Helping girls open the door of leadership
      Throughout the rest of November, you may see your local Girl Scouts at various places around town selling nuts and candy. You will probably pause and say to yourself, "Since when do the Girl Scouts sell nuts and candy? They're the cookie people.
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Red Cross extends thanks for volunteer contributions
      As the CEO for the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, I have the opportunity to witness the strength of the human spirit each day. As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving season, the American Red Cross would like to say thank you to everyone whose contribution of time, money or blood has helped us help others in their time of need.
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Community asked to help needy at Thanksgiving
      With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are planning what we are going to eat for Thanksgiving Day dinner. However, there are also many Monmouth County residents who are not planning a big dinner on Thanksgiving Day. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day.
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