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Middletown Lions Club celebrates 65 years

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By MICHELLE TUCHOLCorrespondent

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP – As theholidays come and go, there is one groupwho share peace and goodwill year-round.The Lions Club of Middletown Townshipdedicates their time and efforts to celebratelegacy, leadership and longevity-whichhappens to be the club’s motto.

On Tuesday, November 16, the LionsClub held their annual “Charter Night” atJacques Reception Center. This eventmarked the chapter’s 65th year, somethingthat all attendees were proud to be a part of.

“You work so hard,” Deputy DirectorFreeholder John P. Curley said, as he pas-sionately addressed members during the re-ception. “Your work, it’s the crux, thefabric, the glue to our society.”

The charter dinner wasn’t enough thisyear, as the club was presented with aproclamation on behalf of its 65 years ofexcellence. The Lions Club was alsoawarded a certificate of recognition for con-tinued services within the community,which designated November 15 as “Mid-dletown Lions Club Day.”

Club President Lion Lori Anne Oliwagushed over the turnout for this particularevent (all members are addressed by using“Lion” and their first name). She was fur-ther grateful to know the surroundinggroups that have been taken under the wingof the club were also there to lend supportand thanks.

Doreen Minutella, director of TheKitchen at St. Mark’s food pantry, waspleased to accept an award from the club.Founder of Middletown Helps Its Own,Don Skrivanek, Interim SuperintendentErnest Donnelly and Nurse Eileen Gavin ofthe Middletown School District also re-ceived awards, all in all showing the reci-procity that the Lions Club shares with itsMiddletown residents.

New members are welcome, althoughmany Lions have been inducted on behalfof previous generations.

“My father was a member and my grand-father was a Lion in Newark,” Lion RayVeth said. He is a part of the “LegacyLions,” whose fathers, grandfathers andgreat-grandfathers have been involved.

The Lions Club isn’t a Middletown sanc-tioned group. It belongs to the InternationalAssociation of Lions Clubs, which boasts1.4 million members in the U.S. alone. Lo-cally, the club’s dedication to good citizen-ship is seen throughout Monmouth County.

District Governor Lion Michael T. Mar-razzo took to the podium after dinner to ex-plain the importance the club gives to thecommunity, its members and him person-ally.

He also paid tribute to his mentor and

longest club member Lion“Rosebud” Ezra “Osie”Thorne (everyone simplycalls him “Lion Osie”).

Lion Osie joined the clubin April of 1962 and has beena member for almost 50years. He helped pioneer as-pects of the club that mostwould say have changed itfor the better.

Originally, the club onlyaccepted male members. Lion Osie startedLadies Night, which eventually turned intoWomen of the Lions Club.

Lion Osie also founded the club’s treas-ury, which has made a huge difference inthe way funds are able to be dispersed.

During his membership, he aided in re-modeling Camp Happiness, a center for theblind in Leonardo. This facility, along withpartnering with the New Jersey Blind Citi-zens Association, is something the LionsClub has high regard for.

“One individual can make a positive, andone individual can make a negative. But ifyou take a group of people trying to makea positive difference, it outweighs the neg-ative. And that’s what you are doing,” Mar-razo concluded.

The Middletown Lions Club continues

to make strides to supportmultiple causes; they arevery active in promotingawareness for the blind andvisually impaired and workto promote community serv-ice.

The best part of the Mid-dletown Lions Club is thepride each member takes infulfilling the duties of this 65year old charter dedicated to

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MATAWAN BOROUGH — The smell of freshly-popped kettle corn greeted guests and participants into the 27th annual Jolly Mouse Craft Show, held on November 5 at the Lloyd Road School in Matawan.

The inside of the cafeteria was quite a sight to behold as 106 crafters from all over New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and several other states came to fill booths with homemade holiday offerings. The goodies ranged from dog treats and hand-painted glass vases to intricately crocheted scarves and personalized wooden signs. Attendees could even purchase handmade goodies to munch on as they browsed the massive charitable event.

Jolly Mouse is comprised mainly of volunteers and parents whose children par-ticipate in the Hazlet Matawan Aberdeen (HAM) Therapeutic Recreation program. The organization provides recreational activities for developmentally disabled in-dividuals as young as age seven and has no age maximum. It serves mostly members of the Hazlet, Matawan and Aberdeen ar-eas but is also available to people in other towns for a minimal fee.

As many developmentally disabled children grow older it seems that there are fewer activities in which they can par-ticipate, so HAM Therapeutic Recreation strives to give all of their participants the same opportunities, including older individuals. Roughly 100 families are involved in this incredible program. The craft show’s proceeds benefit the HAM Therapeutic Recreation program.

Bernadette Hammond, volunteer and a vital member of the Hazlet Matawan Aberdeen (HAM) Therapeutic Recreation program, started out in 1980 by transport-ing HAM members in a van to various recreational activities. Since then, she has

taken on much more responsibility, becom-ing the supervisor and planning leader for the program.

Hammond arranges an array of fun ac-tivities including country line dancing, art class, bowling, movie night, cooking class, exercise programs, and “night-out” events, such as concerts and plays, for members 18 and older. Most importantly, Hammond ar-ranges the annual Jolly Mouse Craft Show, which provides most of the funding for these activities. Jolly Mouse also made it possible for Hammond to purchase three vehicles in which to transport program members to activities and provide scholar-ships to those entering college.

HAM Therapeutic Recreation also of-fers Rain or Shine, a six-week Monday through Friday summer camp. They pro-vide door-to-door transportation as well as day outings to Medieval Times, Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park and various pool clubs and beaches. Every other year, there is a three-day weekend trip to desti-nations like Disney World, Lake George, Myrtle Beach and the Poconos. In the years between, the program takes to the water – on a cruise!

The series of recreational activities ex-ecuted by HAM Therapeutic Recreation provides its members with the chance to experience a great day out and build relationships with others in the group. The ability to choose which events they would like to attend allows members to try something new and make independent decisions. There are usually 22 members and seven volunteers on a trip, creating a three-to-one ratio.

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By KAITLIN SEVERINICorrespondent

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, November 13, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Middletown hosted its first-ever restaurant event, “Taste of Middletown,” which invited locals to sample the township’s cuisine, from Italian to Mexican to Chinese.

