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The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Fall 2013 • Vol. 20 • No. 4 Arrowhead Published by Eastern National FROM THE DIRECTOR Anniversary of Historic March

his fall marks a milestone in our on Washington Commemorated Teffort to fulfill the education potential of the National t was all hands on deck on Aug. 28, Park Service. On I2013, for NPS employees and hun - September 12, we dreds of volunteers and staff from many launched a new other organizations in and around education website. Washington, D.C., who pitched in to This represents a major overhaul of our support the conclusion of a week of com - educational offerings and makes the wealth of resources we offer students memorative events that brought tens of and teachers available in one place in thousands who wanted to be part of this a well-organized, easy-to-use format. moment in history. The “Let Freedom Ring” ceremony marked the 50th Teachers everywhere will be able to locate park and program education anniversary of the 1963 March on resources based on geographic loca - Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which tion, age range or subject. They will was highlighted by Dr. Martin Luther also be able to rate the content and King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. provide feedback. President Obama thrilled thousands of This is a big step toward Call to invited guests and the general public lin - Action items Go Digital #17 and Live ing the Reflecting Pool with his inspira - and Learn #16. It also gets us closer tional comments on the importance of to establishing the National Park continuing the work begun 50 years ago. Service as one of our nation’s pre - “The March on Washington teaches us mier educational institutions. I’d like that we are not trapped by the mistakes to thank all of you who contributed in - of history, that we are masters of our NPS photo by Mike Litterst formation to the portal and who made fate,” he said. “But it also teaches us that its content known locally to the school the promise of this nation will only be DURING THE “LET FREEDOM RING” CEREMONY on Aug. 28, 2013 in Washington, systems in your area. D.C., members of Dr. King’s family rang the bell that once hung in the Sixteenth Street kept when we work together.” Also related to fulfilling our potential, Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. Pictured from left to right at left of the podium: Con - Other speakers who came to share gressman John Lewis, President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, First Lady Michelle planning for the centennial continues. their perspective on the significance of The centennial is an important oppor - Obama, President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey. Among the group on the right of this commemoration included former tunity to give exposure to the unique the podium are Martin Luther King, III and Christine King Farris (Dr. King’s sister). work we do and make a lasting con - Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton ; tively, of Presidents Johnson and music and performances to make this a nection with the next generation of Congressman John Lewis; NPS Director Kennedy; and former United Nations most memorable occasion. volunteers, visitors, supporters and Jon Jarvis; Lynda Johnson Robb and Ambassador Andrew Young. In addition To conclude the ceremony, the dignitaries people who benefit from our work. Caroline Kennedy, daughters, respec - to the speakers, there was a variety of continued on page 8 Even in this difficult fiscal environ - ment, I’ve seen inspiring examples of creativity and dedication. I congratulate all of you who have made this happen, and I think these success stories pro - Statue of Liberty Reopens to Public vide a great foundation and will gain momentum as we approach 2016. With assistance from the National the event: “Today, Lady Liberty ... stands Park Foundation, we will launch a as a sign of the resilience of the region: An public campaign to publicize what we area so badly battered by Hurricane Sandy do. We’re exploring ways to raise the vis - nine months ago but that is on the re - ibility of our mission, and I’m inviting you bound thanks to the sacrifices and dedica - to share your ideas. We’re interested in tion of so many people.” national events, activities, initiatives, The ceremony balanced the enthusiasm programs and partnerships that can be of reopening with reflection on the lessons part of the NPS promotions for 2016. learned during the past eight months. The Visit www.NextCenturyforParks.org to 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old see how you can offer your sugges - Guard,” opened the ceremony, along with tions. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. the U.S. Park Police Color Guard and Master Sergeant MaryKay Messenger, a Finally, a reflection on our work in vocalist with the West Point Band, who the National Park Service and the role sang the national anthem. we play in the national consciousness. NPS Director Jon Jarvis also spoke at Just last month was the 50th anniver - the ceremony, along with Senator Robert sary of the historic 1963 March on Menendez of New Jersey and New York Washington. That event will forever be connected to two of the most famous City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Supt. NPS sites: the Lincoln Memorial and Luchsinger thanked park staff as well as the National Mall. Our rangers were lit - NPS/Statue of Liberty NM photo by S. Sinski, NPS volunteer supporters from all over the world who erally at Martin Luther King’s side that reached out to the park during its hour day and, on the 50th anniversary, Dr. SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR SALLY JEWELL cuts the ribbon at Statue of of need. He pointed out Julie Becker, King was symbolically present in the Liberty NM on July 4, 2013 for the reopening of Liberty Island and the statue to the Samantha Baker and Summer Miller, three new memorial that bears his likeness. public for the first time since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012. Joining teachers in the audience from South Side Secretary Jewell at the podium for the ribbon-cutting ceremony are (pictured from left to Elementary School in Kendallville, Ind. We not only commemorate these right): Statue of Liberty NM Supt. David Luchsinger, New York City Mayor Michael great events in the nation’s history, we Their second grade students sold “Liberty Bloomberg, Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), NPS Director Jon Jarvis and Acting Lollipops” to raise $438.74 for the statue’s strive to perpetuate the ideas behind Deputy Supt. Thomas Ross. them: freedom, tolerance, justice for all. restoration. “As the events of this past year It is my hope that as we approach our ight months after Hurricane Sandy New York and New Jersey onto new have shown,” said Supt. Luchsinger, “in centennial, the National Park Service Eflooded most of Liberty Island, the docks covered with red, white and blue tragedy as well as triumph, our teachers will come to be known not only as the Statue of Liberty reopened to the public bunting. They were greeted by Supt. stand tall. We are blessed to have them to steward of American place, but also as in time to celebrate Independence Day. David Luchsinger and his wife, Debbie, nurture our children.” an inspiration to its greatest values. Just before 9 a.m. on July 4, 2013, the and Acting Deputy Supt. Thomas Ross. By the end of the four-day holiday week - —Jonathan B. Jarvis first visitors to Liberty Island since Hur - Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s end, 76,945 people had visited Liberty ricane Sandy stepped off ferries from comments touched on the significance of continued on page 8 2 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 4

Focus on the Parks

• On April 20, NPS Director Jon Jarvis more than 30 years. It was in the office of and Congressman Jim Moran were on the house that Lee resigned his commis - hand to formally rededicate Arlington sion as a U.S. Army officer on April 20, House as the nation’s memorial to Gen - 1861 and made his commitment to fight eral Robert E. Lee. Before cutting the rib - for his native state of Virginia. He left the bon, Director Jarvis and Congressman house two days later never to return. Moran spoke about the rich fabric of During the war, the U.S. government American history at Arlington House, seized the house and converted part of the The Robert E. Lee Memorial and the 1,100-acre estate into Arlington National need to support the parks and places that Cemetery, in part as a means of punishing interpret our nation’s heritage. Lee. The mansion was first dedicated as a Over the past six years, Arlington House memorial in 1925 to honor Lee for his role underwent the interior phase of an exten - following the war in promoting reunion and sive restoration process involving repairs, reconciliation between the North and South. replastering and repainting as well as the It remains the only national memorial in the installation of fire suppression and climate country ever dedicated to a man who fought management systems. Thousands of his - a war against the U.S. government. toric furnishings and artifacts were re - moved from the house and put in storage • On April 27, George Washington or loaned to Friendship Hill NHS. Only Carver NM hosted its annual “Art in NPS sections of the empty house were open to the Park” event. The event celebrates visitors. April 20 marked the official com - George Washington Carver’s lifelong love PRIOR TO A NATURALIZATION CEREMONY held at Jefferson National Expansion pletion of this major phase of the project. of art, which started on the Moses Carver Memorial in the Old Courthouse on Flag Day (June 14), Mr. Joe Cichacki, past Exalted Arlington House was the pre-Civil War farm. He was inspired by the natural en - Ruler of the Manchester Elks Lodge 2058, Manchester, Mo., presented two new flags to home of General Lee and his family for vironment and gained a sense of serenity Deputy Supt. Frank Mares to be flown above the Old Courthouse. The Manchester Elks and rejuvenation from his artistic work. have presented the park with flags the past eight years in honor of Flag Day and as part Approximately 200 visitors attended and of their nationwide Stars and Stripes Campaign, which encourages Elks Lodges to participated in various art workshops, donate flags to monuments across the country. which included pastels, nature frames, clay, Arrowhead silk painting and gouache watercolors. The the largest construction project in the erally listed as endangered in 1984. “The “budding artists” section featured natural history of the NPS. Water delivered from undeveloped keys within Biscayne National The Newsletter of dyes, painting color swatches, rock paint - the completed project will improve thou - Park provide a last refuge for the Schaus the Employees & Alumni Association ing and other children’s activities. Missouri sands of acres of wetlands; aid in the re - where pesticides are not sprayed and of the National Park artist and author Lowell Davis was the spe - covery of the wading bird populations; native hosts plants are both protected and Service cial guest and presented a talk on his work. and restore the quantity, quality, timing restored,” said Biscayne NP Supt. Brian The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication Mr. Davis has been referred to as the and distribution of water deliveries to Carlstrom. “The National Park Service has for National Park Service employees and “Norman Rockwell of Rural Art.” Park Everglades NP . The water flow will also been working to remove non-native plants retirees. The E&AA is a nonprofit, mem - rangers also presented a program that fea - help recharge the aquifer, which serves and plant thousands of host plants utilized bership organization dedicated to pro - by the Schaus on Elliott Key with funding moting the values of the NPS family and tured George Washington Carver’s artistic as the water supply to one of the largest preserving its treasured resources. The creations, including some of the original population centers in the U.S. In addi - support from the USFWS.” Arrowhead is available to non-members artwork on display in the museum. tion to the removal of the roadway under “Kudos to the University of Florida team and other organizations for $15 per year. “Art in the Park” is designed to connect the new bridge, another 9.7 miles of that found her and is nurturing the larvae,” people to their local national parks. A Call roadway is being modified as part of the said Larry Williams, USFWS’ Florida state supervisor for ecological services. “But our Dr. G. DJaiyr eGcotogrus e, Chair to Action charts a path towards the 2016 project and is scheduled to be completed George Minnucci, Vice Chair centennial of the NPS. One action item, by the end of the year. work is ongoing. We’re going to keep Linda Stoll, Secretary/Treasurer Arts Afire , showcases the meaning of parks In quiet contrast to the noisy efforts of searching as long as we can. The despair we Dr. Kevin Clark to new audiences through the visual arts. modern man, perhaps the most important felt last year has been replaced by hope.” Gerard Gabrys witnesses that day were the iconic alliga - Dr. Gilbert Rochon • Fort Raleigh NHS held an open • The Shenandoah Valley came together tors basking nearby and the wood storks Dr. Michael Soukup house in June to mark the opening of a on May 10 to dedicate a new visitor con - gliding overhead. They are living in the Michael Walker, Esq. series of new exhibits—replacements for Deborah Yandala tact station at Cedar Creek and Belle much-needed changes coming to their Grove NHP . Congressman Frank Wolf home. The famed “River of Grass” is flow - displays installed when the visitor center joined NPS staff and park partners to of - ing again, and while there is still much was constructed in 1965. The new ex - Advisory Group Chair Dr. Michael Soukup ficially open the facility. Park supporters more to be done, it is time to celebrate! hibits cover a wide range of park stories, came from neighboring communities and including the Roanoke Voyages and the • University of Florida (UF) researchers Lost Colony, the Carolina Algonquian, JennifEedr iMto.r Allen as far as Washington, D.C., to celebrate netted a single female Schaus swallowtail the Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island, [email protected] the event. butterfly the last week in May on Biscayne Congressman Wolf provided a keynote the Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony NP ’s Elliott Key. The capture raises hope address and emphasized the importance of and Reginald Fessenden’s wireless radio ALsasuirsat aRnotb Eindsioton r that the species on the brink of extinction preserving America’s historic sites for fu - achievement on Roanoke Island. Many [email protected] may someday be brought back. ture generations. The ceremony ended park artifacts are highlighted, with some A single egg laid by the female was with a ribbon cutting. displayed for the first time in an NPS ex - added to several other Schaus larvae col - Trust FundH Leiodai nW Ahditme inistrator The facility opened to the public after hibit. Multiple interactive audiovisual lected from the island. “This single female [email protected] the installation of new interpretive exhibits stations help engage the visitor further could help bring the Schaus back from the in April. This is the first NPS-operated vis - with various park stories. brink,” said Jaret Daniels, associate curator Membership Coordinator itor facility for the park and has been well This is the second phase of an ongoing Bonnie Stetson of lepidoptera at UF’s Florida Museum of [email protected] received by visitors and the community. upgrade to the Fort Raleigh Visitor Cen - Natural History and the project’s lead re - The space serves as an orientation focal ter. A rehabilitation project of the facility searcher. “The larva from her egg, com - point not only for the park and park part - was completed in 2011. E&AA TrDusant FBuronwdn Trustees bined with the other larvae we found in ners, but also for three Virginia counties “We are excited to be able to provide Dr. G. Jay Gogue habitat preserved by Biscayne National such great improvements to the visitor ex - Linda Stoll and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Na - Park, gives us the chance to help safeguard perience at the park,” said Supt. Barclay Heidi White tional Historic District. a portion of the remaining population.” Trimble. “These are engaging stories of • The roadway that served to dam the While the project’s partners in the multi- people who came to this island with great EasPteurbnl iNsahteior nal “River of Grass” in the Everglades for agency workgroup that includes the UF, hopes and dreams. Some of these dreams 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 over 80 years was broken through on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), came true. Others were lost. These ex - Fort Washington, PA 19034 May 15. The backhoe was staged to NPS and Florida Fish and Wildlife Com - hibits will help visitors explore these sto - Phone: (215) 283-6900 allow a lucky few to witness that very mission agree that finding one female and Fax: (215) 283-6925 ries—to find what is known and what is www.eandaa.org special shovelful of old roadway to be re - several larvae doesn’t put concerns about yet to be discovered.” ©2013 Eastern National moved, allowing much-needed water to this species’ survivability to rest, the dis - flow under the newly constructed, mile- coveries merit some relief and hope. • The air was filled with the clang of metal To contribute stories or photos for con - long, $81 million Tamiami Trail Bridge. Once prolific throughout the coastal on stone and the smell of wood fires on sideration, or for E&AA contribution It was a great reward for Supt. Dan hammocks of extreme southeastern Florida, June 29 at Allegheny Portage Railroad and membership information, please see Kimball, who has joined the ranks of the the Schaus’ decline has been variously at - NHS as more than a dozen volunteers, page 12. many who have contributed to the 24 tributed to drought, insecticide use and staff and students from Greater Johns- years it took to plan and bring to fruition habitat loss from development. It was fed - town High School hosted the park’s Vol. 20 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 3

