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Levinson to Present Community Spirit Award at 32nd Annual MLK Ceremony

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tlantic County will honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at its 32nd annual birthday commemoration. The ceremony will feature the presentation of the Community Spirit award to an outstanding resident who exemplifies his principles through their involvement in the community and their efforts to improve the lives of their fellow citizens.

This year’s honoree is Atlantic City resident Shalanda Austin. She will be recognized on Friday, January 18 at 11 AM at the county office building in Atlantic City, 1333 Atlantic Avenue.

“Ms. Austin may not yet be well known to all because she has quietly worked to make a difference in our community without expectation or need of personal recognition. She is truly one of our unsung heroes,” said County Executive Dennis Levinson. “It is for that reason that I am proud to honor her with this award in the name of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who embodied humility. As he once said, ‘Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.’”

Austin is a lifelong resident of Atlantic City.

She graduated from Atlantic Cape Community College with an Associate degree in criminal justice in 2005 and earned a BA in political science from Stockton University in 2008. She is currently working towards her Master’s degree.

She was called into the ministry after college

and in 2009 was nominated Christian Woman of the Year by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Atlantic City chapter. Austin founded In My C.A.R.E. Mentoring Program in 2015 to provide services for at-risk girls ages 8 to 18 and help coach them through life’s challenges and journeys. Austin recently launched two additional programs for young boys in Atlantic City and Pleasantville as well as Mentors Meet, a mentoring network designed to connect local and national youth leaders.

Austin is employed by the Atlantic City Board of Education but can also be found teaching gospel at a local senior citizen’s facility and administering encouragement and prayer to the weary at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and Oscar McClinton Park. She is also the author of a 40-day devotional and prayer journal. Her desire is to be a vehicle of change for the community.

The keynote address will be presented by Rev. Latasha D. Milton, senior pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Atlantic City. Rev. Milton has a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary with a certificate in Black Church Studies. Upon graduation, she was the recipient of the Walter-Maulder Leadership Award and the Urban Ministry Award. She also earned a BS degree in Pre-Med Biology and graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony and celebrate the memory, inspiration and powerful life lessons of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Nurturing your health From the Editor

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e all wear many hats in this life. I know that I wear quite a few of my own throughout any given day. I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a caregiver, writer, editor, tutor, and the list goes on. I spend most of my time caring for or serving others except for one hour per day that is dedicated solely to my own self care. For those 60 minutes, I take care of the one person that I am most responsible for.

Whether I am at the gym, in the yoga studio, or running, I dedicate that time to my physical and mental well being. It’s a daily appointment with myself that I will not cancel.

Some call it self care, fitness or even therapy.

At times I've felt selfish or even self indulgent for claiming it as mine. But I know that you cannot pour from an empty cup and it is up to me to make sure my cup is filled. If I do not preserve and nurture my own health, I will have nothing to offer the others in my life.

Many people take their health for granted, until a problem strikes. The first time I realized how precious and fragile my health is was when my children were very young. I reached down to

pick up a cheerio (Yes, a 2 ounce CHEERIO) off the floor, like I had done a million times before.

But this time something slipped out of place in my back and suddenly I was in excruciating pain.

Every tiny move that I had taken for granted became painful and laborious. It was in this season of my life that I decided my health would always be a top priority in my life.

Your health truly is your wealth. Without it, everything quickly becomes meaningless. Our health is multifaceted and complex. Mental health, physical health and preventive healthcare all play vital roles in our well being.

Check out Hometown Heroes, volunteers in Medicine. This organization is an amazing network of volunteer doctors, nurses and clinicians right here in Egg Harbor Township that offer free healthcare for members of our community that may not otherwise have access.

Nancy Adler Nutrition has become a go-to health staple in our community. She has helped countless people restore and maintain wellness.

Check out her column in Shore Local and tune into Nancy Adler Nutrition Live on air every Sunday 2-4 on 1400 AM. It takes 21 days to develop a habit and 90 days to establish a lifestyle. As we fall into the rhythm 2019, we challenge you to do something for you that will nurture your health. Give it 21 days! There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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other way. The bad news? Well, that’s for you warm weather lovers. I fully expect a 30-45 day period of colder than average temperatures and multiple snow chances.

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Hometown Heroes: Volunteers in Medicine

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Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) is a volunteer-based free clinic that is providing an invaluable resource for the uninsured in our area. VIM provides high quality health care and preventative medical services to Atlantic and Cape May County residents. VIM began in 2002 in Cape May County and has since expanded into Atlantic County as of March 2017.

The Egg Harbor Twp. clinic servicing Atlantic County is comprised of volunteer doctors and nurses, some of which are retired while others are still actively practicing.

Many of the volunteer health care

providers have served in other countries and recognize the need for health care in our own community.

“We provide free health care to the people in the community that fall through the cracks, the working poor. Healthcare is complex and expensive. We are all one issue away from it happening to us, “ says Jacqueline Meiluta, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine of South Jersey.

In order to receive care, patients must meet specific criteria including having no usable insurance and no more than 300% of income above the poverty guidelines. Patients will typically receive an appointment within a week of calling VIM and see a doctor within two weeks.

The services offered at VIM are expansive and include orthopedics, cardiology, acupuncture, massage therapy and urology - all within the same building. If prescription medications are needed, VIM is

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Events & Happenings Atlantic City International Motorcycle Show ▶Friday, ▶ January 11th – Sunday, January 13th Showboat Hotel 801 Boardwalk Tickets start at $15 This show features new motorcycle, custom motorcycles, vintage machines and vendors from all over the country marketing new and unique items. Bring your kids to this family friendly event; open Friday from 4-8pm, Saturday from 10am8pm and Sunday from 10am-6pm. $25,00 in cash and prizes will be awarded. For more information, visit internationalmotorcycleshow.com.

Second Friday Reception at Ocean City Fine Arts League ▶Friday, ▶ January 11th from 6-7:30pm

711 Asbury Ave. Ocean City Join the Ocean City Fine Arts League for this month’s opening reception, Judge’s Show, and awards presentation.

January Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage ▶Friday, ▶ January 11th from 6-8pm 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City Join the Noyes Arts Garage as they celebrate thr 53 photographers who were part of the RAW 2018 Photography Exhibition.

Welcome to Wellness ▶Mondays ▶ from 5:30-7pm The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City As a commitment to our mission of being

a space that offers opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional wellness, The Leadership Studio is excited to announce a free, introductory 6 week series, in helping to create and sustain whole life health and wellness as we head into the New Year.

Winter Watercolor Series ▶Thursdays ▶ at 5:30pm 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City Learn the basic techniques to paint with watercolor. Beginners and explorers welcome.

BYOB. $100 for this 4 week class. Fee includes free parking at the attached Wave Parking Garage. Individual classes are $30.

Patcong Creek Winter Luncheon & Silent Auction ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th from 1-5pm Seashore Science Center 599 Marks Rd. Somers Point. Bid on a vast array of useful and unique items in our Silent Auction, enjoy a great lunch and help us honor our 2018 Creek Steward of the Year, the Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year and Patron of the Year. Tickets are $40, with all proceeds going to education programming for area schools as well as outreach and clean-up events sponsored by the Patcong Creek Foundation. For ticket and information, visit patcongcreekfoundation.org.

Full Moon Drum Circle ▶Sunday, ▶ January 20th from 6:30-8:30pm Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor The full moon is the first degree of Leo is a total lunar eclipse. Join us for an amazing organic dinner and celebration of this amazing lunar event. The Full Moon Drum Circle is always free, sober, and family friendly.

Stockton University’s Annual MLK Day of Service ▶Monday, ▶ January 21st at 8am Registration and breakfast begins at 8am; the program and celebration will begin at 9am. Service projects run from 10am-2pm. All volunteers receive breakfast, lunch and a free give-a-way. To register or for more information, visit stockton.edu/mlkday Kids Club: Funny Farm Rescue at Hamilton Mall ▶Monday, ▶ January 21st from 2-4pm 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Hear a reading from the new book, Chucky the Miracle Dog, and meet some animals from the rescue.

Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1 Somers Point Fire Company 1 would like to advise everyone that the dances will not be held during the months of January and February.

