Word about the Soldotna stray dog has spread throughout the state or at least as far as Fairbanks where I was last week. Folks up there and in Anchorage are curious to see how the community will handle it. Whatever is done needs to be in the best interest of the dog and community. I would hope that the Soldotna would choose to make every effort to keep the dog alive before looking at alternatives.

I think I can understand the Chief of Soldotna’s objection to outside intervention if for no other reason then to allow the community to work out a better, long-run solution.

There are times in a politician’s life when courage and foresight take precedent over short term political gain. Linda Murphy showed that statesmanship when she voted yes for our grandchildren’s future and the role of salmon in their lives. It took courage to say yes to the salmon habitat protection ordinance. She deserves support and re-election for this one vote alone but she is also a rationale person on a variety of issues.

Hey, a quick note to all the awesome parents out there, wondering what the teachers are doing on the early release days. What are they doing?

According to the district, the teachers are trying to collaborate, and sync their lessons, units and classes together. Well, what does that mean you might ask?

If the Kenai Peninsula Borough is to avoid the salmon mistakes of the Pacific Northwest, everyone needs to do their part. The banks of our rivers and lakes are critically important to fish. Where the water meets the land is where juvenile salmon spend the majority of their time in freshwater; millions of them are there now feeding, hiding from predators and living in the clean water we are fortunate to have. Without these basic elements our fish will not do well and future generations will not have the experiences we have now.