Pavelek works with the Local Michigan DNR to perform a lake survey. - FWS photo

The evening of June 15^th was fun, but  sad for Jordan River staff.  They had made a good friend and co-worker who all looked forward to seeing every day and it wasn't going to be that way anymore.  When he received his certificate of appreciation at the party and heard, “speech!”, which is not Andy Pavelek’s strong suit, he didn’t hesitate. 

His message was simple, he felt the same way, he had been so impressed by how he was welcomed at the hatchery and how he was welcomed into staff's personal lives.

This atmosphere made his stay “the best experience of all of his volunteer rehab work” Hospitals, schools, athletic clubs, are no match to volunteering at Jordan River NFH.  Pavelek's work here was exemplary. His can do, positive attitude is contagious and he will be truly missed.