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Fireside Books June 28th, 2010
Hate driving into Anchorage to find a good selection of used books? Looking for the latest book by local authors? Look and drive no further…than Fireside Books in downtown Palmer! Fireside Books carries a great selection of used and new books.
They are located at 720 S Alaska St, between NonEssentials and the Palmer Arts Council. They are open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 7pm.
Fireside Books has a genre for everyone! There are Children’s, Young Adults, Romance, Religious, Mystery, Reference, Non-Fiction, Alaskana, How-To, and Travel sections and much more! Fireside also carries local art, postcards and music from local artists.
For more information, stop by their website at GoodBooksBadCoffee.com…or drop by and see for yourself!
Silva Insurance April 23rd, 2010
Silva Insurance Services LLC opened for business in Palmer in July 2006. We are a locally owned and operated woman owned independent insurance agency offering all lines of insurance to all Alaskans. Silva Insurance Services is a leader in providing quality protection for individuals, families and businesses throughout our state. Providing superior customer service and low rates along with our ability to understand our customer’s coverage needs drives the success of our agency.
By offering world class protection for your Auto, Home, Health, Business, Aircraft and Life Insurance, we make sure that you’re covered today as well as in the future so that you can focus on what is important to you and your family. At Silva Insurance Services, LLC our #1 job is to assist you in identifying your needs and problems, while putting together a customized plan that’s simple and easy to understand.
We take the mystery out of insurance and help you make sense of it, so you can look forward to a brighter, more secure future. To do this we evaluate your specific needs, find the company that will give you the best value for your dollar, while supplying a superior standard of protection. The companies we represent offer tested, reliable insurance products and excellent customer service. We make sure that the insurance companies that we represent have an outstanding reputation for fast, fair claims service.
Stop by our office in the Downtown Palmer Plaza… The coffee pot is always on!
This post is sponsored by Valley Market Real Estate.
Arctic Energy Savers LLC April 9th, 2010
Arctic Energy Savers, formerly Arctic Airsealing & Weatherization, is a small Palmer based business specializing in the airsealing of cold climate buildings. For those of you wondering, what the heck is airsealing? Airsealing is the caulking, foaming and sealing of penetrations within your home that allow heated air to escape from your home. This heated air is replaced with cold outside air that must be re-heated to maintain a comfortable temperature within the home. A properly sealed home will use much less energy to maintain a constant temperature. Using less energy means you pay less on energy bills. More dollars in your pocket and less energy wasted is a win-win situation.
Arctic Energy Savers is celebrating the completion of our first year in business! It has been an incredibly exciting year and 
we have improved the energy efficiency of over 25 homes. We focus on customer relationships and working with you to make home improvements easy and hassle free. Retrofit, coming in after the home has already been completed (often for a number of years), airsealing and weatherization of residential homes is dirty, time consuming work that must be done properly in order for it to be effective.
We have trained side by side with the energy raters to ensure we have the knowledge to help maximize your homes efficiency and Energy Rebate. Unlike most contractors we also understand the energy rating software, AKwarm, which allows us to choose the best retrofit for your home. We use the latest in building science technology combined with blower door home pressure testing to guarantee your home is properly insulated and airsealed.
Currently the State of Alaska is offering up to $10,000 to make energy efficiency improvements in your home. The process is easy, check out www.akrebate.com or call 1-877-AKREBATE for more information. After you receive your home energy audit, call Cary Shiflea at Arctic Energy Savers 907-232-1246 to schedule your free estimate. We will give you an honest and fair price to complete the work in a timely manner that suits your schedule.
Cary Shiflea, Owner
Arctic Energy Savers, LLC
907-232-1246
save@akwarm.com
AK Cell Repair & Accessories March 31st, 2010
Got phone problems? AK Cell Repair & Accessories is the new phone repair shop that fixes everything from iPhones to video game consoles. Want to protect or personalize your phone? They also offer a large selection of accessories to suit all your cell phone needs.
“Fix it, don’t throw it away!” is AK Cell Repair & Accessories’ motto, and fix it they will. They repair broken screens, LCDs, charging ports, and more. The next time your phone becomes more of a hassle than a help, take it into AK Cell Repair.
AK Cell Repair & Accessories also carries a wide selection of accessories, which they have sought to make as affordable as possible. One can purchase chargers, cases, screen protectors, and phone charms. The charms are made locally at Lazy Designs. Here is yet another way to support your community.
AK Cell Repair & Accessories has only had an office for around a month. It’s located in the downtown Palmer plaza on S. Alaska St. Though the office is new, the couple behind AK Cell Repair & Accessories has been working from home for quite a while. They moved their business into Palmer for more accessibility.
Be it for a broken phone or an accessory, AK Cell Repair & Accessories will provide friendly, affordable service when you need it most.
Turkey Red March 17th, 2010
Located in the downtown Palmer plaza on 550 South Alaska St; Turkey Red is a café that recently opened in 2008 with a philosophy new to our town.
The first thing that strikes you at Turkey Red is the atmosphere. The lighting is very soft and subtle, mostly coming through wide windows encircling the dining area. This creates a relaxing mood and makes Turkey Red feel very open. On the windowsills and scattered throughout the café are a diverse selection of potted plants and herbs. These combined with the light brown tone of the walls adds an earthy comfort to the place. Decorating the walls are pictures and paintings.
Turkey Red offers a selection of 16 different kinds of teas, including varieties of green and black. This delicious tea is only two dollars for a half-pot, which I found equals about a cup and a half. The tea was the undoubtedly the highlight of my dining experience at Turkey Red. I also had their Mediterranean Salad, which was also quite delicious. All of this was supplemented by very friendly service that left me smiling as I walked out the door.
The owner of Turkey Red is Alex Papasavas, who is one-half Greek and one-half French. I talked with the owner’s partner, Franco Magrini, who is one-half Italian and one-half South American. Franco told me that he and Alex wanted the café’s cuisine to represent their various cultural experiences. This idea has certainly come to fruition in the form of a unique and diverse selection offering everything from Spinach Crespelle to Chicken Pizzaiolo.
At Turkey Red, all of the bread is risen naturally, so little yeast is used. The food is prepared entirely at the café. You’re not getting pre-frozen, reheated food. They also try to incorporate as many organic ingredients as possible. In the summer, Turkey Red purchases most of it’s produce from Arctic Organics, a family operated farm near Palmer. This is a great example of businesses in our community supporting each other. Turkey Red’s organic, natural menu is a fantastic alternative to fast food, if you have the time. It’s well worth it. Excellent tea, great food, and a warm atmosphere makes Turkey Red the perfect place for a multi-cultural experience in the town you love.
This post is sponsored by Valley Market Real Estate.
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