tabernacle - 1217.pdf

8/10/2019 Tabernacle - 1217.pdf

1/20

www.tabernaclesun.com DEC. 1723, 2014 FREE

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . 1619Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUESweet surprise

OYR shipping homemadecookies to troops. PAGE 3

NICK COHEN/The Sun

Santa Claus made an early appearance in Tabernacle on Friday, Dec. 5, as the township celebratedits first-ever tree lighting. The Tabernacle Elementary School choir and members of the SenecaHigh School band provided the soundtrack as residents celebrated the holiday season.

Tabernacle hosts inaugural tree lighting

By NICK COHENThe Sun

As a young boy, Stephen Re-ichenbach found himself "drawnto the quiet" of the woods of Cin-naminson, his hometown.

"I had already begun my medi-tation practice on solitary walks,the 60-year-old Reichenbach said.

Those woods of Cinnaminsonare long gone and so, in a way, isStephen Reichenbach.

Stocky, shaven-headed and out-fitted in sandals, he is now Sei-

jaku Roshi, Japanese for "puretranquility" and "teaching mas-ter." He can be found most days inthe quiet of Jizo-An, the five-acre

Zen meditation center he created14 years ago deep in the heart ofthe Pinelands in Shamong.

Founded in 1987, the year Roshiwas ordained a Buddhist priest,the community or sangha met forits first two years in a large Victo-rian house in Riverton, then for10 years in a split-level in Cin-naminson.

Roshi discovered the current

house in 2000. Partly buried, heat-ed by solar panels and oncecooled by a now-gone sod roof, itwas designed as a residence bythe late architect Malcolm Wellsof Cherry Hill.

"Some people think Shamongis the end of the Earth," Roshisaid. "So I say think of it as Med-ford."

Few passing drivers or resi-dents are even aware of its pres-ence, tucked off McKendimenRoad inside pine and oak woodsand adjacent to 50 acres of pro-tected forest.

A statue of Kannon, the Bud-dhist deity of compassion andthen a tall wooden grizzly bear

first greet visitors as they enterthe property. The meditation hallis on the far end of the mainhouse.

"We wanted to create as au-thentic a zendo as you'd find inJapan," said Roshi, who plannedthe space with the help of aBerlin design firm.

Peace in the

PinelandsFive-acre meditation center providesdestination for those on a spiritual journey

please see COMMUNITY, page 10


2/20


3/20

DEC. 1723, 2014 THE TABERNACLE SUN 3

BEAUTIFUL SIDING, ROOFING AND WINDOWS

Deal Direct With The Owner

All Work Fully Guaranteed

Fully InsuredOUR COMPETITIVE PRICES WILL

MAKE YOU GLAD YOU CALLED!

Camden County856-424-1610

Burlington County856-234-9567

ServingSouth

Jerseysince1975

www.cherryswindowsidingroofing.com

Windows Siding Capping Roofing Decks Additions and More

Former President and Chairman of The Board of the NJ Remodelers Associations

The Winner of the 2014

Certainteed Siding

Award of Excellence

NJ

Lic.#13vh0111555900

CALL NOW FOR FOR WINTER SAVINGS!

NEW ROOFWith coupon.May not be combined with others offers.

Not valid on prior sales or estimates.Must present coupon at time of sale

$500 OFF

GAF Certified Roofing Contractor

$1000 OFF

NEW VINYL SIDINGWith coupon.May not be combined with others offers.

Not valid on prior sales or estimates.

Must present coupon at time of sale

WE CLEAN, SERVICE

& INSTALL IT ALL!

license #13vh01662500

609-923-5264

DOUBLE T LANDSCAPING

When they fall,

were on the call!

Beautiful 8 ft. White Pine Trees

$150 ea. Planted

SAVE ON WINTER PROJECTS! CALL TODAY!

Full ServiceLeaf Clean-UpCurbside Removal

LEAFSEASONISHERE!

By NICK COHENThe Sun

The holidays are a joyful time,with turkey on the table and thesmell of baked goods waftingthrough a warm, decoratedhouse. The thought alone is com-forting for most.

For soldiers fighting overseas,the same holiday feeling is out of

reach, but Operation Yellow Rib-bon did what it could to bring thefeeling of home to those abroadby hosting its annual cookie driveto collect home-baked goods andstore-bought favorites.

We want to give soldiers ataste of home and remind themthat theyre not forgotten, saidDave Silver, president of Opera-tion Yellow Ribbon.

OYR is a non-profit organiza-tion that prepares and sends carepackages in addition to organiz-ing welcome-home ceremoniesfor those serving in OperationEnduring Freedom.

We do this for the people who

serve our country who do it so wedont have to. We have the free-dom and we exercise the freedomto support them, Silver said. Itsour job to welcome them home.Were most thankful for theirservice for what they do andwere thankful for all they do forus.

The Tabernacle School Districthas often partnered with OYR

supplying troops with letters andcare packages throughout theyear.

The operation is always collect-ing supplies for the next round ofpackages to be sent. OYR also ac-cepts candy still sealed and re-cent, in addition to items listed onits website, www.operationyel-lowribbonsouthjersey.org.

People baked their favoritetreats or bought their favoritebaked item to send out to thetroops, Silver said.

The goodies were carefullypackaged by OYR and sent over-

Home sweet homeYellow Ribbon Club delivers

home-baked goodies to soldiers

please see OYR, page 11


4/20


5/20

Burlington County SheriffJean E. Stanfields 19th annualtoy drive is officially underway.Residents and businesses can do-nate toys for children of familiesin need at any of more than 50drop-offs located throughout thecounty.