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Junior Ranger Living History Day. More and weaving and led children earning than 300 visitors took part in the event, their Junior Ranger badges in a variety of which included “Farm to Factory”—a set 19th-century games. They helped the of programs that interpret this 19th-cen - park meet A Call to Action item #2 Step tury transportation system’s role as an by Step . agent of change through weaving, spin - • Petrified Forest NP recently opened a ning and natural dyes presentations. new geology and paleontology exhibit at Demonstrations including rope-making, the Rainbow Forest Museum. The Blue stone cutting and log hewing were high - Mesa ecology exhibit shows off the Late lights of the “How to Build a Portage Triassic with a highly detailed mural rep - Railroad” series of programs. The 19th resenting a day in the life of a Triassic century also came alive through Paula river. The surrounding panels and displays Zitzler’s archeology program. Paula took appeal to all ages and levels of interest. part in the original excavations at the park Subject matter ranges from a discussion and shared those findings and hosted a of Triassic climate and how it changed primer on archeology for visitors. over time, to a simulated fossil excavation. Junior Ranger Living History Day Cold cast bronzes of significant fossils showcased the little-known story of the provide a real “feel” for the kinds of fossils American Highlander militia, a group of that inform us about the events in the Allegheny Portage Railroad workers and lives of extinct Triassic animals. supervisors who fought in the Mexican- Exhibit designers chose to represent NPS American War from 1846 to 1848. one slice of time within the 18 million Ranger Doug Bosley, in the role of John years of geologic events found within the CONGRESSMAN BRETT GUTHRIE (center) stopped by Mammoth Cave NP on May White Geary, led a small contingent that park. Previous murals and media show an - 29, 2013 for a site visit of Maple Springs Trailhead and a briefing on Big Hollow Trail. demonstrated the drills these “workers- imals and plants from the entire Triassic The beginning of the project, to expand the trailhead and construct 9.5 miles of trail, co - turned-soldiers” practiced on the Period in an effort to simplify the story. incided with National Trails Day on June 1. The park has contracted with Lightsey grounds of the Lemon House Tavern But ecosystems and animals change over Construction to do the project. Michael Moore, project manager for Lightsey Construction, is before leaving for war. time. Putting everything into the same shown with Congressman Guthrie and Mammoth Cave NP Supt. Sarah Craighead. New to the event was the participation image is like presenting a picture of mod - of seven students from Greater John - ern humans living with creatures like bear opportunity to interpret “deep time,” Grand Canyon and Zion National Park?” stown High School who are part of a dogs, chalicotheres and two-foot-tall helping to answer questions like, “How Exhibits are never really finished. As scien - group of 16 students employed this past horses that browse on bushes. was this landscape different 223 million tific study continues, new fossils are found summer through the Youth Partnership Over the last 10 years, our understand - years ago?,” “When did dinosaurs and and the story evolves. But the doors to the Program. The students assisted staff with ing of the Triassic has grown tremen - pterosaurs first evolve?,” “How old are most current picture of the Triassic are the natural dyes presentation, spinning dously. The Blue Mesa Room offers the rocks in the park compared to places like now open for the public to enjoy. n

www.eParks.com. Note: This book is available to NPS, BIA and BIE employ - ees at a 25 percent discount through Sept. 30, 2013 at any Eastern National Upcoming Meetings Off the Press outlet or online at www.eParks.com. Use coupon code AICW2013 for online & Events Narrative History is available from orders or call (877) 628-7275. Cabrillo NM Centennial Celebration — Eastern National at www.eParks.com. Oct. 11 through 14, 2013. The park, The War of 1812 which was established on Oct. 14, 1913, American Indians and the Eastern National, 2013 is celebrating 100 years as San Diego’s ISBN 978-1-57864-763-7 only national park. The centennial week - Civil War end celebration kicks off on Oct. 11 with 160 pp; $12.95 Eastern National, 2013 a “monumental reunion,” which will be The War of 1812 features essays by 12 ISBN 978-1-59091-151-8 held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Past and pres - prominent American and Canadian histo - 216 pp; $9.95 ent employees, volunteers and their fam - rians exploring key themes and stories of American Indians and the Civil War ilies will gather at the park to reminisce, the War of 1812, from the development of features a collection of essays by noted enjoy good food and good company, Canadian and American national identities scholars and historians. This book details share stories and take in the breathtak - and the emergence of the U.S. as a military the American Indian contributions to the ing views of the city. The evening will in - and economic power, to policies of Indian Civil War and the effects of the war on clude entertainment and food, courtesy removal that emerged in its aftermath. American Indians. of the Cabrillo National Monument Through abundant illustrations and area Created through a unique partnership Foundation, and ranger-guided special Slavery in the United States: maps, this publication highlights NPS and between the NPS, the Bureau of Indian evening tours of the lighthouse. Bring Parks Canada sites that preserve and pro - your favorite treat to share for a potluck A Brief Narrative History Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Indian Edu - tect many stories and places important to dessert bar. If you have ever worked or Co-authored by Robert Sutton, cation (BIE), the American Indian Alaskan understanding and experiencing the War volunteered at Cabrillo NM, you are in - John Latschar and Rick Beard Native Tourism Association and Eastern of 1812. The book’s introduction is writ - vited to join current park staff for this Eastern National, 2013 National, this publication is the first of its ten by NPS Director Jon Jarvis. entrance-free employee/VIP apprecia - ISBN 978-1-59091-154-9 kind to explore the American Indian per - American and international audiences tion event. Please RSVP for the monu - 64 pp; $6.95 spective. It adds tribal voices to another are invited to better understand the con - mental reunion to Emily Floyd at (619) Slavery in the United States: A Brief chapter of American history and encour - temporary significance of the War of 1812, 523-4566 or [email protected] by Narrative History chronicles the history of ages people to embrace this perspective a conflict often dismissed as a “forgotten Oct. 5, 2013. slavery and documents its impact on the into the context of America’s past, present The four-day Cabrillo NM centennial war,” sandwiched between the Revolu - and future. weekend celebration will highlight the U.S., from the 17th century up to the tionary War and the Civil War, which American Indians and the Civil War is natural and cultural resources at the present day. The book explores the strug - at face value rarely resonates with gle for freedom by enslaved Africans and available from Eastern National at park. Daytime activities are open to the modern and especially youthful audiences. public during park hours, 9 a.m. to 5 the determination of the human spirit to However, the War of 1812 gave birth to live free. p.m. (entrance fee applies). The official enduring national symbols such as the Star- centennial commemoration ceremony Written by NPS historians Robert Spangled Banner and troubling and perva - will take place on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. Sutton and John Latschar and noted Civil sive legacies such as Indian removal policy. Whether or not you are able to War historian Rick Beard, Slavery in the Many questions raised during the early attend the centennial weekend, the United States: A Brief Narrative History 19th century—What does it mean to be park asks that you please share your explains the economic, political and social American?, What is the role of this nation memories by contributing a photo to impacts of slavery and highlights the accom - in a global political and economic commu - the “monumental memories” scrap - plishments of individuals such as Frederick nity?, How must democracy be pro - book project. For more information on Douglass, Harriet Tubman and Abraham tected?—relate to and continue to this project, the centennial weekend Lincoln, who risked everything to destroy challenge contemporary audiences. activities and other events during the the institution of slavery in the U.S. The War of 1812 is available from remainder of the celebration year, visnit www.cabrillocentennial.org. Slavery in the United States: A Brief Eastern National at www.eParks.com. n 4 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 4

