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Rules on page 22
February 2024 Insert In This Issue:
Country Foods
Locally Owned & Operated
Mon-Sat Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Sun Open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Serving the Peninsula for over 35 years
140 South Willow Street • Kenai • 283-4834
BUY FRESH SPEND LESS
FILL THE FREEZER SALE PRICES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
BUY FRESH SPEND LESS
Grind
Beef 1
Pork 1
Poultry 1
• 10# 98% Lean Beef • 10# 90% Lean Beef • 10# 80% Lean Beef • 10# Ground Pork • 10# Sweet Italian/ Pork Sausage
• 10# Boneless New York Steaks • 10# Boneless Ribeye Steaks • 10# Petite Sirloin Steaks • 10# Boneless Chuck Roast • 10# Boneless Round Roast
• 10# Bone-In Pork Chops • 10# Boneless Pork Chops • 10# Shoulder Steaks • 10# Shoulder Roasts • 10# St. Louis Spare Ribs
• 10# Boneless Chicken Breasts • 10# Boneless Chicken Thighs • 10# Chicken Drumsticks • 10# Chicken Leg Quarters • 10# Whole Fryers
20000
35000
14000
10000
$
$
$
$
Seafood
Beef 2
Pork 2
Poultry 2
• 6# Pacific Cod Portions • 6# Ahi Tuna Steaks • 6# White Clams • 6# Small Shrimp 61/71ct • 6# Jumbo Red King Crab 9/12ct
• 10# Bone-In Ribeye Steaks • 10# Short Ribs • 10# Top Sirloin Steaks • 10# Flank Steaks • 10# Seven Bone Roasts
• 10# Country Style Ribs • 10# Bone-In Pork Chops • 10# Bone-In Pork Loin Roasts • 10# Baby Back Ribs • 10# Big Buy Bacon
• 10# Bone-In Chicken Thighs • 10# Chicken Wings • 10# Boneless Chicken Breasts • 10# Chicken Drumsticks • 10# Chicken Tenderloins
33000
$
Stew
36000
$
Grill
15000
21000
35000
$
$
Surf & Turf
• 10# Smoked Ham Hocks/Shanks • 10# Boneless Ribeye Steaks • 10# Boneless Ribeye Steaks • 10# Whole Fryers • 10# T-Bone Steaks • 10# Top Sirloin Steaks • 10# Boneless Chuck Roasts • 10# Boneless New York Steaks • 6# Small Shrimp 61/70ct • 10# Boneless Round Roasts • 10# 90% Lean Ground Beef • 6# Jumbo Scallops U/10ct • 10# 80% Lean Ground Beef • 10# Boneless Chicken Breasts • 6# Jumbo Red King Crab 9/12ct (Chili)
$
10000
$
Smoke
• 10# Tri Tip Roasts • 10# Brisket • 10# Pork Shoulder Roasts • 10# Pork Baby Back Ribs • 10# Beef Short Ribs
50000
$
24000
$
Come in or call to place your order before 2/28. (To be paid in full on date the order is placed.)
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Country Foods
Locally Owned & Operated
Mon-Sat Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Sun Open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Serving the Peninsula for over 35 years
140 South Willow Street • Kenai • 283-4834
BUY FRESH FILL THE FREEZER CLUB PACK SALE BUY FRESH SPEND LESS SPEND LESS PRICES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Kirkland
Pepperoni Pizza Thin Crust
1799
$
4/19.05 oz
2499
$
6/8 oz
Original Poppers
Jalapeno Cheese Poppers
1499
52 oz
Marie Callender's
Chicken Pot Pies
1699
8/10oz pkg
Jimmy Dean Delights
1999
12/5.1 oz
Bibigo
1299
$
50 ct
Kirkland Signature bl/sl
Chicken Thighs
2199
6.5 lb
Trident Seafoods
Panko Breaded Fish Sticks
1899
$
Petite Cuisine
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
$
1999
5 lb
Kirkland
Sausage/Beef Lasagna
2199
$
2/48 oz
4 lb
Double Pepperoni Pizza
1599
$
Meat Lover Bowls
El Monterey
Chicken Chimichangas
2699
$
1299
$
5.5 lb
99
6/6.1 oz
Alexia Foods
Sweet Potato Fries
15
$
99
4 lb bag
Beecher's
World's Best Mac & Cheese
1999
$
46 oz
Chicken Breast
2399
$
6.5 lb
Trident Seafoods
Beer Battered Cod
2199
1899
$
12 ct
2.5 lb
Realgood
Chicken & Pepper Jack Burritos
1499
$
32 oz
1999
6/12.5 oz
Bibigo
Steamed Chicken Vegetable Dumplings
1699
36 ct
Chicken Wings
2999
$
10 lb bag
28/4 oz
Ore-Ida
Panko Butterfly Shrimp
2399
2.5 lb
Kirkland
Italian Style Meatballs
2399
$
6 lb
1199
20/5 oz
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
1399
8 lb bag
Crazy Cuizine
Mandarin Orange Chicken
2099
$
66 oz
Kellogs
Homestyle Eggo Waffles
1499
$
72 ct/88.8 oz
1599
$
6/9 oz
Tyson
Panko Breaded Chicken Tenders
2299
$
Kirkland Bnls/Sknls
2399
5 lb
1599
$
6/6 oz
Synear
Pork Soup Dumplings
1799
$
48 oz
FatBoy
Ice Cream Samdwiches
1299