Stanfield said that the collec-tion would continue until Dec. 19,when sheriffs officers will gatherthe bins and return them to thecounty complex. The toys willthen get a safety check beforebeing distributed to families withthe help of the Burlington CountyHuman Services Department.

We always receive a wonder-ful response to the toy drive eachyear, Stanfield said. The holi-day season brings out the best ofpeople in Burlington County, andit enables us all to put a smile onthe face of a child who might oth-erwise go without.

Last year, the department col-lected approximately 1,000 toys.The sheriff said she is optimisticthat it will exceed that numberthis holiday season.

Drop-off locations include mu-

nicipal buildings and police de-partments, county governmentbuildings, and private businesses.

Local drop-offs include:Tabernacle Elementary

School: 132 New Road, TabernacleTabernacle Municipal: 163 Car-

ranza Road, TabernacleNixon's General Store: 540

Chatsworth Road, TabernacleVincentown Post Office: 1813

Route 206, SouthamptonWeeKicks: MedfordShamong Municipal: 105 Wil-

low Grove Road, ShamongSouthampton Post Office:

Route 206, SouthamptonSouthampton Municipal: 5 Re-

treat Rd. Southampton

DEC. 1723, 2014 THE TABERNACLE SUN 5PROFESSIONAL WEBSITES.

PEASANT PRICES.

County hosts 19th annual toy drive

The Moms Club of Medford

Area is hosting its annual Pre-school Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 14from 10 a.m. to noon at St. PetersEpiscopal Church in Medford.

The event will include schoolsand day care centers from Med-ford and surrounding towns.They will be available to answerquestions so parents can shop fora daycare or preschool in one lo-cation. The event is done as com-munity outreach. The event isfree and open to the community.

Moms ClubPreschool Fairset for Jan. 14

OBITUARIES

The Sun will print obituaries,free of charge.


6/20

6 THE TABERNACLE SUN DEC. 1723, 2014

108 Kings Highway East

Haddonfield, NJ 08033

856-427-0933

The Sun is published weekly by ElauwitMedia LLC, 108 Kings Highway East, 3rdFloor, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. It is mailed

weekly to select addresses in the 08088 ZIPcode.

If you are not on the mailing list, six-monthsubscriptions are available for $39.99. PDFsof the publication are online, free of charge.For information, please call 85 6-427-0933.

To submit a news release, please [email protected]. For advertisinginformation, call 856-427-0933 or [email protected]. The Sunwelcomes suggestions and comments from

readers including any information abouterrors that may call for a correction to beprinted.

SPEAK UPThe Sun welcomes letters from readers.Brief and to the point is best, so we look forletters that are 300 words or fewer. Includeyour name, address and phone number. Wedo not print anonymous letters. Send lettersto [email protected], via fax at 856-427-0934, or via the mail. You can dropthem off at our office, too.

The Sun reserves the right to reprint yourletter in any medium including electroni-cally.

Freeholder Director Bruce Garganioprovided an update on the progress beingmade as part of the countys 10-year plan to

end homelessness.You will remember that, earlier thisyear, I spoke about the urgent need to findpermanent housing for those BurlingtonCounty residents who have fallen on hardtimes, Garganio said. As a county, wehave made it our priority to end the viciouscycle that has far too many children grow-ing up in motels and lacking the supportand stability necessary for success.

I am happy to announce that we will begoing out to bid for an initiative that willmake Burlington County the only county in

the state to develop a program that reallo-cates emergency assistance dollars for per-manent housing and case management,

Garganio continued. This means thatrather than living from motel to motel, indi-viduals and families in Burlington Countyin need of housing will not only be placedinto a permanent housing opportunity butwill also be provided with the assistancenecessary to become self-reliant. This is,without a doubt, a major step in endinghomelessness in Burlington County.

Garganio also noted that the ongoing 10-year plan to end homelessness maintains,a commitment to preventing homeless-ness whenever possible. Making Burling-

ton County an affordable place to live and aprosperous place to work can both preventresidents from falling into the dire straits

that lead to homelessness and help pullpeople out of it.As always, I will continue to hold all of

us accountable for progress and will up-date the public regularly as we work ag-gressively to provide stability and assis-tance to as many of our residents as wecan, Garganio said.

Those residents seeking assistanceshould contact the countys one stophuman services department located at 795Woodlane Road in Westampton or byphone at (609) 265-5800.

County makes progress on plan to end homelessness

Dan McDonough Jr.chaIrman of elauwIt medIa

managIng edItor Mary L. Serkalow

content edItor Kristen Dowd

tabernacle edItor Nick Cohen

art dIrector Stephanie Lippincott

chaIrman of the board Russell Cann

chIef executIve offIcer Barry Rubens

vIce chaIrman Michael LaCount, Ph.D.

elauwIt medIa group

publIsher emerItus Steve Miller

edItor emerItus Alan Bauer

Tim RonaldsonexecutIve edItor

Joe EiseleInterIm publIsher

Send us your Tabernacle news

Have a news tip? Want to send us a press release or photos? Shoot an interesting video? Drop us an email at [email protected] .Fax us at (856) 427-0934. Call the editor at (856) 427-0933.

As the holiday season begins to

wind to a close, we want to

take this opportunity to thank

everyone who stepped up to help those

in need. This time of year usually

brings out the best in people. Judging

from the number of announcements

we received from our readers regard-ing donation drives, it looks like this

year was no exception.

Two years ago, Hurricane Sandy hit

our state, and there was an immediate

need for support, in the form of food,

clothing, supplies and shelter. While

there was no one major event like that

this year, and while our economy is im-

proving overall, there is still a major

need for help in our state, especially for

food.

