Monthly Newsletter
January 2024
Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
Dear Members,
Board Of Directors
Baby its Cold Out There: Sometimes!!! We are officially into winter but the days are getting longer. Another Christmas has passed with the fun and hopes of families, little children, for a bright New Year. Our Upper Kenai River Guide has hit a bit of a snag as several of our advertisers have decided not to place an advertisement in the guide this year. We have shrunk the size of the publication to reflect our current advertisers. The Board of Directors needs your input if you feel that this publication is productive in obtaining clients for your business. As we go into the future, production, printing, shipping, distribution and storage of the UKRG , will need the support of your advertising dollars. We are again planning the Regatta in May. Any suggestions on changes in the rules we need to make? Want to volunteer to assist in preparation. Are you going to enter???
President Cheryle James Wildman’s 907-290-1213 Vice-President Open Treasurer Shirley Wilmoth Our Place 907-598-1270 Secretary Rose Hetrick Inn at Tern Lake 907-288-3667 Director Jason Lesmeister 907- 351-3036
Let’s make the start of 2024 a fun year.
Thank you, Cheryle James President
Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce PO Box 809 Cooper Landing, Alaska 99572 info@cooperlandingchamber.com Newsletter Layout & Design by Best Route Productions
Cooper Landing Library News A big thank you to all of our wonderful library volunteers! Ann Hanson Barbara Demattia Heather Pearson Janet (JB) Weber Julie Almanrode Kathy Recken Katie Thomas Laurie Radzinski
Linda Raveaux Marilyn Gravenhorst Melissa Fish Rob Nelson Teri Mader Terri Orr Virginia Morgan
We also want to thank Roger Elkins and John Almanrode for keeping our porch and parking spaces shoveled and snowblown, Olivia Carson for organizing Book Club, and Gary and Yvette Galbraith for organizing Chess. With everyone’s help, we’re able to keep the library open six days a week as well as provide a few exciting activities! Your library card provides you access to your account through our online catalog, to manage reserves, renewals, checkout history, and more. Your library card also provides you access to the Alaska Digital Library. If you would like help navigating any of these features, please email us at cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you in the library soon! -Virginia Morgan
Winter Book Club January 16 - Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver February 20 - American Dirt by Jeannie Cummins March 19 - Homecoming by Kate Morton Email cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com for Zoom info.
Silent Book Club January 20 - Gather at the library, visit for 30 minutes, and then read your books in comfortable silence. More info to come.
January 2024 — 2
Join us for Chess Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 at the Cooper Landing Community Library All ages and levels are welcome! Benefits of learning chess: Improves cognitive skills, including concentration, pattern recognition, decision-making, algebraic and geometric thinking, problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking. Improves self-confidence and self-worth. Increases attention span. Come on in and play!
Library Hours Monday: 1-3 pm Tuesday: 3-5 pm Wednesday: 1-3 pm Thursday: 1-3 pm Friday: 1-3 pm Saturday: 11 am - 2 pm
Contact Us: 907-595-1241 cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com www.cooperlandinglibrary.com Cooper Landing Community Library
Administrator Wanted Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp. Inc Wanted a contractor with an Alaska business license to work as the Administrator in the office of the Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp. Inc. (CLSCCI) at the direction of the CLSCCI Board of Directors. The Administrator will work with CLSCCI membership, Snug Harbor Senior Haven residents, contractors, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, other entities, and the public. The Administrator will use a MacBook to write and send reports, letters, newsletters, grants, and more. The CLSCCI office is in Helen Gwin Commons, in Eagles View, in Snug Harbor Senior Haven. The Administrator will work at his or her schedule for approximately 60 hours a month at $25 an hour. During the training period, of up to 20 hours, the new hire will earn $20 an hour. Call Mona at 907. 202.6049 for more information and to request an application or leave a message on the CLSCCI phone 907. 595.3000.
