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Southeast Alaska’s Premier Home, Lifestyle, and Real Estate Guide
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5BD/2BA single family home with a 1BD/1BA apartment. Located out the road on a large private lot. All new carpet in the main house. $449,000
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3BD/2BA 2,199 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
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Well maintained lemon creek duplex with large workshop and covered work space. Lots of updates in this income producing property. $390,000
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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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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
Happy New Year! I cannot believe another year has past. Like last year, I have several “resolutions,” 100 to be exact. I’ve started writing a list every year of 100 things I want to try and accomplish. I credit one of my writers, Courtney Wendel for this idea that she shared with us two years ago. Courtney 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.
First of, Health. Health for me is the foundation for everything else in life, both mentally and physically. 1. Eat well. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is important. I typically consider myself a pretty healthy eater. This year was filled with lots of travel for me, and with that comes a lot of good food, and in my case weight gain. Luckily I am currently participating in
the Holiday Cup soccer tournament so hopefully that will help expedite the disappearance of my extra squish. I also have a new found love for pressure cookers. If you haven’t tried this method of cooking, I highly recommend it. Pintrest and the Internet offer tons of great, healthy recipes.
2. Get back to running shape. I’ve run a half marathon distance twice before, while participating in the Klondike Road Relay Race and I think it’s time to train and do something like that again. Having a toddler is amazing, but the exercise
Goals... struggle for me is real. By the time I get some “me-time” (what’s that?!) I am too pooped to even think about getting my heart rate up and I end up at best, soaking in a bath staring at my phone. 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. A long while ago I used to paint, mostly acrylic and oil based paint on canvas. I’d love to get back into painting as it was a passion of mine as well as something I studied in college. 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. 2018, keep my stocks in the green, and the price of Bitcoin up! And then to the future. There are many things I’d like to do in the future but with an energetic toddler at home, I need to be realistic. In the next year I’d like to: Plant a garden. Last summer we did extensive work on our yard. It was satisfying and rewarding and we are left with a beautiful front, side, and backyard that is a perfect canvas for plants. While traveling last summer I was constantly blown away by local produce. It inspired me to try my hand at gardening once again. My neighbors are also very handy with vegetation so I may be picking their brains. I’d love to have peas, carrots, potatoes, spinach, and who knows, maybe even corn. Come on sun! Adventure. There are a number of things I want to do with my kiddo
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this year in terms of adventure. I am so excited for summer because she’ll be ready for hikes, fishing, berry picking and tide pool exploring. 1. Hike a “mountain” with a toddler. I did Eaglecrest last summer with Ari in the backpack and she did fantastic. I’d like to try something similar but let her walk on the easy parts. 2. Fishing with a toddler. Obviously Ari won’t be doing a lot of fishing but she loves the boat, wildlife and scenery that Southeast Alaska has to offer on the water. 3. Camping, either in a tent or cabin. We’ve yet to do tent camping with our toddler but think it’s something nearing our adventurous future. We’ve had some fun excursions watching the stars and northern lights in our yard with blankets and hopefully this year we will adventure out and make it a whole night. Home. On the clutter. I’d really like to work on minimizing all the stuff we have. The struggle is real with a kiddo. Toys and stuffed animals are fun and we get great joy out of gifting them to our little one but boy do we have too many of them. Toys are easier to give away or donate but for me, stuffed animals are hard to part with. I find myself getting attached to certain animals that Ari has obtained. I know if I weeded them out and gave them away we probably wouldn’t miss them, but for some reason I feel like I’m abandoning a memory that I might want back! Parents, what do you do with lightly used stuffed animals? 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! Happy January everyone! Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and owner of Southeast Living Magazine. She can be reached at anna@seakliving.com.
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Normally, I want to write about joy and hope around this time of year. After all, January is the month of fresh starts, and many of this season’s holidays we just celebrated were about the gift of family, thanksgiving, hope, new beginnings, and love. The holiday season is also a time that can bring overwhelm, grief and loss. Often we experience both – the joy and despair all at the same time. At least this has been true for many of my patients, family and friends. This year it is true for me in a new way, and that prompts this article. Put your house in order. This phrase refers to making sure that you have thoughtfully considered, discussed with loved ones, and properly documented what your wishes are should you become incapacitated or die. The things you need to have clear are not only what happens to your possessions, but who and how will your children or pets be cared for, what will happen to your body and what sort of end of life medical care do you want.
