Yosemite Photos, Video and News

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Tioga Road Work: The Mather road crew will be performing road maintenance
on theTioga Road starting at the Tenaya Lake area and working east. Expect
short traffic delays. Thanks for your cooperation. (B. Brantley - 7/23/10)

Construction Update
Village Wayfinding Sign Project: As you may have noticed a number of posts,
pillars, and other steel sign frames have been installed throughout
Yosemite Village. These new signs will improve wayfinding for park visitors
between the Visitor Parking area and the Yosemite Museum. The signs
themselves will be installed once the concrete cures - beginning August 5
with a completion date of August 20, 2010. (M. Ortiz - 7/27/10)
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UPDATE - Hwy. 120 (East of Tioga Pass)
Paving Work: The contractor will grind bumps on the new pavement at 3
locations between Ellery Lake & Blue Slide, remove remaining signs,
equipment, etc.on Hwy. 120 Wednesday, 7/28/10, using  traffic control with
flaggers from Tioga Pass/Yosemite National Park Entrance to 5.5 miles east.
Delays are not to exceed 20 minutes. It is anticipated this work will be
done in the morning, after which, all work for the paving project will be
complete.

Guardrail  work will resume today, Monday 7/26/10 starting at Warren Creek
& continue east.  This work is expected to be completed by Fri 7/30/10 and
may cause minimal delays. (M. Ortiz - 7/26/10)
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Soda Springs Bridge Intermittent Closure: The Soda Springs Bridge (near the
Parson's lodge) will be closed periodically from July 12 - August 5 for
repairs. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. (C. Hime -
7/12/10)
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El Portal Complex Photovoltaic System (July 22, 2010 - December 2010)
Paragon Industrial Applications (PIA) [contractor] started moving material
and equipment into the El Portal Complex area on July 22, 2010. To minimize
potential traffic and parking problems, PIA has agreed to work Thursday -
Sunday.
     This week beginning Thursday, July 29 the contractors will be moving
     people on site to begin trenching and structure work. PIA will be
     moving into their staging area (by the Wastewater Treatment Plant)
     with material, equipment and tools. On Friday July 30 the contractor
     will be excavating and cutting pavement in the area of the Planning
     Trailer in the North part of the Complex.  The construction area will
     be flagged and coned.  Employees should plan on parking at least 50
     yards from the Planning Trailer.
     Next month: Trenching for the new PV systems and work on the carports
     will begin in August. Work to begin setting the Photovoltaic panels
     will most likely not start for another month.

IMPORTANT - Get Creative to Avoid Extra Cars at the EP Complex: This week,
the area near the Planning Trailer will be impacted beginning Friday, July
30. El Portal Complex employees are strongly encouraged to carpool, use the
bus, ride your bike or walk to work during construction days as there will
be a noticeable decrease in parking during construction. Specific locations
of work will be posted throughout the project. NOTE: Please remember to
park Government vehicles in appropriate locations and avoid taking over the
limited parking available for personal vehicles (perimeter of complex).

INTERESTING PROJECT FACT: This grid-tied solar photovoltaic system,
comprised of roof top panels and parking shade structures, could reduce
grid-suppplied electric use in the El Portal Complex by almost 25%
annually.  (M. Ortiz - 7/28/10)
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Wawona Road Rehabilitation (June 1 - November 2010):
**Please use caution when driving along the Wawona Road - there are
numerous unpaved surfaces.

Paving work has begun on the Wawona Road. Contractors started north of
Wawona Campground, and they will be alternating lanes every night going
north. Just south of Chinquapin, the waterline is being placed so there is
no pavement there.
  *Today's work: Today, there will be placement of curb in the section
  between the Glacier Point Road intersection (Chinquapin) to the Wawona
  Tunnel.
  *Tonight's work: Tonight, there will be pulverization in the area
  between the Glacier Point Road intersection (Chinquapin) and the Wawona
  Tunnel. There will also be paving between the Wawona Campground to the
  Glacier Point Road intersection (Chinquapin).  In addition, there will
  also be work on the water system improvements at the Glacier Point Road
  intersection (Chinquapin). (Please see the Wawona Tunnel work below for
  additional delays).
  *Tomorrow's work:  Tomorrow, there will be placement of curb in the
  section between the Glacier Point Road intersection (Chinquapin) to the
  Wawona Tunnel.

