Condado de Union, NJ- Residentes del Condado de Union que quieran convertirse en Ayudantes de Salud /Enfermeras Domicidiales (Home Health Aide), pueden ser elegibles para el entrenamiento con certificación estatal.
Los solicitantes deben ser residentes del Condado de Union y mayores de 18 años de edad, ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos o residentes legales, y deben leer, escribir y hablar Inglés correctamente. Deben ser capaces de poder ayudar a los pacientes a levantarse de la cama, bañarlos, y poder ayudar a aquellos que carecen de movilidad.
Para programar una entrevista y recibir más información sobre el programa pueden llamar a Donna Farrell al Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Union, 908-527-4858, o por correo electrónico al dfarrell@ucnj.org.
Moving New Jersey Forward Foundation along with various Hispanic organizations put together their first Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Elizabeth. Over 350 people came out to celebrate their cultural diversity along with various elected officials including Moving New Jersey Forward Foundation founder Freeholder Sergio Granados along with Freeholder Vice Chairman Bruce Bergen, County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, Assemblyman Jamel Holley, Undersheriff Almicar Colon, Mayor Chris Bollwage, Roselle Park Councilman Richard Templeton, Elizabeth Councilwoman Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Elizabeth Board of Education members Stan Neron, Charlene Bathelus and Board of Education Vice Chairman Jose Rodriguez.
INTO THE WOODS…One of the few places in Union County untouched since Colonial times is the Ash Brook Reservation, which played an important role in the Battle of the Short Hills in 1777. The American forces sought to lure the British and Hessian troops through the Ash Swamp in order to buy more time for Gen. Washington to get his soldiers back up to safety in the Watchung Mountains. On Four Centuries In A Weekend, a special exhibit will be set up on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, near the vo-tech school, with volunteers on hand to explain the battle and provide tours of the preserve.
How about a hike through history this fall?
What would it be like to retrace the steps of the American Revolutionary War Soldiers who engaged the British in Metuchen on June 26, 1777, and then fought a running battle across what is now Edison and Scotch Plains before retreating to the safety of the Watchung Mountains—through a pass by Seeley’s Pond that would become known as Bloody Gap?
On Saturday, October 17, find out.
The NJ Freewalkers, in cooperation with Union County Parks, is sponsoring the Battle of the Short Hills Historic Trail hike. The hike, part of the County’s Four Centuries In A Weekend celebration, ends at the Deserted Village in the Watchung Reservation, where there will be a host of activities and historic tours that Saturday, and Sunday.
“We are hoping for good weather,” said Union County Freeholder Sergio Granados. “There is something inspiring about retracing the steps of the soldiers who fought for our independence and the Battle of the Short Hills was part of all that.”
“For those who do not feel they are up to do the full 13 miles, they are welcome to join the hikers at any point along the route,” said Paul Kiczek, who is coordinating the NJ Freewalkers hike, one of many held throughout the year in New York and the region
For those who hike up to the Deserted Village, they will have the option of riding a shuttle van to the Westfield train station to make their way home. And for those who want to hit their 20-mile mark, a 7-mile route will take hikers through the Reservation and along the cross-county and East Coast Greenways to the Cranford train station.
In addition to several historic sites in Metuchen and Edison, hikers will pass the Frazee House, and then a special exhibit at the edge of the Ash Brook Reservation, perhaps the only location in the entire battle that has not been developed since that time. Local historians will be on hand to explain how the Battle progressed, and how the colonial forces sought to slow the British by having their cannons bogged down in the Ash Swamp.
The British hoped that if they feigned a departure from New Jersey, they would lure the Continental Forces down from the Watchung Mountains, crush them, and finally end the Revolutionary War. The plan didn’t go so well, even though Washington’s troops of less than 6,000 were vastly outnumbered by a combined British and Hessian force numbering about 12,000.
There is also a nature trail leading into the swamp for those who would like to see first-hand the conditions troops faced.
Hikers will also pass the historic Fanwood Train Station, where the historical society will have free refreshments for hikers. The route continues past the Osborn Cannonball House in Scotch Plains and ends at the Deserted Village.
For more information about Four Centuries in a Weekend, visit ucnj.org.
Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Bruce H. Bergen and Freeholder Alexander Mirabella joined Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Fanwood Councilman Tom Kranz at the groundbreaking for the new skateboard park in Forest Road Park in Fanwood. The new skateboard park project is funded in part through the Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant program.
The Moving New Jersey Forward Foundation will be hosting a huge celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, October 11, 2015.