Recently, a dear friend of mine successfully beat cancer (for the second time in her life!), but the treatments and experience has taken a significant toll on both her emotional and physical health. She has a longstanding difficult relationship with her family, so she asked me to accompany her to her most recent appointment with her primary care physician. She had lost so much weight at this point, that despite being cancer free, he feared she did not have much time left and asked me if I would be willing to take on the role of becoming her Medical Power of Attorney. To be honest, even as a physician, the prospect and responsibility was overwhelming. We did meet with a social worker provided by the Senior Health Care Center. This was a very, very difficult conversation to have, even with a professional as guide. It was marked by all the things we all fear most with having this sort of consult - tears, anger, denial and in the end some resignation and compromise. As
expected, nothing concrete was actually decided other than that my friend should talk to her family about accompanying her to another visit. Over six weeks has passed since that visit and my friend has been unwilling to move forward with discussion and documentation of her end-life wishes. Therein is the heart-break of this story and why I felt it urgent to share. Shortly after Thanksgiving, she lost her balance while home alone, and broke her ankle. Even as I type, she is now lying in a bed at a nursing home. Daily, she seems to be slipping mentally, emotionally, and physically – she has lost the ability to make most decisions for herself simply because she is confined to a care facility with its own set of rules and regulations as to what they can even allow her as options. She may find the strength and desire to recover or she soon may be
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unable to make any of her own life choices for herself. None of us truly know exactly her wishes are in what is very likely her final chapter of life. She has not documented them or designated someone to do so in her stead.
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Amazing views of Port Frederick from this beautiful local Hoonah Hemlock Home. Built 2009, TOYO. Poured concrete foundation. One of a kind dream location. Fine finishes, jet tub, maple cabinets & efficient double oven make this perfect home, new vacation home or quality investment. Asking $265,000
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Well Maintained townhouse with a channel view, enjoy watching fireworks, cruise ships, wildlife and city life from the deck of this 3 bed, 2 bath condo on Douglas Island. Open layout, updated staircase, new washer & dryer, excellent association on top of maintenance & assets. Low condo dues include most utilities. Asking $179,900
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How much time in this life we each are given we cannot know. What we do know is that we all eventually run out of it. The empowering part of knowing our time is finite is also
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does the rest of what makes up our lives. We need a vision and a determined course of action in the relationships we have, the work we do, and the investments we make in our health. Unless we really stop to sit with ourselves and others to have the hard and sometimes painful discussions, time simply moves forward with no hope for anything different or better. When loss suddenly comes, and it always does come and seemingly suddenly, the lack of planning only makes the burden of grief that much harder. Do not let your New Year pass without commitment to letting go of what holds you back from living fully into the life you wish. Mend the relationships that can be; let go of those that cannot be. Do not fill your home with meaningless things that you cannot possible even use – give them now to someone who will appreciate them. See your healthcare provider and map out a one year, five year, and ten year plan for optimal health. Meet with a social worker, lawyer, or trusted pastor or friend to help document your wishes for how those things you are
responsible for will be handled if you are gone or incapable. Put your house in order. Determine that this New Year is the year you will give greatly to others and yourself; that you will give with intention and careful planning. “When you die, you do not take what you have, you take what you gave.” ~ Azim Jamal
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4 BR / 1 BA fixer upper located downtown. House needs W additional framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, NE mechanical, interior work, casework, and flooring in most areas. New shingles, slashings and metal roof on dormers. New fascia, gutters and downspouts. New window and door installation. Fresh exterior paint in 2017. New deck and entry porch on south side. Great project for the right person. MLS#17364 $189,000
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
7860 GLACIER HIGHWAY
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
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
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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 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 1.92 Acre lot in Haines near 18 mile. Power and phone available. People use wells in this area. There is the beginning of a driveway/pad started. There are views of mountain tops from two directions. MLS#17379$45,000
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
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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
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
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
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
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
HOONAH 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
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
1640 GLACIER AVE
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
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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Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events for January
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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If you’re traveling through Southeast Alaska this month, we invite you to join us for the many events held throughout the region. January 1st | Haines Polar Bear Swim www.VisitHaines.org
January 6th – 12th | Sitka Russian Christmas & Starring www.VisitSitka.org
January 1st | Petersburg Polar Bear Dip www.Petersburg.org
January 19th – 21st | Haines Alcan 200 International Snow Machine Race www.Alcan200.org
January 1st – 7th | Juneau Mid-Winter Vocal Festival www.TravelJuneau.com
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Beautiful Remodel on this Mid-Century Modern home in the highly sought after Highlands in Downtown Juneau. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 1 car garage, detached 2 car garage, and a separate lot that is landscaped for an amazing fruit and vegetable garden. With new paint, new floors, new kitchen layout, new family room, new craft room/ office, new landscaping, new roof, and so much more! This home offers panoramic views, and new access to the deck!
