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CHILDRENS CONSIGNMENT SALE

2008 FALL/WINTER SALE
SEPTEMBER 3^rd - 7<sup>th


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***NEW CONSIGNORS ALWAYS WELCOME***

**VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED**
*volunteer shifts are 3 hours long and will allow you to shop first*
*also provides entrance into the 50% off sale 1 hour early*

For More Information, To Be Added To Our Email List,
Become a Consignor, Or To Volunteer
Call: (919) 753-4642 
OR
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2nd Annual

 "Cause For New Hope"

 Golf Invitational

  Benefiting New Hope Pregnancy Center

Thursday, September 18^th, Pine Hollow Golf Club in Clayton, NC 

New Hope Pregnancy Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency located in Clayton.  The mission of the Center is to provide an environment of compassionate hope and help to those facing unplanned pregnancies.  The Center offers a wide range of support services.

A significant portion of New Hope's annual support comes from the "Cause for New Hope" tournament and the generous support of the local community.  We invite you to join us for a day of fun and fellowship as a sponsor and/or golfer.

 To register your team of 4, please visit www.Cause4NewHope.org.  For more information on available sponsorships, please contact Tracy Riba at 919-637-0004 or Kaye Hatch at 919-796-5477. To volunteer, contact the Center at 919-585-4353.

This is a follow up to a previous post that can be found here.

OK, so I attend the seminar and am blogging about my experience so you can learn to NOT do what I did.
I recently attended a seminar led by Gary S. Davis, a North Carolina native, and expert speaking on Networking in the South.

As I walked up and introduced myself to Gary, I mentioned that we have a mutual friend in the business (looking for some kind of connection), then I proceeded to tell him about myself, what I do for a living, what company I work for and about my family and the reasons we moved here from Southern California.  I tend to mention that last fact because I think a lot of people like to ask that inevitable question "What brought you all the way from California to Johnston County, North Carolina?".  Gary was very engaging in our conversation and was very polite.

He began his talk with a few jokes about southerns then proceeded to explain that it was necessary for us to define "Networking" before we can learn how to use it in the south. In Gary's words, "Networking IS NOT networking at a networking event".  Standing in a room of people who want to talk about themselves and give you their business card in hopes that you will hold onto it for that one crucial minute that they say, boy I'm glad I held on to that card.  When really our thoughts go to "I do not care about you at all".  "Networking IS about getting on other people's list."

Who is on your list?  You know that list of people that you would do anything for in the middle of the night.  That person you would do anything for to help them succeed in business and life.  That person you want to just be around because you are attracted to their personality, virtues, and general presence.  Your list may be small or great.  But how many lists are you on?  And how to you get on that list.  "Networking is about who you are to other people.  It's the story you build."  This is not something that happens overnight.  It's is a slow growing process.  Consider it a dating relationship.  Once you've decided you like this person, then it may become more intimate.  Then of course, those lifetime relationships are equivalent to marriage. 

So Gary suggested to check our "Appropriateness Compass" and take it slow:

1.  Use Small Talk-like a pick-up-line, bring up something that is general to everyone.  ie: sports, the weather, restaurants, shopping

2.  If you like this person then bring it in.  Talk about family, likes and dislikes, hobbies

3.  Maybe it's time for lunch.  But be sure if you do the inviting-pay for it.

4.  Find what it is that you have of value to bring to them.  Something low cost or no cost to them (ie: giving them a small token or gesture that is of value to them if they receive it from you, but requires nothing back)

Gary ended simply that when in the south, take your time, don't rush to be in people's faces and begin to expect much right off the bat.  Develop and nurture the relationship and the rest will come.  It was a great time and thank you Gary for the great idea.  I now have a compass.