The first dance for 2019 will be held on March 5th and every Tuesday night thereafter at Fire Company 1 on Bethel Rd. Open to all, singles and couples. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, mixers and a live musical duo each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

Atlantic City Events

Dancing with the Stars Live ▶Friday, ▶ January 11th at 8pm Borgata Events Center Tickets are $59 Get ready to experience the professional dancers, exquisite costumes and excitement seen live on ABC. Extreme International Ice Racing ▶Saturday, ▶ January 12th at 7:30pm Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $7 XiiR (Xtreme International Ice Racing) is a motorcycle racing tour on ice. Man and machine going from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds riding Speedway bikes and quades modified to compete on an indoor ice arena. It is the fastest sport on ice and one of the fastest sports in the world.

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Sublime with Rome ▶Saturday, ▶ January 12th at 8pm Borgate Events Center Tickets start at $49 Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson, formerly of the ska punk band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez.

Alabama ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th at 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $50 Alabama is an American country and Southern rock band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Bill Engvall ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th at 5 & 9pm Harrah’s Resort Tickets start at $35 Known for his Southern drawl, perfect timing and hilarious commentary on the challenges of daily life, fans can expect plenty of laugh-out-loud moments all night long, as Grammy nominated multi-platinum selling comedian.

Temptations Revue featuring Nate Evans ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th at 8pm Superstar Theater at Resorts Tickets start at $35 Much more than a tribute to the late ‘Temptations,’ this show is musical extravaganza dedicated to one of the greatest Motown acts of all time and filled with songs from their library.

Community Events

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.

Do-It-Yourself Snowman ▶Saturday, ▶ January 12th at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S. Open to ages 5-12. Registration requested. Paint and decorate a wooden snowman with your own style. May be messy; dress appropriately.

LEGO Club ▶Saturday, ▶ January 5th at 11am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Suggested for ages 5 and up. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own

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Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.

Tea Day ▶Monday, ▶ January 14th from 22am-3pm Atlantic County Library Somers Point. Open to adults. Celebrate with a cup of tea in honor of National Tea Day. Cooking Matters for Kids ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 5-8pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr. Suggested for ages 8-12. Kids will learn basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of 6 classes presented by the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration required. Please register for each class individually.

Pizza and a Movie Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ January 8th from 6-8pm Atlantic County Library Somers Point. This month’s movie at the library is ‘Boss Baby.’ Pizza will be served during the movie.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ January 15th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to to therapy dogs Freedom, Erin & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.

Tuesday Tastings at the Library ▶Tuesday, ▶ January 15th Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave. Chicken Zoodle Soup, Demonstrated by Kitchen 19. Registration required. Please call the library at 609-487-7403.

Scrabble and Scones ▶Wednesday, ▶ January 16th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S. Open to adults. Registration requested. Enjoy a cup of tea and tasty scones while playing Scrabble with fellow word lovers.

Microsoft Excel Basics ▶Thursday, ▶ January 17th at 2:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Open to adults. Registration required and begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited.

Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Learn basic Excel skills that are good for everyday use, such has how to navigate around a spreadsheet, basic formatting & formulas.

Sporty Book Club for Sporty Kids ▶Thursday, ▶ January 3rd at 4:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required.

Get sporty at the library by reading books about sports, sports players, or anything to do with the awesome world of sports, while nibbling on tasty snacks.

Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needle craft, this is your club.

Pilates ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th at 9:30am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session. Pilates is a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training.

Monthly Card Making Class ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th from 10am-12:30pm Lake Lenape East Catering Hall 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing Come join us and make six handmade cards, 2 each of 3 designs. No experience necessary. Open to anyone 15 years of age and older. The fee to join is $18 and is payable at registration. For more details or

to register, contact Lori Pinto at lori@lollypoppaper. com. RSVP by January 16th.

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration ▶Saturday, ▶ January 19th from 1-3pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr. Open to all ages. Come participate in various fun activities, while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his journey.

MLK Jr. Family Celebration ▶Monday, ▶ January 21st from 10am-2pm New Day Family Support Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway This is a whole day of fun bringing together families and volunteers to celebrate MLK Jr. and learn.

This event is no cost to participants. Registration required.

Basic Knife Skills ▶Saturday, ▶ January 26th from 10am-1pm Atlantic Cape Community College 5100 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Ever wonder how those TV chefs chop so quickly and evenly? In this class, students will learn the techniques used by the professionals. Hold a knife correctly and master the basic cuts. Learn chopping, dicing and a few secrets. This is a hands-on class. To register or for more information, call 609-343-5655.

Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each.

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South Jersey Business Summit Aims High In 2019!

A day designed to ignite business ideas and growth

By Jeff Whitaker

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ometimes it just takes the spark of an idea and the ability to bounce something off of others in order to catapult your business or career. That’s how Jeff Whitaker sees it. Jeff is hosting a South Jersey Business Summit later this month to do just that.

It’s called LIVE2LEAD, a leader development simulcast experience lead by world-class leadership experts. The event is designed to equip

attendees with new perspectives and practical tools to positively impact their businesses, organizations, communities and personal growth.

“My desire is that everyone who leaves LIVE2LEAD will be equipped with new tools, ideas and techniques that they can put into practice right away,” Jeff Whitaker said, That’s why I’m so passionate about offering this summit to the people of South Jersey.” Jeff’s business, The Jeff Whitaker Company and Your Story Academy specializes in working with businesses and individuals looking for professional and personal growth.

The Summit will take place on Friday, January 25th at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing. A full day is planned with doors opening at 8:15 AM. The Summit will wrap up at 3 PM. In addition to attending the various sessions, attendees will have the option of

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The theme of this years LIVE2LEAD centers around the concept of ‘Shift’. Business and Leadership experts will speak on the need to shift your thinking when it comes to customer service, leading your teams, growing your business and more. The notion is that when businesses, organizations and individuals maintain the status quo, they get left behind and miss out on opportunities and increased income.

Speakers for this years event by way of simulcast video include: ▶Dr. ▶ John C. Maxwell, leadership expert, bestselling author and coach. He has been called the #1 leader in business by the AMA and the world’s most influential leadership expert by Inc. ▶Tyler ▶ Perry, world-renowned filmmaker, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist ▶Carly ▶ Fiorina, founder and chairman of Unlocking Potential. Fiorina became the first woman ever to lead a Fortune 50 company, Hewlett-Packard. Prior to announcing her candidacy for the Republican nomination for president in 2015, she served as the chairman of Good360, the world’s largest product philanthropy organization. ▶Daniel ▶ Pink, best-selling author, “To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, Drive and A Whole New Mind.” ▶Debra ▶ Searle, professional adventurer and serial entrepreneur.

Jeff Whitaker will also lead a local panel discussion made up of business leaders discussing the content of the day and applying it here in South Jersey. Whitaker says that anyone looking to “up their game” in business or their personal growth this new year is sure to benefit by attending.

An interesting and for some, beneficial aspect of this summit is that Continuing Education Credits are available for those who attend.

In addition, LIVE2LEAD has been approved for 3.75 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The credits count toward re-certification for anyone holding a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential.

More information can be found and tickets may be purchased at live2lead.jeffwhitaker.com A special discount rate is offered to groups of 10 or more attending. Also, if you “like” the LIVE2LEAD Facebook page by searching @ L2LSouthJersey, an individual ticket discount will be offered as well.

Jeff Whitaker is a lifelong communicator and storyteller. He is a certified trainer, coach and speaker with The John Maxwell Team. Jeff’s goal is to encourage excellence in individuals and corporations through leadership and communications training. Connect with him at jeffwhitaker.com, through The Jeff Whitaker Company on Facebook or @jeffwhitaker on Twitter.

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Two Great Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations

By Raymond Tyler

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he weekend of January 19th the city of Atlantic City (along with the rest of America) will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I would like to point out two great celebrations in Atlantic City.

The first is an event great for the entire family at The Atlantic City Free Public Library located at 1 North Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic city. The 6th Annual MLK Read In, local people of note from Atlantic city will stop in at 1pm to read various selections from Dr. King’s inspirational writings including “I have Been To The Mountaintop” and “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” People with library fines due may also on this day, January 19th,

bring in canned food for the food bank and in return have their fines waived. For more information on the entire program please call 609-345-2269 The second event is for my fellow grown ups.

The 2019 Marty Small Boardwalk Black Out Saturday January 19th at 10pm in The Adrian Phillips Ballroom of Boardwalk Hall.

City Council President Marty Small has been celebrating his time in office annually since his first election. Since then his Marty Small Ball has meant a much needed shot in the arm during AC’s slow winter months.

