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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – Children in the 1stthrough 5th grades are welcome to join magician Joe Fischer for a behind-the-scenes look at how professionals perform their magic at a six-week “Secrets of Magic” After School Workshop at Trailside Nature & Science Center. The workshop will run on six consecutive Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. from Feb. 22 – March 28. Pre-registration is required. For information about this Magic Workshop, call 908-789-3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside.  Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that Joe Fischer, Magician Extraordinaire, will conduct an after school workshop series, “The Secrets of Magic,” at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside on Wednesday afternoons, beginning February 22. The after school “Secrets of Magic” Workshop Series is for students in grades 1 through 5. It will run on six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning on Feb. 22 and ending on March 28. Each class will run from 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. and the cost for the six classes is $108 per child. Pre-registration is required.

“We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity for children to get a behind-the-scenes look at how professionals perform their magic tricks,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

“It’s especially interesting to have such a talented and highly regarded performer as Joe Fischer to teach these classes.”

This exciting workshop will give students a rare glimpse at how magicians perform their magic and offer participants an opportunity to learn from a professional magician. Students will be taught various magic tricks each week that they can take home and practice on their friends and family. Participants can expect to learn how to make things appear and disappear, read a friend’s mind, perform rope tricks, card tricks and much more.

Joe Fischer has been fascinated by magic since the age of 10. Upon finishing college, he decided to make it his full-time career. He has created various educational programs that use magic to teach lessons on topics such as substance abuse, reading, cultural diversity and the environment.  Joe is in great demand as a performer and teacher throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He created the “Secrets of Magic” program to teach children the basics of magic; hoping to instill in his students the same love of the art that he has.

For information about this after school “Secrets of Magic” workshop series, or about any other programs or upcoming events at Trailside, please call 908-789-3670 or visit us on the web at www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Guest Speaker: Tommy John of the New York Yankees

The Union County Baseball Association will honor local student athletes for their accomplishments during 2011 and will induct four new members into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame during award ceremonies on Sunday, February 12. The 76thAnnual Hot Stove League Baseball Dinner begins at 1:00 p.m. at the L’Affaire Banquet Center, located at 1099 Route 22 East in Mountainside. The dinner is sponsored by the Union County Baseball Association, in cooperation with the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal.

Among the student athletes who will receive major honors are Westfield High School teammates Dan Kerr and A.J. Murray, who will share honors as Union County Baseball Players of the Year, and Jackie Lima of Linden High School, who will be honored as Union County Softball Player of the Year.

A special award will be presented to Ray Korn, former baseball coach at Elizabeth High, for his overall coaching record of 653-236, the most wins in Union County history.

The four new inductees into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame – Dennis McCaffery of Cranford, Ed Murzinski of Linden, Bob Riesener of Linden, and Jamie Shriner of Roselle Park – will be honored for their outstanding contributions to our national pastime on the baseball diamonds of Union County, New Jersey.

Former Major League pitching ace Tommy John, who played for the Yankees, Dodgers, White Sox and other teams throughout his 26-year career, will be the special guest speaker.

“We’re delighted to have former Yankees left-hander Tommy John as the guest speaker at this year’s Hot Stove League Awards Dinner,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “We hope that family members and friends of all the award recipients will enjoy the Sunday afternoon ceremonies in support of youth baseball and the new inductees into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame.”

In addition to the new Hall of Fame inductees and student athletes, the Hot Stove League Baseball Dinner also will honor local youth league baseball players and American Legion teams for their achievements in 2011.

Tickets for the dinner are $40, with proceeds going to help fund the Union County Summer Youth Baseball League for youngsters 8 to 15 years, and the Fall Teen League.

Since 1937, the annual Hot Stove League Dinner has been the primary fund-raising effort for the Union County Baseball Association’s summer and fall programs. Over the years, the awards dinner has honored many local and national baseball luminaries – including Phil Rizzuto of Hillside, Don Newcombe of Elizabeth, Joe Collins of Union, Jeff Torborg of Mountainside, Willie Wilson of Summit, Jake Wood of Elizabeth, and Elliott Maddox of Union.

