December 2017 Magazine

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

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Letter from the Publisher Contented Christmas Home Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events Tips for setting the Perfect holiday table The Food Chain Recipe: Veggie Holiday

FEATURED PREMIERE BUSINESSES Coldwell Banker Race Realty Gwen Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 6 Latitude 58 Real Estate Group Holly Cerne & Sunshine Hard. . . . . 3

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Beautifully remodeled 3BD/2BA valley home with separate 1BD/1BA apartment. New roof, new siding, new flooring, new electrical, new kitchen and baths. $449,000

19140 RANDALL ROAD

5BD/2BA single family home with a 1BD/1BA apartment.

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One of a kind 3BD/1.75Ba riverfront home. Enjoy an abundance of sunshine and views from almost every room. $439,900

SPRUCEWOOD MH PARK #62

Live the easy life in this completely remodeled 2BD/1BA mobile home with 2 sheds that provide extra storage. $59,000

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Large, bright and airy 4BD/3BA 2,116 SQFT Mendenhall Valley Home with many wonderfull updates. Come see this wonderful home today. $415,000

602 TANGO ST., PETERSBURG

Duplex ready 4BD/2BA 2 car garage with boat parking. Use as a single family home or pay mortgage with rental income. $255,000

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11480 GLACIER HIGHWAY

3BD/2BA 2,155 SQFT home in Auke Bay with filtered views of the harbor and water. Conveniently located close to all Auke Bay businesses and recreation. $408,000

4047 MITCHELL WAY

Energy efficient 3BD/2BA home with fresh paint, new carpet and new appliances. Located on a sunny corner lot. $352,500

GLACIER AVENUE CONDO #104

Cozy 2BD/1BA ground level condo with updated lighting, flooring and refinished kitchen cabinets.

Convenient downtown location. $144,500

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Letter from the Publisher Surviving the Holidays!

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appy Holidays! This time of year often brings feelings of glee, twinkling lights, bright cheery smiles and ugly red sweaters, but it can also be a busy and sometimes overwhelming time. The days are darker, gloomier, budgets can be tight, driving is more stressful, the list goes on. So with that I have some personal holiday survival practices I’d like to share and also a few season must-haves.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Be thankful for what you have, big or small. I am so thankful for my family, a warm place to call home and a full belly (of food that is, don’t need to be starting any rumors).

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the idea that our holiday parties and dinners must be grand, perfect, every hair and chair in place. That’s a lot of puzzle pieces to put together and keep that way when life can be unpredictable and messy. So cherish the mess, unless it’s Legos, those things kill to step on. Mess means we have things to do, people to see and life to live.

When all else fails, casseroles. Who

doesn’t like casseroles?! There are a number of good recipes Online, I choose to look at Pintrest. My favorite casserole is chicken and dumpling.

It’s easy and I can eat it for days and I consider it relatively healthy. And if you’re already going to make one meal, why not make another and pop it in the freezer for later!

walk outside in the slush or freezing weather for 15 minutes, the fresh air clears the mind and is good for the soul and is a good reminder that there is a hustle and bustle of life out there which is hard to remember sometimes when we are stuffed indoors more frequently.

Exercise is a crucial element to keep a good physical and mental balance.

Make your own traditions to look forward to. Growing up, and to this day, Christmas to me means soccer and the annual Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament. For more than 16 years I’ve played in the tournament, usually with a soccer game either everyday or every other day of the week leading up to Christmas and then the week after. It’s wonderful to be active, to see friendly albeit competitive faces on the turf that I’ve seen year after year. And this ties in with my next season essential, exercise.

Eating right. Personally, I feel food can either do a lot of good or a lot of bad to your body and what you eat is the foundation or building blocks to health.

With anything moderation is key. Treat yourself to a cupcake or goody but do eat a healthy serving of veggies more often than not, and if you’re too busy for that, throw a handful of spinach in a smoothie! I also try to cut out processed foods because personally eating ingredients I cannot pronounce doesn’t sit well with me. Eating well helps me both physically and mentally, which in turn helps keep my attitude cheery and my energy level up.

Exercise is really important, especially this time of year. I’ll be the first to admit, I get SAD, or seasonal affective disorder if I’m not diligent about keeping the winter blues away. Even if it’s just a

pajamas! I must have pine scented something, whether it be oils, candles or the real deal. I love the smell of a Christmas tree but for the last few years my husband and I have had this tiny fake Christmas tree we’ve used. Mostly we didn’t want the cat to get into the needles or climb it but I have to get the smell somehow. Then there’s Christmas music. I am one of those people who secretly listens to Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I love a good holiday jingle, classic, new, or silly!

And lastly, pajamas. There is something about a winter morning, cup of coffee, and wearing fun fuzzy pajamas, it makes it all the more magical.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones, it’s been an eventful 2017 and I am looking forward to what 2018 has to offer. See you in the New Year!

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

And lastly, my Holiday must-haves: pine tree smell, Christmas music and

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Even those who do not intentionally celebrate the holiday can not help but be exposed to and influenced by it.

Christmas permeates our culture, and not just locally but globally. In one form or another, it has been part of historical celebration since even before the Christian era from which it gets its name.

Pagan origins, morphing caricatures and the meaning of Christmas are the subject of intense debate. I chose not to let all of that matter in our home.

As Christmas has evolved throughout time, it continues to do so in our home.

