May Day, May Day, May Day.. BOE reorg tonight.. Newark record endangers job funds for all..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: "Cherry blossoms in their prime"
The Bull Moose: "'Mission Accomplished' 4th anniversary"
Plain Talker: "Board of Ed reorganizes", "Happy May Day", "Another look at Cedar Brook", "Plainfield tree blog"
Crescent Times: "May 1st"
Hospital Funding: "Panel okays $8M in two grants" -- Nothing for Muhlenberg; politics apparently counts for all.
April, explained: "April's showers bring a record of nearly 12 inches"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Geese Control: "Geesepeace's recipe: Some eggs and a little oil"
Flood Relief: "At flood centers, a trickle of victims seeking aid"
Hillside: "Discord apparent on school board" -- I'm shocked that politics rears its head on Charlotte's turf.
Newark: "Job training leaves only 20% employed, endangering U.S. aid for city and state"
South Plainfield: "Critics bog down proposal to run street through swamp"
STATE
Corzine Recovery - SL: "For Corzine, a 'beautiful day'" -- Transcript of his remarks.
..... - CN: "Corzine: 'I certainly hope the state will forgive me'"
..... - NYT: "Corzine Leaves Hospital After Accident"
A.C.: "MGM casino probe could ripple in A.C." -- This Ho could be a problem for the Borgata.
Alcotest: "Justices hand lawyers the bill for key test of new DWI device"
College Loans: "College loan panel drops lender deal" -- Was state agency ripping off NJ students?
County Tax Boards: "Bill would give counties control of board funds" -- And this would make things better?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - WP: "GOP Lawmaker Told of Plan to Fire U.S. Attorney months ahead"
Congress - LAT: "Vote on war only a prelude to a longer, difficult struggle for Bush, GOP"
Electronic Voting - Truthout: "Time to Outlaw Paperless Electronic Voting" -- and a critique.
FDA - SL: "Senators weigh bill to bolster drug safety"
Immigrants - NYT: "Illegal Families Face Increased Deportations"
Iraq War Runup - OpEd, SL: John Farmer: "The Bushies' red herring on Iraq"
.......... - OpEd: Paul Mulshine: "Why the media bought the war"
Rove 'Investigation' - WP: "The Investigated Investigator" -- Which make one think this is Rove's plan to investigate Rove, or am I too cynical?
Tenet - WP: "Ex-CIA Officers Among Tenet Critics"
Wolfowitz - NYT: "Wolfowitz Goes on the Attack, but Hints at a Deal"
OF INTEREST
John T. Cunningham: Mark Di Ionno: "At 91, he is revising 'This is New Jersey' book again"
E. coli: "Scientists Look to Vaccines in the War on E. Coli"
Fun: "Flower Garden" -- This one's for fun, from reader TT. Click anywhere on the page, or click and drag. Try it!
Genetics: "For Motherly X Chromosome, Gender Is Only the Beginning"
Pet Food: "Pet Deaths Spur Call for Better FDA Screening"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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Plainfield Today: "Cherry blossoms in their prime"
The Bull Moose: "'Mission Accomplished' 4th anniversary"
Plain Talker: "Board of Ed reorganizes", "Happy May Day", "Another look at Cedar Brook", "Plainfield tree blog"
Crescent Times: "May 1st"
Hospital Funding: "Panel okays $8M in two grants" -- Nothing for Muhlenberg; politics apparently counts for all.
April, explained: "April's showers bring a record of nearly 12 inches"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Thursday. May 3. 7 PM. Gospel Concert by Kunjalo Music Ministry of Capetown, South Africa. Community Church of God. 417 West 6th Street (corner of New Street). Freewill offering will be taken.
- Saturday. May 5. 6th Annual Cardinals 5K Run and Healthwalk. Sponsor: School Based Youth Services. Funds raised support SBYS and Plainfield Teen Parenting Program. At Cedar Brook Park. 7:45 AM - Registration; 8:45 AM - Walk and Lollipop Run; 9:30 AM - 5K Race. Participant fee: $20 to April 30, $25 thereafter. Info: Lisa Perry, (908) 731-4360 x5373.