The holiday season always results in

an uptick in donations, but the Com-

munity Food Bank of New Jersey says

what its receiving is still far short of

what it needs. The reason? A high cost

of living in our state coupled with

large-scale job loss in places such as

Atlantic City.

Based on the number of holiday

drives we published this year, though,

local organizations are doing their best

to help fill this need, and others.

Over the past few weeks, we have

had the pleasure of publishing stories

about efforts to lend a hand. Like al-

ways, there were the usual Toys for

Tots drives and more. We dont keep a

formal count of the number of holiday

fundraising event stories we publish

from year to year, but it certainly

seemed that, in 2014, there were many.So, we thank those individuals and

groups who organized these efforts.

And, on behalf of them, we also thank

everyone who picked up an extra can

of non-perishable food, an additional

bag of dog food, one more toy and

more. To all of those who reached a lit-

tle deeper into their wallets this year to

help out, your generosity truly made a

difference.

We wish everyone a happy holiday

season and hope for a wonderful 2015.

in our opinion

Happyholidays!A thank you to everyone who helped to brighten the season for those in need

Stepping up

Thank you to everyone who lent a helpinghand to those in need this holiday season.But giving shouldnt stop just because theholidays are almost over. Tell us aboutyour donation drive throughout the year,and well share it with the rest of thecommunity.


7/20

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

Must be original form. Only one entry per person.

Coloring must be done by using colored pencils, watercolors and/or crayons. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, and cannot be returned. Entries will be judged by Sun Newspaper staff and will be based on overall coloring.

Three winners will be notified by phone/email and posted on Sun Newspapers' social media sites. Winners will receive 4-pack to Sahara Sams. Prizes will be mailed to the address listed on the entry form.

Mail to: Elauwit Media, 108 Kings Hwy. East, 3rd Floor, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Win Tickets!!


8/20

WE NES YDEC. 17

Snack attack: Ages 4 to 12. Noonand 4 p.m. at Pinelands BranchLibrary. Join Miss Niki from

ShopRite of Medford as she readsa story and teaches how to pre-pare a healthy snack.

Storytime: Ages newborn to 5. 10

a.m. at Church of Christ, Carran-za Road. Miss Peggy welcomeschildren and their attendingadult to story hour. This is agreat opportunity for kids andadults to meet new people in the

community. Questions, call thechurch office at (609) 268-0576.

THURS YDEC. 18

Lego Club: Ages 7 to 12. 4 p.m. atPinelands Branch Library. Kidscan work individually or in teams

to create this weeks challenge.The theme will be revealed at theLego Club session.

FRI YDEC. 19

Paws to read: 3:30 p.m. at PinelandsBranch Library. Children are wel-come to practice their readingskills and make a new friend byreading aloud to Brook, a regis-tered therapy dog. Sign up for a15-minute slot at

www.bcls.lib.nj.us.

TUES Y

DEC. 23

Lego Club: Ages 7 to 12. 4 p.m. at

Pinelands Branch Library. Kidscan work individually or in teamsto create this weeks challenge.The theme will be revealed at theLego Club session.

CALENDARPAGE 8 DEC. 1723, 2014

WANT TO BE LISTED?To have your meeting or affair listed in the Calendar or Meetings,

information must be received, in writing, two weeks prior to thedate of the event.

Send information by mail to: Calendar, The Sun, 108 Kings HighwayEast, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Or by email:[email protected] . Or you can submit a calendar listingthrough our website (www.tabernaclesun.com).

646 Stokes Road Medford Open DailyHARDWARE 609-654-4464 GARDEN 609-654-4499 PAINT 609-654-4341

Holiday Hours: Open weekdays 8am-8pm Sat. 8-6 Sun. [email protected]

All Christmas Merchandise

EXCLUDINGCUTTREES

Owned & Operated By Dave Mikulski

609-953-2335 609-268-9200Serving Burlington & Camden Counties

Lic.# 13VH01716900

W E B E A T E V E R Y W R I T T E N O F F E R

Shingle Cedar Shake Rubber Hot Asphalt Skylites & Repairs 10 Year Workmanship Warranty FREE Estimates Fully Insured References Available

DIAMOND

UP TO $200 OFF COMPLETE ROOFING JOBExpires 12/31/14.


9/20


Venetian Style Dining BYOB Establishment On and Off Site Catering

609-268-8100Yates Plaza Route 206 & Hawkins Road Tabernacle, New Jersey

www.uppercrustpizzanj.com

Let us cater your next affair-Your Place or Ours

Call Today For Your Holiday Party Catering

430 Stokes Road(at the corner of Stokes & Jackson Roads)

RT 541, Meford

" "

!

! "

"

!

!

!

"

!

%

#"!

%

Residents of Burlington Coun-ty can recycle non-workingstrands of Christmas tree andoutdoor holiday lights at Burling-ton Countys Resource RecoveryComplex, 22000 Columbus Road,Mansfield.

Strands of lights should beplaced in clear bags or cardboardboxes when being delivered to thecomplex.

Burlington County residentscan recycle televisions, old com-

puters, monitors, keyboards,modems, printers, fax machines,

VCRs and DVD players at thecomplex for free Monday throughFriday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sat-urday 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Residentswho need assistance unloadingshould come between 8:30 a.m.and 3 p.m. on weekdays and be-tween 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Satur-days. Small, in-county businessesmay also use the drop-off, exceptfor TV and computer retail or re-pair shops.