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4942 HUMMINGBIRD LANE
Newly remodeled Single Family home with a huge 1872 sqr ft, 4 bay, shop. This 4 bed, 2.5 bath, handicapped accessible home is located on large almost 1/2 acre lot. Built in 2006 by Lowpete Construction, this homes has the following features: Brand new kitchen, open kitchen/family room floor plan, gas stove, new laminate flooring, updated bathrooms, wide hallways and doorways, in-floor radiant heat, vaulted ceiling, bonus office/craft room, fenced yard, lots of parking, huge shop w/new roof and more. Call today for a showing! MLS #17361 Asking $529,900
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.
2113 2ND ST DOUGLAS
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
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Great investment property! This 6-plex in the Valley has 4 (2 bed, 1 bath) 1 (1 Bed, 1 Bath) and 1 (Studio). All units have been updated and include washer/dryer. Great cash flow, cul de sac, plenty of parking and nicely maintained building with great rental history. Call today for a showing! MLS#16753 Asking $689,900
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NHN MAYA WAY
Duplex on half an acre to be built by Lowpete Construction! This quality home makes a great investment, each side has an impressive 1626 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath plus a one car garage. Live in one half and have tenant cover large portion of your payment, or buy it as an investment only and have positive cash flow from the beginning! 5 star energy rated, 50 yr roof, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, family room etc. Call today for details on just how easy it is to build a new home with Lowpete Construction! MLS #14316 Asking $584,900 TO BE BUILT
8174 KEEGAN ST.
BUILD BRAND NEW! “To Be Built” Single Family home by Lowpete Construction. Price includes Builder financing with as little as 5% down. This large 4 bed, 2.5 bath home to be built on Keegan St. High quality features include: 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, Dual Heat, Toyo, electric, open kitchen, huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty more. Call Marty McKeown today for more details. Asking price: $427,900.00.
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causes many people to put on a few winter pounds. According to a study quoted in Men’s Health, a University of Minnesota doctor found that people with adequate vitamin D levels lost more weight than those with low levels, even though all study participants reduced their calorie intake equally. To get all the benefits of vitamin D, start by adjusting your diet. Vitamin D occurs naturally in eggs and oily fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, but it’s important to look for foods that contain even higher levels of vitamin D to naturally boost your intake, especially in the winter. “Food is quite literally one of the best medicines out there when it comes to improving your mental and physical health,” says registered dietitian nutritionist, Dawn Jackson Blatner. “One of my favorite tips for boosting Vitamin D intake is to simply swap out ordinary eggs for Eggland’s Best eggs, since you’ll automatically get six times more vitamin D - it doesn’t get any easier than that!” In addition to
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BLT Salmon Caesar Salad
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup tomatoe
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1/2 cup shredded 2 tablespoons C
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Parmesan cheese
aesar dressing
Heat bacon in a skillet and cook completely; set aside and then cut or br eak into bite-size pieces once cool ed. Soft boil the egg over the stovetop .
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3080 RIVERWOOD DRIVE
3264 MENDENHALL LOOP
9101 WOLFRAM WAY
• 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.
• $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#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.
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.
17 FARAWAY ROAD GUSTAVUS, AK • 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.
4449 JULEP STREET
• 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.
• 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!
1245 MENDENHALL PENINSULA
3785 KILLEWICH DRIVE
• 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.
• 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.
LOT AT 19.5 GLACIER HWY AT TEE HARBOR
350 IRWIN STREET • 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.
2190 CROW HILL DRIVE
• 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, animal friendly complex.
