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Vol. 9 • No. 02

Southeast Alaska’s Premier Home, Lifestyle, and Real Estate Guide

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Letter from the Publisher | Anna Hoke April Showers | Dr. Summer Beattie Chronic Illness Gets Even Worse in the Winter: Here’s How You Can Help | Meg Frances-Grunow Hartley Calender of Events | Amanda Pilley Recipe: Strawberry Cake | Amber King

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Latitude 58 Real Estate Group Kimbee Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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NYR Organic Amber King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Residential Mortgage Bethany Gassan, Charly Musielak, & Jeanne Pedersen. . . . . . . . . 7

Juneau Real Estate Travis McCain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

RE/MAX of Juneau JoAnn Birt, Curtis Francis, Debbie Lewis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RE/MAX of Juneau Ethan Billings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Southeast Alaska Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 19

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Letter fr om t he Publisher Is it here? Is spring finally here? After our dull and rainy weather mid-March, I’m really hoping that’s the end of it. I am ready to get into the full landscaping swing of things! We’ve got some starters sprouting indoors and are planning on planting bulbs and other things outdoors as soon as the ground thaws. Once the snow and ice clears, we’ll thatch the lawn, and hope to get working on landscaping our backyard. We put our 3 year old to work collection “treasure” in the front yard. Which really means picking up all the little bits of trash that become exposed when the snow melts. We don’t intentionally throw trash in our yard so I’m not quite sure how there are so many little pieces of plastic, chomped up kiddo toys, and other unidentifiable objects, but suffice to say it was a fun treasure hunt for her. One of my favorite things when we start the growing season is to scout for seeds and dream of what we could grow while at the store with my husband and daughter. The possibilities are endless

and my imagination explodes with all the edible resources I could potentially grow. Now, my husband isn’t much of a gardener, nor is he very fond of fruits or vegetables but he loves the idea of growing them. I think the colorful pictures on the seed packets sells him big time. Last year we planted a variety of different corns, sunflowers, peas, and a variety of peppers along with our usual assortment of herbs and decorative yard plants and my

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personal favorite, peonies. I did a lot of traveling in 2018 and I’ve been inspired by the East Coast local produce and the vibrant Hawaiian tropics. I really do want to plant more produce and edibles.

Last year our peas turned out really well, we planted a few flowering trees in our front yard and got lucky on some plants that just kept blooming through the end of fall. Also while traveling, I observed the abundance of different birds. Waking

to the unique call of the birds in Hawaii and trying to identify them while sipping an ice cold beer on the lanai was magical.

Last fall it was chasing a group of wild turkeys up the hill at my in-laws house in upstate New York, just to catch a glimpse of them. I’ve also enjoyed watching videos of the winter birds my mom and dad feed outside their house out the road.

So this year I am going to research bird seed and feeders and start documenting the birds in the area. We live near a great bird viewing trail which is home to the red winged black bird in the spring and summer, it happens to be one of my favorite birds. I’ve also seen families of ducks, king fishers, great blue herons to name a few. With that, I hope you find new and exciting things to welcome spring back to Alaska! Happy sunshine and longer days to you all!

Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and owner of Southeast Living Magazine. She can be reached at anna@seakliving.com.

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Integrity... Knowledge... Results – Meyers Chuck Majestic Home –

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Nestled along the shoreline this 3BR/1BA home brings a new vision of captivating views each day on a .86 acre waterfront site. Whether you want to engage in whale watching, fishing, hunting, a peaceful walk on the beach or just read a book in a unforgettable setting, Meyers Chuck is the ultimate Southeast Alaskan retreat.

Offered at $359,000

Over 2 acres of prime oceanfront property in Craig, Alaska. This multi-purpose lot is adjacent to the float plane dock & boat harbor with 4 trailer hookups. Zoned Marine Industrial & High Density Residential with a former marine haul out on site.

Potential for a variety of uses, lodge, seafood processing, marina, condos, etc.

Offered at $690,000

This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is a true one of a kind! Custom built in a central location with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in pantry, solid wood birch cabinetry, covered patio, 2-car garage & large deck. Private with unique features throughout this exceptional residence is both inviting & serene.

Offered at $685,000

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Don’t miss out on this in-town 4BR/3BR home with an inviting atmosphere! Located on a quiet cul-desac, this lovely chalet features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large attached two-car garage & more. Entertain family & friends on the large deck and enjoy the beautiful Alaskan sunsets.

Offered at $385,000

Remarkable 3BR/2BA home with panoramic ocean views in the heart of Ketchikan. Over 2,200 sq.ft of living space with vaulted cedar ceilings, large windows, an upgraded kitchen with quartz counter tops, ample storage space, 7 levels of decks & beautiful terraced landscaping. This residence is a true piece of Alaskan elegance.