I’m finding that perhaps the oldest daughter has not been seasons of our lives shape at my parent’s home in Alaska the way we embrace or move to celebrate. We are blessed away from holiday seasons to have good friends and each as well. In this period of my other to be with, but come life, holidays are seen through the day of, I’m sure it will feel the eyes of my children. As like a key piece of what makes we find something no longer By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND Christmas, well Christmas, is serves purpose or brings joy, just missing. So with all the we are letting it go. As we find new ways changes, here is where we are at this year. to celebrate, we add them in. Time with I am raising my girls to be rooted in a family is central to all holidays for us, Christ centered faith, that teaches them but Christmas is perhaps the singular that what we do should honor Him and time of year that a person really wants show His grace and love to each other those we love and those who love us to and those around us. So, much of our be close. That’s just not always possible. Christmas season includes the standard This year will be the first Christmas our

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Judeo-Christian traditions mixed with other elements we’ve picked up along the way. We will likely have some form of tree, special meal, twinkling lights, and holiday cards. We will play Christmas music and celebrate the story of Jesus’ birth. My oldest daughter is dancing in the local Nativity Ballet hosted at the Mt. Baker Theater, and we will attend church services. Then there is gifts.

Gift giving is a central theme to Christmas. With a holiday dominated by presents, often with packaging more beautiful even than what is inside, it is difficult not to become consumed by wanting and shopping. It is fun and exciting to be both giving and receiving – but how much is enough? At what point is it gross excess that truly defeats the joy of Christmas and breeds just ugly greed and exhaustion?

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Top floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium with covered carport, stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer in the unit, alder cabinets, solid surface counters, tile backsplash, built in desk and more. MLS#17307 $225,000

241 MATHIAS AVENUE Secluded homestead close to town. 1200 SF main house with second unit of 600 SF above garage. Sits on over 3.2 acres. Recent updates, and new roof. MLS#17315 $375,000

SUNSET HEIGHTS NHN N. DOUGLAS BUILDING NOW! Welcome to Sunset Heights! Juneau’s newest housing development on Douglas Island just 2 miles from downtown, with Phase One scheduled for Fall 2017 completion. Each 3-story home features an open concept, contemporary design, vaulted ceilings, large windows, commercial grade metal with Cedar siding and three decks to in the expansive mountain and filtered water views. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,900 SF of living space SF one care garage, there is plenty of room for everyone. Features . TAKING RESERVATIONS NOW; don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this innovative approach to Alaskan living!. MLS#16283. $439,000

2194 D LAWSON CREEK ROAD

This is a great priced two bedroom one bath condo. It is a very nice unit with beautiful views of the mountains, which can be seen from the deck, living area, and master bedroom. Recently put in a new sink with a disposal and brand new windows in the bedrooms.

Plenty of closets. Close to bus lines. The seclusion of Douglas, but still conveniently close to downtown Juneau. MLS#17214 $149,900

1640 GLACIER AVE

7860 GLACIER HIGHWAY

Directly across the street from Juneau Douglas High School, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom has a remarkably feeling of seclusion with mature landscaping which screens you away from all the activity. Real wood floors grace the living and dining rooms. There is also a hot tub and sauna! MLS#16729 $369,000

Watch the planes land and take off, or just enjoy the views from this single family 3 bedroom, 3.25 bath home overlooking the airport area, walking distance to Fred Meyers, and right on the bus path. This home boasts large windows that allow natural light to flood in and outstanding views from 2 master bedrooms, front room, This comfortable home has extensive decking perfect for entertaining. With amenities you will love like a corner jet tub, family room/ loft, separate shop, and playhouse, fire pit and extensive decks overlooking the runway. There is some work that will need to be done so this home may need a renovation loan. No need for stair steppers. This home is being sold as-is. MLS#17171 $355,000

2516 ALDER CIRCLE

Adorable 3 bedroom townhome on a level lot with a greenhouse and chicken coop! Close to everything, yet in a cul-de-sac. Auke Bay and Floyd Dryden school districts.

Laminate flooring throughout, updated kitchen and bathroom. Close to the airport, shopping, schools and the airport dike trail. MLS#17239. $242,500

8477 THUNDER MOUNTAIN Two bedroom, 2 bathroom with a bedroom and bathroom at each end - 1995 unit with recent upgrades including new furnace, weatherization and appliances. Financing available through True North Federal Credit Union, down payment assistance available. MLS#16516. $53,000

SOUTH DOUGLAS

South Douglas 103 acres, accessed by boat or a long hike. Over 3300’ of sandy beach. There is significant potential accretion since the last survey, plus an additional 71 acres available to the buyer of this property. Expansive views of Gastineau Channel from Thane to Taku Inlet.

MLS#15716 $575,000

10644 MISTY LANE What a view! Gaze at the Mendenhall Glacier from North Douglas! This 12,595 Sf. waterfront lot in the desirable Bayview subdivision is awaiting you. Build the home of your dreams. Seller has plans available. MLS#16248 $179,000

7760 GLACIER HIGHWAY

This custom home has lots of character and charm.

Beautifully stained cedar walls throughout this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom will make you feel pampered and loved. The vaulted ceilings are sure to please. Massive mud room, lofts and great crafting room. Close to running and walking trails. Many cubbies and extra storage spaces are thoughtfully tucked into every corner. Very large lot yet centrally located.MLS#17137 $388,000

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Waterfront lot 4.29 acres. MLS#15305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 Waterfront 3.74 acres in Excursion Inlet - Block B Lot 12 has about 260’ of waterfront and there is a cabin that has not been used in several years, so there is no representation as to it’s condition.

