November 2015 Edition

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FREE November 2015 Vol. 5 • No. 08

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

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Beautiful 3BD/2.5BA Single Family home conveniently located above Twin Lakes with 2300 sq ft and an open, airy floor plan and spacious 560 sqft. garage. A lovely view across the Channel and Douglas Island and plenty of parking. $489,000

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Fantastic Mountainside attached home with 3BR/2.5BA ,1648sq ft and large garage. The open kitchen-living area is warmed by a propane fireplace and french doors that open to a covered porch where you can BBQ all year long. $329,000

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On almost an acre, this private haven at the head of Tee Harbor includes a cedar log main house with 2BR/1BA and large 1260 sq ft garage w/ extra large door is the perfect place to store your boat for winter! The guest cabin is perfect for tenants to offset the mortgage! $545,000

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2978 & 2980 17009 ISLAND VIEW DR. GLACIERWOOD DRIVE This 4BD/3.5BA 3179sqft home with

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Well kept 4 BR/2.5 Bath ranch style home. Features beautiful mountain views, newer large master bedroom/ bathroom addition, two-year old high efficiency boiler, living room with wood stove, private backyard with a large deck, gardening space, and decorative and bay windows. Convenient to everything Douglas living offers! $344,500

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Beautifully maintained 3BR/2BA Douglas single family home with 2BR/1BA apartment with great views across the channel. This home has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, master en suite, family room above garage and rental income to help with the mortgage. $499,900

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Completely remodeled, this 4BD/3BA Valley home boasts gorgeous open concept kitchen, large open living room w/ vaulted ceilings and spacious deck are great for entertaining! $395,000.

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Letter from the Publisher wine you aren’t supposed to drink, at least I could blame the larger than usual tummy on too many goodies. I wore my “Thanksgiving” stretchy pants on more than one occasion.

For me, November is also filled with sports and the start of winter activities.

Coming up with excuses as to why I wasn’t playing soccer was not that easy because for all that know me, know that I am a diehard player that wouldn’t miss it for the world… but I settled on a “sprained ankle,” that lasted a suspiciously long

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am so excited for this November! I am thrilled that I get to celebrate a number of holidays and traditions with our newborn daughter. Thinking back about last November, I reminisce about discovering I was pregnant and all the creative ways I hid it. Hiding a pregnancy is hard during the holidays; there are parties with lots of fancy cheeses you aren’t supposed to eat and

Remember November time to the point that I’d run into teammates who would roll their eyes because they knew the real deal. And don’t get me wrong, there are many strong adventurous ladies out there who keep up their usual activities d u r i n g p r e g n a n c y, and that is i m p re s s i v e .

Knowing my own activity intensity as one who doesn’t like to “take it easy” during competitive soccer games and other sports, I decided it was best to sit this one out and try my hand (and foot) at swimming and walking instead. I vividly remember going to the Public

Market last year secretly knowing I was pregnant. I recall looking at all the lovely things I could pick out for my future baby, and then eating a summer roll with spouts (oops) and then freaking out about it later. This year we are excited to share little Ari with our friends and family at Thanksgiving and various other holiday get-togethers.

She loves to be entertained and smiles at most everyone. We will bring her to our soccer games, as well as to the Public Market. We are so excited about the year(s) to come and the adventures ahead of us. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, hope you have as much fun as I do.

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

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5040 Tamarak Court 2 BR, plus sleeping /storage loft, handicap accessible bungalow on the banks of the Mendenhall River. You will love the extras like the in-floor radiant heating, private deck, beautiful landscaping that is easy to maintain, cedar siding, new paint inside and out.

Lovingly built and maintained. Make this home yours for only. $259,000

The Art Department MLS#14649 A fine art matting and framing shop is for sale.

Enjoy job security as an owner-operator & art framer. Seller willing to train you. $55,000

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Land Above Nukdik Point, Haines MLS#14526 Build your dream home with stunning water views on this 1.13 acre lot overlooking Nukdik Point in Haines. Walking distance to downtown, off of Oslund. Owner financing possible.

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Eagle’s Nest Motel, Haines MLS#14927 Outstanding business opportunity and great real estate! Motel & apartment building, 25 space mobile home park, and 3,000 sq. ft commercial warehouse/ shop make this property a rare deal. This is a rare deal. Owners are willing to sell as a whole package, or are willing to subdivide the property. For the entire package $876,500.

405 Salmon Loop, Hoonah MLS#14944 3 bedroom, 1 bath single family ranch style home in Hoonah. This is the perfect home for someone living in Hoonah that want an affordable family home, or for employee housing for seasonal workers. With some TLC you will have instant equity? Priced for a quick sale. $199,000

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PRICED TO SELL Play It Again! And again! If you love the active life, and being around others who love sports, this is a fun way to work! $50,000 plus inventory at the time of sale. It’s established and well-known. MLS# 14766 $50,000

5040 TAMARAK COURT 2 BR, plus loft, handicap accessible bungalow on the banks of the Mendenhall River. You will love the extras like the in-floor radiant heating, private deck, beautiful landscaping that is easy to maintain, cedar siding, new paint. $259,000.

3406 GLACIER HWY Commercial Land In Salmon Creek. 14.75 acres near Bartlett Memorial Hospital. Several potential building sites. MLS#14453 $1,750,000

6310 GLACIER HWY. UNIT 18 Many updates have been done to this 4 BR, 2.5 BA Northwood Condo.

Private fenced yard with access to a large grassy common area. Conveniently located in Lemon Creek.

MLS#15015 $140,000

CLEARED LOTS READY TO BUILD ON!

