitment of $1,000—payable over a Deadline for these loan requests is ling to take on the challenge, or can sug- Gary Bickford of Fort Vancouver NHS, two-year period. March 1. For further information, contact gest anyone who might be interested in with a 74. Steve James of North Cascades Membership in the Arrowhead Society E&AA Membership Coordinator Bonnie this rewarding volunteer position, please NP was third. is open until Founders’ Day Aug. 25, Stetson at (215) 283-6900, ext. 131 or contact E&AA Membership Coordinator [email protected], or visit the For the seventh straight year, low gross 2009. The contributions from all founding Bonnie Stetson at bonnie.stetson@ members will be used to build a perma- E&AA website at www.eandaa.org. honors went to Rob Bringardner (spouse eandaa.org. Our heartfelt thanks go to Stu nent endowment fund that will provide Applications need to be postmarked of Tricia Welles, Pacific West Regional for his support over the years! continued support for E&AA programs. no later than March 1. Faxes and email Office - Seattle), who shot one under par Additional ways to support the mission of transmissions are acceptable. Any 71. Rob also garnered closest-to-the-pin E&AA Life Member Karen Garrison the E&AA include contributions to The applications received that are post- honors with a shot 8'3" from the flagstick. Reyer wrote to the Arrowhead newsletter George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan marked or dated after March 1 will not Frank Sannino, of the Pacific West Region- to report that her husband, E&AA Life Program (interest-free education loans to be approved for the current cycle. I al Office - Seattle, sank the longest putt. Member Eldon Reyer , who retired from The Intermountain Region and the the NPS in 1989 as associate regional director of the Southwest Region - Santa National Capital Region (NCR) held their ing, and continues to enjoy his saddle gram Advisory Board. Since 1992, Fe, was the 2008 recipient of the Ameri- annual dogfight in the scramble division and pack horses in New Mexico and to Eldon has been president of the North- can Horse Council national annual last year. NCR came out victorious with a volunteer for equine-related committees ern New Mexico Horseman’s Associa- score of 12 under par. Members of the Marjorie Van Ness award. Eldon received and organizations. He organized and led tion. He is a consultant for counties winning team were Charles Borders, Bill the award at the 2008 American Horse the 2005 Senate Ride in the Chama Riv- developing emergency planning for Bowdring, Howie Bowdring and Chris Council National Issues Forum in Wash- er Wilderness for the Continental Divide equine evacuation in time of disaster. Kuhn. Congratulations to all the winners ington, D.C. on June 17. The award rec- Scenic Trail Alliance, and is an avid trail Karen and Eldon retired from the New and many thanks to all the local tourna- ognizes the recipient for their support ment coordinators and participants. and promotion of the horse and horse- advocate. In 2007, he was appointed to Mexico Girls Ranch staff in 2006 after Stu also adds, “All the participants of related activities through education and the New Mexico Recreation Trails Pro- 14 years of service to the ranch. I the local Kowski tournament were sad- informational programs to benefit all dened by the passing of Elroy Bohlin equine interests and promote the welfare (see page eight). Elroy, for years, was a of the horse community. E&AA Members: Order Your presence at the Columbia Cascades Eldon has been involved with horses annual event, bringing along 8 to 10 of and mules for over 50 years—since his Arrowhead Trading Cards Today! his retired cronies to add color and ‘up first summer job with the NPS in Yel- the ante’ to the George B. Hartzog, Jr. lowstone in 1957. After retirement, he www.ArrowheadCards.com Educational Loan Program. We will miss returned to his love of horses and pack- 6 A rrowhead • Fall 2008

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Leon Barnett, Sr., preservation work- David Buccello, chief ranger, Acadia NP, Stephen T. Mather Award from the job eventually evolved into his engineer- er, National Mall and Memorial Parks, April 30 after over 29 years. National Parks Conservation Associa- ing equipment operator position. June 27 after over 17 years. David began his NPS career in 1978 as tion. He and his wife, Sandy, will stay in Throughout the years, Paul worked a seasonal fire fighter/rescue technician at Shepherdstown, W.Va. to be near their and lived in the Yosemite Valley, the William R. Bazar, III, park ranger Grand Canyon NP. After serving briefly children and grandchildren. Wawona and Mather districts (including (interpretation), Fort Donelson NB, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Tuolumne Meadows subdistrict) June 30 after 20 years. he returned to the NPS as a permanent E&AA Life Member Gary J. Candelaria, and Hodgdon Meadows. Paul and his associate regional director for cultural E&AA Life Member Marcia Blaszak, backcountry ranger at Grand Canyon NP. wife, Ruth Ann, are retiring to Colum- resources, Midwest Region, July 31 after regional director, Alaska Region, May 3 By 1985, David had transferred to bia, Calif. He may be reached at 35 years of government service, over 32 of after 39 years. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks [email protected]. them with the NPS. Marcia began her NPS career in the as a patrol supervisor. In 1987, he trans- Gary joined the NPS in 1975 as an Roger Dillard, chief of maintenance, Western Regional Office in 1968 as a ferred to Yosemite NP, where he super- intake ranger at Saratoga NHP, then Ozark NSR, Aug. 15 after over 37 years. clerk-typist. Throughout her career, she vised the fee operation, served as a park moved in 1977 to Ozark NSR as assistant After a stint in the U.S. Army in Viet- served in a variety of locations, including medic and had protection duties. The job chief of interpretation. In 1979, he nam, Roger began his NPS career as a administrative positions at Point Reyes provided many opportunities to work became chief ranger at Sitka NHP, where seasonal maintenance employee at Ozark with wildlife. He and his wife, E&AA Life NS and Golden Gate NRA, and as budg- he worked on the Russian Bishop’s NSR in 1971. He has also worked in Member Patricia Buccello, were the only et officer at Sequoia and Kings Canyon House restoration project. In 1990, maintenance at Yellowstone NP, Lyndon two wildlife capture technicians in a dis- National Parks and administrative officer Gary became superintendent at Fort B. Johnson NHP, Rocky Mountain NP trict with very active black bear problems. at Yellowstone NP, Shenandoah NP and Laramie NHS. In the ensuing years, he and Buffalo NR. Roger attended the sec- In 1989, the couple transferred to Lassen Volcanic NP. Marcia moved to served as NPS Director Roger Kennedy’s ond NPS Facility Managers Training the Alaska Region in 1994 as the associ- Zion NP, where David served as the aide-de-camp in the Washington Office, Course at the Horace M. Albright Train- ate regional director for administration. assistant chief ranger. Here, he devel- as “acting everything” at Santa Monica ing Center in 1990 and later served as an She served as the superintendent of the oped partnerships with the outside com- Mountains NRA and as superintendent at instructor for the intake program there. Alaska Support Office prior to becom- munities in fire, emergency medical Pinnacles NM. In 1999, he returned to He retires to his farm in Eminence, Mo. ing deputy regional director in 2001. services (EMS) and search and rescue. Alaska as superintendent at Wrangell-St. Ely Edquid, chief park ranger, Cabrillo She served as the regional director for Pat and David were the first EMS Elias NP & PRES, where he served until NM, June 30 after 36 years. the Alaska Region since August 2003. advanced life support medics to operate 2004. While at Wrangell-St. Elias, he During her career, Marcia also served as in Southern Utah. David also taught at confronted threats to the park posed by E&AA Life Member Betty W. Frantum, a team leader for the Administrative Pay- the annual NPS technical