After seeing the success of “Taste of”-type events in neighboring towns like Red Bank and Sea Bright, Middletown’s Recreation Advisory Board, in partnership with Jersey Media Network, decided it was time for Middletown to host its own restaurant event. With a ticket, priced at $30, food lovers received a wristband, map and a sample of each of the 20 participating restaurant’s most popular dishes.

“We wanted people to discover new restaurants, try 10 to 12 places they didn’t know about,” Chris Fotache, a member of the Recreation Advisory Board, said. “We wanted to bring new customers to the local businesses.”

“We’re definitely hoping [the event] will draw business,” one restaurant owner added.

The 20 participating eateries included: Maria’s Pizza, Romeo’s Restaurant, Middletown Pizza, Pasquale Pizza III, Anna’s Italian Kitchen, Toscanella Village Cafe, Pronto Pizza, Luigi’s Famous Pizza, Aleo’s Pizza & Pasta, CIBO Coal Fired Pizza, Slater’s Deli, Jersey

Mike’s, Carvel, Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe, Nature’s Harvest Farm Market, Centrex Sports Club, Vintner’s Circle Wine, Outback Steakhouse, Oriental Gourmet and Queso Mexican Grill.

With a variety of fare to choose from, including penne with vodka sauce, wine, and of course—ice cream and chocolate—customers were pleasantly surprised with the array of culinary gems in Middletown.

“I wouldn’t have thought to come here because I’m not usually in this area,” a ticket-holder said about one of the

“Taste” restaurants. “But now I know I can come here for a good bite.”

“I’m very impressed,” another customer remarked after finishing a slice of pizza at one of the participating restaurants.

“We’ve gotten positive feedback,” one restaurant manager said. “Everyone has really liked [our food].”

Following the six-hour food festival, ticket-holders were invited, for an additional $15 (tickets for those who didn’t attend the day event were $20) to attend a Red Carpet Networking Reception at Jacque’s Reception Hall in Middletown. Special guests included Middletown Mayor Tony Fiore and the WRAT Rock Girl Melissa.

A ticket to the event included various desserts (complete with flambé station and chocolate fountain), antipasto, one beverage and the priceless opportunity for guests to promote their businesses and mingle with more than 150

local business owners and public officials. Part of the ticket sales from the reception will benefit the Middletown Cultural and Arts Council.

Overall it was a successful day for Middletown’s business owners and a fun day for foodies who attended one or both of the Taste of Middletown events.

For more information on the Taste of Middletown event, please visit www.tasteofmiddletown.com. For more information on the Middletown Recreational Advisory Board, please visit www.middletownnj.org.

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HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, November 2, nearly 550 fans and Dearborn Market customers greeted Lidia Bastianich, chef, author, restaurateur and host of “Lidia’s Italy,” as she returned to the store to sign copies of her newest book, “Lidia’s Italy in America.”

Lidia has previously visited Dearborn Market to sign copies of her books, “Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy” and “Nonna Tell Me a Story: Lidia’s Christmas Kitchen.”

“I was happy to come back to Dearborn Market this year,” Lidia said. “The Luccarelli family’s Italian traditions really shine through in their store, so it’s definitely a perfect match for the Italian-American traditions I explore in my newest book and on my show.”

The signing took place from 6 to 8 p.m. and included prize raffles for every 50 people in line. Winners received baskets, each $75 in value, which included Lidia’s food products, cook books, and more. While they waited for their turn in line, attendees also enjoyed sampling of Lidia’s line of pastas and sauces, which are available for purchase at Dearborn Market.

After Lidia met and signed the books of everyone who attended, she also announced the Grand Prize Basket Raffle winner. The winner received a signed copy of the book, a variety of Nonna Food pastas and sauces,

two bottles of Bastianich Wine, and a $200 certificate to Lidia’s acclaimed Becco restaurant, located in New York City’s Theater District, with car service to and from the restaurant.

For more information on Lidia and her new book, visit www.lidiasitaly.com.

Lidia Bastianich, chef, author, restaurateur and host of “Lidia’s Italy in America,” happily greets her fans at the event held at Dearborn Market, a full-service grocery store and garden center in Holmdel that features Italian specialties. Photo credit: Raquel Fleig

Right: The Lucarelli Family, owners of Dearborn Market (left to right, DJ Lucarelli, Vice Presi-dent; Emily Lucarelli, Marketing Manager; and Frank Lucarelli, President) hosted the event for Lidia Bastianich.

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MATAWAN BOROUGH — The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library has been around for over a hundred years. Part of their mission is to provide resources to help people realize their dreams.”

The library has recently added to make the resources for the public even more easily suc-cessful with a remodeling of the “Teen Place” and audio/visual department. Additional on-line resources have also been added to the library’s database to assist with research and for further personal knowledge.

The renovations were made possible through a recently received grant from the state library. The library’s audio section was redone with new shelves to provide more organization and easier access to both audio and visual disks from children’s videos to ex-ercise DVDs teaching you the latest trends, such as yoga and zumba. Having more con-densed shelving also allowed for more space to walk around and additional seating.

Another renovation is the area of the “Teen Place.” “We wanted to create a space where

young adults can come and use their comput-ers, read the latest magazines and books, and have an area to work in,” Kimberly Paone, the library director, said.

The furniture and fixtures in the “Teen Place” section was funded by Friends of the Library group. Friends of the Library raise their money by having numerous book sales throughout the year. In addition to the support of the group, the staff of the library itself has also contributed to the renovation process.

Currently, the Matawan Aberdeen library is in the early stages of reconstructing their basement to provide a more comfortable en-vironment for the groups that currently meet there, from board meetings to children’s pro-grams.

During the month of December, the library is offering a program called “Food for Fines.” They will be accepting non-perishable food items and toiletries in lieu of library fines and/or receiving a free library card replacement. All of the donations will go to Matawan Food Pantry. To find out more information about this program and the library itself, you can visit www.lmxac.org/mata.

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MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP — If you are a visitor to the Regal Pointe facility in Middletown in the mornings, you may have the opportunity to meet an extraordinary young woman.

Her name is Rachel and she is a developmentally disabled student from the Hawkswood School in Eatontown, but in the morning, she performs various duties as an intern at Regal Pointe. Her daily duties range from administrative work in the facility’s office, to filling sugar bowls in the dining area and sanitizing the sports equipment in Regal Pointe’s fitness center.