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

ELFIN COVE

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

CHILKAT LAKE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commercial Wearhouse and shop, plus 25 space mobile home park in Haines on almost 5 acres on with road frontage on Haines Highway as you approach town. MLS# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$876,500 417 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 3.7 acres of land with deeded access to runway. Water or air access only. MLS# 13792 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500 This is where the Haines-Skagway fast ferry used to operate, and is suitable for many different tour operations. Business Opportunity 66,240 SQ.FT Waterfront property on Beach Road in Haines. 5,500+ SQ. FT. dock and a 10,000 SQ. FT. paved parking lot. 2,837 SQ.FT. Terminal building. MLS# 14664. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$985,000 1.13 Acre building lot in the highlands area of downtown Haines, just above Nukdik Point. Owner financing possible. MLS #14526. $58,000 with owner financing or $52,000 without 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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Two bedroom, one bath single family home with guest cabin on 2.55 acres of land in Tenakee Springs. There is a tool shed, wood shed and a generator building on the property. Tenakee Springs is accessible by water or float plane. MLS# 14889 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$395,000

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

This is the perfect home for someone living in Hoonah that want an affordable family home, or for employee housing for seasonal workers. With a little bit of elbow grease, and some TLC you will have instant equity. Priced for a quick sale. Mls#14944....$199,000 120 Acres of land on Chichagof Island, 35 miles from Hoonah. This property is the site of the Gypsum Mine and has Mineral rights.

USFS gravel road to the property. MLS# 14322. . . . . . $275,000

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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. $55,000

9184 NORTH DOUGLAS Almost 2 acres of waterfront land on North Douglas great views of the wetlands. Build your dream home now, bonus the property has a duplex on the upper part of the lot that would generate great income while you build. Each unit is 1 bedroom, 1 bath the upstairs unit is spacious 10644 MISTY LANE Gaze at the Mendenhall Glacier from North Douglas! This waterfront lot in the with vaulted ceilings and floor to desirable Bayview subdivision is awaiting you. Build the home of your dreams. Seller ceiling windows in the living room.

MLS#14956 $375,000 has plans available. MLS#14149 $179,000 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.

717 Huna Court: Single Family Home in a nice residential neighborhood 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. This needs a lot of TLC, they right person could turn this fixer-upper has a lot of potential.

MLS# 14539 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000 711 Huna Court: 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath single family home in a nice residential neighborhood. MLS# 14626 . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,000

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

ANGOON

Waterfront Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 -$27,000 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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USS 1212 William Bay- Nearly 160 acres with waterfront, William Henry Bay. This is about 41 miles north of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines on the west side of Lynn Canal. Patented land with a deep water port (13-36 fathoms), year around Beardslee River at the east side. Approximately 1800’ beach frontage. Accessible by float plane or boat only. Runs of steelhead, Dolly Varden, and all species of salmon available in the river or out in Lynn Canal. MLS #15005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200,000 U.S. Mineral Survey NO. 577- 133+acre mining claim between Windham Bay and Endicott Arm. MLS #15006 . . . . . . . $349,000

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

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9180 NORTH DOUGLAS 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath mobile home with a very large enclosed arctic entry on 14,321 SF. lot out North Douglas.

MLS# 14955 $99,000

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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

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

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

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

GUSTAVUS

Lot 14&15 Chase Road. 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 Possible Lodge Opportunity in Gustavus! 3 Bed, 2 bath single family home on 2.5 acres with a 12X16 unfinished laundry room/spa building that has a 8 person hot tub and an infrared sauna. A 48 X 36 Ft. Barn/Shop, above the barn/shop is a large kitchen, living room and a half bath with a large bedroom and a full bath. There is a small efficiency with a kitchen. MLS# 14604 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$475,000 1 BUNCHBERRY LANE “See no neighbors; hear no neighbors!” This very large home sits on 28 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. MLS# 14636. . . . . . . .$750,000

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ometimes it’s hard to get excited about camping this time of year; it’s getting dark so early now, the fall storms aren’t exactly welcoming, and the amount of gear needed to camp in comfort is quite a bit more than the glorious summer months. But nevertheless, our local Forest Service is there to help facilitate our woodland adventures! A common colloquialism for my particular set of friends is “glamping”: the conjunction of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’.

Because let’s face it, as many people who trek into the woods know, you don’t always want to have the feeling of super hard-core extreme camping.

Sometimes you just want to pleasantly wander into the woods on a very well maintained trail, with too much food and drinks in your pack, to find a beautiful cabin, set beside a lake or atop a mountain, with a heater and fireplace, and all the luxuries of four wooden walls and a roof.

I believe that if our community wasn’t so in love with cabin camping, our selection wouldn’t be nearly what it is (enter supply and demand). And I don’t mean our ‘I just summited the Mendenhall

Towers’ community. A love-her-like-a-sister friend of mine hikes into the woods with her two sons, the older being 12 and the younger being 5. Because of our cabins, she is able to take her sons out into the woods, and give the boys

experiences that only nature can give; with the peace of mind that a cabin provides. Her and her two sons, including other friends with children, have gone camping in the Cowee Meadow cabin, Peterson Lake cabin, and they have even hiked up to the Dan Moller cabin. If hiking up to Dan

Moller with a 5 year old in tow isn’t considered hard-core, then I don’t think I know the true definition of the word. I revel in how easy it is to throw some gear in my pack, put some dog food in Kiska’s doggy pack, and head out the door on my own schedule – not having to worry about other small human beings depending on me. But this is the wonderful thing about our cabins; they are located in many different areas and they cater to a wide skill set.

The easier cabins to hike to are Cowee Meadow, Peterson Lake, and Windfall cabin. These trails are mostly flat, relatively short, and very user friendly. I would put Blue Muscle and Campers Cove in here too, but there is a bit more of up-and-down with some roots along the way.

Trail Mix has done a lot of work recently on the start of the Peterson Lake trail, and I am excited to see what they do in the future. Cowee Meadow is probably my favorite cabin in the summer, as the field is literally a carpet of flowers and bees.

The horses from Echo Ranch wander around,

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and it is very close to Echo Cove shoreline. I also love Cowee in the winter, as many people cross country ski to it, and the crisp cold winter nights are a perfect backdrop for the Milky Way or the Northern Lights. Windfall is set on a beautiful lake, and sometimes swans can be seen on the far shoreline when they migrate through, as well as wolves when the lake freezes over. Bear tracks are often seen on the trail frozen in the mud in early winter, a testament to the healthy ecosystem.

