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yOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESEARCH Ltbt~P,~,’JAN 2 8 Ig85.,’:;:i!):,,¢i’!]IYosemiteHappy New Year!Yosemite Park and Curry Co. UndertakesExtensive Energy Upgrades to Employee HousingBy Dan Jensen, V/ce President, Plant Services and Guest ActivitiesIf you feel that your dorm room, apartment or house has been tion of this project is an enormous responsibility and has requiredinspected, re-inspected, inspected again, then invaded at a moment’snotice by strangers measuring, sawing and drilling holes Co. would appreciate your patience and cooperation during thisa team effort from many different units. Yosemite Park and Curryin the outside walls -- well, it’s due to an energy upgrade to upgrade and apologizes for the inconvenience and loss of personalspace during this project. Yosemite Park and Curry Co.employee housing which is part of an energy conservation effortby Yosemite Park and Curry Co. PG&E is helping through its ZIP management believes the project is extremely worthwhile, providinglasting benefit.Program (Zero Interest Plan) by lending money to Yosemite Parkand Curry Co. at no interest for the express purpose of energy If in the process of these upgrades some aspect of the buildingsaving upgrades to employee housing. Most employees will see, structure becomes in need of repair or patch work, please callor will already have seen, thermal windows installed, attic and Maintenance (1417) and report the work you believe may be required.This procedure will enable Maintenance to coordinate awall insulation pumped in, weatherstripping added aroundoors,Io-flow showerheads installed, blankets wrapped around hot water more effective repair schedule once the upgrade has beenheaters, and incandescent light converted ’to florescent units. completed.Buildings of historical significance such as Mother Curry’s Commercial facilities are not includedthis upgrade. However,Bungalowill not be altered by changes affecting physical Yosemite Park and Curry Co. has engaged outside energy consultantsto evaluatenergy upgrades to the commercial buildingsappearance.Notices have been distributed as to the when and where of the and expects to begin work in that area in 1985.next work site. These :~re updated as changes in the schedule With the onset of an early and, from all reports, long winter,become necessary due to weather or material delivery. Coordina- the timing of an upgrade of this sort could hardly have been better.Vintners’ HolidaysAnother V=ntage YearNew Sounds For YosemiteFrom the oper,,ing session, the celebration of the Beaujolais . .Nouveau, to tho conclusion of Session vr, which featured fine Yosemite guests andresidents.can now enjoy B!!ly Joel, Kenny............... , ~’ .... ".^,,=-..... ’ Uolida,, Series Rogers, Dolly ~arton, ~arry Man,ow ana many others on a newchampagnes, ~.ne/rllr(3 [4,11[ILIPII TUat~lll L~ VIIILII~/O I ywas very well receivedaddition to our radio reception here in Yosemite Valley on KOSO-.FM. Ra~h(gs3ali~acb~Ora~:gsttO Alth e RIc;m:nda?~:c~drr°facMhar;opportunity for the general public to be able to enjoy the beauty K ung.!!1 According to Alan Richmond, Director of Marketing, it is a great¯Being able to converse directly with the Vintners is an added’: bonus, along with attending their very informative seminars that ings, mid-day and evening time perl.O.ds.. ..........deal witha variety of topics from large scale winery production reMmOrlnlngoPudr~°bellbYaannanP_r°ngtroa~’lo~i°r’viaM~er rlTe°;:K~Sstato the operation of small family vineyards. The Vintners Holidays t y p g~:~11P~:ldwehSoaUnlqreUseu~dU[:::;:lr ::perleunC;f°:t:Urp°~inu~::lffy i:;t:teGwKilST!~i!a!i~PPr~idilf!i!ehon~pr~i!!ha~ ~er~l!in!illii:in the area of food and wine selection, during their v sits through- guests " p p - rcontests that the station also offers.out the yearWe look forward to the Fourth Annual Event, which is scheduledNote: Glacier Point repeater will rebroadcast KOSO at 103.1 onfor November and December of 1985, and will again feature your FM dial.representatives from top wineries throughout California, and¯eated ~,,,~ b exerts ¯ ~. , ~, from ...... within the wine industry~~~,~,~~,~ ,’~, ~ ~. , ~, ~ ~,,~~~~o~i~~~~ ~’~.~L~~,i

Yosemite Players Dinner Theatre(Photos by Joey Chavez)by Pete CorpusThe Yosemite Players and Employee Recreation had anotherAll in all, everyone looks forward to the next Dinner Theatresmashing success with this season’s Yosemite Dinner Theatre as a perfect and fun addition to life in Yosemite Valley.production of "Gaslight." Employees were thrilled at the performanceof fellow workers who invested two months’ time and lotsof hard work in presenting this annual tradition.Held at the Curry Village Pavilion on November 29, 30 andDecember 1, the evenings proved to be well worth the cost forthe gourmet dinner and entertaining drama.Each evening began with volunteer waitri serving the eageraudience one of three different menus. Entrees were: Thursday- Veal Cordon Bleu, Friday- Game Hen with Wild Rice Stuffing,and Saturday- New York Strips with Brown Gravy. The mealswere scrumptiously prepared by the staff; Dinner CoordinatorHollie Wymore, Chef Dave Hernandez, Assistant Chef MikeGover, and Kitchen Assistants Nancy Adinolfi, Mary Vocelka, MarlFrench, and Bennett Martin.With a satisfying meal well under belt, the drama "treat" ofthe event began. Under the artful direction of Ellison Custodio,the cast, starring Stan Stack (Mr. Manningham), ChristopherBecker (Rough), Hannah-Corey Butler (Nancy), Jennifer Downing(Elizabeth), Phil Johnson and Doug Bodnar (Policemen) Elizabeth (Jennifer Downing) ever the loyal servant of herEllisen herself (Mrs. Manningham), welcomed the guests to the mistress.London of the Victorian 1880’s.Producer Dan Hancock, Assistant Director Kim Lomier, PublicityCoordinator/House Manager Pete Corpus, Property Master/Sound Engineer Terry Kern, Assistant Stage Manager StuartMoore, Costume Coordinator Debbie Pinedo, Lighting TechnicianRon Jennings, Costume/Make-up Assistant Amy Ronay, andAssistant House Manager Christina Perea were the supportingcrew for this production.The industrious and very helpful Employee Recreation staff includes:Stan Jaco, Joey Chavez, Jeff Goulding, Jane Martinez,and Sharon Burditt.Cast, crew and friends of Yosemite Dinner Theatre 1984.The Star: Mrs, Manningham (Ellison Custodio) is captured in thesnare of her husband’s plot.YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor ....................................Jason KrauseContributing Staff .............................Mary Moir,Employee Recreation and Executive StaffYosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and CurryCo. for the Yosemite Community, Contributions are welcomed at thePublic Affairs office, or call 372-1445. Deadline for the January issueis Friday, January 4, 1985.

Fresno Reservations First Anniversaryby L. Law, Assistant Manager, ReservationsIn January of 1984, Yosemite Park and Curry Company implementedanother phase in its effort to relocate major support ser-Yosemite is more than just a room-type or a bedding configurationin a computer CRT. The "Park people" bring invaluablevices and staff from Yosemite Valley by moving the Central ReservationsCenter to Fresno.knowledge of the product for sale: the natural wonders of the mostbreathtaking National Park in the country. You just can’t trainTo accommodate ever increasing call levels from potentialsomeone to know what Yosemite is all about; you have to haveguests, the Company also purchased an IBM System 38 computerand a state-of-the-art automated call distribution system.been there to experience it yourself.The "city people" know their way around Fresno or the "realCombined, these new systems have helped to further streamlineworld" as the "Park people" call it. The "city people" bring additionalprofessional business knowledge, having worked in a varietythe reservation making process and have continued to help improveoverall guest service levels.of environments, and they know all of the good places to eat inTo manage the new Fresno operation, Deborah (Maltsberger)Fresno!McGlauflin returned to the Company in October 1983, after aOn this eve of Reservations’ first Fresno anniversary, we7-year absence. Deborah brings back five and one-half years ofthought it appropriate to find out how the "Park people" are doing,Yosemite Reservations experience and was instrumental in theand what their thoughts are. What do they like about Fresno?organization of the phone and computer system, as well as theNumber one on the list is the housing and the ability to chooserecruiting and training of the forty employees who transferred towhere they would live.Fresno from Yosemite in January 1984."My own kitchen and bathroom," says one employee. "I’m gettingtoo old to share. I love good pizza and good Mexican foodDeborah fondly recalls sitting in a "big, empty warehousebehind a folding table," with builders and phone and computerand you couldn’t get either in the Park. Fresno is also centrallypeople working busily to ready the new office for the January 1984located and it doesn’t take 21/2 hours to get someplace." Anotheropening. Long after the workers left and the new employeeslikes the selection in the grocery and clothing stores. Overall, thearrived, the folding table and the makeshift work stations remained.The office looked unorganized, but was functional forfavorite likes are, the new office and professional setting, the cityexposure, and the freedom to seek the type of life-style they like.the January 1984 target date.Several employees are here to take advantage of the collegesThe new furniture has since arrived, a’nd walk-in potential guestsand to further their educations.are welcomed without hesitation. "We’re very proud of our newWhat do they miss about Yosemite? "The inexpensive food andoffice and enjoy every opportunity to show it off," says Managerrent," comments a veteran of several Curry years. "Yosemite wasMcGlaufin. "Returning guests who remember the old office area great way to save money and you didn’t have to worry aboutimpressed and spend a little time just looking around".the phone bill because you didn’t have a phone. I miss being ableA native of Fresno, but raised in El Portal, Assistant Managerto walk to work. I have to make a lot of decisions about the wayLori Law brings 7 years of professional phone and emergencyI will live in Fresno; it’s not that easy to (make decisions) whenradio communications experience to the office. Lori worked foryou’re not used to having to. I’ll make it though, I like it downa time in the Yosemite Reservations office and returns to the Companyafter three and one-half years. "They(the Company) werehere." Traffic seems to be the greatest culture shock, secondonly to having to rely on city transportation systems if you don’ttalking about moving Reservations to Fresno when I worked inown a car.Yosemite, I just moved before they did."What do employees have to say about their first anniversaryLori kept an eye out for information about the move and whenin Fresno? "1 survived the move of January 1984!" I’m sure they’llthe Assistant Manager position appearea in a local paper, Lorialso survive several more anniversaries to come.answered the ad. "1 had heard that the Reservations Office hadmoved into a warehouse by the airport. I was pleasantly surprisedto say the least. It seems like I’ve been on the phone my entirelife and it feels natural to be talking about something I love thistime, Yosemite."Rounding out the Fresno Management Team, is Group/TourSupervisor Ellen Squires. Ellen has been with the Company since1982 and worked her way up through the "clerk-specialist" ranksto her Supervisory position. Ellen has the Group/Tour departmentwell in hand and seems to be settling into the Fresno area forthe long-haul.Aesthetically speaking, the Fresno office is now finished anda few of the original employees have gone to be replaced by"city natives." We find the mix of a few city people and "Parkpeople" to be interesting and well-balanced.

I~ ~’ . -,,Wawona Tunnel MemorabiliaBy Jason KrauseRecently, I met with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marshall, long timeadvertising campaign by Yosemite Park & Curry Co., and thereturning guests of Yosemite during one of their annual visits.Standard Oil Company of California, t6 promote the newly completedWawona Tunnel, as well as the conveniences gained sub-Mr. Marshall had read in June 1983 of the fifty-year anniversaryof the dedication and opening of the Wawona Tunnel, and decidedject to its construction. The new tunnel brought Yosemite muchto share one of his many collecti01es with us.closer to Fresno and Southern California, and also brought theMr. Marshall brought with him some Yosemite Memorabilia that Wawona golf course and the Mariposa Grove within easy drivinghe had collected over the years and allowed me to have it photographedto share with the readers of the Sentinel.dition of the Wawona Tunnel (June 10, 1933), Yosemite gaineddistance for golfers and sighseers within the Valley. With the ad-This material appears to have been part of a joint publicity/ a second "year-round, high-gear" road to the Valley.THE new high-gear Wawona Road from Fresno,and the tunnel leading into Yosemite Valley willbe dedicated with elaborate ceremoniesSATURDAY, JUNE 10, AT 3.00 P.M.A "Pageant of Progress" will review the manyways--~rom muIe-loack to limousine by whichbeauty-lovers have traveled the historic kX,’awonaRoad since the discovery o[ Yosemite Valley in1851,In the evening there will be an out-of-door’49-er Dance in The Ahwahnee grounds, andcampfire entertainment at Camp Curry,The new highway brings the Wawona 9o1[ coursewithin 45 minutes of Yosemite Valley, and theMariposa Big Trees within an hour o[ the Valley.* MOUNTAIN GOLF AT ITS I~r~iT--ON THE WAWONA HOTEL COURSE *(Above) Rate Insert, it also explains activities and how to makereservations. When was the last time you stayed at The Ahwahneefor $60 a week, including meals?(Left) Handbill noting the planned festivities for the dedication.j

Envelope commemorating the opening o~ the Yosemite-Wawona Tun nel. Times have changed; notice the 3¢ postage.Front of second handbill showing the view ofthe Valley from the mouth ,of the tunnel.YOSEMIi’EVALLEY, FRO MOUTH OF TUNNEl., SCENE OF OFFICIAL DEDICAIlON AND PAGEANT, JUNE I0, 1933T+e Oj cD/ Dec//o+.tiotic)f tile new Yosemite-Wawon;t Tunnel, andPageant, featuring the history of Yosemitel’ranspo,’tation, is to he held June torh lit4 P. m. at the fl;tg-drapcd mouth of the tunnel,’rhe tunnel, 4"--33 feet long :rod cutthrough solid gr:mirc, ends abruptly ;,t the’l’osemite Valley end. I~rcnth-raking in itsmagnificence is the scene I~cforc your eves.Brid:tl Veil F’alls, H Capitan, l-hti’f I)om’c--all the grandeurs of Yosemite lie befi)I’e .v(m,The tunnel is the tcrmin;d of the secondyear-round, high-gear highwiLv into YosemiteValley. Southern C;tliforni:t mort)rlsrs arcbrought within bre;tkfi~st-ti~-dlnncr (lisr;tncc:)f the P¢I,~ril~oS;t Big Trees ;~nd the Y

i;iiriLBy Ron Mackie ........December Youth Sports ReportDecember 1st and 2nd were the dates for the Yosemite WinterClub Far West Ski Association Jr. race team tryouts. Returningfrom last year’s team are J-1 and J-2 racers Frankie Conway,David Horton, Jeff Hickman, Doug Riegelhuth, John Walker andJim Little. Girls J-1 and J-2 racers include Jessica Rust and GenhieLittle. Moving up to the J-ls and J-2s are three members oflast year’s J-3 central division championship team, CarterWilliams, Larissa Durr and Cami Cutter. Returning to this year’sJ-3 central division champions are Jeff Hinson, Mike Mackie, PaulSmith and Jay Edeal. Our J-3 girl championships are Dana Mackieand Ursula Furr. Returning to our J-4 and J-5 team is Lisa Reece.Ski team coaches Rusty and Randy Rust selected eight newteam members this year. They are boys Lewis Greenwood, BradStegge, Kelly Singer and Matsy Parker. Girls are Coleen Clark,Brandy Richmond, Jennifer Sargent and Heather Baker. Congratulationsracers, we will all be supporting our Badger Pas ski team.The Mariposa High School Football Awards Banquet was heldlast month and Lance Davis received the Frosh/Soph best offensiveback award. The Mariposa Bears Junior Football team notonly won their league but went on to win the playoffs of the PopWarner Tri-county Championship against Kingsburg. Mike Mackiewas selected as best running back for the team. Kelly Singerreceived the team’s sportsmanship award and Danny Mayesreceved honorable mention as a lineman.An honorable mention should be made of three of our Parkcommunity high school girls who are members of the MariposaVarsity cheerleading squad. They are Missey Carter, Sherri Gessand Ellen Riegelhuth. These young women must not only haveathletic ability but mustry-out and be elected to their positions.Congratulations to our communityouth and good luck to ourhigh school basketball and wrestling teams this month.Grand Opening of the Recreation CenterSince the grand opening of the Recreation Center, NovemberPursuit, Monopoly, Life, Backgammon, and cards are just a few16, located near the Village Hamburger Stand, an enjoyable atmospherehas been provided for peoples’ various interests. There fers daily specials throughout the week. For instance, Mondayof the games available to our patrons. The Recreation Center of-is a video game room that features Pinball, Defender, Centipede, from 6-9 p.m. hotdogs are sold for 50¢. Tuesday we are closed,and other popular games. The Ping Pong and Billiard areas are but a feature movie is shown at the East Auditorium; Splash,separated from a candle lit lounge area, where one can partake Temple of Doom, and The Right Stuff are coming attractions.in sodas, and our fine imported beer and wine. Chili, hotdogs, Wednesday is our popular food night; starting at 7 p.m. We serveand potato skins are just a few of our featured foods. until we run out; pizza and spaghetti have been featured. ThursdayA completed magazine library is furnished next to our big evenings at 8 we show free movies on our big screen TV. Fridayscreen TV area where favorite sporting events are shown. Trivial from 5-7 p.m. is Happy Hour; tap beer is 35¢ and pitchers are$2.00. Saturday evening is a chance for all those with or withouttalent to come and perform at our open-mike night. Everyone iswelcome. Sunday we are open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. RememberRunners Comerthe Superbowl is coming January 20.Check your check stubs for any changes in upcoming eventsBy John Cartersuch as Casino Night. If you only remember the Rec Center ofIf you feel strongly enough about running in the winter, there last year, you will be pleasantly surprised by the positive changesare a few tips to keep you on the go while you brave the winter that have been made. Come by and see for yourself.elements.1. Wear layers of clothing. It’s easy to take off clothes if you gettoo warm.2. Wear a light weight cap and cotton gloves. They keep in anamazing amount of warmth.Ongoing Activities3. Wear deep tread shoes. Rain and snow can make any surfaceslick. There are metal clips you can buy for ice, but my Weight Room: Open Monday. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon,advice is don’t run on ice.1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00- 7:00 p.m. Located4. If snow conditions make it impossible to run anywhere but on next door to Lodge Housekeeping Office.the roads, always run against traffic. If you see a car coming,Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (West Auditorium) 5:30stop and let it pass. It’s better than slipping into the car’s path.- 7:00 p.m.Running in the snow can be a lot of fun. Let your senses runwild with you. Listen to your footsteps in the snow. Smell the fresh Open Volleyball: Wednesday and Saturday (East Auditorium)air, feel the snow on your face, look at the sights, but let common8:00 - 11:00 p.m.sense be your guide.Watch for Dates: January Dancer , ......

~ ,..~i,~:~L .~’~%.q:~,’;::i,’:~.,,,"~.~.~!,..% .%=~’- ,,~=:"’%:’.,~ ~i~i:~..,.’.’;..~: 5 .(~.;,.,":~,;.’~.~,;~..,:~~,. . -~.~ .~By Edward C. Hardy, PresidentPreservation ofThe Yosemite Park and Curry Co., supports the preservationof the scenic, aesthetic, and wildlife values of the Merced Riverand its South Fork. In this sense, we oppose the hydroelectricprojects currently proposed on the South Fork and at El Portalon the main stern of the Merced River.Our primary opposition to the South Fork project is that it wouldinundate significant lowland habitat that is important winter rangefor much of Yosemite’s deer herd and the lion population it supports.It would also eliminate miles of wild river with unique aquaticand riparian inhabitants. We also oppose the scenic intrusion ofthe reservoir which would be visible from Highway 41, a majoraccess road to Yosemite.We oppose the hydroelectric project at El Portal because itwould significantly reduce the flow of the Merced River and thebeautiful scenery on the approach to Yosemite through the MercedCanyon. To many visitors, the appeal of Yosemite is the spectacularbeauty of the rivers and waterfalls. The reduction of theflow of the Merced at the Park boundary by 650 cubic feet persecond and the construction of the facilities would seriously marthe beauty at the entrance to Yosemite.Our support for the protection of the tvlerced River system isconsistent with our prior support for Mono Lake, the Tuolumne,Merced River 1and wilderness status for most of Yosemite and much nearby NationalForest Land. The basis for the economy of Mariposa Countyand for our company is provided by the beauty and recreationalopportunities of Yosemite and the surrounding lands. Thus, webelieve that the area surrounding Yosemite should be protected ~,to the maximum extent possible within the mandate of multipleuse.While we believe that hydroelectric power is a good, clean 1renewable source of energy, we do not believe the benefits ofthe two proposed projects in terms of either electricity producedor economic benefits to the county, outweigh the negative scenic ~.and environmental effects on Yosemite’s natural beauty.We would, inc’.ead, propose two courses of action. First improve ~.the efficiency of existing dams and hydroelectric facilities withoutimpacting additional area, Secondly, we support conservation programs(such s PG&E’s ZIP Program) to reduce the wasteenergy by improving the efficiency of our homes and businesses.The most important developments in energy will be in reducingthe amount we use and not in damming prime wild and scenicrivers.I’m sure you’ll join me in our company’s position and supportfor the preservation of the Merced River.By Mary MoirAvoiding the Winter W Blu Blues iOur winter schedule often finds us enveloped by a sense ofambivalence. This wave of ambivalence often strikes us after along, busy season of service to our Park visitors, or as the colderdays of January and February approach us. Often the ambivalencesets in when our holiday season has passed and many ofus are tired from the holiday rush and, therefore, at our mostWe have seen great accomplishments in our world and right ~within our own backyard. We have seen cooperation in the suc- ~cess of the 3rd Vintner’s Holidays. We have seen enthusiasm ~surround the implementation of our new IBM front desk computer ~system, and we have seen compassion in the face of adversity,such as last year’s flooding and windstorms. I expecthat what wevulnerable points. Nevertheless, since we are dedicated to providingquality service and hospitality, then we must lift ourselves in our work, and regardless of the season, demonstrate this pride.really have seen are people who sincerely believe we have pride .~above these feelings of ambivalence. In our efforts to continuallyprovide quality guest service, we cannot let our ambivalence pervadeour sense of responsibility to our visitors.In this sense then our task becomes obvious. How do we remainresponsible for providing quality service? We can neverIn MemoriamThe former pastor of Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Fr. JamesA. Murphy, was fatally injured in an accident near his Fresno home ~Jbecome waiters who won’t serve, or drivers who won’t drive. We November 19, 1984. He was 67. Fr. Murphy was the second ofcannot marc h away from our responsibility when the season feels ten children, and came from Ireland in 1941 to study for the 1long. Whathen is the answer to our quest to remain responsibleand avoid ambivalence? see several approaches to our task.One is to instill a sense of pride in our work; a sense of pridein our responsibilities to the visitor. In any organization that servespriesthood.Among the many parishes he served, Yosemite was alwaysat the top of his list of favorites. He loved the beauty of YosemiteValley and walked the meadow paths daily. ~jthe public it’s "what’s up front that counts." It seems then, that He served the Yosemite Community from 1963 to 1965 and ,~once we help our pride surface, ther~ it is our pride that moves again in 1974 to 1982, when ill health necessitated his retirement. .~"up front" with the highest quality of guest service being the A funeral mass was held November 23 at St. John’s Cathedralresult. Our tasks should ~e to support this pride by encouraging and internment was in St. Peters Cemetery, Fresno.1those who do well, maintaining our enthusiasm, and continuallystriving to achieve our best.For the local people who remembered him, a memorial mass .~was held December 10 at the Yosemite Chapel.

¯ ~ ~ ~,~ - ,, ~. ¯ ~ : ~i:,~’ ~ ~ ,;~i.!j.’{/ t!i,I’jiMoviesJanuary 1: RedDawn (R)January 8: Splash (R)January 16: Brainstorm (R)January 22: Revenge of the Nerds (R)January 29: The Lonely Guy (R)What’sSpecial January EventsHappeningAnnouncementsThe Art Activity Center will close for the season December 31,1984, and will remain closed until the Easter vacation.The Yosemite Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday ofeach month at The Ahwahnee for lunch. From Lions Club Presi.dent, Phil Marshel, "My thanks to all who donated in the recentLions Club Bracebridge Dinne raffle. The winner was Jim Kritzof Santa Maria, California."January 2: Special Food Night: "Tacos"(Rec. Center) 7:00 The schedule has changed for the daily bus operated by Califor.p.m.nia Yosemite Tours between Yosemite Valley and Fresno. TheJanuary 9: Special Food Night: "Lasagna" (Rec. Center) 7:00 bus now departs the Fresno Air Terminal at 8:50 a.m. and arrivesat Yosemite Lodge at noon. The bus then departs Yosemitep.m.Lodge at 2:30 p.m. and arrives at the Fresno Air Terminal at 5:40January 16: Special Food Night: "Ice Cream Social" (Rec.p.m. For more information, phone CYT at 383-1563. Thank you.Center) 7:00 p.m.January 18: "Casino Night" (Rec. Center) 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. The Yosemite Community Chapel is pleased to announce thatthe Ahmanson Foundation has provided a new organ for theJanuary 20: "Super Bowl Sunday" (Rec. Center) 10:00 a.m.Chapel. It was installed December 11, 1984. The organ is aJanuary 30: Special Food Night: "Quiche"(Rec. Center) 7:00 Rodgers Exeter 770.p.m.Check bulletin boards located at your work place or housing areaThe Yosemite Rotary Club meets each Tuesday at noon in eitherfor details, or call Employee Rec. at extension 1475. the Mountain Broiler Room or the Four Seasons Restaurant atYosemite Lodge.The Bank of America in Yosemite is pleased to announce thatContinuing Events in the they are now selling Cashiers Checks, Money Orders andTravelers Checks during their regular banking hours of 2:00 p.m.Recreation Centerto 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Mondays: Monday Night Big Screen T.V. Football and The Yosemite Natural History Association has published theirHotdog Special. 6:00 p.m.Tuesdays:catalog of winter-spring seminars. Trans/Sierra Ski trips will beClosedWednesdays:offered March 4-9, March 18-23, April 1-6, and April 15-20. Guidedtrips including meals will be taken to the Ostrander Lake SkiSpecial Food Nights 7:00 p.m.Thursdays: Big Screen T.V. Movies (FREE) 8:00 p,m.Fridays:Hut on March 1-3 and April 6-8. Once again, the well-known SierraHappy Hour 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 35¢ beerSaturdays:Botanist, Dr. Carl Sharsmith, will lead two spring botany weekendsCoffee House (Open Mike) 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.Sundays:on April 6-7 and April 13-14. Sign up soon for all of these classes,Big Screen T,V. Football 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m,as they fill up quickly. For more information, call YNHA,Recreation Center Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and(209) 372-4532 and talk with the seminar coordinator.Saturdays ooen 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Fridays 5:00 - 11:30 p,m.Sundays 10:00 a.m.. 6:00 p.mThe Drama Club and the Associated Student Body of MariposaHigh School will presentwo one-act plays on Saturday, January12, 1985. The Dresentations are "Hamlet" and "Ladies of theTower." Featured are Yosemite’s own Lisa Johnson and LisaWilliams.ang Performanceswill at be the a 2:00 High p.m. School matinee Auditorium and an in 8:00 Mariposa. p.m. even-Don’t /iMiss Itq.VFW.EI Capitan Post #2971 El Portal needs new membersbefore January 25, 1985, to keep our post in El Portal. All Veteransthat may be interested in joining, contact Paul Miller at theYosemite Lodge Gas Station or call 372-1294 or 372-1295. Askfor Paul. VFW Meeting in El Portal at Clark Community Hall, 7:00P.M., on January 25, 1985. All Veterans welcome!!~’i ~ -ii~i~.’,i.i’i,i~ .=’ .i-Can you identify anyone in this picture? Watch for the articlein the February Sentinel/’ -’ ~i

{Yosemite Receives Major Donation toReturn of tight CampaignThe FCA/American Savings Charitable Foundation recently represents the first major donation to the Return of Light Campresenteda $37,500 check representing the first of four yearlypaign. We are at work seeking donations from other foundationscontributions to Yosemite’s Return of Light Fundraising Campaign.The total commitment of $150,000 was made in November,and corporations, as well as from all of those who treasureYosemite and wanto assure its future well-being."following a park visit by members of the Foundation’s Board ofAmerican Savings ranks as the largest savings and loanDirectors.The FCA/American Savings Charitable Foundation pools contributionsfrom the company and its employees to encourageassociation in the country. The Stockton-based company currentlyoperates 122 retail branch offices in California.Yosemite Natural History Association, a non-profit parkemployee participation and increase the funds given to worthyorganization founded in 1927, is acting as the conduit betweencauses. Foundation board members toured the park with SuperintendentRobert Binnewies and Chief Park Interpreter Lendonors and the National Park Service.McKenzie who pointed out certain areas in Yosemite in seriousneed of rehabilitation or removal. These included an unused, Great Chefs Gather in Yosemitedilapidated parking lot at Mirror Lake, the heavily-trodden MirrorSix great American Chefs were featured at the Yosemite Chefs’Lake shore line and an’obsolete sewer plant near the foot of BridalveilFall. These are but a few of the undertakings to be fundedHolldays, a three-week series of culinary events, held here inYosemite at the Ahwahnee Hotel, January 6-25. Each of theby campaign donatons. Projects envisioned fall into four majorvisiting chefs discussed their particular style of regional Americancategories:cuisine and presented a banquet in that style. The chefs includedWILDERNESS PRESERVATION (examples: rehabilitation ofBradley Ogden of San Francisco’s Campton Place, Barbara Langthe Pacific Crest Trail and the Mirror Lake area);from Inglenook Vineyards (on food and wine pairings), FarnhamENDANGERED SPECIES/WILDLIFE PROTECTION (examples:reintroduction of bighorn sheep to Yosemite, PeregrineHogue of Cafe Royale in San Francisco, California, Ken Frankof La Toque in West Hollywood, California, Marcel DeSaulnierFalcon recovery program);of The Trellis in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Marian Morash of TheCULTURAL ACTIVITIES (examples: development of an IndianStraight Wharf-Nantucket, Massachusetts. In addition to theCultural Center, restoration of historic structures); andpresentations by each of the chefs, on-going demonstrations andINTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION (examples: expansionfood related educational and entertaining seminars were presentedby a variety of food specialists. Each session was veryand rehabilitation of exhibits and museums, expansion ofvolunteer and intern training programs.)well received by guests and we hope to have the Chefs’ HolidaysSuperintendent Binnewiesaid, "The generous and much apbecomean annual Yosemitevent providing a real learning ex-0reciated contribution by the FCA/American Savings Foundation)erience for the Yosemite visitor.From left to right: Tom Shephard, Chairman, Board of Directorsfor YNHA, Superintendent Bob Binnewies, National Park ServiceChef Bradley Ogden of the Campton Place in San Franciscoand Mr. Bill Hranac, FCA/American Savings Charitable Foundationanswers guest questions during session one of the Chef’sDirector during recent presentation for "Return of Light Campaign."Holidays.

Gearing Up For Summeri~iiiBy Ron Jennings, EEO Supervisor,;;!:~ Once again it is time for the Yosemite Park and Curry Com-~’i~l pany’s Personnel Department to prepare for the yearly recruitingtrips which will increase the current employment staff for the 1985l~isummer season. Just as the tourists venture from around theworld to come to Yosemite National Park so shall the Yosemitei 1Park and Curry Company’s future employees,Each year brings new excitement, different challenges, and new ~faces. Permanent and new employees alike grow accustomed ’~.~~.i~to the question, "... and where are you from?", and the seriesof questions which follow. This will be the beginning of new relationshipsand the ever growing comraderie developed whileworking in Yosemite.iJNew employees often arrive in the Park with the expectation~’iof working for the summer and returning to home or school and ~tru!o’frrheyimW~r~n~iii] ~~i~ieoCnBnilwe!~:~iii! i~n~ Iithis, as many can attest, is not always the case. The followingcomments are from interviews with a few employees who came ..........................................................................................................to the Park last summer and have elected to remain in the Park ~iyear-round:Pleaoe tell us about some of your most memorablexpenences ~I iis,,.~:~in the Park.What brought you to the decision of working in Yosemite? Lisa Monroe: "My most memorablexperience in the ParkStephanie Busselh "The three previous years before I moved!i~so far are the people, especially the employees that I’ve met. My !~here I always came here for vacation. Yosemite is the most other most memorablexperience has been making it up to the ~!~-¢beautiful place I’ve ever been which is why I wanted to live here." top of Half Dome this past summer." ~1Peter Corpus: "Raft rides; long, calm and enjoyable bike rides; ~’ifun dances; the learning experience with the Yosemite Dinner ~,~Theatre; starting to ski and ice skate." ~What can a new employee look forward to working in the Park ~during the summer? ~.~Stephanie Bussell: "One of the nicest things about living here i~is a chance to meet lots of new people. It also opens the doors !!ilfor many outdoor experiences."I!!~Lisa Monroe: "They can look forward to an experience they i~iwill never forget. Some will have the best times of their lives so .~a:.~far and make friends they will never forget. Others will never ~i~~fireturn."Hannah-Corey Butler: "Meeting a lot of very interesting peo- I’~i:~!,,:,,‘,,pie; experiencing a very different way of life; the beauty of the t?:~Park is really infectious. I doubthat there is a person alive who !!iwouldn’t feel great being in a place so amazing."~,~.ii~’~Stephanie Bussell is from Dayton,Ohio, and has been workingfor YPCCo., for eightmonths.Lisa Monroe comes to Yosemitefrom East Orange, New Jersey.Lisa, who has been working foreight months, likes the peopleshe meets.What advice would you give to the perspective employee? l~::iAll agree that living and working in Yosemite may require some ’:~adjustments to one’s lifestyle. They also agree that the advantages ,i~of their "Yosemite experience" are well worth any adjustments! ~’i!YOSEMITE SENTINELHow long did you plan on working in the Park and what were~,;Editor ....................................Jason Krauseyour plans ?Contributing Staff.. Employee Recreation, ~i;’..~Hannah-Corey Butler: "To work for three months and con-Executive Staff, Badger Pass ~i~tinue with school in September" . Yosemite Sentinel ~s ubl hedmonthl~s b o Cur ~......^ . ". . " " P ’ y yY semite Park and ry l,~vvn nave you oecided to stay?~o. ~r.[ne Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomed at i’~u_~_,.. ,., .... ,.,..,,^. ’^"~" ’~’~ "u ..... us ~" w ....... ’[ne ~ales and Marketing Office, or call 372-1445 Deadline for theI-lidllll~ll’~=,u/~y DUL|t3/~ /’~IL~:~/ tll~ 0 IIIII1~:~/ / II CtO UVt:~/t | h~k ;~,,~ :. f".:.J--., r"__L ..... ’ ~!i~v~,t.,ll IOOU=~t~,, b f-/ILli:f, y, r’eorua ry u , l~Ub~:found had more time to enjoy the Park and the people. ’ ~~t

,!r..... h~ ......Wawona Under Construction What a Character!By Ben Savage, Hotel Wawona ManagerBy Jason KrauseThe Hotel Wawona now has a complete fire and safety systemwhich includes new smoke detectors, sprinklers and alarms --all connected to National Park Service dispatch and the firehouse.With this new system installed and in working order, the dangerof a hotel fire occuring becomes less likely. With this new system,In the last issue of the Sentinel, there was an old ~icture of abiplane with some people on it. Did you recognize anyone? Thepilot’s name was Frank Gallison, and he taught the Tressidersto fly. Back in the early days, planes used to land in the Wawonameadow, south of the present golf course,the probabilities of major structural damage becomes more You may not have recognized the little boy seated on the fuselage,remote in the event of a fire,In addition to fire and safety improvements, Wawona is undergoinganother major change which commenced this past November,and is expected to be completed sufficiently to be in use bylate 1986. The project is the construction of a new sewage plant,large enough to easily service the entire Wawona community. Theplant is under construction above North Wawona Road, aboutV2 mile off Highway 41, The project is expected to cost approximately3 million dollars, and is funded entirely by the U,S, Government,Included in this project is a completely new sprinkler systemfor the Wawona golf course, utilizing the most modern technologyand equipment, The sprinkler system will use the treated waterfrom the sewage facility and should be operational by the springof 1987.With the addition of some insulation and plumbing improvementsto the now "seasonal" Hotel Wawona, the hotel couldbut he’s probably the best known of the three to currentemployees of both Yosemite Park & Curry Co., and the NationalPa;k Service, Some clues:1. His father was a stagecoach driver between the town of Raymondand Wawona,2. His dad was awarded the mail contract between El Portaland Yosemite in 1907.3. He was born in Yosemite in 1920,4, He tried out twice for the Winter Olympics, and in 1956, wonthe Open Class-Giant Slalom in the National Championships,5. He has been actively involved with the Yosemite Winter Clubsince its beginning in 1928.Any ideas yet? He happens to be Yosemite National Park’sPostmaster, Leroy "Rusty" Rust! Rusty has been the Postmasterfor Yosemite since October, 1963, when he was appointed to hisbecome a year-round facility upon the completion of this new present position by President John F. Kennedy. During off-hours,waste treatment facility,and on weekends, you can generally find Rusty with his sonRandy, coaching and coordinating the Yosemite Junior RaceTeam at Badger Pass. Rusty has been coaching the Winter Clubsponsored Yosemite Junior Race Team for 35 years, and hasbeen continually active with the Winter Club since its inceptionin 1928.Rusty and his wife Jane, daughter of one of Mariposa County’spioneer families (Trabucco), have been described as "the gluethat holds the Yosemite community together."Rusty is also an active member of the Yosemite Lions Club,and an outspoken participant in many Yosemite community affairsand projects,Earthmoving has begun for a series of settling tanks for the newsewage plant located off North Wawona Road. This loader getsready to load the continuous stream of large dump trucks requiredto move the excavated earth and rock.(Right) You can usually find Rusty around the Post Office during theweek, but you’re bound to see him anywhere and everywhere.

