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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Property auction this AM.. YW's $10K 50/50 tomorrow.. Superintendent search is ON.. Dottie lights a fire..


Services for Irene Leath today: Viewing, 10 AM; Funeral, Noon. St. Bernard's Church, George Street and Emerson Avenue.

PLAINFIELD

Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan) Plain Talker: "Schools Superintendent: The Search is On"
Crescent Times: "Historic Preservation Commission: And TOLD we were" -- Dottie G. lights a fire.
Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.

Jena Followup: "White supremacist backlash builds over Jena case"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 26. 6:30 PM. New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission. First public hearing on the Civil Unions law. NJ Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, Ryder's Lane (off Route 1), New Brunswick. The public may attend AND testify. Info: see the Garden State Equality website.

  • Today - September 26. 7:30 - 9 PM. New Horizons College Club. Helping high school students prepare for college. See Club website here. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - September 27. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - September 27. 6 PM. RESCHEDULED YWCA 100th Anniversary Celebration. Reception, Dinner and Recognitions. YWCA, East Front and Church Streets. Donation: $100/person. Info: (908) 756-3500 x121.

  • Friday - September 28. 8 PM. Harmonic Brass Ensemble. From Hamburg, Germany. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. Sponsor: Crescent Educational & Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at door; Seniors: $15/$20; Students: $5/$10. Info: (908) 756-2468.

  • Saturday - September 29. 9 AM. Breakfast Author Event. Author M.E. Kemp, in the area to promote Death of a Dutch Uncle, 3rd in her historical mystery series featuring two nosy Puritans as detectives, will share coffee, muffins and book talk with all who are interested. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. RSVP so you'll get a muffin courtesy of innkeepers Nancy and Lamont -- by email or phone: (908) 753-0922.

  • Saturday - September 29. 1 PM. PHS Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood. At Hub Stine Field.

  • Sunday - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Sunday - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Sunday - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.

  • Monday - October 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:15 - 7 PM. YMCA's 'Strong Kids' Campaign Kickoff. The YMCA has a goal of $60,000 for membership scholarships for kids. Kickoff reception with hors d'oeuvres, music by Joe Bonini. Co-chairs Mindy Scarlett of the Scarlett Foundation and Michael Smith of Investor Savings Bank. RSVP to: Addy Bonet, abonet@plainfieldy.org or (908) 756-6060.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:30 - 8 PM. Networking Event: 'Emotional Intelligence for Women - Building Personal and Organizational Presence'. Sponsor: YWCA of Central NJ and TWIN Management Forum. Host: Schering-Plough, Bldg K-15, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth. $25 members/$30 guests. Info: (908) 473-2136.

  • Wednesday - October 3. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

1967: "In Newark's words, riots' tumult retold at NJ Historical Society"
Blue Star Mall: "Halloween hanging display removed" -- Editorial, CN: "Display was insensitive"
Essex County: "Ruling overturned on jail medical care" -- Surprise! The 'juiced' bidder wins over the low bidder.
Newark: "Author to fix Newark coloring book"
Roselle: "Roselle boro counsel deemed 'ineligible' by state" -- Dept. of Dirty Tricks.


STATE

4th Grade Tests: "Jersey students improve reading, math scores on national test"
Corruption: "Poll: Corruption not tarnishing Democrats"
Devereaux Case: "Devereaux files motion to interview juror"
Drug Wars: Tom Moran: "For Corzine, school zone a battlefield in drug war"
Supreme Court: "Court asked to revisit abortion ruling"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Iran - Reuters: "Cheney mulled Israeli strike on Iran: Newsweek"
.......... - Times/UK: "Secret US air force team to perfect plan for Iran strike"
Iraq --
Blackwater Mercenaries: "Contractors in Iraq fuel military v. State Dept. debate"
Corruption: "House Panel Says Rice Hinders Its Work"
Generals: "Generals opposing Iraq war break with military tradition"
Myanmar (breaking): "Police Clash with Monks in Myanmar"
S-CHIP: "House Passes Children's Health Bill" -- Defies Bush's 'every other child left behind' attitude.
Supremes: "Justices Agree to Hear Case About Voter ID Laws"


OF INTEREST

Episcopalians: "AmericanBishops Reject Anglican Church’s Orders" -- Statement here.
 Housing Market: "Existing home sales fall to lowest pace in five years"
Immigrants: "Towns Rethink Laws Against Illegal Immigrants"
Internet Phone Service: "Latest verdict very bad news for Vonage"
Springsteen - Review: "'Magic' in the night"
Vinyl Records: "For the record, vinyl is alive and kicking"

Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.

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Posted by Dan at 8:52 AM