March 2018 Edition

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

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Letter from the Publisher Beware the Ides of March The Right Kind of Neighbors Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events Spring Onion and Morel Risotto

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Platinum Real Estate Group Robyn Long, Vickie Gartley, Heidi McDaniel, Kimmi Buhler, Janlaine Brady, Gretchen Powers, Amy Miller, Erica Simpson . . . . . 13

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Cornerstone Home Lending. . . 4 Southeast Alaska Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . . . . . 5, 18 Coldwell Banker Race Realty Gwen Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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LOT 5 PETERS LANE

Hidden Treasure Too located off Douglas Hwy at the end of Peters Lane, is a prime building lot Zoned D-18. $76,000

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This 3BD/2BA top floor unit enjoys sweeping views of mountains, water and downtown Juneau. Call for your showing today!

This West Juneau Hidden Treasure is Zoned D-18. This lot offers potential development as a single family or multi-family. $74,000

602 TANGO ST., PETERSBURG

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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

Excursion Inlet is just waiting to take you off the grid. This property is turn key and ready to go! $219,000

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Letter from the Publisher

Welcome to March! Happy 7th Birthday to us! This month marks our 84th edition of the magazine and I couldn’t be more proud of what this publication has become.

Thank you so much to our loyal supporters, advertisers and readers, we wouldn’t be where we are without you!

March also marks one of my favorite times of year. The days are longer, signs of spring are making an appearance, spring skiing is excellent (as long as we have snow) and group sports are in full swing.

It’s no secret that I love soccer, not just for the sport but also for the social and therapeutic aspect of it. I’ve talked about the winter blues before, but I also can find myself in a slump any time of year if I’m secluded in my home for too long or don’t get out and see the bustling community around me. Group sports or activities are beneficial in many ways both mental and physical and I wanted to share what I get out of them with you.

They get you out of the house. Just the act of getting ready and stepping out the door can add life back to the dull moments, not to mention it’s a reminder that there is much going on outside your front door. When I

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put on my soccer gear, I start to think about the sport, but also the people I am going to see and the information that I will share with them. Then I get in my car and I enjoy turning up the music, and inspecting my surroundings as I make my short drive to the Field House.

I find comfort in seeing other people in vehicles driving to or from their destinations and I relish the idea that life is happening around me.

Even if you don’t have a designated sport or group activity, stepping out of your comfort zone is usually a good thing. It isn’t always comfortable (hence leaving the “comfort” zone) but I feel like it stimulates new parts of your body and brain and in the end, enhances your life and can lead to new exciting adventures. There are group fitness classes, sports, book groups, parent groups, hiking groups, and educational classes around the community, some of which are free! And disclaimer, sometimes

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Groups & Sports certain group activities can be too far out of your comfort zone.

I’ve learned from experience that I am not good at group classes that have any type of synchronized actions, like Zumba. Love the idea of it, but after a number of classes, it’s just not for me. And that’s ok too. It took doing something new and different to discover my likes and also my dislikes.

Group activities have an obvious social aspect to them. See others, sharing experiences, and communicating face to face always helps me and pulls me out of the enclosed “box” that my life becomes sometimes. I do suffer from a little bit of social anxiety from time to time, but I’ve learned that if you’re honest with yourself and others; most people are kind, patient and understanding.

And with that said, being face to face with someone that doesn’t share those qualities can also be a good experience. I’ve been in situations where group or team members aren’t getting along or someone has a poor

attitude and it’s a good life skill to know how to deal with or diffuse a situation, or if you’re not comfortable, how to excuse yourself from a situation.

With the social aspect of group activities, friendships often form and this can lead to other activities and opportunities. I have gained many friendships over the years that started on a sports team, organizational board, or just getting together with a group of friends and their friends.

And if you feel like staying in, try a new family activity. My husband and I started doing workout videos together and it has been a humbling, entertaining change to our routine. It’s fun to try different exercises, involve our toddler who likes to be in the action and also laugh together at how out of shape we truly are. It’s nice to have someone close to you that can hold you accountable and be encouraging.