Downhill Skiing at Badger PassBadger Pass: one of the awesome winter wonders of Yosemite,As California’s oldest organized ski area, Badger Pass has playedhost to Yosemite’s guests since 1935. We take pride in the richheritage of winter sports in Yosemite. The 1985-86 season willmark Badger’s Golden Anniversary after 50 years of continuousoperation. Through these years, Badger Pass has evolved intoa family-oriented ski area for all ages and skiing abilities. Withour friendly, relaxed atmosphere, we draw many new and oldskiers alike to the excitement of downhill skiing.Besides having some of the best groomed slopes anywherein the Sierra and a first-rate ski rental shop, Badger Pass is hometo the oldest Ski School in the West, which was established in1938. The illustrious Nic Fiore, Director of the Yosemite SkiSchool, has been with the school for 37 years. His staff includessome of the finest American and International instructors who willhelp enhance your skiing experience through their expert andknowledgeable instruction.On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, Badger Pass hostsNASTAR races. NASTAR is a recreational slalom race designedfor skiers of all ages and abilities. Everyone has a chance to wina bronze, silver, or gold medal. ’There is even a special categoryfor those who wanto ski on their nordic ski and telemark throughthe race course. For those who do not ski, Badger Pass.has ascenic snowcat ride to the top of the ski lifts. The ride lasts approximatelyone hour and offers a beautiful view of the easternSierra peaks.{;7;!! Many people think the best part of skiing at Badger Pass is!!’,::ii that it’s affordable. Our mid-week ski special is very popular and¯ includes lodging in Yosemite Valley, lift tickets, ski lessons, andround-trip transportation between Yosemite Valley and Badger!;:DiPass. We also have a "learn to ski" package for first-time skiersii:~ !’! which includes rentals, lessons, and a lift ticket for the Bruin chair.What is even better, Yosemite Park and Curry Companyemployees get a discount on skiing. Upon presentation of a currentprivilege card and picture identification, employees may!:~i!!iireceive a 50% discount on lift tickets, ski lessons, and rentals.We also have a great selection of pizza and hot apres-ski drinks.~,;,,~ ~ So don’t miss the opportunity to join us for skiing this winter.., itcould turn out to be the biggest thrill of your winter!~;i:::,!By Clarke Barrett, Badger Pass Area ManagerSkier start getting ready for another session with the YosemiteSki School.i::7~’7¯ ................... . ,,,-’":~¢. :~: ,,’- ". .... "tl.~ -~ ’ ’ii;!::’,12:(Above right) Nic Fiore regularly give ski tips and pep talks to hisgroup of ski instructors before classes begin.(Right) An afternoon ski class, getting ready to be run through thepaces.ii

Nordic Skiing at Badger Pass~¯}.j(Left to right) Jerry Baldwin, Bruce Brossman-Ski School Director,and Instructor Tim Messick in front of the new Nordic Schoolheadquarters. Jerry is a long-time returnin guest and friend.aIt !!’:i’By Bruce Brossman, Yosemite Nordic Ski School DirectorCall it nordic skiing, ski touring or cross-country skiing; at the ii;~.Yosemite Nordic Ski School, we call it fun, Currently there are i!ililmore ways to enjoy the sport here in the Park, since we now have ~;two locations for cross-country rentals. The original rental shop ,.,,at Curry Village, next to the Mountain Shop is still open weekends t!ii!iand holidays. Our newest location for lessons, rentals and repairs i~!ii!iis at the east end of the day lodge at Badger Pass. These lessons ~.,..:~.are conducted by patient, qualified and expert nordic instructors, ti’~iSince the early 70’s when Wayne Merry founded the ski school, ~i~il;.~i~many changes have occurred in the school and nordic skiing in i ,:.:.’:,igeneral. Our new location at Badger is only one change. The ad- ~:.~avent of the machine groomed tracks on the Glacier Point Road ....is another significant change. The near perfect ski tracks on the iiii~!roadbed make skiing safer and easier for the beginner. ’~’:~Skiing downhill on cross-country skis on the slopes of Badger ~.i,.i;;iPass has become a popular thrill, especially for local residents. ’>~It’s not as difficult as it looks and is a great challenge for inter- ii:ili- !mediate to advanced skiers. ;~.!The rental shop is now equipped with new metal edged skis, i!S!i!sturdy lug-soled boots, and strong aluminum poles for cross- ~::.:i,country downhill and backcountry skiing. For skiing the set track iiii.i.iand trails, we offer "Trak" waxlesskis with "Salomon" boots i!:ii!and bindings. ’..,The new rental equipment, two rental shops and machine ,.,groomed tracks are proving to be successful. Ski touring’s i:!::i Ipopularity is growing with the public, as well as employees who ’!ei,get the extra benefit of a 50% discount on rentals and lessons, i:..iOur Nordic Holiday Race falls on Saturday, March 2nd, this ~::~i:,:"year and is one of the oldest citizen races in California. Make iiii’.’ithe most of all the new advances in cross-country skiing in the l[.~:,Park, and keep in shape this winter while having a great time! i~).ii!’ Just a small portion of the new rental nordic equipment that is’ available from the Badger Pass Nordic Ski School Rental Shop.! .......................................................................................................................(Right) Badger Pass offers excellent conditions for downskiing,downhill skiing with nordic equipment.

;~.!:,3 %’?!d:Youth Sports RoundupBy Ron MackieThe Yosemite Winter Club Junior Race Team tryouts have beencompleted and coaches Rusty and Randy Rust have announcedeight new team members. From Oakhurst are Louis Greenwoodand Heather Baker. From Mariposa are Matt Parker and BradSteege. From the park community are Colleen Clark, JenniferSargent, Brandy Richmond and Kelly Singer.Returning to this year’s J-l/J-2 team are Frank Conway, JeffHickman, David Horton, Jim Little, Doug Riegelhuth, John Walkerand Carter Williams. Returning J-l/J-2 girls are Jessica Rust, andGinney Little. Returning to the Winter Club’s Central DivisionChampionship J-3 team are girls Larrisa Durr and Dana Mackie.J-3 boys are Jay Edeal, Jeff Hinson, Mike Mackie and Paul Smith.Two fine skiers, Ursula Furr and Lisa Reece round out last year’steam. Ski racing started in earnest in January with the team travelingto Squaw Valley and Big Bear Lake in Southern California.In reviewing the end of the park community soccer season, wefailed to mention one of our fine young athletes, Tim Donaldson,who was selected to the Mariposa County Youth Soccer (under14) All-Star Team. Congratulations Tim, on a good job!RUNNERS CORNERBy John CarterSetting GoalsIf you have decided to give running a try, here are a few pointersto remember when setting goals for yourself:1. Try not to set too high of a goal for yourself. Be realisticin recognizing your limits and gradually extend your goals.2. If you think you can run a certain distance, and you endup walking the last part, don’t worry about it. I have run thefull marathon distance of 26 miles, yet sometimes I end upwalking the last part of a 5-mile training run. Keep trying,you’ll reach your goals.3. Try not to run against the clock too often. It’s fun to runagainst time and try to set a personal record, but you can’talways run faster. Remember, racing isn’t necessarily forthe swiftest, but for those who endure.Set your goals, have fun, and remember to tell yourself thatevery step you take is an achievement!Editor’s Note: John would like to hear your race results andquestions you might have. He can be reached atthe Central Warehouse.The Yosemite Rotary Club, represented by former President LeeShackelton and Carl Vander Karr, recently donated a new set ofBleachers to the Yosemite Elementary School. Representing theschool is the Principal, Barry Cole.In MemoriamWe of the Yosemite community who were here before 1974remember with fondness and admiration the "master hospitalitarian"of the Curry Company, Bill Nieman, Mr. Nieman died atthe age of 66 on the day before Christmas, in San Francisco.Bill is best remembered by tour department and front-desk personnelas Dana Morgenson’s "stand-in" on Dana’s celebratedcamera walks and as the valley-tour guide/supervisor for the lastseveral years of his long and dedicated association with Yosemite.Every visitor lucky enough to be welcomed by Bill was madeto feel "at home" immediately. He always considered it a privilege(not a duty) to answer any question about his beloved home;knew (as did Muir long before) that Yosemite was one of the veryspecial places on earth and was ever eager to interpret itswonders to whomever was interested. ,Bill has joined Ansel Adams, Dana Morgenson, and many otherold friends and fellow-lovers of the "Holy Yosemite" (as he sooften referred to it). He will rest happier knowing that we, whostill enjoy the privilege of extending hospitality to Yosemite’sguests, will do so in a manner of which he woul¢ be proud.I!::il;!|; ,i }: ’! (:g~il

!Goals for 1985sky," only the advertising 13oys hadn’t got hold of it yet, and theskaters had to do their own job of maintaining the pond. So skatingwasn’t an activity for the guests -- when there were guests.By Ed Hardy, PresidentThe opening of the All-Year Highway in the fall of 1926 soonEach year we set goals for projects that will result ~n overall made it evident that there would be visitors in winter, many ofimprovements to Yosemitethem, and it wasn’t long before our dozen or two pairs ofA new focus is evolving for Badger Pass. With NPS approval, snowshoes and skis were being photographed several times eachthe machine set Nordic track now extends for eleven miles over weekend. Then in 1928, Ernst DesBaillets came down from thethe road to Glacier Point. The Nordic Ski School and rental shop North to tell us that skiing was a sport that had a technique andhave moved to Badger Pass. With increas’ng public awareness,Badger is growing in acceptance as a nordic/downhill family skiarea.With NPS planning efforts progressing in Yosemite Valley, wehope to be able to build one new dormitory to replace some ofthe seasonal tent housing. Since major architectural design workand financial reviews have been completed, we see a reasonablelikelihood of groundbreaking1985.1984 saw major work started on the PG&E financed ZIP EnergyConservation project in employee housing areas. When completedthis project will improve-comfort as well as save energyand money,This year, the focus of the project moves to our commercialareas where major energy conservation efforts are planned. Ourthat in some places men made a living at teaching it. Also, anice rink on a hard surface was a feasible emerprise, and quitepossibly a good many people would like to skate if we had sucha rink. Using tobaggans on tree-covered slopes was decidedlya bad business, but a fine fast and safe track could 0e built.Mr. DesBaillets appeared to know whereof he spoke, havingorganized and directed similar activities in Europe, Canada, an(~at Lake Placid. So he stayed in Yosemite as Winter Sports Direc.tor, unearthed some local skating and skiing talent, brought ina few instructors from outside, helped us build a rink and tobaggancourse and even broke it to us that curling could be doneon the ice as well as in the beauty parlor.Then began the hunt for equipment, curling stones, cutters,more skis with new kinds of bindings -- for we learned some.goal for new projects in major hotel areas is to save approximately where in the course of events that there were actually special30% of the energy used for heating, lighting and power equipment.In the environmental area, 1984 was a good year for Yosemiteas the California Wilderness bill was signed into law, protectingmost of Yosemite as wilderness, protecting rvlono Lake and muchof the Tuolumne River.1985 will see implementation of the bill with procedures toenhance the quality of the Yosemite Backcountry. An examplewill be the installation of a new radio-telephone system for highcamp administrative use, allowing for removal of the miles ofphone lines that have existed on the High Sierra Loop for manyyears.In 1985, we will continue to work toward the protection of thescenic quality of the Merced River at the entrance to Yosemite,and protection for the prime wildlife habitat on the South Forkshoes for skiing. Each ~air of skis called for two poles, whichseemed an extravagance at the time. When our strength hadagain revived a bit, we were patiently but firmly told about skiwaxes, many kinds of different conditions, another stupid idea,but apparently the skiers had some superstition on the subject,We were brought in touch with the leading manufacturers ofequipment and clothing, most of which had to be imported asthere was little available in this country and most of that no betterthan it should be. Some of us promptly acquired ski suits andmade it a point to wear them every weeken; to impress ourvisitors. For the first few winters those who wore the proper navyblue costumes were in -- tiny minority, for when trips to the snowbegan to be popular the department stores quickly procuredstocks of shaggy atrocities in red. orange, green and two-tonedeffects. I still recall one snappy model of scarlet corduroy whichof the river.was worr~ by a plumpish gal who had some difficulty with herI hope you will all enjoy working with us toward achieving asmuch as we can in 1985.center of gravity and could be traced across a snowfield by a successionof large red hearts at intervals of twenty feet or so.As I have said we had skis for years before anyone here knewthat they had any place in the field of sport. Mr. DesBaillets persuadedus that we needed a hill to put skis to their proper use.A Few RecollectionsSo the hunt was on, and we soon realized that from cliff to cliffBy Hilrner Oehlrnann, Ex-President, YPCCo.our terrain in the Valley was practically all level. The search revealeda hummock near the river, so the Park Service clearedOnly a decade ago winter sports in Yosemite, as in most otherplaces in California which boasted such thrilling activities, consistedof throwing snowballs, pulling sonny on a sled, and having of us who used to frequent it will forget its dizzy height after wethis of brush, and it was soon known officially as Ski Hill. Noneone’s picture taken on snowshoes or skis.had finally attained the degree of nerve necessary for a take-offOf course, there was ice skating too, one of the real pioneer from the top. Nor will we forget the thrill of a no-fall run of fullsports. A space in the meadow below the church in the Old Village seventy-five yards to the road. Reckless days were those.was floodect, someone provided a sGueaky phonograph, and the However, it soon becamevident that even the breath-takingfew hardy souls who could drag themselves from their evening run would not satisfy the giddy enthusiasts, There were mountainsbehin~ the Valley cliffs, mountains with mile-long slopesfiresides took their brooms and repaired thither for an hour or twoof "zestful sport in the bracing wintry air beneath a starlit Sierra(continued on page 8J

ciA Few Recollectionswhere powder snow lay in the shadow all day long. Explorationswere made, and in 1929 a hut was built at Snow Creek, aboutFridays: Open 5:00 - 11:30 p.m. Happy Hour 35¢ Draft5:00 - 7:00 p.m.7,700 feet in elevation, facing the shaded slope of Mount Watkins Saturdays: Open 4:00- 11:30 p.m. Coffee House (Open Mike)and close to a number of fine ridges of varying gradient. This was7:00 - 10:00 p.m.heaven indeed and just as hard to reach Parties would go toSnow Creek to stay for several days, starting from the stablesSundays: CLOSEDon horseback. If the snow was not too deep, the animals couldmake it all the way to the lodge. At other times the skiers had Continuing Eventsto dismount somewhere on the Tenaya zigzags and climb up theremainder of the way, always with the cheering thought that an Aerobics: Mondays and Wednesdays (W, Aud.) 5:30avalanche might take a notion to start down the trail.7:00 p.m,Meanwhile we were seeking more accessible terrain and foundthat sometimes the Chinquapin area was very good, while ir~ otherVolleyball: Wednesdays and Thursdays (E. Aud.) 8:0011:00 p,m.winters it held practically no snow, At such times we could run Weight Center: Open Mondays thru Saturdays m 10:00 a.m.busses up the old Glacier Point road to Monroe Meadows and- noon, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. SundaysBadger Pass. Here it was found that good snow was always accessible,and we realized that an intensive development of this2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Located next door to theLodge Housekeeping Office. Ext. 1475.field offered great promise. The new road to Glacier Point was Check bulletin boards located at your work place or housing areacompleted, and the Park Service procured additional equipment for details and updates, or call Employee Rec. at ext. 1475 orto keep it open, The Badger Pass Ski Lodge was built, the Upski "286.laid out, the Yosemite Ski School established. And yet many awistful glance is already being cast toward the new Tioga Rd,,Mt, Hoffman, and the Tuolumne Meadows region.MoviesFebruary 5: War GamesFebruary 19: PoltergeistMovies are shown every other Tuesday in the East Auditorium.ShowFngs at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Admission $2.50 adults, $1.50for kids.Special February EventsFebruary 6:February 13:February 14:February 20:February 27:Watch for dates on:Special Food Night "Burritos"(Rec. Ctr.) 7:00 p.m.Valentines Day Dance (E, Aud,) 8:30- 12:00 mid.Flower Day -- Ch’~ck flyers for information,Special Food Night "Homemade Cookies" (Rec.Ctr,) 7:00 p.m.Special Food Night "Sloppy Joes" (Rec. Ctr.) 7:00p.mPool TourneyBasketballTwister TourneyEmployee Recreation CenterEventsMondays:Tuesdays:Wednesdays:Open 4:00 - 11:30 p.m,Open 4:00 - 11:30 p.m,Open 4:00- 11:30 p.m, Special Food Night(except on 2/13/85) 7:00 p.m.Thursdays:Open 4:00 - 11:30 p.m, Big Screen TV VideoMovie (FREE) 8:00 p.m,AnnouncementsThe new organ in the Chapel will be dedicated on Sunday,February 10, 1985, at 7 p.m, Mr. Ed Galli, organist from San Franciscowill present the recital of dedication. Everyone is welcomeat this specia musical service,The Yosemite Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday ofeach month at The Ahwahnee Hotel,The Yosemite Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at noon in the FourSeasons/Broiler Room.The Yosemite Alcoholics Anonymous meets twice a week.Wednesdays and Sundays, at the Yosemite Park and Curry CompanyEmployee Training Offices.The Yosemite Natural History Association will be offeringseveral winter/spring seminars. Write or call for a descriptivecatalog. There will be four trans-Sierra Ski in 1985. The datesfor these exciting trips are March 4-9, March 18-23, April 1-6, andApril 15-20,Two trips into the Ostrander Ski Hut wil include food and guide.Dates wil be March 15-17 and April 6-8. Dick Ewart and TorySmith will lead the first trip, Michael Ross and Roger McGeheewill lead the second one.Dr. Carl Sharsmith will again conducthe spring Botany class fortwo weekends on April 6-7 and April 13o14.Call or write YNHA-372-4532, P.O. Box 545, Yosemite, CA 95389,for further information on any of the mentioned programs.ClassifiedFor Sale: 1982 14x56’ Mobile Home. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath,Washer & Dryer Hookups, Located in El Portal Trailer Park, SpaceA-15. $10,000 cash down. Call 379-2817.

:c:~. -i!AIOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESEARCH LtBRARvYosemite National ParkIs Given International RatingInformation Source: Fresno Bee 1/22/85Yosemite National Park, the most popular park in the most populousstate in the Nation, has been added to the prestigious WorldHeritage List, the highest level of formal international recognition.A spokesman for the National Park Service said Yosemite andthe Statue of Liberty are the latest designations within the UnitedStates to be included in the list of 188 recognized sites worldwide.The actual designation was made two months ago at an annualmeeting of the World Heritage Convention at Buenos Aires, Argentina.The organization, which was created in 1972 to recognizeand protect natural and cultural sites of International merit, is aunit of the United Nations, composed of 82 ratifying nations.Yosemite’s addition to the World Heritage List came at thesame time park officials were reporting a 10 percent increase inpark visitation during 1984. All together, 2,842,942 personsentered the park, up from 2,549,499 visitors in 1983.Yosemite has often been described as the foundation of thiscountry’s park system. In 1864, Yosemite Valley was set asideas a state preserve, to be retained in its natural condition for alltime. Under that premise, Yellowstone was established as thefirst National Park eight years later. In 1890, Yosemite was returnedto federal jurisdiction as the second National Park.Two years ago, 500 of the nation’s leading travel writers rankedYosemite as America’s foremost tourist attraction.Besides Yosemite and the Statue of Liberty, the other twelveWorld Heritage Sites in the United States include Grand Canyon,Olympic, Yellowstone, Everglades, Redwood, Mesa Verde, MammothCave and Great Smokies National Parks; Wrangell-St. EliasNational Preserve, and Independence Hall, Cahokia Mounds andSan Juan, Puerto Rico.As for park visitation, the NPS said the 10 percent increasein Yosemite reflects an upswingtravel across the country anda renewed interest in National Park visits.The Ancient Jocks Weekend and OriginBy Rusty Rust, Postmaster and Winter Club CoachTwelve years ago while reminiscing about Yosemite’s first ventureinto skiing and winter sport in 1928 when the Winter Club Race Team with international (FIS) rules prevailing (YOU BET!l).less ones down just a bit. The entire race will be run by the Juniorwas founded, the idea was put forth about a reunion. A reunion "The format for Saturday will be:spiced with a fun slalom for all.., over 30 that is... those AncientJocks!Noon -- A potluck picnic on the west sun deck.Wherever you may ski, especially west of the Mississippi, ride2:00 p.m. -- Over the Hill Slalom on Chipmunk. You must bea chair or gondola, a high percentage of those people over 50at least 30 years old, and pre-register at the picniclearned to ski at Badger Pass... even in Chomonix, France, wearea by noon. A $5.00 entry fee will be chargedmet a friend wearing his Yosemite Winter Club pin. Our historyto off-set the trophies for the men and womenot winter sport is proud and varied -- speed and figure skating30-44, 45-59, and 60 and over age groups.championships, hockey, curling, tobagganing, sleigh rides, dogteams, ski joring, cross country.., a National Alpine Championshipin 1942 held on Tempo Dome and Rail Creek with worldwide$1.50 for mixed drinks, $1 o00 for beer and wine.5:00 p.m. -- No host cocktails in the Badger Pass Lodge.competitors.We will also have video of the day’s racing.We started skiing on the moraine across from the stables, then6:00 p.m. -- Barbequed steak dinner with beans, salad, cornto Hennes Ridge, old Badger, today’s Badger with rope tows; twoon the cob, bread and pie for $9.75, including tax.sleds called "up-skis," the flying fifty, gold ski tests, gold Y runFor the kids, barbequed hamburger with all the... All are a part of the conversation and memories you will heartrimmings for $5.25, including tax.if you attend the Twelfth Annual Ancient Jocks Slalom and WinterClub Reunion to be held this year at Badger Pass on March 23rd. We had a great race and lots of fun last year with over 100 entrieson a beautiful day at Badger. Come join us; we hope weThe Ancient Jocks Annual Slalom race course will be set onChipmunk with, of course, the midway beer stop to slow the reck-will see you there!

IBy Mike Welch, SecretarF-Treasurerthis new era will be marked by the continuing advancement ofYosemite Park and Curry Company continually strives to offer technology, by thoughtful changes which will enable us to serveour guests the benefits of modern technology, despite our remote cur guests better, and by the same spirit of cooperation whichlocation. After man years spent searching for a hotel system characterized the era just ended. As the future becomes the present,let’s look with pride on past accomplishments, but at thewhich would adequately address Yosemite’s unique needs, thelong-awaited front office system is finally on-line!same time, use the past as a building block to achieve even moreThe most recent chapter of the story began in early 1983 when in the future.IBM announced that it was abouto release its first hotel softwarepackage written for the System 38 computer. Our Data ProcessingManager, Clint Damm, temporarily moved to Los Angeles Yosemite Air Waveswhere he worked with MCA data processing personnel for severalmonths to assess whether or not the system would meet YPCCo’sBy Jason Krauseneeds. After this review, it was determined that the software would Many employees in Yosemite take televis’on and radio forneed significant modification to accommodate 5 separate front granted. Most of us grew up in an environment where TV anddesks.radio were as much a part of our lives as eating and sleeping,A detailed proposal was then preparedescribing not only softwarechanges that would be needed, but the hundreds of pieces entertainment, and a way to keep abreast of the on-going changesTV and radio provide us with a source for educational enrichment.of equipment to run the software; terminals, printers, disk drives, in the world around us. However, without receivers, amplifiers,generators, modems, cables, air conditioners and more, The front combiners, filters, translators and other peripheral equipment providedby Yosemite Park and Curry Company, the ability to receivedesks had to be redesigned taking special care to retain thehistoric appearance at Wawona and the Ahwannee. A state-ofthe-artcomputeroom also had to be designed.television reception would be nonexistent in both Yosemite Valleyany radio signal in Yosemite Valley would cease to exist, andIn October 1983, we aske~ MCA, our corporate parent, to approvethe project. MCA reviewed the project thoroughly, then ap-Yosemite Park and Curry Company maintains receMng trans-and Wawona,oroved it.ator stations for both the Yosemite Valley and Wawona communities.Receiver and translator stations for the Valley are locatedOne of the advantages to a computerized hotel system is thatreservation terminals can be located anywhere there is a telephone.Through an earlier agreement with the National Park Ser-Wawona community is ocated approximately 500 feet belowon Sentinel Dome and Glacier Point, A translator station for thevice, Reservations relocated to Fresno, affording those employeesWawonaPoint. Yosemite Park and Curry Company has beensuffering from "Big City Withdrawal" the opportunity to work for operating the receiver and translator equipment on Sentinel andCurry Co. while living in a city environment.Glacier Point as a community service since the early 1960’s, andJanuary 20, 1984, was Inauguration Day. The switch was in 1983, took over the Wawona operations from the Wawona CommunityTranslator Associatior~.thrown, sparks flew, machinery hummed, telephone lines crackledand the first guest was booked using the new system. At that time, Phil Marshel, AT&T Systems Techniciarl, and Mark Rugglero,we faced the somewhat daunting task of transferring 20,000 reservationsfrom the old system to the new. The two computers did to work on broadcast equipment, are paid by Yosemite Park andYPCCo. Fire and Alarm Technician, both licensed by the FCCnot understand each other very well and human translators had Curry Company to keep this complex communications equipmentto coax them to cooperate, Some reservations rattled around insidethe computers for awhile, but after much effort, everyone the receiver station on Sentinel are first amplified, filtered, com-in working order. "FM radio and TV signals that are received atwas eventually found.bined, and then transmitted to the translator station at GlacierBeginning in July, 1984, the front desks came on-line an~ the Point," says Mark. "The signal is then rebroadcast from theroom racks started coming down, The racks, along with the translator station to Yosemite Valley at one watt (maximum broadcastingpower outage allowed by FCC)."mechanical posting machines with their broken gears and cogs,had become badly obsolete. Each front desk can now tell what "We can’t just arbitrarily select TV and radio stations of ouris available at all the hotels, the housekeeping department can choosing,’ states Phil. "First we must have written permissionquickly update changes in room status, and last-minute or walkinreservations can be loaded directly into the system. radio station in the Valley, and each TV station in both the Valleyfrom the station and then FCC licensing is required. For eachEnhancements and improvements will continue to be made. and Wawona areas, about three thousan dollars worth of equipmentis required. Then the receivers and translators have to beEfforts to make the system faster and easier to use are now underway,but don’t worry about hiking into a High Sierra Camp somedayand finding a blinking green screen. In respect to the notion frequency, All of this has to be done prior to the initial operationcalibrated to both the incoming signal, and the rebroadcastingthat guests visit the high country for a respite from modern of an incoming station."technology, information in the high country will not move any fasterthan a mule can walk.continued on next page

_-,4 L.~I"N4Yosemite Air Waves (continued)"The signal received in the Valley is generally very good," explainsMark, "however, inclement weather, blowing leaves, or objects(trees, etc.), in line between your antennand the translatorcan cause some distinct picture quality loss. Anothereason fora poor picture is an antenna not tuned or directed properly. Rabbitears and other antennas should be pointed in the direction ofGlacier Point. Outside antennas should be mounted on the mastvertically (on its side), with the end with the short elements pointedtowards Glacier Point."Listed below are the TV and radio stations received in both theValley and the Wawonareas:Yosemite ValleyChannel - FrequencyStation - Affiliation - Format Rebroadcast at2 - Oakland KTVU - Independent 69- San Francisco KQED- PBS 34 - San Francisco KRON - NBC 75- San Francisco KPIX- CBS 1011 - San Jose KNTV - ABC 1390.3 FM KKHI - Classical 92,1 FM93.1 FM KOSO - Top 40 103.1 FM100,1 FM KBAY - Easy Listening 94.3 FM104.5 FM KFOG - Adult Oriented Rock 93,5 FMWawona3 - Sacramento KCRA - NBC 72- Oakland KTVU - Independent 96 - Sacramento KVIE - PBS 410 - Sacramento KXTV - CBS 1211 - San Jose KNTV - ABC 5Super Sunday in YosemiteBy Tim Arnst, Manager of PersonnelOn Sunday, January 20, 1985, James Peggins hosted the 1stAnnual Super Bowl Party at the Curry Village Pavilion. One hundredand fifty-three people attended the Dinner/Dance withanother forty-four people attending the Dance only.The Curry Pavilion was set up to emphasize the Super Bowl,The big screen was the main attraction with three other colortelevisions strategically located throughouthe room. There wasa large bar set up during the game, hosted by a friendly staff ofboth Dolphin and Niner fans. Excitement built with the growingcrowd by kick-off. Both the Miami and San Francisco fans hadan opportunity to cheer during the first quarter as the CurryPavilion trembled with feverish anticipation. However, by halflimeit was the 49er fans that had the boasting rights! The second halfof the game will not go down in history as the best ever; however,for the San Francisco followers it sufficed.At the games’ end dinner was served, This too had the makingsof true football fare as a "tailgate" barbeque was served. Themenu included steak and chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob,salad, french bread, and.., apple pie, (This is AmericaOThe feast was followed by a dance featuring "Funk Attack,"Despite differences during the game, both Dolphins and Ninersmanaged to forgo team preferences and coupled on the dancefloor. The dance went on well into the night.All in all, the day proved to be a super success! After coveringexpenses, James Peggins found himself with two checks, eachin the amount of $564,88. One check was donated to the YosemitePreschool, and the other check went to the Yosemite Day CareCenter. The money will help both organizations to improv equipmentfor the children, as well as replenish educational supplies.Both Liz Appiing of the Yosemite Preschool and Wendy Schwartzof the Yosemite Day Care Center were appreciative of this generousdonation. James Peggins deserves to be commended for hisefforts in this gala event, his generosity of time, and the donationof funds to benefit the children of our community.James Peggins presents Liz Appling of the Yosemite Preschoolwith a donation of $564,88. Those also present were HollyWymore and the Yosemite Preschool.Wendy Schwartz of the Yosemite Day Care Center accepts thesecond Super Sunday donation from James Peggins.YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor ....................................Jason KrauseContributing Staff .................... Employee Recreation,Marketing, Executive Staff, PersonnelYosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and CurryCo, for the Yosemite Community, Contributions are welcomed at thethe Public Affairs Office, or call 372-1445, Deadline for the April issueis Friday, March 8, 1985.

Medical/Dental Servicesin Yosemiteb. Dislocations (such as shoulders and fingers)c. Lacerationsd. Sprains and strains of joints, muscles and tendonse. Significant head injury, such as concussionf. Controlled but continuous bleeding, such as from theBy Gary M. Flashner, M.D.nose or the bowels.All communities require certain services to function - food, fuel, 3. True emergencies that require immediate medical care suchmodes of transportation, means of exchange, and appropriate" as:health care services. This article will serve as a review of the a. Heart attackshealth care services available in the Park, along with those that b. Strokescan only be obtained outside of Yosemite.c. Severe asthma attacksThe Yosemite Medical and Dental Clinic is the center for these d. Broken bones with associated open woundsservices in the Park. Only two other National Parks in the United e. Serious single or multiple injuries, such as those seenStates (Yellowstone and Grand Canyon) have formal facilities for with automobile/motorcycle accidents or climbing falls,medical care. The Yosemite Clinic is located along the main road The staff at the Clinic must always be prepared to deal withbetween the Ahwahnee Hotel and the Village Store. There are the urgent problems and true emergencies at the same time thatthree different entrances into the building -- (1) a front entrance we are providing ongoing care in a family practice setting. Forinto the Dental Clinic, (2) a front entrance into the Medical Clinic this season, all the nursing staff have qualifications and prior ex.(open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and (3) a rear entrance to the Medical perience working in hospital intensive care units and/or emergencyrooms. Our nursing department includes JoAnne Weston (de-Clinic for emergency visits during after-hours (6 p.m. to 8 a.m.daily, weekends and holidays), and for ambulancentrance at partment director), Dianne Puto, Jane Newman, Wanda Starnes,any time.Cathy Sheehe, Karrie Godor, Kate Lappin, Kathy Edwards, andThe staff of the Medical Clinic consists of 3 physicians (a fourth Pat Borden. In addition to providing the nursing services necessaryin our daily outpatient care, this department can also pro-if hired during the busy summer season), 9 nursing staff, 2 individualsin charge of technical services and coordination of clinic vide round-the-clock care for the small number of patients whoactivities, and 3 people in charge of business office activities. The must be kept in one of the "holding rooms" either overnight orClinic is not an extension or branch of the Curry Company or the until that patient can be transported. In addition to these responsibilities,the department performs extensive support functionsNational Park Service, and all functions are directed by the Chiefof Staff, Dr. James Wurgler. He is accompanied by Dr. William without which the Clinic could not function. These include careBowie and Dr. Gary Flashner who, with the help of the Clinic staff, and maintenance of surgical equipment, appointment scheduling,the Park emergency medical system, and the staff of Yosemite ordering and receiving of medications and supplies, filling of allSearch and Rescue, provide medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days prescriptions, and after-hours/weekend handling of billing alonga week.with o~casional participation in ground ambulance and helicopterThe physicians at the Clinic are all Board certified in Family transfers of patients to hospitals in Fresno, Merced or Modesto.Medicine by the American Board of Family Physicians and all have The technical staff at the Clinic includes Chris Becker and DebbieWise. Their responsibilities include operation and maintenanceextensive experience in dealing with true medical and surgicalemergencies. These skills are absolutely essential in providing of all laboratory, X-ray, and electrocardiographic equipment. Chrisgood health care in Yosemite because these specific types of also handles the responsibilities as Clinic Coordinator which involvescommunications and coordination of efforts between theproblems are presented to the Clinic.1. Common problems of family medicine and preventive medicinesuch as:in research and development of computer applications for our labdifferent departments of the Clinic. He has also been instrumentala. Diagnosis of pregnancy and initial prenatal care and business office. Technical services are provided 24 hoursb. Well-baby care and immunizationsa day, 7 days a week, and Chris and’ Debbie generally makec. Routine PAP smears recommended once a year for allthemselves available for 3 days (72 hours) at a time.womenThe Clinic business office staff includes Lois Smith, Kathyd. Health instruction on weight control and exercise Kniereman, and Anne Marie Arrigo, They handle all responsibilitiesinvolving the day-to-day finances of the Clinic, managemente. Complete physical exams including those that might berequired for insurance policies, team sports, new jobs, of medical records, and handling of correspondence to patients,or for the updating of personal medical status other physicians, etc. In addition, Lois Smith is a licensed physicalf. Ongoing management and control of common chronic therapist and is in charge of our physical therapy department,health problemsuch as diabetes, high blood pressure, Kathy Kniereman is in charge of all Clinic statistics, and Anneheart disease (such as heart failure and abnormal heart Marie Arrigo handles all of our word processing needs.rhythms), thyroid and other hormonal diseases, epilepsy, We are sometimes asked about services that we do not routinelyhandle. These include detailed allergy testing (we DO administerulcer disease, arthritis, kidney problems, etc.2. Urgent problems that require treatment on the same day allergy shots for individuals who have been prescribed by anthat the problem develops such as:allergist), delivering babies, and complete in-patient care as woulda. Simple, closed fracturescontinued on next page

f l ¯ .... ¯i ~" ’i!tSave the River Dance A SelloutBy Hugh MaguireExpressing their determination to prevent the damming of the to pay $80 for a motel alongside the river when it will look likeMerced River, a capacity crowd of over 200 people attended the 1976 (a drought year)? It will mean jobs after awhile."$12 per ticket "Don’t Dam the Merced River" Dinner Dance held Jan Van Wagtendonk, a member of the Merced Canyon Committeeand Research Scientist at Yosemite National Park stated,on February 1, at the Carroll N. Clark Community Hall in El Portal.Ranging from businessmen to Park Rangers and residing in "1 feel very strongly about the scenic and aesthetic values of aMerced, Mariposa, El Portal and Yosemite National Park, the free flowing river. There is a value to a free flowing river you can’tdiverse crowd was united by a desire to keep the Merced River replace. This river is the lifeblood of the community. It is like anforever wild and free.artery flowing through the body." Van Wagtendonk revealed thatSponsored by the Merced Canyon Committee, members estimatedthat a profit of between $2,000 and $2,500 would be real-River and its tributaries included in the national Wild and Scenicthe Merced Canyon Committee was trying to have the Mercedized, which will be used for lobbying efforts to save the river. Rivers system so it would be protected forever. It was announcedAfter the barbeque dinner and a raffle ticket drawing which after the dinner that the Mariposa Indian Council of Mariposaawarded prizes varying from rafting trips to dinner for two at local County is supporting this legislative effort.restaurants, Chicago Blues music by J. Wood and the Blues Commandosflowed through the hall and the crowd danced until after mittee, explained that the four-mile stretch of river in El PortalRalph Mendershausen, Chairman of the Merced Canyon Com-midnight.affected by one of the dam proposals "is an area of recreationEach person at the affair had their particular story to tell explaningwhy they opposed damming the Merced River. tion of the area. The problem is visual, and it also affects rafting,that is very important and the dam doesn’t contribute to the recrea-Denise Springer, a Curry Company employee who works at the fishing and tourism."Ahwahnee Hotel dining room, reported she was at the dinner Susan Shaughnessy, owner of the Happy Medium restaurant"because I’ll do anything I can to contribute to the salvation of in Mariposa added that damming the Merced River "would makethe river. I lived in El Portal for seven years; the river is everything the area ugly and deprive us of a tourist attraction. Everybodyto me. I’ll be very upset if they dam it."I’ve talked to is against it. They’d be taking away our birthright.Art Baggett of El Portal, Chairman of the El Portal Planning WP;’y rlot more solar power? They don’t have to rape the river."Advisory Committee, said the dam proposal "is like putting the All in all, the dance was a huge success, in part due to donationsof time and prizes by Bill Hunter, Marianne Hunter, FrankMerced River in a pipe. The river ’is an integral part of our ife.Everydayou hear it, you swim n it. I have a little boy growing and Elsie Dominguez, Tony Tate, Art Baggett, Tom LeRose, theup by it. The river is very importanto tourism. Tourists driving Ansel Adams Gallery, Savage’s Trading Post, Cedar Lodge, thethrough the Merced River Canyon think they’re already in American Indian Council of Mariposa, Vic McLean’s Wild RiverYosemite National Park. It’s not just ours, it’s a national river." Tours, Zephyr River Expeditions, Yosemite Park and Curry Company,Pioneer Market and the El Portal Market. One can only hopeLetty Brouillette, who along with her husband owns Savage’sTrading Post and the Red Bud Lodge declared, "1 don’t think the that the efforts of the community will be rewarded by the preservationof the river.river’s approach should be put in a tunnel. Out of all the peopleI’ve talked to in the county, only two are in favor of damming theriver. I called the PG&E office in San Francisco and they saidthey weren’t interested in buying power from the dam. Who wantsMedical/Dental Services continuebe found in a formal city hospital. When such services are required,we generally refer our patients to specialists who we knowand with whom we communicate in Fresno, Merced, Modesto andSonora.The staff of the Clinic hope that this article wil help to informthe Yosemite community of the range of health care that isavailable in the Park. We are always available at 372-4637.In future Sentinel articles, we will describe services providedby the Yosemite Dental Clinic as well as providing discussionsof specific and common health problems that we encounter,NOTICEThe 1985edition of the YOSEMITE/BAY toBREAKERS T-shirt is available for sale to allYosemite participants in this annual event.This year the Bay to Breakers Run will beheld on May 19th, 1985. To reserve your"collector’s edition" T-shirt, or for more information,contact Bill Germany at extension1256.J

The Yosemite Winter Club Junior Racing Team is doing veryYouth Sports Report well. The J-1 and J-2 teams just finished a race at Boreal Ridgeand are going to Slide Mountain. At Boreal, Carter Williams tookBy Ron Mackiefirst place in J-2 Boys and Jessica Rust a third place in the J-1The Mariposa High School athletic teams continue to excel in Girls Competitions. The J-3, 4 and 5 teams just returned fromSouthern League competition this year under the direction of a race at Mt. Reba. Coach Rusty Rust announced that an outstandingjob was done by the racers, including a second placeDirector Lloyd Hobby and Dis excel ent staff. The Grizzlies’ VarsityBoys’ Basketball Team is undefeated and is the Southern League trophy to Lisa Reece.Champions. The Girls’ Varsity Team under the direction of Coach Results of the Yosemite Winter Club Championships held atTracy DeSanaers is one game out of first place.Badger Pass for J-3, 4 and 5 racers were:The girls’ Junior Varsity Team, led by Natalie Godfrey, isJ-3 Girls 1st Place Dana Mackieundefeated and League Champions. The Grizzlies’ Wrestling2nd Place Ursula FurrTeam is in second place behind Patterson High School.J-3 Boys 1st Place Mike MackieMariposa High School coaches have announced the opening3rd Place Paul Smithof both the Spring Track Season and the Grizzlies’ BaseballJ.4 Girls 1st Place Jennifer SargentSeason which will begin this month.J-5 Girls 2nd Place Lisa ReeceThe Yosemite Junior High Badgers and the El Portal EaglesDasketball teams played the first of two games on January 31st.During the Winter Club Championships at Badger Pass, fiveCoach Jim Lee of the Badgers after a close and exciting game, ski teams were represented with over 150 racers in attendance.announced a Badger victory. Final score- Badgers 23, Eagles 22.Runners Comerof training, your recovery time will shorten, and you will berewarded by faster race times.NOTE: Congratulations to Connie Archer and Bill Germany whoBy John Cartercompleted the Zoo Run in San Francisco, braving a very coldThere are two basic types of running -- aerobic running, and and foggy four miles!anaerobic running. Distance runners run aerobically and sprintersrun anaerobically. If you haven’t guessed, the basic differencein these two types of running involves the intake and usage of Winter Games Comeoxygen.Sprinters run from 100 to 800 meters in oxygen debt. In other to Yosemitewords, they can’t breathe in enough air for their bloodstream tocarry away the waste deposits that are created by the muscles By Jason Krausewhen exercising. One of these deposits is lactic acid which causes From January 28th through the 30th, Yosemite National Parkthe muscles to cramp when too much of the acid is stored up. and Badger Pass were the site for the Sixth Annual Tulare CountyNaturally, a sprinter doesn’t have to keep up his running for very Special Olympic Winter Games. 165 athletes and their coacheslong and can rest soon, so his system can cleanse itself. representing Tulare County, and visiting contingents from SantaA distance runner doesn’t have the sprinter’s advantage as hiscontinued on next pageevent can last from nine minutes to hours of exercise. However,running anaerobically during training can produce faster timesfor a distance runner, as it helps the body become more able towithstand longer periods of increased heart rate. This, in turn,helps the system free itself of lactic acid build-up.The next time you’re out running, try some anaerobic trainingand pick up your pace for 100 to 200 yards, then slow down toa walk or jog. When your breathing and heart rate returns to nearnormal again, run hard again. Do this aoout 8 to 12 times. Youcan vary the distance -- 100 yards, 200 yards, 400 yards, 800yards up to a mile. You can make a game of this sort of trainingby picking out a tree or a rock in the distance and running to it,or race to reach a point in the path before a person walkingtowards you reaches that point. You can even do your speedworkby running repeats up a hill. This type of a workout is commonlyreferred to as "fartlek," which is Swedish for "speed-play."Once a week is often enough at first to do anaerobic running Tim Messick introduces himself to the athletes and prepares toto improve your distance running endurance. Then you might want , introduce them to their awaiting Nordic Ski Instructors.to add on an extra day each week. As you progress in this typerr:~:’

