Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (HI)
Follow-up on Murder of Ranger Steve Makuakane-Jarrell
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the murder of ranger Steve R.
Makuakane-Jarrell. Makuakane-Jarrell was shot while he was on patrol on
December 12, 1999, at Kaloko-Honokohau NHP. His widow, J.M.M.-J.,
is a park ranger at Hawaii Volcanoes NP.
Makaukane-Jarrell's assailant — F.B. — remains in
federal custody while he is evaluated for competency. No new trial date
has yet been set. Additional updates will appear as warranted.
[Submitted by Scott Hinson, Supervisory Special Agent, Lake Mead
NRA]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Natchez Trace Parkway (AL,MS,TN)
GS-11 Supervisory Park Ranger
The park has an announcement out for a GS-11 supervisory park ranger position, duty stationed in the Ridgeland District. Vacancy announcement number NATR 03-19 closes on December 24th. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance supervisory skills. The Natchez Trace Parkway supports the field training program and will serve as a field training park. The district operation provides opportunities in a broad range of ranger skills, including a strong law enforcement emphasis, numerous land issues, and resource protection concerns. The district supervisor provides essential leadership skills to the work unit. Additionally, she/he is actively involved in investigations and interagency efforts. Housing opportunities extend across the entire spectrum of the housing market. The district is located ten minutes from the city of Jackson, Mississippi, which provides all the modern amenities and additional career/educational opportunities for spouses. If you have any questions regarding the position please contact the park's chief ranger, Charles Cuvelier, at 662-680-4014. [Jackie Henman]
[Submitted by Jackie Henman, Assistant Chief Ranger]
Shiloh National Military Park (TN)
GS-025-7/9 Protection Ranger
Dates: 12/11/2003 - 01/02/2004
The park is currently seeking a motivated individual to perform traditional ranger duties, including law enforcement, EMS, traffic enforcement, and firefighting. Shiloh National Military Park, the second oldest national military park, is considered one of the best preserved of the nation's Civil War battlefields. Open to current career or career-conditional employees of the Department of Interior in the competitive service and from CTAP eligibles. The announcement closes January 2, 2004. Interested individuals should contact Stacy Allen, Supervisory Park Ranger at 731-689-5275.
[Submitted by Stacy Allen, Stacy_Allen@nps.gov, 731-689-5696] More Information...
Glacier National Park
Charlie Logan Retires
After more than 34 years with the National Park Service, West Lakes District Ranger Charlie Logan retired from the NPS on November 30th 2003. Always a leader in the search and rescue field, Charlie was also known for his cooperation and community efforts in areas adjacent to his workstation. He exemplified the 'traditional ranger' with a broad range of skills, superb interactions with people, and a 'can do' attitude.
Charlie worked few seasons with the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado and developed his love of SAR while working in Rocky Mountain National Park, starting there seasonally in 1969. After taking a permanent job at Rocky in 1976, he accepted the Walton Subdistrict Ranger position in Glacier in 1985. While there he was a leader in the remote Essex community outside the park, guiding them with development of a medical response unit.
In 1992 he was promoted to the West Lakes District Ranger position in West Glacier, where he quickly became a trusted community leader. Charlie received numerous awards throughout his career including the Intermountain Region Harry Yount Award recognizing his diverse field based talents.
During retirement he will continue to enjoy skiing and hiking around northwest Montana, where he and his wife Sharon have a home just outside the park.
If you ever encountered Charlie, you will likely have kind words or fun stories to share. Email items to gary_moses@nps.gov, or mail them to Glacier National Park, Box 128, West Glacier, MT 59936 ATTN: Gary Moses, and the items will be forwarded to Charlie. A small celebration will be held at the park in January.
[Submitted by Gary Moses, gary_moses@nps.gov]
Submission standards for the Morning Report can be found on the left side of the front page of InsideNPS. All reports should be submitted via email to Bill Halainen at Delaware Water Gap NRA, with a copy to your regional office and a copy to Dennis Burnett in Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO.
Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.