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November 2011
There will not be a membership luncheon in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all members and your fami-lies!
Membership Luncheon
Delta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News
Board of Directors
President:
Courtney Durham
Vice President
Eileen Herman
Secretary/Treasurer
Pablo Martinez
Board Members
Rhonda Swearingen
Kathy Sonnichsen
Chuck Creamer
Janet Sisneros
John Sloan
Dan James
Dale Diviney
Member in Charge
Chuck Creamer
Executive Director Brenda Peterson
Events Coordinator Dani Markham
Chamber Office
PO Box 987 Delta Junction, AK 99737
Phone: 907-895-5068 Fax: 907-895-5141
www.deltachamber.org
Mission Statement
The Delta Chamber of Com-merce is a business organiza-tion that supports and repre-sents its membership by pro-
moting business growth and community development through leadership, pro-grams, education and the dissemination of information.
Volume 14 Issue 11
The Election Committee is pleased to welcome one new member and two returning members to the Board of Directors for 2012. New members will take office at the first meeting of the Board of Directors in January 2012 and are as follows:
Flower Cole, Bald Eagle Ranch Bed and Breakfast Chuck Creamer, Airport Equipment Rentals
John Sloan, Buffalo Center Drive-In Your 2012 Board of Directors: Courtney Durham, Durham Realty; Eileen Herman, North Star Bookkeeping; Rhonda Swearingen, Cable Guy Towing & Recovery, LLC; Kathy Sonnichsen, SOS Temporary Staffing & Office Support Services; John Sloan, Buffalo Center Drive-In; Janet Sisneros, A Higher Knead Massage Therapy & Facials; Chuck Creamer, Airport Equipment Rentals; Dale Diviney, Delta Clearwater Moose Family Center 911; Dan James, Home Inspections by James, LLC; Flower Cole, Bald Eagle Ranch Bed & Breakfast. The committee wishes to thank each and every one of the excellent can-didates who ran for the board.
Welcome New 2012 Board of Directors
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Chamber News
Queen Bee Creations
Brianna Golden, Owner
HC 60, Box 3215
Delta Junction, Alaska 99737
907-895-5501 or 501-467-2322 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.companycasuals.com/queenbeecreations
Embroidery
New Member!
Renewing Members
Aces Automotive Services
Airport Equipment Rentals
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Bergstad’s Trailer Court
Buffalo Center Drive-In
Cable Guy Towing & Recovery, LLC
Clearwater Bed & Breakfast
Delta Concrete Products Inc.
Delta Heating & Sheetmetal
Delta Music & Art Company
Delta Storage
Friends of Delta Agriculture
Home Inspections by James, LLC
Jitter Junction
Logging & Milling Associates
M & W Ceramics & Gifts
SMM Pogo
Wells Fargo Bank
To pay your
membership dues!
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Chamber News
SULLIVAN ROADHOUSE
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
2:00 - 5:00 PM FAMILY PHOTOS
COMPLEMENTS OF CAROL WATKINS
(WEAR OUR FURS OR BRING YOUR OWN)
LIVE CHRISTMAS MELODIES
REFRESHMENTS: HOT DRINKS & COOKIES
CHRISTMAS TREES & HANDMADE ORNAMENTS FOR PURCHASE
OUTDOOR FIRE PITS WITH MARSHMALLOWS TO ROAST
DOOR PRIZES
ARRIVAL OF "SANTA"
4:00 PM
LIGHTING OF ROADHOUSE & FARMERS MARKET
4:30 PM
COME CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS!
OUR GIFT TO YOU!
"SULLIVAN ROADHOUSE GARDNERS AND ELVES."
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Chamber News
To Mike Wright for winning the door prize donated by Angel Wings Custom Gifts and to Mike Paschall for winning the free lunch at the Membership Luncheon in October. Mike Paschall graciously donated the free lunch back
to the chamber. Thank you Angel Wings Custom Gifts for donating the door prize!
Park-n-Fly Special Stay overnight at the Alpine, we’ll drive you to the airport and
keep your car! Call us the day before you return, we’ll plug
your car in! FREE Continental Breakfast, FREE WiFi, FREE
Shuttle. Call today 1-800-455-8851 or (907) 328-6300
Coming into Fairbanks to shop? Ask about our REDHOT Holiday Specials!
Sophie Station Suites and Wedgewood Resort *Sophie's and Wedgewood both have been renovated over the past few
years, most of our suites now have large flat screen TV's.
*Internet has been upgraded to a higher speed at both properties.
*Our corporate rate is $85 at Sophie Station Suites and $75 at Wedgewood
for a 1 bedroom suite, $95 for a 2 bedroom suite (based on double occu-
pancy and availability, not including 8% bed tax).
*Reservations can be made on our website, www.fountainheadhotels.com or by calling 907-456-3642 or 800-
528-4916.
*Be sure to visit the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum; we're up to over 75 vehicles from 1898-1938, about
90 vintage clothing displays that correspond with the era of the car and about 70 historic photos of Alaska. In
the winter, the Museum is only open on Sunday afternoons 12 noon-6 pm. But special tours and receptions can
be scheduled by calling 450-2100.
*Want a memorable reception or event for up to 600 people? Plan it in the Auto Museum!