SWinter Games (continued)tion and service provided by the Yosemite Park and Curry Companystaff at both Badger Pass and in Yosemite Valley, and heBarbara, San Diego, Marin County, Bakersfield and Porterville looks forward to future Winter Games in Yosemite.arrived in Yosemite to train and compete in a variety of wintersporting events. These events included downhill skiing, crosscountry skiing and ice skating.The athletes and coaches were welcomed to Yosemite duringopening ceremonies held in the Cliff Room at Yosemite Lodgeby Len McKenzie of the National Park Service and Tom WilliamsBy Tom Williams, Vice President, Hotel Divisionand Nic Fiore representing Yosemite Park and Curry Company.During training for the downhill and cross country events held The following "Ten Commandments of Guest Service" wereat Badger Pass, both the Yosemite Ski School headed by Nic published in a hotel trade magazine to assist our industry inFiore, and the Nordic Ski School under the direction of Bruce achieving the best possible relationship with guests. YosemiteBrossman, spent many hours working closely with the athletes is a special place to many people. Part of our guests’ "special"and coaches to prepare them for the final competition.experience is further enhanced when they are greeted and servedMedia representatives from KFSN-Channel 30, Channel 5 - by enthusiastic, pleasant employees, We can help each YosemiteOakhurst, the Porterville Recorder and the Fresno Bee covered guest experience remain special if we remember a few simplethe three-day event.guidelines:1. Guests do not depend on us, we depend on them.AI Gonzales, representing the Tulare County Special OlympicsCommittee stated that the great success of the Winter Games 2. Guests do not interrupt our work. They are the purpose of it.in Yosemite was due in large part to the excellent help, coordina- 3. A guest does us a favor when he calls. We are not doinghim a favor when we serve him.4. A guest is an important part of our business, not anoutsider.Nic Fiore, Director of the Yosemite Ski School, pairs off pupilswith instructors for the downhill events.Ski Instructor Jay Sansum gives some final pointers before apreliminary run to one of the athletes competing at Badger Pass.The Ten Commandmentsof Guest Service5. A guest is not just a number in a line -- he is a thinking,feeling person like ourselves.6. A guest is not someone to debate with; he is someone weserve.7. A guest is a person who brings us his needs. It is our jobto meethese needs enthusiastically and efficiently.8. A guest is always deserving of the most courteous and attentiveservice that we can provide.9. Guests are the people who make our salaries possible,whether we are a dishwasher, a busperson, departmenthead or manager.10. A guest is the lifeblood of this and every business.By keeping these "Ten Commandments" we will be successfulin doing an even better job in keeping our guests’ "Yosemite Experience"special.Book ReviewCross Country Skiing in Yosemite, a nordic skiers guide by TimMessick has recently been published and is now available for saleat many locations in Yosemite. Tim Messick has been withYosemite Park and Curry Company for five years as a guide withthe Yosemite Mountaineering School. Additionally for the past 5seasons, Tim has been a Nordic Ski Instructor with the YosemiteNordic Ski School.The cross country guide includes excellent trail descriptions,ratings and information about Badger Pass, Crane Flat andTuolumne Meadows area ski trails, as well as information concerningTrans-Sierra Touring. The book also provides an informativeoverview of winter wilderness rules, safety guidelines andbackcountry use courtesies. All in all Cross Country Skiing inYosemite serves as a thoroughly instructional guide for not onlythe expert, but also the novice Yosemite nordic skier.

iJI!t,J,-{.i.LiMoviesMarch 5: Right Stuff One Showing ONLY! at 7:00 p.m.March 19: Woman in RedMovies are shown every other Tuesday in the East Auditorium.Showings at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Admission $2.50 adults,$1.50 kids.Special March EventsMarch 6:March 7:March 13:March 14:March 17:March 20:March 21"March 22:March 28:Special Food Night "Tacos" Rec Center 7:00 p.m.Big Screen TV Video Movie Big Chill Rec Center at8:00 p.m. FREE!!DanceBig Screen TV Video Movie Hang Em High RecCenter at 8:00 p.m. FREEHSt. Patrick’s Day Party - Rec Center 5:00.12:30 a.m.Special Food Night "Beach Party" (Hamburgers)Rec Center 7:00 p.m.Casino Night Rec Center 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.Employee Recreation Center Closing Night Party5:00 - 12:30 a.m,Badger Pass Employee DayContinuing EventsWeight Center: Open Monday thru Saturday 10:00- 12:00,1:00 - 4:00, 5:00 - 8:00. Sundays 2:00 - 7:00.Aerobics:Open Volleyball:Basketball:Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in theWest Auditorium 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Wednesdays and Thursdays in the EastAuditorium 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays at the ElementarySchool 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.Check bulletin boards located at your work place or housing areafor details, or call Employee Recreation at extension 1475.ClassifiedFOR SALE -- 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback (Classic), 5 speed,rear window louver, new radial tires, extra set of rims. ContactJoe Costa at 379-2336 or 372-1031 (work), $2,900.00 firm.AnnouncementsTax services are available in Yosemite Valley. Call Patti Reilly,CPA, at 372-4561.The Yosemite Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdayof each month at the Ahwahnee Hotel at 12:15 p.m. for lunchThe Yosemite Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at noon for lunchat the Yosemite Lodge Four Seasons/Mountain Broiler.The Yosemite Alcoholics Anonymous meets twice a week,Wednesdays and Sundays, at the Yosemite Park and CurryCompany Training Offices.Fund Raiser- Thursday, March 14th from 11:30 to 1:30 p,m.Where? At the East Auditorium. There will be a Clam ChowderLunch and Book Sale in aid of 4th, 5th and 6th Graders of theYosemite Elementary School in order to send them on a fieldtrip. Everyone is welcome to come and have a bowl of homemadechowder and browse for books, and at the same time helpsupport school activities. If anyone has books, of all kinds, thatthey no longer need, we would appreciate y’cur donations. CallAnne Graham at 372-1365 and someone will collect.The El Portal Junior High School will be holding a raffle to raisemoney for their annual field trip to the Headlands Campus ofYosemite Institute. A ham, turkey and car wash tickets will beraffled off on 3/19/85. Tickets will be on sale from 3/1-8. For moreinformation call 379-2382.The El Portal Junior High School Annual Ski Day Potluck Dinnerwill be held on 3/20/85 in the East Auditorium between 4:30 "and 9:00 p.m. For more information call 379-2418, or watch yourcommunity bulletin boards. ,!~Our Lady of the Snows Schedule for Holy Week and Easter:Holy Thursday, April 4: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper7:30 p.m. Visitor Center, West Auditorium.Good Friday, April 5:Celebration of the Lord’s Passion7:30 p.m. Visitor Center, West Auditorium.Holy Saturday, April 6: Easter Vigil7:30 p.m. Visitor Center, West Auditorium.Easter Sunday, April 7: Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.Visitor Center, West Auditorium.Yosemite Community Church Easter Week Services:April 4, 7:30 p.m.:April 5, Noon:Maunday Thursday Communion Service,ChapelOne-half hour Good Friday Service,ChapelApril 7, 7:30 a.m.: Easter Service, Lower Pines CampgroundArnphitheatreApril 7, 9:15 a.m.: Easter Service, ChapelApril 7, 10:45 a.m.: One-half hour Brass Quintette Concert,Chapel

POSEMITE NATIONAl. PARK RESEARCH LtBRAR~Mount Ansel Adamsin the Lyell ForkThis photograph was taken in August of 1892 by a young mountaineer named Theodore S. Solomons. That was 93 years before thetriangular-shaped peak in the background officially became known as Mount Ansel Adams. Photography, which was primary to Adam’s(1902-1984) life, was secondary to that of Solomons (1870-1947). In 1892, he was beginning the first of numerous excursions to findmap a trail near the crest of the Sierra. The John Muir Trail, which Adams trod, and photographed so splendidly, was the result. MountAnsel Adams was climbed by the famed photographer in 1924 -- named for him by friends in 1934, and last jear named officially in hismemory by the U.S. Board of Geographic ~lames. As of April 22, 1985, the first anniversary of his death, the over 12,000-foot high peakwill be legally, as well as morally, Mount Ansel Adams. (Photograph courtesy of The Bancroft Library: Information by Shirley Sargent.)

~-,’, . ,; ’~. .’1’¸",’.’, ¯ i," :"i¯’-.’1Yosemite Institute Winssibility to their guests and to themselves to prevent the occur- :;rence of foodborne illness. This responsibility can be met only if .~managers and employees are educated in the practical aspectsNational Conservation Award of sanitation as applied to the preparation and proper service ofSource: National Wildlife Federationfood ’:This is the fourth year this valuable program has been sponsoredby the Employee Training Department with over seventy- , .:::-. The Yosemite Institute has been awarded the 1984 NationalConservation Award by the National Wildlife Federation. The In- five food service managers having been certified in this :~i:’ stitute was honored at a ceremony during the Federation’s An- nationally recognized program. In addition to the Curry Companystaff who participated in the program, two staff members:.., nua Meeting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 16.As recipient of the Education Award, the Yosemite Institute receiveda hand-crafted statuette of an endangered whoopingfrom the National Park Service and one from the Yosemite Institutealso received certification.!crane at the Annual Meeting, which was attended by delegatesClarke Barrett Badger Passof the Federation’s 51 affiliate organizations.¯ "The Yosemite Institute isa leader in environmental educationAnthony Ciotti Yosemite Lodge CafeteriaJeff Cobb NPS Concessions Managementfor young people, providing in-depth, residential programs inihlStewart Good Ahwahnee BarYosemite National Park and Golden Gate National Recreation;.... Area," said Jay D. Hair, Executive Vice President of the NationalMichael Gover Yosemite Lodge KitchenWildlife Federation.Bernd Kensbock Ahwahnee Kitchen¯ ii "Dedicated to the improvement of environmental perceptionsMonty Meyer Yosemite Lodge Cafeteriaand ethics, the Institute has provided diverse, challenging learningexperiences for more than 70,000 students during its 13Bill Millner Curry VillageDaniel Nicols Yosemite Lodge,r years of operation," Hair said.Debbie Prewitt Yosemite Institute~:~ The Institute sponsors the Wilderness Adventure Youtl~ Pro- Jon StreitBadger Pass;: gram, begun in 1982 in cooperation with the San Francisco Po-Gall Townsley Yosemite Lodge:~ lice Department, which brings children and officers to YosemitePatricia Weant Ahwahnee Dining RoomBertram Wentzek Ahwahnee Kitchen, : National Park to spend a week together in the wilderness.The nstitute has two campuses: The Headlands Campus at¯ Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, and the:. Yosemite Campus here in Yosemite National Park.The National Wildlife Federation, a private, non-profit organization,will be 50 years old next year. It is the nation’s largest con-Winter MemoriesLetter from Miss Shirley SargentDear Editor,’,:i servation organization, with 4.1 million members and Here is a copy of a 1934 article which I think bears reprinting insupporters.the Sentinel. Hope you agree..."Skiing in Monroe Meadows" (present-day Badger Pass)Park Employees Complete Yesterday, November 18, was about the heaviest snow fall wehave had at Monroe Meadow this year. Some of the Valley peoplewent up and found good skiing and about 15 inches of snow.NIFI CourseThe CCC boys this year have cleared a strip about a hundredBy Brian Grogan, Manager of Employee Trainingfeet wide and almosto the top of the hill.Fourteen managers of the Yosemite Park and Curry CompanyThe Government are going to try to keep the new road open allFood and Beverage staff have been certified in Foodservicewinter and you can take your car up instead of going up by busSanitation after completing an eighteen-hour course taught bylike you had to last year.National Park Service Sanitarian Joe Higuera. This certificationBy Leroy Rust, Grade VIIIprogram was developed and is authorized by the National Institutefor the Foodservice Industry. It is designed to promote sani-The Yosemite Journal, Nov. 1934(Editor: Leroy Rust)tation standards anc~ the fundamental concepts behind publichealth needs so important to foodservice operations. The sixpartprogram included lectures, slides, films, articles and demonstrations.Guest speakers included Nelson Slier, NP SafetyYOSEMITE SENTINELEditor ......................................Jason KrauseOfficer, Wayne Shulz, NPS Concession Specialist, and DickContributing Staff ...................... Employee Training,Rush of the California Department of Health Services.Employee Recreation, Badger PassSome of the topics covered in the program are the sourcesYosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and Curryand magnitude of foodborne illness, bacteria control, epidemiology,food quality and storage, sanitary food handling prac-at the Sales anc~ Marketing Office, or call 372-1445. Deadline for theCompany for the Yosemite Corn munity. Contributions are welcomedtices, design and maintenance of a foodservice facility and May issue is Friday, April 12, 1985.safety within the industry, Foodservice managers have a respon-

~,°-,9~’j..A pen and ink sketch done by Doyle Moyer. Doyle, a waiter at the Ahwahnee, prefers to depict animals, both past and present in theirnatural surroundings. Pictured here is a Grizzly with his catch, a Loch Leven Trout. Both were once resident species in the Park, butdisappeareduring the early 20th century.NOTICE: Major contributions to the Yosemite "Returnof Light Campaign" were the subject of our frontpage story in the February, 1985, issue of the Sentinel.The source of that story was the then current issueof the Yosemite Guide. Since the initial printing ofthat story in the Yosemite Guide, contributions to thecause have continued. The FCA/American SavingsCharitable Foundation, during a press conferenceheld at the Ahwahnee on January 8th, submittedtheir SECOND installment towards their pledged totaldonation of $150,000. With that second installment,FCA/American Savings Charitable Foundationhas contributed $75,000....i

’ti,:fii J. 3By John CarterRunners CornerA lot of people have been asking me, "When can I considermyself a runner?" You can consider yourself a runner when:1. You get up after falling down, and run faster to make up forthe time you spent lying on the ground;2. When you don’t worry about bleeding, because you knowthe air rushing by you will dry it up;3. When you don’t worry about whether you are a forefoot orheel striker, and only buy the running shoes that match thecolor of your shorts;4. When you are breathing so hard during a run that the tree infront of you books like a forest m and when you stop to catchyour breath, you realize that you ARE in a forest;5. When you’re so tired and your legs hurt so much that yourfriends have to give you a push to get you moving;6. When all your friends greet you with "How’s your runninggoing?";7. When speaking of yourself, you SWEAT instead of perspire;8. When you forget what your friends and family look like becauseyou spend most of your free time on training runs and’n races;9. When you spend most of your Sundays racing instead of relaxing;10. When you starve yourself half to death trying to get yourweight down, then end up carbo-loading before a race andgain ten pounds;11. When you begin to realize that this article is only an AprilFools story!You can call yourself a runner when you wanto run and like it.Enjoy yourself!Race ResultsBy Ron MackieYouth Sports ReportBasketball season at Mariposa High School has ended withoutstanding results. The Grizzlie’s Varsity Team was 24-4 andthe Southern League Champions. The Girls’ Varsity Team, underCoach Tracy DeSanders, took 2nd place, while the Girls’ J.V.Team was undefeated with a 12-0 record. Natalie Godfrey andBridget Bustillos were the outstanding players for this team.Grizzlie’s Varsity Baseball has returning pitcher and fielderJohn Abell: and Jim Little has made the Junior Varsity Team.Jeff Hickman, David Dye, Dave Gallagher, Mark Sims andShawn Arnold are all on the High School’s Track Team. Hickmanis also one of our fine alpine ski racers with the Yosemite WinterClub. Girls on the Track Team include Natalie Godfrey, TracyDonaldson and Kathy McCreary.The Yosemite Winter Club Alpine Racing Team has also hadsome outstanding results this winter. Our J-l’s and J-2’s are doingvery well with exceptional performances by Carter Williamsand Jessica Rust. Jessica has been selected [o attend the FarWest Championships at Mammoth Mountain for 16-18 year oldgirls. Jessica will be accompanied by Assistant Team CoachRandy Rust.In our J-3, J-4 and J-5 divisions our racers are doing an excellentjob. Ursula Furr, Dana Mackie, Kelly Singer, Jay Edeal, PaulSmith and Mike Mackie are in the running for the Central DivisionSeries ,,-3 Championship Team. Dana Mackie has alsobeen selected by the Far West Competition Committee to representthe Yosemite Winter Club at the Junior Olympics in Alaska.Congratulations to all our young athletes. See you next month!The Yosemite Winter ClubSki TeamThe Yosemite Winter Club Ski Team has already coveredOn March 3rd, several YPCCo. employees went down to the about 3500 miles this winter with races at Kirkwood, Incline,Squaw, Dodge Ridge, Snow Summit, Goldmine and Bear Valley.foothills (no pun intended) to run in the Goldtrail Half MarathonBadger Pass and the Yosemite Winter Club hosted over 150 entriesin our own race here in January.and two-mile Fun Run. Connie Archer ran the two-mile crosscountryrun in 18 minutes, placing 2nd in her division. Gail MillerSome outstanding results have been turned in by Carter Williams,Mike Mackie, Lisa Reece and Jim Little. The entire teamran a two-hour and one-minute time for 147th place overall in theHalf Marathon. Running in his first ever Half Marathon, Bil Germanyfinished in one hour and 46 minutes and for 112th place.has worked extra hard this winter and the hard work is starting toshow in their technique and the results at different races. WeBill Hicks ran a fine one-hour and 42-minute run. I managed tohave missed Jeff Hinson this winter who has been out with afinish 5th overall in one hour and 17 minutes.bent leg, but IS starting to ski again.Our big news is that Dana Mackie was picked by the Far WestCompetition Committee to represent the FWSA and the YosemiteWinter Club at the Junior Olympics (Nationals) in Alaska.Upcoming RacesThere was a "send off" and fundraiser March 14th at the CurryApril 28 Ir~dian Gu ch to Hornitos-10 mile & 5 mile Hornitos Village Pavilion. A homemade Enchilada Dinner prepared byClarisa Garz and Jean Little was served during the festivities.May 5 M.T.C. Pancake Run-10K and 2 mile run MercedJessica Rust was named to the Far West Team that raced inMay 19 Bayto Breakers-7.8 miles San Fran the Western States Championship -- this year held at MammothJune 9 San Luis Dam Jam.10K and 1 mileLos Banos Mountain and was accompanied by the Assistant Coach, RandyRustcontinued on next pageJune 16 Father’s Day Run-16 mile Fresno;%,’,,~..[i

,. ..r -.r’.L’,.~,~’-"i/;i,1’:’.T,. ,.Yosemite Winter Ski Team, continueThe ski team recently officiated for the annual Ancient JocksSlalom Race and Reunion held at Badger Pass on March 23rd.The Yosemite Winter Club Ski Team’s participation in this annualevent contributed much to its success.Merced Dam Dispute UpdateA fundraising dinner for the MCC was held on March 15 at CedarLodge. Approximately sixty people attended and over$300.00 was raised according to Ralph Mendershausen, whoadded that a raffle drawing was held for an Ansel Adams printNordic Holiday UpdateBy Hugh MaguireBy Bruce Brossman, Director, Yosemite Nordic Ski SchoolThe controversy surrounding Joseph Keating’s proposal to The 1985 Nordic Holiday race was held March 2, at Badgerdam the Merced River in El Portal, will be one of the topics discussedin a nationwide Public Broadcasting Service television cross-country ski race in California. The ski school staff andPass. This marked the 14th year for the Yosemite race, the oldestprogram on energy in America to be aired this fall.many volunteers worked for four days preparing the course.A television crew led by Roger Weisberg, Producer of the PBS Tons of snow was shoveled and moved to make the course betterscience series, "Nova," recently filmed sections of the Merced and safer. Then, as luck would have it, it snows 21/2 feet the nightRiver in El Portal and Yosemite National Park which will be includedin discussions on hydroelectric power during the sixty-frenzy! Saturday morning, snowshoes were strapped on to re-before the race. This threw the entire race committee into aminute energy documentary.pack the course. Lloyd Price was called in to set the tracks withWeisberg also interviewed three opponents of the dam proposal-- Jan Van Wagtendonk, Research Scientist at Yosemite the extended grooming and packing, the race was shortened tothe Pisten Bully and the Bachler double-track sled. As a result ofNational Park; Art Baggett, Chairman of the El Portal Planning 61/2 from 11 miles, but still had the makings for a great and fun, .tJAdvisory Committee; and Betty Andrews, a member of Friends race. The annual event drew 155 racers from all over Cahforma.of the River, an organization devoted to western water issues. An The Men’s and Wornen’s categories were won by local residentsadvocate of the Keating dam project was also interviewed. with Peter Mayfield winning the Men’s Division ’n 48 minutes,Baggett expressed hope that ten minutes of the sixty-minute and Denise Springer capturing the Women’s crown.documentary will be devoted to discussing the possible dammingof the Merced River,son so far, and we are already planning next year’s events. ManyAs usual, the race was the highlight of our winter nordic sea-In other news involving the struggle to keep the Merced a freeflowingriver, Ralph Mendershausen, Chairman of the Merced greatly appreciated! Thanks also to our volunteers, Badger Passthanks to Jim Rodrigues who helped organize the race -- it wasCanyon Committee, reported that Ron Stork has been appointedExecutive Director of the MCC. His chief responsibility such a success. The 15th Annual Nordic Holiday Race is sched-and the Nordic Ski School Staff for their help in making the racewill be to act as primary lobbyist for the Committee, said Mendershausen,who also announced that Stork will attend meetberto start your training early!uled for March 1, 1986, and we hope to see you there! Rememingsof the American Rivers Conservation Committee inWashington, D.C., on March 29.Members of the MCC will meet with local Congressmen TonyMy Garden of LoveCoelho and Rich Lehman on March 23 to discuss their concernsover the Keating project. Mendershausen revealed that in a letterhe received from Coelho, the Congressman was opposed toI Have sown seeds of Love,With tender Carethe proposed dam to be built on the South Fork of the MercedIn A garden Near,Yet so Far.River by the Merced rrigation District, Coelho stated, "It is myWith protection from natures Havoc,hope that Congress will fully consider the possibility of protectingthe South Fork of the Merce during the 99th Congress."For human Errors.And Forgiveness in my HeartThe MCC is expected to ask the two congressmen to introducea bil designating the Merced River a part of the nationalThat have quenched our Thirst.Blessed with the Rainswild and scenic rivers system so it may be permanently protected.For the rays of Sunshine,And ever so Grateful,Mendershausen announced that the MCC has released "itsCasting Thy Lovefirst publication, "Wildflowers of the Hites Cove Trail," a short,Upon us All.illustrated botany of the South Fork. It may be purchased forI Have reaped a harvest of LoveWith Thy Love,$5.00 at local stores or ordered by sending $6.00 prepaid by theThat no earthly Wealth,Merced Canyon Committee, P.O. Box 152, El Portal, CA 95318.Can be Compared.Persons interested in contributing to the Merced CanyonFor the heavenly Blossoms,Committee may send their donations to the above address. AFill my heart with everlastingone-year membership is available for $10.00. Active support isHappiness.also greatly needed, according to Art Baggett, a member of theJoseph R. Paquetteboard of directors.:mi

.-.: .!.1MoviesWhat’sApril 2: Jungle BookApril 16: Pope of Greenwich VillageApril 30: TeachersMovies are shown every other Tuesday in the East Auditorium at7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Admission $2.50 for adults, $1.50 forkids (under 12).Big Screen Video Movies..... : April 4: Jaws, Apri 11: Taps! April 18: Flashdance-’~ April 25: Stripes; Video movies are shown every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. in the Emi:’,:iployee Training Center. Admission -- FREE!!!iiUpcoming EventsDancePing-Pong TourneyEaster Egg Hunt and BarbequeCheck bulletin boards located in your work place or housing¯ area for details, or call Employee Recreationext. 1475.Continuing EventsAerobics: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (West Auditorium)5:30- 7:30 p.m.Jazzercise: Tuesday & Thursday (East Auditorium) 9:3010:30 a.m.Volleyball: Wednesday & Thursday (East Auditorium)8:00 - 11:00 p.m.Weight Room: Open Monday thru Saturday 10:00 - 12:00,1:00 - 4:00, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays -- 2:00 -7:00 p.m.AnnouncementsHappening]’he Yosemite Lions Club meets for lunch at the AhwahneeHotel on the first And third Thursday of every month.The Yosemite Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at noon in theFour Seasons Restaurant at Yosemite Lodge.The Yosemite Alcoholics Anonymous meets twice a week-- Wednesdays and Sundays -- at the Yosemite Park and CurryCompany Employee Training Office.Beginning May 5 there wil be two Sunday Chapel Services atthe Yosemite Community Church, at 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m,For the 51 st year, the Yosemite Community Scholarship will beawarded in May by the Yosemite Scholarship Commission onbehalf of the Yosemite-El Portal communities. This scholarshppis supported entirely by the Yosemite Community Council fromfunds raised in the communities.Students eligible to apply for the scholarship are any highschool graduate whose parent or guardian is employed on ayear-round basis in Yosemite National Park or the El Portal Administrativesite. More than just an academic scholarship, thefollowing items are taken into account in making the selection:scholastic ability, financia need, leadership ability, communityparticipation and general aptitude. There is no particular significancein this order nor does one qualification carry any specialweight.An EMT Continuing Education Class will be held on April 16,from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Valley District Office. For more information,call Kathy Sheehe at 372-4637.There will be a Horseshoe Tournament on April 27th and28th at the El Portal Community Hall. A barbeque will be held onSaturday and a Tamale Dinner will be held on Sunday. There willbe a $10.00 entree fee per team, with prizes for{he I st, 2nd & 3rdplace teams. The Horseshoe Tournament wil be hosted by theMariposa Indian Council. For more information, watch your bulletinboards, or contact Les James.ClassifiedFOR SALE: Kazama Telemark Skis, size 210’s. Brand new $125.12-speed Peugeot bike -- $50. If interested, contact CharlesBennett at 372-9925 k Dorm number K5. Days preferably.NEXT MONTHThe May, 1985, issue of Sunset, The Magazine of WesternLiving, marks the 87th year of publication. In this anniversaryissue, the cover story of this popular magazine will be dedicatedto a composite review of Yosemite National Park. Incidentally,Yosemite National Park was also the feature articlein Sunset’s first issue, published in May, 1898, when it wasfounded by the Southern Pacific Railroad. To coincide withSunset’s upcoming review on Yosemite, the May Sentinel wilfocus on Sunset’s historical premier issue.This should prove to be both interesting and informative.Don’t miss it!.,,f::/,:i|

VOid.MiTE NATIONAL PARK RESF. RCH LIBRARy23James O. LaneyNamed New AssistantSuperintendent ofYosemite National ParkLaney is married to the former Celestine Burr. She earned aBachelor of Arts degree in Social Services from the University ofMassachusetts in Boston and is active in community activities inthe Three River& area. Their daughter Michelle works in NewYork City; son Michael is a Captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Gor.don, Georgia; son Mark is a Captain with the U.S. Army’s 25thInfantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and son Anthonylives in Boston, Massachusetts.James O, Laney, previously Assistant Superintendent of Sequoiaand Kings Canyon National Parks, recently was appointedto the position of Assistant Superintendent of Yosemite NationalPark. Laney assumed his new post on March 17, 1985, and isresponsible for the day-to-day management of Yosemite’s operations.’Uim’s knowledge and abilities in park operations will makehim an invaluable asset to Yosemite," remarked Robert O, Binnewies,Park Superintendent.Laney served in the U,S. Army for 20 years and retired in 1966as a Chief Warrant Officer. He earned his Bachelor’s degree atBoston State College following his Army career, and did graduatework at Suffolk University in Boston, while working full-timeas a civilian employee at the Boston Naval Shipyard and the NationalPark Service.In 1974, he became Equal Employment Officer in the NationalPark Service’s Boston Regional Office; then became Chief ofCooperative Activities and later was promoted to Assistant Superintendentfor the Breezy Point and Jarnaica Bay Units atGateway National Recreation Area, N.Y,-N.Y., from 1978 to 19,31.He was selected for the Department of the Interior’s ExecutiveManagement Development Program in Washit~gton, D,C, in1981, and assigned to Sequoia and Kings Canyon NationalParks in 1983,Spring Has Sprung/Spring has arrived in Yosemite Valley, accompaniedby thundering waterfalls and abundant Dogwoodblossomsl Bicycle riding, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbingand river ra~ing are a few of the many Spring activities nowavailable.

LEmployee Dayat Badger PassEl Portal SchoolHolds Science FairBy Dave Wynn, Employee RecreationBy Linda McKenzieEmployee Day at Badger Pass shifted gears from free skiingWhat do rye grass and Haley’s Comet have in common? Bothand slalom races, to a fun-filled party that left the participatingwere subjects of Science Fair projects recently at El Portalemployees tired but happy from all of the day’s activities. Althougha two-day snow storm preceded Employee Day, theSchool. For several months, fifty students in grades two throughweather turned out to be terrific in the early afternoon with someeight experimented with physical and biological science projectsand analyzed their findings. The results were presented inlight snow by late afternoon. Many employees took advantage ofthe distribution of free lift tickets and skied all day long or tookwritten and display forms for the judges on April 12, and for thecommunity that evening at a Science Fair Show and Award Cer.part in the slalom races on Bruin. Of the four winners, EricAbbott skied away with the First Place trophy, Noe Resendiz emony.took Second Place, Mike Gover received the Third Place prize, Projects were judged on research value, scientific thought,and Fara Mayeda took Fourth Place overall and First Place for oral presentation, display and written report, consideration wasalso given to ingenuity, originality and understanding. Each participantpresented the project orally for the judges and answeredthe women in the slalom course.As the sun went down and the Yosemite guests left for the Valley,the fun was just beginning for the employees who elected to questions about concepts, methods and conclusions.remain, also for some employees who came up on the later El Portal students and staff took great pride in the consistentlybuses from the Valley. In the Snowflake Room, the band, HOT high quality of the projects, the vigorous questioning and outstd.ndingwork of the judges Art Baggett, Scott Carpenter andSHOT, began strumming their guitars and belting out somegreat dance music. Obviously left with a surplus of energy, the Jan VanWagtendonk.employees danced the night away with both group and duetdancing.The barbeque was open to all hungry party goers withchicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, chili and chips. Beer and sodawere als0 served.When the band took a break, the fifty cent raffle began as everybodyeagerly waited, hoping to hear their numbers called out.The lucky winners brought home new ski goggles, ski hats andbota bags.Employee day continued on with dancing and eating until wellinto the night when all employees climbed aboard an awaitingbus to be taken home.

J :"’.i iCPR Training OfferedBy Ruth Thorsen, Training CoordinatorYosemite CommunityAssistance ProgramTwo million people in the United States have a heart attack eachyear. Of that number, about one million will die. Medical research Yosemite is certainly one of the most beautiful places in thehas proven that if the cardiac victim has received CPR first aid world. Its beauty and pristine nature summon many to comewithin the first few minutes of being stricken, as many as fifty percentof the fatalities might be saved.ployees stay for great lengths of time. Many come because theyhere to work. However, because of the limited season, few em-CPR, or cardiopulminary resuscitation, provides artificial circulationor breathing to a person whose heart and or lungs have cern what to do in life -- where am I going, what changes do Iare in transition in life; others for a break in routine, some to dis-stopped functioning because of a heart attack, shock, drowning or need to make in my life. Some come to get away from a problemother causes. External cardiac compressions administered manuallyare alternated with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in order to ought to be conducive to either pursuit.and some come for a career. Such a beautiful and natural settingstimulate the natural functions of the heart and lungs. Since sixty Many are able to come here for a brief or repeated stay andto seventy percent of sudden deaths caused by cardiac arrest occurbefore hospitalization, it is clear that the community deserves the Eden they sought,find it rewarding, helpful and exciting. Others find it anything butto be recognized as the ultimate coronary care unit.We have in Yosemite the same personality and people problemsyou would find anywher else in our society. However,The strenuous nature of activities in which visitors and residentsalike participate in Yosemite, such as hiking, skiing, swimming,running and bicycling provides a climate in which the generally younger adults, college-age men and women. Fewthere are unique aspects to our communiiy. Our population ispossibility of cardiac stress is increased. Yosemite receives nearly who live here have the support of family structure or long-termthree million visitors a year, many of them not physically prepared friendships with whom to share life.for the altitudes or the activities they will undertake. As members A community needs a stabilizing force within itself. Individualsof the Yosemite community we should all be prepared to offer" feeling trapped in a destructive or frustrating situation -- relationships,drugs or drinking -- need, at times, to turn to othersemergency assistance.The Employee Training Center offers monthly classes in CPR along the way. The Yosemite Community Assistance Program iswhich are certified by the American Red Cross. Classes are also providing that confidential assistance and referral. Our volun-are not trained professionals. They are friends, neighbors,offered in Multimedia and Standard First Aid. Call the EmployeeteersTraining Center, extension 1448, to sign up for the next available community members and co-workers who are interested in youclass.and the help and support you need. To receive assistance thereare people here who care. Please call.i.Bob CarrollJoe HigueraHome: Cabin 16-EI Portal Home: 372-4216Work: 372-4461 ext. 521/524 Work: 372-4461 ext. 288Sharon JohnsonWork: 372-4461; ext. 529Chris ThorpeHome: 372-4344Work: 372-4461 ext. 416Ricardo RiveraHome: 372-9810Work: 372-1085Linda VetschHome: 372-4811Work: 372-1223HOTLINE 372-4524Reproduced here with permission for this specific publicationand use only. Land Publishing Co., (Sunset Magazine, Booksand Films).YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor .....................................Alan RichmondContributing Staff ............. Mary Molt, Employee RecreationEmployee Training, Executive Staff, PersonnelYosemite Sentine/is published monthly by Yosemite Park and CurryCompany for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office, or call 372-1445. Deadline for theJune issue is Friday, May 13, 1985.

0. 1.it ,~ I,YOSEMITE AND THE HIGH SIERRA IN THIS NUMBER.

SUNSET.’. ’~ ,L~~,’._~.,~ ~iii2;../~li~a-’~.~" "~"~~ "-l-The walls and stmlmits rising almost perpendicularlyfor thous:mdsol feel, the distant peaks /and the soft ~:reezl of the forests and vegetation onthe lloor of the valley form a picture that, as a whole,forntilne fills the eye. No detail of lofty columnor towerin~ dome can secure lodKment in the mind.l;talph Waldo Emerson said:" It is tile only spot ] have ever fOtllld that came up t~ tile brag.":!iThe May 1985 issue of Sunset Magazine marked it’s87th year of publication, In this May anniversary issuethe cover story was dedicated to a composite review ofYosemite National Park, Yosemite was also the topic inthe feature article of Sunset’s first issue published inMay 1898. To coincide with the May Sunset issue currentlyavailable at all newsstands,the Yosemite Sentineldedicates this month’sFOCUS to Sunset’s histori.cal premiere issue.E1 Capitnu.Reproduced here withpermission for thisspecific publication anduse only. Land PublishingCo., (Sunset Magazine,Books and Films).Bridal Veil Fall." The weslermwaves of obblnff dayRolled o’er the glen their level way;Eacll purple peak, eacll’llinty spire,Was bathed ill fluoJs of living tire,IJtlt not a setting bealll could ~glowWithin the dark ravines below,Where twhled the path in shatdnw’hid,Round many a rocky pyramid,.qllooting ,lbruptly .from the dollIls thunder-slqilltered pinnacle;I’~Otllld inany all illStllaled Inass,The native bulwarlcs of Ihe pass,}ligh as tile tower which builders vainPresumptuous piled oil Shinar’s plain.The roclcy summitsplit anct rent,Formed turret, dome, or battlement,Or seemed fantastically setWtth cupola or minaret,Wild crests as l,agod ever decked,Or rnosque Ot eastern architect,Nor~,vere lllese earth-born castles bare,Nor lacked they many a banner fair;For from their shtvered brmvs displayed,Far o’er tile unfathon’lable glade,All twinkling wilh tile dew-drop’s sheen,"rhe brier-rose fell in stre;imers green,’And creepinl.I shrubs of a thousand dyes,Waved in tile west wind’s summer sighs,"Tile Lady of Ihe I.ake.