Kudos and Awards

community,” Lighthizer said. “With their have been selected. The Director’s Award The park is commended for its efforts to help, we remain steadfast in our mission to recognizes significant achievements in the reduce visitor injuries and hiker assists save America’s battlefields, while promot - cultivation of a safe and healthful work en - through safety messaging, visitor educa - ing awareness and greater appreciation for vironment for employees. The Andrew tion and promotion of safe hiking tech - these pivotal places in our nation’s history.” Clark Hecht Public Safety Achievement niques. The 2012 Andrew Clark Hecht Among the 2013 Preservation Award Award recognizes significant achievement Public Safety Achievement Award winners recognized was Connie Langum , in efforts to prevent serious injuries or (Individual category) winner is Robert historian at Wilson’s Creek NB, who re - fatalities to park visitors. “Bobby” Fleming , Great Smoky ceived the National Park Service Preserva - The group and individual winners are as Mountains NP. Bobby is commended for tionist of the Year Award. A native of follows. The 2012 Director’s Safety and his coordination of safety measures for Neosho, Ark., Connie has spent 18 of the Health Achievement Award (Group cate - an annual synchronous firefly event host - 22 years of her NPS career at Wilson’s gory) winner is Canaveral NS , Risk Man - ing over 12,000 visitors in 2012 with Creek NB, including additional duties as agement Division, Volunteers In Parks and zero injuries reported. Midwest coordinator for the American Visitor and Protection Division. Staff at • On May 23, Dusty Shultz , superin - Battlefield Protection Program. Addition - Canaveral NS is commended for its inci - tendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, was ally, she is a longtime volunteer for the dent-free beach patrols during the nesting season of threatened and endangered sea awarded a Distinguished Service Award Trust, regularly contributing her time and by the Society of Outdoor Recreation expertise to its preservation projects. turtles. Park biologists and more than 50 NPS volunteers spent approximately 6,000 Professionals during the National Out - The Civil War Trust is the largest non - oor Recreation Conference held in nighttime hours on all-terrain vehicles on d CIVIL WAR TRUST President James profit battlefield preservation organiza - Traverse City, Mich. The award is pre - uneven terrain in various weather condi - Lighthizer presents the 2013 National tion in the U.S. Its mission is to preserve sented annually to individuals who have tions to protect these sea turtles from pred - Park Service Preservationist of the Year our nation’s endangered Civil War bat - made significant and lasting contributions ators. The 2012 Director’s Safety and Award to Connie Langum of Wilson’s tlefields and to promote appreciation of to the outdoor recreation profession. Health Achievement Award (Individual Creek NB. these hallowed grounds. To date, it has During Dusty’s 40-year NPS career, she • The Civil War Trust 2013 annual confer - category) winner is Daniel William preserved more than 36,000 acres of climbed the ladder from a high school sum - ence in Jackson, Miss., culminated with a Watson , Ice Age NST and North Country battlefield land in 20 states, including mer job with Allegheny Portage Railroad dinner banquet, during which Trust Presi - NST. Daniel is commended for his out - more than 3,300 in Mississippi. Learn HS to the first female superintendent of dent James Lighthizer recognized excellence standing efforts to enhance the safety and N more at www.civilwar.org. in the battlefield protection movement with reduce injuries in the Volunteers-In-Parks three NPS units. At the helm of Sleeping its annual preservation awards. • The winners of the 2012 Employees and Program. The 2012 Andrew Clark Hecht Bear Dunes NL since 2001, Dusty is re - “The individuals and organizations we Public Safety Awards, the highest awards Public Safety Achievement Award (Group sponsible for managing the fine balance be - honor this evening represent some of the bestowed by the NPS for outstanding category) winner is the Preventive Search tween preserving park resources and public greatest achievements in the preservation public and employee safety achievement, and Rescue Team at Grand Canyon NP . use and enjoyment of the 65 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, towering sand dunes and numerous inland lakes, streams and is - lands. Visit www.recpro.org for more infor - mation about the Society of Outdoor NPS Employees Honored with Awards Recreation Professionals. • Longtime Grand Canyon NP volunteer for Excellence in Archeology Sjors Horstman recently received the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Volun - he 2013 recipients of the John L. Cotter teer Service Award, the highest volunteer TAward for Excellence in National Park award in the state of Arizona. The award Service Archeology were recently an - was established in 2002 to recognize vol - nounced. NPS archeologists created the unteer efforts that strengthen communi - Cotter award to honor the long and dis - ties and improve quality of life for tinguished career and pioneering contribu - Arizonans. Each year, eight outstanding tions of Dr. John L. Cotter to professional individuals and organizations are acknowl - archeology in the National Park System. edged in an effort to build an ethic of serv - This unofficial award was established to in - ice and volunteerism throughout the state. spire student and professional archeologists Recipients of the awards are nominated to continue Dr. Cotter’s model of excel - in eight categories, and a statewide panel lence in scientific archeology. The award of judges evaluates the nominations for recognizes the accomplishments of NPS need, action, innovation and impact. Sjors staff or a partnership researcher in the ex - received his award in the Lifetime Achieve - ecution of a specific project within a unit ment Award category, reserved for individ - or units of the National Park System. uals who have exemplified the ideals of The Project Award goes to Darlene service over the past 25 years or more. Hassler Godwin and Justin Ebersole Sjors signed up as a volunteer at Grand for their outstanding work at Harpers NPS Canyon NP on May 19, 1987. As of March Ferry Armory. The project, entitled HARPERS FERRY NHP ARCHEOLOGISTS Darlene Hassler Godwin and Justin Ebersole 31, 2013, he had logged 49,453 volunteer “Archeological Investigation of the Ar - at the tailrace tunnel opening at Harpers Ferry Armory. Darlene and Justin are the recipients hours at the park. Sjors received his award mory Street, Harpers Ferry Armory, of the 2013 John L. Cotter Project Award for Excellence in National Park Service Archeology. for epitomizing customer service for the (46JF518) Harpers Ferry National His - on a member of the order Perciformes tain men, ranchers and homesteaders have NPS at Phantom Ranch. He is philosoph - torical Park, WV 2011-2012” is com - (perch-like fish). This represents the first all left their mark at the park, and no one ically tied into the mission of the NPS and mended for the high level of dedication archeology project in Harpers Ferry de - is better at interpreting and protecting cul - goes out of his way any time of the day to and innovation of the individuals nomi - signed to explore prehistoric deposits and tural remains than Chris. He is curious support the needs of the visitors. During nated for this honor. the first time protein analysis has been per - and endlessly knowledgeable and, most medical emergencies, Sjors is often the only In addition to traditional field excava - formed on lithic materials. importantly, loves to share what he knows park staff around, providing basic emer - tion, mapping and lab processing and Tailrace tunnel mapping revealed that with visitors, staff and students. gency medical assistance to visitors and co - analysis, special attention was given to soil, the tunnel is not a single shaft as de - As an adopted member of the Crow tribe, ordinating rescues with park dispatch. ceramic and lithic analyses to gain a better picted on historic maps but is comprised Chris has been a tireless advocate for pro - “As a naturalist and interpreter, Sjors understanding of the natural environment of two sections forming a “Y.” The tun - moting partnerships and collaboration be - can fill in for anyone,” said Todd Nelson, and climate during prehistoric periods rep - nels were constructed as a series of tween American Indian groups and the volunteer coordinator for Grand Canyon resented by this site. Pollen analysis on soil arched vaults that document the com - park. His devotion and passion for his work, NP. “His breadth of knowledge about samples and starch and protein extractions plex evolution of the tailrace system. particularly in documenting stone circles the park is second to none. During his on ceramic and lithic samples confirm the Other discoveries include use of brick in familiarly known as ‘tipi rings,’ are a source time here, Sjors assisted in virtually every presence of maize that was processed in transitional or curved areas of the vault of pride and joviality to the Crow Nation, aspect of the National Park Service oper - the A.D. 900 ceramic vessels. and in other locations corresponding di - and they have given Chris the affectionate ation at Phantom Ranch, ranging from One projectile point tested positive for rectly with armory shops. nickname of “Lord of the Rings.” cleaning bathrooms and answering visitor protein residue. The oldest found in this The Career Achievement Award goes to For further information, contact questions to assisting law enforcement excavation, this large, short-stemmed Chris Finley (now retired) at Bighorn Pei-Lin Yu, cultural specialist, Rocky and providing lifesaving first aid to hikers rhyolite point dates to the Late Archaic Canyon NRA for his outstanding steward - Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem and backpackers. There are few who have (c. 2,500-1,200 B.C.). Analysts concluded ship of the cultural history and values of Studies Unit, at (406) 243-2660 or worked at Phantom Ranch who have left from the proteins that the point was used Bighorn Canyon. Native peoples, moun - [email protected]. n a more lasting mark.” n Vol. 20 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 5

