Peninsula People of the Century

Nominations now being accepted! Park superintendents and former landowners - as well as grandparents and friends - are all eligible. Write Peninsula People of the Century, PO Box 218, Fish Creek, WI 54212 or email Peninsula People. In 25 - 100 words tell how this person contibuted to the construction or preservation of Peninsula. Tell how this person helped you understand and love Peninsula.

Civilian Conservation Corps The CCC did so much work in the Park to get it started. With the buildings, paths, rock walls, trails, etc. still in use today. It took teamwork and skill. Nominated by David Candlish. At Peninsula, the CCC planted trees, built the stone wall near Eagle Tower, constructed Eagle Panorama and so much more. The CCC camp was located behind present day Gibraltar School.

Professor Paul Yambert A great teacher and leader. Peninsula Park was one of my greatest learning experiences in the summer of 1957 as a member of the UW Stevens Point Natural Resources Camp. With ornithologist Wilson of Fish Creek, we banded over 900 gulls and 20 comorants ... We sawed firewood for the campers [and] also worked in the sawmill. Of all my learning experiences, he was among the best teachers, although I had many fine mentors. he died very young. Nominated by Edward C. Mueller. Mueller, along with other college students camped in park's winter warming house, now the Nature Center.

Tennison Bob Because he’s so nice to people. He keeps the park clean and he always helps people out. Nominated by Owen.

My Dad Chuck He takes me camping every year.Nominated by Heather from New Berlin.

All Rangers Died in Service I’m not related but they deserve honor. Nominated by Kia, first camped in Peninsula in 1997 at 10 weeks old.

Ben LaurentBen is my brother. He did a great deal of educating people about garlic mustard. Nominated by Brianna Laurent. Ben worked as an invasive species intern at Peninsula.

Adam I met him when camping in a cabin and we both love to fish. Every time we get a chance we have a contest to get the biggest fish and the most fish. Nominated by KJ, who enjoys finding snakes at Peninsula.