+s+.:/+Iitars and many old timers who first skied Badger in 1935.By John CarterThe day’s festivities were followed by an awards ceremonyEvery year YPCCo. is well represented at the annual Merced and a steak barbeque for 200 Ancient Jacks and their guests; allRun for Cancer, which benefits the American Cancer society.Twelve people made the trip from Yosemite last year to run in thefive-mile and 1.4-mile runs, and it would be encouraging to seereluctant to leave old friends and memories.Youth Sports Reporteven more people enter the race this year.By Ran MackieBelow is a schedule to help even someone who has never runto train for the 1.4-mile or five-mile Run for Cancer. Start yourThe Junior Alpine Racing Team completed its season at Mt.training no later than May 20th, which will give you eight weeksReba the 3rd weekend in April at the Far West Ski Association’sGrand Finale. This was an exciting race and had several USSAto prepare for the run.1st Week: Jog/walk 1 mile Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Rest National Ski Team members in attendance.Thursday. Jog/walk 1 mile Friday, Saturday. Rest Prior to the Mt. Reba Finale, the J-3, J-4 and J-5 team members,along with Coach Rusty Rust, competed at Dodge Ridge.Sunday.2nd Week: Jog/walk 1 mile Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. RestIn the J-3 Girls Team, Dana Mackie placed first in the slalom, andUrsula Furr took second in the giant slalom. Lisa Reece alsoThursday. Jog/walk 11/2 miles Friday, Saturday. RestSunday.took a second in the J-5 Girls slalom and giant slalom. Mike3rd Week: Jog/walk 1 mile Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Rest Mackie took second in the giant slalom for J-3 Boys.Track season is going strong for the Mariposa High SchoolThursday. Jog/walk 11/2 miles Friday, Saturday. RestGrizzlies and also for the county elementary schools. The 4thSunday,4th Week: Jog/walk 1 mile Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Restthrough 8th graders will participate in two county-wide trackThurSday. Jog/walk 1 +/2 miles Friday, Saturday. Restmeets The first meet will be at Mariposa on May 4th followed bySunday.the Yosemite Lions Club Invitational Meet here at the Yosemite5th Week: Jog 11/2 miles Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. RestElementary School on May 11th.Thursday. Jog 2 miles Friday, Saturday. Rest Sunday.hopes again to sponsor the T-ball Minors, Majors and SeniorBaseball season is also well underway. The Park community6th Week: Jog/walk 2 miles Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,League teams for Mariposa County Little League. For the ageRest Thursday. Jog 3 miles Friday, Saturday. Restgroup 13 through 15, Senior League tryouts are scheduled inSunday.Mariposa. Those boys and girls interested should call the MarlposaCounty Parksand Recreation Department.7th Week: Jog/walk 3 miles Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.Rest Thursday. Jog 3 miles Friday, Saturday. Rest Wrestling season for the Mariposa Grizzlies has been completedand for the second season in a row, David Dye receivedSunday.8th Week: Jog/walk 4 mile Monday, 2 miles Tuesday, 3 milesthe team’s Most Valuable Player Award. David is graduating thisWednesday, Rest Thursday. Jog 3 miles on Friday. year and plans to attend Humboldt State University in the fall.Rest Saturday, Sunday RACE,You should have no difficulty covering the 5-mile course by followingthis training plan. Remember to listen to your body, andYOSEMITEHATIONALPARK~qUilVCALIFORNIA ,’ 95389/don’t over do your training. By listening to yourself, you will know/~Prll 2~h 1985when to do more and when to do less.Caarter RllllmsYosemhe Winter Club Jr, Ski Te~When you’re atthe Run for Cancer, you’ll be surprised at howYosor~lte II0t, Pk,, CA 95389easily you’ll get caught up in the excitement of the people whoparticipate. The fun of the run and the camaraderie of the runnersDeer Carter,For yo(1r dedication to your sport, the potential we believewill make it a memorable experience.Yoselolte Wittier Club e(1d your teem I~IOLOS congratulate you o(1you hove along wilt1 tile results of tile host winter, Ibe~tnnlng it10 Vtk bendrlekson flemorlal Ski Scholarship, TillsSo mark July 14th on your calendar for the Merced Run forcovers ell expenses up to $500 o(1d will be available for therace cmnp of yo(1r choice. I hove enclosed the brochuroe of)Cancer and begin your training program by May 20th. See youHi, B(1clmlor and ~lll h(1ve tile InforoKItlon (in Hi, I[ood fromtile Boreal cooclles by June 1, their comb will be from Auguston the 14thll8tll for about ]0 days,Applications for the Merced Run for Cancer will be availableTile ~[flter Club coaches tlove olHuys been canto,lied ~ll[ll develop°at Employeeloosing sight tlmt tile sport should be FUIh Ertrouroglllglog fine ettltu@s end bolt0vlors ell and off tile lit I l, , , ueverefldRecreation.Ancient Jacks RecapBy Rusty Rust, PostmasterThere were 97 Ancient Jacks admittedly from 30 to 75 yearsold, who gathered March 23rd, on top of old Badger for the 12thrunning of the Slalom PLUS Beer Stop, with trophies and fellowshipabundantt Old friendships were renewe during the picnicI~elPlno others develop lies been on ongo[llg trait or tilts team,(1nd Carter, you h(1vo been e leader In all what we Os coachesIi0ve lrled [o Pass on now o0d later Ill life when It nlgkes youslmely (1 0(1oh citizen and good neighbor,Congrotulaat[ons,L, J. Rust, Co(1Cll

Merced River UpdateOn Tuesday, April 30, the Merced Irrigation District announcedthat plans have been cancelled for the proposed damand hydroelectric facilities on the South Fork of the MercedRiver. Plans were droppe(~ as the District decided the plan wastoo costly and environmentally damaging.This is good news, but efforts continue to obtain permanentprotection for both the South Fork and the main stem of theMerced in the Wild and Scenic River system. YP&C continues towork with the Merced Canyon Committee on this project. To jointhe MCC and help protect the river send $10 to MCC, P,O. Box152, El Portal, CA 95318.Above: Design for Bay To Breakers T-Shirt. Available forYosemite participants, Inquire with Bill Germany for infortion.\Movie Review2010: The Odyssey ContinuesBy Chris Becker2010 is the long-awaited sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s masterpieceof cinematic art 2001: A Space Odyssey. It is difficult to discuss2010 without comparing it to 2001.2001 began by whisking us back to the primordal jungle fromwhich we sprang, and then sling-shot forward into our very nearHAL, and an encounter with the elusive black monolith, not tomention an encounter with Dave Bowman who was believedkilled in the last mission.Overall, the special effects are, for a change, quite special.Unlike the Star Wars films and their many clones, meticulous attentionfuture, perhaps to see how much and how little was paid to accurate physics and science, and for thiswe had changedover the millenia. The original film was a more poetic, mysticalexperience than it was science-fiction and although there weremany who could not fathom the deep underside of the film, it isgenerally agreed upon by film critics to be one of the top ten filmsever made.Making a sequel to such a film would seem a dangerous undertaking,and yet Arthur Clarke and Peter Hyams (best knownfor Outland and Star.Chamber) have done just that, and what thefilm lacks in mystical experiences it makes up in its relenting portrayalof future life in space.We meet Heywood Floyd in the beginning of 2010, the manresponsible for sending the first ship, Discovery, to Jupiter in2001. With the ship damaged and crew believed lost, he retiredin scandal. Roy Scheider plays Floyd, and this may be the biggestmistake of the film. Scheider, a capable actor, appears to beplaying the role all too casually. The facial expressions and evenhis dialogue are of vintage ’Uaws" and his flat performance trulymars an otherwise excellent film.Due to numerous and complicated reasons, Americans are allowedreason alone the film is worth the price of admission.This is not to say there are no flaws, because there are, butmost of the flaws are in the acting and the screenplay. Besidesdirecting and producing, Hyams also wrote the screenplay andwas the director of photography, and it shows in the film. The plotmoves along at a snail’s pace, paying no attention to the fact thatmuch of the material that they aretalking about is of no interest tothe audience.There are some shining moments in the film, however, and theone scene that I most enjoyed was towards the end of the movieand involved an existensial discussion between Balaban and hiscomputer HAL. The underlying statements about what is life andwhat We define as alive are very engrossing, if not nostalgic.Certainly 2010 has little of the lyrical poetic style of its predecessor,but t hen 2010 is a different film from 2001, and some of itsdifferences are as refreshing as they were in 2001.I don’t believe anyone should recommend NOT seeing a film,since we all derive different entertainment, but I can recommendthis film to anyone who enjoys good solid "hard sci-fi."to "hitch" a ride back to Jupiter with a Soviet ship. Thetypical stereotyped Russian-U.S. paranoia is evidenced Becker’s Score Card: Direction: Cthroughout most of the film, and even though it gets trying atPhotography: B +times, I feel a certain sense of accuracy. Along with Floyd are twoScreenplay: C +other Americans -- an engineer played by the always dynamicActing: B-John Lighgow, and a computer specialist (the man who createdVisual Effects: A +the HAL 9000 computer) played by Bob Balaban (the interpreterin Close Encounters) who steals the film.Suffice it to say that once they arrive at Jupiter there are manyadventures; attempting to re-board the Discovery, reactivatingOverall: B +

MoviesMay 7: Greystoke: The Legend of TarzanMay 28: The Falcon and the SnowmanMovies are shown ir~ the East Auditorium. Showings at 8:00 and10:00 p.m. Admission $2.50 for adults, $1,50 for kids (under 12).Special May EventsMay 2: Big Screen Video Movie: Risky BusinessMay 6: Dance (tentative)May 9: Big Screen Video Movie: Twilight ZoneMay 16: Big Screer7 Video Movie: Dirty HarryMay 23: Big Screen Video Movie: The GreatSantiniBig Screen Video Movies are shown every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.in the Employee Training Center. Admission -- FREE!IWatch for Dates and TimesOutdoor VolleyballThe Starting of SoftballBike ClinicCheck bulletin boards located in your work place or housingarea for details, or call Employee Recreationext. 1475.Continuing EventsAerobics: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (West Auditorium)5:30- 7:30 p.m,Jazzercise: Tuesday & Thursday (East Auditorium) 9:3010:30 a.m.Weight Room: Open Monday thru Saturday 10:00 - 12:00,1:00 -4:00, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays -- 2:00 -7:00 p.m. Located next door from the LodgeHousekeeping Office.ClassifiedFOR SALE: Schwinn Bicycle 10 speed excellent condition$50.00. Call Shari at 372-1364.FOR SALE: Mobile Home, Space C-4, El Portal 10 x 50, woodstove, shed, carpeted, new roof. Call 379-2730.FOR SALE: Rex Rotary office copy machine. Dry copier withsupplies, Call 372-4200, days. Demonstrations welcomed.WANTED: Used 25" 10-speed bike in good condition. Pleaseleave note at Camp Six #23.AnnouncementsThe Yosemite Lions Club meets for lunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel atnoon on the first and third Thursday of every month.The Yosemite Lions Club will sponsor a "Pass, Punt & Kick"competition, to be held Saturday, May 11th, at 2:00 p.m,, at theYosemite Elementary School. The corn petition is open to all students8 to 13 years of age, and attending either El Portal or YosemiteSchools. Winnerseach age catagory will go on to representheYosemite Lions Club in regional championships. For more informationcontact Phil Marsel at 209-372-4865 evenings.The Yosemite Art Activity Center opens for the season rvlay 4. Freeart lessons are offered by a visiting artist each week. Come in andpick up a 1985 schedule. Evening cJasses are offered for NationalPark Service and Yosemite Park and Curry Company en~ployeesTuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.During the Months of June, July and August Yosemite Branch Libraryhours will be:Tuesdays 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.Thursdays 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.Recently eighty books were added to your library shelves givingthe library approximately 1,100 books and as time passes morebooks will be added, We are still accepting paperbacks and hardboundbacks that are in excellent condition. These may be turned inat the library, which is located in the Girls Club, during library hours.Mariposa County High School Counselors will host a meeting forparents of 8th grade students on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in themulti purpose room at Yosemite Elementary School.You have to hand it to the members of the El Portal Eagles Jr. Highclassl They have undertaken a rigorous, six month fund raising campaignto support their traditional May field trip. The usual soft drinkand bake sales were followed by a more interesting trash collectingproject and a made-to-order pizza sale. In February they sold raffletickets for prizes donated by Hug h and Lou Carter, and Jim and LynnWilson, A car wash scheduled for Saturday, April 20, in the El PortalSchool parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12 noon put the trip account overthe top.Ah! The sweetaste of success -- the students will leave El Portalon Memorial Day heading for the Yosemite Institute Headlands campusheadquarters for the week’s activities. O n the schedule are Instituteprograms, trips to Alcatraz, the Exploratorium, Golden GatePark, Water World and downtown San Francisco, Good job eagles!"Macbeth and His Lady’s Music" or "Sing along With Macbeth" isthe culmination of a Shakespeare study unit by the El Portal Jr. Highclass and a special choral music study. Community members are invitedto bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the schoolawn during theperformance at 6 p.m, on Friday, May 17.El Portal Elementary Graduation is schedulea for Thursday, June13.The Yosemite Lions Club will again sponsor the Central CaliforniaBlood Bank and Lions Eye Mobile on Tuesday, June 11, from 9 a.m.to 12 noon at the Visitors Center. This is your chance to build creditsfor yourself, friends or family. These units are transferable anywherein the U.S.A. Further questions, please contact Rusty or phone theMain Post Office 372-4475.|in the Four Yosemite Natural Histo is oT[ering ............. Torty-six ol~TeremThe Yosemite Rotary Cub meets Tuesdays at noon~,~,,,~ ................................ c~,~,o,,o,~, o, v,,o,~,,~ ~o,~,~e u ¯ry/~ssoola~lonnatural history seminarsbotany, birding, photography, glacialogy,The Yosemite Alcoholics anonymous m e et s t wcea " w eek- forests, . " " brdbandmg, ’ geolo gY astronom Y, meadowecolo gy anden-[] Wednesdays and Sundays- at Yosemite Park and Curry Companyvlronmental back P acks ¯..... l!~ I::rnrflr~u~t...~jr ~ e Tr,,alnln,~= Off,ceiSome of the courses are offered for credtt’ through Cal Poly, SanIImLuis Obispo -- they range from two days to eight days with some ofI~ TherearenowtwoSundayChapelServicesattheYosemiteComṫhe bestinsturctors in their fields. Give the Association a call toob- I~munity Church, at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m,Itain their catalog: 372-4532.[] On satruday, May 11th, between 10:00 a.m. and 2;00 p.m., th e . Beginmng " _’ Sunda Y Ma Y 5 there , will " be two morn " n cha g pel sew-Yosemite Lions Club will host a Track Meet at the Yosemite Ele. ices : 9 : lb . a m ¯ and 11 : 00 . a m.m mentary School. The track meet is open to all students, grades 4 Nick Nicholas of the Best Western Tradew nds has offered a spe- mthrough 8, within the Mariposa Unified School District. Trophies or cial rate of $24.00 plus tax to Yosem te ParkandCurryCompanyem- Wribbons will be awarded for the first five places in each event. Re- ployees, The rate applies to single or doub e occupancy on a spacefreshmentssponsored by the Parent-Teachers Leaguewill be availa- ava able basis, The employee should identify her/himself with a []]i

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESEARCH LIBRAR~Spring Management Meeting¯ Yosemite Park & Curry Co. President, Edward C. Hardy, -..................................................................................................................conducted the Spring Management Meeting on Thursdayafternoon, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. During the course of theafternoon, Mr. Hardy touched on a variety of informative topicsto the managers who were present.Some of the things that he talked about included a forecastof tourism and travel patterns that might effect us here inYosemite; the timing of opening seasonal units; he elaboratedalso on the National Park Service holiday traffic limitationand the information which has been released by themedia with regard to the effect it may have on our visitationhere in the Park. Mr. Hardy also discussed the National ParkService and Yosemite Park & Curry Co. contract renewal progress,as well as the recent donation made by our companyto the Yosemite Natural History Association of $500,000 overa 10-year period. Other areas that were included in the talkwere the update of the ZIP program, employee dormitory status,current work that is being done on t,he Ahwahnee roof,and also suggestions from the attendees for business oppor- ~,tunities here in Yosemite on behalf of the company,ii.’i!i’iAll personnel who were present had an opportunity to ask I ii!’~’~’ questions concerning a variety of issues and the meeting i .....~.’,,, was very successful and informative for all who attended. ~.~,;~:i~ Mr. Hardy and Garrett DeBell, the Environmental Special-i.!~!:!i,~,,.ist for Yosemite, indicated that Yosemite Park and Curry Co. ~:;~will continue to actively support the preservation of thei!!!~i~i Merced River. Yosemite Park and Curry Co. will continue to Rock ClimbingCanyon support the lobbying efforts of the Merced River "~," n Yosem ite,~,,,.,;:ili~,~...~;.~Committee.i~::i’~:"’ Mr. Hardy complimented all employees on their enthusi-~’i~:~i~., ~ asm and continued efforts for providing quality service in On Saturday, June 1, 1985, Yosemite residents and viewers;/~,!i Yosemite. nationwide were witness to a spectacular rock climbing display ~.;~i’~~;~’~ by way of ABC television. :..~~,, Ron Kauk, a 27-year-old experienced Yosemite climber, corn- ~’’,~;~’.~.~ pleted his "free solo" climb of Lost Arrow Spire Saturday after- r::".’’=" Yosemite I~1 .,,- ,, noon amidst increasing clouds and briskwind. Jerry Moffett, a ’=~!~i~"~ c:,ememary School Yosemite climber, from England, accompanied Ron on the "..’climb. The two started the climb Friday and made camp FridayGrad uatesevening about midway up the spire. Saturday, with National tele- i:i~i~..... ¯ , vision cameras from ABC’s Wide World of Sports focused on’.i’i"i Congratulations to the 1985 graduates of Yosemite Elethem,the two reached the summit. "~:~:ii-~:~! mentary School! Best of luck to you as you continue on toClimbers from all around the world pilgrimage to Yosemite:~ii:!~i!i high school. The following graduates are honored this yeareach year to challenge its huge granite walls. How do they do it? .... i~:~-.:~;as they complete the eighth grade:Why do they do it? The "why" of climbing could be seen on Ron~:; Camille Davis MikeMackie Kauk’s face when he completed the arduous climb. The ~’Jay Edeal Joanna Mayes Yosemite Mountaineering School is in the business of teaching;":!’Ii~.~::i Adam Forgang Dan Robinson the "how." The school won’t make us all climbers of great spires,i~:i~i.! Jeff Hinson Kelly Singer but it does offer beginner classes, as well as intermediate in-:i!ilili Michelle Ingram Paul Smith structions for aspiringwould-be climbers. Classes in rock climb- ~:i:...... Arbon Laughter Carter Williams ing are now available at the Mountaineering School in Tuolumne:~’, Dana Mackie Meadows. For more information call 372-1335.~,~,~i.~ ,, ~ .......i : .ii:.. , ~;/’ : . !, ’ i ~ ’ ~ ,’~, , ’~ ,,i ~ i .... ,~, I~’’ ~,..i

Yosemite Medical Group: Guidelines for Efficient CareBy Joanne WestonThe staff of Yosemite Medical Group has developed the follow- pointment, n this way we may schedule appointments more effi-~ing guidelines to help meet your medica needs as our busy ciently to help decrease waiting time. We also request estabsummerseason approaches. Our philosophy and goals are to lished patients to furnish us with a current address and teleprovideyou with the best quality care at the most affordable phone number.prices. We enjoy serving you and anticipate that the followingCLIENT-MD RESPONSIBILITIES:suggestions will be of value to you.Both the client and the doctor have responsibilities to meet inPRESCRIPTION REFILLS:seeking and giving medical care and advice. As a client, yourDue to our substantial family practice, we receive many calls responsibility for wellness includes:for medication refills, In order to fill ALL requests in a timely fash- 1. Stating your medical needs, concerns, and expecion,we ask you to assist us by:tations to the physician.Giving us a 24-hour advance notice for all medication 2. Bringing a list of ALL your medical questions to disrefills.This would include th’ose of you needing allergycuss with the physician. This should be discussedshots,during your visit.TELEPHONE CALLS:3. Discussing the treatment plan with the physician.A large n umber of telephone calls and messages are received It is our hope you will gain greater satisfaction in your medicalby us each day. These are for your convenience and may require care through active participation with the physician. The physi-as much time from us as an office visit. We return our calls as cian’s responsibility is to assist you in obtaining wellness. Thetime permits or as the situation demands. Registered Nurses physicians regard their patients as special individuals with specificneeds. Utilizing a broad base of medical knowledge and exareavailable to assist you with your questions and, as necessary,to relay messages to the physicians. The doctors will re- perience, theyseektomeetyourneedsbytalkingwithyouaboutspond to ALL calls either through the nursing staff or by a your concerns, completing an appropriate examination, and depersonalcall.termining with you the best plan of treatment and care.We have recently expanded our services to include:SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS:" Additionalaboratory tests offered at the clinic.Most appointments are scheduled for thirty minutes. If you* Expanded our Physical Therapy to three ful days ahave several problems or procedures you wish to discuss withweek.the doctor, please inform the nurse who is scheduling your ap-* Active participation in the development and imple-River Rafting in Yosemite, mentation of an expanded Emergency Medical Serv.ice in the Park in conjunction with the National ParkService.Rafting in Yosemite Valley is only one of the many unique ways We are interested in offering the following additional services:in which one can view the spectacle of this magnificent National * A Blood Pressure screening day.Park. The blend of sunshine, water and scenery has been said to * Inservice education classes at the Day Care Centercreate a feeling of floating on air through paradise. Rafting can and the Yosemite Elementary School,give one the sense of quiet and solitude so often sought after * Any other service that we can provide that the cornandso seldom found,munity needs or desires,i¯Rafting on the upper Merced was, until 1982, an exclusive privi- Please share your suggestions with us! We look forward to alege of those who owned their own rafts. In 1982, Yosemite Park safe and healthy summer!and Curry Co. was authorized to run raft float trips on the upper ,.............................................................................................................................ti;Merced River and by mid-summer of that year was in full operation.This authorization is subjecto specific guidelines and safetyrules in accordance with NPS regulations and YP&Co, operatingstandards. The first summer of operation was very successful~’,~,i and well received by not only guests but employees as well, Rafti.:~i~!ingis a relaxing and enjoyable way in which to spend one’s days’~,~,’:..;;, off or before an afternoon or evening work schedule.!~i!ii!i The length of the trip is approximately 5 miles, beginning at~,~ Stoneman Bridge and ending at Devil’s Elbow (near El Capitan).iii~.~!;Thetrip takes from 1V~to 3 hours and a shuttle bus is at thetakeiii~iiout point to return people and rafts to Curry Village. A deposit of!!iiii a current driver s I cense, major credt card or passport s rei’~i!qu red for a I rentals. Employees are entitled to one-ha f off the ,;,’~ i:!ii~iii renta fee subject to avai abil ty ..................................................................................... ! i,~=,

i~Yosemite Weddings"WE DON’T TAKE ROMANCE FOR GRANITE"EmployeePhoto ContestBy Kathy Eidem and Marilyn BerquistSales and Marketing DepartmentHere are the ingredients for having a fun time: Take a roll ofYes, their dream has come true. Many of our loyal visitors havecolor or black and white film, dust off your camera or borrow onefantasized their wedding ceremony and reception taking placefrom a friend, load the film into the camer and take some picturesso you can enter the second annual MCA INK Photo Con-in one of the most beautiful, romantic places in the worldYosemite National Park.test.It is a rewarding experience for us to have the opportunity toYes’ this year promises to be even more exciting, since tl~eassist with the arrangements for this very special occasion. Althougha wedding ceremony and reception may only last ap-contest is open to all employees of MCA/Universal and affiliatedcompanies, including Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Also colorproximately three hours, many months of detailed planning isphotography will be included in the contest along with black andnecessary for a successful event. After the initial inquiry, it is ourwhite photography.responsibility to coordinate the reception time, location, foodWe are hoping for lots of support, so to our colleagues alland beverage services, overnight accommodations, as well asacross the United States and in our branch offices throughoutarrange music, flowers, wedding cake, and photographer, etc.the world, we invite you to join in the fun. Folks in Yosemite ParkSince each couple is unique, it is important that we become familiarwith our clients’ needs and to especially design a weddingand Curry Co. will be taking shots of the valley and with that kindof backdrop, we can expect some beautiful pictures and stiffreception to meet those needs.competition.In the Sales Office, our objective is to utilize the banquetUniversal plans to print the finalists and winning photos, bothspace in all four Yosemite hotels, reserve overnight accommodations,and sell other services and amenities for Yosemite Park MCA INK, which will be published the first week of October. Youblack and white and color, in the September/October edition ofand Curry Co., while always keeping in mind the preservation ofmay enter both categories (color and black and white), andour National Park. Once this objective is met and all arrangemeritsare finalized, we continue to assure the future bride and Masters, 502ILL. We must receive all entries later than Septem-please send your 8x10 prints, unmounted, to MCA INK/John Mcgroomthat all details will be carried out by our professional servicestaff assigned to their wedding reception.All entries will be mounted and displayed in the Universal Stuber4, and please indicate on the envelopes "DO NOT BEND".A reception requires special guidance by the service staff, asdio Restaurant, from September 9-20.the bride and groom and their guests are unfamiliar with not onlyJudging will take place Thursday, September 12, and we arethe hotel environment, but also traditional wedding etiquette.organizing a panel of professional photographersassist withThis etiquette may include location of the reception line, appropriatetime for the champagne toast and cutting of the weddingthe judging.Prizes will be awarded to first, second, third and fourth placecake, as well as many other last-minute details which may notwinners in both categories.have been anticipated. To ensure that no detail is overlooked, aDon’t wait; get your photo entries in early, and please includemember of the service staff must be present and readily availableat all times during the course of the reception.the following information: Name, phone number, title of yourWord of mouth is one of our best forms of advertising. Sincephotograph and any technical information available, such asfilm type, shutter speed, F stop, camera type and lens.family and friends of the bride and groom come from differentareas all over the United States, we want to create a most memorableexperience. Nothing brings business back like truly fine facilitiesand excellence in staff performance.J.................... i ............... " .............................................During my son Eric’s recent illness, I was deeply touchedby the genuine concern, kindness and prayers from theYosemite Community.YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor .....................................Alan RichmondContributing Staff ............. Mary Moir, Employee RecreationEmployee Training, Executive Staff, PersonnelBoth Eric and I extend a very special thank you to the many Yosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and Curry~! peoplethatassistedinhelpingusthr°ughthisdifficulttime"Company for the Yosemite Community. Contribu!ions~rdlwe~rmhde I~ ....... at the Sales and Marketing Office, or call 372-144b. ue I ntl~’ ..Manl,,n.ana ~rlc uerqulsr July issue is Monday Jun e 10 , 1985 . t , {’i~ ,’~

Yosemite School Presents: "Safety Kids"By Judy KeayOn April 25 and 26, Mrs. Shakelton’s K-3rd grade children of The "Safety Kids" program was presented to Yosemite SchoolYosemite School presented a two-part musical production. The K.3rd graders in October as part of the Social Studies curriculumunder the direction of Judy Keay. Performing "Safety Kids"first part of the musical entitled "Lift Up Your Voice and Sing"was a variety of fun songs in which the children sang solos, duetsor in unison. One song, "My Dad," was especially touching, product of learning the safety rules and discussing them exten-in the form of a play was an idea of the children as well as an end-for each child went out into the audience and brought his/her sively in the classroom. As the children learned the songs indad on stage and boasted of his many talents in song. Each of school, their enthusiasm grew, and they wanted to share "Safetythe ten songs in the first part was delightfully presented in a way Kids" with everyone. (continuedpage 5)which captured everyone’s heart.Part two of the musical was entitled "Safety Kids." The productionis an entertaining musical approach to providing nonstressfulcounsel to children and much needed aid to caringadults who are trying to combat the growing problem of sexualabuse, assault and kidnapping in communities throughout thecountry. The K-3rd graders used sing-along songs and act-outsituations in which the children easily learned the basic rules ofkeeping their personsafe. The "Safety Kids" uses simple technicianssuch as the buddy system. It also encourages children tounderstand that they must sometimes yell and scream and thatthey have personal rights concerning their own bodies."Safety Kids" was written by Janeen Brady out of concern forher own children and other children in the world. During the firstyear of its release in October 1983, 57,000 copies of "SafetyKids" (a cassette tape and coloring book) were placed in homesand schools throughout the nation. Today schools and familiesin our area are using the cassette and tape. Wawona, Woodland,Groveland and Yosemite Schools have purchased and used thematerials in the classroom by way of discussion or play.The cast of the "Safety Kids" at the Yosemite Elementary !School ProductionThe Kindergarten class of Yosemite had an important job in the"Safety Kids" show. Left to Right, they are: Alexis Mayer, BrigittaRuggerio, Dawn Knopf, Sarah Arnst, and Kelly Habecker.Photos by James Corwin Johnson

.... .;: i L";I:L :¸ ¸: ~ : ¸,r!L’;"Safety Kids"(continued from page 4)Hendrickson Memorial Ski Racing Camp Scholarship. Carterjoins previous winners Frank Conway, Patti Garza, Dana Mackieand Jeff Hinson. The ski team also wishes the best to four of ourgraduating Alpine racers, who contributed so much to the racingprogram. They are Frank Conway, David Horton, Jeff Hickmanand Doug Riegeihuth.The support of the parents and community was appreciatedgreatly as it lifted the confidence level of each child. What a joy itwas for them to perform three different times for an auditoriumfull of zealous listeners.Thanks is also extended to so many who helped out with themusical. Special recognition should be given to the uppergrades of Yosemite School who helped with the "behind theSoftballThe Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Softball Season officiallystarted May 29th and will continue through the middle of August.scenes" activities and to Lisa Graham, Faith Lopez, Mary Games will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, andBeevers, and J.C. Lee for sharing their talents during the production.Financial and equipment support were provided byYosemite Rotary Club, Yosemite Parent Group, Yosemite Parkand Curry Company, and the National Park Service.The following individuals gave much of their time to make theproduction the success it was: Judy Keay, Linda Ruggiero, directors;Cheri Ruesch, costumes; Bob Roney, sound system; RodneyBurge, Mary Beevers, Paula Davis, Lisa Graham, pianists;Betty Blake, refreshment cooridnator; Tom Laughter, Dan Homer,video-taped program; Marilyn Arnst, special effects; Barry Cole,programs; and Ti Shakelton, who recognized the importance of"Safety Kids" and included it as part of her curriculum.Sundays at the Elementary School.Approximately 175 Yosemitemployees participate in the softballleague each year, and the 1985 roster is currently a full one.Ten teams have been formed, and everyone is ready for a greatseason. Best of luck to all softball players!If you would like more information about the softball league,call the Employee Recreation Room at 372-1475.Yosemite Bicyclist to Competein Transcontinental TrekThe Fourth Annual USA Transcontinental Bicycle Race willtake place this July. The field featuring a separate men’s andYouth Sports Report women’s division includes a~total of 36 competitors composed ofBy Ron MackieInvitational and John Marino Open qualifiers.In May, two John Marino Open qualifier races were held; oneBaseball Season Arriveson the West Coast and one in the Midwest. These races wereMariposa County Little League Baseball is now under way. In theheld to determine which cyclists qualify for the RAAM 85. TheSenior Division (ages 13-15), Jeff Hinson, Mike Mackie and JimWest qualifier is held in Rancho, California, and the MidwestMcKenzie are playing for the Astros. Coach Jim Lee is handlingqualifier is held in Rockford, Illinois. In the men’s division the firstthe Majors (ages 10-12), and coach Jerry Wheeler is managingtwelve finishers qualify. The cyclists from these two races thenthe Minors (ages 8-10). Good luck to all our community players.bicycle across America.Track Up-DateMariposa High School Grizzlies track and field team has severalThe transcontinental course is 3,200 miles long and the racebegins in July. The route originates in Southern California thenmembers of the park community participating. Jeff Hickman moves through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. Rid-is a member of the mile relay team which is undefeated. Jeff hasan excellent chance of going to the San Joaquin sub-sections.Track coach Rich Begley also praised the long distance runningability of Doug Binnewies. Distance running starters includeMark Sims, David Gallagher and Shawn Arnold. Two local girlsare also doing well in track events this year. They are Kathy Mc-Creary and Tracy Donaldson.The Yosemite and El Portal Elementary Schools participatedin two county-wide track meets during the month of May. TheYosemite Elementary School Badgers had the services of twooutstanding coaches in Ray Martinez and Jeff Goulding. TheBadgers’ performances reflected the volunteer time and excellenting in an average daily temperature of 110 degrees, the cyclistaverages about 280 miles per day with only about 2 hours ofsleep each day. The cyclist travels with a support crew of six people,including a dietician, a masseuse, a cook, a mechanic andtwo drivers to transport the crew. For the crew and the rider, thisrace is an ordeal which is never forgotten.In the upcoming July race, an employee of Yosemite Park andCurry Co., Steve Rivitt, will compete in the Trans America trek.Steve is employed at the Yosemite Lodge Restaurants. Foodand Beverage Managers, June Rasmussen and Terry Hall havesupported Steve’s efforts by assisting with his schedule to allowproper training time. Steve’s training has included cycling to Wa-efforts these coaches put into the program.wona, Oakhurst, Crane Flat and even to the Old Priest’s Gradenear Groveland. The Grade is a very hilly route having a 17% l ri~i7Ski Season Closing EventsThe Yosemite Winter Club Jr. Racing Team completed their slope in only 3 miles.Doing all of this cycling and working at the same time can beseason at Mt. Reba on April 20 and 21. This race was the Farvery tiresome. When asked why he is involved in this strenuousWest Ski Association Grand Finale with some national team7schedule to be in the race, Steve just says he wants to experiencethe ultimate in bicycling and, at the same time, earn somemembers present. Some of our team’s outstanding performancesincluded 3rd places by Jennifer Little and Dana Mackie7iliand a 3rd place by Mike Mackie. Coaches Rusty and Randy moneywhiledoingtheracing. ~..~:Rust announced Carter Williams as this year’s winner of the Vic Bicycle enthusiasts wish Steve the best of luck in his July race. I~,i!i!i~!’,"!i..... ..................... .,, ,- . ,..." " ~ ’: :, ~’- ’~.’! ~’ ’, ,~., ~ .’ , ’ " ;. -,’" ’ :~’ i:’~, ’. i !’.: ~,i ;~ ,~i~ ’’I! ~;~ :. i, ¸

MoviesAnnouncementsJune 4:2010The Yosemite Lions Club meets for lunch at the Ahwahnee Ho-June 11: Tightrope tel at noon on the first and third Thursday of every month.June 18: Country The Yosemite Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at noon in the FourJune 25: AIIofMe Seasons Restaurant at Yosemite Lodge.mesM°vieSareareat 8:00shOWnp.m~eVer~nd~Uesd~y10:00’p.m in th~t~..j~ _Audit°ri um. Showti- The Yosemite Alcohol ics Anonymous meets twice a week -Ȧdmis~’i~,~$2.,.50.~or.adu.lts., Wednesdays and Sundays- at Yosemite Park and Curry Com-$1.50 for children. ". ,.,.~’~ ~ ,:-, ~ ......¯J,.’~pan.y~p.Jc~/ee Training Office.June Eventsl~n i i During the months of J~fie,.duly and August, Yosemite BranchUbrary hours will be: Tuesdays 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.,Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., and Thursdays 12:00June 6: Big Screen Video Movie: Delirious (Weight Room)8:00 p.m. FREEnoon to 4:00 p.m. Recently 80 books were added to your libraryshelves giving the library approximately 1,100 books, and asJune 8: Field Day (Elementary School Field) 12:00 noon time passes, more books will be added. We are still accepting7:00 p.m. FREE -- Food and Fun~ paperbacks and hardbound books that are in excellent condi-June 10: Dance (East Auditorium) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight tion. These may be turned in at the library, which is located in theJune 13: Big Screen Video Movie!"",~g~’i~rl4b’L~la’d~,.(WeightY- ~.~, ~" GlrlsClub," during" Ilbraryhours"Room) 8.00 p.m. FREE¯ ",~-~..~ ~,..,,.,,.. ~ _ .~ ." "-".’~’~:~,’~,e.m~t.e..Mountameermg School is located at TuolumneJune 20: Big Screen Video Movie: Missing (Weight Room) Mea’do~fortl~e~..~i~er.8:00 p.m. FREEDon’t forget the Vetoed Run for Cancer on July 14th. RunnersJune 27: Big Screen Video Movie: Terms of Endearmentshould currently be in training -- July 14th will be here shortly!(Weight Room) 8:00 p.m. FREECheck bulletin boards location at your work place or housing As summer approaches, Yosemite’s Retail Stores offer a widearea for details, or call Employee Recreationat ext. 1475. variety of iter~s to satisfy your needs. An assortment of women’sWrangler wear is now available including shorts, culottes, and"" -- " -~npo~ngActivitiessummer tops in the newest styles, fabrics, and colors. An excitingvariety of hardbound books are available with topics rangingfrom flora to climbing. All new electronics including solar andWeight Room: Open Monday thru Saturday 10:00 - 12:00, . battery-operated calculators as well as cassette players can also1:00 - 4:00, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 - be obtained inthe retail stores. These are just afewofthe items7:00 p.m. currently stocked in the retail stores for your convenience. NewBasketball: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:00 - 8:00 merchandisearriving daily, so visit Yosemite’s Retail Storesp.m. (Elementary School)soon and prepare yourself for summer.Volleyball: Wednesdays & Saturdays 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hotel Wawona offers both food and old-fashioned fun on Satur-(Outside Weight Room) days and Sundays. The Sunday Buffet Brunch is served from i:iilJazzercise: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30- 10:30 a.m. (Girls 7:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. in Hotel Wawona’s charming turn-of-theii~i:’!Club) century dining room. The buffet menu changes each week and~iSoftball: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:00- 8:00 features eggs benedict, eggs florentine, cheese blintzes, asp.m.,Sundays noon - 8:00 p.m. (Elementary sorted fruits, juices, biscuits, pastries, ham, sausage, corned ~iI,i:~School Field) beef hash, grilled trout, scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, l~-~and coffee, tea or milk. Champagne is available by the glass. ~"’~Watch for NEW location and NEW time for Aerobics.Saturday nights come alive on the lawn of the Hotel WawonaC~lI,,,~,~,,,,,, I &-",,,,,,,,I~when the Barbeque Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.I~i~l/l~g~iDinner includes Top Sirloin steak or hamburger steak plus ranch .:~.!................................ YU~Sb.MI/l= AHI=A MUMI::/nree Dearoom, ~wo Dam, Deau[iTulstyle beans sa ad corn on the cob, cheese bread, apple pie and_ .i’~a beverage ~:~ :i.~stone home. 1.5 acres on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River ’~!~ii and bordering the National Forest. Five miles to Yosemite Park :~iiThe fun goes on at the old-time barn dances held in the Gray iii!!ilii:i~:~ ! entrance on Highway 120 Zoned o rura estate Historic Indian~. Barn the Prancer H~story at Center on the fo .... low ng dates July ~!:~ ~i~!i".;i~i ~ampgrounas, water rights, county road access. 3,100 ft. eleva- 4, July 20, August 3, August 17 and August 31. The festivities!iii~ii:’! uon. ~ aream refiremem or second home! Contact Ward Heuer inc ude a string band, square dancing, and live calls. Everyone i~i~i:i!~!i!i at (209) 962-7735. is welcome. Mark your calendar now! !i~!i i

LF Iv 7]Summer Thursdays, 8:50 p,m,,aL Lhe Yosemite ChapelMay30--The SilentScream (abortion)June 6-July 18--Focus on the Family with James DobsonJune 6--The Strong-willed ChildJune 13--Shaping the Will Without Breaking the SpiritJune 20--Christian FatheringJune 27--Preparing for Adolescence: Origins of Self-DoubtJuly 4--Preparing for Adolescence: Peer Pressure, SexualityJuly I l--What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew AboutWomen: the Lonely HousewifeJuly 18--What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew AboutWomen: Money, Sell, ChildrenJuly 25--Chariotsof FireAugust l--The Hiding PlaceAugust 8--Jesus is VictorAugust 15--JoniAugustAugust22--Reflection29--The Livingof His LoveWord

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESEARCH LIBRAR’fJUL I 8Merced River UpdateScenic Raft Trip Benefits MCCOn June 4th, Outdoors Unlimited sponsored a benefit raft tripdown the Merced River Canyon. All proceeds were donated tothe Merced Canyon Committee (MCC) effort to protect theMerced River.Taking part in the benefit trip were David Brower, founder ofthe Friends of the Earth, Garrett De Bell, Environmental Consultantfor Yosemite Park and Curry Co., representatives of SunsetMagazine, and members of the MCC.During the day, Brower expressed his support for protection ofthe Merced and its designation as "wild and scenic." Brower’shighly publicized support of the cause is expected to greatlyincrease public awareness, as well as that of the press and localpoliticians. He argued strongly for conservation of energy andwater as an alternative to the damming of any more wild rivers.A video of the trip and a public service message, both fundedby Yosemite Park and Curry Co., were filmed by Victor Video,and Sunset Magazine participated in the trip as preparation foran article they intend to feature next spring.David Brower, right, founder of Friends of the Earth, joins RonStork, Executive Director of the MCC, and Garrett De Bell, left,YPCC Environmental Consultant at the start of the trip.|¯"\ 5 : ’ ’ i ’-,, :~ .Merced Canyon Committee benefit raft trip underway withguides Jeff Schloss (rear) and Dennis Yaminsky.A public service message by Ron Stork of MCC was filmed for TVby Ken Ferreira of Victor Video. All photos on this page courtesyiof Brian Grogan, YPCC.New Childcare Resource Program in Mariposa CountyA new agency has been established to better serve the childcare needs of Mariposa County residents, including those in ElPortal-Yosemite. The Mariposa County Child Care Resourceand Referral Program, directed by Program Manager LeeJorgensen, is a branch of the Infant/Child Enrichment Services,Inc., of Tuolumne County and is state funded."Our agency provides a central place to inquire about childcare, find books and other educational material relating to childcare, and we also administer the Buckle Up Baby care seat loanprogram," says Jorgensen. "Parents seeking child care or licensedproviders wishing to be on the agency’s referral list cancall or visit our office where we can aid in solving their needs,Additionally, we can assist in completing license applicationsand provide training for prospective providers via seminars andworkshops."If you are interested in the program’services, you can contactLee Jorgensen at (209) 966-4474 or by writing to Box 1898,Mariposa, CA 95338. Program offices are located at 5131 Highway140, Suite 4, in the Coakley Building in Mariposa.

y Joanne WestonAH-CHO0! Allergy Season Arrives in YosemiteMany of us will experience allergies and/or allergic reaction People may develop sensitivity to certain medications, initialwith the arrival of the spring and summer seasons. These can be symptoms may develop immediately or develop over severalcaused by pollens, foods, medications, plants and insects. In days. Symptoms may include rash, swelling, hives and difficultythis article we will explain the allergy process and possible breathing. If any of the above symptoms develop, it is advisablesymptoms.to stop the medication and notify the doctor. If symptoms areEach of our bodies is unique. Just as we have individual severe, call the clinic immediately or dial 911 for emergencyfingerprints, our bodies have a unique physiological make-up. assistance.When a foreign substance is introduced to our bodies, it is Bees, wasps, mosquitos, fleas and ticks cause a local reac.recognized as different and an immunological response may be tion and on rare occasions can produce a severe anaphylaticdeveloped over time. The foreign substance is called an antigen. reaction. This reaction may include swelling, redness and itch.An antibody is what our bodies develop to inactivate an antigen.ing. These symptoms of local reaction may occur immediatelyIn the process of an antigen-antibody reaction, certain cellsand will subside over a few hours. For such minor reactions icerelease histam’ne which causes many of the symptoms weand antihistamines may be recommended. If a bite appears toassociate with allergies.be infected, antiobiotics may be necessary. For bee and waspThe severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. bites, be sure to remove the stinger.Mild symptoms include swelling, redness, head and nasal COrT. Ticks should be removed as soon as possible. Place vaselinegestion, feeling tired, and itching. As the allergy progresses, or margarine over the tick. It may back out by itself. If not, a visitadditional symptoms may includes hives (red raised welts) and to the clinic may be necessary to remove it. It’s importanto bedifficulty breathing. The most severe reaction is caBled ansure the head is removed.anaphylatic reaction. It involves all of the above symptoms andIn the event of severe symptoms or respiratory distress inmay be life threatening.these situations, call the clinic at 372-4637 or NP8 (911) immedi.Pollens, foods, plants, medications, and insect bites are frequentallergen culprits here in the valley and the most frequentatelyo The staff at the clinic will be happy to assist you with anyquestions you may have. Here’s to an allergy-free summer.clinic encounters are allergies related to cedar, pine and oakGesundheit!pollens. Symptoms may come on suddenly or develop graduallyover several years exposure. Frequent symptoms include runnynose, swollen and red itchy eyes, sneezing and tiredness. Thistype of allergy, though aggravating, is rarely life threa[ening.Wawona Games Upcoming...Treatment includes antihistamines and decongestants for syruptomaticrelief. Long-term therapy may involve allergy shots. For Qualifying rounds for the Third Annual Wawona Games, to bethose of us whose allergies (particularly hayfever) are disabling held or7 August 7th, will take place during the month of July, soand more than just a temporary nuisance, there is a good bit don’t be left outl Call Employee Recreation at ext. 1475 today formore that can be done to achieve at least partial relief without information.having to take allergy shots. Check with the clinic for more The Wawona Games pit two teams, one from the Valley andinformation.one from the Wawonarea, against each other in an eleveneventgames festival. Co-ed volleyball, cross-cou ntry running, aFoods may also cause allergic reactions. The most commonfoods include seafood, shellfish, milk, eggs, chocolate and severaladditives. Symptoms are usually mild and include flushing, included.softball throw, putting and darts are but a few of the games to beredness, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue. They may A BBQ and live entertainment will conclude the day’s eventsdevelop within minutes of ingestion or be delayed for several and free bus transportation to and from the event will be providedfor all employees.hours. Mild symptoms usually require no treatment. Severesymptoms will require medical treatment, sometimes veryquickly to avoid serious consequences or possibly even death.Poison Oak is the most common plant allergy in the area.Symptoms include an itchy, red, raised rash which will developblister-like areas. Poison Oak is not transferred or spread fromperson to person from the rash or the weeping moisture from theYOSEMITE SENTINELblister. It can be spread if the Poison Oak is still on the person’s Editor.. .................................l- .Aid n RichmondomriDuting Staff ...............skin or clothing, or on the hair of dogs, cats, horses, etc. MildGarrett De Bell, Kim Saunderscases may respond to calamine lotion. More severe cases,Yosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and Curryespecially on the face and eyes, will require medical evaluation. Company for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedIf you think you may have come in contact with Poison Oak, wash at the Sales and Marketing Office, or call 372-1445. Deadline for theimmediately in cold water and be sure to wash all your clothing. August issue is Monday, July 5, 1985.

