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The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation are excited to announce the return of Union County’s annual Woodcock Talk and Walk Events to Watchung Reservation and Lenape Park. The events include a special PowerPoint presentation and guided indoor/outdoor experience that will explore the lifestyle and behaviors of this remarkably unique species.

“This event offers a wonderful opportunity for our community to mark the first signs of spring together, learn more about this curious little bird, and understand the significance of protecting our natural open spaces,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes Leon. “Join us as we discuss the American Woodcock and the importance of working together to preserve and protect our local ecosystems. By doing so, we’ll ensure that this unique species can continue to call Union County their home for years to come.”

The first Woodcock Talk & Walk event of the season will take place on Tuesday, March 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Masker’s Barn, located within the Deserted Village of the Watchung Reservation, 13 Cataract Hollow Road in Berkeley Heights. A second event will be held on Thursday, March 20th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lenape Park, located at 130 Kenilworth Boulevard in Cranford.

The free events provide seasoned bird lovers and beginners alike the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the American Woodcock and learn more about the elusive species. Also known as the Timberdoodle, Labrador Twister, Night Partridge, mudbat or bog sucker, the American Woodcock has several distinct features. Aside from its rotund, orange-fluff belly, long bill, and short legs, the Woodcock is also recognized for its preference for damp, dense woodlands and can usually be found probing moist soil for earthworms or insects.

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Jessica VanWhy

News Editor

January 8- A woman reported that there was a man in a grey sweatsuit making gestures to her that made her feel unsafe while leaving a game at Koehler Fieldhouse. 

January 9- An officer was called to the University Ridge because a COCM employee was fired and refused to leave.

January 16- Paraphernalia was found in a University Ridge Apartment. 

January 16- Beats Headphones were reported missing from Mattioli Recreation Center. 

January 20- Fire alarm went off in Lenape Hall due to possible burnt food. 

January 21- Harassment was reported. 

January 21- ESU police were called to transport someone from Stroud Hall to Express Care. 

January 21- Laundry was reported missing from the second floor of Hawthorn Suites. 

January 22- The fire alarm went off in Hawthorn Suites due to vaping. 

January 23- Statutory sexual assault was reported. 

January 23- An RA saw a small amount of marijuana in a Hawthorn Suite. 

January 24- A wellness check was called to a Laurel Hall room. 

January 24- EMS was called in for a case of rape in the second floor hallway of Sycamore Suites. 

January 26- Fire alarm went off due to burnt food. 

February 1-  EMS was called to Sycamore Suites for an assault case. 

February 2- An RA called from the University Ridge for assistance in removing people from their apartment because they were smoking in their apartment.

February 4- Drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana was found in a University Ridge apartment in a student’s living room during an RA search. 

February 4- An ESU student had an allergic reaction to medication and was transported from Hemlock Suites to the LVHP emergency room. 

February 7- There was a report of harassment in Lenape Hall. 

February 7- A student called…

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The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas’ (FANA) Minister of International Affairs, Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway of the SandHill Band of Lenape and Cherokee Indians (SandHill) has been working behind the scenes for many months with the Metis of Canada. Also working diligently with Principal Chief Holloway were FANA’s Ambassador to the eastern half of Turtle Island, Red Chief Lance Shauger of the SandHill, and Mr. Douglas Scott, FANA’s Ambassador to the Commonwealth and the Asia Pacific region.

Before I write about the agreement between the parties mentioned above, I would like to share some background information regarding the Metis of Canada.

The Metis of Canada is one of three legally recognized Indigenous peoples in Canada under the Constitution Act passed in 1982 in Canada.  The other two tribes are Inuit and First Nations.
They have a population of over 600,000 indigenous people spread throughout Canada’s Western and Northern regions.  

After months of negotiations, The Metis Alliance of Canada and FANA are working on several proposed projects.  This is being done so that the Alliance can meet the conditions and criteria required to join the Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas. FANA’s Minister of International Affairs, Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway will be assisting the Metis.

I quote from a press release that the Metis Alliance posted.  “…It is our goal to cultivate an environment conducive to reaching the ability of full ascension to The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of America; while Joining other pioneering indigenous institutions in reclaiming our rightful places on the world stage as indigenous global leaders. This is our international goal and responsibility in protecting our future generations through achieving our Creator given rights to actionable sovereignty; with all the rights and responsibilities therein. This agreement is wide-sweeping in scope. It…

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