Arrowhead • Spring 2007 1 Arrowhead Spring 2007 • Vol. 14 • No. 2 The Newsletter of the Employees & Alumni Association of the National Park Service Published By Eastern National

FROM THE DIRECTOR NPS Announces 391st Unit: Sand

recently attend- I ed both the Creek Massacre National Historic Site Midwest Region’s Superintendents’ n April 28, 2007, National Park across its valley onto the surrounding the congressional legislation authorizing Conference and OService Director Mary Bomar, plains and bluffs, I reflected on how them, or by the president, who proclaims the biennial George along with Tribal leaders and massacre necessary this dedication was,” said “national monuments” under the Antiq- Wright Society Con- uities Act of 1906. Many names are ference. With a descendents, federal, state and local Director Bomar. “The National Park shared theme of officials, Tribal drummers and ceremo- Service is proud to announce Sand descriptive—lakeshores, seashores, battle- “Rethinking Protected Areas in a nial flag color guards, dedicated Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site fields—but not all are easily categorized Changing World,” the concurrent Creek Massacre National Historic Site as the 391st unit of the National Park because of the diversity of resources with- meetings were held in St. Paul, in southeastern Colorado as the newest Service. The history of this great nation in them. The NPS preserves stunning nat- Minn., affording an excellent oppor- unit of the NPS. Director Bomar for- is not complete without an understand- ural areas such as Yellowstone and Grand tunity for the two groups to engage mally dedicated this new site, where ing and respect for the tragedies that Canyon, national significant historic areas in spirited off-session discussions, 143 years ago a force of some 700 sol- affect our national consciousness. We like Independence Hall or Aztec Ruins, as well as formal connections. diers, the majority 100 day volunteers, hope that when people visit this impor- battlefields such as Gettysburg or Anti- Members of the two organiza- attacked a village of Cheyenne and Ara- tant national park site, they will learn etam, seashores at Cape Cod and Padre tions and their respective partners paho Indians camped along Sand Creek about and remember the Northern and Island, lakeshores and rivers at Sleeping had stimulating debate on a variety in Colorado Territory. The new site Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho vic- Bear Dunes and Upper Delaware River, of topics ranging from Native Peo- monuments and memorials like the Wash- ple and Protected Lands to the memorializes that massacre of nearly tims of Sand Creek.” Renaissance for Interpretation and 160 Cheyenne and Arapaho on Novem- The diversity of the units within the ington Monument or the World War II Education and the National Park ber 29, 1864. National Park System is reflected in the Memorial, parkways such as the Natchez Service Centennial Initiative. “As I looked out at Sand Creek and variety of classifications they are given in continued on page 10 I was particularly pleased with the frank give-and-take between presenters and the Midwest Region superintendents and management staff. I was even pleased to find I Interior Secretary and NPS Director Attend was not spared tough and thought- ful questions after I spoke. I hope Frederick Douglass NHS Ceremonial Reopening that this sort of dialogue will be a continuing part of my tenure as director. I believe I get my best integrity and humanity we should emu- advice when there is a free and late. Visitors can once again tour this frank exchange of ideas. house and see it as it was in the days At George Wright, I was able to when he lived here. Even more so, they reinforce my commitment to careful can learn how Frederick Douglass research and thoughtful analysis. became the conscience of a nation when The entire conference underscored it was struggling with issues of racial the essential message that effective injustice and equality.” natural and cultural resource Frederick Douglass was born into management is integral to sound slavery on the Eastern Shore of Mary- park operations. land in 1818. During the course of his The opportunity to share the remarkable life, he escaped from slavery, microphone with my colleagues, became internationally renowned for Ernesto Enkerlin of Mexico and Alan his eloquence in the cause of liberty and Latourelle of Canada, was a special went on to serve the national govern- privilege. We all enjoyed the give- ment in several official capacities. and-take with conference partici- First opened to the public in 1972, pants on a wide range of topics. NPS photo by Terry Adams Frederick Douglass NHS celebrates SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR DIRK KEMPTHORNE looks on as NPS Director Speaking of colleagues, I was Douglass’ life and work. The Douglass thrilled that we were joined by five Mary Bomar speaks during the ceremonial reopening of the historic home at home was reopened to the public in former NPS directors at our Frederick Douglass NHS on April 23. National Leadership Council (NLC) February 2007, following a three-year, ecretary of the Interior Dirk Interior to officially commemorate the $2.7 million preservation project. meeting in May: Bob Stanton, SKempthorne kicked off National reopening of the Frederick Douglass Roger Kennedy, Jim Ridenour, Gary “The National Park Service is proud Park Week at a ceremonial reopening of house,” Kempthorne said. “Frederick Everhardt and George Hartzog. to manage, conserve and interpret this the historic home at Frederick Douglass Douglass is truly one of our nation’s very important national historical site,” The NLC discussed many topics, NHS in Washington, D.C., on April 23. great heroes; a man whose life we but spent a great deal of time on “It is my honor as Secretary of the should study and whose courage, continued on page 3 the people programs. For this to be a true “time of the people” we must prepare the next generation of park leaders with training and develop- ment opportunities. President’s National Park Service Budget Just as our former directors con- tinue to contribute, I hope we can also draw on the immense experi- Proposes Record Increases for Park Operations ence of our NPS alumni to help mentor and counsel the future gen- resident Bush’s $2.4 billion NPS increase in park operations funding over budget,” Bomar said. “It includes $100 eration of leaders for our parks. Pbudget for fiscal year 2008 calls for his fiscal year 2007 budget request,” million of discretionary funds for parks People will always be the essen- the largest increase in park operations said NPS Director Mary Bomar. “That each year and up to $200 million a tial ingredient of our Service and I funding ever proposed and leveraged is the largest increase ever for park oper- year within the Centennial Initiative, know we can depend on both our public-private investments that could ations and programs that directly bene- which would provide $100 million a employees and alumni to help move generate as much as $3 billion to help fit national parks.” The FY 2008 budget year to match donations for signature us forward. And I know we can the parks prepare for their 100th birth- proposal is the first financial infusion for projects and programs.” Bomar said the always depend on the Employees day in 2016. The proposed budget the President’s Initiative to ready Amer- Centennial Initiative emphasizes three and Alumni Association to support includes 3,000 new seasonal employees, ica’s parks for the 2016 Centennial of key goals: us as members of the National Park continues increases for park maintenance the National Park Service. Service family—you’re the best! • Engage all Americans in preserving our and targets specific cultural and natural The “National Parks Centennial Ini- heritage, history and natural resources resource improvements. tiative” is a potential $3 billion invest- through philanthropy and partnerships. —Mary Bomar “All of this is possible because the ment in the coming 10 years. “This is president recommends a $230 million money above and beyond our regular continued on page 3 2 A rrowhead • Spring 2007

Focus on the Parks

• The special regulations for D ry Tortu- no-anchor ecological preserve that pro- gas NP, published in the Federal Regis- vides a sanctuary for species affected by ter Dec. 19, 2006, became effective Jan. fishing and loss of habitat. Fifty-four Connecting with the Cosmos 19. Among other things, the regulations percent of the park remains open to fish- establish a Research Natural Area (RNA) ing. “The RNA allows for a better visitor at Carlsbad Caverns NP that adds a new layer of protection for experience, while protecting the unique the marine resources of the park by not natural treasures above and below the By Shannan Marcak, Park Ranger, the sun, it looked like a tiny, perfect- allowing fishing or anchoring. sea. Future generations will be able to Carlsbad Caverns NP ly round droplet of jet-black ink. The “The RNA complements the adjacent experience the remoteness, tranquility Tortugas Ecological Reserve in the Flori- visual size comparison was often and the abundance and diversity of coral n November 8, 2006, employees shocking and even humbling. Real- da Keys National Marine Sanctuary, cre- and marine and bird species that were Oat Carlsbad Caverns NP knew ating the largest no-take marine reserve ization that this diminutive “speck” once common in this part of America, they had found the perfect time to test was actually another world was often in the continental United States,” said but are found in only a few very special their new telescope when Mercury Dry Tortugas NP Supt. Dan Kimball. accompanied by whispered “Wows!” places today. The park’s goal for the made one of its rare and always the “The plan for protecting this area of the future of the South Florida resources is orbital passes directly park was developed with broad public need to confirm: that recreational and commercial fisher- between the Earth participation and the direct involvement “That tiny dot?” men will see more and bigger fish, more and the sun. Viewed of the State of Florida, the sanctuary, For most of conch and more lobster in Florida Bay, as a transit of the fishing organizations and other interest the people, view- the Straits of Florida and beyond as a planet across the face groups; we will be implementing the ing the transit result of the critical spawning and nurs- of the sun, this event RNA with an emphasis on education and seemed to create cooperation with partner agencies, local ery areas that we are protecting in the had not occurred a sense that there communities, user groups and individual park,” said Dan. Additional information since 2003 and is a timeless vast- users as we work to place boundary and can be found at www.nps.gov/drto. wouldn’t happen ness of which we again until 2016. So, mooring buoys in the RNA,” he said. Gettysburg are only the • In early December 2006, the park broke out The RNA is a 46-square-mile no-take, NMP replanted 11 historic orchards in tiniest part. Inter- its new, 11-inch estingly, many major battle action areas on the battle- Schmidt-Cassegrain field. Contractors for the NPS replanted park visitors walk Arrowhead telescope and invited out of Carlsbad 30 acres of orchards with hardy varieties the public to have a of apples, so visitors can better under- Cavern’s cathe- The Newsletter of closer look. One- dral-like under- the Employees & stand the fighting and see the battlefield hundred-and-sixty- Alumni Association through the eyes of the soldiers who ground spaces of the National Park eight park visitors and NPS with that same fought in 1863. Service employees took their CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP Park feeling. Mer- According to park historians, almost The Arrowhead is a quarterly publication turns peering into the Ranger Shannan Marcak helps a cury’s transit pro- every farm of any size in 1863 Gettys- for National Park Service employees and lens and through the young park visitor view the planet vided the perfect retirees. The E&AA is a non-profit, mem- burg had an orchard, usually of a size in mirror-like solar filter Mercury as it passes in front of opportunity for bership organization dedicated to promot- proportion to the farmstead. The to catch a glimpse of the sun. the park’s staff to ing the values of the NPS family and orchards played many roles during the preserving its treasured resources. The “that teeny-weeny, little dot!?” help visitors connect the microcosm battle: cover from observation or from Arrowhead is available to non-members and Mercury is the solar system’s hidden beneath Earth’s surface with fire for both troops and artillery batter- other organizations for $15 per year. smallest planet—just 3,000 miles in the vast cosmos within which our ies; concealment during movement; Directors diameter. As it passed in front of the Earth is just a “speck” through that John E. Cook, Chair obstructions to observation or clear 335,000-mile-wide glowing disc of common emotional response. I [email protected] fields of fire; and places to gather to rest Bill Schenk, Vice Chair or seek medical assistance. [email protected] exploratory voyages of Captain Smith • The new Historic Jamestowne Visitor James M. Draper, Sect./Treas. The NPS funded the planting project on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributar- Center at Colonial NHP opened its [email protected] with $17,972 bequeathed to the park by Chesley A. Moroz, President Frances L. Woolf (deceased) of Harris- ies in 1607 to 1609, and will provide doors on Jan. 2 to greet visitors arriving [email protected] burg, Pa. Frances included Gettysburg significant new opportunities for educa- for the events of this year’s 400th Dan Brown NMP in her last will and testament. tion, recreation and heritage tourism in anniversary and beyond. This 18,000- [email protected] Gerald Halpin Since 2000, the park replanted 71 acres the Chesapeake Bay Region. As desig- square-foot facility provides a variety of [email protected] of orchards at 31 historic orchard sites. nated by Congress, the trail is intended orientation services, including museum George Lamb The goal is to replant a total of 160 acres to play an important role in fostering exhibits, audiovisual programs and per- [email protected] citizen stewardship of the bay. The law sonal interpretive services. Ron Tyler of orchards throughout the major battle requires the Secretary of the Interior to Interactive museum exhibits tell the [email protected] action areas of the battlefield. Ron Walker administer the trail “in coordination” story of Jamestown’s 92 years as capital [email protected] • On Feb. 23, the NPS unveiled plans with the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and of Virginia, including the arrival and Marye Wells-Harley for a new USS Arizona Memorial Vis- Watertrails Network and the federal- melding of three cultures—the Virginia [email protected] itor Center. Piles will be driven down state Chesapeake Bay Program that is Indians, the English and the Africans. Advisory Board Chair 140 to 200 feet to ensure that the new leading the estuary restoration effort. In the audiovisual “immersion” experi- Dan Brown visitor center buildings do not sink into ence, nine computers control more than the soil—the fate of the current build- • Independence NHP hosted Charles, 3,000 images as a multimedia overview Editor ing, which opened in 1980 on land filled Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Jamestown’s rich history unfolds in a Jennifer M. Allen from dredging. The $38 million con- of Cornwall, on Jan. 27. This was the 180-degree theater setting. [email protected] struction project will also make conces- first visit to Philadelphia by a Prince of A new, elevated footbridge leads from Assistant Editor Wales in 147 years, and the park and the Laura Robinson sions to the post-9/11 environment, the new visitor center to the historic city made every effort to ensure a warm [email protected] with buildings set back from the Pearl town site, providing a panoramic view of Harbor waterfront and the parking area welcome for the royal couple. NPS Jamestown. From the bridge’s terminus Volunteer as a precaution against attacks by boat or Director Mary Bomar joined Pennsylva- at the Jamestown Tercentenary Monu- Chet O. Harris car bomb. Construction is scheduled to nia Governor Ed Rendell, Philadelphia ment, visitors may visit the Jamestown Trust Fund Loan Administrator begin this fall, with a completion date of Mayor John Street and Independence Rediscovery archeological excavations or Jack Ryan Dec. 7, 2009—the 68th anniversary of NHP Supt. Dennis Reidenbach in greet- take a stroll through New Towne, site of [email protected] the Japanese attack that plunged the ing and welcoming the royal couple. Jamestown’s post-fort population center Membership Coordinator U.S. into WWII. The current visitor In Independence Hall, the site where from the 1620’s to 1699, when the cap- Bonnie Stetson the Second Continental Congress [email protected] center will remain open throughout the ital moved to Williamsburg. construction of its new facility. declared independence from the British Publisher monarchy, the royal visitors were given • From Feb. 17 through Oct. 21, 2007, Eastern National • On Dec. 19, 2006, President George Manzanar NHS and the Eastern Cali- 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 a brief tour by Park Ranger Renee Fort Washington, PA 19034 W. Bush signed legislation establishing the Albertoli. Their Royal Highnesses fornia Museum are hosting an exhibit Phone: (215) 283-6900 Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT. moved on to the Liberty Bell Center, entitled GULAG: Soviet Forced Labor Fax: (215) 283-6925 The John Smith trail is the first national where Park Ranger Larry McClenney Camps and the Struggle for Freedom. www.eandaa.org water trail in the U.S. and will be admin- The exhibit is on display at the Eastern ©2007 Eastern National provided them with a brief history of istered by the NPS. The trail is designed the famous bell. NPS Director Bomar California Museum in Independence, To contribute stories or photos for consider- to complement the existing Chesapeake and Supt. Reidenbach also joined the Calif.—the only West Coast venue. ation, or for E&AA contribution and mem- Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, royal couple at a reception at the The exhibit traces the history of the bership information, please see page 12. also administered by the NPS. National Constitution Center, hosted Soviet Union’s forced labor camp sys- The trail will commemorate the by Mayor Street and Governor Rendell. tem and its impact on Russia and the Arrowhead • Spring 2007 3

