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FREE June 2015 Vol. 5 • No. 04
Southeast Alaska’s Premier Home, Lifestyle, and Real Estate Guide
Photo by Anna Hoke Home for sale, can be found on PAGE 9
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Letter from the Publisher Pattern Crushing on Encaustic Tile Advice I’d Give My Friends When Buying Their First Home Home is…. Curb Appeal Too! Remodeling the Exterior of the Home Schedule of Events for June Recipe: Dungeness Stuffed Artichokes
FEATURED PREMIERE BUSINESSES Coldwell Banker Rosie Ainza . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9, 22
Powell Realty Powell Realty Office. . . . 10-11, 24
Prudential SEAK Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . . . . 19, 22
Latitude 58 Real Estate Group Holly Cerne & Sunshine Hard. . . . . 3
RE/MAX of Juneau Marty McKeown. . . . . . . . 12-13
CoastAlaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Prudential SEAK Real Estate Karen Wright & Mara Jennings. 4
Residential Mortgage Vickie Perry & Bethany Woods. 14
Carlton Smith Residential Group Robyn Long . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 23
Alaska Renovators. . . . . . . . . . 14 Southeast Furniture. . . . . . 15, 23
Exit Realty of Juneau Molly Gallagher Brink, Marty Lentz, & Sarah Hines. . . . . . . . . . 6, 22, 23
Powell Realty Kimbee Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . 22 NYR Organic Amber King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 RE/MAX of Juneau Ethan Billings . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Stopher Construction. . . . . 16, 22 Alaska Litho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Coastal Real Estate Group. 17, 22, 23
Carlton Smith Residential Group Vickie Gartley. . . . . . . . . . . 7, 22 RE/MAX of Juneau JoAnn Birt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Coldwell Banker Soapy Lingle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RE/MAX of Juneau Julie Moe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Wilson Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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What an amazing view from this home located out the road but still only a 10-15 minute drive to shopping and entertainment. This 2260sqft home sites on 2 acres of sunny land. Come see it before it’s gone! $409,000
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What a view from this A-frame Douglas waterfront home! This 3BD/2BA 1947 sqft home with open concept kitchen and living room area. Enjoy 4th of July fireworks and BBQing from the wraparound deck! $479,000
Large, sunny Mountainside attached home located on a quiet cul-de-sac with views of Gastineau Channel. Large lot and brand new flooring and paint. Don’t miss this amazing home! $359,000
Spacious 3BD/2BA 2641 sqft home on 2 acres 3 miles from the bridge. Master suite includes huge walk-in closet, indoor hot tub, and sauna. Great potential for lot subdivision. $425,000
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elcome to summer! What a hard for me to through this Beautiful sunset at Lena Beach. gorgeous May we just lived find enjoyment journey I have through. It’s so nice to see everything in. Whether it seen growth in green and full of life again. As I sit be pregnancy myself which here pregnant and as moody as ever I or some other I am grateful can’t help but be a little jealous of all life event or for. One of the fun everyone is having. Don’t get journey, learning the hardest me wrong, this miracle of life is very m o d e r a t i o n yet rewarding much worth it and I am so excited and balance is things I’ve done to meet our little bundle of joy but very valuable is ask for help pregnancy doesn’t always come with but usually not and guidance. “fun” blinders and constant warm that fun. In my It’s difficult to fuzzy feelings. I see people hiking to particular case pregnancy has taught admit when I need it but is worth it the mountaintops, fishing, camping, me patients both with other people in the end because I attain or get closer slurping slushies (can’t do that with and myself. It’s helped enhance my to the solution or goal I am looking to gestational diabetes), coping skills and personal achieve. I am so used to being able to jumping off docks and all judgment, and yes, I handle everything on my own or come the fun stuff that comes am learning all about up with a solution, or lose sleep on my with warm weather and moderation, adjustment behalf so others don’t have to, but at summer. I am not as and forgiveness. Going this time in my life I have to shift a mobile these days to do through a new journey in little bit. My goals are mostly the same most of those activities and life is scary and for me, it but the way I go about achieving them being the intense person took some of my self-conare a little different and are taking that I am, modifying these fidence away and I am sure a little getting used to. Nobody is activities is sometimes it will again and again! But perfect (even though I try to be) and By Anna Hoke
through this experience I’ve learned to forgive myself of failures and instead of engaging in self pity, I am trying to learn from them and move forward. Failure whether it’s small or large is a very hard thing for me to deal with but as life becomes more unpredictable and the responsibility of a wee one arises, failure or imperfection will probably come more frequently. So please, whatever your personal journey or struggle in life may be, good on you, keep putting one foot in front of the other and please don’t give up. I’ll spare you the millions of inspirational quotes I’ve heard but please reach out, ask for help when you need it and keep living life. Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and owner of Southeast Living Magazine. She can be reached at anna@seakliving.com.
