Willow Hetrick/Turnagain Times
Moose Pass kids attend the Moose Pass Library Summer Reading Program’s kayak orientation and safety instruction.
By Willow Hetrick
Turnagain Times
Moose Pass Correspondent
Library Summer Reading Program
Deanna Thomas arranged a “splashing good time” for the kids in the latest Summer Reading Program at the Moose Pass Library. On Wednesday, July 21, the children gathered by the rental kayaks at Trail Lake Lodge to get some “on land experience” from an Alaska 60 North instructor. He taught them how to get out of their kayak safely if they were to roll over in the water. They also went over other safety tips. This program piqued an interest in many of the kids to try out kayaking! Back at the library, books were available to checkout about canoeing and kayaking.
School Welcomes New Teacher
The town of Moose Pass is thrilled to welcome long-time resident, Jeff Clay, to the Moose Pass School. Mr. Clay recently transferred from Whittier and will be teaching all grades at the school. Mr. Clay has the complex task of teaching all grades, Kindergarten through 8th grade, although he is not expecting any 7th or 8th graders this coming school year. Moose Pass School is expected to have between 12 to 14 children for the 2010 school year. The first day of school is Aug. 24.
Seward Ranger District Campfire Program Schedule
The Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District ‘Vantastic Program’ in full swing conducting summer of environmental education and interpretation! Campfire programs will be held on Saturdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Locations alternate between Trail River and Quartz Creek campgrounds. Vantastic wildlife visitor information display daytime set-up will usually be at Tern Lake mostly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with possible Mondays or Thursdays. A second set-up will rotate between other sites within the district. All events are subject to modification due to weather. August 21 is “Hoofed Mountain Climbers” at Trail Lake Campground. September 4 is “Prickly Quill Pigs” and “Ungulates Unleashed” at both the Trail Lake and Quartz Creek Campgrounds.
September 4 is also the last chance to participate in the Forest Service’s Vantastic Program for the 2010 season, so be sure to stop by if you have not already had the chance. The ladies of the Vantastic program work very hard to produce the best quality visitor displays and learning workshops in the Chugach National Forest.
Quartz Creek Campground Directions: Turn off Sterling HWY at Mile Post 44.9 onto Quartz Creek Rd in Cooper Landing. Meet at the Campground Pavilion. Trail River Campground Directions: Turn off Seward Highway at Mile Post 24.2 south of Moose Pass; meet at the Alternate Campground Host Site on the way to the Day Use Area. For more info call the Vantastic crew: (907) 288-7718.