The Lifework Program is designed to assist the developmentally challenged young adults with making the transition from school to a work environment. It currently has eight participants, each paired with a job coach. Local businesses are invited to participate in the program, as it is individualized for each student according to their abilities and the needs of the business.

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The program’s main goal is to help the student develop a variety of skills, from those needed in a retail store to a restaurant or an office, to help them move on into adulthood. For more information on the Lifework Program or Regal Pointe, visit www.regalpointe.com.

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All donations (100 percent) will benefit local children in New Jersey who suffer from common childhood afflictions such as asthma to broken bones, or are fighting bigger challenges such as birth defects and cancer.

Stop by the Gress home to view this spectacle of lights and consider donating to help make these children’s lives a bit brighter this holiday season.

Donations can be dropped off in the Santa Train donation box alongside the family mailbox until December 31, from 6 to 10 p.m.

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By JENN A. NOCERASpecial to the Community Messenger

Many 50-somethings, long-established in their professional careers, have

recently lost their jobs. They have been blindsided and are completely unsure of what to do next. Many don’t even have re-sumes and have not been on a job interview in over 20 years. They are, understandably, overcome by fear and procrastination.

Individuals over 50 face a unique set of challenges in their job searches. Employ-ers expect them to come with a higher price tag than their younger, less-experienced counterparts. In addition, many 50-some-things are afraid of computers. They have either never been required to learn how to use computers or have not kept pace with the current technology. Email and online job banks are somewhat mysterious to these men and women. The idea of posting their non-existent resumes online is daunt-ing. Emailing potential employers does not come naturally to many.

On the flip side, individuals over 50 have developed a lifetime of marketable skills. They will need to cultivate a sense

of excitement as they look for the tremen-dous opportunities that will be inherent in the current economic changes. This can be the time of their lives as they are afforded the chance to pursue careers that they secretly always wanted to try. Some job search suggestions are listed below.

Get up early — Hopefully, your young-er counterparts are sleeping on the job! (Yes, this is a J-O-B! Treat it as such.)

Get showered and dressed — You will need to project an air of confidence, even over the phone.

Keep a strict schedule & prioritize — Focus on your job search during normal business hours. This is when potential em-ployers will be available to receive phone calls. Laundry, etc. can wait!

Tailor your resume — Customize your resume and cover letter for each job opportunity. Be sure to highlight your ac-complishments and what you could offer the company.

Get familiar with online job banks & setup an email account to use for profes-sional reasons — An increasing number of employers are posting job openings on-line rather than in the local newspaper. Be

sure to have an email account that sounds professional.

Make cold calls — Contact companies you think you might like to work for. Sometimes, the best positions are never advertised.

Network, Network, Network — All of your friends and family should know you are job-searching. Also, consider posting your resume online. Consider professional organizations that are specific to your area of expertise.

Practice your interview skills — Even mentally reviewing your responses to po-tential questions can increase your chances of success on the interview.

Do NOT bring up age — It is not an issue unless you make it one. Most em-ployers will equate age with wisdom, confidence, and reliability.

Project energy & enthusiasm — This means starting an exercise regimen and losing weight, if necessary. You will look and feel younger!

Take a class or enroll in a certificate program — This shows that you are am-bitious and committed to improving your job skills.

Be flexible & creative! — Do any of your hobbies have the potential to be lu-crative? How might your current skills be transferred to other industries or positions?

Complete projects unrelated to your job search — This will give you a much-needed break and a sense of ac-complishment as you face rejection and uncertainty on your way to achieving your goal of a great new job!

Develop a strong support network — Now, more than ever, you will need to rely on your friends and family for moral sup-port. If necessary, consult a professional (e.g., hire a life coach to help you maintain focus and enhance your confidence).

Coach Jenn A. Nocera, MA, MFT, CLSC, CPFT is a Life & Wellness Coach, Person-al Fitness Trainer, and Psychotherapist. She can work with you to develop an effective job search plan and time and stress management skills. She offers life and wellness coaching for many facets of life. Contact Jenn at 732-842-3515 or visit www.formulaforexcellence.com for a consultation.

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By KAITLIN SEVERINICorrespondent

TINTON FALLS BOROUGH – The fall sports season at Ranney School, com-plete with championship titles and perfect records, kicked off what is sure to be a successful athletic year for the Panthers in both the middle and high schools.

One highlight was Ranney’s varsity girls’ tennis team’s win in the NJSIAA Non-Public B South Sectional Champi-onship at Moorestown Friends School on October 17. The championship is the girls’ fourth in the last five years. The team also qualified to compete in its first-ever Shore Conference Tournament this fall. The middle school girls’ tennis team also had a fantastic season with a perfect 6-0 record over opponents from Princeton Day, Stuart and Rutgers Prep.

Other undefeated seasons came from the middle school girls’ soccer team, which went 13-0 (the most consecutive wins had by any middle school girls’ soccer team in Ranney history). In addition, both the middle school girls’ and boys’ soccer teams (with an overall season record of 10-1-2) earned victories over Lavallette Elementary during the 2011 Central Jersey Athletic League (CJAL) Championships.

Ranney’s middle school cross country team finished its season with wins across the board. Individual triumphs were seen by Audra Smires and Zachary DiGiaro (both from the class of 2016). Both run-ners placed second at the annual Gill St. Bernard’s Great Pumpkin Run and led their teams to second and fifth place fin-ishes overall.

A significant achievement at the high-school level took place on the field hockey pitch. Ranney’s varsity field hockey team qualified for its first NJSIAA North 2 Group 1 Tournament at St. Rose High School on October 28, and also qualified to compete in the Shore Conference Tour-nament this season.

There is no doubt that the Ranney School athletes are prepared to compete in the Shore Conference beginning in the fall of 2012. The students’ hard work and dedication, as well as the efforts and sup-port of both coaches and fans, have clearly earned Ranney a spot in this competitive conference. Congratulations to Ranney School’s fall athletic teams and good luck to the winter sports teams!

For more information about Ranney’s athletic program, including schedules, scores, and team pages, please visit www.ranneyschool.org/athletics.