-For all Yosemite road construction information and updates, visit the
park's website: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/roadwork.htm

-For daily traffic control updates, call the park information line at (209)
372-0200 (then press 1, and 1 again). (M. Ortiz - 7/28/10)
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Integrated Utility Master Plan [IUMP] (to be completed by the end of 2010)
Mozingo Construction (contractor) is currently working on the new sewer
lift station at the Ahwahnee Hotel as well as some of the fire hydrants and
valving on Ahwahnee Drive. Further work on the abandonment of old utilities
has been put on hold.

Allison Sierra (ASI) was recently awarded the contract for the new North
Pines sewer lift station project that is to start shortly after the
campground closes for the season. (M. Ortiz - 7/26/10)
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Wawona Tunnel (ongoing)
Candelaria Construction (contractor) will be controlling traffic in the
Wawona Tunnel tonight and the rest of the week for installation of a new
fire alarm system in the Wawona Tunnel.  The traffic control will be
between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.  Candelaria will be using a pilot car for
traffic movement through the tunnel.(M. Ortiz - 7/26/10)
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Tecoya Housing (to be completed by October 1, 2010)
Allison Sierra (ASI) [contractor] will be working in the Lower Tecoya area
to replace old and failing water, sewer, and power lines and remove them
from sensitive ecological areas. This contractor (ASI) was also awarded the
contract for the new North Pines sewer lift station project that is to
start shortly.  (M. Ortiz - 7/26/10)

Park and Partner News
Vernal Fall Footbridge - Water Temporarily Unavailable: As of Tuesday July
27th, 10am, the Vernal Fall drinking fountain and the Vernal Fall restroom
sinks will be without water.  The restrooms at the Vernal Fall footbridge
will be open and in operation during this time.  We hope to have the water
back on late afternoon on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010.

Please contact Jim Allen for further details at 379-1039 or Katie Bablitch
at 379-1055. (K. Cobb - 7/28/10)
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Did You See Smoke Yesterday? Smoke from 2 large fires to our south was
observed over the park late yesteday afternoon, the bulk of which was
likely from the Bull Fire near Kernville, which is about 140 miles away.
That fire burned at least 11,000 acres since 4 pm Monday, and southerly
winds have taken that smoke north over Yosemite.  Little, if any of that
smoke, was from Yosemite fires.  Satellite images of the smoke plume from
yesterday afternoon can be seen at:
http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/subsets/index.php?subset=AERONET_Fresno.2010208.aqua.1km
Webcam images of the smoke as it made its way north are at:
http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/swfrs/pages/WebCam.htm (L. Tarnay - 7/28/10)
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Yosemite Fires – Update #2 – July 26, 2010
The park experienced thunder storms this past weekend (July 24 – 25), which
has resulted in two new fires within wilderness boundaries.  The fires will
be managed for multiple objectives.  This means fire managers and
firefighters may use less aggressive or minimal actions where the fire is
accomplishing benefits on the land.  For example, the fire may burn the
understory of trees, ridding the area of accumulations of dead and down
vegetation and accumulations of needle and leaf litter.

All fires listed are being monitored and data is being collected (fuel
moistures and weather ) to determine what actions will be taken.  In
wilderness areas Minimum Impact Management Tactics (MIMT) are utilized by
using natural barriers of rock and lakes, or utilizing trails and past
fires thereby lessoning the use of aggressive hand tools, i.e. chain saws.
Utilizing the minimal tool and natural features further reduces the work
needed to rehabilitate the fire area.  Firefighters do this without
diverting their attention from the safety of themselves or the public.
These adjustments firefighters make to effect minimum resource impacts are
essential if the spirit of wilderness and National Parks is to be
maintained.

New Fires
Slope fire: (37 54.572 x 119 40.924; 6900’ el., Tuolumne Co) The slope fire
was found late afternoon Sunday the 25, of July, and is approximately one
mile n/w of Harden Lake in an area of frequent fires: 1985, 1996, 1999,
2002, 2005 and 2009. A single tree struck by lightning and 75% of the fire
area is experiencing active smoldering and creeping fire behavior.  As of
7/26, 2 acres had burned.  This fire has potential to grow larger. Periodic
smoke may be visible along Tioga Rd, O’Shaughnessy Dam, of the Hetch Hetchy
Reservoir,  and across the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River toward
Rancheria trail area.  It is on a north aspect with cedar and fir trees,
down tree limbs and compacted short needles as the predominate vegetation.
There are numerous trails in the area and hikers are advised to use caution
and stay on trails through the fire area; particularly affected will be the
Trail to Smith Peak from Harden Lake.

