Updates

Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Monday, April 30, 2007
Weather
Yosemite: Today: Sunny. Highs 70 to 80 at 5000 feet...59 to 69 at 8000 feet.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51 at 5000 feet...30 to 40 at 8000 feet.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 75 at 5000 feet...52 to 62 at 8000 feet.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows 36 to 46 at 5000 feet...25 to 35 at 8000 feet.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Snow level above 8000 feet. Highs 56 to 66 at 5000 feet...43 to 53 at 8000 feet.

El Portal: Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west southwest.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind at 10 mph becoming northeast.
Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest between 8 and 11 mph.

Happening Today/This Week (Check the Community News section for other events)
Hetch Hetchy summer hours - Hours of operation through Labor Day will be 0700 - 2100. For further information or questions please contact the Hetch Hetchy Ranger Station at 379-1928 or the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station at 379-1922. (C. Rawlings - 4/23/07)
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Starting today 4-30-07 the Yosemite Lodge At The Falls Bike Stand hours of operation are as follows. The stand will be open for 9:00 am till 6:00 PM. The last bike will rent out at 4:45 PM and all bikes need to be in by 5:45 PM. Thank you and we will see you on the bike path!!! (S. Costello/D. Price - 4/30/07)

New Today
SAND CREEK MASSACRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Newest Unit Of National Park System Dedicated

On Saturday, April 28th, Director Mary Bomar helped dedicate the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site – the 391st unit of the National Park Service – on the site of the massacre, about 180 miles southeast of Denver, near Eads, Colorado.
Joining Bomar under brilliant blue Colorado skies were Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs, Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Representative Marilyn Musgrave (R-C04), Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Darrell Flyingman, Governor of the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Eugene Little Coyote, Chairman of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Richard Brannan, Chairman of the Northern Arapaho Business Council and scores of massacre representatives, tribal elders and other members of the public.
The site commemorates the spot where, on November 28, 1864, an encampment of Cheyenne and Arapaho, led by Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Yellow Wolf, Bear Tongue, War Bonnet, Lone Bear and others, was attacked by elements of a Colorado military detachment led by Col. John Chivington. More than 160 people, mostly Indian women, children and elders, were slain in the running battle. Chivington and some of his troops later paraded through the streets of Denver proudly displaying human body parts from the mutilated dead at the massacre.
Efforts to create the park have been ongoing for more than a decade and included three separate pieces of legislative authority. The NPS, in partnership with the four affiliated tribes, will now work to develop interim management and interpretive plans for site. The site will be open on a limited basis until final plans are approved.
NPS law enforcement authorities estimate that more than 2,000 people attended the dedication ceremonies. The Midwest incident management team, headed by Eddie Lopez, coordinated the planning for the event. This unit is the first dedicated under Bomar's tenure as director.
Contact Information
Name: James Doyle, Public Affairs, Intermountain Region (InsideNPS)
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QUILT SHOW COMES TO MARIPOSA
Excitement is running high as Mariposa prepares to host its first ever outdoor quilt show on Saturday, May 5 in conjunction with the Mariposa Butterfly Festival. Vintage to contemporary, king size to miniature, these quilts are sure to delight visitors to the Mariposa History Center, located just off Hwy. 140 at 5119 Jessie St., where more than 100 quilts will transform the grounds into a colorful garden of artistic achievement. The exhibit is sponsored by Mariposa Piece Makers.
In recent years quilt making has enjoyed a major resurgence. Quilt exhibits often include works from throughout the United States and many foreign countries, and quilt shops dot the map from Maine to the Mexican border. Quilt making has evolved since the days of those created by Grandma that included bits of worn shirts, dresses and feed sacks, and were made out of necessity. While favorite old designs are still created by today’s quilt makers, current creations in fabric art often incorporate novel and unexpected techniques.
Organizers of the event will honor both past and present quilt makers, displaying quilts from the 1800’s in the History Center’s Coakley Room, surrounded by gold rush era historical exhibits. Included will be the work of women whose family names are part of the permanent history of Mariposa.
There will be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a queen size butterfly motif quilt made by local seamstresses. Proceeds benefit Mariposa History Center. For additional information, contact Pat Bauer, 209-966-3805 or Mary Wyly, 209-966-5684 (Sierra Sun Times - 4/30/07)