MLS#15728 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$105,000

Remote cabin in the Porcupine Mining District situated on 20 acres of pristine wilderness. Amazing mountain views located approximately 35 miles from downtown Haines and 15 miles from the Canadian border. Property is accessible by road most of the time and snow machine in the winter. Enjoy the fishing in Klehini River and explore your land using a couple of established trails. Woodstove heat, a basic kitchen,sleeping loft.

MLS#16605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130,000 Invest in your future. The Eagle’s Nest Motel in Haines is available for purchase. Run it as a motel, or transform it into housing, or a home for youth, special needs, treatment facility, the possibilities are endless. MLS#16960 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$565,000 This is the sale of the shop/ warehouse and the property surrounding it. There are 2 bay doors, and 1 man door. The building was built in 1996. Currently there is dry storage for boats, planes, RV, equipment/ machinery, or building materials on one side of the building. The other side of the building has a shop, perfect for an auto/boat/ machine shop. Space to enclose an office. MLS#16962.....$200,000

479 Garteeni Highway : Beautiful 2 Bd., 2 Ba, waterfront home in Hoonah features a flat, mostly cleared lot, large screened in porch, granite counters, stainless appliances and is ready for new owners. MLS#15533 . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 120 Acres of land on Chichagof Island, 35 miles from Hoonah. This property is the site of the Gypsum Mine and has Mineral rights.

USFS gravel road to the property. MLS#14322. . . . .$275,000 Lot 10 B Hoonah Dalton Sub. 13,681 SF. Lot. MLS# 17083 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 Lot 10 A Hoonah Dalton Sub. 8, 712 SF. Lot. MLS#17084 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,000

TENAKEE SPRINGS NEW PRICE! Tenakee Hot Springs! This SEVEN bedroom home has great lodge potential. The community of Tenakee Springs has NO property taxes and there is a natural hot springs in the middle of town. Great fishing and hunting in one of the most pristine areas of Southeast Alaska. MLS#16430 . . . .$395,000

CHILKAT LAKE 1.5 Acre lake front lot MLS#12864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500 1.42 Acres and a dry cabin on Chilkat Lake - right across from “Bear Beach”. Chilkat Lake is accessed by float plane or by taking a small boat up the river. This is a one-room cabin.

MLS#13778 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,500

FRESHWATER BAY Waterfront property on Freshwater Bay, 2 lots from the road.

Lot 4, Block 4 contains 3.7 acres of beautiful gravel beach. MLS #16217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$81,900

KAKE 281 Silver Spike Rd: 5 Rental units on 12,004 SF. Lot MLS#16925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000

HORSE ISLAND Beautiful home on Horse Island. Main home has 2 bedrooms (easily converted to 3 or 4) and a guest house that can sleep up to 4 guests. Set up for off-grid living year around with solar and generators. MLS# 16091 . .$359,000

9218 EMILY WAY

NEW PRICE! Excellent floor plan in this 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home - has the master on the main floor!

Three bedrooms upstairs with a separate gathering area. Open entry, formal dining room, expansive kitchen with large island (seats 6), fully fenced backyard and a raspberry patch that will make your friends jealous. All this in a quiet neighborhood and low traffic street. Plenty of parking for all your friends, family, and toys! MLS#16756 $459,900

REMOTE Lynn Canal: 3.7 acres of land with deeded access to runway.

Water or air access only. MLS#13792 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500

ANGOON Beautiful log home on Admiralty Island in Angoon. Walking distance from float plane dock. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, new high efficiency heating system plus wood stove. Heated shop with electricity, smoke house, lots of storage. Lots of decks & balconies. All new floors/carpets and fresh paint.

MLS#16373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $305,000 Waterfront Lots: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10K - $27,000

GUSTAVUS 2.02 acre lot affordable flat dry lots on Chase Drive.

MLS#15038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000

This very large home sits on 3.37 acres on the “dry side” of Gustavus. It borders protected land on 3 sides and is accessed by a long, private road. You can nearly hear the trees talk in this natural, riverfront setting. It’s truly a chance of a lifetime to buy this house and inherit the legacy. Imagine waking up to this kind of beauty in such a truly secluded location. The house is authentic yesteryear charm and could use some updates, but everything present works. MLS#16472. . . . . . $339,000 7 Sandlance Lane. Adorable cabin with oversized shop and covered storage sits on one acre. Over-engineered septic system could handle a much larger dwelling. Modern kitchen with all the conveniences makes this a home you could enjoy year around. MLS#15843 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,000 5002 Rink Creek Road: 2 bedroom cabin on one acre towards the end of Rink Creek Road. Contents of cabin are negotiable.

Nice garden area, plenty of storage, and a nice flat lot. MLS# 15230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,500

PELICAN Breath taking views from this 2 bedroom, 1 bath single family home. New flooring, washer/dryer wood stove, Toyo stove, windows, doors, light fixtures, cabinets and counter tops have all been replaced throughout the house. The roof and siding on the lower part of the house has been replaced.

The patio is enclosed with a tiled floor and new sliding glass door. The house and deck have all been recently painted.

