January 2016 Edition

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Vol. 5 • No. 10

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

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Letter from the Publisher How to hang your artwork like a professional 100 Things,in 365 Days Part II. New Year, New Bathroom Two Easy Changes.

Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events Health: New Year Detox

FEATURED PREMIERE BUSINESSES Carlton Smith Residential Group Vickie Gartley. . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 22

RE/MAX of Juneau Marty McKeown. . . . . . . . 12-13

Latitude 58 Real Estate Group Holly Cerne & Sunshine Hard. . . . . 3

Coastal Real Estate Group. . . . . . . 15 Southeast Furniture. . . . . . 16, 23

Prudential SEAK Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . . . . . 5, 22 Stopher Construction. . . . . . . . . . . 6 RE/MAX of Juneau JoAnn Birt, Curtis Francis, Julie Moe, Heather Skaggs. . . . . . 7 Prudential SEAK Real Estate Karen Wright. . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23 Blue Mussel Aesthetics. . . . . . . . . . 9 Powell Realty Powell Realty Office. . . . 10-11, 24

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Residential Mortgage Vickie Perry & Bethany Woods. 17

NYR Organic Amber King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Alaska Renovators. . . . . . . . . . 17

Stopher Construction . . . . . . . 22

Carlton Smith Residential Group Robyn Long, Vickie Gartley, Mara Jennings, Heidi McDaniel, Marsha Smith. . . . . . . . . . 18, 23

RE/MAX of Juneau Ethan Billings . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Alaska Litho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Come home to this energy efficient 1BD + bonus room/1BA with 947 sqft home with detached rental to help pay the mortgage! Plenty of parking on this 10,375 sqft lot. $289,000

8576 DURAN ST.

This custom built 3BD/2BA home has numerous upgrades. There is also an additional space that could be used as a 4th bedroom. $410,000

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Two parcels with beautiful water views that include downtown, cruise ships & mountains. The two lots are side by side sitting at the top of John street with D -18 zoning. Water & electric have been brought to Lot 11 - clearing and some fill has been added as well. Existing sewer is partially up John Street. $100,000

LAKESIDE CONDO #33

2BD/1.5BA condo conveniently located in the heart of the Mendenhall Valley near the movie theater, shopping, and schools. Condo has many upgrades including flooring, kitchen, bathroom, and interior trim. $149,000

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Beautiful single family home, conveniently located above Twin Lakes. 3BD/2.5BA with 2300 sqft and a spacious garage. $465,000

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Enjoy plenty of Sunshine and Spectacular channel and mountain views from this custom built 4BD 2-1/2BA home. This home features vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, a 1 bedroom apartment and plenty of parking. $455,000.

3488 MEANDER WAY

6260 ALAWAY AVE. SP 26

Lovely 4BD/2BA home in downtown Douglas, just steps from hiking trails, Sandy Beach, the ice rink, restaurants and boat harbor. $375,000

This spacious 3BD/3BA home offers solid oak floors, new carpeting, modern bathrooms, a bonus den area and an inviting sun room. $389,900

Built in 2013, this 3BD/2BA, 1,888 sqft single family ranch is on leased land.

Fenced yard with a large garage add to the value. $325,000

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Letter from the Publisher New Y ear Goals Happy New Year! I cannot believe another year has past and we have to remember to write twenty sixteen on things. I am going to take a note from Courtney Wendel’s article within this edition and start a 100’s list. She explains that every year she writes a list of 100 things she wants to try to accomplish. I really like that approach because thinking of just one resolution is tough to encompass all the moving parts of life. She also splits her goals into categories and I thought I’d do the same. A quick gander at life, and these are the categories I tend to focus on and find importance in; health, happiness, financial, future, adventure, and home.

and I think it’s time to train and do something like that again. I am tempted to try to run a full marathon because I enjoy pushing myself, but my postpartum body is still recovering and I think that might be too much.

Next up, happiness. Everyday I find myself looking at life with a sparkle and wondering how I got so lucky, so I am certainly not lacking in the happiness department. In fact I often think how I couldn’t ask for anything more, but there is always one thing that comes to mind that I wish I could fix or change and that’s my husband’s knee. He has been in chronic pain for a number of years, unable to play the sports he loves and now even do day-to-day tasks without pain. I’d like to make a resolution to research anything I can to help him because I cannot imagine coping with constant pain like he does.

First of, Health. Health for me is the foundation for everything else in life, both mentally and physically.

1. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. I am a pretty healthy eater but it doesn’t hurt to continue your goals with a reminder to stay on track.

Financial. Ugh, watch my eyes glaze over and roll with the epitome of something I find little interest in but that I acknowledge is vital all the same. Every year I contribute to my IRA, it’s very important to plan for the future and retirement so I make a point to do that every year, and this year will be no different. 2016,

2. Run a half Marathon. I’ve run the half marathon distance once before, while participating in the Klondike Road Relay Race

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And then to the future. There are many things I’d like to do in the future but with a new baby at home, I need to be realistic. In the next year I’d like to: 1. Attend my brother in law’s graduation on the East Coast. This will be our first flight postpartum with baby and I am already nervous about it. I don’t like the thought of disturbing other people but what I dislike even more is having an unhappy baby. Fingers crossed for a pleasant, non-crying flight for both of us.

2. Plant a garden. Last year we planted herbs in pots outside and inside my husband and I had a friendly competition growing habanero pepper plants using different types of soil and pots. Sad to say his didn’t really take off so we jointly cared for mine, which eventually sprouted a single pepper.

Adventure. There are a number of things I want to do with my baby this year in terms of adventure. I am so excited for summer because she will be old enough for her awesome hiking

2. Fishing with baby. Obviously baby won’t be fishing but I’d like to take her on the boat so that someday she might love the water as much as I do.

Home. There are a number of improvements I’d like to do on our home but the biggest one is our backyard. It’s a pine cone infested, weedy, sand pit and we’ve got to get something going back there before baby needs some grass to play on.

Those are just a few items from my 100’s list.

I hope you enjoyed them and I hope you too create some goals to work at or look forward to in the New Year. Thanks again Courtney for the awesome idea!

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

207 BEHRENDS

Charming and Cozy downtown single family home with view of the channel. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with Bonus room and extra storage in 1632 sq ft. Fenced yard and plenty of parking. Many upgrades have been done in the past couple years including new windows, soapstone wood stove, kitchen floor, baseboards throughout, back door, additional attic insulation and bathrooms remodeled. MLS# 15145. $315,000

8195 THREADNEEDLE

Total remodel!! (Taken down to the studs) Ranch style, Single family home located in the Valley. 3 bedroom, 1 bath on a 7,000 sq ft lot. New everything including granite counter tops, 50 year roof and vinyl siding.

MLS# 15071. $275,000

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New! Quality Construction. 3 bedroom, 1 and a half bath. One car garage, laminate flooring throughout main living space, tiled bathrooms and entry way with carpeted bedrooms. Patio slider off kitchen. Stainless steel appliances, Huntwood cabinets and solid surface counter tops. Premium vinyl siding and 50 year architectural roof. MLS# 14688 $349,900

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1. Hike a mountain with baby. I was going to be more specific and say Thunder Mountain because it’s my favorite mountain but I think that’s too ambitious with such precious cargo, especially descending the mountain.