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Laura is a business woman who spends a large part of her day serving her clients and generating new busi-

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However, when the day ends, Laura has to look forward to another challenge that she does not deal with quite as efficiently, namely her children’s homework.

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As an educator, I too have trudged through the home-work jungles. Now, however, many, many years later, I realize that my approach, although well-meaning was slightly misguided. Then I believed that it was my job to teach them the material they did not learn during the day and get them to complete their homework perfectly. Now I realize that it was my job to be a coach not a teacher. Think of what a coach does.

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That being said, there is still the problem of how to manage the parent/child interaction during the homework session itself. Some steps that parents can take to improve the climate of that situation are to:

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• Ask your child to teach you the material.• Do the assignment at the same time but don’t let him

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Good luck and remember, becoming a parent may be simple, but being one is not.

Be flexible & creative! — Do any of your hobbies have the potential to be lu-crative? How might your current skills be transferred to other industries or positions?

Complete projects unrelated to your job search — This will give you a much-needed break and a sense of ac-complishment as you face rejection and uncertainty on your way to achieving your goal of a great new job!

Develop a strong support network — Now, more than ever, you will need to rely on your friends and family for moral sup-port. If necessary, consult a professional (e.g., hire a life coach to help you maintain focus and enhance your confidence).

Coach Jenn A. Nocera, MA, MFT, CLSC, CPFT is a Life & Wellness Coach, Person-al Fitness Trainer, and Psychotherapist. She can work with you to develop an effective job search plan and time and stress management skills. She offers life and wellness coaching for many facets of life. Contact Jenn at 732-842-3515 or visit www.formulaforexcellence.com for a consultation.

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Ranney’s middle school cross country team finished its season with wins across the board. Individual triumphs were seen by Audra Smires and Zachary DiGiaro (both from the class of 2016). Both run-ners placed second at the annual Gill St. Bernard’s Great Pumpkin Run and led their teams to second and fifth place fin-ishes overall.

A significant achievement at the high-school level took place on the field hockey pitch. Ranney’s varsity field hockey team qualified for its first NJSIAA North 2 Group 1 Tournament at St. Rose High School on October 28, and also qualified to compete in the Shore Conference Tour-nament this season.

There is no doubt that the Ranney School athletes are prepared to compete in the Shore Conference beginning in the fall of 2012. The students’ hard work and dedication, as well as the efforts and sup-port of both coaches and fans, have clearly earned Ranney a spot in this competitive conference. Congratulations to Ranney School’s fall athletic teams and good luck to the winter sports teams!

For more information about Ranney’s athletic program, including schedules, scores, and team pages, please visit www.ranneyschool.org/athletics.

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The Hazlet Hawk Jr. Peewee cheer-leaders are heading to Kissimmee, Florida after finishing third in the Jer-sey Shore and second in the Big East.

The Hazlet Hawk Midget football team will be sending two players to the Championship Games in Florida also.

Hazlet Township applauds these ac-complishments and wishes our athletes the best of luck.

The Hazlet Environmental Commission (HEC) invites EVERYONE to join us for our upcoming Natco Park Holiday Tree Decorating event!

December 3rd: HEC Annual Holiday Tree Decorating,..please meet us behind Lillian Drive School at 2:00 pm (rain date December 4th).

Join us in decorating Natco trees with edible ornaments. Our animal neighbors love them- birds, deer, possum, raccoons, squirrels.

We’ll be walking on some easy trails so wear walking shoes or boots.

All are welcome- children under 18 must be accompa-nied by an adult.

Please join us; you’ll be glad you did!

Regular meetings of the Hazlet Environmental Com-mission are held each month. You can find additional in-formation about the HEC on the Town Website at www.ha-zlettwp.org, on Facebook or by calling 732-264-1700.

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Allaire State Park, Wall: Plan to make the trip to Allaire State Park at least once for one of these classic holiday events.

All Aboard the Santa Express: Your kiddos won’t want to miss this train! Ride and chat with Santa on the Santa Express. � is event sells out ev-ery year, so be sure to get your tickets in advance. DATES: Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. COST: $5

Holiday Lantern Tours: Allaire Village hosts candlelight Holiday Lantern Tours where your family can get a glimpse of Christmas past (minus the ghosts). � is evening tour is lead by mu-seum interpreters through the lantern lit streets of the village decked out in holiday splendor. � e tours are 90 minutes and leave every 15 minutes. DATES: Saturdays, December 10 and 17 between 5:00 PM -8:00 PM. COST: $10 per person

Christmas at Allaire: Celebrate the Old World traditions during Christmas with carolers, wagon rides, hearth cooking, blacksmith demonstrations, apple drying and stringing, music and more. DATES: Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 between 12:00 PM -3:30 PM. COST: $6 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5-14

Trot � rough Red Bank:� e Red Bank Carriage rides are back! Your kiddos will love the opportunity to ride on a horse and buggy through the streets of Red Bank (for free). Mom, grab a latte at Starbucks or No Joes and enjoy the ride! DATES: Every Saturday between 1:00 PM -5:00 PM. Pick up is at two locations—Bridge Avenue across from the Galleria and Broad Street in front of Murphy Style Grill. And while you’re there, stroll through town to see the annual Gingerbread Walk, with unique handmade creations on display at many of the local businesses.

� e Nutcracker at Count Basie: Your little sugarplums will love this Company of Dance Arts production of � e Nutcracker. Soloists from NYC ballet companies join the accomplished local dancers in this popular holiday tradition. Kids will be mesmerized as Clara dances with her Nutcracker through the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets. DATE: Wednesday-Sunday, December 8-11. Times vary - 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM COST: $15-$35

Jenkinson’s Sea of Lights: Visit Jenkinson’s Aquarium at night this December and your kids will be in for a de-light-ful treat: � e Sea of Lights spectacular indoor and outdoor holiday light dis-play. DATES: Fridays and Saturdays, December 16, 17, 23, 26 and 27 6:00 PM -8:00 PM. COST: $6 per person

Jersey Shore Arts Center, Neptune Children’s Holiday Party:

Kids can visit Santa, have their faces painted, listen to music and see a Children’s play at this cra� y holiday event. DATE: Saturday, December 3 at 12:30 PM. COST: $10 for adults $2 for kids

Pictures with Santa: Don’t miss the opportunity to have your kids sit on San-ta’s lap while you snap a great photo or have a profes-sional take one. Good Ol’ St. Nick will want to know if your kids have been naughty or nice, so pop in to one of these businesses and let him know.

