Agate Fossil Beds NM/Hubbell Trading Post NHS
Guilty Plea Filed In Thefts From Two Parks
In August, 2007, M.G., 51, and his brother G.G., 45, were indicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado for transporting items stolen from Hubbell Trading Post in Arizona and Agate Fossil Beds in Nebraska to the state of Colorado. They were also charged with aiding, abetting, counseling, inducing and procuring each other's participation in these offenses. The charges stemmed from thefts of Navajo rugs and other Native American artifacts from the two parks. In early January, G.G. pled guilty to the charges in federal court. He also pled guilty to possession of marijuana. M.G. faces up to ten years in prison on each federal count, but is expected to be sentenced to three years in prison, which will be served concurrently with the expected three-year sentence for the marijuana possession. The brothers were arrested last July. A search of G.G.'s residence in Crook, Colorado, led to the discovery of 28 marijuana plants being grown by an artificial light in a bedroom. Federal, state and local agencies were involved in the investigation and the recovery of the stolen artifacts, including the National Park Service, the Nebraska State Patrol, the FBI, the United States Park Police, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the Sioux County Sheriff's Office, the Omaha Police Department and the United States Attorney's Offices for the Districts of Colorado and Nebraska. [Submitted by News report, Journal-Advocate, Sterling, Colorado]
Gulf Islands National Seashore (FL,MS)
Suicide Victim Found In Park Restroom
An 11-year-old girl found the body of a woman hanging in the women's restroom of a picnic pavilion at Davis Bayou just before noon on January 12th. The 32-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene by emergency responders. She was identified as a resident of nearby Ocean Springs who had a history of prior suicide attempts. A suicide note was found in her vehicle. Ranger Jim Graves is the case agent. [Submitted by Clayton Jordan, Chief Ranger]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Glacier National Park
Remembering Paulette Kaderli
Paulette Kaderli, human resource assistant at Glacier National Park, was killed in a two-vehicle accident on January 11th. The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. near Columbia Falls, Montana, as Paulette was driving to work in her personal vehicle. Icy conditions contributed to the accident.
Paulette began working in Glacier National Park in January, 2007. Paulette's prior federal service included working for the U.S. Forest Service in the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, Arizona, as an office automation assistant and human resource assistant; for Lake Mead National Recreation Area as a visitor use assistant; and at Hoover Dam as a reclamation guide.
Paulette's death is a shocking and unexpected loss to the Glacier National Park family. Her warmth, bubbly personality and friendship will be missed. Paulette frequently said "I am the 'Star' of my Life" and she lived her life accordingly, with exuberance and boundless energy.
Paulette is survived by Jim Webb, Kalispell, Montana; her mother, Renee Benz, Rosemead, California; a brother, Steve Kaderli, Prescott Valley, Arizona; and a sister, Sue Wrate, Arcadia, California.
Arrangements for services are pending at this time but will be held in Arizona. Her Glacier National Park family is also planning a remembrance service. Condolences may be sent to Jim Webb, 101 E. Many Lakes Drive, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
[Submitted by Melissa Wilson, Melissa_Wilson@nps.gov, 406-888-7895]
Death Valley National Park (CA)
GS-1102-9/11 Contracting Officer
Death Valley National Park has issued an announcement for a GS-9/11 contracting officer. It will remain open until February 15th. The person selected for this position will provide the full range of contracting services to a park with an $8.5 million base budget and approximately $3.0 million in project funding.
Death Valley is the largest park in the lower 48, with peak maintenance work being undertaken in the winter and spring months. Unique acquisitions include those associated with Devils Hole pupfish habitat, Scotty's Castle rehabilitation, abandoned mine hazards, desert impacts on an aging infrastructure, and partner relationships (assistance agreements) with a variety of local, state, and federal entities. Duty station may be negotiable within the Mojave network parks and Pahrump, Nevada. For more information, contact business manager Karen Stoll at 760-786-3278.
[Submitted by Donna Dean, Human Resources Officer]
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Devils Postpile National Monument (CA)
GS-0025-9 Supervisory Park Ranger (General)
The park has issued an announcement for a generalist park ranger. The person in this position will staff a ranger station, rove the campground and collect fees, present interpretive programs, supervise seasonals and volunteers, conduct trail patrols, and undertake resource projects. EMT or wilderness First Responder qualifications are necessary. Backcountry skiing skills and avalanche awareness training are also needed, as some winter patrols occur on the 20-mile road to the park. The announcement closes on February 1st. For a copy, click on "More Information" below.
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Grand Canyon National Park (AZ)
GS-0025-5/7 Seasonal Protection Ranger
The park will be hiring a seasonal ranger with a Level II commission as a horseback patrol ranger on the South Rim. The job announcement number is GRCA-T2008-34 and it can be obtained by clicking on the link below. For additional information on the job, call John Evans, acting South Rim district ranger, at 928-638-7910. For details on applying, contact Rica Dyas in human resources (928-226-0596, Rica_Dyas@nps.gov). For a PDF copy of the recruitment flyer, to to http://www.nps.gov/grca/parkmgmt/vrp.htm
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