Custom Built Home located on over 1/2 acre. Two story, single family, 2532 square feet of living space. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with many custom features including a window seat surrounded by built ins in master bedroom, huge walk in closet, vaulted ceiling and built ins in lower level bedrooms. Other amenities include deck off the dining room, granite counter tops, large walk in pantry, family room on lower level, gas fireplace in living room, hardi planksiding and 50 year roof. MLS #15091 $579,000

Newer Quality Construction. 3 bedroom, 1 and a half bath. One car garage, laminate flooring throughout main living space, tiled bathrooms and entry way with carpeted bedrooms. Patio doors off kitchen. Stainless steel appliances, Huntwood cabinets and solid surface counter tops. 5 Star Plus Energy rating, heat pump with back up heat source. MLS# 15103. $339,900

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9365 LAKEVIEW COURT 4 Ba., 2.5 Ba. home on a bright and sunny corner lot. Large kitchen, separate dining room, living room, family room, 2 car garage and many extras. Close to schools,shopping, parks, swimming pool and new library. make this your new home! MLS#15134 $387,000

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Developers Dream!!! GORGEOUS LAND LOCATED ON NORTH DOUGLAS! Property can be subdivided to for multiple homes, each acre can contain 3 home (12 total possible). Electricity, sewer and water have been pulled to the site and the site has been cleared. The seller is offering two parcels of land that are deeded separately, but will be sold together. MLS# 15108 $350,000

6310 GLACIER HWY. UNIT 18 Many updates have been done to this 4 BR, 2.5 BA Northwood Condo. Private fenced yard with access to a large grassy common area. Conveniently located in Lemon Creek. MLS#15015 $132,000

3406 GLACIER HWY Commercial Land In Salmon Creek. 14.75 acres near Bartlett Memorial Hospital.

Several potential building sites. MLS#14453 $1,750,000

ELFIN COVE

.34 Acre lot on Elfin Cove with power lines to the lot. MLS #12421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000

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3 Bedrooms, 1 bath waterfront home on 4.41 acres. Start to enjoy your evergreen neighbors in this enchanting getaway that sits near the boundary for Glacier Bay National Park. Calm, easy moorage in frontage in the sequestered and protected north end of Excursion Inlet. More information at www.glacierbaygetaway.com . Open a lodge or just enjoy slow motion living in this well built home set against nature’s backdrop. MLS# 14801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 Two cabins on 3.49 acres on Excursion Inlet equipped with solar power and pressured hot/cold water system into both cabins, shower/bath house and laundry building. The main cabin has a large bedroom, laminate flooring plus a shower, the guest cabin has two bedrooms and laminate flooring throughout. There are several buildings on the property for storage. One building houses the diesel and gas generators for the property. Another has a good size shop with work benches. Sale includes a LT15 Wood-Mizer Brand sawmill and water rights to a freshwater stream that runs thru the property. Gravel road access to the cannery. MLS# 13599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$249,000 Salmonrun Lodge in Excursion Inlet Beautiful lodge at the south end of Excursion Inlet complete with dock, boats and equipment. Complete commercial kitchen, room for 18 guests and 6-8 staff. The common areas feature a very large stone fireplace.

Icy Straight is one of the most productive salmon and halibut fishing areas in all of Southeast Alaska. The lodge has operated mostly as a private retreat so it would be ideal for a corporate client or a startup wanting to operate a lodge operation. MLS# 13769 . . . . $900,000 Water front lot on Excursion Inlet over 4 acres of land on the south end. Cabin on the lot is as-is. MLS# 14845. . . . . . . . . . . $85,000

CLEARED LOTS READY TO BUILD ON!

LOT 1A SORIANO SUBDIVISION .30 of an acre lot on Tamarack Court. MLS# 14365 $119,000

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LOT 1B SORIANO SUBDIVISION .43 Acre river front lot on Mendenhall River, Located on Tamarack Court. MLS#14366 $180,000

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1.5 Acre lake front lot MLS#12864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500

Two bedroom, one bath single family home with guest cabin on 2.55 acres of land in Tenakee Springs. There is a tool shed, wood shed and a generator building on the property. Tenakee Springs is accessible by water or float plane. MLS# 14889 . . . . $395,000

HAINES

Eagle’s Nest Motel, Wearhouse & 25 space Mobile Home Park $914,900.

The Eagle’s Nest Motel, a 3000 sq. ft.

Commercial Wearhouse and shop, plus 25 space mobile home park in Haines on almost 5 acres on with road frontage on Haines Highway as you approach town. MLS# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$876,500

WILLIAM BAY

USS 1212 William Bay- Nearly 160 acres with waterfront, William Henry Bay. This is about 41 miles north of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines on the west side of Lynn Canal. Patented land with a deep water port (13-36 fathoms), year around Beardslee River at the east side. Approximately 1800’ beach frontage. Accessible by float plane or boat only. Runs of steelhead, Dolly Varden, and all species of salmon available in the river or out in Lynn Canal. MLS #15005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200,000

1.7 Acre lot on the lake this lot is relatively flat compared to other parts of the lake, may possibly still have a small steam running through it. MLS# 13691 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000

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504 Salmon Loop: Single family ranch style home in Hoonah.

This is the perfect home for someone living in Hoonah that want an affordable family home, or for employee housing for seasonal workers. With a little bit of elbow grease, and some TLC you will have instant equity. Priced for a quick sale. Mls#14944....$175,120 717 Huna Court: Single Family Home in a nice residential neighborhood 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. The right person could turn this fixer-upper into a nice home. MLS# 14539 . . . . $100,000 120 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. . . . . . $275,000 711 Huna Court: 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath single family home in a nice residential neighborhood. MLS# 14626 . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,000

3.7 acres of land with deeded access to runway. Water or air access only. MLS# 13792 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500

Waterfront Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 -$27,000

1.13 Acre building lot in the highlands area of downtown Haines, just above Nukdik Point. Owner financing possible. MLS #14526. $58,000 with owner financing or $52,000 without

YAKUTAT

Yakutat Land - Lot 4 Block 11, .40 acres. MLS# 13481 . . . $44,950

1.50 Acres on Chilkat Lake with a cabin furnished with a custom bedframe, table and cabinets. MLS# 11392 . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,500

417 Union Street. Here is a business and residence opportunity in Haines. The Property has 10 rentable spaces, 7 of which are occupied.

The property also has a owners unit and a shop. 39,768 SF lot. MLS# 14195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000

This is where the Haines-Skagway fast ferry used to operate, and is suitable for many different tour operations. Business Opportunity 66,240 SQ.FT Waterfront property on Beach Road in Haines. 5,500+ SQ. FT. dock and a 10,000 SQ. FT. paved parking lot. 2,837 SQ.FT. Terminal building. MLS# 14664. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$985,000

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# 14896 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$375,000

WINDHAM BAY

U.S. Mineral Survey NO. 577- 133+acre mining claim between Windham Bay and Endicott Arm. MLS #15006 . . . . . . . $349,000

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Fly-Fish Inn Hotel. Open year round waterfront ocean view hotel ten minute walk to town. The hotel is 3 stories with a elevator. 10 rooms and 2 apartments all rooms have refrigerators, wet bars, coffee pots, microwaves, hair dryers, cable TV and phones and private bath. The restaurant/bar has a state of the art commercial kitchen the Dining area seats 40 guests.

MLS14967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,400,000 3,500 SQ Ft. property with an office and 2 apartments upstairs currently a dock with fueling/air charter business is operating here. MLS 14968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400,000

ANGOON

Lot 69 in Kenasnow Subdivison: Great hunting and fishing cabin with shower on ¾ acre water front lot. Sale includes 17” Skiff.

MLS#13176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000

GUSTAVUS

Possible Lodge Opportunity in Gustavus! 3 Bed, 2 bath single family home on 2.5 acres with a 12X16 unfinished laundry room/spa building that has a 8 person hot tub and an infrared sauna. A 48 X 36 Ft. Barn/Shop, above the barn/shop is a large kitchen, living room and a half bath with a large bedroom and a full bath. There is a small efficiency with a kitchen. MLS# 14604 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$475,000 1.50 acre lot affordable flat dry lots on Chase Drive. MLS#15038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000

932 Killisnoo Road - 5 Bedroom, 2 bath Single family home in Angoon. Gorgeous log home with vaulted ceilings and new high efficiency heating system. Balcony off the master bedroom.