� e Galleria, Red Bank: Saturdays and Sundays through December 18. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Monmouth Mall: Daily through December 24 lower JC Penney Court. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (with breaks 1-2, 5-6), Sundays 11:00 AM -7:00 PM.

� e Grove: � is is your own photo op. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be giving out candy canes between 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Saturdays at � e Grove and kids can ride the trolley between Grove East and West.

Jackrabbit Toys, Shrewsbury: Have your photo taken with St. Nick a� er a special read-ing of the Polar Express by Mrs. Claus at this beloved toy store. � ursday, December 8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Monmouth Museum’s New Year’s Eve Party: End your holiday with a bang at this can’t be beat kids celebration of the New Year. Ring in the new year (a little early) with party hats, noisemakers and a ginger ale toast. � e party takes place in the Becker Children’s Wing. Kids can also enjoy the All � ings Jersey annual holiday exhibit. DATE: Friday, January 30 at 8:00 PM.

Check out Hulafrog’s website for more local holiday events and updates on Santa Sightings.

Also special in December, see our Give Back blog for ways your kids can donate to the community during the holiday season.

And always con� rm times with business before going since things o� en change at the last minute.

Hulafrog is the go-to website for parents in the greater Red Bank area. Visit www.hulafrog.com to � nd thousands of local events and places to go for kids and families. Be sure to sign up for the free “Our Pick” newsletter for a heads up on can’t-miss activities and deals near you.

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By CHRISTOPHER BLASZCZYK

HAZLET TOWNSHIP — On Monday, November 21, over 150 volunteers crammed into the Beers Street School gym to help as-semble 280 boxes of donated Thanksgiving dinners for needy families.

The food drive was organized by the RAINE (Reaching All in Need Everyday) Foundation, a non-profit organization es-tablished to help local families in need, especially during the holiday season.

The volunteers, consisting of residents, Hazlet school students and local Boy and Girl Scout troops, first sorted all the donated food by type, before grabbing an empty box and filling it with each type of food. Boxes were double and triple checked by “quality control” to make sure they contained the cor-rect items, before they were sent out to be delivered to needy families.

“Beginning at 6:30 p.m., it took a little over an hour to box all the food,” organizer Matt Dickens said. “Thanks to the amount and dedication of the volunteers, all our de-livery drivers were back by 9:30 that night.”

With the food drive in the rearview mirror, the focus has shifted to RAINE’s Holiday Toy Drive. Toys can be dropped off at any of the Hazlet schools, and the organization is looking for volunteers to help sort and wrap the gifts.

“We will organize and gather everything together the week of the 12th, before we wrap and bag the gifts on December 21,” Dickens said. The gifts are sorted according to a fam-ily needs list and a shopping list, as well as a child’s wish list, before they are wrapped and delivered right to the homes. According to Dickens, 250-300 families usually receive deliveries.

RAINE will also be hosting their 10th an-nual Holiday Cocktail Party on Thursday, December 8 at Jacques Reception Center in Middletown from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $50 each for the foundation’s largest fun-draiser of the year.

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MAKING ORNAMENTS!Many craft stores carry small wooden

shapes, plastic shapes, or even paintable figures that can easily be personalized with names and photos. A piece of ribbon or wire and these small keepsakes can be hung deco-ratively from a tree or other display location. Scouring craft stores is a great way to develop ideas or even improve on something you may already have in mind. Having small children make these for relatives who will proudly dis-play them in their households is a good way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit!

COOKIES AND CANDIES!If you have a flare for baking, making large

batches of several different kinds of cookies or bite sized brownies and arranging them nicely in tins is an excellent gift for coworkers or neighbors (if not, many supermarkets sell mixes or even premade dough that are still far more inexpensive than purchasing pre-made cookies from the store). Placing cookies in baking cups or lining tins with colorful pieces of tissue paper dresses them up nicely for a sweet tooth. Want something a little fancier? Many food and craft stores now sell decorative baking liners with prints on them. Add some pizzazz to your tins by buying bulk covered nuts or any other bite-sized candies and fill-ing decorative liners to place in the tins with the cookies. Try covering pretzels or graham crackers with chocolate and dipping them in colored sugars to add sparkle. You can even

use doilies as a stencil with a little powdered sugar to make the outsides of darker colored, flat treats look like snowflakes. Tins can be found in many dollar stores!

MAKING FAMILY KEEPSAKES!Living in such a technological age we always

have access to photos of or with our loved ones. Asking older relatives for pictures of the past is sure to help you make gifts that are unex-pected and cherished (Always remember to get high quality copies and return the originals). There are online websites where you can have a company assemble hard or soft-bound cus-tom books filled with pictures, family recipes, or even family stories for a reasonable price (Try www.blurb.com). Craft stores have kits that can turn pictures into key chains, paper-weights, pillows and many other items.

OTHER IDEAS!Gift baskets can be rather expensive, but

with some time spent in cheaper retail loca-tions you can put together one for a fraction of what a pre-made one would cost. Think themes! A movie night basket is a good gift for the family that lives next door! A hot cocoa basket, complete with mugs and scarves can scare away the cold for a coworker (adding small bottles of flavored liqueurs can fancy up this basket!). There are even supplies to inexpensively make scented soaps or candles!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Happy Holidays!

Fear not! With a little planning and some creativity, you can KO your “nice” list without the “oh no” of January’s credit card statements!

A little organization goes a long way. Setting up gift giving into groups is possibly the most efficient way to make sure your holidays run smoothly. First, sit down and make a list of everyone you can think of that you’ll be giving gifts to (even business associates, and

neighbors!). Essentially there will be two groups: immediate family & close friends- or- acquain-tances and professional associations.

Close friends and family are the people that you know the best so presenting them with per-sonal gifts will never be out of season. This doesn’t mean spending a lot of money, but instead dedicating some thought to finding something that’s truly valuable to them. It is the thought that

counts! Offering your services and talents, or even remembering something specific from the year are great ways to show that you’ve put thought into your gift. If your mother-in-law men-tioned not having enough pictures of the grandchildren, why not have some framed? You could even make frames with a wooden embroidery hoop, fabric and a little hot glue!

