Vol. 18 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 1 Arrowhead Fall 2011/Winter 2012 • Vol. 18 • No. 4 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR Paterson Great Falls NHP

ational Park NWeek is fast approaching, our Joins National Park System annual rite of spring that cele- n agreement was signed on Nov. 7, and in the lives of immigrants who Nov. 7 will transfer property and establish brates the great A 2011 that paves the way for the estab- labored in the mills and ultimately joined easements that will fulfill the requirements American institu- lishment of Paterson Great Falls National unions to seek better working conditions of the law authorizing the establishment of tion of the national Historical Park as the nation’s 397th and pay,” said Secretary Salazar. “By the new national park signed by President parks. A Call to establishing this park, we not only tell the Obama in March 2009. Action, with its emphasis on using national park. Secretary of the Interior Ken our personal strengths, creativity Salazar and Mayor Jeffery Jones of story of Paterson, but we also contribute “Paterson Great Falls is a place rich and talent, is well suited to help us Paterson, N.J., were joined by U.S. senators to the economic growth of the city today with stories, from the powerhouse of the do this. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, by attracting visitors and supporting jobs Industrial Revolution to the generations U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, NPS in local communities.” of immigrants who came here to make a This year’s National Park Week Director Jon Jarvis and Darren Boch, Recreation at national parks, refuges and better life for themselves and a stronger theme, “Picture Yourself in a National Park,” is designed to help who has been named superintendent of other public lands alone led to nearly $55 nation for their children,” said Director us connect with new audiences, Paterson Great Falls NHP. billion in economic contribution and Jarvis. “The National Park Service looks with people who might not ordinarily “Paterson and its falls played an integral 440,000 jobs in 2009. The agreement Sec- forward to telling those stories.” visit a national park. I encourage role in the industrial growth of our nation retary Salazar and Mayor Jones signed on continued on page 5 you to use this opportunity to reach out to at least one new group of potential visitors, and invite them to explore the park, to take part in the activities you are offering, to Public Celebrates Wind Cave learn and have fun. “Picture Yourself in a National Park” is also the message of a National Park’s New Land series of 30-second videos that parks have been asked to create as part of a national social media out- n overflow crowd of neighbors, reach on Facebook and YouTube Alocal residents and visitors gathered leading up to and through National near the historic Sanson homestead in Park Week. Wind Cave NP on Oct. 15, 2011 to cel- In addition, we will unveil our ebrate the acquisition of 5,555 acres of Green Parks Plan at a national ranch land formerly owned by the Casey Earth Day event, followed by park family. Voices of singers and the sound announcements/events across the of drums from the Ateyapi Drum Group National Park Service to amplify our echoed off the nearby cliffs as the Native sustainability goals and achieve- American Veterans Association Post 1, ments. The Green Parks Plan is part Rapid City, S.Dak., posted the colors. of our Go Green! Call to Action Supt. Vidal Davila welcomed the item and includes everything from crowd of over 300 and reminded them energy efficiency to water conserva- of the history the land around them had tion to climate change to transporta- witnessed. A thousand-year-old buffalo tion to improved environmental jump could be seen over his shoulder as conditions at our own workplaces. he talked of the bravery and resourceful- We should all take great pride in ness of early inhabitants. NPS photo by Tom Farrell the National Park Service’s trend- The NPS has been working for almost PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Midwest Regional Director Michael T. Reynolds; Dan setting reputation in sustainability. 11 years to acquire this property. The Our new Green Parks Plan will help Sakura, vice president for government relations and director of real estate, The Conservation thousand-year-old buffalo jump and assure that we remain an exemplar Fund; Gates Watson, director, Montana Office, The Conservation Fund; and Wind Cave NP continued on page 8 in this field. Supt. Vidal Davila at the celebration for the acquisition of land at Wind Cave NP. Those who visit during National Park Week will not only be able to enjoy the great legacy of the parks, but will also see examples of stew- Historic Fort Monroe Designated ardship and sustainability in action. Your participation in this Green Parks Plan rollout and other Ser- As America’s 396th National Park vicewide activities during National Park Week, like Volunteer Day (April ecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar Fort Monroe is a place of unique histor- to our arsenal of places that tell the Amer- 21) and National Junior Ranger Day S hailed the decision by President ical and cultural significance that merits ican story,” he said. (April 28), is strongly encouraged. Obama to establish Fort Monroe protection,” said Secretary Salazar. The new national park is expected to Once again, the entire week, April National Monument—a 19th-century “Fort Monroe is a crown jewel in the bring significant economic benefits to the 21-29, 2012, is entrance-fee free. former army post in Hampton, Va., that history of America’s march toward a local community by creating jobs and We are delighted that the National is integral to the history of slavery, the more perfect Union. With such national driving tourism. In 2009, the National Park Foundation is once again part- Civil War and the U.S. military—the significance, it’s especially meaningful Park System received over 285 million nering with us to help bring National 396th park in the National Park System. that President Obama has ensured the recreation visits, with visitors spending Park Week to millions of Americans President Obama established the new site is preserved for future generations.” nearly $12 billion in local gateway regions using a variety of media platforms. park on Nov. 1, 2011 under the Antiqui- NPS Director Jon Jarvis said, “The sto- and supporting 247,000 jobs nationally. National Park Week is A Call to ties Act, which has been used by 15 pres- ries of Fort Monroe National Monument Overall, each federal dollar invested in Action in action. It is about recon- idents since 1906 to protect some of the are as diverse as the nation itself. Two national parks generates at least four dol- necting Americans to the outdoors, most inspiring and unique natural and his- hundred and forty-two years after the first lars of economic value to the public. reaching new audiences, demon- toric features in America, such as the enslaved Africans landed on this peninsu- Twenty-year NPS veteran Kirsten strating sustainability and promot- Grand Canyon, California’s giant sequoias la, the fort became a safe haven for slaves Talken-Spaulding was named superin- ing relevance. Let’s work together and the Statue of Liberty. Fort Monroe seeking refuge during the Civil War. As a tendent of the new park. While the NPS to make the most of these oppor- NM is the fifth national park established ‘contraband camp,’ Fort Monroe provid- works with the community to start the tunities throughout the year. under President Obama. ed a pathway to freedom for thousands. planning for the new park, most of Fort “We heard loud and clear from the As our nation commemorates the 150th Monroe will continue to be open to the —Jonathan B. Jarvis local community, state and federal offi- anniversary of the Civil War, the National public. Visit www.nps.gov/fomr for cials and stakeholders everywhere that Park Service is proud to add Fort Monroe more information. I 2 Arrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 4

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• During the months of June, July and rural heritage center and the modern August, 264 teachers attended the annual farming operation of a vineyard. Effigy Mounds NM teachers’ workshop The educators prepared lessons for series. These five Saturday programs have the upcoming school year and earned been organized and presented by Effigy graduate credits from Drake University Mounds NM Park Ranger Merle Frommelt in Des Moines, Iowa. The lessons for the past 13 summers as a method of covered math, science, social science educating the teachers who in turn and language arts, as well as physical instruct children about the wonders of the education. The workshops are funded Upper Mississippi River Valley. Over the through grants and donations from the years through this program, he has 3M Corporation, Eastern National and reached over 50,000 students. Silos and Smokestacks National Her- The 2011 series was entitled “The itage Area. Visit www.nps.gov/efmo for Science and Sacredness of the Upper information on the 2012 workshops. Randy Wester Mississippi River Valley.” From early THE NPS EASTERN INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (IMT), pictured at the Outer geological history to American Indian • On June 4, Saint Croix Island IHS Banks Group headquarters in Manteo, N.C. The Eastern IMT (Zeph Cunningham, incident culture to farming and modern naviga- held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for commander) and Midwest IMT (Jim Hummel, incident commander) responded to Hurri- tion, the workshops showed the influ- its new visitor contact facility. About cane Irene. The former assisted the Outer Banks Group, and the latter assisted Cape Lookout NS and Moores Creek NB with storm recovery. The Southeast Region special ence of the Mississippi River on the 120 people attended. Members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe opened the event event and tactical team and two Southeast Region assessment teams also responded Midwest and beyond. Activities for the and assisted the affected parks. educators included learning the geology with a pipe ceremony, smudging and of the valley; spending a day at a group of blessing at a spot overlooking Saint Croix American Indian burial mounds seldom Island and River. A flag-raising ceremony parks. Contact Badlands NP Education Impact Grant through the National Park seen by the public; taking a trip down the was conducted by Cub Scout Pack 132 Specialist Julie Johndreau (Julie_ Foundation. Impact Grants are awarded Mississippi River with a steamboat from Calais, Maine, and remarks were [email protected]) and Independence to agencies that demonstrate a creative expert; learning about the War of 1812 made by distinguished guests, including NHP/Edgar Allan Poe NHS idea for a special event or unusual activity in the Midwest; learning about the Congressman Michael Michaud, Maine Park Ranger Andrew McDougall that has potential for annual program- changes in the commercial fishing indus- State Representative Joyce Maker and ([email protected]) for ming opportunities. Event partners try; and exploring a 19th-century mill, a Supt. Sheridan Steele. more information. included several public land agencies and Saint Croix Island IHS commemo- nonprofit organizations. Devils Tower rates one of the earliest European settle- • On July 8, Devils Postpile NM cele- NM, Mount Rushmore N MEM, Wind ments in North America. In 1604, brated its centennial with an event Cave NP, Black Hills National Forest, members of a French expedition led by emphasizing the relationships that creat- Custer State Park, Custer YMCA, Custer Arrowhead Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, settled ed and have preserved the monument Troop 25 and the Black Hills Area Coun- Saint Croix Island. Seventy-nine mem- over the last 100 years. Inyo National cil all played a role in the event. The Newsletter of bers of the expedition, including Samuel Forest Supervisor Ed Armenta spoke The next Cub Scout Belt Loopalooza the Employees & about the importance of the partnership Alumni Association Champlain, passed the severe winter of will take place on July 21, 2012. Visit of the National Park 1604-1605 on the island. Despite the between the U.S. Forest Service and the Service www.nps.gov/jeca for more information assistance of the Passamaquoddy people, NPS. Originally established as a Forest about Jewel Cave NM. The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication who traded game for bread, 35 settlers Service monument in 1911, management for National Park Service employees and died of scurvy, malnutrition and expo- of Devils Postpile was transferred to the • Joshua Tree NP’s 75th birthday cel- retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem- ebration was held on Aug. 10. Resolu- sure. In summer 1605, the survivors left NPS in 1934. Both entities have shared bership organization dedicated to promot- tions honoring the park were read and the island and founded the settlement of responsibility for the Reds Meadow Val- ing the values of the NPS family and presented, and representatives of the preserving its treasured resources. The Port Royal, Nova Scotia. From Saint ley for the past 70 years. Pasadena Garden Club brought a Arrowhead is available to non-members and Croix Island—and the hard lessons Mammoth Lakes Mayor Jo Bacon other organizations for $15 per year. touched on the monument’s importance plaque in honor of the park and one- learned—grew an enduring French pres- to the surrounding community through time Garden Club member and park ence on the continent. Board of Directors tourism and outreach to its youth through founder, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt. The William Schenk, Chair attendees also enjoyed a 75th anniversary George Minnucci, Vice Chair • Junior rangers from Independence community-based programming. Pacific Linda Stoll, Secretary/Treasurer NHP and Edgar Allan Poe NHS in West Regional Director Chris Lehnertz birthday cake. A new temporary exhibit Gerard Gabrys Pennsylvania and Badlands NP in South stated that the past century of the created by Grammy Award-winning art Dr. G. Jay Gogue director Gary Burden, featuring photos Dakota connected through a videoconfer- monument demonstrates a rich history of Dr. Gilbert Rochon and album art from the music groups ence program on June 10. Junior rangers connecting people to public lands, conser- Dr. Michael Soukup America and the Eagles created from from Philadelphia learned about the sce- vation challenges and a foundation in Michael Walker visits by those bands to the park in the Deborah Yandala nic spaces, wildlife and fossils of Badlands partnerships, while the next 100 years will present “unprecedented opportunities to early 1970s, opened at the Joshua Tree NP, while junior rangers from Wall and Advisory Group Chair search for innovative solutions, form cre- Visitor Center in the community of Wasta, S.Dak., learned about historic sites Dan Brown ative partnerships and find new ways to Joshua Tree. in the Northeast Region. The children Editor engage the public.” The speakers were A 75th anniversary lecture series was Jennifer M. Allen were excited to share their national parks followed by a reception, and visitors and held at Copper Mountain College. Bill [email protected] with new friends from across the country. invited guests were treated to special pro- Wade, retired NPS superintendent, and Interpretive staff at both sites worked Assistant Editor grams presented by monument partners. Professor Emilyn Sheffield of California Laura Robinson together to implement best practices in State University, Chico spoke on the [email protected] videoconferencing to make the connec- • Jewel Cave NM hosted a Cub Scout changes and challenges facing Joshua tion a success. The program theme was Belt Loopalooza event on July 16. “With Tree NP and the National Park System Trust Fund Loan Administrator Heidi White “Protecting our communities and pre- over 40 Cub Scouts attending, along in the next 75 years. with over 45 grandparents, parents and [email protected] serving our heritage.” Participants were Evening events included a “Dinner in well prepared through pre-conference siblings, the event showcased a unique the Desert” sponsored by Joshua Tree Membership Coordinator educational opportunity of learning expe- Bonnie Stetson activities that included classroom experi- National Park Association and catered by riences and enhanced partnerships,” stat- [email protected] ences, park explorations, reading, writing the Green Truck, an environmentally sus- and research. ed Supt. Larry Johnson. tainable mobile kitchen that runs on veg- E&AA Trust Fund Trustees The children introduced themselves, Cub Scouts were able to select five etable oil and solar power. Native American Dan Brown athletic or academic belt loops and take William Schenk read from their learning journals, shared culture and heritage were the focus of an Linda Stoll objects and artifacts and asked and part in 45-minute sessions that included evening with the Cahuilla Bird Singers held Heidi White answered questions. Junior rangers from hands-on demonstrations or fitness activ- at the Indian Cove Amphitheater. Philadelphia were surprised to learn that ities. The belt loop stations included Publisher Most of the anniversary events were Eastern National Badlands NP has more bison than the astronomy, geography, geology, her- attended by 100 to 150 people, with the 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 neighboring town of Wall has people. itages, hiking, maps and compass, physi- overall attendance for the day estimated Fort Washington, PA 19034 Junior rangers at Badlands wanted to cal fitness, science, weather and wildlife at 725. But numbers were only part of Phone: (215) 283-6900 know if the Philadelphia kids would like conservation. “The purpose of the event the story as the real meaning of the day Fax: (215) 283-6925 to visit. Even though the children’s was to introduce Cub Scouts to various could be seen in the faces and enthusiasm www.eandaa.org backgrounds were very different, they public land agencies through fun and ©2012 Eastern National of the attendees and their outpouring of soon learned how much they had in lively stations. A priority for the National support for the park on its special day. To contribute stories or photos for consider- common as they shared with pride the Park Service is youth engagement, and I ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- stories of their communities. truly believe that this special event hit the • On Sept. 10, Richmond NBP cut the bership information, please see page 12. These parks are interested in expand- mark,” said Supt. Johnson. ribbon on its newest park unit, Rural ing the program to include other The event was made possible by an Plains, located on the Totopotomoy Vol. 18 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 3