Offered at $429,000

Stunning waterfront getaway with breath taking views and a fantastic dock! This luxurious 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is on over half an acre with a spacious kitchen, double garage, guest cabin, city power and an excellent water supply. Spend your days relaxing on the expansive deck in the last frontier!

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4455 Dredge Lake Road 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath single story single family home with 1 bedroom, 1 bath attached apartment. The home has been run as a vacation rental with $44,000 in cash flow last year. The apartment is rented year round.

Exclusive listing, not on the MLS. $469,000

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9502 Glacier Highway, #2 2 Bedroom, 1 bath condo with 1 car detached garage. HOA’s include heat, hot water, basic cable, water, sewer, garbage, and lawn and building maintenance. Affordable living close to shopping and entertainment and nature trails. $158,900

SOLD 8486 Thunder Mountain Road 3 Bedroom, 1 bath single family home. $299,900

2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment Rental Non-smoking, partially furnished apartment in West Juneau. Filtered water views, ground floor unit. Deck off of the kitchen. Pets on approval.

Laundry on site, and off street parking for one vehicle. Heat, hot water, water, sewer and garbage included. $1,400/ month, $600 off first month’s rent with a 12 month lease.

Owner/ Landlord is a real estate licensee in the state of Alaska.

LET ME HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOUSE! 2895 Mendenhall Loop Rd. #71 Fully remodeled 2 years ago 3 Bedroom, 1 bath double wide mobile home. Bank financing may be available, and it should qualify for the CBJ down payment assistance program. $68,000

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Specializing in: Chilkat Bakery and Restaurant Established prior to turn-key bakery and restaurant plus 3 vacation rentals and owner’s apartment. Seats 30-40 guests. $499,000

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One of the truly impressive characteristics of Southeast Alaska that makes it unique and memorable is the water – not just the rain, though that is often the first thing that comes to mind for both those who live there and those who visit. It is the way the communities butt up to the bays and ocean, the lakes, the rivers, the muskegs as well as snow and ice.

All of it looks so pristine and clear in photos. The people who live here rely on that water in so many ways.

It’s a part of the eco-system that supports subsistence, recreational and commercial hunting and fishing.

It’s also piped into homes where it is used for bathing, washing clothes and dishes, watering lawns, flushing toilets, and of course, cooking and drinking. Water purity anywhere in the world impacts everyone everywhere. We should be thinking about the water in our homes too.

heavily enough contaminated that subsistence use should be discouraged. Not until 25 years after the spill did NOAA report that some species were apparently recovered to the point of pre-spill numbers.

However, concern still remained that one of two resident orca pods was still at risk of extinction as a result of the spills impact. Only time will tell if this region of Southeast will ever truly recover.

It is easy to be outraged. This was a disaster on an enormous scale and drew news attention across the globe. Are we however equally outraged at our own adverse impacts on the water in our communities?

Do you ever wonder what lasting impacts your seemingly small use of household products might be having on your own health and the surrounding environment?

You should be. The U.S. Geological The Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince Survey estimates individual water William Sound on March 24, 1989 is use at almost 100 gallons per day. perhaps one of the most infamous Standard recommendations are that environmental disasters to occur a person be drinking at least ½ gallon in Alaskan waters. No one really of water every day. We each are disagrees that the reaction to start using a lot of water every day. The clean-up was much too slow, grossly human body is about 60% water, with inadequate and created even more the major organs being even higher environmental contamination and a percentage. Even bone is “wet” significant health impacts to many at a water content of 31%. Babies species of the area and young children are including the people at a higher percentage who live there and of water content still. who worked on the Water is critical to the clean-up.

As late very structure and as 2007, NOAA function of every cell released a study that and system in the body. concluded with the So it would make sense recommendation that the quality and the that areas were still By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND quantity of the water

"Water is critical to the very structure and function of every cell and system in the body." we consume are equally important.

The four major types of contaminates that might be found in your water are: microbial pathogens, organic compounds (examples: pesticides and solvents), inorganic compounds (examples: arsenic, lead, and radioactive elements – remember Fukushima?).

So basic ways to help keep your water safer?

Properly dispose of pet feces.

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which large corporations literally rob communities of their water reserves.

(Watch “Tapped” the documentary on Netflix – you’ll never want to drink bottled water or support the industry again.)

Avoid the use of chemical insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and pool chemicals.

Wash your car at a facility that recycles and cleans the run off, instead of at home where it all goes into the ground and storm run-off drains.

published work on environmental disease and more; his conclusion is that air and water quality are critical to everyone’s wellbeing. He advocates that the first and most important step in environmental medical care is avoidance. 80% of toxicants in the bloodstream are what is considered non-persistent, meaning if you stop taking them in, your body can effectively clear most of them on its own in under about one month.

