Onslow County NC Homes Talk

One of the most stressful and difficult issues working parents deal with is child care.
 
It is expensive, transporting children after school can be a problem and finding satisfactory child care in the Jacksonville NC area is sometimes difficult especially for military  families relocating to Camp LeJeune Marine base unfamiliar with the area.

Onslow County School system offers "Before School" and "After School Care" at selected locations throughout the county to assist working parents with child care before and after school.

Before School Care is available at a cost of $7.50/week/child for parents who need to drop off their children before school opens.  
The sites opens at 7 AM 

• Morton Elementary
• Queens Creek Elementary
• Swansboro Elementary
• Sandridge Elementary
• Summersill Elementary

After School Care is available at six (6) locations and begins after school and ends at 6 PM. It is available only on the days school is in session.

Snacks, homework time and hands on activities are provided.

Costs -
Registration $35/child
$30/week for first child
$25/week for second child
$20/week for additional children

• Blues Creek Elementary School
• Hunters Ceek Elementary School
• Morton Elementary School
• Queens Creek Elementary School
• Southwest Elementary School
• Swansboro Elementary School

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

No more excuses for not getting that much needed exercise.  Yes, we're all gulity at some time and we come up with some "good reasons".

• I don't have anyone to exercise with
• I can't afford to join a gym
• I don't have anywhere to walk
• Etc, etc.

Does any of this sound familiar?

Onslow County NC Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a  Fall Weekday Walking program.


When?  Every Friday in September and October 2008

Time?  12:15 PM

Where?  Waterfront Park, Tallman Street, Jacksonville NC (next to USO)

How to Register?  Call 910-347-5332 or register online

The route is approximately 1.5 miles long and the program is open to all county employees and the general public.

So, get out those walking shoes,  call a neighbor, friend or co-worker and get moving  to improve your physical, mental and emotional health. 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

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All over Onslow County families have the same conversation each week--what to do on the week-end.

 Dad wants to play golf, Mom think maybe the garage needs to be cleaned,  the kids want to hang out at the mall with their friends and poor Fido doesn't get a vote.

So what can the whole family, including Fido, do that would be fun for all?

 The answer is "Dog Day in the Park" in Jacksonville NC at the Onslow Pines Park.  

Saturday 9/27  

9AM-Noon

10 AM - Fun Run or Walk

Registration

$8.00 (free t-shirt)  - Pre-registration is required 910 347-5332

Take advantage of the

• Dog Wash
• Microchips
• Rabies Clinic
• Photo contest

Rules for pets and owners

• Pick up after pet
• Lease no longer than 6'
• Current rabies vaccine required
• No females in heat
• Owners with unruly dogs will be asked to leave

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

What will my online legacy be? When I think of legacy, I think  "gift" and if that is in fact,  true --I want what I write and post to be something of value, significance and help to those who receive (read) my posts and comments.  

With that in mind,  I must consider

•  Who am I writing for?
• What do I want to "give" them?

Who am I writing for?  
Obviously, there are different "groups" that read my posts and the gifts (legacy) that I want to leave them may not be the same.

I do understand and always try to keep in mind that anything I post on-line will stay in cyberspace forever and be there for any and everybody to read for all eternity.  

So, family, community, consumers and AR community--I'll keep striving to write so that you will have pride, trust and accurate information as I endeavor to share, support and encourage with a sense of humor and always with honesty, integrity and respect. 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

  Supporting our local schools and its programs and activities is our   responsibility as parents and citizens.  There are many ways we can do this--

• contributions
  
  
• volunteering our time and resources
  
  
• attendance at functions, game and activities
  
  
• encouraging students, teachers and all those who work in the schools, programs and activities

All these are wonderful ways to support our schools and students but what if you could help support the local high school band and it would not cost you any extra money or time?  How great would that be? 

  It is true, you can!   Every time you buy groceries you can help the   Swansboro High School Band Boosters.      

                          (band practice)

The program is called LionShop and Share.  When you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card a portion of your grocery bill will be donated to the Swansboro Bank Boosters.  

Here is what you must do to participate:  

• If you do not have a Food Lion MVP card, pick up a registration card at Food Lion.
  
  
•  Once you have a MVP card go to the website (make sure pop-up blocker is turned off)
  
  
• Next click on "Register your MVP card"
  
  
• Click "Select an Organization"
  
  
• In the pop-up, click on  "NC", "Swansboro" and "Swansboro High School Band Boosters"
  
  
• Click "OK" and "Add MVP cards"
  
  
• Fill in all registration information
  
  
• Click "Next"

You will receive notification that you are now enrolled in the program.

Each time you shop at Food Lion, remember to have your MVP card scanned so the donation will be made to the Swansboro High Band Booster. 

This does not interfere with the MVP discounts and specials nor do you have to purchase MVP specials for the donation to be made.  A portion of your purchase is donated each time you shop and have your card scanned if you register your card.

We thank Food Lion for its commitment  and generosity  to the communities and people they serve with the LionShop and Share program . 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina  

Dear Texas Friends,

I just want you to know that I thinking about you and praying for your safety as Hurricane Ike is making its way to your coast. 

