January 2021 Kenai Peninsula Great Lander

S earch

for the S lippery

S almon WIN $100

Rules on page 13

January 2021

They don’t need to leave home to live better RESPITE CARE

TAGS • TITLE REGISTRATION

Handicap Placards Driving Records Drivers License Processing now available!

35401 Kenai Spur Hwy, Ste B

in Soldotna (next to Froso’s) Less Wait - Fast Friendly Service Mon-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 11am-3pm • Sun closed

Experienced Caregivers Available 24/7

BEAR BOTANICALS

Respite Care • Companion Care Transitional Care Chronic Disease Care • Parkinson’s Certified Wellness Watch: 4 calls & 2 visits per month Peace of Mind: 1 visit per week

CBD

Relief From:

Pain • Insomnia • Anxiety Stress • Depression

Personal Hygiene Assistance Appointment Transportation Light Housekeeping & Meal Prep Daily Activities & Hobbies

907-260-3251

SENIORHELPERS.COM 35557 Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna

Gifts for Her! Auto Detailing Gift Certificates

Absolut Vodka Original or Flavored 750ml

$19.99

THE BEST SHOP Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm 43637 K Beach Rd.

Beringer

Main & Vine Assorted Varietals 1.5L

11.19

$

12 Pack bottles, assorted beers

17.99

$

(next to Save U More)

907.262.8785

Prices good through February 7th, 2021. Limited to stock on hand.

Commercial Equipment Repair & Maintenance

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Anchor Brewing

More than just a tire store!

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Special Orders Welcome • Hard to find Liquors Floor Mats Seats

Snow Plows

Country Liquor

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Vision X Lights

Locally owned & operated for over 40 years!

907-741-1000

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Gifts for Him!

139 Warehouse Ct. #4, Soldotna (next to Papa Murphy’s)

KA

Now serving Homer

Oils • Edibles • Smokeables • Capsules • Vapes Pets • Bath & Body • Coffee SHIPPING & DELIVERY AVAILABLE MENTION THIS AD FOR 20% OFF PURCHASE

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140 S. Willow St., Kenai •

283-7651 • 9am-8pm • 7 days a week

Country Foods

Locally Owned & Operated

140 South Willow Street • Kenai • 283-4834

Serving the Peninsula for over 35 years

Mon-Sat Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Sun Open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

C LUB PACK SAVING S !

PRICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

F R O Z E N P R E PA R E D Kirkland

Chicken Bakes

1299

$

6/8 oz Sandwich Brothers

Chicken Pita Melt

1299

$

15/2.5 oz

Kirkland

Cheese Pizza

9

4/16.95 oz

Hot Pockets

Pepperoni Pizza

1299

17/4.5 oz

Don Miguels

Chicken Mini Tacos

72/0.7 oz

Ajinomoto

Yakisoba Stirfry

1489

$

6/9 oz

Bibigo

Chicken & Cilantro Mini Wanton

10

$

99

48 oz

Nest Best

Sweet Potato Fries

8

5 doz pkg

IGA Canned Vegetables

Asst Varieties

69¢

Mac & Cheese

10

7.5 oz

1299

$

48 oz 50 ct

Ore-Ida

Tater Tots

9

Lamb Weston

Petite Cuisine

9

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

1699

$ 99

$

9 lb

Kellogg's

9

72 ct/88.8 oz Original Poppers

1099

$

52 oz

Kirkland

Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza

1299

$

4/19.5 oz

Super Pretzel

Soft Kingsize Pretzels

8

20/5 oz

1599

30/5 oz Pierre Signatures

Angus Cheeseburger

1599

$

8/6.2 oz Marie Callenders

Chicken Pot Pies

1299

8/10 oz pkg

Kirkland

Vanilla Almond Ice Cream Bars

9

$ 99

Crazy Cuizine

Crab Cake Minis

Mandarine Orange Chicken

2190

1699

$

$

36/0.5 oz Rayberns Choice

Philly Sandwich

Mini Cream Puffs

1299

$

$

6/6.1 oz

El Monterey

1199

18/3.1 oz

Foster Farms

30/1.7 oz

1599

$

Jimmy Dean

1299

$

28/4 oz

Yakitori

Chicken Nuggets

1499

1299

$

6/9 oz

6

$ 99

2/1 gal pkg

Manwich

15 oz

Chunk Light in Water ea.