Tickets for the 76th Annual Union County Baseball Association Hot Stove League Dinner on Feb. 12th are available by mail for $40 from the Union County Baseball Association, PO Box 176, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023.

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella (2nd R) and Vice Chairman Linda Carter (R) present a resolution to William Tomko (C) of Mountainside congratulating him on receiving the French Legion of Honor Medal for his service in World War II. This prestigious distinction underlines the deep appreciation and gratitude of the French people who were liberated during World War II. Tomko served onboard the USS Barnett, an amphibious transport ship, which took part in the invasions of Sicily, Italy, Marseilles in the south of France and the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He also saw action in the Pacific Theater at Okinawa. They are joined by Tomko’s wife, Maria, and Richard Thompson of the Union County Office of Veterans Affairs.  (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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Mountainside, NJ – Families enjoy a Scavenger Hunt at Trailside Nature & Science Center during last year’s February Festivities. An exciting line-up of programs is planned for this Presidents’ Day weekend at the 2012 February Festivities, Feb. 17 – 20. For information on February Festivities or any other programs or events at Trailside, call 908-789-3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal are pleased to announce an exciting line-up of programs for families and adults at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside during the Presidents’ Day Holiday weekend, from Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20.

“February Festivities” will include numerous types of family programs recommended for families with children ages 5 and older. Pre-registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

“The weekend February Festivities will entertain and educate while offering families a chance to experience the beauty and wonder of the Watchung Reservation during the winter,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Whether you want to learn how real maple syrup is made, enjoy an action-packed matinee, use your creativity during the EcoArt Extravaganza, or walk in the woods to see wildlife, there is something for everyone.”

A special Monday magic matinee – “Hocus Pocus: It’s Joe Fischer!” – on Feb. 20 is recommended for children ages 4 and older.

Kicking off “February Festivities” on Friday, Feb. 17 from 7-8 p.m. is “The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln,” a dramatization/lecture for adults, ages 18 and older. Christian Johnson, a dramatist with the American Theatre Organization, portrays President Lincoln and gives insight into his strength of character. This program is sponsored in part by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and is free to attend. Donations are appreciated.

On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. – noon, families with children ages 5 and older can use their creativity during Trailside’s “EcoArt Extravaganza.” Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to use your artistic abilities to make crafts from recycled objects. Participants will be amazed to see paper rolls become snakes, cereal boxes and magazine pictures become colorful bookmarks and egg cartons are transformed into beautiful flower arrangements. The fee for the EcoArt Extravaganza is $5 per person for in-county residents and $6 per person for out-of-county residents. Pre-registration is not required for this program.

Later on Saturday, Feb. 18, join a Trailside staff member at 3 p.m. for Story Time and listen to entertaining stories of the season. Families should meet on the lower level of the Visitor Center by the bird viewing area. There is no fee for Story Time but donations are appreciated.

Also on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 3:30-4:45 p.m., families can see how 100 percent real maple syrup is made from the sap of a sugar maple tree in “The Journey of Sap to Syrup.” Find out what equipment is needed to collect sap and take part in a taste test to see if you can identify the real thing. This program will be repeated on Monday, Feb. 20, from 10 – 11:15 a.m. The fee for this fun and educational program is $5 per person for Union County residents and $6 per person for out-of-county residents. Pre-registration is required.

Another highlight of this weekend is the matinee, “Hocus Pocus: It’s Joe Fischer!” on Monday, Feb. 20, from 1:30 -2:15 p.m. This fast-paced show is a perfect blend of magic, audience participation, comedy and excitement. Joe Fischer, Magician Extraordinaire, puts on a show that is sure to astound, baffle and thrill the audience. He has a great rapport with children and his ability to engage audiences of all ages is “pure magic.” This matinee is recommended for children ages 4 and up and the fee is $4 per person. Tickets go on sale at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 at the Visitor Center Service Desk. Strollers are not permitted in the auditorium.

