2020 January Mat Su Great Lander

In This Issue

KEEP THOSE RESOLUTIONS!

SIMPLY SORTING MATERIALS KEEPS VALLEY RECYCLING IN ORDER

TO FAST OR NOT TO FAST

Find the Benjamin

Win the Benjamin

Rules on page 12

January 2020

GIVE A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Manny’s Driver Education

Class D Road Testing 907-231-4978

Drivers Education

907-841-3639

NORTHERN SLED WORKS

REAL.LOCAL.SAVINGS.

See how much you could save on car insurance. Get your free quote today!

907-631-6001

1830 East Parks Highway, Wasilla

Handcrafting Sleds Since 1996

Custom winter freight sleds ranging in size from personal tow pulks to sturdy snowmobile sleds.

RUGGED DURABLE ALASKAN

P.O. Box 61171 • Fairbanks, AK 99706 • 479-8599 northernsledworks.com • david@northernsledworks.com

Saving people money on more than just car insurance. ®

Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. Homeowners, renters and condo coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Boat and PWC coverages are underwritten by GEICO Marine Insurance Company. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2018. © 2018 GEICO

CAMPER VALLEY

SALES

376-8100 www.campervalleyrv.com

SERVICE

Happy New Year!

IN stock Outdoors RV, Prowler, Power Lite, Wilderness, Travel Lite

Open all winter - Buy now and save THOU$AND$ - Lowest prices of the year!Huge Selection Pre-Owned RVs

Let the professionals sell your RV, Turn Your RV into Cash 3251 Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., Wasilla AK. 99654

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

SUSITNA ENERGY SYSTEMS

907-337-1300 • Toll Free 877-485-1100

Direct Vent • Oil Fired • Energy Efficient

Laser 300 Laser 530 Laser 730

• Heats 700 sq. ft.

• 5k-15k BTU’s

• Perfect for cabins & small homes

Winter is here. Replace your old heater NOW!

• Heats 1150 sq. ft.

• 8k-22k BTU’s

• 4 cycle burner mode

• TOYOSTOVE Sales, Service & Parts

• Satellite Internet Installations

• Satellite Phones Sales & Airtime

• GPS Sales

• Wind Turbines and Parts

• Large Selection of 2V, 6V & 12V Batteries

• Solar Panels, Inverters, Charge Controllers

• Individualized Solar System Design

WE SHIP TO THE BUSH!!!

Baby It’s cold outside... Call for pricing

• Heats 2000 sq. ft.

• 15k-40k BTU’s

• Perfect for homes, businesses or lodges

Ashley DV8

• Propane

• 3 models available

MORE MODELS AVAILABLE

No Elect. Needed

Propane Ranges

No Elect. Needed

Deluxe models at standard prices. White, black & stainless steel. No electricity needed. Deluxe features!

20” 24” 30”

UP TO $600 REBATE ON SELECT MODELS

EX-38C

• LP or Natural Gas

• 36,500 BTU

• Direct Vent • Energy Efficient

• Thermostat Control

• Beige or White Color

Composting Toilet

• Eliminate outhouses & honey buckets

• No clogging or odor!

• No chemicals required

• Requires no pumpouts or holding tank!

• Proudly manufactured in the USA $979

Propane Fridges

No Elect. Needed

Available in more sizes. Available in white, black & stainless steel. Thermostat Control • Piezo Ignition • Battery Light • Glass Shelves

UGP-10CFUGP-8CF

UGP-6CF

AC/DC Fridge/Freezer

4.2 cu/ft • Dual compressor

$100 Off

UGP-120L1

MORE FREEZERS AVAILABLE

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

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for SALE

by owner: GreG RHODES

eXCeLLent

COnditiOn

call for info:

907.947.5813

Peregrine Landing Craft made by the Sea State One marine Crew

$160,000

✩ 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 engines H

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

R e c yc l i n g

Simply sorting materials keeps Valley recycling in order

The confusing nature of recycling has led to sky-high recycling contamination rates across the country – up to 50 percent! Unfortunately, contaminated recycling nationwide has led the recycling industry to the brink of collapse. Here in the Mat-Su, Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (VCRS) educates how our community needs to “source separate” our recycling - rather than dumping it all into one big can like people do in many cities.

VCRS is a collection facility that requires participants to sort recyclables and place each type of material in the appropriate bin when discarding in the drop-off area. Recovered paper is separated by grade, for example. Office paper will stay commingled with the mixed paper if that’s where you put it. Conscientiously sorting the office grade paper into its own separate category offers huge benefits in terms of industry value and profitability. The difference in income between these two categories keeps this nonprofit running according to our mission: to operate a cutting edge Resource Recovery

and Training Park while educating, training, and fostering partnerships to reduce, reuse, and recycle for the long-term good of all!

Can I throw my OFFICE PAPER in with MIXED PAPER? The answer is: yes, but just recently the paper mills have charged us $10/ton to take it! Currently, the pay rate is $10/ton for baled Mixed Paper while, on the other hand, VCRS can be paid $75/ton for baled Office Paper.

Why such a difference, you ask? Office paper is more valuable and is only at the beginning stages of its life. The dense fibers from pulp to paper make it recyclable again up to 7 times. At the end of life, printer, copier, writing, and notebook paper becomes tissue paper or toilet paper and it (thankfully) gets discarded.

Junk mail and true manila file folders and envelopes are included in this category as

well as shredded office paper tied up inside bags. Worried about recycling sensitive material? We have an efficient paper shredder available for use in the VCRS office. This high impact shredder can take up to 20 pages at once.

Mixed paper has less fiber content, only recycles up to 3 times, requires extra processing ie: bleaching, and is such a large category that it accumulates quickly and takes up room in our bale storage area that can be used for more valuable materials, which is basically ALL of the other categories we collect.

Residents and businesses have potential to save thousands of their own dollars while supporting VCRS’ bottom line. Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) is a grade identified by an interior fluted layer that make boxes thick and rigid plus brown paper bags. OCC paper fibers are long and strong, keeping them in high demand in paper markets. Any investment of old corrugated cardboard with VCRS results in a comprehensive recycling program for our community where

we put profits back into our program as a public service.

Keeping these materials out of the landfill impacts growth; slashing the high cost of waste management in the Mat-Su Borough. All you need to do is drop it off, at no charge, or hire a local pickup service. Please contact 745-5544 for more information.

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Ron’s Honda Center

Wasilla Location – 907-745-4868

2020 Deals on ATVs and Dirt Bikes!

250 ReconRancher 420

CRF50F

Foreman 500

CRF100F

CRF125F

NEW

CRF250F

Talon

Talon X-4

Parts – Sales – Service

Serving All of Alaska! Call 907-745-4868 or Email ronshondavalley@gmail.com PO Box 2028, Palmer, AK 99645

Honda.com BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. ATV’s can be hazardous to operate. For your safety always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing and never ride onpaved surfaces or public roads. Keep in mind that riding does not mix with drugs or alcohol. Honda recommends that all ATV riders take a training course and read theis owner’s manual thoroughly. ATV’s are recommended for riders 16 and older. For safety or training information call ASI 1-800-887-2887

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