On September 21, 2008 engines will be roaring as riders from all over the tri-state area tour through scenic Burlington County.

The American Red Cross of Burlington County was looking for a special event that was a little different, said Mike Giletto, Executive Board Member & Sponsor, thus we present: MOTORed - “HONORS OUR NEIGHBORS”.

Beginning at Cater 2U on Marne Highway in Mt. Laurel, the riders who register, for $30 a bike will receive a MOTORed T-shirt, Ride for the Red lacquered pin, and a great time. The poker run will lead off with the new Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle that will be used extensively in emergencies.

The new ERV will be escorted by the New Jersey State Police. Motorcycle Units from various towns, including Burlington City, will be riding along with us and assisting with traffic. The Thunder will roll down Marne Highway and on through to Pemberton Lake with stops for refreshments.

Concluding on the grounds of Cater 2U with a BBQ. Live entertainment provided by YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, Muscle car show- Exotic car show –Antique bike show, announcement of the Grand Prize winner along with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places of the poker run. Be on hand for a wings & hot dog eating contest plus other prizes and chances to win donated items.

Antique and Custom bikes will be on display with trophies for best custom, touring, sport, cruiser, chopper, antique bike, and overall people’s choice. There will also be many vendors with a variety of related material.

Registration is easy. You can either call 856-235-3032 and ask for Mike, or register online at http://www.motoredridenj.com-a.googlepages.com

You can also register through the Chapter by calling 609-267-9595 ext. 105 and asking for Arlene and a registration form. Pre-registration is reduced to only $25 per bike; all military personnel (active or retired) are only $20 per bike. Buffet is $9.00 per person and $4.00 for kids 10 and under. Don’t miss this historical event!

Medford Joins Appeal of State COAH Regulations Today, Medford Township joined the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and dozens of individual communities in appealing the regulations adopted by the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) on June 2, 2008. The new regulations impose an arbitrary and unrealistic burden on municipalities throughout the state, and in particular communities like Medford. These new regulations impose a so-called “growth share” affordable housing obligation on Medford of 328 affordable housing units.

This unreasonable and unjustifiable burden has been placed on Medford despite the Township’s long history of good faith compliance with its COAH requirements, having fully satisfied its First and Second Round affordable housing obligations. Further, Medford has created affordable housing opportunities within the Township, as evidenced by Council’s recent support for the MEND affordable senior project, the Medford Leas Creekside project, and its commitment to renovation of the historic Singer House for use as supportive housing.

COAH’s arbitrary and poorly-considered determination that Medford has a prospective affordable housing obligation of 328 units ignores issues such as lack of sewer capacity, which has been recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the restraints on development imposed by other state agencies, such as the Office of Smart Growth, DEP and the Pinelands Commission, and encourages the wasteful extension of infrastructure improvements.

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May 7 (Wed) 6:30pm "Dr. James Still – Herb Doctor of the Pines" presented by Dr. Still’s great, great nephew, William H. Still, at the Franklinville Community Center, located within the Franklin Township Public Library, 1584 Coles Mill Rd., Franklinville NJ.

Come out and join the members of the South Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America for this informative lecture.

Dr. James Still (1812-1882) was not a trained or licensed physician. At a time when most doctors relied on unproven medications, James Still was a distinguished herbalist–a seller of botanical remedies of his own devising, the superiority of which gained him a large clientele. Known as the "black doctor" of the pinelands, early New Jersey settlers came from miles around to be treated by Dr. Still.

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It is time for the BUYER to pull the trigger. Psychology plays a large part in winning at real estate. General consumer confidence made buyers over-pay for a home during the Seller’s market. The opposite is happening now. 

Consumer confidence is low and causing buyers to hesitate.  However, the way to WIN is to purchase when prices are falling and the interest rates are low.

Do not make the mistake of concluding that when the prime goes down, the mortgage interest rate follows.

NOW is the time to get serious - before an inevitable rise in interest rates wipes out the present advantage. This is the best period in a near-decade to invest in a home. The plentiful inventory in our marketplace is making sellers eager to help prospective buyers become new homeowners.

It is a definite win for buyers who can qualify for a mortgage in today’s tight money market.

BREAKTHRU Physical Therapy & Fitness ranked No. 1 in the Nation

BREAKTHRU’s team of health and fitness professionals were ranked No. 1 by Advance newsmagazine as the 2007 Best Physical Therapy Practice at the APTA’s Private Practice Section National Meeting in San Diego. 

BREAKTHRU Physical Therapy and Fitness was founded in 2004 by physical therapists and owners Lance Knaub and Jodi Goldman who wanted to create a better option for customers who were frustrated with the difficulties of navigating the health care system alone. 

“BREAKTHRU was designed with our customers in mind to provide an outstanding experience with health professionals working together under one roof in an intimate, beautiful environment so clients would have fun achieving better results in less time with personalized programs,” Knaub says.

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Medford is definitely experiencing a strong buyer’s market and he who hesitates could lose.

Now is the best period in a near-decade to purchase a home. The plentiful inventory is making sellers eager to help prospective buyers become new homeowners and the near record-low Interest rates combine to provide an excellent opportunity for leveraged investment.

A 10% down payment on a home can bring as much as 80 - 100% return in a 5 year period. When you combine that with the tax advantages, it is a perfect time to invest in a new home.

The Medford market continues to prefer buyers.  Interest rates continue to trend downward for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages.

There is an abundant inventory in all price ranges and seller’s are eagerly discounting to effectuate a sale.

This provides an excellent climate for buyers.

Hence, regardless of media headlines, real estate is local some markets have faired much better than others. 

The straight scoop is that in Burlington/Camden Counties, NOW is a superb time to take advantage of extremely favorable conditions for buyers. As always, home ownership continues to be the consumer’s best investment.