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Union County Freeholder Rayland Van Blake (L) congratulates Michael Iacovelli on being named the 2010 Municipal Volunteer of the Year from New Providence by the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) at the group’s annual volunteer recognition dinner in Garwood. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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Union County Freeholder Rayland Van Blake (L) congratulates Arnold Pierre on being named the 2010 Municipal Volunteer of the Year from Elizabeth by the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) at the group’s annual volunteer recognition dinner in Garwood. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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Union County Freeholder Rayland Van Blake (L) congratulates Daniel Torres on being named the 2010 Municipal Volunteer of the Year from Springfield by the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) at the group’s annual volunteer recognition dinner in Garwood. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org
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Union County Freeholder Rayland Van Blake congratulates Roselle Police Sgt. Joanne Scaturo on being named the 2010 Union County Volunteer of the Year by the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) at the group’s annual volunteer recognition dinner. Sgt. Scaturo, a Cranford resident, was also the LACADA 2010 Municipal Volunteer of the Year for Roselle. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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ELIZABETH, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present an exhibit of artwork by Marion Derrett in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. A selection of Derrett’s pastel paintings entitled “Salad Days” is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery from now until Jan. 28. The Gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

“We are pleased to display an exciting and beautiful exhibit of portraits, floral and landscape paintings by artist Marion Derrett,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Union County Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory Board. “The talent and diversity of our county artists ensure an inspiring and interesting variety of exhibitions at the Pearl Street Gallery.”

Born in England, Ms. Derrett earned her art degree from Froebel Institute of Education in London and taught art in England for many years. She has traveled the world and studied Chinese painting while living in China and Singapore. After moving to Scotch Plains in 2002, she pursued her studies at Artspace Studio in Morristown with Julie Friedman; at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, and the duCret School of Art in Plainfield. Marion Derrett works from her Scotch Plains studio in pastels, oils and acrylics on commissioned portraits and landscape paintings. She also writes and illustrates children’s books. Her work can be seen at www.marionderrett.com .

Ms. Derrett has exhibited extensively and won many awards, including: the Scotch Plains & Fanwood Arts Association 2010, First Place; the Scotch Plains & Fanwood Arts Association 2009, Best of Show; and the Pastel Society of New Jersey 4th Annual Member’s Exhibition 2009, Award of Merit. She has shown her paintings in exhibitions throughout Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

In the eight years that Marion Derrett has lived in Scotch Plains, she has pursued her art career with passion and focus. She enjoys involvement in many professional organizations: Juried Member of the American Artists Professional League; Juried Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America; Portrait Society of America; Contemporary Art Group, Westfield; Westfield Arts Association; Pastel Society of New Jersey; Scotch Plains & Fanwood Arts Association; Millburn-Short Hills Art Center; and the Watchung Arts Center.

Union County artists (whose works can be hung on a wall) interested in exhibiting in the gallery space are welcome to apply. For more information about the Pearl Street Gallery or to learn about other programs and services please contact the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Telephone (908) 558-2550. NJ Relay users dial 711. E-mail to: culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

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The Volunteers Guild of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County will sponsor product sales throughout 2011. The sales will feature items ranging from sheets and towels to jewelry; fragrances, cellular items and toys. All sales are held in the facility’s multi-purpose room, unless otherwise advised. RUNNELLS is located at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights. Sales run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are handicapped accessible. 
The upcoming vendor sales are: 
Jan. 31 – Mr. Uniforms 
Feb. 14 – Jewels & More 
Feb. 28 – Ron’s Sheets & Towels 
March 15 – In The Bag 
March 28 – Cellular Needs 
April 11 – N&N Linens & LGE Jewelry 
April 25 – Sheila’s Fashion Group 
May 10 – Holly’s Bags 
May 23 – S & S Trading 
June 6 – H.A.S. Sheets 
June 20 – Topical Solutions & Shirt Mobile 
Sept. 12 – Ideal Jewelry 
Sept. 26 – R & K Fragrances 
Oct. 7 – Bella Trends 
Oct. 24 – The Silver Cottage 
Nov. 7 – Simple Treasures 
Nov. 21 – Nicole’s Boutique 
Dec. 5 – Jewelry Lady 
Dec. 19 – The Glove Lady, Reese Jewelry, Joe the Toy Man

