October 2012

October 2012 • Vol. 2 • No. 8

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

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Inside This Issue

Letter from the Publisher

Hooray for being an Alaskan!

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ctober, the month state aside from the PFD. I of Halloween, love the friendly communipumpkin recipes, ties throughout Alaska; like warm beverages, AND the Gustavus: the town where distribution of the Permaeveryone waves at each other, nent Fund Dividend! The acquainted or not. I find huPFD is a dividend that mor in the fact that people eligible Alaska residents from elsewhere view Alaska receive each year from the as a mystery and are wide

By Anna Hoke Alaska Permanent Fund eyed with curiosity when they which was established in 1976. As I’m discover that they are meeting somesure you have heard; this year’s PFD one from the last frontier. I laugh at amounted to $878, which is $296 the funny tourist questions like “what less than the 2011 PFD. I’ve heard is that river of ice?” or (on a costal some initial grumbling and exclamatown) “what sea level are we at?” or tions of discontent due to the lower “do you accept Canadian currency?” amount, and I admit I too I love the extreme weather and the fact that too much rain or snow brings people in the community together and gives everyone something in common to complain about.

I love the feeling that we all get on the rare occasion of a sunny day, and that everyone has an almost crazed look.

I love that when we have a string of sunny days all the hot dog and hamburger buns in town are sold out. I could go on and on listing reasons why I love living in Alaska and being a resident of this great state. I know living here has its many challenges, and I know the PFD may have been lower than people’s expectations or predictions but hey, we are was a little disappointed, but I have to $878 richer! remind myself that I am $878 richer, • Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and just because I live here! What a joyous owner of Southeast Living Magazine. thing to get paid to be an Alaska resiShe can be reached at Anna@seakliving. dent. I love so much about this great com.

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FEATURES Letter from the Publisher . . . . 2 Bauer/Clifton Interiors contributed photos.. . . . . . . . 3 Pumpkin Muffins. . . . . . . . . 17

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Flat Rate Realty Suzan FitzGerald . . . . 6, 18 Home Maintenance Part 3: Mechanical Maintenance .4-5

Powell Realty Powell Realty Office. . . . . 4 Darlene Donohue. . . . . . 18 Prudential SEAK Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . . 8, 19 Real Estate Service, Inc. Julie Burns. . . . . . . . . . . 13

Photos: Capital Brewfest . . . 7 Your Approval is in the Paperwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

RE/MAX of Juneau Holly Cerne/Robyn Long. 9, 16 Julie Moe. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Marty McKeown . . . . 10-11 Mimi Rothchild. . . . . . . . 7 Vickie Gartley . . . . . . . . 14

MORTGAGE & LENDING Residential Mortgage Vickie Perry. . . . . . . . . . . 5 True North FCU. . . . . . . . 19

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JDIA Season Kick Off . . . . . 12 A Spooky Stroll . . . . . . . . 15-14 Cover: Before & After. . . . . . 16

Southeast Living Magazine PO Box 20749 Juneau, Alaska 99802 info@seakliving.com

Alaska Renovators. . . . . . . 3 Amber King. . . . . . . . . . 18 CoastAlaska. . . . . . . . . . 20 Inside Passage Construction . . . . . . . . . 19 Jim Kelly State Farm. 12, 19 Public Radio. . . . . . . . 18-19 Shoefly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stopher Construction. .15,18

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n this bathroom remodel, we analyzed the actual use of the space and designed accordingly. After having already completed a few other rooms within this same home, we were aware of the clients’ affinity towards Carrera marble and opted to use this material as the starting off point for the design. This stone’s white background and subtle gray veining made it the perfect material to create a custom geometric tile layout with; complete with contrasting grout to reinforce the pattern. White fixtures and painted millwork compliment the flooring and also serve as a crisp break between the marble floor and light green, two-toned walls.