rescue classes the “Pilgrim Family” and their support- administrative officer, Padre Island NS, ment Teams and as the finance section at Canyonlands NP. ers. He received the 2004 Stephen T. June 28 after 34 years. chief for the first NPS All Risk Type I Inci- In 1999, David became chief ranger Mather Award from the National Parks dent Management Team. In those capaci- at Acadia NP, where he developed a Conservation Association for his work on Juan Gonzalez, maintenance mechanic, ties, she worked in Yellowstone NP during strong resource protection program, the Pilgrim issue. Amistad NRA, June 30 after 39 years. the 1988 fires and supported employees including ranger bike and horse patrol Gary was assistant manager at Harpers Margie Griffith, custodial worker, and managers of the South Florida parks programs. He became one of the first Ferry Center until moving to his most Harpers Ferry NHP, July 31 after over after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. paramedics on the Southwest Har- recent position in 2006. In retirement, he eight years. Marcia received the DOI Meritorious bor/Tremont Ambulance Service in plans to study Greek and Latin, follow the Service Award in 1998 and the DOI Maine, where he continues as assistant football fortunes of the “Fighting Robert Hartman, program manager Distinguished Service Award upon her crew chief. During retirement, he is Beavers” of Oregon State and write the (deputy superintendent), Chesapeake retirement. She and her husband, Bob, sure to stay busy in EMS, put miles on definitive history of the WWII destroyer, and Ohio Canal NHP, July 3 after over will remain in Alaska and are building a his bike and do lots of gardening. USS Monaghan (DD-354). 30 years. home north of Anchorage. E&AA Member Donald W. “Don” Arthur B. Cash, engineering equip- E&AA Life Member Jacob “Jake” Campbell, superintendent, Harpers ment operator foreman, Big Bend NP, Hoogland, chief, Environmental Qual- Ferry NHP, July 3 after 41 years. Aug. 3 after 40 years. ity Division, WASO, Aug. 1 after over Don joined the NPS in 1967 as a park 30 years. David Cavalier, maintenance worker, planner in the Western Service Center, Jake started his NPS career as a season- Harpers Ferry NHP, June 30 after over Office of Environmental Planning and al interpreter at Mesa Verde NP (1975 to 28 years. Design in San Francisco, Calif. While 1977). After graduating from law school there, he led a number of new area and Betty G. Clark, supervisory human and working with the Bureau of Land wilderness area designation studies and resources specialist, Southeast Regional Management, he returned to Mesa Verde fulfilled two summer assignments at Yel- Office, Aug. 3 after 26 years. in 1978, eventually accepting a permanent lowstone NP. In 1972, he transferred to position on the interpretive staff. In 1979, Don Coelho, chief, Law Enforcement, he joined the Legislative Compliance the Pacific Northwest Regional Office - Security and Emergency Services, Division at the Denver Service Center Seattle as planning chief, where he WASO, July 3 after 33 years of federal (DSC). He moved to the Western Team worked on new area studies. In 1975, service, 31 of them with the NPS. at DSC and spent several years working he became Pacific Northwest Region During his years of service, Don on 106 and NEPA compliance for a vari- liaison officer for Alaska Affairs, where worked in almost every ranger specialty, ety of planning, design and construction he coordinated the new Alaska park including law enforcement, criminal projects in Alaska and the Pacific North- proposals for the region. In 1978, he investigations, search and rescue (SAR), west and Western regions. Except for a entered the DOI Departmental Manag- emergency medical services and struc- two-year period when he served as a spe- NPS er Development Program, and was tural and wildland fire. He worked in cial assistant to the assistant secretary for VAN BROWER appointed superintendent of Harpers field law enforcement management posi- Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Jake has been Ferry NHP in 1979. tions at Yosemite NP and Grand Teton chief of the Environmental Quality Divi- Van Brower, digital printing specialist, Don was the recipient of the 2007 NP and also served as a special agent sion in Washington, D.C. since 1988. Information Management Division, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Jake, his wife, Ruth Ann Storey, and Denver Service Center (DSC), Aug. 3 At WASO, Don oversaw numerous their son, Noah, will remain in the Wash- after over 37 years. national programs, including SAR, law ington, D.C. area. Jake plans to pursue Van began his NPS career as a GS-1 enforcement policy and commissioning, work as a consultant in the private sector machine operator at the Eastern Service investigative services, professional and stay active with national park issues. Center in Washington, D.C. After mov- responsibility, security and intelligence, E&AA Life Member Elizabeth A. ing to Colorado for the October 1971 emergency services, incident manage- “Betty” Janes, assistant superintendent opening of the DSC, Van was assigned ment and background investigations. to Micrographics. Originally a micro- and administrative officer, Mesa Verde graphics trainee, he later worked as a Paul Dettman, Jr., engineering equip- NP, Sept. 3 after 33 years. photo draftsman and a digital printing ment operator, Yosemite NP, Sept. 3 Betty spent most of her NPS career specialist. Van was the last of the original after 41 years of federal service, 38 of with the Denver Service Center. In 1971 DSC employees still working at them with the NPS. 1982, she became the chief of planning the Denver offices of the DSC. He is Following military service in the army, for the Western Team and was involved also a second generation NPS employee. Paul took a laborer job with Yosemite in planning for the new parks in Alaska. His father, Frederick “Fritz” Brower, Park & Curry Company in 1966 that led From 1990 to 1995, she was chief of retired from the DSC in 1977 after 37 to an offer of a temporary truck driver planning for the Eastern Team, then years of service. (Fritz lives in Hyde position with Yosemite NP three years became a project manager for projects in Park, N.Y. and is doing well.) Van is later. After working on a seasonal basis the Washington, D.C. area in 1995. In grateful to the NPS for “a great career NPS photo by Marsha Wassel over the next few years, he was selected 2000, she joined the WASO Office of and many special friendships.” DONALD W. CAMPBELL for a permanent position in 1973. The Park Planning and Special Studies. Since Arrowhead • Fall 2008 7

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2002, Betty has been the assistant super- Charles “Chuck” Nail, officer, United which benefits the George B. Hartzog, intendent and administrative officer at States Park Police (U.S.P.P.), Aug. 30 Jr. Educational Loan Program, for 16 Mesa Verde NP. Her awards include the after 23 years. years (see page five, Alumni News). Stu DOI Superior Service Award. She and Chuck began his U.S.P.P. career in and his wife, Ellie, continue to reside in her husband, Eric, plan to stay in the 1985. After graduating from the Feder- Lake Stevens, Wash. Mancos Valley outside of Mesa Verde al Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Ga., he was assigned to patrol Hattie L. Squires, administrative officer, and visit their daughters and grand- Moores Creek NB, Sept. 3 after 35 years. daughter in the Pacific Northwest. duties covering National Capital Parks - East, the George Washington Memorial Hattie served her entire NPS career at John Javor, general maintenance oper- Parkway and Staten Island, N.Y. In Moores Creek NB and was the longest ational supervisor, Glacier Bay NP & 1991, he became a horse mounted offi- serving employee in the history of the PRES, Sept. 2 after 34 years. cer. He was briefly assigned to the Fort park, starting there in 1973 as a park tech- Hunt stables, then finished his career nician. She oversaw the park’s budget E&AA Life Member Darryll R. patrolling the National Mall and sur- and personnel transactions for over three Johnson, social scientist, Pacific West rounding parks. During his time on the decades and was instrumental in building Regional Office - Seattle, July 1 after National Mall, Chuck was involved in partnerships with area groups. 