2 lb pkg

Chili w/Beans

IGA Tuna Fish

69

4

$ 99 Nalley

Sloppy Joe Sauce

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Med Cheddar Cheese

Minh

Garlic Chicken Meal

Mini Chicken Egg Rolls

1099

$

99

50 ct

5 oz

$

1499

12/15 oz Minute Rice

5

2$ for

14 oz

Land o Lakes

58 oz

Darigold

Whipped Topping

9

5 lb

Birds Eye

G R O C E R Y FAV O R I T E S Darigold

Sour Cream

6

$ 99

$ 99

Campbell's

Campbell's

3/14 oz

1099

Lipton

12/10.75 oz

1099

9

$ 99

12/10.75 oz

Capri Sun

Black Tea

$

5 lbs

Tomato Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

$

12 ct

Dino Buddies

Chicken Fried Rice

12

8/7 oz

Croissant Sandwiches

1199

$

4 lb bag

Meat Lovers Breakfast Bowls

18/5 oz

$

1899

$

Jimmy Dean

Chicken Corn Dogs

$

120/0.44 oz

Spicy Buffalo Wings

1499

$

1099

Foster Farms

Chicken Taquitos

$

66 oz

Delizza

Chicken Chimichangas

$

$

Phillips

El Monterey

Variety Burrito

$ 99

$ 99

6 lb bag

El Monterey

Home Style Waffles

5

Kraft

Vegetable Spring Rolls

$ 998 lb bag

5$ for

ea.

Royal Asian

$ 994 lb bag

Whole or 2%

$ 99

10 $ for

Alexia Foods

4.2 lb

Kirkland Milk

Med. Eggs

5

1299

$

Jalapeno Cheese Poppers

1099

$

Chicken Potstickers

Crinkle Cut Fries

$ 99 $

Ling Ling All Natural

100% Juice Variety Pack

312 ct bags

January 2021

$

1299

40/6 oz

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Nick’s

Hot & Ready Home-style Meals

AU TO G L A S S

Daily Menu Available

Peninsula Wide Mobile Service

Sweet Treats For Valentine’s Day

(907) 260-7433

Nick’s Auto Glass has always put the safety of their customers first with quality and professional glass installation meeting all manufacturer and transportation guidelines. Due to Covid-19 we are taking even more precautions help stop the spread. Mobile service helps people keep social distancing. Nick’s Auto Glass has been providing mobile service for over 10 years.

We are open to appointments. Please call or email with questions.

✁

2

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Off

Single or Family Meal

Must present coupon. Expires 2/15/21

Call us - we cater

✁

(907)260-7433 • (907)395-0455 • (907)252-9715 NicksautoglassAK@gmail.com

44758 Sterling Hwy. Unit A , Soldotna, in the Credit Union 1 Bldg.

907.420.0939 Mon - Fri – 2pm - 8pm

• • • • •

Anchor Point Homer Kasilof Kenai Nikiski

• • • •

Ninilchik Soldotna Sterling Cooper Landing

• Seward • Moose Pass • Hope

Nick’s Auto Glass is a preferred shop for all insurance companies, offering a lifetime warranty against leaks, defects and workmanship for as long as you own your vehicle.