So get out there Southeast Alaska! Find a group, a sport, a class and see how it’s benefits your 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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Home being sold AS-IS/WHERE IS. MLS#18117 $30,000

SOUTH DOUGLAS

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

MLS#17085 $575,000 9134 BERNERS #11: 2 bdrm, 1 ba condo in the highly sought after Taku Terrace Condominium Association. All new kitchen cabinets, new higher end carpet in the living room and bedroom, new dishwasher, new LED lighting throughout, new molding, new microwave above stove, new closet unit, new paint, covered car-port, and locked storage closet. Walking distance from Airport. $199,000 PARKSHORE CONDO N-2: 2 Bedroom,1 3/4 bath garden unit. This unit includes new carpet in the bedroom, laminate flooring, working fireplace for cozy warmth, and the convenience of being walking distance to downtown offices, and the tourism district. With a clubhouse, covered carport, locking storage, and covered patio this home is a delight! $225,000 5850 LEMON STREET Comfortable 2 bdrm, 2.5 ba attached home in Lemon Creek. Affordable living at its finest! 2 living areas, 2 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. You are greeted by a large driveway, plus a covered porch. Backyard deck offers both an open and a covered area for easy entertaining. Quiet cul-du-sac. MLS#17405. $289,000

KUIU ISLAND

Very unique wilderness property! Almost 5 acres surrounded by ocean and Tongass National Forest with 640 feet of waterfront on an unnamed cove north of Cedar Point, Security Bay, Kuiu Island. One of very few privately owned landholdings in an area surrounded by Tongass National Forest lands, adjacent to Security Bay State Marine Park. It is immediately accessible to prime salmon, halibut, and crab fishing grounds and active marine mammal habitat. Possible shellfish mariculture site. MLS#18011 . . . . . . . .$250,000

YAKUTAT

831 Haida Street : Custom built multi-level home in Yakutat, right next to a playground.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mostly heated by a wood stove in garage, but there is also 2 Toyo oil stoves when needed. The quality of construction is above most homes in the area, and the floor plan is efficient. MLS#16920 . . . . . . . . $299,900

EXCURSION INLET

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

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

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

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

4312 MANOR AVE Come see this quality ranch style 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a yard big enough for all of your Alaskan toys. Park your boat or RV right in the driveway or in the heated 2 car garage. The entire back yard is fenced in for all of your furry companions. Built in 2015, this fairly new home was built on a flat lot and has views of Thunder Mountain. The master bedroom is complete with a full bathroom and walk-in closet. The kitchen is equipped with hardwood floors and updated appliances. The open floor plan makes it convenient for entertaining.

This cozy energy efficient home is located close to hiking or biking trails and is in walking distance from the Mendenhall Glacier. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this home. Make an appointment to look at this house today. MLS#17401. NEW Price! $405,000

7860 GLACIER HIGHWAY

Enjoy the views from this SF 3 bdrm, 3.25 ba home overlooking the airport area. Large windows allow natural light to flood in & views from both master bedrooms & front room. Extensive decking perfect for entertaining. With amenities you will love like a corner jet tub, family room/ loft, separate shop, playhouse and fire pit . There is some work that will need to be done so this home may need a renovation loan. MLS#17171 $340,000

7250 GLACIER HIGHWAY Better than new! Stunning 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba custom remodeled craftsman style home with an attached 1 bdrm, 1 ba apt. Offering spacious kitchen, and great room style dining and living area. A gourmet kitchen boasting maple hardwood cupboards, gas burner stove, double wall ovens, trash compactor, breakfast bar, plus custom tile work. This home has so many thoughtful touches throughout including¾” hardwood floors, to triple pain windows, 50 year warrantee vinyl coasted siding, stainless steel counters in laundry room, usb charging plug ins, wrought iron spindles on the grand staircase, dimmers, ceiling fans, a sitting porch, a fully fenced yard & more! With room for everyone from the dennv room to a deluxe bath with granite counter top, jet tub. The master suite includes a sitting area, a large walk in closet w/ organizers, marble tiles in the master bath and double size shower.

