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for the S lippery
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Rules on page 13
January 2021
They don’t need to leave home to live better RESPITE CARE
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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
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Personal Hygiene Assistance Appointment Transportation Light Housekeeping & Meal Prep Daily Activities & Hobbies
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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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“Coldest Beer in Town”
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Special Orders Welcome • Hard to find Liquors Floor Mats Seats
Snow Plows
Country Liquor
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Locally owned & operated for over 40 years!
907-741-1000
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139 Warehouse Ct. #4, Soldotna (next to Papa Murphy’s)
KA
Now serving Homer
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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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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
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Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm • Sat. 12pm-5pm
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740-3709
• Replaced over 3,000 hip and knee joints Michael Reyes, MD
Call 714-4120 for an appointment today! January 2021
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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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FOLDABLE BACKCOUNTRY SLEDS
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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
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: 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
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Peregrine Landing Craft made by the Sea State One marine Crew
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00
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✩ 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
January 2021
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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:
7710 Grass Creek Rd • Anchorage, AK 99504 • 907.929.9866 16
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