7635 NORTH DOUGLAS HWY • 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.
8505 RAINBOW ROW • 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 energy efficient heat pumps.
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So Many Excuses, So Little Satisfaction As
I look over my 2017 100’s list, I am happy that I can finally check a few items off. I took the motorcycle safety course, I got a sibling tattoo with my twin brother, had a sweet pup-day party for Kiska and all her dog and human friends including doggy ice cream and party hats, and after years and years I finally got a memory glass of my late cat. But for all the things still on my list, I have to realize that I made a lot of excuses this summer. I take self-reflection pretty seriously, and I would rather admit the hard truth and BE better, than to make excuses and FEEL better. After all, as my mom says, “excuses only satisfy those who make them.” Most of the things I didn’t do were hiking adventures, and reading. But here’s the thing, what did I do with my time? Like, where did 2017 go? I have been single since February, and my little mantra was ‘I’m doing me’ and my go-to song was
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“Scared to be Lonely” and I refused to do anything I thought I might be doing just because I was lonely, which ironically, might have made me more lonely in the end anyways. You know that meme of a lady sitting at a table set for one, and it says “I know what I bring to the table, so I’m not afraid to eat alone.” Eating alone for 10 months gets pretty dang quiet. But I didn’t really do me, I just put my singleness time and energy into things that I *thought* would make me feel like I had a societal purpose, but didn’t really. I volunteered on several boards and committees in our community, giving so many hours of my time for things where my housemates often asked me if the ‘juice was worth the squeeze.’ I got a second job this summer and a year round second job this winter that I actually really enjoy but am giving up my weekends and my
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precious adventure time. I often work 7 days a week, though usually just a few hours on Saturday. I walked my dog basically every day but we have done the EVAR more than ever and I looked longingly at our mountains feeling guilty that Kiska might be getting bored chasing the same squirrels every day. I also hated my life probably the most I have in years, and I cried myself to sleep more often than I should admit in print. I was a terrible burnt-out housemate who left dishes in the sink overnight, who didn’t vacuum as often as I should have after my pets and their constant little tri-colored fur balls. I don’t think I really pulled my weight in taking out the garbage and recycling. I started so many projects yet left so many unfinished. I had the best of intentions, but the worst follow through. I literally didn’t have enough energy to go around so instead of doing just a few things well, I failed at many. But if I wasn’t out adventuring and I wasn’t home reading, what was I doing? I honestly don’t even know. I feel like 2017 was a wasted year except for a few
blips of happiness. I wasted my time and energy on things that didn’t even make me happy trying to prove to myself that I had redeeming qualities of value, wasted my emotions being sad about not getting invited to things with my friend group and frustrated about personality conflicts on boards, and wasted my solitude hating my condo because I felt like I was stuck living there, trapped in my own choices; instead of it being a sanctuary it was a cinder block drowning me in drama. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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So Many Excuses, So Little Satisfaction
I feel like in trying to find other validation I bit off more than I could chew. But not even a giant bowl of crème brulee with the delightful toasted sugar shell more than I could chew; this was the gnarly gristle on an overly-done steak that I thought would ‘make a positive change’ for myself and others, and I was ‘fighting the good fight’. HA! What a joke. While I spent my
t i m e chewing on that never ending disaster, others were enjoying their dessert. #OverAcheiverFail As I sit down to make my holiday cards, I skim off a solid layer of self-pity and find those nuggets of goodness from the year. Looking at my 100’s list, I did hike the Chilkoot trail with my fake sister Brittany and a good friend Mareta, and we had the best weather I have ever had in the 6 years of
hiking it. I don’t have new ridgeline photos to show, but I do have familiar mountains with faces I love. Though my chest waders never saw the sea this summer, I did spend countless hours picking berries in the rain while Kiska got a blue tongue from eating blueberries; my house smelled like sweet f r u i t and the popping of sealing lids was often heard. I did more experimenting with jam this summer than I have before, and luckily made some amazing combinations. Looking at the flats of jam and apple butter I have in my coat closet, I do have jars upon jars to show for my gathering efforts which will be shared this holiday season. I did do my first caribou hunt up north, and that was an experience to learn from. This winter hunting has been slow with only one buck in the freezer, and the fuzzy little deer butts have all been elusive while their fresh tracks in the snow chumming me along. But even though hunting has been slow I have made some good memories with my brothers and learned a lot. Never underestimate the benefits of quietly taking your gun for a walk. I think something I’ll go into 2018 with is
not being afraid to adventure on my own. I made a lot of excuses for not getting out this summer because I didn’t have someone to go with. But I have ventured out several times hunting on my own, and reaffirmed that I’m not a total idiot in the woods and I can in fact come home alive. I mean, what happens when people move to new places? Do they never go out hiking until they make friends? That seems silly and unlikely. And as far as other excuses, I guess I’ll try to catch myself making them, and try to evaluate if the excuse is legit or not. Am I just masking insecurity or laziness with an excuse, or are there really conflicts such as time constraints or other obligations? And if there are other obligations, what is my priority level? Are these things I really want to do, that REALLY make me happy? And lord knows some days I just want to sit down and watch a movie, but I want to be honest about it and acknowledge the mental check-out instead of using it as an avoidance of something else that needs to get done, or being pouty later about how I spent my time. My 2018 100’s list is coming along. “Not making excuses” is at the top. A lot of my same adventures are still on there, and this next year I hope they will be filled with friends and smiling faces, but if not, then at least I will see the sights for myself and know that I went because I wanted to and it
was important to me. And heck, maybe it’s about time I read that book on mountaineering and backcountry safety before I head out alone.