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NEW PRICE! Two bedroom, 2 bathroom with a bedroom and bathroom at each end - 1995 unit with recent upgrades including new furnace, weatherization and appliances.

Financing available through True North Federal Credit Union, down payment assistance available. MLS#16516. $53,000

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. $237,500

11385 GLACIER HIGHWAY

Rare, zoned Waterfront Commercial, 1.13 acres in Auke Bay between Canary Cove Condominiums and the old NOAA research Laboratory. Old home on property needs to be torn down. Lots of possibilities for this location. MLS#17346 $1,100,000 WILLIAM HENRY BAY, JUNEAU Nearly 160 acres with waterfront, William Henry Bay. This is about 41 miles north of Downtown Juneau & 45 miles south of Haines on the west side of Lynn Canal. (nearly straight acoss from Echo Cove) Deep water port (13-36 fathoms), year around Beardslee River at the east side. Approximately 1800’ beach frontage. Accessible by float plane or boat only. Runs of steelhead, Dolly Varden, and all species of salmon available in the river or out in Lynn Canal. TONS of wild strawberry plants! MLS#18004. $999,000

CHILKAT LAKE Remote lake property, 1.61 acres, air or river access only. Some of the best lake fishing available is on Chilkat Lake.MLS#17242 . $12,000 1.7 Acre Lot on the lake. This lot is relatively flat compared to other parts of the lake and may possibly have a small stream running through it. MLS#18012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 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

2194 D LAWSON CREEK ROAD

This is a great priced two bedroom one bath condo. It is a very nice unit with beautiful views of the mountains, which can be seen from the deck, living area, and master bedroom. Recently put in a new sink with a disposal and brand new windows in the bedrooms. Plenty of closets. Close to bus lines. The seclusion of Douglas, but still conveniently close to downtown Juneau. MLS#17214 $149,900 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL 1941 ANKA ST, LOTS 10 & 11 2 Side by Side Industrial lots close to Costco. 8,962 sq. ft, these lots are the perfect spot for your new commercial, or industrial opportunity. There is a 40 foot shipping container and 31 foot travel trailer that can come with the lot if so desired. Set up your shop there now and improve as time allows.

Great spot next to El Zarape. Property owned by real estate licensee in state of Alaska. $219,000

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 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

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# 18041 . . . . $359,000

HAINES 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 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

213 HARRIS STREET

4 BR / 1 BA fixer upper located downtown. House needs additional framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, 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 $169,000

HOONAH

334 Hill Street : Great starter home in Hoonah, a manufactured home on it’s own lot! Three bedrooms with extra space in the addition, 1 bathroom. Well maintained and ready for new owners! Could be a great vacation or rental property. MLS#16855 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000 479 Garteeni Highway : Beautiful 2 Bd., 2 Ba, waterfront home in Hoonah features a flat, mostly cleared lot, large screened in porch, granite counters, stainless appliances and is ready for new owners.

MLS#15533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325,000 120 Acres of land on Chichagof Island, 35 miles from Hoonah. This property is the site of the Gypsum Mine and has Mineral rights. USFS gravel road to the property. MLS#17086. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$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

ANGOON

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REMOTE

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

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#18005. . . . . . . . . $175,000

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BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH

By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND

Whether or not you are familiar with the works of Shakespeare you have likely heard or even uttered the infamous phrase, “Beware the Ides of March” as a warning that something ominous was sure to happen on that day; perpetuating the idea that the date itself is destined to be ill-fated. While historical experts argue the accuracy of Shakespeare’s rendition of the fall of Caesar, one thing we can be sure of - March 15th did prove deadly for Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. when he ignored the prophecy of a soothsayer and other warnings that he was in grave danger. Throughout history epic tragedies have occurred on March 15. However, there is no reason to think that the day itself holds any innate peril.