42701 Kalifornsky Beach Rd • Suite A3 Soldotna, AK 99669

Ja n u a r y 2 0 21 Index

Volume 3, Issue 1

$100 Slippery Salmon Contest & Monthly Winner...........13

Forget Me Not Bakery....................5

Manny’s Driver Education..............5

Airframes Alaska.............................6

Froso’s............................................7

Nick’s Auto Glass...........................4

Happy Buddha Imports..................5

Playa Azul.......................................9

Bear Botanicals..............................2

HomeState Mortgage Company.......................6

Ron’s Rent-It Center...................6, 8

The Best Shop................................2

Jumpin’ Junction..........................12

Central Peninsula Hospital.............5

Kenai Kombucha............................5

Coloring Page...............................12

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.............16

Coloring Winners..........................13

Lower Peninsula Power Sports....11

Country Foods................................3

Mabel’s...........................................9

Country Liquor................................2

Maggie’s General Store..................9

AK Express.....................................2

Dinners Ready................................4 Phone: (907) 274-0611 Fax: (907) 272-2105 Toll Free: 1-888-746-7452

G reat L ander . com info@greatlander.com

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(a division of Anchorage Printing Inc.)

January 2021

Rural Energy.................................10 Senior Helpers................................2 Soothe............................................9 Susitna Energy Systems...............14 Sweeney’s Clothing......................15 TLC Home Care..............................6 Verba’s Hilltop Machine..................6

To advertise in this publication please call (907) 274-0611 General Manager:

Advertising Director:

Gerrett Rhodes

Leslie Talent Love

gerrett@anchorageprinting.com

leslie@greatlander.com

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT! Invest in your health

Great tasting for the whole family!

On Tap: Natural | Black Raspberry Pineapple Ginger | Spicy Mango Haskap | CBD Booch – or take yours home to enjoy – Available by the cup or 25, 32, 64 oz. growlers.

Call for curbside or order through website.

Kombucha promotes health & wellness - Probiotics, Amino Acids & B Vitamins -

Come in, sit down & enjoy our lounge area

MANNY’S Driver Education

• Approved Homeschool Vendor • Winter driving instruction • Winter Classes Begin: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, 2021 • Class D Road Testing - vehicle available for testing

Virtual classroom training, vehicles sanitized, instructor and student wear masks in vehicle.

Call to register: 907-283-9518

WE ARE NOW SERVING FOOD!

CUSTOMIZABLE CATERING DRINK TRAILER Weddings Birthday Parties Special Events - 7 TAPS -

Did you know?

January is

Kombucha Beer | Wine Sparkling Water

Visit kenaikombucha.com for more information OPEN Tuesday through Saturday 11am-4pm • CLOSED Sunday and Monday

610 Attla Way, Ste 4, Kenai

- Located the the strip mall behind Wells Fargo For other locations or more info: www.kenaikombucha.com

HAPPY BUDDHA IMPORTS • Mermaids • Dragons • Skulls • Jewelry • Tarot Cards • Incense • Singing Bowls • Figurines • Crystals & Healing Stones • and of course Buddhas • Intuitive Reader Fridays & Saturdays 12-5

You Gotta See this Place!

New merchandise arriving regularly

Simply Thoughtful Meaningful Gifts For Your Loved Ones

central peninsula

bone & joint center Does hip or knee pain keep you from enjoying an active life?

Over 22 years of Orthopaedic Surgery Experience • Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon • Fellowship Trained in Joint Replacement

Your Spiritual Gift Store GIFT CARDS available

Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm • Sat. 12pm-5pm

happybuddhaimportsak.com

740-3709

• Replaced over 3,000 hip and knee joints Michael Reyes, MD

Call 714-4120 for an appointment today!

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PERSONALIZED CARE AT HOME WE BUY SNOWMOBILES! • Senior care with low-cost live-in services • Personal Care • Holiday meal prep and clean-up • Grocery Shopping/Errands • Housekeeping We are committed to helping

• Yard work/Small indoor-outdoor projects • Helping you organize • Bill pay • Pet care services • Travel companion and more you have a stress-free life

You’re in very good hands. Call us today for a free home care assessment and let us help make every day life a little bit easier.

