February 2011

There was a HOT TIME at DHRSP!!!There was a HOT TIME at DHRSP!!!There was a HOT TIME at DHRSP!!!There was a HOT TIME at DHRSP!!!There was a HOT TIME at DHRSP!!!(left) From left to right, Pat Rhoads, JustinSwiger, George Christianson and TonyViotti try to burn a test patch of cattails atthe West Lagoon. However, the cattailswere pretty thin at that spot and wouldn’tburn.

(right) When the wind wasn’t blowing,the fire danced through the cattails likedelicate flowers.But when the wind did come up and thethicker patches of cattails were ignited, aroaring inferno was created. Workingwith Dead Horse Staff was theCottonwood Fire Department, keeping aneye on the fire, making sure it didn’t getout of control.

(below) Rangers were able to burn ahuge pile of tumbleweeds and brush atLos Alamos. However, efforts to burntumbleweed at Lower Day Use weren’tas successful. The park will not be ableto get another burn permit until March.

Look Who Dropped In?Look Who Dropped In?Look Who Dropped In?Look Who Dropped In?Look Who Dropped In?Les and Elizabeth Bovee wandered away fromtheir frozen Alaska tundra, to attend a familyreunion in Buckeye. They worked in a stop atDHRSP before Elizabeth had to fly back.

(above) Justin Swiger (yes! he’s back), Pat Rhoadsand a Cottonwood firefighter keep an eye on theflames as the cattails burn at the East Lagoon.

Pictures and story submitted by Nan Hephner

Thanks for the newsletter, Carolyn. Also, to Lesand Elizabeth, it has not been extra warm here atKarchner, but I would rather see you in Alaskain the summer—ha! Sue and Don Neal

Hi, I’ve posted two stories, one on the inevitablerepairs required on a new camper and the other“The Life of a Snowbird” Hope you enjoy,

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Sharon Munson (at the window) had no idea who that long-haired guy might be in thenoisy Dodge truck, until she looked across and saw Elizabeth. Les said he got onehaircut and it cost $40, so it seemed like a good time to grow some neck-warming longcurly hair. They are enjoying their stint inAlaska, but Les isn’t sure he’d like to make ita long-term arrangement. The coldest monthof the year is still approaching, whenFebruary lows can reach -40F. It was zerowhen they left Alaska and not all that warmin Arizona when they arrived. They areenjoying their 2-year commitment, justanother adventure to add to the Bovee saga.

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* John & Wanda Ward, arriving Jan 15(Coopers Hawk)* Dan & Margo Albright, leaving Jan 18,heading home to Benson* Vern & Janet Sisson leaving Jan 31, toGarner SP, near San Antonio TX.* Emerson & Karen Trushel arriving Feb 1(Cabins)

February MileStonesFebruary MileStonesFebruary MileStonesFebruary MileStonesFebruary MileStones2-Robert Nelson3-Judi Mangels4-Jim Monahan6-Peter & Nancy Hardy (1976)9-Larry & Fran Nile (1980)10-George & Ruby Stolze12-Bill Fritz12-Bill & Maxine Bean (1983)18-Norm Hephner18-Bruce & Susan Williamson (1967)19-William Turner21-Keven Ward23-Dan & Margo Albright (1974)24-Sandra Kendall26-Wayne & Helen Kemp (1962)26-Harold & Ann Flavell (1955)

Farewell to Dan & MargoFarewell to Dan & MargoFarewell to Dan & MargoFarewell to Dan & MargoFarewell to Dan & Margoand Vern & Janetand Vern & Janetand Vern & Janetand Vern & Janetand Vern & Janet

Volunteers Dan & Margo Albright (Cooper’sHawk), struck a cute pose before heading onto more adventures.

Vern & Janet Sisson (cabins), spent many back-breaking hours cleaning brush andtumbleweeds from the mesquites along the driveto the cabins. The difference is amazing!

Ann & Bill Zeller (former DHRSP volunteers),attended the going-away party for the Sissonsand Albrights on Jan. 13. They will be hosting atRed Rock SP this spring. Ranger Randy Victory(yes, he is blonde), chatted with them and thenoffered a nice speech to all the volunteers,especially the folks who are departing in January.

Nan’s Notes:Nan’s Notes:Nan’s Notes:Nan’s Notes:Nan’s Notes:Report from EditorNan at DHRSP!

Wow: You should see what is happening atDHRSP. Art and Patricia Enockson have agoal of eliminating every tumbleweed in thepark, a truly noble ambition. (see the burn

area. Meanwhile, Pat Rhoads and Keven Ward are reinstating a trail which runs alongthe ditch behind Raven Loop. The loops have never looked so good, and many othersare contributing their efforts, too. Along with the new road lines and painted picnictables, volunteers are hearing lots of positive comments from visitors.

on the front page) Janet and Vern Sisson have created a park-likeatmosphere along the right side of the road to the cabins. With thegreen grass and the twisting mesquites, it creates a very inviting

Pat Ward & Keven Rhoads (Greenwayvolunteers) have been bringing an old trailback to life behind Raven Loop. Part of thateffort was to remove fence posts set in cement.Pat used the jackhammer while Keven tookphotos. Too bad we can’t see all the bone-shattering action in this still photo!

Vern & Janet Sisson creating atmosphere!

Volunteers Norm Hephner and Jim Harris havespent a lot of time re-striping parking lines,handicap parking spots and no parking zonesthroughout the park. With their steady hands,one only occasionally finds spilled paints orcrooked lines in the parking areas.

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4 - Volunteer Meeting, 9:30 am, VRG studio18 - Volunteer Meeting, 9:30 am, VRG studio

Gary & SharonMunson,whipped up hotdogs andburgers on thegrill, for theJan potluck.Randall Haukprovided a firepit, NormHephnerbrought wood,

the men gathered around the fire, the womenconversed in the studio ... just like any other party!