January 2024 — 3
Cooper Landing Gem News Do you have business or organization updates you would like to share with the community? All Chamber Members are invited to submit updates and information to the monthly newsletter. Contact us for more information. Contact Us
Happy Birthday 1/8 1/12 1/16 1/21 1/22 1/27 1/31
Kathy Recken Ed Martin Ernie Kleineick Ladonna Herbert Charlotte Osowiecki Tammy Robinson Robb Bear
Happy Anniversary 1/14 John and Brighid Corbey 1/19 Julie Rogers and Marypat Montana Rogers
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Photo by: Best Route Productions
January 2024 — 4
Cooper Landing Community Club As we welcome a new year, we bid farewell to Yvette Galbraith who served as president of CLCC this last year. We are thankful for all of the countless hours Yvette has dedicated to the community and are looking forward to seeing what all she accomplishes with her continued membership on the CLAPC board and new seat on the CLES board. Thanks Yvette! We are welcoming two new board members to the Cooper Landing Community Club, Josi Lewis and Marja Beltrami. As we start the new year we are pleased to announce that our new board will be Melissa Brennan as President, Lorraine Temple as Vice President, Marja Beltrami as Treasurer, Josi Lewis as Secretary and Sandra Holsten as our member at large. Our next Community Club meeting will be held January 18, 2024 at 6pm. For this meeting Jill Schaefer from Governor Dunleavy’s Kenai office will be attending the meeting and bringing with her representatives from DOT, State Troopers and other entities. We encourage all to attend with your questions and concerns. This is a great opportunity to help the needs of Cooper Landing to be heard. With all the snow this winter has brought we are thankful for the Cooper Landing Trails Committee and all of their wonderful volunteers who have been working hard to keep the trails groomed and help us get outside. And continued thanks to Gary Mitchell for keeping the walking path plowed for all to enjoy and use. We are looking forward to a wonderful 2024 and the increasing daylight!
Contact Us: officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com www.cooperlandingcommunityclub.com Cooper Landing Community Club
January 2024 — 5
Chamber Members Open this Winter As we head into winter, be sure to support our local businesses that remain open all year. Below are businesses and organizations that notified us that they will be in operation this winter. You can find their contact information below.
Alaska Outdoor Woodstoves 35555 S. Face Place, PO Box 614 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-1633 williams@arctic.net www.alaskaoutdoorwoodstoves.com
Best Route Productions PO Box 872 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (303)570-2081 info@bestrouteproductions.com www.bestrouteproductions.com
Cooper Landing Community Club 18511 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 508 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2169 cooperlandingcommunityclub@gmail.com www.cooperlandingcommunityhall.com
Cooper Landing Community Library 18511 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 517 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1241 cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com www.cooperlandinglibrary.com
Cooper Landing Community School www.clcommunityschool.webs.com
cooperlandingcommunityschool@gmail.com.
January 2024 — 6
Cooper Landing Emergency Services 38748 Snug Harbor Rd Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907) 595-1800 operations.cles@arctic.net cooperlandinges.org
Cooper Landing Brewing Company 21879 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 638 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2522 nelzb@cooperlandingbrewing.com www.cooperlandingbrewing.com
Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp. Inc. 19958 Campus Dr., PO Box 552 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3000 clscci@arctic.net www.cooperlandingseniors.com
Eagle Landing Resort 8514 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 748 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1213 eaglelandingresort@gmail.com www.eaglelandingresort.net
Grizzly Ridge 18280 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 609 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1260 stay@grizzlyridgeak.com www.grizzlyridgeak.com
Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy. Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com
January 2024 — 7
Chamber Members Open this Winter Inn at Tern Lake 41843 Seward Hwy., PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3667 rose@ternlakeinn.com www.innatternlake.com
Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area PO Box 1934 Girdwood, AK 99587 713-376-7070 rachelblakeslee@kmtacorridor.org www.kmtacorridor.org