The public is welcome to attend RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital product sales. A percentage of all purchases made at these sales is credited to the Volunteers Guild. Funds raised are used to enrich the lives of residents and patients by obtaining items that may include prizes for bingo games and paying for entertainment. The Guild, which makes vendor sales possible, also sponsors a holiday party/gift distribution in cooperation with the Berkeley Heights Lions Club. 
“This is a perfect way for people to get items from fragrances and jewelry to toys and sheets while supporting the residents and patients at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital,” said Union County Freeholder Mohamed S. Jalloh, Freeholder liaison to RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital.

The Volunteers Guild and the Office of Volunteer Services of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital are always interested in recruiting volunteers, both adult and junior (age 14 and up). Flexible hours and a variety of opportunities exist with resident contact as well as performing other tasks. Anyone who would like information about volunteering or the above listed sales should call the Office of Volunteer Services at 908-771-5847.

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Union Couny Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R), Vice Chairman Deborah Scanlon and Freeholder Alexander Mirabella attend the Union County Menorah and Tree Lighting Celebration during the 27th annual Holiday Nature Craft Show at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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The first RUNNELLS Volunteers Guild sale of 2011 will feature the merchandise of Mr. Uniforms at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County on Monday, January 31st. This will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The sale will be held in the multi-purpose room of the facility at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights.

The public is invited to attend RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital product sales. A percentage of all purchases made at these sales is credited to the Volunteers Guild.

Funds raised are used to enrich the lives of residents and patients by obtaining items that may include prizes for bingo games and paying for entertainment. The Guild, which makes vendor sales possible, also sponsors a holiday party/gift distribution in cooperation with the Berkeley Heights Lions Club.

“This is a great way for people to get needed uniforms while supporting the residents and patients at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital,” said Union County Freeholder Mohamed S. Jalloh, Freeholder liaison to RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital.

The Volunteers Guild and the Office of Volunteer Services of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital are always interested in recruiting volunteers. Flexible hours and a variety of opportunities exist with resident contact as well as performing other tasks. Anyone who would like further information should call the Office of Volunteer Services at 908-771-5847.

Sebastian D’Elia, (center) Union County Communications Director and UNICO National Communications Director presents Angelo Bonanno, President of Hillside UNICO (l.) and Robert Trotte (r.), Hillside UNICO Treasurer, with a honorary resolution from the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Hillside chapter during their recent celebration at Snuffy’s in Scotch Plains.

ROSELLE, N.J. – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that the 28th Annual George T. Cron High School Hockey Tournament will begin Monday evening, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center in Roselle. Eight of the best high school hockey teams in New Jersey will compete at the Warinanco rink, located in Warinanco Park, a facility of the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal.

The First Round schedule is as follows:

• Monday, Dec. 6 – 6:00 p.m.: Scotch Plains-Fanwood vs. Morris Knolls

8:30 p.m.: Summit vs. Mendham

• Tuesday, Dec. 7 – 6:00 p.m.: Parsippany vs. Westfield

8:30 p.m.: Cranford vs. Arthur L. Johnson

The Second Round of the tournament will begin Thursday, Dec. 9, and will continue on Monday, Dec. 13. There will be games at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on both nights.

The Semi-Final Round will be on Tuesday, Dec. 14, and the Finals will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 15. There will be games at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on both nights.

Spectator admission to the tournament is $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for youths 17 years of age and under.

The Warinanco Ice Skating Center is located off Thompson and Seventh avenues in Roselle and can also be approached from the St. Georges Avenue and Park Street entrances to Warinanco Park. For further directions and recorded information about skating classes, hockey clinics and special events at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center, please call 908-298-7850.