April 2013

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

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RE/MAX of Juneau(907) 789-4794 • 8800 Glacier Hwy, Suite 219

Holly CerneAssociate [email protected] (907) 209-5040 Each O� ce Independently

Owned and Operated

RE/MAX Hall of Fame Member

2010 #2 Sales Associate for RE/MAX of Alaska

Individual Top Associate 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011


Could it be? Have we finally made it to spring and on our

way to summer? The days are longer and the tempera-ture is warmer. Juneauites are wearing shorts and tee shirts and have ditched their jackets until the fall! April also brings April Fool’s day and is the month of fiscal responsibil-ity (eww)… Hope you are done or well

on your way with your taxes. Moving on to more pleasant things, I’ve been barbecuing, hiking, washing my car before the roads are swept and cleaned which means my car is shiny and clean for a hot minute.

Sunshine and warm(er) weather does strange things to folks in Alaska. On our first beautiful day with heat in the sun, the locals have a crazed glazed look in their eye and a sometimes a creepy perm-a-smile. All the hot dog buns are gone from the market and people are running around in flip-flops looking for

firewood. The usual reckless drivers are especially uncon-cerned or over concerned with other drivers on the road. As a homeowner spring is the time to see the damage done from winter’s past. As the snow melts we find all the stuff we forgot to put away in the

fall that is semi-frozen in the yard and we get to observe all the dirt and grime on the siding and the roof.

Slowly we start to put away the winter equipment and take out the summer gear which has a lovely coating of dust, cobwebs and the occasional startling spider that reminds us that it’s also time to clean the inside of the house regardless

to how badly we want to be outside playing. Welcome to spring Southeast Alaska! Whether you are venturing outside to have a campfire or are climbing up a ladder to check out the roof, stay safe out there and celebrate our Spring and Summer with class and caution.

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Letter from the Publisher

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FEATURES

Letter from the Publisher . . . . 2

2013 Juneau Home Show Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Selecting Material for a Deck in Southeast Alaska . . . . . . . .6-7,8

Photos: SE Alaska . . . . . . . . . 10

Photos: Shamrock Soccer Tournament 2013. . . . . . 14-15

High Gravity Games . . . 18-19

New Homes Benefit more than just Buyers and Builders . . . . . . . 20

Recipe: Kitchen Sink Soup . 21

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Flat Rate Realty Suzan FitzGerald . . . . . . 23

Powell RealtyPowell Realty Office . .6-7, 24

Prudential SEAK Real Estate Debbie White . . . . . . . 8, 23Brian McWhorter . . . . . . 14

Real Estate Service, Inc.Julie Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

RE/MAX of JuneauHolly Cerne . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 11Robyn Long. . . . . . . . . . 14, 22 Julie Moe . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Marty McKeown . . . 12-13Mimi Rothchild . . . . . . . . 5Scott Lesh . . . . . . . . . 16, 23Stacee Beattie . . . . . . . . . 22Vickie Gartley . . . . . . . . 20

MORTGAGE & LENDING

First Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Residential Mortgage Vickie Perry . . . . . . . . . . . 5

True North FCU . . . . . . . . 23

PROFESSIONALSERVICES

Alaska Renovators . . . . . . 16Amber King . . . . . . . . . 22CoastAlaska . . . . . . . . . 17Grace Adele . . . . . . . . . 23Inside Passage Construction . 22Jim Kelly State Farm . . . . 22Public Radio . . . . . . . 22-23Shoefly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Scentsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Stopher Construction. .15,23

W W W . S E A K L I V I N G . C O M 3

On Saturday, April 6, from 10am to 3pm, all of Ju-

neau’s women are invited to attend the 4th annual Alaska Women’s Expo at Centennial Hall. “Come on down to cel-ebrate and honor Juneau’s won-derful community of creative women,” said Holly Cerne, co-chair of the AWE planning committee. “We’ll have entertainment, vendors, exhibits, a fashion show, work-shops, door prizes, a silent auction, and keynote speakers. There’s something for every woman, and admission is free, thanks to Alaska USA!”

“Centennial Hall will be full of vendors and exhibits that have special appeal to women, with everything from beauty products to wellness support, gardening goods to home organization supplies, and more represent-ed,” said Jetta Whittaker, an AWE organiz-er. Workshops will include sessions on the dangers of sexting (something every parent should know about) ten creative things to do with a vase, and women’s ways of lead-ing, among others. “We’re also delighted that the Yees Ku Oo Dancers, Daughters of the New Moon, the JDHS Dance Team,

and the Juneau Roller Girls will all be there to entertain us, too.”

A favorite part of AWE every year is the fashion show. “This year, we’ll have the latest in spring fashions from local re-tailers Nugget Alaskan Outfitter, Lisa Davidson’s

Boutique and Shoefly featured on the run-way,” Whittaker said. “From simple to fan-cy, the fashion show will have something for everyone.” Local celebrity and “fairy gAWEdmother” Sharon Gaiptman will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the fashion show.

A healthy and delicious lunch from Abby’s Kitchen will be available for purchase, and Abby Roha, the creative genius and master chef behind Abby’s Kitchen, will be one of AWE’s featured speakers. “We wanted to focus on one of Juneau’s most success-ful young women, so we are delighted that Abby Roha has agreed to share her story,” said Cerne. “She will be introduced by her mother, Nerissa Duhaymas, who will talk about how she nurtured her daughter’s suc-cess.”

