Spring 1994 Q/f^wsletter Employees & Alumni Association of the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

A Message From ISSUES OF THE 90s The Chairman Downsizing - -The 90s Word Hits NPS (And None Too Gently) a. s of May 8th, the 5 National Park Service Arolls were lighter by o over 400 employees. Gary Everbardl Termed "the buyout," the 5 A Park Ranger communicates with her audience. . . Federal Restructuring Act of 1994 provided the incentive for many NPS personnel to irst, let me say how leave government employ­ proud and pleased I am Ranger Career Progress Report ment. Fto serve as the Chair­ The window of opportunity GS-9 level as the minimum person of the Employees fter several years of tions (Resource Education was short. Applications to full performance level. and Alumni Association intensive problem and Visitor Use Management; qualify for the $25,000 Therefore, an employee in (E&AA) of the National Park Adefinition, consulta­ Resource Protection and payout had to be filed by one of those positions would Service. I believe E&AA tion and policy develop­ Visitor Use Management; and April 18th. Resignations or ment, the Ranger Futures be promoted to GS-9 as soon represents the ideals and a combination of Resource retirement became effective values of the Service, and career reform initiative is as the time-in-grade require­ Education, Protection, and as of May 3rd. Employees offers personal benefits and now being implemented. ments were met. Visitor Use Management) accepting the buyout will be fellowship that extend to the Growing out of the Vail with the positions that are There are other positions unable to return to any employees, their families and Symposium's workforce by now classified as GS-025. If now 025 which will not meet federal position for at least the retirees. I am deter­ developing "...a comprehen­ the position meets the new the new criteria and will be five years unless they repay mined to keep it alive and sive Servicewide human 025 criteria, then it stays an reclassified into technician, the $25,000. strong with your help. resource policy and strat­ 025 with a full performance clerical, or other similar Nevertheless, many in the Secondly, I want to update egy...", the Ranger Futures level of GS-9. On July 10, fields that have less than the park service family gambled you on E&AA organization Working Group developed a 1994 those employees that GS-9 as the full performance on early retirement or on changes that have resulted in new human resource strat­ are now GS-7 025s, and level, and that promote in egy for the ranger occupa­ new careers and have a partnership with Eastern meet time in grade require­ one grade intervals rather National Park and Monument tion. departed. (See GREENER ments, will be promoted to than at the two grade inter­ Association (EN). This GS-9s in their current jobs. PASTURES, page 3.) Final approval of the Ranger val. Employees in these realignment is brought about Likewise, those GS-5s Futures Concept as NPS positions will at least main­ NPS is estimating that it due to Terry Wood's desire meeting requirements will go policy will institutionalize tain their current pay (some needs to pare around 1325 to retire as the Executive to GS-7, and then to GS-9s the concept, revise policies, may be promoted as a result jobs, mainly in WASO and Director in 1996, as well as either in October of 1994, if and establish new proce­ of the reclassification, the regional offices. Six NPS the need to restructure they meet certain time-in- dures which will be imple­ especially those employees task forces have been at management and operations. grade requirements, or in mented Servicewide on July currently below the GS-5 work considering options on An interim E&AA Board met July of 1995 if they lack consolidation of some in February and outlined a 10, 1994. level), continue to wear the those time-in-grade qualifica­ functions, moving others to process and established The Ranger Futures concept NPS uniform, receive career tions. parks, making some units arrangements for the describes the Park Ranger counselling, and be eligible larger, and some smaller, etc. Association's partnership occupation (GS-025) in terms Over the long run, the to compete for 025 positions with EN. of protecting park resources National Park Service will if they are qualified. A freeze has been put in and providing services to hire its GS-025 Park Rangers How is all of this paid for? place service-wide that (continued on page 10) park visitors through the as GS-5s, send them through The NPS has reprogrammed should result in job openings development of a workforce a structured two year in-take 2 million dollars for Fiscal becoming available for those Inside This Issue which will meet ever- program, and promote them 1994 and is asking the employees whose functions changing organizational and to GS-7 and then GS-9 when Congress for a total of 18 have been reduced or employee needs. the program is successfully million in Fiscal 1995. A moved. Final plans for restructuring are still being •Issues of the 90s: The standards for the 025 completed. healthy part of this sum will worked on. • Downsizing and buyouts series did not change but the Some positions now classi­ provide for necessary train­ • Ranger careers methods and philosophies fied as 025 will be found not ing to bring about full •The Perspective for evaluating and crediting to meet the criteria of the implementation. Various 025 work did. new benchmark position other actions and projects From Here will continue as the overall So what does this mean? In descriptions. These position • Russ Dickenson comments ranger career management Ranger Careers the field it literally means will be reclassified into the program evolves, to assure • Focus on the Parks that a GS-9 journey person correct occupation series. that the entire workforce is - A Perspective level has been established This action may result in the •Remember When managed in a coherent way by William O. Nichols, for the 025 park ranger assignment of the position that promotes career indi­ Superintendent, •Alumni News series. Currently regional into one of the professional vidual growth and develop­ Vicksburg National teams have been working series such as historian, • New Places/New ment to enhance the accom­ Military Park with the parks to compare education specialist, biolo­ Faces plishment of the NPS an,,. See Page 11. the three new generic, gist, etc. All of the profes­ • People on the move Mission. flpi benchmark position descrip­ sional occupations have the ~n o4£wsletter To New Places New Faces

Joan Anzelmo, Chief of Deb Liggett reports she is External Affairs at the National enjoying her superintendency Interagency Fire Center in at Devils Tower, NPS' first Boise, ID, has been named National Monument. Al­ Chief of Public Affairs, NFS. though husband, Jay, remains She assumed her new duties in Everglades NP for now, on May 2nd. they are hoping to get in the A native of Washington, DC, same time zone soon. Deb's Anzelmo began her NPS address is PO Box 125, career in 1976 as a park Devils Tower, WY 82714. ranger, then as Chief of Visitor Paul Henderson-from Chief Bernard R. Meyer Executive Services, National Visitor of Interpretation and Cultural Vice President, White House Center, Washington, DC. In Resources, Petroglyph NM Historical Assn. Neil W. Horstman 1980. she transferred to (NM) to Area Manager, Oct 1979 - June 1994 Yellowstone NP to establish a Washington/Oregon Units, national public affairs program Nez Perce NHP (OR). CHANGES AT RESERVA­ and coordinate large-scale Conservation Association, Square, and to the oldest Carol Fox—from Secretary to TION NO. 1: events.In 1984, Anzelmo and the National Trust for public building in Washing­ Supt., Gettysburg NMP (PA) directed NPS information All present and former NCR, Historic Preservation. We ton. to Secretary to Director wish Bernie and Audrey, centers at the Summer Olym­ WASO and NCP people know CHANGES AT CNPCA: Kennedy, WASO. pics in Los Angeles, CA; later that Reservation No. 1, as long time F&AA life mem­ Bruce Craig, NPCA North­ that year, she was selected as Adrienne Anderson-from designated in L'Fnfant's plan bers, good luck on the rest of east regional director, and Park Manager for Great Falls Archeologist, RMRO, detail for the federal city, is the plot their trip. 1982 Freeman Tilden national Park, VA. during April and May to of DC parkland occupied by Neil W. Horstman begins award winner as Chief of Legislation and Congressional the White House! They also his duties as Executive Vice Interpretation, Channel Liaison, WASO. know about the White House President of the Association Historical Association and, Islands NP (CA), has been Harold Spencer—from Chief in June. He is currently the since 1979, its retiring Execu­ named Executive Director of of Concessions, SWRO, to eighth Resident Director of tive Director Bernard R. CNPCA by its board. He Acting Chief of Concessions, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Meyer. takes over the leadership WASO, through early June. Association of the Union, the from Tricia Tackas, who so owner's of Mt. Vernon. Greg Gnesios—from Chief of Bernie began his Washington ably served as interim direc­ Previously, he served as Interpretation, Whiskeytown- experience in 1941 as a tor when Debra Trout re­ Executive Director of Savan­ Shasta-Trinity NRA (CA) to Solicitor with DOE For many signed because of ill health. nah Foundation (GA). He Chief of Interpretation and years he was the "legal eagle" The CNPCA office is now has had extensive experience Cultural Resources, for the NPS, retiring in 1973- located near DC at PO Box in regional planning, as well Petroglyph NM (NM). Greg Over the years his "other 640 Charlestown, WV 25414 as serving as consultant and formerly worked at activities" included the (304) 728-0534. Bruce is a National Park Foundation, advisor to numerous preser­ Canyonland NP. life member of E&AA. the President's Advisory vation and museum