Focus on the Parks world today. The vast network of labor Freeman, Joe Louis, Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., camps both repressed political opposi- Sir Lynden Pindling, Sir Sidney Poitier, tion and provided labor to fuel the Sovi- Dr. Otis W. Smith, Congresswoman et Union’s economic engine. For more Maxine Waters, The Honorable L. Dou- Have You Ordered information, visit www.nps.gov/manz. glas Wilder and Jean Childs Young. Visit www.gulaghistory.org to take a vir- The walk resembles a parade of 2’ x 2’ tual tour of the exhibit, learn more granite squares imported from Africa Your Arrowhead about the Gulag experience and follow and embedded into the visitor center the traveling exhibit. promenade at Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. The actual shoes of each hon- Trading Cards Yet? • More “footsteps” of civil rights icons were added in February to the Interna- oree, used to create the footstep impres- tional Civil Rights Walk of Fame at sions on the granite markers bearing Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS. The their respective names, were on display onsider joining NPS Director International Civil Rights Walk of Fame during the induction ceremony. The CMary Bomar as the proud was created in 2004 to give recognition International Civil Rights Walk of Fame owner of an Arrowhead Trading to those courageous soldiers of justice is sponsored by the Trumpet Awards Card. Modeled after professional who sacrificed and struggled to make Foundation, Inc. and was created and sports leagues and law enforcement equality a reality for all. The 2007 designed by Xernona Clayton, founder trading cards, these unique, assemblage of Walk of Fame inductees and executive producer of the Trumpet full-color cards are printed on include: Lerone Bennett, Jr., Tony Awards. Each year, more foot soldiers heavy, glossy stock. Bennett, Marian Wright Edelman, May- will be added to the International Civil or Shirley Franklin, Attorney Frankie Rights Walk of Fame. I Mary is a life member of E&AA. She’s got a card, do you? For more information, check out President’s NPS Budget www.ArrowheadCards.com. continued from front page America’s Treasures program, $10 mil- lion for Preserve America and $43.7 mil- • Reconnect people with their parks. lion for historic preservation grants-in-aid Order Yours Today! • Build capacity for critical park opera- to states, territories and Indian tribes. It tions and facilities, and sustain them would also establish a National Inventory Arrowhead Trading Cards are available only to members of through the next century. of Historic Properties grant program. the Employees and Alumni Association of the National Park Service. The FY 2008 budget includes $57.5 Matching grants of $4 million would be million to fully fund employee pay and available to states, tribes, local govern- benefits. “This is so important,” Bomar ments and federal land management said. “Even as the National Park Service agencies to make inventories more acces- has received budget increases, we have sible and useful. Contribute to New National frequently absorbed portions of employee The National Recreation and Preser- pay raises. Over time, that eats away at vation program: The 2008 budget pro- park operations.” Other key elements of posal is $48.9 million. That is $15.6 Parks Documentary Film the proposed FY 2008 budget include: million more than the 2007 budget A solid foundation for park base fund- request. The president’s 2008 budget n the fall of 2009, PBS will air The and are most interested in footage of ing: With $140 million in increases at the includes: INational Parks, a major documentary families and tourists in the parks. If your park base level, this budget supports core • $8.7 million for Rivers, Trails and film series produced and directed by Ken home movies are used in The National mission responsibilities like interpretation Conservation Assistance, an increase of Burns and written and produced by Day- Parks, you will receive a DVD of the and education programs, staff at visitor $650,000 from 2007. The increase is to ton Duncan. But now, they are asking series. If you happen to have footage of centers, park safety and maintaining provide technical assistance to connect for your help. Their film series is not a the Yosemite firefall and it is included in resources and facilities in good condition. trails to parks through new trail part- travelogue or a “nature” film; it will tell the series, you will receive the DVD, plus Flexible park base operations funding: nership projects. the very powerful, human story of how your choice of one other Ken Burns film. A request of $20 million for cultural and • $22.7 million for cultural programs, the parks came into being and what they If you have home movies you would natural resource programs at 20 parks to an increase of $2.5 million from 2007. have meant to Americans for over 100 like to submit, follow the criteria below: meet specific improvement goals, such as The increase includes an additional $1 years. It will be filled with major histori- • Home movies from the 1920’s, 1930’s, upgrading historic structures to “good million to establish data format and cal figures—from John Muir to 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s. condition,” to meet “museum stan- protocols for the new National Inven- Theodore Roosevelt to Ansel Adams— • They are most interested in families dards” for historic and cultural artifacts, tory of Historic Properties grant pro- and tourists in the national parks, not eradicating exotic species and restoring but it will also tell the stories of many gram. The increase also includes an lesser-known Americans, from cowboys scenery without people. disturbed lands. • Do not send original footage: VHS or additional $1.5 million for American to immigrant artists, wealthy philanthro- Asset Management Program: The DVD copies only, please. THE MATER- Battlefield grants. The requested fund- pists to dirt-poor farmers who turned NPS now has a complete baseline on IAL WILL NOT BE RETURNED. ing would allow for 50 grants through their passion for a part of the American facility conditions and will establish spe- annual competition authorized by the • Clearly mark the tape or disc with landscape into crusades for their perma- cific performance targets for improving American Battlefield Protection Act of your name, address, phone number and nent protection. As it tells the story, it assets. Total construction and facility 1996, which promotes the preservation email address (if available), so they can will reveal a larger story of people pass- maintenance funding is $663.2 million of significant historic battlefields associ- contact you if your footage is selected. in 2008, including a $68.1 million ated with war on American soil. ing on a love for these special places from • Include a brief description, e.g., the increase in facility maintenance. Parks one generation to another. • $10 million for heritage areas, an Smith family, George and Martha, Bill can also improve assets through the To help them tell this story, they would and Sally, in Grand Canyon, 1955. Centennial Challenge, which could increase of $2.6 million from 2007. like to collect home movies of visits to The Heritage Partnership Program pro- • Send to the following address by raise up to $200 million a year in dona- national parks by families and individuals vides seed money for congressionally August 1, 2007: Anne Harrington, tions and matching funds. for possible use in the film. They are designated, but locally managed, WETA, 2775 S. Quincy Street, Arling- “The 2008 budget includes a $35 mil- looking for home movies from the time national heritage areas. I ton, VA 22206. For questions, contact lion increase in cyclic maintenance, bring- period of the 1920’s through the 1980’s, Anne Harrington at [email protected]. I ing the total for this critical program to $106.5 million,” Bomar said. This repre- sents a 224 percent increase from the pro- E&AA welcomes the gram level of $35.5 million in 2001. following new members: Reopening of Frederick Douglass NHS Cyclic maintenance allows assets to be maintained on a predictive cycle. Michael Adams, Cathy Beeler, John Land acquisition: The 2008 budget Case, Carol Edmondson, Rose continued from front page Week, an annual, presidentially pro- includes $22.5 million for federal land Fennell, Art Frederick, Joe said NPS Director Mary Bomar. “I am claimed week for celebration and recogni- acquisition, including completing land Helmkamp, Richard B. Hoffman, confident the public will agree the work tion of the country’s national parks. Parks acquisition for Flight 93 N MEM and Lori Kinser, National Park performed here will ensure this home across the country hosted events through- funds for Civil War battlefield grants. Foundation, Einar Olson, Tina remains the strong symbol of what out the week, from hikes to picnics to Historic Preservation: The 2008 Orcutt, John Roman, Mark Frederick Douglass represented and family and kids days, culminating in budget includes $63.7 million for historic Saferstein, Katherine Swift, Anthony stood for.” National Junior Ranger Day on April 28. preservation. The historic preservation Washington and Friday Wiles. The ceremony at Frederick Douglass For more information on Frederick Dou- budget includes $10 million for the Save NHS came at the start of National Park glass NHS, visit www.nps.gov/frdo. I 4 A rrowhead • Spring 2007