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Creek battlefield in Hanover County, the ribbon was cut, the crowd streamed Va. The site, which includes the 18th- in for its first look. century Shelton home and Civil War The connection to National Public Lands Day gave visitors a chance to help Off the Press earthworks, was transferred to the NPS from the Totopotomoy Battlefield at plant nearly 3,500 native grasses around Rural Plains Foundation in 2006. Since the visitor center and on the park’s then, the park has performed stabiliza- Mount Wanda property. Tours of the Two New Books About George B. Hartzog, Jr. tion work on the house, conducted his- Muir home were well attended through- torical landscape and archeological out the day. The park’s new cell phone Hartzog was director; his movement surveys and is completing a structural tour of the orchards was also well toward becoming director; the period and historical analysis of the house. received. Visitors and staff also celebrat- after his leadership; and his attributes as a The multifaceted history of Rural ed the elimination of the entrance fee leader, executive and manager. and an increase in park hours from five Plains is exceptional. Its location at the George B. Hartzog, Jr.: A Great Director days to seven days a week. heart of the Totopotomoy Creek battle- of the National Park Service is available field makes it extremely significant, and • To commemorate the 125th anniver- from Eastern National at www.eParks.com. the historic Shelton house and planta- sary of the dedication of the Statue of tion story give visitors a unique oppor- Liberty, the NPS held a special series of Reshaping Our National tunity to understand the impact of the events on Oct. 28. “The statue has Parks and Their Guardians: war upon a Virginia family. evolved in meaning since she first graced The Legacy of George B. Hartzog Jr. our shores 125 years ago,” said Statue The dedication program included Supt. By Kathy Mengak of Liberty NM and Ellis Island Supt. David Ruth and representatives of state Foreword by Robert M. Utley and local governments. The Rural Plains David Luchsinger. “She began as a sym- bol of friendship between France and University of New Mexico Press, 2012 unit includes new interpretive signage, a ISBN 978-0-8263-5108-1 parking area and a two-mile walking the United States, evolved into a symbol of our great country and is known today 336 pp; $39.95 trail with a published guide available at George B. Hartzog, Jr.: A This biography of the seventh director the site. The house will be open to the as an international symbol of freedom for people everywhere.” Great Director of the National of the National Park Service brings to public only during special events. In honor of the Statue of Liberty’s Park Service life one of the most colorful, powerful • National Public Lands Day on Sept. 24 status as a symbol of enduring hope and Edited by Frank P. Sherwood and politically astute people to hold this marked the grand opening of the newly welcome, 125 immigrants became new Clemson University Digital Press, 2011 position. George B. Hartzog, Jr. served remodeled visitor center at John Muir U.S. citizens on Liberty Island on Oct. ISBN 978-0-9835339-1-7 during an exciting and volatile era in NHS. The renovations in the environ- 28 before the park opened. The main 108 pp; $19.95 American history. Appointed in 1964 by mentally friendly visitor center include anniversary ceremony took place from In this book’s preface, Lawrence R. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, materials chosen for sustainability and 10 a.m. to noon and featured remarks Allen, dean of the College of Health, he benefited from a rare combination of energy conservation. The construction by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Education and Human Development at circumstances that favored his vision, project created a larger lobby and space A small flotilla of government, commer- Clemson University, writes that George B. which was congenial with both Presi- cial and private vessels offered a salute to for new exhibits to educate the public Hartzog, Jr.: A Great Director of the dent Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” the statue, evoking the 1886 “water about the life and achievements of con- National Park Service “is a book about a and Udall’s robust environmentalism. parade” that attended her dedication. man who may have done more to give the George Hartzog led the largest servationist John Muir. The “TorchCam,” which looks out expansion of the National Park System The day began with Supt. Tom over New York Harbor from the statue’s parks their present character than anyone in history and developed social pro- Leatherman and John Muir Association vantage point, was launched. Visit in their history.” Featured in the book’s President JoAnne Dunec greeting the www.ellisisland.org/TorchCam to enjoy chapters is one written by the late, former grams that gave the NPS new complex- attendees. The John Muir Association the views. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, ion. In addition, he sought to make helped to pay for 50 percent of the visi- Veterans of Foreign Wars continued its entitled “His Boss for Five Years Reflects national parks relevant and responsive tor center renovations. “These changes 75-year tradition of celebrating Lady on George B. Hartzog, Jr., from the to the nation’s changing needs. are part of a long-term goal to bring Liberty’s anniversary with a donation to ‘Introduction’ to Battling for the Nation- Reshaping Our National Parks and John Muir’s legacy alive in Martinez, Statue of Liberty NM. Macy’s Fireworks al Parks,” and a variety of topics are cov- Their Guardians: The Legacy of George and to reach new audiences in the com- lit up the night sky as the grand finale to ered throughout, such as the national B. Hartzog Jr. is available from Eastern munity,” said Supt. Leatherman. After the anniversary celebration. I parks expansion during the years George National at www.eParks.com. I Summer Youth Summit Puts to Sea

By Vincent Vaise, Chief of Interpretation, Region, they came from a variety of Fort McHenry National Monument and parks, including Lowell NHP, National Historic Shrine and Hampton NHS Parks of New York Harbor, Gateway NRA, John H. Chafee Blackstone River he captain shouted, “Set sail for a Valley National Heritage Corridor, starboard tack!” as the ship’s bow T Boston Harbor Islands NRA, John knifed through the choppy waters. Crew Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS, New Bedford members strained vigorously at the lines, Whaling NHP, Salem Maritime NHS, the the wind filling the sails, as the ship Olmsted Center for Landscape Preserva- surged forward with renewed energy. tion and Fort McHenry National Monu- While it may sound like a scene from ment and Historic Shrine. the movie Master and Commander or a “Getting to know the people from passage from a Patrick O’Brian novel, in the other parks was really fun and a fact, the vessel was the NPS tall ship good experience—it was my first time Friendship from Salem Maritime NHP, on a ship like this,” said Sharneasha and the crew on this day was primarily Street, a youth intake ranger from made up of youth employed by the Baltimore. Part of the experience NPS from various sites throughout the involved team-building exercises with Northeast Region. Sailing past the the crew of the ship. Statue of Liberty was just one of a series “The youth on board the Friendship of activities they performed as part of this weekend were really great, they add “Youth Journey on the High Seas: energy for the whole crew and change our Tim Ertel Friendship Sails!”—a three-day event culture for the better—this is really an PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Peggy O’Dell, NPS deputy director for operations; (Aug. 18 to 20, 2011) involving a youth immersive experience for them,” said Jeremy Kelly Fellner, volunteer and youth programs coordinator, Northeast Region; Ceoshay Dickens, youth intake ranger; and Molley Ertel, youth intake ranger, pull a line on the summit, sailing journey, leadership train- Bumagin, captain of the Friendship. Friendship of Salem as part of the youth summit held in August 2011. ing exercises and overnight camping. Thursday, Aug. 18 involved a four- Over 80 youth were involved in this hour sailing experience in which “The sailing develops stewardship and Teamwork is essential on a sailing ship once-in-a-lifetime experience. Represent- the youth actively engaged in line han- fellowship,” said Amy Glowacki, youth like Friendship, and you really saw that. ing a cross-section of the Northeast dling, setting sails and basic navigation. program coordinator at Lowell NHP. continued on page 10 4 Arrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 4