The keynote speaker at AWE this year is Jo Packham. Packham, who was featured in the January issue of the “Costco Connec-tions” magazine, has been a leading innova-tor in the handmade publishing market for over 30 years. She will share her up-and-down journey from small business owner to Editor in Chief of the Where Women Cre-ate magazine series, which includes Where Women Create, Where Women Cook and Where Women Create Business. “Her en-thusiasm and encouragement for women to follow their dreams is so inspiring,” said Whittaker. “Whether you’re a crafter want-ing to market your wares, a beginner cook or a gourmet chef, new to the world of business or an old hand at marketing your-self, you’ll find Jo’s words speak to you.”

Another new feature at AWE this year will be on-site child care, which will be pro-vided by Girl Scouts from Troops 4019 and 4004. “We heard moms of young children couldn’t attend in the past due to not having a sitter, “ said Cerne. “ “So older Girl Scouts and their mothers have gener-ously offered their skills to care for your little ones.” The childcare will be free on first-come, first-served basis, and children should be out of diapers and bring their

own snacks. The Troops will accept dona-tions for their child care services, as they are fundraising to attend two Girl Scout camp-ing events in northern Alaska in early June.

T h e Alaska Wo m e n’s Expo is a project of Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation, with support from Bartlett Regional Hospital, Alaska USA, Coeur Alaska, and Raintree Quilting. For more information, contact Whittaker at 463-5704, visit www.brhfoundation.org or email [email protected].

4th aNNual alaska WomeN’s expo

Keynote Speaker Jo Packham


photos: 2013 JuNeau home shoW

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It’s nearly spring in Southeast Alaska and this time of year contractors are

o f t e n asked, “What is the best decking

material for the region?” Decking materials range from natural wood to

manufactured c o m p o s i t e s made from r e c y c l e d m a t e r i a l s . When it comes to selection a lot of things need to be c o n s i d e r e d , i n c l u d i n g the homeowner’s p r e f e r e n c e s , maintenance, costs, and the general advantages and dis-advantages of each material under the advisement of your contractor. Each material performs differently and can be used

in multiple ways to obtain what the homeowner is trying to accomplish. I will explore composite, natural wood,

treated wood, membrane, flashing and attachment details.

A lot of composite decking materials are on the market now and all seem to have the same low maintenance claims. Many state they are resistant to mold and mildew, stains, scratches, splitting and impervious

to water and insects. In the Alaskan climate all of these claims seem to hold true with the new generations of composite decking as long as they are cleaned and maintained regularly. Each composite decking material should be cleaned twice a year, usually spring and fall to maintain their great look and durability throughout the years. Although composite decks are mold and mildew resistant, this does not mean mold and mildew will not grow on the material. Mold and mildew will grow on the microfilm of the material and will eventually affect the composite itself if

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Ruth BlackwellAssociate Broker(907) [email protected]

One of a Kind! Offered by Darlene Donohue – Large cabin on 5.8 acres in North Douglas amazing property! Features: hot tub, water front, spacious w/plenty of sunlight. Cabin offers a half-bath w/sink/shower, out-house, kitchen w/breakfast bar. Home runs on generator, propane and catch water � lter system. MLS#11553 $649,900

Darlene DonohueSales Associate(907) [email protected]

Downtown Charmer Offered by Honey Bee Anderson - This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath single family is conveniently located downtown on the hill. Within easy walking to mountain trails or the Capital Building. Completely remodeled w/new electrical, plumbing, & metal roof. Easy care with wood lami-nate � ooring. Features include a one car garage, covered hot tub

and a small yard to enjoy. Overlooking downtown Juneau with Mt. Roberts above this home has great views. Don’t miss this opportunity for downtown living. Move in ready. MLS#12001 $307,000

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Trevor RoehlAssociate BrokerProperty Manager(907) [email protected]

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Available LotOffered by Rick Haida - Pt. Stephens Spur Lot MLS#10475 $110,000

Angie NolanSales Associate(907) [email protected]

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Helen TrouttSales Associate(907) [email protected]

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Epic Location Offered by Honey Bee Anderson - Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home in Juneau’s desirable Bayview Subdivision. Dramatically placed on 130 feet of beachfront, this stunning home is all about location with views of the Glacier, mountains and sunsets. This home features wood � oors, a gourmet kitchen

with a solarium window and large pantry, hobby/craft room, Jacuzzi bath, and a stunning circular � replace and skylight in the living room. A cedar shed and raised-bed garden adds to the landscape with a treed front yard for privacy. Walk the beach and watch the wildlife, or you are minutes from the North Douglas boat launch in the summer, or skiing Eaglecrest in the winter. MLS#12129 Price Reduced $582,000

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Sesame StreetOffered by Angie Nolan - Wouldn’t you like to live on Sesame Street? This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open living room with a bay win-dow, a kitchen with a dining area, a two car garage, and large decks. Sunny location, large � at yard, close proximity to the area amenities. This is a home that you will want to see! MLS#12300 $287,000


