Trick Or Treating In Glen Laurel

Ghosts and goblins will soon fill the streets of Glen Laurel.  Halloween is just around the corner and residents of Glen Laurel are encouraged to think safety first when Trick-or-Treating this year.  For a Halloween night of only treats and no tricks, the Clayton Police Department suggests following these tips.

Tips for trick-or-treaters:

● Check the sex offender registry at http://www.ncdoj.gov/ when planning your child’s trick-or-treat route.  You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders’ addresses in your neighborhood, and sign up to get email alerts when an offender moves nearby.
● A parent or other responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
● For older trick-or-treaters, establish a curfew.  Plan and review the route they’ll take and be clear about your expectations for their behavior.  Generally, 12 and under is the age for trick-or-treaters.
● Children should only trick-or-treat in neighborhoods they know and should only knock on doors at well-lit houses.
● All children should know their home number and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
● Trick-or-treaters should always carry a flashlight with fresh batteries.
● Remind children to walk, not run, from house to house and to stick to sidewalks rather than cut across yards.  The candy will still be there even if they don’t take a short cut.  If your neighborhood lacks sidewalks, make sure trick-or-treaters know to walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.

Tips on treats:● Check all treats before your children eat anything.  Make it clear that parents or guardians must inspect all candy before they eat even one piece.
● A good meal prior to trick-or-treating will also discourage them from filling up on Halloween treats.
● Tell children not to consume unwrapped food or open drinks they may be offered.
● When inspecting your kid’s Halloween haul, dispose of any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped. Discard any candy that has an unusual odor, color or texture.  When in doubt, throw it out.

The annual Halloween parade for the town of Clayton will be held on Friday, Oct. 29.  Numerous trick-or-treaters from Glen Laurel and across the city will head downtown seeking treats from local merchants as part of the annual ritual.  The parade will begin at 2:30pm at the large parking lot on Main Street and is expected to end around 4 pm at the Town Square.  There will be games, a variety of activities, and more treats at the Town Square.

Traditional trick-or-treating will be observed in Glen Laurel on Monday, October 31.  The city of Clayton requests that those wishing to trick-or-treat be under the age of 13.  Trick-or-treating is encouraged to begin in the early evening hours and conclude by 8:30 pm.

Have a safe and fun Halloween!  If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Glen Laurel, contact Rodney Geohagan.  The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs.  Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late.  There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.

Glen Laurel Residents Go Above And Beyond

Fellow Glen Laurel resident, Chris Yauch, won the opportunity to rappel down the Wachovia building in downtown Raleigh as part of a fundraising effort for the Special Olympics North Carolina.  Yauch raised $2,010 for the Special Olympics, providing her with this once in a lifetime opportunity to rappel down the well-known skyscraper.

Last year the Special Olympics held their first fundraising event with Over the Edge, a company that coordinates the rappelling activity as a fundraiser for non-profits all over the country.  Last year, the event drew 85 people and this year 110 people raised enough money to participate.  To be eligible for the rappelling event, put on by Over the Edge, participants were required to raise at least $1,000.  The money raised from the event will go towards allowing the Special Olympics North Carolina to hold free competitions and to provide year round training for Special Olympic athletes.

The Special Olympics is not something new to Yauch.  Her brother suffers from cerebral palsy and used to participate in the Special Olympics.

Glen Laurel residents go above and beyond to help their community.  If a new home in this community is right for you, contact Rodney Geohagan.  The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs.  Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late.  There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.

Good News Glen Laurel Dog Owners

There is good news for residents of Glen Laurel who are dog owners. The city of Clayton has recently begun working on a new dog park that will open in a few months. The park is located on Glen Laurel Road. Workers have begun clearing land and are in the process of laying out the different play areas. There will be separate areas for small and large dogs and plenty of shade for everyone. Vinyl fences will be installed to keep dogs safe, and water fountains will be available.

The three-acre tract will be across the street from the new East Clayton Community Park. "There are people in our town that will benefit greatly from this," said Councilman R. S. "Butch" Lawter. "I think this facility is going to be a feather in our cap. I'm excited about it." The idea of an off leash park for pets in Clayton have been discussed for the last several years and recent strong support from the community made the idea a reality.

Once complete the new off leash Dog Park will provide dog owners in Glen Laurel and around the community a place to meet fellow neighbors and socialize while their pets enjoy the freedom of the great outdoors.

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Raleigh Ranks as Number One Best City

Businessweek.com recently ranked Raleigh as the number one best city. After months of going through data, Businesweek.com identified the best cities in the U.S. Things such as overall quality of life, restaurants, school scores, the number of colleges, and number of pro team sports were looked at in determining the best cities across the nation. After the data was in, Raleigh was the city that had it all and came in number one.

Raleigh now has the bragging rights as America’s Best City.  The total population in Raleigh is about 400,000 people and spans about 144 square miles. The Raleigh area has 867 restaurants, 110 bars, and 51 museums, according to Onboard Informatics. The city also has wonderful schools and over 12,512 acres of parks. The park acreage is equal to several times the green space per capita in cities like New York and Los Angeles. Nightlife is hopping in the Raleigh area with numerous concerts, operas, college and professional sports. Raleigh truly does have something to offer everyone.

Businesweek.com also looked at the overall strength of Raleigh’s economy. Even during this downturn economy, companies in Raleigh are expanding. Local software company Red Hat announced this past January its plan to add 540 new jobs to the area. Many other local companies are expanding and adding jobs during this period.

The next highest ranked cities after Raleigh include Arlington, Va., Honolulu, Scottsdale, and Irvine, Calif. Larger cities placed lower: New York was 14th, while Los Angeles ranked 53rd and Chicago 75th.

If a new home in the Raleigh area is right for you contact Rodney Geohagan.  The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs.  Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late.  There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.