Olmsted fire: (37 48.319 x 119.28.836; 8400’ el., Mariposa Co.)  A single
tree was hit by lightning and is smoldering on the ground surrounded by
granite with little potential to spread.  This fire will continue to be
visible to those stopping at Olmsted Point or driving along the Tioga Rd.

Other fires:
Tuolumne:  (37 57.024 x 119 32.58; 8000’ el., Tuolumne Co).  This fire has
grown to 3.88 acres, but is showing very minimal fire growth. Due to
diminished fire behavior, fire crews were pulled from a spike camp, but
will continue to monitor the fire from the air and remote locations from
the south side of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River.

Wildcat 2: ( 37 56.865 x 119 30.447; 8000’ el., Tuolumne Co.)  This fire
has grown to 4.5 acres, and is also showing minimal fire activity.  Fire
crews will monitor this fire from the same location as the Tuolumne fire.

The National Weather Service is predicting more thunder storms later in the
week of 7/26/10.

Another update will be out in the next few days as new data is collected,
including photos.  Additional maps and photographs are available to view on
the Yosemite Webpage:  www.nps.gov/yose/fire.

“The National Park Service manages wildland fire to protect the public,
communities and infrastructure, conserve natural and cultural resources and
restore and maintain ecological health.”
For Additional Information: Fire Information and Education Office:  (209)
372-0480 or Yosemite Online: www.nps.gov/yose/fire (G. Wuchner - 7/28/10)
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Uniform Ordering Deadline - August 31, 2010
Please reference the items noted below regarding both FY 2010 year end and
FY 2011 new year NPS uniform procedures.

  The last date to process the Uniform Account (UA) for Employee form for
  FY 2010 through the Fiscal Office is close of business August 12, 2010.
  Review your uniform account by August 12 as this is the last day of FY
  2010 that I am able to access the UA system for any necessary
  modifications.
  The  last  day  to  order  uniform items is August 31, 2010 6:00 PM EST.
  Order  now to alleviate potential problems.  Unspent UA balances are not
  carried  over  to the new fiscal year for all uniformed employees.  Note
  that  back-orders  for seasonal and temporary employees are cancelled at
  the end of each fiscal year.  Therefore, seasonal or temporary employees
  are  encouraged  to  attempt  an  exchange for an item that is available
  rather  than  have the money returned to WASO in a cancelled back-order.
  Permanent employees' back-orders are not cancelled.
  NPS uniform ordering website:   www.uniformsolutions.com/lma
  To  obtain lost of missing password:  Employees with access to NPS email
  may  email  VFSolutions  at  nps@vfc.com  to  obtain  this  information.
  Employees  without  access  to  an  NPS  computer  are  to contact their
  supervisors.
  Call VFSolutions customer service @ 800-448-7968 to address any ordering
  concerns,  including status of        back-order(s) for the seasonal and
  temporary  employee.  Employees without access to an NPS computer are to
  contact their supervisors.
  FY  2011:   October  1,  2010  NPS  uniform ordering for FY 2011 begins.
  Uniform   log-in   account   numbers  and  passwords  will  not  change.
  Supervisors  are  required to submit the UA form for the first period of
  FY  2011  in  order  to  reactivate each uniformed seasonal or temporary
  employee  yet  on  the rolls.  Also submit the UA form for any uniformed
  employee that may have entered on board after August 12, 2010.
  Permanent and term employees' uniform allowances are automatically
  advanced and will be reflected in the uniform account on October 1,
  2010.

As always, contact me if you have any questions. (M. De Boer - 7/28/10)
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Yosemite Institute Field Research Course - Related Seminar
From August 1 - August 13, 20 high school students will be participating in
the Yosemite Institute Field Research Course (www.yosemitefieldresearch.org
). The students will be heading into the wilderness to ask, and answer
their questions about the ecology of Yosemite National Park. This is
adventurous inquiry based learning! They will design studies, collect data,
analyze their results and present their findings at a seminar, which you
are invited to.