 "Gary Davis is an expert speaker on business networking.  He conducts networking seminars for corporate planning outings, association meeting and sales retreats"  visit http://www.garydavispresents.com/ or call 919-696-5565

For your Johnston County NC and Clayton NC needs, call Tracy Riba with Re/MAX Classic Realty http://www.tracyriba.com/      919-637-0004      Tracy@TracyRiba.com

This is the question that was posed to me as I was carrying a folder, box of magnets, day planner, lap top and a For Sale sign.  I was walking into Smithfield Selma Sr High school in Smithfield NC for the annual Johnston County Teacher Job Fair.  This is a regular occurrence for our office.  So why was I there?

Simple.  My husband is a teacher and I support teachers.  What can a real estate agent do for a teacher?  Well I have incorporated a few things into by business profile.  Here are just a few:

1.) Sellers who are teachers receive the option of a reduced 4% Full Service listing fee
2.) Buyers who are teachers will receive classroom supplies upon closing of their home
3.) I have sent boxes of pencils, paper and supplies to school with my son
4.) Buyers are offered a $5,000 teacher incentive towards the purchase of a home (conditions apply)

Teachers can inquire for more details by contacting me at Tracy@TracyRiba.comor www.TracyRiba.com.

This made me laugh so hard.  Then I put in my RSVP.  I'm going to learn how to network to the "Good Ol' Boy Club".  Considering I'm a young female from Southern California with blond hair, blue eyes and occasionally say "Dude", I figured I could use all the help I could get.  Yes, this Club exists.  I moved to Johnston County NC where you pass cows on the way to the Piggy Wiggley or Smithfields BBQ.  But funny thing is, that's why I love it so much.  These southern folk know a bit 'bout family virtues and good 'ol southern hospitality.  Don't laugh till you've made it to a "Pig Pickin'" and had "Pic Pickin' Cake".  God, I love this place, where you either shoot it, stuff it or wear it (my favorite saying by Sandra Bullock in Hope Floats).

I'll be sure to blog my notes.

Believe it or not, but Adams Homes from Florida has moved their way into the Wake and Johnston County NC market.  In Johnston County NC, they have acquired two subdivions that will mimic each other with one exception (HOA in Bryerstone).  Below is a list of standards.  Custom Options available.

 Talmadge Farms-Archer Lodge, Clayton NC                         Prices from $226,900-$269,900 (as of 4/2/08)
*All Brick Ranches                                                             Only 18 LOTS
*No HOA
*Decorative glass front door
*Carriage Style Garage Doors
*2 & 3 car finished garages
*36" Cabinets with Crown Molding
*Microwave/Hood Combo
*Smooth Top Range
*Single lever faucet with pull out sprayer
*Bead Board Style Interior Doors
*Hardwoods in Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast Nook
*Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms
*Nickel door hardware w/Lever Handles throughout
*Upgraded designer lighting package included
*Rounded corners on all interior walls
*Ceiling fans
*Seperate shower and garden tubs with simulated tile in master baths
*Sodded front yards
*Bonded Builder with 10 year limited warranty
*Lot sizes from .5-2 acres

Bryerstone-Willow Spring NC                                            Prices from $216,900-$259,900 (as of 4/2/08)
*All the same features as above                                      PHASE 1 SELLING NOW!!
*Community Pool with kiddie pool, cabana and changing rooms
*Heavily wooded lots
*Pond lots available
*HOA dues under $500/year
*40 Minutes to Fayetteville NC
*20 Minutes to Raleigh NC
*Lot sizes from .5-2 acres

Adams Homes is offering incredible incentives in April.  Be sure to call Tracy Riba for FREE buyer representation and to find out more about these incentives. www.TracyRiba.com or Tracy@TracyRiba.com

RE/MAX Classic Realty in Clayton NC does not represent the Adams Homes.

Effective January 1, 2008, House Bill 688 states that North Carolina is requiring that any valid septic inspection or system be installed by someone who is a Septic System Inspector certified at the appropriate level.  There are four levels of certification depending in complexity of the septic system. 