The February Festivities are designed to encourage families to enjoy the outdoors and gain a heightened awareness of the natural world during the winter months. On Monday, Feb. 20, from 3-4 p.m., families can join a Trailside guide for a walk outside in search of buck rubs, animal tracks and nibbled twigs during “Animal Clue Scavenger Hunt.” We will look for signs that tell us that our animal neighbors are in the area. The Scavenger Hunt will conclude with hot chocolate and marshmallows around a campfire. The fee is $5 per person for Union County residents and $6 per person for out-of-county residents. Pre-registration is required.

For more information on the programs offered during February Festivities or any other upcoming events, call 908-789-3670 or visit us on the web at www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Elizabeth – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders have appointed James Pellettiere, a resident of the City of Rahway and the former Deputy Director of Public Information for Union County, as Clerk of the Board.

Pellettiere will begin his duties as Clerk of the Board effective Wednesday, February1st. The Freeholder Board approved Pellettiere’s appointment on Thursday night.

“I am truly grateful to the Freeholder Board for their vote of confidence,” Pellettiere said. “I hold a great deal of respect for the Office of the Clerk of the Board and I look forward to providing a high level of service to the public and the Freeholder Board.”

As Clerk of the Board, Pellettiere will be responsible for preparing and coordinating the activities of the Freeholder meetings, acting as the depository of vital County documents, acting as the custodian of the official County seal; and providing administrative services for the Board. He will succeed Nicole DiRado, who becomes the Deputy Clerk of Union County on February 1st.

Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella said he was confident the appointment of Pellettiere would represent a seamless transition given his 12 years of experience within the Union County Government; six of which were performed as the Director of Constituent Services within the office of the Clerk of the Board.

“We are looking forward to working with Jim and have the highest confidence in his ability to perform the duties required as Clerk of the Board,” Mirabella said. “During his time as Director of Constituent Services he developed an excellent knowledge of the day-to-day operations of this office, and has gained the respect of his peers and County Administrators.”

County Manager Al Faella agreed, adding Pellettiere should be able to “hit the ground running” in his new position.

“I had the pleasure of working early on with Jim during my days as Director of Community Development,” Faella said. “He has proven himself to have a tireless work ethic and dedication to public service.”

Pellettiere’s tenure with the County began with the Division of Community Development, where he assisted in the monitoring and administration of nearly $2.6 million of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from 1999 through 2002.  In this capacity, Pellettiere assisted in the monitoring of over Facility projects funded through CDBG; including projects such as the Rahway JFK Center Renovation project and the Boys and Girls Club of Union County Facility Renovation project.

Following that, Pellettiere worked within the newly established Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historical Preservation Trust Fund, where he was eventually promoted as Deputy Trust Fund Administrator.  He worked with each of the 21 municipalities in administering over $3 million of Trust Fund grant programs such as “Green the Streets,” “Preserve Union County,” “Greening Union County” and the “Kids Recreation Trust Fund.”

Pellettiere worked for approximately six years for the Freeholder Board as Director of Constituent Services where he supervised the day-to-day activities of the Freeholder legislative staff, drafted resolutions and correspondences on behalf of the board, assisted in the implementation of meetings, and coordinated responses to constituent concerns.

Later as the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Information, where he helped organize press events, write releases and speeches, and supervised the production of all County print material; identifying numerous procedural measures resulting in a cost savings of over $25,000 in 2011.  Pellettiere also served as a primary County Spokesperson during Hurricane Irene in August 2011; coordinating the dissemination of information to the general public, Union County municipal governments and media outlets.

Pellettiere obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University. He graduated with a major in Political Science while minoring in Pre-Law and Public Administration. In May of 2011, he completed his certificate for the Masters of Public Administration from Kean University.

He serves on the Union County Transportation Advisory Board, is a member of the City of Rahway’s Board of Appeals and has served as President of his Condominium Association since 2007.

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Union County, NJ – The Union County Means Business networking breakfast series will hold its first session next week with more than 160 local business representatives in attendance, along with State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak (D-20) and State Senator Thomas Kean (D-21), and officials from local and state agencies and business organizations.