Construction News
Trails Closure/Lower Yosemite Falls Trail - Surface improvements of the east side of the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail (accessibility trial) is scheduled to start April 24th through May 9th. For employee and public safety concerns the segment of trail from the Lower Yosemite Comfort Station to the Main Yosemite Falls Bridge will be closed to all traffic throughout this work period. Please contact Mike Pieper 379-1263 or Jose Lopez 372-0576 for any questions concerning the project. (J. Lopez - 4/24/07)
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Arch Rock Well and Water Treatment Equipment Replacement
Construction will resume on Tuesday, 04/10/07, for the well house and water treatment equipment replacement at Arch Rock. The well was installed last fall/ winter and the new treatment equipment and building replacement remain. The improvements will make the Arch Rock water system potable again. The system has been non-potable since failing to meet CDHS standards beginning winter/ spring of 2006. Portions of the Arch Rock parking lot will be closed while construction is under way. Construction activity is expected to last 5 to 6 weeks. (J. C. Chisum - 4/4/07)
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Southside Drive is open - Southside Drive is 1-lane of one-way traffic heading east bound into Yosemite Valley. One lane of Southside Drive will remain closed as the crews continue working between the El Capitan Crossover area and the Swinging Bridge Picnic Area. All the Campgrounds, Picnic Areas, and Trails along Southside Drive will still be accessible. There will also be intermittent delays on Southside Drive between El Capitan Crossover and Swinging Bridge, flaggers will be present to stop traffic when construction equipment is moved across the open lane of traffic. Northside Drive is once again 2-lanes of one-way traffic heading west out of Yosemite Valley. (M. Pieper - 4/2/07)
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HARD HAT ZONE - While the new Resources Management and Science building in El Portal is undergoing final office modifications, please be aware that it is an active construction zone where all CAL/OSHA safety requirements must be adhered to (hard hats, ear protection, eye protection...) Staff needing access to the building in regards to planning for their move can call 379-1277 or 379-1202 for assistance. (S. Quimby - 4/6/07)

Park News
MERCED RIVER PLAN PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS - The public scoping period for a new Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP/EIS) began on March 30, 2007 will run until June 9, 2007.

Meetings will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, from 4-8pm in Mariposa at the Masonic Hall (5145 Jones Street); Thursday, May 17, 2007, from 4-8pm in San Francisco at Fort Mason (Bay & Franklin Streets, 1st Floor Conference Room in Building 201); and, on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the park's Open House. The park welcomes all ideas and concerns regarding this planning effort.

This new planning process will take approximately 33 months, with a final Record of Decision anticipated in September 2009. Written scoping comments should be postmarked no later than June 9, 2007.

Please contact Elexis Mayer, Project Manager, at 209.379.1377 or elexis_mayer@nps.gov for more information. (E. Mayer - 4/27/07)
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TUOLUMNE MEADOWS WINTER CONDITIONS UPDATE
April 25, 2007
Weather: (April 18- April 25)
High temp: 58° (April 24)
Low temp: 10° (April 21)
New Snow: 10” (April 19-21)
Total settled snow depth: 0”

Ski Conditions and Weather: This will be the last update for the Tuolumne area this winter. The snow plows reached Tioga Pass yesterday, so the Tioga Road is now plowed at least one lane wide for its entire distance. This does not mean that the road will open anytime soon, there is still a lot of work to do clearing debris, widening the traffic lanes, and clearing parking lots and side roads before the road can be opened to traffic. There is still snow in the higher elevations and on some of the lower north-facing slopes, but most of the elevations below about 7500 feet are completely melted out. Many of the sunny or flat open areas at the Tuolumne Meadows elevation (about 8500 feet) have only patches of snow remaining, forcing you in many places to take constantly take your skis off to bypass areas of bare ground. The ski hut will remain open to backcountry users until the Tioga Road opens to traffic, at which time the hut will be closed. Remember, you only have two weeks after the road opening to retrieve your food from the winter cache before the cache is cleaned out and all remaining items are either discarded or donated to charity.