organiza­ Michael Clifford-from Fort Council on Historic Preserva­ tions. We welcome Mr. From 1986 to 1988, she Stanwix NM (NY), to Chief tion, the National Parks and Horstman to LaFayette directed special projects at Ranger, Fort Union NM (NM). Yellowstone and planned and Kitty Roberts-from Superin­ coordinated the 1988 General tendent GWMP (VA) to Superintendents' Conference Assistant Director for Legisla­ Connie Hudson Backlund- Larry Van Slyke—from Chief Steve Holden—to Chief in Grand Teton NP, WY. She tive and Congressional from Mather TC to Superin­ Ranger, Zion NP, to Chief Ranger, Zion NP (UT) from returned to Yellowstone as Affairs, WASO. tendent, Carl Sandburg Home Ranger, Canyonlands NP Fire Program, ARO. Public Affairs Officer just as Don Walden—from Mainte­ NHS, replacing Kenneth (LIT). the 1988 fire season began. Cordell Roy-to Timpanogos nance Worker, GWMP (VA) to Hulick who left for a long During that ignited season and Tim Stone —Chief Ranger, Cave NM (UT) from Superin­ same Golden Gate NRA (CA). term assignment in Panama. in the aftermath of the fires, Sitka NHP, to Fee Program tendent, Coastal Resources Coordinator WASO. Anzelmo directed a massive Ann Fuqua-from Site Sandy Corbett, NARO Chief Div. Chief, ARO. national and international Manager, Arlington House of Contracting and Property Tony Sisto—on detail to John Hiscock—from public information program as (Robert E. Lee Memorial) Management to NARO ARD, PNW ecosystem management Subsistance Division, ARO to some 1.200 news reporters GWMP to Supervisory Programming and Financial team. Superintendent, Pipe Spring Ranger, Virginia Parkway Management. followed the fire story. Steve Dietemeyer—USFS NM (AZ). District, GWMP (VA). In November 1992, she moved Chris Gomez-from RMRO Assistant Director of Recre­ Tim Steidel-from intake to Boise, ID, to head the Mary Hazell—from DSC coop student to Park Ranger, ation, WASO to Director of Park Ranger, Kenai Fjords NP BLM's external affairs program Central Team to the SWRO, Bryce Canyon NP (LIT) Recreation and Public Ser­ (AK) to Park Ranger, at the Fire Center. Anzelmo Division of Planning; hus­ Yvonne Iron—from Big vice, LJSFS Region 2, Denver. Klondike Gold Rush NHP band Kenall Thompson received her BA from the Horn Canyon NRA to Admin Consuella Joy-Chief of the (AK). transferred from the Branch University of Maryland in Clerk, Knife River Indian Branch of Classification and Karen Wade-from Superin­ of Planning and has joined 1975, after completing foreign Villages NHS (ND). Compensation, NCR left in tendent, Wrangell-St. Elias, Mary in the SWRO. language studies in Geneva, Gil Lusk—from Superinten­ April to start a career with NP&P (AK) to Act. Deputy Switzerland. She is conversant David Dreier—from Chief, dent Glacier NP to Manager, the National Holocaust Regional Director, MAR (PA). in French, Spanish and Italian Branch of Architectural and Albright Employee Develop­ Memorial Museum, Washing­ Tony Schetzle-from Super­ and has represented NPS in Technological Services, ment Center, Grand Canyon ton, DC. intendent, Big Hole NB (MT) France and Italy. MARO, to Chief of Mainte­ (AZ). Dan Foster—GIS Coordina­ to Superintendent, Grant- nance, Gettysburg NMP and Tom McKenna-from Civil tor, Bryce Canyon NP, to Act. Kohrs Ranch NHS (MT). Eisenhower NHS (PA). Dave William Gibson has been Engineer, DSC, to Superintendent, Grant-Kohrs Dale Ditmanson—from previously worked at Big appointed as the first Superin­ Yellowstone NP (WY). Ranch NHS (MT). Bend NP and Delaware Water Superintendent Florissant tendent of Dayton Aviation Gap NRA. Sharon Patrick-ex SWRO, Fermin Salas—Park Ranger, Fossil Beds NM (CO) to Act. Heritage NHP (OH). During 1969-79, is back with NPS at Golden Gate NRA, to Park Superintendent, Bighorn Tom Ferranti—from Glen his 30 years of NPS work he Carlsbad Cavern NP after a Ranger, El Morro NM (NM). Canyon NRA (MT). has helped launch several Canyon NRA to Chief of tour with BLM as a teacher. Jim Hooyboer—Personnel, Superintendent Bill Wade, projects from scratch. Previ­ Budget and Financial Man­ Mark Ragan—from SWRO, to Administrative Shenandoah National Park ous experiences were in New agement Division, ARO. Andersonville NHS to Chief Officer, Amistad NRA (TX). (VA) announces personnel Mexico and Utah at archeo- Marcus Hattaway-from I&RM, Big Hole NB (MT). Harry Myers—Superinten­ assignments to provide logical projects, as well as Acting Chief of Budget and greater emphasis on resource Robert C. Reyes -Superin­ dent, Fort LJnion NM to Act. Gateway NRA in New York Financial Management protection and visitor ser­ tendent, Amistad NRA to Superintendent, Amistad NRA City. Bill entered the NPS Division, ARO to Administra­ vices. Larry Hakel, named DSC-Central Team, Planning. (TX). shortly after graduating from tive Officer, Denali NP&P North District Leader, previ­ Rutgers University with a (AK). Judith Richardson-BLM to E. Lee Davis—from Chief, ously served as the Chief degree in forestry and plant Catherine "Katie" Lawhon- office automation clerk. El Concessions Management, Ranger at Shenandoah and science. His first NPS assign­ -frorn Public Information Morro NM (NM). WASO, to Acting Superinten­ the Superintendent of Peters­ ment, at Gila Cliff Dwelling Officer, Lowell NHP (MA) to Ann Titus—Concessions dent, George Washington burg NB. Sandy Rives, NM, NM, still strikes him as Public Affairs Specialist, Secretary, Glacier to secretary Mem Pkwy (VA). named South District Leader, his most exciting experience. Gettysburg NMP & to the Superintendent, Death was Management Assistant at Eisenhower NHS (PA). Valley NM (CA). (continued on page 3) 2 Employees & Alumni Association NATIONAL PARK SERVICE To Greener Pastures We regret the lack of space and time prevents more information from being given on the many names listed below who have opted to accept the reward for leaving the National Park Service early. We hope they were given a fond and caring farewell from their friends and co-workers. It goes without saying that their talents will be greatly missed. We might also add that they are now all eligible, if not already members, to become E&AA alumni. Stay in touch.

ALASKA REGIONAL Ruby Kreiser NCR PARKS William Foster SWR PARKS Ella Shepard OFFICE: Norman Messinger Benjamin Brown Marshall Gingery Earl Adams A Renee Steele Jackie Apperson Betty Rush Leroy Brown Orlynn Halladay Joice Grigsby Chris Surrat Keith Hoofnagle Lorraine Ruther Walter Clausson Eldora Halliday Felix Hernandez Cindy Jo Tonvez Andrew Johnnie Laura Salzbrenner Barbara Cook Thomas Halliday, III Naomi Hood Robert Whissen Norman Lee Susan Schaefer Dianna DeMarr Peter Hayden Elizabeth Hulett Ray Martinez Jo Ann Sieling Jim Fugate Larry Hays Raymond Kunkel HARPERS FERRY Arthur Sponsel Gary Stork Kenneth Hay William Herr Robert Miller CENTER William Welch Shirley Wallace Ralph Hoffman Arnold Johnson Robert Peters Gary Barkman Patricia Ward Albert James Lynn Kincaid Christy Porter Gustave Bartoli AK PARKS Donald Mace John Lancaster Richard Razo Grant Cadwallader William Bohanan MWR PARKS Richard Marshall Jack Muller Matilda Roland Thomas Carter Donald Chase John Abbett William Mayhugh William Myers Jose Urguidi William Clark Bruce Paige Richard Anderson Walter McMann Merle Palmer Robert Webb Murry Cranford Warren Rigby John Arnold William Ratliff Jack Peay Naomi Wiley Georgie Cunningham Harry Breitenstein Joseph Sidler Dwayne Pearson James Williams Robert Engler MID-ATLANTIC Joe Cayou Roy Wright Robert Powell Keith Yarborough Linda Finn REGIONAL OFFICE: Floyd Fitzwater William Yingling Henry Schoch Harry Harris Raymond Allen Vince Halvorson Donald Scssing WESTERN REGIONAL Harold Hawman John Bayless William Howard NORTH ATLANTIC Melvin Stewart OFFICE Catherine Hits Mary Canterbury Henry Hughlett REGIONAL OFFICE Larry Thomas Lewis Albert G. Bruce Hopkins William Fitzgerald Einar Johnson Marilyn Charak Melvin Tucker Klaus Christiansen Scott Hubbard Rose Hinkley Robert Kelly Mila Crum Ward Tucker Jardine Cobb Agnes Mazzer Ronald Homa Geneviena Kile Irene Duff Ronald Corolyn Dennis McLaughlin Carl Jester Raymond Kimpel Irene Harris SOUTHEAST Louise Douglas Heath Pemberton Janet Johnson-Bey Rowenna Lowder Lorraine Largess REGIONAL OFFICE Arthur Dreyer Barclay Rogers Edward Luning Robert Martin Steven Lewis Jerry Biggers Herbert Geroke George Strock Robert Powers Tom Munson John Reed Ruby Bowers Richard Harned Nancy Thompson John Reed Michelle Rotter James Revaleon Ralph Bullard Diana Heacock Shirley Wilt Michael Rice Susan Shaw George Wright Jeannette Cadwell James Huddleston Kenneth Sulkowski James Simpson Martha Carter Jack Macdonald WASHINGTON OFFICE Barbara Zwalley NAR PARKS Paul Denning Sylvia Nichols Bonnie Allison NATIONAL CAPITAL William Cunnius Louise Edwards Margaret Pepin-Donat Lawrence Aten MAR PARKS REG OFFICE Leonard Kerwin Richard Faust Ron Replogle Priscilla Baker William Bock Albernice Altson James Killian Gloria Godbee Joe Scarborough Grover Barham Roberta Clark Dorothy Benton Rose Nappa Neal Guse June Shimaura Joyce Bolin James Davis John Carrington Margaret Patridge Anne Hendricks Linwood Sparshott Kendall Bradford David Dutcher Robert Cook Peggy Smallwood Linda Hester Esterline Williams John Byrne Joan Marshall Dutcher Alfonso Dale Dorothy Tabor James Howard, Jr. Donald Castleberry Donald Grimsley Olinda Fields Maxine McDonald WR PARKS Dorothy Cattelle Dale Hoak Patricia Harman PACIFIC NORTHWEST Eileen Wolf Leroy Boatwright Bernard Collins Jean Huffman Esther Hays REG OFFICE Colas Wright Joseph Bordessa Frank Cravo Amy Lane Mary Hodapp Daniel Babbitt Neal Borgmeyer Edward Davis Kirby Richard Wilbert Holmes Robert Borrell SER PARKS Bernadine Braun Joan DeSilva Dwight Storke Jean Hudson Kenneth Franks Harry Baker Gary Bunney Andrew Dixon Robert Warren Elaine Hutchins Theresa Hebblethwaite Solomon Bramble, Jr. William Donati Bettye Elm Burnice Kearney Ruth Houseman Phyllis Brandon Apolonio Espinosa Sheila Fariss MIDWEST REGIONAL Kenneth Kelley Reed Jarvis Veldon Chapman Paul Fodor Bettye Finney OFFICE Paul Massey