Dr. Walter Crinnon, ND was one of my instructors in medical school and is truly one of the leading experts, with over 30 years of experience in environmental medicine. He was one of the driving forces behind this year’s first ever Environmental Health Symposium held in San Diego, CA. This brought some of the top researchers and doctors in the field together to teach each other. [ environmentalhealthsymposium.com] You can follow Dr. Crinnion’s work at http://drcrinnion.com/. He was also interviewed by Dave Asprey of Bulletproof radio and you can listen to the podcast there. Dr. Crinnion has reviewed nearly every applicable peer reviewed

Do not drink water out of plastic and especially dangerous is consumption of warm or hot foods and liquids from plastic or Styrofoam.

No – water bottled in plastic is not safer. In fact it’s a health hazard, environmental disaster for both land and sea.

It is also means b y

This article is far from exhaustive. It is meant only to spark your interest in discovering how important water is to life on this planet, to Alaska, and how your choices at home and work are either helping keep water quality safe or are contributing to the loss of one of our most precious resources through contamination. I wanted to give you a starting point

and some resources for further study.

Wellness begins at home – in your home. You should be asking if the water you drink every day is health promoting or contributing to disease.

Dr. Summer Beattie,ND was born and grew up in Southeawst Alaska - it will always be home. A 2004 graduate of Bastyr University, she served two terms on the board of directors for the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and has worked in a variety of primary and specialty care settings. This has given her a broad wealth of experience that she now uses in a unique clinical practice with a focus on rejuvenative physical and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Beattie,ND offers comprehensive care as it relates to physical rehabilitation from a Naturopathic Orthopedic perspective. You can find her and on-line patient programs at www. onehealingmedical.com

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1983 LEMON CREEK ROAD

This mobile home sits on its own deep lot. It has had some recent updates including heater, interior paint, stove and refrigerator. The home has a large covered porch, fenced yard and two sheds.. MLS#19126. $95,000

ALASKA’S CAPITAL INN

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Profitable, turn-key bed & breakfast. Owners are retiring after almost 19 years in the local lodging business. The new owners can step in and inherit a seasoned and profitable year round enterprise.

Alaska’s Capital Inn markets to all the top B&B travel websites. Listed highly on Trip Advisor and rated the best in the Capital City by a number of online guides. Should you prefer to buy this as an unfurnished home, without the website, furnishings and business name, the price would be $1,200,000. MLS#18883. $1,700,000

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Great Location! 4 bedroom 2 bath home with open kitchen and living room area with free-standing N stove. There are also two separate spaces that can be used for an office area or a formal dining room. The home has a large covered front porch, and a beautiful backyard that backs up to a CBJ greenbelt. There is a large covered back patio and an adjacent open wood deck. Household furniture, riding lawn mower, and other items are negotiable to stay with the property. MLS#19258. $335,000 L EW

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Beautiful 3BR, 1.5 BA Townhome with million-dollar views of the Channel, Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau. New electric heat pumps throughout the home, on-demand hot water, fresh paint throughout, stainless steal whirlpool appliances. This home is priced to sell and won’t last long! MLS#19261. $299,000

9502 GLACIER HIGHWAY

Centrally located 2 BR, 1 BA condo in convenient Mendenhall Valley location. Large picture windows, cozy and open at the same time with vaulted ceilings. The front and back doors, semi-private rock patio area. Close to shopping and super affordable. great for walking distance to shopping and recreation areas. New lighting, new paint, with sweet flower garden that greets you as you enter. MLS#18520. $158,900

8424 STEEP PLACE

4 BR, 3.5 BA home with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams in the living room where you can cozy up to the pellet stove.

Two car garage, fenced back yard, plus a one bedroom apartment with private entrance and separate utilities.

Large flat lot with lots of parking, and a low maintenance yard. MLS# 19071. $465,000

9402 LONG RUN DRIVE Lovely wood tones throughout this roomy ranch-style home featuring 2+BR / 2BA with a bonus room with a large built-in office and a heated garage. Located in a sought-after neighborhood in the heart of the Mendenhall Valley. The yard is perfect for entertaining guests on the front deck and there is plenty of room for all of your Alaskan “toys,” and you are surrounded by old growth forest which gives a feeling of comfort the moment you step on the property and there is a fire pit outside with several cords of firewood that is ready to be used for added enjoyment as you sit in front of the river rock fireplace that glows with added warmth in the center of an ample living room with vaulted ceilings. The listing agent is related to the owners of this property and is a real estate licensee in the state of Alaska. MLS#18935. $439,000

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IST WL 1,200 SF main house with second unit E N of 600 SF above garage. Sits on over 3.2 acres. Recent updates, and new roof.MLS#19257 . . . . . . $219,900 NEW COMMERCIAL LISTING: EAGLE’S NEST MOTEL: Seize the opportunity to own a turn-key boutique motel in Haines. Nine motel rooms plus five apartments including an owner’s unit. Included in the sale is the business and the building with all of the furnishings, and any long-term lease agreements. With five rentals and eight motel rooms, the earning potential of this property is outstanding! 1069 Haines Hwy - Zoned commercial.