Avalanche and Snowpack Conditions: For the latest avalanche advisory for this area go to www.esavalanche.org for the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center and click on advisory. The ESAC site is updated several times a week and more often during weather events.

Wildlife: There are bears frequenting the area, so anybody doing a backcountry trip should be prepared to use a bear canister for their food storage unless they are staying at the ski hut. Birds seen in the past week include: Bald Eagle, Mallard, Northern Flicker, Mountain Bluebird, Brewer’s Blackbird, Red-winged Balckbird, Common Snipe, Killdeer, Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler, American Robin, Townsend’s Solitaire, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Dark-eyed Junco, Cassin’s Finch, Pine Siskin, Mountain Chickadee, Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creeper, Red Crossbill, Steller’s Jay, Common Raven, and Clark’s Nutcracker. (Jeff and Kathi, the Tuolumne winter rangers - 4/27/07)
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Tioga Road progress for April 25, 2007
Starting Location:43.9 miles from Crane Flat Gate
Ending Location:46 miles miles from Crane Flat Gate (Tioga Pass Gate)
Distance plowed today: 2.1 miles
Snow depth: 1 - 5 ft.
Road widening and opening of secondary roads and parking lots is ongoing.

Glacier Point Road progress
Plows have made it to the Sentinel Dome/Taft Point trailhead, however extremely icy conditions will prevent further progress until weather improves.

There is no estimated opening date for the Tioga Road or the Glacier Point Road.
Once plowing is completed, additional work must be completed before the road can safely be opened. (T. Ludington - 4/26/07)
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Wawona Prescribed Fire Notification
Wawona Northwest Units 3 & 14: Spring 2007
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire in Wawona to reduce hazard fuels and promote ecosystem health. Weather and air quality permitting, this burn is scheduled for late April or early May and will last approximately 3 days.

This 79 acre prescribed fire is located north of the Chilnualna Falls Road and west of Spelt Road.

This unit is comprised primarily of ponderosa pine and other mixed conifers. The project could begin as early as next week. Fire managers are closely watching the series of storms predicted for the Yosemite area to determine the appropriate time to burn.

Fire has a natural role in maintaining healthy ecosystems in Yosemite. Decades of fire exclusion have altered the park’s natural fire regime. The forests have become dense continuous stands of shrubs and trees increasing the risk of uncontrollable wildland fires. Prescribed fire is designed to thin forests and reduce unnatural fuel loads in areas that are in close proximity to public and private structures as well as visitor use areas. This prescribed fire will help provide important community protection for Wawona as well as create a mosaic of diverse habitats for plants and animals. Fire helps recycle nutrients to the soil which aids the sprouting and re-growth of plants, shrubs, and trees.

Park staff will monitor smoke on a consistent basis; however smoky conditions may exist for the duration of this project and continue for several days. Smoke impacts to the roadway may occur; all drivers should use extreme caution and abide by posted speed limits.

Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to minimize smoke impacts. People with respiratory problems should use caution when exerting themselves in smoky areas.

For further information:
· Yosemite’s Fire Information Office: 209/372-0480.
· Yosemite Fire Management Website: www.nps.gov/yose/fire (D. Schweizer - 4/23/07)

Announcements
WEEKLY SAFETY TRAINING: Select the topic of your choice provided in the Weekly Safety Training binder; additional training subjects have been added for the next 26-week period located at the Safety Office website: http://www.yose.nps.gov/yosenet/safety/training.htm. Don't forget to route your Coach's Weekly Safety Meeting Report to the Safety Office in order to receive shop/office training credit. (Y. Radanovich - 4/25/07)
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The Ice Cut section of the John Muir Trail is now open for the season. (R. Lewis - 4/25/07)
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HOUSING BID ANNOUNCEMENT: El Portal; House #874 - 9742 Elderberry Lane; 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms; 1843 sq. ft.; built in 1996; $471.57 biweekly, plus utilities. NPS Perm, Term and Student Career Experience Program employees may bid. Submission Deadline: May 1, 2007 (Close of Business). Please contact the Housing Mgmt. Office for bid forms: 379-1839/1879. (Y. Radanovich - 4/18/07)
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Raymond R. Redding, Maintenance Worker at Yosemite National Park, has been approved to become a leave share recipient under the Department of Interior Leave Donation Program.