Dragging Thanksgiving day supper, in coolers, on sleds, to be roasted over a fire, at beautiful lake-side cabin? Yes please. Although I guess you could charter a float plane and get it all dropped off if the lake is still open, if you really wanted to go above and beyond (no pun intended).

The next level up in skills I would say is the John Muir, Dan Moller, and Eagle Glacier cabins.

John Muir and Dan Moller are probably my

two most-hiked-to cabins in town. John Muir is a great base camp for hunting and back country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as general shenanigans. The John Muir trail is very well used by locals, so it’s a great trail to hit up and follow some ski tracks. Dan Moller is by far the most beautiful cabin in town, with its remodel it has so many little nuances that really set it above the other cabins. The snowmachiners use this trail extensively in the winter, as it is one of the few places they can ride in town. I have only once, in all my years of hiking in the winter, met a snowmachiner that didn’t give me a wide berth, and was not what I considered respectful. I always hold on to my dogs collar when I hear them approaching (more for their piece of mind than mine), and try to move to one side of the trail to make me easier to pass. Because if I hope they are respectful, then I need to be respectful as well.

The Eagle Glacier is the only cabin in town that actually faces a glacier after a steady incline and a few downed trees, and maybe that special view is worth the harder hike. It is situated along the Eagle River, and watching icebergs quietly float past the snow covered banks is a very special treat for those willing to make the journey.

Courtney Wendel has lived in Juneau since she was a year old. She has a twin brother and an older brother, and learned to enjoy the outdoors at a young age by following the boys into mischief.

Graduating from JDHS in 2006, she attended UAS to receive her Literature of the Environment, BA English degree. When not at work she spends most of her time on the diverse trail system hiking, running, or camping with her spotted pooch and adventure buddies.

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we make a move into a house or Public Market. The three-day event is held rental, new to us or newly con- every Thanksgiving Day weekend. structed, it often comes Each year, vendors from with the challenge all over Alaska, the of how to make the Pacific Northwest, and living space our own. other regions including In Southeast Alaska, Canada, set up at the we have the option of Public Market to sell acquiring and displayproducts ranging from ing artwork such as wall the practical (cushangings, photographs, tom-made knives/ paintings, sculptures, outdoor hiking aids), and seasonal decorato the wearable (fur tions that make the MAGPIE & SQUID PLATTER mittens, felted hats, statement: “We live in scarves), to the deca wild and beautiful orative (hand painted region with a human history that encom- Christmas ornaments), to the givable passes millennia.” (wooden toys), as well as such suitable There are plenty of such choices to be found at the 33rd annual Alaska-Juneau

items for household décor as glass art, paintings, and sculptures.

“Magpie & Squid” is a mother daughter team who love working with glass - fused glass for Kris (the Magpie) and stained glass for Sydney (the Squid). Kris lives in Wrangell and her daughter Sydney, who recently moved to Dutch Harbor, collaborates at a distance (over 1,400 miles as

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inverted shape like a bowl or draping over a convex shape.

“Our art is ever young and ever changing as we move from one ‘favorite’ technique to the next,” says Kris Reed. “But through it all, our love for and appreciation of the beauty in which we live inspires our choice of materials and, in many cases, is included, in one form or another, in our creations.”

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into crisp, brilliant color. The same effervescence and joyful overabundance of color found on a sunny day in Southeast makes its way into our work.“ The mother and daughter artists produce stained glass lampshades, fused glass platters and plates, and shadow box wall art.

A unique aspect of their artwork is fusing outlines of indigenous plant fronds, such as cedar or fern, onto pre-cut glass shapes.

Powered glass is sifted over the fronds, which are removed as the piece is placed in their kiln for a first firing. These pieces are often re-fired to shape by slumping into an

Award winning artist Lisa Lemay-Doyon of Ketchikan, is making a triumphal return as a Public Market vendor, having overcome a minor setback that necessitated her last minute withdrawal from participating in the 2014 Public Market. Doyon, who first displayed her style of artwork in Juneau at the 2013 Public Market, presented objects that would be the pride of any Alaskan homeowner — large format Japanese-style (Gyotaku) fish prints, as well as her beautiful and unique baskets, rattles, and sculptures made of beach finds such as driftwood, shells, glass floats, and dried kelp that she collects during her beach combing advenLISA DOYON BASKET tures.

Patti Hitchens and textiles, and Toby Jouppi, a long-time Harbanuk, life-long Alaskan and now a resident of Juneau, who two-year resident will be selling his phoof Juneau, will tography — aerials and display for sale her ice caverns — as photo original paintings prints and embedded in that feature local kitchen-friendly cutting scenic backdrops to boards. wildlife, primarily And well worth the visit, avian, such as the Public Market Annex raptors, ravens, and in the JACC will host migratory birds. vendors such as Mark She also produces Cozzi of Skagway selling imagined ancient all things mushrooms scenes of Alaska PATTI HITCHENS JOUPPI PAINTING (Mark “The Fun Guy”); Natives in familiar Bonnie Herbold of settings, like her Juneau who produces canoe with a dozen Tlingit various oils & vinegar combinations; and paddlers in their regalia Al Tingley with his wooden tableware. crossing Auke Lake.

The Public Market is open from noon to 7 Other vendors include pm on Friday and from 10 am to 5 pm. on the venerable Betty Saturday and Sunday.

Bell, who displays her stoneware and Photos and story by Peter Metcalfe who, hand-thrown pottery with his wife Sandy, produces the annual in the Egan Room; Alaska-Juneau Public Market. and in the Sheffield Ballroom, Walter Bennett of Palmer and his Native art, carvings,

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londike. It seems like everybody’s writing about it these days, but there is a reason for that. If you don’t know what “Klondike” is it’s the Klondike International Road Relay, where teams of 10 runners (or less if you want to do it that way), race along the highway from Skagway, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The race has been around for a number of years and there are legendary people who run it and exciting things that happen along its course. Although, what happens at Klondike, stays at Klondike so unless you participate, you may never really know what Klondike is really like.

