Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Salmon Celebration Scheduled for May 7
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Sport Fish, Aquatic Education Program will hold its 24th annual Kenai Peninsula Salmon Celebration on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Johnson Lake State Recreation Area in Kasilof.
Approximately 900 elementary school students from the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will release catchable sized, hatchery-raised rainbow trout into Johnson Lake. Classes participating in the “Salmon in the Classroom” program will also be releasing coho salmon fry into Arc Lake the same day. These coho salmon fry were reared from eggs students collected in an October ADF&G “egg take” and placed in aquariums in classrooms or schools.
Twenty-five hands-on salmon and environmentally related activities will be set up throughout the recreation area. Some of these stations include juvenile and adult salmon identification, salmon life-cycle displays, a macroinvertebrate touch tank, information on catch-and-release fishing, spin and fly-casting practice stations, water quality testing, water and wildlife safety, waterfowl identification, stream flow demonstrations, animal tracks, skulls and hides, and invasive aquatic species. Students will need approximately two and a half hours to complete all the activities.
The activities are intended to increase awareness of salmon, healthy environments and fosters a sense of stewardship toward Alaska’s valuable natural resources. This event is made possible by the volunteer assistance of Sterling Elementary students, ADF&G staff, Alaska State Parks, along with many other agencies, organizations, and community volunteers.
For more information or to schedule elementary-age student attendance, please contact Phillip Stacey at (907) 260-2920 or Jillian Downey at (907) 260-2919.
Buildup
Do you have a construction project but dont want to spend big bucks for building supplies? Check out Buildup, a building materials thrift store and a 501(c) 3 non-profit. The materials are mostly second hand but usable, and inexpensive. Doors, windows, electrical, plumbing, tools, odds and ends that might fit your needs. The business used to be on the Sterling hwy next to State Forestry, about a mile from Soldotna. It has relocated to 369 Tyee St. Take the Spur hwy toward Kenai and turn north onto S Marydale and then a left on Tyee. Its down the street a short distance. Its worth a look.
Reserve Early
Sharon’s Greenhouse
Hi folks, it’s getting real close to that time again.
I have many different varieties of tomato’s , cucumbers and peppers again. I also have hundreds of flower starts , which are ready now.
TOMATOES: ( Slicers) , Giant Belgians, Bodacious, Carmelo, Delicious, Mortgage Lifter, Brandy Wine, Steak Sandwich, Sandwich Slicer, Siberian, Black Brandywine, Charokee Purple, Black Krim, Pineapple, Stupice, and Roman, Front Runner, 42Day. Some have blossoms already. ( Cherry Tomatoes) : ( some cherry varieties are of limited quantity). Tumbling Toms yellows, Early Cherry, Chocolate Cherry, Patio Choice (yellow),Sungold, Red Robin, Large Red Cherry, and Black Pearl. CUCUMBERS: China Jade (Asian), Sweet Long Slims( English), Tasty King ( Asian ) , Pepinex ( ( (English ),Sweet slice, Early Fortune ( slicer), Sweet Success, Early Fortune, pick a bushel, Homemade Pickles, National pickles, Boston Pickles, and Burpees Pickles…… I have many different flower starts. Wave Petunias ( many colors). Geraniums ( 4 different colors), lots of alyssum , Bacopa (whie, pink and blue), Gazannias, Mixed Lobelia, many marigolds, Black eyed Susan’s, Calendula and many more. I’m starting Nasturtiums this week.
I’ll also have .6 packs Cabbage, no cauliflower, broccoli, Kohlrabi, possibly Chainese Cabbage and Bok Choy.
PEPPERS: Bells and jalapeno. Also I do have Zuchini I should be open in a couple weeks. If you want to come earlier , call or text me.
Feel free to Text or email me. 907-599-0066. smskoecher@yahoo.com.
Sharon Koecher
Update on plants
revision to plant list. Tumblers ore all gone. I do have the ones that were preordered. Slicer and cherry tomatoes are dwindling. I have lots of Mortgage lifters left. And probably 2 dozen other slicers. I do have a few pastes left. I have lots of cucumbers and zucchini.
raft for sale
roger is selling his 11 ft.dave scadden frameless raft $800..00.
roger elkins
9073947259
Spring Road Clean Up
Please help the Sexy Seniors clean up the highway on Wednesday May 14th. We meet at Sunrise parking lot at 10am for a safety briefing.
Thank You
Cooper Landing Community Club General Meeting – Thursday, May 15th, 6 pm
Featuring an update from Jonathan Tymick, PE Sterling Highway Bypass Project Manager, DOT&PF. He will be presenting the following projects:
Currently In-Construction
Kenai Peninsula Bridge Deck Rehab (Kenai Lake & Schooner Bend)
Sterling Hwy MP45-60 Juneau Creek Bridge
Sterling Hwy MP45-60 Stages 3 & 4 (Off-Alignment)
Upcoming (Added to the STIP)
Sterling Hwy MP45-60: Stage 1B (MP45-47)
Following the DOT presentation, we will have our general meeting and voting to approve our updated and amended Bylaws. Questions? Please email officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com
Community Hall Clean Up & Firewise Day – Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 1 pm – 5 pm
Annual Cooper Landing Community Club Hall Cleanup & Firewise Day on Saturday, May 10th, 1 pm – 5 pm. This will include general spring cleaning of the hall (inside & out), painting the deck, brush clearing, some tree removal and prepping the field for the Softball Tournament (May 29- June 7). For those wanting to work outside, bring rakes, shovels, work gloves, ear plugs, eye protection, and your muscles! Also looking for a few chain saw operators, and a log splitter or two.
Also seeking the following items:
Volley Ball Net (anyone have a spare they would like to donate?)
Green or Blue Enamel Paint for Recycle Trash Cans (they need some serious love)
Fishing & Rafting Decor – Old paddles/Oars, Fly rods and reels, signs, artwork, etc. to decorate the kitchen, bathrooms, storage area.
Questions – email officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com. Thank you and looking forward to seeing those who can help out! Cheers!
Cooper Landing Softball Tournament & Silent Auction – Thursday, May 29th 7 pm – 10 pm thru Saturday, June 7th, 7 pm.
Play Ball! It’s time to get your teams together and warm up those arms and hammies! As we get closer to the tournament, a Captains meeting will be announced and a sign up for practices will be post at the entrance of the field. If you have a service, artistic creation, company swag, adventure or experience, we are actively seeking donations for our Silent Auction. Those organizations who wish to benefit from concession sales will be approached and sign up for volunteers will be at Wildman’s starting May 14th. Remember, in order for everyone to have fun we NEED volunteers! This includes helping at concessions, split-the-pot, silent auction, prepping the field, etc. To volunteer or donate, email officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com. Be sure to watch the Crier and CL social media platforms for more announcements to come!
Gwin’s Lodge
Gwin’s liquor store is now open. Inventory sale! 9AM-6PM. 907-398-3987
The restaurant will soft open Thursday 4PM till 11PM. Food hours ending 10PM.
Gift store is being updated. If you need something, Rob can let you in. Arrange with staff at the liquor store.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex Saturday mornings 9am. This is an open 12 step meeting. If you are curious or think you might have an issue with drinking or other addictions, come join us! The church is located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and the Sterling Highway, next to the CL Emergency Services building. For more information, call (907)299-2855.