Mr. Redding expects to be off work until at least through mid-June 2007, while he provides care and support for his son who recently underwent - and is recuperating from - heart transplant surgery. He has exhausted all sick and annual leave and would appreciate leave donations.

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

Please forward your OPM 630-A to:
Human Resources Office
Yosemite National Park
P.O. Box 580 - HR
El Portal, CA 95318;
or fax to (209) 379-1800 (T. Hawkins - 4/27/07)
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The following YOSE employees are eligible to participate in the leave sharing program:
Shari Baudoux
Kevin Bowman
Kimberly Cunnigham-Summerfield
Vince Miele
Trish Picardi
April Stowell

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, Optional Form 630-A (OF 639-A). A fillable PDF version of the OF 630-A may be found at:
http://opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf

Please forward your OF 630-A to:
Human Resources Office
Yosemite National Park
P.O. Box 580 - HR
El Portal, CA 95318;
or fax to (209) 379-1800

ATTN SUPERVISORS: Please ensure your employees are given the time/opportunity to check their email for important information provided to All YOSE Employees and/or that the information is publicized/posted for those who may not have email access. (T. Hawkins - 4/17/07)
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2007 IT Security Awareness Course
It's time once again for the Federal Information System Security Awareness (FISSA) training. Though not much has changed, there are a few things to keep in mind.

1. All users of DOI/NPS IT resources must complete the training (or be waived) by June 30, 2006. All users need to registered for this course on the DOI Learn training site. New this year is the use of the Learning Plan option which will send out email notices to employees who have not completed the training. These notices will be sent out 30, 14, 7 and 2 days before the completion due date (June 30, 2006). For non DOI/NPS employees, a record in DOI Learn must be set up. This process should only take 2-3 days (faster than through FPPS for now), so as soon as you know that a contractor, volunteer, or other partner is coming on board, please have their supervisor/COR request a record from InsideNPS: http://mylearning.nps.gov/DOILEARN/accountrequest.cfm. We are waiting for word from Region on how to speed up the process for new NPS employees. If you had an account last year at DOILearn you should still have access. Due to the reporting requirements, the CD version of the test will only be available on a case by case basis.

2. Waivers may be granted for employees without access to any NPS or DOI systems. Please send your list of employees without computer access to the IT office as soon as possible. The deadline for waivers is May 31.

3. This year IT Office is required to keep a copy of your certificate for the Federal Information System Security Awareness (FISSA) training even if you took the training at DOI Learn. Please send them to us in a 'holey'. It will help if you write FISSA on envelope.

The whole process is similar to last year but it should work more smoothly. Employees are encouraged to take the test in their work areas but there are a limited number of computers setup in the IT office where we can help you to take the test. Please call to check on availability. If you have any problems or questions give us a call at 379-1123. We will be contacting supervisors directly when we have more information available about new employees. (Yose IT - 4/13/07)
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Yosemite National Park will be hosting a Resource Advisor (READ) training here, May 22nd and 23rd. This course is intended to provide employees with the background to serve as READs during fire management actions. Resource Advisors generally work with fire managers to convey concerns about natural, cultural and wilderness resources. The course will focus on issues and challenges of the Central Sierra region, but will provide participants with strategies and tools that can be applied anywhere. Information will be presented in sufficient detail to serve as a refresher for present resource advisors and general enough to be useful for those who have never served in this capacity.

Employees that frequently serve as resource advisors include botanists, ecologists, biologists, hydrologists, geologists, foresters, GIS specialists and cultural resource specialists. The local Fire Management Officer (FMO) will determine qualifications for the resource advisor position. A fireline-qualified resource advisor however, will hold a valid Red Card and pass the physical test at the arduous level. The local FMO will authorize the inclusion of "READ" as a qualification on the Red Card. Completion of these tasks is NOT required prior to participating in this course. The course is also valuable for those managing resources on public lands, but with no interest in serving as resource advisors, to become familiar with fire management organization and the types and formats of resources data that benefit the resource advisor during the course of his or her duties.

