From the Desk of Lee VerBerkmoes, Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Supervisor Summer is in full swing now at Fort Wilkins. All of our staff has returned and is busy at work keeping the park operating. Several restoration projects have been started in the Fort also. Like migrating birds, visitors are now starting to show up in Copper Harbor and at the park. So far park use is comparable to last year, and this is encouraging, considering the state of Michigan's economy and the price of gasoline. We have more than 40 evening programs scheduled this summer and six special events planned, with the Memorial Day service having taken place already. These programs are listed in this newsletter. We are looking forward to a busy summer with lots going on and hopefully some nice weather. As always the park staff and visitors are grateful to the FWNHA for their generous support of our evening programs and special events. These activities enrich our visitor's experiences here and hopefully they leave here with a better understanding of our unique historical and natural resources. This year due to state budget cuts History Division was unable to fund the role playing program and the FWNHA generously stepped forward and picked up the funding for this very important program. Your involvement and support of the FWNHA is very much appreciated. Memorial Day Program 2007  2007 Fort Wilkins Natural History Scholarship RecipientJulie Jarvey from Calumet High School is this year's Fort Wilkins Scholarship recipient. Julie is the daughter of Gerald and Danise Jarvey of Swedetown. Julie was a member of the National Honor Society for three years, the Pep, Concert and Marching Band for four years, the PepClub for four years, the German Club for two years, served as a High Five Mentor for one year, was a member of the Junior Prom Committee and the senior class play cast. She was a member of the J.R.O.T.C. Battalion for three years participating in Skating Color Guard and serving as Company Commander during her senior year. Julie was a member of the basketball team for four years, the volleyball team for three years and the track team for four years. During the summer between her junior and senior years, Julie participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange and spent six weeks in Asia. Each year the FWNHA sponsors a $1,000.00 scholarship to an accomplished student planning to continue their education in the fields of history or natural resources. Julie plans to attend Michigan Technological University to study Wildlife Ecology and Management and Anthropology. Congratulations, Julie! www.fortwilkinsnha.org Sponsored by Pasty.net, the Fort Wilkins Natural History Association launched its official website last fall. You can visit this website to learn about current events, membership, ordering from the FWNHA park store, FWNHA Board of Directors, and more.
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