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consisted of just 10 months, with Spring as the first of the year, starting in March. This early calendar was based on the lunar cycle which i s roughly 29.5 days with the middle of the month and rise of the full moon being called the Ides. The Latin root of the word draws from the meaning to divide, hence the Ides being the middle of the month. Emperor Julius Caesar was actually responsible for moving the Roman Empire to a 12 month calendar that the current Gregorian calendar, we are all familiar with, was based on. During ancient Roman times, the Ides of March was a

Twenty dollar bill. The champion of the common man, and only President to pay off the national debt, his legacy and birthday serve as a reminder to “Beware the Ides of March” and be ready to settle our debts. I find it ironically fitting that this season of fiscal reckoning immediately precedes the deadline to file federal income taxes.

deadline for settling debts. So if we want to associate superstitious meaning to the date, perhaps it is no coincidence that the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, was born on March 15, 1767 and his portrait graces the

WATERFRONT LOT N. TEE HARBOR

ONE OF A KIND WATERFRONT

Gwen Place

Waterfront home in Auke Bay with the best view in town. 3 bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath custom built home, on almost one acre. Featuring beautiful wood work, timber from Admiralty Island, rocks from the Mendenhall Glacier, and an apartment to earn income or be part of the home. Own this piece of beach paradise! Asking $899,900

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Accessed from Glacier Highway.

Driveway is in and the public power and water are available, multiple choices for site building locations. Clear some trees and have spectacular ocean views!

Partial building pad already in.

Build your waterfront dream home in the 1.25 acre oceanfront lot! Asking $279,900

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TEE HARBOR WATERFRONT LOT

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ANGOON WATERFRONT LOT

Beautiful wooded 2 acre water front lot, featuring a really nice 240 foot beach right near the town site of Angoon. Access by a very short skiff ride from the Angoon Ferry Terminal landing on the soft beach or accessible at low tide walking the beach. Use this lot for a remote single family home or just a recreation getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Asking $44,000

This 3 bedroom 2 bath Townhouse in the Mendenhall Valley feels like home. This property has been nicely updated over the years, and well cared for. Great open/ entertaining on the living level and privacy of bedrooms upstairs.

One car garage and mostly fenced yard. Quick jaunt to the glacier, hiking, airport or central shopping area. Great Location! Grab this one before it’s gone! Asking $299,999

Waterfront lot in Tee Harbor, right off main road on Tee Way, this site offers privacy without being off the grid. The south neighbor is a CBJ greenbelt and owner/builder may apply for a set back variance with the city to build closer south lot line. Partial driveway in, shared easement with neighboring lot.

Sewer/Water, electric and cable TV all available at lot line. Corners marked. Lot is wooded. Fish, kayak, dive, swim and enjoy the marine wildlife right off of your own private beach. Asking $89,000

Those who know me best, know that extraordinary skill at budgeting and managing money well is not my area of expertise…. With age and experience comes a little bit of wisdom I would like to think. The other thing that comes with age is the glimpses of retirement in the ever closer distant future. Bear with me as I ramble through some musings on this topic.

CNBC reported last summer that a survey showed that half of all Americans have absolutely no savings for retirement. None. That same survey said that 34 % have no savings at all, even for an emergency and 35% only have a few hundred dollars set aside.

That means nearly 70% of all Americans are at risk of financial collapse in the face of an emergency. According to expert Suzie Orman, the historical and current economic climate, the risk of illness or injury leaving you out of work or of some other natural or political disaster leaving you without steady income means you should have closer to one year of savings for an emergency.

Then there is retirement. You have to have a regular income from savings and investments to replace your current employment income and have enough of it. How much is enough? According to Forbes, you can expect to only be able to draw a maximum of 4.5% per year from of your retirement accounts if you do not want to outlive your savings.

That means if you have $500,000 saved you’ll need to live off of roughly $20,000+/ year. This may be enough in some parts of the country.

