Thursday Edition 10/05/23


Snowplowing in Cooper Landing

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Cooper landing there is a new plow in town ready to take on winter in our community. Sweet Dirt LLC has a 8 foot plow ready to work when the snow falls based out of Russian Gap road. Contact Kyle (907) 671-2819 by call or text. Sweet Dirt is operated by CL locals.

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Kyle

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sweetplowingak@gmail.com

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9076712819


Apartment

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Hello Cooper Landing!

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There is a one-bedroom apartment that is fully furnished and ready to be moved into. Washer and dryer available on site. Give a call at 7169088010 for more info.


THANK YOU!!!

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A great big Thank You! to Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge for their generous donation to the Food & Firewood ministry of KLBC, which operates the community food pantry for the larger Cooper Landing area. Donations like this make it possible to support the food security of many local residents. If you, or someone you know, could use a little extra help this winter, please call 598-1112. Thank you!


5th Annual Wood Pile Contest

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Show Off Your Stack and Win a Stihl Chainsaw!

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Join in one of the quirkiest contests in Alaska and you could have the bragging rights for the best wood pile on the Upper Kenai!

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HOW IT WORKS

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Friday, October 6th, 2023 – Sign up by 6 pm

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Sunday October 8th, 2023 – Judging of wood piles in Cooper Landing & Moose Pass.

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Monday, October 9th, 2021 – The winner will be announced and presented with our coveted plaque to display for the year and a brand-new STIHL MS 171 Chainsaw donated by Craig Taylor Equipment of Soldotna!

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RULES AND BRIBES

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This is an informal and fun contest. Wood piles will be rated at the discretion of 3 our judges, evaluating creativity, quantity, variety of wood, stacking technique, storage location and more. Bribing the judges is highly encouraged! (And part of the fun!)

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SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE

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For any questions and to sign up, email ygalbraith@gmail.com or call/text 907-230-3055 by 6 PM Friday evening, 10/06/23. And please note, we totally encourage anonymous nominations! Sign up that shy neighbor who may be too modest to enter. (But you know they would love to have the title!)

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THANK YOU CRAIG TAYLOR EQUIPMENT OF SOLDOTNA!

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We would like to thank VP/Branch Manager Charlee Powell and her crew at Craig Taylor Equipment of Soldotna for sponsoring our event! They have graciously donated a STIHL MS 171 Chainsaw to be the top prize for our winner! Please be sure to visit them for your next equipment or supply purchase for tree/brush clearing and splitting wood!

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Cooper Landing Trails Meeting

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Please join Cooper Landing Trails volunteers this Friday, October 6th at 6:00pm at the Cooper Landing Brewery for a committee meeting to discuss snow trail grooming preparations, fall trail maintenance opportunities and updates about ongoing projects.

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We look forward to seeing you at our events and out on the trails.

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For more information, email walkcooperlanding@gmail.com.

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Gwin’s Lodge Hours Update

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Gwin’s Lodge HOURS UPDATE:

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Open 11AM-9PM, 7 days a week. We are no longer serving breakfast. Our final day this season is Tuesday, October 10th. Check our socials for upcoming events/end of season specials.


Cooper Landing Emergency Services Board Seat Vacancy

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2 board seats for Cooper Landing Emergency Services are coming available soon. Please submit your application by October 8 if you wish to be on the ballot. The election will be held on October 19 at 2-6 pm. Please follow this link to our website for more information.

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https://cooperlandinges.org/

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Rachel Sullivan

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operations.cles@arctic.net

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9075101800