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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that the 2012 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit has opened this year’s tour at the Springfield Public Library, located at 66 Mountain Avenue in Springfield. The art exhibit will be on display through June 28th during regular library hours.

The exhibit consists of 74 pieces of art selected from more than 700 visual art works shown at the 2012 Union County Teen Arts Festival held in March at Union County College. The annual event is administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the Department of Parks and Community Renewal.

“The artwork in this exhibit is exceptional,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.  “The fact that the artists are teenagers makes the show even more outstanding. I encourage everyone to get out and see this fun, lively exhibit as it goes on tour throughout Union County.”

For information about the Teen Arts program contact the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth 07202; telephone (908) 558-2550. NJ Relay service users should call 711, or email: culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

2012 TEEN ARTS EXHIBIT –  The exhibiting students are:

Berkeley Heights
Columbia Middle School
Allison Yang

Governor Livingston HS
Lillian Barreto
Amanda Berlinski
Laura Young

Clark
AL Johnson HS
Samantha Ring
Jimmy Douglas
Angelo Fagan

Mother Seton Regional HS
Catherine Bialkowski
Bridget Duffy

Cranford
Cranford HS
Lya Finston
Emily Schindler
Aaron Black
Jackie Trelles

Cranford Achievement Center
Di-Jon Hodges

Hillside Avenue School
Sabrina Landsman

Orange Avenue School
Mackenzie Moonan

St. Michael School
Kianu Montenegro

Elizabeth
Abraham Lincoln School
Aldaberto Martinez

Charles Hudson School
Jayson Araaujo

Dr. Orlando Edreira School
Christian Heredia
Tamika Bien-Hime

Elizabeth HS – Dwyer House
Leydy Ramirez

 

Elizabeth HS – Edison House
Andre Acevedo

Elizabeth HS – Hamilton Academy
Alondra Guzman

Elizabeth HS – Jefferson House
Stephanie Rodriguez
Joel Zamora
Melanie Espinal

Elizabeth HS – Lower Academy
Beatriz Carvalho

Elizabeth HS – Upper Academy
Christian Marin

Madison-Monroe School
Lizcary Amarante

Nicholas M. Butler School
Tatiana Herr
Nakiyiah McClain

Nicholas S. LaCorte School
Zafiro Lopez

St. Mary of the Assumption
Elmi Ventura

T.C. Reilly School
Nelson Rodriguez

William F. Halloran School
Stephanie Liscano

Woodrow Wilson School
Noelia Aqudela

 

Hillside
Hillside HS
Rushana Boswell

Walter O. Krumbiegel MS
Chisom Nwosu

 

Kenilworth
David Brearley HS
Daniel Lezcano
Eric Soriano
Monica Pellino

 

Linden
Linden HS
Jose Ferero

McManus MS
Anthony Munoz

Soehl MS
Deanna Sheehy

Mountainside
Deerfield MS
Rory McQuillan

New Providence
New Providence HS
Nelene VanDerMerne
Coleen Preston

New Providence MS
Kristen Potter

 

Plainfield
Central Jersey Arts School
Corainna Frias

Cook School
Kiantau Darrell

Hubbard MS
Ely Sandoval

Maxon MS
Kevin Jimenez

Plainfield Academy of Arts
Jason Palan
Jasmine Medina

Roselle
Abraham Clark HS
Bryan Williams
Giavanni Shim

Grace Wilday Jr. HS
Bryce Moore

Scotch Plains
Union County Vo-Tech HS
Antonio Bejarano
Gabrielle McCavey

Springfield
FM Gaudineer MS
Ahmed Zaky

Jonathan Dayton HS
Rachel Zolotarsky
Tanya Vernik
Danielle DiFiore
Sandy Casas

 

Summit
Oratory Preparatory School
Alex McDonald
Kegan O’Brien

Union
Union HS
Steven Trujillo
Kevanique Bennett
Chris Dorvius

 