A crystal chandelier paired with polished chrome hardware and accents add the necessary glitz to this space to take it to the next level.

creating a seamless transition between the two. The original lower moldings were removed and replaced to achieve a symmetrical layout on each wall that now better relate to the moldings found throughout the rest of the home. While some storage was still required, we opted to hide it behind a door disguised as another wall panel. This space went from sad and drab to elegant and fresh with well thought out solutions

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Home Maintenance

Part 3: Mechanical Maintenance

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aintaining the exterior and interior of your home is necessary to keep up a safe and healthy home. A missed season of maintenance can accelerate the wear and tear on your home, especially in the environment where we live. Southeast Alaska is not forgiving, a roof leak gone undetected in an arid and dry climate can go unnoticed for years while a leaky roof in southeast Alaska will result in mold and rot in a matter of weeks. Maintaining the guts or mechanical systems of your home is just as important as maintaining the interior and exterior. The mechanical systems

of our homes are what keep us warm, keep up our hygiene and hydration, keep us breathing fresh air, and allow us to see when its dark. Here are some mechanical system items you should check on a routine basis.

functioning properly.

If your home was built pre-1940s and has tube and knob wiring this is a good time to get your wiring Electrical System updated.

We all have elecThere are trical systems in also some our homes and breaker this is probably panels that the easiest item By Greg Stopher should be to check off the Stopher Construction replaced because they are suslist. When I ceptible to fires, Zinsco and bring this up, people of- Federal Pacific panels come to mind. ten think of checking the If there is a fuse, circuit, or breaker wiring in the walls, but that is always breaking then maybe instead what you can do is it’s over loaded and it may be time to check outlets and switches bring in a trained, licensed electrician to make sure they all are to check it out. Otherwise, check out-

lets and switches to make sure they hold a plug and are not overloaded with many cords. Check switches and lights to be sure they are working the way they should and all bulbs are working properly. If there is any doubt have a licensed electrician go over the electrical system in your home.

Water Heating System The water heater in our homes provides the modern convenience of warm water for a morning shower (and I personally appreciate that it keeps me from having to bathe in a creek each day). Water heaters now come in a variety of forms and fuels. Electric, gas, boilers, and on demand water heaters are just a few

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“The water heater in our homes provides the modern convenience of warm water for a morning shower (and I personally appreciate that it keeps me from having to bathe in a creek each day).” ways to heat water in a home. I cannot provide all the necessary steps to maintaining all water heating options out there today, so it is wise to call a licensed plumbing and heating specialist to perform yearly maintenance on these items. Most of us, however, have electric water heaters and there are a few yearly steps to take, to get the most life out of these units. The best way is to flush the tank of a water heater once a year to remove the sediment. This annual procedure will greatly increase the life of your hot water heater. You can find out how to do this by reviewing the owner’s manual of the water heater where you can normally find step-bystep instructions.

Heat Recovery Ventilation

in the heart of an HRV that is the actual core of the heat exchange. Follow the instruction to remove this core and clean it thoroughly. Cleaning the core of an HRV will help it gain the greatest heat exchange. Lastly, there is a condensate drain that needs to be checked for obstructions. Make sure the condensate drain is draining properly. Yearly Heat Recovery Ventilation maintenance will keep your HRV per-

up of creosote in a chimney is highly flammable so removal through cleaning is necessary to avoid fire. All other heating systems need to be looked at by a licensed professional heating contractor. Schedule this on a yearly basis to sustain a healthy and efficient heating system.

Preventive maintenance is always better then reactive maintenance so it is important to plan ahead and schedule annual home maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.

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

He can be reached at 907-321-2350.

We stand out in a crowd Systems Some homes in Southeast Alaska have Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems or HRVs. They are an amazing system, but only when properly maintained.

If installed correctly, HRVs should be accurately balanced providing the same amount of exhaust air as intake air.

Start outside with an HRV to confirm the intake air and exhaust air ducts are clear from obstructions. Next, check the pre-filters on the intake side of the HRV and have the filter replaced. This pre-filter (often a Merv 8 or similar) takes a lot of the outdoor contaminates out of the air including mold spores and pollen. Sometimes there is an electrically charged filter that does the same type of air purification and it will simply need to be washed and dried (follow the owner’s manual directions for cleaning). Next, there is a core

forming optimally.

Heating Systems Every home has a heating system in this climate. There are many options for heating systems, the most common being hydronic (water) boilers, forced air heat, woodstoves, or pellet stoves.