I was first introduced to Klondike when I moved to Skagway from St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands about two decades ago.

My friends from the islands had spent their summers in Skagway, which admittedly, I’d never heard of, but after hearing about it for six months, I thought it was going to be heaven. And, to the young me, it was a little bit of heaven, beauty, scenery,

forget things, like passports, teammates, other things we need to complete our race.

But since this is a rare weekend away from our kids and families, we want to make the most of coming home with smiles on our faces and fond memories.

quirky people and lots of adventures to be had. It was a summer of great fun.

A group of my friends ran Klondike that year but I didn’t think I was a distance runner at the time, so I sat out. I think it was about a year later when I received a letter from one of my Skagway running pals along with an article about him running his entire leg in Converse All Stars. I promised myself one day that I was going to run that race... And if ever I thought I wasn’t going to finish, I’d think of Peter running all that way in those clunky high tops.

This year, I ran leg one and everything went quite smoothly. My team is organized so legs one through four share a car and run support for each other so we cheered on our leg two runner and then our leg three runner and at the checkpoint between legs three and four we stumbled on a little slice of heaven, what we called the “Hot Dog Tent.” During legs one and two the weather was pretty good but leg 3 got to be a bit cold and there were murmurs of “this is the coldest it’s ever been” which I doubt, but it was cold. Back to what’s important here, the Hot Dog Tent. In the cold of the night with the rain beating down, I didn’t want to even get out of the car to properly support my team, but I knew I had to. My teammate said “there is a tent with hotdogs and it’s warm in there.” I thought she was just pulling my leg to get me out of the car but I followed anyway.

Well, in 2014 I was a Klondike virgin, but I ran leg 8. I’m still not a great distance runner but I completed my leg and I’m lucky enough to be on a team that is more concerned with having fun than winning the race. My team continues to focus on fun

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Great Land

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ers Rink Creek Rd, US Park Svc property behind, Conservancy property on one side with a private residence on the other side. Electricity available along this road.

Property has been surveyed and the markers are visible. It is located 4.1 miles from the Four Corners.

Go down Wilson Rd which turns into Rink Creek Rd. Property survey stakes and signs are visible. Wildlife abounds with deer, moose etc. MLS#14909. $42,000

Cute As Can Be

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family ranch style in the Mendenhall Valley. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath built in 1984, with 1284 sf GLA shows off a well designed floor plan and is situated on a 7022 sf lot. Features include newer stainless steel appliances, tile counter tops in kitchen & master bathroom with a separate laundry area to access the garage and backyard. Also included is extra off street parking with a 1-car garage. There is a Paloma on demand gas hot water heater and an oil monitor type stove along with electric baseboard heat. Exterior features included a covered entry, patio pavers in back, a dog run and a storage shed. 3bd/2ba, 1284 Sf, 1-Car garage.

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4423 Teel Court

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This 1786 sq ft attached

home has 3bd/2.5ba with a large bonus room that can function as a 4th bedroom or family room. Many upgrades include a new roof/exterior paint in 2012 and a kitchen remodel in 2014. Flooring was upgrades in 2011. The addition of the pellet stove in 2011 provided an alternate heat source and added warmth and the charm of the brick fireplace with mantle. Conveniently located in the middle of valley in the cul de sac adds to the friendly neighborhood feel. MLS#14632. $328,000

rage. It had been cold all along leg three and I would say it was not my best support leg. I could have done better. We approach a wall tent and opened the door and inside it’s all toasty warm like there was a wood burning stove and it smelled of hot dogs.

One would think that I enjoy hotdogs from all of this talk of hotdogs, but while I don’t consume them, I do find comfort in the smell of them, and the warmth, well that was amazing too. In the Hot Dog Tent there were bowls of candy, coffee, oranges and, well, hotdogs and it was all free. The Hot Dog Tent was just what we needed at the end of leg three especially for those who were living through what must have been “their coldest Klondike ever.” I looked around in awe of what I saw, but I didn’t take anything at all. I took what I needed from there in my thoughts, the little bit of heaven that was The Hot Dog Tent lived on there. After the race ended, I heard that the tent was circus themed and that there were clowns. Somehow in the cold of the night I missed all of that which was good, because I needed to go to sleep after my teammate completed leg four and I didn’t need to have nightmares of clowns chasing me.

The rest of Klondike went pretty smoothly this year. No missing passports, everybody

Opportunity Knocks

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson:

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

3663 Tongass Blvd.

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traditional two-story single family home situated on a large 19,949 sq. ft. lot, with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, was built in 1979 with 1,736 sq. ft. of living area. Wood laminate flooring. On the main level you will find the master bedroom with bath and a 2nd bedroom or optional office space. Comfortable living, conveniently located close to schools, bus stop and shopping. MLS# 14670. $355,000

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met their runners and support seemed to go smoothly. After a few mishaps the year before, my team may have a bit of a reputation for having some, shall I say, excitement. We went off to the dance and most of our friends on other teams seemed to be pleasantly surprised at how smoothly our Klondike race went, but that was not to be the end of it.

We departed Whitehorse late Sunday morning to head back to Skagway to catch our ferry. Three cars departed with three to four teammates each, total of 10 people.

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.

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We decided to make a quick pit stop in Carcross because there was a great coffee shop where several of my teammates had spent some time in the wee hours of the morning during the race, it was for all practical purposes, their Hot Dog Tent.

I went to get a coffee and we all took restroom breaks, and probably stayed in Carcross for 30 minutes. One of the cars loaded up and took off. Then my car loaded up and a teammate from another vehicle came over and instructed us to go straight to the ferry terminal upon arrival

in Skagway. We agreed and watched her walk off to the restroom. We took off. Car three took off.