• I pray that you listened to the warnings and have evacuated the areas that have been designated as "threatened". 
  
  
• I pray that if you chose to remain that you have the food, water and supplies you will need to see you through the next few days.
  
  
• I pray that your home and property is not damaged.
  
  
• I pray that in the aftermath of the storm that services will be restored quickly and efficiently.
  
  
• I pray that if your property is damaged that you have adequate insurance coverage and that the compensation will be swift and sufficient to cover any losses.
  

Please be safe and know that we are watching and praying.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina  

Blogging is taking more time than usual for me these days.  The problem   is "c" or more precisely the "c key" on my computer.  I'm a pretty darn good typist and usually zip right along but  "c" is  giving me fits and costing (there it is again) me time and aggravation.

My laptop is a Dell Latitude D505 which I bought in 2005.  Overall, I've been very pleased with it and the  support  I've received from Dell.  The only problem I've ever had is with the keyboard, specifically the "c" cap pops off.

When it first began, it only happened occ asionally.  I would put it back on and was back in business.  Then it became more and more frequent.

I contacted Dell and they replaced the keyboard, twice in fact from 2005-2007.         The new keyboards worked for a while and then it would start again.

Fast forward to 2008 and I'm having the same "c" problem. It is now to the point that the cap just will not stay on and getting the "c" to work requires a very deliberate pressing of the key sometimes as many as 4-5 times to get it to type.

Do you know how many times the "c" key is used?  I did not.... prior to having this problem, believe me I now try to avoid "c" and think of alternatives to words containing this culprit.

 I went online with a Dell support online chat only to be told since my laptop it out of warranty they will not replace the keyboard again.

Determined not to be denied, I made a telephone call and spoke with a customer support representative who was very sympathetic but told me they would not be able to help me.  I insisted that she talk with a supervisor which she did and reported back that due to the fact that my warranty had expired, they would not replace the keyboard again.

I've not given up but for the time being, words containing  "c" are my enemy.

Any advice?

Cynthia

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina  

If you are a new home owner in Hubert N, C perhaps as a result of your relocation to Camp LeJeune Marine Base, New River Air station or Naval Hospital at Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville; you may not know where or how to get information and/or services.

I hope this information will be helpful to you.

• Electric company - Jones Onslow Electric
  (JOEMC) - 259 Western Blvd. Jacksonville 910-353-1940 
  Application for service may be done online
  
  
• Water company - Onslow Water and Sewer 
  (ONWASA) - Main office - 910-347-0790 Georgetown Rd, Jacksonville, Satellite office Town Hall, Church Street in Swansboro 
  910 347-0780  Application for service may be done online.
  
  
• Sewage - Depends on your subdivision --many homes are on septic tanks but some subdivisions have sewage treatment plants (ask your Realtor or builder)
  
  
• Cablevision - Time Warner - 910-326-4206           Application for service may be made online.

• Telephone service - Embarq - 910-347-9111       Application for service may be made online.

• Garbage collection - Military Waste Management - 560 Hubert Blvd, Hubert  910-326-2766

For all your real estate needs in Hubert, Swansboro, Jacksonville, Richland or other areas of Onsow County North Carolina.

910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina  

For more information on the area read:

Onslow County NC - Vehicle Registration, Marriage License, Voter Registration, Etc.

Swansboro NC Churches Welcome You

Hubert NC, A Great Place to Live

Onslow County NC 2008-2009 School Calendar

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Summer is officially over but for those of us who live in Swansboro, Hubert, Camp LeJeune or surronding areas in Onslow County, NC  on the coast of Eastern North Carolina;  this is a time of the year we always look forward to.  

Our weather is still warm and the beaches are beautiful and uncrowded.  The nights are cooler, some of the humidity is gone and the water seems more clear and a deeper shade of blue.  .  Does it get any better than that?  I think  not!  

So it is off to the beach we go.  It's a great time to take our dogs to the beach where they can run and play in the water.  What a fun day for us as well as our dogs.  But there is always a price to pay, right?  The down side to this is a wet, sandy and salty dog!  What to do?

I have the answer! Take your dog to the "Swansboro Express Care Dog Wash" of course!  It is located on Corbett Avenue so you can't miss it.   This is the perfect solution.  The dog wash is a convenient, easy and efficient way to wash away the sand and salt and take home a clean, happy dog.

Of course while you are there, you need to wash the sand and salt off your car too and perhaps get a lube and oil change. 

Oh, I almost forgot..... if you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Swansboro, Hubert, Richlands, Jacksonville or any area of Onslow County, I would love to hear from you.  

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina  

Originial pastel painting by Ruth McDaniel - All copyrights protected - Used with permission (this is a painting my Mom's neighbor did of my Mom, a friend and my Mom's dog - Spadey who is now in dog heaven)

Lenn Harely is a "veteran" agent with the experience and expertise to assist military families relocating to Virginia.  She works diligently with and for her clients to find the property that best meets their needs and budget. 

Read the post below to learn more.

When relocating to Camp LeJeune Marine Base, New River Air Station or Naval Hospital at Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, N C, I would consider it an honor to assist you with your real estate needs.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina