NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                         MORNING REPORT


To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:   Tuesday, December 7, 1999

                         *** NOTICE ***

All United States flags are to be lowered to half-staff this morning in 
commemoration of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, per order of the 
White House.  Flags will return to full-staff tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

INCIDENTS

99-485 - Great Smoky Mountains NP (NC/TN) - Follow-up: Car Clouting Arrests

Between July 27th and August 5th, there were numerous car clouts in the 
Little River District.  All cases were similar in that there was little 
sign of entry and that only cash and travelers checks were taken.  The 
primary method of entry was by punching a hole at the edge of the door 
handle assembly and manipulating the locking mechanism, usually on Chrysler 
or Dodge vehicles.  On the afternoon of the 5th, ranger Jerry Grubb was 
watching the Grotto Falls parking lot when he saw J.L. (a.k.a. J.S.M.R.) 
and M.G. (a.k.a. M.V.) break into a 
mini-van.  Both were arrested.  Property from other car clouts was found in 
M.G.'s purse, and a search of their vehicle resulted in the recovery of 
more than $9,000 in cash and money orders. J.L. and M.G. were scheduled to 
go to trial in federal district court on a 30-count indictment for auto 
larceny and other crimes on December 1st. Just prior to trial, both entered 
guilty pleas. M.G. was sentenced to four months' in prison, three years' 
supervisory probation, restitution to all parties, and a $400 special 
assessment; J.L. will be sentenced in February and held without bond until 
that time. Seventeen victims will receive full restitution from the money 
found in their possession. J.L. was identified through fingerprints and 
photographs as a Cuban deportee and illegal alien with an extensive 
criminal history. INS has placed a detainer on J.L. and he faces 
additional charges after he completes the pending sentence. CI Bill Acree 
coordinated the government's prosecution.  [Jason Houck, CR, GRSM, 12/6]

99-718 - Yellowstone NP (WY) - Follow-up: Rock Slide

Park staff have begun clearing rock and debris off the North Entrance Road 
south of Gardiner, Montana. Following consultation with geologists and 
other experts, explosives were employed to remove a large, fractured slab 
of rock hanging over the road. It will probably be several days before all 
the slide debris has been cleaned from the road. Only local residents and 
employees are being allowed to use that section of the road at present; all 
others are using Old Gardiner Road.  [Public Affairs, YELL, 12/6]

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PROTECTION AND EDUCATION

Redwood N&SP (CA) - Endangered Specie 

An endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle was found beached but still alive 
just north of the Redwood Creek estuary on the weekend of November 13th. It 
had obvious bruising on its shell, probably a secondary effect from 
collision with rocks. The turtle was taken to a marine lab in Trinidad and 
ended up at Marine World in San Diego, where it is being fed and cared for. 
The turtle's weight is reported to be back to normal. It will be released 
to the wild in the spring when the water warms up. Turtles are not known to 
nest this far north, preferring warmer Pacific Ocean waters. [Bill Falvey, 
Wildlife Biologist, REDW]

OPERATIONAL NOTES

Submission pending.

MEMORANDA

Submission pending.

INTERCHANGE

No submissions.

PARKS AND PEOPLE

Redwood N&SP - The park has an opening for a GS-11 protection specialist. 
The announcement opened on November 22nd and closes on December 20th.  The 
incumbent serves as the program specialist for the law enforcement/resource 
protection program, serves as court liaison, and coordinates and 
participates in criminal investigations; he/she also coordinates the 
structural and wildland fire suppression program, serves as the park's 
safety officer, and coordinates a variety of emergency operation programs. 
Candidates must be commissioned and able to obtain and maintain a red card. 
The position has been submitted for enhanced 6c retirement coverage. For 
further info, contact chief ranger Bob Martin via cc:Mail.

Mount Rainier NP - District ranger John Wilcox will retire on January 1st 
after 32 years in the NPS.  John began his career as a seasonal at Glacier 
NP in 1964, 1965, and 1966.  He has served at Grand Canyon, Albright, Padre 
Island, and since 1972 at Mount Rainier.  A retirement party is planned for 
Monday, December 13th, at 6 p.m. at the Longmire Community Building.  
Photos or memorabilia to be presented at the retirement party can be sent 
to: Mount Rainier National Park, Star Route Tahoma Woods, Ashford, WA 
98304, ATTN: Chief Ranger.  John can be contacted via cc:Mail or at 
360-569-2211 ext 3305.

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