We accidentally left a teammate in Carcross. We got her back safely and we all had a good laugh about it. While our team is not perfect in every way, it is perfect in the way that counts. We can laugh at ourselves, we have fun, we enjoy our time away from home and we make the best of things good or bad. We will never take home the Klondike title. Wait, is there even a Klondike title? Do people actually win this race?

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

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maintained large single family home.

Move-in ready.

Enjoy the convenience of this centrally located home, close to trails. Wonderful condition, ALL NEW FLOORING, PAINT+TRIM, ALL NEW WINDOWS, NEW DOORS, NEW FURNACE, NEW WATER HEATER. Great for entertaining, Lovely large tiled entry, and large living room. Huge new bonus room with exterior access. Two office areas, Separate laundry room, huge pantry MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!! Wonderful fenced back yard with great landscaping both in front and back. MLS#14793. $379,900

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Out with the old and in with the New with this Beautiful single family home with apartment! This home was completely rebuilt to new construction standards on a huge 1.5 acre South facing lot!

Main home has 3 beds and 2.5 baths, apartment has 1 bed and 1 bath. No expense was spared when rehabilitating this home. Aluminum siding, triple pain windows, propane boiler, on demand hot water, beautiful flooring, covered patio/porch, fenced yard, intricate rock work, all new everything from the studs out! Call Marty Mckeown today for a showing! MLS #14971 Asking $699,900

WATERFRONT

13010 N DOUGLAS HWY

FIVE ACRES WATERFRONT plus a wonderful Cabin just a 1/4 mile before Bayview Subdivision North Douglas!

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

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225 HIGHLAND DR

Classic Highland Drive home features great views of Harris Harbor, Gastineau Channel, and Douglas Island. Lovingly maintained over the years, fresh interior paint, updated bath, single car garage, bonus room etc. Main home is 846 sq ft. with 2 bed, 1 bath. Bright basement is also 846 sq ft and includes garage, laundry and bonus areas which could easily be made into 3rd bedroom and 2nd bath. Adjoining 9600 sqr ft view lot being sold separately, or discounted if bought as a package!

Call for a showing! MLS #14866 $389,900

2522 SCOTT DR

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

8287A GARNET ST

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

NEW CONSTRUCTION! This beautiful Single Family Home sits on a South facing lot near the Mendenhall Glacier! Tasteful, clean, efficient and new! Open floor plan, in floor radiant heat, Heat Recovery Ventilation, stainless appliances, large one car garage, extra parking, LED lighting and more! Awesome view of Thunder Mountain. Call today for a showing. MLS #14761 Asking $329,900

9338 TURN ST

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

Once inside you you will find vaulted ceilings, granite countertops and brand new carpet. With plenty of out door living space and a 2 car garage this home has it all. MLS #14666 Asking $324,900 Call for a showing today!

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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3010 BLUEBERRY HILLS RD S

Private and Beautiful Blueberry Hills! This Single Family home sits at the end of a cul de sac on over a half acre, with fantastic views of Gastineau Channel, town and Mt. Roberts. Built in 2005, this efficient home has been well maintained and improved. Features include: Vaulted ceilings, family and living room, decks, boat/rv parking, terraced gardening area, 2 car garage and much more!

Call today for a showing! MLS #14912 Asking $519,900

8173 GRANT ST

Single Family tri-level home in the Valley. 3 bed, 2.5 bath home on a South facing lot. Homes boasts the following features: Updated kitchen, laminate flooring, 2 driveways, ample boat parking, 3 heat sources and more. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS #14619 asking price: $329,900.

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LAKESIDE CONDO, #17

8251 GLACIER HWY

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

Recently remodeled, this 1 bed 1 bath in desirable Lakeside Condos features new kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, counter tops, bathroom vanity and more! Call today to schedule your showing! MLS 15017 Asking $119,900

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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

ANGOON

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

LOTS

NHN BEHRENDS AVE

3.14 ACRE LOT!

9600sq ft Sunny Highlands Double View Lot. Gently sloping wooded lot has Harbor, Gastineau Channel, and Douglas views. Build the downtown home of your dreams on this rare Highland’s building lot that is easily accessed from the end of Troy Ave. View pic is from adjoining property to show potential view.

Lot is is located next to house for sale at 225 Highland Drive and a package price is available. Call for a showing today! MLS 14868 Asking $109,900

NHN MENDENHALL LP RD

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

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1019 BONNIE DOON

NHN MAYA WAY WITH APARTMENT

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

BUILD BRAND NEW! “To Be Built” Single Family home by Lowpete Construction.

Price includes Builder financing with as little as 5% down. This large 3 bed, 2 bath home on Bonnie Doon features include: 50 year roof, laminate vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, Dual Heat, Toyo, electric, open kitchen, huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and More!! Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Picture is of previously built home. Call Marty McKeown today for more information! MLS 14859 Asking $409,900

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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.

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wondered, I still wonder, why didn’t more people show up more often to do something as simple as walk the dog?

help….

With all the changes in our lives and in the lives of people around us, I’ve been thinking about how hard it is to weather life alone.

When I was eight months pregnant with our first daughter, my husband was in a mountain biking accident that put him in Harborview Medical Center for nearly a month and left him unable to walk on his own until she was three months old.

A difficult emergency C-section and post-partum depression meant that as much as I was truly grateful for the fact that my husband was healing and that I was holding the most precious gift imaginable in my new daughter – it also felt like I was often on the verge of a complete breakdown.

It was the non-stop little things that seemed unbearable. We were living in Washington at the time, and my family came from Alaska as often as they could, and stayed as long as they could.

My very pregnant sister came from Hawaii, and helped at the hospital, and when he came home, pushing my husband in his wheel chair almost 2 miles each way just to get him outside. Many times my childhood friend, Tonja, drove the nearly four hours from Port Angeles, often bringing her own kids. She’d tuck my daughter into the ergo and catch up my dishes, do laundry, stock my fridge, prep meals and more. I, we, could not

have survived without their constant support.