Kenai River Sportfishing Association 35093 Kenai Spur Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)262-8588 info@krsa.com www.krsa.com
Jasons Guide Service PO Box 822 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)351-3036 lesmeisterjason@gmail.com www.jasonsguideservice.com
Resurrection Trail House PO Box 647 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)202-6388 resurrectiontrailhouse@gmail.com www.resurrectiontrailhouse.com
January 2024 — 8
Seramur Home Services, LLC 41651 Seward Hwy., PO Box 648 Moose Pass, AK 99631 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0019 seramurhomeservices@gmail.com
Sharon Saunders- Your Real Estate Needs 16786 Sterling Highway Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (928) 706-8901 sharon@sellsalaska.com SharonSellsAlaska.com
Sunrise Inn 21849 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 529 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1222 info@sunriseinnak.com www.sunriseinnak.com
Trail Lake Lodge 33654 Depot Road, PO Box 5 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3101 info@TrailLakeCorp.com www.TrailLakeLodge.com
Wildman TR Inc. 19194 Sterling Hwy.,PO Box 724 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1456 / 1(866)595-1456 wildman@wildmans.org www.wildmans.org
January 2024 — 9
2024 Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & CVB Please support our local businesses! 5 Dogs Fishing
(907) 598-3525
Fish & Sons Kenai Charters
(907) 598-1065
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC
(907) 595-3336
Grizzly Ridge
(907) 595-1260
Alaska Horsemen Lodge
(907) 595-1806
Gwin’s Lodge
(907) 595-1266
Alaska Outdoor Woodstoves
(907) 598-1633
Inn at Tern Lake (Moose Pass)
(907) 288-3667
Alaska River Adventures
(907) 595-2000
Jason’s Guide Service
(907) 351-3036
Alaska Rivers Company
(907) 595-1226
Kahtnu Spirit Lodging
(907) 299-2855
Alaska Troutfitters
(907) 595-1212
Kenai Cache Outfitters
(907) 595-1401
Alaska Waste
(907) 312-6267
Kenai Kayak Company
(907) 441-6753
Alaska Wildland Adventures
(800) 334-8730
Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area
(206) 920-9051
Angle 45 Adventures (Hope)
(907) 782-3175
Kenai Peninsula Econ. Dev. Dist.
(907) 283-3335
Bearfoot Publications
(907)320-1145
Kenai Peninsula Mayor
(800) 478-4441
Best Route Productions
(303) 570-2081
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
(907) 595-1425
Bike Cooper Landing, LLC
(907) 231-6793
Kenai River Float-n-Fish
(907) 519-0048
Boatman’s
(907) 202-1004
Kenai River Sportfishing Association
(907)262-8588
Camp Fire Alaska
(907) 279-3551
Kenai River Trout Anglers
(907) 599-0085
Cooper Landing Brewery
(907) 276-5044
Kenai Watershed Forum
(907) 265-5412
Cooper Landing Community Club
(907) 595-2169
Mystic Waters Fly Fishing
(509) 715-9697
Cooper Landing Community Library
(907) 595-1241
Our Place Rentals
(907) 595-1829
Cooper Landing Community School
(907) 595-1244
Resurrection Trail House
(907)202-6388
Cooper Landing Emergency Services
(907) 595-1800
Round Mountain Retreat
(907) 598-1333
Cooper Landing Fish Camp
(907) 595-3474
Salmon Run Lodge
(907) 595-2197
Cooper Landing Fishing Guide
(907) 599-0126
Seramur Home Services
(907) 599-0019
Cooper Landing Historical Society
(907) 598-1042
Sharon Saunders, GRI, Realtor
(928) 706-8901
Cooper Landing Rifle & Sportsman’s Club
(907) 599-0004
Sunrise Inn & Café
(907) 595-1222
Cooper Landing Senior Citizens Corp.
(907) 595-3000
Talon Air Service, Inc. (Soldotna)
(907) 262-8899
Conoco Phillips
(907)276-1215
Trail Lake Lodge (Moose Pass)
(907)288-3101
Eagle Landing Resort
(907) 595-1213
Upper Kenai Cabins
(907) 595-3055
First National Bank Alaska (Soldotna)
(907) 260-6000
Wildman TR Inc.
(907) 595-1456
(907)288-3667
LUXURIOUS
ACCOMODATIONS
January 2024 — 10
January 2024 Sunday
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Wednesday 3
8 CLSCCI Board Mtg. 5:30 pm Helen Gwin Commons
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 22
Friday
Saturday
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CLAPC Meeting 6 pm
Happy New Year! 7
Thursday
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10 Chess Night Community Library 3:30 pm
16 Winter Book Club Zoom
Chamber Meeting 3:30 pm 17
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Chess Night Community Library 3:30 pm 23 Chess Night Community Library 3:30 pm
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Chess Night Community Library 3:30 pm
Cooper Landing Library Hours • Monday: 1-3 pm •Tuesday: 3-5 pm •Wednesday: 1-3 pm •Thursday: 1-3 pm •Friday: 1-3 pm •Saturday: 11am - 2 pm Need the calendar on the go? Check out our digital version at: cooperlandingchamber.com/calendar.
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