*Sophie Station is perfect for meetings, dinners or parties for 10-50 people. Call Darryl at 374-6531 to make
arrangements
*Wedgewood Resort can accommodate 10-225 people for conferences, banquets and events. Call Cherie at
450-2166 to reserve your space.
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Chamber News November Chamber Member Spotlight
Americans depend on their automobiles to get them to work, transport the children to school, pick up groceries, mail, and here in Delta Junction, make those monthly Fairbanks trips for doctor appointments and other necessities. Troy and Rhonda Swearingten, owners of Cable Guy Towing and Recovery know this only too well. Troy was born and raised in Delta, but later moved to Oregon where he met Rhonda in Baker City. They moved back to Delta Junction to be closer to family and opened Cable Guy Towing and Recovery in 2005.
“We saw there was a real need for an auto repair service in Delta,” said Rhonda. “While we did have some services in town there wasn’t enough to meet the need.” And so Aces Automotive Services came about. They have been in operation for 28 months, opening June 1
st of 2009 and have done countless oil changes, general auto repair and computer
diagnostics.
“We truly enjoy the people contact and taking care of people,” Rhonda said. “It is a good feeling when you repair a vehicle for someone who know now as the ways and means to get to town and out and about.”
Rhonda stressed they are not in competition with other local mechanics. She explained they collaborate, working together to keep this community running and on the road. Aces Automotive Services employs three and admits the biggest daily challenge they face is getting parts.
“I think that is something we all face in Delta Junction,” smiled Rhonda. “Trying to get parts and supplies in a timely manner. But we continually try and do our best.”
Aces Automotive also does suspension work, and tire alignments. They are located at 1629 Richardson Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays by appointment. Aces can be reached at 895-4999.
Photo and artwork by Delta Chamber. Article courtesy Delta Wind
Aces Automotive Services
1629 Richardson Avenue
Delta Junction, Alaska 99737
907-895-4999
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Chamber News
We are looking for gold rush era photographs to use in our film "Love of Life" that recently completed
production in Delta Junction and Fort Greely. Individuals, the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the
Sullivan Roadhouse, will be given full credit for their use. I have made a few phone calls, but have yet to
find the pictures we need. Please contact me ASAP if you have any possibilities.
And, thanks again to the wonderful people of the Delta Junction area for your help in making our film.
Especially Phebe Horschol, Travis Hoague, Steve Dubois and Lou Ann Fett who were so helpful and
crucial to our production.
I have attached a followup news release and photo.
Bob Gregg
Producer/Screenwriter
906-789-1139 home
906-384-6866 cottage
News release: November 13, 2011
Love of Life productions of Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently finished production of the full-
length feature film “Love of Life,” based on the short story of the same name by Jack London. The
film is currently in post-production.
The adaptation, written by Robert Gregg, Escanaba, Michigan, and directed by Kevin Swigert,
Sun Valley, Idaho, was shot on location in the Delta Junction area and on Fort Greely.
The plot focuses on a gold miner from 1903 who leaves his claim late in the year, is abandoned by
his partner, and must survive the hardships of Alaska to make it back to his fiancé in Fairbanks.
Over the course of the film, the starving man becomes delusional and in the end he struggles not
only against the wilderness, but also against himself to survive.
The tag line for the motion picture is “Where there’s hope, there’s life.”
“The shoot went beyond our expectations,” said Robert Gregg, who is also the film’s producer.
“We had a great crew from L.A. and Anchorage that worked well together. They are true profes-
sionals and it showed in the production quality.”
Anchorage crew included Tim Boese, Sound Mixer; Tom Pillifant, first AC; Cail Hubert, key grip;
and Jerry Levine.
Gregg also expressed thanks to the citizens of Delta Junction, Alaska, and especially to the army at
Fort Greely, Alaska.
“The people of Delta Junction and the military made us feel welcomed,” Gregg said. “We would
film there again in a heartbeat. Police chief Travis Hoague and the military at Fort Greely went
above and beyond the call of duty."
Delta residents directly involved in Love of Life included Phebe Horschol and Steve DuBois, who
played roles in the film, and Lou Ann Fett who was instrumental in setting up the final scene at
Sullivan's Roadhouse.
Love of Life Film ~ by Jack London
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Love of Life's director of photography was Jeffrey Smith of Los Angeles. Roarke Boes, also of Los
Angeles, was the first assistant director.
“Pete’s performance was extraordinary,” said director Swigert. “He set an example for the crew
every day, and we felt obligated to also give our best.”
Executive producers, all from Michigan, include Robert Schellenberg; Ken Meshigaud, CEO of the
Hannahville Indian Community; and Jeff and Rosalie Naser.
The film is being edited and then the musical score will be added before its theatrical release.
Love of Life will premiere in Michigan in April, 2012. Premieres are also planned for Alaska and Los
Angeles.
For pictures and more information: Contact Robert Gregg at 906-789-1139
Chamber News
A scene from Jack London’s “Love of Life” full-length feature movie being filmed at the Sullivan Roadhouse Historical Museum
in Delta Junction. Phebe Horschel, owner of The Ark Restaurant, is shown in the scene above. Local residents Steve DuBois and
Lou Ann Fett also played roles in the film.
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