In between their visits it was hard and it was lonely and only a few people showed up on a few occasions to stand in those seemingly insignificant gaps that threatened to undo us. People would call, or see me and say, “let me know how I can help” and I’d smile and say “thanks”. For some reason, it still just never quite feels like you can really ask anyone to do anything. It never really feels like you should ask; it always feels as if you should be able to just do it all yourself.

Thing is, I am not exempt from the same lack of action on behalf of others. I can look back on the life events of friends and family and see that often I did not take the opportunities to stand in the gap for people I cared about too. Why? Is life really that busy? Did I think it didn’t matter? Did I just not notice?

So as Thanksgiving approaches, here is what I am resolved to celebrate: authentic gratefulness not just for those who showed up consistently but for the few who showed up when they did – because every single person who stood in any of our gaps made it possible for us to survive that period of struggle.

Still, I was completely overwhelmed, so pride was crushed and I actually did specifically ask different people to help with one task - walking I am resolved to practice that the dog. A couple people did, a few gratefulness by looking for times. The thing is, an athletic dog opportunities to stand in the gap like we have needs more than just a for others. We can’t say “yes” to quick potty break; he needs a good every need, but we can say “yes” to run or long walk regularly, let alone some. For Thanksgiving this year, I over a span of four month plus some. encourage you to not offer an open Believe it or not, because we lived in statement such as, “Let me know if a fourth floor condo, just getting him I can help.” Instead, get specific – downstairs to potty at least twice a day By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND ask if you can stop by the grocery was challenging. It was unnerving to store, run to the post office, tidy the leave my husband alone when he couldn’t walk kitchen, drop off a meal or pay for takeout. Offer and I certainly wasn’t going to leave him alone to grab coffee or run an errand. For heaven’s sake with the baby to run the dog. The point is, I – offer to walk the dog! In casual conversation,

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ask what challenges the person is facing in their given situation.

It will offer you clues to how you may be able to ease that burden in a tangible and regular way for as long as you can.

They may brush you off, so ask someone close to them. It is difficult to ask for help – so don’t wait for them to ask; they may never. Just act.

We all need a community, a home, that supports us in big and small ways, and we get that support first by giving it. Remember too, that the people who sometimes seem the most strong and most capable, actually need you too.

Happy giving this holiday!

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.

4348 WINDFALL AVENUE

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

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. MLS#14410

8195 THREADNEEDLE

Total remodel!! (Taken down to the studs) Ranch style, Single family home located in the Valley. 3 bedroom, 1 bath on a 7,000 sq ft lot. New everything including granite counter tops, 50 year roof and vinyl siding. $295,000

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Beautifully remodeled and furnished. This unit is definitely move in ready. 2 bedroom and 1 bath upper corner unit at Crow Hill.

Remodeling includes all new flooring, new bathroom with walk in tiled shower, new trim, doors and so much more. MLS# 14850

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3867 KILLEWICH DRIVE

3264 MENDENHALL LOOP RD #28

7515 VISTA DEL SOL DRIVE

• MLS #14922 • $276,000 • 2 bedroom 2 bath Don’t miss this opportunity to live at the desirable North Point condos! This 2 bedroom 2 bath unit is immaculate!

Incredible views of Gastineau Channel and Downtown.

The large kitchen has beautiful cabinetry and spacious countertops. The Master bedroom with a view, features a walk in closet and ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom is also very spacious and is near another full bath. $276,000

• MLS #14840 • 3 bdrm, 2 ba • 2396 sq. ft. • $549,900 Immaculate 3 bed 2-1/2 bath two story home that features a formal living and dining room. Large and bright kitchen and family room have amazing views of the river and glacier and open out to an expansive patio and lawn area for entertaining. Master bedroom features a walk in closet and ensuite bath. 2 more bedrooms, loft/office space and bath complete the upstairs. $549,900

• MLS #14787 • $129,000 • 2 bedroom 1 bath “Lakeside Condos”. Beautiful new flooring throughout and freshly painted walls make this 2 bedroom 1 bath upper floor condo ready to move in! This unit is all on one level in the desirable Lakeside Condos. There is a balcony that overlooks an expansive lawn area that can be used by all owners and tenants. Dues include cable TV! This is a pet friendly condo association. $129,000

• 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. • $419,900 • 1604 Square feet • MLS #14555 Beautiful custom built home in Juneau’s newest subdivision.

You will love the layout of this home with 1604 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and large two car garage. Custom details throughout including a beautiful wrought iron staircase, stainless steel kitchen appliances with granite counter tops in kitchen, and a custom propane fireplace.

Super efficient with radiant electric heat $419,900.

424 THIRD STREET

9851 NINE MILE CREEK ROAD

• MLS #14946 • $274,900 • 2 bedroom 1 bath A rare opportunity awaits! This well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home in the heart of the Juneau Townsite is ideal for downtown living. A newly updated kitchen and bathroom, brand new 30 year roof, propane heating, energy efficient on demand hot water, and high ceilings are only some of the amazing attributes that make this home one not to miss! Call today for your showing, this one won’t last long! $274,900

• MLS #14959 • $416,000 • 3 bedroom 2 bath Peaceful and Private, you will feel right at home as you enter into the spacious kitchen, dining and raised living room of this 3 bdrm 2 bath home. Beautifully appointed with custom cabinets, warm woods and corian countertops, the main living space of this home would be great for entertaining or just gathering around the warmth of the wood stove. Decks surround the main living area and the back wood deck features a private hot tub. Call today for a showing! $416,000

72 GOOD RIVER RD, GUSTAVUS

• MLS #14750 • 4 bedroom, 2 bath • 1986 square feet on 13.94 acres • $320,000 This beautiful home sits next to the Good River with great views and lots of privacy. Included on the property is a cozy guest cabin as well as top notch root cellar, and lots of room for gardening! $320,000

1001 BONNIE DOON

• MLS #14988 • $299,900 • 1600 square feet • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom attached home Beautiful cedar chalet attached home on large corner lot in Bonnie Brae Subdivision in North Douglas. 1600 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and landscaped yard that includes boat parking, an outdoor sauna and a unique tree house. Upgrades throughout including updated kitchen and bathroom. $299,900

8477 THUNDER MOUNTAIN RD #35

12175 GLACIER HIGHWAY C7

• MLS #14931 •$95,000 • 3 bedroom 2 bath This beautiful double-wide home is your opportunity for affordable home ownership! This home features 3 large bedrooms, two full baths, a large living room with vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan. The kitchen has newer tile edging on the counter-tops, newer flooring, and newer appliances. The home had laminate flooring upgrades in 2012 and the exterior has recently been painted.