Coworkers and acquaintances can be given more generic things, especially edibles like tins of homemade cookies or goodie bags with holiday treats. The possibilities with food are endless! (Just be wary of any food allergies they may have.) The most important thing is to utilize your talents- or even hobbies- while taking into consideration the other person’s likes or dislikes.

Decking the halls without decking your budget in the face is becoming more and more of challenge these days. With all of our business associations and extended families our holiday stashes are often underfunded.

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1 Picnic Shoulder Pork (Pernil) (6-8 lbs.) 1 Bottle of Goya Marinade for pork1 Box of Carolina White Rice (2 lbs)1-2 Bags of Frozen Yucca or if fresh 3-4 Yuccas1 Package of Chorizo Goya (2 to a pack) 1 Large Whole Garlic2 Medium Green Peppers1 Bottle of Goya Red Cooking Wine1 Bottle of Goya Olive Oil1 Bag of Goya Black Beans (1 lb)1 Small bottle of Adobo Goya (with pepper) 1 Smoked Ham Bone1 Small piece of Fat Back (Tocino) 3 Medium Spanish OnionsSalt to taste

¾ cup sugar for caramelCustard: 2 cups milk2 cups light cream6 eggs½ cup sugar½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Traditional Cuban Christmas DinnerSubmitted by: Maria Connors – Born in the USA but raised in Cuba, this was always a family tradition

even after we moved to New York. Dinner was eaten at Midnight and gifts were opened after dinner.

Pork, Black Beans and Yuca

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Season pork with garlic and Adobo to taste. Place pork in Reynolds cooking bag (follow direction for cooking bag) and pour marinade over pork. Marinade overnight turning every few hours to make sure pork is marinated on all sides. Ready to cook place in oven on 325 for approximately 3-4 hours. During the last 15 minutes cut bag on top and with skin of pork up raise the heat so that the skin becomes crispy. Keep watching it so that it does not burn. Let cool and slice.

BLACK BEANS

Rinse black beans in cold water. Place beans in large pot, cover with water (half way up the pot) and soak overnight. Ready to cook do not drain water, cut ½ onion, ½ green pepper, peel 8 garlic cloves, ham bone and place all ingredients in pot with beans. Boil beans for approximately 2 hours on low heat and check for tenderness. If water is low add (HOT water) accordingly (not too much at one time) if beans still not tender continue to cook (do not over cook beans). Once beans are tender turn off and set aside.

SOFRITO

Dice 1 ½ onion, remaining pepper and 3-5 cloves of garlic, set aside. Cut 2 chorizos and fat back into small pieces set aside. In large skillet cook fat back until crispy and put aside on paper towel. Drain all fat from

skillet. Cook chorizos until golden brown, drain all fat, and put aside on paper towel. Place about ½ cup of olive oil in skillet over medium heat and add remaining onions, peppers, and garlic. Sauté until everything is cooked and then add cooked chorizos and fat back. Sauté together for about 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Reheat beans and bring to a boil (approx. 10-15 mins) on medium heat. Add Sofrito, 1 cup of red cooking wine, stir, and leave on heat for approximately 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat.

YUCA

If fresh peel off skin, cut into medium size pieces and place in water. Cook until tender, drain and put on serving platter. If bought frozen follow package directions.

Topping: In a skillet sauté 3-5 cloves of garlic in olive oil. Once garlic has turn golden pour mixture over yuca. Cut a few rings of raw onions and place on top. Ready to serve. Note: the mixture for the yuca should be done last since it should be served immediately.

RICE

Carolina rice or any other brand you prefer so long that it is white rice. Cook according to directions on package.

Place ¾ cup sugar in large, heavy pot. Cook, over medium heat, until sugar melts and forms light brown syrup. Stir to blend. Immediately pour syrup into heated, 8 ¼ inch round, shallow baking dish. Holding dish with potholders, quickly rotate, to cover bottom and sides completely. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325. Make custard: In medium saucepan, heat milk and cream just until bubbles form around edge of pan. In large bowl, with rotary beater, beat eggs slightly. Add sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually stir in hot milk mixture and pour into prepared dish. Set dish in shallow pan; pour boiling water to ½ inch level around dish.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until silver knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let custard cool then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. To serve run spatula around edge of dish to loosen. Invert on shallow serving dish; shake gently to release. The caramel acts as the sauce. Finish off this fine meal with a nice cup of Spanish Expresso coffee of course!

Feliz Navidad!

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Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

2 Sweet Dumpling Squash1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

2 Sweet Italian Sausage (out of casing)2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced1 small Onion, diced

1 small stalk of Celery, diced½ cup of Raisins

1 box of Corn Bread Stuffing (of your choice)1 cup of chicken broth

½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper

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Cut the squash open and scoop out the seeds. Then, brush the cavity with maple syrup and season it with salt and pepper. Place the open side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350F. Don’t throw away the seeds, they can be seasoned and toasted and are great to snack on! In a skillet add olive oil, work the sausage to pieces until golden brown then add garlic, onions, celery. Add salt and pepper, broth until boil. Turn off the heat. Then add Corn bread stuffing to it. Mix well. Stuff the cavity of the squash. Overfilling is fine. Bake uncovered for 23-30 minutes at 350F.

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Recipe submitted by Veronica Hoffman

Measure all the spices in a small saucepan over medium/low heat until the spices become fragrant (Adjust spices to taste). About a minute. Slowly and carefully add the cream stirring constantly until it is heated completely. DO NOT let the cream boil. Add the honey and stir until completely dissolved (adjust amount of honey to make soup more or less sweet). Remove from heat and whisk until frothy. Quickly whisk in the pumpkin until thick and smooth. Transfer to a container and chill. Serve cold as a dessert, garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a cinnamon stick if desired.

Everyone knows that the best part of any pumpkin pie is the filling! So why not just skip the crust and serve a soup made from all the good parts!

This rich and creamy soup starts with all the flavors you’d find in a pumpkin pie, toasted to make them more fragrant. Then the cream is infused with the warm comforting spice and some honey to add a touch of sweetness. Finally, pureed pumpkin is whisked together with the other ingredients to make a tasty dessert soup that can be dressed up with cinnamon sticks or whipped cream! Friends and family will be delighted with this twist on traditional holiday flavors.

