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Saturday, October 4, 2008

New Dems meet this AM.. Body found in parking lot.. New charter school approved.. Obama youth rally at 3 PM..

PLAINFIELD


Got word last night a body was found in a city parking lot. More info as it becomes available.

PLAINFIELD TODAY:


New Democrats at a 2003 meeting. (How many got their start here?)
I'm early today, have to leave for the New Dems meeting. Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers below --

Charter Schools: "State approves Ellen G. Charter School for Plainfield" -- May open in 2009.
Organization for Recovery: "Agency's building renamed for nursing director Geraldine Cary"

Obama Youth Rally: "Corzine set to rally at Warinanco for Obama" -- 3 PM today.
Arts Groups: "Wall Street crisis shuts many donors' wallets"
Hospitals: "Ground broken for $140M new hospital in Plainsboro" -- Where's the need?
Schools Ripoff: "Exec gets prison for overcharging school districts "

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • VOTER REGISTRATION: The Plainfield Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity is conducting a voter registration drive on Wednesday and Thursdays from 5:00 - 8:45 PM at the Plainfield Public Library through October 9th. Members will provide voter registration forms and assistance for those not currently registered to vote. Info: Jerry Black, (908) 922-5898 or the Library's Bob Golon, (908) 757-1111 x132.

  • Today - October 4. 9 AM - 3 PM. Annual Hispanic Health Fair. Sponsored by the Coalition of Hispanic Physicians. Screenings for: Vision; Pap and breast exams; HIV; Bone density; and Hypertension. Mini-lectures in Spanish by Coalition doctors. Refreshments, music, face painting, clown. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. All are welcome. FREE.

  • Today - October 4. 10 AM - Noon. New Democrats Fall Get-Together. New Democrats for Plainfield will gather to elect its leadership team, socialize and discuss the 2009 elections, which will include Mayor, 4th Ward Council seat, Democratic City Committee, and Assembly. A continental breakfast will be served. At duCret Art School, 1038 Central Avenue (park in the rear).

  • Today - October 4. 10 AM - 3 PM. Annual Fire Prevention Fair. Continuing a 20-year tradition, the Fire Division hosts its annual fair. The big hit with kids is always the 'smoke trailer', which teaches kids safety techniques through a smoke simulation. Information on preventing fire-related losses will be available. Fun, games, giveaways and a visit by Ronald McDonald also. On North Avenue at the Plainfield Train Station. FREE.

  • Today - October 4. 11 AM - 3 PM. Millions More Multicultural Health Fair. Sponsored by the Plainfield LOC of the Millions More Movement Ministry of Health. Health screenings, dental screenings, free health information. At the Respect For Life Cetner, 407 Watchung Avenue. All are welcome. FREE.

  • Today - October 4. 3 PM. Youth for Obama Rally. At Warinanco Park, on the Elizabeth/Roselle border.

  • Today - October 4. 5:30 PM. 'Light the Night' Leukemia/Lymphoma Walk. Ibby Caputo, Leukemia survivor and daughter of Plainfield attorney Steve Caputo, will address the thousands expected for the annual walk sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and lead the walk as 'Honored Hero'. At: Colonial Park in Franklin Township. Join Ibby, her family and friends in support of the work of LLS, or make a tax-deductible contribution online at www.teamibby.com/.

  • Today - October 4. 7 PM - Midnight. Plainfield Symphony's 'Fall Festival'. With a bountiful buffet, libations galore and marvelous music, the Symphony puts the fun in fundraiser at this gala event. At the historic home of Tom & Julie Shortridge, 996 Hillside Avenue. $75/person. To order tickets, call Brenda Anderson at (908) 757-5363 or email brendamaryanderson@hotmail.com.

  • Today - October 4. 8 PM. Powerful Women of Song: Melissa Ferrick. Acoustic guitarist Melissa Ferrick, whose albums 'Goodbye Youth' and 'In The Eyes of Strangers' have wowed her fans, performs at the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Sterling Road, Watchung. Tickets $21 ($19/WAC members). More info online here.

  • Tomorrow - October 5. 1 - 3 PM. FOSH: Annual Blessing of the Animals. Plainfield pets and their families and friends gather at Leland Avenue Park (the Cook School Pond) to schmooze and romp. Animals will be blessed at 2 PM. Every year finds interesting new pets -- what will it be this year? Come out and see. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - October 5. 1 - 3 PM. Book Signing: Union County Black Americans. Plainfield's own Ethel Washington signs her important Union County book. Also featured: Jews of Weequahic, Jews of Morris, and South Orange Revisited. At the Livingston Barnes & Noble, 112 Eisenhower Parkway. (973) 758-1317.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

North Plainfield: "Grandparents charged in newborn's death get deadline to accept plea deal"
St. Peter's Hospital: "Third Legionnaire's disease patient dies"


STATE

Dem Slush Fund: "Assembly GOP was stonewalled on slush fund" --
Alternative Energy: "Jersey wind farm plan hailed as cutting edge" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Izod Center: "Proposal to turn Izod Center into film studio complex"
Paterson Imam Case: "ICE wants to overturn court's refusal to deport"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
  • FactCheck: For a daily analysis of the latest spin from either campaign see the non-partisan FactCheck.org, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Palin: "Palins release tax returns" -- Will their measly contributions to 'charity' be noted by fellow churchgoers who practice tithing?
Bailout --
OF INTEREST
Airships: "An airship's down-to-earth crew"

Obituary: "J.L. Chestnut, Jr., Selma civil rights attorney"
O.J.: "O.J. found guilty on all charges" -- On the 13th anniversary of his acquittal for murder.

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Posted by Dan at 7:00 AM