’ ---- " -’ "---" -’~ .... --awarded annually since 1934.Doug, the son of Dick and Marilyn Riegelhuth of Yosemite,graduated from Mariposa County Higl~ School on June 14th andwill attend California State University at Chicc beginning thisfall.The good wishes and congratulations of the Yosemite-El Portalcommunities to go Doug.What To Do If You’re New(or even if you’re not!)Summer in Yosemite!The Yosemite ScholarshipCommission announcedin May that ¯ An ice cream at the Curry Deck!TRY...Doug Riegelhuth has ¯ Rafting and sunning along the Merced! (Rafts for sale at thebeen awarded the YosemiteCommunity Scholar- ¯ A picnic and bike ride on the Mirror Lake Loop! (Stop by theVillage Sports Shop or for rent at Curry Village.)ship for the 1985-86 academicyear. The scholar-newly remodeled Degnan’s Dell for supplies. And, if you don’town one, you can rent a bike at Curry Village or the Yosemiteship, in the amount of Lodge.)$2,000 for the first year of ¯ A barbeque topped off with ’smores! (Graham crackers, milkcollege and $2,000 for thechocolate bars and toasted marshmallows.)second year, is supported ¯ Learning to climbf Basic climbing classes are available inby funds raised by the Tuolumne Meadows at the Mountaineering School.Yosemite Community ¯ A swim after work-- Camp Six, Housekeeping, the Lodge andCouncil and has been Curry all have great beaches!Joshua Ruschhaupt a Winnerin Junior NASTAR ProgramNine-year-old Joshua Ruschhaupt, son of Bruce and DarleneRuschhaupt of YPCC, emerged as one of the best junior skiracers in the country, earning 20th place in the 7-9 year ageby Jane MartinezSleep, twiddle your thumbs, eat, stare at the wall? Wrong!!What to do if you’re new (or even if you’re not) is get involved withEmployee Recreation!We are a five-person staff and we’re located in the buildingnext to the Yosemite Lodge Housekeeping Office. Our officedoubles as a Weight Room, equipped with a nine-stationMARCY weight machine, stationary bicycle, free weights, sit-upbench and much more. We are open Monday through Saturdayfrom 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.We’re happy to answer questiSns and help you set up a weightprogram. We also offer an aerobics class, morning lap swim,division of the nationwide Coca-Cola junior NASTAR recreationski racing program. Skiing since age six through the YosemiteElementary School Ski Program on Wednesdays, Joshua enjoyedthe challenge of racing and entered the NASTAR competitionsat Badger Pass this past winter.Joshua was among over100,000 young skiers acrossthe nation who competedthroughout the 1984-85 sea.son in Coca-Cola Junior NAS.TAR, held last season at 135ski areas in 30 states.NASTAR’s unique handi.capping system, by which allsoftball, outdoor volleyball, basketball, swimnastics, ultimate participants are measuredfrisbee and soccer. And, if none of these activities perk yourinterest, don’t worry, there is more to recreation!Featured monthly are dances held in the East Auditorium andBBQ’s are held throughout the Valley at various locations. Threeannual special events highlight our summer activities; look foragainst a national standard,allows kids to win gold, silver,or bronze medals dependingon their individual performancein their age group. In rectheupcoming Raft Regatta, a raft race down the Merced River; ognition of their accomplishtheGreat Valley Revue Talent Show in mid-August; and soon.to- ments, the top 25 girls and 25be-announced qualifying rounds for the Third Annual Wawonaboys in each of six age groups will receive a trophy and a patchGames, a day of fun, sun and recreation at the Wawona Hotel. ;nod a will be listed on the Coca-Oola Junior NASTAR LeaderFor information regarding dates, places and times for all activities,check bulletin boards located in your housing area and ,Uoshuard.can be very proud," said NASTAR Commissioner Bobwork place. Or read the messages printed on your checkstub Beattie. Only a small percentage of those who race are listedweekly. Better yet, drop bythe Weight Room toget acquainted oronthe Leader Board. It s a great accomplishment for these

!iWho Was John Muir?by Hugh MaguireAs residents and employees in Yosemite National Park, wefrequently come across the name John Muir. Yet many of usconcluded that glaciers had formed and carved Yosemite to itspresent-day shape. Over the next few years Muir embarked on aknow little about the man. Who was he? Why is he associated number of daring solo journeys throughout Yosemite to studywith Yosemite?John Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland, in 1838, the thirdchild in eight. His father, Daniel, owned a food and grain storebut aspired to be an evangelist, and his mother, Ann, was aquiet, artistic woman who loved nature. In 1849 the Muirs emigratedto Americ and settled in southern Wisconsin.At 22 years of age, John left home to enter the University ofWisconsin in Madison but after just two and a half years ofstudying Latin, Greek, chemistry and geology, he left formalschooling for the classrooms of natu re. Traveling to Canada, hefelt "free as a bird, independent alike of roads and people" andevidence of glacial action. He told everyone he knew about histheories and thus became heavily involved in a controversy.Josiah Whitney, professor of geology at Harvard University andstate geologist of California, had pronounced that the Yosemitewas created by a giant cataclysm. Upon hearing of Muir’s glacialtheory, Whitney ridiculed Muir, calling him "a mere sheepherder,an ignoramous." Muir, undaunted, believed physical fact assacred as moral principle and stuck to his beliefs. With theencouragement of friends he wrote an article entitled "TheDeath of a Glacier" and sent it off to the New York Tribunenewspaper. To his astonishment it was accepted, published and"entered at once into harmonious relations with nature, like he was paid for it! "young bees making their first excursion to a flower garden...aplain, simple relationship with the Cosmos." It was to be the wayof the remainder of his life.After the article was published, Muir decided to attempt toearn his living by writing. Spending the next few years inYosemite, wintering in San Francisco, Muir decided "to followIt was during a period of work in 1866 at a Canadian sawmill my instincts, be myselfor good or ill...as long as I live, I’ll hearthat John Muir suffered an eye injury that nearly blinded him, waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learnand changed the course of his life, For years he had longed to the language of flood, storm and the avalanche. I’ll acquaintleave behind the tedious working world and wander around the myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near theglobe, studying the earth’s mountains, forests and jungles. heart of the world as I can."Within just one month after his eyes had healed, Muir began his From his home in Yosemite Muir traveled the entire Sierrawilderness wanderings,order "to be true to myself." He later Nevada range. Blessed with tremendous endurance, he hikedremarked, "God has nearly to kill us sometimes to teach us up to 40 miles a day. He believed in traveling light and wouldlessons."After walking from Canada to the Florida Gulf Coast, Muirembark on an expedition of weeks or months with just theclothes on his back, a single blanket, his journals, and a sack ofboarded a ship for San Francisco with the intent to visit Yosemite bread, tea and sugar. It was only in his private journals that heValley. In 1868 Muir landed "on the wild side of the continent"and beg~n walking across California to Yosemite. Within a yearof that first visit to the Valley he returned as a sheepherder in theTuolumne region and thus began one of the happiest times in hisshared the many supernatural happenings he encountered inhis wanderings, believing the "trances of thought and mountingsof the mind," would be poorly received. Muir believed infollowing the inner voice that speaks to each of us. In an articlelife. From the Tuolumne Meadows he explored Yosemite’s backcountry,he wrote, "...we are governed more than we know and mostclimbing Mounts Lyell, Dana and other peaks, and when we are wildest...if a magnetic needle, a strip or particle ofhiking through the canyons and forests. It was the beginning of a iron be shown its way, shall the soul of a free man be leftlifelong love affair with Yosemite.unguided?"Returning tothe lowlands in the fall, life seemed flat to Muir. In Becoming a major contributor to the Overland Monthly magazinein San Francisco, Muir was able to support himself throughNovember he wrote his brother, "The winter storms of the Sierraare not easily borne, but I am bewitched, enchanted, and must writing. He wrote of life in Yosemite Valley and of his adventuresgo." He lived the next two years in Yosemite Valley, working as a exploring the Sierra. His stories came alive with anecdotes oncarpenter and sawyer of fallen timber for James Hutchings, and animals, birds, storms, trees and rivers. The wilderness seemedliving in a cabin he built on the bank of Yosemite Creek, completewarm and friendly, almost human, when described by Muir. And,with a view of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.Considered eccentric by valley residents, Muir spent most ofto Muir the wilderness was human. He passionately loved itscreatures, calling them "our horizontal brothers" and "fellowhis free time alone and exploring the region. He soon became mortals." He heartily denounced the popular belief that all creaturesexcept man act totally by instinct and that "animals haveregarded as more knowledgeable of Yosemite than any otherperson, with the poss.ible exception of Galen Clark. Sunnyside neither mind nor soul, have no rights that we are bound toLedge and the summit of Sentinel Dome became his two favorite respect, and were made only for man; to be petted, spoiled,haunts and he spent much time in these spots studying slaughtered or enslaved."Yosemite in an attempto discover its origins.Muir felt as strongly for conservation, that conserving theIt was John Muir’s glacial theory that first propelled him into watershed forests was an economic necessity without which thethe public eye. While exploring from Tuolumne Meadows, he nation’s water supply would be endangered and soil erosioni;

would devastate its agriculture. But he also believed in the elected its first president; Muir was no longer alone in his fight tospiritual value of wilderness, writing "Everybody needs beauty preserve the wilderness. During the next few years he becameas well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may the companion of many dignitaries and influential people whoheal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike." With visited Yosemite, including President Theodore Roosevelt. Influencedby his camping trip with John Muir, Roosevelt himselfthese thoughts in mind, he decided to try to inform the entirecountry about the desperate need for preservation. Impressed became an ardent conservationist and in 1906 signed a billby his entertaining writing style, influential national magazinesuniting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove with the rest ofbegan to seek his articles and the American public became Yosemite National Park. After a 17-year fight, John Muir and thearoused to action. With letters to their congressmen asking for American conservationist movement had finally preserved thelegislation to preserve America’s wilderness and John Muir’s Yosemite forever.successful lecture tours, the American public began its efforts to But it was not just Yosemite that Muir had helped to save;ensure preservation.countless other national parks and forests were created becauseof his effort and forethought, either directly or indirectly.It was at this point in his life that Muir’s life became domestic.In 1880, at age 42, MuirAs Robert Underwoodmarried Louie Strentzel ofJohnson, Associate Editorof Century Magazine,Martinez, California. Thedaughter of German immigrants,her fatherwork was not sectionalwrote at the time, "Hisowned a large fruit ranch.but for the whole people,Thus, Muir leased a partand he was the real fatherof the ranch from his father-in-lawand became,system of America."of the forest preservationfor the next decade, aWith such successes itfarmer. During this periodis sad that he lost the lastof time he and Louie hadgreat conservation fight oftwo daughters, Wandahis life. For six years heand Helen, and Muir becamequite successful atand fellow conservationistshad battled to keephis farming endeavors.the Hetch Hetchy ValleyBut the effort was exhausting,both physicallyin Yosemite National Parkfrom being flooded as aand emotionally. "Myreservoir water supply forweariness of this humdrum,work-a-day life hasBut in 1906, Presidentthe City of San Francisco.grown so heavy it is like toWoodrow Wilson signedcrush me...I who havethe bill destroying theHetch Hetchy Valley. Abreathed the mountainair...condemned to penalyear later, on ChristmasEve, Muir died in Losservitude with these miserablelittle bald-heads!Angeles, at the age of 76.And for money! Ma~ I’mJohn Muir was the fatherof our National Parklike to die of the shame ofit."and National Forest system, which is one of America’s proudestAdditionally the cause of conservation was suffering withoutachievements, and an idea that has been copied with greatsuucess for all mankind by many other countries. At the end ofits leader, and Louie Muir realized that her husband needed tospend more time in the wilderness for his health as well as the his life Muir wrote, "They will see what I meant in time. Therecountry’s. At the urging of’friends, Muir returned to his conservationwork and to Yosemite. He began to write of a proposal to drink is not all. There is the spiritual. In some it is only a germ, ofmust be places for human beings to satisfy their souls, Food andmake Yosemite a national park, describing the beauty of thecourse, but the germ will grow!"region and appealing to the American people to make the proposedpark a reality. Muir aroused the nation to action and a billPerhaps the most famous of Muir’s words are inscribed on aplaque on the bank of Yosemite Creek where he first seltled inintroduced in Congress was passed in 1890. On the same waveYosemite: "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.of national enthusiasm Sequoia and General Grant National Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.parks were created in California the same year.The winds will blow their freshness into you and the storms theirAnother landmark for conservation occurred in 1892 whenenergy, while cares will drop away like autumn leaves,"Muir and a small group of friends formed the Sierra Club. He was

Youth Sports Roundupby Ron MackieMariposa Little League action is through the half-way point ofthe season with the Park community teams doing an excellentjob. Coach Jerry Wheeler’s Lions team (ages 8-10) is in leaguecontention as is Coach Jim Lee’s Cubs team (ages 10-12).This month we feature the El Portal-Yosemite Lions teamsponsored by the Yosemite Lions Club. The Coaches are JerryWheeler and Paul Aranguena. The players are Jeremy Aranguena,Adam Clark, Allen Hawkins, Josh Lopez, Eamon D.MacCallurn-Schneider, Greg Wheeler, Faith Lopez, Travis Keay,Mary Beavers, Mark Dietrich, Pasha Stewart, and ChristyWheeler.LIONS TEAM. Back row (left to right.): Coach Paul Aranguena,Travis Keay, Pasha Stewart, Allen Hawkins, Greg Wheeler, CoachJerry Wheeler. Front row: Jeremy Aranguena, Mark Dietrich,Christy Wheeler, Eamon Schneider, Adam Clark.Runner’s Cornerby John CarterIt seems lately that a lot is being written about stress, so inkeeping with the times, I’ll addresstress and running.Our lives can be so complex at times that we can carry stressover into our hobbies and recreational activites, which are supposedto relieve our mental, physical and emotional stress.Believe me this can happen in running.Running seems simple enough -- all you need is a pair ofshorts or sweats, some running shoes and a little time. But youcan complicate this by pushing yourself too much, too often, ortoo far. You can turn your goals into demands and becomeobsessed with running to the point of denying yourself thingsthat might interfere with the "perfection" of your running. Youcan let running overpower your life to the extent it becomes astress-producing factor, rather than relaxation.Some common pitfalls are evident in the following runners’thoughts: "I’ve been running every day for a week, this is fun.i’m going to keep the record going and not miss one day ofrunning." "Wow, what a great time I had at that last race. I bet Ican do even better if l train harder.... I’ve heard so-and-so talk ofrunning five miles a day;I guess my two-mile run isn’t verysignificant. I’d better run father. .... Gee, I have this pain in my legthat really hurts; oh well, I’d better run anyway."Keep your running activities separate from the rest of your life;running is your personal "time out" from the world. Keep yourrunning goals light-hearted, don’t let them overwhelm you. Rememberthat running is fun. Take joy in the fact that Yosemite isone of the most beautiful places in which to run.Summer Softball Season Underway!by Jeff GouldingPlay in the Yosemite Men’s Softball League is underway onceagain. Three teams, defending champion Cedar Lodge, theFirehouse Five + Five, and the Over the Belt Gang, add powerand punch to a strong ten-team league.Mid-week games are played Monday-Wednesday-Friday beginningat 5:15 p.m. at the Elementary School field. StartingWednesday, July 10th a second mid-week game will begin at6:30 p.m. On Sundays, two games are played at 4:00 p.m. and6:00 p.m.The Annual Men’s All-Star game will be held Wednesday July3rd, with each team sending three representatives to the game.League play concludes on July 28th and shortly after a tournamentbegins involving all the teams. Immediately following thetournament the six teams with the best overall records will beseeded into the playo.ffs which are scheduled for August 11th,12th and 14th. The championship game will be played on Friday,August 16th.Pregame batting practice with Llmpire Jeff Goulding calling theballs and strikes.

MCA-YPCC Support for the Return of the Light CampaignbyEdHardyThe Castle in the ValleyI am pleased to be able to share these excerpts from recentletters with you.May 15, 1985April25, 1985Mr. Sidney J. SheinbergMr. Tom ShephardPresident, MCA IncorporatedChairman of the Board of theDear Mr. Sheinberg:Yosemite Natural History AssociationIn behalf of the Yosemite community and the Park staff, I extendYosemite National Parkheartfelt gratitude for the generous and welcome support ex’- .......Dear Mr. Shepard:tended to the "Return of the Light" fundraising campaign byOn behalf of the Officers of MCA and our subsidiar]4, the Yosemiteofficers of MCA and the Yosemite Park and Curry Company... ThePark and Curry Co., I am pleased to advise you that the Companyconsiderationthat you, Ed Hardy, and the officers and staffs ofhas approved grant support for the Yosemite Natural HistoryMCA and the Yosemite Park and Curry Company continue toAssociation’s "Return of the Light" campaign. The MCA grant will provide for Yosemite is an exceptionally worthy example of private-publicpartnership. The end result is that visitors to Yosemitebe $500,000 and will be disbursed in $50,000 installments overten years...It is our understanding that funds raised through this can experience the best of natural beauty matched with the bestcampaign will be used to provide support for specific projects of human wisdom.designated by the National Park Service... We wish you every Sincerely,success in this most rewarding endeavor.Robert O. BinnewiesVery truly yours,SuperintendentSidney J. SheinbergNationaI Park SerivcePresidentYosemite National Parkby Chet Brooks, Jr.In the shadow of the valley’s south rim, across the road fromLeConte migrated west, with his brother John, in 1869 afterHousekeeping Camp, stands a direct link with Yosemite’s historicpast. Every car and shuttle bus traveling to Curry Villageappointment to the newly-formed University of California andcame to Yosemite for the first time the following year as apasses by this remarkable structure yet few Park visitors ormember of the first "University Excursion Party." It was on thisernployees take the time to stop and explore this remarkabletrip that he met a 32-year-old native of Scotland, John Muir.building, named for an even more remarkable man, JosephMuir’s boundless enthusiasm for "The Range of Light" infectedLeConte.nearly everyone he met and "Professor Joe," as LeCome wasOriginally erected in 1903 with $5,000 donated by his friends, fondly known, was no exception. The friendship between the twocolleagues and students, the building was located in the heart ofmen formed the basis of the life’s work for which LeConte is bestwhat is now Curry Village. But by 1919, the expansion of Camprememberedtoday: For more than 30 years he returned toCurry had nearly surrounded this "Memorial Lodge," as it wasYosemite as often as he could, to talk and work with Muir. Hethen known, and the decision was made to relocate the entire eventually played a major role in proving John Muir’s glacialbuilding to its current site. Thus, the structure was taken apart theories of how Yosemite’s domes and valleys were formed.piece by piece, with each of the heavy timbers carefully numberedand then transported to the new location, the original July of 1901 and he passed away in his tent-cabin at Camp CurryLeConte’s health failed suddenly during a trip to the Valley intrailhead of the John Muir Trail. There it was reconstructed, at the age of 78 years. In life, Joseph LeConte was a man of onlyusing granite blocks drawn from all areas of the Park to honor average height, but in Yosemite’s history, "Professor Joe" wasone of the Sierra Nevada’s preeminent geologists.truly one of Yosemite’s giants.Born the son of a wealthy Georgia plantation owner, Joseph Today the LeConte Memorial is open to the public duringLeConte was educatedthe University of Georgia, where he summer months and is operated by the Sierra Club, of whichearned both his Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees. He later LeConte was a founding member. On Wednesday, Friday andgraduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at New Saturday evenings the programs offered are a wide-rangingYork, receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine. But after series of shows and lectures. Admission to the programs is free.practicing medicine only briefly he returned to the academic The LeConte Memorial is also the home of the Yosemiteworld, this time as a teacher. He served as ProfessorNatural Branch of the Sierra Club Library, as well as a wealth of historicSciences at his alma mater and in 1857 moved to South Carolina items and photos, including a lO0-year-old topographical reliefCollege where he continued to teach until after the Civil War. map of Yosemite Valley.

MoviesJuly 2:July 9:July 16:July 23:July 30:Soldier’s StoryIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomAmerican DreamerKarate KidPlaces in the HeartMovies are shown every Tuesday in the East Auditorium at 8:00p.m. and 10:00 p.m, Admission $2.50 for adults, $1.50 for childrento 12.Special EventsJuly 4: BBQ at Camp 6, 11:00 a.m, to 4:00 p,m.July 11:FREE!July 18:FREE!Big Screen Video Movie: Footloose at 8:00 p.m.Big Screen Video Movie: Silkwood at 8:00 p.m.July 18: Big Screen Video Movie: The Good, the Bad and theUgly at 8:00 p.m, FREE!Watch fordates:JULY DANCE and RAFT REGATTACheck bulletin boards located at your work place or housing unitfor details, or call Employee Recreationext. 1475,Ongoing ActivitiesWEIGHT ROOM:AEROBICS:VOLLEYBALL:SOFTBALL:BASKETBALL:ClassifiedOpen Monday thru Saturday 10:00 - 12:00,1:00 -4:00, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 -7:00 p.m.Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.at the school gymWednesday and Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.outside the weight roomMonday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00 - 8:00p.m., Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the schoolfield oMonday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:00 - 8:00p.m. on the school courtMOBILE HOME for sale. 10’ by 50’ in El Portal, Space C4. Onebedroom, woodstove, new roof and skirting, storage shed. carpeted,curtains, stove and refrigerator included. Call Alan at 379-2730 evenings.FOR SALE Boy’s 10-speed Mitaya bike, size 24" frame 18"wheels, ideal for teenager or small/medium female. Cost $209new, now $85. Excellent condition. Contact Joe at Arch RockStation 372-4779, or Box 8, El Portal.FOR SALE Banshee racing sailboat, good condition, $700.00and utility trailer, $375.00. Call 372-1122, days, 372-4265 eves.AnnouncementsThe Merced Canyon Committee is setting up an informatior~booth in the Village Mall. Wc are looking for supporters to sit atthe table for a couple of hours at a time. If you would like to helpsave the Merced River and can spare a few hours of your time,please call Cathy Owens at 372-4535.The Yosemite Lions Club meets for lunch at the AhwahneeHotel at noon on the first and third Thursday of every month,The Yosemite Rotary Clul~ meets Tuesdays&’t noon in the FourSeasons Restaurant at the Yosemite Lodge.The Yosemite Alcoholics Anonymous meets twice a week onWednesdays and Sundays at YPCC Employee Training Office.During the months of July, July and August, the YosemiteBranch Library hours will be: Tuesdays 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.,Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., and Thursdays 12:00noon to 4:00 p.m.Don’t forget the Merced Run for Cancer on July 14th. Runnersshould currently be in training -- Ju y 14th is just around thecorner.The fun goes on at the old-time barn dances held in the GrayBarn at the Pioneer History Center on the following dates: July 4,July 20, August 3, August 17 and August 31, The festivitiesinclude a string band, square dancing, and live calls, Everyoneis welcome. Mark your calendar now!The Ansel Adams Gallery is offering an exciting new photographyprogram being taught by long-time Park resident and professionalphotographer, Bill Neill. Instructional sessions are offeredon Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-12 noon and afternoondarkroom sessions are 1:30 - 5:00 p,m. Mondays andWednesdays. The classes may be taken together or separately.Both classes are $25, separately they are $15 each. For moreinformation please call the Gallery at 372-4413.3rd Annual Long Live Mono Lake Run will be held on August18th, a Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Dennis Yaminsky,Box 699, Yosemite, 95389, or James Rodrigues, Box 789,Yosemite, (209) 379-2338 for further information.Loft RestaurantOpens For BreakfastThe Loft, located at Degnan’s in the Village, is now openfor breakfast, specializing in omelettes, french toast, pancakes,and regular egg breakfasts, All orders include homefries and toast and there’s a continental breakfast availablefor lighter eaters. Breakfast is served 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. daily,The Loft also serves lunch from 11:45 - 2:00 p.m, anddinner 5:30 - 9:00 p.m, with the bar open 11:45 - 2:00 p,m,and 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30 - 11:30 p.m,Fridays and Saturdays,

*iAUG 6 1985YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESEARCH LIBRAR’f;i., i I244:i4Regional Tourism Meeting Held in YosemiteOn June 13, Yosemite Park and Curry Co. hosted a meeting for Also speaking to the representatives was Yosemite SierraServ-Chamber of Commerce members from the six-county area sur- ices Manager George Spach, who announced the "Yosemiterounding Yosemite National Park to exchange information regard- Gateway Properties Program" in which the YPCC reservationsing possible trends in visitation to the Yosemite area.office directs overflow callers to available rooms in surroundingAddressing the Chamber representatives, Superintendent properties.Robert O. Binnewies of Yosemite acknowledged the two-fold pur- Considered a very positive first step in cooperation betweenpose of the NPS, to prov de a quality experience for Park visitors YPCC, NPS and area businesses by attending members of thewh e endeavor ng to protect the environment for future genera- Yosemite Tourism Council, a follow-up meeting will be held intions. Mr. Binnewiestressed the urgent need to address the September to discuss further a regional marketing plan.transportation and traffic congestion problem currently facinglili~kYosemite.~.. ~.,,,, ~ \ / __..Mr. Ed Hardy, President of YPCC, reiterated the need for alter- ~[~~e~.. : i\’native transportation for the area, urging the priority of change in~~~.’~vehicle control.~ll~~~;~A letter from Governor Deukmejian, read to the group by Alan I~w~,p.~Richmond, encouraged participation of local communities in V " ~:i~"The Californias" campaign, an advertising effort aimed at mar- r~iliketing the State of California with regard to regional aspects,’ ’ I ~;iiiirather than lad vidua areas ...... Mr Richmond D rector of Market ,~.,. ng ~iil ,~ ~,~:.,’.’~¯ ¯ 1 , r [ ~ , .’: J,;:tt:~,t.!’’z:, ",~,i,~£’~:’.~for YPCC, was appo nted this year to the Governors staff working ~iion the campaign......1985 NIFI Class Graduates.On June 19th the 1985 NIFI class graduates were honored at a ’-_ ..... " ."’: ...’~!’;Ed Haray, uoo uinnewies ana A~an Hicnmono at n,stoncreception at tleld .......... .ne ~nwannee .............. ola HOtel iu ;5 S r ¯ eakin m . p g.to Regional Tourismeeting in Yosemite. (Photo by James Corwinthe group, Mr. rlaray, ¥vuu vresiaent, stressee me ~mpor[ance Johnson)of incorporating the basic principles of food sanitation learned inthe class into all foodservice operations. He offered congratula- ,,,tions to all graduates as he presented their Certificates of Com- Avery Sturm Re,lip=ent",f.f Fourthpletion in the Applied Foodservlce " Samtatlon " ’ Program . Annual Community Service AwardMr. Hardy himself was honored by Joe Higuera, the NPS ~ . ~ . ~, ~ ~,~,~,,,..~.:-~.~..~ . .~,~.~~~...Sanitarian, with the National Environmental Hen th Association ~.’;~!4~,.,.;~~:,~.’,: ’;’, ,’~,>,~’. ’~,~,~~.~.~.plaque designating YPCC’ susta nmg membership n that ~’~~’,~~:~:;~.f..*,.~ ,, ~,,,,.~,~~~national organization. NEHA is a profess onal organization of ~’~~~!~:;;~~:~ !.~..,;,~,....,. .,;.: .... : ... !.~:~ .:~~,.,,..,~:," ,,~,over 5,000 members who supporthe concepts of environmental ~’.~.~::,~.3;.,.~,~,...,/,,,.. ,.,~:,.... ,.. ,, ,,,,~,.Z".~ ~, .f,~,"~’~’#’.i;,’;~:~.:’.: ~ . ’.t:#;~, ’control and public health .... ~..,, .~ , .~,i,,~. i ....,...~ :,.’,, ~. .,, .,.~’~,7. , . .¯ , .

CLINIC UPDATEBP: Your Barometer of HealthThe stethoscope is placed over an artery at your elbow. As theBP cuff deflates, a sound is heard when the BP cuff pressure isequal to the heart’s contracting or systolic pressure. The soundby Jeanne Weston, RNstops when the cuff pressure is less than the heart’s restingMany people have questions regarding their blood pressure pressure. The number when the sound is first heard equals the(BP): what is it, what is normal, how is it measured, and what systolic pressure. The number when the sound is last heard isfactors affect it. This article is designed to provide basic answersthe diastolic pressure.to the above questions.There are many factors which affect blood pressure. SomeYour heart, arteries, veins and blood form what is known as factors are hereditary-- meaning we have no control over them.the cardiovascular system. The blood carries oxygen, nutrients These include age, sex, nationality, and family history. Otherand waste products throughouthe body. The arteries and veins factors such as weight, diet, smoking, exercise and stress alsotransport the blood while the heart acts as a pump to move the affect blood pressure, We do have control over these factors andblood throughout the system.each individual can play an important role in maintaining his/herThere are two pressures which are measured in this system.blood pressure.The first pressure, known as the systolic pressure, represents First, be aware of your hereditary factors. If you have a strongthe pressure generated by the heart when it contracts. An "average"or "normal" systolic value is 120. There is a resting pres-older, you are more likely to develop high blood pressure.family history of high blood pressure and are middle-aged orsure which remains in the cardiovascular system when the heartSecond, remember prevention is the best medicine..,and isis not contracting. This is the second pressure and is known asour own responsibility. Recommendations include: maintainingthe diastolic pressure. An "average" or "normal" diastolic pressureis 80.diet, and not smoking. Recognize the stress factors in your lifea healthy weight, exercising regularly, enjoying a well-balancedA blood pressure reading consists then of two pressures: and minimize them accordingly. This can be accomplished bysystolic and diastolic. The reading in an "average" or "normal" developing awareness and communication skills, and by allowingyourselt play time. In short, be good to yourself...ycu’re oneperson would be 120 systolic over 80 diastolic.Blood pressure is measured by using a BP cuff and a stethoscope.The BP cuff isplaced around the upper arm andof a kind.inflated.!,,, "‘’~ I~James Rodrigues, left above, and 3ennis Yamnitsky toast thesuccess of their recent fundraising efforts for the MERCED CAN-YON COMMITTEE. James and Dennis organized the July 8 Winetastingat Cedar Lodge with door prizes and live entertainmentas just one of several summer events to benefit the "DON’T DAMTHE MERCED RIVER" cause.Have you noticed the facelift at DEGNAN’S DELl? The new opencooler, featuring a wide variety of gourmet items, is popular withguests and employees alike. The Deft also now features anexpanded dell.salad selection, a new hot breakfast sandwich,and a call-in order service for employees. Degnan’s Dell ext.1454.YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor .....................................Alan RichmondContributing Staff .............. Jeff Goulding, Terry FitzpatrickJane Martinez, Kim SaundersYosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yoeemite Park and CurryCompany for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office or call 372-1445, Deadline for theSeptember issue is Wednesday, August 7, 1985.

7Fishing With,GeorgeJoe Paquette NamedGolden Poet of 1985by George MutterYPCC Auditor Joe Paquette has been honored with theTrout fishing is a relaxing sport, as well as one which requires Golden Poet Award for 1985, presented by the World of Poetrypatience and skill. Many streams and lakes of Yosemite provide Board of Directors in Sacramento, California. Editor and Publisherof World of Poetry, John Campbell, noted that Mr. Pa-excellent opportunities for fly fishing, lures, or bait fishing as ameans of catching the elusive trout.quette has previously been awarded "five Award of MeritHowever, the angler should be aware that his luck increases Certificates...for (his) remarkable contribetion to poetry," andwith the amount of effort that he exerts; the guy at the side of the will be honored at the First Annual Poetry Convention inroad with lawn chair and cooler in hand will undoubtedly be Reno, Nevada, in late August at a Special Awards Presentationhosted by performer Steve Allen.disappointed! The angler who seeks out the spots that are rarelyfished will be more productive.In a etter to ~lr, Paquette Mr. Campbell expressed howYosemite once had systematic stocking of trout through its much he particularly enjoyed the following poem, "Myown fish hatcheries. In 1895 a small hatchery existed at Wawona,operated by the California Fish and Game Commission,Prayer."and again in 1927 at Happy Isles. Both hatcheries, however,were phased out in favor of more economical stocking, providedby the Department of Fish and Game. Since 1972, in an effort toMy Prayerby Joe Paquetterestore the Park to more natural conditions, a gradual reduction Oh! Lord, let me never harm or offend anyoneof trout stocking was initiated by the National Park Service. In any way or mannerCurrently some of the more accessible lakes near the Tioga Rather I seek the goodness of thy soulsRoad are stocked each year on a ~ot~ting basis. Most back And bring the beauty of thy creationcountry lakes also contain self-sustaining populations of Rainbow,Brown, Brook, Golden, and Cutthroat Trout.Dar~ I not judge anyone for thou art thytrue judgeInto thy flock,When fishing the clear water, it is importanto stalk your fish. That I should forgive for thou forgivesTrout are sensitive to low frequency sound vibrations and they To love all thy creationsee well under water, so stay low and step quietly. Fishing is best And to sow the seeds of happinessin the early morning and evening hours when the trout are With your love.actively feeding.When fishing in lakes or streams, you need to cover a lot ofarea to locate the fish. Trout usually will hit a lure on the first orsecond cast, so keep moving until you find the fish. I prefer the"Kastmaster" lure because it’s heavy, which allows you to castfurther, covering more ~rea, and cast with accuracy. The Kastmasterhas good action through the water that resembles asmall fish. Fishing with lures requires that you reel in a slow,steady manner to present the lure in the smoothest and mostnatural way possible.Bait fishing requires less effort, but because you cover lessarea you must be able to "read" the waters to know where thebottom of the worm, the fish must get hooked to eat the worm.This technique frequently allows you to catch more than one fishwith the same worm.Fly fishing re(~ uires more casting skill and some knowledge ofwhich "hatch"(or type of insect the fish are feeding on) is out.the hatch cannot be identified, one of the following patterns willusually be successful: Mosquito, Black Gnat, Brown or BlackWooly Worm, Roya Coachman, Blue Dull, Gray Hackel PeacockGray Hackel Yellow, or Dark Nymph, a in the sizes of 12,fish are, Trout usually sit in back eddies or pools, in slow-moving14, 16 orsma ler. I usually use a9 or 12 foot, 6x or 5x, 2-1b. testwater under grassy banks, behind large rocks or fallen trees orat the base of feeder streams, although fish have been caught inthe most unlikely places. I primarily use worms when fishing withbait. I use a 2-lb. test leader approximately 2 to 3 feet long, a #12size bait hook at one end and a very small swivel at the other. Ithread the main line through a small casting sinker and tie it off tothe other end of the swivel. This allows the line to slide throughthe sinker so the fish does not feel the weight of the sinker whentaking the bait. You can make worms more appealing to the trouttapered lead. It’s very important after casting to take n anyexcess slack so you can fee] any hit and immediately set thehook. Trout have taste buds and will spit out the fly right after theytake it. Fly fishing requires a great deal of practice [o catch fishconsistently; when you do hook a fish with the long flexible flyrod, playing it with basic hand retrieving, it’s the most excitingway to battle the hard-fighting trout.So when fishing remember the greater your effort, the greateryour rewards. Cover a lot of ground, stalk the fish, and don’tby using a "worm blower." This little device inflates the worm hesitate to change what you are using if it’s not working.with air, suspending it off the bottom (above the rocks, moss andgrass) and it becomes an obvious target for the passing trout.line threader also works well for worms. The principle is that bythreading the line through the worm with your hook lodged in theUse good sportsmanship by obeying regulations and be cautiousto fellow outdoorsmen. Most of all, be careful with theenvironment; pack out your litter and litter found along the way.Have fun fishing and good uck!’., i: ’ ~ .

