Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Weather
Yosemite: TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. WINDY. HIGHS 52 TO 62 IN YOSEMITE
VALLEY... 34 TO 44 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. WINDY. LOWS 23 TO 33 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 12 TO
22 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
THURSDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS 53 TO 63 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...35 TO 45 IN THE HIGH
COUNTRY.
THURSDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 27 TO 37 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 17 TO 27
IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
FRIDAY...SUNNY. NOT AS COOL. HIGHS 62 TO 72 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 43 TO 53
IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
El Portal: Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high
near 66. Southwest wind between 6 and 11 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind between 5 and 10
mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind between 6 and 11
mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind between
3 and 11 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind between 7 and 10
mph.
Happening Today/This Week (Check the Community News section for other
events)
There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 5 pm at the El Portal
Community Hall regarding the El Portal Market.Superintendent Michael
Tollefson will discuss the National Park Service's initial thoughts and
comments and possible direction for a future store. Everyone is welcome
to attend. (N. Nicholas - 4/22/08)
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The bike trial from the Lower Yosemite Falls Shuttle Bus Stop to the Camp
Six Intersection will be scheduled to be paved starting 4/21 to 5/9. 4/23
- 4/24 Segment of bike path between Camp 6 and Post Office will be closed.
A detour will be available and marked. 4/25 - The operation will include
temporary trail closures/signed re-route detours and a temporary shuttle
bus closure in front of the Visitor Center/Administration Building (with
signed detours) to allow the hot asphalt to cool and cure. (D. Tucker -
4/23/08)
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The Research Library will be closed April 24th - 30th. In case of a
research emergency, contact the Museum staff (372-0282 or 0297). (L. Eade -
4/21/08)
New Today
Tioga Road Opening progress
Status of Tioga Road opening ending on 4/22/08.
Progress report:
April 21, 2008
Tioga Road progress for April 21, 2008
Starting Location: Crane Flat Gate
Ending Location:7.2 miles from Crane Flat Gate (South Fork Bridge)
Distance plowed today:7.2 miles
Snow depth: 4-5 ft.
April 22,2008
Tioga Road opening operations continued yesterday.
Tioga Road progress for April 22, 2008
Starting Location: South Fork Bridge
Ending Location:12.4 miles from Crane Flat Gate
Distance plowed today:5.2 miles
Average Snow depth: 5 ft. 9 (T. Brochini - 4/23/08)
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Annual Wildland Fire Refresher Training
The Fire Management Office will be holding the following Annual Wildland
Fire Refresher Training Sessions. This training is required by all of
those employees that are "Red Carded" for fireline duties. If you need
this training, please try to make one of these sessions.
April 28 0800-1700 Valley SAR Training Room Contact Aaron
Woods 372-0416
April 30 0800-1700 El Portal Community Hall Contact Bernard
Spielman 379-1903 THIS CLASS IS FULL
May 1-2 Hours TBD Crane Flat Helibase Contact Eric
Small/Jeff Pirog 379-1911/372-0414
May 23 0800-1700 Cedar Lodge Contact Bernard
Spielman 379-1903
June 10 0800-1700 Valley Fire Station Contact Jeff
Panetta 375-9515
Please bring you're line gear. We are exchanging all shelters to the new
style with reinforced top.
PACK Testing will begin in May. More information will follow.
If you need further information contact Deron Mills 379-1902 or Bernard
Spielman 379-1903. (D. Mills - 4/23/08)
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Attention High School Seniors
The Yosemite Scholarship Commission would like to announce the availability
of three schlarships for seniors graduating in June 2008. The Yosemite
Community Scholarships are sponsored by the Yosemite Employees Association,
the Yosemite Rotary Club, the Yosemite Lions Club, and the Yosemite Winter
Club. Two of the scholarships are for $2,000 over two years for attending a
four-year college or university. The third scholarship is $1,000 over two
years at a community college. In existence since 1934, the Yosemite
Scholarship Commission is supported by the Yosemite and El Portal
communities. Only one application is necessary to apply for all three
scholarships.