30 years. many historical events, including provid- Hattie served a few stints as acting super- intendent, including a period of time in Diane Jung, partnerships program spe- ing law enforcement assistance for the Million Man March, the Promise Keep- 1980 and from 1994 to 1995. Her awards cialist, Alaska Regional Office, Sept. 2 Nancy Muleady-Mecham include a special achievement award after 33 years. KENT MECHAM ers rally, anti-war demonstrations, NFL on the Mall, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 (1980), a letter of commendation from the Gwyneth A. Kroiss, administrative his fire investigations—one of which and three presidential inaugurations. regional director (1984), the Southeast technician, Lake Roosevelt NRA, July helped to apprehend a serial arsonist at Chuck competed in police horse rid- Region’s Eastern National Superior Per- 31 after 28 years. the Grand Canyon. ing competitions and took first place in formance Award (1992), a special achieve- Kent is retiring to his home in the Virginia and Maryland events. On a ment award for sustained outstanding James Lathon, road sweeper operator, California Sierra Nevada Mountains national level, he placed several times in performance of duties (1993) and, most George Washington Memorial Parkway, with his wife, Nancy. He has plans to be the top 10 for obstacle courses—placing recently, the DOI Service Award. June 30 after over 27 years. a docent at local historical museums and second in a Virginia Beach competition Joseph Swann, automotive equipment Joseph M. “Joe” Lawler , regional to continue his pursuit of knowledge in in 1999 and third in a Canadian com- mechanic, National Capital Parks - East, director, National Capital Region structural fire and history. petition in 2004. Aug. 2 after over 29 years. (NCR), Aug. 2 after 33 years. Chuck is a first sergeant in the New Joe began his NPS career as a tempo- J ess Mercado, maintenance worker, York Air National Guard stationed in rary park technician in 1972. After two Haleakala NP, Aug. 30 after 27 years. Virginia. He was deployed to Iraq as summers, he joined the NCR’s special E&AA Life Member Stephen T. “Steve” part of his unit after 9/11. Although he is retiring from police work, he will con- events office in 1974. In 1975, he Miller, superintendent, Tallgrass Prairie became a park ranger at President’s tinue his military service. N PRES, Aug. 2 after over 35 years. Park, followed by site manager for Steve started his NPS career in 1972 as Olav V. Olsen, information technology Ford’s Theatre NHS in 1978 and chief a seasonal park technician on the Light- specialist, Administration Infor of interpretation and visitor services at mation Wolf Trap NP for the Performing Arts in ship Chesapeake. After college, he contin- Technology, Intermountain Regional 1979. He became assistant superintend- ued at the lightship, where he conducted Office - Santa Fe, Aug. 2 after 34 years. environmental education programs for ent at Rock Creek Park in 1984. Rob Ryan, project specialist and land- area schools and colleges. In 1975, he After three years in the private sector, scape architect, Design and Construc- joined the Kringle Environmental Joe returned to the NPS in 1988 as gen- tion Division, Denver Service Center eral manager at the John F. Kennedy Resource Center in Rock Creek Park as (DSC), July 3 after 31 years. Center for the Performing Arts. He site manager, where he was involved in Rob joined the DSC’s Planning Divi- returned to Wolf Trap as park director in regional environmental education pro- sion as a co-op student. After graduating 1992. In 1994, he was appointed the grams. He was detailed to President’s from Iowa State University in 1977, he NCR associate regional director for oper- Park in 1977 as a supervisory park ranger. returned to the Planning Division, where ations, and he became the NCR Support Steve became the supervisory park ranger he developed graphics for general man- NPS Office superintendent in 1996. From at El Morro NM in 1978, and became agement plan (GMP) projects, including LOIS THIEME 1997 until 2004, Joe served as the NCR superintendent at Navajo NM in 1980. the GMPs at Grand Canyon NP, Chan- deputy regional director and had been In 1986, Steve became superintend- nel Islands NP and Lake Mead NRA. In Lois Thieme , purchasing agent, Grand regional director since January 2005. ent at Fort Davis NHS. During this 1983, he transferred to the Design and Teton NP, July 3 after over 37 years of Joe completed both the NPS Mid- time, he helped to complete the restora- Construction Division, where, as a land- federal service, 27 of them with the NPS. Level Management Development Pro- tion of the enlisted men’s barracks. In scape architect, he worked on projects at Prior to joining the NPS, over the gram and the DOI Senior Executive 1988, he became superintendent at over 30 NPS sites, including Hawai`i years Lois served in the U.S. Army Spe- Service Federal Candidate Develop- Fort Scott NHS. During this time, he Volcanoes NP, Acadia NP, Sitka NHP cial Services in Germany; worked as a ment Program. He has received many also served as the state coordinator and and Petrified Forest NP. freelance artist in Jackson, Wyo.; was a awards, including the DOI Meritorious procurement clerk for the Teton Nation- started work on a proposed new park— Steven M. Seven, supervisory park Service Award for fostering partnerships Tallgrass Prairie N PRES. In 1996, after al Forest (now Bridger-Teton National and the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s ranger, Big South Fork NRRA, July 3 Congress established Tallgrass Prairie N Forest); was a program director responsi- first Potomac Champion award. He was after 31 years. PRES as a unit of the NPS, Steve ble for the United Service Organizations recognized by the Ford’s Theatre operation on Nakhon Phanom Royal became the park’s first superintendent. Charles R. Slaven, engineering equip- Society Board of Trustees, the Vietnam ment operator, Big South Fork NRRA, Thai Air Force Base in Thailand; was the Veterans Memorial Fund, Capital Con- E&AA Life Member Jack R. Morrison, Aug. 3 after 16 years. administrative assistant for the Intelli- certs, Inc. and the U.S. Congress. Joe seasonal lead interpretive park ranger, gence Center at the U.S. Embassy’s and his wife, Libby, will remain in the Sunrise Visitor Center, Mount Rainier Lisa Smith, maintenance worker supervi- Defense Attaché Office in Vientiane, Washington, D.C. area. NP, September 2007 after 38 summers. sor, Pinnacles NM, Sept. 1 after 31 years. Laos; was a continuing education direc- tor at the U.S. Naval District Dental Jack began his seasonal NPS career in E&AA Life Member Stuart “Stu” E&AA Life Member Dwight Madison, Center; and was administrative assistant May 1965. He worked during the sum- Snyder, chief appraiser, Columbia Cas- supervisory park ranger, Rock Creek and contracting officer at the Naval Sea mers, mainly at Mount Rainier, but with cades Land Resources Program Center, Park, July 3 after 31 years. Support Center Pacific Detachment. a short stint at Yellowstone NP. During Dec. 31, 2007 after over 25 years of fed- Lois began her 27-year tenure at Kent Mecham, structural fire chief, those seasons, he was a backcountry eral service, 22 of them with the DOI. Grand Teton NP in 1981. In addition, Grand Canyon NP, Aug. 30 after ranger, fire-control aid/lookout, camp- Stu started his NPS career in 1985 as she has supported nine other national 35 years. ground ranger and entrance station and an appraiser with the Land Resources parks by providing purchasing and con- During his NPS career, Kent has Division of the old Pacific Northwest interpretive ranger. In 2006, Jack tracting assistance. She plans to continue worked as a park ranger and structural Region in Seattle, later becoming the retired from a 40-year teaching career. to live in Jackson, Wyo. and write books fire specialist. He worked at Death Val- chief appraiser for the Alaska Region in He taught mostly high school biology. on her family history and overseas adven- ley NP and Leman Caves (now Great 1995. He returned to Seattle as the chief Jack and his wife, Sally, have moved to tures. Letters of congratulations may be Basin NP) before joining Grand appraiser in 1996 and served in that Prineville, Oreg. They are enjoying hik- sent to: Lois Thieme, c/o Thayne Canyon NP, where he has been the ing, canoeing and exploring the natural capacity until all Interior Agency apprais- O’Brien, Grand Teton National Park, structural fire chief for the past 18 years. history of the high desert and mountains ers were reorganized into a single P.O. Box 170, Moose, WY 83012. Kent received the NPS Exemplary Act of central Oregon. Departmental unit called the Appraisal Award for saving a hiker’s life in Death Services Directorate in late 2003. Stu has Anna Womack, secretary, George Valley in the middle of the summer, as Allen Moyer, welder, Shenandoah NP, served as the national chair for the Frank Washington Memorial Parkway, July 5 well as commendations and awards for Sept. 2 after 36 years. F. Kowski Memorial Golf Tournament, after eight years. I 8 A rrowhead • Fall 2008