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Jim Cahill , chief ranger, Horseshoe Canyon NRA. In between, it was a mar - embarking on a new career as a law en - branch for the NPS. Sarah is looking for - Bend NMP, June 29 after 35 years. velous ride that took him to parks includ - forcement instructor with the Department ward to embarking on a new professional Jim started his NPS career as a seasonal ing Gulf Islands NS, Isle Royale NP, of Homeland Security at the Federal Law journey working part-time with Steven park technician at Canaveral NS in 1978. Kaloko-Honokohau NHP, Glacier Bay Enforcement Training Center in Georgia. and Linda Wright in the Wright Collabo - He was also a seasonal at Yellowstone NP NP & PRES, North Cascades NP, rative Consulting Group. (1980-1981). His first permanent position Everglades NP and (then) Pinnacles NM, E&AA Life Member Denis Davis , Utah was at Chickamauga and Chattanooga as well as NPS headquarters in Washington, state coordinator for the NPS Inter - NMP (1981-1986). Two years at D.C. His positions ranged from work in mountain Region, Salt Lake City, May 3 Natchez Trace Parkway followed. Then the maintenance division to interpreta - after 37 years. Jim became the Elkmont Area ranger at tion, to law enforcement and, finally, Denis obtained a B.S. degree in wildlife Great Smoky Mountains NP. In 1993, to management. biology from Colorado State University and he became chief ranger at Fort Laramie “I am grateful and appreciative to have an M.S. degree in outdoor recreation from NHS, and from 1996 to 2004, he was had such a rewarding career protecting and Utah State University. In 1976, he began back at Canaveral NS, where he served enjoying our nation’s magnificent national working for the NPS as a park planner at the as visitor services operations chief, wild - park sites and to wake up every day for four Denver Service Center, where he worked land fire coordinator, district ranger and decades proud of the Park Service mission on over 60 planning and design projects at Southeast Regional Office SETT squad I helped administer,” says Jerry. “I can’t more than 30 NPS units. In 1985, he leader. Jim joined Horseshoe Bend NMP imagine working and playing with a more moved to Glen Canyon NRA, where he as chief ranger in 2004. While here, dedicated, inspirational and adventure - served as assistant chief of maintenance, he continued to serve as SETT some cadre of people. Being able to live, chief of maintenance and, later, as chief of squad leader. He can be reached at work and play in these special places is a administration. During that time, he com - [email protected]. privilege not many are able to experience, pleted the Executive Potential Program. I feel very lucky to have shared many grand In 1996, Denis became superintendent E&AA Life Member Linda Canzanelli , adventures with co-workers and friends.” of Cumberland Island NS, where he NPS photo by Jay Elhard superintendent, Gateway NRA, June 29 Jerry loved his career and never aspired worked to complete a major land acquisi - after 35 years. to retire. However, his wife, Shawn, MIKE COBBOLD tion project, rehabilitate Plum Orchard Prior to her time at Gateway NRA, started a job with the Department of State Michael A. “Mike” Cobbold , safety Mansion and many other cultural resource Linda was the associate regional director Foreign Service this spring, and Jerry is and occupational health specialist, Denali sites and complete several major planning for park operations in the Northeast Re - now looking forward to following her NP & PRES, July 12 after 12 years of projects. In 1998, he received the Stephen gional Office. She also worked in WASO around the world as part of her new ca - federal service. T. Mather Award for Resource Stewardship as deputy associate director for park op - reer. Their first post began in August in Mike worked seasonally at Yosemite from the National Parks Conservation As - erations, as superintendent at Biscayne Lomé, Togo, West Africa. Jerry can be NP from 1974 to 1976. He brought an sociation for balancing resource protection, NP and Women’s Rights NHP and as reached at [email protected]. incredible wealth of knowledge from the visitor needs and controversial issues in the Cumberland Island planning process. deputy superintendent at Cape Cod NS. Michael “Cas” Castagnetto , facility private sector to Denali NP & PRES in In 2000, Denis moved to Glacier NP, Linda’s career started at Boston NHP, manager, Harpers Ferry NHP, June 29 2002. As the safety officer for the park, where he served as assistant superintend - where she took a position as a GS-3 clerk after 34 years of federal service, 30 of he worked with supervisors across all di - typist in 1977 and subsequently became visions to bring their safety programs up ent for two years. From 2002 to 2007, them with the NPS. he served as strategic planner and lead of an interpreter and then a supervisor. She Cas joined the NPS as a carpenter in his - to a professional level. also worked in New Orleans at the newly Mike worked for the USDA Forest park program review for the Intermoun - toric preservation at Lassen Volcanic NP in tain Region. In 2007, he became super - established Jean Lafitte NHP & PRES—both Service from 2005 to 2011 and then re - 1984 and then went on to become chief of intendent at Timpanogos Cave NM. In the French Quarter and Chalmette Bat - turned to Denali NP & PRES. During the maintenance at Allegheny Portage Railroad 2011, he moved to Salt Lake City as the tlefield. Linda first worked at Gateway past two years, he has worked tirelessly to NHS and Johnstown Flood N MEM in Utah state coordinator for the NPS NRA from 1985 to 1989 as the chief of improve the safety program. He assisted 1988. Throughout the summer of 1988, Intermountain Region. interpretation and visitor services. She re - with the implementation and ongoing im - he served as a crew boss and strike team From 2008 until his retirement, Denis turned to Gateway NRA in July 2010 as provement of the Operational Leadership leader during the Yellowstone fires. He later served on the NPS and then Interagency acting superintendent and got the job program, with nearly 100 percent of the moved to Theodore Roosevelt NP, Fort Visitor Use Management Council, work - permanently in January 2011. permanent and seasonal employees receiv - Union Trading Post NHS and Knife River ing to develop a strategy for visitor use In a letter to her employees, Linda ing training. Through his efforts, Mike has Indian Villages NHS. In 1991, he trans - management and visitor capacity issues. wrote: “I am honored to have been able to helped make Denali NP & PRES a signif - ferred to Bryce Canyon NP as facility He also led multiple teams to develop work with you twice—this is the only park icantly safer place to work. manager, beginning an 11-year effort to re - cave inventory and monitoring protocols. I ever came back to. I fell in love with Mike also worked diligently to raise em - Gateway when I worked here in the mid- habilitate the park’s buildings, roads, over - In retirement, Denis is looking forward ployee, community and visitor awareness to more time in the wild lands, more time 80s. It didn’t take long to appreciate all the looks and trails. During this period, he also on sustainability. He coordinated Denali’s wonderful things that Gateway has to offer served a lengthy detail as superintendent of volunteering for the things he believes in Green Team (one of the Park Service’s and more time with friends and family. He and the critical role that Gateway plays Timpanogos Cave NM. Cas served as the first greening workshops). Through with the community and for the National facility manager at Harpers Ferry NHP for will continue to reside in Sandy, Utah, and Mike’s work, Denali NP & PRES was rec - can be reached at [email protected]. Park Service.” Linda can be reached at the past 10 years. ognized by the NPS and the Environ - [email protected]. Cas, his wife, Melissa, and their sons, mental Protection Agency for its efforts Alex Demas , park ranger, Lowell NHP, Parker and Dylan, will be returning to Utah in greening and providing cutting-edge May 31 after 33 years. to be closer to family. He looks forward to information to park visitors. enjoying retirement adventures, which will E&AA Life Member Costa Dillon , super - include hunting, fishing and volunteering Rich Collins , maintenance worker, Fort intendent, Indiana Dunes NL, Aug. 26 in Utah’s beautiful national parks. Vancouver NHS, June 1 after 21 years. after over 35 years. Costa began his NPS career as a seasonal Kimberly “Kim” Coast , branch chief for Sarah Conlon , branch chief for organi - ranger at Craters of the Moon NM in law enforcement and emergency services, zational development, Learning and 1977. His first permanent position was at Development Division, May 31 after Northeast Regional Office, June 15 after Independence NHP in 1978. His career 21 years of federal service, over five of 30 years. also included assignments at Cabrillo NM, them with the NPS. Kim was a seasonal employee at Castillo Thaddeus Kosciuszko N MEM, Carlsbad Sarah began her federal career as a de San Marcos NM before becoming a family and career counselor for the De - Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, permanent employee at Everglades NP, partment of Defense in England, at the Gettysburg NMP, Eisenhower NHS, where she served as a fee collector, dis - Pentagon and at various military bases. Hubbell Trading Post NHS and Santa patcher and interpretive ranger. She has Prior to joining the NPS, she worked at Monica Mountains NRA. He worked in worked as the chief ranger at Manassas NASA headquarters in Washington, WASO and in every region except the NBP, law enforcement specialist and unit D.C., as an organization development National Capital Region. Having worked manager at Jean Lafitte NHP & PRES, specialist and also served as a change at Thaddeus Kosciuszko N MEM and on law enforcement specialist at Big Thicket management organizational develop - a detail to Wrangell-St. Elias NP & PRES, N PRES and law enforcement program ment specialist for NASA’s environmen - he worked at both the smallest and largest Shawn Wistrom coordinator at Santa Fe National Forest. tal sustainability initiative. NPS units. Twenty years of his NPS career JERRY CASE She also worked as a commissioned ranger Following her stint at NASA, Sarah have been as a superintendent at parks in - E&AA Life Member Jerry Case , superin - at Buffalo NR and Indiana Dunes NL. joined the NPS Intermountain Region in cluding Indiana Dunes NL, Fire Island NS tendent, Bighorn Canyon NRA, July 29 From 2003 onwards, Kim served as op - 2007 as the employee development offi - and Homestead National Monument of after 39 years of service. erations branch chief at Golden Gate cer and established an organizational de - America, as well as the Horace M. Albright Jerry began his NPS career as a seasonal NRA. She was the acting chief ranger velopment service. A few years later, she Training Center. laborer at Glen Canyon NRA and has there for eight months prior to her service joined Learning and Development to Among his many career accomplish - ended it as superintendent of Bighorn at the Northeast Regional Office. 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Class of 2013 continued from page 5 from the University of Massachusetts, a enjoy time with friends and family. He Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT, master’s degree in education from the can be reached at [email protected]. the Star-Spangled Banner NHT and collab - University of Maryland, a certificate of ad - orative strategies to support President Alan “Al” Levitan vanced graduate studies in police admin - E&AA Member , Obama’s executive order for the protection istration from the University of Virginia senior conservator, Museum Conserva - and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. and a master’s degree in safety and security tion Services, Harpers Ferry Center As superintendent of NPS Chesapeake leadership from George Washington Uni - (HFC), May 31 after 35 years. Bay, John led a park over a 64,000-square- versity. She was also a graduate of the Al earned his undergraduate degree in mile watershed and developed over 200 FBI’s National Academy. anthropology from George Washington partnerships. He completed two compre - Kathleen began her government career University (GWU). While enrolled part- hensive management plans and environ - in 1983 as a seasonal law enforcement time in a master’s degree program in mu - mental assessments, led NPS responsibilities ranger at Lowell NHP and joined the seum studies at GWU, he worked at directed in the executive order for the Harpers Ferry NHP as an exhibit specialist U.S.P.P. in 1988. Upon graduation from Chesapeake Bay and worked with the state in restoration. It was at this time that he the Federal Law Enforcement Training of Maryland on the six-year process culmi - first experienced the HFC conservation Center, she was assigned as a patrol officer nating in the designation of the Harriet labs, serving as an intern in the furniture in Washington, D.C., at the Anacostia Sta - Tubman Underground Railroad NM. lab. Earning his master’s degree in 1983, John and his wife, Margaret, will con - tion and the George Washington Memorial Al accepted a full-time conservator posi - Parkway Station. In 1994, she was selected tinue to make their home in Fells Point tion in the HFC furniture lab. in Baltimore, Md. They plan to travel for the Crime and Violence Task Force as - Among Al’s many career accomplish - sisting the D.C. Metropolitan Police. and enjoy their friends, good music, film ments, he trained NPS museum profession - and fine wines. He can be reached at Kathleen spent the majority of her als, maintenance staff and conservators; U.S.P.P. career—15 years—in the Aviation [email protected]. COSTA DILLON Unit, where she served as a rescue techni - Charlie Masten , facility manager and chief ments, Costa created curriculum-based ed - cian, chief paramedic, pilot trainee and, of preservation services, Keweenaw NHP, ucation programs at Gettysburg NMP and after her promotion to lieutenant, unit June 30 after over 38 years of federal serv - Santa Monica Mountains NRA, had assign - commander. In 2010, she received a DOI ice, over 34 of them with the NPS. ments in Zambia, Brazil, Italy and Poland award for outstanding contributions to avi - Charlie’s government service started in representing the NPS, worked on the ation safety. She also served in the U.S.P.P. 1969 with the U.S. Air Force Military Yellowstone fires in 1988, oversaw the ini - Honor Guard for 20 years. Airlift Command Airborne Meteorolog - tiation of the NPS Fundamentals training Promoted to the rank of captain in 2010, ical Unit, where he was a meteorolo - program and directed the renovation of the Kathleen was assigned as the commander gist/weather observer for four years. He Horace M. Albright Training Center. He of the Central District. Among her achieve - then entered the environmental design was an original member of the Interpretive ments, she worked closely with the NPS on and architecture program at Ball State Skills Training Team and taught interpre - the redesign of the White House Visitor University. He joined the NPS in 1978 tation to hundreds of employees in parks all Center, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, first as a sea - over the country. Costa was also the creator Education Center and other facilities and sonal park maintenance worker and then and writer of the feature film Attack of the provided law enforcement oversight during permanent historic preservation crew Killer Tomatoes , as well as four other feature the transition of the Martin Luther King, leader. He also served as park architec - films, and worked for 20th Century Fox, Jr. Memorial to the NPS. tural draftsman and completed a detail to Disney and New World Pictures. Kathleen has accepted a position with Harpers Ferry Center. Costa’s awards include the DOI Meri - the Amtrak Police Department as the in - In 1989, Charlie joined the Midwest Re - spector for patrol operations in the Mid- torious Service Award and DOI Superior NPS gional Office, serving six years with cultural Atlantic South Division. She may be Service Award, Secretary of the Interior’s AL LEVITAN resources management as a historic restora - Award for Long-Term Achievement in reached at [email protected]. tion specialist. Next came two years at with the Wrangell Museum, he trained Diversity, the National Park Service Sequoia Paul E. Hunter , park ranger, Alaska Natchez Trace Parkway as maintenance su - Award for Excellence in Interpretation, the Alaska Natives (primarily totem carvers) to pervisor followed by five years at Bent’s Old Region, June 3 after over 37 years of federal preserve totem poles; and he has traveled National Association for Interpretation’s service, over 26 of them with the NPS. Fort NHS as facility manager. He became Meritorious Service Award, the National to over 100 national park areas to treat ar - facility manager and chief of preservation Paul began his service in 1969 in the tifacts on site and conduct collection con - Parks Conservation Association’s Stephen U.S. Marine Corps. He had stints at the services at Keweenaw NHP in 2001. T. Mather Award for Outstanding Re - dition surveys and collection management Charlie’s plans include staying active in U.S. Postal Service, the Department of plans. He coordinated conservation work source Stewardship, the Crystal Owl Veterans Affairs and the Bureau of In - Habitat for Humanity and ReStore pro - Award and four DOI Unit Citations for on artifacts for the Ellis Island Immigration grams, restoring antiques and building dian Affairs before joining the NPS in Museum and the Lincoln, Garfield and Excellence of Service. 1987. He worked on the environmental twig furniture. He will also travel, visiting Costa and his wife, Ellen, are planning Theodore Roosevelt presidential homes. his daughter, Whitney, an interpretive park planning and compliance team in the He worked on the historic furniture in the to relocate to New England, where he Alaska Regional Office. ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds NM; son, will be teaching at the University of New Office of the Secretary of Interior for sev - Matthew, a chemical engineer with the Hampshire. He will also continue to E&AA Life Member Jim Hutton , fuels eral administrations and was the key con - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and son, work on film projects and can be reached specialist, National Interagency Fire servator on a project to restore a coffin for Adam, a postal worker with the USPS. He at [email protected]. Center, June 29 after 33 years. Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. Al has also can be reached at [email protected]. Jim received a bachelor’s degree in biol - been an active member of the National Mike Gosse , chief ranger, Timpanogos ogy from Kent State University in 1980. Capital Region Museum Emergency Re - Linda Meyers , printing specialist, Harpers Cave NM, May 11 after over 25 years. He began his NPS career as a seasonal park sponse Team. Ferry Center, May 31 after 45 years. Mike began his NPS career at Zion NP in ranger at Cuyahoga Valley NP in 1980. In In retirement, Al’s plans include making Linda began her career in 1967 at the 1987. He then served at Morristown NHP, addition to Cuyahoga Valley NP, over the furniture for his three grown daughters Office of Resource Planning when the NPS followed by Timpanogos Cave NM, where next six years, he served in seasonal park and expanding his workshop so he can Philadelphia Service Center relocated to he has served as chief ranger for the last 15 ranger positions at Everglades NP, Lake build and restore wooden kayaks and ca - Washington, D.C. That office became the years. He also had a three-month assign - Roosevelt NRA, Big Thicket N PRES, noes. He will do conservation treatment Office of Environmental Planning and De - sign a few months before merging with the ment at the park as acting superintendent Grand Teton NP and Grand Canyon NP. and consult part-time and hopes to have San Francisco Service Center, which would and served two detail assignments in WASO. His first permanent park ranger position more time for hiking, biking, paddle relocate to Denver in 1971. Instead of Mike was instrumental in establishing was at Cape Lookout NS in 1986, contin - boarding and kayaking. following her colleagues to Denver, Linda collaborative programs with local schools, uing on to Grand Canyon NP in 1987 and John Maounis , superintendent, NPS accepted a 1,000-hour appointment in including the Behind A Tour Specialist Channel Islands NP in 1993. Chesapeake Bay, March 31 after over Washington, D.C., and was later reinstated (B.A.T.S.) program and Timpanogos Kids Jim was the fire management officer at 34 years. as a full-time employee with the Division of in Nature program . Thousands of local Whiskeytown NRA from 1997 to 2006 be - John’s NPS career began in 1979 at Publications when the NPS publications youth received an enhanced curriculum fore moving to Boise, Idaho, as fire man - Golden Gate NRA and included time at operation moved to the newly built Inter - through Mike’s efforts to establish and agement specialist for the NPS with the the (then) North Atlantic Regional Of - pretive Design Center of Harpers Ferry nurture educational partnerships. Fire Program Analysis (FPA) project. While fice and Northeast Regional Office. He Center for Media Services. Mike has taken a position as deputy working for FPA, he obtained his master’s was deputy superintendent for (then) Publishing technology changed rapidly district ranger at Ocala National Forest. He degree in public administration - natural Longfellow NHS, Frederick Law as Linda’s NPS career progressed. The pri - can be reached at [email protected] or resources from Boise State University in Olmsted NHS and John Fitzgerald mary product of the Division of Publica - [email protected]. 2007. He has been fuels specialist with the Branch of Wildland Fire at the Fire Man - Kennedy NHS and then joined the tions is the official visitor information Captain Kathleen Harasek , regional law agement Program Center in Boise, Idaho, Chesapeake Bay Office in Annapolis, brochures for all national park areas. Type - enforcement specialist, National Capital from 2009 until his retirement. Md. The NPS Chesapeake Bay staff setting for the brochures switched from Region, U.S. Park Police (U.S.P.P.), July 27 Jim and his wife, Jessica, and children, works with multiple partners to manage “hot metal” type to computer-set photo after over 30 years. Lowell and Jane, will continue to live in and develop the Chesapeake Bay Gate - composition type. Later, the complete Kathleen earned a bachelor’s degree Boise. He plans to hike, fish, travel and ways and Watertrails Network, the continued on page 7 Vol. 20 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 7

