Birdie retires

January 1, 2026 1:30 am
Photo Christi Baron Birdie with her “Arrowhead” plaque and ONP representative Heather Stephens. The back of the plaque was covered in well wishes from former co-workers and others.
Photo Christi Baron Birdie with her “Arrowhead” plaque and ONP representative Heather Stephens. The back of the plaque was covered in well wishes from former co-workers and others.

After decades of manning the Kalaloch Ranger Station, Birdie James has retired. Friends, family and co-workers honored her service last week with pizza, a certificate, and a presentation of an ONP Arrowhead plaque.