By Greg StopherStopher Construction

selectiNg material for a deck iN southeast alaska


www.powell-realty.com • [email protected] • 907-789-7038 Fax | 9040 Glacier Highway, Juneau AK 99801

Move in Ready Offered by Ruth Blackwell - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom valley home with new � ooring, paint, and windows. Recent kitchen update includes countertops and cabinets! Conveniently located in the heart of the valley this is a great family location! MLS#12006 $275,000


One of a Kind! Offered by Darlene Donohue – Large cabin on 5.8 acres in North Douglas amazing property! Features: hot tub, water front, spacious w/plenty of sunlight. Cabin offers a half-bath w/sink/shower, out-house, kitchen w/breakfast bar. Home runs on generator, propane and catch water � lter system. MLS#11553 $649,900


Downtown Charmer Offered by Honey Bee Anderson - This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath single family is conveniently located downtown on the hill. Within easy walking to mountain trails or the Capital Building. Completely remodeled w/new electrical, plumbing, & metal roof. Easy care with wood lami-nate � ooring. Features include a one car garage, covered hot tub

and a small yard to enjoy. Overlooking downtown Juneau with Mt. Roberts above this home has great views. Don’t miss this opportunity for downtown living. Move in ready. MLS#12001 $307,000




Available LotOffered by Rick Haida - Pt. Stephens Spur Lot MLS#10475 $110,000



Kimbee AndersonSales AssociateOf� ce Manager(907) 789-3888(907) [email protected]




Let Our Family Bring Your

Family Home

Epic Location Offered by Honey Bee Anderson - Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home in Juneau’s desirable Bayview Subdivision. Dramatically placed on 130 feet of beachfront, this stunning home is all about location with views of the Glacier, mountains and sunsets. This home features wood � oors, a gourmet kitchen

with a solarium window and large pantry, hobby/craft room, Jacuzzi bath, and a stunning circular � replace and skylight in the living room. A cedar shed and raised-bed garden adds to the landscape with a treed front yard for privacy. Walk the beach and watch the wildlife, or you are minutes from the North Douglas boat launch in the summer, or skiing Eaglecrest in the winter. MLS#12129 Price Reduced $582,000

Have a rental you want managed or

need a rental?

Trevor Roehl has been a full service property manager since 1997. Give us a call today for all your rental needs.

Sesame StreetOffered by Angie Nolan - Wouldn’t you like to live on Sesame Street? This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open living room with a bay win-dow, a kitchen with a dining area, a two car garage, and large decks. Sunny location, large � at yard, close proximity to the area amenities. This is a home that you will want to see! MLS#12300 $287,000


not cleaned regularly. A light detergent and a soft brush with a garden hose will easily clean the deck.

Composite decking can be fastened to the structure in multiple ways. Face fastening is the most common which is basically a fastener through the face of the material into the structure. Composites can also be fastened with hidden fasteners or clips. Hidden fasteners are fasteners that are placed on the side of the material and into the structure. Clips are used to grip the groove on the side of the composite (must be ordered with these grooves) and fastened to the structure. Spacing is key when using composite. You can find special spacing tools to create hidden fasteners or clip fasteners, making spacing nearly automatic. When face fastening a composite material I will use a carpenters pencil to space the decking which gives it about 3/8 inch spacing. When using a composite decking, the structure or deck joists need to be spaced less than when you are using a natural wood or treated wood decking, at about

12” on center which will add some material costs and labor costs.

Natural wood decking material has its benefits and drawbacks as well. Most natural woods used for decking like cedar, redwood, teak, and other exotic species have natural chemicals contained within the wood to deter rot, moisture, and insects. Wood materials like common lumber will have to be treated with a sealer or finish to be impervious to moisture. Although cedar has a natural chemical to deter rot, I always use a sealer or stain that is able to breathe so moisture that gets into the wood can escape. Cedar is a popular choice in Southeast Alaska because it can be harvested regionally and supplied locally which cuts down on transporta-

tion costs, environmental costs, and keeps people employed locally. Natural wood decks need to be cleaned, stained, and sealed regularly which takes a little more maintenance than the composite decking. The color of the stain can also be

changed if you do not like the color or are going want to change the look. This is an important point to consider when comparing cedar to composite decking, as composite stays the same color throughout its life and cannot

be changed without changing the composite entirely.

The fastening on natural wood decks can be done exactly like the composite decking either face fastened or hidden fastened. Both ways of fastening are the

same as the composite decking, although the use of clips is not common with wood decking. Another advantage lumber has over composite wood is that it can span a greater distance between deck joists saving on structural materials and labor. But this can be offset by the fact that natural lumber may have warping, cupping, or crowning sometimes making it a challenge to work with.

Pressure treated and Sunwood (surface treated lumber) material is also a popular option. Neither pressure treated lumber or Sunwood receives stain or finish well, so what you see is what you get. It is possible to paint, but it can only be painted with the right preparation using a water based acrylic latex paint.

Membrane decks are the great idea in this climate especially a second story deck since the underside of the deck can be used as a covered patio or deck below. Membrane decks must be maintained and cleaned regularly to allow them to be in the weather for many years.

“I always use a sealer or stain that is able

to breathe so moisture that gets into the wood can escape.”