Some other heating systems include electric baseboards, ground source heat pumps, and air to air heat pumps just to name a few. To keep us warm throughout the year, we must maintain these heating systems on an annual basis. The maintenance will keep heating units running at their top efficiency, thus saving money in the long run. Woodstove chimneys need to be cleaned once a year minimum, it’s important to clean chimneys before the start of the heating season. The build-

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Juneau Rotary Club and SAGA joined forces for the first annual Captial Brewfest in Juneau Alaska on September 15, 2012 at the Juneau Arts and Cultural Center.

This event was a charity fundraiser for both SAGA, a non-profit organization and Rotary of Juneau. The event brought over 70 different beers for attendees to sample.

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Gorgeous views from this North Douglas Waterfront home! The home can be utilized as a large 3 bed, 2 bath single family, or a single family with apartment.

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Your Approval is in the Paperwork

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et’s face it, some people are great at paperwork. Other people, not so much. As a home loan professional, my job consists of

By Vickie Perry swimming through my client’s information. This might sound fairly straightforward, but every client has their own set of circumstances and a story to go along with it. In this month’s article, I am going to focus on the importance of working with your lender, not challenging them, when it comes to your

personal paperwork.

There are a few basic necessities required when applying for a home loan.

They are: tax returns, W-2s, paycheck stubs, and bank statements. Many people think as long as they provide these items their work is done and the loan will be approved. This couldn’t be further from the truth. As a lender, we are required to decipher, and question, everything contained within the provided documentation.

To start with, bank statements play a key part in processing a client’s application. The first thing we look for are deposits that do not correspond with

standard payroll deposits. If erroneous deposits are discovered, the borrower must ‘source’ those funds. To ‘source’ a deposit means to document where the money came from. A simple explanation of “I sold something to a friend” won’t work. You have to prove you had the item to sell, as well as prove the item was worth the price you sold it. Sourcing deposits is required because you are not allowed to borrow money from a friend or family member in order to purchase a home. A gift is one thing, but borrowed funds are not allowed. Additionally, we are looking to see if a borrower has more than one job or a job that wasn’t dis-

closed on their loan application. Most of the time having more than one job is fine, but in instances where the loan program has an income limit, a second job might disqualify a borrower from that particular loan program.

Next, we look at tax returns and W-2s. If a tax return shows $35,000 in wage income, this means there should be W-2s totaling $35,000. If the tax return shows business income such as a Partnership, etc., we are required to determine the impact, if any, the partnership might have on our borrower’s income. Does the partnership lose

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money each year? How will that affect our borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage? If the tax return shows income from rental properties, those properties must be declared on the loan application. More than likely, rental income will be determined from what is reported on the tax returns, not the amount your lease/rental agreement says.

Now, on to paycheck stubs.

Straight-forward, right? Wrong. Do the paycheck stubs reflect over-time?

Is the over-time consistent, as in, the client has been earning over-time for a minimum of 2 years. Do the paycheck stubs correspond with the amount on the W-2s? Has there been an increase/decrease in wages? An increase/decrease in hours worked. A client’s paycheck stubs paints a huge picture relating to the previous and current earnings. If something is out of the norm, plan to explain it.

I could go on and on with various examples of how to get your paperwork in order so that your loan process is smooth, but my best piece of advice would be: If your lender asks for something, provide exactly what they ask for. If you provide less than what was requested, don’t get mad when they request the same item again.

A key point to remember is the investor has the money and the investor makes the rules. Your lender does not make the rules, but they have to follow them and make sure you follow them as well. Your lender is the liaison between you and the investor. For a successful loan approval, it is up to you to work with your lender as a team. This means provide the paperwork required and be prepared to back it up with further documentation, if requested.

In the end, following your lenders instructions, and providing the requested documentation, will generally ensure a smoother process and faster approval. If ever you have questions about the paperwork process or what is needed, your local, licensed lender would be happy to answer any questions. Give them a call today to schedule an appointment.

Vickie Perry (#AK195996 / #AK167729) is Branch Manager of Residential Mortgage, LLC, in Juneau. She can be reached at (907) 789-2329. Visit her website at www.vickieperry.com.

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2BR/1BA Single Family Home situated on almost an acre, this unique home has vaulted ceilings adorned with beautiful carvings, boasts lots of sun and room to garden. Offered at $317,000

3BR/2.5BA home with 1BD/1BA apartment. Close to Auke Rec, this home offers open floor plan, great natural light, large master suite, large 2 + car garage & luscious yard w/beautiful gardens. MLS# 11802 Asking $491,900

9170 PARKWOOD DRIVE

3BR/3BA Single Family home on a large corner lot.