Kudos and Awards

• Blue Ridge Parkway Seasonal Park nonprofit corporation provides education Guide Amy Renfranz was named the to the park’s visitors and material support Valley Forge NHP Honored Blue Ridge Parkway Employees and to the park through the sale of interpretive Alumni Association’s 13th Employee of media. Under his leadership, the associa- the Year at the organization’s 27th tion has grown to become a major author for Volunteer Program annual meeting held at Peaks of Otter and publisher of APPL award-winning Lodge on Sept. 11. Amy is the first sea- educational products. This publishing sonal employee and the only recipient capability has enabled the association to whose supervisor has been a previous create a series of guidebooks on topics honoree. Tina White, Highlands Dis- specific to the Smokies. In the 20 years of trict interpreter (and Amy’s supervisor), his leadership, support to the park has received the award in 2007. grown from just over $350,000 annually Tim Pegram, association vice presi- to more than $1.8 million. Most recently, dent, cited Amy’s work on developing the association provided $3 million to and presenting a novel volunteer train- construct the new Oconaluftee Visitor ing and recognition program, organiz- Center, which opened in April 2011. ing the first district Youth Volunteer in Jim has served as president of Friends of the Parks group and for leading an the Smokies, the park’s philanthropic/ adopt-a-trail corps in the district. “This fundraising partner, since 2002. Under was accomplished,” he said, “in addi- his guidance, the group has substantially tion to the consistent, exceptional per- increased the public’s awareness of the formance of her assigned duties.” value of the park and the threats to its Those attending the meeting includ- future protection, such as the destruc- tive hemlock woolly adelgid. Over the ed Blue Ridge Parkway Supt. Phil Valley Forge NHP Volunteer Moe Comeau Francis, former NPS Director and Blue nine years of his tenure, Friends of the Smokies donations have grown from VOLUNTEERS ON NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY 2010 help with maintenance on a Ridge Parkway Supt. Gary Everhardt, replica soldier hut at Valley Forge NHP. former Blue Ridge Parkway Supt. Dan about $1.8 million a year to over $3.5 Brown and Manassas NBP Supt. Ed million. Their total support since their By Ernestine M. White, Volunteer Forge Park was founded to reach out to Clark, the association’s Employee of the founding in 1993 now stands at over Program Manager,Valley Forge NHP young adults to increase the involve- $33 million. Friends of the Smokies ment of young professionals. The Valley Year in 2000. Association members he recipients of the 2011 George and Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau enjoyed visiting the parkway and remi- recently funded the $500,000 cost of THelen Hartzog Awards for Outstand- helps manage volunteers staffing the vis- niscing with old friends. They were designing and fabricating all the maps, ing Volunteer Service were honored at a itor center desk. The park also expanded treated to a wonderful evening by the exhibits and other informational media Washington, D.C., ceremony in October outstanding management and staff of needed to equip the Oconaluftee Visitor 2011. Valley Forge NHP received the partnerships with other organizations to the Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restau- Center. They have also created a new Hartzog Park Volunteer Program Award. support volunteerism. rant. The Blue Ridge Parkway Employ- “Trails Forever” endowment, which is The Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Program Valley Forge NHP considers its second ees and Alumni Association is one of approaching $4 million and is funding a at Valley Forge NHP has grown every exceptional accomplishment to be the the NPS’ oldest employees and alumni new trail crew dedicated to expanding year since 2004. In FY10-11, the program implementation, which they have been organizations that meets annually. the park’s trails program. continued to concentrate on smart and building toward since 2004, of a continuum “The outstanding leadership provided strategic growth. of hands-on volunteer opportunities that • The leaders of Great Smoky Moun- now reaches all ages, diverse communi- tains NP’s two primary partner organi- by Terry Maddox and Jim Hart is a While the VIP Program did experi- tremendous asset to the park’s preserva- ence 14 percent growth during 2011, ties, skills and interests. Working toward zations were recently presented with the this over the last several years, the park tion and to the service we provide to over with involvement from over 2,900 vol- Department of the Interior Citizen’s initiated or redesigned programs to nine million visitors,” said Great Smoky unteers donating over 53,000 hours, the Award for Exceptional Service. Terry achieve a broader reach into the commu- Mountains NP Supt. Dale Ditmanson. first exceptional accomplishment is the Maddox, executive director of Great nity, made much greater use of commu- “Their service stands as a vivid reminder way in which the park expanded part- Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA), nity service programs and initiated several that the public support and individual nerships to support volunteerism itself. and Jim Hart, president of Friends of well-received new opportunities. Accom- stewardship which set aside, created and These include the following: The the Smokies, were recognized for the plishments include: The park established outstanding support to the Smokies and developed this priceless national treasure Friends of Valley Forge Park added the robust new volunteer programs for the NPS. is still alive and well 75 years after the support of the VIP Program to their Terry has lead GSMA since 1990. The park’s creation.” I mission. The Young Friends of Valley continued on page 11 Autism Night Event Held at the Gateway Arch

By Julie Northrip, Director of Education, top of the Arch, hands-on activities in Jefferson National Expansion Memorial the Museum of Westward Expansion, movies, a puppet show, a musical per- n Sept. 10, 2011, Jefferson Nation- formance and get a free souvenir photo, Oal Expansion Memorial hosted a Throughout the evening, family free after-hours event at the Gateway members expressed their appreciation Arch for families with children on the to the park for hosting such a special autism spectrum. Over 330 people event. One mother contacted Touch- attended. The park partnered with Point when she first received the invita- TouchPoint Autism Services who pro- tion and said they had just been at the moted the event to their clients and pro- Arch the day before with their daughter. vided training to park staff, partners and They were unable to stay because their volunteers. Individuals on the autism daughter was so overwhelmed and spectrum often have difficulty with com- stressed by the crowds and long lines. munication and social interaction and They were excited to hear about the can exhibit behavior issues. As a result of autism-friendly night at the Arch and these factors, families with children with looked forward to a stress-free evening. autism are not always able to take part in After the event, the mother emailed to public activities. TouchPoint staff wrote say how much they all enjoyed the an article to help prepare families for evening. She described how her nine- their visit to the Arch, and the article was year-old daughter went from window to made available on the park’s website at window at the top of the Arch, signing NPS photo by Sue Ford www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/ for her dad to come look out the win- VIP CHARLES HUNTER shows a young visitor how to play with a Jacob’s ladder during on-the-spectrum.htm. dows with her. The mother wrote, “It Jefferson National Expansion Memorial’s Autism Night. The park’s event provided a fun, safe made my heart soar! We called grandma we drive past the Arch in the future. autism spectrum. The program given at and accepting environment for these from the top of the Arch to tell her how Thanks for a great family event.” Jefferson National Expansion Memorial families and for young adults with autism much we were enjoying it. It was a mem- Although the incidence of autism in the provided a valuable service for the local living in residential homes. They had the orable night. We will talk about it often, nation is relatively high and climbing, few autism community that often doesn’t visit opportunity to experience a trip to the and I can’t wait to see her reaction when museums attempt to reach people on the museums or parks. I Vol. 18 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 5

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enjoying local cuisine and hospitality. The first day of golf was a Best Ball Paterson Great Scramble, and the winning team consist- ed of Cheryl Pike, Harlan Hobbs, Tom Falls NHP Lubbert and Bill Wade. The second day’s golf was governed by Callaway continued from front page scoring rules with Carol Mozet having the low net score for women and Bill “The many years of effort to make Wade with the low net score for men. this park a reality is a tribute to all who A special thanks to the staff at Mesa made it possible,” said Darren Boch. “I Verde NP for the special tour offered to look forward to working with many non-golfers. A total of 57 people partners and citizens as we plan the attended the events, and at the closing future of Paterson Great Falls National banquet, a small raffle was held to col- Historical Park.” lect funds for the E&AA’s George B. The history of the City of Paterson Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan Program. includes beginnings as the ambitious The event generated $500 for the fund, project of Alexander Hamilton and the and thanks go to all who participated Marcia Johnson Society for Establishing Useful Manu- and to Vern Hurt for being the “collec- A FEW OF THE PARTICIPANTS in the National Capital Region’s 2011 Frank F. Kowski factures in 1792 at the Great Falls, tor.” Plans are being developed to hold roots in the early development of water Memorial Golf Tournament enjoy a day of golf. Pictured left to right: Steve Doulis, NCR the event in Seattle next fall. senior architect/project manager; Dan Churchey, retired chief of facilities management, power systems for industrial use and key National Mall and Memorial Parks; Jim Gridley (friend of NPS); and Steve Hay, facility Dry Tortugas NP Is Seeking E&AA involvement in the various types of manager, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Members for Volunteer Position— manufacturing that occurred in the dis- trict’s mills into the 20th century. The Barbara Riddick, facility management sys- #15, 12 inches; Women Closest to the Dry Tortugas NP seeks qualified E&AA industries developed in Paterson were tems specialist at Catoctin Mountain Park, Pin: Betty Ponton, Par-3, Hole #8, 16 members to act as an island custodian powered by the 77-foot-high Great sent the Arrowhead newsletter the follow- inches; and Putting Challenge: Will volunteer for periods of up to 30 days ing results from the National Capital Reynolds, Putting Green, 30 feet. on Loggerhead Key (previously USCG Falls of the Passaic, which combined Region’s (NCR) 2011 Frank F. Kowski A donation of $1,138 was made to the Light Station Dry Tortugas) maintain- with a system of water raceways to har- Memorial Golf Tournament held on George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educational Loan ing buildings, grounds and utility sys- ness the power of the falls. Aug. 22 at Glade Valley Golf Course in Program, which provides interest-free tems for visiting researchers/current The Great Falls of Paterson became a Walkersville, Md. She conveys that the loans to E&AA NPS members to be used employees living on the island. National Natural Landmark in 1967, NCR thanks everyone who participated for the educational needs of their depend- Volunteer must have strong background and part of the City of Paterson was des- in and sponsored the tournament. ent children or grandchildren. The E&AA in electrical-mechanical-plumbing-carpen- ignated as a National Historic Land- Final results from the top three teams appreciates everyone’s support in making try (historic restoration) and will oper- mark District in 1976. The legislation were: First Place Team: Duane Myers, the Kowski Golf Tournament in the NCR ate/maintain/troubleshoot/repair a 4kw signed by President Obama in 2009 a great success over the years. Mike Duffy, Josh Myers and Matt Davis photovoltaic system, 300 gl/day reverse authorizes Paterson Great Falls NHP (60); Second Place Team: Jim Burton, NPS Retiree Golf Outing and Social osmosis desalinator, various pumping “to preserve and interpret for the bene- Ken Ferebee, Ross Crampton and Gathering—E&AA Life Member and systems, residential split system HVAC fit of present and future generations cer- Stephen Benton (61); and Third Place Board Chair William Schenk has provid- units, repair historic structures, trails tain and natural resources associated Team: Jeff Nelson, Ken Liebowitz, John ed the following information: and grounds upkeep. Also meets/greets with the Historic District.” Wiser and Ross Voorhees (62). Cortez, Colo., was the location for the visitors, dispenses information to sailors A General Management Plan will Individual awards included: Straightest annual NPS retiree golf outing and social in a historic isolated location. guide long-term management and Line: Matt Davis, Par-4, Hole #16, 27 gathering held Sept. 18 to 20. The event This is an ideal opportunity for retired staffing of the park for the future. The feet; Men Closest to the Pin: Edward was hosted by Pat Quinn and Theresa NPS mechanics itching to help the first public scoping meeting was held in Riddick, Par-3, Hole #3, 1/4 inch; Men Shirakawa, assisted by Jim and Gwen Brady. National Park Service again! Housing is Paterson, N.J., on Oct. 31. This meet- Closest to the Pin: Tom McConnell, There were two days of golf and tour- provided for volunteer and spouse. Bring ing was the first of several public Par-3, Hole #13, 21 inches; Women Clos- ing under clear blue Colorado skies and your work boots! For more information, forums. Visit www.nps.gov/pagr for est to the Pin: Helen Sewell, Par-3, Hole extended happy hours each evening call Tree Gottshall at (305) 224-4256.I more information. I NPS Staff Participate in History Program Held at Montana Pride Celebration Delaware Water Gap NRA

By Kevin Franken, Administrative park information table. For the Diversity By Kathleen Sandt, Park Ranger, Support Assistant, Yellowstone NP March parade, we carried a “Yellow- Delaware Water Gap NRA stone National Park” banner (and rain- n May 19 and 20, 2011, more PS and concession employees of bow flags) as we walked along the Othan 500 local students and 25 NYellowstone NP participated in the parade route. The information table student-volunteers had the opportunity State of Montana’s 2011 Lesbian, Gay, featured park brochures, pamphlets and to experience life in a late-19th-century Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) information sheets, as well as pictures agricultural support village at the 10th Pride Celebration, held in Bozeman, and samples of the park’s resources, annual Hands-on History education Mont., in June. This likely was the first including a bison horn, elk antler, program at Delaware Water Gap NRA. time that Yellowstone NP was officially plastic replica animal skulls of wildlife Throughout the school year, sixth, represented at an LGBT Pride event. and a coyote pelt. Park employees seventh and eighth grade students at With the encouragement of Interior answered questions about Yellowstone the Evergreen Community Charter GLOBE, a recognized employee affinity NP, encouraged folks attending the organization for LGBT employees in School (ECCS) in Cresco, Pa., are event to visit the park and explained trained by park staff and volunteers the DOI, I obtained approval from how people could apply for park jobs. Supt. Dan Wenk for park employees and to demonstrate 19th-century chores, After Pride, I wrote a note in a thank trades and domestic crafts, including members of the Yellowstone Pride you card for Supt. Wenk stating, “...our group (a group of LGBT and straight woodworking, blacksmithing, churning outreach efforts were a resounding suc- butter, basket making, spinning and allies who are employees at Yellowstone) cess! The spectators applauded, cheered NPS to officially represent the park in the weaving. Training sessions are present- and waved at us as we walked by carrying ed in the classroom and on-site at A STUDENT LEARNS to spin yarn at the Montana LGBT Pride parade and at the 10th annual Hands-on History education a Yellowstone National Park banner. At Millbrook Village. festival held on Saturday, June 18. Supt. our information table, several people program at Delaware Water Gap NRA. Wenk was very supportive, and he sent The student-volunteers then don came up to us and said that they were out an all-employee email encouraging period costumes and return to Millbrook Having children engaged in village activi- VERY impressed that Yellowstone was folks to observe LGBT Pride Month in May to serve as living history inter- ties also helps paint an accurate picture of represented at Pride. We told them that and informing them about park employ- preters for the visiting students. In this what village life would have been like. your strong support made it happen. ees participating in Montana Pride. way, visiting students learn about what life The student-volunteers provide tours They stated how professional the table Several Yellowstone NP employees was like for children living in Millbrook in and demonstrations, but they also marched in the parade and staffed a continued on page 10 its heyday directly from other children. continued on page 8 6 Arrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 4

