Planting seeds to alleviate hunger
      The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties recognized National Hunger Awareness Day June 5 by raising awareness of hunger issues existing in our communities. Recently, the FoodBank received funds from Gov.
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Green Acres space irreplaceable
      Our so-called politicians are at it again. First it was eminent domain abuse and now they are trying to take away our green acres area that we have had for the last 30 years. We had over 250 people at the council meeting on May 22 who are against the opening of Ocean Avenue.
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Shore birds are worth protecting
      I'm writing in response to the article that discussed some residents in Sea Bright who are miffed because of the protected nesting area of piping plovers. To the residents who are fortunate enough to be able to live near a beach and the beautiful wildlife that inhabits it: get a pair of binoculars.
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Find your new best friend at the shelter
      June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and as an animal shelter volunteer and guardian of two adopted cats, I can say that there's no better place to find your new best friend than your local shelter. From playful kittens to cuddly "lap cats," regal Persians to cute calicos, shelters have them all.
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