Beautiful vaulted ceiling in living room, highlighted by a stone fireplace & hearth. Family room w/new wood stove, sauna and greenhouse. New boiler and water heater in 2011. MLS#11899 Asking $379,000

3BR/2BA + Den, Single Family Home w/Large Garage.

Huge, beautifully landscaped yard, fully fenced and private, with a hot tub under covered deck. MLS# 11900 Affordable living at $285,000

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Rare 6BR/3.5BA home in the Valley. Generous living and family rooms, large kitchen & dining room. Even the garage is oversized at 775sq ft. $100K facelift includes new flooring, boiler, water heater, plumbing & many new fixtures. MLS#11842 Asking $419,000

Perfect lot to build your dream home on the downhill side of St Ann’s Ave. Views across the Channel of Mt Roberts. MLS#11716 Asking $85,000.

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2536 Teslin Ave.

Beautiful Single Family with Apartment on a large corner lot at the start of the Mendenhall Valley. This large home features 5 bedrooms and 3 baths in the main house with a 1 bed 1 bath apartment to be used as a rental or mother in law apartment. Vinyl siding, tile, engineered hardwood flooring, granite counters, separate living and family room, formal dinning room, crown molding, patio/gazebo, mostly fenced yard, detached workshop and more. Within minutes of Valley Shopping center. MLS#11674. Asking Price $529,900. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

5980 North Street

Beautiful Ranch styled home on a Sunny Lot in Lemon Creek. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has had many updates including interior paint, flooring, kitchen and more. This 1624 sqr ft home home sits on a 13,200 sqr ft lot with a nicely landscaped yard and a huge (672 square ft) 2 car garage. Call me today for a Showing! Nicely priced at $299,900.

3070 Riverwood

Beautiful 1564 sqr. ft. single family home with 3 bedrooms, 1 .75 bath. Located in a great neighborhood near schools. Features include a large back yard, and deck great for entertaining. Plus extra room for boat or RV parking. MLS#11601. Asking Price $315,000.

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2435 ODay Dr.

10497 Fox Farm Trail

Sunny side of the Valley! This 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath Ranch Styled home sits on a large (12675 sqr ft) lot on O’day Drive! Here are a few of the many features: New roof (summer 2012) New pellet stove, new flooring, new interior doors & trim, new washer, newer range/oven, chicken coop, shed, fire pit, fireplace, living room & family room and more. Garage has been converted to living space and is currently used as a bonus room for a day care, but could easily be converted back to a garage. MLS # 11814. Asking Price $315,000. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

Breath taking views the minute you walk in the door from this amazing home on Fox Farm Trail! Watch the whales go by in this large 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with features such as: Large master suite, 3 levels of decks (main floor covered), 2 fire places, green house, hardwood floors, open kitchen, loft, hot tub, jetted tub in master bath, large storage attic and VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS! Another huge bonus is the 40’ Boat Slip with power and cbj water, being sold seperately. MLS#11791. Asking Price $1,050,000. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

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8863 North Douglas

View this home in North Douglas! This home offers privacy and serene views of the mountains and trees.

This 2004, single family home has 2 bedrooms & 2baths, a wood stove, an updated kitchen, and it sits on a large 40,940 sqr. ft. lot. This property receives lots of natural light, and has extra room for parking an RV or Boat. MLS # 11645. Asking Price $295,900.00 Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

3500 Stream CT.

Large living in the Valley! This 3-4 Bed, 2 1/2 bath home sits just one street from the Mendenhall River at the end of a cul-de-sac. Well maintained home with many great features such as: Family room, living room, formal dining, casual dining, all bedrooms upstairs, covered back deck and more! Beautiful yard faces South for lots of sunshine! Call Marty Mckeown today for showing.

MLS#11511 Asking Price $399,900.