Class of 2013 continued from page 6 cepting the superintendent position at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP. She pretive naturalist with the USDA Forest Gila Cliff Dwellings NM. Altogether, he publishing process went digital. Linda worked on that job with nationally Service in Southeast Alaska on Alaska Ma - served in facility management positions kept on top of these changes and played known large-print mapping consultants rine Highway ships and as a technical writer at eight different locations and 11 units. an invaluable quality-control role. She be - who reviewed and helped refine the and hydrologic field technician with the Steve and his wife, Kathy, are retiring to came expert at developing the division’s maps. The large print brochure for the U.S. Geological Survey. Nancy obtained central Oregon, where they plan to ride periodic printing contracts let through the C&O Canal won multiple awards. her first permanent position with the fed - their horses and teach their grandchil - U.S. Government Printing Office with Lori has also received a DOI Honor eral offshore minerals program in Alaska. dren to camp and ride. commercial vendors. Award for Superior Service and a Merit She supervised the Environmental Opera - Award for her leadership in developing ac - Linda’s colleagues, NPS staffs and all Danny S. Rosenkrans , senior manage - tions team and detailed to the Secretary of cessibility guidelines for NPS interpretive who visit National Park System sites, ment analyst, Wrangell-St. Elias NP & the Interior’s Office of the Special Assistant media. She worked for many years with her whether they are aware of it or not, will PRES, June 21 after 24 years. for Alaska, where she managed an environ - miss her institutional knowledge and pub - mentor in low-vision media production, mental impact statement project that re - Danny’s background in mineral explo - Ray Bloomer, director of education and lishing skills and her uncanny, educated eye ration and mining will be greatly missed. sulted in construction of the Alaska Sea Life for spotting anything wrong on a proof. technical assistance at the National Center The first half of his career was spent Center in Seward, Alaska. On May 8, 2013, Linda received the DOI on Accessibility in Bloomington, Ind. Nancy joined the NPS in 1995 as the dealing with minerals management They have tackled a range of accessibility Distinguished Service Award in recogni - first chief of planning and environmental within Wrangell-St. Elias NP & PRES. issues and opportunities that affect national tion of her extraordinary level of effort for compliance at Denali NP & PRES, During the second half, he dealt with parks and the people who visit them. In re - the NPS in the field of print production. where she managed a multi-governmen - land issues at the park, including park tirement, Lori plans to spend much time Captain Charles A. “Charlie” Orton , mine closures, mining plans of operation on her bicycle, travel, and just enjoy life. tal planning project. Seven years later, an assistant commander for technical serv - and land acquisition. In addition, he as - invitation from Superintendent Tomie ices, U.S. Park Police (U.S.P.P.), June 1 sisted many landowners with certificates Lee took her to Glacier Bay NP & PRES after 34 years. of right-of-way to access their property to lead a marine vessel management Charlie graduated from the University of within the boundaries of the park. His planning effort. Nancy also became one Maryland and began his career in 1977 at contributions to the NPS will have a last - of the first park-based-planner members the National Security Agency. Two years ing effect after his departure. of the NPS Planning Leadership Group. later, he joined the U.S.P.P. and attended Danny will travel to the Federated States Participating in the USDA’s Executive the Federal Law Enforcement Training of Micronesia with his wife, Arlene, who Potential Program provided her oppor - Center. He was assigned to the Central took a job earlier this year with the Depart - tunities to serve as interim superintend - District Station (the National Mall) , then ment of Agriculture. He plans to maintain ent of Klondike Gold Rush NHP and as transferred to the Rock Creek Station in his home in the Copper River Valley. an associate to the director and deputy 1985. In 1989, he was promoted to the director of the NPS for several months. rank of sergeant and assigned to the Glen Lori A. Simmons , cartographer, Harpers Subsequent details included interim su - Echo Station. He transferred back to Rock Ferry Center (HFC), June 28 after 33 years perintendent of Bering Land Bridge N Creek in 1990 and was a street sergeant, of federal service, 29 of them with the NPS. PRES and manager of the Alaska Re - crime prevention sergeant and administra - Lori started her federal career with sum - gion’s planning and compliance pro - tive sergeant. In 1999, Charlie was as - mer jobs while attending Pennsylvania gram. In her most recent position, signed to the shift commander’s office and State University from 1976 to 1979. She Nancy participated on an interagency was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in was a GS-2 clerk typist for the U.S. Army team to help assure rural Alaskans could 2000. He was the shift commander on at Tobyhanna Army Depot in 1977, a duty during the attacks on 9/11. continue customary and traditional uses social science aid for the Bureau of NPS In 2002, Charlie was assigned to head - on federal public lands in Alaska. Reclamation in Texas in 1979 and a phys - quarters as executive lieutenant of the DOUG STOVER Nancy and her partner, Brent Petrie, Doug Stover , historian/cultural re - Services Division and assistant commander ical scientist for the National Oceanic and will continue to call Alaska home for the source manager, Outer Banks Group for human resources. He transferred to the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in near future. They look forward to explor - (Cape Hatteras NS, Wright Brothers N Central District Station as the administra - Washington, D.C., in 1981. ing the world and the lower 48 states, MEM and Fort Raleigh NHS), July 31 tive lieutenant in 2004. In 2009, he was Lori’s love of cartography began in 10th more outdoor adventures in Alaska, en - after 32 years. promoted to the rank of captain and re - grade. Her first cartography job was with joying more time with family and friends Doug was born and raised in Cohasset, gional law enforcement specialist for the NOAA, making nautical charts of Hawaii and volunteering with the NPS and some Mass. He graduated from several universi - National Capital Region. He was assigned and Alaska. She began her dream job in nonprofit organizations. ties including Unity College with an asso - to the position of assistant commander of ciate’s degree in curation, University of Linda Thomas , project specialist, the technical services branch this past Maine with a B.A. degree in landscape ar - Harpers Ferry Center (HFC), June 29 March. Charlie has worked nine presiden - chitecture and George Washington Uni - after 40 years of federal service, over 20 tial inaugurations and two papal visits and versity with a master’s degree in public of them with the NPS. ran the U.S.P.P. deployment to the Stand - history. Over the course of his NPS career, Linda began her career with the De - ing Rock Indian Reservation under DOI’s he worked in positions of increasing com - partment of Defense in 1973. She trans - Operation Alliance. plexity and responsibility at parks including ferred to the NPS in 1992 as secretary Barbara Perry , law enforcement assis - the Outer Banks Group, Chesapeake and with the Division of Interpretive Planning tant, Upper Delaware SRR, June 1 after Ohio Canal NHP, National Capital Parks- working with Andy Kardos and a team of over 29 years. East, George Washington Memorial Park - 10 planners developing interpretive plans Barbara started working at Upper way, President’s Park (White House for the Service. Three years later, she was Delaware SRR in 1983. She worked as the Liaison) and Acadia NP. He also served de - promoted to editorial assistant, a position law enforcement assistant for five chief tails ranging from site manager to land - in which she prepared, edited and printed rangers and has been at the park through scape architect. Long-Range Interpretive Plans. the tenures of five superintendents. She co - Doug expresses his gratitude to the In 2003, Linda became one of the first ordinated commercial use authorizations many wonderfully talented and interesting project specialists at HFC. This position and special park use permits with 14 com - people who inspired him along the way. was designed to assist project managers mercial boat liveries, 46 commercial fishing He stated he couldn’t imagine a more ful - and park clients in every aspect of project guides and other organizations. filling career and is especially thankful for schedules, communications and budget. so many young people who are commit - Barbara is well known as a kind and car - NPS Along with the other project specialists, she ted to carrying on the legacy. Doug will ing person who consistently reaches out to LORI SIMMONS helped to develop and define the newly friends and family in their time of need. continue traveling extensively throughout created position. Her commitment to ex - She says she loves her job and the people 1983 at HFC as an NPS cartographer in the world as a consultant on water cellent customer service and her contribu - with whom she works, and it will be hard the Division of Publications. Lori is particu - lilies/orchids preservation efforts and in tions resulted in a fully established Project larly proud of the map she did for Timucuan to leave, but that it is the right time for her his new consultant job with the United Management Office at HFC. She worked Ecological and Historic Preserve. “That to move on to the next chapter of her life. Nations and World Heritage Sites. He and on important interpretive media projects map has elaborate drainage work,” The entire staff, but especially the law en - his family will continue to make the Outer such as Selma to Montgomery NHT, forcement staff of Upper Delaware SRR, she says, reflecting the park’s coastal Banks of North Carolina their home. Atlantic lowlands setting of salt marshes, Tuskegee Airmen NHS and Shiloh NMP. will dearly miss Barbara. We all wish her the Nancy Swanton , subsistence program In 2010, when HFC set up regional best as she moves into the next chapter of creeks and rivers. She also singles out the manager, Alaska Regional Office, July 29 teams for Media Development, Linda was an already very special book. map she did for George Washington Memorial Parkway, which required making after over 35 years of federal service, 18 selected as the Intermountain Regional Steve Riley , superintendent, Gila Cliff visual sense of dense information. of them with the NPS in Alaska. team project specialist. She assisted and Dwellings NM, May 31 after over 40 years. Lori later pioneered large-print map - Nancy began her federal career as a bio - supported the project manager, the HFC Steve served as the first facility man - ping for the NPS, creating the map for logical technician with the U.S. Fish and media team and park clients in the Inter - ager at both Great Basin NP and Black the prototype large-print brochure pro - Wildlife Service in Alaska in 1977. She held mountain Region. Her projects include Canyon of the Gunnison NP before ac - duced for and in cooperation with the subsequent seasonal positions as an inter - continued on page 8 8 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 4