Downstairs space would be a great family room it has all new carpet and paint. Plus a heated work shop and smoke house. MLS# 13085. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290,000

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5010 NORTH DOUGLAS Must see views of Gastineau Channel!

Property As-Is, Where-is. Covered porch, paved drive way. 1996 single wide mobile home. 2br, 1ba that is located in Water Side Park on North Douglas. MLS#15085 $39,500

10644 MISTY LANE Gaze at the Mendenhall Glacier from North Douglas!

This waterfront lot in the desirable Bayview subdivision is awaiting you. Build the home of your dreams. Seller has plans available. MLS#14149 $179,000

1.42 Acres on the lake with a small cabin. MLS13778 . . . $28,500

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3712B AMALGA STREET 2 BR, 1.5 BA. attached home near Floyd Dryden Middle School. Very clean and ready to move in. Garage was modified to make additional living space, BUT it would be easy to put it back as a full garage. MLS# 15040 $225,000

281 Silver Spive Road: Multilfamily home 2,800 SQ. FT. with five rental units on 12,004 SQ. FT lot. Many improvments done in the last few years including the roof. MLS #12655 . .$199,000

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of pictures. The first thing you need to do is trace all of the items you want to hang. This picture shows a grouping of 7 photos. All of them are 8×10 size, so 7 pieces of scrap paper all the same size. The 57” also applies to groups of pictures. Think of a group as ONE picture. After you arrange how you want them all to hang (doing this on the floor makes it easier), start with the center picture/pictures and get them at 57” on center. Then surround them with the rest of the group.

A general place to start is to layout all the artwork you want to hang. I take the pieces and lean them against the wall they will be displayed on. Once each piece has a home, I begin the hanging process. You will need at least a hammer, picture hangers, level and putty tabs (the stuff you hung your posters with in college).

Put small pieces of tape on the back and start trying different arrangements.

Let the wall dictate the shape of the arrangement.

Lets talk about centering. Always hang your artwork at 57” on center.

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the middle of the artwork is always at 57” (obviously, the hook will be higher). Interestingly, the 57” standard represents the average human eye-height and is regularly used as a standard in many galleries and museums.

Now you need to mark the place for each of your nail holes. Take each piece of paper off one at a time and place it on the back of the picture, then make a pencil mark where the nail will go.

After you mark the nail hole, hang the paper back up. Then take a nail and put it right through the pencil mark. Repeat for all the pictures you are hanging. Then take off the paper and hang up your artwork.

In addition to being a pleasing height, the 57” on center tends to be a lot Groupings can be tough to lower than most people keep straight, this where you naturally hang their

By Regina DiLauro-Fay use the putty. Place two pea artwork. Like I mentioned sized pieces of putty on the earlier, people hang things bottom corners of your art work. Tilt too high (I don’t know why people do each picture till you get it straight, your this!). It also means that your artwork level will come in handy now. When it is going to hang in closer proximity to is where you want it, press it against the other elements of your home, such the wall in the place you put the putty. as furniture, rugs, lighting, etc and will Now it won’t swing back and forth on therefore “read” as group, like they are the nail and you should be able to keep friends and belong together. them aligned with the other pictures in Example: the group.

1. Picture is 20” tall

Happy Picture Hanging!

2. Middle is at 10” (this mid point should rest at 57”)

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• 4 BR/3BA • MLS #14978 • $405,000 The front covered porch greets you as you enter this charming 4 bedroom home on a corner lot. Lovely foyer features a curved staircase and has two sets of french doors that lead into the great room off the kitchen and into the living room. Gas fireplace, newer appliances including a gas range/oven. All new flooring, roof, windows and many more updates. Private fenced yard with deck and raised garden beds.

Close to parks and schools.

• 3 BA/3 BA • MLS #15019 • $468,000 Outstanding views from this modern home are just the beginning. An open floor plan and vaulted ceilings ensure bright, light interiors.

Such convenience and livability so close to town, with such amazing view is so rare.

Features hardwood and tile flooring, two separate attached garages, stainless steel appliances, beautiful rock landscaping, large pantry and much more.

• 2 BR/1BA • MLS #14339 • $ 132,500 Crow Hill Condominium. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, over 700 sq. ft of living space. Corner unit on the ground floor. In suite laundry, parking on site. Great location, 5 minutes from downtown, walking to transit.

• 3 BR/2BA • MLS #14941 • $348,900 This well maintained 2 story home has been loved and well cared for by the same owners since it was built 29 years ago. Newer roof, windows and kitchen counters are just a few of the perks to this property. Looks can be deceiving, this home located in a cul-de-sac is much larger than it appears and spans 2201 sq. ft.

• 2,376 sq. ft. • MLS #14913 • $423,000 Great investment property in nice neighborhood! Very spacious on a nice large lot with ample off street parking, shed and large yard.

This duplex features 1 two bedroom unit and 1 three bedroom unit. Many upgrades and both sides are currently rented.

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• 3 BR/1.5 BA • $299,000 Attached home on corner lot...3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with extensive upgrades throughout.

Owners did lots of insulating to bring home up to 4 star plus. Electric heat with a pellet stove. Lots of parking, and large fenced yard.

Garage has extra storage built in. Driveways on opposite streets so you will never know you’re attached. $299,000

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• MLS #15097 • $155,900 Top floor pristine condo with a view of Mt. Roberts and Mt. Juneau! Many updates have been done to this condo including new stainless appliances, new windows, new water heater, fresh paint in the main living areas, added insulation in the attic space, and newer counter tops in bathroom. This is a pet friendly homeowners association and a smoke free campus. Call today for your showing! This condo won’t last long!

• MLS #14946 • $269,500 • 2 BR/1 BA A rare opportunity awaits! This well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home in the heart of the Juneau Townsite is ideal for downtown living. A newly updated kitchen and bathroom, brand new 30 year roof, propane heating, energy efficient on demand hot water, and high ceilings are only some of the amazing attributes that make this home one not to miss! Call today for your private showing. $269,500

• 3 BR/2.5 BA • $410,000 • 1604 sq. ft.

• MLS #14555 Beautiful custom built home in Juneau’s newest subdivision. You will love the layout of this home with 1604 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and large two car garage. Custom details throughout including a beautiful wrought iron staircase, stainless steel kitchen appliances with granite counter tops in kitchen, and a custom propane fireplace. Super efficient with radiant electric heat $410,000.

• MLS #14922 • $276,000 • 2 BR/2 BA Don’t miss this opportunity to live at the desirable North Point condos! This 2 bedroom 2 bath unit is immaculate! Incredible views of Gastineau Channel and Downtown. The large kitchen has beautiful cabinetry and spacious countertops. The Master bedroom with a view, features a walk in closet and ensuite bathroom.

The second bedroom is also very spacious and is near another full bath. $276,000

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• 3 BR/2 BA • 1500 sq. ft.

• $285,000 Very clean attached home with over 1500 square feet of living space. 3 bed, 2 bath with nice yard and lots of parking. Downstairs has a separate entrance and kitchen area so there is a possibility of mother-in-law apartment. Garage space has been converted into 2 rooms. Very well maintained property $285,000.

• MLS #15009 • 3 BR/1 BA • $315,000 Darling and immaculate, this 3 bdrm 1 ba home features many updates including a remodeled kitchen with beautiful cabinets, newer appliances and tile floor; a remodeled bathroom, newer windows throughout and a new forced air furnace in 2013. Upon entering the front gate you will be met by a covered patio area and a nicely landscaped yard. The kitchen and 2nd bedroom have new doors that lead to a large wrap around deck for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the amazing views. Don’t miss this one! $ 315,000.

