Editor:
Thank you very much for two recent articles in the Caledonia Courier regarding the exciting work underway here at the historic park. I very much appreciate the added exposure that they will provide for the park to our greater community and how important it is for people in our community to realize how many interesting things are developing here in their own backyard.
I would like to point out, however, that the credit for the park’s recent successes and positive movement forward is not mine to take.
It should be given to the historic site manager (my boss) Bob Grill, our maintenance supervisor Alex Mitchell and our team of amazing interpreters who have delivered incredible visitor experiences over many, many summers. Many of the more innovative concepts in programming, including the bed and breakfast program and Salmon Day cook-off, are idea’s of Bob’s which are great concepts to work with: making my job of producing and developing new opportunities at the site easier to accomplish as a result.
Also, without the dedicated work and support of our Friends of Fort St. James National Historic Site, the park’s very existence would not have been possible.
It is truly because of the long standing quality of the visitor experience at Fort St. James, that my work in promoting this special place is made easier.
So while I am thankful for the exposure that the park received in the latest issue of the courier, I also hope that the community is made aware that the historic park’s spirit for innovation in visitor experience begins at the top
Kevin Gedling