Please contact Jun Kinoshita at jun_r_kinoshita@nps.gov for a nomination form or for more information. Applications will be accepted through May 4th. Please also feel free to share this announcement with any interested partners or agencies. (J. Kinoshita - 3/22/07)
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Reminder: For all Maintenance repair requests in Yosemite, please contact the Customer Service Center. Maintenance repair requests include: Park Housing, Buildings, Grounds, Utilities, Roads, Trails and Forestry issues. It is especially important to remember to contact the Customer Service Center before any requests for Sign Shop fabrications. You may do so by phone, e-mail or fax.

Please note that the Customer Service Center staff phone numbers have changed:

Phone:
Sunshine Good Morning................379-1065
Katie Brown........................................379-1058
Christy McCarthy...............................379-1008

E-Mail:
YOSE_FMD_Customer_Service_Center@nps.gov

Fax:
(209) 379-1066 (R. Soden - 3/7/07)
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Spring seems to be right around the corner, as the Yosemite National Park helicopter "H-551" will be in service the second week in May. As you probably already know, the park helicopter performs a variety of missions involving several park employees. In addition, there are a few other missions that involve "fixed-wing" small airplane operations within the park. In completing these missions involving aircraft, it is beneficial for the safety of the employees and the organization to have basic aviation knowledge and safety awareness.

For those individuals that may be working with or flying in aircraft, it is recommended that you attend the "Basic Aviation Safety (B-3)" course in a classroom setting at least once in your career. After you have officially attended the "instructor-led class" you can maintain your currency every 3 years on line.

The Basic Aviation Safety (B-3) course is approximately 6 hours long, focusing primarily on aviation safety and awareness. The location will be at the "Cedar Lodge" in El Portal, CA on May 8th, 2007. Starting time will be at 0900 and end at approximately 1630 with a 1 hour lunch break.

To register for this class you must create an Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) profile. There is a limit of 40 students for the May 8th YNP class. Once the limit has been reached, it will not allow any more students. If you feel you need this class and it applies to your work environment, it is suggested that you sign up as soon as possible to assure a slot in the class. The following attachment will walk you through the process of getting signed up and establishing a training profile/history with IAT. Sign up for the "Yosemite CA" class. If you have any questions please contact me at (209) 379-1330 M-F, 0800-1600. (J. Pirog - 3/13/07)
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Fire refresher dates. 2 day fire refresher this year, topics covered will include 10 standard 18 watch outs, video topics, national fire topics and regional fire topics. We will be adding sand table exercises and field exercises as well as the shelter deployments on the second day. This will make for shorter days to accommodate for travel between districts. More detailed course out line will be out in the month March.
Session #2 May 3-4 Crane Flat lookout
Contact Eric Small e-mail or 379-1911 - 10 spots available, Mather and Hetch Hetchy first priority.

Session #3 May 18-19 East Auditorium in the Valley - time will be at 0900
Contact Bernard Spielman e-mail or 379-1903 - 30 spots available

Session #4 June 4-5 El Portal community hall
Contact Bernard Spielman e-mail or 379-1903 - 30 spots available

Pack test will begin in May get with you’re local Fire Captains to schedule. All pack test participants must be cleared by a physical before taking the test.
El Portal Bernard Spielman
Valley Shaun Nau
Wawona Jeff Panetta (B. Spielman - 2/26/07)

HR Corner
DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY - The Division of Administration, Property Branch, El Portal is looking for an interested permanent career or career-conditional Yosemite National Park employee to detail/temporarily promote to the position of Materials Handler, WG-5. This position is responsible for overseeing commissary orders, ordering produce, milk/dairy products, etc. Duties also include: receiving, filling and shipping orders; updating ABECUS inventory system; answering phones, providing customer service and responding to inquiries. Possession of a government purchase card is a plus. For additional information regarding this opportunity, contact Ken Fipps at (209) 379-1106. If interested in being considered, obtain your supervisors approval, and submit your resume to Irma Keheley, Human Resources, El Portal, no later than 05/03/07. (I. Keheley - 4/25/07)
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Yosemite National Park
Current Vacancy Announcements
UPDATED: April 27, 2007
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 Yosemite National Park's Human Resources Office at (209) 379-1805.