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CONTINUED: If you live in the greater Seattle area, this past years’ data put the low income cut off at $72,000/year for a family of four. DataUSA put the median male income for Juneau, Alaska at just over $60,000/year for men and just over $44,000/year women.

This means the average woman in Juneau would need to have over 1 million dollars in savings/retirement investments to continue living there when they leave the work force. Consensus is that it will require about 75%-80% of your current income to maintain your current standard of living when you retire – and perhaps 100% if you are still paying a mortgage!

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The Right Kind of Neighbors

By Courtney Wendel When looking at places to rent and places to buy, most people take a look around and see what their neighborly status would be. Some communities seem to attract the younger crowd, and other communities are geared more towards the retired and empty-nesters.

When I think of what it means to be ‘the right kind of neighbor’, I keep playing the scenes from the new Baywatch movie where anytime someone says ‘you people’, the characters act offended. “What do you mean ‘you people?!’” I feel like wanting the ‘right kind of neighbor’ is like saying we should all try to be ‘normal’.

It’s a fallacy that

we all know doesn’t actually exist, but is a nice thought. It’s a social standard lie we tell ourselves to either motivate us, or to help us feel like we made it in life. But that’s really all it is.

Let’s start with my adorable Nerdy Neighbors.

They are your classic gamers. Because I have an end unit, they are the only condo that I share a wall with. Our biggest bedrooms share a common wall, and that is their gaming room on their side. I would never say that they are loud, but because our condos were built “back in the day”, our walls aren’t exactly the most up to date on their soundproofing. I also go to bed quite a bit before them, so I would hear them talking while they gamed. It was so funny, I would mostly just hear the general sound of people talking, but every now and then I would be able to catch words and sentences. One time I heard him exclaim “oh no!! I killed you! I’m so sorry!” Too funny. Death by friendly fire is always a bummer. So I sent him a funny text about it and then I heard him kind of yell at my wall “sorry!” in a sheepish way. Because I am such a light

sleeper, I ended up moving out of my biggest bedroom and into my smallest bedroom because that is on the outside corner and the quietest room. In no way am I butthurt about it at all. If anything, being in the smallest room has helped me to cull my personal stuff and keep it under control. The Pastor stayed in the biggest room when he was here because he, one, could sleep through literally anything, and two, he snored. Switching rooms helped so the Pastor didn’t share a bedroom wall with my other two rooms, and also that our Nerdy Neighbors could literally be as loud as they wanted and it affected no one. Win-win. Now my other housemate stays in that room and he stays awake a lot later than I do reading, and he also can sleep through quite a bit.

My Nerdy Neighbors don’t put out seasonal decorations or flowers, and they also don’t have stuff out front of their condo such as a grill or children’s toys. They don’t have clutter but they also don’t do anything to increase curb appeal.

They don’t weed the little dirt area for flowers by their door, and they don’t really shovel snow. But as an introverted couple, they are friendly with their friends and guarded towards everyone else. So in the summer I weed their area and keep the chickweed under control, and I put flower pots in front of their condo so they have a splash of color and you know someone actually lives there from the outside. I shovel the snow in front of their door and keep the sidewalk from their door past mine to our covered parking spots clear. Ha ha, not like we have had a cray amount of snow anyways. *cries on the inside* So, taking all of that into account, I absolutely adore my Nerdy Neighbors. I know they like apple butter, so sometimes I leave a jar out front of their door as little offerings of love. I recently got a package from Amazon, and I got a text saying that they saw it delivered and it was raining sideways so they grabbed it to keep it from getting wet. I was so thankful they did that, as it was a book and sitting in the rain for hours could have been pretty disastrous.

That was so thoughtful of them to grab it for me and keep it safe. For us, we work out perfectly. When we knew another neighbor was on vacation, we grabbed a big box that got delivered while they were gone and held it safe on our kitchen table until they got back. Lest any evil mail thieves come trolling our porches.