Kudos and Awards

Tom was cited for his outstanding cus- journals of prominent leaders of the Maintenance - Chuck Stalker , road/fleet tomer service assistance and his continual American Revolution. Overall, 19 awards supervisor, Rocky Mountain NP. Direc- analysis of costs to ensure the best use of were made to institutions with tor’s Award for Superintendent of the government expenditures at all times. collections, artifacts, artistic works or Year for Natural Resource Stewardship - Charles was cited for his performance, documents and 23 awards were made Dale B. Engquist, superintendent, Indi- attitude and professional abilities. to organizations caring for structures ana Dunes NL. Director’s Award for and sites. Some 327 groups applied Natural Resource Management - Don • On March 1, Janet Snyder Matthews, for SAT funds in 2006. Additional Swann, wildlife biologist, Saguaro NP. Ph.D., was awarded the University of information on the Save America’s Trea- Professional Excellence in Natural Florida College of Design, Construction sures program can be found on the Resources Award - Dr. Glenn Plumb, and Planning’s Beinecke-Reeves Distin- PCAH website at www.pcah.gov or the natural resources chief, Yellowstone NP. guished Achievement Award. The annual NPS website at www.cr.nps.gov/hps/ Director’s Award for Natural Resource award recognizes an individual who exem- treasures/index.htm. Research (two winners) - Darryll R. plifies the spirit of historic preservation in Johnson , NPS research coordinator, Florida. As associate director for cultural • The 2006 Director’s Awards for Nat- Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem resource stewardship and partnerships for ural Resource Stewardship were pre- Studies Unit, University of Washington the NPS, Jan manages the nation’s most sented during a banquet at the George and Dr. Norbert Psuty , director of Sandy important historic preservation and cul- Wright Society Biennial Conference in Hook Cooperative Research Programs of tural resource stewardship programs. She St. Paul, Minn., on April 19. The seven the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sci- NPS is responsible for the management of fed- winners have exhibited leadership in the ences, Rutgers University, New Jersey. JOY MEDLEY LYONS eral government programs that identify, effort to preserve park ecosystems. • The Historic Confederation of Ken- document, recognize, preserve and inter- The awards and recipients are: Trish • New River Gorge NR Supt. Cal Hite tucky and the Kentucky Historical Soci- pret historic places throughout the coun- Patterson Student Conservation Associa- was honored Nov. 29, 2006 at the 2006 ety awarded their 2006 Award of Merit try, including the National Register of tion Award for Natural Resource Manage- West Virginia Governor’s Conference on to Making Their Mark: The Signature Historic Places and the National Historic ment in a Small Park - Fran Pannebaker, Tourism Awards Program. Governor Joe of Slavery at Mammoth Cave. The Landmarks Program. chief of resource management, Bent’s Old Manchin presented Cal with the Distin- book and its author, Joy Medley Jan’s many accomplishments were rec- Fort NHS. Director’s Excellence in guished West Virginian Award. During Lyons, chief of program services at ognized through her 2002 appointment Natural Resource Stewardship through the presentation, the governor summa- Mammoth Cave NP, were honored at to the National Park System Advisory the Kentucky History Awards Banquet Board. She served as chair of the Advi- on March 3. This is the highest award sory Board’s National Historic Land- the organizations bestow. marks Committee, as well as on the National Park Service The Kentucky History Awards celebrate Board of Advisors for the National Trust outstanding programs, publications and for Historic Preservation, the Historic people who have excelled in the field or Tallahassee Preservation Board, the His- Receives Trailblazer Award have made lifetime contributions to the torical Commission of Sarasota County preservation, awareness and appreciation and the Florida Historical Society. of Kentucky’s history. Making Their • On Dec. 11, 2006, the President’s Mark, published by Eastern National, Committee on the Arts and the describes the lives of slaves who served the Humanities (PCAH) and the NPS Mammoth Cave Estate during more than announced that 42 Save America’s 125 years of private ownership. Treasures (SAT) grants totaling $7.6 “The untold story and little-known million were awarded to preservation facts about the slaves of Mammoth Cave and conservation groups around the has intrigued me since the early 1980’s,” nation. The NPS and the President’s said Joy. “I began my own independent research, then joined with researcher Committee oversee the Save America’s Jeanne C. Schmitzer in the mid-1990’s Treasures program in partnership with as we corroborated our findings. the National Endowment for the Arts, Between the two of us, we have helped the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Muse- bring these important Mammoth Cave NPS pioneers to the forefront.” um and Library Services. Save America’s Treasures competitive awards preserve DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE NHP employees at the Trailblazer Award ceremony on April 16, pictured left to right: Marty Anderson, administrative assistant; Julia Frasure, park • On Jan. 16, Denver Service Center the nation’s most significant endan- ranger; Bonnie Murray, administrative officer; Casey Simmons, park guide; Bill Gibson, (DSC) Project Manager Charles Bor- gered intellectual and cultural artifacts, former Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP superintendent; Mark Dues, park guide; Larry Blake, ders and Printing Specialist Tom Fair historic structures and historic sites. superintendent; Nicholas Georgeff, management assistant; Mandy Murray, park guide; were presented with the DSC Director’s The range of this year’s awards covers Bob Petersen, park ranger; and Ann Honious, chief, education and resources management. Award for their outstanding work on the breadth of American history and cul- behalf of the DSC and the NPS. This ture—from preserving the Nellie L. Byrd, n April 16, Aviation Trail, Inc. pre- it from the wrecking ball in the early annual award is presented as an acknowl- one of the Chesapeake Bay’s few remain- Osented its 2007 Trailblazer Award to 1980’s. It was then restored by the NPS edgement from the DSC director, above ing skipjacks, to saving Birmingham’s the NPS for accomplishments at Day- to its 1895-97 ambience, while develop- and beyond divisional awards within the 16th Street Baptist Church, a civil rights ton Aviation Heritage NHP at the ing 1890’s-era displays. Next, the NPS office, and is presented for individual landmark. Other grants will restore the Trailblazer Award ceremony in Kettering, purchased the Hoover Block and restored excellence and dedication. Gettysburg Cyclorama and the letters and Ohio. Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP and opened it as the Wright-Dunbar Supt. Larry Blake accepted the award on Interpretive Center. The park’s third behalf of the NPS. major building focus was the Huffman In memory of Chet Brooks The Trailblazer Award recognizes an Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center, Benefactors Nathan Golub organization or individual who has fur- which, in cooperation with Wright-Patter- son Air Force Base, was constructed on James Harrison thered aviation in the greater Miami Val- The following donations were the grounds of Wright Brothers Hill. John Pattie ley. During the NPS’s 15-year presence at received this quarter. Thank you “To accomplish so much in only 15 Eastern National Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP, the site for your support. years is truly indicative of the park’s spirit has attracted national recognition, NPS Juin Crosse Adams In memory of Jed Davis to fully tell this important aviation story,” personnel and resources to tell the story Nash Castro NPS Alaska Region said Christian. “The park has formed pro- of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the com- Nicholas Clinch Leadership Council ductive partnerships with Wright-Patter- munity’s aviation heritage and the poet Robert and Susan Gray son Air Force Base, Dayton History In memory of Tom Ela Laureate Paul Laurence Dunbar. Thayne O’Brien (which manages Carillon Historical Park) Carl and Meraldine Walker Aviation Trail, Inc. President Marvin Joseph Rumburg, Jr. and the Paul Laurence Dunbar memorial Christian commented that many of the Ronald Stiltenpole In memory of Bill Featherstone site owner—the Ohio Historical Society. park’s challenges have stemmed from its David Wallace Tom and Margaret Hartman The park also has developed a unique structure as a geographically separated, Friday Wiles In memory of Randy Jones cooperation with local governmental and four-unit park. “The park rangers work educational entities on events and pro- Southeast Region Leadership Kyle Patterson Phillips daily to promote all the sites to local, grams at each of the park sites,” he added. Conference Auction In memory of Robert Belous, national and international visitors...,” For more information about the park, In honor of Gary and Chet Brooks, Randy Jones and he said. visit www.nps.gov/daav. To learn more Nancy Everhardt Jerry Tanner The park’s first major step was acquir- about Aviation Trail, Inc., visit www. Dan and Linda Brown Doug and Thelma Warnock ing The Wright Cycle Company Building aviationtrailinc.org. Click on “Trailblaz- from Aviation Trail, Inc., which had saved er” for a complete list of awardees. I Arrowhead • Spring 2007 5

Kudos and Awards rized Cal’s 33-year career with the NPS, Gauley River NRA and Bluestone NSR. noting that it was fitting that Cal had both Governor Manchin noted that Cal had Employees and Alumni Association News begun and ended his NPS career in West been recognized by the NPS for his work Virginia. [Cal retired Feb. 3 from the in protecting the gorge from development E&AA Educational Trust Fund ambassadors to support the NPS. The NPS, see retirement listing on page 7.] threats, and for communicating the signif- Demand for the Educational Trust form can easily be filled out online at Just after graduating from West Virginia icance of the park’s resources. “He was an Fund continues to grow! Please remem- www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=35683 University, Cal worked as a seasonal park important partner to the tourism indus- ber the following loan criteria: 3202810. aid at Harpers Ferry NHP. Over three try...,” said the governor. Cal was also rec- Please take a moment to fill out this • All applications must be received and form, noting your areas of interest, and decades later, he retired as the superin- ognized at the ceremony by the West on file by the closing date of May 1. tendent of three NPS units in southern Virginia Tourism Commission with a res- state your experience with each selected • Student must be enrolled full time and West Virginia: New River Gorge NR, olution honoring his contributions. I area. Based on preliminary discussions be at the graduate or undergraduate level. with NPS management and the positive • Loans can cover tuition, room/board, response this inventory is receiving, we books and supplies. believe the program will offer our mem- • Any current loans outstanding must be bers opportunities to contribute signifi- up-to-date regarding payment due. cantly in support of the NPS mission. We are particularly excited to provide inter- • Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA. ested retirees a way to work with Incident • If requests exceed available funding, Command and special event planning loan approval will be determined based teams in a meaningful way. For a written on GPA. copy of the survey, please call Bonnie • The loan limit is $2,500 per student, per Stetson, E&AA membership coordinator, year (maximum of $10,000 per student). at (215) 283-6900, ext. 131. • The maximum loan limit per family is Searching for E&AA Members $20,000. The following E&AA members might Please note that the cut-off date for loan have moved and forgotten to let us know. applications is May 1, and it will be neces- If you can help with a current address or sary to submit the student’s most recent other contact information, please send an transcript with the request. The fundrais- email to [email protected]. ing committee is working to establish an Gary M. and Deanna M. Ahlstrand, endowment to support the Hartzog Edu- Robert Binnewies, Jennie May Blake, cational Loan Program. Our goal is to raise Mrs. T. Reid Cabe, Carolyn Edwards, Tami A. Heilemann, DOI $3 million to ensure that this program can James Felton, David Gackenbach, Clay- sustain itself in the future. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: NPS DIRECTOR MARY BOMAR, Shenandoah NP Chief ton Hagen, Mrs. James Ice, Grace Ranger Gordon Wissinger, National Park Foundation President Vin Cipolla and Unilever’s Skills Inventory Jarboe, Charles E. Krueger, Richard Americas region President Mike Polk at the Harry Yount Award presentation. The E&AA outreach committee is put- Lake, Charles Mangers, Jerome ting together a skills inventory. E&AA is McHugh, Victor Nash, James O’Toole, Gordon the Harry Yount National Park Ranger henandoah NP Chief Ranger often called upon to assist the NPS in a Preston Patraw, James Radney, John B. SWissinger is this year’s recipient of Award to Gordon Wissinger,” said NPS variety of tasks. We know that our mem- Rogers, Leroy Rowell, Daniel Salisbury, the Harry Yount National Park Ranger Director Bomar. “Gordon’s dedication bers have tremendous knowledge of the Guy Taylor, Jr., Ruth Van Kirk, Bryan Award for excellence in “rangering.” The to the profession of rangering and to the NPS and would do a wonderful job as Wagner and Eunice Young. I national award was presented on May 1 National Park Service is evident in his by NPS Director Mary Bomar at a cere- accomplishments and with this award mony in Washington, D.C., hosted by given by his peers—many of whom have the National Park Foundation (NPF). told me that Gordon’s actions, standards Named after Harry Yount, who is gen- and leadership personify the art of being New Oh, Ranger! Book erally given credit for being the first park a ranger. Gordon is a credit to the ranger, the award is the hallmark of National Park Service and we are very Available in August 2007 recognition as a NPS ranger, is presented proud of him and each of the others who annually by the NPS and is made possible were nominated for this award.” by the NPF through a gift from Unilever. Gordon’s consistent dedication to the merican Park Network and Eastern National have partnered with Ford The peer-nominated award seeks to rec- mission of the NPS and his ability to per- A Motor Co. to publish a new edition of ognize and honor outstanding rangers form his duties at the level of the great the popular Oh, Ranger! book. The and to encourage high standards of per- rangers make him a model for all rangers book is a collection of exciting stories formance; foster an especially responsive to aspire to. He has regularly demon- told directly by the experts—national attitude toward public service; enhance strated that a ranger who is well skilled in park rangers. From animal encounters the public’s appreciation of the park protection, interpretation, resource man- to firefighting; and from scientific dis- ranger profession; and further the art and agement and visitor use management is coveries to search-and-rescue missions, science of “rangering.” the most effective tool that the Service rangers share their most memorable, “It is my privilege to be able to present has for managing the parks. I life-changing adventures. Oh, Ranger! provides an insider’s view into the most beautiful, historic and culturally signifi- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS cant treasures in America. This book is a tribute to NPS employ- Celebrates Dr. King’s Birthday ees and was inspired by an original story- tive resource to planning vacations in book written in 1928 by Horace Albright, and around America’s public lands. By Stephen A. Brown, Education Specialist, after the Emancipation Proclamation the first superintendent of Yellowstone Profits from the sale of this book will Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS took effect. Fifth-grade students from NP. His memory lives on in the heroic be donated to support national park Barbara Boyd’s class at Lincoln Elemen- actions of all those who proudly wear the education programs and the Employees or the past 26 years, Abraham Lin- tary School in Louisville concluded the instantly recognizable green and grey uni- and Alumni Association of the National Fcoln Birthplace NHS has served as program at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace form and flat hat—NPS rangers. Park Service. The book will be available host to the Hodgenville, Ky. communi- NHS with a recitation of Dr. King’s “I American Park Network publishes in August 2007, and advance orders ty’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther Have a Dream,” speech. The class has outdoor guides reaching over 20 million may be made by calling the America’s King, Jr.’s birthday. This year, on Jan. students from Africa, the Ukraine, Cuba, park enthusiasts each year. Their little National Parks store at (877) 628-7275 12, the site also reached out to sur- green national park guides are a defini- (M-F 9-5 et). I rounding counties and area schools in a South America, Mexico, Europe, Viet- two-part birthday celebration. nam and the U.S. The second ceremony, co-sponsored Twenty students from area schools, in December 2006 overlooking Dun- under the direction of music teacher through a partnership between the park and The Lincoln Museum, was held in NPS Family raven Pass in the Canyon District of Yel- Phyllis Westfall, performed two choral lowstone NP. We would like to extend pieces: “I Had a Dream” and “We Call It the Community Room in downtown Hodgenville. Dr. Thomas C. Mackey, our congratulations to the happy couple America.” Skylar Hornback from the who will tie the knot early this fall....” I Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, professor of history at the University of The Arrowhead newsletter received the Magnolia Campus in LaRue County Louisville, was the featured speaker in the following message from the friends of Al recited the Gettysburg Address. continuing Lincoln Bicentennial Speaker Miller and Audrey Evans at Yellowstone Send us your stuff! We welcome news Dr. King used similar language when Series. Dr. Mackey, author of three books NP: “Yellowstone NP Park Ranger and photos about yourself and our NPS standing on the steps of the Lincoln and a featured speaker on the Abraham Supervisor Albert E. Miller, III and Fire family members. See page 12 for mailing Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, 100 years continued on page 9 Dispatcher Audrey Evans were engaged and telephone information. 6 A rrowhead • Spring 2007