2535 David Street | Unit 36

A condo with a view. Located at 2535 David St, Forest Edge unit 36 is 1bedroom, 1bath with a loft. This condo has views of t own and the channel, it receives lots of natural light throughout the day, has laminate flooring, and extra storage space.MLS#11749. Asking Price $149,900.00. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

2717 John Street

Beautiful views of Gastineau Channel and Mount Roberts from the deck of this 3 bed, 1.5 bath condo in West Juneau! Features include: updated kitchen, woodstove, all appliances, window treatments, newer heating system, deck, carport, storage and more! Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS:11640.

Asking price: $164,900.

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4850 Tamarack Trails A1

Tamarack Trails condo, conveniently located with 2bedroom and 2baths. Comes with a nice kitchen, fireplace, and receives lots of natural light. Owner has their own parking space in garage with a private storage room. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS# 11471. Asking Price $208,000 NEW PRICE

527 Garteeni, Hoonah

Looking for an investment opportunity? This newly remodeled 6 unit apartment building located in Hoonah is ideal. “The Wind and Sea” currently being used as apartment complex and lodge has 4 units as long term and 2 units for lodging. Solid rental history with excellent income.The building 4,740 sqr. ft located on Garteeni Highway. 3 units completely remodeled in 2011. Other improvements: roof, windows, heating systems, plumbing, electrical and more. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS: 11319 Asking Price $299,900

17000 Island View Dr.

VIEW VIEW VIEW! Make building your Dream Home on this 1.23 Acre View Lot in Lena Heights a reality this Summer! Incredible Views of Lynn Canal and the Fairweather Range.

Driveway is in and ready to build. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS# 11627. $249,900

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4850 Tamarack Trails D6

Beautiful Tamarack Trails Condo! This upper floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus loft. Additional features include newer lights, fresh interior paint, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, large master suite, with walk through closet to master bath, heated garage and storage unit.

MLS#11510 Asking price is $214,900 Call Marty McKeown for a showing today.

7170 Glacier Hwy

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Large 4 acre Multi family lot is zoned D-18 Allowable building inclueds Appartment Build- ing, condos, small commercial ect. upto 72 units possible. MLS# 11501. Asking Price $295,000

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Build your downtown Dream Home! Beautiful view lot on Starr Hill at the end of 4th St. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS# 11557. $74,000

Tamarack Court Lot

Build your new home on this large lot on the Mendenhall river! This 3/4 acre lot is located just off River Road via the Back loop. Great Price on a great lot. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS #10348. Asking Price $79,900.

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Lot #30 Spuhn Island.

Spuhn Island Beachfront Lot! 1.32 acres to the immediate left of the main landing site on Juneau’s premier Spuhn Island! This lot has a great beach and is facing the end of Fritz Cove Road.

Build your dream retreat just minutes from Auke Bay with all the luxury’s of home. City water, power, cable tv, broad band internet and phone services available to make your get-away a luxurious one! MLS# 11661. Asking Price $179,900.

Call Marty McKeown today for a Showing.

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JDIA 2012-2013 SEASON KICK OFF “For such a young program and small town, Juneau has produced extremely respectable and competitive hockey teams,” said JDIA President Arnold Liebelt. “We have won five state championships, including the most recent championship last spring when the Juneau Capitals Bantam team clenched the state championship in Palmer. We are very proud of all our players, and certainly expect to produce more wins and great players in the years to come”.

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he Juneau Douglas Ice Association (JDIA) kicked off its 2012-2013 season with a Learn to Play Hockey session and an inaugural gear swap. Coaches and advanced players greeted 40 kids who hit the ice, most of them for the first time.

Each year, JDIA devotes a Saturday afternoon to promoting hockey for new players, providing gear and skates while talking to parents about the program.

Kids get their first taste of skating, wearing hockey gear and shooting a puck. Coaches reap the reward that comes from a child’s smile and laugh generated from the new experience.

“Our first hockey gear swap was a huge

success in providing gear to new players at a very discounted price,” said board member and event organize Michelle Kaelke. “This provides kids an opportunity to try hockey without a huge financial strain.”

Through March, kids ages 4-18 will work with volunteer coaches on their skills under an atmosphere that promotes youth hockey and fun.

They are fixtures on the ice - building friendships that last for years and are taken off the ice and into the classrooms.

Many kids represent Juneau in state tournaments in Anchorage, Homer, Fairbanks and Whitehorse.