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Lesley Adams, administrative officer, Jean source of inspiration to hundreds of permanent park technician position at In 2007, he authored National Parks Lafitte NHP & PRES and New Orleans youth from diverse backgrounds. Golden Gate NRA in the South Dis- of Washington D.C.: The Story Behind Jazz NHP, June 30 after 41 years of feder- After 25 years as a seasonal employee trict. He became the park’s aquatic safe- the Scenery. al service, 34 of them with the NPS. and 19 permanent years dedicated to ty specialist (1979), the park safety Robert’s recent leadership of Northeast special projects and youth stewardship, officer (1980) and in mid-1981, the Region Interpretation and Education led Judy Bartzatt, chief ranger, Joshua Gerry embodies the heart and soul of Stinson Beach Subdistrict ranger. Later to national recognition for models of suc- Tree NP, Sept. 2 after 30 years. North Cascades NP. His daughter, Kerri, in 1981, he attended FLETC. He spent cess in that field. He capped his NPS career continues the multigenerational connec- the next 21 years as a supervisory park with the Superior Service Award. Joyce D. Brown, information recep- tion to the North Cascades through her ranger (1981-2002), primarily in the tionist, North Cascades NP, Aug. 31 own employment at the park. Marin County parts of Golden Gate after 32 years. NRA. Among his accomplishments dur- Douglas Calder, custodial worker, ing this time period, he stayed engaged Facilities Operations, Maintenance with wildland fire, including assign- Division, Steamtown NHS, June 30 ments to the Yellowstone fires in 1988 after 23 years of federal service. and the Idaho fires in 1989. He also managed the feral hog extirpation pro- Gerry Cook, engineering equipment gram on the NPS portions of Mount operator supervisor, North Cascades Tamalpais and served a detail to site National Park Complex, Nov. 1 after 44 manager at Muir Woods NM. years of federal service, 42 of them with Jay taught for 10 years at the seasonal the NPS. law enforcement training program at Gerry was North Cascades NP’s Santa Rosa Junior College. Some of his longest-serving employee. He is the third collateral duties at Golden Gate NRA generation of Cooks to live and work in included equal employment opportunity the Upper Skagit Valley of the North Cas- counselor and safety committee member. He co-founded the park’s Peer Counsel- cades. His federal career began in 1967 as ing and Critical Incident Debriefing a helitack crew member with the U.S. programs, served as a counselor and Forest Service, and his NPS service at NPS debriefer and became an NPS certified TOM GILBERT North Cascades NP began in 1969. He mediator. He taught CPR and advanced graduated from Washington State Univer- NPS E&AA Life Member Thomas L. ROLF DIAMANT first aid to park staff. sity in 1971 with a B.A. degree in fine arts. In 2002, Jay was reassigned to devel- “Tom” Gilbert, superintendent, Ice During Gerry’s initial years as a seasonal E&AA Member Rolf Diamant, super- op security systems for park headquar- Age NST and North Country NST, maintenance worker at North Cascades intendent, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller ters, site security for Fort Point NHS May 2 after over 38 years of federal NP, he worked on construction projects in NHP, Sept. 30 after 37 years. and anti-terrorist camera surveillance service, 30 of them with the NPS. the frontcountry and Ross Lake camp- Rolf started his career with the NPS systems for the north tower of the Tom began his federal career as an grounds. In 1992, he accepted a park planning the first generation urban Golden Gate Bridge. In late 2002, he outdoor recreation planner for the for- national parks, including Golden Gate began a detail as a park partner liaison in mer Bureau of Outdoor Recreation NRA, Gateway NRA and Santa Monica the Business Management Division. For (BOR) in the Lake Central Region (Ann Mountains NRA. He was a park planner the last nine years, Jay continued in this Arbor, Mich.). His assignments included for the Denver Service Center and role. He enjoyed the career change public information officer, technical North Atlantic Regional Office. In immensely and was privileged to work assistance and state comprehensive out- 1985, he was appointed a Loeb Fellow closely with the master of partnership door recreation plans. for Advanced Environmental Studies at for the NPS—Brian O’Neill. Following the transformation of BOR Harvard University. In retirement, Jay intends to stay con- into the Heritage Conservation and Upon completion of the fellowship, Rolf nected to the international Healthy Recreation Service (HCRS) in 1978, became superintendent of John Fitzgerald Parks, Healthy People initiative. He will Tom was assigned to work on the Kennedy NHS, (then) Longfellow NHS also become more active as the treasur- National Trails System. When HCRS was and Frederick Law Olmsted NHS, where er of Slavyanka, the Slavic chorus with folded into the NPS in 1981, he was he oversaw the preservation of nearly one which he has sung as a first tenor for the transferred to the Midwest Regional million records in the Olmsted Archives. He past four years. Check out the chorus Office (MWRO) and was responsible for served as acting superintendent at Lowell on YouTube. Jay can be contacted at writing or assisting in writing compre- NHP (1991-1992) and was appointed the [email protected]. hensive management plans for the Lewis first superintendent of Marsh-Billings- and Clark NHT, the North Country NST Rockefeller NHP in 1998, cultivating a Bob Felker, senior field landscape archi- and the Ice Age NST. After the plans new generation of NPS conservation lead- tect, Denver Service Center, duty stationed were completed, he was assigned respon- ers and advancing the practice of steward- at Natchez Trace Parkway, Sept. 3 after sibility to coordinate with public and pri- NPS ship on working cultural landscapes. over 40 years. GERRY COOK vate partners to implement them and Throughout his career, Rolf developed Helen Felsing, outdoor recreational establish the trails, first in the MWRO headquarters clerical position, which collaborative conservation strategies for planner, Pacific West Regional Office - and later in a new field office in Madison, launched him into permanent status. new national parks, national heritage Honolulu, June 15 after nine years. Wis., where he was given the title of With the help of Federal Energy Reg- areas and wild and scenic rivers. He superintendent of all three trails. Tom’s ulatory Commission funding from reli- worked closely with both the National Robert Fudge, chief of interpretation work on the North Country Trail actual- Park System Advisory Board and the censing the Skagit River Hydroelectric and education, Northeast Region, July 1 ly began in 1973 during the feasibility National Parks Second Century Commis- Project, a strong construction back- after 35 years. study for the trail; as public information sion. He was president of the board of the ground and his architectural and artistic Robert began his NPS career in 1976 officer, he helped arrange and conduct George Wright Society (2007-2010) and skills, Gerry began designing and build- as a seasonal park interpreter at Carl the public meetings during the review of has written extensively about conserva- ing unique structures throughout the the draft study report. tion history, parks and protected areas. Sandburg Home NHS. He also worked park. His architectural style has become at Fort Clatsop N MEM, Lincoln Home Tom is a strong advocate for the National so iconic in the park that it’s often Denise C. Domian, human resources NHS, Indiana Dunes NL and Minute Trails System and their integration into the referred to as “Cook-itecture.” The officer, Channel Islands NP, July 1 after Man NHP. In 1987, he accepted a National Park System. At trail conferences, grand finale of his design career with 38 years. supervisory position at Independence he was known for his ranger-style hat with the park culminates with a new entrance NHP and was later promoted to chief of pins of all of the national scenic and nation- E&AA Life Member Jay Eickenhorst, portal at the park’s western boundary. visitor services operations. Additional al historic trail emblems. Tom’s long expe- partner liaison, Golden Gate NRA, rience working on these trails led others to Gerry’s other role at the park was Sept. 16 after 39 years of federal service, assignments included site manager for seek his advice and guidance on matters skipper of the Ross Mule, the 32-foot 35 of them with the NPS. the National Mall and Ford’s Theatre work boat that has become an iconic Jay served as a hospital corpsman with NHS, deputy chief of visitor services for relating to the trails system. He is consid- symbol of park activities on Ross Lake. the U.S. Navy at St. Alban’s Naval Hos- National Mall and Memorial Parks and ered a leading authority on the National He used the Ross Mule as a mobile class- pital and Floyd Bennett Field Naval Air chief of interpretation and education for Trails System Act. He remains the only per- room, partnering with North Cascades Station and as a wildland firefighter with Assateague Island NS. son who has been NPS superintendent of Institute to teach classes on the natural the Sierra National Forest in El Portal. Robert received an NPS Crystal Owl both national historic trails and national and cultural history of the Upper Skagit He began his NPS career as a seasonal Award in 1999 for his employee devel- scenic trails. Valley, as well as the Beat Generation employee at Yosemite NP. In 1976, Jay opment efforts. He has served as a Tom helped organize the first biennial poets of the North Cascades. Also, received his B.S. degree in biology from regional director for the National Conference on National Scenic and His- since Student Conservation Association Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and returned to Association for Interpretation (NAI) toric Trails in 1988, which led to the for- youth groups started visiting the park in Yosemite NP for the 1977 season. and received NAI’s Region 2 Distin- mation of the Partnership for the National 1975, he served as a mentor, friend and In October 1977, Jay was offered a guished Professional Interpreter Award. Trails System. He is a recipient of lifetime Vol. 18 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 7