For more information call (609)

499-1001 or [email protected]

Christmas tree, holidaylights can be recycled

National SuicidePrevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255

PSA

Statewide DomesticViolence Hotline

(800) 572-7233

PSA


10/20


Call Today!

856-874-8105

Sometimes you want to sell your home quickly,and without all the fuss. Maybe it''s because of the passing ofa loved one, a divorce, or just the desire to get the job done

without having to fix all that's wrong with your house.Either way, when you want to sell quickly

and as-is, give 302 Wholesale a call.

WE CAN COME SEE YOUR HOME AND MAKE AN OFFER FAST --

AN OFFER THAT IS ALL CASH, AND COMMISSION FREE,

FOR YOUR HOME IN AS-IS CONDITION.

AND OUR CLOSINGS ARE DAYS, NOT WEEKS, AWAY.

Roshis days typically begin at6 a.m. with prayer and zazen, ormeditation, usually with a fewmonks and students. Daily dutiesmay entail chores around theproperty, study and teaching, end-ing with evening prayers andmore meditation. He also doesweddings and funerals and bless-

es newborns as well as pets.The community is supportedby memberships and visitor do-nations. Roshi also receives amodest income from his family'strucking business.

Although trained at a tradi-tional Zen monastery and or-dained by a highly regarded Zenmaster, Roshi insists he is "notconcerned about things like

schools and lineage."Instead, he said, he teaches a

message of self-awareness andauthenticity.

He also offers training for laityand monastic ordination for menand women. There are variousways for those interested to be-come involved, some as members,some as students who dont planto take monastic vows.

Some come here to deepentheir spirituality, Roshi said.Some want to enter real medita-tion training.

Roshis aim as a Zen life coachis to encourage people to createauthentic, meaningful and pur-poseful lives.

He sincerely hopes that wordwill spread about Pine Wind ZenCenter.

We want people to come here.This place exists as a place ofrefuge, Roshi said. Its the bestkept secret in South Jersey.

COMMUNITYContinued from page 1

Community supportedby memberships, donations


11/20


Be social.Like us onFacebook!

www.facebook.com/tabernaclesun

The Sun isn'tjust in print. Likeus on Facebook

for additionalphotos, storiesand tidbits ofinformation

about your town.

RESTAURANTAND BAR

Great tasting food served in a casual atmosphereThe finest Angus beef steaks Freshly delivered seafood

Specialty Italian dishes Weekly specials by Head Chef MichaelAll dinners coming with a salad or soup, potato and vegetables or pasta.

M & Tu 4 to 11 pm W & Th 11:30 am to 11 pm F & Sa 11:30 am to 2 am Su 10 am to 11pm

439 Oak Shade Road Shamong(Corner of Indian Mills, only 10 miles from Leisure town)

Reservations609-268-0600www.la-campagnola.com

Join us for a Terrific New Years Eve Dinner and Party.No Packages, What you want you buy!!We offer a Limited menu featuring our Finest Certified Angus Steaks,

Great Fresh Seafood and of course our Italian specialties.We offer 3 seatings starting with 4:30 and the last reservation will be9:15. The great local band The Shakes will appear from 9:45 on.

PLEASE make reservations EARLY!! 609 268 0600

FANTASTIC DINNER ON CHRISTMAS EVEThe Feast of the 7 Fishes as only Chef Michael can make it.

We are also offering our Prime Rib Special. The best you will ever eat, along with our regular menu.Served from 3 to 8pm. It will be something your taste buds will long remember. Reservations please.

Join us for a GREAT fun filled time.ONLY 1 Sunday left for Brunch with Santa Dec 21Our Fabulous ALL U CAN EAT BRUNCH with Omelet & Waffle stations, Bacon/sausage,

fried Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Chicken, Seafood & Pasta Dishes, Carving station, Sno Crabs, Salad and a Dessert Bar.

Free Pictures with Santa,9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Reservations PLEASE Kids 6-12 ..$10.95 Kids under 5FREE!

LET US CATER YOUR HOLIDAY PARTYWe have a wide assortment of items and we offer them 3 ways: Pick-up by you, Delivered, or

delivered ,set up & served. Your Guests will have a GREAT time guaranteed!!

Adults .......$21.95

HOLIDAY SPECIALNOW until Dec 24th buy any $100.00 of gift certificates and receive

$20 free gift for you.(can be 4x $25, 2 x $50, or a $100)87 Hartford Rd

Medford, NJ 08055

609-654-2133Free local Delivery

Free Measure & Layout

Call and make an appointment

with our designer Diana Rhodes

15 Years Experience

[email protected]

$500 OFFANY CABINET PURCHASE OF

$4,000 OR MORE

Peter Lumber CompanyWith this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Valid on kitchen purchases only. Offer expires 12/24/14

seas via priority mail on Dec. 8with expected arrival one to twoweeks following shipment.

When you make it yourselfand put your heart into it, itmakes the difference, Silversaid. We think this is a specialway to add their personal touch totreat the troops. This is a way youcan feel more in touch for the peo-ple that serve our country.

OYR receives letters and emailsfrom soldiers who have returnedhome, and still remember howthe packages from home affectedthem.

You know youre doing theright thing when they rememberyou and theyre reaching out af-terward. Its pretty amazing, Sil-ver said.

OYR is run by volunteers and

through donations made by thecommunity.

Currently, the organization ispulling from funds normally used

to ship items to purchase wish listitems, which can be found on thesite.

We take anything across theboard, specifically anything wetake for granted here, Silversaid. We accept candy, babywipes for hygiene purposes, GirlScout cookies are coming upsoon. Last year, we received morethan 1,000 boxes, which we sentoverseas.