Westfield
Edison Intermediate School
Hailey Reilly
Nova Qi

Lamberts Mill Academy
Liz Marie Soto

Winfield
Winfield School
Lindsey Caverly

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) congratulates David Spranger (3rd L) of the Kenilworth Fire Department and Ken Gorman (2nd R) from the Fanwood Fire Department on earning the Ben Laganga Leadership Award upon graduating from the Union County Fire Training Academy. The honor is named for Union County’s long-time Director of Emergency Management who died earlier this year. They are joined by Laganga family members Judi, Anthony (2nd L) and Michael. Twenty-five firefighter recruits from the Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains and Summit Fire Departments graduated in the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Classes. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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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 Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) congratulates Michael Santoro (C) of the Kenilworth Fire Department on earning the Chief Anthony Schepis Award for Excellence in Firefighter 1, Spring Semester upon graduating from the Union County Fire Training Academy. They are joined by Kenilworth Deputy Fire Chief William Krueger. Twenty-five firefighter recruits from the Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains and Summit Fire Departments graduated in the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Classes. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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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 Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) congratulates Adam Herrel (C) of the Roselle Fire Department on earning the Chief Anthony Schepis Award for Excellence in Firefighter 1, Fall Semester upon graduating from the Union County Fire Training Academy. They are joined by Roselle Fire Chief Paul Mucha. Twenty-five firefighter recruits from the Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains and Summit Fire Departments graduated in the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Classes. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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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 Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) congratulates John Bonczo (C) of the Summit Fire Department on earning the Battalion Chief Ken Nocera Memorial Award for Outstanding Excellence in Fire Fighter 1, Spring Semester upon graduating from the Union County Fire Training Academy. They are joined by Summit Fire Chief Joseph Houck. Twenty-five firefighter recruits from the Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains and Summit Fire Departments graduated in the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Classes. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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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
On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook
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Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) congratulates Ken Gorman of the Fanwood Fire Department (C) on earning the Battalion Chief Ken Nocera Memorial Award for Outstanding Excellence in Fire Fighter 1, Fall Semester upon graduating from the Union County Fire Training Academy. They are joined by Fanwood Fire Chief John Piccola. Twenty-five firefighter recruits from the Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains and Summit Fire Departments graduated in the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Classes. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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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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TROOPER OF THE YEAR – Thirteen-year-old Courtney Maier, of Mountainside, was awarded the “Trooper of the Year” trophy and medal for accumulating the most points during the 2011 Troop season at Watchung Stable in Mountainside. Courtney, who has been riding for four years, received her trophy from stable manager Rachel Bechtold during Watchung Stable’s 79th Annual Spring Troop Horse Show over the Memorial Day weekend. Watchung Stable, a facility of the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal, is administered by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. For more information regarding equestrian programs, call Watchung Stable at (908) 789-3665, visit the website www.ucnj.org/stable, or e-mail questions to stablequestions@ucnj.org.

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella and Vice Chairman Linda Carter (L) present a certificate to Dina Schwab (2nd L) and Jennifer Love of Autism Speaks in support of autism awareness at the North/Central NJ Bark Now walk for Autism Speaks at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.  (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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CRANFORD, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, June 16, so Union County residents can get rid of outdated or unwanted household chemicals, mercury thermostats, propane tanks, and automobile tires in an environmentally safe manner. The collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union County College campus located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford, opposite Nomahegan Park.

Residents of Union County are eligible to participate at no cost. Pre-registration is not required for this special Saturday collection.

“The special household waste recycling program for Union County residents is particularly important as we become more aware of the need for proper disposal of hazardous items that are found around the home,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “The result of our effort is safer homes and a cleaner environment for our families and our neighbors.”

All that residents need to do is drive to the site with their household special waste, propane tanks, automobile tires, and mercury thermostats. Workers at the site will unload the vehicles.

“Household special waste” includes oil-based paint and varnish, antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool chemicals, corrosives, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, thinners, fire extinguishers, motor oil and oil filters, gasoline, batteries, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs (unbroken), blood pressure devices, and mercury switches. Only materials in original or labeled containers will be accepted. No containers larger than five gallons will be accepted.

Latex (water-based) paint and empty cans will not be accepted. They should be disposed of in with the regular garbage. Leftover latex paint can be air-dried or, to hasten the drying process, kitty litter and/or newspaper can be added to hasten the drying.

“This is a great opportunity to recycle up to eight tires and dispose of old chemical containers that are cluttering up the basement or the garage, or taking up space under the kitchen sink,” said Freeholder Christopher Hudak, liaison to the Union County Solid Waste Advisory Council. “Our homes become safer once they are rid of hazardous and combustible waste.”

There is a limit of eight automobile tires (without rims) per household. This is a household recycling event. No businesses, please.

Union County, in partnership with Covanta Energy, also includes mercury thermostats in its household waste recycling initiative. The mercury thermostat program complements the County’s efforts to collect household pollutants and divert mercury from the regional waste stream in order to help safeguard our water and air quality. What’s more, residents will receive a $5 gift certificate to Home Depot for turning in a mercury thermostat at the June 16 recycling event.

“Our partnership with Covanta allows us to extend our efforts to pursue environmentally sound methods of waste disposal,” Freeholder Hudak added.

A complete list of the materials that will be accepted on June 16 is available at the Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning web site: www.ucnj.org/recycle

The household hazardous waste collection will be held rain or shine, for Union County residents only and not for businesses. Proof of Union County residency is required. For more information, please call the Recycling Hotline at (908) 654-9889.

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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, on Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook, and on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/countyofunionnj .

Union County – There is still time to register for Union County’s Luau for People with Disabilities. The registration deadline for the event, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park, has been extended to June 10.

“We are constantly seeking new ways to expand our recreational programs to include safe and fun activities for people with special needs,” Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella said. “This is a wonderful outdoor event that we hope will bring out families from all parts of Union County.”

Expanding public recreation opportunities for people with disabilities is one of the Chairman’s top priorities as part of his 2012 “Putting People First” initiatives.

The Luau will feature music, games, crafts and refreshments for participants. The cost to attend is $10 per person and pre-registration is required; no refunds will be issued but credits will be given if the program is cancelled due to severe weather. Registration forms are available for download at https://ucnj.org/pd-form.

In addition to the upcoming Luau, the Freeholder Chairman has announced other recreational programs geared towards the special needs community including a Sensory Friendly Theater Series developed in conjunction with the Union County Performing Arts Center and Autism Friendly Spaces, LLC. The Series kicks off on June 10 with a performance by Tom Chapin and friends.

For additional information on the Luau or other programs for people with disabilities please contact Margaret Heisey, Program Coordinator with the Union County Parks Department at 908-527-4806 or via email atmheisey@ucnj.org.

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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, on Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook, and on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/countyofunionnj.