................... 7. ~- ........&.,Talented SecretariesJensen, Vice Presi."Behind thedent of Plant Servicesand Guest Rec-scenes" in manydivisions of Yosemitereation; "the bestPark and Curry Co.boss I’ve ever had."are employed someGeorgia Baker, ExecutiveSecretary toof the most talentedand unique people inthe Hotel Division,Yosemite, A diversefinds meeting thegroup of personalities,they are noneutivesa very chal-needs of three execthelessalike in theirlenging job. Sheability to provide theworks with Tom Williams,Vice Presidentnecessary support tokeep their units functioningeffectively onof the Hotel Division,Alan Richmond, Directorof Marketing,a daily basis. Morethan just the stereotypicalduties ofand Bill Germany, Directorof Hospitalityanswering phonesServices, and saysand typing, theseanswering phonespeople’s responsibilitiesinclude public Accounting."never boring U’Executive Secretary Ann Finch offor these busy men isrelations, coordinating,trouble-shooting, and organizing.Arriving from Marin in 1971 to escape the high cost of living inRarely known outside their own offices except perhaps as a the Bay Area, Georgia most appreciates Yosemite’s "beautifulvoice on the phone, the secretaries of YPCC are an interestingscenery." She does, however, miss her friends in Marin andgroup of capable women, the "unsung heroes" of the Company. visits there often.We took a look behind the scenes at some of these secretaries toAsked what brought her to Yosemite, Administrative Assistantget to know them better.to the President Connie Archer smiles, "a Greyhound busF’A Mariposite, Ann Finch, Executive Secretary in the AccountingDepartment, commutes to work daily. She came to Yosemite responded to a San Francisco Chronicle ad and liked Mr. HardySeeking a challenging job, "something different," Connieadmittedly "by fluke," arriving two and a half years ago to interview,along with Dorothy Richards, of Personnel, and Liz Barajas,of the Village Store, "We all got the jobs we interviewed forand we’re all still here." Ann loves her work, her boss, ControllerMike Welch, and the six oilier people she assists on a day-to-daybasis. And, she has a special attachment to her word processor!In hi~r spare time ("What spare time?") she gardens ("1 havegreat strawberries!"), tends to her husband and ranch ("horses,dogs, cats, and kids") and jogs. "1 started jogging just threeweeks ago, getting up at 4:30 a.m. to run/walk my one and a halfmiles, and my goal is to outrun Connie Archer!"Linda Smith, the self.proclaimed "gypsy" of the bunch, is anative Californian who has lived and worked all over the State,She’s owned her own restaurant, danced in performing troupes,majored in math and physics in college, aspires "to be afreelance writer" and came to Yosemite to enjoy the "absolutelysuperb climbing,"While her goals in life are simple -- "Climb by day, write bynight and give my parents the world because that’s what theygave me" -- Linda’s secret ambition is to participate in climbingexpeditions worldwide!With such a varied background and aspirations, it comes as Hotel Division’s Executive Secretary, Georgia Baker.high praise that Linda’s favorite part of the job is working for DanII I

Keep Cur y On Course!and Yosemite imme.diately. Being fromwas so beautiful andIllinois originally, shethe Meadows, well,"adores the changethey’re just...theof seasons" inMeadows!"Yosemite but havingAn amateur botanist,Ginny foundendured those miclwesternwinters sheYosemite a haven;claims to "hibernate"during ourextension of herher art was a naturalsnowy season!interest in flowersTo escape theand mushrooms.snow, Connie makesShe paints (watercolor),draws andfrequent trips to theBay Area; she’s anphotographs natureand has had her photographspublishedaficionado of the SanFrancisco Symphony,enjoys the theateri~ I i,~in the Yosemite Calendar.and the "diversegroup of charactersAs for her work,Ginny most enjoysthat inhabit the City!""the people" andSummer finds Administrative Assistant to the President,Connie Archer.particularly enjoysCarla Mayes at her AdministrativeConnie more activeAssistant duties.and closer to home. A belly dancing class dropout ("no belly")John Graham, VicePresident, Retail Division, because "he’s so much fun to workConnie prefers running four times a week, hiking, biking ("the with!" But it’s her husband Jim and their newly-purchased miniranchthat keep her interest most these days. Her futurerecreational kind, not the Rick Vocelka kind"), and weight roomworkouts to keep in shape.includes "another fifteen years of work" before "retiring to art!"The artist in the crowd is Ginny (Carlson) Snyder, Executive And, in the meantime she’d like to "spend the summers in theSecretary of the Retail Division. "Tired of the Bay Area," Ginny High Country" with her husband, a Trail Crew Foreman for NPS.moved to Yosemite after attending a climbing seminar in TuolumneMeadows. "It gave me such self-confidence and Yosemite performing country western band! Carla Mayes, AdministrativeThe last of these secretaries is a talented musician with aAssistant to Don Quigley, Senior Vice President, Administration,fills her spare time with practice and performing with "Carla andthe Country Misfits," as well as fast-pitch baseball in Mariposaand competition in darts! A local girl, Carla was born in Ahwahnee,married a Mariposa native, Larry Mayes, Painting Foremanfor YPCC, and is raising their two children, Joannand Danny, inYosemite!Carla first came to YPCC as a temporary typist in Accountingand Training, then moved to Secretary for the Security office.The next step up in the division to Administrative Assistant was anatural for Carla and she loves her work. "Mr. Quigley is apussycat with a grizzly bear exterior, but don’t let him know I saidthat!"Like most of these women, she enjoys her work very much buthas in mind an "ultimate goal." For Carla that’s to "record my bighit song and become rich and famousl" (Mr. Quigley notes that"Carla’s already famous!")Carla, Ginny, Connie, Georgia, Linda and Ann are just six ofthe many interesting people who comprise the support systemfor Yosemite Park and Curry Co., but are representative of theabilities and hidden talents of all YPCC Secretaries. We saluteGinny Snyder, Executive Secretary to the Retail Division. you for your excellence!All Focus photos by James Corwin Johnson.

East Overpowers West In All Star Game.by Employee Recreationby Ron MackieTheAnnual Men’s All Star game, held ,July 3, proved once againAugust features the Yosemite Rotary Club sponsored CUBSthat slow-pitch softball beneath the grandeur of Yosemite Falls isteam, coached by Jim Lee and his assistant, Bob Barnett. Themajor league Cubs captured second in the league and placed twoexciting, pleasantly competitive and just down right fun!Coach Trace DeSanders of defending champion Cedar Lodge players, J.C. Lee and Kent Van Wagtendonk on the Mariposaheaded the West Squad featuring players from Cedar Lodge, the County Little League All Star Team. Our congratulations to theEl Portal Eddys, Moder’s Raiders and the Yosemite Rangers. The Cubs on an excellent season!West Squad began with a slight disadvantage due to the absenceof the Firehouse Five + Five representatives who were kept busyfishing an uncontrollable fire near Hetch Hetchy!Ray Martinez stepped in for the absent Coach Don Quigley andorganized the East Team, including the Canvas City Royals, 10-Keys, Free-Swingers, B-Team and the Over the Belt Gang representatives.The West got to starting pitcher Bob Blumreich early and jumpedout to a 5 to 1 lead after just three innings, fired by the great hitting ofTrace DeSanders, Doug Martin and Dennis Waheed.After getting two runs in the fourth, the East began to heat upand put the pressure on, picking on 4 more runs in the 5th.Meanwhile the West picked up 3 runs of their own and going intothe 6th inning they had an 8 to 7 lead.A tight scoring game seemed inevitable. However, the’ brilliantpitching of Over the Belt Gang’s Bill Millner and lO-Keys’ DannyBenitag held the Westo only two more runs, both coming in the9th inning.The East was not just warm, but hot and getting hotter behindEmployee Recreation’s own Mike Parker. Parker, the game’sundisputed Most Valuable Player, put on a display of hitting rarelyseen in the Valley, going 5 for 6, slugging one home run, three The Yosemite Rotary Club sponsored CUBS. Kneeling, left toright, Aaron Barnett, Cody Anderson, Chuck Carter, Dannytriples and one single. Also on mark were Dan Jensen, 5 for 6, and Mayes, Dawn Miller, Jarron Goode. Standing left to right’. AssistantCoach Bob Barnett, Kelly Miller, Dan LaPierre, Cory Lawhon,Paul Brousseau who chipped in with some hefty hitting to powerthe East Squad to an eventual 20 to 10 victory.J.C. Lee, Kent Van Wagtendonk, Sarah Snyder, Coach Jim Lee.The East also played excellent defense headed up again byMike at shortstop and Dan in centerfield, as well as Jody Lee at Runner’s Corner: Feeling the Magicfirst, Glen Martin at second, and Jeff Goulding at third.by Dennis YamnitskyThe East Squad’s Jody Lee at bat during the 1985 Men’s All StarSoftball Game.Youth Sports RoundupFirst let me say that it’s great to be back in Yosemite, one of thebest and most beautiful training areas in the world. There is nodoubt that this spectacular wonderland of nature has a true feelingof magic in the air.This month I’d like to share with you some things to think aboutwhile you run. Always try to make running a positive experience;remember you create the quality of your own runs. So, why notmaking running an exuberant dance of joy; feel grand, be friendlyand smile When you run. Use running as a time of meditation toturn negatives to positives, pain to pleasure, and concentrate ongood running form. Practice running in total harmony and rhythmwith your body movements, mind thoughts and breath. Take iteasy and take it slow. Run within your means not beyond yourlimits. Don’t over do it; less stress makes more success.After running you wanto feel strong and healthy. Do be patient,gradually progress and relax! Enjoy your runs! Don’t forget a littledesire can go a long way. So let your cares fall away like autumnleaves and feel the magic of this great place in which we work andlive. Aloha!

:iYosemite Park and Curry Co: How Did It Start?by Chet Brooks, Jr,Did you know that Yosemite Park and Curry Co., Yosemite’s By the mid-1920’s, concession leases in the Park had grown inprimary concessionaire, is not the only organization doing businessin the Park, and that it never was?number to the point that the Federal Government, in the form ofthe National Park Service, finally was forced to step in to attemptto standardize the accommodations services and pricesTwo of the first businesses to be established in the area werehotels...sort of! "Clark’s Station," started by Galen Clark in 1856 charged in the Park. Tired of the bickering, charges and complaintsleveled against each other by the two larges’l companiesas an overnight stop for travelers between Mariposa and thedoing business in the Park, Secretary of the Interior Hubert WorkValley, was purchased in 1874 by the Washburn brothers, itbecame the Hotel Wawona, one of the oldest continuously operatingIlotels in the West. The other, a unique structure known asannounced that the two giants would have to merge or bereplaced completely! ...the "Lower Hotel" was built in the same year at the foot of On February 21, 1925, just sixty years ago this year, theSentinel Rock, by four miners who had left that line of work tomerger took place with the emerging company named the"Yosemite Park and Curry Company." Many of the other existingseek their fortune in Yosemite! Although called a "hotel," thebuilding was used chiefly as a saloon until it was crushed by concession teases were bought up by the Federal Government,snow early the next year. It had been the first permanent structureand business in the Valley and was rebuilt and reopened inbut a few, like Best’s Studio (which became the Ansel AdamsGallery) and Degnan’s (purchased in 1974 by YPCC) wereallowed to remain primarily because of the length of time they1858 as a real "inn"; this time the "hotel" had windows and ahad held their leases. These few, however, could not expand andpackedirt floor!their leases were to expire upon the deaths of their holders,Perhaps the first real organized business venture, however,In August, 1973, the Yosemite Park and Curry Co. itself waswas the trip in 1855, led by James Hutchings, in which hepurchased by MCA, Inc., who began operations in the Park inbrought the first tourist party into the Valley, just four years afterearly 1974. Today, in addition to YPCC, other concessions do~,ngthe "discovery" of the Valley by the Mariposa Battalion, In thatbusiness here in the Park include the Yosemite Medical Group,year a total of 42 men visited what was to become one of theYosemite Natural History Association and the Post Office,world’s most visited tourist attractions.For those interested in the early history of commerce inFrom that point onward hotels and other accommodationsYosemite, recommended reading would certainly includegrew kn number throughouthe region until 1874 when the first"Yosemite and Its Innkeepers," by Shirley Sargent and "100Yosemite ValJey Commissioners were appointed to regulate allYears in Yosemite," by Carl P. Russell. Both volumes are availableat the Public Library or may be purchased at any gift shop inbuildings in the Valley and to issue leases for doing business inthat area known as the Yosemite Grant, which ’ncluded thethe Park. Happy reading!Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, 30 miles tothe South.Arriving on the scene in 1898 were David and Jenny Curry,schoolteachers who supplemented their income by leading excursionsSilenceto Yellowstone during the summer months. They wereHow like a luscious cocktail you aregreat lovers of the wilderness and spent six weeks that summerin Yosemite Valley in a "tent cabin" of their own construction.a sweet glass of clear wine.Returning ’n 1899 they built seven tent cabins and established asummer accommodation originally krTown as "Camp Sequoia."That name was quickly dropped in favor of "Camp Curry," todayknown as Curry Village. Although in the next few years manyothers would enter the hotel business, some to succeed, othersI drink you in with abandonyet can never be filled.There is always more,more than I can hold.Something inside me is akin to you.to fail, none could match the friendly charm, atmosphere and A common bond, a shared essence."Yosemite Experience" offered by the Currys.I sit in an apartment by myselfIn 1915, Joe Desmond entered the Valley, bringing a numberwithout TV or stereo on,of dismantled, prefabricated cabins with him. This was the birthof Yosemite Lodge, and some of these buildings, or "wobs,"and my breast fills with pleasurewere in use until 1974. The company formed by Desmond andat the music I hear.The symphonyou play so wellhis San Francisco backers was known as "The YosemiteNational Park Company." Desmond and David Curry, founder ofif we will only be still."The Curry Camping Company," both astute businessmen, But what are you -- the lack ol noise?immediately recognized each other for what they were: direct Quiet? Peacefulness?competitors for the fast-growing tourist trade in Yosemite. AOr the Creator communicating with me in His language,sometimes bitter rivalry erupted between the two men and their The language He is most fluent in.companies, one that would last eleven years and that wouldby Hugh Magulrehave a strange ending.

MoviesAugust 6: Cotton ClubAugust 13: Pofice AcademyAugust 20: PinocchioAugust 27: Buckaroo BanzaiMovies are shown every Tuesday in the East Auditorium at 8:00p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Admission $2.50 for adults and $1.50 forkids (under 12).Special EventsAugust 1: Video Movie: Sixteen CandlesAugust 7: Wawona Games Festival (Wawona) Starts at 8:00a,m.August 8: Video Movie: Man from Snowy RiverAugust 15: Video Movie: Irreconcilable DifferencesAugust 16: Softball Championship Game (School Field) 5:15p.m,August 22: Video Movie: SupergirlAug ust 29: Video Movie: Coal Miner’s DaughterAll Video Movies are shown at the Weight Room at 8:00 p.m.FREE!Check bulletin boards located at youi work place or housing unitfor details of all events, or call Employee Recreationext. 1475.Watch for news of the GREAT VALLEY REVUE and theBADGER PASS FESTIVAL.Ongoing ActivitiesAEROBICS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (School Gym) 5:30.7:00 p.m.VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday and Thursday (Outside the WeightRoom) 5:00- 8:00 p.m.AM LAP SWIM: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Lodge Pool) 6:00- 7:00 a.m.SWIMNASTICS: Tuesday & Thursday (Lodge Pool) 6:15- 7:30a.m.BASKETBALL: Tuesday & Thursday (School Court) 5:00 - 8:00p.m.YOGA’. Monday & Friday (West Auditorium) 6:15 - 7:30 a.mULTIMATE FRISBEE: Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Thursdays7:00 - 8:00 p.m, (School Field)WEIGHT ROOM: Monday through Saturday 10:00- 12:00, 1:00- 4:00, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.SOCCER: Thursdays (School Field) 5:00.7:00 p.m.ClassifiedFOR SALE: Office Copy Machine, Rex Rotary dry copier withsupplies, paper, etc. Call 372-4000 days. Demonstrations availableupon request.FREE KITTENS: Adorable black, grey and orange striped tabbykittens. Two months old by August 6th. Call 372-4785.AnnouncementsCongratulations Yosemite! You gave 58 pints to the Lions ClubBlood Bank and we hope you never have to use it! But rememberthat it is transferable anywhere in the USA for you, family orfriends. There were four cases of suspected Glaucoma detectedby the Eye Mobile and over 80 people examined.The Mono Lake Committee invites you to join them for a scenic10K run on the spectacular north shore of Mono Lake on August18, Sunday at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact DennisYamnitsky, Box 699, YNP, or James Rodrigues, Box 789, YNP,(209) 379-2338. Entry donation, $8.00 if preregistered byAugust11th; race day, $10.00. Bring family and friends for an enjoyableday on the East side a run for fun as well as support for animportant cause.The Yosemite Alcoholics Anonymous meets twice a week --Wednesdays and Sundays -- at the YPCC Employee TrainingOffice.The Yosemite Branch Library is open Tuesdays and Thursdays12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 6:00p.m. through the end of August. September 1st to May 31sihours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. andWednesdays 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.Attention Runners! Upcoming runs for August and September:8/10 Lions 10K in Mammoth Lakes, 8/18 Long Live Mono Lake10K Run, 8/24 Watermelon Run 10K in Merced, 9/1 Amigo delOro 5 and 10 mile runs at the Mariposa Fair.The Yosemite Rotary Club meets at noon in the Four SeasonsRestaurant at Yosemite Lodge.The Yosemite Lions Club meets for lunch at The AhwahneeHotel at noon on the first and third Thursday of every month.The Yosemite Child Care Center announces new summeratesfrom now through Labor Day: $1.75 per child under 2 years,$1.50 per child over 2 years, and $2.95 for two children ($1.00more per additional child). For more information call 372-4819.MCA INK Photo Contest Deadline NearsContest c~eadline September 4th in just around the corner,so if you plan to enter and win the 1985 MCA INK photocontest, grab your camer and get clicking!The contest, open to all MCA/Universal and affiliated companiesemployees, Is sponsored by the MCA newsletter,MCA INK You may enter either or both black and white andcolor categories. Please send your 8x10 prints unmountedthrough the Company mail to MCA INK, John McMasters502ILL by September 4th, and be sure to include the followinginformation: name, phone number, title of your photo.graph, and any technical information available, such ascamera type, F stop, shutter speed, film type and lens.Photos will be judged on September 12 by a panel ofprofessional photographers and prizes wil be awarded tofirst, seconc~, third, and fourth place winners in both categories.Good luck!![)!

Summer of ’85

,’4’¯ iGAMES1985 WawonaGames FestivalOn Wednesday, August 7th, at 7:55 a.m. the Third AnnualWawona Games Festival began as the cross-country runnersdashed off through the cool morning air. The Valley’s DennisYamnitsky appeared first from the wooded 3.2-mile meadowloop course with a winning time of 20:07. Second went to TomCorday of Wawona at 22:07 and the women’s winner was JodyAas, Wawona, running a strong race at 24:55, nearly breakingthe women’s course record.The day had just begun for Jody who immediately after hervictory grabbed her tennis racquet and partner, Fred Baca, toquickly dispense with Valley representatives in a 10-0 pro-setwin.The sun finally peered through the tree tops and shined on theputting surface as well as the competitors, Jimmy Corcoran andJoey Chavez from the Valley and John Schwoeffermann andThe victorious Valley volleyball team celebratestGames co-organizer Dave Anzalone from Wawona. Johnquickly showed his expertise in the 18-hole putting competition, relinquish. Richard Baker took the chess game, while strongarmedGreg Stevenson (270 feet) and Kerry Judd (165 feet)outdistancing the field by up to nine strokes!Joey Chavez remained close throughout, closing within three dominated the men’s and women’s softball throw.strokes with three holes left. John, however, parred the last three Nancy Adinolfi, from the Valley, flew to victory for the secondholes winning his first event of the day and giving Wawona a twoeventlead in the overall team competition.Jack Schwartz took the men’s competition with a jump of 9’2".straight year in the broad jump with a leap of 8’4" and Wawona’sThe Valley displayed its power in the next event as a talented, With the Games winding down but far from over, the barbequehigh-spirited volleyball team of Dominique Tardif, Cindy Sturgill, began. Chicken and all-you-can-eat cheese bread were theAnnette Bottaro, Paul Brousseau, Joey Chavez, Mike Parker and menu’s highlights, prepared by the efficient Wawona kitchenthe Games other co-organizer, Jeff Goulding, crushed the staff.Wawona Squad, 15-3 and 15-4.Although nervous, Lynn Alexander of Wawona displayed aThe Day’s fiercest competition would come in, believe it or deft touch winning the ping-pong match two games to none. Thenot, co-ed darts! The Valley teams of Bennett Martin and Alice Valley’s Keith Walklet showed off his powerful backhand winningHarterl and Chuck Hill and Darlene Creech, along with Wawo. the men’s competition, 2-0.na’s John Schoeffermann and Robin Stefanik, were all one. The Valley’s horseshoe team of Cindy Sturgill and Jimmythrow away from victory for four successive rounds before Corcoran were no match for the extremely talented team fromBennett Martin doubled-out, nailing a double three for the win. Wawona, Kerry Judd and John Schoeffermann. Not only didBennett’s partner, Alice, had the day’s highest one-round score, Kerry and John win their second events of the day, but put an endtotalling 98 points on three darts.to the team competition as John, very appropriately, hit twoWith the team competitionow tied, Wawonathe next tworingers in a row for the overall victorylevents, giving them a two-event edge which they would never Kerry Judd would win her third event of the day, for the thirdyear in a row, in the day’s last event, the frisbee accuracycompetition. Valley rep Chuck Hill outclassed the field for themen’s victory.As the sun dippe down behind the hill and the very deservingWawona Team celebrated, the musical entertainment began,putting the final touches on a memorable day in beautifulWawona.YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor ..................................... Alan Richmondontributing Staff ............. Chet Brooks, Jr., Garrett De Bell,Jeff Goulding, Pam Hertz, Kim SaundersYosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and CurryCompany for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office or call 372-1445. Deadline for theOctober issue is Wednesday, September 4, 1985.

~j~=~w ,-~ w ..... ~ ..... F ..- ~ ........................... ~ ~. ......Get to Know: Garrett De BellThe job description could read something as follows: Createaffirmative environmental projects, maintain good communicationswith environmental community, both within Yosemite andoutside the Park, and prevent any environmental problems. Theperson for the job? Garrett De Bell!Always enamoured of nature, the mountains and hiking, De Bellvisited Yosemite from the Bay Area many times as a child. Bysixteen he was hiking the length of the John Muir Trail alone; "Thehardest part of the trip," recalls De Bell, "v{,as getting my mother tolet me go."It was during his trips to Yosemite in the early 70’s as a teacherfor UC Berkeley that De Bell found a need and filled it. Heapproached Ed Hardy, YP&C Co. President, regarding theadverse publicity YP&Co. was receiving at the time over environmentalissues. De Bell suggested he be put to work to helpcorrect the misconceptions regarding Curry Co. and to quell the"exaggerated controversy" stemming from those misconceptions.In 1974, De Bell joined YP& Co. as the EnvironmentalYP&Co. Environmental Advisor Garrett De BellConsultant. As such, he reports directly to Ed Hardy but also a year in Yosemite: the hiking, kayaking and cross-country skiworks closE~Iy with the Executive Staffs of MCA and YP&Co. seasons!" Kayaking has quickly become De Bell’s favorite sportsHis favorite part of the busy job is his involvement with the obsession and he hopes to kayak "the hard class three smoothlyenvironmental issues in and around Yosemite, particularly the by next season." But his real leisure time pursuit is "to encouragepreservation of Mono Lake, the recent designation of Yosemite’s kayaking and cross-country skiing in the Yosemite community."backcountry as wilderness, and the "Save the Merced" effort. "To Interested parties can find the busy De Bell at his desk m or on thesee the Merced River protected -- that’s this year’s dream," says slopes or in his kayak!De Bell. Previous successful projects include the YP&Co. BeverageContainer Deposit Program (the first of its type in a NationalPark and much copied since its inception in 1976), the Recycling Scouts AttendProgram, and the Backcountry clean-up efforts. De Bell alsoenjoys serving as the YP& Co. liaison to NPS committees onYosemite Day Campvarious issues of environmental impact, and frequently drafts the On July 25-27 the Yosemite-El Portal Cub Scouts (Pack 50)position papers for YP&Co. on environmental issues.hosted a day camp for seventeen boys, including ten local Cubs:Prior to joining Curry Co., De Bell spent three years as an Army Mark Dietrich, Jesse Ernest, Wesley Gissell, Travis Keay, JohnathanKovacs, David Peterson, Brian Reilly, Joshua Ruschaupt,paramedic before enrolling at Stanford University where hemajored in Biology and studied with Paul Ehriich, author of The Eamon Schneider and Greg Wheeler. Camp Director KristiePopulation Bomb. Grad school at UC Berkeley followed; De Bell Warner of Merced was assisted by Cheryl and Conrad Bills, andstudied Ecology and Wildlife Management and worked with Aldo Tamara Powell as well as local Cub Parents Judy and Jeff Keay,Leopold, prominent wildlife biologist,and Gary Gissell, in offering a variety of different activities to theDe Bell was approached during this time by Friends of the Earth Cubs.founder David Brower to put together a book for use at environmentalteach-ins to be held around the country. Within six weeks, provides a ’hands-on’ experience; what they’ve read in booksThe importance of the camp was indicated by Conrad Bills, "Ithe had completed The Environmental Handbook which ultimately they get to put to use here." The boys took part in nature studies,made the New York Times Bestseller List, and sold one million sports, wood working and other activities and earned Cub Scoutcopies. One of his real pleasures is that NPS purchased 5,000 advancement awards for their efforts; but perhaps the highlight ofcopies of the book for distribution to their management. the activities was a first aid demonstration by Castle AFB EmergencyRoom Technicians Scott Burt and Bob Hughes who dis-Following the enormousuccess of the book, De Bell went toWashingtonan environmental lobbyist. Later he returned to UC cussed basic first aid techniques with the assistance of aBerkeley and it was during this period, while teaching Yosemite "moulage" kit. Cub Scout "patient" Nathan Bills was made toNatural History courses for the Natural Environment Department look as if he had suffered a serious leg injury through use of theof UC Extension, that De Bell approached Mr. Hardy.very real make-up of the moulage kit, and the boys discussedNow a long-standing member of the Yosemite community and proper treatment of the injury with Senior Airmen Scotl and Bob.YP&Co., De Bell makes his home here. A real outdoor enthusiast,he spends a good deal of his leisure time enjoying Yosemite’s moulage was a most effective learning tool, and like day camp, anVariously described as "yucky" and "really neat," the reality of theenvironment. In fact, as he sees it, "There are only three seasons experiencenjoyed by all!

Jim and Lynn Wilson: The Sierra Sun Rises in Yosemitetrip along the John Muir Trail to Mt. Whitney. They agreed to doYosemite has become a very special place for two of its residents,Lynn and Jim Wilson. As children they had visited here, no more than three or four miles, climbs of less than 1000’ inelevation daily, carried 60-lb. packs, and ate their dehydratedseparately, several times: Jim with his family ("at two weeks olddell food and some fish.and before I was born!"), and Lynn with her photographer grandfatherwho showed her the United States, including Yosemite,Remembering highlights of the trip, they both think immediatelyof day twenty-one when they reached what Jim describesthrough the eye of his camera. When Jim and Lynn marriedseventeen and a half years ago they camped in Yosemite on theiras "like runner’s euphoria...it was like carrying no load, easy tobreathe..,we traveled 9.8 miles that day because we justhoneymoon and it’s been their "home" ever since! But beforecouldn’t stop at three or fourl"actually settling in the Park,They also remember thethey acquired an interestingday Lynn broke her arm; at thevariety of life experiences...top of Kearsarge Pass, outsideBoth were working in Losof Independence, CA, she fellAngeles when they met, Jimand fractured her arm near theas a box boy and apprenticeelbow. So intent were they tomeat cutter, Lynn as an ORfinish their trip on time ("toTech, assisting surgeons in acatch the meteor showers athospital operating room. TheyWhitney") she put her ORmarried and eventually movedtechniques touse and bandagedit herself! Jim remem-to Oregon where they built ahouse, then remodeled andbers that she administered hersold seventeen others, savingown anesthesia, "She drankmoney for their goal, to purchasea meat market and deli-all the 151 Rum and felt nopain for two days!" Four dayscatessenl They ultimately purchaseda meat market/dell in what was then sleepy little San later they came across a veterinarian on the trail who wrappedLuis Obispo and went into the wholesale and retail meat cuttingthe arm with "a red horse bandage, my red badge of courage!"business. They spent ten years in the business in SLO but withLynn remembers that despite the pain in her arm and the headachefrom the rum, the most painful part of the experience was athe urbanization of San Luis Obispo and the arrival of large scalecompetition, they found the meat cutting part of the businesslittle finger which she managed to skin in the fall!floundering as the dell flourished. Thus they expanded to a dell Jim’s birthday was spent on the trail, too; in late.. June theyrestau rant.camped at Duck Lake and were treated by nearby fishermen to aDuring this time things happened that would shape their livesdinner of Kamloops (salmon).and make Yosemite their home. Jim, an avid backpacker, was They had a wonderful time and saw spectacular scenerymaking regular trips into the wilderness with friends and returningwith pictures and stories, but try as he might he never felt he(particularly the storm Jim photographed from the distance overThousand-Island Lake) but they had the difficult times, too: "Acould adequately describe to Lynn what he’s experienced. "He washed out bridge at Fish Creek -- high water, cascades andtalked of wonderful wilderness, no trees, no grass," recalls Lynn.,Jim had to pull me and my pack up a broken bridge," recallsIt was about this tirne that Lynn was diagnosed as suffering from Lynn. And, too, when they were nearly missed by lightning "justCollingens Disease (Lupus). She had previously been told she 50 feet away" while at King’s River Crossing.had Multiple Sclerosis. The combination of the two confined her They had planned from the outset to write a book about theirto a wheelchair and she remembers with a smile that Jim "promisedto take me dancing if I could walk again and when I took four script. Jim wanted to put into pictures what he had tried so hardexperiences on the trail, Jim to do the photography and Lynn thesteps toward him one day, he lifted me onto his shoes and to express to Lynn after all his earlier backpacking experiences,danced!"and they both wanted to share their adventures with others. So,Eventually she was not only walking, she was hiking -- startingwith a short trip to Vernal Fall and leading to an overnight even recorded the sounds of heavy rain, rushing water and "theas Jim took rolls of fih’n, Lynn talked into her tape recorder andbackpack trip with Jim to Glen Aulin and Water Wheel. It was on frogs at 10,000 feet" to help her recall the experiences!this Glen Aulin trip in 1983 that Jim wistfully expressed his When they returned from their trip, having successfullyinterest in a backpack trip together along the John Muir Trail,accomplished their stated goal, they began to work on a slideThe determined Lynn said, "Why not?"show about the trip. Complete with a taped narration set toShe dehydrated food from their dell and planned the trip for music the show is currently presented, free, three nights a weekthe following summer. Despite Jim’s belief that they would never at various locations in the Valley. It’s also been purchased and isgo, they left their dell in the hands of students from Cal Poly and presented by Sequoia National Park. The book they set out toon June 14, 1984, left Happy Isles for a three-month, 400-mile write was published as Sierra Sunrise: Along the John Muir Trail

Yosemite’s Time Machine: The Pioneer Cemeteryby" Chet Brooks, Jr.Just about one hundred steps west of the Visitor Center oehind ces" at the west end of the Valley. This is the final resting place ofPark Headquarters, nestled amidst Black Oaks and Incense Cedarsand hidden from the hustle and bust e of daily Valley life, you apple orchard in the Day Use Parking area at Curry Village wasJames C. Lamon who arrived in Yosemite Valley in 1859. Thewill find a very special part of Yosemite -- the Pioneer Cemetery. planted by Lamon, as well as the smaller orchard near the Stables.After two years as a "seasonal" in the Valley, Lamon decidedA walk through this area is ike a step backward in time. Theinscriptions on many of the stones and markers bring insight of a in 1861 that, like many of us, he was "home"; starting with thetime in Yosemite that will never be seen again. All of the people winter of 1861-1862 he elected to remain in the Valley year roundhere were, in their own special ways, true pioneers -- some and thus became the first non.Indian to do solfamous, some forgotten.Time and space do not permit the mention of each of theA simple marker inscribed "A Boy" marks the grave of the first pioneers buried here, and perhaps just as well. Why not plan yourto be buried here. Although no one is certain, he is believed to be own quiet walk through this reminder of the Park’s rich history?John Bennett, who drowned trying to cross the Merced River on Before starting, however, stop by the Visitor Center and pick up athe back of a mule. The date was June 24, 1870.copy of the Guide to the Pioneer Cemeter)z. It contains an excellentThe first non-Indian child born in Yosemite Valley can be found map of the area, as well as a bounty of background material. Thenhere as well. When Florence Hutchings died in 1881, she was only step out the front door, turn right, and take a short walk intoseventeen years old. She is buried near her father, James Mason Yosemite’s past.Hutchings, an Englishman who played a major role in the settingaside of Yosemite Valley as a National Preserve, and succeededGalen Clark in 1880 as Guardian of the Yosemite Grant. He died in A Message from the President1902, after being accidentally thrown from his wagon on the BigOak Flat Road.Yosemite Park and Curry Co.An ordinary looking block of granite, brought from the base ofAims for a Safe CompanyCathedral Spires, stands at the head of the grave of a trulyextraordinary individual- a Yosemite giant name(~ Galen Clark. It is the policy of YP&Co. to provide a safe and healthfulHe carved his own name on this headstone and at his gravesite he workplace for employees and the visiting public that meets theplanted six Sequoia trees, five of which are still alive, part of the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970twenty-two Giant Sequoias in Yosemite Valley. He also dug the old and sound business practices. To help prevent accidents, deaths,well in the cemetery to water the trees, and flowers there. Clark ’njuries and property damage, the Company established a Safetywas a busy man here in Yosemite, serving as Hotelkeeper, YosemiteGuardian (twice!), and postmaster. Told at the age of forty tions in the units.Committee several years ago and conducts routine safety inspec-was dying of "Consumption" (terminal Tuberculosis), he came We have recently been identified as a test site for "Safety andthe mountains, hoping to prolong his life. When Clark passed Occupational Standard I1," an NPS safety and health program.away in 1910, hewas only four months away from his ninetyseventhbirthday...he had lived another fifty-seven years! part of this program will be additional training for supervisors asThis pilot program is being tested in a variety of National Parks;(Author’s note: Perhaps his longevity is not as much of a surprise well as additional documentation standards for safe practices inas it might appear; we all know there is something very special the workplace.about living in Yosemite!)As a part of the program, the Company will be hosting a safetyTwo men named George, Fiske and Anderson, both true pioneers,are here as well. George Fiske was a photographer here in training session will be taught by NPS, MCA and outside safetytraining session in Yosemite the week of November 19. Thisthe 1880’s. His home and studio were located in the Valley near experts and will be attended ~y NPS employees and other concessioners.Many of you will be asked to participate in the trainingthe Four Mile Trail. George Anderson was the first person to climbto the top of Half Dome, in 1875. He climbed the back side of the session.landmark barefoot because he felt he could get a better grip with As President, I fully support the program, actively participate inhis bare toes than with his heavy leather boots! In 1882, he built it, and expect similar participation from all employees. Safety andthe trail to Vernal Fall from Happy Isles.health take precedence over all activities and no job will beFrom the ranks of NPS comes the name Forrest S. Townsley. He attempted until safety is considered and provided for.was Yosemite’s Chief Ranger from 1916 to 1943, beginning what While no set of safety regulations can comprehensively coverrapidly became a Yosemite tradition. His son, John, was born and all possible unsafe practices within the workplace, YP&Co. andraised here and also chose a career with NPS. He was the its employees undertake to promote in every way possible theSuperintendent of Yellowstone National Park at the time of his realization of the individual’s responsibility to prevent accidents.recent and untimely death. Forrest Townsley’s granddaughter, Please take it upon yourself to behave appropriately and do yourGail, is the Manager of White Wolf High Sierra Camp.part to protect yourself, your fellow employees and our guestsLast, but certainly not least, enclosed by a stone and chain from accidents and to mak every day an accident-free day. Yourfence, stands a granite spire taken from one of the "Three Gra-safety is important to us and to you.