Class of 2011 achievement awards from the partnership to solve problems.” She is also known WRD’s Washington liaison. She was the and preservation stewardship of signifi- and the North Country Trail Association, throughout the NPS for her Producing NPS national marine debris coordinator cant cultural landscapes. Most recently, the Public Partner Award from the Ice Age National Park Service Publications class, and an integral player in the shoreline she led a national team developing a Net- Trail Alliance and a Meritorious Service taught with park interpreter Tom Haraden trash study at Padre Island NS. work for Innovation and Creativity for Award from the Lewis and Clark Trail Her- and HFC designer Betsy Ehrlich. Sharon participated in the develop- the Director’s Office and the National itage Foundation. “I’ve been lucky in my professional ment and coordination of the natural Leadership Council. career,” says Nancy. “From childhood, resource law and policy course for super- In 2005, Nora received the George Tommy Gochenour, tractor operator, I’ve had an interest in the national parks intendents and the NPS Wild and Scenic Wright Society Resource Management Shenandoah NP, June 19 after nine years. and a fascination with maps. I had a good Rivers Program. She served on the Envi- Award for her national and international Bob Grant, chief ranger, Cape Cod NS, mentor early in my career, and at HFC, I ronmental Protection Agency’s work- work for conservation of cultural land- worked in a dream job with great col- June 30 after 34 years of federal service. group on abandoned mine lands. Most scapes. In 2010, she received the Crystal leagues. They were a gift.” Bob began his NPS career at Great recently, she served as the Washington Owl Award for the Superintendents’ With her husband, Stan, who is also Smoky Mountains NP working seasonally representative of the NPS Renewable Leadership Roundtable, which recog- retired, Nancy plans to travel extensively, as an interpretive ranger and later as a Energy Team to help raise park protec- nized her work over a decade as a pioneer especially to visit their two sons in Texas backcountry ranger before taking his first tion issues with proposed renewable and innovator in the field of leadership. and Virginia. She plans to spend time permanent position at the Cataloochee energy projects near national parks. volunteering, cooking, learning fiber Ranger Station. He later worked out of Duncan Morrow, special assistant to arts, such as weaving and crocheting, the Oconaluftee Ranger Station as a Jean-Michel “Jean” Marra, chief the director, Office of Communica- and reading novels while under the influ- supervisor and park medic. of maintenance, Independence NHP, tions, WASO, in June after 41 years. ence of chocolate. After 13 years at Great Smoky Moun- June 30 after 34 years of federal service. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Jean came to the DOI in 1994 from the tains NP, Bob joined the Office of Jan Harris, branch chief, Planning Divi- War, Duncan spent 28 years in public Department of Defense. At Independence Federal Investigations as a background sion, Denver Service Center, June 30 affairs work, followed by 13 years as a NHP, he managed one of the largest investigator. He returned to the NPS at after 30 years. special assistant to the director. During maintenance divisions in the NPS and Cape Cod NS in 1994, where he has his NPS career, he worked for 12 of the E&AA Life Member Mary Hektner, played an active role in developing and served as a field ranger at the Race Point 18 agency directors and with two others plant ecologist, Yellowstone NP, April 1 implementing the park’s General Man- Ranger Station, as the South District in their retirements. after over 32 years. agement Plan. ranger at the Nauset Ranger Station and Mary began her NPS career as a plant Jean is most proud of improving the as chief ranger. ecologist at Redwood NP in 1979 after efficiency of the park’s utility infrastruc- obtaining a B.A. degree in biology at the ture, establishing Independence NHP as University of Minnesota, Morris and an the first park to exceed federal require- M.S. degree in plant ecology from ments on renewable energy, starting the the University of California, Davis. She park’s recycling program and working oversaw revegetation of the 36,000 with the local energy company to reduce acres of recently acquired, clearcut red- energy usage. wood forests as part of the watershed E&AA Member Nora J. Mitchell, rehabilitation program at Redwood NP. director, NPS Conservation Study Insti- She also headed up prairie and oak woodland restoration efforts and initiat- tute, Sept. 30 after 32 years. ed prescribed burning in the park. She Nora began her NPS career as a park and her husband, John Sacklin (who also interpreter at Acadia NP. During her retired, see page eight), met at Redwood career, she also served as deputy chief NP and were married in 1985. of resource management in the North Moving to Yellowstone NP in early Atlantic Regional Office. In 1987, she 1992, Mary joined the resource man- was seconded to the Countryside Com- agement program. In her early years, mission of England and Wales under an Albright-Wirth Grant in preparation for Bob Panko she tracked external issues that had the JEN PANKO potential to impact the park, most establishing a cultural landscape pro- gram for the NPS. She has continued to E&AA Life Member Jen Panko, NPS photo by Jane Hanna notably the proposed New World Gold NANCY MORBECK HAACK Mine, which would have been located administrative officer, Fire Island NS, upstream from the park. She supervised Sept. 30 after 29 years. E&AA Life Member Nancy Morbeck the vegetation program and such Jen began her NPS career as a Youth Haack, cartographer, Publications Divi- diverse efforts as air quality and sound- Conservation Corps counselor at Mount sion, Harpers Ferry Center (HFC), June 3 scapes. Most recently, she began a pro- Rainier NP in the summer of 1974. Her after 33 years of federal service. gram to restore former agricultural introduction to the NPS occurred while a Nancy received her undergraduate lands, which had been added to the student at the University of Connecticut, degree in geography and cartography park in the 1930s, to native vegetation. where she met her future husband, Bob, a from the University of Wisconsin and pur- Mary and John have moved to Boze- seasonal employee at Mount Rainier NP. man, Mont. They thank all their former sued her master’s degree in geomorphol- For the next several years, Jen and Bob and current colleagues in and outside of ogy and cartography at the University of crisscrossed the country between college the NPS for their friendship and sup- Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She joined HFC’s (and a wedding) in Connecticut and sea- port during wonderful careers. Publications Division in 1977 when the sonal assignments at Mount Rainier NP Unigrid brochure program was just being Steve Kendall, visitor use assistant, until heading to the Flamingo District in launched. Providing visitors with accurate Shenandoah NP, Sept. 24 after five years. Everglades NP for Bob’s first permanent and attractive four-color maps on the NPS appointment in 1977. Sharon Kliwinski, Washington liaison, Swiss cartographic model was a crucial Jen spent 12 seasons in the field in a Water Resources Division, Washington, part of that program, and Nancy, the divi- variety of assignments at Mount Rainier D.C., June 30 after 32 years of federal NP, Everglades NP, Shenandoah NP sion’s first professional cartographer, NPS service, over 23 of them with the NPS. and Gateway NRA while on the trail played a big role in the transition. Sharon started her federal career with NORA J. MITCHELL In the 1990s, Nancy helped make the with Bob to permanent assignments the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation that included the Statue of Liberty NM transition from traditional hand-scribed and Enforcement in 1979. Here, she play an active role in international land- during the statue’s restoration. Her sea- to digitally produced maps. She earned a served a key role in the evaluation of peti- scape conservation through the Inter- sonal appointments were primarily in reputation as a content-driven cartogra- tions to designate areas unsuitable for coal national Union for Conservation of resource and fire management but also pher and was concerned with making mining, including the Southern Utah Nature, the International Council on maps that worked hard helping visitors unsuitability petition for the Alton coal Monuments and Sites and UNESCO included stints in entrance station and find their way around a park while pro- mine outside of Bryce Canyon NP and the World Heritage Centre. campground fee collection, dispatch viding clear interpretive information. Red Rim unsuitability petition in prime Nora led the establishment and devel- and interpretation. Between seasonal Her maps helped to shape the clean but antelope habitat in Wyoming. opment of three major national initiatives appointments, she was a senior center graphically rich Unigrid brochure style. In 1987, Sharon joined the NPS in the designed to address critical conservation director, worked for the Department of Nancy’s maps anchor dozens of Mining and Minerals Branch of the Land issues. She was the founding director of State in Manhattan and took time off to NPS brochures. She is especially proud of Resources Division, where she brought the NPS Conservation Study Institute, become a mom—Becky was born in her map of Washington, D.C., a much- her expertise in coal mining regulation advancing innovation in the field of col- 1982, followed by Katey in 1987. reproduced depiction of the National to help protect parks. She joined the laborative conservation. She was also the In 1991, Jen became a budget techni- Mall area. But she says the most satisfying Water Resources Division (WRD) in founding director of the Olmsted Center cian at Everglades NP, later advancing to part of her job was its “collaborative 1992, serving in the Washington Program for Landscape Preservation, the NPS supervisory administrative support assis- nature, working with designers and editors Coordination Office, and retires as technical center for research, planning continued on page 8 8 Arrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 4

Class of 2011 continued from page 7 12 years. Kristina has joined the staff ranger. Here, he met his future wife, of NatureBridge Yosemite Institute, Daphne Hatch. Wind Cave NP tant. It was at Everglades that Jen, Bob Yosemite NP’s environmental educa- Prior to his final position at Point Reyes continued from front page and their two daughters, residing in tion partner, where she serves in the NS, Bill served as chief of natural Homestead, Fla., just a mile from the cen- position of director. resource management from 1996 to historic Sanson homestead are among the ter of the eye of Hurricane Andrew, rode 2010 and oversaw a number of ambitious key resources protected as a result of a out the storm on mattresses in a protected E&AA Life Member John Sacklin, projects, including the establishment of a recent announcement by Secretary of the hallway of their home, emerging unhurt management assistant, Yellowstone NP, free-ranging tule elk herd, the 550-acre Interior Ken Salazar and The Conserva- and with the house relatively intact. She May 2 after 35 years. Giacomini wetland restoration and the tion Fund. Located just south of Wind accepted the position of administrative John began working with the NPS at Vision Fire response. Bill’s retirement Cave NP, the land was bought at auction officer at Fire Island NS in January 2006. Mount Rainier NP in the summer of plans include fixing up his 1930 Model A in 2010 by The Conservation Fund and Jen will be joining Bob (who is also 1974. He also worked with the U.S. Panel Delivery truck, fly-fishing, back- held until Congress appropriated the nec- an E&AA life member) in retirement at Forest Service at Olympic National For- packing, biking and doing some volun- essary funding from the federal Land and their home in Voluntown, Conn. She est in the summers of 1975 and 1976. teer trail GIS mapping in the seashore. Water Conservation Fund in 2011. plans to enjoy family time, bird watch- As a cooperative education student at Dan Sakura, vice president for govern- Donald R. Stephenson, supervisory ing, gardening, playing guitar and man- the Denver Service Center (DSC), he ment relations and director of real estate facility operations specialist, Chickamauga dolin, providing a venue for house became a permanent NPS employee with The Conservation Fund, thanked and Chattanooga NMP, Sept. 2 after over concerts for area folk and acoustic in 1977 after graduating with a B.S. the NPS and the Casey family for their 32 years. hard work and spoke of the value of artists, delving into her family ancestry degree in forest resources from the Uni- national parks. Midwest Regional Direc- and being the de facto administrative versity of Washington. Evelyn Wilkinson, custodian, Carlsbad tor Michael T. Reynolds spoke about the officer for Bob’s LLC, Risky Business After working at DSC, John moved Caverns NP, July 30 after eight years. “Call to Action” to celebrate the 100th Incident Management. to Redwood NP to assist with develop- Janet Wise, climate change coordina- anniversary of the NPS in 2016. A Call to ment of the 1980 General Management tor, Intermountain Region (IMR), Action is an initiative to revive the parks Dr. James E. “Doc” Price, chief of Plan. Staying at Redwood NP as envi- resources management, Ozark NSR, March 17, 2011 after over 20 years. to be relevant and accountable to the ronmental specialist, he worked on Janet earned her B.S. degree in natural people. He spoke of the dream of having May 31 after 11 years. projects related to the newly expanded Before joining Ozark NSR, Doc served resources at Cornell University and her an America Indian interpretive ranger at park, such as visitor center, trails and the buffalo jump using modern technolo- as a research associate and archeologist M.S. degree in natural resources policy at developed-area planning; highway plan- gy to reach out to classroom audiences and adjunct faculty member at the the University of Michigan. Her NPS ning and construction; estuary restora- around the nation. University of Missouri at Columbia and career began at Bryce Canyon NP in tion; and air quality and coastal zone 1982 as a seasonal ranger. In 1991, she After the program, visitors were free to Southwest Missouri State University in management issues. In mid-career, he explore the buffalo jump, which had Springfield until his retirement in 2000. became a permanent NPS employee in obtained an M.B.A. degree from the WASO Mining and Minerals Branch never been open to the public before. A His ongoing research and fieldwork in Humboldt State University in 1990. planning process to determine visitor documenting prehistoric and historic (now Geologic Resources Division), and Thereafter, John joined Yellowstone she transferred to the Rocky Mountain experiences and uses of the new land is peoples who lived along the Current and NP as chief of planning and compliance Regional Office (RMR) in 1992 as the expected to be completed by the end of Jacks Fork rivers of Ozark NSR led him and then later became management region’s physical science program man- summer. Open house events for the new to his second career at the park. assistant. He worked on a wide variety ager. She served as the natural resources land will be held during the planning Doc was hired as a staff archeologist of projects including road improve- program lead for the IMR, Colorado process to acquaint the public with the in 2000 and was promoted to chief of ment, transportation, housing, sustain- Plateau Support Office, from 1995 to resource. Otherwise, until the plan is resources management in 2007. During complete and visitor services in place, the ability and winter use. He assisted The 1997 (when RMR became IMR). his tenure, he was responsible for the land will be closed to public use. I Nature Conservancy in planning for In 1997, Janet transferred to the preservation of the vast collection of future parks in China. John was award- Northeast Regional Office - Boston and park archeological sites, historic home ed the DOI Meritorious Service Award supported parks there for five years sites, churches, cemeteries and artifacts. and a U.S. Department of Justice Cer- while duty stationed at Saratoga NHP. Doc’s love of traditional Ozark folkways tificate of Commendation for his work She returned to the IMR in 2002 and To Our Readers could be witnessed during the park’s special on winter use. served in numerous capacities including events, such as Heritage Days and Haunt- e have heard from some of our John was a parks and recreation com- as the Natural Resources Division chief, E&AA annual and life member ing in the Hills, where he practiced wood- W missioner for the City of Arcata (Calif.), the deputy associate regional director “sages” regarding facts presented in working. He will continue to volunteer at and he was an assistant speech coach for for natural resources and lastly, climate the article in our previous edition enti- the park, perpetuating traditional Ozark the Gardiner (Mont.) High School’s change coordinator. tled “Legacy of Learning at Albright folkways and demonstrating at park events. speech and drama team. He and his wife, Janet is a recipient of the DOI Supe- Training Center” by Lisa Eckert. Chuck Mary Hektner (who also retired, see page rior Service Award. She will continue to McCurdy emailed to say that the center Allen W. Ramos, Sr., work supervisor, reside in Lakewood, Colo., with her seven), have moved to Bozeman, Mont. didn’t move from Yosemite to Grand Hawai`i Volcanoes NP, Sept. 2 after husband of 28 years, Paul Michalec, and Canyon (GRCA) in 1956. He writes, 38 years. Bill Shook, chief of information man- their son, Max. She may be reached at “[this type of training] didn’t start until September 1957 in Yosemite. Five Kim L. Ren, administrative support agement and project planning, Point [email protected]. Reyes NS, Sept. 30 after 37 years. years later, the training center at GRCA assistant, Pacific West Regional Office - Terry D. Works, water systems operator, Bill started his NPS career as a sea- opened.” Others who weighed in on the Oakland, June 30 after 23 years. Lake Mead NRA, July 30 after 30 years. sonal interpretive ranger at Gettysburg center’s move date included Gil Blinn and Butch Farabee (who say they think Kristina Rylands, outdoor recreation NMP and moved on to Petersburg NB Anne Worthington, superintendent, the move was in late 1961 or early Jan- planner and wild and scenic rivers proj- and Valley Forge NHP. He came to Hubbell Trading Post NHS, July 30 uary 1962, and in 1963 respectively). ect manager,Yosemite NP, July 29 after Point Reyes NS in 1978 as a GS-5 park after over 22 years of federal service. I In addition, Cindy Kryston and Paige Cruz were not the first two women pic- tured in any of the Intro to NPS Opera- tions class photos. We received varied History Program at Delaware Water Gap NRA information as to who the actual first women were from Russ Case, William continued from page 5 with and then show them the kinds of park’s capacity to accommodate increas- “Ping” Crawford and Elaine Hounsell. toys kids played with in the past and ing program requests. More than 80 Lisa responds, “Many thanks to those engage visiting students in various provide them with an opportunity to volunteers and staff members from all of you who still have a passion about Albright Training Center and your time hands-on activities. They show them try them. park divisions come together to make spent there! We are ascertaining the how things were done in the past and Hands-on History offers hands-on, cur- this program possible. exact move date from Yosemite NP in explain why they were done that way. riculum-based learning opportunities for To date, two students who went the early 1960s. Women attendees in They talk about what they are wearing the visiting students and service-learning through the program with ECCS have spring 1964 include Barbara A. Sorrill and compare it with what the students opportunities for the student-volunteers. been hired by the park as interpreters at and Barbara Ann Lund. In 1965, JoAnn are wearing. They compare life in the In 2011, ECCS students contributed Millbrook under the Student Tempo- Morris (McKelvey) and Elaine A. Hounsell past with life in the present in ways that more than 400 hours of service to this rary Employment Program. These stu- attended. This is the perfect reason to are relevant to the students. Evergreen program. In addition to the historical dents entered on duty with a strong get an administrative history, ‘before any students greet visiting students and content, they learn about the NPS and its knowledge of the resource, experience history is lost,’ and I am most apprecia- invite them to play period games with mission to preserve and protect America’s presenting living history programs and tive of the feedback.” Also, per Russ them. They explain that they can’t go special places for future generations while a good deal of passion and enthusiasm. Case, Glennie Wall attended in 1966. play until their chores are completed honing their oral communications skills. After 10 years, Hands-on History has Lisa (who is now superintendent at and then ask the students to help them Hands-on History was first presented proven to be a win-win-win program Colorado NM) can be reached at finish the laundry, churn the butter or in 2001 in an effort to develop more as the park, the visiting students and [email protected]. Thanks to every- I haul water from the well. They ask stu- meaningful educational experiences for the student-volunteers all benefit in one for your input! dents what kind of toys they like to play visiting students and to expand the some way. I Vol. 18 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 9