This year’s event held at Boardwalk Hall promises to be the biggest one yet.

People from all over the east coast attend and this year’s theme is the Black experience (meaning you can be any color, race, or creed and attend but you must wear Black to get in.) More info and ticket info at www.MartySmall.com.

You can connect with Raymond Tyler via Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram @RaymondTyler2018.

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Our mysterious, beautiful backyard

By Paul E. Pedersen, Jr.

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hen you really get down to it, having the Pine Barrens right in our very own backyard here in South Jersey, is like living in a never-ending, episodic, reality TV show. I mean, where else can you find a place where you can go from 39,000 people per square acre to zero people per square acre, inside of a thirty minute drive? Where else can you find many, many species of plants and animals that live no where else in the world? Or a place that comes with it’s own, built-in monsters and legends that have been haunting the area and going on since before the white man even got here in the 1600’s, the Lenni-Lenape Indians referring to the place as Popuessing, meaning “the place of the dragon“? A place inhabited by folks…”Pineys”, some call them… that were once thought to be so strange and dangerous to the gene pool as to have the Governor of NJ in 1913, James F. Fielder, try to enact legislation to sterilize them, ridding the state of future generations of “half-wits and imbeciles“. And that’s not even mentioning the clan of “Jackson-Whites”, the albino, club-wielding tribe of zombies, that are rumored to be marauding through the Barrens, in search of their next hapless victim.

Yeah, buddy. We have it all. And it’s all right here, in our back yard!

I’ve always said that the Pine Barrens is not only a real place that consists of 1.1 million acres of pristine forests, wetlands, lakes and rivers sitting on top of 17 trillion gallons of the purest water on Earth, but also, it’s also a state of mind. It’s a giant, blank canvass, waiting for any artist, songwriter, journalist, screenwriter, adventurer, or filmmaker to ply their talents, as it were, and create beauty and serenity from a place that makes up nearly one third of the most densely populated state in the nation. A place where you can find “sugar sand”

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roads with holes and ruts capable of swallowing a car, rivers and streams that flow with water that looks like strong iced tea, and a place where the silence is deafening, you can hear it, interrupted only by sounds that seem to echo and echo for miles. The Pine Barrens have been described as “our heavenly, secreted place” by naturalists that trek along it’s miles and miles

of trails, as well as by Caddy-driving wise-guys from New York alike. It’s a place of great paradox, and begs for active imaginations.

Like any place that draws strong forces from both sides of the emotional conservation poles, the Pine Barrens have become a political football, used to get votes because of what a person, party or group wants to do, or not to do, with any or all of

it, and for a million different reasons on each side. There are those for and against pipelines that are slated to traverse through or near it. There are those for and against off-road vehicles that are traversing through or near it. There are those that want to shut it down altogether, and others that see it as a beautiful new development of neighborhoods, parks and

retirement communities. In 1960, there were even those that wanted to turn it into the largest jet port in the world, complete with a supporting, adjoining city.

But the Pines is no stranger to being fought over and monkeyed around with. A long time ago, a guy named Joseph Wharton tried to sell water from his considerable land holdings in the Pine Barrens to the City of Phil-

adelphia. Luckily, the NJ Legislature stepped in and forbade it. In 1954, Wharton’s family sold thousands of acres of the family’s land to the State of NJ, creating the Wharton Tract State Forest that we now know and enjoy today.

It was long rumored that in 1850, there were no trees anywhere from the sea shore to the Delaware River, the clear-cut “foresting” practices being so severely unmanaged by the iron and glass-making companies as to completely level most of the trees in Pine Barrens for use as fuel. And in the great mysterious paradox that is seemingly always accompanying anything to do with the Pines, the abysmal practice of yesterday’s clear cutting drove the forges and glassworks west, along with the workers and their families, leaving deserted the obce-flourishing cities and towns, and allowing the Pine Barrens to regrow and rejuvenate themselves into how they were originally when they were found, and, for the most part, how we enjoy them today. But, if you look hard enough in the right places, the ghosts of the cities and towns are still there, but they’re covered with the green and the silence of time that scream deep in the woods, making the Pine Barrens of today the special, stillwild island in the sea of civilization, that it is.

Enjoy The Pines!!

Paul Evans Pedersen, Jr. is a author, singer-songwriter, journalist, storyteller, and jewelry maker born and raised in South Jersey. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including “Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown” on CNN. His jewelry, “Pine Barrens Diamonds”, is made from old glass he digs in the Pine Barrens, and is available in shops and boutiques throughout the region.

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Ocean City to Celebrate Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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cean City will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at two different events on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019: the Day of Service and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony and Soul Food Dinner.

The ceremony, a long tradition in Ocean

City, moves this year from its customary date on the Saturday before to the Monday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21.

It will be held at noon at the Hughes Performing Arts Center of Ocean City High School.

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words, song and dance. After the program, everybody is invited to a free soul food dinner in the high school cafeteria. The Rev. Gregory Johnson of Shiloh Baptist Church will bring back one of the event’s traditional highlights -- his recitation of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.

The Rev. Marcia Sanford of Macedonia Methodist Church and the Rev. Stephen Connor of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will give a scripture readings. Ocean City resident Sally Onesty will be honored with the Martin Luther King Award for her support of individuals and families battling the effects of addiction.

Students from grades 7 and 8 at the Ocean City Intermediate School will be honored for their winning essays.

Volunteers are invited to join others nationwide in a Day of Service earlier on Jan. 21 to honor Dr. King’s contributions. Citizens are asked to participate in a citywide cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center, located in the Community Center, 17th Street and Simpson Avenue. Hot drinks and refreshments

will be available back at the Senior Center after the cleanup. To participate or for more information, please call 609-399-6111.

MR. MATURE AMERICA PAGEANT SEEKS CONTESTANTS Registration is now open for contestants in the Mr. Mature America Pageant on April 13.

Mr. Mature celebrates the achievements of men 55 years and older. The pageant, now in its sixth year, mixes talent, good looks and self-deprecating humor. The Ocean City Music Pier crowd is raucous and appreciative as the contestants ham it up on stage, competing in talent, poise and interview segments.

If you have what it takes to be the world’s next “Mr. Mature” (or if you can talk somebody into it), complete the online entry form available atwww.ocnj.us/mrmature or call Michael Hartman at 609-525-9284 for more information. Deadline for sign-ups is March 15.

The event is the first and only pageant of its kind in the United States. The Mr. Mature Pageant takes place on the evening of the Doo Dah Parade on April 13.

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Marine Mammal Stranding Center Hosts its 3rd Annual Ales for Whales Event Hosted at Hidden Sands Brewery in EHT

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In addition to a fantastic venue to house this event and the incredible beers on tap, a huge selection of delectable delights is also included. 26 popular eateries in our area will be serving up their yummy cuisine including Chido Burrito, Chickie’s & Pete’s, Charlie’s Bar, Formica Bros., JD’s Pub, Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light, Jo Jo’s Italian Grille, Olive Garden, Juliano’s Pub & Grill, Pork Island BBQ, Romanelli’s Garden Café, Vagabond, Ventura’s Offshore and many more.

For those who want to try their luck and win cool stuff, there will be

plenty of opportunity. Thanks to MMSC’s generous sponsors, there will be over 50 auction items up for grabs. Auction spoils include things like upscale restaurants, golf clubs, spas and salons, pet supplies, wineries, boutiques, casinos, and much more. There will be a lot of winners at this event, all you have to do to be a part of this entertaining night out is go to www.mmsc.org click on the events link and register. While you're visiting their site, you can also adopt a seal, make a donation, or sign up as a volunteer. This organization survives and thrives because people step up and make a difference. Now that would be a worthy New Year's Resolution!

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The very reasonable ticket price of only $35 in advance and $40 at the door includes unlimited craft beer and food from 26 of our areas most delicious eateries.

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MMSC also strives to educate the public by offering outreach programs as well as internships for college students and summer camps for children.

Hidden Sands Brewery, the location that Ales for Whales will be hosted, is a hidden gem located in a newly renovated warehouse in EHT. This marvelous brewery houses multiple bars on multiple levels with fantastic views of the entire brewery including the very impressive army of stainless steel brew kettles. Adjourned in rich woods and stainless steel, the only thing better about this place is the beer itself.

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Importance of Swim Safety

By Marci Lutsky

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e enrolled our twins in swim lessons when they were 14 months old. At the time, it felt young but after speaking with Katrina Abbottt, Aquatics Director at Tilton Fitness, I realized that it wasn’t so young after all because they enroll babies as young as 6 months old in their program.