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615 5TH STREET Tri-level back deck will leave you breathless in this amazing hillside retreat with channel view. Nicely appointed upstairs owners unit with downstairs rental unit. MLS# 14407. $465,000
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lthough encaustic tile has been around since medieval times, it wasn’t widely used in the United States until the turn of the 20th century. Popular in sunny coastal regions, it was commonly used on patios, verandas and in courtyards. Encaustic tile fell out of favor in the 1940’s with the advent of new products that could be mass produced at lower prices. However, due to its unique patterns, customizable color, and durability, encaustic tile has seen a resurgence in popularity in the last few years. Encaustic tile, also known as cement tile,
is made up of three tile but are budget ingredients: marble conscious, Home Depot powder, Portland sells a lookalike ceramic cement (grey and version called Merola Tile. white), and natural Once primarily used mineral pigments, such outdoors, encaustic tile is as iron, cobalt and chromium now being used indoors oxides. The color slurries are and can be applied to poured into each section of a walls and hearths as mold, resembling a large cookie By Randi Wilson, C.I.D. well as floors. It can be cutter, which sits inside a frame. Interior Decorator installed on top of concrete After the frame is shaken to remove surfaces, any common air bubbles and evenly distribute color, it is underlayment, wall board, or any other compacted by a mechanical hydraulic press. compatible surface. Encaustic tile is also Lastly, the tile is removed from the mold, very versatile. Just by changing the pattern soaked in water, cured for four weeks, and color combination, this traditional and polished. tile can lend old world charm or a fresh Encaustic tile is modern twist to any setting or style. fairly expensive, ranging from Encaustic tile is also being used in a wide $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 2 0 . 0 0 range of commercial projects, from bars per square foot, and restaurants to boutique hotels. Once but the lengthy only available in Latin America and Europe, process requires this renaissance has led to a handful of much skill and U.S. companies producing encaustic tile, artistry. For those led by industry innovator, Villa Lagoon who appreciate the Tile, based in Alabama. Designers and beauty of encaustic architects agree its popularity will continue
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Spectacular Custom Beachfront - Three Bedrooms, Two Baths Waterfront Living!! $619,000.00 (MLS# 14355)
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Awesome family home with 2,295 sf. on large sunny corner in the Mendenhall Valley. 5 Bed / 2 bath and a 2 car garage. $410,000.00 (MLS# 14274)
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to grow as the public is exposed to projects that highlight encaustic tile’s unique beauty.
DEBORAH DRIVE Fabulous attached home. 1270sf, three bedroom, two baths, and MOVE-IN ready. Price Reduced to $266,000.00 (MLS#14109)
TWIN LAKES AREA Rare find, 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Beautiful home in great location. Lots of sun. Asking $459,000.00
Advice I’d Give My Friends When Buying Their First Home Buying your first home is daunting, to say the least. For most, I would say that it encompasses a realm of legal documents and situations that they By Amanda Pilley have never had to deal with before. Even the thought of it is enough to tempt a person to just buy the first house they come across in their price range, or simply keep renting. It is easy to get overwhelmed when buying your first home and, I think it’s fair to say, that you will get completely and utterly overwhelmed at some point. However, there are a few things you can do to take the sting out of buying your first home. These are my recommendations:
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Save up a few thousand dollars before you start shopping. Seriously. Most people will give you this advice and they’ll tell you the reason is so that you have a nice down payment, which is all well and good. However, if you are going with a 0% down loan option, which many are these days, you will still need
a few thousand in reserve to pay for closing costs. It may be upwards of $10,000, and it won’t be considered part of your mortgage loan. You’ll have to come up with this money as cash up front. Keep this in mind so that you don’t get caught off guard.
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Get your paperwork and finances in order ahead of time. Your mortgage lender is going to ask you anything and everything about your finances. It behooves you to have 3 years tax records, 3 months bank and income statements, 3 months retirement fund statements, among other documents. Basically, you’ll need to provide proof of income, proof of assets, and proof of debts. Trust me, your finances will be scrutinized several times over. You may be asked some unexpected questions like, how you paid off your truck last month. Be prepared to be laid bare and divulge every detail.
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You need a Realtor. Aside from the fact that the seller, not the buyer, pays the Realtors fees, and the fact that your Realtor will do all the negotiating as well as coach you through the home-buying process, the biggest
reason you need a Realtor is that in the ultra-tight housing market that we have here in Southeast Alaska, a Realtor has access to the biggest buying and selling pool, and the most current listings available. It’s not uncommon for a Realtor here to sell a house the day it gets listed, before the house even gets advertised to the public, simply because they were the first to hear that it came available on the market. That being said, be prepared to move fast if you find yourself in this situation, as the good houses won’t sit around and wait for you to make up your mind.
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Shop around for a mortgage lender. A lot of people don’t know that you can shop around for your lender and simply opt to go through their current bank or on a friend’s recommendation. You have the option to, and you should, shop around for one that will get you the best rate and one that you are comfortable with. Not all mortgage loans are created equal. Your mortgage lender may end up being the most important person involved in your home-buying transaction. Not only will a good lender give you a good rate, they will
9005 TOURNURE ST
Spacious Valley 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is conveniently located and is a must see. Bonus living space downstairs with family room and a wet bar. Home has had many upgrades and a total kitchen remodel. Upgrades include all new windows, exterior doors, all new flooring including hardwood floors, new appliances, propane on demand hot water heater, light fixtures and washer/dryer. Large SUNNY fenced yard with room for RV or Boat parking, 2 car garage.
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Custom built in 2012. Two story, single family located in the Montana Creek subdivision. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath in 1811 sq feet, 585 sq ft garage. Formal Dining room, spacious kitchen with solid surface counter tops and S/S appliances. Gas fireplace.
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Keep your eye on the prize. At any moment this crazy-train could get derailed by irrational thoughts and self-doubt. Keep it together! Remember: Home-ownership freedom is your reward. 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.