Donald Ketter Mildred Coggins Carl Frisby Francis Gipson Charles Carlson Robert McCall James Larson Hershell Compton Kathleen Graves James Harris, Jr. Terry Cederstrom Eleanor Moffatt Alice Nishioka David Farabaugh Barton Hoppe John Hunter Charles Dutton C. Fay Peterson Candyce Moger Collin Farmer Christian Horton David Hurst John Garfield James Rappolt Ralph Wenning Sam Heath Paul Langerstrom David Jervis Phyllis Hatcliff Ralph Ross Shirley Yuen Joseph Kelley Mardell Latiolais Willis Kriz Roberta Hurley Delores Webley Catherine Yancy Ruby Kennedy Kenneth Miller Linda Linderman Rita Koehler Jesse Winchester Gunar Knegeris Curtis Mossestad David Moffitt PNWR PARKS Charles Lanford Alden Nash Robert Moody Ann Belen Eugene Miracle Eugene Paul John Morehead Margaret Osborne Clark Crane James Parr James Riley Vendetta Pierce (To New Places continued from page 2) Kay Kozminski Hoyt Rath John Ritter Lawrence Roush Everett Robertson Marilou Reilly the park, and previously served at Fredericksburg Frances Rutter James Ryan Mary Tate Phyllis Selby and Spotsylvania NMP. Bob Martin, named as Howard Yanish Dale Smith William Truesdall Carole Shelton acting Central District Leader, has been the Assis­ Napier Shelton ROCKY MOUNTAIN Sibbald Smith Charles Ward tant District Ranger for the past four years. Charlie William Siebert REG OFFICE Doris Stewart William Webb Newton, selected as Chief of Technical and Lome West Clay Smebakken Linda Carlson Patricia Tolle Professional Services, has been the acting Chief of Patricia Smith Carolyn Clark Edward Trout Maintenance for the park. Vaughan Baker, Janie Spiers Boyd Evison Marvin Tucker DENVER SERVICE selected as the Assistant Superintendent, is a 20 Margaret Stelmak Joseph Exendine, Jr. Bebe Woody CENTER year veteran of the DOI, beginning his career as a Dennis Sullivan Cheryl Ferrari Robert Budz Gloria Sullivan park volunteer. He has worked in Alaska, at Marilyn Gunther SOUTHWEST Rebecca Childers Shirley Vaninger Mammoth Cave NP and recently completed a Hazel Lichty REGIONAL OFFICE Thomas Dall Gerald Verstraete legislative internship in the Office of Legislation Ellen Lowe Bruce Anderson Hilde DeSouza Phyllis Welch and Congressional Affairs, WASO, including a staff Kathryn Monie Delia Arzola Royalene Doyle Richard Westmeyer assignment with the Senate Energy and Natural Charles Swanlund Rudy Baca Bobby Flickinger Dollie White Resources Committee. Vicki Ilamel has been Rose Tamburelli Sharon Bengston Howard Giflort Dorothy Whitehead selected as the Administrative Officer. She trans­ Dorothy Welch Frances Dean Carolyn Heller Ella Williams fers from BLM in Vale, Oregon. Chizu Yoshino Edna Dohrman Lennon Hooper Jean Yearby New appointments announced at George Washing­ Robert Garbar Robert Hope Jane Young Frances Gomez Jo Hunter ton Memorial Parkway (VA): Stacey Rickard, RMR PARKS William Jewell Wayne Malcolm Secretary to the Superintendent; William Ander­ Robert Bangs William Binneweis Frlinda Key Roberta McDougall son, Facility Management Specialist; Francis Edward Christian Theresa Kline Robert Michaud Medley, Motor Vehicles Operator; George Vitisos, William Cunningham Angela Martinez Velma Morgan Woodcrafter; Nancy Lese, Secretary, I&RM; Gary Robert Davidson J. Eugena Mascarenas Dick Morishiga Bell, Maintenance Worker; John Stefaniak, Sandra Eshom Carmen Segura Mineko Nakayama Carpenter; Joseph Reges, Maintenance Jo Ellen Evans Harold Spencer John O'Neale Worker, Arlington House. Donald Fiero Mary Trotter Robert Reyes Robert Shelley m Q/f£wsletter That Amazing Fund

id you know that since come to the fund: D its establishment in • Southwest Superinten­ 1974, The National Park dents' Conference held in Service Employees and March, donated money as a Alumni Educational Trust has result of fines (for any assisted over 400 young reason at all) and a generous people in their quest for donation of a Clarence higher education? The Gorman Bolo Tie which was education aid program raffled off. provides interest free loans • William R. Jones of to National Park Service VISTABOOKS Publishing in families whose children have Silverthorne, Colorado sent enrolled in college. his regular quarterly dona­ Currently, 140 students, in tion to the Trust Fund as a colleges and universities result of the sale of 50 '£ throughout the country, are copies of WHAT'S COOKING financially assisted by these IN THE NATIONAL PARKS? funds. E&AA receives many G • Martin A. Sterkel, Assis­ o letters of appreciation from tant Regional Director for the students and their Recreation Assistance Pro­ I families; in some cases the grams, Midwest Region, In keeping with tradition of decorating the Fordyce Bathhouse. financial assistance from the remitted money collected at Park Ranger Jeff Heitzman prepares for a special event at Hot Fund was the difference in a recent urban park and Springs NP (AR). being able to chose a special recreation recovery program school or in just being able workshop. to attend college. At the end of 1993, records show that • Park Women of Great Of Special Interest... the fund had grown to Smoky Mountains NP donated a generous amount almost $400,000 from begin­ FOR YOUR ning assets in 1974 of in April. MURDER, SHE fans found her knowledge of $27,200. Presently $268,601 • James Sleznick, Jr., Supt WRITES the park environment and PIJEASURE comprise outstanding loans. of Pinnacles NM (CA) sent in details on rangering, that vid fans of the mystery were woven into her myster­ • John Wesley Powell, The fund is completely a sizeable donation which "Vision for the West," supported by donations was raised from the Western Agenre may already be ies, to their liking. Readers of Track, of the Cat and Barr's National Geographic, April which come from a variety' Region's Superintendent's acquainted with Anna latest novel, A Superior 1994, pp 86-115. of events sponsored by park Conference. Pigeon. She is an NPS park Death (set in Isle Royale NP) • "Close Encounters with service groups. The annual ranger (fictional) and • Additional memorial will find Anna Pigeon the Everglades," Travel Kowski Memorial Golf herione of NPS Park Ranger Donations were received in definitely a modern woman— Leisure, April 1994. Tournament, as reported (real) Nevada Barr's books. memory of Randall K. -an environmentalist, inde­ elsewhere, contributes Nevada's first book, Track • The New Roadside Baynes. pendent, strong-willed, a bit generously to the fund. of the Cat, has just captured America, Fireside Press, soft If you are interested in of a loner, and not above Auctions, raffles, bake sales the Agatha Award for best cover, $13- securing a loan, please sharing a gripe or two about and even superintendent first mystery novel. The • "Tales of a Gettysburg contact the Treasurer, E&AA, the Park Service. Barr conferences add money for story takes place in the Guide," American Heritage, PO Box 1490, Falls Church. admits that the emotions of loans. Memorial donations Texas high desert and was April 1994, pp 60-68. VA 22041, for an application. Pigeon tend to be autobio­ have been used as a mean­ prompted, so Barr claims, The deadline for fall loans is graphical, but not the • "Morning on the Upper ingful way of honoring the by a need to vent her July 15; for spring loans, happenings. Delaware," American memory of a departed loved intense dislike for some of November 15. Loans are Heritage, April 1994, pp 60- one or colleague. The her male co-workers. presently restricted to $1,000 Nevada is currently a Ranger 68. revolving nature of the fund Thinking of ways to kill off per year and are repayable at Natchez Trace Parkway • America's National Parks allows that name to live on, people who annoyed her, one full year after a bach­ where she is also working 1994-95, National Park as money is used and repaid she developed some intrigu­ elors degree is earned. No on her third book, Death in Foundation, softcover to assist in the college ing plots in her mind and donated money is used for the Ruins. If Anna Pigeon is $14.95 (the only compre­ education of chicken in the then on paper. administrative at all autobiographical, she hensive guide to the 367 Park Service family. Some Barr quit a well-established expenses. might actually find romance, National Parks). recent donations that have career job to get closer to as well as death, lurking in the environment. Hired by the Ruins. Barr plans to • What's Cooking in the NPS as a seasonal, Barr marry fellow ranger National Parks?, VISTABOOKS PUBLISHING, OTHER RETIREES IN RECENT MONTHS: found rangering to her Broderick Jones in June. Esther Broderick Secretary, GWMP (VA). liking. Critics and mystery Stayed tuned... Silverthorne, CO iflL Roy Bruemmer, B&U Supervisor, Lyndon B. Johnson NHP 80498. (TX). Elmer T. Carr, Maintenance Worker, Chickasaw NRS (OK). John Davis-Maintenance Worker Leader, GWMP (VA). Manuel Deherrera—Maintenance Worker, Fort Union NM (NM). Donald Gilling Electrician, Buffalo NR (AR). Richard S. Harris-Auto Work, Lyndon B. Johnson NHP (TX). William "Buddy" Hodges-Facility Manager, Lyndon B. Johnson (TX). Arthur Jasmin-Guard, Chamizal NM (TX). Richard "Dick" Knowlen—Sup Park Ranger, Hot Springs NP (AR). Taylor "Red" Maness-Tree Worker, GWMP (VA) EmilJ. Made-Staffing and Classification Spec, SWRO. Larry Nash—Supt., Rogert Williams NM (RI). Walker M. Reid-Theater Specialist, Chamizal NM (TX). Milton Sittingdown Buffalo NR (AR). Leopoldo Sosa-Purchasing Agent, Chamizal NM (TX). Billy D. Stout-Park Ranger, Pea Ridge NMP (AR). ft, Dixie Sturdevant—Mail & File Clerk, Glen Canyon NRA < William Sweetland-Archeologist, Bandelier NM (NM) Thomas M. Taylor-Res. Mmgt. Spec, Chickasaw NRA (OK). I Berta S. Ulibarri—Employee Development Specialist, SWRO. Happy Aniversary Wauneta Veeder—Personnel Clerk, Theodore Roosevelt NP Proclaimed Bryce Canyon NM 8 June 1923; authorized as Utah National Park 7June (ND). 1924; changed to Bryce Canyon National Park. 25 Feb 1928; perhaps the most colorful Glenn Ward-Maintenance Worker, Chickasaw NRA (OK). and unusual eroded forms in the world.

