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Specialty Meats & Meat Package Deals!

Available for shipout to the bush!

WE ALSO DELIVER TO THE WASILLA AND ANCHORAGE AREAS

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www.mvmeat.com • mvmeat@mtaonline.net Jumbo Freezer Filler 40 lb. Lean Ground Beef 24 lb. Chuck Roast 6 lb. London Broil 6 lb. Top Sirloin Steak 6 lb. New York Steak 3 lb. Santa Anita Tri-tip 3 lb. Maui Wowie Ribs 10 lb. Pork Chops 7 lb. Pork Spareribs 20 lb. Whole Fryers 20 lb. Split Chicken Breasts 10 lb. Ham 6 lb. Bacon 6 lb. Pork Breakfast Sausage 6 lb. Italian Sausage

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16 lb. 93% Ground Beef

4 lbs T Bone Steak 4 lbs New York Steak 4 lbs Ribeye Steak 4 lbs Top Sirloin Steak 4 lbs London Broil

Approx. 20 lb. $339

4 lb. Rib Eye Steak 4 lb. T-Bone Steak 12 lb. Round Roast 4 lb. Short Ribs 4 lb. Boneless Pork Chops 6 lb. Pork Roast 5 lb. Ham Streak 10 lb. Whole Chicken 10 lb. Chicken Drumsticks 5 lb. Assorted Cold Cuts

Approx. 80 lb.

Approx. 130 lb. $869

Approx. 173 lb. $1159

Family Pack

2 lb. Bacon 2 lb. Breakfast Sausage 10 lb. Lean Ground Beef 5 lb. Whole Chicken 6 lb. Chuck Roast 3 lb. Sirloin Roast 2 lb. Sirloin Steak 2 lb. Round Steak 5 lb. Pork Chops 3 lb. Pork Spareribs 3 lb. Pork Roast 2 lb. Italian Sausage

Approx. 45 lb.

$289

Come in or visit us online to check out our wide variety of specialty meats, cuts and full service butcher counter. We also offer select cuts, try it packs, and sides processed to your specifications of our Alaska Grown Beef and Pork.

Poultry Pack

15 lb. Lean Ground Beef 5 lb. London Broil 4 lb. T-Bone Steak 4 lb. Rib Steak 6 lb. Chuck Roast 3 lb. Sirloin Tip Roast 4 lb. Short Ribs 5 lb. Round Roast 5 lb. Stew meat

10 lb. Whole Fryer 8 lb. Game Hens 5 lb. Bnls Skinless Chicken Breast 5 lb. Chicken Thighs 5 lb. Chicken Drums 5 lb. Chicken Wings 15 lb. Whole Turkey

$499

Approx. 53 lb.

$249

5 lb. Bacon 5 lb. Breakfast Sausage 8 lb. Pork Chops 8 lb. Pork Roast 4 lb. Pork Steak 8 lb. Pork Spareribs 4 lb. Country Style Ribs 5 lb. Ham 3 lb. Smoked Ham Hocks

Approx. 50 lb.

$299

3 lb. Shoulder Bacon 2 lb. Breakfast Sausage 8 lb. 93% Ground Beef 2 lb. Shrimp 5 lb. Beef Ribeye Steak 3 lb. Beef New York Steak 2 lb. Filet Mignon 3 lb. Pork Chops 7 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast 5 lb. Italian Sausage

$439

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Pork Pack

Gourmet Pack

Approx. 40 lb.

Beef Pack

Approx. 51 lb.

For additional pricing on cases, local beef and hogs, or other packages visit www.mvmeat.com

$619

5 lb. Chuck Roast 5 lb. Ground Beef 5 lb. Round Steak 5 lb. Pork Chops 5 lb. Pork Country Style Ribs 2 lb. Pork Sausage 3 lb. Bacon 5 lb. Chicken Breast 5 lb. Chicken Thighs 5 lb. Chicken Drumsticks

Approx. 45 lb.

$279

All Steaks and Roasts Vacuumed Packed. Prices are Subject to Change Without Notice. Case Pricing and Case Weights Are Approximate.

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THE LEGEND IS BACK

ENTY21I VK540 TW & RELIABILITY NT COLD-WEATHER STARTING I YAMAHA DURABILITY 50% BETTER FUEL RANGE I HIGH & LOW GEAR I EXCELLE MADE FOR THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST CLIMATES.

2020 GRIZZLY ® EPS

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NTY17 IVK540 TWE RELIABILITY T COLD-WEATHER STARTING I YAMAHA DURABILITY & 50% BETTER FUEL RANGE I HIGH & LOW GEAR I EXCELLEN MADE FOR THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST CLIMATES.