1360/1362 GLACIER HWY
This “Old Juneau home” boasts a LARGE master bedroom and bathroom with views of the channel and mountains and a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Many upgrades have been completed in the past few years including hardi-plank siding, new oil tank, upgraded kitchen and baths. Most recent include hickory hardwood floors throughout first floor, complete interior and exterior paint, so much more. Great location close to downtown but offers privacy.
3345-4 TONGASS BLVD
Why rent when you can buy. Convenient location. Spacious, Ground Level , 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. Many upgrades in 2008-09 including upper kitchen cabinets and pantry, countertops and much more. HOA includes heat and hot water.
1650 MENDENHALL PENINSULA RD
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Valley Duplex. 3 bedroom, 1 bath down and 2 bedroom, 1 bath up. Upper unit was previously occupied by the Owner’s. Both units are light and bright. Granite counter tops in upper unit. 1328 sq ft garage, large 12,500 sq ft lot and HUGE party deck over garage. Sauna.
also be there to talk you down off of a cliff if you find yourself succumbing to home-buying induced panic attacks. So do yourself a favor and build yourself the best home-buying team you can, keeping in mind that your chosen lender will be absolutely critical to your home-buying success.
2596 JOHN STREET
Two for the price of one. Two side by side lots at the top of John Street. They are both zoned D18. Water and electric are on Lot 11. Sewer is part way up John Street.
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had wanted to write about something else for this month’s magazine issue, but then things changed for us quickly - very quickly! This has been a bit of a difficult article for me to write because it involves a difficult choice that we recently had to make about just what and where home is for us. Over Mother’s Day, I saw quotes saying….”home is where Mom is”. There are infinitely more quotes - “Home is wherever I find myself.” “Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.” “Home is a shelter from storms.” “Home is where one starts from.” “Home is where the heart is.” “Home is where the heart can laugh without shyness and tears can dry at their own pace.” “Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the
strongest conjuration.”
Naturopathic Doctors. I can’t complain too much; despite this, I For us the location we call home have had the opportunity to work is apparently still very fluid. We are in two great specialty clinics here in moving - again! This was not an easy Juneau - though always in a limited decision to make. My husband was capacity. I resigned one position this born in Juneau. I was born in Wrangell. February, while continuing to work part We grew up in Hoonah. Having lived time at the other. However, I’ve been in states as far east as Florida, west as offered the opportunity to go back Hawaii, south to Texas, and in all three to Washington, where Naturopathic Pacific coast states, we came back to Doctors have long been recognized Alaska. Back for work. Back to raise as primary care physicians, and our girls. Back to be close to family. practice with a full scope, comparable Back HOME. to other medical PCPs. In Being a licensed addition, this opportunity Naturopathic Doctor, it allows me to work in both has been difficult for me the specialties I’ve been to work in Alaska utilizing part of here in Juneau… my complete medical all while starting at only training and experience two days a week, so I can because Alaska has an continue to focus on my extremely antiquated most important work and restrictive scope being present for my two of practice for licensed By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND
JoAnn Birt Realtor
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• 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 13,000 square foot lot • 2004 square feet
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This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a large open floor plan perfect for entertaining. You will love the large bedrooms with walk in closets, living/family room, separate laundry room, lots of storage and large heated garage. Extra large yard to enjoy the outdoors, and plenty of room to park the boat. $415,000
little girls - being, as fully as possible, a wife and mother first. To sweeten the deal, my husband’s work recently gave him a promotion and offered him a transfer. This would allow us both to be working and living in Bellingham. So there it was. We were suddenly faced with this difficult decision. It was difficult because we were faced with choosing between two very good options. The choice would be easy if one option were not attractive. 1) Bellingham is beautiful - we lived there for five years before coming back to Alaska and loved it for so many reasons...we have maintained a condo downtown that has been rented, so we can just move right back in while we house shop. The work opportunities are fantastic. 2) Alaska is a unique and magnificent piece of earth that compares really to no where else. We have family we
Service you deserve, a name you can trust. RE/MAX of Juneau
907-789-4794 office • 3031 Clinton Drive • Juneau, AK 99801 8887 Birch Beautiful remodel on this lovely valley ranch with open floor plan. It’s everything you would expect in a modern open floor plan with beautiful kitchen and island. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with large 2 car garage and room to park the boat. New windows, siding, roof, kitchen, bathrooms...beautifully done. MLS #14437. $355,000
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• MLS #14258 • 5 bedroom, 4 bath • Sf home with 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment • 3,332 square ft, 504 sq. ft garage • $539,900
4410 Julep Street
• 2 bedroom, 1 bath • 1200 square feet, large fenced yard • MLS #14159 • $259,900
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0 North Douglas Highway • MLS # 13208 • Waterfront Lot • 64904 sq. ft. • $149,900 Just under 1.5 acres. Located between 7800 and 7940 N. Douglas Highway. A flat piece of waterfront property ready to clear and build. Possibility of an easement from neighbor’s driveway.
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3488 Meander Way
• 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath • 1569 square feet
• MLS#14295 • $389,900
are heartbroken not to be within walking distance of. We have friends and a community - as does our oldest daughter. She’s graduating Kindergarten as Juneau Montessori, but sure to be in a 1st grade with some of her classmates.