4 Employees & Alumni Association NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The Perspective From Here by Russell E. Dickenson

memory; and am remem­ of mission, teamwork, people throughout the maintaining and interpreting bered as having rangered my bonding and common cause Service, I remind you, the parks. By working to­ way to the Hall of Heroes. have evoked positive re­ downsizing, streamlining and gether, I firmly believe that Some readers will know sponses from participants. budget strain notwithstand­ the parks, historic and cul­ what that really means. Simply getting to know each ing, that similiar cyclic tural sites of the United States Among other things offered other and to realize that we tremors are regular occur­ will endure, and continue in a group setting to this are all in the same boat rences. with pride to point the way to generation of North Atlantic together works wonders. At the field level, the contact the future, by teaching all employees is a reminder Frank, straight talk about between employee and Americans about the past. I that, regardless of duties or change, new areas, public visitor is personal and have been saying that, not duty location, they are part use, science and manage­ rewarding for all concerned only in the recent events, but of an outstanding National ment within the Service and when properly done. So is for a lifetime. (Ed. Note: The Park System, arguably the the System in the context of the relationship between "America's Best" program that best national system of parks past, present, and likely employees when done right. Russ Dickenson refers to was on the earth; each park, future trends have also Loyalty is more than a word. developed as a one-day o plan for the future, historic and cultural site and promoted new understand­ All for one, and one for all, employee reorientation one must study the recreational area unique in ing. we need to look out for each program. It is a celebration past. This is one of the T its own right, and special. other. And, thoughtful of Park Service employees themes in the North Atlantic Though we draw on the We discuss the National Park leadership is needed at all and the physical resources Region's America's Best past, this is the NPS of 1994. "idea," and its spread world­ levels. By promoting team­ they have promoted and employee training program. Keeping parks unimpaired wide. work, understanding and protected for more than 75 It is a splendid effort, pro­ for the enjoyment of future commitment to mission; by years. moting organizational We remind them of Stephen generations does not mean service to visitors; by profes­ renewal, personally led by Mather, Horace Albright, that they have not changed The program expresses sional, thoughful steward­ reverence for tradition, Regional Director Marie Rust, Horace McFarland, Frederick or will change. They are, in ship of resources, the Service recognition of the present, and ably assisted by Cindy Olmstead, Sr., and Jr., and fact, changing right now. can retain the solid support and a challenge to create the Kryston, Karen Michaud, and Connie Wirth and George More parks have been of the American people. future. Included are guest invited speakers. Hartzog, and many others added, with more to come. who helped shape the NPS The System has grown In the final analysis, as in speakers who provide signifi­ Organizational renewal, of today; and of the tradi­ immensely in diversity. The every worthy enterprise, we cant insights into the history spotlighted by the 75th tions, the earlier administra­ crowds of visitors grow ever succeed because of indi­ of the agency and the impor­ anniversary Vail conference tance of individual tive and policy challenges — larger. Developmental and vidual effort, within the for improvement, is under­ employeees in protecting past hopefully in a way so that environmental change is team. As they say, it all way. I have been invited to traditions and shaping the today's employee can unprecedented. depends on you — and those three separate one-day future of the NPS. The identify with those leaders who have enlisted in the America's Best events, even While today there is a training has been provided to and tradition shapers. cause. though long retired from the staggering list of issues and over 200 employees during Service. Presumably, I have I suggest to you that this is problems system-wide, there My view is that today's NPS the past year.) been invited because of my not a routine, standard always has been and always employee, on the firing line, long association with the training event. Talking will be, and the list may at the operating level, is as Service; that I do represent a about esprit de corps does actually grow. To the committed, hardworking and portion of the institutional not create it, but discussions creative and enterprising zealous as ever in protecting,

The Address is Gettysburg

he battle lines are drawn While the LOC continues to Tbetween the NPS and the reiterate they "own" the Library of Congress over documents, and they are the who deserves the right to only ones able to preserve exhibit one of the three and exhibit the documents, copies of the Gettysburg the GAO report does not Address owned by the support their position. Now federal government. the Congress must decide. While there are five known The GAO report is available copies written by Lincoln, at no cost; Document the three copies owned by #RCED-94-12, request by "we the people" are found in phone (202) 512-6000; or Washington, DC. Although mail, GAO, Box 6015, they may be located there, Gaithersburg, MD 20884- they can not readily be seen! 6015. One is located in the Lincoln Director Kennedy and the bedroom at the White Gettysburg staff would House, which is not avail­ appreciate your interest in, able to most of us. The and support of the NPS other two are in storage position. Please contact the (behind the scenes) in the Joint Committee on the LOC's storage Library, Senator Pell, Chrm., The Arches "Birthday" facility.Pennsylvania mem­ SOB 305, Washington, DC Proclaimed a National Monument 12 April 1929; bers of Congress requested 20510. Or, if you prefer, established as a National Park 12 Nov 1971. It the General Accounting boasts the greatest density of natural arches in the your Congress people (ZIP world. Office to identify the costs 20515). The right address is and the issues related to the Gettysburg. Display and Preservation of one of these at Gettysburg NMP. oAewsletter Focus On The Parks

rom May 22 to 29, the horses in management, country will be focused preservation of historic Fon national parks due resources, National Park to the National Park Week Rangers, and "Treasures of proclamation by President America." Local children will Clinton. The 367 parks in participate in "Parks as the system are having special Classrooms" programs, "Sto­ activities, calling attention to ries From the Cove."... their value in preserving the Andersonville NHS/Jimmy best of this nation's cultural, Carter NHA (GA) will co-host historical, and natural heri­ "Country Day in Plains," with tage. These celebrations a fun run; parade (with will be as diverse as the President Carter); antique car system itself. Many will show and street dance; feature special interpretive memorial ceremony for all programs and new exhibits, veterans and POWs at i. and the changing challenges Andersonville.... faced by the NPS. New C) Minuteman NHP (MA) education and partnership Friends of Battle Road will efforts reaching beyond park sponsor a picnic and special boundaries will provide interpretive walk along Battle information about our Road with costumed re- The Service-wide Passport program encourages visitors to learn nations's heritage. enactors, and present the about their National Parks, and generates funds for Service-wide Each Regional Director has programs. Friends Award to a local selected a'"focus" park to citizen who has helped to represent the uniqueness of better the park.... experiences and treasures Delaware Water Gap NRA available to visitors. The ten American Express are ac­ MORE NP WEEK ...At Yellowstone NP (WY), (PA) (NJ) will hold a picnic at parks are: cepted. The remaining bus NEWS... ideas are being built around Smithfield Beach, in coopera­ Alaska Region - Kenai seats and campsites can be two anniversary dates — the tion with Pike County DARE ...The formation of Lowell Fjords NP (AK) reserved in person, up to 30th anniversary of the program. About 1200 school NHP (MA) and its accep­ two days in advance, at the Wilderness Act, and the 1894 children, parents and teachers Midwest Region - Cuyahoga tance led to a rethinking and Denali Visitor Center. Reser­ Lacey Act "to protect the are expected to attend.... Valley NRA (OH) subsequent rehabing of the vations are no longer avail­ birds and animals of Mid-Atlantic Region - city. Today's visitors can Gettysburg NMP/ able at the Alaska Park Lands Yellowstone." Ecosystem Shenandoah NP (VA) tour the city by foot, old-time Eisenhower NHS(PA) The Information Centers in management and gray wolf North Atlantic Region - trolley and canal boat. There Friends of the Park will Anchorage and Fairbanks. restoration and VIP visits will Lowell NHP (MA) are tours of mills where the sponsor a "March for Parks," After a 2-year public info also trigger other NP Week National Capital Region - din of clattering machines is a fund-raising walk-a-thon. campaign. Glacier National opportunities.... 