The seminar will be on Friday, August 13th, from 10:00 - 12:00 in the
dining room at the Yosemite Institute Crane Flat campus. You will find out
all about the students projects, have an opportunity to ask them questions
and, learn something new about the park's ecosystems.

If you want to come, RSVP to aburns@naturebridge.org, 209 379 9511
extension 33. Space in the dining room is limited so please get in touch
soon if you plan to attend. (A. Burns - 7/28/10)
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37th Annual Youth Conservation Corps Parents Day Celebrated in Yosemite
National Park
On Saturday, July 17, 2010, the Yosemite Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
held their 37th annual Parents Day at Badger Pass in Yosemite National
Park.  Parents Day marks the half-way point for teenagers participating in
the YCC program at Yosemite, and provides an opportunity for parents to see
their children spend the day working in the park.  The day is concluded
with a barbecue prepared by the YCC kitchen crew and served at a gathering
at Badger Pass.

The YCC consists of young people, 15 years of age to 18 years of age, who
voluntarily spend the summer living and working on various conservation and
restoration projects throughout the park.  This year, the YCC has helped
with campground improvements, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal,
and the El Portal water tower clean-up.  Additionally, they have also
helped in assisting with the Indian Cultural Center project located at
Wahhoga Village in Yosemite Valley.  Specifically, the group has helped
debark oak and cedar debris that can be used in building materials and
installed fencing to limit access to construction sites throughout the
Valley.

For more information about Yosemite Youth Conservation Corps please visit:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/ycc.htm (K. Cobb - 7/28/10)
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Yosemite Quarter Event: All Yosemite National Park employees, partners,
families, and friends are invited to help launch the YOSEMITE QUARTER
Thursday, July 29th, @ 11:00 a.m. in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor
Center!! This public event will feature Superintendent Don Neubacher,
United States Mint Director Edmund Moy, and surprise guests!! The event
will be followed by a Quarter Exchange, where participants can exchange
paper money for up to 10 rolls of uncirculated Yosemite Quarters!!! Also
included are free quarters for kids 18 and under and a commemorative cake
to be enjoyed by all!! Don't miss this historic event, and the first
opportunity to obtain the Yosemite Quarters, the third coin released in the
America the Beautiful Quarters Series!!!! We'll see you there!!! (S.
Gediman/K. Cobb - 7/27/10)
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YOSEMITE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES #54
Miwok-Paiute Acorn Basketry 2 With Lucy Parker and Family
August 20-22, 2010 in Tuolumne

Meet heritage that lives on in Yosemite. Each student will prepare
materials for an acorn gathering basket.   Lucy, her daughter Ursula, and
her mother Julia, will demonstrate weaving techniques and help students
start and build their own baskets. Yosemite basket traditions and history
will be discussed throughout the class.  All materials are provided to
participants.  This class involves short walks of which you will be
gathering material for your baskets.   Hiking is not the focus of this
course.   Please contact Holly at 209-379-2317 X17 or Pete 209-379-2317 X12
for more information.  NPS is free, but would have to pay for the cost of
materials. This is a great class to be creative and learn about the
Miwok-Paiute Culture.  Come join the 3 generations--Lucy, Ursula, and
Julia. (H. Kuehn - 7/27/10)
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Yosemite Conservancy, the new non profit formed from the merger of the
Yosemite Association and The Yosemite Fund, has posted 2009 annual report
and financial statements.

Yosemite Association- 2009 Annual Report
http://www.yosemite.org/dsn/wwwyosemiteassociationorg/Content/2009_YAAnnual_Final.pdf

The Yosemite Fund-2009 Annual Report
http://www.yosemitefund.org/documents/FinalPrinted.pdf (N. Morrison -
7/27/10)