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rary appointment at SEKI later that year Anglican Church building fund, 3836 and became a permanent park ranger Oak Grove Road, Loganville, GA 30052. there in 1950. Subsequently, Bruce was supervisory E&AA Life Member Max James park ranger at (then) Sitka NM and “Jim” LaRock, 73, Sept. 11, at home in Glacier Bay NM (1953); the first park Vancouver, Wash., due to a heart attack. naturalist at (then) Joshua Tree NM Jim served in the U.S. Army (1956) (1955); chief park naturalist at Crater and graduated from the University of Lake NP (1959) and Cape Hatteras NS Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. degree in (1963); and park naturalist (master plan- landscape architecture in 1962. He start- ner) at the Western Service Center in ed with the NPS as a seasonal student San Francisco (1966). He became assis- landscape architect at Grand Canyon NP tant superintendent at Natchez Trace in 1960. His first permanent position Parkway in 1970 and served in that was in 1962 as a landscape architect with capacity at the park until his retirement the Western Office of Design and Con- in 1980. Some of the highlights of struction in San Francisco, and he his NPS career were search and rescue worked on projects in parks including assignments, backcountry patrols at Grand Canyon NP, Glacier NP, Dinosaur NM and Lake Mead NRA. NPS SEKI and serving as skipper of the Freeman Family Photo Nunatak in Glacier Bay. Subsequently, Jim became a project MARGARET ANDERSON FOSTER R. FREEMAN landscape architect at Sequoia and Kings Margaret Anderson Bruce shared his love of the mountains , 34, Jan. 1, 2012, Stints as district ranger at Rocky Moun- Canyon National Parks in 1969 and land- in the line of duty, at Mount Rainier NP. with many people and especially his fami- tain NP (1957-1962) and as chief ranger ly. He and Barbara were still taking back- scape architect at the Midwest Regional Margaret, a law enforcement ranger at Hot Springs NP (1962-1968) and Office - Omaha (MWRO) in 1971. While at Mount Rainier NP, was shot and packing trips in their late 70s, and they National Capital Parks-East (1968-1971) took their grandsons on camping and fish- with MWRO, he served on a task force killed on the road to Paradise at the followed. He joined the Midwest (1972) that evaluated public lands in Alas- park. The incident began when a car ing trips, teaching them a love of nature. Regional Office - Omaha as a park plan- Bruce was deeply religious and an active ka for national park status. In 1974, he failed to stop at a required tire chain ner in 1971 and served in this position became chief of the Compliance and checkpoint, and Margaret established a member of the Episcopal Church. His until his NPS retirement in 1980. other passions included gardening, bird- Technical Assistance Division, Rocky roadblock with her vehicle to intercept Following retirement, Frosty and Mountain Region, Denver. He worked in ing and traveling. He and Barbara kept the car. The driver opened fire with a Margaret moved to Fort Collins, Colo., the private sector from 1977 to 1990 and gun, fatally wounding her, then fled on where Frosty was active in Golden K then returned to the NPS. His final NPS foot into the woods. Rangers and law Kiwanis, enjoyed volunteering and was a position was as superintendent of Pipe- enforcement officers from various agen- member of First Presbyterian Church. In stone NM, where he served from 1999 cies responded. The assailant, Benjamin 2005, they moved to Aurora, Colo., to be until his retirement in January 2008. Barnes, was found dead on Jan. 2, lying near their son, Steve. Survivors include Jim’s wife, Pat; two face down in the Paradise River. Frosty’s survivors include Margaret; sons: Matthew and Jeffrey; and two Margaret began her NPS career in 2000 three children: Stephen (Sharon), Barbara grandchildren. Memorial contributions at Bryce Canyon NP. Beginning in 2004, Olsen (Jerry) and David (Shawn); five may be made to the National Park she worked at Chesapeake and Ohio grandchildren; and three great-grandchil- Foundation, 1201 Eye Street, NW, Canal NHP and did her field training at dren. Memorial contributions may be Suite 550B, Washington, DC 20005. Delaware Water Gap NRA, before trans- made to the National Multiple Sclerosis ferring to Mount Rainier NP in 2008. Society or the Rocky Mountain Nature E&AA Member William A. “Bill” Survivors include Margaret’s husband, Association in Estes Park, Colo. Larson, 67, Oct. 2, at Medcenter One Eric, also a park ranger at Mount Rainier in Bismarck, N.Dak., following a battle Vernon “Vern” NP, and two young daughters. Donations E&AA Life Member with kidney disease and cancer. Ingram, 85, Aug. 27, at Sunrise Senior may be made to KeyBank, P.O. Box 159, Bill’s NPS career began in 1965 as a Living of John’s Creek, Ga., due to nat- Eatonville, WA 98328. Checks should seasonal ranger and fire control aid at ural causes. be made out to the Margaret Anderson Theodore Roosevelt NP, where he met Vern was a WWII veteran. He enlisted Donation Account. These donations will Jeanne Iverson, who he wed shortly there- as a high school senior and began his be used to help Eric raise the couple’s Black Family Photo after. His seasonal career continued service in the U.S. Army Air Corps soon two girls. The National Park Foundation BRUCE WARREN BLACK through 1967 at Grand Canyon NP. after graduation in 1944. He saw action also established a memorial fund at their yard full of bird feeders and knew Bill’s first permanent NPS assignment during the final days of WWII in the www.nationalparks.org/MargaretAnderson. every bird in town. They took annual sail- after graduating from the Horace M. Pacific as a B-29 gunner. Vern married Messages of condolence may be sent to ing trips in Canada with their daughter, Albright Training Center was as a park Clara Alberta Deer in August 1947. He [email protected]. Claudia, and her husband, Carl, and ranger in 1968 at Yosemite NP. His park returned to active duty for a year at the A memorial service for Margaret was Elderhostel trips. ranger assignments took him to Hawai`i beginning of the Korean War, serving in held on Jan. 10. The service was extreme- Bruce’s survivors include Barbara; son, Volcanoes NP (1969-1973) and to Lake a training squadron in the U.S. Air Force. ly well attended, with the 2,700-seat audi- James; three daughters: Patricia Black Mead NRA (1973-1978). In 1978, Bill Vern began his NPS career at Blue torium filled to capacity and scores of (husband, Michael Tompkins), Claudia transferred to Mount Rainier NP as the Ridge Parkway in 1950. He was part of law enforcement agencies represented. Black (husband, Carl Hosticka) and visitor management specialist, where he Rangers, officers and other first responders Pauline Black (husband, Edwin Johnson); the team that worked from 1955 to 1958 worked until he retired in 2001. He was came from neighboring communities and six grandchildren; and one great-grand- to establish Cumberland Gap NHP. Dur- instrumental in the development of the from throughout the state of Washington, daughter. Donations in memory of Bruce ing this assignment, he helped to super- park’s D.A.R.E. program and several spe- as well as Idaho and Oregon. A large con- may be made to Episcopal Relief and vise the construction of the famous cial emphasis patrol and investigative pro- tingent of Royal Canadian Mounted Development or the National Parks Con- Pinnacle Overlook. He was promoted to grams. He was highly regarded among Police also attended. The memorial pro- servation Association. the Southeast Regional Office (SERO) in regional and area law enforcement agen- cession was six miles long and included an Richmond, Va., where he worked his way cies for his knowledge and proficiency in E&AA Life Member Foster R. interagency pipe and drum corps and the up through the ranks. Vern played a key firearms instructions, tactical protocols, “Frosty” Freeman, 88, March 14, 2011. Washington State Patrol rifle team. role in moving SERO to Atlanta in 1971. curriculum development and the conduct Frosty served during WWII in the U.S. Yosemite NP personnel led a single rider- In January 1984, he retired as the long- of enforcement operations and investiga- Navy (1942-1946) on a destroyer in the less horse, followed by a mounted team of time regional chief of the Contracting and tions. His advice and counsel were regu- South Pacific and at Subic Bay, Philippines. Washington State Patrol officers. Property Management Division, SERO. larly sought by the Washington State He married Margaret Ann Bernhardt in Vern’s hobbies included bowling, Patrol Academy and the seasonal NPS law E&AA Life Member Bruce Warren February 1946, one month after his hon- enforcement school. Black, 88, April 28, 2011, at home in orable discharge from the navy. He com- golf, fishing, hunting, motorcycle rid- In retirement, Bill and Jeanne relocated Ashland, Oreg. pleted his B.S. degree in forest recreation ing, gardening and poker. He enjoyed a to Moses Lake, Wash., for several years, Bruce served in the U.S. Army 10th at Colorado A&M College (now Col- long and productive retirement and then moved to Beach, N.Dak., to be clos- Light Mountain Division (ski troops) dur- orado State University) in 1948. always looked forward to time with his er to family. Bill was an avid outdoorsman ing WWII (1943-1945). In 1945, while Frosty’s NPS career began at Rocky grandchildren. He could always be and a dedicated exercise enthusiast. One of working his first NPS job as a seasonal fire Mountain NP, where he served as a sea- counted on to help others in need, and his passions was playing the nightly chal- guard at Sequoia and Kings Canyon sonal park ranger in the summers of over the years, he chaired and served on lenge of Jeopardy. He enjoyed listening to National Parks (SEKI), he met Barbara 1947, 1948 and 1949. He had a temporary many volunteer committees in the NPS audiobooks, and his knowledge of most Birch, and they married that December. appointment as a ranger at Yellowstone and at church. topics was phenomenal. He continued to work as a seasonal park NP (1949-1950), and became a perma- Vern’s survivors include Clara; son, Bill is survived by Jeanne, and his ranger at SEKI while he was attending nent park ranger there beginning in Michael C. (wife, Bonnie); daughter, trusted Lab, Custer. Memorial contri- college and graduated with a B.S. degree 1950. Subsequently at Yellowstone NP, Patricia Lyn O’Leary (husband, Dan); butions may be made in Bill’s name to in forestry from the University of Califor- he was supervisory park ranger (1953- and two grandchildren. Memorial dona- nia, Berkeley in 1948. He began a tempo- 1956) and district ranger (1956-1957). tions may be made to the Holy Cross continued on page 10 10 Arrowhead • Vol. 18 • No. 4