• MLS #14840 • 3 BR/2 BA • 2396 sq. ft.

• $549,900 Immaculate 3 bed 2-1/2 bath two story home that features a formal living and dining room. Large and bright kitchen and family room have amazing views of the river and glacier and open out to an expansive patio and lawn area for entertaining.

Master bedroom features a walk in closet and ensuite bath. 2 more bedrooms, loft/office space and bath complete the upstairs. $549,900

• MLS #14931 •$89,900 • 3 BR/2 BA This beautiful double-wide home is your opportunity for affordable home ownership!

This home features 3 large bedrooms, two full baths, a large living room with vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan. The kitchen has newer tile edging on the counter-tops, newer flooring, and newer appliances. The home had laminate flooring upgrades in 2012 and the exterior has recently been painted. Buyer is required to be approved by the park management and financing is available through True North Federal Credit Union. $89,900

• MLS #14959 • $411,000 • 3 BR/2 BA SKIERS RETREAT! Peaceful and Private, you will feel right at home as you enter into the spacious kitchen, dining and raised living room of this 3 bdrm 2 bath home. Beautifully appointed with custom cabinets, warm woods and corian countertops, the main living space of this home would be great for entertaining or just gathering around the warmth of the wood stove. Decks surround the main living area and the back wood deck features a private hot tub.

Call today for a showing! $411,000.

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when I eventually open my peepers later in the morning, I hop on my computer and apply for my PFD. By doing it January first, every year, I ensure that I don’t put it off and then forget about it, as life can get crazy busy without my permission. And then I sit down with my 100’s list,

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and go over my goals for the coming year and see how last year went.

What is a 100’s list you might ask?

Why, let me tell you! Lauralye many years ago introduced me to the concept of a 100’s list. For people that loath condensing our hopes and dreams for the next year into one little goal that is often hard to quantify and

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I am making a commitment to help improve our community and our world one project at a time.

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When I host 100’s parties in January, and mid-year 100’s parties around June, we usually go around the room and people pick things from their lists they want to share. People will write a range of things on their 100’s list: grandiose travel plans, people they want to prioritize seeing, projects they want to finish but have been putting off, and even simple things we don’t take seriously enough but should (the bed is a cell phone free zone). For example, a silly thing on my 100’s list a few years back was ‘skinny dip’. Yep, at 26 I finally went skinny dipping with friends at a lake on a glorious May day. That was on my list for three

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track, a 100’s list is a perfect solution.

Every year I buy a new spiral journal or diary, and then sit down and really think hard about my life for a few weeks. This is no time for arrogance and false modesty. I will be the first person to admit I am far from perfect, and I have several areas to improve upon. And a 100’s list is a perfect place to celebrate your strengths, and work on your weaknesses.

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the things that were important even if it took me a while, and that gives me strength each year that I will accomplish more and more of my goals. Have I ever once completed everything on my list? Heck no! But I sure try. And what isn’t completed each year is a good base for the next year if you want it to be. Or, you can decide that after a year, it really wasn’t that important to you after all. And that is a perfectly ok.

A new year of goals, Excitement and hopes are high!

P lease don’t screw it up. years before I finally did it. ‘Camp in Granite Basin’ was on my list for two years, and when we camped back there it was an incredible experience that actually made me a little sad it took so long to accomplish. But then I also had important things that aren’t glamorous at all like ‘get out of credit card debt’ and ‘support Trail Mix’.

Then there are really personal ones that I haven’t done because it’s just really hard; my childhood cat of 10 years passed away a few years back, and I still can’t bring myself to look at her little urn without ugly crying, but I want to get to a point where I can open it and send some ashes to Memory Glass and ‘get two Memory Glass for kitty’ when I’m finally ready.

I have found over the years, it is easier to break my list into six categories: personal relations, adventure, financial, reading, photography,

#17 and crafty pants. For me, this helps me break my life into the larger categories that are important to me.

And a personal gift of making a 100’s list is that over time you can see how your interests change, how what you consider important shifts

and your goals evolve. I couldn’t tell you off hand what was important to me three years ago, but when I look back at my 100’s list I have it written right there. And when comparing my lists’, I can see where I have grown as a person, where I accomplished

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now that the holidays have passed we have a whole new year to plan out and get a new bathroom. Last month I talked about how I, or should I say my wife, is planning on remodeling our bathroom. I talked about how there are many things that I would like in a newly remodeled bathroom that don’t necessarily involve the finishes but more so the guts of the bathroom. Items like good lighting, good ventilation, and good heat. Those items, lighting, ventilation, and heat, kind of the guts of the bathroom, are what matter to me most.

When I think about lighting I’m not necessarily thinking of the fixture itself but more so the quantity and quality of light. Amenities like warm towels and push button ventilation that is on a timer are a real plus. For me the hardest part about completing the bathroom will not be choosing the fixtures and finishes but finding the time. After all day working on other bathrooms why

would I want to come home and work on mine? Really, if I wait long enough my bathroom may come back into style. The pink matching sink, toilet, and tub were at one time in style. Avocado green was the color of choice at one point in time, who is to say that it won’t come back around.

My bathroom doesn’t have any pretty colored tubs or toilets, so I can’t wait for my non-style bathroom to start trending.

I know it’s time, time for a spa like bathroom.

Now that I am leaving all the selections to the better half I only want a durable product to install. I am looking for materials that will hold up

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Bathtubs have also come a long way since the red heart shaped jetted tub in a master suite.

I had a friend who

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Spacious double wide mobile home is located in Thunder Mountain MH Park. This private setting at the end of the street offers views of the adjacent forested area. Kitchen remodel in 2015. Rural Cap improvements replaced almost all the windows with vinyl. Newer vinyl siding and metal roof are more of the improvements. All the upgrades this mobile home has been given has breathed new life.

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to two kids. On that note let us look at a couple of trends in materials and finishes. Showers are going towards no thresholds between the shower floor and the bathroom floor. Showers are getting frameless enclosures or glass partial enclosures. The frameless glass and no threshold shower lets the bathroom flow into the shower showing off the natural earthy shower tile, as well as making the room feel larger. Shelves within the shower whether in niches or corner shelves help to clean up a shower. Don’t forget a step for leg shaving and if there is room a seat.

Crackerjack

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: “Crackerjack” and the surprise is inside at a price you can afford. This 3 bd, 2 ba ranch w/1100 sf of GLA & a 2-car garage containing 515 sf. Dual heat w/an oil HWBB furnace & electric baseboard to offer an optional heat source. There is newer wood laminate flooring in the living & dining area w/carpeted bedrooms. Vaulted ceiling showcases the living room w/woodstove. Located at the end of a quiet cul de sac it has a partial view of mountains from the living room window. Great sunny backyard.

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Opportunity Knocks

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson:

This 6bd/3ba duplex offers great investment potential in Douglas. It also features an optional conversion possibility. Restore the interior stairway from upstairs to create a large single family into a 4bd/2ba with a 1bd/1ba apartment. The large deck accentuates the view of downtown, water & mountains from above the unit. Updated upstairs kitchen in 1997 with granite counter tops & newer appliances. Opportunity knocks but once...don’t miss this investment opportunity. MLS#14884. $449,000

was renting a place in college that had one of these heart shaped jacuzzi tubs in a bathroom.

The tub actually filled itself from the drain, there was no faucet, just By Greg Stopher hit a button, and it Stopher Construction filled up, granted the drain had a fresh water inlet that filled the tub. Gross. Today’s tubs have microbubbles that massage and jacuzzi jets that soothe, they even have heated head and back rests. Keep in mind that all the features on the newer tubs usually require dedicated electrical circuits and access to the pumps and heaters.

