As cooler temperatures become the norm, residents eager to fire up an alternative heat source should plan to have chimneys and wood stoves cleaned to prevent fires. Here are a few tips for home heating this winter.
•Burn only seasoned hardwood such as oak, ash or maple. Do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or christmas trees because these items burn unevenly, and may contain poisons or cause a home fire.
•Have a professional chimney sweep inspect chimneys every year. They will fix any cracks, blockages and leaks and clean out any build-up in the chimney that could start a fire.
•Open flues before fireplaces are used.
•Use sturdy screens or glass doors to keep embers inside fireplaces.
•Keep young children away from working wood stoves and heaters to avoid contact burn injuries.
From: Home Safety Council
Friday, November 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving Elk River!
Wishing all of you, your families and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. At a time when many are struggling and it can seem as though the stresses of life, the economy, whatever else is posing a challenge in our day to day lives is overwhelming and all consuming, a day devoted to giving thanks is an opportunity to focus on what we can truly be grateful for in our lives.
Thanksgiving isn't about how much the meal costs or what kind of silverware or china you have to adorn the table. It's not about what kind of car you may drive to your Thanksgiving destination or how fancy your house is. It's not about status or putting on a show and impressing others.
Being truly grateful for what you DO have to appreciate in your life is such a simple thing to do but can easily be overshadowed and neglected when the stress of life takes over.
It's much easier to get caught up in and focus on what's "wrong" or lacking in our lives. Tomorrow's a great opportunity to take a moment and appreciate what we do have and can be grateful for no matter how small or taken for granted those things may be.
Whether you spend the day at a large family gathering or just a quiet day at home, I truly hope each of you has a wonderfully relaxing, joyful and memorable Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Thanksgiving isn't about how much the meal costs or what kind of silverware or china you have to adorn the table. It's not about what kind of car you may drive to your Thanksgiving destination or how fancy your house is. It's not about status or putting on a show and impressing others.
Being truly grateful for what you DO have to appreciate in your life is such a simple thing to do but can easily be overshadowed and neglected when the stress of life takes over.
It's much easier to get caught up in and focus on what's "wrong" or lacking in our lives. Tomorrow's a great opportunity to take a moment and appreciate what we do have and can be grateful for no matter how small or taken for granted those things may be.
Whether you spend the day at a large family gathering or just a quiet day at home, I truly hope each of you has a wonderfully relaxing, joyful and memorable Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Northstar Commuter Rail - Press Release
NORTHSTAR TRAIN SCHEDULE ADJUSTED SLIGHTLY; SPECIAL TRAIN ADDED FOR AFTER VIKINGS-BEARS GAME
MINNEAPOLIS – (Nov. 24) – Metro Transit today announced minor changes to the weekday schedule of Northstar commuter rail trains and said it would add a special-event train to take Vikings fans home after Sunday’s game against the Bears.
Beginning Monday (Nov. 30), trains leaving downtown Minneapolis on weekdays will depart five minutes later than originally scheduled, the agency said. New departure times are 3:55 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 5:25 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The morning reverse commute trip also will leave five minutes later at 6:10 a.m.
“Customers told us that it was too much of a rush to leave their jobs and make it comfortably to departing trains in the 20 minutes we budgeted to travel from the core of downtown to Target Field Station,” said Adam Harrington, assistant director of route and system planning. “The extra five minutes will give customers a reliable connection to their homebound trains.”
Based on its early experience, Metro Transit also is changing some travel times between stations for all weekday trips leaving downtown. Travel time from Target Field Station to Fridley Station will be reduced by two minutes while travel time between Elk River Station and Big Lake Station will be increased by two minutes, keeping the end-to-end running time at 51 minutes.
VIKINGS SPECIAL
Because the kickoff time for Sunday’s Vikings-Bears game has been changed to 3:15 p.m., Metro Transit will add a special Northstar train to take fans home after the game.
The train will leave Target Field Station at 7:20 p.m. Normal weekend fares apply.
Northstar service to the Vikings-Bears game will be accommodated by the regular Sunday train schedule with an arrival at Target Field Station scheduled at 1:45 p.m. An earlier Sunday train arrives at Target Field Station at 11:20 a.m.
Northstar customers traveling between Target Field Station and the Metrodome can use the Hiawatha light-rail line.
For information on fares, schedules and transfers, customers can visit metrotransit.org or talk with a transit professional at 612-373-3333.
Metro Transit is a service of the Metropolitan Council. Customers boarded Metro Transit buses and trains nearly 82 million times last year, the highest annual ridership in 27 years.
MINNEAPOLIS – (Nov. 24) – Metro Transit today announced minor changes to the weekday schedule of Northstar commuter rail trains and said it would add a special-event train to take Vikings fans home after Sunday’s game against the Bears.
Beginning Monday (Nov. 30), trains leaving downtown Minneapolis on weekdays will depart five minutes later than originally scheduled, the agency said. New departure times are 3:55 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 5:25 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The morning reverse commute trip also will leave five minutes later at 6:10 a.m.
“Customers told us that it was too much of a rush to leave their jobs and make it comfortably to departing trains in the 20 minutes we budgeted to travel from the core of downtown to Target Field Station,” said Adam Harrington, assistant director of route and system planning. “The extra five minutes will give customers a reliable connection to their homebound trains.”
Based on its early experience, Metro Transit also is changing some travel times between stations for all weekday trips leaving downtown. Travel time from Target Field Station to Fridley Station will be reduced by two minutes while travel time between Elk River Station and Big Lake Station will be increased by two minutes, keeping the end-to-end running time at 51 minutes.
VIKINGS SPECIAL
Because the kickoff time for Sunday’s Vikings-Bears game has been changed to 3:15 p.m., Metro Transit will add a special Northstar train to take fans home after the game.
The train will leave Target Field Station at 7:20 p.m. Normal weekend fares apply.
Northstar service to the Vikings-Bears game will be accommodated by the regular Sunday train schedule with an arrival at Target Field Station scheduled at 1:45 p.m. An earlier Sunday train arrives at Target Field Station at 11:20 a.m.
Northstar customers traveling between Target Field Station and the Metrodome can use the Hiawatha light-rail line.
For information on fares, schedules and transfers, customers can visit metrotransit.org or talk with a transit professional at 612-373-3333.
Metro Transit is a service of the Metropolitan Council. Customers boarded Metro Transit buses and trains nearly 82 million times last year, the highest annual ridership in 27 years.
Elk River Market Update - OCT
Check out the latest housing trend in Elk River, MN. Elk River has been hit pretty hard by the housing bust. But there are many new things coming to our town, such as the Northstar Commuter Rail!
Elk River Market Report - Oct
If you have any questions or what to find out the lastest info contact me anytime!
Elk River Market Report - Oct
If you have any questions or what to find out the lastest info contact me anytime!
The Monthly Skinny - Nov.
Here is the latest "Monthly Skinny" (MAAR) video. A quick recap on the Twin Cities Housing Market for the last month. We are continuing to see large gains in the lower price points and only a modest decline on home values heading into the 4th Quarter. I hope you enjoy and find it informative.
My first post!!!
Greetings! This is my fist post for the Elk River Real Estae Blog!!! :) I am truly excited to be a REALTOR in Elk River MN and look foward to answering your real estate questions!
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