MLS#13793. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175,000

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Contented Christmas Home

I want gifting to be an ongoing and special part of our holiday tradition, but like many people, I often feel overwhelmed by the intense consumerism. We have been making a conscious effort to slowly but surely simplify our lives – to live smaller and choose quality over quantity. A commitment that has to be re-established constantly. I also want to gift some season joy to those around us who for whatever reasons do not find Christmas to be a time of year worth celebrating – it’s hard and it hurts. I have a person and also a place that I want to serve here in Bellingham this holiday, and am excited to have my girls partner with me in that. My wish list this year is to model contentment to my children and grace in giving to others. I want them to find true joy in both.

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Keep your decisions fair and generous, free of punishment and shame.

A section I read from the book Parent’s Tao Te Ching reminded me that everything I do at this stage of my life is about parenting. Parenting is about modeling…. Being the change we want in our communities and our world starts with us- with modeling….

As you conduct your life, be serene and joyful, content and at peace.

To be a wise parent you must become like water.

It is content to nourish all it touches without discrimination.

While people struggle to move up, water flows joyfully down, feeling the low places.

As you care for your children keep their environment uncluttered, free of useless gadgets and distractions.

Keep your conversation honest and straightforward, free of control and manipulation.

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Nothing nurtures a child like a parent who takes great pleasure from a simple activity, and is content with the present moment.

Are you modeling contentment or always wanting ‘more?’

Wishing every Alaskan home a truly Merry Christmas !

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

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

December 1st | Ketchikan Winter Art Walk www.KetchikanArts.org

December 1st-31st | Haines Lighting of the Fort & Annual Christmas Celebration www.VisitHaines.com

December 1st | Skagway Yuletide Tree Lighting www.SkagwayChamber.org

December 18th – 24th | Petersburg Julebukking www.Petersburg.org

December 2nd | Klukwan Christmas Benefit Concert & Silent Auction www.VisitHaines.com

December 1st – 2nd | Wrangell Midnight Madness Bazaar www.WrangellChamber.org

December 9th | Skagway White Pass & Yukon Route Santa Train www.SkagwayChamber.org

December 1st – 3rd | Sitka Sitka Artisans Market www.ThinkArtThinkSitka.com

December 16th | Skagway Yuletide Ball www.SkagwayChamber.org

December 23rd | Haines Holly Jolly Christmas Follies www.VisitHaines.com December 22nd – 24th | Wrangell Jolly Shopping Bazaar www.WrangellChamber.org December 31st | Skagway New Year’s Eve Party www.SkagwayChamber.org

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.

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9253 GEE ST. 3BD/2.5BA 2,021sqft $444,500

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townhouse off the Back Loop Rd! This 3 bed, 1.5 attached home, built in 2005, has a large fenced back yard with a covered gazebo!

Additional features include: Open Kitchen/ Dining/Living room, open entryway, large 1 car heated garage, bedrooms on one floor, lots of parking, two accesses to yard, secure boat parking and more! Easy access to Dredge Lake Trail system! Call today for your very own showing! MLS 17314 Asking $299,900

8225 BIRCH LANE

Newly remodeled in Mendenhaven! Come see this beautiful ranch styled home on Birch Lane. Almost 1500 sqr feet...this 3 bed, 2 bath home has all new siding, new roof, new flooring, new boiler, new kitchen and more!

Priced right at $339,900, you wont want to miss this one. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing! MLS#17247.

1823 MARK ALAN ST.

Welcome to your new home on Mark Alan St! This lovely 3 bed, 2 bath ranch style home has been very well maintained and updated over the years. This home has the following features: Updated kitchen, both living room and family rooms, dual heat (electric and woodstove), metal roof, 2 car garage, backyard patio, fenced dog run, updated baths, jetted tubs, newer vinyl windows, berber type carpeting and more! Call today for a showing! MLS#16514 Asking $374,900

6523 N DOUGLAS HWY

Make North Douglas your home with this custom Single family with an apartment on a 1.42 acre lot! The main home has 3 beds, 2.5 baths with a large 2 car garage and the apartment has 1 bed, 1 bath. Features include: covered porch, large kitchen, private back deck, living room, propane heat, metal roof, vinyl siding, private setting, huge lot, boat and rv parking, rental income and more! Let your tenant help with the mortgage and enjoy the serenity of North Douglas! Call today for a showing. MLS#16818 Asking $529,900

3555 N DOUGLAS HWY

VIRTUAL TOUR! Visit https://www.facebook. com/remaxofjuneau to see this amazing historic waterfront property in a video highlighting the main home and the detached rental unit, which was originally constructed as Juneau’s first salmon hatchery! (Video can also be seen at homesinjuneau.com) Sitting on almost 2 acres, this single family 4 bedroom home has 2 baths and features the following: Living room, wood stove, open kitchen, finished basement, work shop, pantry, boat parking and more. The Hatchery house has 1 bedroom and 1 bath plus large laundry room and a cave! Call today for a tour! MLS #16334 Asking $599,900

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Great investment with this large duplex in Douglas with an amazing shop. Main unit has 3 bed, 2 baths with a 1300 sqr ft garage/ shop space, second unit has 2 bed and 1 bath.

Custom built by a structural engineer this property has plenty of parking, convenient location. Call Marty today for a showing.