TRAIL TESTED. RIDER APPROVED. The trail-ready Grizzly EPS and EPS SE are the best-performing ATVs in the class, with superior capability, all-day comfort, and legendary durability. Featuring 14-inch aluminum wheels, specially designed Maxxis® tires, Ultramatic® Transmission, and superior rider connectivity via a large LCD digital meter. Both come with powerful engines and feature On-Command® 4WD and course under electric power steering. The Special Edition Grizzly further enhances rugged terrain capability without notice. Professional rider on closed reserved. Product and specifications subject to change ly and always ride within your capabilities, allowing time ©2021 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights responsib Ride clothing. e protectiv and n protectio eye with a factory installed WARN® Pro Vantage 2500 winch and high quality painted bodywork. controlled conditions. Always wear an approved helmet, you. Know the conditions. Observe all state and local laws. Don’t drink and ride. ot hers around and distance for maneuvering, and respect

ANCHORAGE YAMAHA

3919 SPENARD RD ANCHORAGE AK, 995173002 907-243-8343

ATVs with engine sizes of greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by those age 16 and older. YAMAHA recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course.

For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never carry passengers. Never engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol/ drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speed. And be particularly careful on difficult terrain. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaOutdoors.com

For Best Pricing Options Contact Your Participating Dealer. ©2021 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Product and specifications subject to change without notice. Professional rider on closed course under controlled conditions. Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Ride responsibly and always ride within your capabilities, allowing time and distance for maneuvering, and respect others around you. Know the conditions. Observe all state and local laws. Don’t drink and ride.

Yamaha Motorcycles, ATVs & Snowmachines Available At These Participating Yamaha Dealers: Lower Peninsula Power Sports Homer, Alaska 99603 Phone 907-235-6341 www.lppowersports.com

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Alaska Fun Center

Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 Phone 800-478-3455 www.alaskafuncenter.com

October 2021

Alaska House of Yamaha Big Lake, Alaska 99652 Phone: 907-892-1000 www.houseofyamaha.com

Anchorage Yamaha

Anchorage, Alaska 99517 Phone: 907-243-8343 www.AnchorageYamaha.com

Wolverine® RMAX™4 1000 LIMITED EDITION

REIMAGINE EVERYWHERE. REIMAGINE EVERYTHING. Wolverine RMAX™2 1000 LIMITED EDITION • New, powerful 999cc parallel twin engine • Auto inspired Wolverin e® RMAX™42-seate r cockpit 1000 LIMITED EDITIONwith industry-exclusive soft touchpoints on the Wolverine RMAX2 • Roomy 4-person cabin with configurable sliding rear seats for additional storage in the Wolverine RMAX4 • 3 D-Mode settings at the turn of a dial: Sport Mode, Trail Mode, Crawl Mode • FOX® 2.0 iQS (Intelligent Quick Switch) shocks puts the suspension settings in the hands of the driver, allowing them to choose the preferred dampin g levels from a switch in the cockpit • Integrated Yamaha Adventure Pro with GPS and adventu re planning • Transport up to 600 lbs. of cargo or tow a full 2,000 lbs.

• Wolverine RMAX2: 30” Maxxis® Carnivore® tires and 14-inch aluminum wheels in a square setup • Wolverine RMAX4: 29” Maxxis® Carnage® radial tires and 14-inch aluminum wheels ®

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• Wolverine RMAX2: 30” Maxxis® Carnivore® tires and 14-inch aluminum wheels in a square setup • Wolverine RMAX4: 29” Maxxis® Carnage® radial tires and 14-inch aluminum wheels ®

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BONE-CHILLING WORD SEARCH Find the hidden words in the puzzle

CROSSWORD

Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and backwards ANTICIPATION ANXIETY APPREHENSION BLEAK CHILLING CREATURE DANGEROUS DARKNESS DEATH

DEFORMED DEMON DREAD EVIL FEAR FIEND FREAK FRIGHT FRIGHTEN

HARM HOPELESS IMAGINATION MISERY MONSTROSITY PANIC SCARY SCOURGE SHIVERY

SINISTER SUPERNATURAL SUSPENSE TERRORIZE THREAT TRAPPED TROUBLESOME UNUSUAL VENERATE

SUDOKU

The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9 only one time each.

WORD SEARCH ANSWER

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SUDOKU ANSWER

ACROSS 1. Leg shank 5. A way to recognize 11. “VeggieTales” character 12. Getting out of by cunning 16. Mythological mountain 17. Atomic #18 18. Viscous liquid 19. 2010 Denzel film 24. 12th star in a constellation 25. Made better 26. Pouches 27. Nervous twitch 28. This (Spanish) 29. Tennis legend Bjorn 30. Hand (Spanish) 31. Afrikaans 33. Int’l interpreters organization (abbr.)

34. Treated with kid gloves 38. Leaseholder 39. Frogs, toads, tree toads 40. Popular dance

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Mail in your coloring entry for a chance to win one of our DQ-licious 8” Round Cakes!

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Kids! Send in your coloring contest entry for a chance to win an 8” cake from Dairy Queen!