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 in Jerry’s memory may be made to his favorite activities—his green thumb North Dakota State Library Talking the Yellowstone Park Foundation at was legendary. Books, Disability Services, 604 E. www.ypf.org or by mail at 222 East Jim’s survivors include Jo; two daugh- Boulevard Avenue - Dept. 250, Bismarck, Main Street, Suite 301, Bozeman, MT ters: Barbara Barnard (husband, Dale) and ND 58505-0800 or the National 59715. Donations will be used to fund Betty Buholts (husband, Randy); and three Federation of the Blind (www.nfb.org). projects or programs that protect, grandchildren. A brother, Homer Rouse, preserve and enhance Yellowstone NP. (who retired as superintendent of Rocky Gerald “Jerry” Mernin, 79, Dec. 13, Condolences may be sent to the family Mountain NP) preceded him in death. due to a brain hemorrhage. at www.dahlcares.com. Memorial donations may be made to Skagit Jerry was a retired ranger who had a Valley Hospital’s Regional Cancer Care long, distinguished NPS career. He spent E&AA Life Member Roger R. “Pat” Center or the American Heart Association. his formative years in Yosemite NP, where Miller, 92, Feb. 4, 2011, at home, fol- his father was a district ranger. He gradu- lowing a short illness. E&AA Member Diane C. Sontag, 62, ated from the University of Notre Dame Pat served in the U.S. Army during Sept. 12, due to cancer. with a bachelor’s degree in economics WWII and was a 42-year NPS employee. Diane, a longtime NPS employee and and after graduation, joined the army. He He retired as staff park specialist from consultant, worked as a human resources served stateside during the Korean War, Great Smoky Mountains NP in 1986 specialist in the Rocky Mountain Region then attended Hastings College of Law in after serving at the park for 20 years. for 11 years. She was a national recruiter San Francisco, Calif. Survivors include Pat’s wife, Robie; for three years and moved on to be the NPS In 1952, Jerry began his NPS career four children; four grandchildren; a human resources officer in the Denver JAMES S. ROUSE Administrative Program Center, from as a seasonal fire lookout at Yellowstone great-grandson; three stepsons; and sev- Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial where she retired in 2006 after 26 years NP. Other summer employment includ- eral nieces and nephews, stepgrandchil- Park in 1964. He was a park planner with the NPS. ed stints at Glacier NP and Yosemite dren and stepgreat-grandchildren. He in Washington, D.C., (1966) and Following retirement, Diane worked as NP. His first permanent position was at was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred. at the Pacific Northwest Regional Bryce Canyon NP. After a brief time at a senior consultant, performing classifica- E&AA Life Member James S. “Jim” Office - Seattle (1969) and then served Grand Canyon NP, he returned to Yel- tion work in the Human Resources Rouse, 82, Aug. 12, in Sedro Woolley, Wash. as superintendent at Crater Lake NP Operations Center and providing expert lowstone NP in 1964. In May 1971, Jim served in the U.S. Army in Germany (1978-1984). From 1984 until his classification services on the most complex Jerry met his future wife, Cindy, and (1951-1954) and the U.S. Army National retirement in 1989, he was deputy super- and higher-graded classification actions. they married that December. Guard (1955-1957). He married Geneva intendent at North Cascades National She was a mentor to many HR employees Jerry remained at Yellowstone NP for J. “Jo” Goodenberger in May 1956. In Park Complex. Following his NPS retire- and had a remarkable relationship with 32 years until he retired in 1996. After 1957, Jim graduated from Colorado State ment, Jim was the distribution manager many managers and supervisors for whom retirement, he continued to volunteer and University with a B.S. degree in forestry for the MacGregor Publishing Company she provided service over the years. spend summers patrolling and protecting and later attended graduate studies at in Mount Vernon, Wash. Memorial contributions may be made Yellowstone’s backcountry until his health George Washington University. Jim had a lifelong love of the outdoors, to: The National Eye Institute (NEI), (he suffered from Parkinson’s disease) Jim’s NPS career began at Rocky outdoor activities and sports, especially Attn: Budget Officer, Building 31, Room would no longer permit it. In recent years, Mountain NP as a seasonal park ranger the “Big Red”—Nebraska Cornhuskers. 6A16, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2510, he began writing his memoirs. His (1955-1957). His first permanent posi- An avid runner, he completed several Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 (include a let- decades of experience in Yellowstone gave tion was as a park ranger at Sequoia and marathons, including marathons around ter with the contribution indicating that him a lot of material to work with in tales Kings Canyon National Parks beginning the rim of Crater Lake during the time the donation is to be used for research at of adventures. in October 1957. In 1962, he became period he was superintendent. He partic- the NEI as a memorial to Diane Sontag); Jerry’s survivors include Cindy; sister, chief ranger at Colorado NM and ularly enjoyed skiing and skating with his or Best Friends Animal Society at Lynn; niece, Josephine; and two (then) Black Canyon of the Gunnison daughters and their friends. Landscaping www.bestfriends.org. Helping animals was nephews: Jerry and Alfred. Donations NM, followed by chief ranger at (then) and nurturing his gardens were among a cause near and dear to Diane’s heart. I Montana Pride Celebration Summer Youth Summit

continued from page 3 The following day, these same presenta- tions were made to the general public. Peggy O’Dell, the deputy director for “Saturday was our most successful day operations for the entire NPS, was outside of port, we had over 1,000 visi- pulling a rope along with Sarah Martin, tors to the ship, and they loved the spe- a youth ranger from Massachusetts Parks cial programs,” said Captain Bumagin. Student Career Intake Program, and Amy Glowacki said, “It was important Olakemi Teru, a youth intake ranger who that the youth intake program rangers was just hired two weeks previous at Fort mentored the Youth Conservation Corps McHenry National Monument and His- rangers because many transition from the toric Shrine. It gives a new meaning to YCC to the YIP—that’s where they learn the term “pulling all together.” the mission of the National Park Service The program proved a unique blend of and develop a sense of stewardship.” 19th-century sailor skills with 21st-century A Friday night camping event technology. “Blogging and the use of exposed the students to the great out- social media was really important to the doors, literally, as a number slept under success of this program,” said Amy the stars—some for the first time. They Glowacki. “The support of the regional spent the night at Floyd Bennett Field, office was tremendous.” part of Gateway NRA. On Saturday, NPS Through the use of social media, the informal discussions relating to NPS youth who participated spread the word YELLOWSTONE NP EMPLOYEES marched in the Montana Pride Diversity March youth-based programs were held in a parade on June 18, 2011. Pictured from left to right: Kevin Franken; Corinne Eshleman; to thousands of others of their age group former airplane hangar that once held Craig Losby; Colleen Eldred; and Ben, Izzy and Ann Rodman. across the country. “It is the first time I Amelia Earhart’s plane. braced a yardarm and then blogged Addressing the group shortly before continued from page 5 Pride, and we hope to have an even big- about it—so awesome!,” said Molley the conclusion of the program, Kelly display looked, and they thanked us for ger turnout this year with more people, Ertel from Baltimore. “At the end of the Fellner, volunteer and youth programs being there. Approximately 100 people especially straight allies, from Yellowstone day, I fell asleep on the deck with my coordinator for the Northeast Region, came to the table and talked with us who “come out” to support us and BlackBerry in my hand.” summed it up by saying, “I joined the about the park. We were very happy to march in the parade when Bozeman On land, students engaged in leader- NPS as a young person like you. I be there representing the park.” again hosts Montana Pride. I also hope ship training. Friday activities included a worked for awhile, then left the Park I hope Yellowstone NP’s example to hear about other national parks hav- youth summit in which students shared Service, came back and now I’m in serves as a model for how other NPS ing employees march in their local Pride their individual experiences in their own the regional office helping to administer units (and even other federal agencies) parades and participate in LGBT Pride parks. One goal was to have the youth a program I was part of. The point is, can encourage their employees to par- Month. Let’s make it happen! Maybe mentor each other. During the after- the NPS has many different sites. ticipate in LGBT Pride Month. And I someday we’ll have a Pride parade and noon, they gave presentations to each You can travel the country, you hope that others have as much success other LGBT Pride events in Yellow- other, including a talk on the Star- can do a lot of things, you have tremen- as we did. Everyone had a great time at stone NP itself. I Spangled Banner Flag and life of a sailor. dous opportunities.” I Vol. 18 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 11