MLS#17317. Asking price: $479,900

Enjoy the beautiful mountain views from your private cul de sac! This newer 4 bed, 2.5 single family home was constructed in 2007 and boasts the following features: Open kitchen/living floor plan, vaulted ceiling, both living and family rooms, large deck, southern exposure, 2 car garage, boat parking, cement board siding, quality construction though out and much more! Call today for your very own showing MLS#16909 Asking $469,900

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MLS#16753 Asking $689,900

Zoned for Multi-family, this 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: $120,000

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Make this Beautiful townhouse your very own! This 3 bed, 2 bath home sits at the end of a cul de sac on a large lot bordering Lawson Creek. Home is 3 stories, with a nice one car garage. Open kitchen and living room layout. Sit on the deck and enjoy the sounds of the creek and all of what Douglas has to offer. Call for your private showing today! MLS #17234 Asking $279,900

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4360 TAKU BLVD

Beautiful spacious Valley home with lots of parking space! Large fenced backyard with a campfire area! Nice open floor plan, several new windows, newer Water Heater, plenty of closets ,nice deck, 1 car garage, lots of parking space for a boat, RV and several vehicles. $3,000 Flooring allowance to the Buyer. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS#16671 Asking $289,400

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(BPT) - Every holiday season, you invest hours planning and preparing the perfect menu for each celebration you host. While easy and fun may be the name of the game for buffet-style events, when it’s a sit-down soiree, the delightful cuisine you produce deserves a presentation worthy of your efforts.

A beautifully set table can elevate your holiday dinner from just great to simply perfect.

“Table-setting is an art form anyone can learn to execute beautifully,” says Mary Bernardo, director of product development at Princess House, a leading provider of unique and exclusive cookware, food storage and home and entertainment products. “Simple touches like elegant holiday plates, colorful linens and an eye-catching centerpiece ensure a holiday table looks as inviting as the food smells.”

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Tablecloths, placemats, table runners and chargers not only help protect your table from spills and scrapes, but they also create a lovely backdrop for dishes, glasses, stemware and - of course - the food. Layering these items adds depth and interest to the tabletop.

Consider starting off with a simple white or red tablecloth, and then add either placemats in seasonal patterns or a festive runner. If chargers take up too much room on the table (or too much of your holiday budget), you can layer dinner and lunch plates to create the same effect. For example, place a Pavillion Berry Dinner Plate beneath a Poinsettia Lunch Plate. The solid deep red of the dinner plate is the perfect complement to the elegant creamy background and poinsettia pattern of the lunch plate.

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“It’s been said simplicity is the soul of elegance, and that’s certainly true when you’re setting a holiday dinner table,” Bernardo says. Choose dishes with a basic white or cream background accented with a traditional holiday motif. Flatware should also be simple; if your everyday collection is in good condition, feel free to use it for your holiday celebrations. If you don’t have enough pieces, supplement with basic flatware that’s free of embellishment or heavy designs. Glassware should also be simple and, whenever possible, multi-functional. For example, stemless wine glasses can be used for soft drinks and water, as well as wine.

Add seasonal accents

Even the simplest table setting can feel festive when you add holiday-specific touches, like napkin rings in jewel green or red, a centerpiece filled with evergreen or holly and twinkling candles.

For a centerpiece that’s festive and practical, consider using your favorite

holiday serving bowl, such as a crystal bowl, for the foundation. Then add holiday decor items, like mini Christmas packages, your favorite Christmas tree decorations or a pillar candle in a holiday hue like red, green or snow white. Top with a few sprigs of evergreen, holly or fresh flowers and you have an easy, elegant DIY centerpiece.

Finally, don’t overlook the opportunity to extend the table’s festive atmosphere to the chairs as well. You can add to their elegance by adding simple decoration such as a mini-holiday wreath strung on a piece of ribbon and looped over the back of the chair.

“The dinner table is where holiday magic occurs,” Bernardo says. “With a few special touches, you can set a holiday table that’s perfect for the festive and welcoming spirit of the season.”

Want to find more holiday decor and inspiration for the table? Visit www. princesshouse.com.

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1245 MENDENHALL PENINSULA

• MLS#17280 • $495,000 Beautiful 2 story home with extraordinary views of the mountains and the Mendenhall River below all viewed from the open floor plan that has an extra large living/dining room space made for entertaining. 2128 square feet with 3 beds and 2 baths and large 2 car garage. Lot behind home was purchased making the lot just over an acre and giving you river access.

Complete with your own pond perfect for ice skating in the winter.

3264 MENDENHALL LOOP • $118,000 This Lakeside Condo is a 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom unit on the upper level. It has it’s own private stairway and entry. There is a laundry room in the building for added convenience. This unit also has a balcony creating a great space to go and enjoy the views of the large park-like yard.

• MLS#17296 • $450,000 Endless views and endless potential. This five acre parcel overlooks the Mendenhall Glacier and the wetlands. The property currently has a 1910 sq. ft. home that was built in the 1950’s and is in need of renovations. It has a 1245 sq. ft. walk out unfinished basement and the foundation was rebuilt in the 1980’s. Please call for more information on this property.

9101 WOLFRAM WAY • MLS#17270 • $429,900 Valley ranch sits on a large corner landscaped lot off of the back loop road.

House is 1694 square with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Very large master suite with a large walk in closet and extra large has en suite bathroom with soaking tub Detached 2 car garage. House has had one loving owner.

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8505 RAINBOW ROW

• MLS#17290 • $154,900 Very clean Crow Hill Condo located in Douglas.