Buyer is required to be approved by the park management and financing is available through True North Federal Credit Union. $95,000

• MLS #14773 • $178,900 • 2 bedroom 2 bath Don’t miss this highly desirable Spaulding Beach Condo! This darling condo features a fireplace in the living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The living room leads to a large covered deck. Carpets were replaced 2 years ago, laminate flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. Parking is in a shared garage with an additional storage room. Owners have access rights to the beach in front of the condo. Very stable and well run homeowners association!

Call today to see this one! Selling below a recent appraised value! $178,900

4508 CHELSEA COURT

• 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Attached townhouse, end unit.

• 1366 Square feet • MLS #14555 • $285,000 Quality contruction shines in this beautiful end unit townhouse off back loop road. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with open living room and kitchen with island.

Stainless steel appliances and beautiful cabinets. Over 1300 square feet with a garage and nicely landscaped area for entertaining. Back yard backs up to greenbelt REDUCED $285,000

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

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.

November 5th – 8th | Sitka Sitka Whalefest www.SitkaWhalefest.org

November 21st | Ketchikan Gobble Wobble www.KetchikanRunningClub.com

November 27th – 29th | Juneau Juneau Public Market www.JuneauPublicMarket.com

November 7th | Coffman Cove Holiday Bazaar www.CCAlaska.com

November 26th | Juneau Turkey Trot www.JuneauSerr.Wix.Com

November 9th – 15th | Haines Bald Eagle Festival www.BaldEagles.org

November 27th | Petersburg Festival of Lights & Devil’s Thumb Brewfest www.Petersburg.org

November 27th – 29th | Ketchikan 26th Annual Winter Arts Faire www.KetchikanArts.org

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Custom Built 4 bed, 2 full baths, plus bonus room. Professional Landscaping, lot’s of natural light. Stay warm by Avalon propane fireplace.

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Upper hill side lot. Huge 50668 SQ FT. If you can not find what you want, then build it. Lot prep and drive way are completed. Great location and plenty of privacy. Asking $179,000

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The perfect Downtown Juneau Home, within walking distance to everything. Large 2 story, 4 bed, 4 bath, 2270 SQ FT, with garage. Asking $399,000. (MLS # 14830)

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Delightful attached home on a quiet culdesac. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $279,000.00 (MLS#14369)

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3111 DOUGLAS HIGHWAY

Beautiful 3 or could be 4 bed, 2.5 bath home in prime location, 2 car garage.

Walk to Juneau or Douglas. Nice water & mountain views. Asking $399,000 for home and lot. Adjacent lot available for $79,000.

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that start to go into a more taupe color. And if you’re just looking at one color by itself, it’s hard to tell what the undertones are.

So gather the different color swatches of grays — or whatever color you’re auditioning — and put them next to each other.

By Regina DiLauro-Fay That’s when you can really see their undertones. You’ll say, “Oh, this gray looks really green next to that gray.”

ometimes it feels as if picking just the right shade of paint can be an elusive task. So many t o choose from, where does one begin? Some common question asked and answered.

If you know you want to paint a room, but don’t have a clue about picking paint colors, where do you start?

A great way to start is to look at a favorite piece of art or your clothing and see if there’s a color theme. You may not put that exact color on the wall, but you can see what colors you are drawn to.

When it comes to selecting color, aren’t there other important factors to consider, such as how much light the room gets?

It really does depend on how much light is in the room. If you’ve got a space with really good natural lighting, you’ve got a lot more options. With rooms that don’t have a lot of lighting or windows, avoid muddy colors, like forest green or deep plum. They tend to make it feel very dreary and cave-like. So for light challenged rooms, go lighter and cleaner with more crisp colors that don’t have a lot of brown or gray undertones in them.

And how do you detect those undertones?

It seems like such a mystery…

Gray is a very popular color right now, but there are so many different shades. There are some that look more blue, some that go more green and there are warm grays

That makes a lot of sense. But then how do you know if you want a cooler or warmer shade of a hue?

around the space, because if you’re going to paint all four walls in the room, the color is going to look different on each wall depending on the light and time of day. Another reason why it’s great to paint samples onto poster board is that you can see where you’ve painted that sample, even after three coats. You don’t want to affect that final finish.

How do I pick the sheen?

Flatter finishes hide imperfections. The disadvantage is that they’re harder to clean. So ceilings are great for flat, because they’re not going to get dirty. For walls, if you’re a little messy or if you have kids or pets, then I would at least do eggshell finish, the next sheen up. It will still hide imperfections pretty well, but you can wipe it up easier than flat. But in rooms like kitchens or with anything that gets a lot of abuse and use, like doors and trim, you want to use a semi-gloss, because it’s more wipeable and cleanable. In rooms

color

with high humidity, like a bathroom, use a semi-gloss to protect from moisture.

Remember always start with colors you love! Painting is a quick way to change your space and make it look new again.

Don’t be afraid of a color, it will be lighter than it appears on the paint chip. So go for it!

A finished, beautiful space with all the essentials is the perfect start to a long future together. Share your cohabitation adventures with us by tagging your photos www. facebook.com/reginadilaurofaydesigns.