Class of 2007

E&AA Life Member Joe Alston, super- visitor services at the Normandy Ameri- Excellence for her work as a member of architecture, Keith joined the Southwest intendent, Grand Canyon NP, Feb. 2 can Cemetery in Normandy, France— the nationwide concessions evaluation Regional Office in 1976 as a student after 31 years. the final resting place for 9,387 and pricing teaching team. Robbie will intern. He spent three years providing Joe began his NPS career as a firefight- American soldiers who gave their lives retire in Luray, Va., and plans to spend technical assistance to parks including er on the north rim of the Grand during D-Day and the ensuing Nor- time with family and friends and volun- Hubbell Trading Post NHS and Lyndon Canyon, as well as an inner canyon mandy campaign during WWII. teering with the park. B. Johnson NHP. In 1979, he joined the ranger. Other NPS positions include con- Midwest Regional Office in Omaha as a cessions specialist at Yellowstone NP, Rick Brown, assistant chief ranger, historical architect, then transferred to chief of the Concessions Management Great Smoky Mountains NP, March 30 the Rocky Mountain Regional Office. Division in the Alaska Regional Office, after 29 years. In 1982, Keith moved to the region’s assistant superintendent at Yellowstone Rick began his career as a ranger at partnership preservation programs and NP and superintendent at Glacier Bay NP Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County conducted Historic Preservation Tax & PRES, Curecanti NRA and Glen Battlefields Memorial NMP, followed by Incentives (Tax Act) review for eight Canyon NRA and Rainbow Bridge NM. Buffalo NR and New River Gorge NR, years. During this period, he worked with He had been superintendent at Grand before moving to Great Smoky Moun- property owners and developers rehabili- Canyon since 2000. tains NP five years ago. He has been tating historic properties. In 1990, Keith Joe’s awards include the DOI Merito- assistant chief ranger since early 2006. transferred to the Mid-Atlantic Regional rious Service Award. He will continue Rick also served as an incident com- Office - Phila., first as regional historical to live in Arizona with his wife of 32 mander for many years for one of the architect, then chief of park cultural years, Judy. NPS eastern incident management resources, then associate regional director teams. He was presented the DOI Valor for planning and resource preservation. Barbara Ashley, budget analyst, Award in 1984, the Harry Yount Award In 1995, Keith became superintendent Olympic NP, Dec. 8, 2006 after 28 years. in 2004 and seven Exemplary Act of the Philadelphia Support Office until Awards over the course of his career. Mary Bates , office automation assis- the Northeast Regional Office realigned tant, Martin Van Buren NHS, Jan. 3 E&AA Life Member Kent Bush , region- in 2003. From then until his retirement, after 23 years. Hunter Beck al curator, Pacific West Region, Jan. 3 he served as NER associate regional direc- JOHN BECK after 35 years of federal service, 31 of tor for resource stewardship and science. Frank Baublits, chief of maintenance, them with the NPS. E&AA Life Member John Beck, E&AA Life Member Ronald E. Ever- Haleakala NP, March 23 after 27 years. Kent began his NPS career as curator at resource education specialist, Southeast hart, special assistant to park superin- Throughout his career, Frank traveled Hubbell Trading Post NHS in 1976, Regional Office, Jan. 2 after 33 years. tendent, Grand Canyon NP, Jan. 2 after and worked as an employee and project where he developed the collections area John began with the NPS as a volun- over 38 years. manager in nearly all of the 57 parks in and established a collection preservation the Pacific West Region. He helped teer at Great Falls Park, when it was Ron started with the NPS as a seasonal administered by the George Washington budget. He became acting superintendent park ranger archeologist in 1968 at Gila guide policy and management while in 1980. In 1981, he moved to the Pacif- serving on a number of NPS committees Memorial PKWY, followed by permanent Cliff Dwellings NM. After obtaining his ic Northwest (PNW) Region as the first and coordinated special maintenance employment when park management was master’s degree in archeology in 1971, he regional curator and, a year later, became projects. He was one of the first to start transferred to the newly created Chesa- served two years of active duty in the U.S. a key member in the region’s first Cultur- “Buddy Projects,” organizing NPS peake and Ohio Canal NHP in 1972. Army, and continued on part time with al Resources Division. In 1996, he employees to work as teams. Here, he developed the park’s first sus- the National Guard, retiring with the became regional curator for the combined Chief of maintenance since 1998, tained interpretive operation at Great rank of lieutenant colonel in 1991. Since Western and PNW region when the two Frank’s notable achievements at Haleakala Falls. In 1976, he accepted a park ranger joining the NPS full time in 1973, Ron merged. He instituted a “Curator of include a nationally recognized sustain- intake position at Kings Mountain NMP served at Point Reyes NS, Golden Gate Record” system that provides each park able and “green” restroom facility at the and Cowpens NB. He then transferred to NRA, Grand Canyon NP, Glen Canyon collection with professional oversight for summit visitor center, and improved over- chief of interpretation and resource man- NRA and Wind Cave NP. He was a gen- collections registration and management, all park energy efficiency. He will retire to agement at Fort Pulaski NM in 1977, eralist ranger and had assignments in law and developed new collections area con- Sequim, Wash. with his wife, Peggy. serving as acting superintendent in 1988. enforcement, interpretation, concessions John then took an interpretive posi- cepts and cabinet systems that are now in management and park management. tion in the Southeast Regional Office, standard use in the region. He was an Ron was active on interagency wild- Ranger Activities Division in Atlanta. instructor at the annual Curatorial Meth- land fire overhead teams. He moved to He wrote long-range interpretive plans ods Course for 18 years. the Rocky Mountain (now Intermoun- and played a principal role in the estab- Kent has received the Appleman-Judd tain) Regional Office in 1988 as chief of lishment of and initial planning for Award for cultural resources and a concessions management, followed by Selma to Montgomery NHT and Superior Service Honor Award. In associate regional director of park opera- Tuskegee Airmen NHS. retirement, he will continue to live in tions, and in 1993, deputy regional John and his wife, Nancy (also a park Bellevue, Wash. A dedicated Native director. Beginning in 2002, he became ranger), will stay in Atlanta until 2008 American flute maker, he plans on Colorado State coordinator and finally when they hope to relocate to north spending more time working on and special assistant to Grand Canyon NP Georgia or North Carolina. In addition playing flutes, and may be reached at Supt. Joe Alston. to developing a consulting business, they [email protected]. Ron is the author of Glen Canyon - are looking forward to traveling and vis- Arthur Canfield, small engine Lake Powell: The Story Behind the iting with family and friends. They can be mechanic, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Scenery. He and his wife, Diana, reside reached at [email protected]. NHP, Jan. 2 after over 19 years. in Littleton, Colo. Robbie Brockwehl, concessions man- Lupe Carrasco, administrative officer, Angela W. Fitzgerald, administrative agement specialist, Shenandoah NP, Feb. Tonto NM, Feb. 16 after over 39 years. officer, Guilford Courthouse NMP, Jan. 3 after over 38 years of federal service, 29 3 after 33 years. NPS photo by Marie Marek of them with the NPS. Margaret Chandler, park ranger Donald Fleming PAULA BAUER During her career, Robbie has worked (interpretation), Office of the NPS , maintenance mechanic as a concessions specialist at Yellowstone Liaison to the White House, Jan. 3 supervisor, Prince William Forest Park, Paula Bauer, supervisory park ranger, NP, information management specialist after over 30 years. Jan. 2 after over 26 years. Carlsbad Caverns NP, Feb. 3 after over for the Washington Budget Office and E&AA Life Member Mark J. Corey, Dale Foltz, maintenance mechanic 12 years. staff assistant to the deputy director of superintendent, Andrew Johnson NHS, supervisor, Shenandoah NP, Jan. 3 after Paula spent time at Zion NP first as a the Heritage Conservation and Recre- Jan. 3 after 33 years. 33 years. Student Conservation Association intern ation Service, as well as in various posi- and then an interpretive ranger. She had tions within military agencies. She Frances Day, visual information special- Janice Smith Franer, administrative Peace Corps experience in Niger, West arrived at Shenandoah NP in 1988 as the ist, Submerged Cultural Resources, Inter- officer, Rock Creek Park, Jan. 3 after Africa, where she honed her French lan- park’s first full-time concessions specialist mountain Region, Jan. 3 after 18 years. over 27 years. guage skills. Paula came to Carlsbad Cav- and established the Concessions Man- Margaret Fresquez, human resources erns in 1995 as an interpreter, and spent agement Program. Craig Dorman, superintendent, Lava specialist, Intermountain Region, Jan. 3 time as an evaluator and instructor for For her work in ensuring the conces- Beds NM, Jan. 3 after 35 years. after 27 years. the Interpretive Development Program. sions’ buildings are accessible to all visi- John E. Ehrenhard, supervisory arche- Over the course of her tenure at the park, tors, she was the co-recipient of the 2005 ologist, Southeast Archeological Cen- E&AA Life Member Lawrence D. Gall, she has been the Volunteers-In-Parks and NPS Accessibility Leadership Achieve- ter, Jan. 3 after 35 years. acting executive director, John H. Chafee Student Conservation Association coor- ment Merit Award. Robbie was also an Blackstone River Valley National Heritage dinator, had duties working with the instructor that prepared NPS employees J. Keith Everett , associate regional direc- Corridor Commission, Jan. 4 after 37 concessions operation and, since 2004, to manage concessions contracts. In tor for resource stewardship and science, years of federal service. has been a seasonal supervisor. Paula 1999, she received the Crystal Owl Team Northeast Region, Jan. 5 after 30 years. Larry’s years of federal service include begins a new job as assistant director of Award for Training and Development After obtaining his master’s degree in three years in the military. His NPS posi- Arrowhead • Spring 2007 7