Class of 2013 continued from page 7 to replace typewriters and copiers, Mike new languages and learning to quilt. She Mesa Verde NP, Grand Teton NP and moved into information technology at will also travel and plans to visit all 50 HFC and oversaw setting up HFC’s fiber states (32 left), Africa, Paris and China. White Sands NM. network infrastructure, which is still used Linda plans to spend more time with today for network access between several E&AA Life Member Ed Zahniser , her husband, Vernon; her newly married program offices and the Internet. The fiber writer-editor, Harpers Ferry Center son, Timmy, and his wife, Becca; son, (HFC), June 28 after 39 years of federal Kevin; and her granddaughter, Jayden, network services not only HFC, but also the Stephen T. Mather Training Center, service, 36 of them with the NPS at HFC. and grandson, Chase. She also plans to ex - In childhood, Ed’s publications career pand her flower garden. Appalachian Trail Project Office, Seasonal Recruiting Operations Center, Museum began as he accompanied his father to Management Program, HFC’s museum the printing company in Baltimore that conservation facility at Willow Springs and printed The Living Wilderness , a quarterly the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. magazine edited by his father. By age nine, Ed was running galleys from the E&AA Life Member Rosie M. Wince , presses to the proofing room. By age 11, administrative officer, Vicksburg NMP, he was proofreading the magazine. After May 31 after over 33 years. college, he continued writing and editing Rosie has lived in Vicksburg, Miss., as a Vietnam-era draftee in the U.S. Army. most of her life and spent her entire NPS After his discharge, Ed and his wife, career working at Vicksburg NMP. Begin - Christine, lived in the Adirondack Moun - NPS ning in 1980 as a subject-to-furlough tains of New York State for five months clerk typist, Rosie moved up through the ED ZAHNISER and then went to northern Ohio to help ness enthusiast Ralph Swain heard that ranks holding the positions of personnel the Mother Earth News get started. Ed, the son of the 1964 Wilderness Act’s clerk and administrative assistant before Ed next worked for the Department of primary author, Howard Zahniser, becoming the park’s administrative officer Defense followed by The Wilderness Soci - worked for the NPS. Swain smoked out in 1985, serving in that position through ety. During those early 1970s years, he was Ed to speak to a wilderness training ses - the tenures of five superintendents. also a founding editor of Some Of Us sion in Durango, Colo. That began more Highlights of Rosie’s career include as - Press, a poets press in Washington, D.C., than a decade of wilderness speaking for sisting with many park projects, such as the and wrote for D.C.’s alternative newspa - Ed at interagency wilderness training ses - NPS opening and dedication of the USS Cairo pers Colonial Times and The Daily Rag . sions, national wilderness conferences, Museum; USS Cairo gunboat restoration; MIKE WILTSHIRE As a writer-editor at HFC, Ed wrote state wilderness advocacy groups and restoration of the Mississippi, Texas and J. Michael “Mike” Wiltshire , informa - and/or edited National Park Handbooks colleges and universities. Louisiana State Monuments; the Mint tion technology specialist, Harpers Ferry on parks including Apostle Islands NL, Never having found the cure for writing Spring, Shirley House and Cemetery Wall Center (HFC), May 3 after 40 years with Assateague Island NS, Big Bend NP, poetry, Ed has published three books and rehab/restoration projects; and acquisition the NPS at HFC. Great Smoky Mountains NP, Yosemite five print and e-chapbooks and contributed Mike started his career with the NPS in and restoration of Grant’s Canal and NP, North Cascades NP, Yellowstone poems to over a hundred publications in the pilot project of the Youth Conserva - Pemberton’s Headquarters. NP and Glacier Bay NP & PRES, among the U.S. and UK and to eight anthologies. tion Corps in the summer of 1971. There, Rosie was detailed several times to the others. He also wrote and edited new With the Reverend Randall Tremba, Ed he gave public demonstrations of metal Virgin Islands as administrative officer. She Unigrid park information brochures for co-founded the all-volunteer Shepherd - preservation on artifacts excavated from also served as acting superintendent of those areas as well as many others. stown Good News Paper in 1979 and now Harpers Ferry NHP. While attending Vicksburg NMP for one year (2004), dur - In 1994 and 1995, Ed was detailed serves as its poetry editor. For Shepherd - Shepherd College, he worked part-time ing which time the park witnessed the to the DOI Office of the Secretary as stown’s 250th anniversary, Ed and town for the newly formed museum operations placement and dedication of the African the start-up editor of the Department’s Poet Laureate Georgia Lee McElhaney co- group at HFC (now the conservation American Monument. first-ever all-employee newsletter, in edited In Good Company , an anthology of branch at HFC’s Willow Springs facility), In retirement, Rosie will continue to tabloid format, People Land & Water . work by 27 area poets. and he worked in the metals and weapons reside in the Vicksburg area and spend Also during this time period, Ed did In retirement, Ed hopes to continue lab. He later worked in the registrar’s of - more time with family and friends, par - research, writing and ghostwriting for writing poetry and prose and to log lots fice and then served as the documentary ticipating in volunteer and church activi - NPS Director Roger Kennedy and his of time with his wife, Christine, and their photographer for the museum group. ties, gardening, reading, relaxing and deputy, John Reynolds. sons, Justin and Eric, and grandsons, In the early 1990s, as computers began pursuing new hobbies, including learning In 1992, USDA Forest Service wilder - Jason and Alex. n March on Washington Statue of Liberty continued from front page thousands of people from around the continued from front page the work is not over. The Visitor Infor - country who wanted to be part of this his - mation Center still lacks usable office stepped up to watch the family of Dr. Martin Island. The event was not only a symbolic toric occasion. An event of this magnitude space. Further infrastructure repairs and Luther King, Jr. ring the bell that hung in moment for an area still recovering from brought out over 70 park staff from every tweaks will be needed. Some non-historic the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birm - last fall’s hurricane, but also an economic ingham, Ala. The bell survived the 1963 division and additional staff support from structures, used for housing and staff of - other national parks, including Martin stimulus for the region. In 2011, Statue church bombing that killed four girls and of Liberty NM received 3.75 million visi - fice needs, may require demolition. created a national outrage that contributed Luther King, Jr. NHS, National Capital Ellis Island remains closed to visitors Parks - East, Rock Creek Park, Wolf Trap tors, contributing $174 million to the to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of area’s economy and supporting more than at this time. Flood waters covered the is - 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. National Park for the Performing Arts, land last fall, filling basements that Everglades NP, Manassas NBP and the 2,000 jobs. An additional highlight of the 50th an - Even without visitors, Statue of Liberty housed electrical, heating, water and niversary of the March on Washington for National Capital Region. In addition to sewage systems. The Ferry Building staff, 100 park volunteers came out to help NM—which includes Ellis Island—re - Jobs and Freedom was the Freedom Festi - seemed to have been hit head-on by the make this a memorable day for all. mained busy after the hurricane. NPS val, held from Aug. 23 to 25 in Washington, storm surge, shattering windows and “The National Park Service and our part - employees from Puerto Rico to Alaska D.C. The festival featured education, en - flooding an exhibit area operated by Save ners have been working for some time to came to the New York area as part of an tertainment and activities that focused on Ellis Island, a park partner organization. ensure that our visitors have the opportunity Incident Response Team, working 14- advancing freedom throughout the world. Luckily, the historic collections in the to commemorate this important historical hour days to stabilize unsafe conditions On Aug. 24, the National Mall and Main Immigration Building did not suf - Memorial Parks coordinated with the National event,” said Bob Vogel, superintendent of at several nearby national parks. Park em - fer damage but needed to be moved to a Action Network and a number of other National Mall and Memorial Parks. ployees salvaged what they could from climate-controlled museum storage area nonprofit organizations to support the 50th Logistics were a significant challenge for wet filing cabinets and uniform lockers in Maryland for preservation until they anniversary March on Washington—Realize park and U.S. Park Police staff throughout before taking up temporary assignments the Dream March and Rally. The rally began the day. A total of 600 buses and metro rid - at other parks nearby. Contractors rebuilt can safely return to the island. around 8 a.m. and ran till 1 p.m., with a ership of 178,000 brought this huge crowd damaged walkways and replaced a ruined Now that Liberty Island is open, the number of speakers from a broad range of of participants. Crowds lined each side of the service dock. Park maintenance and the park will use the same intensity to create organizations. The speakers ranged in age Reflecting Pool from the Lincoln Memorial Denver Service Center restored electricity solutions for Ellis Island. “The park will from grade school students to those who to the Washington Monument. In spite of and other basic services to the island. open as soon as we can,” said Supt. were leaders or participants in the march in the large crowds, there were no serious Early estimates of the cost of repairs have Luchsinger after the ceremony, “but 1963, including Georgia Congressman incidents, and those in attendance expressed risen to $77 million as the full extent of only when we can ensure visitor safety John Lewis and Reverend Al Sharpton. appreciation and inspiration at being part damages became apparent. and make the park more resilient to This event was attended by tens of of this historic commemoration. n Although Liberty Island has reopened, storms like Sandy.” n Vol. 20 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 9

