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...Mansion on Calhoun Avenue "is the people of Alaska's house," said Erika Fagerstrom, the state's executive residence manager. She did not want to talk about where the window was located or what type it was - only that it was obviously the...
...holiday open house, in 1913, drew a crowd of just more than 300 people, according to the governor's office. Residence manager Karen Newton, who has served at the residence for the last 13 years, said the open house is the biggest event of...
...volunteers have decorated the house for Christmas, and holiday goodies will be served, said Erika Fagerstrom, executive residence manager. "It is a very nice time to have the house open," she said. Palin, inaugurated as Alaska's ninth governor...
...house. The exterior of the building needs a complete overhaul and the south retaining wall is cracked, according to residence manager Karen Newton. The butler's pantry leaks and the upstairs family room began leaking last Thursday, leaving the...
...quarters. "He wanted to be reminded of his childhood trees with blue lights and silver ornaments," said executive residence manager Karen Newton. Entertainers inside and outside the mansion included the Alaska Youth Choir, Aurora Strings, Glacier...
...garden and grounds crew decorate a lodgepole pine Wednesday in the main room of the Governor's House. Executive Residence Manager Karen Newton said this is the first Alaska Christmas tree that has been put up in the 13 years she has worked at...
...stated. Dianne Lindback of Juneau assisted in the design of the exterior lights in 1995. Karen Newton, executive residence manager and assistant to the first lady, said the current display has been largely the same every year since it debuted...
...ornaments to raise support. The mansion has water damage, deteriorating pipes and cracks in pillars and walls. Residence manager Karen Newton says the exterior needs a complete overhaul. OK, let's get it done. The First Lady deserves credit...
...tally of how many lights grace the Governor's House each holiday season. According to Karen Newton, executive residence manager and assistant to the first lady, the estimated light count is as follows: 10,000 white lights on the mountain...
...II. In 1913, about 300 people attended the event. Last year, 2,324 people came to the open house, Executive Residence Manager Erika Fagerstrom said. "The theme for the decorations this year is a whimsical, eclectic children's Christmas...