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Kenneth G. “Kenny” Adams, 51, the inaugural detail for Franklin D. years, Ann, and his two daughters: Deb of Police, Saint Columcille Division of Aug. 5, while on duty at Mammoth Cave Roosevelt in January 1945 and General and Karen, who both work at Grand the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the NP, due to an apparent heart attack. Eisenhower’s and General Wainwright’s Teton NP. In lieu of flowers, donations NYPD Emerald Society and the Honor Kenny began his NPS career at Jean details for their arrivals at the conclu- may be sent to: Search and Rescue Legion of the New York Police Depart- Lafitte NHP & PRES in 1990 as a sion of WWII. Fund, Glacier National Park, P.O. Box ment. Tadgh is survived by his wife, maintenance worker. He joined Padre Al was promoted to sergeant around 128, West Glacier, MT 59936. Melanie; his son, John C.; his daughter, Island NS in 1991 as a motor vehicle 1950. He became involved in the admin- Heather Ross; and two grandchildren. operator. He had been employed at istrative side of the Force and was instru- Mammoth Cave NP as a ferryman and mental in the passage of legislation to Sandy J. Meyer, 57, June 14, at small craft operator since 1994. improve retirement benefits for members home in Hot Springs, S.Dak., due to Survivors include Kenny’s wife, Debbie, of the U.S.P.P. covered by the District pancreatic cancer. and four sons: Brandon, Curtis, Cody of Columbia Police and Firefighter’s Sandy was the administrative assistant and Kenneth, Jr. In lieu of flowers, Retirement System. He was also instru- to the superintendent at Wind Cave NP. donations may be made to the Arthritis mental in helping the U.S.P.P. take con- During her 10-year government career, Foundation, Kentucky Chapter, 2908 trol of purchasing and procurement for Sandy worked two years for the U.S. Brownsboro Road, Suite 100, Louisville, uniforms and equipment. KY 40206-3506. Al was elected president of the Police Association of the District of Columbia M artin “Marty” Benham, 81, Aug. and also taught new recruits. In addition, 11, in Fort Collins, Colo. he was assigned as a motor sergeant in the Marty was born in Princeton, N.J. and Motorcycle Unit. He retired in 1963. Al attended Princeton University. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rosalie; served in the U.S. Army Air Corps dur- daughter, Barbara Jean; brother, Lou ing WWII and then graduated from the (who retired from the U.S.P.P. in 1960); University of Illinois. and two sisters: Rita and Velia. Marty’s NPS career began at Grand Teton NP as a climbing ranger. He then E&AA Life Member John H. Flister, Grano Family Photo served at Yellowstone NP, Mount Rainier 90, June 1, in Florida. FRANCISCO RIVERA GRANO NP, Craters of the Moon NM and Ever- John retired from the NPS in 1980 as glades NP. He completed his federal serv- superintendent of Andersonville NHS. Francisco “Frank” Rivera Grano, ice as a planner with the Bureau of Land He joined the NPS as a construction rep- 85, June 30. Management in Idaho Falls, Idaho. resentative in 1962. In that capacity, he Frank served in the U.S. Army from Marty retired in 1984, at which time the worked on projects for seven years at 1943 to 1946. He served as a rifleman family moved to Fort Collins. Virgin Islands NP, Manassas NBP, with the 7th Division on Okinawa Island Marty is survived by his wife of 53 Shenandoah NP, Fort McHenry NM and and in Korea. At discharge, he was a pri- NPS years, Bertie, two sons and two grand- Historic Shrine, Everglades NP, Jefferson vate first class, Company E, 17th Infantry, children. The family requests that National Expansion Memorial, Harpers SANDY MEYER 7th Division. memorial donations be made to the Ferry NHP, Castillo de San Marcos NM, Frank worked at Big Bend NP from Geological Survey before joining the Wilderness Society, c/o Goes Funeral Assateague Island NS and Statue of Liber- 1954 to 1986. When he retired, he was NPS at Mount Rushmore N MEM in Care, 3665 Canal Drive, Suite E, Fort ty NM. In 1969, he moved to Washing- 1999. She transferred to Wind Cave NP Collins, CO 80524. ton, D.C., where he was a park planner, the carpenter for the Building and Utili- one year later. then was later assigned as facility manager ties Division at the park. “Grandpa,” as he Survivors include Sandy’s husband, E&AA Life Member Elroy W. Bohlin, for the National Visitor Center project at was affectionately known, will be greatly Richard; son, Nicholas; two daughters: 90, July 17, while listening to the waves Union Station. He moved to Anderson- missed by all who knew and worked with Erica and Lorraine; and grandson. Dona- at the shore of his Hansville, Wash. home, ville NHS as superintendent in 1974. him. Survivors include his wife, one son, tions may be made to the Pancreatic Can- due to the effects of a stroke. As an officer in the U.S. Army and four daughters, nine grandchildren and cer Action Network at www.pancan.org. Elroy served in WWII as a B-24 pilot veteran of WWII, John was laid to rest five great-grandchildren. Condolences and began his NPS career as a seasonal at Andersonville National Cemetery in may be sent to the Grano family at: Box Dale Nuss, 82, June 20, peacefully in park ranger at Olympic NP in 1948 and Georgia alongside his wife, Jeanne, who 313, Marathon, TX 78942. his sleep, at the Montana Veterans 1949. His first permanent appointment preceded him in death. Home in Columbia Falls, Mont. was in 1950 as a park ranger at (then) Gordon H. Keller, 63, Aug. 9, Dale served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Hawai`i NP. He served as a supervisory at home, due to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s in Europe during WWII, where he was a ranger at Olympic NP in 1955 before Disease). waist gunner in a B-24, flying numerous becoming chief park ranger at Mount After earning a B.A. degree from the missions over Germany. After the war, he McKinley NP (now Denali NP & PRES) University of Denver, Gordon became a attended Colorado State University and from 1958 to 1962. He then served as a certified gemologist and worked in the worked as a seasonal fire control aid and supervisory ranger for the North Dis- fine jewelry industry for 30 years. Upon park ranger at Yellowstone NP from 1947 trict of Yellowstone NP, followed by retiring from the jewelry industry, he to 1952. In 1953, he became a perma- park manager at Big Hole NB. He fin- began volunteering at Bandelier NM. He nent park ranger at Shenandoah NP, then ished his NPS career as superintendent was hired as a seasonal employee, then returned to Yellowstone that same year at Gila Cliff Dwellings NM, from where decided to pursue a second career in fed- and remained there until his retirement he retired in 1974. eral contracting. For 13 years, he worked in 1980. Elroy was an avid golfer (see page five, as an NPS contracting officer in Wash- During his long career at Yellowstone, Alumni News) and gardener. He also ington, D.C., San Francisco and