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SEASAME • JUNEAUVery aff ordable 2 story, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the valley. Both upstairs and down stairs have a kitchen as well as a washer/dryer. Detached, large garage. Nice yard, and potential for a huge deck on top of garage. MLS:12191 $338,000

SPRING WAY • JUNEAUEnjoy this family perfect home situated on a nice secluded cul de sac. Mountain views, open kitchen, bonus room and large heated garage with shop area. MLS:12248 $355,000

STEELHEAD • JUNEAUBeautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home Off the Backloop on a 1+ acre lot. This 3 level home has a freshly painted open living room/ dining room space with a vaulted ceiling, sky-lights and a woodstove with views of the duck pond and mountains. Also on the main fl oor is a kitchen, full bath, a large family room. Upstairs there is a 3/4 bath and two bedrooms. On the bottom fl oor there is a large utility/stor-age room and another bedroom. There is lots of parking and even space to park a boat or 2. MLS:12062 $380,000

HAINES LAND• Remote/Recreational • MLS:12241 • $650,000

There are other variations on membrane decks that incorporate concrete, concrete pavers, and other materials and all are good options for a deck on a second story.

I spoke of fastening systems above (face, hidden, and clip) but the fasteners themselves are as important as the fastening systems. Some fasteners are not compatible with pressure treated lumber and the chemicals in the lumber will eat or corrode many fasteners resulting in a failing deck. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended for pressure treated lumber. Stainless steel fasteners are also recommended for cedar because other fasteners tend to stain or discolor the cedar.

I have also used hot dipped galvanized and aluminum hidden fasteners to fasten cedar successfully. Composite decking has many composite-specific fasteners and though they’re compatible with composite, be sure to confirm the fasteners are compatible with the structure the deck will be fastened

to, usually pressure treated lumber. The clip systems with the grooved composite decking I have found to work very well, although every joist should be clipped to eliminate squeaks and clicks.

The connection between the deck and the home is the most critical part of the system. Rain splashing up from the deck can greatly affect the structure of a home. The deck is usually fastened to a board hung off the h o m e whether it’s a first story deck or second story deck. The board, also known as, a ledger s h o u l d be held off the home with a ledger

bracket. A common bracket for this

application is the Stratton bracket which

holds the ledger board ½ inch off the house to allow water to

drain behind the deck. I still like to install an ice and water shield

behind the siding that the brackets fasten through to eliminate any water that may find its way behind the siding.

Decks require regular maintenance. No matter what type of material you decide to use for your deck, whether a new deck or refurbishing an old, it will be important to develop a regular maintenance schedule. Clean your deck regularly, stain and finish it on a regular basis and you will have a deck to enjoy for many years to come.

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.

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PHOTOS: Around Southeast!

Surfers at Lena Beach in Juneau, Alaska.Photo by: Stephanie Alexander

Goats at the Mendenhall Glacier.Photo by: Anna Hoke

Downtown Juneau.Photo by: Anna Hoke

RE/MAX of JuneauPhone: (907) 789-4794

8800 Glacier Hwy, Suite 219Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Holly CerneAssociate [email protected] (907) 209-5040RE/MAX Hall of Fame Member2010 #2 Sales Associate for RE/MAX of AlaskaIndividual Top Associate 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

3364 MENDENHALL LOOP UNIT 25Beautifully remodeled 1BR/1BA condo. Close to all the conveniences of Valley living. Covered Parking! Asking $115,000

3308 PIONEER AVEBeautifully remodeled 3BR/3BA West Juneau Single Family with filtered views of the mountains. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen w/ solid surface countertops, stainless appliances. New paint, carpet and flooring upstairs makes this home sparkle. LR vaulted ceiling & open DR/Kitchen is a perfect floor plan for entertaining. NEW: roof, boiler and wrap around deck. Garage and plenty of boat/RV parking. Asking $485,000

3580 GREENWOOD AVE4BR/2,5BA 2000 sqft home built in 2004. Bright open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. Enjoy sun and views across the Channel and of Douglas Island. Stainless ap-pliances all stay. Asking $419,000

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Gorgeous .70 acre lot in Lena Heights Subdivision, views for miles! Asking $249,900

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4436 COLUMBIABeautiful Victorian style single family in the Valley with all the charm and character you expect. The wood work & scrolled de-tails will make you feel right at home in this 3BR/2.5BA home situated in the Valley. Enough room for everyone, this 1974sqft home boasts large master bedroom w/ private bath, dining room, family room & living room. The garage is big enough for 2 cars & storage. Asking $349,000.

7701 NORTH DOUGLAS“Sunny seclusion” is what you’ll have when you move into this home located on 2 acres in N Douglas! Built in “99, this home features 3BR/2BA with vaulted ceiling and open floor plan. En-joy laminate flooring, kitchen island and sliding glass door to the deck. Plenty of room to spread out in both the home and lot. Call today for all the details. Asking $399,900

NEW LISTING

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– 524 MAIN STREET –

Own a piece of Juneau history with this elegant home originally built by BM Behrends in 1890 and exqui-

sitely restored in 2005 with wood and marble floors, fir windows & high ceilings w/original refinished moulding . The main home boasts 4BR/3BA plus large, high end kitchen w/ Sub Zero fridge, DCS gas stove, in floor radiant heat & radiators. Kitchen opens to large family room on one side, formal dining room on the other. Large, private master suite with walk in closet and custom bathroom. So much to see! MLS# 12306. Asking $1,210,000

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LOWPETE CONSTRUCTIONLOWER YOUR ENERGY BILLS

1 OF 30 PLANS - 50-YEAR ROOFS, FIVE STAR ENERGY RATED HOMES

Select one of LOWPETE’S lots or provide your own lot.TAKING ORDERS FOR SUMMER BUILDING, CALL TODAY!