Acting Designations
Martin Hutten will be Acting until 11AM today for Vegetation & Ecological
Restoration.  Lisa Acree will be Acting for the remainder of the day.  (D.
Dahlberg - 7/28/10)
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Mike Yochim will be the Acting Division Chief for the Planning Division
July 29th and 30th.  Mike may be reached by telephone at 379-1441 or if
unavailable you may leave a message with Mae Frantz at 379-1218.  (D.
Harrison - 7/28/10)
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Jim Bacon will be the Acting Division Chief for the Planning Division
August 2nd.  Jim may be reached by telephone at 379-1375 or if unavailable
you may leave a message with Mae Frantz at 379-1218.  (D. Harrison -
7/28/10)
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Mike Yochim will be the Acting Division Chief August 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Mike may be reached by telephone at 379-1441 or if unavailable you may
leave a message with Mae Frantz at 379-1218. (D.Harrison - 7/28/10)
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Until further notice, Brenna Lissoway (379-1283) will be the Acting Park
Archivist while Paul Rogers is on a detail as the Acting Regional Archivist
(PWR). If you have need to access the Archives, or have archive related
questions, you can also try calling at 379-1282 or 379-1104. (J. Bayless -
6/3/10)
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Until further notice, Lorene Schafer (379-1873) will be the Acting Chief
for Contracting and Procurement . If you have contracting related questions
and don't already have a point of contact, please call Helli Tucker at
379-1368. Please continue to route purchase request (PR) packages to Lorene
for Acquisition Approval in IDEAS.
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Until further notice, Ed Dunlavey will be the acting Operations Branch
Chief and Deputy Chief Ranger.
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Until further notice, Cindy Whitten will be the acting Human Resources
Officer - 209/379-1878.

Employee News
CPR and 1st Aid Classes: The Yosemite Training Center is offering more
classes for 1st Aid and CPR in August. We'll have 2 1st Aid classes, the
20th and 27th, and a HCP CPR refresher on the 30th. All classes are here at
the clinic starting at 0900. To sign up call 372-4637. (B. Shoor - 7/28/10)
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DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY – Permanent NPS YOSE employees -

The Division of Facility Management has an exciting opportunity for a
detail/temporary promotion (if qualified) to Facility Services Assistant
GS-1603-06.

Applicant selected for this detail/temporary promotion would provide
support to the Buildings and Grounds Facility Manager.  This assignment
will provide an opportunity to work with a broad range of people in support
of park operations. Skill in written and verbal communication is essential.
Primary tasks include maintaining the FMSS and related databases to support
branch functions, preparing reports, updating program costs, tracking and
maintaining Branch budget, monitoring obligations and expenditures to
ensure the proper allocation of funds, scheduling appointments for Branch
Chief, and providing administrative support including timekeeping, travel
management, records and information management, and purchasing.

If interested in being considered for a detail or temporary promotion (if
qualified) for the Facility Services Assistant GS-1603-06, please submit
your resume to Amanda Burnham in the Human Resources Office no later than
Friday July 30, 2010.  Please make sure to have your supervisor’s approval.

Questions about the position, call Tom Darcy, Buildings and Grounds
Facility Manager
Phone  209-379-1076.  Questions about how to apply, call Amanda Burnham at
(209) 379-1815. (A. Burnham - 7/27/10)
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Welcome to RMS! I am very pleased to announce that Karen Dera has accepted
a permanent GS5 Administrative Assistant position with the Resource
Management and Science Division Chief's Office.    Karen has a Bachelor's
degree in Information and Communication from California State University at
Chico.   She has had an extensive career in the private sector throughout
California working as a freelance writer, communication specialist, and an
executive assistant.   Karen joined the Department of Interior several
years ago working for the Bureau of Land Management in Redding as a
Contract Specialist and more recently here in Yosemite as an Administrative
Assistant for the Project Management Division and the Superintendent's
Office.  Please join me in welcoming Karen to RMS! (N. Nicholas - 7/27/10)

