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Local Students Recognized at New Jersey YMCA Youth & Government Conference

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Category: Monmouth County
Published: 27 April 2011

Middletown, NJ – Fifty-one students from 11 Monmouth County schools represented The Community YMCA and joined 500 of their peers from New Jersey at the annual YMCA Youth & Government Conference, held April 8 through April 10 at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton.

Students in The Community YMCA’s program received top honors, including this year’s Outstanding Delegation award. In addition, the efforts of The Community Y’s students were honored individually. Alicia Lai of Holmdel High School was named Outstanding Press Delegate and was given the special accolade of being invited to participate in the prestigious Conference on National Affairs. Shannon Pace of Red Bank Regional High School was recognized as Outstanding Lobbyist. Brian Gilbride of Thompson Middle School, received the Outstanding First Year Delegate Award for the middle school component of the program, the Junior Legislators. Krissy Antone, Bayshore Middle School, and Caitlin Loh, Thompson Middle School, were each awarded the title of Outstanding Stateperson for the Junior Legislator Program.

The annual conference is part of the YMCA’s Youth & Government program, designed to expose middle and high school students from New Jersey to the inner workings of our state legislature. The weekend long conference takes place each year at the New Jersey Statehouse, where students are given the opportunity to simulate the NJ senate and assembly within the actual building where our representatives create the laws and codes that govern us. Locally, the program is part of The Community YMCA’s civic engagement initiative, to teach teens about government and give them the opportunity to take an active role in strengthening their community.

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Changes in Legislative Map Alters Prospects for Women

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Category: Monmouth County
Published: 26 April 2011

Disproportionate Number of NJ Women Legislators Must Step AsideBecause of Shifted District Lines

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Five incumbent New Jersey assemblywomen – more than one fifth of the women currently serving – will not run for reelection because of the redrawn state legislative map. At the sametime, newly drawn district lines have opened doors for new women to run for the legislature inthe June 7th primary. A current assemblywoman is favored to win the only open Senate seat.And if predictions for November prove accurate, one district could elect New Jersey’s first allwomanlegislative delegation.

“In a state where 28% of the current legislature is female, women make up 70% of thelegislators who will retire from the legislature as a result of redistricting,” says Debbie Walsh,director of the Center for American Women and Politics, a unit of the Eagleton Institute ofPolitics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. “The impact of the new map has beenespecially harsh on incumbent Democratic assemblywomen, with one quarter of them leavingthe legislature. We’ve expanded women’s representation in the Garden State significantly inrecent years, but that progress may now be slowed.”

A record 23 women (12 D, 11 R) are seeking State Senate seats in the primaries, while 50 women(27 D, 23 R) are running for the Assembly, down from the 2007 record of 51. The record total of73 women running for the legislature is up from the previous high of 68 women primarycandidates in 2007, the last time all seats in both houses were on the ballot. (See table below.)

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NJ E-Government Awards : Best Practices for Municipal Websites

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Category: Monmouth County
Published: 26 April 2011

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Monmouth University Polling Institute and the Master of Arts in Public Policy Program have launched an exciting project to examine the efforts of New Jersey’s municipalities to inform citizens, provide services and encourage public engagement through their websites.  Monmouth County was chosen as a pilot project with the rest of New Jersey’s municipalities to follow.

As a result of the project, Monmouth University will hold an awards ceremony on April 28 to recognize municipal websites that are particularly informative and engaging for citizens. 

Date: April 28, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Magill Commons Club 108, Monmouth University (main entrance, lot #11 for parking)

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Snips N' Giggles Helps Raise Funds to Cut Out Bullying

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Category: Monmouth County
Published: 25 April 2011

Ocean Township, NJ - On Sunday, May 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Glen Goldbaum will host “Snips n’ Giggles” haircut event to help raise funds for Prevention First, a Monmouth County and Ocean County agency working to keep children healthy, safe and drug-free. Glen will donate 100% of his proceeds to Prevention First’s anti-bullying programs, What If…, It Takes Courage and Courageous Kids. Bullying expert Nicki Francis will be at the event, providing positive pointers for young girls on self-esteem.

Glen will cut his prices in half, providing $50 haircuts for women and $25 cuts for men and children, as well as $25 blowouts. Funk and Standard, a popular Red Bank variety store, will provide healthy snacks like organic muffins for attendees, brunch and tea will be served and guests will enjoy music.

If you would like to get your hair cut to help cut out bullying, make an appointment on May 22nd with Glen Goldbaum by calling 732.530.5588. The event will take place at Glen Goldbaum 72, 72 Bridge Avenue, in Red Bank. Admission is free for those who would like to stop by without getting a cut.

Master Gardener Plant Sale Set for May 13 & 14

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Category: Monmouth County
Published: 25 April 2011

Perennials, annuals, small trees and shrubs available

            FREEHOLD, NJ – The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County will hold its sixth annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 13 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building at 4000 Kozloski Rd.

            The plant sale will include annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs, hanging baskets and heirloom vegetables and herbs. The selection of perennials will include deer-resistant and drought-tolerant varieties.

            “Much of what you need for springtime planting will be available at the Master Gardener sale,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. “The plant sale is excellent, but the best part of the event is the advice that the Master Gardeners will share with you. If you have a troublesome spot in your home garden, they can suggest ways to improve the soil and locate the right plant to make the area bloom!”

            Monmouth County’s Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions both days. The group has also scheduled free workshops for both days:

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