Treadwell Arena is a community asset that serves the entire Juneau-Douglas area eight months a year. It is home to high school ice hockey games, amateur adult games and tournaments, figure skating recitals and judging as well as public skating for families.

It draws visitors from around the state, the Yukon Territory and the Lower 48 for various skating events.

Visitors coming for hockey tournaments often leave saying Treadwell Arena has one of the best sheets of ice in the state.

“The rink is a great place to be,” Liebelt said. “As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, you know hockey season is just around the corner.”

For more information about JDIA please visit their website www.jdiahockey.com.

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A Spooky Stroll through Evergreen Cemetery

By Hannah Lindoff atmosphere opens other possibilities.

October is the perfect time to take a spooky stroll through one of Juneau’s most interesting properties: Evergreen Cemetery. Exploring this graveyard as daylight wanes is an opportunity to learn a bit about local history and let the creaking tree limbs scare you into the Halloween spirit.

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he gusting winds, foggy days and early nightfall of October force us to leave behind many of our summer pursuits for good. However, the gloomy

The Evergreen Cemetery’s most famous residents are interred at the two entrances. Joe Juneau and Richard Harris, often credited with founding our town, are buried in well-marked graves at the

Martin Street entrance. On the Glacier Avenue side, a small monument marks the location of the cremation of Chief Kowee of the Auk Tlingit on March 2, 1892. Kowee famously lead Juneau and Harris to this area in hopes to bring prosperity to his people and did his best to force Harris and Juneau to showcase the gold they found here despite the prospectors’ predilection for drinking and an attempt to make off with the gold Kowee provided.

A homemade swing dangles from a tree near Harris’s grave, an indication of how this cemetery, with its array of good climbing trees and grassy expanses, is enjoyed by local kids and school groups.

Indeed, most snowy days find at least one sled on the hill, if not an entire class of students from nearby Harborview.

Though the fall brings wet and slippery

tree trunks and the slope remains bare of snow, dusky exploration of the dark corners of the graveyard can be just as exciting. Even today I find that the long shadows in the family section of the cemetery quicken my pulse.

The graveyard offers many history lessons for anyone interested. If you are searching for a particular person or relative you can locate them first in burial records at the Juneau GenWeb Project website, www.rootsweb.ancestry. com/~akcjunea/cemeteries/evergreen. html. Likewise, this is a great tool if you discover an interesting grave you would like to know more about.

A newly restored grave just beyond Joe Juneau and Richard Harris is marked with a piece of paper enclosed in plastic reading “Here lie the bodies of Walter

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9807 LONE WOLF DRIVE Another home of Quality Construction by Montana Creek Development to be built on the last lot in Phase I of Montana Creek West. Many Custom details, Huntwood or Diamond cabinetry, solid surface counter tops, real wood finishes and more. Upgrade to the Bicknell Super Insulation package making your new home a 5 STAR + energy rating This spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story home is waiting for you to pick your carpet, colors, fixtures etc. 1,789 sq ft of living space, open concept and 2 car garage. MLS# 11637 $399,000

2229 GREAT WESTERN 3 BR 2 BA Attached home on quiet cul de sac in Douglas. Built in 2001, this townhouse style home has many great features including tile floors in kitchen and baths, new hardwood floors in entry level, W/D and open floor plan. Enjoy a BBQ on your back deck and views of Mt Roberts from your living room. New asphalt drive way and Many other new features make this a must see. MLS# 11602 $254,900 302 WEBER ST WRANGELL Conveniently located 3 bedroom, 1 bath single family home on a corner lot. 1417 sq ft of living space, 2 car detached garage, lots of storage, fenced yard and metal roof. MLS 11792 $79,000

ANDREANOFF DRIVE 3/4 of an acre to build the home of your dreams.