Denver. Dale worked at many locations, serving as performed as a member of the Windjam- Following his retirement from the district ranger in the West, South and mers Musical Group (accordion and NPS in April 2006, Gordon and his vocals). He traveled extensively and was North Districts, as assistant chief ranger very active in his local community, where wife, Betty, immediately struck out on and as a specialist in forestry, fire and bear he will be deeply missed. Elroy devoted their lifelong dream of traveling full time management. He supervised the elk/bison his long life to the American legacy of in their RV and exploring the United management programs and developed conservation and community service. He Lowell Georgia States, Canada and Mexico. He was and designed A-frame cabins, four of donated land to the Kitsap Land Trust BOB FRAUSON diagnosed with ALS in November 2007. which still stand as a continuing monu- Betty, Gordon’s wife of almost 42 ment to his innovation. He was a supervi- for a wetlands nature preserve at Lofall, Robert “Bob” Frauson, 84, June 20. years, survives him. He requested that sory park ranger upon retirement. Wash. Above all, he appreciated parks. Bob was a distinguished veteran of the donations for research be given to the Survivors include Dale’s wife of 53 Elroy was preceded in death by his U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division and ALS Association. Details may be found years, Bunny; two daughters: Lori and wife of 60 years, Peggy. He then remar- served in the mountains of Italy during at www.alsa.org. Cara Lee; and granddaughter. He was ried and is survived by his wife, Marcy, WWII. He began his NPS career at Dev- and two daughters: Janice Ceridwen preceded in death by his son, Stuart. ils Tower NM, then worked for over 10 Tadgh D. McNamee, 58, June 10, at Memorial gifts are being accepted at the and Debbi Avery. years as a Longs Peak climbing ranger at Staten Island University Hospital in Yellowstone Park Foundation, 222 East Rocky Mountain NP. In 1962, he joined Al Capasso, 94, Aug. 31, at a hospice New York, following a short illness. Main Street, Suite 301, Bozeman, MT Glacier NP. As a ranger, he was invaluable facility in Hawaii. Tadgh was a security and intelligence 59715, in support of the Ranger Fund. Al was a retired United States Park in emergency services and resource pro- manager for the NPS Northeast Region. Police (U.S.P.P.) sergeant. He entered tection for the east side of the park. He Prior to coming to the NPS, Tadgh had Andrew Jackson “Andy” Palmer, duty with the U.S.P.P. in 1942. During taught countless rangers the skills and a career in the New York Police Depart- 18, July 25, due to injuries from being his career, he was a patrolman in the attributes necessary to serve in the alpine ment (NYPD), which he joined in 1967. struck by a falling tree, while clearing National Capital Region. He worked environs of Glacier. He retired in 1982 as He spent his entire NYPD career in trees in the Shasta-Trinity National For- many historical events, including the Glacier’s Hudson Bay District ranger. Brooklyn, retiring as a sergeant in 2000. est in northern California. Navy Day Parade in October 1944, Survivor’s include Bob’s wife of 50 He was a member of the Fraternal Order Andy was a 2008 graduate of Port Arrowhead • Fall 2008 9

Requiescat in Pace

Townsend High School. He was hired made to St. Gerard’s Campus, P.O. Box John; and two grandchildren: Hannah in June as a wildland firefighter at 4382, St. Augustine, FL 32085. and Cameron. Donations in Bob’s name Olympic NP and was assigned to an may be made to: American Trails, Attn: engine crew stationed in Port Angeles, E&AA Life Member Bob Steinholtz, Pam Gluck, P.O. Box 491797, Redding, Wash. His four-person engine crew was 74, Aug. 18, in Lakewood, Colo. CA 96049-1797. These donations will dispatched July 22 to the Eagle fire, Bob began his NPS career at the be used for scholarships to conferences part of the Iron Complex of fires in Denver Service Center (DSC) in 1969. and training events. Shasta-Trinity National Forest. July 25 His first assignment was to develop was their first day on the fire line. trails for Guadalupe Mountains NP. He Jack Sweitzer, 70, Aug. 2. Andy is survived by his parents: Bob designed a stock trail to the summit of As a volunteer at the park for over five and Janet; two brothers: Rob and Henry; the 8,750-foot Guadalupe Peak—the years, Jack was a part of the Chatta- grandparents: Bob and Ina; and several highest peak in Texas. hoochee River NRA “park family.” He aunts and cousins. In lieu of flowers, an Bob was a gifted designer who was worked hard and enthusiastically, main- Andy Palmer Memorial Scholarship fund particularly adept at creating solid, bid- taining park trails, removing invasive has been established. Donations to the dable design documents. As a landscape plants, supporting all of the major park fund may be sent to the Port Townsend architect, he was a project leader who events and maintaining park bulletin High School Scholarship Foundation, was instrumental in directing the devel- boards. Letters of condolence may be 538 Calhoun Street, Port Townsend, WA opment of trail and campground projects sent to Chattahoochee River NRA head- 98368. Donations may also be made to throughout the NPS, including at Big quarters at 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Bend NP, Sequoia NP, Isle Royale NP U.S.P.P. the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, Atlanta, GA 30350, and will be forward- RICO WOODS http://wffoundation.org. and Rocky Mountain NP. In the 1980s, ed to the family. he developed and taught training cours- Police (U.S.P.P.) sergeant. After serving Eugene “Gene” Parker, 61, Aug. es for trail building. Bob often traveled Mary Vocelka, 60, June 1, in a Reno, in the U.S. Army as a medic in Korea 16, at home in Bedford, Va., following to parks and spent considerable time in Nev. hospital, due to cancer. and being honorably discharged from a battle with cancer. the backcountry working on trail con- Mary was a longtime employee of the military, he went on to graduate Gene, a retired supervisory park ranger, struction and providing hands-on train- Yosemite NP. She is best known for her with honors from George Mason Uni- was well known throughout the Service ing in trail-building techniques to many years of work in the Yosemite Research versity with a degree in criminology. for his contributions to tracking and young professionals. Library and as the school librarian at Rico began his career with the woodland operations training. He spent After retiring from the NPS as a land- Yosemite Elementary School. Mary is U.S.P.P. in 1979. He served as a patrol his entire career in the Peaks of Otter Sta- scape architect at the DSC in 1996, Bob mentioned in hundreds of publications officer throughout the National Capital tion on the Blue Ridge PKWY. Gene was started Bristlecone Trails, a trail con- for her diligent research. A natural artist, Region. In 1987, he became an instruc- a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and an sulting office. He continued to provide autodidact and bibliophile, her interests tor assigned to the Training Branch. active leader in his community. trail-planning and design expertise and ranged from Lewis and Clark and the After a promotion to sergeant in 1992 to teach trail building. In 2003, the western expansion to John Muir, Viet- E&AA Member Joseph G. “Joe” and a short return to the Patrol Branch, Professional Trailbuilders Association nam and Wisconsin natural history. Shannon, 76, July 30, due to injuries he returned to the Training Branch as a presented the Harvey Bell Memorial Mary is survived by her husband of 40 sustained from a collision with a bus, firearms/physical skills supervisor. He Award to Bob for his long career in years, Derrick; daughter, Sarah; son-in- while riding his bicycle near his home in then moved to the administrative side of advancing trail design on all fronts and law, Mitch Hendrickson; and two grand- Long Beach, N.Y. training as the Force training sergeant, especially in rustic, yet sustainable children. Memorial contributions may be Joe worked for over 