Note: I’d love to hear from readers :
So how does one choose? In an easy decision, one choice is clearly better than the other. Not so in a difficult choice. You’ve heard me mention TEDTalks before, and one I recently watched by Ruth Chang was applicable to this situation. She contends that having to make difficult decisions actually empowers us and allows us to create and direct our lives. A life of easy choices only becomes a life of drifting with the current so to speak, or always moving in the path
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of least resistance. It reminded me of The Landmark Forum seminar I took in graduate school. The cliff note: you choose your life. Simple. The truth is (for us) in this situation, there was no “right” choice….there
was no “wrong” choice. There was simply a choice to be made. Stay or go. So in the spirit of adventure we go! Knowing full well that at any moment we can simply choose to come back “home”.
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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“Modern home in a wonderful location! Sunny living room, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dining area. Spacious master bedroom with HUGE deck which opens to views of the wetlands and channel. Bathrooms on each level, including a jetted tub on the master level. 3 br/2.5ba, 1,872 sq. ft. and ample parking! $359,000 MLS# 14245
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ast month we talked about remodeling the exterior of the house by use of trim and mouldings around doors and windows. How different trim details, window and door details can really dress up the exterior of a home. I also discussed the finishes and the approach to the entryway. I also covered how, during the exterior remodel process, we can address other issues with the home such as weatherization and efficiency upgrades. This month I am going to finish up the exterior of the home and how an exterior remodel can dress up a house and give it the curb appeal it needs. Columns and Accents We ended last month with the approach of the home and how to dress the front of the house up with an added entryway.
Now the new entryway will need a few be panelized matching the siding but finishing details to complete a grand tying into the details of the interior of entrance to the home. The columns of the home. Small accents like corbels, the new covered entry need a finish. caps, crowns, and headers will further Why would you leave a the curb appeal, as long as it’s pressure treated post exposed not too busy. Even by simply when you can bulk it up by finding some house numbers wrapping it with cedar or with a complementing font a composite material? The will draw the eye to the front pressure treated lumber gives of the home. the posts its durability but they Front Porches and Decks don’t need to be left exposed. Add a chunky base up the post 3 or 4 feet. Turn the bast By Greg Stopher Front porches are all part of Stopher Construction the approach of the home of the 4x4 post into a chunky I discussed in the previous 12x12 post and wrap the top of the post article. They can be a major contributor to about a 6x6. The options are endless to curb appeal because they add to the so I won’t get into too much detail but if you have the room to dress up your focal point of the front door. Decks posts to the covered entry or porch, are not necessarily on the front side dress them up. The post bases can even of the home, but some are and others are visible from the front. This is an
important place to spend our family and friend time at home while relaxing or entertaining. Decks in Southeast Alaska should be sturdy and durable but inviting too. Patios and decks can be covered so they can be enjoyed more in the rainy weather. You can follow some to the same rules as the front entry way, as far as, treating the posts and beams and adding accents. Make the space comfortable for you. A wide variety of composite and pvc decking materials are available in about any color and add new level of style to a home. Roofs When looking at a home from the road or the driveway about a quarter of what you see is roof and depending on the pitch of the roof you might be seeing more. With that said don’t forget
Building Opportunity
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: 3311 Pioneer Ave: Located in Channel Heights with sweeping view of downtown, mountains and the Gastineau Channel, this lot is prepped and ready to build your dream home. The driveway is cut-in per CBJ approved plan. This great opportunity is ready and waiting. MLS#14016. $183,000
Waterfront Delight
Honey Bee Anderson Broker (907) 723-4233 honeybee@buzzhoneybee.com
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This 2bd/2ba condo located in Auke Bay shows off views of the Auke Bay boat harbor, mountain vistas and ocean scenes. Larger than most, this unit has 1060 sf of living area, private deck with storage and a large entry closet serving as a storage area, coat closet and laundry area. Easy to maintain with laminate flooring and updated bathrooms. Close to the post office, Auke Bay boat harbor, eating establishments and the University of Alaska. Great ambiance with incredible views. MLS#14302. $267,900
Renovation Opportunity
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
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“Decks in Southeast Alaska should be sturdy and durable but inviting too. Patios and decks can be covered so they can be enjoyed more in the rainy weather.”
about updating shingles to an architectural shingle or a hidden fastener standing seam steel roof, there are more colors available to complement any home. Dormers are a great way to change the look of the front of a home while adding additional living space and headroom at the same time.
you can start with adding the character you want to your home.
In all, it’s important to consider many things when trying to make your home have great curb appeal. The exterior of the home including accents, columns, decks, and roofs, windows, doors, trim, the entry into the home, and the siding all tie in together to create a good looking home from the
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.
exterior are all important contributors to curb appeal and can make your home feel warmer while adding additional
character. So take a look at your home and decide if you think it has the curb appeal you want and if it doesn’t, where
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Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: At the end of the cul de sac, discover the serene setting of this 3bd/2ba ranch style attached home situated on a 12,224 sf lot. Features include a front facing bay window, french doors leading to the deck and a beautiful wooded lot to enjoy. Built in 1984 this home offers a great neighborhood experience with convenient access to trails, and recreational activities. This home offers a canvas to paint on. Come take a look. MLS#14428. $289,000
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Unique Crow Hill Condo at the top of Lawson Creek with a commanding view of downtown Juneau, water, and mountains. This top floor...end unit is 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 782 sf includes a carport & covered entry, so no getting wet and only a few steps to enter. No neighbors above and a great location opportunity. MLS# 14406. $169,000
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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.