Also, keep in mind that tubs come in alcove, drop-in, undermount, and stand alone. Each tub usually requires a different fixture setup.

Vanities are also taking on less bulk in the cabinetry department. Vanities that

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boarders Rink Creek Rd, US Park Svc property behind, Conservancy property on one side with a private residence on the other side. Electricity available along this road. Property has been surveyed and the markers are visible. It is located 4.1 miles from the Four Corners. Go down Wilson Rd which turns into Rink Creek Rd. Property survey stakes and signs are visible. Wildlife abounds with deer, moose etc. MLS#14909. $42,000

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Offered by Darlene Donohue:

Completely updated and move in ready. 4 bedroom and 3 bath home. Offering a spacious family room, office, and entertainment room.

Eat in kitchen with sold surface counter tops, stainless appliances, and plenty of storage. Two master bedrooms with full ensuite, plus two guest bedrooms , full hall bath and laundry room. Covered BBQ patio.

Large fenced in back yard. Heated 2 car garage. An over sized driveway to park all the toys. Centrally located in the valley near parks, schools, restaurants, and shopping.

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float off of the floor or floating vanities with solid surface countertops whether thin or bulky give a floating vanity a great look. A floating vanity also makes a room feel larger. Granite and Marble countertops have stood the test of time and are still the most popular choices.

As with granite and marble any natural stone product is a good choice to put in a bathroom. Most natural products if treated properly will be almost bombproof in the durability department.

Sinks are also getting a lot of attention in today’s spa like bathroom with undermount and vessel sinks made of porcelain, marble, glass, and copper to name a few. The vessel sinks are coming in many shapes and sizes with a lot of flair to stand out.

Maybe the kids would wash their hands more if they had a cool, sleek waterfall type fixture to run their hands under.

Fixtures come in many different finishes, pick a finish and use it throughout the entire bathroom.

With lighting fixtures and lighting, think in layers. Overall, ambient lighting throughout the bathroom is what we have now although the shower doesn’t get much light for the combo

vent/light in the center of the bathroom ceiling and a vanity light over the vanity mirror just doesn’t cut it.

The shower is dark and even the vanity mirror is dark.

This old way of thinking about lighting just isn’t sufficient, with a new spa like bathroom we need the lighting to show it off. Think about layers of lighting.

The overall ambient light is good but also think about adding lighting to the shower area. The shower area could use its own lighting. The lighting in the shower could help with shaving or it could be used as an accent lighting to show off all that beautiful tile that can be seen through the frameless clear shower door. The shower lighting can be used as a task light or accent lighting.

Accent lighting like under vanity lighting will also be an inviting feature and can act as a nightlight for a direction to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

The different layers of lighting is what I find most important when thinking about the guts of a bathroom.

As with lighting there are different layers going into today’s bathrooms. I am just going to mention these items like sound technology and hidden speakers or even bluetooth speakers in the shower head. I have seen the technology with the television screen in the vanity mirror. I would get one of these televisions in my vanity mirror if I spent all morning shaving and watching the stock market but I am just a carpen-

Renovation Opportunity

3663 Tongass Blvd.

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This is an “AS IS” “WHERE IS” sale.

Cash or AHFC Renovation Loan.

This single family has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath upstairs with 870 sf. The downstairs with 672 sf is partially finished and has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Lot size is 7800 sf, zoned D-15. The kitchen has newer counter tops with wall to ceiling cabinets and tile flooring. There is a large garage with attached storage shed at the back of the property. Great opportunity awaits you. MLS#13820 $150,000

traditional two-story single family home situated on a large 19,949 sq. ft. lot, with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, was built in 1979 with 1,736 sq. ft. of living area. Wood laminate flooring. On the main level you will find the master bedroom with bath and a 2nd bedroom or optional office space. Comfortable living, conveniently located close to schools, bus stop and shopping.

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All the clean and simple lines of a new bathroom are much easier to clean.

The floor area along with the floating vanity and no threshold shower with a clear frameless glass makes a bathroom seamless. A regular 5 by 8 foot bathroom could feel like a spa if it is treated right. By Adding the features or guts of a spa like bathroom with the aesthetic features you like, you can have a spa in your own home.

Greg Stopher has over 16 years of experience in the construction field and earned a degree in Construction Technologies from the University of Alaska – Southeast. His company, Stopher Construction, LLC, is a general contracting company specializing in remodeling, custom finishes, additions and new home construction projects. He can be reached at 907-321-2350.

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This historic single family home with an apartment on Chicken Ridge sits on the corner of 7th and Gold St. The main home includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The ground floor apartment has 1 bd/1ba. Some of the many amenities include a beautiful wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, french doors, hardwood floors, plenty of windows, views of downtown Juneau/Gastineau Channel, a detached garage with storage below, fenced yard and more. Call Marty McKeown today for your private showing. MLS 15139 Asking $524,900

Out with the old and in with the New with this Beautiful single family home with apartment! This home was completely rebuilt to new construction standards on a huge 1.5 acre South facing lot! Main home has 3 beds and 2.5 baths, apartment has 1 bed and 1 bath. No expense was spared when rehabilitating this home. Aluminum siding, triple pain windows, propane boiler, on demand hot water, beautiful flooring, covered patio/porch, fenced yard, intricate rock work, all new everything from the studs out! Call Marty Mckeown today for a showing! MLS #14971 Asking $699,900

WATERFRONT

13010 N DOUGLAS HWY

FIVE ACRES WATERFRONT plus a wonderful Cabin just a 1/4 mile before Bayview Subdivision North Douglas! Amazing views of Gastineau Channel, wildlife, wetlands and even the Mendenhall Glacier! Quaint yet roomy 3 story cabin could easily sleep 6-10 people. Large deck, beautiful forests, hot tub, generator, propane lighting, propane heating, woodstove, shed and lots of FUN! All kinds of options with this property, although access is limited to a 5-10 minute walk. Call Marty McKeown for more info or to make an appointment to see this property in person. Asking $499,900.00.

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NHN PT LENA LP RD:

Beautiful Waterfront lot on Sunny Lena Point! This almost 1/2 Acre (20522 sq ft) lot is one of the last undeveloped Waterfront Lena properties left. Lot has been partially cleared and has the start to driveway.

Building area for your new dream home is clear and ready to go! Located just before the NOAA Facility on old Lena Loop Road. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS # 12777 Asking $299,900

225 HIGHLAND DR

Classic Highland Drive home features great views of Harris Harbor, Gastineau Channel, and Douglas Island. Lovingly maintained over the years, fresh interior paint, updated bath, single car garage, bonus room etc. Main home is 846 sq ft. with 2 bed, 1 bath.

Bright basement is also 846 sq ft and includes garage, laundry and bonus areas which could easily be made into 3rd bedroom and 2nd bath. Adjoining 9600 sqr ft view lot being sold separately, or discounted if bought as a package! Call for a showing! MLS #14866 $389,900

2522 SCOTT DR

This freshly updated duplex is the smart investors dream! Each 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom dwelling has solid rental history with current leases active until August 2016. Both units are well maintained with improvements including new carpet, quality appliances, and a new centralized oil furnace. The exterior has recently been painted and new rain gutters have been installed. Brand new curb, gutters and street 10/15. Call for details on this investment opportunity and schedule a showing. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing! MLS 14979 Asking $429,900 NEW PRICE

COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT AUKE BAY 3.44 COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT

Rare find...3.44 Acres Commercial Waterfront in Auke Bay! This 3 lot parcel is a one of a kind property in the Auke Bay area. The best zoning in Juneau for new development including: Hotels, Condominium project, Mixed Use Buildings...the possibilities are endless! Lots being sold together. Amazing views of all of the action in Auke Bay Harbor and the rest of the Bay! Call Marty McKeown today for more information! Asking price: $2,995,000

8287A GARNET ST

NEW CONSTRUCTION! This beautiful Single Family Home sits on a South facing lot near the Mendenhall Glacier! Tasteful, clean, efficient and new! Open floor plan, in floor radiant heat, Heat Recovery Ventilation, stainless appliances, large one car garage, extra parking, LED lighting and more! Awesome view of Thunder Mountain. Call today for a showing. MLS #14761 Asking $319,900

9338 TURN ST

This 3 bed, 2 bath prow fronted ranch home located in the Lakewood Subdivision is move in ready.

