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Friday, September 12, 2008

Vodka at wine tasting? Absolutly.. Book signing.. PMUA Fair.. Maria offers pols free moving truck.. Bernice finds another blogger..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice notes the passing of W. Deen Mohammed and that the 'Nobody Cares' tagger is also a blogger -- with a mission. Maria offers Plainfield politicians a free moving truck! Olddoc recalls being a 'first responder' and continues views of Bergen, Norway. At PEPtalk, Renata remembers 9/11. The Assemblyman posts a flyer for Saturday's 'official' Obama rally.
New Book on Plainfield Architecture: "Residents' book boasts Plainfield history" -- Also reviewed by Dan here.
Plainfield Public Library: "Library benefit invites residents to 'discover' wine" --- Courier | Ledger |

'Cooping': "Clinton cops lose appeal over dismissal" -- GPS used to catch them.
Recycling: "Jerseyans recycle slightly more than half" -- More recycling = less tax burden.
School Dress Code: "Orange families complain of late notice of changes" -- How much notice is enough?

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - 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).

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Drugs: "Quiet Union neighborhood supplied upscale towns"

 7th District Race: "Dems say Lance and GOP try to hide Bush fundraising visit"
John Farmer at Kean: "9/11 changed the presidency forever"
Newark Achdiocese: "Archdiocese confirms suspension in sex abuse case"
Newark City Council: "13 file for Rone's vacant seat"
North Plainfield: "Water discoloration continues for some NJ American Water customers"
Sharpe James: "James reports to Petersburg prison Monday"
Wegman's Recall: "Wegman's expands recall to include Challah"


STATE

Defective Military Goods: "$8M fine for knowingly supplying Army defective filters" -- Wanna bet they have 'support our troops' bumper stickers?
Rutgers: "Closed board meeting raises 'sunshine law' concerns"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 The Economy: "As crisis expands, struggle to understand why steps taken haven't worked" -- Is the WSJ being disingenuous?
FBI: "Rule changes would give FBI agents extensive new powers"


OF INTEREST
'Peek' Pocket Email: "Non-techies, this one's for you" -- Website here. This one is definitely interesting.
Movies: "In 'Greetings from the shore', Lavallette lover pours out her soul"

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Posted by Dan at 8:35 AM