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in the world and it is preventable. As you focus this month on New Year’s resolutions

and how to improve yourself, make sure you also think about your children. Resolve to provide them with the necessary skills so that they know how to swim and can save themselves in the event of an emergency.

When children begin swim lessons at a young age, the focus is on getting them comfortable in the water. This usually involves mom, dad or a family member

accompanying the child in the water. As they get older, the focus shifts to important skills like treading water, turning in a circle to locate an exit, being able to swim to an exit, pulling oneself out of the water without a ladder and emerging to the water surface after jumping in. Water safety is important to teach children not only because we live at the beach, but because children are naturally curious when they see water. They can wander away in the blink of an eye and if that happens, you want them to be able to save themselves.

Katrina Abbott and lifeguard Dan Scullen.

Katrina Abbott teaches swim lessons to people of all ages and needs at Tilton Fitness through private instruction and semi-private instruction. Lessons are held in 8-week sessions with prices starting at $160. Tilton Fitness is one of several area locations offering swim lessons to children with autism through Massi’s Mission, which is part of Faces for Autism.

These lessons are one-on-one and scholarships are available. More information can be found at www.faces4autism.org.

The winter months can be long with young children and if you find yourself looking for indoor activities on weekends, make sure to check out Family Swim at Tilton Fitness on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm. You do not need to be a member of Tilton Fitness to attend Family Swim. Cost is $5 per person or $16 for 4 tickets. Swimming is one of my children’s favorite activities and always feels like a special treat so family swim is a fun option for us.

Winter is a great time to enroll your children in swim lessons so that when summer comes around and they are more exposed to outside pools, they will be ready. For more information about swim instruction at Tilton Fitness, you can visit www.tiltonfitness.com. Katrina Abbott will be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have.

Marci Lutsky is a local mom of eight year-old twins and can be reached at veggingattheshore@gmail.com.

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Gardening Up in the Air

By Tammy Thornton

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rue confessions of a gardener: houseplants fear me. I bring home a beautiful, healthy plant from the store and the other half-dead plants look on with pity and hang their heads a little lower. Flowers in my garden rely on nature and usually fare pretty well, but indoors, they rely on me.

Fortunately, I’m an optimist. So for my next indoor gardening project, I’m excited about Tillandsias, more commonly known as air plants. They have grown in popularity over the last few years, make great gifts, and are apparently easy to grow. The air plants I recently purchased came in glass ornaments atop a bit of moss. It’s basically a miniature terrarium that can be hung from its string.

Many houseplants succumb to overwatering and soggy soil. But air plants do not grow in soil or water. Caring for them is simple. They need high humidity, which can be attained by frequent misting, and

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a weekly bath. Immerse them in a bowl of water for about 20-60 minutes. Once hydrated, remove them from the water and allow them to drip dry upside down to drain any water accumulated around the crown, since they can rot if not properly drained.

Air plants are types of epiphytes, from the Greek words for “plant+upon”. They attach themselves to other plants, often trees, and draw their nutrients and moisture through their leaves from the air, rain, and the surface of the supporting plant. Unlike parasites, however, they are not negatively affecting the host. They are native to the southern United States, Mexico, South America, and Central America.

Since they have this unique growing habit, air

plants can be displayed in creative ways without the bounds of a pot of soil like a typical houseplant. In addition to growing them in the globe terrariums normally sold alongside air plants, you can also plant them in seashells, sea urchin shells, or driftwood.

For a trendy look, place them in an open geometric-shaped container. Get creative.

Just remember to display them in a way that they can be easily removed for their weekly bath.

If you are successful in your air plant care, you may be fortunate enough for your original plant to have offsets, called pups. This occurs as the air plant matures; it may even flower.

Sadly, both of these events occur near the end of its life cycle.

Like Charlotte in her web, the old life gives way to the new as the cycle begins again. As the “baby” plant matures, it can be separated to become an independent plant with a new home.

Air plants can be found online or at your local nursery. In either case, your new plant will probably be suffering from lack of hydration, especially if packed in a mailing envelope. Give your new friend a

much needed bath right from the package to ensure a good transition to its new home.

Shore local would love to hear your success stories or mishaps about this trendy plant. Send your questions, comments, or gardening blunders to the shorelocalgardener.com on air plants or any gardening tales. Look for our upcoming issue to learn more about another popular houseplant: succulents.

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New Jersey Tops the Nation in People Moving Out of the State & Drivers Licenses and More Coming for Illegals

By HARRY HURLEY Political Columnist

The Hurley Line: ew Jersey has set another record, and, it's very bad news.

More citizens are now moving out of the Garden State than any other state in The Union.

How did this happen? Socialist Democrat polices, that's how! It's now a contagion. Almost 60 percent of all moves within the entire Northeast are people leaving for other less regressive states. More people are moving out versus moving in, which means that fewer people remain to pay the ever increasing tax burden.

The numbers are worse in New Jersey than anywhere else, whereby 67 percent of all New Jersey moves are outbound. We have achieved a status where almost 7 out of every 10 moves in New Jersey are people leaving the state. This math is unsustainable in terms of

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wealth flight and the overall loss of productivity that results.

It's no surprise that another socialist democrat state (New York) is in the second worst position at 62 percent of all moves being outbound. Connecticut is tied with New York at 62 percent.

The study was commissioned by United Van Lines, who have been tracking these trends for the past 41 years. Vermont is the only state in the entire Northeast that made the "most moved to" list and topped the list with 73 percent of all moves in the state of Vermont being inbound moves.

Kansas, Ohio, Massachusetts, Iowa, Montana and Michigan follow on the "most moved from" states. Conversely, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, South Dakota and Washington, D.C. rounded out the "most moved to" states.

It's not hard to figure out what's going on here. People are moving from states that are crushing their residents with high taxes, onerous regulations and a high cost of living, in favor of states that are more fair and more free.

Over the past year, things have gotten far worse in New Jersey. Radical policies are being enacted and proposed at an alarming level.

The priorities are very anti-resident taxpayer in nature.

The New Jersey Legislature and Governor are presently considering a law to provide drivers licenses for illegals. Other states around the country have done this and more are proposing to do the same.

Their goal is only slightly masked. It's not about illegals having drivers licenses. The real goal is to provide them with drivers licenses and provide the illegals with a path to become registered voters. The New Jersey Democrat plan is disgusting. They are proposing the drivers licenses ... however, additionally, they are preparing to change the law that all people with a New Jersey drivers license will automatically become a registered voter.

They disguise this by saying that they want more people to participate in our elections.

That's a bald faced lie. They are striving to create an electoral playing field that will lead to a permanent democrat majority here in New Jersey.

It is no accident that currently 11 out of 12 Members from Congress (from New Jersey) are Democrats, along with both United States Senators, Governor and the vast majority of the New Jersey Legislature. It is becoming very difficult for a Republican to win any seat at the county, state or federal level throughout the state.

Regarding the providing of drivers licenses for illegals; the enforcement mechanism is preposterous. The illegals will be responsible to self-report and reveal that they do not have the right to vote. I have no doubt how this will unfold if it is approved.

Make no mistake about it ... The illegals will ultimately be able to vote in New Jersey, whether by walking into a polling place, or, through the vote-by-mail process. In many cases I believe that unscrupulous actors will cast their vote for them without their knowledge.

More than a decade ago, the state of California embarked upon a sneaky incremental plan to give illegals the right to vote. It started with granting a drivers license. They were careful to state that this is only to make them legal to drive and have proper insurance, etc. They declared that the illegals are here and that they need to be able to drive to work and elsewhere.

The California scam provided guarantees that illegals will not have the right to vote.

However, the very next thing that they did was to mix the illegals in with all legal Californians in the motor vehicle date base. I immediately knew what this meant. Their next move was to make all those with drivers licenses automatically registered voters.

And, because they purposely did not separate the illegals from the legals ... the illegals essentially became eligible voters. The Lying Democrats who created this con continue to state that this is a lie that no illegals have the right to vote.

In 2018, cities in California allowed illegals to vote in school board elections. They declared that it's only fair because they have children in the school district and that they deserve a say in the matter.

It's not a stretch to believe that their next step will be to use the exact same logic to next allow illegals to vote in local, county, state and federal elections. They spent more than a decade denying their ultimate plan. There's no denying it anymore. It's here. It's happening.