Class of 2007 tions include superintendent of Minute and later became seasonal park technician sil Beds Visitor Center. She became Michael Mulcare, supervisory informa- Man NHP, deputy superintendent of at Fort McHenry NM and Historic superintendent at Mississippi NRRA in tion technology specialist, Division of Lowell NHP and deputy associate region- Shrine. He moved on to Longfellow 1993. JoAnn and her husband, Joe Administration, National Capital al director for planning and partnerships, NHS and John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS, Meyers, reside in Loveland, Colo. Region, Jan. 3 after over 23 years. Northeast Region. He also chaired a and in 1975, became a permanent park Dominic Nessi, NPS chief information national NPS task force to commemorate technician at Independence NHP. This John T. Lissimore , program manager, officer (CIO), WASO, Jan. 3 after 33 the 225th anniversary of the American was followed by assignments as historian Southeast Regional Office, Jan. 3 after 40 years. years of federal service, six of them with Revolution and served as a director of the at Delaware Water Gap NRA in 1976, the NPS. National Council for Public History. and chief of visitor services at Sagamore Robert Littleton, motor vehicle opera- Dom began his NPS career in 2001. He Hill NHS in 1978. Judy Geniac, environmental protection tor, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, was the first NPS CIO. He established a In 1981, Cal became chief of inter- specialist, Geologic Resources Division, Dec. 31, 2006 after over 32 years. system for managing IT assets, increased pretation at Upper Delaware SRR, and NPS Natural Resource Program Center, the NPS’s perimeter security and was also in 1988, moved to Steamtown NHS as Larry Matson, exhibits specialist, Feb. 2 after over 17 years. instrumental in the improvement of the chief of visitor services and resource Harpers Ferry Center (HFC), Dec. 31, During her time with the Geologic NPS.gov website. Dom was a Certified management. Cal was assistant superin- 2006 after over 22 years. Resources Division, Judy provided com- Information Systems Security Professional tendent at Steamtown (1992 to 1995), Larry worked in the advertising busi- ments on resource management plans, and was also certified as a Project Man- then served as superintendent at Upper ness prior to joining the NPS, where he regulations and policies; helped address agement Professional. He leaves govern- Delaware SRR (1995 to 2001), before worked in HFC’s Division of Publications external minerals issues; helped develop ment service to work in the private sector. becoming superintendent of New River prior to switching to developing wayside and then managed the Geoscientists-In- Gorge NR. Cal and his wife, Sarah, will the-Parks Program; created partnerships; exhibits. Larry specialized in bases, the move to central New York. and facilitated geoscience research. She structures in which wayside exhibits are mounted. His wife, Karen, also works at served on a Servicewide sustainability Ron C. Kerbo, NPS national cave HFC as a museum specialist. They are subcommittee, a National Science Foun- management coordinator, WASO - building a retirement home along Anti- dation grant panel and the National Denver, March 1 after over 30 years. etam Creek near Sharpsburg, Md. Leadership Council’s recruitment futures Ron started his NPS career in 1976 at team. She has joined the USDA Forest Carlsbad Caverns NP and Guadalupe Dave McLean, visual information spe- Service and can be reached at Mountains NP as cave resource special- cialist, Harpers Ferry Center (HFC), [email protected]. ist. He spent five years in the Southwest Jan. 3 after over 41 years. Claude Giles, engineering equipment Regional Office in cave and karst Dave, a decorated veteran of the Kore- operator, Prince William Forest Park, resources before assuming nationwide an War, came to work as a freelance Jan. 3 after over 33 years. responsibilities through the Geologic designer for the NPS Eastern Museum Resources Division. He was instrumental Laboratory on the Mall in Washington, Robert Gochenour , surveying techni- in establishing the National Cave and D.C. in 1964. The following year, he cian, Shenandoah NP, Feb. 3 after over Karst Research Institute. joined the NPS as a full-time permanent 23 years. employee. In 1969, the office moved to James Keyes, tractor operator, Nation- Harpers Ferry,W.Va., and became known Luis Gonzales, supervisory facility al Mall and Memorial Parks, Jan. 3 after as Harpers Ferry Center. Dave has been operation specialist, Padre Island NS, Mike Booher, NPS Volunteer over 32 years. at HFC since its inception, designing Jan. 3 after 33 years. PHIL NOBLITT interpretive exhibits at many NPS sites. Luis began his career at Big Bend NP Vikki Keys, superintendent, National Several memorable projects for Dave Phil Noblitt, park ranger (management in 1973, moved to Hawaii Volcanoes NP Mall and Memorial Parks, Feb. 2 after include Cape Cod NS, North Cascades assistant), Blue Ridge PKWY, Jan. 3 in 1988, then to Grand Canyon NP in 37 years. NP, Statue of Liberty, Mesa Verde NP after 34 years of service. 1991. He joined Padre Island in 2000. Vikki began her career in 1970 at and USS Arizona Memorial. He spent 10 Phil began his career as a park ranger National Capital Parks-North (now Oridessa Green-Baerga, guidance years as supervisor of the exhibit design (historian) and was converted to perma- Rock Creek Park). Later, she worked in counselor, Oconaluftee Job Corps staff and his concept plans for three state nent as a park technician at Chickamauga the White House Liaison Office, the Civilian Conservation Center, Dec. 31, and Chattanooga NMP in 1973. He National Capital Regional Director’s 2006 after 16 years. became an intake ranger assigned to Cape Office and Regional Budget Office. In Hatteras NS (1977 to 1981), followed by Billy E. Greenway, welder, Cowpens 1986, Vikki became administrative offi- supervisory park ranger at Fort Frederica NB, Dec. 31, 2006 after 22 years. cer for National Capital Parks-Central NM, then to Ocmulgee NM in 1986. (now National Mall and Memorial One year later, he joined the Blue Ridge John Griffis, maintenance worker, Parks), later becoming deputy superin- PKWY, where he served in a variety of Chickasaw NRA, Jan. 2 after 12 years. tendent, then, in 2004, superintendent. assignments until his retirement. He fin- William D. Haynes, supervisory train- ished his career serving as the parkway’s John Kocher , carpenter, Gettysburg ing instructor, Oconaluftee Job Corps public information officer. NMP, Jan. 1 after 25 years. Civilian Conservation Center, Jan. 3 Phil authored the book, A Mansion in John spent his entire NPS career at after 31 years. the Mountains, which discusses Flat Top Gettysburg NMP, starting as a mainte- Manor built by Moses and Bertha Cone, Paul Head, fire management officer, nance worker. Previously, he retired early textile industrialists. He and his Northeast Region, Jan. 3 after 30 years from the navy and worked in the early wife, Susan, live in Black Mountain, N.C. of federal service. 1960’s at the Charlestown Naval Ship- Paul started his career in 1976 with the yard and assisted with an aircraft over- Lory Noyes, maintenance mechanic, Bureau of Land Management in Alaska. haul on the USS Wasp, CVS 18 in 1963. Colorado NM, Jan. 3 after 33 years. In 1991, he ran the Alaska Fire Suppres- He will reside in York Springs, Pa. with Lory began his NPS career in 1973 at sion Specialist Program and became initial his wife, Linda. Glen Canyon NRA, starting as a seasonal attack manager at the Fire Coordination NPS Photo by David T. Gilbert auto mechanic and transferring to a per- E&AA Life Member JoAnn M. Kyral, DAVE MCLEAN Center in Fairbanks in 1992. manent position in 1974. He became superintendent, Mississippi NRRA, Aug. In 1994, Paul became fire management maintenance mechanic at Colorado NM 22, 2006 after over 38 years of service. officer for the [then] NPS North Atlantic park visitor centers along the New Jersey in 1986. He drove the snow plow on the JoAnn began her federal career as a Region. He served on national task Coastal Heritage Trail Route marked the monument for the last 20 years. During part-time student aid in the Midwest groups on wildland fire and worked in first-ever collaborative project between his career, Lory also worked seasonally as Regional Office. Serving as a bilingual incident management. In 2000, he the NPS and the State of New Jersey. a firefighter and ground support/equip- assistant at the Second World Confer- detailed to the Washington Office as a Dave is especially proud of the work ment manager. ence on National Parks in 1972 led to a wildland fire specialist during the Cerro he’s done with national park organiza- Lory and his wife, Sandy, will remain position at Grand Teton NP. After com- Grande fire. In 2004, Paul was planning tions around the world, which include in Fruita, Colo. He hopes to travel, pleting the administrative intake pro- section chief on the NPS incident man- being design consultant for a new visitor work on house renovations and spoil gram at Rocky Mountain NP, she was agement team for the Democratic center in Parque National Iguasu in their two grandchildren. promoted to the administrative officer National Convention in Boston. Paul, his Argentina; developing concept and final at Buffalo NR. William O’Farrell, visitor use assistant, wife, Ann, and their daughter, Darcy, will designs for the Dragalevski Museum of JoAnn became superintendent of Fort Lake Mead NRA, Jan. 31 after 10 years. stay in Massachusetts and enjoy their Culture and Natural History in Bulgaria; cabin in upstate New York. Smith NHS in 1979, and worked close- and helping design a new museum for Ed Pacheco, facility manager, Chamizal ly with the community to start a friends Kampinoski Park Narodowy in Poland, N MEM, Jan. 3 after 33 years. group. She transferred to Scotts Bluff Cal Hite, superintendent, New River among other projects. Gorge NR, Gauley River NRA and NM and Agate Fossil Beds NM as Dale Petrucci, safety and occupational Bluestone NSR, Feb. 3 after 33 years. superintendent in 1987, and initiated Henry Miles, mason, National Mall health specialist, Chesapeake and Ohio Cal began his NPS career in 1973 as a another friends group that raised signif- and Memorial Parks, Jan. 3 after over Canal NHP, Jan. 3 after over 17 years. seasonal park aid at Harpers Ferry NHP icant funds for building the Agate Fos- 33 years. continued on page 8 8 A rrowhead • Spring 2007