Silver is constantly pleasantly

surprised how supportive theSouth Jersey community is in cel-ebrating and supporting thetroops.

The whole South Jersey com-munity chips in and does whatthey can, Silver said. The Rav-tizs are our biggest supporters,and other businesses have donat-ed hundreds of dollars to OYR aswell. The way I look at it, its a

wave and it keeps building. Youexpect the wave to break and hitthe shore, but it doesnt, it keepsbuilding and building. The sup-

port from the community makesyou want to do more and itsamazing.

According to Silver, OYR willcontinue to host welcome homegreetings and greet the soldierswith rock star welcome homesand fundraise to solicit donateditems to pack and ship.

Everyone is special in SouthJersey the way they support ourtroops and support OYR, Silversaid. Its wonderful to see the

community, all ages and groups,send things to our troops.

OYRContinued from page 3

OYR run by volunteers, donations

National SuicidePrevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255

PSA


12/20


By KRISTEN DOWD

The Sun

Right now if a home is pricedright, it will sell, Alyce Klaus,broker/sales representative withWeichert Realtors Moorestown,said.

As the real estate market con-tinues its slow recovery, morehouses are popping up for salearound the region. According toTrend MLS, for the first half of2014, the average settled sales

price was $240,232 for BurlingtonCounty and $194,213 in CamdenCounty.

Annually, it is normal to expe-rience a relatively strong wave ofbuyers prior to Thanksgiving andChristmas/Hanukkah, AngelaBarnshaw, CEO of Haddonfieldreal estate agency Agent06, said.The reality of real estate is thatlife motivates people to buy orsell, not weather. Life is happen-ing at all times, and as we allknow, life knows no season!

Barnshaw like other area Re-altors expects a healthy marketthrough the end of the year.

The best folks can control it,they will press their efforts toclose before major holidays,Barnshaw said, hence our expec-tations for the coming month.

Once someone decides to selltheir home, its time to find a realestate professional.

Obviously you want to meetwith a Realtor, Dave Lewis, bro-ker/owner of B.T. Edgar and SonRealtors in Moorestown, said,and you want to get a realisticasking price.

The real estateprofessionals role

Im an impartial third party,Anne E. Koons, sales associatewith Berkshire Hathaway Home-Services Fox & Roach, Realtors,in Cherry Hill, said. So when weget an offer, I know what the

comps are, I know what the houseshould sell for. The seller is some-times too emotionally attached.You have to treat it like a businesstransaction and not an emotionaltransaction.

Koons recommends meeting

with two or three real estate pro-fessionals before choosing whomto use.

The initial consultation will de-termine the homes value intodays market.

They can price it two ways,Klaus said. They can make rec-ommendations for staging, house-keeping, gardening where thehouse can show better. If it showsbetter, it will sell quicker. Or theycan price it exactly how they see

it.The value range is going to de-pend on comparable sales andprice trending from the agent. De-pending on that price, a prospec-tive seller can then determine ifit is worth it to sell, or if theyshould stay.

The importance of a Realtor isdifficult to encapsulate, but itsclear many people recognize thevalue. In an annual survey of re-cent home sellers by the NationalAssociation of Realtors, 91 per-

cent of home sellers used a realestate agent to sell their home.

The value of a Realtor that isthe crux of everything, Barn-shaw said. How learned are you?How academic are you approach-ing the profession? To be able tosay, not only have I sold this manyhomes or done this for this manyyears, but I can show you marketdata. I can help you understandas a homeowner or a buyer howthis market data works for you oragainst you. Thats how we nego-tiate.

NegotiatingKoons says sellers should con-

sider any offer.I always tell my seller, Lets

counter with something. It sendsthe message youre willing to ne-gotiate, Koons said, adding sell-ers shouldnt be offended with alow offer. One of two things hap-pen (with a counter offer) theyeither go away, or they come up.

Klaus agreed that every offershould count.

Often, I find a seller becomesinsulted by a low bid. Respect it asan opening bid and respond to it,she said. People will initially

offer what they want to pay, notwhat they truly feel its worth.

As far as selling price versuslisted price, Koons said its oftenwithin 5 percent.

As long as the seller listens tothe comps in the area, listens to

the Realtor about the comps anddoesnt list for more than 5 per-cent over what the comps have,then its a pretty close sellingprice, she explained.

Sometimes, negotiating can goback and forth several times. Inother cases, its one or two offersbefore an agreement is reached. Areal estate professional will guidesellers every step of the way. Infact, according to a National As-sociation of Realtors profile, buy-ers ranked negotiating as one of

the most important services theiragent provided, second only tofinding the right property.

TimelineAfter a house is sold, the

amount of time before the sellermoves out and buyer moves in isnegotiable. The average is 60days, Lewis said.

For an estate sale, the house isvacant, so a seller doesnt need tomove out and a buyer can moveright in.

Another scenario is, Im sell-ing my house, youre going to buymy house and Im going to buythe Smiths house. We all try tohave the same settlement date,Lewis said. Nine times out of 10,it works out fine.

Some sellers, Lewis explained,make a contingent on the sale oftheir home for finding suitablehousing.

In other words, you dont haveto sell to a buyer who gives you

your price because you haventfound another house, he ex-plained. Most of the time youhave three or four houses and

Selling a home: What to expectRealtors discuss realistic asking prices, negotiating and a general timeline

REAL ESTATE SERIESThis is part three of a three-partseries on the local real estatemarket.

Staging: Whats the value?By KRISTEN DOWD

The Sun

Youre ready to sell, butyoure not sure if your home islooking its best. Would movingfurniture around help empha-size the size of a room? Shouldthose family portraits comedown? What about the crayonmasterpieces plastered all overthe fridge?