Links to all NPS fire jobs posted daily on USAJOBS are being copied to the NPS FIRENET web site. This effort will enable folks to view fire vacancies in one place, rather than having to call individual parks. If you want to peek at the web site and jobs posted, click on the following link: http://data2.itc.nps.gov/fire/employment/emp_jobsearch.cfm

PERMANENT - GOVERNMENTWIDE ALL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Position: Lead Forestry Technician (Prescribed Fire Wawona), GS-0462-06
Vacancy Announcement: HRF-07-096F
Closing Date: 05/09/07
This position is located in the Visitor Protection Division, Fire Management Office, Wawona District. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be sent to Human Resources Franchise in Denver CO and must be postmarked by the closing date.
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Position: Lead Forestry Technician (Asst Engine Operator), GS-0462-06
Vacancy Announcement: HRF-07-090F
Closing Date: 05/07/07
This position is located in the Visitor Protection Division, Fire Management Office, Wawona District. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be sent to Human Resources Franchise in Denver CO and must be postmarked by the closing date.
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Position: Human Resources Officer, GS-0201-13
Vacancy Announcement: HRF-07-083
Closing Date: 04/27/07
This position is located in the Office of the Superintendent, Human Resources Office, El Portal. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be sent to the Human Franchise Office, Lakewood, CO. Applications much be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.

TERM PROMOTION -YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - PERM EMPLOYEES - to obtain copies of the Parkwide vacancy announcements; please call the Human Resources Office at (209) 379-1805.

Position: *Budget Analyst, GS-0560-09
Vacancy Announcement: YP139066 TP-PW
Closing Date: 05/07/07
This position is located in the Division of Interpretation, Yosemite Valley. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
To obtain a copy follow the intranet link under vacancy announcement.

PERMANENT -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Position: Lead Forestry Technician (Prescribed Fire Wawona), GS-0462-06
Vacancy Announcement: HRF-07-095F
Closing Date: 05/09/07
This position is located in the Visitor Protection Division, Fire Management Office, Wawona District. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be sent to Human Resources Franchise in Denver CO and must be postmarked by the closing date.
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Position: Lead Forestry Technician (Asst Engine Operator), GS-0462-06
Vacancy Announcement: HRF-07-089F
Closing Date: 05/07/07
This position is located in the Visitor Protection Division, Fire Management Office, Wawona District. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be sent to Human Resources Franchise in Denver CO and must be postmarked by the closing date.

TERM -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Position: Archeologist, GS-0193-11
Vacancy Announcement: YP137752
Closing Date: 4/30/07
This position is located in the Resources Management & Sciences Division, Archeology Office, El Portal. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.

TEMPORARY - STATUS NOT REQUIRED -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Position: Traffic Control Aid, GS-0303-04
Vacancy Announcement: YP138913
Closing Date: 05-10-07
This position is located in the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, Yosemite Valley. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
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Position: Traffic Control Aid Lead, GS-0303-05
Vacancy Announcement: YP138622
Closing Date: 05-10-07
This position is located in the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, Yosemite Valley. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
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Position: Laborer Leader, WL-3502-02
Vacancy Announcement: YP137329
Closing Date: 4/30/07
This position is located in the Division of Facilities Management, Roads and Trails Branch, supporting Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crews. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
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Position: Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-08
Vacancy Announcement: YP136060
Closing Date: 5/4/07
This position is located in the Division of Facilities Management, Roads and Trails Branch at various park locations. Please obtain a copy of the announcement and follow application procedures. Applications must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. (I. Keheley - 4/27/07)

Community News
The Wellness Center is open! (in Yosemite Valley)
Hours of operation are:
Monday through Friday 6am to 9pm.
Saturday through Sunday 9am to 9pm.
Please be aware that street shoes are not permitted in the gym and Activity Rooms. You will be asked to change your shoes to work out in the gym and Activity Room. The Wellness Center phone number is 372.8803. Call if you have questions. and we'll see you there! Get outside and play! (C. Snow - 4/23/07)
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Yosemite Art and Education Center Up and Running
The Yosemite Art and Education Center opened for the season on March 30th, and our classes are already filling up. We invite you to join us in making this our most successful season so far.