- Saturday. May 5. 8 PM. PSO: Celebrating Sabin Pauza's 20th Season. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. Info: 561-5140. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student.
- Sunday. May 6. 3 PM. Chamber Music for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet and Cello. Works of Poulenc, Loeffler, Mozart and Bruch. Victoria Griswold, piano; Carolyn Pollak, oboe; William Shadel, clarinet; Ruth Kahn Siderman, cello. Sponsor: Cultural & Heritage Commission. Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue & West 8th Street. Reception follows concert. FREE.
- Wednesday. May 9. 3:30 - 8 PM. Blood Drive by the Rotary Club of Plainfield/North Plainfield and the YMCA. At the YMCA, Watchung Avenue and East 6th Street. Info: Blood Center of NJ, (973) 676-4700.
- Wednesday. May 9. 5:30 - 9 PM. FOSH 'Taste of Plainfield' Event at Dairy Queen. Eat that night or order for pickup within 2 weeks (that includes Mother's Day!!) and the Albanese family will make a donation to FOSH for community projects. 1367 South Avenue. Rain or shine...;-)
- Thursday. May 10. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Sound an Alarm: The Disappearing Minority; The School's on Fire: Save the Children. Plainfield Public Library. 8th Street at Park Avenue. Sponsor: Nubian Union and McDonald's-Plainfield. FREE.
- Friday. May 11. 6 - 9 PM. Exhibit: Helen M. Stummer, Photographer. Open & Reception. Sponsor: Cultural & Heritage Commission. Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue & West 8th Street. FREE.
- Friday. May 11. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala and Installation of Officers. Pantagis, Scotch Plains. Prices? Info: (908) 753-2296.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Geese Control: "Geesepeace's recipe: Some eggs and a little oil"
Flood Relief: "At flood centers, a trickle of victims seeking aid"
Hillside: "Discord apparent on school board" -- I'm shocked that politics rears its head on Charlotte's turf.
Newark: "Job training leaves only 20% employed, endangering U.S. aid for city and state"
South Plainfield: "Critics bog down proposal to run street through swamp"
STATE
Corzine Recovery - SL: "For Corzine, a 'beautiful day'" -- Transcript of his remarks.
..... - CN: "Corzine: 'I certainly hope the state will forgive me'"
..... - NYT: "Corzine Leaves Hospital After Accident"
A.C.: "MGM casino probe could ripple in A.C." -- This Ho could be a problem for the Borgata.
Alcotest: "Justices hand lawyers the bill for key test of new DWI device"
College Loans: "College loan panel drops lender deal" -- Was state agency ripping off NJ students?
County Tax Boards: "Bill would give counties control of board funds" -- And this would make things better?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - WP: "GOP Lawmaker Told of Plan to Fire U.S. Attorney months ahead"
Congress - LAT: "Vote on war only a prelude to a longer, difficult struggle for Bush, GOP"
Electronic Voting - Truthout: "Time to Outlaw Paperless Electronic Voting" -- and a critique.
FDA - SL: "Senators weigh bill to bolster drug safety"
Immigrants - NYT: "Illegal Families Face Increased Deportations"
Iraq War Runup - OpEd, SL: John Farmer: "The Bushies' red herring on Iraq"
.......... - OpEd: Paul Mulshine: "Why the media bought the war"
Rove 'Investigation' - WP: "The Investigated Investigator" -- Which make one think this is Rove's plan to investigate Rove, or am I too cynical?
Tenet - WP: "Ex-CIA Officers Among Tenet Critics"
Wolfowitz - NYT: "Wolfowitz Goes on the Attack, but Hints at a Deal"
OF INTEREST
John T. Cunningham: Mark Di Ionno: "At 91, he is revising 'This is New Jersey' book again"
E. coli: "Scientists Look to Vaccines in the War on E. Coli"
Fun: "Flower Garden" -- This one's for fun, from reader TT. Click anywhere on the page, or click and drag. Try it!
Genetics: "For Motherly X Chromosome, Gender Is Only the Beginning"
Pet Food: "Pet Deaths Spur Call for Better FDA Screening"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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