The series, an initiative of Union County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, is designed to bring local business owners, prospective owners and managers in contact with information about grants, loans, social media, employee recruitment, and other resources.

“We are very gratified by the enthusiasm with which the business community has responded to Union County Means Business, and with Senator Lesniak and Senator Kean we hope to underscore just how committed we are to making this a very productive and successful series,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

The kickoff session features Caren S. Franzini, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. It will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Kean University STEM Building, 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township.

All sessions are free but pre-registration is required by visiting the Union County website athttps://ucnj.org/UCMeansBusiness or call 908-527-4200.

The Union County Means Business partnership also includes the Union County Alliance, Union County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, Suburban Chambers of Commerce, Union Township Chamber of Commerce, Kean University, and Union County College.

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Mountainside, NJ – Families enjoyed making big bubbles, little bubbles and bubble bunches at the “Bubblemania” class last year as part of Trailside Nature & Science Center’s Friday Family summer series of programs. Family and evening programs provide an excellent opportunity for parents with children of all ages to enjoy the scenic Watchung Reservation. Evening theme hikes, campfires with sing-alongs, and scavenger hunts are just a sample of the numerous activities that families can look forward to this summer at Trailside. Half and full-day camps are offered for children in the pre-first through ninth grade. Registration for residents of Union County for summer camps and family programs will be held on Saturday, March 3. In order to register, a lottery ticket must be drawn between Feb. 11-24; proof of residency is required. Please call Trailside at 908-789-3670 or visit us online at www.ucnj.org/trailside for more information.  Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal are pleased to announce a new and exciting season of summer camps and family programs at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside.

“Trailside summer programs offer adults and children a great opportunity to explore the outdoors while learning about nature,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Each Trailside camp and family program is filled with hands-on, educational activities that encourage a child’s natural curiosity. Theme hikes, games and crafts are all part of the Trailside experience.”

Due to the popularity of Trailside’s summer programs, a lottery system will be used beginning Saturday, February 11, and continuing through Friday, February 24, or until all numbers have been drawn. Union County residents may visit Trailside to draw a lottery number from noon to 5:00 p.m. daily. There are more than 500 numbers. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, will be required to draw a number. Only one number may be drawn per family/address.

Registrants must pick their own lottery ticket for their family and each registrant’s name, address, lottery number and arrival time will be recorded when the lottery number is chosen.  The number drawn in the lottery will indicate the registrant’s position on line and time of arrival for registration day, scheduled for Saturday, March 3.

Summer Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on March 3 for Union County residents who have drawn a lottery ticket.  Registrants must bring their ticket with them to register and must be present when their number is called or their position in line will be forfeited. Each ticket holder may only register their child/family. If a registrant arrives after their number is called, but within their designated registration hour indicated on their lottery ticket, they may register at the end of the one-hour time block. If the registrant misses their one hour time block entirely, they may return at 4:30 p.m. to register. No exceptions will be made.

Registration for out-of-county residents will begin Monday, March 5, from noon – 4:45 p.m. Lottery tickets will not be required and registration will continue until all programs are filled.

Children, ages 4-5 can investigate popular topics like dinosaurs, Native Americans, turtles, birds and kitchen chemistry in several half-day camp programs. Half and full-day camps are offered to children entering the first through ninth grades. Children entering first and second grades will delight to travel “Around the World in Five Days” to learn about wildlife inhabiting five different continents or they can use their imaginations to find out about “Mythical Creatures of Fields and Forests.”  The “Junior Naturalist “ program allows children entering the third and fourth grades an opportunity to learn about wetlands; while “Trailside Treks” will teach them to navigate the many hiking trails in the Watchung Reservation with a map and compass.

Visiting Sandy Hook to collect and identify fish, crabs, snails and other ocean creatures is a highlight of the “Ocean Wonders” camp for children entering fifth and sixth grades. Children entering seventh through ninth grades will have fun learning about various natural habitats in the Watchung Reservation in “Nature Treks.”