Students eligible for the scholarships are any high school graduating
senior whose parent or guardian is employed on a year round basis in
Yosemite National Park or the El Portal Administrative Site. Employment
must be for no less than six months per calendar year and for at least one
year prior to the time application is made. More than just an academic
scholarship, the following items are taken into account in making the
selection: scholastic ability, financial need, leadership ability,
community participation, and general apptitude. There is no particular
significance in the order nor does one qualification have any special
weight.
Further information and applications may be obtained from Mariposa County
High School, Yosemite High School, Tioga High School, or from Jan van
Wagtendonk, or Linda Eade. Applicants must attach a copy of their current
high school transcripts to their application and send the application and
the transcripts to the Yosemite Scholarship Commission at PO Box 313, El
Portal, CA 95318. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2008.
Jan van Wagtendonk (209) 379-2668
Linda Eade (209) 372-0280 (L. Eade - 4/23/08)
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Do you like working with people? Do you possess exceptional customer
service skills? The Yosemite Association needs you! We are now hiring for
seasonal Sales Information Assistants for work in Yosemite Valley from May
thru October. Duties include retail sales, store maintenance, and
information assistance. At least one year of related experience, and a H.S.
diploma required. Some college preferred. Candidates must have excellent
customer service skills, be able to work flexible hours, and be able to
work both independently and with a team. Valid CA Driver’s license
required. Strong computer skills essential. Knowledge of and interest in
Yosemite National Park preferred. Salary range is $9.00 to $13.00 DOE. Send
a resume and application to Administrative Coordinator, Yosemite
Association, PO Box 230, El Portal, CA 95318, or by email to
cking@yosemite.org. Request an application by phone at (209) 379-2646, or
on our website at www.yosemite.org/aboutya/yajobs.htm. (C. King- 4/23/08)
Announcements
YARTS voucher pickup: This is to let you know that I will be on leave April
21-25. I will be back at work around noon on Monday, April 28th. If you
need your voucher, Wendy Malone will have them during that period. (S. Grin
- 4/17/08)
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BID ANNOUNCEMENT - EMPLOYEE HOUSING
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - GOVERNMENT HOUSING
EL PORTAL HOUSING AREA
HOUSE #874 - 9742 ELDERBERRY LANE
3 Bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms - 1843 Sq. Ft. – Built in 1996 - $479.64 bi-weekly
– utilities not included.
DEADLINE FOR BID SUBMISSION
APRIL 30, 2008 (Close of Business)
Eligible Employees must be NPS Permanent, Term, or SCEP (Student Career
Experience Program)
Please contact the Housing Management Office for bid forms and/or
additional information. 379-1839 or 379-1879 (Y. Radanovich - 4/16/08)
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Leave Share Participants
Currently, YOSE leave share participants are:
Shari Baudoux
Kevin Bowman
Kimberly Cunningham-Summerfield
You can find leave share participants Servicewide on InsideNPS at:
http://insidenps.gov/index.cfm?handler=leaveshare
If you are interested in contributing annual leave, please do so by
completing a Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient (Within
Agency) Under the Leave Transfer Program, OPM Form 630-A. A fillable PDF
version of the OPM 630-A may be found at:
http://opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf (T. Hawkins - 1/31/07)
HR Corner
Glacier National Park is currently advertising for a Park Ranger
(Protection), GL-0025-07 target GL-09. Position is open to the public.
Permanent less than full-time working full-time a minimum of 13 pay periods
and a maximum of 25 pay periods. The announcement is currently on USAJOBS:
Announcement Number: CK183634BB Closing: Friday, April 25, 2008 (I.
Keheley - 4/22/08)
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Yosemite National Park
Current Vacancy Announcements
UPDATED: April 23, 2008
The following is a summary of current vacancy announcements at Yosemite
National Park. Most vacancy announcements will be posted on
http://www.usajobs.gov. This website is the Office of Personnel
Management's USAJOBS internet site. If you have any questions or cannot
find the announcement on USAJOBS, please call the Park’s Human Resources
Office at (209) 379-1805.
