Maryland Heights |
This week we started off with Administration. We sat down
with Sherri who taught us about contracting. After that we saw Norma for the
budgeting. For the duration of the day we took the initiative to go on foot
patrol in Lower Town to carry out public relations. We also hiked up Maryland Heights to remove a
cross that was illegally placed upon the rocks. It was interesting to experience what happens
behind closed doors at the Morrel House.
Luncheon |
Orientation with David Fox |
Friday we helped Mark set up the driving training where we
met with Regional Chief Ranger Will Reynolds, who was mentioned in the previous
blog. Later that day, we learned how to properly break into a car using the “BigEasy”
in case a visitor accidentally locks their keys in a car. I (Renee) know from experience working for
Parks and Recreation as a park ranger that it is very common for park visitors
to lock their keys in their car. It was pleasant
to see a mechanism that is much more beneficial and convenient.
On Saturday we were informed early in the morning about
vandalism that happened in the night at the visitor center. The vending machine
was destroyed, although no drinks or money were taken from it. The men’s
bathroom door was broken around the lock and the women’s bathroom sign was in
pieces. I (Jackie) got the opportunity to learn how to take fingerprints from
the vending machine and a light bulb, collect evidence, and then log all the
evidence with proper descriptions. We did some detective work by going around
to local stores and campgrounds and questioning them if they had heard anything
going on during the night. We are still searching and waiting for camera
footage to hopefully help us out.Lieu day consisted of a long run with Supervisor Mark Howard. Mark and I (Renee) ran for about 4.5 miles. Howard met with me along a trail where he already ran about 6.5 miles. All together Howard ran for 10 miles that day. This is something I am striving for. I want to be able to run comfortable for 10 miles also. It is great to have a supervisor like Howard that is motivating me to run further then I have ever ran before.
National Park Service's Finest: DOC! |
-Renee Benson & Jackie Innella
Great updates and photos! I love the view from Maryland Heights. You didn't mention the dog. Is he the Harpers Ferry NP mascot?
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