Regina DiLauro-Fay has over 15 years of design experience. Her company, DF Designs, specializes in Interior Design, Home Staging & Color Consultanting.

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Think about what the space is going to be used for. Cooler colors are more relaxing and soothing, so if it’s a bedroom or bathroom, I would look to more cooler colors.

Warmer colors are more energizing. They get your heart rate up a little faster, so those are good for kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms. But living rooms could go either way, depending on whether you want a relaxing feel or you entertain a lot.

One home decor trend that’s still going strong is white rooms. Do you have any favorite whites?

I like cooler whites that have a touch of gray in them. But if you are going to use a warm white, find one that have the tiniest touch of warmth to it and not too much yellow or peach. Again, the trick is to put a range of white swatches together, and you’ll pick up on the undertones. Once you narrow down your choices, you still have to make sure it works in your room with the colors in it.

How do I know it’s the right color for my room?

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Fall Harvest Onion-Thyme Jam Makes about 1 cup

Recipes

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium sweet onions, chopped (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried) 1 bay leaf 1 roasted garlic clove, mashed (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Melt the butter and olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onions, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few cracks of pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and cook, stirring frequently, 20 minutes or longer until thickened. Remove bay leaf.

Transfer jam to a bowl and let cool. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Can be refrigerated for quite a few days; return to room temperature before serving. Amazing on toast with bleu cheese.

Root Vegetable Slaw With Orange-Cumin Dressing Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp sugar 3 medium organic carrots 2 medium organic beets (golden, chigogga, or ruby) 1 small organic celery root Salt and pepper to taste

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all vegetable dishes are some of my favorites! Flavorful marinades, dressings and their simplicity just showcase the amazing growing season in all its glory. I love the harvest, the hunt and the sweet reward of sharing amazing meals with family and friends. I especially love dish-

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es that people remember, from textures and colors and foods that preserve the last fleeting moments of fall. Until the frost is on the pumpkin and the alpenglow is slowly making its way down the mountains, it’s time to come inside and share a meal with great friends. Since my nine year old daughter has declared she is a vegetarian, we’ve been cooking a few more veggie based meals (we already did 2-3 a week) and she’s trying out foods she would have never previously, so it’s been great fun to play “stump the checkout line” of trying to make them guess our ingredients, is it rutabaga or kolharabi, and which squash is that? So in the spirit of trying some new side dishes or an amazing tymey onion jam... (bacon is so 2013, might I add).

Here are three great recipes, grab some friends, a great glass of porter or single malt to sip on in the kitchen and cook away. .COM

In a large bowl, whisk together the orange zest and juice, cumin seeds, vinegar, olive oil, and sugar. Peel and shred the carrots, beets, and celery root and add to the bowl. (Do the celery root last as it’s prone to browning when exposed to air; see peeling advicehere.)Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Brussel Sprout, Avocado and Pepita Salad Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 1/2Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp quality Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp EVO (extra-virgin olive oil) or avocado oil if you have it Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound organic brussels sprouts, trimmed, leaves separated, raw or lightly steamed 2 Tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds),lightly toasted and seasoned 1 avocado, thin sliced

Whisk lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper. Toss dressing with brussel sprouts and pumpkin seeds. Gently stir in avocado and salt to taste.

From my harvest table to yours, Enjoy

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Crackerjack Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: “Crackerjack” and the surprise is inside at a price you can afford.

This 3 bd, 2 ba ranch w/1100 sf of GLA & a 2-car garage containing 515 sf. Dual heat w/an oil HWBB furnace & electric baseboard to offer an optional heat source. There is newer wood laminate flooring in the living & dining area w/carpeted bedrooms. Vaulted ceiling showcases the living room w/woodstove. Located at the end of a quiet cul de sac it has a partial view of mountains from the living room window. Great sunny backyard. MLS#15001. $320,000

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

Double Delicious Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: Spacious double wide mobile home is located in Thunder Mountain MH Park.

This private setting at the end of the street offers views of the adjacent forested area. Kitchen remodel in 2015. Rural Cap improvements replaced almost all the windows with vinyl. Newer vinyl siding and metal roof are more of the improvements. All the upgrades this mobile home has been given has breathed new life.

3bd/2ba, 1440 sf GLA. MLS#14819. $80,000

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

Picture Perfect Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: ...Describes the incredible views portrayed from this 2,113 sf home on Fritz Cove Rd. Glorious views of water, mountains and forested areas can be seen through the wall of windows surrounding the living, dining and kitchen areas.

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

MLS#14615 $629,000

Ruth Blackwell Associate Broker

(907) 321-0615 ruth@aukelake.com

Darlene Donohue

Downtown Condo Offered by Ruth Blackwell: This home was gently lived in- has great views of the bridge area.

Both bathrooms have been updated with new tile, flooring and countertops. Kitchen has been updated with countertops, flooring and appliances. This unit still has a covered deck, not enclosed. Legal egress by bedrooms. $245,000 MLS#14987

Trevor Roehl

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

Can’t find something to buy?

Then build! Available Lots:

Out of Town Lots: • Angoon Lot – MLS#11823 $26,000

Yakutat Income Potential!

Offered by Darlene Donohue: Sales Associate Beautiful Triplex home offering (907) 518-4391 rental income potential.

This darlenedonohue@aol.com triplex has 3 one bed one bath furnished units with separate electric and shared heat. Oversized two car garage with half of it turned into a thriving green house. Nestled on this pond lot you also will find a mobile home used for storage as well as a 12x24 cedar cabin. Fantastic location in the center of town with easy access to the stores, post office, airport, ferry terminal and all outdoor activities and adventures. Don’t let this one get away!

MLS#12094 $250,000

Helen Troutt

Corry Isabell

Rick Haida

(907) 723-5228 helentroutt@jtroutt.com

(907) 209-1235 corryisabell@hotmail.com

(907) 789-4205 realtorrick@gci.net

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Kimbee Mahle Sales Associate Office Manager

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

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