These are the types of deci-sions a stager can help with. Aprofessional stager will comeinto your home and prepare it

for the real estate market,cleaning up, clearing out and,in some cases, bringing furni-ture and accessories into thehome to showcase it best.

But whats the value of stag-ing a home, and is this addedexpense necessary?

Agent06 is a boutique real es-tate agency in downtown Had-donfield. For CEO AngelaBarnshaw, staging a buyershome is just part of the pack-age.

Every day when you driveout of your driveway, youregoing to feel like your house isthe best house on the market,Barnshaw said with a smile.We have a unique systemcalled the Six Steps to Sold.

Its a concierge servicespackage that caters to eachclient, and part of that packageincludes complimentary stag-ing and professional photogra-phy.

Selling your house is al-ways a painful process. Its nofun. No one wants to do it. Wetry to take some of that painaway, Barnshaw said.

More than anything, Barn-shaw said, is helping the home-owner detach.

When we step into that stag-ing process, it does help theseller detach. At the same time,its also helping a buyer anybuyer attach, she explained.

According to some area Real-

tors, more important than stag-ing is simply decluttering anddepersonalizing a home.

Get rid of anything yourenot taking with you, Anne E.

Koons, sales associate withBerkshire Hathaway HomeSer-vices Fox & Roach, Realtors, in

Cherry Hill, said. Freshen uppaint-wise. And also make surethe outside of your house is ingood shape.

Alyce Klaus, broker/salesrepresentative with WeichertRealtors Moorestown, saidcleanliness is more importantthan staging.

In some cases, we may rec-ommend a professional stagerto come in, but theres an ex-pense to that, Klaus said. In

most cases we want to work inthe homeowners budget, workwith what they have. We recog-nize that we have more visionand more imagination than theaverage consumer.

Youre showing the roseand bloom, Klaus said. Peo-ple want to see light and theywant to see clean. Theres nosubstitute for sparkle.

Klaus said theres also nosubstitute for a property thatsmells fresh. The smell of air

fresheners or candles suggestsa hidden odor, but there aresome smells that could enhancea sellers property.

When you talk about senso-ry perception when youretouring a property bakingbread or cookies it takes youto a comfortable time. It makesyou feel at home, Klaus said.

As far as big investments,the best areas to consider arekitchen and bathrooms.

If you want top dollar foryour house, you better makesure your kitchen and yourbathrooms are up-to-date,Koons said, adding that theroof, heating and air condition-ing, hot water heater and appli-ances are other top areas ofconcern.

Most young buyers today,all they want to do is buy thehouse, walk in and hang uptheir clothes, she continued.They dont really want to do

any work.Dave Lewis, broker/owner of

B.T. Edgar and Son Realtors in

please see REALTOR, page 13

please see TIMELINE, page 13


13/20


Davidson Jewelers

Buyers of Precious Metals - Gold, Silver, Coins Custom Designs, Bridal Jewelry and Engraving

Moorestown, said in his experi-ence, staging isnt usually need-ed in the local market.

What I find most of the time,especially in Haddonfield,Moorestown, Medford theyrenice houses. Theyre mid-level totop-management-type folks. The

higher percentage of those folksdo not have messy houses,Lewis said. You dont really

spend a lot of time staging it.For the best showing, Lewis

suggests turning on all thelights, pulling back curtains andmaking the house as bright as

possible.And bake a pie, he added

with a laugh.

think, Yeah, I could move intothese houses. So when you sellyour house, hopefully those hous-es are still there.

The timeline for selling a homeis a balancing act one withwhich real estate professionalscan help.

Having a good real estate

agent who represents you on bothsides, if you can, is a marvelousthing, Klaus said. It keeps us upat night instead of the consumer.

TIMELINEContinued from page 12

REALTORContinued from page 12

Timeline is balancing act Realtor: Update kitchen and bathrooms


14/20


15/20


16/20

!

!" "

(856) 216-7400

classifiedT H E T A B E R N A C L E S U N

DECEMBER 17-23, 2014 PAGE 16

W H A T Y O U N E E D T O K N O WAll ads are based on a 5 line ad, 15-18 characters per line. Additional lines: $9, Bold/Reverse Type: $9 Add color to any box ad for $20. Deadline: Wednesday - 5pm for the following week.

All classified ads must be prepaid. Your Classified ad will run in all 9 of The Sun newspapers each week! Be sure to check your ad the first day it appears.We will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion, so call us immediately with any errors in your ad. No refunds are given, only advertising credit.

L I N E

A D S

H O W T O C O N T A C T U S

Call us: 609-751-0245 or email us: [email protected]

Cherry Hill Sun Haddonfield SunMarlton Sun Medford Sun

Moorestown Sun Mt. Laurel SunShamong Sun Tabernacle Sun Voorhees Sun

B O X

A D S Only

$

65per week

Only$55per week

List a text-only ad for your yardsale, job posting or merchandise.

&%( !##

! "

Lic. #13VH07331700

[email protected] Church Road Medford, NJ 08055

(856) 985-7777Remediation Specialist

Carpet Cleaning

OCDanielle'sCleaning Service

Looking for Total house cleaningfor the right price?

Call Danielle at 856-397-7606 or Kim

at 856-383-2413 for a free estimate

!##

In A Loving HomeNOT A KENNEL!

Call Steven:

856-356-2775

www.

OUR HOMEDOG BOARDING.com

Your Dog

$ $)($#! &*'

&"%

'")%#"$'(%!