MLS#18891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425,000 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Chilkat Bakery and Restaurant.

Well-established thriving business since 1979. This is a turn-key operation featuring seating capacity for 75 to 100 guests in the cafe, dining room, and street side veranda with outdoor seating. Sale includes all restaurant and bakery equipment, 5,000 sq ft building on two lots. Wheelchair accessible, customer parking, Two 1 BR apartments with private entrance and carport.

Workshop, dock and laundry facilities. Training provided to new owner. Great baking school or business opportunity for someone to offer baking and cooking lessons to locals and visitors alike. Zoned commercial.. MLS#18718 . . . $499,000 1.92 Acres near 18 mile. Power, phone, and well water available. A driveway/pad has been started. Beautiful mountain views. MLS#19162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000

NHN KADAKE STREET: No doubt the most well-built IS WL home in Kake - with a poured NE concrete foundation and lower/garage and shop floor!

This home is built to last with a metal roof, and metal siding. No-nonsense design features a shop and various work areas downstairs, and 2 bedrooms and modern living area above.

Outstanding views of the ocean and sunsets. This home sits on over an acre! Enjoy life in a small town of less than 600, where nature provides the entertainment. MLS#19219........................................$300,000 281 A Silver Spike Rd: 2 Bedroom G TIN home with 1 bedroom efficiency LIS W apartment with outstanding NE views for sale in Kake! This community of approximately 560 people has a small airstrip and is serviced by the Alaska Marine Highway System, and has easy access to Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage (GREAT FISHING!). There are moose and deer on this part of Kupreanof Island. MLS#19255........................................$120,000 281 B Silver Spike Rd: Four ING carport parking spots and 3 IST L rentals! This property could W NE use some TLC and is subject to being subdivided. Each unit has separate utilities.

Outstanding water views. MLS#19256........................................$80,000

Closest to the fish! Vacant lot in Pelican, .57 acre. This is up the hill away from “town.” four wheeler or walking access. MLS#19246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000

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EXCURSION INLET Waterfront Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000-$125,000

Angoon Lots, some waterfront. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7K-$45K

TENAKEE SPRINGS Oceanfront lot in Tenakee Springs. Lot is approximately 50’ WL x 50’. Float plane or ferry and E N a public frontage road makes this remote location easily accessible. There are pilings cemented down to bedrock and neighbors on each side report well temperatures of 76 degrees as they tap into the hot springs. MLS#19263........................................$135,000 This 3 BD / home is the perfect vacation getaway, or permanent home in a place where life is lived outside. Area is accessed by float plane or boat with occasional ferry service. MLS#18065 . . . $185,000 Two story, 2 BR, 1 BA home with guest cabin, tool shed, wood shed and generator shed. This home is suitable for year-round living and has excellent views and good moorage.

Access is by water or air. Property is about 4 miles west of Tenakee in Columbia Cove. MLS#18010 . . . . . . . $395,000 NEW PRICE! Motivated Seller! With 2900 square feet of living area, 7 BRs, and 2.5 BAs there is plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself at home. Enjoy the great fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wild life viewing in one of the most beautiful areas in Alaska. This large home is wrapped with covered decks and is equipped with a walk-in freezer, and processing area to store your catch for the day. The community of Tenakee Springs has NO property taxes and there is a natural hot springs in the middle of town. Close to the harbor and right in the center of town. MLS#16430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375,000 IN IST

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HOONAH 5 Eagle Drive: This lovely Alaskan-style mountain cabin just minutes from downtown Hoonah sits on two improved lots and features breathtaking panoramic ocean and mountain views. Constructed with quality tongue and groove hemlock and red cedar lumbar throughout, rock retaining walls, graded gravel driveway, french drains and space for possible building expansion.

Main living and kitchen area plus sleeping loft, wood stove, double paned thermo windows and skylights, R-19 insulation, solar panels, wood deck, 900 gal concrete septic tank, spring water, with gravity fed with a 500 gal concrete block holding well. City power, sewer, and water is available. No property tax. MLS#19160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,000 480 Garteeni Hwy: 2 story, 3 BR/3BA home features a large entry and mudroom, a wood burning stove as well as base board heating. Exterior features include a covered porch and upper deck with plenty of parking for a boat and RV. Garden area includes a water feature with lily pads. Close to airport and fishing in beautiful Port Frederick. MLS#18828 . . . $425,000 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40K-50K Off the US Forest Service main road ING out to Freshwater Bay. World class IST L hunting and fishing is just a step W NE away. Two lots: 7.04 acres total, which stretch from a U.S. Forest Service main road to the water of Freshwater Bay. There is approximately 410 feet of water frontage and 338 feet of road frontage. A gentle sloping across the two lots are covered by blueberries, Alaska Yellow Cedar, Hemlock and Sitka Spruce. Three tiers or benches as you work your way down the property are logical locations with plenty of space to build your dream home, hunting cabin or Alaska lodge. MLS#19120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,000