If you are having an inspection done, all tanks should be inspected for accessibility at the soil surface, notice any tank leakage or cracks, access riser and lid integrity should not be cracked, solids level in the tank for pumping requirements and filter cleaning requirements.  If your inspector does not remove the access lid during the inspection, GET A NEW INSPECTOR.  They should also be looking at the drain-fields and noting wastewater at the soil surface; surface water diversions away from the drain-field; type, quality and quantity of vegetative cover; presence of low or settled areas; and protection from being damaged.  The pumps should be operational, the pump float switches should be functioning properly, the alarm would be operation, and the condition of the electrical control panel should be functioning properly.

To prolong the life of your system, protect it from damage, fix any leaking faucets and toilets that use excess water, pump your tank an average of 3-5 years, don't put chemicals into your system (even RidX) and DO NOT pump non-degradable items into the tank (ie: oil, paint, sanitary napkins, kids toys).

For the best in the business, contact AWT Land Development Division-Jeff Vaughan, Ph.D. Sr. Soil Scientist 919-859-0669 or email jvaughan@awtlanddevelopment.com. 

To check the list to see if your inspector is certified at http://www.ncowcicb.info/ or for your Johnston County inspector list see below:

EARP JR DEWEY H DARRELL HAMPTON GRADING II 2828 FLEETWOOD (828) 268-4051

STEPHENSON JAMES F JAMES F STEPHENSON CONST II 2448 WILLOW SPRINGS (919) 868-6102

STOREY JACOB S EDWARD STOREY CONST INC II 1687 ELK PARK (828) 898-4607

ADAMS DANNY RAY DANNY ADAMS II 3184 FOUR OAKS (919) 963-3791

AVILA TOMAS AVILA CONSTRUCTION LLC II 1917 CLAYTON (919) 320-3507

AVILA-VELASCOAGUSTIN AVILA CONSTRUCTION LLC II 2450 CLAYTON (919) 262-4115

BAREFORD GARY S G S BAREFORD SPECIALTY SERVICES IV 2452 INSPECTOR 2452I MIDDLESEX (919) 284-5353

BATTEN NORMAN R BATTEN'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC III 2682 PRINCETON (919) 868-3023

CURRIE CRAIG A A 1 SEPTIC SOULUTIONS IV 2458 SMITHFIELD (919) 934-6418

DENNING TRACY W T & S DENNING FARMS & CONSTRUCTION II 2459 BENSON (919) 369-1818

GENTRY GARY L QUALITY RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS INSPECTOR 2489I RALEIGH (919) 848-4833

GILBERT CORY B EXSCAPE SITE DEVELOPMENT II 3344 BENSON (919) 894-2466

HALL MANDY T ENVIROLINK INC INSPECTOR 3409I BAILEY (252) 235-4900

HARDEE WILLIAM R HARDEE'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE INSPECTOR 1087I WILLOW SPRING (919) 639-2060

HOLT JR BILLY W SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS II 2466 CLAYTON (919) 320-6022

HOWARD JR EMORY F FRANK HOWARD BACKHOE IV 2551 INSPECTOR 2551I CLAYTON (919) 553-2544

JOHNSON KIRBY R JOHNSON FARMS IV 2472 INSPECTOR 2472I CLAYTON (919) 550-8346

JOHNSON III LAURISTON I L I JOHNSON INC III 1222 FOUR OAKS (919) 963-3704

JOHNSON JR LAURISTON I L I JOHNSON PLUMBING & BACKHOE III 1204 FOUR OAKS (919) 963-2897

JONES LENWARD MAC MAC JONES GRADING II 3152 BENSON (919) 894-2411

MERKLIN STEPHEN J ONSITE WITH INSIGHT INC IV 3328 INSPECTOR 3328I KENLY (919) 284-5959

PACE RANDY K RAMM BACKHOE SERVICE IV 1238 INSPECTOR 1238I ZEBULON (919) 291-2319

RHODES JEREMY W RHODES DEVELOPMENT & MGMT II 2529 FOUR OAKS (919) 934-3673

STANCIL TONY C TONYS REPAIR SERVICE II 3221 BENSON (919) 868-6959

STEPHENSON BRIAN H TONY'S REPAIR SERVICE II 3220 BENSON (919) 669-6959

STRICKLAND HAROLD W G & H BACKHOE IV 2763 INSPECTOR 2763I SMITHFIELD (919) 524-8801

THOMPSON JR THOMAS J THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION CO III 2768 SELMA (919) 427-1218