MoviesSeptember 3: Oxford BluesThe Mariposa County Health Department reminds parents ofFirst Graders that now is the time to make appointments for theSeptember 10: WitnessState Required Health Check-up (if not already completedSeptember 17: Beverly Hills Copwithin the past 18 months). The purpose of the exam is to detectMovies are shown on Tuesdays in the East Auditorium at 8:00 any health problems which might hinder your child’s progress inp.m. and 10:00 p.m. Admission$2.50 for adults and $1.50 for school. Appointmentshould be made with your family physician,clinic, or the local Health Department. For further informationplease call the MCHD at 966-3689.children (12 and under).Special Star Wars Night! Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back andReturn of the Jedi! Triple showing begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission The Yosemite Alcoholics Anonymous meets twice a week onis $7.00 for the triple-header, $5.00 for the last two, and $2.50 forthe last one. September 24! Don’t miss it!Wednesday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the YPCC EmployeeTraining Office. Everyone is welcome.VideosSeptember 5: StripesSeptember 12: And Justice For AllSeptember 19: Blues BrothersSeptember 26: Black StallionVideos are shown on Big Screen in the Weight Room at 8:15p.m. on Thursdays.Continuing EventsAEROBICS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (School Gym) 5:307:00 p.m.AQUA-AEROBICS: Tuesday and Thursday, Lodge Pool, 6:15 -7:30 p.m.BASKETBALL: Tuesday and Thursday, School Court, 5:00 -8:00 p. m.SOCCER: Thursday at School Field, 5:00- 7:00 p.mULTIMATE FRISBEE: Sunday 1:00- 3:00 p.m., Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m., at Schooi FieldVOLLEYBALL’. Wednesday and Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., outsideWeight Room (ask inside for equipment)WEIGHT ROOM: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10-12,1-4, and 5-9. Thursday, 10-12, 1-4 and 5-8, Sunday, 2-9.YOGA: Monday and Wednesday, West Auditorium, 6:15 - 7:30a.m.Video Rentals in Park!YP&C Co. is pleased to announce a New Video RentalService for Park residents. Open seven days a week from1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the store is located in the old Y-1service station in the Village, now also the home for thePhoto Express. VHS and Beta movies are available for $3.00each per night, as well as rental VCRs for $9.00 per night.There are 200 movies currently in stock, and new titles willbe rotated in monthly. Hours may change during September;call Curry ext. 1129 for further information.AnnouncementsEffective from September 1st through May 31st (1986) theYosemite Branch Library hours will be: Tuesday and Thursday12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.Last chance for the MCA Ink Photo Contest; entries are dueSeptember 4th, so mai your winning photo today to: MCA INK,John McMasters, 502ILL. Good luck!Interested in quilting? Why not join the new Yosemite Quilter’sCircle? We’ll have quilting bees, work on individual projects andshare (quilting tips. First meeting, September 6, Friday, at 6:00p.m. at the Girl’s Club. Future meetings will be scheduled fortimes and days according to the group’s wishes.The Yosemite Lions Club meets for lunch at The AhwahneeHotel on the first and third Thursday of every month.The Yosemite Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at noon in the FourSeasons Restaurant.COMING NEXT MONTH...A New Trivia Game featuring Yosemite... andyou canplay/Brush up on your facts/News of this year’s Vintners, Chefs and the new Muskclans Holidays coming up this fall and winter/ClassifiedFOR SALE: Citron Crested Cockatoo and cage. $800 or bestoffer. Call 372-4826 after 5:00 p.m.FOR SALE: Ca ptain’s Waterbed with bookshelf headboard, cabinetdrawers and all accessories, $400. 1967 Chevy Van automatictransmission, V-8, fair condition, $1,500. RCA ConsoleColor TV, $150. Call 379-2805, after 10:00 a.m.FOR SALE: Muluccan Cockatoo (Salmon crested), $800 or bestoffer. Call 372-4826 after 5:00 p.m.FOR SALE: 6 acres of pines and oak in Mariposa. Good waterarea, privacy. $25,000. Call 966-5715 after 6:00 p.m.FOR SALE: Utility Trailer, $450. Call 372-1344 evenings, or 372-1122 days.t,

i’’!:!r~.i ii"Let the Wild Roses Grow"Nets Grandy Talent ShowGrand PrizeAugust: Busy Time for VIPVisits to Yosemite!Late August brought many visitors to Yosemite, as usual, butThe 9th Annual Great Valley Revue, held Monday, August 19,also some rather special guests: California Governor Georgewas a night of laughter, seriousness, and discovery for audienceDeukemejian, Secretary Donald Hodel of the U.S. Departmentand performers alike. The Revue showcased Yosemite residents,giving them an opportunity to share their talents as well as Park Service, William Penn Mott and his wife Ruth.of the Interior, and his wife Barbara, and Director of the Nationalto compete for first, second and third prizes offered by theGovernor Deukemejian, here to congratulate the CaliforniaYosemite Mountain Shop.Conservation Corps (CCC) on their trail work, visited the HappyJeff Grandy, of the Tuolumne Store, won the Grand Prize (aIsles CCC site for a demonstration. In a hard hat with sledge$125 gift certificate to the Mountain Shop) with his slide showhammer in hand, the Governor took part, to the delight of theand acoustic guitar accompaniment of an original song, "Let thecrowd!Wild Roses Grow." Using a collection of slides depicting Yosemiteand the Western states, he portrayed the fragility of the earthWhile in the Valley, Deukemejian "truly enjoyed" his stay at"the beautiful Ahwahnee Hotel," and was most complimentaryand the often unnoticed designs of nature. The combination ofof the services, quality of the personnel, and overall ambiance ofvisual and lyrical illustration brought spontaneous applause to Yosemite.The following weekend, Interior Secretary Hodel and his wifemany slides and earned Jeff a standing ovation at the end of hisarrived for a stay in Yosemite’s high country. He, too, took in aperformance! Jeff, a five-year employee of YP& Co., will beCCC site, at Booth Lake, where he later joined CCC members forleaving Yosemite soon for extensive travel in New Zealand.Second prize, a $50 Mountain Shop gift certificate went toa steak dinner.On Saturday afternoon Secretary Hodel joined several dignitaries,including Virginia Best Adams, California Senator AlanJennifer Jacobs for her humorous rendition of "Love Potion #9"in American Sign Language. National Park Service Sign LanguageInterpreter Jennifer prompted laughter with her facialCranston, Friends of the Earth founder David Brower, Directorexpressions and white-gloved hand-signing of the old rock andMott, actor Robert Redford, and others, for a dual dedication.roll hit! Jennifer plans to use her prize toward the purchase of aMount Ansel Adams was officially designated in honor of thePatagonia jacket.famous photographer and conservationist, and YosemiteAndy Skinner moved the audience with two stirring solo pianoNational Park was recognized as a World Heritage site, joiningpieces, the First Movement of Beethoven’s "Moonlight Sonata"other outstanding natural and culture resources throughoutheand ¯ an original composition entitled "Streams." Both piecesworld.were performed with sensitivity and skill and earned Andy theBut, for Secretary Hodel the personal highlight of the tripthird prize $40 gift certificate to the Mountain Shop.appeared to be the chance to learn about climbing! He was mostThere were seven other excellent acts taking the stage, eachenthusiastic about rappelling on Lembert Dome and commented,"They’ll never believe this in Washington, D.C.!"putting the test to the Judges’ skills. Terry Ratcliffe, second prizewinner in last summer’s Revue, returned with his amazing batonNPS Director William Penn Mott and his wife Ruth joined thedignitaries present for the dedications in Tuolumne Meadows ontwirling. The Tenaya Trio, consisting of Glenn Klein on harmonica/cowbells,Niel Trachtenberg on guitar, and Homer Payne onAugust 24, but spent the greater part of his visit touring Yosemite.He inspected various facilities and landmarks, met Parkguitar/kazoo/harmonica, had a unique style of folksy blues; bothresidents and the public, and complimented YP& Co. PresidentEd Hardy on a "concessioner so enthusiastic and dedi-Homer and Niel returned to the stage for solo singing/guitarpresentations. Joe Harmon’s recitation of two poems, one ancated to the ideals of the National Park Service." Hardy and Mottoriginal, lent a serious moment to the show; John Meek, with twooriginal well-composed songs and Scott Johnston in his inimitableplaying style gave great performances on acoustic guitar.discussed ideas for the participation of YP&Co. in educatingthe public as to the role of NPS in the National Parks. Ideas forthe program included a Yosemite Trivia Game for guests, withPulling the show together and keeping the crowd entertainedbetween acts with such things as caterpillar imitations and revelationsof next year’s T-shirt ("1 would have made it to the top ofemployee participation in its creation, and information to beprinted on placemats, tent cards, etc.Yosemite has often played host to visiting and vacationingHalf Dome, but...") were MC’s Don Ebert and Keith Walklet.personalities, but the ~st two weekends in Augusthis summerNeither had been in theatre productions previously, but onewere particularly busy and enjoyable ones, Governor Deukeme.would not have guessed by the way they played off each otherjian, Secretary Hodel, Director Mott and our other special guestswith ease and wit, not only on stage together but while each waswere some of our most personable and appreciative visitors, andalone in the spotlight. "We had a blast! Great crowd! Greatleft us with a wealth of memories. For a look at some of thecontinued on page 2 highlights of their visits, please turn to pages four and five!,, , 7 ’;

creer e osee her,.wish, her w_e!, I il~_.~, ":~... sne’s retiring on ~’~llil~A~\:~/y//?"b u p ~: rSSton Oark hy: raS;;lllllllllllllli’}i~I I~.!Lwith Park Service,Betty spent a year as\-~--~ as theDuring late January, early February, Yosemite singsa WAC in the MedicalCorps~uring World War II, twenty-five years as a dental assistant, and Music’ans Holidays come to Yosemite! Enjoy arias from Han-del, highlights of Bizet’s "Carmen," and Cimerosa’s "The Secretraised a family! She’s got another family now -- the visitors and Marriage." Or revel in a Richard Rodgers revue and a concert ofresidents of Yosemite National Park."West Side StoryV’ The festival will feature two sessions onBetty’s enjoyed her NPS experience, "particularly working opera and two on Broadway musicals, all hosted by leadingwith the young people," and the compliment is repaid many composers, singers and directors!times over. Her co-workers are very fond of her, she has a special Further information will be provided in upcoming issues of theplace in their hearts: "She’s just like a rnom away from homeSentinel.always concerned about you." "She’s really friendly, very personable.Visitors love her; she remembers many of them year-toyearand they all remember her!" "We call Betty ’morn’ because(continued from page 1)Talent Show Winnershe takes such good care of everyone. She always brings intreats and feeds you," "Betty’s the first one there with a cup of performers, great production crew, a real tight showV’ enthusedcoffee for a weary bus or truck driver."Keith. "It was fun to loosen up!"Betty calls Yosemite "the Park with a heart!" A piece of Dan Hancock’s "secret agent" stealth was the highlight of theYosemite’s heart goes with her -- goodbye and good luck, Betty,from the entire Yosemite community!show, according to many in the audience; as one observer put it,"He was g rear dodging the spotlight like that...the music (PeterGunne theme) added the right touch." Dan delivered the judges’decision to the Masters of Ceremony while disguised as a secretAre We Getting Restless for Winter?Twas early in the AMWhen light was still dimThe sky a Confederate gray~. air chilled without sunray.The forests were all quiet,The rocks silently holding their might;It was in this setting that a little white flakeCame drifting down into the fading night.She knew she would not yet wakeThe village she was coming to know,Instead she’d wait until the whole valley was covered with snow.And what a wonderful beauty she was when day did breakAnd found a land so pure that only God’s nature could make.by Wanda StarnesYMG Night Nurse, viewingfirst Valley snow, 1984agent.The audience was pleased and surprised by the overall qualityof the Great Valley Revue. Director Annette Bottaro attributesthe show’s success "to the crew, enthusiastic volunteers, andspirited audience" as well as the talented performers. DominiqueTardif and Chris Kennedy, Stage and Assistant Stage Managers,respectively, handled acts efficiently and even addedsome spontaneous comedy! Mary Hayes, Jeff Goulding, ThomePhipps, Robin Johnson, and Robert Brewer ran sound, spots,lights, and visual, smoothly, with the help of Georgia Chorey,Julie Patswald, Alice Harden and Bennett Martin.Judges for this year’s Revue were Tim Arnst, Signe Johnson,Sarah Burkdoll, Ray Martinez, and Mallory Smith, with KarenRoseland acting as the Judges’ Assistant.It was a night to remember and enjoy, a night of talent andtogetherness for the Yosemite Community. See you next year forthe 1986 Yosemite Great Valley Revue!

Fishing with George!by George MutterLord showering my pathAs the summer season fades into fall, trout fishing alsoWith petals of gold,changes and a fisherman’skill needs to be at its best! Due toRefreshened crisped airlow water levels, fish are moreasily alerted to your presence. Majestic trees with branchesAlso, they have gorged on the abundance of food in the water Reaching for the Heavens aboveover the summer months and are usually very choosy about Sprouting Leaves in the Springwhathey will eat at this time of year.Shading the hot glaring summer sunTo persuade these finicky fish, the lightest tackle is needed. 2-From Thy soil, now shedding its leavesIb. test line with small lures, tiny hooks, sinkers or flys and a lightTo protect Thy soil for the forthcomingstep while stalking the fish are needed to present a subtleWinter cold, Lord all Thy creationsituation to the cautious fish.Reflects your love for us aftThe Brown Trout, however, is an exception. In the fall when theWith your refreshened air.water temperature drops, they become more active and begin tospawn. Unlike their relative, the Salmon, trout feed while spawning.They become very territorial while spawning and will aggres.Joseph Paquettesively attack almost anything that comes near. While I was fishingin the Valley one day last fall, a big Brown Trout (around fivepounds) shot out from a deep rocky bank across the river, inpursuit of a smaller trout. The Brown was so aggressive in the Runner’s Cornerchase that it swam across the river, up a shallow beach aboutwo by Dennis Yamnitskyfeet in front of where I was fishing, and back to the other side of the Congratulations and a million thanks to the almost one hundredrunners and volunteers who represented Yosemiterived I immediately tied on the biggest Kastmaster line I had andcast across the river near the rocky bank. I didn’t catch the big National Park on August 19 at the Long Live Mono Lake 10KBrown, but I did catch three other Browns (all over 11") in three Run! As Race Director, I am extremely proud to say that the run,casts, along the same bank. They attacked the line as soon as it in its third year, has grown into the biggest and best run on thehit the water, showing their territorial defensiveness. East side of the Sierra. Much of our success is due to theIn contrast, Rainbow Trout will usually spawn in the spring generousupport of the Yosemite Community. Runners from thewhen the water temperature starts to rise. However, I have found National Park Service, California Conservation Corps, Yosemitea breed of Rainbows that spawn in later summer and early fall. Institute and Yosemite Park and Curry Co. all made strongThese fish are found in Saddle Bag Lake, Ellery, and Tioga showings. Thanks for a great effort.Lakes. They are also found in lakes and streams on the East side Elsewhere on the summer race circuit, Yosemite runners wereof the Sierra between Hilton Creek and Carson Pass. This specialbreed of Rainbows originates in the Hot Creek fish hatchery. Run at the Mariposa County Fair, California’s Highest 10K Run inout in force atthe Merced Run against Cancer, the Amigo de OroThey can be found spawningshallow, sandy or rocky coves Mammoth Lakes, and at many other events. It’s just great to seeand against steep rocky banks. These Rainbows, like the more and more people getting active, getting out and going for it!Browns, are very territorial and aggressive while spawning and Go Team Yosemite! Remember, we have the best trainingput up an extremely good battle when hooked.ground in the world!A fishing pattern I prefer this time of year is fishing for the late Oh, speaking of Team Yosemite,has long been my desire tospawning Rainbowsthe high elevation lakes off Tioga Pass organize Yosemite athletes (runners, bikers, skiers, swimmers,Road until the snow falls, then coming down to the valley to seek etc.) in a Team Yosemite. It could have many benefits, plus theout the Fall spawning Browns.potential for new training partners. It’s some food for thought;Although the spawning trout makes for good fishing, the fishermanshould be sensitive to the fact that the fish are attempting95389.to re-populate the waters. Care should be given to catch only the Just remember, give and you shall receive, so why not giveanyone interested can contact me at P,O. Box 699, Yosemite, CAfish needed and to carefully return to the water any unharmed1000%?Go for it!spawning males (those el(creting a white milky substance) orany pregnant female trout (those with protruding lower bellies).This is especially important while fishing in the Valley which i’s YOSEMITE SENTINELnot artificially stocked.Editor .....................................Alan RichmondWhen fishing in the fall, be prepared for the elements; fishing Contributing Staff ............ Chet Brooks, Jr., Annette Bottaro,is no fun if you’re wet and coldJ Also, fishing licenses expire onHugh Dougher, Mike Parker, Kim SaundersDecember 31, so remember to renew your license before then. The Yosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and(By the way, new fishing licenses come out at the beginning of Curry Company for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office or call 372-1445. DeadlineDecember and make good Christmas gifts!) Have fun fishingand good luck!for the November issue is Friday, October 4, 1985.t

World Heritage Dedication, Mt. Ansel Adams

and VIP v isits Highlight Augus[ in Yosemite!...... ¯ ~,y .~Photos3 & 6b Evan Smith by NPS .":::~: ::Photos 5, 8, 12 & 13 by Jamesr~:i’"~’;il :i;~ ~ :~’:’":’:~IJohnson for YP&CC:~:~,.~i,~i..i:: i:~ iMichael Dixon for NPS ~3~~"~ ~ :1. Virginia Best Adams accepts plaque from Superintendrent ~~Binnewies as momentof Mt. Ansel Adams dedicatior.~,~~2. NPS Director Mott addresses NPS emptoyees. ~~ ’3, NPS Divis On Chiefs, Managers, Assistant Superintendent~ i~ ":~J....’,~’XJames Laney, and Director Mott,4, Actor Robert Redford at Mr. Ansel Adams dedication,5, Governor Deukemejian tries his hand at Happy Isles CCC sitet6, Director Mort meets John Muir (Lee Stetson)! r.. ~~i ii~7, Secretary Hodel chats with Director Mott.!~ ~8, Mr, Hardy, Director Mott and Superintendent Binnewies.. ....9. NPS Honor Guard at dedication ceremonies..~" ’........ ’-,,,:,".10. Secretary Hodel tests his rappelling skills on Lembert Dome.11. Secretary Hodel and Richard Benedick with World Heritageplaque.12. YP&CC President Ed Hardy greets Governor Deukemejian13. Superintendent Robert Binnewies and Governor Deukemejianat CCC site.

TIMBER!Cedar Lodge Falls!by Employee RecreationThe 1985 Yosemite Men’s Softball League concludedon Friday, August 16, with the Free Swingers defeatingCedar Lodge in the Championship Game. In order toreach the championship the Free Swingers had to defeatthe 10-Keys and the Over the Belt Gang. Cedar LodgeYouth Sports Report ="The Mariposa High School Grizzlies Varsity and Junior VarsityFootball Teams began practice August 19 in Mariposa withtwelve young athletes from El Portal and Yosemite making theteams. Juniors Lance Davis and Mark Sims join returning seniorsJohn Abell and Gerald Godfrey on the Varsity Team. Returningto the Junior Varsity Team are sophomores Jim Little, DanaAbove: Coach Ouigley presents Bob Brezinski with 1985 trophy.McMhehey, and Roy Freitas. Freshman ball players are TimAbove, right: The 1985 Softball Champs, the Free Swingers!Donaldson, Jay Edeal, Jeff Hinson, Mike Mackie and Paulreceived a bye in the first round and then defeated the Firehouse Smith. This is an exceptional turnout for the Park community --5 + 5 to gain a berth in the final.good luck to these fine athletes and their teams!With the beautiful Yosemite Fails down to a trickle in the background,the stage was set. The stands were full of energetic fans Grizzlies Soccer team and Tracy Donaldson who made the teamGood luck also to David Gallagher and Shawn Arnold on thecheering their respective teams, Cedar Lodge was favored to win for Girls Varsity Volleyball.but the Free Swingers had different thoughts. The Free Swingers Congratulations to all of our community athletes for a finewon the coin toss and promptly shut down Cedar in the top of the showing!first inning. Bob Blumerich kept the Cedar Lodge hitters off balancewith his pitching, timiting the mighty Cedar bats to only sixruns. Blumerich was backed by defensive gems all night; leadingthe defense were shortstop Mike Parker and centerfielder JeffOlson, and second baseman ~ob Brezinski turned in an inningendingdouble-play to thwart a ral{y by Cedar in the fourth inning.Offensively the Free Swingers collected fourteen runs, thanksin part to the timely hitting of Jody Lee, Dave Marino, and JimCorcoran. It was Corcoran’s blast in the fourth inning that swayedthe momentum to the Free Swingers for the remainder of thegame. The Free Swingers combined an errorless game and teameffort to defeat Cedar Lodge.During post-game ceremonies YP&Co. Senior Vice PresidentDon Quigley, better known as "Coach Quigley~’ presented winningCoach Bob Brezinsk{ with the 1985 YP&Co. Softball Championshiptrophy. The trophy is now on display in the Recreation Office.Congratulations to the Free Swingers for a successful season!Additionally, congratulations are in order for the second place MARIPOSA GRIZZLIESI Bottom row, left to right: Mike Mackie,team, Cedar Lodge, for a fine showing. Also, to the Over the Belt Dana McMhehey, Paul Smith, Jim Little, Lance Davis, Jay Edeal,Gang for winning the tournament championship, and to all who Jeff Hinson. Top row, left to right: John Abell, Gerald Godfrey,Tim t)onaldson, Mark Sims. Not pictured: Shawn Arnold, Tracyparticipated in the league for displaying an outstanding level of Donaldson, Roy Freitas~ David Gallagher,sportsmanship throughout the year!

A Message from the PresidentA Little Bit of Heavenin YosemitebyEd HardyYosemite Valley’s automobile congestion is wid ely perceived by by Chet Brooks, Jr.the NPS, Yosemite Park and Curry Co., the press, tile environmentalcommunity aria the ~ublic as being the Park’s greatest Yosemite Valley? The Yosemite Chapel, dedicated in June 1879,Can you name the oldest building in continuous use in theproblem. While the existence of this problem is universally is exceeded in age and use only by the Clark Cottage at Wawona,acknowledged, the exact extent of overcrowding within the Park is built in 1876,not wel understood.Originally part of the old Village near the foot of Sentinel Rock,The NPS Parking and Traffic Management Committee, under the first services were held on June 7, 1879, However, at that time,the capable leadership of Bruce Fincham, believes that the problemrequiring immediate attention is the overcrowding at the east Chapel was moved to its present location in 1901, and in 1966, theboth roof ana windows had yet to be added to the structure! Theend of Yosemite Valley, a small portion of a seven square mile natural stone foundation was added to protect the building in thealley. The Parking and Traffic Committee works from the very event of high water in Cook’s Meadow. The foundation was part ofreasonable assumption that the number of accommodations and a restoration and refurbishing project that cost more thanparking spaces define the appropriate level of visitation. It is $20,000. The original building cost less than $2,000!management’s challenge to balance Park use and capacity, withoutunduly restricting use.first was held on October 24, 1884. The happy event was recordedMany’, many weddings have taken place in our Chapel, but theA number of changes have already gone a long way toward on film by noted Yosemite pioneer photographer, George Fiske,alleviating the congestion problem in Yosemite Valley. Several whose home and photographic studio were located nearby on theyears ago the NPS created a one-way loop entering Yosemite south bank of the Merced River.Valley on Southside Drive and exiting on Northside Drive, thus By 1901, most of the Valley’s newer or more "important" businesseshad been built or been moved to the upper valley, that areaimproving traffic flow and reduc’ng congestion. The advent of afree shuttle bus further helped reduce automobile traffic. between Superintendent’s Bridge and Sentinel Bridge. VirtuallyTo address campground congestion in the Valley, the NPS surrounding the Chapel, this area is a treasure trove for historyimplemented a reservation system. This system eliminated the buffs. The locations of many of these buildings are preserved byintense congestior~ at the carnpground entrances where vehicles small concrete markers with brass plaqueset in the top. Onlined up before dawn to await the few spaces that might becomethese plaques are written the names of the buildings and busi.available.nesses which stood there.In the future the same controls planned for this year (whereby On November 12, 1973, the Yosemite Chapel became the firstday visitors were to be kept away from the east end of the Valley building in the National Park to be placed on the National Register ofwhen it was full) should be continued but with a more positive Historic Places.slant to the media. Everyone is aware that a first-class restaurant If your curiosity still beckons, near Sentinel Bridge you will find arequires reservations, why not a first-class National Park? Were small number of the Valley’s scattered Sequoias. Can you tell themone to just show up at the restaurant one might get in and then from the Incense Cedars that surround them? (Sequoias have individualneedles which point upward and are gray-green in color,again, one might end up walking down the street to anotherestablishment. Without a reservation for Yosemite Valley, a person Cedars have foliage which is flat, yellow-green, and appears tomay visit the Vaiiuy on a peak day, or may visit Tuolumne Meadows,Glacier Point, the Tioga Corridor, the Mariposa Grove of Big So, there you have another stroll through the Valley’s pioneerdroop.)Trees, or some other location in Yosemite National Park if the 3ast -- looking for a "little bit of heaven" right here in Yosemite!Valley is full.One further step that might be implemented to optimize the useof limited parking in Yosemite Valley’s east end is to requireovernight visitors, on days when the limits appear likely to bereached, to park only at their destinations once they pass El Capcrossover (scenic turnouts not affected, disabled exempt). Implementationof this procedure could be as simple as a ticket similarto that used at ski a teas, coded an dated each visit. For exam pie,a blue card would indicate North Pines only, a green card for dayuse areas only, etc. This requirement would ensure that overnightguests would not unfairly use two s oaces per car -- one in a dayuse area (such as the Village Store or Visitor’s Center to which onecould travel by shuttle) and the one provided at the overnightaccommodation location.Whatever the future holds for Yosemite, this vexing problem isof immediate concern. I would be interested it7 any new thoughtsthat might help resolve it.

iiJi’Jt}iI:.i!i!iiI;(’,;:i ¯i’i’!¯MoviesOctober 1 : Electric DreamsOctober 8: TerminatorOctober 15: The Mean SeasonOctober 22: City HeatOctober 29: Terror in the AislesMovies are shown every Tuesday in the East Auditorium at 8:00p.m. and.10:00 p.m. Admissiorl is $2.50 for adults and $1.50 forkids (under 12).VideosOctober 3: Monty Python: Secret Policeman’s Other BallOctober 10: First BloodOctober 17: Author! Author!-October 24: Escape From New YorkOctober 31: HalloweenVideos are shown on FREE at the Weight Room at 8:15 p.m.Check bulletin boards located at your work place or housingarea for details of all events, or call Employee Recreationext.1475. Watch for news of the Halloween DancelContinuing EventsAEROBICS: Monday and Wednesday (School Gym) 5:30- 7:00p.m.VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday and Thursday (Outside the WeightRoom) 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.BASKETBALL: Tuesday and Thursday (School Court) 5:008:00 p.m.YOGA: Monday and Friday (West Auditorium) 6:15 - 7:30 a.m.ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Thursdays7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (School Field)SOCCER: Tuesdays (School Field) 5:00.8:00 p.m.WEIGHT ROOM: Monday through Saturday (except Thursday)10:00 - 12:00, 1:00- 4:00, 5:00 - 9:00, Thursday 10:00 - 12:00,1:00 - 4:00, 5:00 - 8:00, Sunday 2:00 - 9:00.ClassifiedFOR SALE: ’84 Jeep Wagoneer, 4x4, 2.5 liter, 4 cyl, 25mpg, AM/FM stereo, PB, PS, AC, tilt steering, full size spare, roof rack,excellent condition. $11,000 or best offer. Call 372-4253 anytime.FOR SALE: Baby Crib, $60. Children’s wooden play table with 4chairs, $30 or best offer. Call 372-4573.FOR SALE: Sofa and matching love seat. Both in Herculontweed, light earth colors, very good condition. Call Anne Grahamat 372-1365.AnnouncementsThe Yosemite Quilter’s Circle meets each Tuesday from 6:00 to9:00 p.m. at the Girls Club. Bring your quilting project and join usfor an evening of quilting and conversation.The 25th Annual Lions Club Bargain Sale will be one grand dayonly, Thursday, November 7, at the Visitor Center. Check initems at 8 a.m., sale from 9 to 5 (advance tickets available atMain Post Office). Lions Club takes 20% off your proceeds tosupport youth activities of the Park and El Portal. All items notremoved by 5:00 p.m. will be donated to charity. Coffee and freshdonuts will be served for breakfast to benefit the Junior SkiTeam. Joella will serve her famous beans and fry bread forlunch. Questions? Call Rusty at 372-4475.Interested in Dance Classes (ballet, tap or jazz) for your child?The Patti Law Dance School in Oakhurst will offer classes inYosemite this fall. All dance students will be eligible to participatein the Oakhurst Golden Chain Theatre Christmas productionof Peter Pan!. Call 683-7837.Buffed up on your facts and figures? The YP&CC invites you tosubmit your best trivia questions and answers about Yosemite tothe Marketing Dept. for possible inclusion in the new YosemiteTrivia Game! The best questions will be selected at random;winners will be featured monthly in the Sentinel.Community ServicesALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday andWednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the Employee Training Center,YP&CC General Office Bldg.YOSEMITE CHILDCARE CENTER Accepts children 6months or older. Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,across from Yosemite Institute. Children under 2, $1.75 perhour; over 2, $1.50 per hour. Call 372-4819 for information.YOSEMITE BRANCH LIBRARY Located in the Girls Club;open Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., andWednesday, 12:00- 3:00 p.m.YOSEMITE LIONS CLUB Meets for lunch at The AhwahneeHotel on the first and third Thursday of every month.YOSEMITE MEDICAL GROUP/DENTAL SERVICESClinic open 9:00 - 5:30, Monday - Friday, by appointment orfor walk-ins, and 24 hours daily for emergencies. DentalOffice open 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:30 - 4:30, Tuesday throughFriday, by appointment, and on Monday for emergencies.Clinic, 372-4637. Dental Office, 372-4200.MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES Call MariposaCounty Health Department, 966-2000. Appointmentsavailable in Valley on Thursdays.RELIGIOUSERVICES Baha’i Faith, 379-2301. CatholicMasses, Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Father Rod Craig,372-4729. Church of Christ, Gayle Garretson, Minister, 379-2493. Protestant Services, Reverend John C. Davis, 372-4885. Southern Baptist Church, Reverend Bill Sims379-2428.ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Meets Tuesdays, 12:15,Broiler Room at the Yosemite Lodge.

YOSEMITE ¯NATIONAL PARK;FI LIBRARYDEC 6 1985Ellie Hawkins Solos 2,000-Foot Wall in Yosemite Valley!i:i,i./):!i’’itt:In September, petite Ellie Hawkins of Bear Valley, CA, scaled a What drives her to set such goals, accomplish such feats?2,000-loot wall near El Capitan, solo, in what Bruce Brossman, "Dyslexia’s not a thing to be ashamed of. I think it motivates me,"Director of the Yosemite Mountaineering School, calls a "major, she says. "It’s something people hide, and more and moremajor feat." Only a handful of routes in Yosemite Valley have people I know are hiding it." Her mother, Hazel Knepper ofever been soloed on a first ascent, butPortland, Oregon, says, "EIlie wants thewhat makes Ellie’s climb even morefront-page noteworthy is that she suffersigeneral public to have a better under-standing of children and adults withfrom Dyslexia.learning disabilities." She hopes toDyslexia .ts a learning disability thatencourage schools to routinely test childrenfor Dyslexia and to provide specialcauses one to read or write certain wordsor letters backwards. In Eilie’s case theassistance to those children discoveredproblem is a little more complicated. Sheto have the disability.often hears, speaks and perceivesAn estimated one in ten persons isthings in their mirror image. Undiagnoseduntil just seven years ago, Ellie ’~occurs in four times as many boys asDyslexic and the mysterious disabilitysaw a PBS program on Dyslexia andgirls, but some of history’s most brilliantrealized the problem she’d been aware ,of since early childhood had a name.,I "and successful people have been Dyslexic-- among them Thomas Edison,At this point in her life, she and husbandBruce Hawkins, were already free ::~.jWinston Churchill.Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci andclimbing, a sport that cameasily to her. ."Ellie wants Dyslexic children to realizeAdvancing to more difficult climbing,that the same disability that causes themwith the use of ropes and other aids,problems in school can be the one thathowever, was more of a problem. Shemotivates them to strive for higher sucmustwork in deep concentration duringcesses. She visits grade school classes,a climb, checking each move carefully many times, to compensatefor her Dyslexia. "1 become like a machine on the ~ock," she gives interviews for television and publications, all in an effort tospeaks to children and shows slides of her climbs, as well assays.educate the public regarding the disability from which she suffers.But, the efforts are well worth it; she may not move as quicklyas other climbers, but Ellie Hawkins has become one of the top There are no real cures for Dyslexia; the challenge falls toclimbers in the world.each individual to develop his or her own way to get things done,Born in The Dalles, Oregon, in 1949, Ellie started to climb according to Marcia Henry, Vice President of the internationalwhen she was twenty-one. The majority of her climbs have been Orton Dyslexia Society of Baltimore, Maryland, one of the sponsorsof Ellie’s recent climb.in Yosemite but she’s also climbed in Great Britain, Norway, theAIps, Canadand elsewhere in the Western U.S. In 1984, Ellie For Ellie the challenge continues, but this September, sheclimbed the "Direct North Face" route of Half Dome, becoming found her own way to conquer the disability, and reaching thethe first woman to solo the face of Half Dome. Earlier this year, top of the mountain, christened her new route "Dyslexia."she became the first woman to solo the "Never, Never Land"route of El Capitan.This September’s effort, during which she kept in two-wayradio contact with Alan Richmond of YP&CC, a sponor of the INSIDE...trip, was one of her most difficult challenges. Not previouslyclimbed, the way was covered with debris, forcing Ellie to cleandirt and moss from the cracks, and pound holes for each stepshe took. Despite the difficulty of the venture, Ellie enjoyed theclimb, found time to note the view was "spectacular," and alsokept a journal of the adventure.Yosemite Renaissance 1985 exhibit opensVintners Holiday news!Winter Club Kickoff date setMCA INK photo contest winners announced!"Cowboy Bob," "Red" Guthrie, and David Spach honoredi~¯ /

.)iii/YOSEMITE RENAISSANCE 1985"To motivate living artists to develop diverse interpretationsof Yosemite and its varied landscapes," is the goal ofAnsel Adams Gallery and the Yosemite Association. Athe Yosemite Arts Guild as it presents the 1985 Yosemitecatalog, published by the Yosemite Association, is availableand most of the paintings on display are for sale.Renaissancexhibition.On display in the Visitor Center now through DecemberAt the close of the exhibition, a number of the paintings31, the exhibition is presented in cooperation with the will be selected to circulate to museums throughout theMariposa County Arts Council. Project Director Kay Pittscountry for one year, and the Committee will begin publicityfor the 1986 Yosemite Renaissance in an effort tohopes this first annual exhibit and competition will foster"a reawakening of interest," and "reflect the rebirth ofinspire more artists to share their unique interpretations offine, contemporary painting in Yosemite."Yosemite’ spectacular beauty! The Visitor Center is openFor Project Director Pitts and her committee, workdaily from 9:00 - 5:00 through the length of this display;began a year ago with publicity circulated to artistsdon’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this very special exhibition.through west coast art publications and councils. Paintingsaccepted for judging were limited to recent landscapesor studies of Yosemite, done in oil, acrylic,Artwork by Ben Kudo)watercolor and mixed media (with the primary medium NEXT ISSUE...paint) and the competition drew slides of 133 works of art ¯ Christmas in Yosemite!for the consideration of Judges Henry Hopkins, Director ofthe San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Millard Sheets,internationally known artist and designer, and reknownedwatercolorist, Roger Folk.From the 133 slides entered, 44 were selected, representingthe work of thirty-three artists from the WesternUnited States; these paintings were then shipped to theComm!ttee for final judging and display. The results are avisual delight. "It’s unusual to see an art exhibit and thenwalk outside to see the artist’s inspiration," declares Pitts,who hopes it will "heighten the public’s awareness otYosemite."The 1985 winner, announced in October, is a watercolorby Muriel Doggett of Livermore, California: a close-up ofYosemite Falls which focuses on the color of the rocks.Diane Bradley, of Belvedere, CA, took second with awatercolor, and third was awarded to a mixed media presentationby Roxanne Hills of Oakland.The Yosemite Renaissance is funded in part by theMariposa Arts Council, Yosemite Park and Curry Co., the¯ Chet Brooks on the history of the BracebridgeDinner¯ Congressional Oversight Committee Hearings Heldin Yosemite¯ Chef’s Holiday News¯ Herbert Schog’s MCA INK winning photograph!YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor .....................................Alan RichmondContributing Staff ................. Chet Brooks, Jr., EmployeeRecreation, Kirn SaundersThe Yosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park andCurry Company for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office, or call 372-1445. Deadlinefor the Decwember issue is Monday, November 4, 1985.tI1’t:I;(!t4¢{:

The Grape OutdoorsComes to YosemiteThe 1985 Yosemite Vintners Holidays will officially openNovember 13 and 14 with the ce ebration of this year’sCalifornia Nouveau style wines, and continue into Decemberwith festivities to include seminars, panel discusslons,wine tastings and gourmet dinners."MeettheWinemakers" receptions wil be held on Sundaysand Wednesdays from 5:00- 6:00 p.m.; winemakers’presentations on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at 1:30and 3:30, and Thursdays at 11:00 AM, 1:30 and 3:30 PM;Vintners’ Dinners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at7:00 PMThe schedule for the 1985 Yosemite Vintners’ Holidaysfollows; for further information, call extension 1445.Vintners Holiday ScheduleSession DatesIIIWednesday 11113 Creston Manor Vineyards and WineryThursday 11114 Piper-Sonoma CellarsPreston VineyardsSebastiani VineyardsSunday 11117Beaulieu VineyardMonday 11/18Beringer VineyardsTuesday 11/19Calera Wine CompanyChalone VineyardWednesday 11/20Thursday 11/21IV Sunday 12/1Monday 12/2Tuesday 12/3VVIIVIIIWednesday 12/4Thursday 12/5WineriesPage Mill WineryQuady WinerySchramsberg VineyardsStevenot WineryDavid Bruce WineryDry Creek VineyardFreemark AbbeyMill Creek VineyardsAcacia WineryJordan Vineyard and WineryRobert Pecota WineryShafer VineyardsVl Sunday 12/8 Chateau Montelena WineryMonday 12/9 Chateau St JeanTuesday 12/10Rutherford VintnersCharles E Shaw Vineyard and WineryWednesday 12111 Adler FelsThursday 12/12 Hanns Kornell Champagne CellarsRutherford Hill WinerySonoma-Cutrer VineyardsSunday 12115Bouchaine VineyardsMonday 12/16Domaine ChandonTuesday 12/17Fetzer VineyardsJoseph Phelps VineyardsThanksgiving PrayerMy Lord,Thou has Blessed usWith a Harvest,That Nurtures our Needs,My Lord,Thou has Blessed usWith Thy Love,That Nurtures our Soul,My Lord,Thou has Blessed usWith Having each Other.Blessings without End,To be Shared with each Other.Oh My Lord,We Unite our Voices TogetherSinging PraisesOf Endless Thanks to Thee.Joseph R. PaquetteWinter Club KickoffSkiing in Yosemite first began on lateral terrain across fromthe Valley Stables, then moved to Chinquapin, and eventually toBadger Pass at a location one mile east of today’s lodge. In 1935,the Badger Pass of today, at Monroe Meadows, opened with thelodge structure, rope tows and an up-ski. This year, BadgerPass, the oldest ski resort in California, proudly celebrates its50th anniversary.The Yosemite Winter Club, the oldest such club in the West,was founded in 1928 by Dr. Don mressider, the President of theCurry Company, with the blessing of Park SuperintendentHorace C. Albright. On November 15th, the Winter Club willsponsor its 57th Annual Kick-Off Dinner and Dance at the CurryPavilion.Your membership, at $9 for singles and $17 per family,sponsors the 39-year tradition of the Yosemite Junior Ski Team,which hosts and competes throughout the West in sanctionedFar West Association races. Additionally, club membershipssupport the Junior Cross-Country team, trans-Sierra ski trips inwinter from Lee Vining to Yosemite, and the Ancient Jocksweekend at Badger Pass.The November 15 steak dinner and dance, two free ice skatingsessions (including skate rentals), and two free lift tickets goodfor any day at Badger Pass, are included in membership, a $60value!So, don’t miss out on a very special year for Badger Pass andthe Yosemite Winter Club. Join Club President Ron Mackie andyour friends from the Yosemite community at the 1985 WinterClub Kickoff at Curry on November 15. For further information,call Rusty at 372-4475.:!