2 bedroom, 1 bath unit located on the top level of the complex. This unit is ready for you to make it your home. Smoke free,

energy efficient heat pumps.

• MLS#17289 • $295,000 Newly remodeled 3 bedroom/2 bath single level attached home in the Valley.

1120 square feet with open floor plan, large yard, and garage. Updates include a new roof, new flooring, and

4449 JULEP STREET

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• MLS#16972 • $329,900 Darling 3 bedroom/1 bath home with one car garage located on a sunny lot in the Valley. The backyard offers plenty of privacy with its lush greenery. It also has a large shed for storage and a back deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing on. Inside, the kitchen is spacious and features a large island. The bathroom has a large soaking tub and walk in shower with dual shower heads. Schedule your appointment to see this wonderful single level home today!

• MLS#16919 • $395,000 Beautiful 4 bedroom/2 Bath home on 3 acres. Located near the center of town, this house has a large entry/mudroom, living room that welcomes plenty of natural light, and a lovely kitchen. This home features many quality finishings, such as cherry cabinets and flooring, soft Berber carpeting upstairs, soapstone wood-burning stove, detailed trim works, and plenty of storage. The landscaped yard has an established garden, chicken house, historic barn, and greenhouse Septic and well have been well maintained.

• MLS#17219 • $269,900 This is a cozy and inviting 3 bedroom/2 bath home for sale in the Mendenhall Valley. The kitchen features white cabinets and wood look counter tops. Laminate floors flow throughout the home. Updated lighting and cabinetry can be found in the bathrooms. A one car garage offers extra space for parking and storage. The yard is fenced and well maintained. This home has received several updates over the past few years, including, new exterior doors, front windows, hot water heater and rain gutters.

3080 RIVERWOOD DRIVE

350 IRWIN STREET

7635 NORTH DOUGLAS HWY

• MLS# 17078 • $359,000 3BR/2BA ranch style home featuring hickory wood floors and one room with bamboo.

The master bedroom is spacious with master bathroom and a walk in closet. 2nd bedroom has an abundance of light, and 3rd bedroom has a bonus second closet.

Entry way with extra storage. Livingroom with a bay window, built in cabinetry and shelving. Extra room perfect for sitting area or office.

Kitchen updated 4 years ago with custom cabinetry. Large 2 car garage and dining room and a large dedicated laundry room with shop sink.

• MLS#16442 • $115,000 Convenient and affordable 1BD/1BA condo located in a quiet downtown neighborhood close to work, shopping, parks and trails. Low condo dues that cover everything but cable and the small electric bill. Easily accessible on the ground floor unit.

• MLS#17204 • $375,000 This charming 3 bed/1 bath, 1508 sq ft home offers privacy and seclusion on a 1/2 acre wooded lot. Located on the North Douglas Hwy this home offers lot’s of parking, a small work shop, a play house, outdoor sauna as well as new flooring, new kitchen appliances and new interior paint! Call today for more details or to schedule a private showing, (907)723-1724.

LOT AT 19.5 GLACIER HWY AT TEE HARBOR • MLS#16544 •$189,000 • 21,185 SQFT Waterfront!!

New land listing on the water in Tee Harbor. Lot is 21,185 square feet located at 19.5 mile Glacier Highway. Build the house of your dreams with one of the best views in Juneau.

8745 GLACIER HWY. SUITE 322 • MLS#16899 • $130,000 Vintage Fare Café and Espresso is in the heart of a prime location serving espresso, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and homemade baked goods. This business was established over 25 years ago and is well positioned in the community. Listing includes equipment, furnishings, supplies and recipes. Seller will support you with training during the transition. This is an ideal opportunity for self employment. Owner is selling business only, no real estate included.

1893 FRITZ COVE ROAD • MLS#16683 • $349,900 Alaska Living at its Best!

Always dreamed of living in a log home? This is it! Fantastic private location on Fritz Cove Road, this 2 bedroom (one is a loft) 1-3/4 bath log home features vaulted ceilings in the spacious yet cozy living room with a large loft area that could be used as a bedroom or separate living space. The loft area includes a closet and 3/4 bath. The main level features the main bedroom, full bath and laundry/utility room. Don’t miss this one!

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The Food Chain Hug the ones you love.

Life is unexpected sometimes.

You can’t stop nature.

I bought my condo out by the airport, so I was close to the EVAR trail and during our long dark cold nights I wouldn’t actually have to drive anywhere if I didn’t want to. I wanted to be within walking distance of a generally safe and well used trail that was an off leash area so Barksalot could romp around and do dog stuff. I rented a house along Radcliff for about a year, and have lived in my condo for over three years, so I have put in so many miles year round along the wetlands.

And so far so good.

We all know that we have black bears that roam around basically everywhere.

One time I saw the biggest black bear I have ever seen saunter down our front yards between our cars and our buildings, and then calmly walk past me while I yelled at it and Kiska barked like a crazy person. But that bear had zero cares about us. A little unnerving, but generally an experience you expect to have here. After all, I love our wildlife and our wild land. As a nature photographer, I rely on Alaska being full of furry woodland creatures. I respect and appreciate them. Except for spiders in the house….. I did let that one spider live for quite a while, until

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I saw a bug and then actually yelled at the spider “I LET YOU LIVE! You don’t even pay rent by leaving change in the couch cushions and you haven’t killed this bug!” Then I squished the bug, then the spider, then felt a little bad; but nobody gets a free ride buddy. #SorryNotSorry.