0 Fourth StreetBuild 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. $69,900

4850 Tamarack Trails A1Tamarack 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 pri-vate storage room. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS# 11471. Asking Price $208,000

2717 John Street New interior paint and upgraded flooring! Beau-tiful 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 treat-ments, newer heating system, deck, carport, stor-age and more! MLS#11640 $164,400 Call Marty McKeown for a showing today!

“I specialize in representing both buyers and sellers. Call me today!”

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 Ca-nal 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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RE/MAX of Juneau907-789-4794

Toll Free 888-777-6543www.homesinjuneau.com

8800 Glacier Hwy, Suite 219Juneau, AK 99801

Building your Dream Home sound stressful? Let RE/MAX and Lowpete Construction take the stress away with these easy steps:

• Call Marty McKeown today to look thru Lowpete’s House Plan Book and choose your favorite from over 30 homes!

• Discuss financing options, either Construction loan with local bank or possible Builder financing from Lowpete.

• Meet with Lowpete Contractor to choose available lots, schedule the build, pick colors and you are on your way!

• Taking orders now for Late Spring-Early Summer completion.

8155 Easy StreetUnder ConstrUCtion: Living is Easy on Easy St! This Ranch Styled home “To be Built” by Lowpete Construc-tion has a great floor plan with 3 bed, 2 baths, 1628 sqr ft living space, open kitchen and living room, 420 sqr ft 2 car garage, covered porch, 5 Star Ener-gy Rated, 50 year roof and more! MLS# 10070. Asking price: $369,900

8130 Easy StreetUnder ConstrUCtion: Brand New Sin-gle Family w/Apartment. There is still time to pick the colors with this beau-tiful “To Be Built” home. The main house features: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, living room, v aulted family room, large deck, laundry area, 2079 sqr ft, large 2 car ga-rage. Apartment is 582 sqr ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, separate entrance, porch etc. All Lowpete Construction Homes are 5 Star Energy rated and have 50 year roofs. MLS #11944. Asking price: $484,900

1341 Glacier HwyBeautiful view property on Norway Point.

This large Single Family with Apartment sits on the water side of Old Glacier Highway with tidal waterfront. Main house is 3 bed, 1 bath and apartment is a 1 bed 1 bath. 2nd structure has (480 sqr ft)framed/windowed unfinished unit above a large (960 sqr ft) heated workshop. Many updates to the home, including new carpet, paint, city sewer and more. Off street parking. MLS#12074. Asking Price 489,900. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

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#55 Churchill CtTotal Makeover and affordable! This beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath mobile home has been completely remodeled from the ground on up! New floor-ing, sheet rock, kitchen, bathrooms, roof, sid-ing, insulation and more. Enough parking for 4 vehicles plus a shed. Affordable housing in Juneau, listed at $75,000 MLS# 12161. Call Marty McKeown for a showing Today!

2716 Roger StHandyman special! Priced right for a good return on a great investment! This 1 bed, 1 bath condo in West Juneau has some floor-ing damage in the bathroom and kitchen from a broken plumbing pipe. Rest of the unit is in decent shape, in need of some car-pet and paint but at this price...well worth the effort! Call Marty McKeown for a show-ing! MLS #12219 Asking $59,900

Each office independently owned

4250 Brothers Aveto Be BUilt: Single Family Home with Apt (1bed/1 bath) near the Glacier! This beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath main home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2682 sqr ft, 480 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room, and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS#12171 Asking Price $469,900

4256 Brothers Aveto Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construc-tion Inc. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2027 sqr ft, Huge 674 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring op-tions. MLS#12169 $399,900

8126 Easy Stto Be BUilt: Single Family Home with Apt (1bed/1bath) near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2044 sqr ft, 480 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room, and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS# 12173 Asking Price $414,900

909 5th StreetFantastic Douglas Building Lot on 5th St. Water views possible on this relatively

flat 5000 sqr f lot. Call Marty McKeown for more details today! MLS# 12110. Asking price: $79,900

8162 Easy Stto Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction Inc. Features are as fol-lows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2192 sqr ft, 424 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Builder financing pos-sible for qualified buyers. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS #12188. Asking Price $409,900

MID JUNECOMPLETION

LATE APRILCOMPLETION

PRICESINCLUDE BUILDER

FINANCING

8197 Keegan Aveto Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This is a beautiful 4bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2388 sq ft, 424 sq ft ga-rage, open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. $414,900

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NHN N Douglas HwyRare Find! 6 acres D-18 Multi-family Lot on North Douglas Highway! This large lot located just

passed the bridge on the uphill side of N. Douglas Highway. Great opportunity to build duplex, tri-plex, four-plex and more! 18 units per acre, call CBJ to explore all the possibilities! MLS 12301 Asking price is $540,000. Call Marty McKeown for more information.

