“The only good luck many great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck.”
— Channing Pollock
— Channing Pollock
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Protect Yourself This Holiday Season and Beyond
We all love going home at the end of the day to a place we feel safe. Yet, residential homes are often the target of burglary, theft and other crimes. Statistically there are over 8000 reported home invasions each and every day across North America. Luckily, there are a number of measures you can take to help keep your home and valuables secure when you are at home or away.
| Secure the Yard with a Fence – A fence and locked gate are two simple ways to prevent your home from looking like a target. These tactical deterrents add an important obstacle for thieves to overcome, and burglars will avoid homes with these basic security features. Fences can also add privacy to your backyard, and keep children and pets in one place as they play. Many fencing options are both attractive and secure, so you don’t need to worry about creating a “fortress” appearance around your home. |
| Secure Lighting- Lighting is a basic but important burglary deterrent. Indoor and outdoor lights can thwart would-be thieves by creating the illusion that the house is occupied when you are not home, and by minimizing the number of places for burglars to hide at night. Keep your yard well lit with motion-detecting lights and put several interior lights on a programmable timer when you are away. |
| Secure Garage – Garages are a favorite target for thieves because they contain easy to sell valuables like bicycles, tools and cars. Garages can also provide easy access into the home unless precautions are taken. Installing garage door openers will make access much more difficult, but it’s also important to keep all garage windows and access doors securely locked. Look into installing tempered glass in windows, or covering the inside of the windows with a sheet of durable Plexiglas. You might also consider fastening a padlock and hasp on the interior access door when you leave for extended periods of time. |
| Secure Entrances – Make a thorough evaluation of the entry points to your home. Make sure all doors have a secure lock and reinforce the door frames. Windows should be closed and locked at all times when you are away. You can also look into glass alternatives that are harder to break or cut. |
| The Right Alarm System There are numerous variables and systems of monitoring, so research should be invested to find the perfect system that will works for your home and your budget. I am attaching one of those offers that I give to clients. You get a great system and a bonus too. Dont forget to give my name for this great deal! Remax Security System |
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Wow! Check Out These Great Events December 1, 2012 at the Mill Creek Town Center
This Saturday, December 1st, Santa is coming to the Mill Creek Town Center. Santa will be having brunch at Kafe Neo and tea at Spotted Cow!
Then come across the street to our office (Remax Town Center) We will host a gingerbread house coloring contest from 12-4pm. Children can come in and color homes, and we will help them place their pictures in the window for display. A hot chocolate station and coffee station will be set up for refreshments. We have also coordinated to have local author Susan Straub-Martin, http://www.strauberrystudios.com that will be reading her new Christmas book! Reading will be at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
After all the festivities we will pick a 1st and 2nd place winner from each age division. 1st place winners will receive a gift card to the local toy shop in the town center, and 2nd place will receive a signed copy of the Christmas book from Susan Straum.
Hope to See you there!
And dont forget after to check out the Tree lighting Event
Mark your calendar and please join Rotary of Mill Creek and Mill Creek Parks & Recreation for the annual Parade & Tree Lighting in Town Center. A few highlights from the event include musical performances by Jackson High School Jazz Band & Drumline, Disney Characters, Carolers, and Santa & his Elves. Photos with Santa in Town Center – bring your cameras and add to your family memories.
Date: Saturday, Dec 1, 2012
Time: Parade at 3:30 pm & Tree Lighting at 4:30 pm
Location: North end of Main Street and end at Mill Creek City Hall
For more information, please visit: the City”s website at www.cityofmillcreek.com
Jen Murrweiss RE/MAX Elite 