This piece of land is located on the corner of the 3rd Andreanoff and Glacier Hwy. MLS #10621 Priced to sell at $125,000

8136 PINEWOOD Single family home. Conveniently located and move in ready. A spacious 1735 sq ft of living space in this 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 story home. Private master suite is the only rooms located on the 2nd floor. Many upgrades have been done including kitchen remodel, all new plumbing & electric, Rinnai on demand hot water, Propane fireplace stove. Recent paint and asphalt driveway. Large fenced back yard with play house and shed. MLS# 11663. $345,000

2500 SHERWOOD LANE 5 Acres of Industrial Zoned Land at the end of Sherwood Lane! 3 plus acres have been filled and are ready for use. Plat available upon request as well as list of permittable usage. Sherwood Lane is road that DMV is located on. MLS# 10755 $1,500,000

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Harper and Frances Wells, his wife, drowned on the Princess Sophia 25th Oct. 1918. May light perpetually shine upon them.” Walter Harper was a man of mixed Athabascan and Scottish decent and the first person to summit Mount McKinley. He and his wife were among the 343 people who lost their lives in the tragic and controversial sinking of the Princess Sophia, a coast liner that was grounded in bad weather on Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal. The wrecking of the Princess Sophia remains the worst maritime accident in the history of Alaska and British Columbia. Its tragedy is compounded by the presence of fifty women and children on board, many of whom were relatives of active military personnel serving in World War I, as well as the controversy that remains as to whether or not the passengers could have been safely evacuated in the first few hours following the wreck.

Another tragedy is poignantly showcased by six gravestones laid in a row, those of Caroline, Dale, Daniel, Dennis, Donald and Julia Weathers. All list May 10, 1961 as the date of death. The birthdays listed show that all were children other than Julia who was 30 years old at the time of her death. Above her name the gravestone reads simply, “Mother.”

The headstone next to the Weathers family marks the memory of a woman and her two children “Drowned-lost in a flood.” The woman buried under the headstone has a date of death two days after the Weathers family and I assumed that the Weathers perished in the same flood. However, I could not find any record of a flood in Southeast Alaska in May 1961. In fact, investigation into May 10, 1961 in Juneau history reveals that Julia and five of her seven children were killed in a fire in their home on

Village Street. Julia’s husband David Weathers Sr. and two of their children, Delores (4) and David Jr. (10) escaped. Although more than 50 years have passed since this tragic event, I still find the family graves very moving.

On a lighter note, one of my favorite graves lies near the “Y” in the path on the Glacier Highway side of the cemetery. The headstone is large but only offers one line, “Dabney, the husband of Jane.” No dates or even a first name is mentioned. Was it Dabney’s final romantic wish that he be remembered solely for his union to Jane or did Jane choose this epitaph based on what she felt was most remarkable about her husband’s life? I do not know, but either way it makes me smile. Another favorite is close to the path near the Martin Street entrance. It’s a homemade gravestone, molded in the shape of a head and arms, giving it somewhat the appearance of a frog-man. Without a legible name or date we can only speculate on the origin and inspiration behind this homemade effort but I applaud the caring spirit behind the homemade gravestone.

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Whether you are looking for a bit of green grass, interested in local history or just in the mood for a Halloween spook, the Evergreen Cemetery provides our community with much more than a final resting spot. Make sure you enjoy it now before the sleds take over!

Hannah Lindoff grew up in Juneau and returned to the community after graduating college. She now lives with her husband Anthony, daughter Marigold and dog Haagu on Mountainside. Hannah can be reached at htslotnick@gmail.com

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Kitchen remodel 2012: Home Owners: Rick Harris and Pat Tynan General Contractor: Alan Wilson/Alaska Renovators Tile and Granite: John Ingell/Infinite Interiors Design and concept: Heather M Harris Industrial Design Inspiration: This home is located in Juneau near the Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier and

sign. Gray Italian 18x18 floor tiles are representative of the striated rock from the glacier’s retreat. The dark granite countertops, with the granite toe kicks, give the floating cabinet effect and offers contrast to the lighter hard rock maple natural wood. The backsplashes of opaque and transparent varied size glass tile give the feeling of the ice.

Features: The under cabinet lighting and uplighting provide drama to emphasize the cathedral ceiling and the customized under cabinet plug-ins de-clutter the backsplash.

The space has radiant floor heating.

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Recipe

Fresh Pumpkin Muffins & How to roast a Pumpkin Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or the white/wheat blend) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 15 ounces fresh roasted and mashed sweet pie pumpkin

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1/3 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice (a combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice) ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt

Topping: 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tablespoon sugar

Equipment: 12 foil or paper muffin liners; a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups or a mini-muffin pan.