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You won’t want to miss out on this 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom single-family home in a desirable Mendenhall Valley neighborhood. This 5 star energy rated home offers a spacious, open floor plan with two separate living spaces and a large kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and granite counter tops. You’ll find a large en-suite bath and walk-in closet in the master bedroom. With many upgrades throughout the home including an over-sized garage and a fully fenced back yard this home is a must see! Call today for your private showing. MLS 19173 Asking $499,900

Investment opportunity! Just off the Backloop road, this large up/down style duplex sits on a huge 10507 sqr foot fenced lot. Upper unit has vaulted ceilings, washer/dryer, 2 bed, 1 bath, living room and 1 car garage. Lower unit has 2 bed, 1 bath, washer/dryer and living room. Oil heat and water/sewer is paid by Landlord, other utilities paid by tenants. Live in one unit and have renters help with the mortgage ($1600.00 rent) or rent both units for a fantastic investment deal! Call today for a showing of your own! MLS# 19073. Asking $399,900

10734 HORIZON DR

Wake up to the Mendenhall Wetlands and views of the Mendenhall Glacier from your new home in WATERFRONT Bayview! This beachfront 4 bed, 3 bath home has it all with 2 car garage, boat parking, greenhouse, beach cottage, decks and sunshine! 2290 sqr ft of living on a huge 21224 sqr ft lot, this meticulously cared for home won’t last long! Call today for a showing of your own! Asking $695,000

9461 BRADY PL

Let the sun shine in on Brady Place!

This beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath single family home sits on a large south facing corner lot with fenced front and backyard. Home features the following: nice updated kitchens, bathrooms, laminate flooring, tile floors, living room, large family room, laundry room, two carports, two driveways and much more! Close to Airport trail and the Mendenhall River! Call today for a showing of your own! MLS 19207 Asking $419,900

9308 TURN ST

Neat as a pin in beautiful Lakewood Subdivision!

This very well maintained 4 bed, 3 bath Single Family home is not to be missed!

Features the following: vaulted ceiling, covered porch, covered deck, dining room, living room, family room, 2nd kitchen, laminate flooring, boat parking, 2 car garage, fenced back yard and more! Close to schools, pool, Dimond Park Field house, trails, Mendenhall River, shopping etc. Don’t wait, call and schedule a showing today! MLS 19204 Asking $409,900

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6733 GRAY ST

Large Townhome in Bonnie Brae, North Douglas! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome located in Bonnie Brae is not one you will want to miss. Freshly painted, both exterior and interior as well as new new flooring in recent years. Dual heat sources (electric and woodstove), large 2 car garage on a large 6050 sqr ft lot! Call today for a showing of your own! MLS 19047 Asking $314,900

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1305 3RD ST - DOUGLAS

Invest in your future with this Douglas Duplex!

Located right on the main drag, this side-by-side duplex features 3 bed and 2 bath on each side.

Live in one side and have your tenant help with the mortgage or rent both sides as a great investment! Walking distance to all of the many hot spots Douglas has to offer; , Gastineau Elementary, Douglas Cafe, Island Pub, Louie’s, Sandy Beach, Douglas Boat Harbor etc.

Call today for a showing of your own! Asking $349,900

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WATERFRONT LOT

Waterfront Lot just south of the Douglas Bridge!

Approximately 11,000 sqr ft, this lot has amazing waterfrontage and views of Gastineau Channel, Downtown Juneau, Mt. Roberts, Mt Juneau and more! Nice rock seawall and grassy maintained lot with permittable driveway off of Douglas Highway!

Build your dream home today! Asking Price $199,900

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5245 GLACIER HWY

Rare commercial opportunity! Centrally located in Lemon Creek, almost 2 acres of Industrial zoned land with over 16,000 ft of commercial space in 2 buildings.

Space includes: showroom, office spaces, parts area, 9 garage bays, huge mezzanine/upper floor storage, entire lot is paved, over half the property is fenced, separate outbuilding. Buildings and land for sale only. Ideal property for auto dealership, retail, equipment rental, tourism base, boat yard/dealership, manufacturing, storage, boat condos etc.