One winner from each age group 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 will be announced in the November 2021 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 October 26th 2021. Mail entries to: GreatLander, 3110 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99503-3699

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WINNERS

Winners receive a

from Dairy Queen!

September 2021

Ages 4-6

Ages 7-9

Serenity Apokedak Age 5

Jaylee Fletcher Age 9

Ages 10-12

Winners can pick up their cake at either Palmer or Wasilla Dairy Queen.

Sophie Orona Age 11

Thank you to everyone who entered! Be sure to color your entry for October!

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Win $100

Somewhere, hidden in this publication is a picture of a $100 bill.

Congratulations to our September $100 winner!

BF90HP

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Erica Rogers

All you need to do is find the picture of the $100 Dollar Bill and tell us the ad and page number you found it on, along with your name, address and phone number.

Buy Parts - Get Price Quotes

or email to: contest@greatlander.com The winner will be announced in the November, 2021 Mat-Su GreatLander!

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 October 26, 2021 to be eligible to win. Employees of Anchorage Printing, Inc. are not eligible to play.

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of Talkeetna

We will then have a random drawing from your submissions on October 27, 2021 to pick ONE WINNER

– Please include your email address –

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

Mail or bring all submissions to: GreatLander Publications 3110 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99503

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Upcycle food Julie Cascio, UAF Cooperative Extension Service jmcascio@alaska.edu Nobody intends to waste food, yet up to 40 percent of our country’s food supply ends up as waste, unnecessarily filling landfills and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions states the Natural Resources Defense Council. This costs a lot! The Environmental Protection Agency states “It is estimated that at the retail and consumer levels in the United States, food loss and waste totals $161 billion dollars.” Epa.gov Efforts to buy just the right amount of fresh produce and other perishables that we’ll use for the week, stocking the freezer and pantry with longer storage time items, planning meals, shopping with a list, upcycle food not being used, and composting are what we should do.

This minimizes food waste, saves money, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to a more sustainable food system.

Shopping Tips Prepare weekly menus and make the shopping list. Knowing what and how much of each ingredient is needed to buy, helps reduce food waste. Buy just the amount needed of whole grains, nuts and seeds from bulk bins. Purchase single fruits or vegetables, rather than prebagged. For more tips go to www.myplate.gov/ tip-sheet/grocery-shopping

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Choose fresh looking produce.

Proper storage of fresh produce maximizes flavor, preserves nutrients, minimizes waste, and saves cash. Storage choices have a big impact on how long produce stays fresh and can also affect taste and texture. Tomatoes, Tufts University shares, can develop an unpleasant mealy texture when refrigerated, so are best kept on the counter. Fruit can be held at room temperature and out of direct sunlight until they ripen.

Potatoes, onions, and garlic are ideally stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, such as an uncrowded pantry shelf or a countertop out of direct sunlight.

Keep produce in the fridge, in drawers to maintain moisture. The ideal refrigerator temperature is between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Strawberries, grapes, cherries, and blueber-

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ries keep best in ventilated bags or containers that can release moisture. Some vegetables, like asparagus and fresh herbs, do well wrapped in a moist paper towel or standing in a glass of water in the refrigerator.

Buy frozen fruits and vegetables to avoid produce waste and get nutritional quality similar to fresh. It is also a money saver when foods are not in season. Frozen berries, for example, can be used year-round in favorites like smoothies, parfaits, and oatmeal. Frozen is also ideal for whatever go-to vegetables you like to have on hand. Choices like broccoli and green beans can be stand-alone sides or ingredients in soups and casseroles. It doesn’t hurt that most frozen produce is conveniently pre-cut.

Canned vegetables, like tomatoes, corn, and mushrooms, are also smart choices for stocking the pantry. They are nutritious (preferably low-salt version), have a long shelf-life, and are a time-saver.

Upcycling turns that soon-to-be-tossed produce into something new to eat. This is to repurpose something we no longer want to eat on its own. That extra basil could become pesto or added to tomorrow’s pasta sauce—delicious!

Freeze (or can or dehydrate) fresh fruits and vegetables to preserve them. This helps keep extras for future meals and to save overripe produce and scraps for use in vegetable stocks,

smoothies, and baked goods. Some foods, like berries, can be frozen as is. Others should be sliced (like bananas) or blanched (like green beans) before freezing. It’s practically impossible to avoid all spoilage. www.cespubs.uaf.edu has publications on these food preservation methods.

If produce does spoil, toss it into a compost bin.

Plan to make the most of your produce by purchasing the type—fresh, frozen, or canned— and amount that suit your needs, and be sure to utilize the best storage strategies to minimize food waste.

Ripen These on the Counter, Then Refrigerate: -Avocados -Bananas -Melons -Pears -Stone Fruits (peaches, apricots, plums) -Tropical Fruits (pineapple, mango, papaya) Do Not Refrigerate: -Garlic, Onions -Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes -Tomatoes (for best taste/texture) -Winter Squash www.tufts.edu

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