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As a life long, 3rd generation Alaskan raising a family here in Juneau, I ap-preciate knowing who I am working with especially when making a large in-vestment such as a home. With over 20 years of Sales and Service in Juneau and Southeast I have what it takes to make buying or selling your home an

enjoyable experience with results you can take to the bank. I am honest and hard working with quality Customer Service as my number one goal!

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Call me today and let’s discuss your Real Estate needs.

Marty McKeownBROKER - OWNER

[email protected] Phone: 907-957-2313

Nobody Sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX TM

LOWPETE CONSTRUCTIONLOWER YOUR ENERGY BILLS

1 OF 30 PLANS - 50-YEAR ROOFS, FIVE STAR ENERGY RATED HOMES

Select one of LOWPETE’S lots or provide your own lot.TAKING ORDERS FOR SUMMER BUILDING, CALL TODAY!

0 Fourth StreetBuild 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. $69,900

4850 Tamarack Trails A1Tamarack 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 pri-vate storage room. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS# 11471. Asking Price $208,000

2717 John Street New interior paint and upgraded flooring! Beau-tiful 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 treat-ments, newer heating system, deck, carport, stor-age and more! MLS#11640 $164,400 Call Marty McKeown for a showing today!

“I specialize in representing both buyers and sellers. Call me today!”

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 Ca-nal and the Fairweather Range. Driveway is in and ready to build. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS# 11627. $249,900

CONDOS

RE/MAX of Juneau907-789-4794

Toll Free 888-777-6543www.homesinjuneau.com

8800 Glacier Hwy, Suite 219Juneau, AK 99801

Building your Dream Home sound stressful? Let RE/MAX and Lowpete Construction take the stress away with these easy steps:

• Call Marty McKeown today to look thru Lowpete’s House Plan Book and choose your favorite from over 30 homes!

• Discuss financing options, either Construction loan with local bank or possible Builder financing from Lowpete.

• Meet with Lowpete Contractor to choose available lots, schedule the build, pick colors and you are on your way!

• Taking orders now for Late Spring-Early Summer completion.

8155 Easy StreetUnder ConstrUCtion: Living is Easy on Easy St! This Ranch Styled home “To be Built” by Lowpete Construc-tion has a great floor plan with 3 bed, 2 baths, 1628 sqr ft living space, open kitchen and living room, 420 sqr ft 2 car garage, covered porch, 5 Star Ener-gy Rated, 50 year roof and more! MLS# 10070. Asking price: $369,900

8130 Easy StreetUnder ConstrUCtion: Brand New Sin-gle Family w/Apartment. There is still time to pick the colors with this beau-tiful “To Be Built” home. The main house features: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, living room, v aulted family room, large deck, laundry area, 2079 sqr ft, large 2 car ga-rage. Apartment is 582 sqr ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, separate entrance, porch etc. All Lowpete Construction Homes are 5 Star Energy rated and have 50 year roofs. MLS #11944. Asking price: $484,900

1341 Glacier HwyBeautiful view property on Norway Point.

This large Single Family with Apartment sits on the water side of Old Glacier Highway with tidal waterfront. Main house is 3 bed, 1 bath and apartment is a 1 bed 1 bath. 2nd structure has (480 sqr ft)framed/windowed unfinished unit above a large (960 sqr ft) heated workshop. Many updates to the home, including new carpet, paint, city sewer and more. Off street parking. MLS#12074. Asking Price 489,900. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing.

TIDALWATERFRONT

MOBILE HOME

#55 Churchill CtTotal Makeover and affordable! This beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath mobile home has been completely remodeled from the ground on up! New floor-ing, sheet rock, kitchen, bathrooms, roof, sid-ing, insulation and more. Enough parking for 4 vehicles plus a shed. Affordable housing in Juneau, listed at $75,000 MLS# 12161. Call Marty McKeown for a showing Today!

2716 Roger StHandyman special! Priced right for a good return on a great investment! This 1 bed, 1 bath condo in West Juneau has some floor-ing damage in the bathroom and kitchen from a broken plumbing pipe. Rest of the unit is in decent shape, in need of some car-pet and paint but at this price...well worth the effort! Call Marty McKeown for a show-ing! MLS #12219 Asking $59,900

Each office independently owned

4250 Brothers Aveto Be BUilt: Single Family Home with Apt (1bed/1 bath) near the Glacier! This beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath main home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2682 sqr ft, 480 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room, and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS#12171 Asking Price $469,900

4256 Brothers Aveto Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construc-tion Inc. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2027 sqr ft, Huge 674 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring op-tions. MLS#12169 $399,900

8126 Easy Stto Be BUilt: Single Family Home with Apt (1bed/1bath) near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2044 sqr ft, 480 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room, and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS# 12173 Asking Price $414,900

909 5th StreetFantastic Douglas Building Lot on 5th St. Water views possible on this relatively

flat 5000 sqr f lot. Call Marty McKeown for more details today! MLS# 12110. Asking price: $79,900

8162 Easy Stto Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction Inc. Features are as fol-lows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2192 sqr ft, 424 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Builder financing pos-sible for qualified buyers. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS #12188. Asking Price $409,900

MID JUNECOMPLETION

LATE APRILCOMPLETION

PRICESINCLUDE BUILDER

FINANCING

8197 Keegan Aveto Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This is a beautiful 4bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2388 sq ft, 424 sq ft ga-rage, open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. $414,900

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NEWPRICE

NEWPRICE

CONDO

NHN N Douglas HwyRare Find! 6 acres D-18 Multi-family Lot on North Douglas Highway! This large lot located just

passed the bridge on the uphill side of N. Douglas Highway. Great opportunity to build duplex, tri-plex, four-plex and more! 18 units per acre, call CBJ to explore all the possibilities! MLS 12301 Asking price is $540,000. Call Marty McKeown for more information.