A common saying I like is “out of the house and into the food chain” and I think that really describes how we live here. We all know that when you leave the house, even in the heart of the valley, it is possible to see large wildlife.

I don’t really think there is anywhere in town where there is a zero percent chance of seeing a bear. But, wolves? It is common knowledge that there is a wolf pack on Douglas. There have been wolves spotted back behind Salmon Creek Dam, there is a pack out by Thane (could even be the same one), and obviously Romeo was a perfect example of wolves out by the glacier.

But people don’t really see wolves. Not really. Usually we just see the tracks they leave, or pictures on trail cameras.

But things seem to be changing. I had obviously taken the EVAR for granted.

I always check the mud to see who has been passing through. Several times I

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have seen deer tracks, never have I seen bear tracks, and of course a plethora of Tuf and dog tracks. But my false sense of security changed in November.

For the record, the EVAR is not a leash required area. Kiska doesn’t really care about people or other dogs, she doesn’t go on walkabouts, and generally only cares about t w o

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This fully operating, turn-key motel would be an excellent investment for an owner operator. There are 8 self-contained rooms, plus five apartments. Comes with new fuel efficient pellet boiler, all furnishings and fixtures.

3,600 sqft on .77 acres of land. Water/ sewer, electricity and concrete slab floor in shop. Dirt floor in warehouse.

Perfect for grow & retail location.

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2 Bedroom, 2 bath attached home in a quiet cul-de-sac has excellent sun all day.

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But one dark night while walking without headlamps with a friend, Kiska got very stiff, barked a few times, and ran off the trail about 60 yards out into the grass. This is super weird behavior for her. We trail run all summer and hike year round all over Juneau, and even when we have come around a corner and been feet from black bears, Kiska just looks at them, looks at me, and just stands there. I am actually working on her trying to get her to bark to scar it off. I don’t know if she thinks they are just big dogs or what, but she literally just stands there and looks at me. So this behavior was not bear behavior.

My friend had a crazy powerful flashlight, so he swept the field around Kiska to try to figure out what her deal was as she stood out there silently glowing red from her

LED Lighthound body harness, and then we saw off to the left about 60 yards was a pair of green glowing eyes attached to a long black lump in the grass. I feel like an idiot now, but my first question was ‘is that a mountain lion?’ Honestly my biggest fear is mountain lions. There was a rumor of a pair out on Mendenhall Peninsula road a few years back. Duh, obviously that was a wolf. I yelled at Kiska like a crazy person, the wolf got up and was suddenly HUGE, then ran down the grassy flats away from us. Kiska came back and I instantly leashed her in case she felt the need to continue to protect us. My Friend led off the wolf just a bit with his flashlight as it ran, and a second pair of eyes looked at us – too far for the black wolf to have ran in that amount of time. I cannot verify 100% it was a second wolf though.

As I watched the black wolf get up and run, I had two thoughts: this is how I watch my dog die and I hope the wolf chokes or breaks a tooth on the metal plates in her knees, and what is the opposite of ground shrinkage because that thing is a beast and it’s how far away? (When you see a deer in your scope and it looks huge so you shoot it, but when you actually get up to it it’s small, we call that ground shrinkage, usually to mock the hunter.) In that instant, I realized that even though we don’t see them very often, predators really are everywhere, all the time. When I didn’t get a shooting opportunity on a massive buck on Admiralty one time, my then boyfriend said that that’s how they get that big, they don’t give you shooting opportunities. And that’s how our sneaky big predators live here, they don’t give you shooting opportunities and they don’t put themselves in situations to get shot – such as being naughty.

And with both sets of eyes well off in the black distance, we walked back along the trail and I told the other people walking their dogs why

I was yelling like a crazy person.

Because that’s what good neighbors do. The one time seeing the wolf was for sure a crazy experience, but honestly it is a statistical outlier. Of the four years living down the street from the EVAR and walking it all the time, I have never once seen a wolf or tracks before. So, this one chance encounter over hundreds of walks isn’t something that is going to make me never walk the EVAR again. Goodness, if I never did a trail that I had seen a large predator or large predator tracks on, there would literally be no trail left to do. We live in Alaska, and with that comes risk. But that is why we live here: to be in and enjoy nature and all it has to offer, while weighing our risks and rewards. The number of trail miles I have logged without incident, compared to the number of people who get in car accidents is silly when you think about it. I am at more of a risk driving to work or to go get groceries in the winter than I really am walking my dog every night.

I hear of way more car accidents than people or dogs getting mauled on our trail system.

Editorial by Courtney Wendel

Courtney Wendel has lived in Juneau since she was a year old. She has a twin brother and an older brother, and learned to enjoy the outdoors at a young age by following the boys into mischief. Graduating from JDHS in 2006, she attended UAS to receive her Literature of the Environment, BA English degree. When not at work she spends most of her time on the diverse trail system hiking, running, or camping with her spotted pooch and adventure buddies.