TLC Home Care

47255 Princeton Ave Ste #10 • Soldotna, AK 99669

907-260-1015

www.tlcathomecare.com

LIGHTWEIGHT

TOUGH SLEDS

CROSS FOX PULK 4FT, 5FT

B U I LT F O R

SIGLIN PULK 4FT, 5FT, 6FT

TOUGH CONDITIONS FREIGHT HAULING

ARCTIC GRADE

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LIGHT WEIGHT

FOLDABLE BACKCOUNTRY SLEDS

HEAVY DUTY HAULING

CROSS FOX SLED 6FT, 8FT, 10FT

FREIGHT HAULING

AN AIRFRAMES ALASKA BRAND

MADE IN FAIRBANKS, AK

SIGLIN SLEDS 10’L X 32”W / 10’L X 42”W

ORDER ONLINE, BY PHONE, OR IN PERSON

YB FREIGHT SLED 12’L X 42”W

907.331.4480 | airframesalaska.com | ANC PALMER FBX Locally sold at Kenai Feed and Supply, K-Beach Rd., Kenai

In any condition, running or not!

Large Inventory of New & Used Parts

VERBA’S

Hilltop Machine 36270 Jim Dahler Rd., Soldotna, AK 99672

907-262-5020

Visit us on Facebook for more photos!

Fax: 907-262-5028 • Email: hilltopmachine@live.com Check out our updated website: www.aksledparts.com

Kris Hughes NMLS #1179429

Loan Originator Soldotna Branch Manager Cell (907) 346-0288 Kristina Hughes

NMLS #189191

34851 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite 3 Soldotna (907) 260-5400

HOME LOANS

Conventional, VA, FHA, RD, AHFC & More

HOME REFINANCE Easy online loan applications

www.krishughes.net

Serving Alaska for over 50 years!

(907) 283-4232 145 N. Willow, Kenai

YOUR RENTAL HEADQUARTERS

N O IR AK &O ®

Log Splitters

BHVH 37

from all of us at

BHBH 24

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Local from Start to Finish!

FAMILY DINING

Greek • Italian • Mexican

Steak • Seafood • Full Salad Bar • Cocktail Lounge

Valentine’s Specials

Friday Feb. 12, Sat. Feb 13, and Sunday Feb. 14

Ribeye Steak & Deep Fried Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken Rib Eye & King Crab Stuffed Halibut | Milano Shrimp Complimentary Chocolate Fountain for Everyone FREE DELIVERY Spend $75

get $10 off Off Meal Purchase

262-5306

Open 7 Days A Week 11 am – 10 pm

262-5306 262-7797

35433 Kenai Spur Hwy Soldotna, AK

Must present coupon. Expires 2/28/21

: ES D E O L 907.947.5813 H R A S eG r r fo : G call for info

ner w by o

Large Mama Mia Pizza

$5 off 262-5306

Must present coupon. Expires 2/28/21

Peregrine Landing Craft made by the Sea State One marine Crew

$160,0

eXCeLLent

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✩ Built in 2006 ✩ 10’x28’ landing Craft with 3’ transom ✩ 8’x10’ CaBin (with PROPANE HEATER) ✩ horizon CP 155C gPs Plotter ✩ raymarine st 40 dePth finder

✩ uhf radio with outside sPeaker & antenna ✩ 3600 rule Bilge PumP ✩ 2500#winCh for Bow ramP ✩ Built-in trim taBs

✩ walk-thru transom door with stairs ✩ anChor windlas ✩ deCk flood lights (FRONT & REAR) ✩ aluminum fold-down seats (FRONT DECK) ✩ Battery switChes ✩ navigational lighting ✩ 160-gallon fuel tank ✩ marine ComPass ✩ 12000# ez-loader trailer

✩ twin 250 suzuki 4-stroke enginesH H rePlaCed in 2011; only 200-hrs/use ✩ Bottom: 1/4”-aluminum ✩ sides: 3/16”-aluminum ✩ deCk: 3/16”-diamond Plate ✩ inside seats Convert to twin single-Beds ✩ CaBin lighting ✩ 3 windshield wiPers & window fans ✩ CaBin roof: rail for storage January 2021

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Blowers

Serving Alaska for over 50 years!

(907) 283-4232

$139.95

Chain Saws MS 271 FARM BOSS®

BR 200

A lightweight, professional-caliber backpack blower for use around the home.

$299.95

$429.95

Highly efficient engine, 20% longer run times between refuelings.

BG 50

The lightest gasoline-powered handheld blower in the STIHL lineup.

