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Be Prepared to Have "Radical Amazement"

Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will explore stunning discoveries of modern science and their impact on our perception of God. This program, entitle "Radical Amazement"  will be facilitated by Judy Cannato, M.Ed.M.A.
The stunning discoveries of modern science are changing the notion of the universe. The day will begin by looking at fascinating discoveries of modern science, and then connect them to personal experiences of God. The spirituality that unfolds is what Abraham Heschel called "radical amazement" a response that takes us into a contemplative awareness of Life. 
Author, retreat facilitator and Spiritual Director, Judy Cannato has been doing retreat ministry and spiritual direction for 20 years. She is currently adjunct faculty to the Religious Studies Department at John Carroll University. Her educational background consists of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with Honors in English, Ohio University, a Master's Degree in Education from John Carroll University .She is a certified Mid-Life Directions Consultant.
Register by March 13 and pay $70. Register between March 14-17 and pay $75. Program cost includes lunch. Registration for this event is required. For more information or to register, call
724-964-8920 ext. 3241 or e-mail cwilpula@humilityofmary.org.

Let's get moving and home stage
Sherry Gallagher-Warden

The purpose of staging a home for sale is to sell your home quickly and get top dollar for doing so! The average increase in sale price of a Staged versus a Non-Staged home is 6.9% (www.stagedhomes.com/public/statistics.php, 2006). It's a bit like designing a stage for a play--everything is in just the right place; perfectly arranged, and comfortably set to impress potential buyers.
Making a great first impression is essential when it comes to selling a home because most people are looking for a home they can move right into without having to do a lot of work. Statistics show that a potential buyer decides to buy or not to buy a home in the first 3 to 5 minutes after walking through the door--I call this the "blink" factor.
The hardest part of preparing your home for sale will be realizing that it is no longer your home; it's now a 'product'. It can no longer reflect you. Therefore, it must be arranged and decorated so that the potential homebuyer can see him/herself living there. In other words, the way you live in your home and sell your home are two different things.
Preparing a house for sale starts from the curb and goes all the way through the house to the back yard. The fact is today's homebuyers can be very selective as to which houses they want to even take the time to see. The internet allows potential buyers to rule out houses by just looking at pictures online. They may choose to drive by several houses before deciding which ones they will visit. Here's just a sampling of helpful suggestions:           
1. Is your front door old, dated? Consider hanging a new door or at least paint the existing one.
2. Edit! Edit! Edit! It's important to remove obstacles that might distract potential homebuyers from actually "seeing" your home.
3. Remove all personal family photos--for two reasons--you want homebuyers to
envision themselves living there and for safety reasons--strangers will not know who lives there.
4.  Clean out all closets, built-in cabinets, and pantries. Pack at least half of       their contents away for your move. This gives the impression that your storage      areas are more spacious.
5.  Remove busy wallpaper. Repaint walls with neutral colors such as warm off-       whites, tans, taupes and/or soft golds.
It is a fact that homes which are properly prepared before they appear on MLS, sell faster and at a higher price than similar, unprepared homes. Remember, you only have one time to make a great first impression--Stage your home today!

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St. Patrick School news

St. Patrick school 38 E. Water St. Is now accepting K-8 registrations for the 2008-09 school year. Financial assistance forms are now available and the school accepts the EdChoice Scholarships for students from eligible school districts. the school also offers a monthly tuition payment plan for families. The school offers an old day Kindergarten program as well as small class sizes for individual attention for all students. Call the school at 330-534-2509 for a registration packet and more information. Visit www.stpatshub.com to find out more about the school.
St. Patrick School 38 E. Water St. will be conducting Kindergarten screening May 6 through out the day, by appointment. Call the school at 330-534-2509 for a registration packet and to secure a time. Some of the programs the school has for kindergarten students are foreign language class and computers. Visit www.stpatshub.com to learn more about everything the school has to offer.
St. Patrick school is now scheduling shadow days for students and there families who want to know more about the school. A shadow day allows students to spend a regular school day in the respective grade with the students at St. Patrick School. Students who will be in Kindergarten in 2008-09 are also encouraged to participate in this wonderful opportunity. Call the school at 330-534-2509 to set up a day that is convenient for your family and visit www.stpatshub.com to learn more about the school.

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