Are Nerdy Neighbors the ‘right kind of neighbors’ because they keep to themselves, don’t have clutter out front, don’t have guests over or house parties, and generally are low maintenance neighbors? Or not, because they don’t contribute to the community living, don’t

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make their condo look nice in summer out front, can be loud late at night gaming, and have two small dogs that bark sometimes? At a condo meeting when their landlord was there, I made a point to tell him how much I adore them and I hope they never leave.

Now, on to our neighbors Bird Guy, his sweet wife (Seriously, she’s like Disney princess sweet. I wouldn’t be surprised if birds actually landed on her fingers and sang to her.). Bird Guy and his wife moved here for jobs from down south. Both Bird Guy and his wife have biology degrees and both have jobs using them (jealous). They are both well-educated and well-spoken, and have come to condo meetings to be a little involved in what was going on.

As a landlord, I would for sure want to rent to them, because what isn’t attractive about a college educated married couple with career jobs? Very recently, they added to their family with a little bundle of joy. Or, as Bird Guy said one time, ‘a little drunk housemate who cries a lot, vomits both on herself and others, poos herself often, and is very focused on his wife’s breasts’. Man, I laughed so hard. Sounds like all the joys of parenting.

During the late summer when I was in full jam making swing, I had them come over and grab a jar of just sealed jam, and in the most epic neighbor goals Princess brought over homemade pumpkin bread hot out of their oven. When their new baby came home, I had them pick a night of the week they wanted me to bring over supper to help out with silly things like making food. Knowing Princess doesn’t really do red meat, I made them some salmon and veggies with rice. She loves salmon.

She gets whatever she wants. When I got my caribou this fall, I had Bird Guy come over and grab a steak before it hit the freezer. When I was butchering my buck I had them come over and pick out some backstrap and tenderloin for Christmas. When my buck’s head was out in the front yard chillin in the snow, Bird Guy snuck over and put Christmas lights in his antlers and wrote ‘merry Christmas’ in the snow. We personally thought we should have won the holiday decoration competition. I just about died laughing when I saw that in the front yard. Princess said that if I got another deer and didn’t have room in my chest freezer, they had plenty of room in theirs and would happily store some meat for me. I said I would pay freezer rent in fish. She smiled.

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Now, knowing how thin our walls are, I have to wonder how much of their new baby’s cries are heard by other condos. IN NO WAY am I saying having babies living in a condo is bad.

But if I can hear Nerdy Neighbors gaming, I’m pretty sure someone can probably hear baby crying. Does this make them now less awesome neighbors for the next however many years until baby grows up? Like Nerdy Neighbors, they don’t really contribute to community living by raking leaves or stuff, and like Nerdy Neighbors they are very low maintenance and don’t really have people over. So are Bird Guy, Princess, and baby the ‘right kind of neighbors’? Like my Nerdy Neighbors, I hope Bird Guy and Princess never leave.

If late-at-night-gamers aren’t the right kind of neighbors, are married college graduates with a new baby? If crying babies aren’t the right kind of neighbors, are neighbors who don’t want to hear a single peep through the walls past 10pm the right kind of neighbors? If neighbors who keep to themselves and just kind of do their own thing aren’t the right kind of neighbors, are neighbors who want to be involved with EVERYONE and expect everyone to have the same amount of free time to volunteer the right kind of neighbors? Is the neighbor who works a normal eight to five, Monday through Friday better than the neighbor who works shift work savings lives and sometimes needs it quiet to sleep during the day but is up all

night? Is the person who has been in a multi-year renovation process involving power tools and contractors worse than the person who hasn’t updated their condo since it was built?