We offer free art classes every day except for Sundays, starting at 10 a.m. and ending around 2 p.m., usually with a lunch break somewhere in between. We aren’t able to provide supplies free of charge, so if you don’t already have your own art supplies, you may purchase them at the Art and Education Center—your purchases support the Yosemite Association and enable us to continue to offer our classes at no charge.
We have a new artist each week sharing their expertise and techniques with their classes. This week - April 30 through May 5 Robert Chapla will teach Acrylic Painting in Yosemite.

For a complete schedule of instructors and classes through late October, or to sign up in advance to attend an art class, please stop by the Art and Education Center. We’re located just past the Sport Shop in the Village Store Complex. We’re open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Arts Center - 4/9/07)
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Yosemite Valley School Tree of Life Community Project
We Want Your Ideas and Artistic Contributions!
What do you think symbolizes Yosemite?
Ask your neighbors, tell your friends!

Community members will be able to live the adage "it takes a community to raise a child," by helping to create a ceramic Tree of Life Mural for the front of our school building. We hope community members from all parts of Yosemite will share their ideas and artistic talents to help us put our mural together.

We still need pieces for our mural! The school will be open from 5 pm-7 pm every Wednesday (starting March 28th) so that you can come by to make a piece. Please call the school at 372-4791 if Wednesday is not a good day for you or you need more information! (C. Soria - 3/20/07)
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ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH FUNDRAISER - Please join the Yosemite Valley School for lunch on THURSDAY, MAY 3RD from 11:30am-1:30pm in front of the VISITOR CENTER (or East auditorium if weather dictates). Lunch includes Chicken Fajitas/burritos, Rice & Beans, Drink & Cookie. All this for only $8. Also available for sale will be Aguas Frescas and fruit cups. Students will perform traditional Mexican dances (in costume) at 12noon & 12:20pm. All proceeds to benefit students of the Yosemite Valley School. Special thanks DNC for the generous donation that makes this event possible. (C. Archer - 4/25/07)
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HEALING WORKSHOP FOR SELF, FAMILY & FRIENDS - Sunday, May 6th, 10am-2pm, El Portal Community Hall
Bill Leonard, massage therapist, teacher and counselor will lead a workshop in self-healing techniques, including qi gong, accupressure,
reflexology & other methods. Instruction will be tailored to the needs of participants. Bring your aches, pains, and hang-ups; leave with the
skills needed to send them merrily on their way!
....workshop fee: $25 ($20 with a reservation)........lunch: $5 ($4 with your own bowl, cup & spoon; benefits Fund for the Greater Good)....older kids/teens are encouraged to attend at no charge....for more info. & reservations contact Roxann at 379-2598 or otter59@inreach.com....(Mr. Leonard has a massage therapy practice in Mariposa, California. He has been an instructor at two massage therapy schools, has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor, and has served as Tribal Chair of the Southern Sierra Miwok Nation. He has studied a variety of healing
techniques, both in the U.S. and in China.) (S. Johnson - 4/23/07)
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Save this date....Saturday May 12! There will be a centennial celebration of the first train arrival in El Portal. Simultaneously we will have our second annual El Portal school's Spring Run-Off at 8 a.m. Other fabulous activities will be offered by all of our community clubs and organizations. For instance at 7 a.m. there will be a pancake breakfast by the Yosemite Lions Club at the Carroll Clark Community Hall! Stay tuned for more details and information! Would you like to be involved? please call Sunshine Good Morning 379-2577 or Claudine Ronay 379-2967. (C. Ronay4/11/07)
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Entertainment at The Bug - Live Music Every Saturday:
Wednesday, May 2nd: Full Moon Acoustic Gathering at the Amphitheater campfire.
Saturday, May 5th: BUGFEST CINCO de MAYO!! Jay Rossette Project from Fresno brings his Latin roots and four years experience touring with Latin Band Malo, plus special guests to bring us his excellent acoutic/Latin/soul sounds as well as authentic Latin music, playing from 10-1 am. http://www.myspace.com/5683music Super Lucky Catz from Fresno, acoustic/soul will be playing from 7-10 pm. http://www.myspace.com/superluckycatzslc NO COVER CHARGE! Don’t miss this party! No cover charge unless otherwise stated. All events start at 8:30 pm unless otherwise stated.
Bike and Hike/Swim Tour: $17.00 per person.To book any of our classes please call 1 866 826 7108.
Yosemite Bug 6979A Highway 140, Midpines www.yosemitebug.com www.yosemitebug.com/eventsmusicclasses.html www.myspace.com/yosemitebug (R. Tackaberry - 3/26/07)
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Job Announcement - Fire Safe Project Manager wanted to help Yosemite West become a Fire Safe community through constructing a shaded fuel break, completing the draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and coordinating education and outreach. Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work closely with local community, and county, state and federal agencies are essential. Demonstrated knowledge of healthy forestry practices, WUI issues, PRC 4291 and CCR 1299, OMB circulars, and federal grant management experience highly desirable. B.A./B.S. in relevant field or equivalent training required. Half-time position available for responsible independent contractor to work approximately six months starting June 2007. Please visit www.yosemitewest.org/grants.htm for further information. Submit CV/resume and letter of interest to: firesafety@yosemitewest.org by April 30.
Yosemite West Property & Homeowners, Inc
Fire Safety Committee
7585 Henness Ridge Road
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9108
www.YosemiteWest.org (4/20/07)
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Mariposa Rentals: Mykleoaks Ranch area, Hwy 49 N: One one-bedroom, one bathroom house - $500/month. One three-bedroom, 2 bathroom house - $900/mo. Available now. If interested, please call 209 377-8276 (Mt. Bullion). (Y. Radanovich - 4/18/07)