3112 WILDMEADOW LANE
Don’t miss your chance to own one of the few homes on Wildmeadow Lane! Directly across Glacier Hwy from Don Abel, lies a cul de sac in the meadows...and this beautiful single family home! 4 beds, 3 baths...over 3200 square feet on 3/4 of an acre! Here are the features of this home: grand vaulted ceilings, family room and living room, 2 gas fireplaces, recently updated kitchen, huge South facing sun catching deck, creek with a foot bridge, wonderful garden and more! Call Marty McKeown for a showing! MLS #14381 Asking $575,000
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Sunny Meadow Lane! This Single family with apartment features 3 bed, 2 bath in the main house and a newly constructed 1 bed, 1 bath apartment in the lower half. Apartment has separate entry via common area with no stairs. Other features include: newer kitchen, new back deck, French drain, fenced yard, lots of parking (including boat/RV), shed, Dish TV, large backyard and more! Call Marty McKeown for a showing! Asking $419,900 MLS 14412
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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
Sunny Bayview living on the Slough! Don’t miss this large (2344 sr ft) Single Family home with 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Home features: living room, family room, open kitchen floor plan, large deck, wood stove, fire pit, large garage (638 sq ft), huge master closet, spacious master bed and bath, separate dining room and more! Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! Asking price: $499,900.00
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
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Upper side of Simpson Ave with a view! This 2 bed, 1.5 bath attached home has been well maintained and shined up nice with new interior paint! Large vaulted living room off the kitchen with decks in front and back of the home! Large garage and at the end of the cul de sac, so less traffic. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! Asking price: $279,900.00
Beautiful Park Place Town house on the Rotary Park side of the street! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath end unit attached home sits at the end of the cul de sac, so you deal with less traffic. Stunning landscaping and a lovely stamped concrete walkway that leads to a large back deck, great for summer BBQ’s! New carpet in living/family area, new laminate and newer interior painting. Nice heated garage and plenty of parking. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! Asking price: $294,900.00
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Sweet, South Beautiful 3.14 Acre facing ranch lot off the Back Loop styled home in the Mendenhall Valley! This 3 bed, 2 Road, just past Lee bath home is located near schools, pool, trails, post Drive and below UAS office, shopping, JRC...all within walking distance! Housing. Possible Features a cover back patio, living room, family views of Auke Lake room, fireplace, 2 car garage, garden area, satellite and great potential for dish and a fantastic yard! Call Marty McKeown for a subdividing into smaller lots. Call today for more showing! Asking $354,900 MLS 14426 information. MLS #13532 Asking $499,900
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909 5TH STREET: Fantastic Douglas Building Lot on 5th St. Water views possible on this relatively flat 5000 sqr f lot. Call Marty McKeown for more details today! MLS# 12110. Asking price: $79,900
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PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND: 4.13 Acres on beautiful Setter Lake, Prince of Wales Island. Build your dream home or a cabin getaway on this large waterfront lot located at the end of a quiet road. Call Marty McKeown for more info. Asking price: $49,900 PELICAN:
Beautiful views of the harbor from this .33 Acre Lot in Pelican Alaska! Located above the Cannery Just one block from City Hall and 2 blocks from the airplane float dock. Great location for a Summer home, cabin rental or your own dream home in one of Southeast Alaska’s best kept secrets! Call Marty McKeown for more info. Asking price: $49,900
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Juneau’s one and only “Rainway Touchless Carwash” located across from Costco! Great opportunity, property and business are included in sale. Two bay building, vending equipment, video security system, vacuums station etc. Large paved and landscaped corner lot. Financials available to serious prequalified Buyers. Call Marty McKeown today for more information. Asking price: $795,000.00
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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. Asking $94,900
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To be built! This is a 2007 sq ft, 3BR/2BA single family home with a 675sq ft, 1BR/1BA apartment. Nice views of Auke Lake on over a half an acre lot! 5 star energy rated, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, open porch etc. Call today for more details! MLS 13101 Asking $574,900
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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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House/Boat Condo all in one! This Brand New Floor Plan by Lowpete Construction is the perfect combination for keeping your boat, cars, toys and living space all under one roof! This is a 1927 sqr ft Single family 3 bed 2 bath home on top of a 1604 sqr ft shop, large enough for a 28 ft boat, a truck and a car...with plenty of shop space to spare! Nice deck with views of Auke Lake on over a half an acre lot! 5 star energy rated, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, covered porch etc. Call today for more details! MLS 13098 $519,900
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8141 KEEGAN AVE
Builder financing with as little as 5% down. This large 4 bed, 2.5 bath home will be on Keegan Ave, next to Easy St. High quality features include: 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, Duel Heat, Toyo, electric, open kitchen floor plan with huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and much more. Call today for more info! Picture is of similar previously built home. Call today for more details MLS 14317 Asking $409,900
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! Asking $569,900
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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 bath home on Keegan Ave, next to Easy 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. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Picture is of similar previously built home. MLS #13924 Asking $419,900
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Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events for June
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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. June 1st – June 7th | Wrangell King Salmon Derby www.wrangellchamber.org
June 13th Skagway Skagway Marathon www.skagwaymarathon.org
June 5th – 14th | Pelican 12th Annual Pelican King Salmon Derby www.pelican.net
June 20th | Haines 23rd Annual Kluane to Chilkat Bike Relay www.kcibr.org
June 5th – June 28th | Sitka Sitka Summer Music Festival www.ssfm.alaskaclassics.org June 6th | Skagway 20th Annual Fran Delisle Walkathon www.skagway.com June 6th – June 7th | Ketchikan 68th Charr King Salmon Derby www.ketchikankingsalmonderby.com June 13th | Juneau Only Fools Run at Midnight www.juneauserr.wix.com
June 20th – June 21st | Juneau Gold Rush Days www.traveljuneau.com June 21st | Juneau Juneau’s Longest Day Concert Cristina Della Rosa: (907) 500-2942 Have an event you’d like to see advertised? Contact Southeast Living Magazine at info@seakliving.com.