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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Chicken and Mushrooms Sauté
Recipe
Serve over brown rice
Ingredients: 2T Olive Oil
1 Whole Organic chicken, cut up 1t Salt ¼ c rice flour 1lb cremini mushrooms, quartered 4 cloves fresh garlic, pressed/minced 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1/4c dry sherry 1c pinot grigio 1c chicken stock 3T butter (don’t be afraid) 2T Rice flour Salt and pepper to taste Chives and fresh homemade or live sourkraut to garnish
Directions
So now that the Holidays have passed and we’re all making new resolutions and diet/exercise promises to be healthier and thrive better in the Contributed new year. Many of by Amber King these resolutions involve food. So I’d love to share with you my resolution this year. To stop consuming nightshade vegetables… what are they and why do you want to stop? Nightshade vegetables are a plant family called Solanaceae. They all have certain characteristics in common (flower shape, seed arrangement etc…) Many are inedible and several are highly poisonous like deadly nightshade, tobacco and jimsonweed. Many edible nightshades are in our (and my) diet. Bell Peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, okra, artichokes, soy sauce (usually made with GMO soy beans and cut with petunia, eggplant, goji berries, paprika, pimentos, pepinos (hot peppers), potatoes (not sweet potatoes), tomatillos, gooseberries, naranjilla,
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vodka (again the potatoes, I guess I’ll be drinking Ciroc with Puffy P Diddy…) The problem is the glycoalkaloid/ saponin, lectin and capsaicin content. Overconsumption of these edible species can be poisonous to humans and at some levels, toxic properties can cause and inflame health issues if consumed regularly over time. Not to mention Oxalic Kidney stones. Lectins are present in most foods, but have the ability to increase intestinal permeability and have hi proline content and are relatively heat stable so cooking will not break them down and will cause leaky gut. Not what I’m looking for in the new year and on the same level it’s the same with saponin, which can also stimulate and exaggerate an immune response. Since I have auto immune issues I need to avoid these too. Glycoakaloid poisoning can occur with excessive consumption of nightshade vegetables and inhibit a key enzyme, acetyl cholinesterase, which is required for nerve impulse conduction. Think of a flickering light bulb, but that of the nervous system.. not good. The Capsaicin is a steroidal stimulant
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found in hot peppers, it’s what makes them hot. It is a natural irritant to a variety of tissues including skin, eyes and mucous membranes and can also increase intestinally inflammation. So while it’s going to be incredibly difficult to give up my love of everything hot sauced based, curry’s and many favorite Italian dishes, no more eggplant terrines, artichoke dip or my favorite pizza… Will life be a bland remainder of what it once was without my arsenal of peppery sauces and condiments (I really mean half the fridge door is hot sauces!) But if it means I’ll feel better at the end then it’s totally worth it. No more arthritis, or chronic pain. If you have constant pain, dietary issues or auto immune responses you might consider a three month challenge to avoid nightshades and see if it makes a difference… I’d also avoid GMO foods also since again it’s all about promoting good protein absorption and happy gut flora and fauna (see added sauerkraut) Amber King can be emailed at accereek@ gmail.com
Preheat oven to 325. Heat olive oil in Dutch Oven on medium heat. Sprinkle 1 tsp. salt equally over cut-up chicken pieces. Place rice flour in bowl and lightly dust the chicken pieces until coated. Brown chicken about 8 minutes per side. Don’t over crowd – do this in two batches, or heat up another skillet and brown concurrently. Remove chicken to plate and add mushrooms and garlic cloves. Stir and sauté 5 minutes. Add sherry. With a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add minced garlic and stir 1 minute. Add wine, chicken stock, salt and pepper and stir. Add chicken back into pot. Cover and place in oven for 30–35 minutes. Place pot on stove when chicken is cooked through and discard thyme. Remove chicken to a plate while you thicken sauce. Mash rice flour and butter with the back of a spoon to create a roux. Turn pot onto a low simmer and gradually stir in the roux to thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes. Or substitute the roux with the arrowroot/broth mixture to thicken. Add chicken back to pot and leave covered to keep warm. This was adapted from an Ina Garten recipe. From My Hot Sauce Free Table to yours, Happy New Year!
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