Community News
Sal's Tacos Thursday from 5-10 PM at the El Portal Community Hall. Yosemite
Employee Association (YEA) will, as always, provide beer and wine for
purchase. All proceeds benefit the community in the form of donations to
the local schools, sports teams, assistance to community events such as the
El Portal Music Festival and Spring Fling, Balanced Rock, and more! If you
would like to become a member, please ask at the bar for an application.
(M. Dale - 7/28/10)
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Open Mike Night/BBQ: Do you like:  (1) performing in front of an adoring
crowd, (2) winning prizes at the best raffle in town, (3) eating yummy,
freshly-cooked BBQ food, and/ or (4) drinking cold beverages? If you
answered YES to any of the previous questions, you should come to Yosemite
National Park Child Care's Open Mike Night/ BBQs on August 5th and August
19th at the El Portal Community Hall.  (Just remember:  the non-Sal's
Thursdays!)  Bring your guitar, your voice, or your xylophone and play your
heart out!  Bring some cash for raffle tickets and you could win a Mountain
Hardwear backpack or sleeping bag, a Penny Otwell orginal painting, a Fox
racing goodie bag, a wine gift basket, a dinner for two at the Mountain
Room, a $50 gift certificate to Savoury's, and so much more!  Call or email
Sarah for more info:  elportalchildcare@gmail.com or 379-2860 (S. Steele -
7/28/10)
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Mosquito Festival!
The Yosemite Lions Club presents their 58th Annual Mosquito Festival & BBQ
at Yosemite Elementary School on Thursday, August 5th.
     Dinner starts at 6pm followed by our Raffle at 7pm.
     BBQ Dinner is $10 for Adults, $5.00 for kids & $7.00 for Vegetarians
     & Seniors.
     Raffle Prizes include Maxim Climbing Rope, La Sportiva Gift
     Certificate, Trekking Poles, Dinner for 2 at the Mountain Room,
     Brunch for 2 at the Ahwahnee and a collection of Unique Gifts &
     Unusual Goodies.
We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the leaving of the
mosquitoes from the valley! (K. Youngdale - 7/28/10)
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FOR RENT:  3 Bedroom / 2 bath home.  Stove and refrig.  Two story /outside
storage building.  Located on Highway 140 in Midpines.  $825 /month +
utilities.  209 377-8450; (cell) 209 564-6546. (Y. Radanovich - 7/28/10)
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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom Condo for rent located in town on  HWY
49 North... Trash removal and outside maintenance paid by owner... Rent
$875.00 plus utilities (Propane and PG& E)...  There's a nice swimming pool
too for those long and hot work days nice to just jump in and relax...
Available October 1, 2010. Please contact Marguerite Collins if you are
interested. cell phone number 1-559-760-4771. (D. Buskeness - 7/27/10)
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TONIGHT: Come for a Knit and Chat!
What: A chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones and learn
from other people in the craft.
When: Wednesday, July 28 - 7:30pm
Where: 9766 Riverview Road (Rancheria)
To Bring: A blanket or a chair and the crafts of your choice.
Look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call Keri Miller at 372-0359.
(K. Miller - 7/26/10)
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TONIGHT: SIERRA INSTITUTE PRESENTS RESULTS OF IMPORTANT STUDY
 A ground-breaking study has just been completed in Mariposa County. The
community is invited to a presentation of the final results at 6 pm on
Wednesday, July 28, at the Mariposa County Government Center.

Mariposa County was chosen from all the counties in the state of
California. It is helping to develop and test a new measurement of the
condition of watersheds in California. The Statewide Watershed Assessment
Framework currently includes scientific indicators for physical attributes
like water quality and the condition of plants and animals. This study
enters new territory by looking at the people living in a watershed, what
they value in their watershed, what concerns they have, and what is needed
for them to understand and work together to address watershed issues.
Over several months, community members from Mariposa County’s three
watersheds shared their knowledge and perspectives on watershed conditions.
Sierra Institute for Community and Environment Consultant Jonathan Kusel
will report on the social and economic indicators for Mariposa County’s
watersheds that emerged from these discussions. He’ll describe how the
indicators were tested in Mariposa County and how they will help to measure
watershed conditions here and throughout California as well. He‘ll
demonstrate how the information gathered in the study will document what
has succeeded and what is still needed to protect Mariposa County’s
exceptional natural resources.

The project was funded by the California Department of Water Resources and
managed by the Sierra Nevada Alliance.

For those who cannot attend, the report will be posted at
www.merced-river.org as soon as it is available. (A. Steed - 7/27/10)
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Free Movie Night!!!  7:30 pm on Friday, July 30th at Yosemite Community
Church.  Showing of "Amazing Grace", the story of William Wilberforce
life's work to abolish slavery in the British Empire.  Free popcorn and
soda!  Everyone is welcome. (D. Engelstad - 7/27/10)
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Homeless yet Hopeful NPS Permanent Employee looking for a place to live.
Need a subletter, housemate, or house sitter?  Have a habitable shack in
your back yard?  I'm interested!  If you've got a free space that's
available for 3 or more months, please contact me at haley_bercot@nps.gov .
(H. Bercot - 7/27/10)