The Observer, December 2004

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Anchorage front-desker says so long

Bernie Cooper, who had staffed the front desk in the council’s Anchorage office since the summer of 2000, announced her retirement last month.

Bernie has been best known to people outside the office – board members and volunteers – as the person in charge of travel, lodging and catering for board meetings all around the council’s region. In addition, she helped staff the council booth at numerous public events.

Inside the office, she has been known not only for her administrative skills, but also for making gourmet coffee and keeping the reception area stocked with chocolate candy.

Bernie says she will miss the council and the people who make it what it is.

“The ideals that you work for day after day are admirable,” she said.
As of Observer press time at the end of November, the council was still looking for a replacement.