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Hi, you know me. For 20 years you have trusted me with your land-scaping projects. Now you can trust in me with your Real Estate

needs. You know you need curbside appeal to attract buyers. I can help you achieve the look that says “let’s look at this one”. Whether you are selling or buying you can trust me to give you 100%. Th at’s the way I have always done it and I don’t see any reason to change.

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1220 GLACIER HIGHWAYVery cozy 1BD/1BA condo conveniently located in the � ats near the heart of downtown Juneau! Remodel in 2012 in-cludes fresh paint, new � oors and a new bathroom! The condo dues cover all utilities except for phone and internet! You don’t want to miss out on this one! Asking $109,000

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2198 A LAWSON CREEK ROADAwesome, a� ordable and move in ready! This top � oor, end unit 2BR/1BA Condo is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Enjoy beautiful Channel and mountain views from your private deck and covered parking. This condo is convenient to bus lines and has storage galore! Asking $145,000

446 W 12TH STREETYou must see this downtown beauty! This 1,969sqft SF home is open, light, bright, and move in ready! This home has been lovingly maintained and updated on the inside and out, inclds vinyl siding & windows, metal roof, & furnace just to name a few. Enjoy french doors from the kitchen that open to new Trex decking. Plenty of o� street parking with detached garage & under the carpet you’ll see gorgeous, original, hardwood � oors! Call today for your appointment. Asking $385,000

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Thank You so much for making the 2013 High Gravity Games a reality! Our 3rd annual event was a smashing success, with dozens of participants competing at the highest levels of athletic achievement and goofiness! A great time was had by all, and we were able to help out a great organization.

Southeast Alaska Independent Living, SAIL, will be the recipient of the funds raised by registration, hot dog and Alaska Brewing beer sales, and ticket

buyers for the Keg Toss – in all, over $4,000 raised!

As you know, SAIL is an amazing or-

ganization that allows many people in our community to lead more indepen-

dent lives. They also participated in the competition, with two teams that included Olympians Joe Tompkins and

Hilary Lindh.

All of the participants had a great time,

and all the spectators did too, helped in no small part by the festive atmosphere in the Alaskan Brewing Beer Garden and the occasionally sunny weather! Costumes consisted of giant albino salamanders, six-foot-tall pansies, and Xena - Warrior Princess to name a few!

None of this would have happened without the support of local organi-zations and of course the work of the many volunteers and crew of Alaskan Brewing Company and Eaglecrest. The Eaglecrest folks make this event fun and safe every year with a great course for racing, and provide extra bus runs for customers of the beer garden.

Once again, THANK YOU so much for making this event a huge success, see you next year and cheers!

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3rd Annual High Gravity GamesPhotos by Pat Barry

The 3rd Annual High Gravity Games took place on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Eaglecrest Ski Area. The event was sponsored by the Alaskan Brewing Co, Eaglecrest, Marlintini’s, KATH to name a few. The games consisted of outdoor games, an Alaskan Beer garden from Marlintini’s and a special Alaskan après ski menu. All proceeds from the beer garden and the day’s ac-tivities were donated to the Brewery’s selected nonprofit – SAIL, Inc.


The only people who benefit when a house is built are the family members who get to

live there, and the builder who con-structed and sold the home, right?

Wrong. The positive impact of new residential construction is far-reach-ing, bringing benefits to families, businesses and services throughout a community immediately, as well as for years to come.

According to economists at the Na-tional Association of Home Builders, the one-year estimated local impacts of building 100 single-family homes in a typical metro area include $21.1 million in local income, $2.2 million in taxes and other local government revenue, and 324 local jobs.

But what does that economic impact

mean in the real, day-to-day lives of community residents?

Just think about it. When a family moves to a community and buys a new house, they will likely shop at local stores to buy furniture and ac-cessories to decorate the home. They will fill their car’s gas tank at local gas stations so they can get to the stores, have local mechanics work on the car when it breaks down or needs the oil changed, or buy a new car at a local dealer when it’s time to replace the old one.

The family may need to hire local companies for regular services to maintain their home, such as land-scaping, house cleaning, pet sitters or yard upkeep.

The children will enroll in local

schools. This increases enrollment, meaning more teachers, janitors, caf-eteria workers and other school sup-port staff will need to be hired. Those kids will also join sports leagues and other activities, buy equipment and pay registration fees that provide sti-pends for referees and coaches.

All of this economic activity puts in-come into the pockets of local busi-ness owners and their families, who can then afford to go out and spend money themselves, which recycles even more money into the commu-nity’s economy.