For a description of Trailside’s 2012 Summer Camps, including registration procedures, please call Trailside at 908-789-3670 or visit us on the web at www.ucnj.org/trailside. Summer brochures and registration cards will be distributed during the February lottery. Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road (at Coles Ave.) in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella recently visited and spoke about County Government and his responsibilities as an elected official before members of the Teen Action Service Corp of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey in Scotch Plains. The high school students, under the supervision of Lindsay Napchen of the JCC, perform between 30-40 hours per year of community service, have leadership meetings, and examine aspects of Jewish identity and youth issues.  PHOTO: Freeholder Mirabella (Center right, red tie), Lindsay Napchen (holding papers (right, front row), surrounded by student participants in program.

Students: Back row – Zach More, Jonathan Belfer, Jordan Bernstein, Andrew Wheeler, Scott Flanzman, Mike Rosenheck, Alyssa Leyden, Derek Weisman, Hannah Nizri, Nick Verderamo, Rachel Armus, Mitch Naveh

Front Row – Abbie Goldring, Julie Queller, Maddie Rosenberg, Alex Ehrenthal, Haley Needle, Alyssa Hartstein.

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – Watchung Stable and the SHOW program (School Horses of Watchung) would like to congratulate “Tax Cut” on his recent adoption by the Joralemon Family of Summit (pictured from left to right: Chris, Briana, Caden and Quinn) on January 1, 2012. Tax Cut is the 13th school horse placed for adoption through the efforts of volunteers dedicated to SHOW’s mission “to provide dignified, healthy and comfortable retirement for the school horses of Watchung Stable.” Tax Cut is wished a long, healthy and happy retirement! Watchung Stable is a facility of the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal administered by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. For more information about riding classes and other programs offered at Watchung Stable, please call (908) 789-3665, or e-mail questions tostablequestions@ucnj.org.

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – Families can enjoy Saturday mornings in the beautiful wooded Watchung Reservation and learn about wildlife, animal habitats and the  environment during Trailside’s Saturday Outdoor Adventures. Programs begin at 10 a.m. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. For information about the Saturday Outdoor Adventures, call 908-789-3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside (at Coles Ave.) and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal invite families with children of all ages to take part in theme hikes and nature related talks during several upcoming Saturday Outdoor Adventures programs at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside. These informative and invigorating outdoor programs are led by Trailside’s knowledgeable naturalists. Programs begin at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center and last approximately 45 minutes. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated.

“The Saturday Outdoor Adventures program at Trailside is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a morning together,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “You’ll discover the wooded landscape of the mountains and trails of the beautiful Watchung Reservation and learn new and interesting facts about wildlife and our environment.”

On Saturday, Feb. 4, families can explore the Watchung Reservation and learn how to identify trees without their leaves during “Winter Seasonal.” Participants will hike the nursery trails to search for deer paths, rabbit tracks and other animal signs.

During “Wetland Habitats” on Feb. 25, families can investigate Trailside’s state-of-the-art exhibits to learn about vernal pools, rivers, lakes and ponds. Discover some of the animals that live in these important areas and meet live turtles from Trailside’s reptile collection.

On March 10, families can join a Trailside naturalist to learn about the wildlife in the Watchung Reservation during the Saturday Outdoor Adventure Program, “Watchable Wildlife.”

Trailside invites families to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day during the “Green Trail Hike” on Saturday, March 17. We will hike the Green Trail to search for budding leaves, evergreen trees, ferns, moss and other greenery.

On March 31, as spring arrives in the Watchung Reservation, join a Trailside park naturalist for a hike around Lake Surprise to investigate the variety of life found living near the largest body of water in the Watchung Reservation during “Headwaters Hike.” This is a great opportunity to listen for spring peepers, look for wildflowers and discover the wonders of wetlands. This Saturday Outdoor Adventure meets at the Lake Surprise Parking Lot.

For more information on the Saturday Outdoor Adventures program or on any other upcoming events, call 908-789-3670 or visit us on the web at www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road (at Coles Avenue) in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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