BR 800 C-E $349.95

MS 251 WOOD BOSS®

Our biggest, baddest and most powerful backpack blower.

Highly efficient engine, 20% longer run times between refuelings.

MS 170

Hand Loppers PL 40

$179.95

Compact, lightweight with just the right amount of power.

$649.95

32” handle, 2” cutting capacity.

PL 10

24” handle, 1.25” cutting capacity.

Pressure Washers Electric & Gas PS 75

PS 80

Saw heads and lopper attachments must be purchased seaparately.

Telescoping Pole RB 400 Dirt BOSS®

196 cc engine, 2,700 psi.

RB 600

208 cc engine, 3,200 psi.

RB 800

429 cc engine, 4,200 psi.

RE 90

Electric, 1,800 psi.

PP 800

Axes & Hatchets Pro Series & Home Owner Series

Safety Clothing • Chaps, Head Gear, Safety Glasses, Ear Protection 145 N. Willow, Kenai • Open Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm 8

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NORTHWOOD PLAZA 12498 Kenai Spur Hwy. (Just north of Kenai, past Forest Dr.)

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS! Sat. & Sun., Feb. 13 & 14

Soothe.

MEXICAN RESTAURANT & SALSA BAR Purchase 2 Dinners & Receive

We have something for everyone

⋅ gifts ⋅ lounge ⋅ bath & body ⋅ lingerie ⋅ baby ⋅ luxury skin care products for men, women, and baby

Sweet Gifts for your Sweetheart

907-252-1570

12498 Kenai Spur Hwy, Ste 3

Located in the Northwood Plaza north of Kenai

Mon. -Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5 • www.soothecollection.com

Fresh Eggs

800

$

283-2010

OFF

One coupon per table. Offer good through 2/15/21. Must present coupon. Not valid with any other offers or ala carte.

Dine In or Carry Out

On tap (or bottles) Pacifico • Negro Modelo • Alaskan Brewing

THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PENINSULA!

Open 7 Days A Week! 11AM - 9PM • Gift Certificates Available 12498 Kenai Spur Hwy., #1 (just north of Kenai)

MABEL’S

Maggie’s

General Store

Women’s Clothing and Accessories Year-round vacation wear

ORGANIC MARKET

Gift Certificates Available

Great Gift Ideas for your Valentine Organic Produce • Immune Supplements • Young Living • Vitamins • Home Goods M-F 10am - 6pm • Sat 10am - 4pm • 12498 Kenai Spur Hwy. #2A • 283-1423 • www.maggiesgeneral.com

Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm • Sat 10am - 5pm

12498 Kenai Spur Hwy. #2B • www.shopmabels.com

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Shower Yourself in Savings!

More than just hot water!

SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY

WARM YOUR HOME AND YOUR WATER

with the OM-122DW Semi-On-Demand Water Heater by TOYOTOMI

with the OM-128HH On-Demand Hydronic Heater by TOYOTOMI

• VERSATILE: the OM-128HH is a dual-use appliance—it can be used for hydronic heat, or solely hot water, or both

• ECONOMICAL: the OM-122DW is a semi-on-demand appliance— it heats water only when you need it, up to 240 gallons per hour!

Some consumers have experienced fuel savings of up to 50%!

• COMPACT: the perfect size for cabins and small homes, yet capable of heating water for an entire household

• COMPACT: the perfect size for cabins and small homes

• ECONOMICAL: some consumers have experienced fuel savings of up to 50%!

• SAFE: ETL and CETL home and mobile home approved

• SAFE: ETL and CETL home and mobile home approved

• Proven trouble-free performance

• Proven trouble-free performance

• Direct vent or chimney vent

• Direct vent or chimney vent

• Limited 10-year warranty

• Limited 10-year warranty

Visit our website to find your local dealer or to learn more!

Visit our website to find your local dealer or to learn more!