1 tsp of ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground of Ginger

1/4 tsp of ground Clove 1/4 tsp of ground Nutmeg

1/2 to 3/4 cup Light Cream 1/4 cup of Honey

14oz Can of Pureed Pumpkin (Such as Libby’s)

Cinnamon Stick & Whipped Cream (garnish)

In large mixer bowl, cream butter & cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add flour & salt until well combined. Chill dough at least 2 hours.

Combine remaining ingredients except egg yolk. Preheat over 375 degrees. Divide dough into 9 equal pieces. Roll 1 piece at a time into an 8 inch circle. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Cut into 8 pie-shaped wedges. Start at base of each wedge & roll to the point.

Place point-side down on ungreased sheet. Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sugar. Bake 15 minutes. Makes 72 Rugelaghs.

Rugelagh

1 cup butter softened 2 ¾ cups unsifted flour¼ tsp salt¾ tub sugar1/3 cup Currants¼ cup Walnuts (chopped)2 tsp cinnamon1 egg yolk (slightly beaten)

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‘TREE OF LIFE’ Stands Tall in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK — The Caring Canvas, a premier traveling art gallery that com-bines fine art with philanthropy founded by Laura Brunetti, hosted an art unveil-ing and dedication on Saturday afternoon on November 5, 2011 at the Asbury Park Transportation Center located on Main Street in Asbury Park, NJ. The gathering was free and was open to the public. Contemporary Cuban Artist Josigna-

cio of Miami created the 8 foot X 9 foot masterpiece ‘Tree of Life’. The Caring Canvas and the artist presented this gift and dedicated it to the Children of Asbury Park. Josignacio’s original triptych art, ‘Tree of Life’, consists of three consecutive paintings that represent a powerful con-vergence of the past, present and future to create one extraordinary image of human-ity. The painting is valued at $180,000. Josignacio was born in Havana, Cuba.

He is a contemporary Cuban Artist (paint-er), neo-figurative, mostly abstract, who has resided in the USA since 1989 and he is notably known for the creation of the plastic paint medium in 1984. The Plas-tic Paint Medium is a painting technique consisting in the use of epoxy resins as an

“agglutinating medium” and “pigments”

as colorants, obtaining a real plastic fin-ish with a new visual effect. Some of his artwork is currently available on display at the Laura Brunetti Art Gallery located in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida as well as on-line at artnet. Josignacio currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida. The celebration included the honorable

Mayor Ed Johnson who conducted the unveiling and speeches were presented by Doug Ferrari of SICA (Shore Institute for the Contemporary Arts), Freeholder Amy Mallet and Mental Health Association’s Director of Development Laura Oncea. Singer and songwriter Dave Miller per-formed live acoustic music throughout the afternoon and special guest vocalist ‘Quint Essence’ of Asbury Park sang The National Anthem. Light fare and refresh-ments were served while Monmouth County families as well as guests from NYC enjoyed this exciting event. One of the most creative humanitarians in

New Jersey, Laura Brunetti, founded The Caring Canvas and has had unstoppable success with her art exhibits and com-munity projects. Right where Josignacio’s painting is installed in the transportation center; Laura hosted a free Caring Canvas

summer camp for the children of the city this past August every Tuesday and Thurs-day. It was a very meaningful location to place Josignacio’s art where children’s art was created at Laura’s camp.Susan Belfer, President of Belfer Commu-

nications cheered, “Josignacio’s art is a celebration of the growing arts & culture scene that Asbury Park has cultivated throughout his-tory. This is a true gift to the com-munity. As we unveiled his art, it was clear to all of us that the TREE OF LIFE was always meant to be right there. Jo-signacio’s art will be admired by thousands of visi-tors each year in the legendary city of Asbury Park, NJ.” Stay tuned for

the next Caring Canvas project. Organiza-tions that wish to work with The Caring Canvas can contact us at 732.239.1559 or on our Facebook fan page THE CARING CANVAS.

Mayor Ed Johnson proudly pres-ents Josignacio’s TREE OF LIFE to the city of Asbury Park.

Event Producers of the afternoon, Susan Belfer and George P. Turner of Belfer Communications with Mayor Ed Johnson stand by the ‘Tree of Life’

Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet, MCAC (Monmouth County Arts Council) Executive Director Mary Eileen Fouratt, Toby Shylit-Mack and Bob Mack share in the Caring Canvas celebration

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Continued from the No-vember issue, here are

some more tips on makingyour own plan to prevent seri-ous problems with your feet.Here’s how.

Wear shoes and socks atall times.

● Wear shoes and socks atall times. Do not walk barefoot– not even indoors – because itis easy to step on somethingand hurt your feet.

● Always wear socks, stock-ings, or nylons with your shoesto help avoid blisters andsores.

● Choose clean, lightly padded socksthat fit well. Socks that have no seamsare best.

● Check the insides of your shoes be-fore you put them on to be sure the liningis smooth and that there are no objects inthem.

● Wear shoes that fit well and protectyour feet.

Check the inside of your shoes beforeyou put them on.

Protect your feet from hot and cold.● Wear shoes at the beach or on hot

pavement.● Put sunscreen on the top of your feet

to prevent sunburn.● Keep your feet away from radiators

and open fires.● Do not put hot water bottles or heat-

ing pads on your feet.● Wear socks at night if your feet get

cold. Lined boots are good in winter tokeep your feet warm.

● Check your feet often in coldweather to avoid frostbite.

Protect your feet when walking onhot surfaces.

Keep the blood flowing to your feet.● Put your feet up when you are sit-

ting.● Wiggle your toes for 5 minutes, two

or three times a day. Move your anklesup and down and in and out to improveblood flow in your feet and legs.

● Do not cross your legs for long pe-riods of time.

● Do not wear tight socks, elastic orrubber bands, or garters around yourlegs.

● Do not smoke. Smoking reducesblood flow to your feet. Ask for help tostop smoking.

● Work with your health care team tocontrol your A1C (blood glucose), bloodpressure and cholesterol.

Be more active.● Ask your health care

team to help you plan adaily activity program thatis right for you.

● Walking, dancing,swimming, and bicyclingare good forms of exercisethat are easy on the feet.

● Avoid activities that arehard on the feet, such asrunning and jumping.