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Clyde R. Bell , 61, June 19, unexpect - E&AA Life Member Mary Lou John married Trude McLaughlin, and edly, at home. Grier , 87, Feb. 15. they moved to North Carolina in 2005. Clyde was a supervisory park ranger at Mary Lou’s father was involved in the His later interests included ballroom and Gettysburg NMP. He had been at the construction and management of the folk dancing, painting, reading and science park since 1997, fulfilling the unique and Panama Canal Project, and she was born and nature study. He retained his interest challenging job of overseeing Gettysburg and attended school through high school in the environment throughout his life. NMP’s corps of 155 licensed battlefield in the Panama Canal Zone. She studied Both of John’s children joined the NPS; guides as well as the park’s museum and journalism at the University of Missouri Kathleen is the assistant chief ranger at visitor center operations and interpretive and after her marriage to Baxter R. Grier, Dinosaur NM, and Steve is a supervisory staff operations. He had a critical role in moved to Honolulu to join him during ranger (law enforcement) at Amistad the park’s nine-day commemoration of WWII. Here, she worked for the navy and NRA. Along with his daughter and son, the 150th anniversary of the battle of was a writer for the Honolulu Star Bul - John’s survivors include his wife, Trude, Gettysburg, which began June 29. letin . The couple settled in San Antonio, and her children and grandchildren and Clyde’s first NPS job was as a seasonal Tex., after the war, and Mary Lou later park ranger at Saratoga NHP, where his brother, Bob. he portrayed both an American soldier became involved in local, state and na - tional politics. She served as deputy direc - E&AA Life Member Daniel R. and British soldier. He held subsequent “Dan” Kuehn , 82, May 9. NPS jobs at De Soto N MEM, Colonial tor of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation under President Gerald Ford and, later, Dan, past superintendent of Sitka NHP, NHP (Jamestown and Yorktown) and Mount McKinley NP (now Denali NP & Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP. He also was deputy director of the NPS from W.P. Nelson PRES), Santa Monica Mountains NRA worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1982 until October of 1985. and Gettysburg NMP/Eisenhower NHS, on the Hartwell Lake project in Georgia. ROCK COMSTOCK, JR. Mary Lou’s survivors include one E&AA Life Member Rock L. was a passionate supporter of the NPS. Comstock, Jr. , 87, April 23, following daughter and two sons and their spouses, Lupe Carrasco , 66, April 15, in Tucson, two grandchildren and three great-grand - Dan served in the U.S. Air Force (1950- Ariz., due to heart and cancer-related a stroke. 1951). He graduated from the University Rock retired from the NPS after 30 years children. She was preceded in death by complications. her husband of 49 years, Baxter. of Minnesota with a B.A. degree in history Lupe was a retired NPS administrative of service in 1981 as chief of the National in 1959. officer and personnel specialist. A native of Capital Region’s Division of Interpretation. Shortly after beginning his career with El Paso, Tex., she began her federal career At age 16, he attended Louisiana State the NPS, of which he had known little in 1967 at Big Bend NP, where she met University at Baton Rouge. His studies about before employment, Dan told his and married longtime NPS ranger Victor were interrupted by two-and-a-half years of wife, Kate, “This is it,” about his career Carrasco, who survives her. service in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He choice. Dan’s NPS career began in 1964 Lupe’s federal career also included stints came back to finish with a degree in history as a historian at Salem Maritime NHS. with the Veterans Administration in San in 1949. In 1951, he received a master’s Subsequently, he served at Manassas NBP Antonio, Tex., and at Sequoia and Kings degree in American history at the Univer - as a supervisory historian and Chickamauga Canyon National Parks. She had a second sity of Wisconsin in Madison. and Chattanooga NMP as chief historian, stint at Big Bend NP in the 1990s. She re - To his wonderment, Rock was able to before gaining his first superintendency at tired from Tonto NM in 2007 after nearly get work in the NPS doing what he loved: Sitka NHP in 1969. He went on to become 40 years of federal service. historical interpretation combined with superintendent at Mount McKinley NP in preserving the natural world. He joined the Robert W. “Bob” Cheung , 68, Feb. 3, NPS in a temporary summer position in 1973; associate regional director of man - following a battle with cancer. 1951 as a historical aide at Richmond NBP. agement and operations, Pacific Northwest Bob was an NPS retiree who had con - His first permanent appointment was as Region - Seattle in 1980; superintendent at tributed 39 years of dedicated service to historian at Colonial NHP (1951-1952). Santa Monica Mountains NRA in 1983; the NPS and its visitors. A city boy from Subsequently, he served as historian at Fort and superintendent at Gettysburg NMP Manhattan, he joined the U.S. Air Force Sumter NM, Colonial NHP and Chicka - and Eisenhower NHS in 1988, from where and served a tour in Vietnam, where he mauga and Chattanooga NMP. These were he retired in 1989 after 25 years of service. was a radio communications technician. choice assignments for one not only inter - Krisko Family Photo After his NPS retirement, Dan moved He began his NPS career as a protection ested in history, but also in natural history, JOHN KRISKO, II back to Minnesota and acquired a cabin ranger at Joshua Tree NP and, later, at notably birding. Later, park visitor services, E&AA Life Member John J. Krisko, outside of Voyageurs NP for a summer Bryce Canyon NP. planning and chief of interpretation were II , 83, June 4, in North Carolina. retreat. In addition to his devotion to his Bob was one of Golden Gate NRA’s his major roles at various Washington-area John was an NPS employee for 30 years. family, Dan was an avid railroad fan and original horse patrol rangers, stationed at parks. In his eight years of park planning, He was born in Kansas City, Mo., and modeler of the Great Northern Railway, the Tennessee Valley Ranger Station. He Rock worked as part of a team of specialists started college at age 17 at the University the hometown railroad of his St. Paul became a supervisory law enforcement in parks throughout the Eastern U.S. to of Kansas, graduating with a B.S. degree in birthplace. ranger in the Marin Headlands District evaluate and propose long-range plans. and oversaw the transition of the horse geology. He later received an M.S. degree Dan’s survivors include Kate, his wife of Rock met his future wife, Kay, in patrol program to a volunteer activity. in environmental education from George 57 years of friendship and marriage; their Charleston, S.C. They married there in In the 1980s, Bob required all his law Williams College in Chicago. three children: Jason, Kelsy and Adam; February 1953. Both avid birders, they enforcement rangers to develop and pres - After college, John enlisted in the navy and eight grandchildren. Dan will be long were active in the Charleston Natural His - ent interpretive programs in order to fully and became a lieutenant JG and a JAG. remembered and respected by those who tory Society and the Chattanooga Bird understand and appreciate what set NPS He spent time in occupied Japan, Korea worked with him and knew him. Club, writing and editing newsletters to - law enforcement rangers apart from most and Vietnam and spoke Japanese and gether for these two groups. E&AA Life Member Edward Kazuo other law enforcement agencies—resource Russian. Returning to the U.S., he got a In retirement, Rock volunteered at the job with the Bureau of Land Management “Eddie” Otake , 85, Oct. 25, 2011, protection and education of park visitors. peacefully, surrounded by family in Bob himself gave a quarterly geology in - Smithsonian Institution for 22 years and in Idaho and Montana in the mid-1950s. Walnut Creek, Calif. terpretative talk along Conzelman Road, at Shenandoah NP’s Dickey Ridge, Big In 1958, John obtained his first per - Eddie retired from the NPS as the chief attended regularly by students from City Meadows and Loft Mountain visitor cen - manent job with the NPS at Rock Creek of the Division of Engineering and Mainte - College of San Francisco. ters. He wrote and coordinated produc - Nature Center, where, among other du - nance for the Western Regional Office - San Bob was a great supporter of the U.S. tion of the cassette tour of Skyline Drive. ties, he ran the planetarium. The knowl - Francisco in 1985 after 31 years of govern - Park Police (U.S.P.P.), San Francisco He also served on citizens advisory com - edge he gained about the stars would ment service. Born in Waialua, Oahu, Field Office, and worked tirelessly to mittees at Sky Meadows State Park and stay with him for the rest of his life. Hawaii, he attended school in Hiroshima have rangers and U.S.P.P. officers suc - Frying Pan Farm Park in Virginia. He While there, he met Paula Black, a Na - and Tokyo in Japan and returned to Oahu cessfully function side by side. He tran - participated for many years in the tional Geographic employee with an to complete his high school education. scended divisional roles and included Cornell University Feeder Watch Pro - English literature degree; they were mar - employees from all divisions of Golden gram with his wife, Kay. The family prop - ried in December 1960. Drafted into the U.S. Army, he was among Gate NRA on the Marin Headlands erty in Vienna, Va., is certified as an The two moved to Mammoth Cave NP, the first groups stationed in Tokyo, serving search and rescue team. official National Wildlife Federation where John supervised the cave guides as a Military Intelligence Service linguist Bob lived for many years in San “Backyard Wildlife Habitat” site. from 1961 to 1965. Their daughter, during the WWII occupation period. After Francisco’s Sunset District with his long - Perhaps more than anything else, Rock Kathleen, was born there. From 1965 to the war and through the G.I. Bill, he ob - time partner, Irene, who preceded him in will be remembered for his stewardship for 1967, they were at Death Valley NP. From tained his civil engineering degree at Illinois death four years ago. Though retired since the natural world, his unswerving interest 1967 to 1976, John was both Valley Dis - Institute of Technology in 1950. He began 2001, he remained a fixture in many in the history of people and place, his be - trict and Tuolumne District naturalist at his NPS career in 1956 as a civil engineer in Golden Gate NRA employees’ lives. For lief in the goodness and decency of his fel - Yosemite NP. While here, son Steve was the (then) Western Office of Design and the past decade, Bob enjoyed fishing and low man and the endless joy of a good born. John was chief of interpretation at Construction in San Francisco (WODC). hiking with other retirees in the park and long chat! He will be missed by many who Gateway NRA, Sandy Hook unit, from The early years of Eddie’s career (1956- attended retirement and promotional recognized him as a true friend. Survivors 1976 until his retirement in 1988. 1963) were spent at WODC as a project gatherings for park and U.S.P.P. staff. include Rock’s wife, Kay, and son, Thadd. Paula passed away in 1992. In 1993, continued on page 10 10 Arrowhead • Vol. 20 • No. 4

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 years, Miyuki; sons and daughter: Raymond, E&AA Member Orthello Langworthy subsequently adopted throughout the Julia and James; and four grandchildren. “Wally” Wallis , 92, June 23, at home in National Park System. In addition, he pio - supervisor with summer surveying and field San Rafael, Calif. neered underwater trails and parks in the work at Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP Dr. Robert John “Bob” Schiller , 72, Wally was born in Hamilton, N.Y., one U.S. Virgin Islands and was the NPS coor - and Grand Canyon NP (Grand Teton and June 25, at North Colorado Medical of twin sons, and he grew up in the dinator of the Tektite Project with NASA. Northern Arizona Groups). Upon estab - Center in Greeley, Colo., due to compli - Adirondacks town of Boonville, N.Y., In 1972, Wally was named regional lishing himself as a supervisor of highway cations of an aortic aneurysm rupture. where he developed a passion for nature chief scientist for the Western Regional and transportation, he relocated to the Bob joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958 and fishing. Later, the family moved to San Office - San Francisco. After 35 years of Denver Service Center in 1971 as a road and was duty stationed in several loca - Diego, Calif., where he attended high service, he retired from the NPS in consultant. In 1977, he returned to San tions including Mississippi, Puerto Rico school. He served during WWII in the 1977. He was awarded the DOI Merito - Francisco and remained until his retirement. and Okinawa. He obtained an M.S. de - U.S. Marine Corps for three years in the rious Service Award. Eddie participated in the design and con - gree in wildlife management from the Pacific Campaign and was seriously An avid collector of historical medals struction of roads, bridges, reservoirs and University of Michigan in 1969 and a wounded on Okinawa. He was awarded and political memorabilia, Wally was well facilities at parks including Grand Teton Ph.D. in wildlife from the University of the Purple Heart. Following his convales - known throughout California numis - NP, Lake Mead NRA and Canyon de Minnesota in 1973. cence, he attended the University of Red - matic circles as a prominent speaker, au - Chelly NM among others. He received nu - Bob began working as an environmen - lands in California, where he met his future thor, editor, judge and exhibitor. Among merous awards and was even invited to one tal scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of wife, Nancy. They married in 1946. his many citations were the Krause of Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidential barbe - Engineers in St. Paul, Minn., in 1973. Wally joined the NPS as a seasonal ranger Publications Numismatic Ambassador cues. He was an NPS representative to the His career with the NPS began in 1974 naturalist at Crater Lake NP, serving in the Award, the American Numismatic Asso - Western Association of Highway Officials on the Western Team of the Denver summers of 1946 and 1947. He obtained ciation Presidential Award and the Pres - ident’s Citation of Commendation from and served as the official interpreter to Service Center as an environmental plan - a master’s degree in fisheries management the California Exonumist Society. Japanese government officials for the U.S.- ner/team captain. In 1987, he became from Oregon State University in 1948. He served another summer as a seasonal ranger Wally’s survivors include Nancy, his Japan Natural Resources Panel. Reflecting deputy regional chief scientist in the naturalist at Yosemite NP in 1948, and his wife of 67 years; three children: Carolyn, upon his career, Eddie would say, “What a Rocky Mountain Regional Office and, first permanent position was at Lake Mead Marilyn and Brian; seven grandchildren; wonderful job I have. I get to visit the most later, the Intermountain Region. NRA as a park ranger (1948-1949). From and 10 great-grandchildren. Donations beautiful places in the world.” Bob retired from the NPS in 2002 as 1950 to 1954, he served as a naturalist at in his memory may be made to the After his retirement from the NPS, chief of natural resources at Grand Teton Yosemite NP. He avidly studied the history Yosemite Conservancy. n Eddie contracted with the Department NP. His retirement was spent on his farm and wildlife of Yosemite NP and remained of State, Office of Language Services, as near Crook, Colo. devoted to the park throughout his life. a translator and escorted Japanese offi - Bob’s survivors include his son, With Willis A. Evans, he authored The cials and dignitaries to various national Christopher; daughter, Lisa Teitscheid Fishes of Yosemite National Park . parks, monuments and business enter - (husband, James); and two grandchildren: Wally returned to Lake Mead NRA prises. He was an avid golfer and ping Tyler and Katey. Condolences for the fam - (1954-1957) and then was promoted to The Arrowhead Store pong player and enjoyed traveling with ily may be sent to: Lisa Teitscheid, 13945 chief aquatic biologist for the NPS and The Arrowhead Store is administered his wife and “talking stories” of his life Shannon Drive, Broomfield, CO 80023, moved to Washington, D.C. He spear - by Eastern National at the NPS’ re - and NPS career with family and friends. and Christopher Schiller, 45387 CR 66, headed the NPS’ “Fishing for Fun” pro - quest to nurture the pride and spirit Eddie’s survivors include his wife of 59 Crook, CO 80726. gram, a catch-and-release program that was that is the hallmark of those who have made the NPS a leader in the fields of conservation and preservation. Arrow - head products feature the official logo of the NPS and are not available for for the George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educa - purchase by the general public but tional Loan Program. The First Place may be purchased by NPS employees Scramble was the team of Herb Kupfer, and alumni and our partners, such as Alan Sumerski, Bruce Nicely and Jeff cooperating association employees Alumni News Walker (Great Smoky Mountains NP) and volunteers, who help us protect with a score of -7. The National Cham - park resources and serve the public. pion Low Net was Tom Belcher (PWR, Visit the Arrowhead Store at E&AA Life Member Warren Bielenberg , Dave Hardcastle (WASO) with a score of www.ArrowheadStore.com today, NPS retiree) with a 72. Second Low Net national Kowski Golf Tournament chair - -10. The National Champion Low Net and see what’s new! was Steve James (PWR, NPS retiree) man, has provided the following 2011 and was Phil Francis (Blue Ridge Parkway) with a 72. Third Low Net was Carol 2012 tournament results. with a 75. Second Low Net was Warren Mozet (PWR, spouse of Pete Thompson) In 2011, for the 37th Annual Frank Bielenberg with a 77. Longest Putt was with a 73. Low Gross was Rob Bringardner F. Kowski Memorial Golf Tourna - Will Reynolds (WASO) with 30' and (PWR, spouse of Tricia Welles Bringardner) ment , the National Capital Region, Closest to the Pin was Edward Riddick with a 70. Longest Putt was Tricia Welles Midwest Region, Great Smoky Moun - (WASO) with 1/2". Bringardner (PWR, NPS retiree and E&AA NPS Family tains NP and Denver Service Center/ In 2012, for the 38th Annual Frank life member) with 30'. Closest to the Pin Intermountain Region held tourna - F. Kowski Memorial Golf Tourna - was Jack Johnson (PWR) with 1' 11". ments. WASO had the largest outing ment , Seattle (Pacific West Region Congratulations to all of the 2011 and with 57 golfers. A total of $3,340 was (PWR)), Midwest Region, WASO/ 2012 winners. If you would like infor - Charles Repath , invasive plant manager raised to support the George B. Hartzog, National Capital Region and Denver mation about holding a Frank F. Kowski at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Jr. Educational Loan Program. The First Service Center/Intermountain Region Memorial Golf Tournament in your Parks, and Margaret (Styles) Repath , Place Scramble was the team of Duane held tournaments. There were 161 par - area, please contact Warren Bielenberg interpretation coach at Yosemite NP, Myers, Mike Duffy, Josh Myers and ticipants, and a total of $2,200 was raised at [email protected]. n married on Sept. 2, 2012 in San Fran - cisco’s Mount Lake Park among family and friends. They met while working at Yosemite NP and look forward to a life - time of exploring mountains and Elaine Hall Emerson, Bernard Fagan, Nathan strolling on beaches. n Benefactors Victoria Krawcheck and Family Golub, Joseph Gorrell, Michael Healy, Jay Liggett Norman Hellmers, Dee Highnote, The following donations were John Reynolds Keith Hoofnagle, James Huddlestun, Send us your stuff! We welcome news and received this quarter. Thank you Denise Ring Dan Jenner, Sandra Kavanaugh, Art photos about yourself and our NPS family Rock and Heather Salt for your support. Kidwell, William Locke, Thomas Lubbert, members. See page 12 for mailing and Sandie Sebastian Stephen M. McPherson, James Minor, Karlheinz P. Esser telephone information. Pauline Seese Elizabeth Murphy, Brian Olson, Scott In memory of Dave Brugge Michael Soukup Pfeninger, Joseph Rumburg, Jr., Ronald Ice Donations 1916 Cap Offer Steven Sandell, Raymond Sellers, Edie In memory of Vern Hurt Paul Anderson, Priscilla Baker, Jerry Shean-Hammond, Bill Sontag, John Carol Solnosky Biggers, Todd Bolton, Carol Spinnler, Thomas Thiessen, Kathryn Thomas, Deborah Wade, Bill Walters, E&AA welcomes the In memory of Jane Ring Borneman, Gary Brandow, Tricia Michael Watson and W. Lowell White. Chris Bernthal Bringardner, William Brown, William following new members: Don Castleberry Burgen, Kevin Butler, Ed Carlin, In memory of Roger Rector, II Cat Hawkins Hoffman, Jim Hummel, Hal and Sharon Grovert Stuart Croll, James Dempsey, Gayle Elizabeth Johnson Nathaniel Lawton and Glenn Thomas. Vol. 20 • No. 4 • Arrowhead 11