PERMANENT – GOVERNMENTWIDE ALL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Lead Forestry Technician
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 183954 WRB 08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-0462-05/06
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 4/16/2008
Closing Date: 5/7/2008
Supervisory Forestry Technician
Vacancy Ann.#: YP183955 NMH-08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-0462-08
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 4/16/2008
Closing Date: 5/7/2008
PERMANENT -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Budget Clerk (Typing)
This announcement has been readvertised to correct the qualifications that
were advertised in the announcement. Those that previously applied need
not reapply.
Vacancy Ann.#: YP174252-08-PS
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-0561-04
Appointment Term:Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 4/23/2008
Closing: 04-28-08
Lead Forestry Technician
Vacancy Ann.#: YP-183953-AY FY08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-0462-05/06
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 4/16/2008
Closing Date: 5/7/2008
TERM -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Architect (Historical)
This announcement has been extended. If you previously applied to YP164173
with a complete application package, including copies of your college
transcripts, you need not re-apply.
Vacancy Ann.#: YP164173 ext NH
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-0808-09/11
Appointment Term: Term
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 4/8/2008
Closing Date: 4/29/2008
Salary: From 51,738.00 to 69,013.00 USD
per year (I. Keheley - 4/23/08)
Community News
ELEVEN TOP-TEN CENTRAL SERIES FINISHES FOR YOSEMITE SKI TEAM
Yosemite, CA -- The Yosemite Winter Club ski team garnered an impressive
eleven, top-ten medals for overall placement in the 2007/2008 Far West
Central Series, USSA ski racing division. More than 160 junior ski racers
from Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, Sierra Summit and the Yosemite Winter Club
compete in slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom events hosted at the
various ski areas throughout the Central Sierra. A final championship race
is held in the Tahoe area.
"The Yosemite Winter Club ski team is a small--yet highly dedicated—group
of twenty-four skiers who love to ski and love to challenge themselves
every time they enter the racecourse," said Tom Medema, Head Coach and
President of the Yosemite Winter Club. "Their passion for skiing is
evident through their strong commitment and support to the racing program
at Badger Pass Ski Area and the Yosemite Winter Club."
Members of the ski team are actively involved in hosting the annual Silver
Ski Slalom Race at Badger Pass Ski Area in Yosemite National Park. Racers
help with set-up, course placement, ticket sales, dishwashing duties and
break down. Because of their involvement, racers feel a great sense of
pride in the event. This was heightened this year when Winter Club team
members Caitlin Porter received the coveted Silver Ski Trophy for the
fastest female racer for the second year and Lucas Newcomb was honored with
the Rusty Rust Award for great sportsmanship.
"Yosemite Winter Club ski team members are great ambassadors for the sport
of ski racing, as well as their training ground, Yosemite National Park,”
continued Medema. "I am proud to be coaching such a fun, talented and
dedicated group of young men and women."
Ski team members receiving top-ten awards include:
Eleanor Bales -- Catheys Valley
Maren Guy -- El Portal
Nielsen Guy -- El Portal
Andrew Hindes -- Fresno
Anna Medema -- El Portal
Max Naumcheff -- Oakhurst
Lucas Newcomb -- Lucas Valley (I. Guy - 4/22/08)
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Two new FREE Dance Classes will be offered beginning this week, through the
Mariposa Adult School!
The Wednesday night class in El Portal will continue on the same schedule
for another 6 weeks. 6 pm Level I, & 7 pm Level II. Location: El Portal
School. First class - 4/16.
The same series, with the same schedule will be offered at Mariposa High
School - in the Gym - for 6 weeks on Thursday nights. First class - 4/17.
This Introduction To Swing series, focuses on East Coast Swing, also known
as the Jitterbug. Lori Landrin lives in Oakhurst, and has been teaching in
Oakhurst, North Fork, & Mariposa, for over two years. This will be her
second series in El Portal.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!! Though the school system is offering the class
for free, they would like to see a class of at lest 14 students.