Class of 2007 continued from page 7 six years in the military and joined the recorder, support dispatcher and initial Larry Williams, supervisory informa- E&AA Life Member Barb Pfahning, U.S. Park Police (U.S.P.P.) in 1967. He attack dispatcher for fire and all emer- tion technology specialist, Intermoun- secretary to the superintendent, Red- was later promoted to lieutenant and gency-type incidents. Nancy plans to tain Region, Jan. 3 after 16 years. commander of the U.S.P.P. Aviation Unit. spend more time enjoying her grandchil- wood National and State Parks, Feb. 2 Norman H. Williams, chief of facili- In 1979, Bill attained the rank of cap- dren, traveling and completing a few per- after over 31 years. ties management, Fort Caroline N sonal projects, and can be reached at Barb began her NPS career at Red- tain and was assigned to the Midwest MEM and Timucuan Ecological and wood in 1976 as clerk typist for the Divi- Region as law enforcement specialist. [email protected]. Historic PRES, Jan. 3 after 30 years. He retired as a major with the U.S.P.P. sion of Natural Resources and moved on Francis Tolson, engineering equip- Norm began his service in 1977 as an in 1991 to accept the first NPS nation- to personnel assistant for the Division of ment operator supervisor, National automotive worker for Andersonville Administration. In 1987, she became sec- al aviation manager position in the Mall and Memorial Parks, Jan. 3 after NHS. In 1985, he joined Fort Caroline N retary to the superintendent. Through Washington Office of Ranger Activities. over 34 years. MEM as a maintenance worker supervis- her tenure in that position, she worked Bill assisted NPS units in developing ing two other maintenance employees. In with five NPS superintendents and three aviation operations and aviation safety E&AA Life Member Marc Vagos, park 1988, with the addition of Timucuan E & California state park superintendents. programs, including attaining aircraft ranger, Northeast Regional Office, H PRES, the staff and facilities under his Barb and her husband, Roger, plan to for Big Bend NP and Death Valley NP. March 2 after 32 years of service. jurisdiction grew. By 1993, he was pro- remain in Crescent City, Calif. and travel. He was instrumental in developing the moted to maintenance supervisor and for- current NPS national aviation strategic E&AA Life Member George Vasjuta, mally became facilities chief in 1995. A. Elaine Poole, training manager for plan and the National Aviation Adviso- park ranger, Operations and Education, During the 90’s, Norm served on the administration, business practices, con- ry Group. National Capital Region, Jan. 3 after regional maintenance advisory commit- cessions and specialty fields, National over 42 years. tee. He provided leadership in the imple- Capital Training Center, Jan. 3 after Dan Steed, assistant superintendent, mentation of the Facility Management over 36 years of federal service. San Antonio Missions NHP, Jan. 2 after Mary Vavra, outdoor recreation plan- Software System on park, region and Ser- 28 years. ner, Northeast Regional Office, Jan. 3 vicewide levels. Norm and Renee will con- Pat Quinn , chief of business manage- Dan worked at Jefferson National after over 37 years. tinue to live in the Jacksonville, Fla. area. ment, Glen Canyon NRA, March 30 Expansion Memorial, Chaco Culture Mary was one of the initial planners He plans to spend more time with his after 33 years. NHP and the former Southwest working on the Urban Park and Recre- favorite hobby—drag racing. Regional Office in Santa Fe before ation Recovery Program in 1979. In E&AA Life Member Ann Rasor, super- James Wilson, maintenance mechanic moving to San Antonio Missions NHP addition, she spent over 20 years as a intendent, Tumacacori NHS, Dec. 1, supervisor, Rock Creek Park, Jan. 3 in 1987. He has been in a variety of project manager in the Land and Water 2006 after 33 years. after 42 years. positions at the park including park Conservation Fund Program. In 1996, Brenda Ritchie, manager, Communica- ranger, district ranger, chief of ranger she became river manager for the Mau- Glenn Wilt, mason, Chesapeake and tion Center and Emergency Incident activities, chief of interpretation and rice and Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Ohio Canal NHP, Jan. 1 after 27 years. Coordination Center (EICC), Shenan- chief of resource management and visi- Recreational Rivers. Mary wrote the Russell Wingerd, equipment mechan- doah NP, Jan. 2 after 33 years of service. tor protection. Comprehensive Management Plans for ic, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Brenda was instrumental in the creation In 2005, Dan received a DOI Superior both rivers with the help of local offi- Dec. 30, 2006 after 25 years. of the EICC, which dispatches NPS and Service Award for his work on environ- cials and nonprofit organizations dedi- DOI all-hazard resources to hurricanes mental management issues. He and his cated to protecting these nationally and other national disasters. She played a wife, Karen, who also retired from the recognized resources. key role in emergency management by NPS earlier this year, will continue to live Robert D. Wallace, supervisory park developing a system for deploying law in San Antonio, Tex. enforcement staff and personnel with oth- ranger, Fort Donelson NB, Jan. 3 after 35 years. er specialized skills to homeland security Brendan Sullivan, maintenance work- operations and natural disasters. She er, Lowell NHP, Dec. 30, 2006 after 25 Billy Warren, electrician, Chickasaw worked closely with regional chief rangers, years of service. NRA, Jan. 2 after 41 years. incident management teams and E&AA Life Member Ronald R. WASO/DOI emergency management Rodger Waters, chief of administra- officials to assure resources were readily Switzer, superintendent, Buffalo NR, tion, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Jan. 3 after available for emergencies, and was instru- Jan. 3 after over 39 years. over 36 years of federal service, 32 of mental in coordinating emergency Ron began with the NPS as a seasonal them with the NPS. responses throughout the NPS. Brenda archeological interpreter at Mesa Verde Following several tours of Vietnam, has received numerous awards, including NP. His first permanent assignment was Rodger began his NPS career in 1974 as a citation for excellence of service and in 1970 as museum specialist at the Mid- a staffing assistant/clerk in the Rocky stewardship from the director. west Archeological Center, becoming the Mountain Regional Office - Denver. In center’s chief in 1972. He returned to 1978, he moved on to Ozark NSR as a David Robertson, maintenance work- Mesa Verde later in 1972, to become the personnel specialist/assistant. Rodger NPS Photo Courtesy of Shannon Young er, National Mall and Memorial Parks, youngest superintendent in the NPS at transferred to the Southwest Regional Jan. 3 after over 39 years. SHIRLEY WINTERHALDER age 28. From 1979 to 1987, he served at Office as the equal employment oppor- Thomas Rose, motor vehicle operator, the Southwest Regional Office - Santa tunity specialist in 1980. He has been Shirley Winterhalder, administrative National Capital Parks-East, Dec. 31, Fe, first as regional chief of operations the chief of administration at Carlsbad officer, Colorado NM, Jan. 3 after over 2006 after 15 years. evaluation, then associate regional direc- Caverns since 1989. Rodger and his 28 years of federal service, over 24 of tor for state and local affairs, then execu- wife, Arlene, plan on staying in the them with the NPS. Ella Ross, archivist, Shenandoah NP, tive assistant to the regional director. Carlsbad, N.Mex. area. Shirley began in 1978 with the U.S. Feb. 14 after over six years. In 1987, Ron transferred to Jean Lafitte Fish and Wildlife Service. In 1982, she E&AA Life Member Byron S. Weiss, William Sharp, planner, Northeast NHP & PRES as assistant superintendent, transferred to the NPS in the Intermoun- facility management specialist, Pacific tain Region Finance Office as a voucher Regional Office - Phila., Dec. 31, 2006 then to Big Thicket N PRES as superin- West Regional Office - Oakland, Jan. 3 examiner. In 1987, she transferred to the after 25 years. tendent. He became superintendent at after 38 years. newly formed NPS Central Finance William has served as project manager Mammoth Cave NP in 1995, moving to his final position at Buffalo NR in 2005. Office in Reston, Va. as lead accounting for national wild and scenic river and Marshall G. Whitley, carpenter and Ron’s awards include the DOI Merito- technician in the Cash and Debt Man- national historic trail studies, including exhibit specialist, Martin Luther King, rious Service and Superior Service awards, agement Division. In 1992, she accepted Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT, Jr. NHS, Jan. 3 after 30 years. and awards for outstanding contributions the position of administrative officer at Star-Spangled Banner NHT and Lower Marshall began his NPS career in 1976 to outdoor recreation and distinguished Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, and Delaware WSR. He also assisted the at Cumberland Island NS in the mainte- service in conservation, including the moved to Colorado NM in 1996. Shirley State of Connecticut in the acquisition nance division. In 1988, he joined the William Hornaday Gold Medal. Ron and is planning to stay in Fruita, Colo., and is of the Long Island Sound state parks Atlanta Southeast Regional Office’s his wife, Deborah, will make their home looking forward to traveling and spend- through the Land and Water Conserva- Preservation Group, heading the carpen- in Enid, Okla., during their retirement. ing more time with family. tion Fund Program. try program. His projects included restoring the Melrose plantation in Richard Wood, woodcrafter, Lowell Lee Shenk, chief, Business Manage- Nancy Taylor, telecommunication Natchez, Miss.; assisting with Hurricane NHP, Dec. 28, 2006 after 22 years. ment Division, Golden Gate NRA, Dec. operator, Shenandoah NP, Jan. 2 after Hugo recovery efforts at Fort Sumter 29, 2006 after 34 years. 33 years. Byron Zakos , electromotive equip- Nancy has been involved with the NM; restoring the visitor center at ment mechanic supervisor, Lowell William D. “Bill” Spruill, NPS Communication Center at Shenandoah Andrew Johnson NHS; completing a roof NHP, Jan. 3 after 32 years of service. national aviation manager,WASO, Jan. NP and the Emergency Incident Coordi- job on the Jefferson Monument; and 3 after 46 years of federal service. nation Center for the majority of her building a replica of Gershaw House in Sarah M. Zimny, IT specialist, South- Bill began his federal service in 1959 career. Her positions over the years Camden, S.C. Marshall transferred to east Regional Office, Dec. 30, 2006 with the 101st Airborne Division, spent included ordering manager, dispatch Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS in 1995. after 30 years. I Arrowhead • Spring 2007 9

Requiescat in Pace

Christina “Chris” Anderson, 39, worked four seasons in Rocky Mountain worked for the NPS for 32 years, and In 1957, Chet became superintendent Feb. 6, following a brief illness. NP and one in Grand Teton NP as a retired as a technical writer-editor for at Booker T. Washington NM, followed Chris was an NPS volunteer and wife of laborer. Following that, she worked four specifications and contract documents in by superintendent at Petersburg NMP in Lake Mead NRA Park Ranger and Law seasons in Glacier NP, one in Saguaro the DSC Contracting Services Division. 1959. He went on to serve as interpretive Enforcement Specialist Glen Anderson. NP and one in Yellowstone NP as a law Doug is survived by his wife, Jane; sons, specialist working with states in the She became a park volunteer in 1987 and enforcement ranger before being diag- Tyler and Corbin; daughter, Jodie; and Omaha office (1961 to 1962), project over the next 20 years donated more than nosed with breast cancer. three grandchildren. Messages of condo- manager and superintendent at Bighorn 10,000 hours of service to Lake Mead lence may be sent to the family c/o: Canyon NRA (1962 to 1965), park plan- B yron Blair, 79, Feb. 14, unexpect- NRA and the NPS. She spent the major- Tracey Eachus, Contracting Services, ner and planning team captain for WASO edly, at home in Jonesboro, Ark. ity of her volunteer time teaching and Denver Service Center, 12795 W. Alame- and the NPS Service Center’s Eastern Byron and his wife were NPS volun- da Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228. Team (1965 to 1969) and superintendent responding to EMS calls. teers, serving as campground hosts at at Independence NHP (1969 to 1971). In 2004, Chris was recognized by the Lizard Creek Campground in Grand E&AA Life Member Chester L. Chet then became regional director for NPS for her outstanding achievement as Teton NP for 16 years, and as camp- “Chet” Brooks, 89, March 5, at the former Northeast Region, which was a volunteer and was honored with the ground concession employees for the Lakeshore Lutheran Home in Duluth, reorganized into the Mid-Atlantic Region Take Pride in America Presidential Vol- Minn., following a long fight with cancer. past two summers. Byron labored many (1971 to 1976), followed by his final NPS Chet received his bachelor’s degree in unteer Award. Memorial donations may hours to keep “his” campground in position as superintendent of Rocky 1942. He then entered the military and be made to: National Park Service - Chris good condition and set the standard for Mountain NP (1976 to 1983). He served during WWII as a paratrooper in Anderson EMS Training Account at 601 pride and stewardship in our parks. Sur- received the DOI Distinguished Service the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment of Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005. vivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty; Award in 1978 “in recognition of his the 101st Airborne, with jumps into Nor- his children; and his grandchildren. achievements in the fields of administra- Devina May Anderson, 37, Feb. 22, mandy and Holland and service in Bas- tion, historical interpretation and public at home in Mankato, Minn., due to Douglas “Doug” Braithwaite, 58, togne. Chet became a sergeant and service” throughout his career. breast cancer. Dec. 14, 2006, following a two-year following his discharge in 1945, he earned Chet was active with the E&AA and Devina was a seasonal NPS employee. battle with cancer. a master’s degree in history in 1948. He She grew up spending her summers in Doug retired from the Denver Service was working on a doctorate when he got served on the board for Eastern National South Dakota, since her father was also Center (DSC) in May 2004 after over 37 his first job in the NPS as a historian at after retiring. Survivors include Ebba, his a seasonal NPS employee. Devina years with the federal government. He Theodore Roosevelt NMP in 1951. continued on page 10 NPS Volunteer Inaugurated A Ranger in the Making