1 larpers Ferry NHP (WV) reproduced for modern ears. Park has reached its lowest Theodore Roosevelt NP Northwest Region - Fort Street plaques and special limit (21-ft. long x 8-ft. wide) (NO Supt. Pete Hart plans an AND IN GENERAL... Clapsop NM (OR) exhibits abound. Little of the to phase out oversized acclaimed restoration would ambitious week with a NP ...Mount Rushmore NM (SD) Southeast Region - Great vehicles on Going-To-The- Film Festival and get-together will have Director Roger Smoky Mountains NP (TN) have been possible without Sun Road. The staff worked the many partnerships coffees in the communities of Kennedy, the South Dakota Southwest Region - Canyon with Montana tourism, travel formed to create a new era Medora and Watford City. congressional delegation and de Chelly NM (AZ) and RV groups to get the of Lowell history. The park's "National Park Service Governor Walter Dale for a Rocky Mountain Region - word out that large campers, 40-plus partnerships span Challenge," an interactive June 12 dedication of the Rocky Mountain NP (CO) motor homes and RVs would just about every facet of past program based on the TV Visitor Orientation Center. Western Region - Grand not be allowed on the upper and present city life and show "Win, Lose or Draw" Grand Teton NP (WY) is Canyon NP (AZ) reaches of GTTS by spring historic mill link. Just about will test visitor knowledge of celebrating the creation of 1994 for safety reasons. parks. Many parks supplied us with anything a Lowell visitor Jackson Hole National Monu­ Cars, standard pickups and "bountiful" information would want to learn about or Great Sand Dunes NM (CO) ment some 50 years ago — as vans are not affected. A concerning their plans, experience is somehow will feature former Supt. and well as its demise! Under the shuttle service, is a growing events, and programs. It connected to the daily Rocky Mountain Regional theme "Controversy, Compro­ business and allows would more than fill this functions of the historical Director Glen Bean present­ mise, and Conservation: grounded RVers to relax and issue. So, for more complete park... ing "Tales of Yesteryear—The Jackson Hole NM," activities enjoy the view. "It's a great information on NP Week Cuyahoga Valley NRA (OH) Early Days of Great Sand will include the park's partici­ win-win for the park and special events, or other park- dedicates its new Environ­ Dunes." Kids will have a pation in Jackson (WY) Old visitors," said Asst. Supt. Pete related activities contact the mental Education Center , a chance to write about what a West Days, and a research Peterson. park of your choice. 500-acre, 132-bed, residential ranger's life might have been symposium addressing the Beginning this year. Mesa center this May. Its targeted like in 1916, and excerpts resources of the area. "Al­ Verde NP (CO) has a no will be read at campfire though Jackson Hole NM OTHER PARK NEWS participants are the over 1 charge ticket system for million school children from programs.... existed only seven years, it OF NOTE visitors to the park's most the surrounding counties. Great Smoky Mountains represents much more," Travel in the Parks... popular sites, Cliff Palace The center's curriculum is NP (TN) with over nine according to Supt Jack and Balcony House. Last Neckels. "The cause of Denali National Park has entitled "A River Runs million visitors for the past year, 347,934 people toured conservation and public land initiated a new advance Through It. Is is operated two years, is the "most Cliff Palace ruins; 121,973 use, fought one of its toughest reservation system for three jointly by the National Park visited" park in the System. toured Balcony House. The battles at the foot of the campgrounds and the park's Service and a non-profit A World Heritage Site, as park estimates the system Tetons, and the people of the shuttle system. Arrange­ partner, the Cuyahoga Valley well as an International will limit Cliff Palace visita­ United States — including ments can be made by Association. Local founda­ Biosphere Reserve, it will tion to 225,000; Balcony those that live in Jackson Hole calling 1-800-622-7275. Up tions allocated $1.1 million to mark its 60th birthday on House will remain about the — came out the winners." ... to 25 percent of the camp­ make this project possible, June 15th. Their focus same. Tickets will allow the sites and seats are set aside with Congress appropriating events include a media bus Bryce Canyon NP (UT) is park to better protect the for visitors who plan in an additional $3.7 million to tour (with lunch sponsored providing "preseason park park's most visited site, by advance. A $4 service fee is build the center. A National by Friends); a film festival at orientation" tours for their controlling the number of charged per seat and/or Park Foundation "Parks As Sugarlands Auditorium; gateway communities to people, and allowing visitors campsite, in addition to the Classrooms" grant helped to "Then and Now" programs at update them on current park to better plan their visit by park admission and user support curriculum develop­ Oconaluftee Visitor Center, happenings so they can be choosing specific tour times. fees. Master Card, Visa, and ment. covering the roles of fire, ambassadors for the NPS. bear management, uses of (continued on page 7) m Employees & Alumni Association NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Remember When...? All In The Family by David Nathanson, HFC

5 YEARS AGO - 1989 20 YEARS AGO - • James M. Ridenour takes 1974 the reins as NPS Director. • A major NPS effort to William Penn Mott, Jr. "streamline and decentral­ wrote his last "Director's ize" brings about a reorgani­ Report" in April, Ridenour zation which results in the his first in May. creation of the Rocky • The Southwest Regional Mountain and North Atlantic Office building celebrates its Regions and the transfer of 50th anniversary in July. It is 97 positions to the field still the largest adobe office from the Washington Office. building in America. • President Nixon accepts • The EXXON Valdez oil the Final Report of the oq spill in April causes environ­ National Parks Centennial mental problems for the Commission. The report southern coast of Alaska that made proposals for the persist today. future directions of the Service. • The NPS signs an agree­ I ment with Mexico that • Secretary Rogers C. B. concerns environmental Morton proposes legislation matters along the border. that would double the size of the National Park System. Brian Coulter, B& UForeman (left) and Al Augustine, • Hurricane Hugo devastates The proposals were autho­ Fire Mgmt. Officer (right) join in as Pete Reinhardt cuts many areas in the Southeast rized by the Alaska Native the ribbon at Crater Lake NP. Region. Claims Settlement Act. • NPS undertakes a multi- Crater Lake National Park of community affairs in 10 YEARS AGO - million dollar Bicentennial believe he will recover fully. employees and their families Hardin, MT. Baker's 6'4" son development program He has exhausted all of his 1984 are now benefiting from the Bobby, and Administrative which involves areas across accrued annual and sick leave • Great Smoky Mountains results of a six month Officer Cathy Not Afraid's the system. and will not have enough National Park celebrates its volunteer labor project. The son, Steven, captured all- leave to cover the period of 50th anniversary in June. need for an indoor commu­ state cross-country honors in recuperation. He has been • Joan Anzelmo heads NPS 30 YEARS AGO - nity fitness center had long leading Hardin High School approved to receive leave information operations, 1964 been recognized at the to a state title. Baker was under the Leave Transfer Olympic Villages at the XXIII isolated, snowy park. Dis­ also recently pictured in the Program. If you wish to Olympiad in Los Angeles. • Connie Wirth retires and trict Ranger Pete Reinhardt local paper as a meet official donate leave, please com­ The NPS had a significant George Hartzog, Jr. takes took the lead in organizing coming to the aid of an plete OPM Form 630-A volunteers from the park presence there that summer. the reins of the NPS. exhausted runner. (available from your Regional community to work together • The Wilderness Act is Office) and FAX it to Frank • First Lady Nancy Reagan in remodeling two unused passed which mandates a Alvarez on 617-223-5193, or dedicates the Rock Creek rooms in the park's commu­ FIESTA QUEEN: Another series of studies of NPS MAIL it to the NARO, Labor Centre at Rock Creek Park in nity building. The rooms success story involving areas for inclusion in the and Employee Relations Washington on June 14. were converted into one superintendent's kin comes Wilderness System. Branch, 15 State St., Boston, larger room to provide an from Grand Junction where MA 02109. area for exercise equipment, Colorado NM Superintendent weights, aerobic workouts, Judy Cordova's daughter, etc. A "ribbon cutting" Carrie, 16, was named the (Focus continued from page 6) NEW LITTLE FACES: On 7 celebration was held March Latin-Anglo Alliance Fiesta Jan. William Zachariah Where Lewis and Clark Sat Out In 16, where Superintendent Queen. She won the honor Morris joined the family of Dave Morris presented on poise, appearance and Jane Anderson, George the Rain Ranger Reinhardt with a talent, and is charged with Washington MEM PKY, NCR, special achievement award being a role model and and Will Morris, Chief of n 1805 The Corps of Society, were big players in for his leadership efforts on motivating youth over the Interpretation, NCR. Con­ Volunteers for Northwest the authorization of the I this project. next year. gratulations to Jane, Will and Discovery, as the Lewis and Memorial. Continuing today Zach! Clark Expedition was known, the non-profit Fort Clatsop Another happy event oc­ reached the Pacific Ocean Historical Association raises BELLS ARE RINGING: WELL WISHES: Shelby curred at Crater Lake NP in and spent the winter in a 50 funds to support the park. When it is happening, it is Ethridge, Buffalo NR, suffered a heart attack while February when Abi and Mark foot square log stockade. Today, as in so many areas happening at Mammoth working an Adopt-A-Trail Puktencia, Aquatic Biologist, During their not too pleasant adjacent to park boundaries, Cave NP. Seasonal Park cleanup. He was evacuated became the parents of 106 day stay, it rained all but development pressures pose Rangers Scott Teodorski by an SAR team to a hospital Maggie. Congratulations to 12! threats to the integrity of the and Samantha Whitaker where he underwent balloon them. Today caution is necessary historic scene. The park staff are planning to be married surgery. He's expected to be when visiting Fort Clatsop N is working closely with 28 May at the Greenwood back at work soon. MEM, the fort replica, where private neighbors, Clatsop Park Church in Bowling SLX GENERATIONS OF rooms are dark and the floors County, and others to protect Green, KY. Former Seasonal Park Ranger Guy Nichols, PRETTY ON TOPS: On 10 uneven. And, you need to be resources and to provide, Park Ranger Paul Brock Fort Smith NHS, is recover­ April, six generations gath­ careful at the canoe landing through education programs married Karen Sanders 23 ing nicely from bypass ered to celebrate the 100th site since the banks can be greater public understanding April at Fairview Baptist surgery. After a brief stay in birthday of Mabel Pretty On slippery. The perserverance of the Expedition. The Church in Brownsville, KY. the hospital he will conva­ Top, great-grandmother of and cooperation that enabled members of the "Corps of Seasonal Park Rangers Tres lesce at home. Brenda Pretty Paint, Aclmin Lewis and Clark to succeed in Discovery" would be Seymour and Amy Nemon Clerk, Bighorn Canyon NRA their journey are the same astonded to find a National are planning to be married REQUEST UNDER LEAVE (MT). Mabel has four great- qualities exhibited by the Memorial in their honor. As on 10 Sept in Detroit, MI. TRANSFER PROGRAM: great-great-grandchildren, and local community in its sup­ Lewis and Clark learned Brenda's kids are among her Best wishes to all! Gerry Neault, a Painter port of the park. The fort, a about the culture and natural great-great-grandchildren. A Leader at Lowell NHP (MA), replica of the original, was resources of this land, they gymnasium in Lodge Grass, STATE TITLE: It didn't take is recuperating after under­ built by local service clubs, were carrying out tasks MT, was rented to hold the long for new Little Bighorn going surgery which re­ volunteers, and others to similar to those being per­ 450 people who attended — Battlefield NM Superinten­ moved his bladder and observe the sesquicentennial formed in the NPS today. and Brenda said that's just dent Gerald Baker and kidney because of cancer. of the Expedition. The Fort Clatsop is where the one side of the family! He has made remarkable Oregon Historical Society and present meets the family to get into the swing Clatsop County Historical past. recovery and his doctors 7 (ry^wsletter Kudos And Awards Kowski Records Eclipsed By Fontaine Real Winner Educational Trust Fund

