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ATV Riders: ATV model shown is recommended for use by riders age 16 and older. Yamaha recommends an approved training course. See your dealer or call 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Side-by-Side Riders: Always wear your seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. ©2022 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaMotorsports.com

For Best Pricing Options Contact Your Participating Dealer. ©2022 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.

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Shocks, Adventure Pro and Tires listed available recommended for use only by operators 16 years on Limited Edition models only. Professional riders and drivers on closed courses. Side-by-Side (SxS) and older with a valid driver’s license. Always wear models are Yamaha recommends that all Side-by-Side riders take your an approved training course. For Side-by-Side safety seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. at 1-866-267-2751. Read the Owner’s Manual and and training information, see your dealer or paved surfaces and never ride on public roads. Andthe product warning labels before operation. Avoid excessive speeds and never engage in stunt riding.call the ROHVA dangerous. Models shown with optional accessories.be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; Always avoid it is illegal and ©2020 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved • YamahaMotorsports.com

For Best Pricing Options Contact Your Participating Dealer. ©2022 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.

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R e c yc l i n g

Recycling repeats itself

By Randi Perlman, Valley Community for Recycling Solutions Episode 1 left off with the brand new, universally familiar Reduce Reuse Recycle logo, crafted by Gary Anderson, who never realized the significance of his design until much, much later. Episode 2 begins with one of the biggest movements in the history of recycling and environmental awareness.

In April of 1970, 20 million people took part in Earth Day marches around the country. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson raised national awareness about the increase in waste and the need to recycle. April 22nd is still globally recognized as Earth Day. After the wars and marches, recycling began to change and become commercialized. In 1972, the first recycling mill was built in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and 9 years later, the very first curbside recycling program was opened in Woodbury, New Jersey with the simple concept of collecting

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residential recycling at home for later processing. By 1988, there were just over 1,000 of these types of programs in the U.S.; by 1992, as the now popular city curbside programs grew, there were a bit over 5,000 of them; and by 1995, over 10,000 recycling centers existed in the U.S.! Two out of 3 cans were recycled in our country at this time…

The year 2000 ushered in another critical point in the history of recycling. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed the link between waste and global warming by declaring the best way to lower greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change would be to recycle. Recyclers rejoiced!

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February 2022

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The following year, 16 more materials

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Plan, Shop, Save Julie Cascio, Mat-Su Cooperative Extension Service, UAF Planning and shopping for meals and snacks helps us have healthy meals. It helps us save money, too.

Planning meals helps us save time because we are more likely to have all of the foods needed. It avoids last minute trips to the grocery store. It gives the option of taking advantage of weekly specials and coupons. Make a grocery list to use while shopping. With this we are less likely to buy foods that we don’t need.

and how much of each food is needed for that recipe.

• Check your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards to see if you already have food items needed. Mark the items you have off your list. And use the oldest food first.

• If you have children, include them! When they help plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks they are more likely to eat them.

When planning or shopping, look at food labels. Food labels have useful information to help us make healthy choices.

To plan meals and snacks: • Keep a list of favorite meals that your family likes.

• Decide which meals and snacks to prepare for the week. Include a variety of foods from different food groups. Consider family likes and dislikes, cost and family schedules and activities.

• Use current grocery store weekly fliers or mobile apps to plan the meals. Fliers also show the fruits and vegetables that are in season.

• Make a grocery list. Look at the recipes that will be used. Write down the foods

Shopping for food Shop when you’re not hungry so you’re not tempted to buy unneeded foods. This helps you stick to your grocery list.

Be flexible when shopping. Stores may have unadvertised specials. If these are foods the family likes, change recipe or ingredients to take advantage of them.

Buy the amount of food that can be used before it spoils.

Compare prices using unit pricing. For same product of different brands or different size compare the cost unit, usually ounces, to find which costs less.

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Stock up on nonperishable food items you use regularly when they are on sale.

Dates on packages indicate how fresh it is. Pay attention to dates so the food you purchase will be fresh.

Make sure the seals on packages are intact.

As you collect the food at the store, separate the meats from fruits and vegetables in the shopping cart and in bags at the check out. Take the food home right away.

Sample Label for Frozen Lasagna

www.fda.gov nutrition label

Store food safely Put refrigerated and frozen foods away first.

Store all food in clean storage areas.

At home, store packages of meat, poultry, and fish on a plate on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. This is so juices won’t drip on other foods. If they won’t be used within two days, wrap with foil, label, date and freeze.

Rotate foods. Use the older items first.

Store dry ingredients like flour, sugar and rice in air-tight containers. Reseal all open packages before storing them.

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program offers more information on this. Julie Cascio 907-745-3677 jmcascio@alaska.edu

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

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