● Always include a shortwarm-up and cool-down pe-riod.

● Wear athletic shoes thatfit well and that provide good support.

Walking briskly is good exercise.Be sure to ask your health care team

to:● Tell you if you are likely to have se-

rious foot problems. If you have seriousfoot problems, your feet should bechecked at every visit to your doctor.

● Check the sense of feeling andpulses in your feet at least once a year.

● Show you how to care for your feet.● Refer you to a podiatrist.● Decide if special shoes would help

your feet stay healthy.Ask your Podiatrist to check the sense

of feeling in your feet.Get started now.● Begin taking good care of your feet

today.● Set a time every day to check your

feet.● Note the date of your next visit to

the doctor.● Set a date for buying the things you

need to take care of your feet: nail clip-pers, pumice stone,

emery board, skin lotion, talcum pow-der, plastic mirror, socks, athletic shoes,and slippers.

● Most important, stick with your footcare program…and give yourself a spe-cial treat such as a new pair of soft,lightly padded socks. You deserve it!

Make sure to call your health careteam right away if a cut, sore, blister, orbruise on your foot does not begin to healafter one day.

Dr. Stein is a Diabetic Shoe Provider

and is offering a consultation. His office

is located at: 1070 State Route 34, Suite

U, Matawan-Aberdeen. The phone

number is 732-888-0110.

Information courtesy of National Diabetes Education Program


MICHAEL J. CUNNINGHAM, M.D.

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Sports Medicine sub-specialty certi�cation

Phone : 732-264-5454www.CunninghamOrtho.com

[email protected]

Two locations:733 North Beers Street, Suite L3

Holmdel, NJ 07733 ~and~

53 Main StreetSayreville, NJ 08872

OPINIONDiabetic? You have to take care of your feet!

Foot

Notes

By

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OPINION

Most of you have probably heard that

heart disease is the number one cause

of death in the majority of “developed” coun-

tries. And the next thought, for lay persons

and many physicians, typically turns to cho-

lesterol as the culprit.

However, researchers at Harvard Medical

School as long ago as the 1990s began to

prove otherwise. They discovered a blood

chemical known as high-sensitivity C-reac-

tive protein, better known know as hs-CRP.

CRP is a chemical blood marker for gen-

eralized inflammation in the body. Re-

searchers found that a high blood level of

CRP was actually of greater predictive value

then elevated cholesterol for heart disease.

This information, however, has been slow to

translate into preventive and treatment meas-

ures.

However, it did spur a great deal of re-

search into the role of inflammation in gen-

eral health and disease. Thus, the cover story

for “Time Magazine’s” February 23, 2004

issue: Inflammation the Silent Killer: The

surprising link between inflammation and

heart attacks, cancer, Alzheimer’s and other

diseases. This brought some attention to the

matter, but in my opinion not

enough.

Along with the diseases above

you can add allergies, sinusitis,

colitis, chronic fatigue, diabetes,

syndrome X (pre-diabetes) and

almost any degenerative condi-

tion. They are all either caused

by or exacerbated by inflamma-

tion, and are all very common in

this country. Very interestingly,

obesity, also out of control in this

country, is on this list. Inflamma-

tion and fat feed off each other in

a vicious cycle and one can not

be conquered without addressing

the other.

The main culprit in our inflammation cri-

sis is the standard American diet, appropri-

ately referred to as SAD. The SAD is too high

in sugar, saturated and hydrogenated fats,

wheat products (white and whole grain), and

vegetable oils as well as a variety of chemi-

cals for color, texture and shelf longevity.

Less “developed” countries do not have these

things and do not suffer with the high rates of

degenerative conditions like the U.S. does.

Many of you will read

“wheat and vegetable oil” above

and be shocked as these are

often touted as good foods.

Well, they maybe okay if con-

sumed in reasonable levels but

when consumed in the amounts

they are in the SAD they are

simply pouring gas on the fires

of inflammation. I challenge

anyone to take a look at your av-

erage meal and see if it contains

a form of wheat or vegetable oil,

more specifically some form of

corn. I guarantee it does.

Secondary contributors to in-

flammation are the 80,000 chemicals we are

all exposed to as pesticides, fertilizers,

cleansers, disinfectants, adhesives, exhaust,

primary and secondary smoke, and so on.

These toxic chemicals build up in our bodies

and contribute to inflammation.

What can you do?

The next time you get blood work ask to

have some of the more common inflamma-

tory markers checked, such as CRP and ESR.

A great simple test is to check saliva pH. If

you are under the optimum score of 7.2-7.4,

you are acidic and this predisposes to inflam-

mation and is typically diet related.

If there are already symptoms of inflam-

mation there are several ways to jump start

your “de-flaming” process with the help of a

knowledgeable healthcare provider. Specific

programs involving diet, supplements, detox-

ification and general lifestyle change are

likely to be utilized. Most people can begin

to experience symptom relief in only a week

or two of making the appropriate changes.

Perhaps in a subsequent article I can re-

view some specific dietary changes to pursue

for reduced pain, degeneration and inflamma-

tion.

Dr. Richard Marzo is the owner and director

of Pinnacle Wellness and Pain Relief in

Matawan. He uses state of the art manipula-

tion, physical therapy and nutrition to assist

people in gaining better health and more

comfort. Dr. Marzo frequently holds in-office

workshops and lectures for groups in the

community. He can be reached at 732-566-

8700 or for additional information, visit

www.drmarzo.com.

Pinnacle

Wellness

By DR.

RICHARD MARZO

Number one cause of death: Inflammation?


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“Getting an X-Box from my mom, after 2 years of asking for one.

It was definitely worth the wait.”– Alexander Napalit

Hazlet

Watching my grandkids enjoy opening their presents.

It’s the best. It brought back my youth.”– GloriaPalmetta

“Getting a new red, white and blue bike when I was 6 years old.”

– Tom FrothinghamShrewsbury

“On the Night before Christmas, you get to choose one gift to open.

Also, Christmas family dinner, of course.”– Teresa Crane Keansburg

“My favorite tradition is going to New Yorkwith family, spending the weekend there

and visiting Times Square.”– Derrick MurphyMiddletown

“Going to my grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve.”

– Janice TonksHazlet

Puzzles on Pages 28-29

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