he winner of the the Pine Creek Golf Club in Mountains NRA with $1,712 1993, 19th annual Colorado Springs, Co, first- and WASO with $1,176. TFrank F. Kowski time entrant Jerry Lowe put Although the minimum Memorial Golf Tourna­ together a steady round of individual contribution per ment is Sam Fontaine. even par 72 to claim the participant is $5.00, only nine Fontaine is the Employee 1993 Low Gross trophy. of the eighteen local areas Development Specialist, Jerry's game included two donated the minimum. WASO. Low gross honors birdies and two bogeys. Last The Frank F. Kowski Memo­ went to Jerry Lowe, year's national champ, Bob rial Golf tournament was spouse of Personnel Bougie of Olympic NP, introduced in 1975 with the Specialist Marilee placed third this year with a specific purpose of com­ Pospahala, RMRO. net 72. memorating the former Appleman-Judd Award presentation to Fontaine, true to his job In a new award category Southwest Regional Director Gary Roybal by Reg. Director John Cook. title of development being officially recognized with an activity which he Bandelier NM staff; (left to right) Roy Weaver, Supt.; specialist, has developed for the first time in Kowski loved. The intent of the Sally Gauthier; Ranger Activities; Director Cook; from 1983 tournament tournament history, a team tournament has always been Gary Roybal, Mns. Spec.; and Al Seidenkrantz, Chf. runner-up and 1984 third- from Lake Mead NRA to afford the participants an Interp. place finisher into the claimed the championship opportunity for comradeship 1993 champion. The under a four-player scramble and personal growth while previous placements came format. The team of Harold supporting a needed and while he served with the Critcher, Mike Gant, Ralph worthy cause. As the event U.S. Rep. Sidney R. Yates on Vic Lideburg, Grand US Park Police, NCR. The Harden and Lynn McMee grows, it is readily apparent has been named the Wiliam Teton NP, in recognition of his annual Kowski champion­ shot fourteen under par to that the added benefit of Penn Mott "Conservationist of work in the scouting program. ship is played at multiple win the competition. increased and improved the Year," by the National sites throughout the involvement with the indi­ Bruce Bessken, Badlands NP, Although no new records Parks & Conservation Assn., United States utilizing the vidual local communities has received special act group were set on the golf course, in recognition of his years as Callaway Handicap provides a third, and equally recognition for his work on the 1993 tournament did an advocate for the NPS. format. In the case of important goal for the Kowski black-footed ferrets with the establish new marks for Through his efforts as chair of similar scores, the ultimate and for the National Park Fish & Wildlife and U.S. Forest participation and for the the Interior appropriations winner is determined by Service. Service. amount of money raised for subcommittee, the NPS the degree of difficulty The Southwest Parks and the tournament beneficiary Congratulations to 1993 budget has grown from $771 assigned to the various Monument Assoc, has pre­ Kowski champion Sam million (1982) to $1.4 billion tournament courses. — The Education Trust Fund sented its Edward B. Danson Fontaine, all the tournament in FY 94, an 83 percent Glenn Caldaro, also of the E&AA. This year 641 Award to SWR Director John participants, local tournament playing in the WASO golfers teed off at 18 differ­ increase. Cook, and to its own Execu­ coordinators and their com­ tournament at Fort Meade, ent local venues, an increase Marcos Paredes, Park tive Director, Tim Priehs. munities for a job well done. of 42 percent from 1992. The Ranger, Big Bend NP, was The awards recognize out­ claimed national runner- Watch for 1994 tournament previous record for participa­ presented an Exemplary Act standing contributions toward up honors with another announcements at your local tion was 516 during the 1991 Award in appreciation and furthering association goals in 71, Fontaine being de­ park or office. Tournament tournament. The net contri­ recognition for his heroics in honor of Dr. Danson. He clared the winner by play is usually scheduled for bution to the Education Trust saving a Mexican horseman served on the National Park virtue of a lower handi­ late summer-early autumn. Fund in 1993 from tourna­ from drowning in the Rio Advisory Board for many cap. Caldaro, is a Super­ The Employees and Alumni ment proceeds was $7,650, Grande River. Marcos was on years and on the SPMA board visory Landscape Architect Association is deeply grateful far surpassing the old mark river patrol and spotted the from 1952-86. Jerome and Design Sectional for the $7,650 donation to the of $5,375 raised in 1990. downed horseman and gave Greene, DSC, received Chief with the Falls Education Trust Fund. assistance. Congratulations, Eastern National's 1993 Church Branch of DSC. Lake Mead NRA led with Marcos! Author's Award for his book, Playing in an entirely contributions totaling $2,145, Mammoth Cave NP Superin­ Battles and Skirmishes of the different environment at followed by Santa Monica tendent Dave Mihalic, has Great Sioux War. Part of the > received the third annual award is monetary and goes Director's Superintendent of to the park of his choice. He that was familiar to him. He selected Fort Smith NHS to the Year Award for Resources wanted to make a positive receive $1,000. Stewardship, based on his difference on many park contributions to ecosystem management issues and In March, the Conference of concerns, and to make management. A plaque and National Park Cooperating $2,500 go with the honor. visitors aware of Pueblo Associations announced Paula Indian history, culture, The 1991 winner was Rich Degen as the recipient of the Rambur, Antietam NB, and traditions, and philosophies. James V. Murfin Award, In 1978 Roybal graduated as the 1992 winner was Bill recognizing her significant, Wade, Shenandoah NP. an associate of fine arts from long-lasting contributions to the Institute of American The Nation's highest civilian the partnership between the Indian Arts. He was named honor, the Presidential Medal NPS and Cooperating Associa­ the first museum director at of Freedom was presented by tions. San Ildefonso Pueblo. In President Clinton to Marjory The Association also chose for 1980 he was at the School of Stoneman Douglas. She has the Best of the Show Award, American Research in Santa been the Everglades most Ohaca 's Yosemite: The arts Fe, where he increased his eloquent and enduring and Letter of Chiura Ohata, skills in collection manage­ defender — first fighting to which was based on his trip ment, conservation treat­ establish the park, and now to the high Sierra in 1927. ment, and storage tech­ fighting to save it! This exquisite book was niques. His knowledge of Ronald Parrish, Great published by the Yosemite tribal government has Smoky Mountain NP, was Association, Janice Driesbach assisted park managers and selected as the winner of the and Susan Landauer, essayists. colleagues in dealing with 1993 Director's Safety The 1992 Roy Appleman- tribal groups, sensitively and £ Achievement Award. Henry Judd Award was effectively. His outstanding Superintendent Don Falvey, presented to Gary S. Roybal, service in cultural resources Zion NP, has received the Museum Specialist, Bandelier management, including Department of the Interior's NM, on 10 January 1994, by research, interpretation, Lowell National Historical Park (MA) Superior Service Award. Reg. Director John E. Cook. curatorial, and preservation The history of American s Industrial Revolution The prestigious Silver Beaver When Gary joined the NPS at activities earned him this is commemorated here. Award of the Boy Scouts of Bandelier, he envisioned an recognition. ^_ American has been bestowed opportunity to work at a park Congratulations Gary! ^V