New Jersey has now graduated past "Baby California" status. We are now proceeding at warp speed heading towards becoming a socialist state. 12 other states in America currently have granted drivers licenses to illegals.

Another important factor in the socialist liberals efforts to provide illegals with drivers licenses is because they know that this document is so valuable in terms of obtaining other citizen benefits that they are not entitled to ... however, they are regularly receiving, such as: job assistance, housing assistance, health care and more.

New Jersey has become so radical in the past year, that our Governor and Legislature are providing millions of dollars in legal assistance to help illegals stay here ... yes, illegally!

They even resorted to cutting Veterans programs to do it.

I remain an eternal optimist, however, I'm not sure that this path toward socialism can be stopped in New Jersey. New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney remains our last, best hope to slow down the rate of speed.

However, as long as our progressive Socialist Democrats continue to live in an alternative Universe ... filled with Rainbows, Unicorns and everything being "free" ... we will remain in grave danger.

Harry Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program "Hurley in the Morning" 6-10 a.m., weekdays on Townsquare Media, WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM & 1450 AM, where he also serves as the senior programming consultant. Publisher of his news and information website, www.harryhurley.com. Send comments to HarryHurley@ aol.com Harry Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program "Hurley in the Morning" 6-10 a.m., weekdays on Townsquare Media, WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM & 1450 AM, where he also serves as the senior programming consultant. Harry was elected to both the Philadelphia (2013) and New Jersey (2015) Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Harry Hurley has also been selected (2015-2018) as one of the Top 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts in America by Talkers Magazine.

Hurley is also doing national fill-in, onair talent work for FOX News Radio on their nationally syndicated platforms.

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How To Create or Change a Habit in 4 Easy Steps!

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ell it is a new year, and for many of us, that means setting goals. I don’t know about you, but I am extremely awesome at setting goals! I can set goals all day long, like a boss. I’m like Oprah: A goal for you and a goal for you, and Hey! Here’s a goal for you too, buddy! (wink) It’s the actual follow-through that I get jacked up with. And don’t we all?

This past summer, I went on a mission to learn about habits. I am a very systems-oriented person. I honestly believe that most issues in our businesses and lives can be handled with strategic systems at the foundation. I knew that there had to be some kind of system or trick to creating healthy habits. Why do many people create healthy habits and others don’t? So

I did some research. I fell upon an awesome book, entitled “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg. It broke the science of habits down into a very simple system that can enable you to create and change any habit in your life. This also works if you are trying to change a bad habit. If you understand the science behind habits, you will actually be successful in changing them. So let’s jump in and take a look at what creates a habit.

It is a four part system: “The Prep”, “The Cue”, “The Routine”, “The Reward”. The very first part of creating or changing a habit is “The Prep”.

Think about the habit that you want to create. Let’s pretend that you want to create a habit of going to yoga 3 days per week at 5am. (This is exactly what I did, so it is an easy example. Just jive with me here.) Think about all that you need to do in order for you to go to yoga: You will need to wake up, brush your teeth, get dressed, put your hair up, grab your mat, your block, your coat, your water, and your keys, and then drive to the studio. “The Prep” is preparing all that you can possibly think of in order to make it mindless and easy to choose when the time comes. Perhaps you set your clothes

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out the night before, lay your hair tie and headband out on the bathroom vanity, put your shoes next to the door with your mat, place your keys next to your bed to auto-start the car so that it warms up, make sure the gas tank is full. The idea is that you set everything up before the time comes, so the when it does, making the choice to CHOOSE the healthy habit is easy!

Step two in creating healthy habits is “The Cue”. “The Cue” is the thing that reminds us to start the habit that we are trying to create. Let’s revisit my yoga example. I downloaded a great app, called Sleep Cycle, which tracks my sleep and wakes me up at the perfect time in my...sleep cycle... so that I wake up feeling rested and alive. But the alarm does more than just wake me. It alerts me (or “cues” me) to begin the habit, which for me was yoga. It reminds me “Hey, it’s time to do the thing! Do it now! Go!” Set up something that will remind you to begin the same way every day!

Step three is The Routine. This is an easy one. The routine is the thing that you are trying to create a habit of: going to yoga class, calling your Grandmother, following up on business prospects, reading your bible, listening to a great podcast, taking a vitamin.... Whatever it is that you are creating, that is “The Routine”.

The final thing that creates a habit is “The Reward’”. One of the most important components of creating (and maintaining) a habit is the small win that you get along the way. The small wins keep you going. They give you something to aim for. They also give you an incentive to do it again and again. “The Reward” is something we miss all too often. We look for “the

washboard abs”, which take months of training and hard work. When you don’t see those abs after three days, you become discouraged. Instead, set yourself up for a small win after you complete the routine. In yoga, at the end of the class, the instructor lays a freezing cold towel on your mat, which has been drenched in lavender essential oils. Let us pause for a moment and take that in. Inhaaaale.

Exhaaaale. It is the most awesome reward after a sweaty yoga class! It is also small, easy to do, and honestly is what kept me coming back day after day until my body started to get used to the stretching and strength that I was practicing.

Earlier this morning, my assistant texted me a profound statement that she heard on a podcast that we listen to. I thought it would provide the perfect ending to my column this week! She texted me: “People do not decide their futures. They decide their habits. And their habits decide their futures.” Take that as motivation to start creating healthy habits in YOUR life! I wish you peace, love, good vibes, and healthy habit creating from my beach chair to your’s!

Christina Sciarretta is the president and CEO of The Sciarretta Collection of Keller Williams Jersey Shore, a real estate and media team. Born and raised in Atlantic County, she’s a mom with a serious passion for people, good vibes, and AC. She lives in EHT with her husband Andrew and 2 kids, Grayson and Avery Lee.

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Meet Conscious Cooks ery service for all of Atlantic County.

The duo uses the kitchen at The Iron Room in Atlantic City as a homebase. In the kitchen, they only use nutritionally dense foods for their recipes, without any use of processed or artificial ingredients. All of the meals being prepared

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onscious cooks, founded in 2018 by Kayla Randazzo and Michele Carty is taking Atlantic County on a ride towards health. What originally began as a friendly meet up between two local women who shared a passion for health has grown exponentially in less than a year. Conscious Cooks became and official LLC in 2018 and Michelle and Kayla haven’t stopped cooking since.

Kayla and Michelle, who both have shared a passion for healthy living and cooking as a hobby, found themselves next to each other at a Crossfit Health expo last March. Their instant friendship inspired a collaboration that has amounted to become monthly cooking classes and now, a healthy food deliv-

Owners Kayla Randazzo and Michele Carty are either vegan or vegetarian and many of them are also gluten free.

Cooking classes take place once per month at The Iron Room with some pop-up classes taking place throughout Atlantic County. Class participants receive a menu card and an opportunity to try several different themed dishes at each class. Some previous themes have included BBQ night, A Taste of Thai, and more. Throughout the course of the cooking class, the students are taught why each ingredient was chosen, the nutritional benefits of each ingredient, and ways to get creative with their cooking while staying healthy.

Conscious Cooks had so much success with their classes that they have decided to branch out and begin a food delivery service with all of the delectable meals that cooking class attendees love so much. Each Monday at the Iron Room, Kayla and Michele prep and cook meals for their take out customers for the week. Patrons are able to order as many meals as they’d like for the week up until Saturday. Sunday, fresh ingredients are purchased. Monday is when the magic happens in the kitchen. Then, Tuesday Michele and Kayla deliver the fresh cooked meals in

biodegradable, reheatable containers throughout Atlantic County.

The Conscious Cooks are just getting started as they work to spread a message of healthy living throughout Atlantic County. Their next class is taking place on January 14th from 6-8pm at The Iron Room. Tickets are $45 per person and each guest will enjoy 4-5 different dishes all centered around this month’s theme - healthy comfort food.

Connect with Conscious Cooks on all social media platforms at Conscious Cooks NJ or www.consciouscooksnj. com .

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Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center welcomes veterans

Prior to December 7th of 2018, military veterans in need of skilled nursing home care in Atlantic County had to leave their community and travel across the Delaware bay into Wilmington to get the services they needed.

Now military veterans in Atlantic County need look no further than Atlantic County’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northfield.

they should be treated with the utmost dignity and respect for as long as they may live,” added Levinson.

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The ribbon cutting of the new Veterans Wing at Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 7th, 2018.