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Views galore from almost every room in this water front Fritz Cove home. Decked out on every level. Four of five bedrooms have access to decks with a quiet therapeutic setting. Enjoy barbecuing with family and friends while watching sunsets over Auke Bay. Elec heating, wood stove and monitor stove. MLS# 13989. $689,000
Not a cabin but water front home on the west side of Horse Island. Just a short boat ride from Auke Bay brings you to your retreat complete with guest house, great views of Admiralty Island and the Chilkat Range. No property taxes. MLS# 13602. $395,000
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Goodbye congestion with this 33,000 square foot lot waiting to be built on. This lot is located on the corner of Andreanoff Drive and Glacier Hwy just before Tea Harbor. MLS# 13483. $84,000
This is your passport to privacy and relaxation. This main home with a guest house is just a short boat ride from Tenakee Springs boat harbor. Structures sit on two and a half acres of water front property. Northern lights generator in its own building, work shop, storage building, enclosed wood shed. There is an additional 2.53 Acre water front property adjoining this property that can be purchased separately. MLS# 13674. $425,000
PELICAN In the heart of Lisianski Inlet. 15 Min boat ride from Pelican boat harbor. If you enjoy hunting, salmon, halibut fishing, relaxing, this is the place to be. This home has its own water source, generator with inverter system, boat mooring and plenty of outbuildings. House can be heated with either a wood stove or monitor oil stoves. Only one bedroom, but two other finished rooms that can be used as bedrooms. MLS# 14014. A great price of $149,000 for a water front home!
WATER FRONT PROPERTY Over 3300 feet of water front property with views of Gastineau channel, mountains above thane road, taku inlet and down town Juneau. Use your imagination for the many uses for this 103 acres of prime real estate. MLS 12389 $590,000
JUNEAU 3406 GLACIER HWY Commercial Land In Salmon Creek. 14.75 acres near Bartlett Memorial Hospital. Several potential building sites. MLS#14453 Very energy efficient (LEED Certified) 3 Bd, 2.5 Ba. single family home. Low heating expenses, open floor plan & a heated 2 car garage. New carpet, tile floor radiant heat, Swanston counters, new light fixtures & updated colors. Backs up to a green belt/no build zone. MLS# 14411. $399,000
615 5TH STREET Tri-level back deck will leave you breathless in this amazing hillside retreat with channel view. Nicely appointed upstairs owners unit with downstairs rental unit. MLS# 14407. $465,000
PYBUS BAY
This gorgeous home in remote Pybus Bay features craftsmanship rarely seen, escape from the world’s distractions to this piece of natural wonder. 4 story home with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, dock rights, and fabulous outbuildings. Too many amenities to list. Possible lodge or corporate retreat. Access from Petersburg or Juneau. MLS# 13932 $899,000
NORTH LYNN CANAL
163+ Acres of the unsurpassed beauty of upper Lynn Canal. Access by air or water south of Haines, Glacier Point. MLS# 12241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650,000
ELFIN COVE
.34 Acre lot on Elfin Cove with power lines to the lot. MLS #12421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 .70 Acre lot and cabin wired for electricity. MLS# 13490. $89,000 2 Water front lots combined are 1.61 Acres MLS# 14455 $22,000
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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
CHILKAT LAKE
1.42 Acres on the lake with a small cabin. MLS13778 $33,500 1.50 Acres on Chilkat Lake with a cabin furnished with a custom bedframe, table and cabinets. MLS# 11392 $47,500 1.5 Acre lake front lot MLS#12864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 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
TENAKEE SPRINGS
Cabin and out buildings on 2.70 acres of land two miles east of town. Sale includes furnishings and a 17” Skiff. MLS# 13588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,000
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 $199,000
EXCURSION INLET
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 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
Yakutat Land - Lot 4 Block 11, .40 acres. MLS# 13481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,950
HAINES
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 Almost 3 acres near Mosquito Lake. Owner will carry contract. Power and phone lines are in to the property line. MLS #11207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 Two 3.7 Acre lots in Nelson Subdivision. Deeded access to a runway. Water or air access only. MLS#13804. $29,500 & MLS# 13792 $39,500
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HOLLY’S HALLMARK Holly’s Hallmark Gold Crown Store in the Nugget Mall is for sale! The owner is willing to train you. Sale include the POS System, Fixtures and Inventory. MLS# 13377.