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A small handful of dried porcini or bolete mushrooms 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 sticks of celery peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped ⅔ c of risotto rice or pearl barley ¾ c of white wine 2 ½ c of good hot vegetable stock 1 ⅓ c of mixed wild mushrooms ⅔ c of pistachios, toasted ⅔ c of almonds toasted a handful of breadcrumbs from good bread 1 1/4c of good cheddar cheese (use Chao cheese if need for vegan) 1 red chilli, finely chopped Zest of 1 lemon 2 eggs, beaten (use flax egg if need vegan) 2 sprigs of each, sage rosemary, thyme, leaves picked and chopped 200g of fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar

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ecause I usually tend to focus on some lovely cut of wild game for the holidays I thought I would appease the ever growing crowd of vegetarian and vegans coming to your holiday feasts. Everyone wants to do something good for the planet and the body and eating less meat is surely the fastest way to reduce carbon footprint in the world. Most of you know I’m a passionate food activist working to reduce chemical monocrops and bring back a more sustainable and nourishing permaculture small ag operations to feed large cities and families. So here are a few Vegetarian and easy adapted vegan recipes for you and your friends and family. Many store bought and processed gluten free, vegetarian and vegan products are high in corn and soy additives (the over 500 processed ingredients found in most processed foods) that are not organic and full of harmful chemicals.

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While Alaska possibly had the lowest use per state, it’s waters are still heavily impacted by aquaculture feed. You might have overheard stories of fisherman that a particular bay or harbor isn’t producing fish like it used to, often times this is the impacts of corn and soy based fish feed. Now that it’s particularly contaminated with genetically modified soy and corn your hatchery fish are getting a heaping dose of glyphosate or Bt self producing pesticides, so once ingested they continue to reproduce down the food chain. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ aquaculture/faqs/faq_feeds.html I hope you will consider joining this effort to lessen toxic chemicals in your food supply, your home, your garage and your neighborhood this holiday season. Health is the Gift that keeps on giving!

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First make the risotto base Soak the dried porcini in a little boiling water. Add the olive oil to a large pan, add the onion and celery and cook for 10 minutes on a low heat until soft and sweet. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two. Turn up the heat and add the rice, cook the rice for a minute or so until you hear it snap, crackle and pop, then add the wine and stir until it has all bee absorbed.

Drain the mushrooms, sieve any grit from the liquor and add this to the risotto pan stirring until it is completely absorbed. Finely chop the soaked porcini and add these to the pan too.

Then add ladle by ladle of stock, stirring each one in until it has been completely absorbed this will take 20 minutes or so. Stir as much as you can this is what will make it creamy. Once the rice is al dente (when you break into a grain it should be almost cooked through but still have a little white fleck in the middle). Once you are happy put in a bowl to cool.

Heat the oven to 350F. Soak the mushrooms in a little hot water to rehydrate (save juices) and then pat dry and fry in olive oil on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes until they are just starting to crisp and smell lovely and woody. Chop the nuts a little to break them down, you can do this in a food processor, you want coarse pieces not a powder.

Once the risotto has cooled off add all the other ingredients apart from the cranberries and sugar and mix and mix well.

Put the sugar into a pan the cranberries and cook for a minute or two, then tip them into the bottom of the loaf tin and even out. Pile on the nut roast mixture and pack down with the back of a spoon.

Butter a loaf pan and line the bottom with wax paper.

Cover with the whole thing with foil and bake for 45 minutes, remove the foil and cook for a further 15 minutes. Once it’s golden brown on top remove from the oven and leave to settle for 10 minutes. Lay you serving platter or board on top of the tin then cover your hand with a tea towel and courageously flip the whole lot over, use a knife to loosen the tin then carefully lift off. Serve with all the trimmings.

Recipes

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies 1 ½ cup organic white flour 1 ½ cup wholewheat flour ¾ cup brown sugar, organic ⅓ cup cacao powder 2 flax eggs ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup organic blackstrap molasses 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt

For the frosting 1 + 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp. milk of choice (I went for organic vanilla almond milk) optional vegan food coloring (see no1te below) For the hot chocolate ¼ cup cacao powder 1 cup brown sugar 4 Tablspoons cornstarch, organic 2 ¼ cup almond milk, organic 2 tbsp. vanilla extract ½ cup dark chocolate whipped coconut cream, optional Instructions • Cream the flax eggs, olive oil molasses and sugar.

• Add in both flours, salt, baking powder, cacao powder and spices and whisk until a dough is formed.

• Roll out dough into a rectangle.

• You don’t want it to be too thick, but it doesn’t have to be too thin either. If you cannot transfer your gingerbread men to the baking tray, it’s too thin.

• Don’t worry, you can start over as much as you need to. This dough can handle it all. Just try to find what it works best for you!

• Cut out the cookies with a gingerbread men cookie cutter and transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper.

• Bake at 200ºC for 12-15 minutes.

• Let them cool before frosting them!

• For the hot chocolate, whisk cornstarch, cacao powder and brown sugar in a saucepan. Add in milk and vanilla extract and whisk again to combine.

• Bring mixture to a boil - don’t stop stirring so it doesn’t burn!

• Lower the heat and keep stirring for 2-3 minutes more until it thickens.

• Add in chopped chocolate and whisk until melted.

• Chocolate should be smooth and glossy by now.

Remove pan from heat.

•Top with optional coconut whipped cream if desired!

Notes: You can buy vegan food coloring online, but spirulina (for green/blue), beet juice (for red) and turmeric (for yellow) work in a pinch. Just be careful not to overdo it and you’ll be fine! If you don’t care to make flax vegan eggs, normal eggs work well too!

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