THORNTON ANTHONY F THORNTON'S PLUMBING II 2534 CLAYTON (919) 550-4833

WEEKS KENNETH R LYNDA WEEKS TRUCKING IV 2572 BENSON (919) 894-5168

WEEKS MICHEAL D L & M TRUCKING LLC IV 2482 INSPECTOR 2482I BENSON (919) 894-7587

ZUNIGA POMPEYO R ROCKY ROAD SEPTIC II 2536 BENSON (919) 559-0562

Attention Business Owners of Johnston County

You are invited to Cooper Elementary's Community-Health Day and FUN RUN!.  Cooper Elementary School, Kiwanis of Clayton and Partnership for Children of Johnston County are hosting their first every even that will allow parents, volunteers, businesses and different community organizations the opportunity to showcase themselves.  The school needs your support in an effort to raise $10,000!

This money will go towards classroom materials that will give students a competitive advantage as well as increase their knowledge and provide hands-on experience of the latest technology.

•Tuesday March 18th-the Health Care Industry is invited to come and speak with the students

•Wednesday March 19th-Community Service Organizations are requested to allow students the ability to experience the feel of sitting in their vehicles

•Thursday March 20th is the FUN RUN.  Local businesses may set up a booth and provide flyers, promotions and/or brochures describing your company and the services you offer.

Although this is short notice, there is still room for you.  Please call the school at 919-553-0256 and ask for Michelle Gray (PTA Chairperson), Brian Hale (Copper Elementary Health Day Coordinator) or Julie Jailall (Principal)

 For local Johnston County and Clayton Real Estate, visit www.TracyRiba.com

GIRLS RULE!!!

It's All About Me Tween to Teen Spa Experience right in our own Clayton.

A Pampering Spa Experience for Tween to Teen Girls

It's All About Me is a place for young to teenaged girls can be girly and be pampered with a spa experience that customized for tween to teenaged girls. A soothing facial and massage including a cleansing mask, manicures, pedicures, and age appropriate make-over and stylish updo along with our BFF Birthday Parties make it the ultimate spa experience for young girls! Each service is age appropriate and performed by licensed professionals.

     visit www.allaboutmegirlspa.com/

Your 1^st Hand Relocation Expert in Johnston County and Clayton, NC

See more at http://www.tracyriba.com/ / http://www.blog.tracyriba.com/

919-637-0004   Tracy@TracyRiba.com

I realized that real estate agents need every single minute that is included in our cellular phone package plans.  I'm sure most of us go over those minutes every few often.  But I heard about this company offering unlimited minutes within your home area for $45 per month.  So I had to look into it.  And....

http://www.boostmobile.com/.com Plan Features and Highlights say they have Unlimited Local & Long Distance calls from your home calling area and to anywhere nationwide, anytime, from within your large home calling area.

• Dependable nationwide network
• Large home calling area than can be extended for $5/month
• Calls outside your home calling area are just 15¢/min
• Choose from three different unlimited options. Talk or upgrade to Talk & Text for an additional $5/month or Talk, Text & Web for an additional $10/month.
• First month free with new phone purchase & new service activation
• No contracts or credit checks and No activation fees

I found 9 stores with their store locator that are within 11 miles of me on that sell this plan.

I have no experience with their service but they were recommend by the Clark Howard show on 680AM.  It was recommended for professionals who don't call out of the area often, or that teen aged daughter.  I thought I'd pass along some savings to you today. 

Your 1^st Hand Relocation Expert in Johnston County and Clayton, NC

See more at http://www.tracyriba.com/ / http://www.blog.tracyriba.com/

919-637-0004   Tracy@TracyRiba.com