-(!'+ %) ' %' $#/' $(.

***&$#!'%!$"

,

Residential Service Upgrades Recessed Lighting

Backup Generators & Installs

!(&! &*'

Siding Capping Painting

Gutters Carpentry & More

(856) 810-2182Fully Licensed Insured

#,"# &*'

$#&( '$#&,

#'%#

WOODCHUCKSWOODCHUCKSLawn Mower Service Parts Sales

Small Engine Repair

856-783-1111

HOLIDAY SERVICESFree Estimates Fully Insured

Convenient Payment Plans

856-547-1006

' & !"$

%#

%"

& $" "

" $'#$ #$$

( (

&'!#'& %$ ) $&'""& * !$$!$ (!""

Proudly serving the South Jersey areafor over 25 YEARS!

No Dispatch Fees Affordable Service Rates Easy Payment Options

0% Financing Available FREE ESTIMATES

856-200-3296

Filan ConnerPlumbing | HVAC | Bathroom Remodeling

$79.00

Coupon must be mentioned during scheduling of appointment. This coupon is valid during regular business hours only.

Terms and conditions may apply. Taxes and applicable fees not included. Can not be combined with any other offer orcoupon. Guarantee of payment may be required.

HEATER CHECKOUT SPECIAL

Stay out of the cold andlet me put your holiday

lights up for you!!

HOLIDAY

LIGHTING

. (/-% '4)3!1 ,%22/.223!",)2(%$ %70%1)%.#%$

).2314#3/1,, 38,%2%')..%12 3/

$5!.#%$%!2/.!",% 1!3%2#!,, %&& !12/.

/1 %-!),,!12/.#/-#!23.%3

5)2)3 -8 6%"2)3% !3666*%&&,!12/.-42)##/-

&('(' #(&(#&'

Family andBusinessFriendlyComputerSolutions!

(856) 861-6393

www.greznet.comSouth Jerseys leading support alternative.

Serving the area for over 10 years!

Honesty and integrity are synonymous for !

We encourageyou to contact our references and let themt ell you!


17/20

CLASSIFIED DECEMBER 17-23, 2014 THE TABERNACLE SUN 17

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:Elite team of trainers and coaches now spearheading the

expansion of a major business all throughout the northeastand looking for motivated, business minded leaders who notonly want to diversify their income, but who enjoy teaching,

coaching and training other people on how to run a business.

Although we are a global corporation, ouraggressive expansion is getting the attention of

people in virtually every background. We areinvolved with a multi-trillion/year deregulation in

telecommunications and now, in the deregulation ofenergy! We work with numerous Fortune 100

companies. In Spring 2011, we were featured onPrime Time Television based on what we've done.

We will teach you all of the aspects of our business!

Trainers, public speakers, coaches, salesconsultants

Work & teach in one on one situations, smallgroups, large ballroom settings, and even on

stage in front of 20,000 people Be your own boss

Set your own hours Capitalize on three of the biggest industries in the

world: telecommunications, energy, banking Work from home

Company rewards trips Unlimited income potential: Compensation is

performance based including weekly bonusesand monthly residual pay

Customize a plan that fits your desired income,

schedule, family life

Please send contact information / resume to thefollowing email address:

[email protected]

Over

30yr.exp.

nepracniartshj.www

)906(!DOTLLACIL-SECNEREFER-SETMITSEEERF

seltnaMmotsuCsesackooBmiTevitaroceDsehcroP&skceD

,,l

moc.y.rtn

!t

1577-165)DERUSNI&DESNECI

shtaBsnI-tliuBsgnidloMnworCsm

o

#&! $#(&(#

!.$8-!. %15)#%2

423/- !10%.318

-!,, /-% %0!)12

.3%1)/1 !).3).'

/ */" 3// 2-!,,

)#%.2%$ .241%$

)#

1%% 23 /&& ,!"/1

6)3( 3()2 !$

!,,

2+ &/1 1)!.

$#&( '$#&,

!##

SEASONED

OAK FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

Also: Mixed Hardwood

Half cord and full cord

prices available

FREE DELIVERY

to local areas.

856 912-5499

&+$$

CLEANING BY STEPHANIE

House & Office Cleaning

Weekly, bi-weekly, Monthly

Linen changes, beds made,

low rates

20 years experience

call for appt. (609) 845-5922

HAPPY HELPERCLEANING

Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Detail Cleaning

$25.00 OFF CLEANING

Insured856-304-5019

$#&( '$#&,

$" "%&$*"#(

I do quality & affordable home repairs,locks, blinds, sheetrock repair, painting,

staining, pressure washing, fence repair,mulch, stone, and much more.

Call 3B's HONEY DO SERVICES

And ask for Bruce.

856-296-5515

I CAN HELP WITH YOUR TO-DO LIST

856-304-3916

HOME REPAIR!Roofing, Siding,

Windows & Doors, StuccoGutter Cleaning, Paint,

Powerwashing, Drywall & more!!

FREE ESTIMATES

#,"# &*'

$" & &*'

Your list is our list

856-983-5325

Featured A rating on Angies List

Erics Handyman Service.com

BEST AFFORDABLE

CARE AT HOME

All Phases of Concrete & Masonry Work

REPAIRS OF ALL TYPES

FREE EST./REAS. PRICES/REFS AVAIL.

A&MMASONRY&CONCRETE

1-800-883-3828

856-786-5229REG# 13VH03811200

! "

"#, !##

!(&! &*'

' #&!