Call today for more information and/or a showing. MLS #19288 Asking $2,500,000

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Zoned for D-18 this MULTIFAMILY Multi-family, ZONING building lot should qualify to build a 4-Plex or a great location in Douglas to build your dream home! 10,990 sqr ft, zoned D-18. Call Marty McKeown for more details! MLS#17278. Asking price: $99,900

NHN GOODWIN RD

4.85 Acre Lot zoned D-5 located at the very end of Goodwin Road in West Juneau’s Blueberry Hill neighborhood.

Lots of potential for subdividing into several lots, check with CBJ for options. Additional 8 acres available at north end of this lot. (see separate listing for details) Great views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel! MLS #18027 Asking $242,500

BLUEBERRY HILL LOT

8 Acres lot zoned D-5 located off of Goodwin Road in Juneau’s Blueberry Hill neighborhood. Call CBJ for subdividing options.

Connected to additional 4.85 acres (MLS listing 18027) adding potential for a larger subdivision. Awesome views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel.

Call today for more information! MLS #18028 Asking $400,000

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Brand New custom home “too be built” by Lowpete Construction! This single family home features the latest in construction technology and will be built by one of Juneau’s most respected builders! The “Mendenhall II” features 3 bed,2 bath in main house and 1 bed, 1 bath in the ground floor apartment.

Also both living and family rooms, covered porch, open deck, 50 year roof, concrete siding, laminate and carpet flooring, electric heat pump, 2 car garage and much more. You will choose such items as exterior color, trim, cabinets, flooring etc customizing your home to fit your needs. Choose this house plan or from one of over 40 quality Lowpete Homes. Price includes cost of builder provided construction loan with a minimum of 10% down. Call today to find out just how easy it is to build your very own custom home with Lowpete Construction. (photo is of a “Mendenhall II” house plan previously built by Lowpete) Asking $559,900

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8808 SASHA AVE

Brand New custom home “too be built” by Lowpete Construction! This single family home features the latest in construction technology and will be built by one of Juneau’s most respected builders! The “Yukon” features 3 bed, 2 bath plus 1 bed, 1 bath in upper floor apartment! Also living and family rooms, covered porch, open deck, 50 year roof, concrete siding, laminate and carpet flooring, electric heat pump, 2 car garage and much more. You will choose such items as exterior color, trim, cabinets, flooring etc customizing your home to fit your needs. Choose this house plan or from one of over 40 quality Lowpete Homes. Price includes cost of builder provided construction loan with a minimum of 10% down.

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8809 SASHA AVE

Brand New custom home “too be built” by Lowpete Construction! This single family home features the latest in construction technology and will be built by one of Juneau’s most respected builders! The “Sourdough” features 3 bed, 3 bath, living and family room, covered porch, 50 year roof, concrete siding, laminate and carpet flooring, electric heat pump, 2 car garage and much more.

You will choose such items as exterior color, trim, cabinets, flooring etc customizing your home to fit your needs. Choose this house plan or from one of over 40 quality Lowpete Homes. Price includes cost of builder provided construction loan with a minimum of 10% down. Call today to find out just how easy it is to build your very own custom home with Lowpete Construction. (photo is of a “Sourdough” house plan previously built by Lowpete) Asking $479,900

8805 SASHA AVE

Brand New custom home “too be built” by Lowpete Construction! This single family home features the latest in construction technology and will be built by one of Juneau’s most respected builders!

The “Aurora” features 3 bed, 2.5 bath, living and family room, covered porch, open deck, 50 year roof, concrete siding, laminate and carpet flooring, electric heat pump, 2 car garage and much more.

You will choose such items as exterior color, trim, cabinets, flooring etc customizing your home to fit your needs. Choose this house plan or from one of over 40 quality Lowpete Homes. Price includes cost of builder provided construction loan with a minimum of 10% down. Call today to find out just how easy it is to build your very own custom home with Lowpete Construction. (photo is an example of an “Aurora” previously built by Lowpete Construction) Asking $474,900

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Chronic Illness Gets Even Worse in the Winter: Here’s How You Can Help Editorial By: Meg Frances-Grunow Hartley Do you remember the last awful flu you had? How hard, or even impossible, it was to do your day-to-day activities? Folks with chronic illness deal with that level of inability and discomfort every day, sometimes all day long. The ways one can become incapacitated like this are many. From multiple sclerosis to fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue) to arthritis – and the miserable world between, there’s a whole lot of people out there who are having a hard time with daily basic tasks.

with these limits. It all began when she was eating at a diner and a friend asked what it was like. To answer, Christine gathered all of the spoons from their table and a few more from others; then explained that when you have a chronic illness you only get so many “spoons” to get through each day. Every tiny thing uses up spoons: showering, getting dressed, having feelings, doing the dishes, everything. (Even thinking!

This spoonie writer uses up most of her spoons just sitting at a computer many days.)