The county owned and operated facility has been approved for a five-year contract with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington Veterans Administration Medical Center. Meadowview is now accepting veterans for medical services covered by the Veterans Administration.

“We are pleased and eager to provide these services for our local veterans,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “This is something that Atlantic County has pursued from the time I became county executive.

It is a huge accomplishment that was strongly supported

by Congressman Frank LoBiondo as well as our veterans organizations and advocates, especially the late April Kauff-

man.

Meadowview is a 180-bed facility that offers subacute rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, IV and wound therapy, respite care, hospice care and long term care.

“Having these services available locally will not only benefit our veterans but also their family members who can more easily visit them and transport them without the complication of extensive travel,” added Levinson.

Meadowview has always held a spe-

cial place for veterans as demonstrated by its annual Veterans Day program, monthly pizza parties coordinated

by AmVets Post 911, as well as a new Healing Garden on the property where veterans can find comfort, beauty and solace.

“Our veterans are our heroes and

Robert Frolow, Director of Veterans Services for Atlantic County addressed the crowd at the Veterans Wing ribbon cutting.

If you have any questions regarding veterans services for yourself or loved one contact Atlantic County Veterans Services Office, headed up by Director Robert Frolow,i at 609-677-5700 or visit the county website at: www.aclink. org/veterans.

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Healthy Packaged Snacks

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s one of your resolutions to eat better in the New Year? If so, smart snacking is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy diet. I eat breakfast around 7am and lunch around 12 pm. I can not go all morning without a snack. Most of the time I am busy and on the go so I always have healthy snacks in my bag. If I don’t, I make unhealthy choices and then get off track. I don’t always have time to cut up apples or peel hard boiled eggs (my two favorite snacks) so I need good options available as I’m running out the door. They need to be small,

full of good ingredients and an appropriate amount of calories and fat for a snack. Here are some of my favorites.

A few years ago I discovered Health Warrior Chia Bars. Here is what I love about them. They are 100 calories, packed with chia seeds and are so tasty. My daughter also loves them. Her favorite flavor is acai and my favorite is apple cinnamon. These bars completely satisfy my hunger mid-morning and help me get through until lunch. Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants and are high in protein.

If you grew up enjoying Fig Newtons, you will love Fig Bars. I bought a variety pack recently and all of the flavors are delicious including blueberry, lemon and apricot. Each package contains two stone ground whole wheat bars and each bar is 110 calories.

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We do a lot of outdoor activities which require a good amount of fuel for our bodies. While I’m happy snacking on plain almonds and cashews, my kids prefer Sahale snacks. They make

delicious pomegranate vanilla cashews that I usually throw in my bag before we go hiking or biking. They are the perfect balance of sweet and salty that we all enjoy.

Shoprite carries an excellent line of products called Wholesome Pantry which is free from artificial ingredients. I usually stock up on Wholesome Pantry snacks like dried fruits, trail mix and nuts. They sell small bags of nuts which are so convenient for your purse.

Making sure that you have healthy snacks available is the key to staying on track during busy days on the go.

As a mom, I constantly hear my kids asking for snacks (even when they just finished eating a meal). Not only do I keep healthy snacks in my bag for myself, but for them as well. I want to keep them well-fueled for all of our busy activities. Have a healthy snack that you love? I would love to hear from you!

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Just a few days ago we rang out the “old” year and began a new one. For many people, the transition is a symbolic new start – a time to take a closer look at our lives and make the improvements we desire. Whether your New Year’s Resolution was about exercising more, eating better, going to the doctor/dentist regularly or simply allowing more “me” time, you can find something in our Healthy Living section to interest you. There are local features on eating right, fitness, medical care and simply taking good care of yourself - inside and out!

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After the Holidays

By Nancy Adler

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he holidays are a great time for us to connect with family and friends, catch up on things we’ve been avoiding, and enjoy rest and relaxation. Although they bring joy and excitement, holiday breaks can throw us off the routines we follow to remain healthy and active.

Traveling, visiting family, attending parties, and entertaining friends consumes each day, leaving little time for exercise. Additionally, many of our holiday plans revolve around food and drink, and a lot of of it!

Enjoyable as they may be, the holidays can disrupt our schedules, mess with our diets, and derail us from our efforts to be active. Don’t let the holidays get the best of you!

Here are some useful tips to consider as you work to get back in shape and back on track after the holidays.

The cravings are real. Especially after eating a ton of sweets and other carbs. Fight hard to get back to a healthy eating routine. Purge your pantry and refrigerator of those leftover sweets. That last piece of grandma’s pie isn’t doing you any favors.

Fill your kitchen up with healthful foods: fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Plan your meals out ahead of time so you’re less likely to give into cravings. Also, think about the times of day that you eat. Eat breakfast. Have an early

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lunch. Move your evening meal up by 30 minutes or an hour to keep your metabolism in check. Starving your body only sets you up for overeating and encouraging those hard to get rid of cravings.

Water , water and more water!

Stay hydrated my friends .The alcohol, egg nog, and other holiday drinks you imbibed are highly caloric and dehydrating.Get your body back to optimal water content by filling up that water bottle and keeping it with you all day long. Aim for drinking 64 ounces or so a day.

Routines are so important ! Many of us don’t like to admit it, but we are creatures of habit. A variety of bad habits form or resurface during the holidays and can stay with us for weeks following. Fortunately, we can also establish habits that are good for us. Try to set a consistent schedule that allows you to incor-

porate healthy choices and physical activity. Map out your week and see where you can find some free time each day. Routine schedules can be used for practically anything: eating, exercise, sleep, work and play. You’ll be amazed at how much much you can accomplish if you simply plan in advance.

Try to cut back the overeating .

Over the holidays we tend to skip meals and overindulge in food. Try to get back to a consistent diet and eliminate binge eating. If you find yourself hungry between meals, curve your appetite with a light snack. Another tip is to avoid meals that aren’t portioned. Unnecessary serving sizes or buffet-style meals make it easy for us to eat until we’re stuffed, rather than until we’re satisfied. Plan to cook only enough food for yourself and those eating with

you. When eating out, seek to order the regular, “smaller” portion; you’ll still get plenty of food in your system. Buffets should be avoided, but if you do go, be selective and make an effort to eat only your favorite foods, not one of everything. And if you happen to overeat one meal, try to eat lighter the next meal.

reset your internal clock. And get up at the same time every day—even on weekends. If winter darkness throws off your sleeping habits, try a light therapy lamp or melatonin for an extra boost.

Be good to you . Just because you fell off track a bit during the holidays doesn’t make you a failure! Set

Be active daily. This doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym hard for several hours each day. A daily activity can be as simple as going for a walk. In fact, it is recommended we take 10,000 steps each day.

Most of us don’t even come close to that! This number can be easily achieved by walking around the neighborhood, spending time at the mall, or walking during work breaks.

Once you become comfortable with doing something active every day, consider increasing your activity.

Pick a few days out of the week to do some form of exercise that is a bit more challenging. Again, this doesn’t have to be grueling physical activity, just something that requires a little more effort and discipline than you’re used to.

Sign up for a 5k, go to the gym a few days a week, or register for a fitness class. This method allows for a steady progression of your physical capabilities and will serve as the base for your next challenge.

Staying up too late and sleeping in the next day can throw everything out of order. Proper sleep heals, provides energy, promotes balance, curbs cravings, and produces critical hormones.Circadian rhythm is a strong ally in restoring balance. Start your bedtime relaxation routine earlier than usual to

yourself up to succeed by rewarding yourself when you meet goals.Reward yourself with happy thoughts and positive encouragement every day. Consider a massage, a new pair of running shoes, or a new set of hand weights when you meet a longer goal.

As with starting new things, getting back on track can be hard and take time. Be intentional. Grab an accountability partner to help you along. Be patient with yourself. And get moving again!

Getting back on track doesn’t have to be complicated. Stick to simple goals that are attainable and easy to build upon. Keep in mind that doing something is better than nothing. Before you know it, you’ll be where you want to be: ready to take on the next holiday!

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The Unfit Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: FOUR TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR

By Sarah Fertsch

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t’s that time of year. Everyone’s whipping out their running shoes, pink dumbbells, and purchasing their gym memberships. January sparks a sudden urge to exercise, and I know that feeling all too well. As someone who has struggled with their weight, I’ve garnered some special tips to get your body back into shape. My jean size has fluctuated up and down, but this year, I’m sticking to a healthy, clean-eating lifestyle.