“As someone of El Salvadorian origin and a representative of one of the most culturally diverse Counties in the State, I have always felt immensely proud of the values, traditions, contributions, and achievements the Hispanic culture brings to our neighborhoods,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados. “It is great to see so many different Hispanic organizations working together, not only promote their own ethnicity but to promote other cultures to the community. I would like to thank everyone who is participating in this event on Sunday.”
Moving New Jersey Forward is a community-based non-profit founded by Freeholder Sergio Granados, whose mission is to raise awareness and education efforts at the local and national level about social justice issues. Residents and visitors can learn about the organization as well as experience the Hispanic culture through the event’s folkloric performances, entertainment for the kids and a food tasting of the various ethnicities from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“Freeholder Granados is doing an excellent job of promoting the cultural diversity of our City and County, also while supporting our local restaurants and organizations,” said Mayor J. Christian Bollwage. “I encourage all of our residents to attend this wonderful event as we celebrate and honor the Hispanic community’s countless contributions to our community.”
Some of the participating organizations include: Colombianos Sin Fronteras, Peruvians for Progress Inc, Ecuatorians Unidos, Hispanos Unidos, Elizabeth Cubanos Lions Club, Puerto Rican Alliance of Elizabeth – PRAE, Hispanic Law Enforcement Association of Union County, Comite Solidario de New Jersey, & Consejo Consultivo D20 de Uruguay and many more.
“Hispanics continue to make outstanding contributions in so many different areas to Union County,” Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh said. “We are happy to join in programs this month to honor the rich heritage of the Hispanic community and celebrate its countless achievements.”
The event is being held on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the O’Donnell Dempsey Center, located at 622 Salem Avenue in Elizabeth. Visitors can find additional parking at Masjid Darul Islam, located at 602-612 Salem Avenue.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognized holiday that traditionally runs from September 15 through October 15 each year. For more information about this event, please call Marcela Nunez at 908-425-2529.
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 24th annual Women of Excellence Awards.
The awards, sponsored by the Freeholder Board and the Commission on the Status of Women, celebrate the diverse achievements of women who have distinguished themselves in professional or volunteer fields in Union County.
“For more than 20 years, the Women of Excellence Awards have celebrated and supported the difference that women make to strengthen our communities and impact the quality of life in Union County,” said Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh. “If there is an extraordinary woman in your life, whether professional or volunteer, I encourage you to submit her name for consideration.”
Women can be nominated for their contributions in the categories of Arts and Humanities, Business and Entrepreneurial, Community Service, Education, Government, Law, Law Enforcement, Medicine and Health Care, or Women’s Advocacy.
The Women of Excellence award is open to all women, 21 years or older, who live, work, or volunteer in Union County.
Awardees will be celebrated and will receive a certificate at the annual Women of Excellence gala awards dinner, to be held on March 18, 2016 at Galloping Hill Caterers in Union Township.
For more information about submitting a Women of Excellence nomination, or to download a nomination form, visit ucnj.org/women-of-excellence. Questions about the nomination process can be emailed johara1217@gmail.com.
All nominations should be mailed to Jane O’Hara at 708 Newark Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 and postmarked no later than December 1, 2015.
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi is pleased to congratulate Dean Burrell of Union Township, a sophomore at the Union County Academy for Information Technology, for successfully earning more than 250 hours of credit toward a Future Business Leaders of America Community Service Achievement Award as an intern in her office.
Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Bruce H. Bergen and Freeholders Vernell Wright, Christopher Hudak and Sergio Granados met with Brian A. Gragnolati, the new president and chief executive officer for Atlantic Health System, during a meeting with local elected officials at Overlook Medical Center’s satellite location in Union. Atlantic Health System is one of the largest non-profit health care systems in New Jersey and includes Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Mr. Gragnolati joined Atlantic Health System in May.
Union County, NJ – Union County business owners and managers are invited to attend Practical Perseverance, a free networking breakfast event sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Monday, October 26, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the STEM Building at Kean University, 1075 Morris Avenue in Union.
The featured speaker will be Brian Smith, founder of UGG Australia. The UGG brand is known internationally for its solidly crafted sheepskin footwear.
“If you own or manage a business in Union County, I invite you to come to Practical Perseverance, connect with your peers, and gain some unique insights that can help you grow your company,” said Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh.
The Practical Perserverance networking breakfast is part of the Freeholder Board’s Union County Means Business (UCMB) initiative, which provides free networking sessions, workshops and other services for the local business community.
Registration is required by visiting the UCMB website, ucnj2.org/ucmb, or call 908-527-7412.
