Great Community Outreach "D65 Parenting Conference"

A great opportunity in our community to help you "Parent Beyond Your Capacity" will be hosted this Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Valley Creek Baptist Church. The Conference is based on the scripture found in Deuteronomy 6:5, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength.

Join us as we dig into some hot topics, practical tips, and tangible ideas as we move through this thing called parenting together. We'll spend time discussing how the church and home can partner to help us all elevate our level of parenting, influence, and overall growth of our children and teens.

Cost is only $25 per family or $15 for single participants. If the cost is a concern please don't let it be, we want you here! Talk to one of the staff and we'll make it happen for you!

If you would be interested, sign up online at www.valleycreekbaptist.org or contact the church for more information at 270-737-9282.

Clean Laughter

As a parent you always try to protect your children. It seems as though television, radio, concerts, etc... now need censoring. Our families at MBA all seem to be very close. Finding activities that are appropriate for all ages seems to be harder and harder. We can find shows or movies that entertain the little ones but bore the young adults. We find shows for the young adults and the little ones are just too young. It always seems the adults and elders suffer through just to see the smiles on the little ones face. For this holiday season I took my family to see Cirque Dreams Holidaze. It was truly entertainment for the whole family. Our family ranges from 4 to 65 and they all sat in amazement.

Me with Anita Renfroe.

My daughter and I also had a girls night out to enjoy one of our favorite comedians, Anita Renfroe. She is known for the "Mom Song" but does numerous other skits. She can be found on tour with Women of Faith or local churchs. She has been on Good Morning America and all over YouTube. She can brighten your day and bring laughter to your life. Check her out at http://www.anitarenfroe.com/ or www.kraftrecipes.com/yougottalol

Shop with a Cop

Hi,

I would like to take a moment to thank each and everyone of you who donated time, items and money to Shop with a Cop.

Friday night FOP Lodge 39 held an auction at their lodge to raise money to help children get winter clothes for Christmas. FOP members gathered to enjoy fellowship and food. Afterwards an auction was held with donated items from the community. There was lots of laughter, bidding wars and of course tons of money raised.

This is the FOP Lodge is hoping with the money raised they will be about to help out around 45 children. GREAT SUCCESS!!!

Thank you once again for your donations and support.

Welcome Earnest Kellogg to Marsha Booth & Associates, Re/Max Executive Group, Inc.

Earnest Kellogg is the newest member of the Marsha Booth & Associates Team. We want to personally welcome him to the team and let you all know what he brings as our newest team member.
Earnest has been a Realtor now for 5+ years, with licenses in Kentucky and Maryland. He also has a license in Property Management in Florida. Earnest is retired Army, serving his country 21 years. He is accredited in both GRI and ABR. Earnest is also a member of the Masonic Lodge, and former National Security Agency Officer. "Selling E-town, One Home at a Time!" Call Earnest for all your home buying or selling needs!

Christmas Gift & Décor Show

Mark your calendars now for December 10-12 to attend the 22nd annual Christmas Gift & Décor Show at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center South Wing. You will find something for everyone in the 500 to 700 booths featured each year, with vendors from at least 30 states.
Bring your children and be one of the first 500 each day to get a free photo with Santa! Stop by the Crusade for Children booth to get your ticket and capture that special memory with Santa! Tell Santa you want a new house and he will tell you to call Marsha Booth & Associates, we will get you everything you want in a new home!

Glendale Days 2010 - October 16th

Well another successful Glendale Days for 2010, and if I didn't know better I would say we had record crowds this year due to some great weather. A great way to jump start your Christmas shopping, or just a day out with friends or family, Glendale Days has something for everyone. While supporting local artists and families or organizations, you can find gifts like jewelry, handmade candles, lots of Christmas decorations to fit most any person on your list. My family goes to experience the food! If you have never tried a deep fried Oreo Cookie, or deep fried Twinkies, you haven't lived yet! Be sure and mark your calendar for next year's Glendale Crossing Festival so you can experience one of our favorite local attractions. You will be glad you did!

Preparing your home for a Home Inspection

Thinking of selling your home in the near future? It is likely there will be a home inspection ordered after you have an offer on the table. Thanks to a local home inspector, Kevin Beasy, below is a list of things that will help you get your home ready and take the worry out of the inspection.

Remove dirt/mulch from contact with siding or brick. The dirt should be at least 2 inches below-- but 3 to 4 inches is recommended.

The ground should slope away from the home so no puddles form close to your foundation. Pay close attention to down spouts, be sure they are directing water away from the foundation.

Trim trees and shrubs back from the structure.

Clean out gutters, chimneys and siding and have chimney professionally cleaned.

Be sure all windows and doors are in working condition. All latches should operate correctly. No cracks in glass panes. Check for fogged glass and have these replaced. Check screens for holes and have them repaired.

Paint all exterior wood. Replace any rotted wood. Caulk around all windows, doors and trim.

If you have a crawl space, be sure it is dry and the vapor barrier is in good condition. If space is musty smelling, you probably need more ventilation.

Check to be sure attic ventilators are working properly and no vents are blocked.

Have your air conditioner serviced. Be sure to replace air filters. Check for water leaks in attic especially around chimneys and vents.

Check to be sure all bathroom vents send the air to the outside, these can not vent to the attic.

Test all smoke detectors and install a CO detector if needed.

Be sure you have GFCI receptacles in required areas like bathrooms, kitchens (must be within 6 feet of sinks), garage and any outdoor locations.

Replace any burned out light bulbs.

Repair any leaking faucets and toilets.

Check grout to be sure it is clean and solid. You should repair any loose tile or spongy wall behind it. Re-caulk around tubs, showers and shower doors. Do not do quick repairs that look cheap and unprofessional. This is a red flag for inspectors.

The inspector will need access to the electrical service panel, attic, water and HVAC system. Make sure these are clear from personal items to allow for easy access.