1 cup of cooked pumpkin flesh contains: Calories: 49 Protein: 2 grams Carbohydrate: 12 grams Dietary Fiber: 3 grams Calcium: 37 mg Iron: 1.4 mg Magnesium: 22 mg Potassium: 564 mg

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all is a special time of year for me, I have always loved the changing of the leaves and days filled with fog and filtered sun and of course in Southeast a few dashes of winter storms and torrential rains preparing the ground for snow. It’s time to harvest the garden, prep beds and baskets for springtime and can salmon and await the hunting party. I also very much love October pumpkin madness. Sugar Pie pumpkins are a treasure to savor and make great additions to pancakes, crepes, sweet breads, pastas, soups and fillings and I love making this batch of muffins for the family on the weekends or to send to school for a special treat.

Roasted pumpkins is by far an amazing flavor to the canned vari-

ety I grew up with. It just takes a little longer to plan for the roasting, or you can roast ahead and save in the fridge or freezer for later use.

Always make sure to wash your pumpkins and any other produce grown on the ground before cutting to prevent E. Coli and other harmful food borne illnesses. Cut the pumpkin in half starting at the bottom and break apart at the stem end. Remove the seeds and innards (save and separate for later roasting) and lay the pumpkin pieces flat on a non-stick baking mat (or roasting pan) and roast in the oven at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes depending on size.

When soft, remove the flesh for baking and discard stem and skin. It will last in the refrigerator for up to

Zinc: 1 mg Selenium: .50 mg Vitamin: C 12 mg Niacin: 1 mg Folate: 21 mcg Vitamin A: 2650 IU Vitamin E: 3 mg

five days and makes a great addition to many dishes. You can also can your roasted pumpkin if you would like to save freezer space for later use and Thanksgiving pies. Pumpkins are also very good for you.

They fit well into a health conscious diet. Pumpkins are low in calories, sodium and high in fiber and betacarotene. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and coverts into Vitamin A which is helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers.

It is also believed to help delay aging. Enjoy the flavors and colors of fall and sharing the harvest with your family and friends.

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Instructions: Put oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Split pumpkin in half, remove seeds and innards, place on top of non-stick baking sheet and bake for 75 minutes. Let cool, remove skin and mash with fork or in blender or mixer. Put liners in muffin cups or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

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Whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs, pumpkin-pie spice, cloves, nutmeg, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until smooth, then whisk in flour mixture until just combined.

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Stir together cinnamon and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in another small bowl.

Divide batter among muffin cups (each should be about 3/4 full), then sprinkle tops with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake until puffed and golden brown and a wooden pick or skewer inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes for regular muffins, 15-17 minutes for mini-muffins.

Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes, then transfer muffins from pan to rack and cool to warm or room temperature.

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Darlene Donohue

REALTOR E-mail: DarleneDonohue@aol.com www.powell-realty.com

25 years of military moving experience | USAA movers advantage realtor

Greg Stopher Owner

Specializing in remodeling, custom finishes, additions and new home construction projects.

PO BOX 21375, JUNEAU, AK 99802 • 907-321-2350 STOPHERCRAFTSMAN@GMAIL.COM • WWW.STOPHERCRAFTSMAN.COM

Julie Moe, Realtor®

Certified International Property Specialist Specializing in local and international properties

RE/MAX of Juneau Cell: (907) 321-2629

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REAL ESTATE BROKER (907) 500-7488 OFFICE • (907) 321-9949 CELL WWW.YOURJUNEAUHOME.COM

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If it’s happening in your home town, you’ll hear about it on public radio.

When you’re tuned to public radio, no matter where you are in Southeast Alaska, you’ll know you’re home.

Public radio in Southeast Alaska covers the larger communities, to remote villages, to the fishing grounds. Tune in everyday to hear breaking news, stories about the people who live here, all kinds of music, the funniest game shows, the most creative variety shows and talk shows so compelling you may just sit in your car long after you’ve arrived home.

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SITKA KCAW AT 104.7FM WWW.KCAW.ORG

PETERSBURG KFSK AT 100.9FM OR 91.1FM WWW.KFSK.ORG

WRANGELL KSTK AT 101.7FM WWW.KSTK.ORG

KETCHIKAN KRBD AT 105.3FM WWW.KRBD.ORG

WWW.360NORTH.ORG WWW.COASTALASKA.ORG

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