By Norton Canfield, Park Guide, as Governor of Maryland Harry S Truman NHS

By Vincent Vaise, Chief Ranger, ach park visitor is unique, but no oth- Fort McHenry NM and Historic Shrine Eer visitor is unique in the way 11- year-old Chandler Johnson is. Chandler n Jan. 17, living history volunteers visited Harry S Truman NHS on Aug. 8, Oof the Fort McHenry Guard and 2006. Meeting Chandler that day was an NPS rangers from Antietam NB, Hamp- honor for all Truman site employees. The ton NHS, Assateague Island NS and staff at Harry S Truman NHS feels that Fort McHenry NM and Historic Shrine Chandler’s appreciation of the National proudly marched in the Governor’s Park Service mission needs to be recog- Inaugural Parade in Annapolis, Md. As nized. She has completed over 100 NPS they passed the reviewing stand, they Junior Ranger programs, and proudly saluted one of their fellow volunteers, wears a vest covered with badges and newly elected Governor Martin O’Mal- select patches to each new park she visits. ley. Martin joined the Volunteers-In- Chandler first participated in a Junior Ranger program at Florissant Fossil Beds Parks program in 2003 as a member of Larry Villalva, Harry S Truman NHS NM. She said her most challenging pro- the Fort McHenry Guard. gram, and the one of most sentimental JUNIOR RANGER Chandler Johnson During the summer of 2003, Martin value, was at Great Smoky Mountains proudly wears a vest displaying award was honored as “Colonel of the Fort NP. Harry S Truman NHS is trying to badges and park patches. McHenry Guard” for his work as may- determine if records are kept on partici- or of Baltimore. Two weeks after the pants who have completed multiple pro- tacular scenery. During her visits, she ceremony, the park received a phone NPS grams in order to determine if the strives to help our national parks by not call from the mayor’s office wanting to MARYLAND GOVERNOR Martin O’Malley completed 100 programs are a record. littering, staying on marked trails and know how to get a War of 1812 uni- as an NPS volunteer. When visiting the national parks, helping to promote the continued preser- form and what had to be done to join Chandler is frequently asked by other vation and protection of our wildlife. the unit. Martin sensed the enthusiasm The mayor’s office has been instru- visitors and kids about the badge Chandler also shared the following, “I of the volunteers and their pride in what mental in restoring Defenders’ Day as a awards and patches that she displays on believe the country should know that they do and wanted to be part of that. widespread city holiday through publicity her vest. As such, Chandler can be con- national parks, historic sites and recre- He joined the guard and ever since, has efforts and in providing in-kind support sidered a walking billboard for the pro- ational areas are all very cool places that participated in the park’s flagship event, and donated equipment. “We are espe- gram and an NPS ambassador as well. our nation has made for us, so get up and Defenders’ Day, commemorating the cially grateful for his support in our She has a goal to complete all of the go visit some of the national parks and anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore Young Defenders program, during which Junior Ranger programs offered. learn something new.” Attention all and the writing of “The Star-Spangled 900 inner-city schoolchildren came to national park units—be on the lookout Banner.” Martin’s involvement in Fort McHenry the Friday before the big Her favorite Junior Ranger activities Defenders’ Day marked the beginning anniversary to learn about Francis Scott involve hiking, reading information at for Ms. Chandler Johnson, a future of a longstanding partnership with the Key and the War of 1812,” said Gay. wayside exhibits and taking in the spec- ranger in the making! I City of Baltimore. Martin has a great rapport with the “As mayor, O’Malley was one of our reenactors. Park staff was worried that, best historical interpreters,” said Fort with his recent election to governor, his Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS McHenry NM and Historic Shrine Supt. new responsibilities would preclude his continued from page 5 ities. Martyrs for a cause, the legacies of Gay Vietzke. “He always mentioned Fort participation in the VIP program. “No Lincoln National Bicentennial Commis- Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther McHenry and ‘The Star-Spangled Ban- chance,” says Martin’s staff, “he loves sion, presented, “They Belong to the King, Jr. are as relevant today as they were ner’ in his speeches and connected these the fort and will continue to be active as Ages: The Enduring Values of Abraham 40 or 140 years ago. historic events to the lives of Baltimore’s we approach the bicentennial of the War Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr.” Dr. Mackey will also serve as master current citizens.” Martin even contacted of 1812.” However, as governor, he will Dr. Mackey reminded us that both teacher at the Abraham Lincoln Bicen- the History Channel and was featured in be taking an interest in other parks as Abraham Lincoln and Dr. King were men tennial Teachers Workshop in June their miniseries First Invasion. The pro- well. Issues relating to restoring the ecol- who helped bring about tremendous 2007. The Feb. 12, 2008 opening cer- gram, focusing on the events surrounding ogy of the Chesapeake Bay, stopping social and political change. Both men emony of the National Bicentennial the burning of Washington and defense of poorly planned suburban sprawl and were criticized for being too cautious and Celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s Birth Baltimore, had over three million viewers conservation figured prominently in his too radical, constantly challenged to tem- will take place at Abraham Lincoln during its first season. inaugural address. I per their ultimate goals with political real- Birthplace NHS. I 10 Arrowhead • Spring 2007

Requiescat in Pace continued from page 9 Oregon. He was a supervisory recreation feller, Jr. MEM PKWY subdistrict ranger. E&AA Life Member Richard A. specialist for the Applegate, Ashland, In 1999, he became the Grand Teton NP “Dick” Moeller, 76, Feb. 14, due to wife of 60 years; his children and their Galice and Illinois Valley Ranger Dis- Colter Bay subdistrict ranger and a year cancer. spouses: Roger (Carol) Brooks, Nancy later was selected as the park’s law Dick received his bachelor’s degree in Sailstad, Anne (Brian) Adams and Barrett tricts, and was instrumental in the con- enforcement specialist. In 2002, Bill 1953 before entering the U.S. Army for a (Janet) Brooks; 13 grandchildren; and struction of many recreation sites across became acting chief ranger of Grand two-year tour of duty. Upon his return four great-grandchildren. Condolences the forest. Larry was active with volun- Teton NP and held that position until his home, Dick obtained a master’s degree. may be sent to Ebba Brooks at 106 S. teer and community organizations. retirement in July 2004. His NPS career included working in 30th Ave. East, Duluth, MN 55812, or Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Following his retirement, Bill and his Rocky Mountain NP, Wupatki NM, Bryce via Anne and Brian at badams003@ Mullens; and two sons, Zachary and wife, Cyndy, moved to North Carolina. Canyon NP, Lake Mead NRA and finally centurytel.net. In lieu of flowers, dona- Joshua. Linda would appreciate receiv- Cyndy is currently the executive assis- chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains tions may be made in Chet’s name to the ing stories about Larry as a legacy for tant to the Superintendent’s Office at NP, from where he retired in 1985. E&AA George B. Hartzog, Jr. Educa- her sons c/o 4501 Azalea Drive, Grants Survivors include his wife, Virginia; tional Loan Program—www.eandaa.org, Pass, OR 97526. the Outer Banks Group. two sons; one daughter; and seven or to an Animal Humane Society of your E&AA Life Member Lewis D. choice—www.animalhumanesociety.org. grandchildren. Memorials to Hospice of “Lew” Farr, 87, Aug. 23, 2006. Larimer County may be sent in his E&AA Life Member George H. Car- Lew served in the U.S. Navy during name to Bohlender’s Funeral Chapel in dinet, Jr., 97, Jan. 19, in Mexico City. WWII. His years of duty resulted in deco- Fort Collins, Colo. Friends may George was often referred to as the rations including the Silver Star, the send condolences to the family at “father of the California trails system.” As Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com. a trail activist, he played an important role Navy Cross. He served in active reserve in the development of California’s first status from 1947 through 1969. Henry Lee Price, 85, Oct. 25, 2006, long-distance hiking and equestrian trails. In 1956, Lew joined the NPS as per- following a long illness. His trail development efforts began when sonnel officer, Western Office of Design A retired middle-school teacher, Lee he purchased a ranch in Concord, Calif. at and Construction in San Francisco. He served as an interpretive park ranger at the foot of Mount Diablo around 1934. was assigned to WASO in 1965 as a Job Cowpens NB from 1967 to 1983. He There are over 200 miles of trails Corps coordinator and personnel officer. grew up near the battlefield and often throughout the East Bay and in Mount With the reorganization of the Eastern spoke of his father raising and lowering Diablo State Park that he helped to build. Service Center in 1968, Lew served first the flag daily at the small commemora- George was instrumental in the passage of as a special assistant to the director in tive ground plot in the early days of the legislation in 1968 that established a fed- Washington, D.C., and in 1972, was park. Like his father, Lee continued the eral trails system. He also helped to get promoted to the position of assistant part-time flag-raising duties throughout the Anza Trail route designated as a director, Manpower and Organization, Grand Teton NP his teaching career. Lee’s friendly, con- national historic trail in 1990. Denver Service Center. In 1973, he BILL HOLDA genial manner delighted park visitors George is survived by his son, George transferred to the Colorado State Direc- and co-workers alike. He will be remem- The Moran Volunteer Firefighters III; two daughters, Maureen and tor’s Office as staff manager. When the bered for his love for Cowpens, his many Association in Moran, Wyo., where Bill Michele; 12 grandchildren; and 16 Rocky Mountain Region was established stories of the battlefield and his conta- served for 17 years, received many great-grandchildren. He was prede- in 1974, Lew moved to the Utah State gious sense of humor. donations from NPS family and friends ceased by his wife, Margaret, in 1992. Director’s Office and retired from there Lee was preceded in death by his in 1975 as assistant director. and, in Bill’s honor as an “old school” wife, Bessie. Survivors include two chil- Kenneth A. Castro, 46, Feb. 14, due Lew earned many commendations and NPS ranger, has created the annual Bill dren, Henry and Emily; and three to cancer. awards, including the Distinguished Ser- Holda Memorial Scholarship Fund. grandchildren. Ken started working seasonally for the Annual scholarships will be awarded to vice and Meritorious Service awards. He Norma C. Rodriguez, 76, Dec. 28, NPS in 1980 as a fire control aid at the and his wife, Bobbye, moved to Sun a graduating senior from Jackson Hole North Rim of the Grand Canyon, later High School who resides in the north- 2006, in Del Rio, Tex. City, Ariz. in 1976. According to Bob- Norma was the wife of E&AA Life becoming foreman. He then worked for bye, “he loved being an NPS man.” In ern end of Teton County benefiting the the Kaibab National Forest as a procure- education of an NPS or neighboring Member Edward C. Rodriguez, Jr., addition to Bobbye, survivors include who retired in 1989 as superintendent ment assistant, and then became park park community child. Contributions one daughter, Medora; two grandchil- of Amistad NRA. They were married ranger at Grand Canyon NP and Lassen may be made to the Moran Volunteer dren; and five great-grandchildren. for 54 years. Survivors include Edward; Volcanic NP. He transitioned back into Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 331, son, Ralph William Rodriguez; daugh- fire full-time, working as the fire manage- Nancy Flanagan, 54, Feb. 14, due to Moran, WY 83013. ters, Pamela Ann Biernacki, Patricia ment officer (FMO) at Lassen Volcanic, cancer. The family of Bill Holda would like to Ann Eason and Priscilla Ann Hertzler; then returned to the USDA Forest Ser- Nancy was a library technician with express their gratitude for the dona- five grandchildren; and four great- Harpers Ferry Center (HFC) for almost vice as FMO for the Clearwater and Nez tions, cards and letters received to date, grandchildren. Perce National Forests. Ken was rehired 29 years. Her husband, Bob, is a sup- and say the response is a wonderful by the NPS Intermountain Region in port services supervisor at HFC. Nancy example of how the NPS family Gerry P. Sterk, 62, Jan. 20, at Mar- 2004 as a deputy FMO in Santa Fe. was valued by her colleagues and in embraces its own kind in time of need. quette General Hospital in Marquette, Ken’s career accomplishments includ- 2005, she received the HFC’s Bill’s wife, Cyndy, and son, Mitchell, Mich., following a brief illness. ed steering the revision of the Lassen- “Employee’s Choice Award.” Dona- welcome friends to the Outer Banks of Gerry sailed as an AB seaman with the tions in her memory may be designated Caribou wilderness fire plan to a North Carolina—their address is: P.O. Interlake Steamship Company and the for the First Baptist Church of Ranson successful outcome and directing a set of Box 172, Manns Harbor, NC 27953. Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company and, for large prescribed burns in Lassen Volcanic Sunday School in Ranson, W.Va. the last 20 years, as an AB seaman with NP. For many years, he participated on Thomas S. Kleppe, 87, March 2, at E&AA Life Member Vincent J. the NPS on-board the USNPS Ranger incident management teams in both the home in Bethesda, Md. Halvorson, 62, Feb. 1, in Beatrice, Neb. III at Isle Royale NP. I operations and command functions. Vince received his bachelor of philos- Thomas served as secretary of the Survivors include Ken’s wife, Linda; ophy degree and began his NPS career Department of the Interior for 15 and sons, Daniel and Ian. In lieu of flow- in 1967 as a park historian at Grand months under President Gerald R. ers, the family requests donations be made Canyon NP. He then moved to Chicka- Ford. Survivors include his wife of 48 Sand Creek in Ken’s honor to the Wildland Firefight- mauga and Chattanooga NMP, fol- years, Glendora; and a son, three er Foundation, 2049 Airport Way, Boise, lowed by Fort Sumter NM. He was daughters, 11 grandchildren and four ID 83705 or at www.wffoundation.org. superintendent at Homestead NM of great-grandchildren. Massacre NHS America and Pipestone NM, retiring E&AA Life Member Larry Cosby, Becky Lyons, 60, Feb. 7, at Gettys- continued from front page 49, April 17, 2006, of heart failure, from the NPS in 1994. Following his retirement, Vince con- burg Hospital in Pennsylvania. while working on a recreation project Becky retired from Gettysburg NMP Trace, and other areas like national trails, along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. tinued his service to the NPS as a vol- recreation areas and preserves. unteer at Homestead NM of America. as a park ranger/interpreter in 2006 after Larry began his career as a public ser- 36 years with the NPS. She was consid- In addition to becoming the 391st unit vant in 1978 and worked for land man- Survivors include his wife, Judy; daugh- of the NPS, Sand Creek Massacre NHS ter, Erin; and two grandsons. ered one of the premier historians at Get- agement agencies including the U.S. tysburg NMP and was well respected in increases the number of national historic Army Corps of Engineers, the Tahoe William J. “Bill” Holda, 59, Dec. 26, the historic community. She served as an sites and historical parks to 122, and National Forest and the NPS at Statue of 2006, at home in Manns Harbor, N.C. instructor for Harrisburg Area Commu- joins other recently added sites such Liberty NM (1979), Lyndon B. Johnson During his career, Bill served in park nity College and a guest lecturer at Get- as Flight 93 N MEM, Carter G. Wood- NHP (1982 to 1983), Golden Gate ranger positions at Crater Lake NP, Blue tysburg College, Ford’s Theater, George son Home NHS and African Burial NRA (1983 to 1987) and Oregon Caves Ridge PKWY and Indiana Dunes NL. He Washington University and numerous Ground NM. For a complete list of NM (1987 to 1989). For the last 18 moved to Grand Teton NP in 1987 as the Civil War roundtables. She held degrees national park units by classification, visit years, he worked on the Rogue River- Buffalo Valley subdistrict ranger. In 1990, in history from Adrian College in Michi- www.nps.gov/pub_aff/refdesk/ Siskiyou National Forest in southwest Bill was selected as the John D. Rocke- gan and Fort Hays University in Kansas. classlst.pdf. I Arrowhead • Spring 2007 11