EVERLASTSHEDS

Built in your yard

609-261-1888everlastsheds.com

203 Rt. 530, Southampton

IS NOW OFFERINGPAINTING of INTERIOR

ROOMS for $100 Each

(609) 320-9717Quality Work at a Reasonable Price

Pauls Painting of Medford

JUDYS WALLPAPER

REMOVAL + PAINTING

609-714-6878

FREE ESTIMATES

Schedule Now

Professional & Clean Service

#(#

Lic.# 13VH01426900

%&("#(' $& #(

APT FOR RENT - Merchantville2 BR/1 BTH 2nd Flr w/DeckFreshly Painted - E/I Kitchen

W/W Carpet, W&D, A/C$850 plus gas & elect.

Near Bus Stop

CALL 856-661-1592

#(#

Call 856-427-0933to place your classified!


18/20

Considering a home

in South Florida?Whether you're considering a move

to a better climate, or just a second

home, or investment property, Rena

Kliot of Pulse International Realty isthe broker for buyers who want a

dependable expert in the exciting

South Florida market.

Call today to start your searchfor that coastal home!

Rena Kliot, Broker | Owner

Pulse International Realty - Miami

305.428.2268rena@pulseinternationalrealty.comwww.pulseinternationalrealty.com

CLASSIFIED18 THE TABERNACLE SUN DECEMBER 17-23, 2014

TREE SERVICE

D.E.C. Contracting

609-953-9794

609-405-3873

Lic#13VH03950800

ISA Cert. Arborist NJ-0993A

R&L TREE SERVICE

Best Price Guaranteed!

Tree Removal

Tree Pruning

Stump Removal24 Hr. Emergency Service

FREE ESTIMATES

Fully Insured

856 912-5499

Firewood for sale!

10% OFF WITH THIS AD

BIG TIMBERTree Service LLC

Tree, Stump, & Brush Removal

Tree Trimming Land Clearing

Bucket Truck & Backhoe NJ Lic #13vh05439500

Trees cut for less!Fully Insured Free Estimates

(856) 983-0351

$$#

DIAMOND ROOFING

Shingle Cedar Shake Rubber

Hot Asphalt Skylites & Repairs

(609)268-9200Lic.# 13VH01716900

www.kdhroofing.com

saving our planet, one pile at a time

856-665-6769www.alldogspoop.com

GET $10.00 OFF YOUR FIRST SERVICE!

Locally ownedand operated.

( &

QUICK SERVICESWE CAN HELP!

Plumbing Heating Drain CleaningHIC # 13VH02370600

Quick Service

856-429-2494

NJRMP 9325-Don Nelson

South Jersey Service

!)"#

www.filanconner.com856-200-3297

15% OFFPLUMBING REPAIRS

& &*

Call 856-427-0933 to place your classified!


19/20

$75 OFFOn jobs booked for January,

Febraury and March.

NEW CUSTOMER SPECIAL!

& &*

OIL TANKREMOVAL /

INSTALLATION

(856) 629-8886(609) 698-4434

ResidentialSpecialist

Underground

Crawlspace

Above Ground

Tanks

Clean Ups

Structural Support

DEP CertifiedInsurance Approved

NJ Grant MoneyAvailable

Ask our expert!

NJ LIC. # 13VH00102300

# "$*!

CLASSIFIED DECEMBER 17-23, 2014 THE TABERNACLE SUN 19

ResidentialSnowRemoval!CallNowToBookServices!

#'%#

" "

!

856-234-0014

Serving

SouthJersey

forover50

years.

Paperhanging,Removal & Painting

By Randy Craig

(856) 981-1359www.rcpaperhangings.com

%#

#*,)'/',+ 1,-( +" -#*,"#)'+% .#-0'!#. $,- ('/!+./&-,,*. +" "#!(. .+,1 -#*,0) 1# ", '/ ))

2

#(#

Any new complete roofing or siding job

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 12/31/14.

30 Years Experience Family Owned & OperatedHigh Quality Products Senior Citizen Discount

No High Pressure Sales Tactics

Professional Installation Serving the Tri-State area

NEW SHINGLE ROOF SPECIALISTS SLATE ROOF REPAIRS RUBBER ROOFS

SEAMLESS GUTTERS SIDING WINDOWS & DOORS CAPPING SOFFITS

EMERGENCY TARP SERVICE AVAILABLE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

FREEESTIMATES

FASTEMERGENCY

SERVICE!

ECIVRESPRATYCNEGREME

GNIDISSRETTUGSSELMAES

SILAICEPSFOORELGNIHSWEN

Y03

TS

OC&LAITNEDISERELBALIA

NIPPACSROOD&SWODNIWG

URSRIPERFOOREALSSTS

denwOylimFecneirepEa

LAICREMMO

STIFFOSGN

SFOORREBBU

detarepO&

e

eforP

giH

!

tamitsefoemittanopuoctneserptsuM

elpmocwenynA

ECIVRES

YCNEGREMETS

E

ehtgnivreSnoitallatsnIlanoisse

cTselaSerusserPhgiHoN

ezitiCroineSstcudorPytilauQhg

.secivresroirprosrefforehtohtiwdilavtoN.e

idisrognifoorete

.

aeraetatS-irT

scitc

tnuocsiDne

41/13/21seripxE

bojgn

TSEE

$$#

Pruning, Topping and Removal Guaranteed To Beat Any Written Estimate 24 Hr. Emergency/Insurance Work

WINTER SPECIALS

& &*

National/American Waterproofing

856-767-4443www.americanwatermanagement.com.

Lic # 13VH06045200

(&%&$$#

Call us at

(856) 427-0933.

Well shine light

on your business!


20/20

tabernacle - 1217.pdf

Documents