Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
El Portal
Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Wawona Tuesday, September 20, 2011
WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
El Portal
Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuolumne Meadows
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 70.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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EMPLOYEE NEWS
Division of Administration Customer Service Satisfaction Survey
I would like to thank all of you who have already utilized the Customer Service Satisfaction Surveys. Your honest feedback and continued use of the survey will help the Division of Administration reach our goal of operational excellence. Each interaction with you is an opportunity for us to provide you with the best possible service and an opportunity for you to let us know how we are doing. The Customer Service Satisfaction Survey can be found at http://sharepoint.yose.nps.gov/admn/Lists/Customer%20Service%20Survey/AllItems.aspx or at each of the service point desks. If you have something to say, we want to hear it. (D. St. Vincent - 9/20)
*************************************************** I would like to thank all of you who have already utilized the Customer Service Satisfaction Surveys. Your honest feedback and continued use of the survey will help the Division of Administration reach our goal of operational excellence. Each interaction with you is an opportunity for us to provide you with the best possible service and an opportunity for you to let us know how we are doing. The Customer Service Satisfaction Survey can be found at http://sharepoint.yose.nps.gov/admn/Lists/Customer%20Service%20Survey/AllItems.aspx or at each of the service point desks. If you have something to say, we want to hear it. (D. St. Vincent - 9/20)
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Tree Work on Hwy 41
Sept. 19th - Sept 22, NPS Forestry crews will be felling hazard trees along Hwy 41 from Chinquapin to Yosemite Valley. Traffic control will be in effect with minor delays between 7:00am and 3:30pm. (L. Castro - 9/20)
Hodgdon Meadow Wastewater Improvements
Construction of the replacement winter wastewater treatment system for Hodgdon Meadow will begin this week (Sept 19) and continue for approximately ten weeks. The contractor is AMA Diversified Group. The first phases of the project will entail demolition of the existing septic tank and leach field in the meadow above the Cuneo house, as well as some tree removal from the existing spray field between Carlon Road and the existing wastewater treatment facility. Be aware of construction traffic and road restrictions at Carlon Road and near and below the residential area as well as construction activity. We apologize for any inconveniences that this project may cause. Thank you. (P. Pyle - 9/20)
Ongoing Sewer Main Rehabilitation
Starting Thursday September 15 until further notice, segments of Northside Drive will be reduced to one lane between the Wood Lot and Pohono Bridge. Expect very minimal traffic delays due to construction activity along this road segment. The El Portal Rd. will be reduced to one lane between Pohono Bridge and the Big Oak Flat Rd. / El Portal Rd. intersection. Traffic lights will be utilized to assist with traffic management along this road segment. Expect up to 10 minute delays in this construction zone. Thank you in advance for your continued patience as the NPS rehabilitates this old sewer main. This project is currently scheduled to be complete before Thanksgiving. Please drive carefully in all construction zones. (M. Wichmann - 9/15)
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ACTING DESIGNATIONS
Dave Humphrey (379.1029) will be acting Chief for the Division of Resources Management & Science from Monday, Sept. 19 through Monday, Sept. 26.
Nancy Bissmeyer will be Acting Communications Branch Chief September 18-30, 2011. Nancy can be reached at 379-1188.
Dale St. Vincent has been selected as the acting Administrative Officer until the AO position is permanently filled.
Karen Kolbeck has been selected as the acting Supervisory General Supply Specialist. Karen can be reached at 379-1028.
Ron Watson has been selected as the acting, Supervisory IT Specialist until the position is permanently filled. Ron can be reached at 379-1074.
Brenna Lissoway (379-1283) is on a detail as the Park Archivist. If you have need to access the Archives, or have archive related questions, you can call 379-1282 or 379-1104.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Bicycle Repair at Sal's
Sustainable Action will be reinstating Bicycle Repair Night at Sal's in El Portal this Thursday 9/22 from 6-9 p.m. and every Sal's thereafter. Roll on down to eat a burrito rather than driving this week! Also, if you ride are participating in the Climate Friendly Bike Project, please bring your bike by Sal's for a tune-up. Contact Kate McHugh with questions: kmchugh@naturebridge.org 520.349.9818. (K. McHugh - 9/20)
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House For Rent
Bootjack area, Very nice, Energy efficient 2bd, 2bth, home with separate 2 car garage on 3+ acres. 1282 sq. ft. home with wood stove & propane heating, swamp cooler, refrig/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Quiet area with great views. Applications and references required. Available now. Rent $1000.00 per month. $1500.00 security deposit. Call Dennis at 209-966-5807 or email bux@sti.net. (K. Keheley - 9/20)
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Music at the Evergreen Lodge
The Adam Burns Band will be playing at the Evergreen Lodge this Friday (September 23rd) at 10:00pm. This show is free to the public. Visit www.adamburnsband.com for more details. (A. Burns - 9/19)
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El Portal Events this Week
This Thursday is Sal's followed by Oktoberfest this Saturday night! YEA is hosting the Oktoberfest, Larry's BBQ will be selling traditional German food, DNC will provide a free shuttle to and from the Valley (check with Employee Rec for the schedule), volunteers from NPS, DNC, NatureBridge (formerly YI), will be serving beer and wine and selling commemorative t-shirts and mugs. A limited number of women's cut shirts will be available. Designated driver drink receive free soda. Enjoy our community's unique events and remember to drink responsibly and avoid a night at the John Muir Hotel. Questions? Come by the bar at Sal's and ask! (M. Dale - 9/19)
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