Toll free 800-770-7330 www.ruralenergy.com

Toll free 800-770-7330 www.ruralenergy.com

Wood Burning Stoves

Oil Miser Water Heaters

Heating Systems

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NonElectric Heaters

(907) 235-6341 www.lppowersports.com

61284 East End Rd. Homer, AK. 99603

e 8 r o 0 c 0 d 0 r a 1 5 H 4 1 2 x 0 3 2

Regular price $16,395

Sale price $15,700 Out the door

• Special Guide pricing program 5 YEAR • Factory certified service center FACTORY WARRANTY • Lowest price guarantee PROMOTION! • Quick, easy zero-down financing F15

F9.9

F20

F60

F25

F90

F30

T60

F40

F175

F50

F200

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61284 East End Rd. Homer, AK. 99603 January 2021

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Gif t Cards

Black Light Mini Golf • Arcade • Cosmic Cannons • Virtual Reality Arena Celebrate your birthday with us! Call for package pricing | TGIF Fridays (Adults get to bounce) 3pm - Close

Monday: 10am-7pm Tue-Thur: 10am-7pm Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm Sunday: 12 noon-7pm

42115 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Soldotna | 907-420-0566 | www.jumpinjunction.com |

Kids! Send in your coloring contest entry for a chance to win a $20 gift card to Jumpin’ Junction.

One winner from each age group 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 will be announced in the February 2021 Kenai Greatlander.

Name:________________________________________________ Age:______ Phone:_____________________ Mailing Address:__________________________________________ E-mail:___________________________

Parents - Please help your child legibly write their name. If we can’t read it, we might not be able to spell it correctly. Thanks!

Submissions must be received by February 8, 2021. Mail entries to: GreatLander, 3110 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99503-3699

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Win $100

Congratulations to our December $100 winner!

Somewhere, hidden in this publication is this slippery salmon.

Nicholas Russell

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT!

(Hint: it is NOT the slippery salmon in these rules.)

Invest in your health

All you need to do is find the slippery salmon and tell us the ad and page number you found it on with your name, address and phone number attached.

Great tasting for the whole family!

On Tap: Natural | Hopped Raspberry Pineapple Ginger | Spicy Mango Haskap | CBD Booch – or take yours home to enjoy – Available by the cup or 25, 32, 64 oz. growlers.

Call for curbside or order through website.

(If you don’t give us your address and phone number we can’t send you the money!)

of Kenai

We will then have a random drawing from your submissions on February 9, 2021 to pick ONE WINNER

Mail or bring all submissions to: GreatLander Publications 3110 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99503 – Please include your email address –

The winner will be announced in the February Kenai Peninsula GreatLander!

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OPEN Tuesday through Saturday 11am-4pm • CLOSED Sunday and Monday

610 Attla Way, Ste 4, Kenai

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WINNERS

Jasmine Osborne Age 9

Winners will receive a Movie Pass to Orca Theater

The Slippery Salmon Serving Alaska for over 50 years! was hidden on Page 8 (907) 283-4232 in the Kenai Kombucha ad.

145 N. Willow, Kenai

YOUR RENTAL HEADQUARTERS

Jan.-Feb. 2021

Ages 10-12 HI 400 Heater

TH627 Fork Lift

THEATERS

Kombucha Beer | Wine Sparkling Water

Visit kenaikombucha.com for more information

TERS

Ages 7-9

Annabelle Phillips Age 5

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Weddings Birthday Parties Special Events - 7 TAPS -

- Located the the strip mall behind Wells Fargo For other locations or more info: www.kenaikombucha.com

ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. One winner per month. Must be 18 years or older to play.

Submissions must be received by GreatLander Publications no later than February 8th, 2021 to be eligible to win. Employees of Anchorage Printing, Inc. are not eligible to play.

Coloring Page

Kombucha promotes health & wellness - Probiotics, Amino Acids & B Vitamins -

NEW START THE your health

or email to: kenaicontest@greatlander.com

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Addilyn Calderwood Age 10 December 2020

Thank you to everyone who entered! Be sure to color your entry for February-March!

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YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR OFF-GRID LIVING

We live off the grid and use the products we sell!