New Places & Faces

Jorge Acevedo , from acting superin - acting assignment, Kevin was deputy Michelle Wheatley , from chief of inter - Rob Wissinger , from park ranger tendent, to superintendent, De Soto N chief ranger at the park. pretation, education and visitor services, (law enforcement), Shenandoah NP, MEM. Prior to his acting assignment, Colorado NM, to superintendent, to park ranger (law enforcement), Jorge was chief of interpretation and re - Leah McGinnis , from chief of staff, Grand Florissant Fossil Beds NM. Glacier NP. source management at the park. Canyon NP, to superintendent, Capitol Reef NP. Sarah Willoughby , from budget ana - Mark H. Woods , from superintendent, Christine Arato , from program coordi - lyst, Shenandoah NP, to budget analyst, Cumberland Gap NHP, to superintend - nator for the Bicentennial of the War of Melissa Memory , from chief of cultural re - Yellowstone NP. ent, Blue Ridge Parkway. n 1812 Commemoration, to regional his - sources, Everglades NP and Dry Tortugas torian, Northeast Regional Office - NP, to superintendent, Fort Pulaski NM. Philadelphia. Jeff Mow , from superintendent, Kenai Fjords NP, to superintendent, Glacier NP. Mardi Arce , from deputy superintend - The Ocracoke Pony Herd ent, Hot Springs NP, to superintendent, Jim Northup , from superintendent, San Antonio Missions NHP. Pictured Rocks NL, to superintendent, Shenandoah NP. Welcomes Newest Member

Thomas Ross , from superintendent, Sagamore Hill NHS, to superintendent, Thomas Edison NHP and Morristown NHP.

Rebecca Ryno-Ross , from telecommuni - cations equipment operator, Shenandoah NP, to dispatch supervisor, Rocky Mountain NP.

Gus Sanchez , from chief of interpreta - tion and resources management, Lyndon B. Johnson NHP, to superintendent, Chamizal N MEM.

Kevin Skerl , from ecologist, Cuyahoga Valley NP, to chief of natural resources, Sleeping Bear Dunes NL.

Bruce Ford Debby Mensch Smith , from park ranger (interpretation), Glacier NP, to STAN AUSTIN supervisory park ranger (interpretation), Stanley J. “Stan” Austin , from super - Shenandoah NP. intendent, Cuyahoga Valley NP, to re - gional director, Southeast Region. NPS THE BIRTH OF A NEW PONY ON MAY 9 ON OCRACOKE ISLAND was cause to cele - Joy Beasley , from acting chief of cultural brate. The mother is Jitterbug and the foal is Captain Marvin Howard (park staff at Cape resource preservation services, to Hatteras NS call him “Captain” for short). chief of cultural resource preservation By Jocelyn Wright, Lead Biological services, National Capital Region. Prior mounted patrols. Cape Hatteras NS is the to her acting assignment, Joy was the Science Technician, only National Park Service unit to have cultural resources program manager at Cape Hatteras NS utilized native ponies as service animals. Monocacy NB. he Ocracoke pony herd welcomes An area of approximately 180 acres Ttheir newest member, Captain was enclosed in 1959 to protect the is - Ed Buskirk , to assistant regional direc - Marvin Howard! Captain was born land from overgrazing and to safeguard tor for administration, Southeast Region. overnight on May 9 to Jitterbug. This is the ponies from traffic on North Car - the third pony born in the Ocracoke olina Highway 12. The ponies can be Cherie Butler , from acting superintendent, herd since 2010 and Jitterbug’s first foal. seen every day from two viewing plat - to superintendent, Harriet Tubman The Ocracoke herd now consists of 17 forms at the pony pens located approxi - Underground Railroad NM. Prior to her ponies ranging up to 34 years old. mately seven miles north of Ocracoke acting assignment, Cherie was management village. The National Park Service is assistant in the Northeast Regional Office. The National Park Service has been caring for the native ponies on Ocracoke thankful to have dedicated volunteers, many of whom have several years of serv - Kayci Cook Collins , from superintend - Island since the early 1960s. It is com - NPS monly believed that the ponies arrived on ice, to help with the daily feeding and ent, El Malpais NM and El Morro NM, care of the ponies. to superintendent, Flagstaff Area National MORGAN SMITH the island in the 16th century from ship - If you are interested in helping to sup - Monuments (Wupatki NM, Sunset Crater wrecks or were left by ships needing to Morgan M. Smith , from chief of inter - port the Ocracoke pony herd, please Volcano NM and Walnut Canyon NM). lighten their load for passage through the pretation, Eugene O’Neill NHS, Rosie adopt a pony in person at the NPS shoaling inlets. The Ocracoke ponies, the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP, Ocracoke Visitor Center or online at Radford Dew , to chief ranger, Lava also known as Banker ponies, share a ge - Port Chicago Naval Magazine N MEM www.nps.gov/caha/supportyourpark/ Beds NM and the Tule Lake Unit of netic link to ‘Old Spanish’ horse genetics and John Muir NHS, to chief of interpre - adoptapony.htm. Your donation is used World War II Valor in the Pacific NM. and are similar to the pony herds found tation, San Francisco Maritime NHP. exclusively to help defray the costs of vet - on Currituck Outer Banks and Shackleford erinary care, feed and hay and the repair Judy Geniac , from manager, NPS Fun - Erika Stein , from acting superintendent, Banks. Their unique characteristics in - damentals training program, Horace M. of the pony pasture and facilities. In re - to superintendent, Kalaupapa NHP. clude having one less lumbar vertebra, turn, you will receive an 8" x 10" photo Albright Training Center (Grand Canyon Prior to her acting assignment, Erika was one less rib, greater bone density, wide NP), to superintendent, Hagerman Fossil and certificate of adoption with the the cultural resource program manager foreheads and strong, short necks. Beds NM and Minidoka NHS. pony’s name, age and description in a at the park. There were once as many as 300 ponies presentation folder. The park requests a roaming freely on the island. In the late $25 donation ($27 if you request ship - Lance Hatten , from acting superintend - Chad Tinney , from concessions man - 1950s, Captain Marvin Howard, a native ping of the certificate) per pony. Please ent, to superintendent, Jean Lafitte NHP agement specialist, Grand Canyon NP, & PRES and New Orleans Jazz NHP. Ocracoker, formed the only mounted Boy mail adoption forms to: to concessions management specialist, Scout troop in the United States. Each Prior to his acting assignment, Lance was Shenandoah NP. deputy superintendent of both these parks. Boy Scout was responsible for capturing, Attn: Adopt A Pony taming and caring for his own pony. The Leslie Velarde , from park ranger (inter - National Park Service troop marched in parades and conducted Patricia “Trish” Kicklighter , from su - pretation), Everglades NP, to volunteer Ocracoke Ranger Station perintendent, Assateague Island NS, to and youth coordinator, Shenandoah NP. their Scouting activities all on the backs of P.O. Box 340 superintendent, New River Gorge NR, their trusted ponies. 1 Several members of Ocracoke, NC 27960 Gauley River NRA and Bluestone NSR. Whitney Vonada , from telecommunica - the mounted Scouts remain as residents tions equipment operator, Shenandoah on Ocracoke today. In the 1970s and Source: 1. Ballance, Alton. Ocracokers . Kevin Killian , from acting chief ranger, NP, to telecommunications equipment 1980s, National Park Service law enforce - University of North Carolina Press, to chief ranger, Yosemite NP. Prior to his operator, Rocky Mountain NP. ment rangers utilized the ponies in 1989. Print. n 2014 Membership Directory Form E&AA Membership Application Contribute to If your listing in the 2013 Directory is correct, there is no need to resubmit this information and it will remain the same in the Please print or type. Submit form to: Bonnie Stetson, E&AA the Arrowhead new directory. If you have never filled out a Membership Direc - Membership, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, tory form and returned it to E&AA, only your name will appear PA 19034. Welcome! Submit information, stories and in the directory. 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