8 Employees & Alumni Association NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Alumni Events Foundation Grant Awards Program June 11: September 17-18: BIG BEND NATIONAL THE SECOND In its most recent "grant cycle," the NPF Grant Committee PARK 50TH ANNIVER­ YELLOWSTONE awarded $273,444 to provide financial assistance to the SARY ALUMNI REUNION following 22 park requests: Supt. Rob Arnberger and the Alumni who have staff of Big Bend NP extend worked, lived or visited an invitation to all, espe­ in Yellowstone Park are Channel Island NP (CA) - Live Underwater Video Tours cially former employees, to welcome to attend a $28,000. join them in celebrating the weekend of discussions Carlsbad Caverns NP (NM) - Cave Ecology $13,453. 50th anniversary of the on current park con­ Central Texas Trail Tamers - Volunteer Transportation establishment of the park. cerns, programs, field $6,300. Activities are planned for trips, a cook-out dinner, and more! Make your Claude Moore Colonial Farm (VA) - Agricultural Educa­ June 11, 1994, including a hotel reservations early. tion $19,500. special tribute to former members of the Civilian To receive registration Fort Frederica NM (GA) - Interactive Computers $13,351. Conservation Corps. and hotel information, Fort Scott NHS (KS) - Project Accessibility $3,500. call Stacy, Public Affairs g 7 Frederick Law Olmsted NHS (MA) - Landscape Study Office, Yellowstone NP $29,000. June/September: at (307) 344-2013. RETIREE LUNCHES, Great Sand Dunes NP (CO) - Backcountry "Handicamp" Old Faithful practices ROCKY MOUNTAIN RE­ $4,000. September 26-28: for Second Alumni GIONAL OFFICE AND Reunion. Greenbelt Park (MD) - Jr. Ranger Workbook $1,500. DENVER SERVICE CENTER GERIATRICS GOLF TOUR­ Hopewell Furnace NHS (PA) - Collier Volunteers $1,980 George A. Fisher, Jr., Denver NAMENT, ALAMOSA, Katmai NP (AK) - Katmai Bear Video $22,000. alumni rep, reports that he, COLORADO Players and observers are encouraged to fashioned NPS family picnic, Kenai Fjords NP (AK) - Wheels for Classroooms $10,000. Art Beyer and Nan Ketter arrive on the 26th and enjoy if it falls on the weekend. Mid-Atlantic Region (PA) - After Emancipation $3,760. get together about a month before the regular quarterly playing golf on the 27th and Founders Day will be Morristown NHP (NJ) - War Comes to Morristown lunches in the Denver area. 28th. Great Sand Dunes NM celebrated this year on $10,000. Art is planning the June is nearby. There is a narrow Thursday, August 25th at the gauge train in the area as Mount Rainer NP (WA) - Volunteer Trailer Sites $14,000. luncheon and John DeLay Boiling Air Force Base well as the San Luis Mu­ National Capital Region, (DC) - Environmental Crime will again arrange the Officers Club, beginning September luncheon at a seum. Lots of time for with a cocktail reception at Training $20,000. longhorn-and-buffalo ranch socializing and reminiscing. 6:00 PM and followed by the NPS, Dept. of Interpretation (DC) - National Jr. Ranger some 25 miles southeast of For information contact Glen famous seafood buffet in the Program $7,500. Denver. Any reader who is Bean at (719) 589-3790, or at Capital Ballroom. Invitations NPS, RTCA Program -Gateways Partnership $34,000. interested in joining the PO Box 657, Alamosa, will be sent later in the year. Colorado 81101 NPS, Southern Arizona Group - Volunteers in Parks RMRO and DSC retirees, Members and friends visiting in the Washington area at the $4,000. please contact George at FOUNDERS Founders Day 10749 West Saratoga Place, is celebrated each August time are welcome to join the Rock Creek Park (DC) - Nature Discovery Room $3,000. Littleton, CO 80127-1383 or 25th in the Washington, DC local employees and retirees San Juan NHS (PR) - Ninos y los Fuertes de San Juan (303) 973-0375, for further area. Our policy has been to in celebrating the 78th $22,600. details. celebrate with a reception anniversary of the creation William Howard Taft NHS (OH) Where in the and dinner if the date falls of the National World is Mr. Taft? $4000. on a week day, and an old- Park Service. Alumni News Gordon and Edith Fredine with us some of his down- active in the RV world, dowment Commission. His Doug Hubbard and Fran of 5921 Anniston Road, under observations and implementing trips to Mexico schedule would age a are still living in Bethesda, MD 20817, will experiences. and other destinations. They younger man, but with Russ, Fredericksburg, TX. In April celebrate their 40th wedding Mary Bradley, '80 alumnus, do, occasionally, get back to it has the opposite effect. they were preparing to take anniversary on 7 June in and Joe moved back to their their PO Box in Lubbock, Hank Adams, writing from off on a trip up the Amazon River. For several years they Green Lake, WI with Edith's West Virginia roots in No­ TX. Conway, AR, says he still likes have been "working" as sisters. vember 1993- They live on Ebba and Chet Brooks are to think of his years at Rocky cruise hosts, with Doug John W. Stratton elevated an acre surrounded by trees planning to commemorate Mountain and Sequoia. Now lecturing on the flora, fauna, his membership in the E&AA and mountains, enjoying the June 6 on the continent. It is 75, and in good health he etc. from Life to Second Century peace and quiet of the planned that some survivors enjoys living in Arkansas — by remitting $100. He added country. of the 82nd Airborne will adding he feels more secure Bob and Nita Butcher are that he plans to upgrade his Harry Robinson (Class of jump again! Fortunately, there than in the larger cities. the genial hosts of their Oak membership by $100 each 74) reports from Columbia, Ebba says NO—otherwise John and Sue Earnst, now Ridge Bed & Breakfast in year. For John's continuing MO, that he is busy; Millie Chet might find he would living in the foothills of the Roseburg, Oregon. Bob support he received an requires assistance due to have problems getting into Rocky Mtns., report they retired as Chief of Mainte­ autographed copy of Stewart Alzheimers, and he is "trying the harness. enjoy the many trails in nance, Denali NP (AK) in L. Udall's The Quiet Crisis his damndest" to do some Russ Dickenson, NPS ROMO, without bothering the 1990. He and Nita are Life and the Next Generation. writing. It seems that he and director from 1980-85, has staff too much. They also Members of the E&AA. Oak John and Alice are enjoying "Calamity Jane," AKA Martha never stopped contributing shared news of their recent Ridge is close to the urban retirement in Twenty Nine Jane Canary, were born in his time and his talent to the trip south during which they area but secluded and Palms, CA Princeton, MO! Harry is Park Service since his visited parks, of course — nestled into the hillside, Jim Ryan, MW Alumnus, proposing to tell all — true retirement in 1985. His probably getting their PASS­ tucked among native oaks. and Carole recently returned facts of her exciting, colorful activities require extensive PORT to Your National Parks You can breakfast on local home from Portland, Or­ life. Can we hope that Wild travel from his home in cancelled. fruits and berries in season, homemade jams and home egon. He reports the Bill Hickok will emerge Bellevue, WA where he Along the way they saw Mike baked breads and pastries; weather was perfect for most unscathed? resides with Maxine. Besides and Maggie Maule in Santa or bask in the sun while of the trip. E&AA feels he Miriam and Nate Golub his speaking engagements Fe. Mike is still gardening sitting on the wraparound deserved a great vacation recently celebrated their 50th (see "The Perspective from and Maggie remains involved deck overlooking the lights because of his volunteer wedding anniversary by Here"), he serves on the in SW art and its many of West Roseburg. For work of updating and taking the family to St. Johns boards of the George Wright products. In Carlsbad they reservations call or write: mailing the Alumni Directory in Virgin Islands NP (VI). Society, the Tourmobile, Inc. visited with Wally and Mary 3010 West Military Avenue, each year. Way back in the 1960s, Nate (DC) and Eastern National Elms who have invested in Roseburg, OR 97470; (503) was involved in helping to where he is Chairman. In an RV, and who had just Art Beyer, DSC '88 alumnus, 672-2168 or (800) 428-2428. returned from a recent trip make it a national park. Nate addition, he is a Commis­ returned from cruise through to Antarctica and Argentina. also reports that Diane and sioner on the important the Panama Canal. We are hopeful Art will share Hugh Bettie remain very Skagit Environmental En­ m Q/f€wsletter REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Phoenix on 1 2 Mar, and he was sites for inclusion in the NP buried on the Navajo Indian system, the survey also estab­ Reservation. Contributions, which lished the National Historic will be forwarded to his family, Landmark status for historically are being accepted through DSC, significant sites outside the park Attn: John Bendorf. system. For his leadership he was awarded the Distinguished Robert M. Turner, 64, a Park Service medal of the Department Guide and Park Ranger at of the Interior.He helped establish Carlsbad Caverns for 26 of his 32 the Eastern National Park and years of federal service, retired in Monument Association, and after January, and died 20 Feb. his NPS retirement in 1964, he Survivors include his wife, Jane. became its first full-time Execu­ Bruce W. Stewart, 62 Superinten­ tive Secretary. Under his dent, Martin Van Buren NHS, NY, leadership, the association died 17 Feb. Surviving are his became the largest supporting wife Ardelle Bachett, and two association of the NPS.He is For Young Readers While this isn 't Misty, he is one of the wild ponies surviv­ George Arthur Reaves III daughters, Caren H. Stewart of survived by two sons, John of Stuyvesant, and Particia A. Porter, Louisville, KY, and Herbert of ing on the windswept island of Assateague,: AKA of Flanders, NJ. Wayzata, MN. A memorial Assateague Island National Seashore. (MD) (VA) Larry George A. Reaves III, 54, Chief of service was held in Rock Island, Points, Chf. of Interpretation and Andrea Jauck, former l&RM, Shiloh NMP for nearly 19 Robert W. Lucke, 1 5, was the son IL. NPS employee, have written and illustrated the stories: years, died 5 Apr from a heart of Louise "Liz" Lucke and the late attack. He began his career as a Tom Lucke, former Chief of Water 'Assateague, Islattd of the Wild Ponies", published by Lauri Story Ward, who retired as Macmillan, NY. seasonal historian at Appomattox Resources. Robert died 5 Feb. a Public Affairs Specialist, WASO, Court House NHP; later at Fort after a climbing accident at in the late 1970's, was killed in a Sumter NM, Harpers Ferry NHP, Horsetooth Rock, Fort Collins, traffic accident in Orlando, FL, 1 3 It's For The Birds Mountain Goats & before being assigned as a Park CO. He was a ninth grade Nov 1 993, in which her two Historian in several NMP and student at Lesher Jr. High School daughters were injured. Daugh­ n Assateague Island NS Sheep Beware! NBP areas; Vicksburg, Horseshoe where he played in the orchestra. ter Gail, wife of recently retired O(MD) & (VA), the Bend, and Manassas. He was He is survived by his mother NPS Chief of Public Affairs endangered species Piping Glacier NP (MT) Chief of Visitor Services at (2504 S. Tulane Drive, Fort George Berklacy, suffered only Plover are into their breed­ wo yearling wolves were Independence NHP, transferring Collins, CO 80525) a sister Anne minor bruises. Daughter Carol ing season. Assateague is relocated to the Park to Shiloh in 1975. and a brother David. He was received serious injuries. The T buried in Iowa next to his father. the one remaining location (Upper McDonald Valley) on During his tenure George oversaw Story family is originally from Memorial contributions may be in Maryland where this 10 April at USFS's request the renovation of the battlefield's Colorado. made to the Robert Lucke interpretive media. In one of his (threatened with extinction) after they killed two calves Memorial Fund in care of the Alex Sanders, a Grand Teton NP most lasting works he established bird nests. Fortunately, for and panicked cattle herds. Reager Funeral Home in Fort seasonal for 21 years, died 9 Nov an effective preventive mainte­ Collins. 