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Saturday, September 13, 2008

ex-Chief Santiago cleared of charges.. Scotch Plains burn victims are Plainfielders.. Much to do today: Wine tasting, PMUA fair, Obama rally, more..

PLAINFIELD


TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident at Somerset Street and Route 22 Eastbound this AM.

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice is taking the day off but hopes she may see you at the Environmental Fair. Maria finds a lot going on today and is checking out 3 of 5 events. At PEPtalk, Renata poses a question to teachers: Why do you teach? Plainfield Sports News reports the PHS Cardinals dropped their opener at Watchung Hills. Uh-oh.

Assemblyman Green uses an email from Muhlenberg activist Dottie Gutenkauf to attack Councilor Storch for allegedly abstaining on the Council vote to appeal Muhlenberg's closure. Truth is, Storch had to leave the meeting BEFORE the vote came up, which the Courier omitted to mention. Much more going on here than meets the eye.
Fire Victims: "3 seriously burned victims of Scotch Plains fire ID'ed as Plainfielders" -- The Tri-County Red Cross is assisting families displaced by the fire. More info and donation link here.
Obama Rally Today: "Political rally schedule for Plainfield" -- Rain location: Queen City Academy auditorium, West 7th and Grant Avenue.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 13. 11 AM - 3 PM. 9th Annual PMUA Environmental Fair. Activities for kids of all ages. Environmental information, equipment displays. Music. Food. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. FREE. (Rain date, September 27). See story here.

  • Today - September 13. 2 - 4 PM. Book Signing: 'Plainfield's History & Architecture'. Long awaited, local historians John Grady and Dotte Pollard will be on hand to autograph copies of their newly-released pictorial history of Plainfield. (I'll be reviewing this sumptuous book during the week. -- Dan) You won't want to miss this event -- stock up with several for your holiday gift list. At Borders bookstore, Watchung Square Mall. FREE. See story here, and here.

  • Today - September 13. 3:00 PM. PSO's Annual FREE Children's Concert. Kids and families alike will delight at the featured 'Phil Harmonic and His Fabulous Orchestra' by David Rimelis. Guest conductor: Michael Avagliano. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. Donations of school supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, etc.) are welcome and will go to students at the Queen City Academy charter school. Information: (908) 561-5140.

  • Today - September 13. 3 PM. Obama Rally and HQ Grand Opening. Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Newark Mayor Cory Booker have been invited by Assemblyman Jerry Green to rally local forces for the November election. The local Democratic HQ will also celebrate its grand opening. Come out. Sign up. Work for change. Democratic HQ is at 311 East Front Street. All are welcome. See story here.

  • Today - September 13. 4:30 - 7:30 PM. 8th Annual 'Wine Discovery'. One of Plainfield's 'must-attend' events, the annual wine tasting raises funds in support of the Plainfield Public Library's literacy and program needs. Sponsor: Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gearhart 1039 Rahway Road. Tickets: $75/person advance, $85 at the door. There is also an exclusive tour of this magnificent home from 3:30 - 4:30 PM Tickets for the tour (including the wine tasting) are $85/person in advance and $95 at the door. Info: (908) 757-2305. See story here and here. No Absolut! -- Dan's source had it wrong.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Aretha Franklin: "Queen of Soul headlines Liberty R&B Festival today"
Edison Porn Trade Show: "Without the whips, Exxxotica is ho-hum"
North Plainfield: "Man gets 10 years for Grove Street vehicular homicide"
Union County Freeholders: "We are not in the entertainment business" -- Of panem et circenses, bread and circuses. O Juvenal, where are you when we need you!


STATE

Ferriero Corruption Case: "Cryan says Ferriero should resign" -- So does Corzine.
Flu Pandemic: "Health experts tell businesses to plan for 'wide, prolonged' flu epidemic"
Giants/Jets Stadium: "Naming rights talks with Allianz ended" -- Nazi ties in past, failure to pay Holocaust victim claims.

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Oil Royalties: "Senior DOJ officials block suit aimed at recovering $40M in royalties"

OF INTEREST

Toronto Film Festival: "With movie industry troubled, dark clouds over smaller festival"


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Posted by Dan at 9:32 AM