$
18/5 oz
Baguio
Raw Pork Lumpia
1699
$
40 oz
Tyson
Sausage Patties
1899
$
4 lb
Dino Buddies
Chicken Nuggets 6 lb
Kirkland
2499
1799
$
5 lb
Argentine
Tempura Shrimp
$
160 ct
Pierre Signatures
Tator Tots
$
1599
$
99
$
$
Soft King Size Pretzels
Chicken Tenderloins
Kirkland
$
17
$
Totino's
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Super Pretzel
Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice
$ $
17/4.5 oz
Ajinomoto
Kirkland
Kirkland Bnls/Sknls Indv. Wrapped
$
16
$
Chicken Bowls
6/9 oz
1999
$
Chicken Corn Dogs
Philly Sandwich
CJ's Bibigo
1899
$
Pepperoni Pizza or Ham & Cheese
Foster Farms
Cage Free Eggs
8/7 oz
Hot Pockets
18/5 oz
Rayberns USDA Choice
Croissant Sandwich
2399
$
2 pk box
Jimmy Dean
Stir Fry Vegetable Blend
64 oz
$
18/2.8 oz
Kirkland
Whole Green Beans
7
99
Yakisoba Stir Fry
Flav•R•Pac
$ 99
16
$
Ajinomoto
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Motor City
30/1.4 oz
Jimmy Dean
English Muffins
$
1799
Peanut Butter & Grape
99
$
4/16.95 oz
Smucker's Uncrustables
Kirkland
$
1499
$
30/5 oz
15
$
Chicken Breast Taquitos
Variety Burritos
$
Cheese Pizza
El Monterey
El Monterey
Chicken Bakes
Kirkland
Red Shrimp 10/30
30/1.25 oz
2699
$
2 lb
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F e b r u a r y 2 0 24 Index Volume 6, Issue 1
$100 Slippery Salmon Contest & Monthly Winner............................... 22 AK Crazy Collector............ 10 Alaska Motorsports & Equipment..................... 8, 10 Camper Valley RV........ 14, 15 CC Nails............................ 10 Central Peninsula Hospital............................... 6 Coloring Page.................... 21
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Nick’s Auto Glass................ 6 Orca Theater...................... 21 Playa Azul............................ 9 Prince William Sound College.............................. 15 Ron’s Honda Center.......... 24 Ron’s Rent-It Center...... 8, 18 Rural Energy.................. 7, 22 Senior Helpers..................... 4 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce....................... 5
Galena Interior Learning Academy........................... 11 Iditarod Lotto....................... 8
Soothe................................. 9
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Sweeney’s Clothing........... 23
Kenai Peninsula Sport Rec & Trade Show.................... 17
Unique Boutique................ 10
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At Central Peninsula Diabetes Center we look forward to serving our community with a focus on patient-centered care, education, and a collaborative approach.
Managing and treating all forms of diabetes by working with primary care providers and endocrinologists through a collaborative and team-based approach.
Now Open! Central Peninsula Diabetes Center is currently accepting referrals for new patients. Phone: 907-714-4762
Fax: 907-714-7682
Anna Boutwell APRN
Crystal Allen MPH, RN
At CENTRAL PENINSULA FAMILY PRACTICE in Kenai, our new pediatrition has the the ability to
We offer care and education for those experiencing:
understand kids, listen to parents, and translate it all into the best care. If you are a parent call our office to discuss your childs
Prediabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Gestational Diabetes Less common forms of Diabetes
Dr. Visick is accepting new pediatric patients, call 907-714-4111 to schedule your child today!
209 W. Katmai Avenue, Soldotna
Phone: 907-714-4111
health needs.
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Windshield damage can be dangerous when driving. It is important not to wait to repair or replace your windshield when damage occurs. Nick’s Auto Glass has been in business since 2009 with over 20 years of auto glass repair experience. We are dedicated to providing quality, efficient auto glass repairs at an affordable price.
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M-F 10am - 6pm | Sat 10am - 5pm | 12498 Kenai Spur Hwy. #2A 283-1423 | www.maggiesgeneral.com
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