1993, age 81. He started at the the birds, recent storm On 22 April, the male wolf's nance program to care for the park in 1973 as a caretaker and overwash has increased signal was monitored east of park's 1 51 monuments and over John Henry (Bud) Miller, 47, became a motor vehicle operator both the nesting and forag­ Lake McDonald. The FWS's 600 plaques and markers. A Chief of Interpretation, Martin in 1975. Some of you may know ing habitats. Since Plovers interim plan states "control recognized authority on the Battle Van Buren NHS, NY, died 16 Dec Alex through his wife, Helen, of Shiloh, he wrote numerous 1993, after a lengthy illness. He who runs the Brinkerhof Lodge in are easily disturbed by actions will include capturing articles on both the campaign and served in the US Marine Corps Grand Teton. Her address is 623 humans and domestic pets, problem wolves on federal or the park. In 1989 he co-authored and performed with the Marine Colonial Park Drive, Santa Rosa, the park has closed public private land and relocating Seeing the Elephant. ("Seeing the Corps Band. An historian and CA 95403-1187. use in most of the northern them to remote federal lands, elephant" was a common Civil performer well known for his Mary F. Benson, a retired War euphemism for experiencing portrayal of President U.S. Grant, end of the island. Pets holding them in captivity, or Program Assistant, DSC, died in combat.) he performed at the JF Kennedy remain prohibited from killing them." In giving the her sleep 7 Nov 1993, at Fort Performing Arts Center, Washing­ these areas. With regular OK for this third release in In recent years George had Collins, CO, where she resided ton, DC. He had previously become heavily involved with with her sister after the death of beach and boat patrols five years, Act. Supt. Pete worked at Roger Williams NM, preservation efforts in local Forrest in 1991. Forrest retired in undertaken by the park, Peterson noted Glacier "is the Rl. communities, working closely 1977 as a Park Planner in RMR. there is hope. All closed only site in MT where prob­ with groups planning to save Roy E. Appleman, 89, died 10 Mary is survived by three areas are signed, and lem wolves have been Mississippi battlefields tied to the Dec 1993 in Colorado Springs, children. Her daughter, Capt. Teri seashore staffers are moni­ relocated. In the absence of battle of Shiloh.Survivors are his CO. He attended Ohio State and B. Olson, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, wife Alice Freeman, son George Yale, graduating from Columbia can be reached at 1209 Swallow­ toring the nest sites and substantive progress toward IV, and daughter Mary Elizabeth, University in 1935 with an AB tail Court, Encinitas, CA 92024. young birds until their finding alternate sites, it is both attending college. The Magna Cum Laude. Roy served biological fly away dates, not likely that Glacier would Warren Henderson, passed away family may be reached at Route 1, in the US Army Infantry from 1 Nov 1 993, from cancer. He usually late August. approve new requests." Box 87JA, Savannah, TN 30372. 1942-46 and from 1951-54 in the had worked as a Landscape Memorials may be sent to the Pacific Theater. In 1935 he was Architect in SWRO and at the George Reaves Fund for Battle­ appointed as a NPS temporary Southern Arizona Group Office. field Preservation, Friends of district historian. Later, he He is survived by his wife, Shiloh Battlefield, PO Box 100, became a regional supervisor for Barbara Miller, 4735 Villa Viento, Shiloh, TN 30367. historic sites in Richmond, VA. uTverhardt continued from page 1) Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. After the Korean War he returned O. H. Van Zee, "Van" died 10 as Staff Historian in WASO. Roy George Mackenzie, a long In addition to myself, the We have roughly 2500 Mar at his home in Sterling, VA, co-authored and authored books standing member of the E&AA, Board members are: Terry members. We want to after a heart attack. He retired as on Abraham Lincoln, the Lewis died 14 Sept 1993, after a lengthy Historian, NCR, in 1976, and was Carlstrom, Vice Chairperson, double the membership by and Clark Expeditions, History of illness. Following service with a life member of E&AA. Born in Frank Catroppa, Sandy 1996. the US Flag, and the Great the US Army during World War II, Brooklyn, IA, he graduated from Western Indian Fights. He also he began his career as an Walter, Sarah Craighead, 2. Expand our service and Parsons College, then served in authored Okinawa: The Last Historian Aid at Fort McHenry George Minnucci, and Terry the Navy during World War II. benefits to the member­ Battle, and South to the Naktong; NHS & Historic Shrine in 1947. Wood, ex officio. Later he moved to Washington, ship. North to the Yalu, both official US While there he and fellow DC, and in 1955 was appointed histories of the Korean War. He historian Harold Lessem wrote A number of issues will be We will begin with the as the first Historian of the received the Secretary of the the first handbook for the park. addressed as the process of lefferson Memorial in National publication of this NEWSLET­ Army's Certificate of Appreciation George's great skills were in realigning occurs. The Capital Parks. Survivors include TER to all members. for Patriotic Civilian Services in research and writing, and as he his wife Cora, daughter Carol Board has already approved 1958. Roy retired in 1970 as moved through Kings Mountain 3. Increase the level of Reed of Oswego, NY, and sons a revised set of bylaws and Chief, Branch of History Studies, NMP, another tour at McHenry Gary D. and James L. of Arlington loans through the Educa­ WASO. In 1971, he and Henry (including a Superintendency), is currently working on a and Alexandria, VA. tion Trust Fund. A. Judd were recognized with an WASO, Branch of Park History, Memorandum of Under­ Roe V. Barney, a Navigation Aids award named for them, the RMR as Historic Landmark standing that outlines the Demand for assistance far Repairer at Glen Canyon NRA, Appleman-Judd Award, which Specialist, to MAR, Division of working relationship be­ exceeds our present capabil­ honors employees who have Interpretation and Visitor Ser­ died 6 Mar after experiencing tween E&AA and EN. Yet to ity. We must find new ways chest pains. Notes can be sent to sustained interest and compe­ vices, a trail of handbooks, to increase this fund to his wife, Clema, at PO Box 333, tence in cultural resources reports, and studies remained. In come are the reorganization Page, AZ 86040. management with the NPS. recent years, in addition to his of appointments to the provide greater benefits for Appleman, the historian and efforts in the interpretation of dependent children of em­ Kay Roush, writer-editor, DSC Board of Directors, re­ Judd, the historical architect were history, he became an "in-house Information and Production defining of the role and ployees and alumni. Strength­ so honored because they were expert" on the Americans with Services, died 2 Mar after ening our NPS family begins two outstanding professionals. Disabilities Act, and assisted park membership of sectional suffering an aneurysm while staffs in providing access to park representation, and a review with the efforts you and I are boarding a flight at the Denver Herbert E. Kahler, a retired Chief programs and facilities. Surviving willing to make that will airport. Memorial gifts may be and revision, as necessary, of Historian of the NPS, died of are his wife Sarah R., 4 Farm­ encourage every employee sent to Assistant Director's office the Education Trust Fund. cancer, 2 Dec 1993. He was 89. house Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ (DSC-M), PO Box 25287, Denver, and retiree to become an Dr. Kahler was a leader in the 08002, and son George, Jr., a There are three goals that CO 80225. active member of E&AA. I preservation and interpretation of writer/editor with the Voice of the Board will be giving Jackson Interpreter, who worked historic sites. During his tenure America, Washington, DC. emphasis to: know I can count on you, the National Survey of Historical and I thank you in advance with the Information and Produc­ 1. Increase the member­ tion Services, DSC, died in early Sites and Buildings was con­ for your enthusiasm and ship of E&AA March. Services were held in ducted. In addition to identifying support.

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Ranger Careers - A Perspective by William O. Nichols, Superintendent, Vicksburg National Military Park The Buffalo Soldiers he process of imple­ public use. It has been career counseling and the menting the "Ranger noted, with some irony, that firm assurance that their TCareers System" is now one of the goals of Ranger efforts to compete for future underway in parks through­ Careers was to restore what vacancies in the 025 series out the country. This the park ranger occupation will be actively supported by initiative is the culmination had twenty-five years ago — the NPS. of many years of effort by and lost: Where positions' duties do countless individuals from a A Journeyman level and meet the criteria for "025 variety of NPS organizations beyond, with every intake work," they will be assigned and occupations. While it ranger being sent through a to one of a series of three can be risky to single out comprehensive "Introduction generic benchmark position •a individuals for credit when descriptions — resource so many were involved, it to Park Operations" training Q protection, education, or a would be remiss not to course. The principle underlying the Ranger combination of the two—that "j-H mention two who played most accurately reflects the 7J pivotal roles in this effort. Careers System is that park work to be done. The grade Walt Dabney, during his ranger work is natural and level to be assigned to each tenure as the Chief of Ranger cultural resource-based, and The 29

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