14 years as a sea- where he was responsible for the recruit bridges and wet-area crossings. made to Manzanar NHS or The Yosemite sonal park ranger (interpretation) at programs in the Washington metropoli- Bob loved the parks and understood Fund in her memory. Further details can Sagamore Hill NHS during the sum- tan area. the importance of the visitor experience be found at www.mary.vocelka.org, or by mers and volunteered at Fort Matanzas Rico helped to establish a field train- and resource protection. Park visitors contacting Yosemite’s public affairs offi- NM during the winters. He was a com- ing program for new recruits and was who hike trails designed by Bob experi- cer, Scott Gediman, at (209) 372-0248. bat veteran of the Korean War. ence a special gift that lives on for future instrumental in its success. He retired Survivors include Joe’s wife of 54 generations. Relis “Rico” Woods, 57, Aug. 17, at from the U.S.P.P. in 2006. Survivors years, Joan, three sons, a daughter and Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, home, due to natural causes. include Rico’s wife, Renea, and his chil- eight grandchildren. Donations may be Jan; two daughters: Patti and Linda; son, Rico was a retired United States Park dren and grandchildren. I

Remembering Terry Wood—An Integral Part of the History of the E&AA

&AA Life Member Theresa G. “Terry” Wood, 81, in the summer. She also played with groups from Skyline Epassed away due to congestive heart failure on Oct. Sports Club (where she was a member of the water aer- 15, 2008 at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. obics group and had many friends) and at Blessed Sacra- Terry began her NPS career in 1948 at Castillo de San ment Catholic Church. Most of all, Terry liked people. She Marcos NM as a temporary clerk-stenographer in her made many friends everywhere that she went. She will be hometown of St. Augustine, Fla. She became a perma- sorely missed. nent clerk-stenographer at the park one year later in According to E&AA President George Minnucci, “If it 1949. In 1953, she transferred to the NPS Washington wasn’t for Terry Wood, the Employees and Alumni Office (WASO). She spent the next 30 years at WASO Association of the National Park Service would not except for a period of time at the DOI from June 1963 to exist as the organization it is today. It was thanks to her late 1965, when she served as a secretary in the DOI expertise, cooperation and guidance that the E&AA Secretary’s (Stewart Udall) Immediate Office, Congres- was able to continue through Eastern National.” E&AA sional Liaison. Throughout her years at WASO, she held Life Member Bill Everhart, former chairman of the various positions, including personnel clerk (1953); board of Eastern National, says, “Walking into the Inte- clerk-stenographer in the Division of Design and Con- rior building one day in 1953, while transferring from struction (1954); congressional liaison assistant (1966) Vicksburg to be a member of the seashore survey, I and then congressional liaison specialist (1967)—both in encountered Terry Wood. Surmising I was in need of the Office of Congressional Liaison; and then legislative help, she swept me into her office. In the course of a liaison specialist in the Office of Legislation (1979). E&AA few hours, she solved all of my immediate problems. It In 1979, she began serving as a volunteer with the RUSS DICKENSON, Terry Wood and George Minnucci was the beginning of a lifetime friendship.” Employees and Alumni Association of the National Park at the transfer of the Employees and Alumni Association Terry had an adoring family, including her sister, Rose Service (E&AA), beginning as WASO representative and of the National Park Service to Eastern National in 1994. Mary Colehower; five nieces: Gretchen Colehower Education Trust Fund officer, then becoming executive Schwartz, Beverly Colehower, Mary Colehower Benavides secretary until her retirement from the NPS in 1983 as leg- Terry was also active in the 1916 Society, which annu- (Joseph), Caroline Colehower Church (David) and islative specialist in the Office of Legislation at WASO after ally celebrates the enactment law that created the NPS on Sarah “Sally” Colehower; nephew, Jeffery Colehower; 35 years of government service. She was instrumental in August 25, 1916. The 1916 Society honored her with a two grandnieces: Jill and Rosemary Schwartz; grand- creating and furthering the goals of the Education Trust plaque for her years of untiring service to the organization. nephew, James Schwartz (Jennifer); great-grandniece, Fund. Terry continued to volunteer full time as the execu- When Terry retired from the E&AA, she began volun- Jackie Schwartz; and great-grandnephew, Anthony tive director/president of the E&AA following her NPS teering with the auxiliary board of the Inova Alexandria Schwartz. She also leaves numerous friends, including retirement, overseeing the educational loan program. She Hospital. The auxiliary board ran the hospital’s gift shop close friend, E&AA Life Member Maureen Hoffman. was well-known throughout the NPS because of her and donated about $500,000 to the hospital during the Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to: the involvement with the E&AA, and participated in as many 10 years that Terry served with the auxiliary. Employees and Alumni Association of the National regional Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf Tournaments as Terry loved to play bridge, especially with a group that Park Service, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite One, Fort she was able. She remained E&AA president until 1996. met at each other’s homes and at Rehoboth Beach, Del. Washington, PA 19034. I 10 Arrowhead • Fall 2008

Off the Press

Legacies of Camelot: telling how they brought their western Stewart and Lee Udall, heritage to Washington and, through Winona Curfman, Data-Flo Plus, American Culture, and their tireless efforts on behalf of artists Benefactors Dennis Davis, Dayton Aviation both famous and unknown, helped to Heritage NHP, Paula Degen, the Arts Kimberly Doyle, James Draper, By L. Boyd Finch spark a cultural renaissance in America. The following donations were Legacies of Camelot is available from Carissa Enright, Phyllis Ewing, Foreword by Tom Udall received this quarter. Thank you online booksellers and in bookstores, or Elizabeth and Michael Fagan, Lea University of Oklahoma Press, 2008 for your support. from the University of Oklahoma Press Fisher, Focus on Souvenirs, Jim and ISBN 978-0-8061-3879-4 Ken Bachmeyer at www.oupress.com. Donna Fonash, Rosemary Franco, 208 pp; $24.95 Orville Carroll Brian and Geraldine Free, Joan Fries, Selected as Secretary of the Interior If You Were a Bear James and Barbara Corson Maryanne Gerbauckas, Mark and by President John F. Kennedy, Stewart Michael Healy By Rachel Mazur Donna Gioia, Todd Gjerdevig, Udall had the idea to invite Robert Bruce and Georjean McKeeman Glacier Natural History Association, Illustrated by Sarina Jepsen Frost to take part in Kennedy’s inaugu- Ella Rayburn Maureen Gorman, Alec Gould, Sequoia Natural History Association, 2008 ration. Frost’s unforgettable perform- Richard Stenmark Grand Teton Association, Salomon ance at that event set in motion cultural ISBN 978-1-878441-29-4 Grimberg, M.D., Don Hafer, Frank F. Kowski Memorial Golf initiatives that led to the Kennedy Cen- 36 pp; $7.99 Roland Harris, Udell Harris, ter, Wolf Trap Farm Park, the National This new book by Rachel Mazur, Tournament 2007 Deborah Hauser, Robert and Kristi Endowments for the Arts and Humani- wildlife biologist for Sequoia and Kings In honor of David Condon Hauser, Susan Hauser, Impact ties and the revived Ford’s Theatre. Canyon National Parks, explores what Mrs. David Condon Photographics, Elizabeth Janes, In Legacies of Camelot, E&AA Life it is like to be a bear and shows kids Jefferson National Parks Association, In memory of Russell K. Grater Member L. Boyd Finch (who retired how cubs need food, shelter and safe- Lori Ann Kane and Family, Urszula from the NPS as associate regional direc- ty—just like we all do. The book also Robert W. Carpenter Kelley, Bonnie Kobilansky, Catherine tor of the