Wear comfortable clothes - and smooth soled shoes (if you have them.) -no
flip flops or backless shoes, please. (socks are great too!) For more
information: mountaindancer@sti.net or call Lori at (559) 658-8541. (L.
Landrin - 4/15/08)
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Open Mic Night at Sal's: Come hear a variety of community musicians and
artists perform at an open mic event this Thursday, April 24, at the El
Portal Community Hall - hosted by The Adam Burns Band. Advance sign-ups
have almost filled the schedule, but there is still a little bit of room to
squeeze in last-minute performers. Music begins at 6:30, and The Adam
Burns Band will play a set starting at 9pm to close the evening. Proceeds
from the tip jar will be donated to No More Victims, a non-profit
organization who arrange medical care for Iraqi children injured in the
war. (nomorevictims.org). We hope to see you there! Thanks so much! (V.
McMichael - 4/22/08)
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The 6th Annual El Portal Spring Fling and 3rd Annual El Portal Spring Run
-off will be held Saturday April 26, 2008. This awesome community event
will begin at 7 am with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Yosemite
Lion's club. A 1 mile fun run, 5K and 10K races starting at 9 am. The
festivities will continue with a fun filled day with artisans, excellent
local food vendors and an exciting evening of music sponsored by El Portal
Live and beverages provided by YEA. Come on out and enjoy spring with all
of your friends and neighbors. For more information about the spring
run-off contact Claudine Ronay 379-2967. For spring fling info contact
Rosemary MacCallum 379-2665. (C. Ronay - 3/27/08)
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Bicycle for Alternative Transportation (BAT) will be tabling at Spring
Fling April 26! We will be offering flat tire repairs from 12-4 and leading
a mountain bike ride up Foresta Rd at 9:30. To learn more about BAT, stop
by our table at Spring Fling or contact Suzanne at 209.769.2353 or
bat.suzanne@gmail.com. (S. Thomas - 4/10/08)
Acting Designation
Jun Kinoshita is Acting Branch Chief for Anthropology & Archeology on
Wednesday, 4/23/08. He can be reached at 379-1317.(L. Kirn - 4/23/08)
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April 21-26 Eric Gabriel will be the acting Deputy Chief Ranger he can be
reached at 379-1896. (C. Cuvelier - 4/22/08)
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Kristin Ramsey will be the acting Branch Chief for Interpretive Support
Services from April 22-30. (M. Kline - 4/22/08)
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Bill Kuhn will be the Acting Branch Chief for Physical Science and GIS from
April 21-25. Bill can be reached at 379-1157. (J. Meyer - 4/22/08)
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Sue Beatty (379-3290) will be acting branch chief for Vegetation and
Ecological Restoration April 22-25. (J. Weaser - 4/22/08)
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I will be on Annual Leave through April 30. Please contact Deron Mills -
Acting Fire Chief at 209-379-1902 in my absence. (K. Martin - 4/21/08)
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Mark Jones will be Acting Supervisor, Valley Buildings and Grounds, for the
week of April 21, 2008, while Kieth Stowell is out of the office. Mark can
be reached at 209-372-0545. (T. Ford - 4/18/08)
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Starting tomorrow, the following will be acting Branch Chief of Wildlife
Management
Tori Seher: Wednesday, Apr. 23 - Friday Apr. 25
Sarah Stock: Monday, Apr. 21 - Tuesday, Apr. 22 - Thursday, Apr. 24
Location willing, I will be available by cell phone. (S. Thompson -
4/18/08)
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Dave Miller is acting Supervisor for El Portal Roads & Solid Waste until
July 5th. Dave can be reached at 379-1120 or leave a message with Beth
Benitag @ 379-1057. (B.Benitag - 4//14/08)
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While David Thorpe is out of the office, Nancy Bissmeyer will be the acting
Communications Branch Chief and Tolleman Gorham will be the Telecom
Supervisor. (N. Bissmeyer - 4/8/08)
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