Once inside you you will find vaulted ceilings, granite countertops and brand new carpet. With plenty of out door living space and a 2 car garage this home has it all. MLS #14666 Asking $314,900 Call for a showing today!

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Own your very own building with this Professional Business/Office Condo! Premium location on Old Glacier Hwy with frontage along Egan Expressway, offering great exposure for your business! One of only two condo’s on the Property, this condo features: Lots of paved parking, beautiful landscaping, 3 offices, conference room, copier room, large open reception area, storage, radiant heating, vaulted ceilings, Metal siding/Roofing, etc. Constructed with the high standards on a South facing sunny Juneau lot! Call Marty McKeown today for a showing! MLS 14996 Asking $750,000

Over 2 acres...2 cabins!!!

Waterfront on Shelter Island!!! Directly across from NOAA Facility on Lena. Nice flat beach with decent moorage. Cabins are connected with a boardwalk, both cabins are in rough shape and need a lot of TLC. Tool shed, water tanks, heating fuel tanks, wired for generator power... power connected to both cabins...its all there!

Great place for that weekend retreat! MLS #13905.

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Two story home in great secluded location within walking distance of the boat harbor!

House built in 1996, city water, septic sewer, monitor heat, gas range, two storage sheds, covered porch and deck. Nearly a half acre lot with plenty of boat/RV parking on site. MLS #13908. Asking Price $119,900

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NHN GLACIER HWY

Build your new home just past Auke Bay Ferry Terminal! This lot is, level, cleared, building pad is in and its ready to go. Just shy of a half an acre, 20,032 sq feet. Uphill side of Glacier Highway across from Auke Nu Condo’s. Survey is available, call Marty McKeown today for more information. MLS 15067 Asking $127,000

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3.14 ACRE LOT!

9600sq ft Sunny Highlands Double View Lot. Gently sloping wooded lot has Harbor, Gastineau Channel, and Douglas views. Build the downtown home of your dreams on this rare Highland’s building lot that is easily accessed from the end of Troy Ave. View pic is from adjoining property to show potential view. Lot is is located next to house for sale at 225 Highland Drive and a package price is available. Call for a showing today! MLS 14868 Asking $109,900

NHN MENDENHALL LP RD

Beautiful 3.14 Acre lot off the Back Loop Road, just past Lee Drive and below UAS Housing. Possible views of Auke Lake and great potential for subdividing into smaller lots. Call today for more information. MLS #13532 Asking $499,900 NE

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friend of mine, who I regard as more health conscience than most, recently posted on her facebook page that she had read an article about toxic things people use in their homes on a daily or regular basis and that some of the topics surprised her – which surprised me! I guess I often assume people just know and have decided one of several things: 1) it isn’t important enough to change 2) it is to expensive to change 3) it is too hard to change. So here are just two things you could replace or eliminate in your home that do not fit into any of those three categories. They are important, they are cheap and they are easy to change. Start the new year with these small changes and you’ll start with a healthier home environment.

Vinyl Shower Curtains: You know that “new” smell when you first open the package and then hang the curtain – that’s over 100 chemicals being released - off-gassing. Most of the time the amount of off-gassing exceeds the recommended guidelines for indoor air quality and some of these chemicals are even classified as hazardous air pollutants by the EPA. Most of the chemicals you should be worried about include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins.

These are groups of chemicals known to have serious and adverse effects on human health. They have been linked to diseases and conditions of the respiratory system, liver, kidney, central nervous system, and even some cancers. They are found in our environment as well, making their way back into our food supply. This is because, most of these chemicals get washed or flushed down the drain, or are dispersed through the air, eventually settling into water run-off and into water treatment plants that are not designed to remove all these man-made chemicals. While the smell or at least its intensity seems to fade, some chemicals can persistently off-gas for many years.

This is especially true when exposed to increased temperatures, such as with a hot shower or steam. Some of the phthalates found in these curtains area actually banned from being used in children’s toys in states like California,

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Washington and countries that are part of the European Union. Does that make you wonder then how they can be safe for use in a home product that children are very likely to come in contact with, perhaps even on a daily basis? Fortunately, this is an easy and inexpensive item to replace with a product that is also easier to use. Use a cloth liner. Liners may be made from materials such as hemp, linen, cotton, or birch; effective at keeping water in the shower, can be easily washed and re-used. A cloth liner doesn’t smell, doesn’t stick to your body or the walls, and is much easier to clean.

Candles:

by-product. After crude oil had been refined into gasoline, the left over sludge is further processed into paraffin. This process requires the use of solvents that also remain in the finished product.

In addition, while most manufacturers in the United States have voluntarily discontinued the use of lead in their wicks, it is not required. Some continue to use lead. As the wicks burn, the lead becomes airborne and is inhaled. This report from the EPA states that exposure to lead from burning candles can be enough to cause health concerns and repeated exposure, of course, increases the risk of accumulating lead toxicity.

It is well documented that even low levels of lead in the body can cause or contribute to a long list of ill health effects such as neurobehavioral issues, hypertension, kidney disease, sleep disturbance, cancer and more.

While domestic I’m sure these were a favorite of manufacturers may be trying the holiday season. They are, however, generally not healthy By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND to reduce exposure, over 1/3 of the candles sold in the to be burning in your home.

United States are manufactured in China, In fact, the Environmental Protection where the same standards of quality Agency (EPA) released a 37+ page study in manufacturing are not in 2001 entitled: “Candles And Incense As Potential Sources Of Indoor Air Pollution: Market Analysis And

Literature Review”. It raises some concerns that I’ll summarize.

Despite the obvious potential fire hazards that you should take precaution against – that is not what is most threatening. It’s the chemicals that they off-gas. Just a few of those chemicals include dioxins, acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, toluene, benzene and acrolein. These are linked to serious diseases of the immune system, central nervous system, endocrine system, and respiratory system. In other words, inhalation of these chemicals impact every part of how your body works.

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Then there is the issue of fragrance. There is absolutely no natural way to mimic the ever growing list of scents available in candles. These are made possible by synthetic fragrances. This topic in itself is worthy a whole article. In my opinion, and I am but an echo of some of the best Environmental Medicine Physicians and researchers available – these chemicals should be banned. They are ubiquitous.

It is nearly impossible to avoid synthetic fragrance. You find these chemicals in everything from the bags used to pick

up dog poop to laundry soaps (even the “natural ones made with essential oils” – labeling laws allow consumers to be easily mislead), cosmetics and home décor products. I cringed when we took the girls to a winter festival where decorating pine cones as Christmas trees was a project they wanted to do – because the smell of the cinnamon scented cones was overwhelming. They are wreaking havoc on our health and our environment.

Exposure to these chemicals and lead can be especially troubling for anyone with respiratory conditions such as asthma, those with allergies, children and the elderly. But in truth they are dangerous to everyone who comes in contact with them and to our planet.

There are alternatives: you can choose candles made from soy or beeswax.