Southeast Region) describes the shows young readers how they can help In memory of Koepke, Diane and Fred Lewis, growing partnership between govern- to keep the bears wild. George B. Hartzog, Jr. Jacqueline Lowey, Ken Mabery, ment and the arts during the Kennedy- If You Were a Bear is available from Ann and Dixon Freeland Bonnie Martin, The McKeogh Johnson years. A friend and associate of the Sequoia Natural History Associa- Company, Eileen McWilliams, In memory of John Kawamoto the Udalls, Boyd offers an insider’s view tion by calling (559) 565-3759, or visit Margaret Miesch, Catherine Miller- Pauline Kawamoto of their roles in American cultural life, www.sequoiahistory.org. I Vaughn, Peter and Antoinette In memory of Joe Miller Milovcich, George Minnucci, Jr., and Bob Frauson Stephen and Marie Morgan, Francis Jack and Gail Stark Moroz, Elizabeth Mueller, Jennifer Ann Mummart, National Park In memory of Joe Miller Foundation, Gladys Nelson, Linda NPS Employee Organizations Sheila Miller Nowak, Marian Oates, Laura Pattee, Don and Betty Yeater Gail Peters, Donald Pfendner, or the information of our readers, worked to create and nurture a bond In memory of Chesley Moroz Kimberly Piccolo, Marek and Julie here is a brief descriptive summary between current and past NPS employ- F Robin Allison, Jane and Bill Antheil, Plater, Larry Points, Public Lands ees. E&AA members are dedicated to the about three membership organizations Joan Anzelmo, Kelly Aquino, Kristen Interpretive Association, Thomas that have involvement with NPS employ- mission of the NPS and its work. The Banks-Pyatt, Judy Bauer, Kenneth Richter, Laura Robinson, John Ryan, ees and/or retirees. The Employees and E&AA membership is a diverse group of Bergman, Mary Bomar, Bowen Saquella Family, Les Secrest, Edie Alumni Association of the National current employees, alumni, volunteers Family, Bready Family, Dan and Shean-Hammond, Dusty Shultz, Park Service (E&AA) is a membership and other interested people who see the Linda Brown, Arnetta Burns, Elinor Florence Simons, Eric Smernoff, organization dedicated to promoting the NPS and their Park Service friends as Owens Caron, Jeri Cerwinske, C.L. Mary Lou Teague, Vicksburg NMP, values and ideals of the National Park important parts of their lives. Visit Miller Inc., Claire Cole, Colonial Opal Vitale, Gloria and Thomas Service family. E&AA was organized in www.eandaa.org for more information. NHP employees, CompuData, Julie Waid, Mike and Kareen Whatley, 1955 at a superintendents’ conference The Association of National Park Cook, Creative Data Solutions, Heidi White and Frank and Gloria Wilus and incorporated in 1957. Since then, Rangers (ANPR) is the association for all the association and its members have NPS employees and partners. For 31 years, ANPR has communicated for, about and with NPS employees; promot- The Employees and Alumni Association of the National Park Service Upcoming Meetings ed and enhanced its professions, spirit and would like to thank the Western National Parks Association for their mission; supported management and the generous $5,000 donation to The Chesley Moroz Disaster Relief & Events perpetuation of the National Park Service Fund in memory of Chesley Moroz. continued on page 12 Zion NP celebrates its 100th anniver- sary in 2009. The final event for the cel- ebration will be an employee reunion held Oct. 16 through 18, 2009 for pres- ent and former employees of Zion NP, to Iraq in January. Petey, a chief warrant including the NPS, the Zion Natural NPS Family officer with the 56th Stryker Brigade Denali NP & History Association, Parks Transporta- based out of Philadelphia, has accrued tion, Inc. and park concessioners— 23 years of service with the Pennsylvania PRES both past and present. National Guard. Her unit began train- The reunion will reunite friends ing on Sept. 19 in preparation for a Jan. continued from front page and coworkers and celebrate their 3 deployment to Iraq. accomplishments and the events construction period, park managers Petey has over 15 years of service as a that have taken place in the 100 made sustainability a primary goal, striv- mason with the HPTC. In 2005, she years since Zion NP was first estab- ing for the highest standards under the lished as Mukuntuweap National successfully competed for a three-year Leadership in Energy and Environmental Monument by President William HPTC Exhibit Specialist Training Pro- Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Howard Taft. Reunion events will gram trainee position and completed the System. The building recently received take place both in the park and in program in July 2008. Over the last two the Platinum LEED certification. Springdale, Utah. There will be years, she has served as project leader on opportunities for former employees The Eielson Visitor Center opened to several large-scale, complex masonry to record oral histories of their mem- the public on June 8 and was open preservation projects at Castillo de San ories of working at Zion NP. through Sept. 15. It will reopen in June Marcos NM and at President’s Park. Participants will be required to 2009. Additional park information is register for the reunion. Details on I the registration and planned events On Aug. 19, Shenandoah NP Purchas- available at www.nps.gov/dena. are being finalized and will be post- ing Agent Cary Price welcomed the ed on the park’s website at arrival of new baby, Elijah Alexander www.nps.gov/zion. Former employ- Price. Arriving almost six weeks early, The 2008 National ees who are interested in being Eli weighed in at five lbs., three oz. and Park Service Director’s included on the mailing list to NPS was 17.5 inches long. I receive information about the KAREN BENDER Report is now available reunion should contact Karen Send us your stuff! We welcome news Mayne, Centennial Program Coordi- online at www.nps.gov/ nator, at [email protected] Karen “Petey” Bender, exhibit special- and photos about yourself and our NPS or (435) 772-0210. I ist at the Historic Preservation Training family members. See page 12 for mailing 2008/DirectorsReport Center (HPTC), is scheduled to deploy and telephone information. Arrowhead • Fall 2008 11

New Places & Faces

Glen Anderson, from assistant chief Erica Foss, from park ranger, Klondike Pat Kenney, from project manager, to Bob Sloop , from park ranger (law ranger, Lake Mead NRA, to special Gold Rush NHP, to park ranger, branch chief, Planning Division, Denver enforcement), Denali NP & PRES, to agent, Office of Professional Responsibil- Haleakala NP. Service Center. park ranger (law enforcement), Shenan- ity, Division of Law Enforcement, Secu- doah NP. Dan Foster, from chief of resource Dave Kreger , from technical specialist rity and Emergency Services, WASO. management, Wind Cave NP, to super- for Natural Resources Compliance and Sandra Snell-Dobert, from chief of Frank Archuleta, to exotic plant intendent, Niobrara NSR. section chief for the Transportation interpretation and education, Klondike management team leader, National Compliance Group, Denver Service Gold Rush NHP, to chief of interpreta- Jay Grass , from occupational safety Capital Region. Center (DSC), to branch chief, Plan- tion, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP and health manager, Glacier NP, to ning Division, DSC. Scott Bentley , from superintendent, occupational safety manager, Inter- and Curecanti NRA. Assateague Island NS, to superintend- mountain Region. Matt Kutch, to project specialist, Chris Soller , from acting chief, National ent, San Antonio Missions NHP. Eastern Branch of the Design and Barb Harris, from administrative spe- Partnership Office, WASO, to superin- Construction Division, Denver Service cialist, Information Management Divi- tendent, Fire Island NS. Center. sion, Denver Service Center (DSC), to Edith Sparks, from senior human management analyst, DSC. Wendy Lauritzen , from superintend- resources specialist, WASO, to chief of ent, Washita Battlefield NHS, to super- human resources, Southeast Region. intendent, Tallgrass Prairie N PRES. Christopher Stein, from chief of inter- Brandie Litreal , from office assistant, pretation and education, Yosemite NP, Design and