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Jim Barnes, from park ranger (law enforcement), Padre Island NS, to park ranger, Gateway NRA, to North District enforcement), Shenandoah NP, to park ranger (law enforcement), Shenandoah NP. ranger, Manhattan Sites. ranger (law enforcement), Manassas NBP. Benefactors Jim Jackson, from assistant chief ranger, Kirsten Talken-Spaulding, from NPS Catharine Beverly-Bishop, from super- to chief ranger, Jefferson National Bevinetto Congressional Fellow, to The following donations were visory visitor use assistant (camp- Expansion Memorial. superintendent, Fort Monroe NM. received this quarter. Thank you grounds), Shenandoah NP, to special for your support. Richard Jacobson, from facility man- events and permits coordinator, Santa Susan Trail, from superintendent, agement software system program sup- Nash Castro Monica Mountains NRA. Monocacy NB, to superintendent, port technician, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Antietam NB. James and Barbara Corson Coby Bishop, from park ranger (law to facility management system specialist, Bruce and Georjean McKeeman enforcement), Shenandoah NP, to park Big Bend NP. Wade Vagias, from acting management Diane Sontag ranger (law enforcement), Santa Monica assistant, Yellowstone NP, to superin- Georgina Jacquez, to park guide, Engineering America - West Mountains NRA. tendent, Ice Age NST and North Carlsbad Caverns NP. Country NST. Frank F. Kowski Memorial Darren Boch, from chief of public affairs, Bill Justice, from chief of interpretation Golf Tournament National Parks of New York Harbor, to Matthew Vandzura, from field training and education, Chesapeake and Ohio NPS Retiree Golf Group, superintendent, Paterson Great Falls NHP. and evaluation program lead and Snake Canal NHP, to superintendent, Abraham Cortez, Colo., event Prior to being appointed to superintend- Lincoln Birthplace NHP. River District ranger, Yellowstone NP, National Capital Region ent at Paterson Great Falls NHP, Darren to chief ranger, Organ Pipe Cactus NM. Intermountain Region served a temporary detail as deputy super- Tristan Kirby, to IT technician, Carls- intendent of Manhattan Sites. bad Caverns NP. Patti Vanscyoc, from visitor use assis- In memory of Vern Ingram tant, to senior visitor use assistant, Jerry Biggers Jennifer Bonnett, from acting chief of Victor “Vic” Knox, from deputy Shenandoah NP. concessions, to chief of concessions, Inter- regional director, Alaska Region, to In memory of John Kawamoto mountain Region (IMR). Prior to her act- associate director of park planning, Rich Weideman, from acting NPS assis- Pauline Kawamoto ing assignment, Jennifer was a concessions facilities and lands, WASO. tant director for partnerships and civic In memory of Jim LaRock management specialist for IMR. engagement, to NPS assistant director Patrick Malone and Joe Riha , from acting assistant for partnerships and civic engagement, Michael Cook, to human resources regional director for natural resources, JoAnn M. Kyral WASO. Prior to his acting assignment, specialist, Carlsbad Caverns NP. to assistant regional director for natural Rich was chief of the national Partnership In memory of Sandy Walter resources, Intermountain Region. Gary Cool, from visitor use assistant, to and Philanthropic Stewardship Office. Joseph Gorrell maintenance worker, Shenandoah NP. In memory of Russ Dickenson, Perry Wheelock, from chief of cultural Monte Fitch, George B. Hartzog, Richard D. Cox, from facility manage- resources, to chief of resource, steward- Jr., Temp Reynolds, Frank ment software system specialist, North- ship and science, National Capital Region. east Regional Office, to chief of Sylvester, Jack Wade, Ben Zerbey maintenance, Hagerman Fossil Beds William “Jessie” Wood, to manager, and the many others who spent NM and Minidoka NHS. NPS Human Resources Operations their career doing work they Center, WASO, Lakewood, Colo. I enjoyed for an outfit that meant something to them personally Joseph Rumburg The Arrowhead Store The Arrowhead Store is adminis- tered by Eastern National at the NPS Family NPS’s request to nurture the pride and spirit that is the hall- mark of those who have made the Solim Garcia, computer technician, and NPS a leader in the fields of Liz Garcia, physical science technician, conservation and preservation. both at Shenandoah NP, welcomed their NPS Arrowhead products feature the son, Logan Alexander, on July 22, 2011. ALDEN MILLER official logo of the National Park Logan weighed in at eight lbs., 3 oz. and Alden Miller, from superintendent, Service and are not available for was 19 inches long. I Sand Creek Massacre NHS, to superin- purchase by the general public tendent, Navajo NM. but may be purchased by NPS Send us your stuff! We welcome news and employees and alumni and our photos about yourself and our NPS family Susan Norman, to geographic infor- partners, such as cooperating members. See page 12 for mailing and NPS mation systems specialist, Carlsbad Cav- association employees and vol- telephone information. ELIZABETH K. DUPREE erns NP. unteers, who help us protect park Elizabeth K. Dupree, from chief of Rick Obernesser, from deputy chief of resources and serve the public. resource education, Jean Lafitte NHP law enforcement and emergency services, Visit the Arrowhead Store today, E&AA welcomes the & PRES, to chief of resource education, WASO, to superintendent, Wrangell-St. and see what’s new! following new members: Elias NP & PRES. Great Smoky Mountains NP. To order, visit Julie Asher, Stanley Austin, Karen Lisa Eckert, from superintendent, Carol Pollio, to chief of natural resources www.ArrowheadStore.com, Blinn, Jay Eickenhorst, Steve Horace M. Albright Training Center, to and science, National Capital Region. or call (877) NAT-PARK Golden and Gene Earl Goldsmith. superintendent, Colorado NM. Michael Quijano-West, from superin- Randy Fong, from acting chief of proj- tendent, Springfield Armory NHS, to ect management, to chief of project superintendent, Salem Maritime NHS management, Yosemite NP. Prior to his and Saugus Iron Works NHS. Valley Forge NHP Honored acting assignment, Randy was branch Glenn Reynolds, to park guide, Carls- chief of design in the Project Manage- bad Caverns NP. continued from page 4 Conservation Association Philadelphia ment Division at Yosemite NP. Community Crew (2,880 hours of serv- Shean Rheams, to security chief, WASO Laurie Fowler, to utility systems young people. Youth volunteers assisting ice from inner-city kids) and AmeriCorps Human Resources Operations Division. repairer/operator, Shenandoah NP. with natural resources-related projects NCCC (1,869 hours of service from Lori Rome, from supervisory park increased 61 percent over the previous a diverse crew). In addition, the park Mark Frey, to Exotic Plant Management ranger, Grand Canyon NP, to chief of year. There was a 30 percent increase in developed and/or expanded attractive Team liaison, National Capital Region. interpretation, Capitol Reef NP. youth assisting with education and living and popular new volunteer program Valerie Glowinski, to park guide, history programs and a 25 percent opportunities, including the Schuylkill Rhonda Buell Schier, from supervisory Carlsbad Caverns NP. increase in youth assisting with mainte- River Trail Ambassadors, Crayfish Corps, park ranger, Independence NHP, to nance and cultural resources-related a volunteer archeology program at Matt Graves, from supervisory park chief of interpretation and education, projects. Also, the park made strategic Washington’s Headquarters and a volun- ranger (interpretation), Glacier NP, to Valley Forge NHP. investments of park funds and staff time teer-based living history program. chief of interpretation, Shenandoah NP. Valley Forge NHP staff is dedicated Kim Smeltzer, from dispatcher, Grand in youth development programs, includ- ing the Youth-In-Parks Program (1,692 to the continued growth of its Volun- Eric Grunwald, to park guide, Canyon NP, to telecom equipment hours of service), Student Conservation teers-In-Parks Program, focusing on Carlsbad Caverns NP. operator, Shenandoah NP. Association National High School Crew the park’s mission and on providing Tyler Hudock, from park ranger (law William “Liam” Strain, from park (1,088 hours of service), the Student great opportunities for volunteers. I 2013 Membership Directory Form E&AA Membership Application If your listing in the 2012 Directory is correct, there is no Contribute to need to resubmit this information and it will remain the Please print or type. Submit form to: Bonnie Stetson, E&AA same in the new directory. If you have never filled out a Membership, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, the Arrowhead Membership Directory form and returned it to E&AA, PA 19034. Welcome! only your name will appear in the directory. Date:______Submit information, stories and photos For new listings and changes to current listing: I give to E&AA Arrowhead, 470 Maryland the E&AA permission to publish the information provided Name:______Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, PA below in the Membership Directory. Please print or type. 19034. Information can also be faxed Updates, additions and changes to your membership list- Address:______to (215) 283-6925 or emailed to ing must be submitted by Sept. 26, 2012 to appear in the [email protected]. Photographs next directory. This directory is for E&AA Members only. are welcomed. Please identify who is in the Member:______Home phone:______photo, who took the photo and include a SASE if you would like the photo Spouse:______Years with NPS:_____ Year retired (if applicable):______returned. Please include a summary of the List spouse in directory? K Yes K No I would like to become a(n): (check your choice) event at which the photo was taken, news Home address:______release or other important information. Annual NPS Member: We will use as many submissions as possi- ______Single $30 _____ with Spouse $50 _____ ble on a space-available basis. Time-sensi- ______Life NPS Member: tive materials and those received first will Single $350 _____ with Spouse $500 _____ receive priority. We may hold submissions Home phone:______for use in a later issue. E-Mail:______Volunteer Member: Annual $35 _____ Visit www.eandaa.org for submission (an individual who has served at least 500 hours with the NPS) deadlines. Please contact Jennifer Allen Park or office where I K work or K retired from: Associate Individual Member: with any questions about submissions at ______Annual $40 _____ Life $400 _____ (215) 283-6900, ext. 136. Title:______(individuals interested in advancing the mission of E&AA) Year retired (if applicable)______Associate Corporate Member: Annual $500 _____ (not-for-profit and for-profit organizations) I am a(n) Thank you to the following newsletter contributors: Lindy Allen, Iliana Arbogast, Lane K Annual NPS Member (single) Baker, David Barna, Barbara Barnard, Paula Contribution to the E&AA Trust Fund K Annual NPS Member (w/ spouse) Bauer, Carla Beasley, Karen Beck-Herzog, K Life NPS Member (single) The E&AA Trust Fund (a 501(c)(3)) is supported only by your Pauline Black, Bradley Block, Dan Brown, Lee generous contributions. Use this form to make a tax- Chase, Kerri Cook, Zeph Cunningham, Sarah K Life NPS Member (w/ spouse) deductible contribution to the E&AA Trust Fund. Donations Davis, Rolf Diamant, Steve Doulis, Lisa Eckert, K Volunteer Member may also be made to E&AA, a 501(c)(4) organization. These Theresa Ely, Tom Farrell, Joe Flanagan, Natalie gifts are not tax deductible. Send completed form to Bonnie Gates, Tree Gottshall, Nancy Gray, Magaly Green, K Associate Individual Member (annual) Stetson, E&AA Membership, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Bill Halainen, Jane Hanna, Bob Haraden, Larry K Associate Individual Member (life) Washington, PA 19034. Henderson, James Howard, Michael Ingram, Bill Jackson, Julie Johndreau, Bill Line, Katherine K Associate Corporate Member Name:______MacGilvray, Robert McGinn, Bob Miller, Enclosed is a check for: $______. I would like the donation Barbara Olsen, Matt Poyner, John Quinley, Signature:______to support: (circle one or indicate an amount for each). Barbara Riddick, Patty Rooney, Bill Schenk, Leslie Shahi, Thaddeus Shay, Phil Sheridan, Date:______E&AA Trust Fund (tax deductible)______Elizabeth Paradis Stern, Bob Thayer, John Send completed form to Bonnie Stetson, E&AA Membership, E&AA______Tobiason, Patricia Turley, Faye Walmsley, Maria 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Wenzel, Tanya Wieckowski-Hull, Nancy Y. Wilson and Kathy Ziegenfus. PAID 3877 Phila. PA Permit No. U.S. Postage Non-Profit Org Jimmie McKenzie the winners of Photo Contest. The winners ® t products. ed above); Rocky Mountain: Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Printed on Recycled Paper Passpor A-AK orNAT-PARK, visit to www.eParks.com order the stamp set and other with a Girl commemorative Scouts 100th anniversary sticker. Call (877) D. Allen. The winners are featured on the 2012 Passport stamp set, along National Capital: John Ericsson Memorial, photo by John E. Donoghue; otes:NatchezSoutheast: NHP,photo by Gavin Gardner; Midwest: Pipestone Miriam and Kwietniewska; National Stamp: Shiloh NMP,photo by Stacy NM, NPS photo; El Southwest: Malpais NM, photo by Jimmie McKenzie (pictur photo; Clara Mid-Atlantic: Barton NHS, photo by John E. Donoghue; Gonzales; Pacific Northwest and Alaska: Noatak N PRES, photo by the 2012 Passport To Your National Parks photo by Paul L. Zaenger; Western: Fort Bowie NHS, photo by Karen and Passport regions are: North Hamilton Grange Atlantic: N MEM, NPS ON JAN. 2, 2012, EASTERN NATIONAL ANNOUNCED E&AA Members: Please notify the E&AA of address changes. Association of the National Park Service The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, PA 19034 Arrowhead