If you want that perfect bicep, or at least to feel good about yourself, here’s my tips for starting the New Year off right: 1. Lower Expectations: What keeps you going? For so many of us, it’s the beach body fantasy. We drool over our future flat bellies, flawlessly-curved waists, and envious thigh gap. The “beach body effect” keeps us moving, but it’s not reality. At my lowest weight, I still had belly pudge and wore a size 10 jeans. That’s okay. If we continue striving toward the perfect body, burnout is inevitable. Remember that the goal is to feel comfortable in our own bodies, not to get recruited by a modeling agency.

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2. Have fun Studies prove that suffering through brutal workouts isn’t sustainable. My downfall has always been exercise boredom. I’ve never found a workout I could enjoy for long periods of time, and when I stopped exercising, I gained weight. This year, I promise myself fun workouts with tons of variety. Go for a run through the woods, ride bikes with friends, drown in sweat at hot yoga, or have a football catch with your dad. If you’re crying every time you climb on the elliptical, change

it up. If you dread weight lifting (even though it’s super healthy), try a Zumba class.

The more you shake it up, the more weight you will lose.

3. Balance, Not Restriction You’ve heard the old “cutting carbs” trick, right? Well, I’m living proof that that diet doesn’t work. When I was 16, I cut bread and pasta completely out of my life, and I lost weight. Sad News----I gained most of it back. Why? Cutting a complete food group out of your diet cannot be sustained for a lifetime. I found that I was sad during that time, too. I never ate birthday cake (even my own), didn’t take communion at church, and missed out on ice cream dates with my friends. Food shapes our culture and our lives, so why punish yourself? My nutritionist Nicole preaches that food should make you happy, and when we appropriately balance healthy food with treats, we can lose weight and still feel whole.

4. Practice Self Care and Self Love Self-care and self-love lay the foundation for success.

Just because you’re out of shape doesn’t make you any less worthy of love and care. As you start your fitness journey, be kind to your body. Let your-

self have a rest day, don’t push yourself too hard (but still maintain consistency), and compliment your successes. Before I go for a run, I pick a self-love mantra to keep me moving. “You’re worth it.” “You deserve to be comfortable in your own body,” and “Your potential is endless” are some of my favorites. Give yourself a round of applause after every workout (it may seem silly, but you’ll feel invincible).

Treat yourself to a yummy smoothie or snack after a tiring day. Once we learn to take care of ourselves, our bodies will show it from the inside out.

Take “New Year, New You” to the next level. I hope that as you flock to the gym and break in your new workout clothes, you learn to love yourself and healthy lifestyle choices. I hope that for you, this isn’t just a January thing. I hope it becomes a part of you that lasts a lifetime.

Sarah Fertsch studies public relations and politics at Messiah College in Harrisburg, Penn. She loves strong espresso, Netflix and her two golden retrievers.

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Body in Balance offers affordable pilates program

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olly Bozzelli is a local expand by adding exercise to her Pilates expert and wants program it was then that she disto share all it's benefits covered Pilates while on vacation by private instruction. and knew she found the perfect fit.

Pilates can be quite expensive She immediately enrolled in a 600 without compromising the quality Hour Pilates Apprenticeship under of instruction, but Holly is pleased the tutelage of Joseph Pilates is able to offer Authentic Pilates at an excellent value due to the graciousness of Body In Balance Owner Eleanor Hagan. Eleanor has a great appreciation for The Pilates Method and would like to make it more accessible for her patients after discharge from Physical Therapy as well as for the general public.

A Private Session is One Hour including work at the Reformer, Pilates number one piece of apparatus. Plus, the Mat Exercises which in time students will be able to possess and practice on their own at home. Pilates is a non-impact method of Exercise that simultaneously strengthens and stretches the body. Pilates focus works the Core of the Body known in Pilates as Holly Bozzelli The Power House. Pilates is protégée Romana Kryzanowska a mindful method of exercise that conditions the body and carries at The Pilates Studio in New York over to daily activities.

City. Holly earned her Certificate to Holly Bozzelli has a background teach The Pilates Method of Body in Dance, earing her degree in Conditioning in 1998 and began dance from The University of the teaching Private Instruction in her Arts, Philadelphia in 1988. Holly Home Studio for the first ten years went on to owning her own Dance then teaching Pilates and managing Studio and while enjoying teaching a Studio in Avalon for the past ten years. children to dance felt the need to

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Benjamin Franklin said: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This is certainly true! However, sometimes we still get sick and feel miserable. This is because when we have a cold or flu our immune system sends out the army to battle the illness which sometimes causes histamines to over react and cause multiple unpleasant symptoms such as itchy tearing eyes, sinus pressure/pain, stuffiness or running nose, sore throat, cough and congestion. Following are a few suggestions to get you back to your usual self.

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e all want to stay as healthy as possible, right?

Sometimes it takes a little extra effort to do so, and is certainly harder during cold and flu season. Making matters worse, cold and flu season is then followed by allergy season.

It’s no wonder our immune system has a hard time keeping up! One of the things we recommend doing is to supplement your diet (extra, add-on, adjunct). Supplements are substances you eat or drink that can help to keep your body healthy.

They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, etc. in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. So, why is there a need to supplement? ●● Poor dietary choices ●● Not enough nutrients from our diet ●● Soil depletion , lack of minerals ●● Non organic or GMO selection of fruits and veggies laden with pesticide, fertilizers ●● Too many toxins ●● Excessive medications ●● Too much sugar ●● Not enough clean water A few options to consider when supplementing are outlined below. They can have a dramatic and positive impact on your immune system this winter!

Vitamin D3 Considered “the sunshine vitamin”, D3 is needed to absorb minerals. However being in the sun may not be enough, especially if you live in the north. Low vitamin D can set us up for a myriad of problems.

Increasing D3 boosts immunity, fights

depression and cancer and aids thyroid function. And much more!

Vitamin C One of the most powerful and affordable antioxidants. Vitamin C is the first line of immune defense, and is a natural antihistamine used at high levels as a blood cleanse. There is great benefit to increasing your C during the winter and when sick.

Probiotic Probiotics are good bacteria for stomach and colon flora balance. Probiotics help crowd out bad bacteria, so the beneficial

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Breathing Easier A neti pot is a container designed to rinse debris or mucus from your nasal cavity. You can use a neti pot to treat symptoms of nasal allergies, sinus problems or colds. A warm salt and water solution is used to flush out the nasal passages. If you choose to make your own saltwater solution, it's important to use bottled water that has been distilled or sterilized. To also breathe easier, you can diffuse eucalyptus, wintergreen , peppermint or clove essential oils.

Stay Hydrated Don't dehydrate! If you do get sick it’s important to drink even more fluids – especially when you have vomiting or diarrhea. Cut back on the food, and drink more fluids.

One way to re-hydrate and re-mineralize is with alkaline/ ionized and infused water. You can add lemon, lime, maple syrup, honey or sea salt to your water. Adding stock, bone broth, green drinks and tea to your fluid line-up will also add nutrients.

Minerals and micro mineral supplements are also good to add to water. Electrolytes that our body gets from minerals are lost when sweating from a fever or because of gastrointestinal issues and should be replaced.

Tea is also a great partner for staying hydrated and easing some of your illness symptoms. Drink ginger or rooibos tea to calm the digestive tract and ease stomach cramps. Chamomile has soothing properties, and can help you rest easier. Fennel tea helps with indigestion, gas, bloating and cramping.

Other great supplements to consider: Stinging nettle, quercetin for nose, eyes, throat; Feverfew, arnica, magnesium for pain; Osha or elderberry syrup for cough; Homeopathic remedies targeted to individual symptoms.

Take a fresh approach this year, and try some of these recommendations to avoid getting sick or to become well quicker.

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ASK THE EXPERT by Dr. Rodney Brunson MEDICINAL MARIJUANA; HOW MUCH TO TAKE AND IN WHAT FORM TO TAKE IT? Part II Delivering Cannabis by Smoking Some medical concerns about smoking cannabis point to the 700 or so compounds found in the ower, turning into thousands of compounds when combusted and inhaled into the lungs. Backes 2017 noted that some known carcinogens are found among these chemicals. These toxins are linked to pulmonary disease and cancer “in tobacco users”, not cannabis users. This is important, UCLA researchers have not found that long term use, or chronic smokers of cannabis, were found to NOT have an increased risk or incidence of head, neck, or lung cancers. But this doesn’t mean “no risk”.