ART DEPARTMENT CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING SHOP No experience necessary the owner is willing to train you! Invest in your future with a successful matting and framing store. Solid revenue and a great location. MLS# 13585. $136,000
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# 14009 . . . . . . . $985,000 1.13 Acre building lot in the highlands area of downtown Haines, just above Nukdik Point. Owner financing possible. MLS #13394.$58,000 with owner financing or $52,000 without. 2.5 Acres on Chilkat Lake Road. MLS# 14269 . . . . . $68,800 1.30 Acres of land. MLS# 14268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 1.63 Acres of Land. MLS# 14267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 6.5 Mile Lutak Beach Road - 79+ Acres of land, 1.5 miles past the ferry terminal. There is a stream running through this property, possible hydro. Power lines to the lot line. Just across the road from the water, with outstanding views of Lutak Inlet. MLS# 14076. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$385,000
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Debbie White
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KOOTZNOOWOO PLAZA Now has spaces available for lease 242 SF. to 3,000 SF. Suites. Great location with plenty of parking! Call Debbie White for more information. Cell: 907-723-9886, Office: 907-789-5533
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
PELICAN
Breath taking views from this 2 ba, 1 bath single family home. New flooring, 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. New washer and dryer. MLS# 13793 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000
907-723-9886 debbie@isellalaska.com
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CLEARED LOTS READY TO BUILD ON!
LOT 1A SORIANO SUBDIVISION
.30 of an acre lot on Tamarack Court. MLS# 14365 $119,000 LOT 1B SORIANO SUBDIVISION
.43 Acre river front lot on Mendenhall River, Located on Tamarack Court. MLS#14366 $180,000
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5002 Rink Creek Road 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin on one acre towards the end of Rink Creek Road. Contents of cabin are negotiable. MLS# 14061 . $128,000 Lot 14&15 Glacier bay #1. A Dream Come True! Storybook charm for “Grandma’s House” situated on two acres, room to garden and play. Bring your tackle box! Enchanting 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with prow front windows overlooking expansive front yard. Surrounded by majestic spruce trees. Modern kitchen and open floor plan. Surprise 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest cabin in back. MLS# 14171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,000
ANGOON
3 bedroom, 1 bath single family home with a large open kitchen and living room with wall to wall windows overlooking Favorite Bay, a breathtaking site. MLS# 13873 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$140,000 .75 acre Lot 315 in Keet Subdivision in Angoon. This lot has 70.3 Sq. Ft. of waterfront. Water access only. MLS# 14034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,000 Waterfront Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 -$25,000 Lot 69 in Kenasnow Subdivison: Great hunting and fishing cabin with shower on ¾ acre water front lot. Sale includes 17” Skiff. MLS#13176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000 932 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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Dungeness Stuffed Artichokes
Recipe
Serves 4 appetizers (sharing) 2 large artichokes 3 lemons 1 large shallot - minced - about 3 tbs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons small capers (rinsed) 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumb, plus 2 tbs for sprinkling(I make my own in the blender from bread ends and season to taste) 1/2 pound cleaned crabmeat 1/2 cup white wine (I used a Chilean Savignon Blanc) pepper olive oil to drizzle 1. Cut the bottoms off the artichokes, as well as the tops. Trim the toughest outer leaves and clip off any remaining pokey things from the leaves. Rub all of the cut surfaces with the juice from one lemon as quickly as possible. 2. Steam the artichokes until they are tender, then set them aside to cool.
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une in the land of the midnight sun is a special time of late night but still light fishing, camping and beach barbeque’s with friends and family. Officially the longest month of the Alaskan year it’s an incredible
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time. The salmon are flowing, sun is shining and Dungie crab season opens. I grew up in Petersburg working in the cannery and Dungie season was a huge teen rite of passage, where you had to be tough enough to endure a crab season in the cannery before taking on other jobs around town or on boats. It was grueling work, 12 hour shifts of back breaking, hand swelling work processing tote after tote of crab, hanging them on each others rain gear and other antics when your body has physically exhausted itself and you’re just looking for ways to get through till your next break, loud music and comedy always come into play. It was loud, sweaty, stinky and wet and what my girlfriends and I did for three weeks every June. Much like solstice rituals the word solstice is from the Latin word
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solstitium, from sol(sun) and stitium (to stop), reflecting the fact that the sun appears to stop at this time (and again at the winter solstice). It’s a time of celebrating the bounty of our long summer days, there is always time to sleep in the winter right? It’s time to grab some of my favorite vegetables and crustaceans and have a party, and you can too! Invite your friends over to help clean your crab, save your shells and melt into butter, whirl in the blender and strain thru cheesecloth and you’ll have amazing crab butter for the use all summer. Capture it’s essence and enjoy. From my shell filled table to yours, Enjoy Amber King can be emailed at amberking907@gmail.com
3. Mix together the shallot, mayo, juice from another lemon, capers, tarragon and bread crumb. Grind in some pepper then fold in the lump crabmeat, being careful not to break it up too much. 4. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Scoop the innermost leaves and the choke out of the artichokes. Pull the leaves apart a bit to loosen them up. Fill the middle space with the crab mixture, then stuff the remaining crab down in among the leaves as much as you can until it is used up. 5. Put the wine in a 9x9 pyrex (or other baking dish that will hold them snugly) then put the artichokes in. Sprinkle the 2 tbs of bread crumb on top, then drizzle each with olive oil, about 2 tbs per artichoke. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon over top. 6. Bake them for 15 minutes, then baste them with the wine in the pan, using most of it up - it will soak into the bread crumbs. Continue baking until they are nice and crisp and brown on top. 7. I served these by setting them in the middle of the table, handing out forks and knives and a leaf shuck bowl, and letting everyone have at them!
