Heitstuman named ranger for Kamiak Butte park

The newest staff member of the county parks department, Todd Heitstuman, introduced himself to the park board at the Oct. 7 meeting.

Heitstuman has been hired to be the ranger at Kamiak Butte, a slot vacated by the resignation of Justus Barton.

Heitstuman will live at the ranger residence at the park and manage the campground and trails, along with projects at the other county parks.

“There are more pine needles than I know what to do with right now,” Heitstuman joked of his new job.

The county parks department employs two rangers; Heitstuman and Dave Mahan, who manages Wawawai and Klemgard Pa...