Make sure the wick is cotton (you will have to trim it more often) and that if it is a scented candle that only pure essential oils have been used. These candles are going to be more expensive. So my suggestion is simply to quit burning candles on a regular basis all together.

Better yet, invest in a one time purchase of an essential oil diffuser and use high grade pure essential oils in it to scent your home. Quality essential oils cost more up front, but a little goes a long way, lasting you quite a while. In addition to an inviting aroma, you’ll reap some of the health benefits of breathing in these therapeutic oils.

Reading through the article after I wrote it was depressing. I don’t want this article to leave you feeling hopeless but empowered. When you are aware you are free to make informed decisions – hopefully these decisions that may seem small – like switching out your shower curtain and getting rid of candles – they are just the first steps to learning more and taking action toward creating a healthier home. Happy New Year Southeast Alaska!

Dr. Summer Beattie, ND is a graduate of Bastyzr University. She has over 8 years experience as a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health with an emphasis on environmental medicine. Having served two terms on the board of directors for the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, she has also worked in the medical aesthetics field since 2008. You can reach her at onehealingcenter@gmail.com or 907-209-4611.

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year we think about healthy resolutions and how we can better care for our bodies as we age. I thought it might be a good idea to put out some cleanse information, I’ve recently had a few people asking me about it, especially after the holidays and people are looking for ways to give their bodies a break from the rich foods of the holidays. We do a lot of work to keep our kitchens, our cars and the outside of our

bodies clean but we rarely put much thought a detox program or cleanse to help your body regarding the insides. If you are like me and are eliminate these build-up of toxins and let your working hard to feed yourself and your family body heal and rid itself. By taking a break nutritious and clean foods, you still have a toxic from your normal daily habits your body will overload in your body due to environmental have time that it doesn’t’ normally have to toxins. Most importantly non-organic food work on these important processes that are sources play huge roles in our body’s natural usually consumed by processing the constant abilities to detox from normal environmental stream new food that is entering the body. A dangers, heavy metals in particularly can wreak fast or cleanse can let your body focus on other havoc on the cellular level with mitochondria functions and increase energy as well. What’s under attack and endocrine system, including the difference between a fast and a cleanse? A shikimate pathway (which regulates essential fast is abstaining from some or all food for a aromatic amino acids, phenylalanine, tyrosine, period of time while a cleanse is a diet that and tryptophan, essentially is aimed at detoxing the your gut to brain=mood body to restore health. I functions o), immune love Dr. Edward Group’s system as well as the body’s website and information on ability to fight infection cleansing and hope you can and inflammation. take a look at his website.

Consuming sugar, corn, http://www.globalhealsoy, and wheat has huge ingcenter.com/cleansing/ damaging effects, such body-cleansing-diet.html as food borne chemical There are several kinds of residues and toxins in fasts and cleanses and I the environment that thought laying out a few of disrupt the body’s normal the basics would be a great functions and induce start to your health in the disease. You might consider Contributed by Amber King

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New Year, please be sure to speak with your primary care physician or local naturopath before any radical changes to diet.

First steps: Is to lighten your toxic load, eliminating alcohol, coffee, nicotine, refined sugars, saturated fats, processed foods which act as toxins. Also minimizing your exposure to chemicals in the workplace and at home, such as personal health care products (lotions, shampoos, body wash and soaps, deodorants, laundry detergent, toothpaste, cosmetics) and home fragrance items and household and workplace cleaners. A few other things to toss… your microwave, dry-cleaned clothes, non-stick cooking pans, check out what your mattress and pillows are made of, rubber and plastic spatulas and other unnecessary plastics.

Fasting from stressors in life, emotional or otherwise stress hormones in large quantities create toxins and slow down detoxification enzymes in the liver. Meditation, regular use of breathing exercises, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and also looking at your commute, social media habits, maybe a media fast is in order while completing a fast is a great way to reset the bodies systems.

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Juice fasting or a juice cleanse, where you only consume fruit and vegetable juices for a shortened period of time (usually 1-3 days) without solids. It is best to use fresh organic fruits and vegetables and a home juicer, hydraulic press combos are the Royals Royce of home juicers (Norwalk or Das Viking press and Champion grinders) as it is a two-step grind and press, and most home machines masticates the juice and grinds and presses in one step which leaves a lot of juice and nutrition behind. These monster presses use 4-6 tons of pressure on stainless steel to extract all the plants goodness and traditionally about double the volume of a normal one step machine!

Suggested fruits and veggies are apples, carrots, beets, ginger, spinach, pears, kale, cabbage, pineapple and cranberry. Of course the most important part is using cleanly grown organic vegetables and fruits to avoid excess toxins, pesticides, herbicides.

Master Cleanse also known as the lemonade diet made famous by Stanley Burroughs, consisting of a mineral rich sea salt water flush and drinking only a “lemonade” of distilled water, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup, and possibly a cup of peppermint or laxative tea at night. It has been around for a long time and probably the cleanse most of you are familiar with, it has low nutritional value and you are encouraged to drink your lemonade as soon as you feel hungry. If you like toting around large jugs of funky liquid to explain to your co-workers and taking extra naps this one’s for you.

Mono Fasting is when you only consume one type of fruit for an extended period of time, although you are still eating food you are giving your digestive system a break by eating simply and avoiding food combining. Whether you pick one food for a meal, or time of day or the same food every day it’s gives your body a chance to catch up and spend more time on the body than processing complicated dishes, as a chef this would be my purgatory. Some of the benefits are it forces you to eat a higher quality of foods, since you wouldn’t pick the overripe banana if you were only eating bananas on Tuesdays, you would also know when it’s time to stop eating, you can only eat so many avocados, even though I’m sure I’ve pushed this boundary more than once, but avoiding the guacamole additives and well I eat far less.

It’s the only way to know for sure how your body reacts to certain foods. With so many allergies and sensitivities out there, if you think something you are eating is too much, the only way to know is to reduce your options and find out which one is to blame. (The most common allergenic foods are Dairy, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Shellfish,

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and Fish) You have a much greater appreciation for the foods that you do eat, growing up commercial fishing this is by far the best.

Water Fasting is where one only consumes water for an extended period of time, this is the most powerful form of fasting, and must be under the supervision of a qualified fasting expert and medical attention, not for the faint of heart by any means. While this was the ancient philosophers’ favorites of the likes of Plato, Da Vinci and Aristotle, and has been done for thousands of years it carries serious implications compared to our modern toxic soup of life.

It is recommended only if you have a serious health condition and need 110% impact and can commit to medical supervision. There are also modifications of using bone broths as well.

Oxygen Colon Cleanse, this is one of the best natural detox methods, a six or seven day cleanse using distilled water, organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV), aloe vera juice, Oxy-powder and probiotics. Basically it’s a week-long cleanse where you eat small frequent healthy meals during the day (mostly raw and fresh) and drink half your body’s weight in water ounces adding in a Tablespoon of Organic (with the mother) Apple Cider Vinegar, abstaining from coffee, dairy, alcohol, and all other beverages. Recommended Fruits are Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Blackberries, Grapefruit, Oranges, Pineapples, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon and White Grapes, organic raw nuts and seeds and deep rich green leafy salads. The Oxy-Powder works with your body’s stomach acid to help cleanse the colon by using oxygenating action to remove impacted waste and toxic matter. http://www.oxypowder. com/research, it is best to avoid fiber capsules (usually psyllium husk) anthraquiones and two herbal supplements Sascara sagrada and Senna, they are far too powerful for the human body and much better at creating hydrogen peroxide or making paper. Sticking to herbal teas, fennel seed, licorice root, milk thistle and dandelion are much better remedy.

How do I know it’s working?

