Sheridan Corrie

Start the holiday season with a special community celebration.

8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Central Village
Hood Street, West Linn

Saturday, December 5th, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm

Performances by Radio Disney, West Linn Community Chorus, and the West Linn High School Jazz Quartet. Activities include Sing-a-longs, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa and other kids activities throughout the village and at the Library.

Refreshments will be provided, activities and special shopping discounts to be provided by Central Village merchants and shops.

Click here for more information.

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The weather has turned cold and now’s the time to think about winter energy usage. All of the items listed below are worked overtime this time of year due to lower temperatures, less daylight and holiday entertaining.

PGE recently published some solutions that may help keep energy usage down. Good for the environment and good for you wallet! Here’s a list of common triggers and ways to combat them.

Heating

Set thermostat to 68°, lowering it to 60° at bedtime or when you’re away

Check furnace filters monthly and clean or replace as needed

Hot water

Set your water heater to 120°

Wash laundry in cold water when possible

Install a high-performance showerhead

Lighting

Switch from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs

Replace traditional holiday lights with LED strands

Holiday cooking

Use the microwave when possible

Don’t preheat the over unless precision is critical

Learn more at portlandgeneral.com/highbillhelp

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Upstage, LLC helps people sell their homes quickly and profitably. Our staging and marketing techniques help attract buyers and increase the perceived value of a home. Upstage the competition!

Portland truly is one of the greenest cities around, and now local stagers are helping to get the word out.

This week, I attended the first Live Green Live Smart Certified Professional training in Oregon thanks to Mary DeBella and Joanne O’Donnell. Now, after just one day (and some pending homework) I am a certified professional.

It was such a great experience to spend the day with other expert stagers and discuss a topic that is so important to our world and our businesses.

I looking forward to incorporating the ideas I learned into my daily routine and to educating my clients and realtor contacts about making informed decisions.

Continuing education credits are available. The program is great for realtors, home inspectors, home builders, designers, decorators and stagers who want to learn more about the LEED program and green building. To learn more about the Live Green Live Smart program visit www.greenbuildscience.net.

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Upstage, LLC helps people sell their homes quickly and profitably. Our staging and marketing techniques help attract buyers and increase the perceived value of a home. Upstage the competition!

While a number of the homes were closed due to weather, there were a few to us who braved the elements. These two really stood out.

MLS#8064502

I can’t say enough about this sustainable remodel! It’s cozy, light and bright. You must see the exceptional skylight in the living room. Excellent attention to detail. Good sized bedrooms. Feels very private.

MLS#9009098

This home has all the charm of an older home, is in great condition and has some amenities you’d never expect. The floor plan is a pleasant surprise with a kids “suite” upstairs and master on the main. Loads of character!

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Upstage, LLC creates possibilities for real estate in the Portland Metro Area of Oregon. We use our expertise and creativity to make your property shine. Upstage the competition! Visit www.upstagehomes.net for more information.

The City of Lake Oswego recently announced that city residents are invited to pick up items at City Hall to help reduce water consumption. Items available include:

• Shower timers
• Water-efficient shower heads
• Kitchen and bathroom sink aerators
• Toilet dye pellets (to detect leaks)

Items are available on the third floor or the citizen information desk of City Hall, located at 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego.

Rain sensors are also available for a $5 purchase.

The city’s water conservation specialist will also conduct free home audits to provide recommendations on further reducing water use. Call 503-675-3747 for more information.

Source: The Oregonian, Thursday February 5, 2009

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Upstage, LLC creates possibilities for real estate in the Portland Metro Area of Oregon. We use our expertise and creativity to make your property shine. Upstage the competition! Visit www.upstagehomes.net for more information.