Acting Designation
Paul DePascale is the Acting Branch Chief for Anthropology & Archeology on Monday, April 30. He can be reached at 379-1211. (L. Kirn - 4/30/07)
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Sueann Brown (379-1222) will be Acting Chief of Resources Management and Science on Monday, April 30. (N. Nicholas - 4/30/07)
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Calvin Liu will be acting branch chief for Public Involvement & Outreach until May 9th. (J. Nersesian - 4/30/07)
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Larry Castro will be acting Roads & Trails Facility Manager April 30th - May 3rd while Tim Ludington and Dean Glenn are out of the Park. (C. Waldron - 4/27/07)
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Bill Kuhn will be the Acting Branch Chief for Physical Science and GIS on Monday, April 30. Bill can be reached at 379-1157. (J. Meyer - 4/27/07)
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Roy Jacobs will be Acting Branch Chief of Design and Engineering April 30-May 3, 2007. He can be reached at 379-1044 or you can leave a message with Rhonda Soden at 379-1059. (R. Soden - 4/27/07)
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Kevin Keheley is acting Branch Chief of Buildings & Grounds on Monday, April 30th. He can be reached at 379-1169 or leave a message with Beth Benitag @ 379-1054. (B. Benitag - 4/27/07)
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Lisa Acree will be Acting branch chief of Vegetation and Restoration April 30, she can be reached at 379-1217. (J. Weaser - 4/27/07)
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Mark Butler will be Acting Chief of Project Management 4/30 thru 5/1 and may be reached at 379-1371 or you may leave a message with Chris Geis at 379-1002. Randy Fong will be Acting Chief of Project Management 5/2 thru 5/3 and may be reached at 379-1022 or you may leave a message with Tricia Radmacher at 379-1221. Glen Rothell will be Acting Chief of Project Management 5/4 and may be reached at 372-0429 in the Valley or 379-1139 in El Portal or you may leave a message with Doyle Harrison at 379-1202. (D. Harrison - 4/25/07)
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Kristin Ramsey is the Acting Branch Chief for Interpretive Support Services from April 24 through May 5. (M. Kline - 4/24/07)
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Paul Laymon will be Acting Chief of Facilities Management April 30-May 3, 2007. He can be reached at 379-1077 or you can leave a message with Rhonda Soden at 379-1059. (R. Soden - 4/20/07)
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