I honestly think it would be weird if we lived in a community where everyone knows everyone and knows what everyone was up to. I don’t want to feel bad for not dropping jam or ungulate pieces off at every neighbor’s door because someone might feel slighted. I don’t want everyone to be quiet and keep to themselves, but I also don’t want everyone to come say hi when they see me out in the yard. I don’t want everyone to be cat people, but if everyone had a dog that would be a lot of doggy paws on the yard. There is an older gentleman who has a hard time verbally communicating but always walks towards us to give my dog Kiska pets and she runs up to him and sings for him, and there are people who express no interest in Kiska and she just ignores them. The neighborhood kids who have Cooper love to throw the ball for Kiska (Cooper isn’t really a ball dog, he is more of a let’s play chase dog), but if everyone had children could you imagine the number of bikes and toys that would be in front of our condos? I mean, unless you are making or selling drugs out of your house, hoarding or abusing animals, causing structural concerns and not fixing problems, or having no regard for the safety and concerns for others, I don’t really think there is a ‘wrong kind of neighbor’. I think it takes all kinds of people to make a community.

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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.

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

March 8th – 11th | Haines Dick Hotch Basketball Tournament www.VisitHaines.com

March 24th | Skagway 32nd Annual Buckwheat Ski Classic www.BuckwheatSkiClassic.com

March 16th | Juneau Mindfulness Film Festival www.JuneauEmpire.com

March 31st | Juneau Glacier 10K Race www.JuneauSERR.wixsite.com/serr

March 17th | Juneau Flanagan’s Run www.JuneauSERR.wixsite.com/serr

Do you have an event you’d like to see advertised? Contact Southeast Living Magazine at: info@seakliving.com.

March 18th – 24th | Juneau 72nd Gold Medal Basketball Tournament www.TravelJuneau.org

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Nice updates throughout. Unit includes a carport and storage unit.

• MLS#18098 • $120,000 Conveniently located in downtown Juneau is this 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Highland Terrace Condo. Enjoy the benefit of being within walking distance to several food and shopping options. The bathroom has just been remodeled with all new flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and a new bathtub.

The main living space is bright as the front window is large and lets in lots of daylight. Secured entry to building with covered area for bicycle storage, and a coin operated washer and dryer right outside of your front door. There is also additional private storage available in the hallway for each unit.

9156 JERRY DRIVE • MLS#18107 • $319,900 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch located in quiet cul de sac in the valley. 1152 square feet with small garage storage space and car port.

Many updates throughout including updated kitchen and brand new roof. Landscaped yard that backs up to a greenbelt.

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• MLS#18039 • $175,000 This lot is located directly behind 3741 North Douglas Highway with a 30’ easement access to the right of this home and is approximately a half mile from the bridge. The lot is zoned D18 multifamily.

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LOT AT 19.5 GLACIER HWY AT TEE HARBOR • MLS#16544 •$189,000 • 21,185 SQFT Waterfront!! New land listing on the water in Tee Harbor. Lot is 21,185 square feet located at 19.5 mile Glacier Highway.

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4485 NORTH DOUGLAS HWY • MLS#18109 • $315,000 This home is full of possibilities and priced to sell. The house is 1559 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and a garage that is just over 1,000 square feet.

Large lot that is over 14,000 square feet with a creek.

3080 RIVERWOOD DRIVE • 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.

3264 MENDENHALL LOOP RD. UNIT #13 • MLS#17028 • $118,000 This Lakeside Condo has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Exterior amenities include an assigned covered carport for parking and a large shared yard space to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Inside, the kitchen is bright and has a useful corner counter with extra cabinets and built in wine rack. The bedroom features plenty of storage with a walk-in closet.

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 features, 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. The current owner previously ran the home as a bed and breakfast, as it provides a real Alaskan experience and the home is large enough to still offer privacy for both owner and guests.

1245 MENDENHALL PENINSULA • MLS#17296 • $390,000 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.

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Spring Onion and Morel Risotto

Recipe

UAF Cooperative Extension Morel Resource Page:

www.uaf.edu/files/ces/publications-db/ catalog/hec/FNH-00020.pdf And for a little sweet treat try my favorite french baked good (next to hot brioche) and my favorite nuts, pistachios and almonds mix in these little golden bites from heaven! This traditional French pastry got its name being baked in tiny golden molds that resembled bars of gold, the finance district patrons liked a two-bite not so messy item they could eat in the business dress suit without worry of a mess. It is a batter that must rest for an hour so plan for that in your day. I just think they are a wonderful and easy recipe to learn and share with friends.

