Deputy parks director of the U.S. National Park Service, David Vela s, new book ‘Hola Ranger: My Journey through Our National Parks’ reflects on his four decades with the service, writes Elaine Ayala.
I found a copy of the 7th grade Social Studies Curriculum on Local History amidst a group of old papers and books. To a fourth-grade teacher, this would be a valuable find. Unfortunately, this curriculum is no longer taught in 7th grade and has not been for many years. A local history curriculum was added to 4th grade many years ago. Unfortunately, today with all of the state
Fed 100 and Government Hall of Fame winners set examples for dedication and commitment to government service, which many times means breaking down barri.
Hailed as a hero and confidante of General Ulysses Grant, Ely Parker is mostly known by local historians and history buffs, even though the Native American celebrity of sorts was a Genesee County native and now graces the tail of a $1 Native American coin minted this year. Don’t know about Ely Samuel Parker? The 2022 Native American $1 Coin honors him as a U.S. Army officer,