"Red" Guthrie Wins1985 Yosemite AwardJonathan "David" Spach, a summer seasonal TransportationAn NPS woodcraftsman, known to most as "Red:’ was honoredwith the 1985 Yosemite Award at the "Old Timer’s Picnic" in the 1986 National Merit Scholarship Competition, David, the sonAgent at the Village Kiosk, was recently named a semi-finalist inWawona on September 21.of George and Tricia Spach (Yosemite Sierra Services), isin presenting Warren "Red" Guthrie with the award, SuperintendentBob Binnewies praised his craftsmanship. Since 1982, among 15,000 who scored well in qualifying tests taken by moresenior at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno and wasRed has restored, with aid of modern tools and skillful hands, than one million students last fall.several wagons and carriages from Yosemite’s historic past. Semifinalists are eligible for more than 5,800 scholarshipsOne of Red’s restoration projects, on display at the picnic, the worth a total of almost $21 million. The criteria for the scholarships,to be awarded next spring, include SAT scores and active"Doc Moyle wagon," was originally owned by the YosemiteStage and Turnpike Company, operated by Henry Washburn, participation in school and community activities. Awarded by theand used at the Hotel Wawona. Red is currently at work on the National Merit Scholarship organization, the scholarships areSanta Barbara wagon.supported by more than 600 independent sponsors.Red and his wife, Marge, live in Ahwahnee and though Congratulations and continued good luck, David!"retired," Red is an active member cf the Madera County Sherrif’sWorking Posse; he restores antiques, does oil painting andsmall woodcarvings, primarily of birds.Superintendent Bob Binnewies and Dan Card (left) and MikeAdams (right) of Wawona Interpretation, congratulate RedGuthrie. (Photo by Michael Dixon)Spach EarnsNational Merit Honor"Cowboy Bob" Comes Home!by Leena ConwayAfter a ten-year absence, retired yP&CC Stables ManagerBob Barnett and his wife, Emily, returned to Yosemite for a visit.Bob first came to Yosemite to work in 1931, when he was justsixteen years old, as "donkey boy," and working his way upthrough guide and packer, became stables boss in 1954. Knownby many as "Cowboy Bob" or "Red," the originator of thepopular burro picnic was famous for his colorful quips and yarnsabout life as he saw it. (And, with more than four decades ofhelping city dudes into the saddle, he had plenty of material fromwhich to drawl)The Barnett’s trip to Yosemite was highlighted by a reunionwith many old friends,at a cocktail party hosted by Mr. and Mrs.Ed Hardy at The Ahwahnee Hotel. Among those attending wereAde and Priscilla Harriers, Dr. and Mrs. Avery Sturm, ShirleySargent, Glen Powers, and the Dean Conways. The Barnettsalso enjoyed a drive into the high country of Yosemite beforereturning home to their cattle and horse ranch in Seymour,Missouri.Yosemite Trivia GameFor whom was Stoneman Meadow near Curry Village named?Who was the first to scale Half Dome, and in what year? The"Big Tree Room" was part of which early establishment?Join the fun! Your questions (and answers) about Yosemitecould win you a free dinner at the Yosemite Lodge Broiler Room.Submit your best questions and answers to the yP&CC MarketingDepartment for possible inclusion in the new Yosemite TriviaGame. The best entires will be selected for the Yosemite TriviaGame now being played in various yP&CC facilities throughoutthe Valley. Winners will be featured monthly in the Sentinel.Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barnett (right, front) are joined by long-timefriends for reunion photo. (Photo by Rus Stolling)

!:A Message from the Presidentby Edward C. HardyThink about it for a minute: being in the hospitality business,providing a wide range of guest services including overnightaccommodations, retail, recreation, food service, etc., is similar toinviting guests into your home. We all know that a friendly personmakes the best host, at home as well as in the hospitality business.We each strive to be competent, pleasant and helpful, butdespite our best efforts things sometimes do go wrong. Thefollowing Five A’s, hints for handling difficult situations, mayhelp you to resolve such problems; remember to seek the assistanceof your Manager when such situations arise.1. Away Take the guest to a quiet place away from other guests.2. Apologize to the guest for any inconvenience he/she mayhave experienced.3. Ask the guest what he/she feels should be done to rectify thesituation.4. Agree with the guest on a suitable solution or course ofaction.5. Act at once on the agreed solution.Handled with grace and professionalism, these five hints will helpto ensure guest satisfaction.Badger Pass Celebrates50 Golden Years!A Short Article Abouta Short Railroad!by Chet Brooks, Jr.On the North side of the Merced River Canyon, between ElPortal and Briceburg, the last remains of the Yosemite ValleyRailroad are still visible. The "Short Line to Paradise" carriedpassengers and freight to Yosemite for thirty-eight years and stillholds a place in the hearts of railroad fans everywhere.While the first survey for a possible railway was made in 1890,construction did not begin until fifteen years later in Septemberof 1905. Over the next two and one half years, 1,500 menlabored to lay over 88 miles of track (including ten miles ofsidings). During construction, over 3.3 million dollars was spenton wages and equipment including 2.8 million pounds of blastingpowder and dynamite!On May 15, 1907, the first run between Merced and El Portalwas made, and for nearly four decades the railroad used ninedifferent engines and a wide variety of specialty cars to carrysupplies bound for the Park, as well as U.S. Presidents Taft(1909) and Franklin Roosevelt (1938). In addition, many ofcrowned heads of Europe were introduced to Yosemite via this"short line" railroad. In 1922, a section of the railway near Bagbywas used by movie star Tom Mix in one of his many westerns.Disaster struck the railroad in 1926, with the completion ofHighway 140, the "all year highway." Despite several financialreorganizations, the handwriting was on the wall: over the nexttwo decades, both passenger numbers and freight steadilydeclined as autos and buses became the preferred method oftravel to Yosemite, replacing the railroad as easily as it hadreplaced the stage coaches so many years before.On August 24, 1945, the Yosemite Valley Railroad made itslast run, bringing to an end an era in travel that will probablynever be seen again.Join the race tofun at BadgerPass this winter-- details of the50thAnniversarycelebration inupcomingSentine/issues!MCA INK Photo ContestWinners AnnouncedWe are pleased to announce the second place winner’ in thecolor category of the 1985 MCA INK photo contest is Yosemite’sown Herbert Schog. Schog, a second cook at The Ahwahnee,entered several beautiful photographs but took second prizewith a spectacular view of El Capitan in winter.First Place went to Allan W. Glass of the MCA/Universal SecurityDepartment, with "Liberty Enlightening the World," a sunsetview of the Statue of Liberty.An Honorable Mention was garnered by Rose Roscoe of ourFresno-based Yosemite Sierra Services, and outstandingentries were also submitted by Allen Bourhene and JamesRodrigues.Congratulations to all our winners!i

MoviesNovember 5:Oxford BluesNovember 12: BreakfastBlubNovember 19: RamboMovies are shown Tuesdays in the East Auditorium at 8:30 and10:30 PM. Admission$2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children,twelve and under.Special EventsWatch for mid-November opening of the Winter Recreation CentedNovember 28: Free Thanksgiving Day dinnedCheck bulletin boards at your work place or housing unit fordetails of all events, or call Employee Recreationext. 1475.VideosNovember 7:Sure ThingNovember 14: Bill Cosby HimselfNovember 21: TeachersVideo movies are shown at the Weight Center at 8:15 PM, free!On-Going ActivitesAEROBICS Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the ElementarySchool Gym 5:30- 7:30 PM.BASKETBALL Open court, Tuesday, Thursday at the ElementarySchool, 4:30 PM.FLAG FOOTBALL Tuesday, Thursday at the ElementarySchool Field, 4:00 PM.WEIGHT CENTER Monday through Saturday, 10:00 - 12:00,1:00 - 4:00, 5:00 - 8:00, and Sundays, 2:00 - 9:00 PMClassifiedTwo-story cabin for rent in Foresta. Available now at $350 permonth, deposit required. One year minimum lease. Write B.Johnson, Hogdon Meadow, Groveland, CA 95321 for renter’sapplication.YOSEMITE PLAYERS TO PRESENT "HARVEY"The Yosemite Players and the Employee RecreationDepartment are pleased to announce the 1985 DessertTheatre production of "Harvey," to be presented December12, 13 and 14 at the Curry Pavilion. Doors will open at 7:15PM and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from7:15 to 8:00 PM. Curtain time is 8:00 PM. Tickets will be onsale for $8.00, beginning November 25th at the EmployeeHousing window in the General Offices.AnnouncementsThe Yosemite Branch Library is pleased to announce severaladditions to its collection. We’ve added the 1985 World BookEncyclopedia, as well as sixty books to the adult collection,including Skeleton Crew, by Stephen King, lacocca, SpeedWalking, and Watercolor Painting. We’ve also added fifty booksto the children’s section, so do come in and take a look at what’savailable to you.Don’t forget the 25th Annual Lion’s Club Bargain Salescheduled for November 7th. Questions? Call Rusty at 372-4475.Join the Yosemite Folk Dancers for an evening of entertainmentand fun exercise, each Wednesday from 7:30 - 9:30 PM atthe Elementary School gym. Bring a dollar for the class and abelt! No partner needed.The Yosemite Community Church will offer a Union Serviceof Wership (Protestant and Roman Catholic)in the Chapel9:00 AM on November 28.Community ServicesALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday andWednesday, 7:30 PM, at the Employee Training Center,YP&CC General Office Bldg.MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES Call MariposaCounty Health Department, 966-2000. Appointmentsavailable in Valley on Thursdays.RELIGIOUSERVICES Baha’i Faith, 379-2301. CatholicMasses, Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Father Rod Craig,372-4729. Church of Christ, Gayle Garretson, Minister, 379-2493. Protestant Services, Reverend John C. Davis, 372-4885. Southern Baptist Church, Reverend Bill Sims,379-2428.ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Meets Tuesdays, 12:15,Broiler Room at the Yosemite Lodge.YOSEMITE BRANCH LIBRARY Located in the Girls Club;open Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM, and Wednesday,12:00 - 3:00 PM.YOSEMITE CHILDCARE CENTER Accepts children 6months or older. Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 PM,across from Yosemite Institute. Children under 2, $1.75 perhour; over 2, $1.50 per hour. Call 372-4819 for information.YOSEMITE LIONS CLUB Meets for lunch at The AhwahneeHotel on the first and third Thursday of every month.YOSEMITE MEDICAL GROUP/DENTAL SERVICESClinic open 9:00 - 5:30, Monday - Friday, by appointment orfor walk-ins, and 24 hours daily for emergencies. DentalOffice open 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:30 - 4:30, Tuesday throughFriday, by appointment, ana on Monday for emergencies.Clinic, 372-4637. Dental Office, 372-4200.

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I: °CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS HELD IN YOSEMITEconcern regarding congestion in the Valley and resulting pollutionOn October 15, the Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreationconducted a field inspection and oversight hearings inand damage to the Park. Noting previous YP&CC projects such asthe Recycling Program, relocation of warehouse and reservationsYosemite. Yosemite was chosen, according to Subcommitteefacilities to Fresno, and joint efforts with NPS to establish bikepathsand promote shuttle bus usage, Mr. Hardy promised contin-Chairman Bruce Vento of Minnesota, because Yosemite NationalPark "typifies, better than almost any other unit in the NationalPark System, the problems of trying to protect park resourcesued support for N PS ecological and interpretive goals.Noting that the comments of Mr. Hardy and Mr. Binnewiesfrom the conflicts inherent with a modern society."Also sitting on the subcommittee, a part of the Committee onclosely paralleled each other regarding their concerns for Yosemite,Chairman Vento commended Mr. Hardy for a "masterful job"Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives, werearea Congressmen Tony Coelho of Mariposa-Merced andas concessioner. He was "most impressed with the close, cooperativeefforts of YP&CC for the concerns of the NPS," and said itRichard Lehman of Tuolumne.was a pleasure to see the cooperativefforts of government and aprivate concessioner work so well.The Chairman also applauded the Yosemite Association for itssensitivity and efforts to "develop a real renewal of interest" inproviding a quality visitor experience.Concern for the preservation of the Merced River was the mostemotionally-charged issue of the day and a major point made byvirtually every speaker including Jeanne Adams of the AnselAdams Gallery, Steve Medley, President of the Yosemite Association,and Ron Stork, Executive Director of the Merced CanyonCommittee. Stork, in written testimony, presented a strong argumeritfor preservation of the Merced under the National Wild andScenic Rivers Act of 1968, and denial of the Keating projectrequesto build a hydroelectric dam at El Portal.Garrett De Bell, YP&CC Environmental Advisor, appearing as aprivate citizen, presented written testimony addressing recent.... ’::’ . i !Congressional Committeemembers, Lehman, Vento and projects in the Yosemite area, and expressed praise for the NPSCoelho at hearings.Resource Management Staff for their efforts to reinstate the PeregrineFalcon, stabilize the bear population and implement a fireWitnesses who testified before the Committee included representativesfrom surrounding communities, environmentalists The need for financial commitment to advanced emergencymanagement program.from various national and local organizations, private citizens, medical care in Yosemite was addressed by Dr. James Wurgler ofand Park residents, Concerns of these witnesses ranged from the Yosemite Medical Group; a private citizen, Jeff Jesse, spokehousing, schooling and medical care, to overflights, conservation eloquently of his concern for the overflight program in Yosemite,of resources and the effect of the Park on the local business and others addressed housing and educational needs in the Park,communities.The nearly six hours of testimony and questioning before theSpeaking on behalf of the National Park Service were Yosemite Committee was open to the public and the East Auditorium of theSuperintendent Robert O, Binnewies and Western Regional Visitor Center was filled to capacity throughout by communityDirector of the NPS, Howard Chapman. Calling Americans "heirs residents and Park visitors, as well as school children witnessing ato a great estate," Mr. Binnewies urged the "need to match human bit of history in the making.wisdom with natural beauty," and expressed the urgent need foradequate funding in order to maintain the quality visitor experience.YOSEMITE SENTINELThe Chair acknowledged the adverse affects of "lack of commitmentothis resource" financially, and noted the long-termEditor ......................................Tom WilliamsContributing Staff ................. Tim Arnst, Annette Bottaro,Chet Brooks, Jr., Garrett De Bell,effect would be "a real decline of the resource and the experience.Front page photograph by Herbert Schog, entitled "El Capitan."Judy Ernest, Kim SaundersOutlining budget priorities for Yosemite, Mr, "Binnewies listed (Second Prize winner, color category, 1985 MCA INK Photo Contest,)housing in El Portal, improvements to visitor services, relocation Focus photographs from the YP&CC files. Congressional Hearingof warehousing and maintenance facilities to El Portal, conversion photo by Michael Dixon. Photography of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, Hire theHandicapped Award by Brian Grogan.of Camp 6 to a day-use picnic area, and various road projects.The Yosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park andRepresenting the Yosemite Park and Curry Company, PresidentEd Hardy expressed his support for the efforts of Superincomedat the Sales and Marketing Office or call 372-1445.Curry Company for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are weltendentBinnewies and the National Park Service, and voiced his/

Yosemite Park and Curry Company HonoredFor Hire The Disabled EffortsYosemite Park and Curry Company was proud to receive two Though these are the first awards of this nature received by theawards recently honoring their efforts in hiring the disabled. Company, YP&CC has a long-standing commitment to hiring theOn October 8, the State of California "Hire a Winner" awards disabled. The California State Departments of Rehabilitation inwere presented in Sacramento as part of the Celebration of the Fresno and Merced routinely refer good employees with learning,California Employ Disabled Persons Week, October 6-12, 1985. hearing or physical disabilities; and since 1981, the GauledetRon Jennings, YP&CC Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisor,accepted a runner-up award honoring the Company’s det is a college especially suited to the hearing impaired, DuringCollege in New York has been a solid recruitment source. Gaule-efforts in hiring the disabled. The 1985 Employer of the Year for the summer season of 1983, students and two interpreters werethe State of California was Safeway Stores, Inc., and other runners-upincluded IBM, McDonalds, Lockheed and Tandem Com-employed throughout the Company.puters.On October 24, Rick Vocelka, Director of Personnel for YP&CC,accepted the Annual Large Private Employer Award from theFresno Mayor’s Committee to Hire the Handicapped, presentedby Mayor Dale Doig.Be Prepared ForWinter DrivingAt this time of year, roads in Yosemite require your utmostattention when driving. The following safe driving suggestionswere compiled by YP&CC and the NPS to assist you in dealing Tim Arnst and Ed Hardy display the YP&CCo. "Hire the Dis.with special winter driving conditions.abled" Awards,The most important words to remember when driving on icy orsnow-covered roads are SLOW and GRADUAL. Maintain a slow,Ski Days Are Comingcontinuousspeed, well under the speed limit. Abrupt motionsshould be avoided. Brake, accelerate, and execute turns in slow, We Need Volunteers!gradual movements,Your start from a complete stop should be with slow and steady Here comes the snow -- and with it, plans are beginning for theacceleration. Stops on icy or snow.covered roads should be done 45th season of the Wednesday Ski Day Program. This programgradually with a gentle pumping on the brake pedal to prevent loss provides an opportunity for the children of Yosemite and El Portalof traction. Remember to reduce your speed and increase the to learn to ski, or improve their skiing abilities.distance between cars. Passing another vehicle during winter For $1.25 a week, the children from the El Portal and Yosemiteconditions is extremely dangerous and should be attempted only schools are transported to and from Badger Pass on YTS buses,where sufficient distance of straight road is available,offered rental equipment and lift tickets. The children are dividedKeep your car in good driving condition, If your tires require into classes by abilities, which may range from a child’s firstreplacement, new radials or snow tires are a good investment. experience on skis to kids getting ready to try out for the Ski Team.Also, carry flares in your car should you stall or become stuck in The program’s success relies solely on volunteers from thethe roadway,community, and the need exists in several areas...don’t excludeCertain areas in Yosemite Valley are notorious for their almost yourself if you’re not a skier, Bus monitors and ski instructors forcontinual ice cover during winter months. Be especially careful all levels are needed. The Yosemite Ski School instructors offer aaround Fern Spring, at the Bridalveil Fall junction, on and near clinic for all Ski Day instructors before the program begins.Sentinel Bridge, on the curve by Le Conte Memorial, and anywherenear a stream, waterfall or source of water where moistureAll volunteers participating in the program receive a free liftticket for each Ski Day, plus additionalift tickets good for any daycreates black ice.during the week it is earned,A final note: Follow the directions on chain control signs. NPSThis program is made possible through the combined efforts ofdetermines the chain requirements based on road conditions. the Yosemite Park and Curry Company, the Badger Pass staff,They may seem unnecessary or overly cautious to you, but they and the people of the community who volunteer their time andare set for your safety as well as that of others less familiar withenergy,Park roads, and are strictly enforced.So be a part of this worthwhile program -- if you are interestedEnjoy this special season in Yosemite, and take the time to do it in being a Ski Day volunteer, or if you’d like more information,safely!please contact Judy Ernest at 372-4592 or Gall Miller at 372-2418.

YOSEMITE’S CHRISTMAS TRADITION...By Chet Brooks, Jr.Dressed in fine clothing and bundled against the cold, you are fertile irnagination of young ,~i-nerican writer Washington Irving,about to begin a very special winter odyssey. To the south, the best remembered for his creation of the Headless Horseman insun s!ts casually on the Valley’s rim, shedding its faint warmth on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."the scene below, The sky above you is an impossible shade of Born of English parents in 1782, Irving visited England manyblue, brought on by the purity of the air and highlighted by the times, and the influence of his parent s homeland is seencomplete absence of clouds. Half Dome, clad in winter white, throughout his writings, In 1820, he published The Sketch Bookstands to the east like an old friend, and seems close enough to in London, England, in which he combined essays, short storiesreach out and touch. The snow crunches underfoot, the only and descriptive word sketches, including ’The Legend ofsound you can hear as its nighttime layer of ice yields beneath Sleepy Hollow" and five Christmas pieces. These were intendedyour boots. A young mule deer and a lone coyote cross the as a gift to his own homeland, so it would not forget how Mothermeadow in opposite directions, each oblivious to the other’s England" had celebrated Christmas in the past. Two years later,passing. Although it is early afternoon, there is still enough of a a second collection of sketches appeared. Entitled "Bracenipin the air to bring a touch of rosiness to cheeks and noses, bridge Hall," many of the rich character descriptions were usedSlowly, smiling the secret smile of a small child, you gaze around to bring to life the figures appearing in The Ahwahnee Christmasyou at all the familiar reminders of where and when you are. For pageant.today is Christmas Day in Yosemite, and you have been invitedto The Ahwahnee Hotel for the Bracebridge Dinner!_.Conceived by Don Tresidder, then President of the fledglingLi -- ,.., ~, ~ IYosemite Park and Curry Company, this annual event has~I.~~ Jbroughthe holiday spirit to thousands of guests and staff mere- I ~! Ibers, as well as allowed valley residents to demonstrate theirI llllJ~~l Idramatic talents as they act out roles in Squire Bracebridge’s I ~!fA~B~&~~~ Igala pageant. Don Tresidder himself played the role of theI ~]lllJ ~’ ~~1Squire until his death in 1948. Ansel Adams, too, played many I ~P~’;’ ~BiI~I~ Iroles, both before and behind the scenes for manyears, leaving I ~i,~~~ ,,a #,IB~ Ihis indelible mark on the festivities. Hardworking members ofI ~~.~1~~’,., ..~~~ ~i Ithe Yosemite community have made the BracebridgeDinner aI ~1111~~~~[~1~ ~ JChristmas spectacular known across the nation and throughoutI ~~ "~~~i~U~ Itheworld. ’ "] ~lE~~/t~ IWith us now for nearly 60 years, Squire Bracebridge, the J ~~ll~~ j~.~][l~j~~~/]{/’!~ Icentral character in the Christmas Pageant, seems to many of usI ~:’ "~! ’~’~ Ito be as real and alive in our history as John Muir and Galen I ~~/~!!:~ __. " IClark.,,Alas, this is not the case, for the good Squire had been I"born over l00 years before that first l927 performance, inthe ......__. =>~ " IJ ~1mNiBHIIBBracebridge Hall, the setting for the festivities, cannot bei " Ei . ,: 4111 found on any map, old or new, for likethe Squire it never really1 ~ . -O im/~~!iWl I~: ’~4111FIIexisted. Nestled somewhere between Ashton Hall in BirmingmIllmlBF,’ -’II I L _HI III Iham, and Barlborough Hall in Cheshire, Bracebridge Hall grew,~L,;-~.;J~.O[I ~ti’,. ,~.~.f~, ’~" .1’ ~BB’",I’.’" stone by stone, timber by timer, in Irving’s mind, and was~~ ;~ll][t~~,~, .’,~,~. ".~, ~ .~ j~ W~i undoubted y enhanced by h s many v s ts to Abbotsford, theI’~:.~~,~ ~. ’~.~.~-’~’~’~ -’,~~:~ ~anorhorneofhsgoodfrend, SrWaterScott $cotthimself~.~z:,,-.~,., , ~~[,~ qllfA ~/i i~,~ plays an unseen role in the Christmas play as Irving drew many~" ,’~~,~’~!~,~~l~ ~ ~ of Squire Bracebridges traits from him. So you see, fact andi L~,~~’~’~~:~~ilC’ ’~’~’.’~--~:~ fantasy, improvisation and imagination have all been brought~II~L’.~ ~ ~’;:~ ~ ~"~’ ~ into play to bring this Christmas celebration to life.: ~.,~ :.~’.’,~!!;:i:.~::~!!~":-.~, "~’ ~ Mostofthemusicheard nthepageant stradtona athough~.0%’~i.’,P .... ,,~ ,~ .,, ,.,, ~,’~ ~’,, ~ ~L.~ ,.~hlT many of the songs were written In the style of the times by Ansel.- . ........ Adams, who roduced the a eant from 1929 until 1972 In factThe ~quire, nis Lacy and their guests enjoy the arnica of me ............ P , , . P g ....... :1315 scrip[, Base(] on irvlngs sKe[cn DOCKS anQ musical tnemes,Lord of I~isrule¯comprises the celebration produced to this day. Pre.Elizabethan

4L~Ii...BRACEBRIDGE DINNER AT THE AHWAHNEE HOTELation, and was sacrificed to ensure the birth of many healthycalves and lambs in the spring, Next, the Baron of Beef, which istwo enormousirloins, joined at the backbone. Legend has itthat Charles II named this cut one Christmas by "knighting" it,dubbing it "Sir Loin!" Plum pudding, the dessert, was probablyfirst made around 1670, and appears to be a more elaborateversion of a porridge, which was made of similar ingredients.This pudding took weeks to prepare, cooking in large copperports, as the entire household helped. A ring, a coin, a buttonand a thimble were baked into the pudding and when found onChristmas Day, each took on a special meaning. Superstitionalso held that a plum pudding left unconsumed would mean theloss of a friend in the coming year. This pudding was the crowningglory of the Christmas meal.Final y, the presentation of the Wassail Bowl brought the gaycelebration near its end. This great bowl of spiced ale wasconsidered indispensable at Christmas feasts in olden England.’,,Meaning "to your health," the word "Wassail" was an ancientAnsel Adams played an important role in the presentati6n of the Anglo-Saxon toast, whose origins are found in paganism, asPageant as well as in its history.part of an annual agricultural festival held to ensure bountifulcrops in the coming year.words and melodies were used to introduce each of the banquet’scourses, although more traditional and appropriate songs Lounge of The Ahwahnee, is also a part of this grand celebra-The Yule Log, presented on Christmas Eve in the Greatwere used whenever possible, including "O, Jesu, So Sweet" tion. Originally part of a pagan custom, those ancient peopleand "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent," undoubtedly two of the believed the world stopped for twelve days, during which timemost beautiful chorales ever heard. In addition, Eugene Fulton, the log must be kept burning. If it went out, bad luck wouldhired by Adams as Musical Director, wrote many vocal pieces for abound in the coming year! The ancient Celts of Northern Britainthe pageant which have managed to capture the flavor and also worshipped mistletoe, and a sprig was placed on the Yuleessence of the male chorus singing of ancient times. After Log prior to igniting it with a flaming brand. Holly, traditionallyAdams’ retirement from the pageant in 1972, Fulton took over as placed around homes to ward off evil spirits, eventually came toDirector, a post he held until his untimely death on Christmas symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Jesus, and the peace andDay, 1978. His daughter, Andrea, then assumed responsibility goodwill for which He stood, it is presented, as a part of thefor directing the pageant and its musical production.pageant, to the Squire, with the wish that "peace and love abide’ The Bracebrid~le Dinner is an "audience participation" celebration;a program describing the events is distributed to the Recrossing the meadow now, heading home, you notice thein o-ur hearts forever."guests with the understanding that they are as much a part of the sun has slipped behind the western horizon, and the onset of thepageant as the costumed characters roaming through the great cold winter night has begun. You are warmed, however, not onlyhall. While the Squire, his family and staff are the most visible by the good food and drink so recently consumed, not only byroles, each part in the show is played with the most enthusiasm the glorious music still ringing in your ears, not only by thethat can be brought to bear, ranging through singers, jugglers, festive traditions hande down through the years, but warmedmagicians and even including the "Cheese Mouse," a character from the inside out by the spirit of the Bracebridge Dinner andwho in appropriate costume, roams from table to table offering Christmas in Yosemite!the celebrants bits of cheese from a tray.The menu for the dinner, as traditional as the music, is a feastfor both the eyes and the tongue. Each of the five courses, in theform of large paper-mache models, is presented to the Squire forhis approval, after which the guests are served, each course inturn, beginning with the fish, an early symbol of Christianity.All of the dishes served are rooted deep in both Christian andpagan lore. The peacock, served in full plumage, was a favoritedish, its dry meat accompanied by a generous helping of gravy.The presenting of the Boar’s head had its beginnings in thepagan ritual during which a boar symbolized the god of regener-

iwt¸i’¯ !"i!,i~i:!CHRISTMASINYOSEMITEA CHRISTMAS MEMORYby Claire BardellaEach Christmas for nearly thirty years, Claire Barde//a of San Franciscoand members of her family have made The Ahwahnee their holiday home.Claire, as she’s known to all her friends at the hotel, has often attended theBracebridge Dinner on Christmas night and has a wealth of specialmemories of Yuletide in Yosemite. She wrote recently to share, withby Mary Curry TresidderSentinel readers, one of her humorous anecdotes of Christmas in Yosem.¯ The following article was written by Mary Curry Tresidder, long#me residentof Yosemite, a daughter of pioneers David and Jeannie Curry, andireone-time President of Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Written manyears We dearly love Yosemite, The Ahwahnee, the personnel, theago, it most recently appeared in the December 1961 issue of the Yosem. Bracebridge Pageant, and the joy of being in the Valley when.ite Sentinel, and shares the special Christmas traditions of years ago.ever possible. At Yuletide, we feel that we are returning again toFor Christmas Eve itself we will schedule a light snowfall, just "our" Christmas home. As we cross the animal guard on theas Santa Claus’ sleigh comes jingling over the snow to Yosemite road (between the rock columns), we feel an elation -- withLodge or The Ahwahnee, laden with toys and candy for the hearts pounding -- knowing that the season we look forward toyouthful visitors. Later that evening we have our own community is almost beginning. And I thank God that He has brought usChristmas tree, a high point of the celebration. Some of us look back againJbackward to those Christmas Eves when we all crowded into the I remember that my dear (late) Mother used to say, asold Sentinel Hotel, which is no more, with a couple of dozenaDproached the Hotel "1 hope that nothing has changed! Not achildren as the center of attraction. Now there are a hundred or leaf, a twig, a rock-- nothing!" And we knew that she spoke frommore youngsters waiting at the big fireplace in the Camp Currythe soul. That first time she entered the Dining Room she haddining room. They came up shyly to see Santa Claus and gettears in her eyes, appreciating the perfection of the decor, thetheir presents, some of them half afraid of such a bewhiskeredtasteful tablesettings, the marvelous colors, the subtle artisticgentleman (since we don’t have one on every street corner fortouchesmonth beforehand!), others flirting mildly. Nancy wheels her dollOne Christmas Day I wanted to go for a walk in the snow. Thebuggy up and down; Joe, a little Indian boy, goes into silentroad to Mirror Lake was closed to traffic and despite my Mother’secstasy with his eyes practically bulging out of his head over hisbig red wagon; Jimmy, who only yesterday was in line for the objections about my going alone, I said I’d be careful andwooly bear or dog of the yearlings, is now grown uD enough to needed the exercise. So I trudged along, enjoying the fresh, icyrate a pair of skis,air and gorgeou scenery. It was very cold and I zipped up myThere is a Midnight Mass in the little chapel. By that time the jacket tightly and rejoiced, enthralled by the dee p snow scenery.storm is over and the stars are out. "Silent night, holy night..."We have the fun of our tree on Christmas day in the morning,after the carol singers have passed with their "Joy to the World."Neighbors drop in with holiday greetings, while the Yule logI was so happy that I began to sing carols and, almosto the lake,leaned down and wrote in the snow, "Merry Christmas, EveryoneJ"thir~king that someone might smile as they saw it.Then, I heard something panting close by, looked up, and sawburns on.The families with their children have each a tree of their own,a German Shepherd which stood still,Doggie," I said, "Merry ChristmasJ"watching me "Hello,and after breakfast time the entrances and lawns are full of But there was a strange, yellowish coloring in his eyes andchildren tumbling in and out in snow suits, with gay caps and suddenly I remembered that dogs are not allowed in the Parkf Imittens, ducking among the trees outside with snowballs for the also noted that he was very thin. I ran wildly; he paced me,unwary, or building up a marvelou snowman, or trying out the parallelling my race in the woods, waiting for me to fall. I justr, ew red sled.made the iron gate, slammed it, just in time. I fel down,exhausted, but then felt a little sorry for the hungry animal.I staggered into the warm lobby of the elegant Hotel, looking"Did You Know.. "haggard, white fur hat on one side, red jacket torn. Kit WhitmanIn an effort to share some of Yosemite’s fascinating historywith our guests, and to promote the ideals and goals of theNational Park Service as the guardian of the Park, YP&CC iscurrently displaying "Trivia Questions" and "Did You Know..."’interpretive messages throughout many facilities in the Park. It’s(Hostess and dear friend) ran over to me. "What happened,Claire?" she exclaimed. So, I told her and begged her not to letthe Rangers hurt the poor animal. The Rangers checked themarks in the snow, confirmed it was a wolf, caught it, and took itto the high country.not too late for you to take part in this special project. Simply That night, at the Bracebridge Dinner, when the Baron of Beefsubmit your trivia questions and answers to the YP&CC MarketingDepartment. Prizes will be awarded for selected questions friend with a sense of humor shouted, "There but for the grace ofwas being carried on the litter to the Squire for his blessing, aand answers, and winning questions will appear in future games God goes Claire!" (It brought the house down!)for Yosemite’s Guests.

L ,~ %/ "A .Christmas Greeting from the HardysChristmasa season of gratitude and love. We are very grateful to everyone foryour efforts which resulted in the highest rating ever as measured by the NPSconcessioner evaluation system. We genuinely appreciate all of you who contributedto make Yosemitexperience successful for our guests.We look forward to working with you during the New Year as we help protectYosemite and provide for its visitors. Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy NewYear!Jackie and Ed HardyGolden Year!This winter season marks the golden anniversary of California’soldest organized ski area, Badger Pass. Downhill skiingmade its debut in Yosemite near the Valley Stables in the latetwenties with the construction of a special ski jump. This ski hill,even with the advent of the Yosemite Ski School in 1928, proveda bit tame, and by mid-December, 1935, downhill skiing movedto its present site at Badger Pass, twenty-three miles from theA MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTValley floor at an elevation of 7300 feet.by Ed HardyIn January the new Badger Pass at Monroe Meadows wasThe National Park Service has awarded YP&CC the highest officially opened and fifty years of skiing fun began.rating received by the Company as part of the annual evaluation With this season’s opening of Badger’s gentle slopes andprocess. The overall evaluation rates the protection of Yosemite’s Nordic trails, a long tradition of skiing in Yosemite enters its fiftyfirstyear and a season-long celebration is underway.natural resources, as well as the quality of service, health andsafety programs.To mark the festivities and share in the celebration, the January1986 issue of the Yosemite Sentinel will feature news of theYP&CC is the most diverse concessioner oDerating in anynational park in the world. The detailed evaluation encompassesexciting events planned to honor Badger Pass as well as arooms, meals, beverages, golf, swimming, tennis, skiing, rafting, fascinating review of the past fifty years. Join us in the Januarybiking, transportation, horseback riding, grooming, cleanliness, issue for a nostalgic look back through Badger’s history and joinlitter, business practices, contracting conformance, cooperation us on the slopes and trails in the golden celebration!with the government, safety and health.The public health ratings are a major part of the evaluation.These ratings increased from 88.4 in 1984 to 92.6 in 1985. The A Letter of Appreciation...NPS states that this is an important improvement and reflects theeffectiveness of combined NPS/concessioner training in foodservice sanitation.The average of summary ratings of individual facilitiesincreased from 4.45 in 1984 to 4.62 in 1985, on a five-pointsystem, indicating a continuing ncrease in the quality of services.YP&CC is participating in the concessioner’safety pilot program.The Company was evaluated for safety using a questionnairefrom the National Park Service’s Director. "he answersdemonstrate significant progress has been made toward developmentof loss control policies, continuation of an active safetycommittee, and identification of causes of losses. Much improvementremains to be made, particularly with regard to managementraining,safety officer training, and employee education, theNPS stated. A joint NPS/concessioner training session that wasschedule during November should help significantly. The pilotprogram wil continue for two years and set the example for othernational parks.Congratulations to everyone involved in making YP&CC’s 1985year a most successful one based upon the NPS evaluation. Welook forward to attaining even higher quality in the future..J

MoviesDecember 13: Vision QuestDecember 17: Killing FieldsMovies are shown at the East Auditorium at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.Adults $2.50 Kids $1.50,VideosDecember 5: Never Say Never AgainDecember 12: Trading PlacesDecember 19: Raiders of the Lost ArkDecember 26: YentlShown at the Winter Recreation Center (the "Carabiner Cafe")at 8:00 p.m., FREE!!Continuing EventsAerobics: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the School Gymor West Auditorium, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Basketball: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the SchoolGym, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Carabin~.r Cafe: Daily except Tuesday, located in the VillageSport Shop, 4:00 - 11:00 p.m.Weight Center: Monday through Saturday 10:00 to noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m., 5:00- 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.Special EventsFree Christmas Dinner on December 25 at Curry Pavilion,YP&CC employees.New Year’s Dance on December 31 at 9:00 p.m. Doors open at8:30 p.m., East Auditorium. $4 ticket; must have employee IDand picture ID.1986 Yosemite Women’s Group CalendarThe Yosemite Women’s Group invites all women of the Yosemitecommunity to join the group. Activities for the 1985-86 calendar areas follows:December6 Christmas Bazaar at Curry Pavilion, 10:30 a.m..3:30 p.m.January 14 "Child Abuse Issues and Concerns" presented incooperation with the Federally Employed Women,at the Visitor Center Auditorium, 7:00 - 9:00 p,m.February 11 Brown bag lunch, Noon - 1:00 p.m., at the GirlsClub. Speaker: "Dieter’s Delight"March 11 Pot Luck Salad lunch. Bring a salad; plates, forksand punch provided. Noon to 1:00 p.m., at the GirlsClubApril 8 Creative Stitchery- make and take, 7:00- 9:00 p.m.,at the Girls ClubMay 1-4 AFS WeekendJune.10 Brown bag lunch, Noor~ to 1:00 p.m at the GirlsClub. Topic: plans for the summerContact President Gail Mattesor~372-4540 for more information.AnnouncementsThe Yosemite Community Church invites you to candlelightcommunion services at the Chapel at 11:00 p.m., December24th and at 7:30 p.m. on December 31 st.The Yosemite Players, sponsored by the YP&CC EmployeeRecreation Department, are pleased to announcethe 1985 DessertTheatre production of "Harvey.""Harvey," written by MaryChase and first produced for the New York stage in 1944, centersaround EIwood P. Dowd, an eccentric living in San Franciscowith his sister Veta and niece Myrtle Mae. The only unusualthing about EIwood is his best friend, "Harvey," a six-foot rabbit!As the ;)lay progresses, Elwood’sister tries, with unpredictableresults, to have him committed to an institution. Show dates areDecember 12, 13 and 14, at the Curry Pavilion. Doors open at7:15 p,m. with no-host cocktails and nors d’oeuvre served unticurtain time at 8:00 p.m. Dessert and coffee will be serveeduring Intermission. Tickets are on sale now at the EmployeeHousing window for $8.00. Don’t miss this chance to see thetalented Yosemite Players in their annual productior~!Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church invites you to celebratethe Christmas season with them. Christmas Eve Masses,5:00 p.m. at the Old School House in Wawona and 12:00 Midnightat the Visitor Center. Christmas Day Masses, 8:00 a.m.,9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the West Auditorium of the VisitorCenter. New Year’s Eve Mass, 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel. NewYear’s Day Masses, 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the ChapelPhoto Express is pleased to ar~nounce that once again thisholiday season personalized photo Christmas cards will beavailable. Stop by the Video Store or call 372-1129 for furtherinformation.Come one! Come all! Come visit Santa Claus at the 17th AnnualVillage Store Christmas Party o~ December 6, from 3:00- 8:00p.m. Take advantage of the super sale -- 25% off all gift andapparel items (no lay-away, please) and 20% off all groceryitems. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus beginning at5:00 p.m., share refreshments at 5:30, and stick around forArvin’s door prizes, to be awarded beginning at 6:00 p.m.! Joinyour friends and make merry!Sign up after December 1st at various valley locations for yourvery special silvertip Christmas tree. The Lions Club ChristmasTree Sale will be held this year on December 12th at the NPSCorral.The Lions Club is also pleased to announce that they haveobtained for raffle, a Christmas Day seating for two at the BracebridgeDinner! Only a few days remain to purchase your chanceon this prize. Buy your ticket from any Lions Club member forjust $5.00 and do so prior to the December 5 drawing. Goodluck!ClassifiedFOR SALE rvlidpines property with two houses (a three-bedroomand a one-bedroom)1.83 acres. For more information,call George Spach at (209) 255-5700 (work) or (209) 252-8281(home).FOR SALE ’57 Chevy. $1,500 or best offer. Call 372-4715before 7:00 p,m.

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