What happens during a cleanse if you have spent any time in your life consuming a lot of unhealthy foods, drinks, drugs, chemicals and have a high body burden of toxins? There is a very good chance you will have a healing crisis while your body dumps such a massive load and while your body is consumed with eliminating these harmful substances that have been building it will have to work a lot harder.

Your EIGHT organs (Colon, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Blood, Lymphatic System, Skin and Microbiome (Gut Bacteria) can go thru some pretty crazy detox effects.

• Really bad breath, body odor

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• Skin eruptions, rashes, pimples, itching

sure they are also organic, most are not.

• Intense mood swings, behavior changes

• Drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily, more if you consume foods known to dehydrate

• Old injury flare ups that you may haven’t felt for a long time • Memory suppressions will arise to the surface • Feeling tired and week (here’s the extra napping) • Losing weight • Cold hands and feet • Flu like symptoms, runny nose, fever, nausea, gas, diarrhea, gas, cold sweats • White coloring on your tongue • Vertigo or dizzy spells • Increased urination, a good time overall to read up on healthy bowel functions and stool guides • Painful joints • Cravings for unhealthy foods These will totally freak you out and like the side effects of any prescription or over the counter drug, this is your warning. In most cases this is actually a sign that the fast is working and your body is hard at work, once it has cleaned house the symptoms will dissipate. Everyone’s experience is unique, some mild and some not. So please make sure you and your household are prepared for these events to occur. Take time for yourself and for your body to work its magic. The end result you will have more energy, a clearer mindset, and better sense of your body’s abilities and how to care for it.

• Breathe deeply to allow oxygen to circulate more completely through your body.

• Transform stress into positive emotions and actions • Hydrotherapy, the practice of taking very hot showers, followed by cold water, back and forth • Infrared Saunas and saunas in general can help your body eliminate wastes through perspiration is one of the most natural ways to eliminate toxins from the body.

• Dry brush your skin before bathing with a firm stiff dry brush in circular motions towards the heart and detoxifying foot baths to further help remove toxins • Exercise, that’s right you need regular exercise, daily walks, cardio, sports, yoga,

whatever you can do get out there and start soon!

After a cleanse or detox program it’s important to ease back gently into life, start regular foods slowly and with a food journal, keep in tune with how your body is reacting to the food you are feeding it. Don’t lose sight of it!

Resources

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• Chew your food slowly and savor the moment.

• Embrace yourself, love yourself unconditionally, say it out loud, write it, whatever you need daily.

• Take bitters and herbs to protect the liver such as dandelion root, burdock, milk thistle, Bush flower essence, spirulina, chlorella, seaweeds/ greens and green tea • Take your vitamins, Vitamin C (which helps produce glutathione) and vitamin B’s and Omega oils are incredibly important and make

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A Healthy Child Website http://www.healthychild.org/ Moms Across America http://www.momsacrossamerica.com/ A family’s journey to non-toxic life http://www.littlegreenmoments.com/eat/non-toxic-guide-part-i-diet. html Damaging Health effects of Glyphosates and GMO crops on the body, soil and more: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=kVolljHmqEs Gluten Related Disorders Additional Information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVo51yLnohY

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Molly Gallagher Brink REALTOR® EXIT REALTY OF JUNEAU Mobil: 907.321.5400 mgallagherbrink@gmail.com Off: 907.790.3948 Fax: 907.789.7197 2227 N. Jordan Ave. • Juneau, AK 99801 www.juneauhomefinder.com Each EXIT Office is Independently Owned & Operated

Robyn Long

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Stunning Ranch Offered by Helen Troutt: Gorgeous, and exceptional ranch Style Home !! AMAZING MOUNTAIN and MEADOW VIEWS. True Alaskan Beauty! Come home to tranquility and comfort in this lovely 3 bedroom 3 bath home, over 2,000 sq ft built 2011-12 with the upmost quality! TOP OF THE LINE throughout! 5* Energy plus, Low utilities with gas radiant in floor heating. Beautiful 9 foot ceilings, open living dining and kitchen, granite counters, Solid Cherry Custom Cabinets, Top of the line Appliances and fixtures and hardware. Master bath exceptional, MAAZ imagine jet shower unit, 6 ft soaking tub, towel warmer, marble floor...just lovely. Large walk in closet. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! MLS#15144 $529,000

Honey Bee Anderson Broker (907) 723-4233 honeybee@buzzhoneybee.com Picture Perfect Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: ...Describes the incredible views portrayed from this 2,113 sf home on Fritz Cove Rd. Glorious views of water, mountains and forested areas can be seen through the wall of windows surrounding the living, dining and kitchen areas.

Entertaining becomes a delight in the open floor plan with easy access to the covered and open deck areas. Surrounded by the natural beauty and habitat on this 21,370 sf lot, this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home becomes your own private sanctuary. MLS#14615 $629,000

Remote Paradise Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This beautiful acreage w/3 cabins is accessible by boat & float plane, in Ground Hog Bay on Icy Straits just a few miles from Swanson Harbor. Fully self contained for yearround living or a summer retreat. Each cabin has a woodstove, propane heater, solar panel, generator, running water, & septic system. The maintenance building has all the tools & equipment you can think of, including ATVs, excavator & much more. Turn key incredible living & beautifully maintained. MLS#14985. $549,000

Yakutat Income Potential!

Offered by Darlene Donohue: Beautiful Triplex home offering rental Sales Associate income potential. This triplex has 3 (907) 518-4391 darlenedonohue@aol.com one bed one bath furnished units with separate electric and shared heat.

Oversized two car garage with half of it turned into a thriving green house. Nestled on this pond lot you also will find a mobile home used for storage as well as a 12x24 cedar cabin. Fantastic location in the center of town with easy access to the stores, post office, airport, ferry terminal and all outdoor activities and adventures. Don’t let this one get away! MLS#12094 $250,000 Darlene Donohue

Downtown Condo Offered by Ruth Blackwell: This home was gently lived in- has great views of the bridge area. Both bathrooms have been updated with new tile, flooring and countertops. Kitchen has been updated with countertops, flooring and appliances. This unit still has a covered deck, not enclosed. Legal egress by bedrooms. $245,000 MLS#14987

Ruth Blackwell Associate Broker

(907) 321-0615 ruth@aukelake.com

Trevor Roehl

Associate Broker Property Manager (907) 789-3888 trevorroehl@gci.net

Can’t find something to buy?

Then build! Available Lots:

Out of Town Lots: • Angoon Lot – MLS#11823 $26,000 • Rink Creek Rd. Lot - MLS#14909 $42,000

Designed To Impress Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This beautiful attached home expresses its quality of design and cared-for condition with a 3* energy rating. Per the 2013 Energy Audit, there are all new vinyl windows, additional insulation, new composite exterior siding and much more. A primary feature, not often found in attached homes, is the 621 sq. ft. 2-car garage. The volumized ceiling in the living room with distinctive open viewing areas from the upstairs exemplifies the charm and character of this home. The tile entry and kitchen were upgraded in the last couple of years. In the family area, there is a brick hearth with an electric insert for an instant burst of heat and cozy feel. The back yard is fully fenced with a dog run. The exterior front deck wraps around from the front to the entry door, and the back deck encompasses the full back part of the home. Located in the Mendenhall Valley residential area on a level wooded lot of 6,979 sq. ft., this home is conveniently located within walking distance toschools and parks. MLS#15046. REDUCED to $319,000

Helen Troutt

Corry Isabell

Rick Haida

(907) 723-5228 helentroutt@jtroutt.com

(907) 209-1235 corryisabell@hotmail.com

(907) 789-4205 realtorrick@gci.net

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Kimbee Mahle Sales Associate Office Manager

(907) 789-3888 (907) 723-7399 kimbee@kimbeehomes.com

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