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Cause for New Hope

New Hope Pregnancy Center

2nd Annual

"Cause For New Hope"

Golf Invitational

Benefiting New Hope Pregnancy Center

Thursday, September 18th, 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.

Noon-12:45 Registration

Noon Driving Range Open

1:00pm Shotgun Start

(Captain's Choice)

5:30pm Catered Dinner

Award Presentations

Prize Drawings

CONTESTS:

Hole in One

Closest to the Pin

Longest Drive

Million Dollar Shot

$100 Shoot Out

Putting Contest

All brick ranches starting at $210,000

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.

FREE Business Expo raising $$$ for local school

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

Clayton get's Teen Spa

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

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919-637-0004 Tracy@TracyRiba.com

Johnston County Schools Report Card

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 required that certain information is shared with parents each year. As a parent, I received the following information in my child's folder and thought you would be interested in the 2006-2007 North Carolina School Report Card.

*Corinth Holder Elementary and Selma Elementary have made great progress in their scores over the last year.

*100% of Johnston County School teachers are deemed "high quality professional development" status in each of the past two years.

*The average number of students enrolled in a "typical K-8 classroom" are as follows:

  • Kindergarten 18
  • 1st Grade 17
  • 2nd Grade 18
  • 3rd Grade 18
  • 4th Grade 19
  • 5th Grade 21
  • 6th Grade 22
  • 7th Grade 21
  • 8th Grade 21

*Percentage of Students' Scores at or above grade level

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 OVERALL
ReadingMathReadingMathReadingMathReadingMathReadingMathReadingMathReadingMath
District85.976.689.573.590.470.785.166.689.566.39068.888.370.5
State81.870.885.267.789.366.782.564.686.363.587.965.185.566.4

CONSIDERING THE FUTURE

  • 99.3% of classrooms in Johnston County are connected to the Internet
  • 3.89 students are assigned per instructional computer
  • 4.09 students are assigned per Internet-connected computer

When it comes to the classroom, 97% of Elementary teachers are fully licensed w/clear initial or clear continuing licenses (not lateral entry, alternative or emergency licensed teachers), 90% for Middle School and 88% for High School.

Teachers with Advanced Degrees: Elementary 22%, Middle 20%, High 22%

YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Elementary SchoolMiddle School High School
0-34-1010+0-34-1010+0-34-1010+
YearsYearsYearsYearsYearsYearsYearsYearsYears
District27%31%42%27%31%43%24%26%50%
State24%29%48%24%30%46%22%25%53%

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

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919-637-0004 Tracy@TracyRiba.com