Pistachio Financiers

Makes roughly 7 doz small cakes Contributed by Amber King

March means springtime and growth, and is one of my favorite times of year when I can start planning my garden and looking for shoots coming out. It’s a time of celebration, new life, spring king salmon and longer days.

In the plant kingdom to me this means spring onions and mushrooms! I do admit I get a little excited about both, seeing new shoots, harvesting and planning for larger garden projects, but little signs of life poking thru the snow and mud are a welcomed event after winter. I love combining them with one of my favorite dishes; Risotto, traditionally made with the starchy arborio rice, and stirred till creamy perfection. Morels can be found in Southeast, maybe more frequently as our seasons warm with the climate, but I do know many who venture to the main road system into Haines and Canada to harvest locally. They are abundant after wildfires in the spring. Mushroom hunting is by far my favorite harvest and way to explore the forest and little signs of life emerging in spring. Check out the Cooperative Extension link at the bottom of the page for more info, and always cook morels, they are not to be eaten or tasted raw… a very quick wash and pat dry before cooking is advisable. They will soak up all the goodness of risotto and add incredible flavor and texture as well as nutrition

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much needed in spring, such as vitamin D. When I was cooking professionally in Chicago we had a risotto dish on the menu, made in small batches to order, I built up some nice forearms stirring risotto, it’s a labor of love but so worth the reward. This dish would be amazing with a little fresh grilled king if you get one early on!

Spring Onion and Morel Risotto 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 cup pearl barley, organic 1/2 cup arborio or brown short-grain rice, organic 3 cups vegetable broth, warmed (very easy to make while you are preparing the vegetables, take all the scraps, ends, skins and a few mushroom stems and cover with cold water and bring to a simmer and strain) 1 cup morel mushrooms, split lengthwise 1 cup minced sweet onion ½ cup of spring onions, and about 3” of 1/2 cup peeled and grated carrots 6-8 oz. bottle-conditioned amber ale 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/4 cup minced celery 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese (optional)

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Toast the pearl barley in a deep stock pot fitted with a lid, (I love my cast iron pot for this) along with the sesame oil, stirring over medium heat, about 4-5 minutes. Barley should be golden and aromatic.

Add arborio rice and stir well to coat with oil, then add broth. (Caution: stock will spatter and steam, so use a long-handled spoon). Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer 20 minutes.

Remove cover and stir. Add onion, carrots, mushrooms and enough ale to let it be easily stirred. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Taste the grains. I often do my stock additions in three batches, with constant stirring to get the desired consistency, you want the rice to slowly absorb the liquid and release its starch to make creamy.

If a softer texture is desired, add 2-3 more ounces ale and simmer longer.

Stir in parsley, celery and if desired, cheese. Stir well, remove from heat and cover. Let sit 10 minutes, stir again, and season to taste with kosher or sea salt, pepper and a teaspoon of lemon juice or your favorite vinegar to brighten the flavors. (I love sherry vinegar and mushrooms) Garnish with a touch of fresh parsley, thyme, cheese or sautéed onion and mushroom.

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pans 1⁄2 cup flour, plus more for pans 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt 4 egg whites 1⁄2 cup finely ground pistachios, plus 1⁄2 cup finely chopped 2 tbsp. finely ground almonds 1 tsp. baking powder Instructions Grease and flour 1 1⁄2”-round financier molds or mini-muffin pans; set aside.

Heat butter in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat; cook, without stirring, until butter begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl; cool.

Whisk sugars, salt, and egg whites in a bowl until smooth. Add flour, ground pistachios, almonds, and baking powder; stir until combined.

Add browned butter; stir until smooth.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350°. Pour about 1 tsp. batter into each mold; sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and bake until golden brown, about 16 minutes.

From my spring table to yours, Enjoy!

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