The new family also pays local and state taxes. These tax revenues help pay for a wide range of government services, including school teachers, police departments, refuse collec-

tion, parks maintenance and road repairs.

Over the long term, as the families who move into new homes become part of the community, their positive impact continues. Families who buy a newly built home enjoy benefits including safety, amenities, energy efficiency and floor plans to fit a modern lifestyle. But the advantages of new homes extend far beyond the buyers and the builders—residential construction has a positive, direct impact on the local community for years.

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The April Showers are so refresh-ing… The wash

away the last remnants of dirty snow from the yard and reveal hid-den objects in the yard from the fall. It’s time for scrubbing cupboards and repotting plants, sorting piles of children’s

clothing and digging through the freezer. The extra daylight gives just enough light to invigorate a wealth of projects, and sun-light to see dust after a dark Alaskan winter. I want to share a few of my favorite tips and recipes for cleaning and eating! I recently had shoulder surgery and wow, having your right arm out of commission for any length of time in a busy home can be a crazy thing. While my family did amazing things while I was down and out I did find my plants extra thirsty and a few cleaning projects to get started on before summer hits (and you want to do nothing but escape to the beach or boat). Spring is a great time to start some indoor herbs for your windowsill. I always start with cleaning pots, painting and seal-ing terra cotta and repotting houseplants before outdoor plants get going.

Did you know there is an actual NASA based formula for how many plants per

square inch you should have for indoor air quality? Neither did I but now I’m in the know and will try my best to keep them happy and healthy!

Top Plants for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution

• Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

• Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)

• Dracaena (Dracaena sp.). Especially Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena marginata), Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis ‘Janet Craig’), Warneckii (Dracaena deremensis ‘Warneckii’), and Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans ‘massangeana’)

• English Ivy (Hedera helix)

• Ficus, or Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)

• Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

• Golden Pothos (Epipiremnum aureum)

• Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum sp.)

• Philodendron (Philodendron sp), particu-larly Heartleaf (Philodendron scandens ‘oxycardium’), Selloum (Philodendron selloum), and Elephant Ear Philodendron (Philodendron domesticum)

• Pot Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

• Snake Plant, or Mother-In-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’)

• Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

For best results, have at least one six-inch plant for every 100 square feet. Yes you read it correctly… I’d say a few rooms in the house might meet this level but even I don’t have this many houseplants. and ficus and ivy do nothing but perish a feverish death in my care… I’ve tried for years and now figure it’s better to spare us both the misery and disappointment. I like to round all my plants up before repotting and place in the shower for cleaning the leaves as well as giv-ing the roots a nice soak before repotting.

For the house, I love using Charlie’s soap, it’s amazing. I bought a four gallon bucket of it from Amazon, it’s amazing in all types of washers, and at 17 cents a wash it gets out everything! And I mean everything, my clothes are softer, my towels pick up water easier and you can make stain spray with it in a spray bottle. It’s a must have for any parent or anyone looking for a scent free, hypoallergenic and earth friendly product.

I love using vinegar and thanks to the drug like tendencies of Pinterest decided to make my own citrus cleaner. Start by soaking cit-rus peels in vinegar for a few weeks in a ma-son jar, strain out any chunks or pith that might clog your sprayer and put straight into the spray bottle. It’s amazing on glass and for an extra streak free shine use news-

paper instead of a paper towels or rags. For extra fun jobs like the refrigerator, sprinkle in some baking soda and then let the kids make foam, they love this part.

So what do I eat when I’m scouring my kitchen cabinets with tooth brushes and asking my girls to fill bags with toys to give away?

I love quick, easy and healthy… I do power foods for the kids with bananas dipped in fresh peanut butter and wheat germ. You can also make sushi logs by rolling the ba-nana in peanut butter, then breadcrumbs, wheat germ and coconut then slice, serve with chopsticks and jelly dipping sauce.

While were snacking for a little energy boost I love finding all the leftover unused condiments in my fridge and lonely veg-etables… This calls for a , I really don’t make mine the same way twice… even when I’m adapting a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks. Savoring the Day by Judith Benn Hurley, it’s a great book mixing health, yoga, wellness and flavorful recipes. The great thing with Minestrone is as long as you have the basics.. the actual ingredients are subject to what you have on hand to begin with.

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1 T olive oil

2 Cloves garlic, minced

2 large onions, diced

2 large carrots, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

½ cup cauliflower, chopped

1 medium zucchini, chopped

4 tomatoes, chopped

5 large sun dried tomato slices

2 T Balsamic Vinegar (or red wine vin-egar)

½ tsp dried chili flakes

2 T chickpeas (or garbanzo beans)

2T dried orzo or tiny pasta

4 c vegetable stock (or make your own with the veggie scraps, onion skins, car-rot peels, celery tops and 5 cups of water)

Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

¼ cup cilantro minced (or other fresh herb)

Kitchen Sink Soup Recipe

Directions:

Ingredients:

So you can see the variety of vegetables, pasta and beans.

Saute all vegetables in the oil on medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, vinegar, spices, beans and pasta and stalk

Cover loosely and cook on simmer till pasta is cooked about 15 to 25 minutes, enjoy with fresh bread and butter. Then get back to cleaning.

From my table to yours, happy spring cleaning…

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