SUSITNA ENERGY SYSTEMS 907-337-1300 • Toll Free 877-485-1100

• We specialize in non-electric appliances and heaters • Solar Panels, Inverters, Charge Controllers • Large Selection of 2V, 6V & 12V Batteries • Individualized Solar System Design • TOYOSTOVE Sales, Service & Parts • Satellite Internet Installations • Satellite Phones Sales & Airtime • Wind Turbines and Parts • GPS Sales

WE SHIP TO THE BUSH!!!

Baby It’s cold outside... Call for pricing • Direct Vent • Oil Fired • Energy Efficient

All Models In Stock Laser 300 Laser 530 Laser 730 Laser 60AT

Eskabe Heater

25kW Genset • New engine • Low hours • Up to 480v

LITHIUM ION IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY SYSTEMS

All sizes and models in stock

• Propane or Natural Gas • 2 sizes available MORE MODELS AVAILABLE

No Elect.

Needed

12 volt • 125AH

$1,599

$15,000

while supplies last.

Propane Ranges No Electricity Needed

EX-38C

Deluxe models at standard prices. White, black & stainless steel.

No electricity needed. Deluxe features!

20”

• Propane or Natural Gas • 36,500 BTU • Direct Vent • Energy Efficient • Thermostat Control • Beige or White Color

30”

24”

Propane Fridges

Composting Toilet • Eliminate outhouses & honey buckets

GTG Composting Toilet

No Elect. Needed Available in more sizes. Available in white, black & stainless steel.

Thermostat Control • Piezo Ignition • Battery Light • Glass Shelves

AC/DC Fridge/Freezer 4.2 cu/ft Dual compressor

• No clogging or odor!

• No chemicals required • Requires no pumpouts or holding tank!

• Proudly manufactured in the USA

$1,099

We are Alaska’s source for

Sure Green Compost Material

UGP-120L1

$749

Now discontinued.

UGP-10CF

UGP-8CF

UGP-6CF

GET YOURS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

2507 Fairbanks Street • Anchorage, AK 99503 • www.SusitnaEnergy.com • we.care@susitnaenergy.com

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The Place To Go For The Brands You Know

H a p p y N e w Ye a r ! 2 21 Casual Countr y C h a m o is S h ir t s

Carhartt

Reg. $29 99

20% off

NOW $ 10

(E xc ludes FR)

Xtratuf

20% off

M e n ' s , W o m e n ' s & K id ' s C o lu m b ia W in t e r O u t e r w e a r

50% off

Sweaters

Me n’s & Wo m e n’s R o b e s

75% off

Reg. $59 99

NOW $29 99 M e n ’ s S la c k s

Reg. $72

NOW $ 30

SHOP LOCAL!

G a n k a B ib s & Park as

40% off

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 35081 Spur Hwy., Soldotna, AK • (907) 262-5916 Shipping Available Statewide • Your Community Store A ll items limite d to s toc k on hand . S ale s good through F ebruary 10, 20 21.

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LET’S RAISE SOME DOUGH! WHATEVER YOUR GOALS, WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE THEM!

MADE FRESH IN ANCHORAGE

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! Don’t worry about getting your donuts.

We will help you every step of the way.

It’s as easy as 1,2,3 1. Call us and place your order 907.929.9866 2. Contact your local cargo carrier and set up your cargo for delivery

CUSTOMIZE

YOUR FUNDRAISER

by choosing your own selling price ORIGINAL GLAZED® DOZENS QUANTITY

SOLD

25-99 100-299 300+

YOUR SAMPLE PROFIT COST SELLING PRICE $8.00 $13.00 $5.00 $7.50 $13.00 $5.50 $7.00 $13.00 $6.00

3. Pick up your donuts and enjoy

THAT’S IT!

CHOCOLATE ICED DOZENS YOUR COST SAMPLE SELLING PRICE PROFIT $10.00 $14.50 $4.50

DOUGHNUTS CAN BE PICKED UP IN STORE, OR WE WILL DELIVER OUR FRESH DOUGHNUTS DIRECTLY TO YOUR AIR OR TRUCKING CARRIER! CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SHOP MANAGER FOR MORE DETAILS:

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