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Business Directory Southeast Alaska Real Estate 8585 Old Dairy Road #102 • Juneau, AK 99801 Office - (907) 789-5533 • Fax: (907) 789-5504 Toll Free - 1-877-573-2573 • www.isellalaska.com
Vickie Gartley Associate Broker, CRS®, ABR®, SFR® RESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT #1949 CONTRACTOR LICENSE #35624
Greg Stopher Owner
Specializing in remodeling, custom finishes, additions and new home construction projects.
Cell: (907) 209-3123 Vickie.Gartley@gmail.com www.CSResidentialGroup.com
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Rosie Ainza
9040 Glacier Highway Juneau, Alaska 99801 Office Cell Fax
Kimbee Anderson
907-789-3888 907-723-7399 907-789-7038 www.powell-realty.com •
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Amber King
REALTOR®
Independent Founding Consultant
907.723.7381 shines@gci.net
2227 Jordan Ave. Juneau, AK 99801 www.juneauhomefinder.com
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Marty Lentz
Southeast Alaska Real Estate
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907.321.3325
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2227 Jordan Ave. Juneau, AK 99801 www.juneauhomefinder.com
Karen Wright REALTOR®
Karenlrite@aol.com CELL 907-321-5866 OFFICE 907-789-5533
8585 Old Dairy Road #102 Juneau, Alaska 99801
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
Ethan Billings
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2000 ANKA ST., JUNEAU, AK, 99801 Across the street from Costco
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Randi Wilson, C.I.D.
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RE/MAX of Juneau Cell: (907) 321-2629 Office: (907) 789-4794 juliemoe.realtor@gmail.com www.SellingJuneau.com 3031 Clinton Drive Juneau, AK 99801
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Let Our Family Bring Your Family Home! Delightfully Affordable
Honey Bee Anderson Broker (907) 723-4233 honeybee@buzzhoneybee.com
Enchanted Privacy
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Priced for an affordable low to median income buyer, 3 bd, 2 ba attached home offers an open floor plan in living, dining & kitchen area. Conveniently located in the Douglas area close to the bus route w/ views of mountains, forest & downtown Juneau. Bedrooms are carpeted w/wood laminate in living, kitchen & dining areas. Buyer must go through a qualification process & their income limit must not exceed the 80% Area Median Income limit. There is a 99 year renewable land lease. MLS# 14403. $225,000
Prime Real Estate
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Beautiful sloping riverfront lot situated at the end of the cul-de-sac. Easy and convenient access off the back loop area. Enjoy this private setting along the river. MLS#13738. $159,000
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Built in 1996, this 3bd/2ba single family sits on a 22,756 sf lot in Auke Bay just past the ferry terminal. The vaulted ceilings & contemporary design create an open floor plan w/light capturing windows. The fantastic kitchen features a tile floor w/inlaid design. The huge wrap-around deck presents a charming picture postcard image that is sure to entice any buyer. Boat parking on site & quick access to Auke Bay Boat Harbor offers the avid fisherman quick access to the fishing grounds. MLS# 14401 $395,000
On Hidden Pond
Waterfront Opportunity...
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: ...Here is a waterfront lot, close to town with a beautiful view of Gastineau Channel. With 13,320 sq. ft., this lot offers an upper plateau which drops down to the beach. A quaint “old” garage with wood flooring sits up front toward the road. Sweeping vistas of mountains and forest with an awe-inspiring setting make this a true building opportunity. MLS#14132. $143,000
Yakutat Income Potential!
Offered by Darlene Donohue: Beautiful Triplex home offering rental income potential. This triplex has 3 one bed one bath Darlene Donohue furnished units with separate electric and shared Sales Associate heat. Oversized two car garage with half of it (907) 518-4391 darlenedonohue@aol.com 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
Ruth Blackwell Associate Broker
(907) 321-0615 ruth@aukelake.com
Trevor Roehl
Associate Broker Property Manager (907) 789-3888 trevorroehl@gci.net
Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Situated on a supersized 12,224 sf lot, you will discover this unusual one-story, 3 bedroom/2 bath attached home on its own hidden pond. Frequented by many species of ducks, there is plenty of activity to capture your attention. Tucked away at the end of the cul de sac, the large wooded lot offers peace & quite. Features include boat parking onsite and additional bonus room for hobby or exercise accessed from the master bedroom or garage with arctic backyard entry. Inside view a delightfully maintained open living & dining area accented by the front facing bay window and french doors leading to the deck with the pond beyond. Key words like character, comfort, and privacy spring to mind in any description that is sure to attract your interest. MLS#14427. $310,000
Roomy Ranch
Offered by Darlene Donohue: This 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home offers a large eat in kitchen, separate dining room ,very spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, new kitchen flooring and newer laminate throughout , a relaxing hot tub on your covered patio, large fenced in back yard with a deck and two sheds . Home has been freshly painted . Located in the heart of the valley close to schools, shopping and activities. A true must have. MLS#14335 $378,900
Can’t find something to buy? Then build! Available Lots:
Out of Town Lots: • Angoon Lot – MLS#11823 $26,000
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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