A cannabis cigarette may deliver 27% THC out of the high amount that is available in the sample. Glass pipes may deliver about 50% of that available. A couple light puffs should give enough of a dose where deep inhaling and holding would not be necessary. So, a quick inhale then a quick exhale of the cannabis smoke. This is not a recommendation to smoke cannabis, but if you are going to smoke it then knowledge is needed, and care should be taken.

We just discussed smoking and vaping medicinal marijuana but what about using sublingual tinctures or oils?

What is a tincture? For our purposes it is a small 1 oz. or 1/2 oz bottle with a liquid that has a strong alcohol-based oil containing cannabis derived from plant material (Or more simply, soak some weed in alcohol for a month then squeeze it real hard and “presto” you have a cannabis extract (kind of). Some extracts are so strong that you can nd 100mg cannabinoid in one ml oil (1oz has about 30ml per 1 dropper full so that’s about 30 dropper full). So one

Suppositories and absorption through the skin, AKA - Topical's

We just saw that SMOKING mm can reach a high level in the blood in 5 minutes. But what about VAPING? Vaping uses ower or extractions. Simply, the product is heated so that the ingredients boil off and can be inhaled as a vapor. Combustion is approached but not reached. Vaping delivers cannabinoids to the bloodstream quicker that smoking it. But if the cannabis if combusted while vaping (with too much heat ) toxic chemicals will be released and enter the lungs so low temps are the rule. (Backes 2017) considers the optimal temperature for getting ingredients from whatever you are vaping is about 393F. What this means is that one should get a vaporizer where the temp can be precisely controlled (get a good vaporizer) recommended ones may be found in your dispensary. When vaping one should inhale, hold for 3 seconds then exhale. If coughing occurs this means that the temp is set too high or the solution is too rich. The taste should be pleasant and owery. As always, start low and go slow. (Take a small dose, wait three days with this dose then increase). There are many different types of vaporizers out there which may be confusing. It would make sense to purchase one form your trusted medicinal marijuana dispensary. Assuredly these have passed government inspections.

usually believe that they did not take a high enough dose, so while waiting for several hours they promptly take more. Not good because both doses may become effective at around the same time (or add up) which lead to too high a dose ( ie. Overdose). Eating cannabis will work at widely varying speeds in persons because we all absorb from our GI tract at widely varying absorption rates. This again is a concern because if one expects similar response from a dose, as would occur another individual, one would may become confused and try to catch up.

(Backes 2017) How long does a dose last after eaten? A good rule of thumb is that the effect will last 2X as long as smoked cannabis. The effects fade over 5 to 8 hours. So, the longer lasting effects of eating cannabis is recommended for chronic pain as an example (for that long-lasting analgesia).

can easily use too much if you only need about 20mg per dose. That is why it is recommended that one takes only about 3 to 4 drops initially then titrate up as needed. Remember “start low and go slow”. This dose can be used under the tongue and/or vaped if desired. But what if you want to put the tincture or oil in brownies or gummy, or Lozenges? Or in other words, “eat it”?

Cannabis has been “eaten” for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The owers were ground, the seed of hemp were chewed, it was made into a milk called Bhang Lassi and drank over several days etc.

Know that if one decided to eat cannabis, the QUICK onset of action or feeling will not occur. Instead one could wait from 40 minutes to 4 hours before its effects becomes apparent. This is where the not so experienced cannabis users get into trouble. They

If you are not allergic to topical cannabinoids you may be helped with this form of therapy. We know that cannabinoids can be absorbed THROUGH the skin where in ammation occurs. Also, we know that there are cannabinoid receptors located in the skin.

Therefore we can treat in ammatory skin conditions (such as eczema and psoriasis). Consider buying Hemp-oil creams online without a prescription and infuse some medicinal cannabis oil with it then first test for sensitivity (this tests for allergenicity) After waiting a day apply some to the affected area (Backes, 2017). One may nd a soothing or healing of blemishes and lesions. (Talk to your local prescribing medicinal marijuana physician).

Lastly the endocannabinoids (that natural substance found in humans) regulate oil production in the skin. Since the ECS (or endocannabinoid system which we discovered in the 80’s is found in everyone) it regulates (or normalizes) skin (or follicle) sebum production (natural skin oil) we have found uses of medicinal marijuana for acne.

Finally, one can use cannabis by suppository, pessary, vaginally, or rectally. These are likely one of the best ways to get it into your circulation because of the lack of stomach digestive properties which reduces the potency of your medicinal marijuana. We may have transdermal patches one day, Patchtek as example, they are currently being researched and could be used to treat: nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and MS spasms.

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Real Estate Updates

By Gary Simmens Broker/Associate at Keller Williams Atlantic Shore Realtors

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elcome to “Real Estate Updates,” where I will be sharing information on the Atlantic County and the greater Ocean City, NJ area which I will be focusing on real estate statistics, trends, developments, and markets conditions that affect the ever-changing real estate market in our South Jersey shore area.

Nationally, real estate sales are down very slightly from last year just one quarter of 1%, compared to the same time frame as of the end of November 2018.

The Federal Reserve elected to raise the rates four times this year, with the last rate hike on December 19th, 2018.

Locally in Atlantic County, closed sales year to date in 2018 as of November 31.

2018, were up, passing the total units closed in 2017! Up slightly 0.8% year to date for single family homes. The townhouse and condo segment was down 3.5%% but the median sales price for that segment was up 8.2% with 12 days less average market time to sell. This is because the excess inventory has been thinned out over the last 1.5 years in most

categories. The 55 plus-adult community sales in Atlantic County is slightly down so far. The good news for sellers in that category is that the days on the market have gone down a big 34.3% for faster under contract sales as of 11/31/18.

Take for example--Northfield City. As you can see, this chart shows as of the end of November 2018 that single family closed sales are up 6.8% already more units closed for the same time frame for 2017! Days on the market are down 13.8%, which is good, and a welcomed sign for sellers is the percentage of list price received is up actually 3.7%!

Our diversified area of South Jersey offers a tremendous buying opportunity with sales prices going up slightly in the past year in most segments of the market. Serious real estate buyers may want to look now at properties to own and invest in. Possibly the sooner the better, with the Federal Reserve announcing two more possible rate hikes in 2019. This move may occur due to the continued growth of the economy. Our area has seen welcomed growth in commercial real estate developments in the past 2 years and several are on the books to complete in 2019 as well. Have a fabulous 2019!

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for one think this past Fall (now into Winter) went faster than ever. I do think there is something to the notion that the older you get, the faster time seems to go. But we know that can’t literally be the case.

So, what is it that makes us “think” that time is going faster. There’s nothing scientific about this, but I think it’s because we fill our days with jammed packed hours, pre-committed minutes, with very little or next to no intentionality about how we carve out our time.

Let’s face it, for most of us, (if we let them) someone else sets our agenda and determines how we spend our time each day whether at work or otherwise.

Any more, I feel like it’s Monday and the next time I turn around . . . it’s Monday AGAIN. With Christmas just past, I remember as a kid I thought Christmas Day would never come.

And now, it seems like Thanksgiving was yesterday and Summer ended just last week.

So, what’s my point?

The point is, in 2019 we all need to take better control of our lives. I want to urge you to try some things which might make time slow down a bit. Personally, I’m learning (and have

to remind myself often) that the best way to slow down this hectic pace I seem caught up in, is to live each day with intentionality. What I mean by that is that if I’m to make the most of each day, I need to get better at planning, goal setting, and intentionally living out my day, my week, my month, my year. It’s kind of like taking a road trip. If I just got in the car and started driving without knowing what direction I want to head or where I want to end up, I'd probably just drive aimlessly around in circles eventually arriving somewhere I never intended.

As you and I welcome 2019, we must make a deliberate effort to live each day with intentionality. Live each day "On-Purpose".

Otherwise, one week will turn into the next and the next and life will pass us by. I would suggest you consider incorporating a goal setting, structured plan into your life. Plan out what you want to accomplish by this time next year and then map out a day by day “intentional” plan and path to help you get there.

Jeff Whitaker is a lifelong communicator and storyteller. He is a certified trainer, coach and speaker with The John Maxwell Team. Jeff’s goal is to encourage excellence in individuals and corporations through leadership and communications training. Connect with him at jeffwhitaker.com, through The Jeff Whitaker Company on Facebook or @jeffwhitaker on Twitter.

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