10,000 Knives When All You Need is a Spoon

When you use up all of today’s spoons, you can borrow from the next – but since tomorrow is just as spoon-limited, doing so will leave you with even less spoons to get through the day. If you go spoon-negative

A lupus fighter named Christine Miserandino created a now-popular spoon metaphor to describe living

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you’re likely to cause a flare: an exponential increase in symptoms, which can last for weeks. And, to compound matters, changes in barometric pressure can make things like rain, wind, cold temperatures, snow, and even clouds cause flares; making the person that might have been able to meet you for dinner a few days ago, completely and utterly debilitated today.

It’s Not Easy to be an Alaskan Spoonie Suffice to say, winter in Southeast Alaska brings an incredibly challenging time for most with chronic illness, or “spoonies.” Many are even homebound. Here’s a few ways to help your spoonie friends during this tricky time of year:

SNOW. Think of that miserable flu again. What do you think would have happened if you forced yourself to shovel snow in that condition? With a regular flu, you’d probably stay sick a bit longer. But for a desperate spoonie, doing so will likely cause a flare. When you’re already dealing with such intense symptoms, it’s hard to describe just how horrific a further increase is. If you’re able to help a spoonie shovel, or to just do it for them – you’re a true hero. Same for salting, taking care of stabby icicles, and all of the other fun our Southeast winters bring.

House chores. Let’s be honest, your spoonie hasn’t even been able to shower in days, let alone do laundry or dishes. (Vacuuming? Haha. You’re funny.) Standing things are hard. And

cleaning tends to require standing.

Plus, cleaning one’s house does nothing to pay its rent or mortgage, and when you’ve only got so many spoons per day – one must prioritize.

Lending a hand means the world.

in those cases…) Asking how you can help in an open-ended way, rather than offering something specific and withdrawing when it’s not needed – can be a real life-saver.

Alaska winters are hard on us all, but it dealing with crippling disease on top of it is straight-up dangerous.

Just being there for your spoonies, especially this time of year, really means the world. Even if all you can offer is a text or a hug – please, get that texty hug on.

Bring sustenance. Who doesn’t love a hot cuppa soup or other nourishing treat when you don’t feel good? This doesn’t change when you’re sick all the friggin’ time. When faced with the task of cooking – standing for an extended period of time – many spoonies choose to eat convenient-but-unhealthy meals, or forego the meal completely. (Want to help, but don’t want to face the elements even in your healthy bod? Think about sending over a delivery meal, or even groceries with Instacart.) Be sure to ask about allergens as they’re common in spoonies!

Say what’s up. Being chronically ill is incredibly isolating. The world keeps spinning after you’re forced into a sickbed, and it can feel like it’s forgotten all about you. So if you think of your spoonie, tell them.

Arrange a visit if they’re up for it. And

if that’s not doable, try to call over messaging. Typing out how one feels isn’t particularly soothing. (It’s likely they won’t have energy to talk for long anyways. C’mon, go retro.)

Ask. The ways your spoonie needs help are many, but they aren’t likely

to share that information with you.

When presented with the rare gift of human interaction, many of us would rather talk about anything but our stupid needs and diseases. (Though sometimes it’s all one can talk about, so please use patience and empathy

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Meg Frances-Grunow Hartley was born and (mostly) raised Alaskan, and re-planted in wonderfully warm SoCal. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2005 and jumped right into marketing. She’s been published

by Huffington Post, Ravishly, MindBodyGreen, xoJane, Teen Vogue, The Mighty, Lifehack, and Tiny Buddha, among others. Meg has been an artist since crayons.

She’s been in around 20 art shows spanning the left states, Colorado, and Alaska. She can be reached via email: halcyon@creativemeg.com

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Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events for April

Amanda was raised in a small farming town at the base of the Rocky Mountain range. She enthusiastically experiments with foraged foods, occasionally dabbles in creative design, and is fast approaching a life list of 200 birds. Currently, she lives and works in Alaska’s capital city. Amanda can be reached at: amanda_pilley@hotmail.com.

Submitted By Amanda Pilley

If you’re traveling through Southeast Alaska this month, we invite you to join us for the many events held throughout the region.

April 5 – 30 | Ketchikan Alaska Hummingbird Festival KetchikanArts.org April 8 – 14 | Juneau Alaska Folk Festival AKFolkFest.org April 19 | Haines KHNS Spring Wine Tasting VisitHaines.com April 19 | Skagway Skagway Arts Council International Folk Festival Skagway.com April 19 – 21 | Skagway Spring Festival Skagway.com

April 23 - 28 | Petersburg 29th Annual Emblem Club State Convention PetersburgAK.org April 24 – 28 | Sitka Southeast Alaska EMS Annual Conference SEREMS.org April 25 – 28 | Juneau Alaska State Improv Festival ASIFest.com April 25 – 28 | Wrangell Stikine River Birding Festival Wrangell.com

April 25 – 30 | Juneau Alaska Robotics Mini-Con MiniCon.AlaskaRobotics.com April 26 | Haines Spring Fling SEAKFair.org April 26 – 28 | Haines American Contract Bridge Sectional Tournament ACBL.org April 27 | Petersburg Blessing of the Fleet Petersburg.org

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Strawberry Cake Directions Make the reduced strawberry puree and allow it to cool completely. See note.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans.

Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.

Contributed by Amber King

Spring means seeds, plants and garden planning. Even though we still may have snow and ice left, it’s time to plan the plantings, get seeds going indoors and ready for May gardening.

My container gardens of years past in southeast were always full of strawberries, nasturtiums, geraniums, fresh herbs, and lettuces. With rhubarb plenty, and harvesting of new shoots in the woods. My favorite strawberries were the trailing ever-bearing variety or June-bearing also does well. They are also great ground-cover if you can fertilize, or in a rock garden or planting wall. I had only a 30-50% recovery rate for overwintering. But I am usually not the best at winter protection either. They are great for companion plants like herbs, broccoli, and cucumbers which I have also had great success with.

This year I’m planning a vertical garden with trailing strawberries.

Strawberries have been around on all continents and were first cultivated in France. Enjoy a fresh bite of spring, get your seeds ready for summer and enjoy the fresh fruits of the year. I always buy organic varieties, as non-organic berries are heavily sprayed with pesticides and are high on dirty dozen list. I hope you enjoy this simple yet flexible cake, with a few easy additions. It is a great accent to a sunny patio and a glass of rose!

Strawberry Cake Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups sifted organic cake flour or other soft organic flour or gluten-free mix

1/2 cup reduced strawberry puree (see note)*

2 teaspoons baking powder

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries*

1 teaspoon salt

One 8-ounce block full-fat organic cream cheese softened to room temperature

3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) organic unsalted butter, softened room temp

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,

1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar

3 cups organic powdered sugar

5 large egg whites, at room temperature

1-2 tablespoons milk

1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

salt, to taste

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Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for around 24-25 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it is done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack.

The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.

Make the frosting: Using a blender or food processor, process the freeze-dried strawberries into a powdery crumb. You should have around 1/2 cup. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy. Add 1 more tablespoon of milk to slightly thin out, if desired. Taste, then add a pinch of salt if needed.

Assemble and frost: First, using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake keep its shape when cutting– it could slightly fall apart without time in the fridge.

Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Recipe Notes: Make Ahead Instructions: The cake layers can be baked, cooled, and covered tightly at room

1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature

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Using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamed, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the egg whites on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Then beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients until just incorporated. With the mixer still running on low, slowly pour in the milk *just* until combined. Do not overmix. Whisk in 1/2 cup of reduced strawberry puree, making sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.

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temperature overnight. Likewise, the frosting can be prepared then covered and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature to slightly soften for 10 minutes before assembling and frosting. Frosted cake can be frozen up to 2 months if you have room in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.

Cake Flour: I strongly suggest using cake flour in this recipe. It’s sold right next to the all-purpose flour in the baking aisle. And you use it a lot in my recipes! In a pinch, you can use a DIY version: measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Remove 2 Tablespoons.

Mix in 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch. Sift it.

Measure 1 cup. This sifted 1 cup equals 1 cup of cake flour. I suggest doing this 3x, then remove 1/2 cup since you need 2 and 1/2 cups in this recipe.

Where to Buy Freeze-Dried Strawberries?

I always find them in my regular grocery store in the dried fruit aisle. Wegmans, Giant, Trader Joe’s and Target carries them. Keep your eyes peeled– they’re more commonly found that you think! Do not use the chewy/gummy dried strawberries. You need FREEZE-dried strawberries which grind into a powder. If you can’t find them anywhere, just leave them out of the frosting and add another 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar.

Reduced Strawberry Puree: puree 1 lb of strawberries. You should have a little over 1 cup. Stirring occasionally, simmer the puree over low-medium heat for 25-30 minutes until you’re left with 1/2 cup or a little over 1/2 cup Allow to cool completely before using in cake batter. I always make the reduced puree the day before so it has plenty of time to cool down. I cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Use 1/2 cup in the cake.

Discard any leftovers or spoon on ice cream/ yogurt/add to smoothie. Yum! You can use frozen strawberries, but they will take longer to reduce even if you thaw them first.

9×13 Cake: Simply pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured 9×13 pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cupcakes: Fill cupcake pans 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Makes 2 and 1/2 dozen cupcakes. For 14-15 cupcakes, follow my recipe, which is adapted from this strawberry cake.

Or 9” springform pan (this is my preferred method, line the bottom with parchment paper for the “naked cake look” easy to open, slice fill if you like and frost as desired.

Food Coloring: If you want, you can add a teaspoon of beet powder to brighten that hue.

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