New Places & Faces

Joan Anzelmo , from chief of public David Horne , from chief ranger, Pin- Joni Piercy, from GIS specialist, to GIS Robert Vogel, from superintendent, affairs, Grand Teton NP, to superin- nacles NM, to deputy chief ranger, Lake regional coordinator, Alaska Region. Cape Lookout NS, to deputy superin- tendent, Colorado NM. Mead NRA. tendent, Grand Teton NP. Brian Sanko, to contract specialist, Colleen Bathe, from chief of interpre- A udrey (Fortin) Huston , from park Contracting Services Division, Denver Mike Wallace , from branch chief, NPS tation, education and partnerships, ranger (law enforcement), Shenandoah Service Center. Wildland Fire Management Program, Bryce Canyon NP, to chief of interpre- NP, to park ranger (law enforcement), to chief, NPS Division of Fire and Avia- Stacy Scully tation and cultural resources, Sequoia Prince William Forest Park. , from park ranger (law tion Management, National Intera- and Kings Canyon National Parks. enforcement), Richmond NBP, to park gency Fire Center. ranger (law enforcement), Shenandoah NP. Shawn Benge, from chief of profession- Lila Walker, from administrative al services, planning and facility man- Nancy Skinner, from associate research officer, New River Gorge NR, to adminis- agement, Great Smoky Mountains NP, coordinator and NPS representative, Col- trative officer, Carlsbad Caverns NP. to superintendent, Chickamauga and orado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Daniel N. Wenk , from director, Denver Chattanooga NMP. Studies Unit at Northern Arizona Uni- Service Center, to NPS deputy director Coby Bishop , from park ranger (law versity, to superintendent, Navajo NM. for operations, WASO. I enforcement), Channel Islands NP, to park ranger (law enforcement), Shenan- doah NP. Ronald Walker Joins the Helen Brooks, from human resources specialist, Carlsbad Caverns NP, to human resources specialist, San Antonio E&AA Board of Directors Missions NHP. Maria Burks, to superintendent, Man- onald H. Walker of Tucson, Ariz. tion, the Kennedy Center, the Presi- NPS hattan Sites, which includes Federal Hall, R and Jackson Hole, Wyo. has joined dent’s Council on Physical Fitness and Castle Clinton, Theodore Roosevelt CHIP JENKINS the E&AA Board of Directors. Ron has a Sports and many other public and pri- long and distinguished career in business, vate organizations. He was elected to a Birthplace, Hamilton Grange, General Palmer “Chip” Jenkins, Jr. , from Grant and Saint Paul’s Church. She will government and the not-for-profit world. six-year term on the E&AA board superintendent, Lewis and Clark NHP, Ron’s government service includes beginning Feb. 1, 2007. also continue to serve as commissioner, to superintendent, North Cascades NP, National Parks of New York Harbor. special assistant to the President of the “We are truly honored and excited to Lake Chelan NRA and Ross Lake NRA. United States and, later, director of the have Ron Walker, former director of the Amy Caldwell, from chief of adminis- Clayton Jordan , from deputy chief NPS under President Richard M. National Park Service, join the Board of tration, Redwood National and State ranger, Shenandoah NP, to chief ranger, Nixon. He was a senior partner for over Directors for E&AA,” said John Cook, Parks, to chief of administration, Grand Gulf Islands NS. 20 years with Korn/Ferry Internation- E&AA board chair. “His business skills, Canyon NP. al, the executive search firm. National Park Service background and Matthew Klozik, from park ranger (inter- Ron has served on the boards of the Colin Campbell , from superintendent, pretation), Shenandoah NP, to park ranger international experience will prove most United States Olympic Committee, the Padre Island NS, to deputy superin- (interpretation), Oregon Caves NM. beneficial to E&AA as we face challenges tendent, Yellowstone NP. National Collegiate Athletic Associa- in a changing business climate.” I Jeff Koenig , to fire management offi- Lisa Carrico, from chief of the admin- cer, Shenandoah NP. istrative services division, Big Bend NP, David Kruse, from landscape architect, to superintendent, Tumacacori NHS. Pacific West Regional Office - Oakland, to superintendent, Lava Beds NM. Paul Labovitz , from program manager, Off the Press Midwest Region Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, to superintendent, Mississippi NRRA. Heritage NST Office of the NPS, and is Christine Lehnertz, to deputy superin- available through Eastern National at tendent, Yellowstone NP. www.eParks.com or the publisher at www.atatrail.org. Chris Lewis, to project manager, Design and Construction Division, Denver Service Center. Shadows of Chaco Canyon By Stephen Allten Brown Steve Martin , from NPS deputy direc- Singing Rock Publishing, 2006 tor, WASO, to superintendent, Grand ISBN 0-9773158-2-7 Canyon NP. 208 pp; $14.95 Kim Mayo-Correal, from park ranger Something mysterious and unsettling NPS (law enforcement), Shenandoah NP, to has happened in the Shadows of Chaco DEBBIE CONWAY chief ranger, Castillo de San Marcos NM. Canyon. This historical mystery novel Debbie Conway , from superintendent, begins with the people gathering at Michael Morelli , from transportation Pueblo Bonito for the Winter Solstice, the Klondike Gold Rush NHP, to superin- planner, WASO Transportation Manage- tendent, Fort Stanwix NM. most sacred time of the year. The legends ment Program, to project manager, East- Potomac Heritage Trail: tell of a darkness that threatens their Denis Davis, from strategic planner and ern Team of the Design and Construction A Hiker’s Guide sacred way of life, and unless the elders performance management coordinator Division, Denver Service Center. and a few trusted members of the com- By David Edwin Lillard and Ed Talone and chief of park program review, Inter- munity can avert another catastrophe, the Cynthia Nelson, to project manager, Great Allegheny Press, 2006 mountain Regional Office, to superin- tenuous bonds holding the people Planning Division, Denver Service Center. ISBN 0-9717475-5-5 tendent, Timpanogos Cave NM. together will vanish. 152 pp; $12.95 Sara Newman, to public risk manage- Stephen Allten Brown, education Bobby Fleming, from district ranger, Potomac Heritage Trail: A Hiker’s ment specialist, Risk Management Divi- specialist at Abraham Lincoln Birth- Shenandoah NP, to district ranger, Guide is the first comprehensive explo- sion, WASO. place NHS, has reanimated the miracu- Great Smoky Mountains NP. ration of the Potomac Heritage NST lous world heritage site of Chaco Tom Nichols, from deputy, NPS Fire corridor and the first to clarify the rela- Jeffrey Foote , from visitor use assistant, Canyon, N.Mex., so others may experi- Management Planning and Budget tionships among more than 770 miles Haleakala NP, to visitor use assistant, Group, to deputy chief, NPS Division of ence its wonder and mystery. In Shad- Carlsbad Caverns NP. of trails, routes and extraordinary places Fire and Aviation Management, National in Virginia, the District of Columbia, ows of Chaco Canyon , readers come to Mike Hayden, to maintenance worker, Interagency Fire Center. Maryland and Pennsylvania. Specifical- know these ancient Puebloan people— Carlsbad Caverns NP. ly, the book describes over 50 hikes their fears, their culture and their hope Bruce Noble, from superintendent, Col- for the future. Beverly Haywood, from park ranger orado NM and acting superintendent, between the Tidewater Potomac and the Forks of the Ohio (in downtown Shadows of Chaco Canyon is available (law enforcement), Petersburg NB, to Chickasaw NRA, to superintendent, at www.shadowsofchacocanyon.com or park ranger (law enforcement), Shenan- Chickasaw NRA and Oklahoma State Pittsburgh)—many can also be experi- enced on two wheels—providing direc- www.amazon.com, by phone at doah NP. coordinator. tions, insights and local information. (270) 307-0150 or by mail from Catherine Holden, from visitor use Dr. Richard J. O’Connor , from acting The publication is a project of the Singing Rock Publishing, 112 South assistant, Mojave N PRES, to visitor use chief, to chief, NPS Heritage Documen- Allegheny Trail Alliance, the American Walters Avenue, Suite 102, Hod- assistant, Shenandoah NP. tation Programs Division. Hiking Society and the Potomac genville, KY 42748. I E&AA Membership Application 2008 Membership Directory Form If your listing in the 2007 Directory is correct, there is no Contribute to Please print or type. Submit form to: Bonnie Stetson, E&AA need to resubmit this information and it will remain the Membership, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1, Fort Washington, same in the new directory. If you have never filled out a the Arrowhead PA 19034. Welcome! Membership Directory form and returned it to E&AA, only your name will appear in the directory. 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