Construction Division, to superintendent, Saint Croix NSR. Denver Service Center, to program assistant, Intermountain Regional Jesse Van Horne, to landscape archi- Director’s Office. tect through the Student Career Expe- rience Program, Parks Roads and Glen H. Livermont , from supervisory Parkways Section of the Transportation park ranger, to superintendent, Pipe- Division, Denver Service Center. stone NM. Faye Walmsley, from supervisory park Dottie Marshall, from associate region- ranger (interpretation), Mississippi Dis- NPS al director for administration, National trict of Gulf Islands NS, to chief of MARTHA BOGLE Capital Region, to superintendent, interpretation, education and cultural George Washington Memorial Parkway. Martha Bogle, from deputy superin- resources management, Martin Luther tendent, Blue Ridge PKWY, to superin- NPS Dina Martinez , from administrative King, Jr. NHS. tendent, Shenandoah NP. RICK HARRIS support assistant, to administrative spe- Michael M. Ward , from superintend- cialist, Information Management Divi- Andrew Callens, from facility opera- ent, Ulysses S. Grant NHS, to superin- Richard “Rick” Harris , from general sion, Denver Service Center. tions specialist, Tuskegee Institute superintendent, Chamizal N MEM and tendent, Voyageurs NP. NHS, Tuskegee Airmen NHS and Sel- Gila Cliff Dwellings NM, to associate Michael K. May, to occupational safety Mark Weaver, from community plan- ma to Montgomery NHT, to chief of regional director for natural resources and health program director, Risk Man- ner, Rivers, Trails, and Conservation facilities management, Martin Luther and science, Northeast Region. agement Division, WASO. Assistance Program, Midwest Region, King, Jr. NHS. Lance Hatten, from deputy chief of vis- Tom Nichols, from deputy chief, to to superintendent, Nicodemus NHS. Jerry Case, from chief of regulations itor services, to chief of visitor services, chief, NPS Division of Fire and Aviation Pete Webster , from district ranger, and special park uses, WASO, to super- National Mall and Memorial Parks. Management, National Interagency Glacier NP, to deputy chief ranger, intendent, Bighorn Canyon NRA. Fire Center. Wendy K. Janssen, from chief of inter- Shenandoah NP. Denise Claybaker, from secretary to pretation and education, Santa Monica Sarah J. Polzin, from staff exhibits Jim Wofford, to wildlife biologist, the Denver Service Center (DSC) direc- specialist, carpentry team of the His- Mountains NRA, to superintendent, Shenandoah NP. I tor, to administrative specialist, Infor- toric Preservation Training Center mation Management Division, DSC. Hagerman Fossil Beds NM and Minidoka Internment NM. (HPTC), to supervisory exhibits spe- Sue Cowen, to wastewater treatment cialist, masonry section at HPTC. Barbara J. “BJ” Johnson, from branch operator, Shenandoah NP. Martha Raymond, to national coordi- E&AA welcomes the chief, to chief, Planning Division, Den- following new members: Paul DePrey, from chief of resources ver Service Center. nator for heritage areas, Cultural management, Joshua Tree NP, to super- Resources, WASO. Ethel Ashley, Donald Campbell, Wayne A. Johnson , from sergeant, intendent, USS Arizona Memorial. Beth Sciumeca , from program manag- Ronald Eilefson, Royce Harmon, United States Park Police (U.S.P.P.), to Delpha Maunders, Joseph Ries, Kym M. Elder , from site manager, medical standards program coordinator, er, to executive director, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Katherine Rohde, Thomas Schaff, Clara Barton NHS and Glen Echo Park, Risk Management Division, WASO. to superintendent, Ford’s Theatre NHS. Ken and Sheila Till, Anne Wolley Wayne retired from the U.S.P.P. on July Amy Sebring, to project specialist, East- Vawser and Annette Willis. Bernard “Chick” Fagan, from deputy 19, following over 22 years of honor- ern Branch of the Design and Construc- chief, to chief, Office of Policy,WASO. able service. tion Division, Denver Service Center.

The park team was tremendous in Carl Sandburg ensuring everything was accomplished, National Parks Second Century and the entire day ran like clockwork. Home NHS The children were the stars—with each Commission Established becoming a Junior Ranger, one of the continued from page 3 park’s youth education activities. continued from front page mer chairman of the Senate Committee The First Lady, along with Senator afternoon. The day before, on Wednes- on Energy and Natural Resources, said, Elizabeth Dole, visited the barnyard Bomar said, “In our report to the presi- “Never before has a group of this cal- day morning, I briefed the staff with and the many children and young vol- dent on the future of America’s national iber, independent and non-partisan, the full details and explained that the unteers there, toured the Main House parks, we outlined five broad goals for a convened to conduct a comprehensive next several days would be like no and then proceeded to the amphithe- second century of service: stewardship, examination of the state of the national other in the life of this park. Savor ater for the program portion of the vis- every moment! it. It was my sincere pleasure to accept environmental leadership, recreational parks today, and their potential for the Our region’s public information officer on behalf of the entire park team the experience, education and professional future. I’m honored to serve with my joined us to assist with the media cover- $50,000 grant from the National Park excellence. I hope the Second Century colleague Senator Baker and this age and law enforcement rangers from Foundation and Unilever to continue Commission will consider all these goals extraordinary group of commissioners.” the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Hender- the work with our Junior Ranger Pro- and provide your insight on ways to The commission is being convened by son County Sheriff’s Department assisted gram, student poetry contest and on- attain them, not for ourselves, but for the nonprofit, non-partisan, National the Secret Service. I suspect I am the only site educational programs. the American people.” Director Bomar Parks Conservation Association. For person the Secret Service has worked As the motorcade pulled away, the pledged the support of the NPS for the more information on the commission, with who wanted to know if the dog per- magic remained. Like Jasmine Greene, commission’s work and thanked former please visit www.VisionFortheParks.org. forming the final check of the Main I am savoring the “warm embrace” of senators Baker and Johnston for con- For more information on the National House would stay on the carpet runners the entire month of July and especially vening the commission. Park Centennial Initiative, please visit as he sniffed for explosives. of one wonderful afternoon! I Commission Co-Chair Johnston, for- www.nps.gov/2016. I Support Your E&AA! E&AA Membership Application Contribute to Please print or type. Submit form to: Bonnie Stetson, E&AA Oh, Ranger! ® is a collection of exciting Membership, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, the Arrowhead adventure stories told by the experts: PA 19034. Welcome! national park rangers. 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NPS - MRCE IN SEPTEMBER, 87 NPS EMPLOYEES from the National Capital and Northeast regions (pictured) attended a joint workshop in Atlantic City, N.J. on “Partnering to Protect Our Cultural Resources.” The class was coordinated by Northeast Regional Chief Ranger Jill Hawk, U.S.P.P. Captain Charlie Guddemi and Branch Chief Stephen M. Clark (LE Emergency Operations, Northeast Region); Northeast Museum Services Center Director Sara Wolf; and Museum Resource Center Director Pam West. Attendees were from disciplines across the board who have a vested interest in protecting and/or responding to cultural resource emergencies. The workshop featured speakers from the FBI’s Art Crime Team, the J. Paul Getty Trust and the Smithsonian Institution. U.S.P.P. Detective Jon Crichfield and NPS Fire and Emergency Manager Don Boucher were also featured speakers. In addition, Pam West presented a session on emergency response.

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