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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Holiday House Tour (among 9 choices) today.. Victim's family mourns, recalls.. Suspect arrested.. Ex-Plainfield cop pinned in car in Rt 22 collision..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: I'm early (getting out to research a story), so be sure to check back in on folks... For now: PPS News reports 2008-09 student-Board liaisons. Plainfield Sports News has a boys/girls basketball teaser.


Murder #5 --


Photo: Dan Damon.
Council President Gibson has a letter ("Citizens panel fails in budget task") in today's Courier, print edition only. Will put up link when it becomes available.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: "Revering a symbol of Mexican faith and identity" -- Runners were in Plainfield Wednesday.
Rt 22 Accident: "Driver slams into patrol car, pinning cop" | Courier | Ledger | -- Former Plainfield P.O. Anthony HooFatt, now a North Plainfield officer.

Hospitals: "St. Barnabas' Kimball MC denies rumors of closing" -- Troubles, troubles.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

  • Today - December 13. 10 AM - 6 PM. 'Operation Safe Streets' Gun Exchange. A no-questions-asked gun turn-in program. Turn in a working firearm and get a choice of $50 gift card. Sponsored by the Plainfield Fire Division, FMBA #7 and FOA #207. At Fire Division Headquarters, West 4th Street and Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753-3484.

  • Today - December 13. 10 AM. Charter School Informational. An opportunity for parents of children entering grade 6 or 7 in September 2009 to learn of and apply for the Pressman Charter School, Plainfield's newest. The school will emphasize high academics using music as an integral part of its curriculum approach. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Info: (973) 635-6944 or visit the school's website here.

  • Today - December 13. 11 AM. Grand Opening: State Farm Insurance. State Farm agent Deseral Mashel Neal invites all to the Grand Opening of her new State Farm agency. Light refreshments will be served. Her offices are located in the new County Office Building, 200 West Second Street, Suite 102. Info: (908) 757-3415 or email deseral72@yahoo.com.

  • Today - December 13. Noon - 2:30 PM. Mt. Olive Church Pre-Christmas Dinner. Pastor Donald Nichols, Sr., and the members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church invite all to a holiday meal with all the fixins' hosted by the Missionary Society and Sunday School of the church. At: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 215 Liberty Street (at West 3rd Street). Info: Robyn Danner (908) 754-3439. Freewill donations appreciated but not required.

  • Today - December 13. 1 - 4 PM. Holiday Bazaar. 'Healthy Living' and 'Going Green' gift baskets featuring Shaklee products. Tasty treats and lots of holiday ideas. Host: Claudia Slaten. At: 745 Ravine Road. Info: (908) 222-1778.

  • Today - December 13. 2 - 7 PM. Washington Park Historic District Holiday House Tour. Proceed benefit the District and the Plainfield area chapter of the American Red Cross. See details here.

  • Today - December 13. 3 - 6 PM. Holiday Afternoon Tea. A holiday tea hosted by the YMCA's Board of Directors and CEO Addy Bonet. Enjoy champagne, spiced cider and teas from around the world. In support of the 'Strong Kids' campaign to create scholarships for Plainfield Area YMCA programs. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. Please RSVP by Dec. 8 to (908) 756-6060 x101 or abonet@plainfieldy.org.

  • Today - December 13. 6 PM. Christmas Play: Joy In My Soul. A Christmas play presented by Rose of Sharon Community Church and In His Name Productions. At Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West 7th Street (near Grant). Donation: $10, Seniors/Under 15: $5.

  • Today - December 13. 8 PM. Concert: 'From Soup to Nuts', a Holiday Feast. Many Plainfielders have enjoyed the holiday concerts of the NJ Gay Men's Chorus, a statewide choral group headquartered in Princeton. Donations of non-perishable food items brought to the concert will benefit a local food bank. This year's concert is at the Presbyterian Church of Bound Brook, 409 Mountain Avenue. Tickets: $20/advance, $15/students & seniors, $25/at the door. Info: (609) 396-7774 or visit www.njgmc.org.

  • Tomorrow - December 14. 5 PM. Concert: Watoto Children's Choir. This renowned choir of Ugandan young people who have lost parents to AIDS will bring their special message of hope in the fight against AIDS/HIV in Africa. Sponsored by United Presbyterian Church and Nuevas Fronteras. At United Presbyterian Church, 525 West Front Street (parking and entrance in the rear). A freewill offering will be taken. Info: United Presbyterian Church, (908) 756-2666.

  • Tomorrow - December 14. 5:30 PM. Crescent Concerts: Yuletide by Candlelight. The Crescent Singers present their annual offering of holiday music and carols. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Tickets: $20, $15/senior, $5/student. Info: (908) 756-2468 or www.crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Monday - December 15. 7 PM. Charter School Informational. An opportunity for parents of children entering grade 6 or 7 in September 2009 to learn of and apply for the Pressman Charter School, Plainfield's newest. The school will emphasize high academics using music as an integral part of its curriculum approach. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Info: (973) 635-6944 or visit the school's website here.

  • Tuesday - December 16. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Thursday - December 18. 6 PM. Plainfield United Way Community Council. The December meeting will review the holiday toy drive, health care initiatives, and the 1909 house tour. Light dinner will be served. At the UCPC Behavioral Health Care Center, 117 Roosevelt Avenue (next to the PMUA building). Info: Jeff Scheckner, (908) 353-7171 x138.

  • Thursday - December 18. 7 PM - 2 AM (Showtime 11 PM). Plainfield Fire Division Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive. A must-do annual event, gathering toys for distribution to social service agencies AND having enjoying one of the holiday's great parties. ALY-US, featuring 'Supa' singing Follow Me. DJ 'D' from 88.7FM's Soulful Saturdays. At Los Faraones club, 111 East Front Street. Admission FREE with an unwrapped toy of $10 minimum value.

  • Thursday - December 18. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Bridgewater Commons, Woodbridge: "Mall owner dodges bankruptcy bullet...for now"
Edison: "Dem machine unites against Choi for '09 primary"
Franklin Twp.: "Wife used township position to feed contracts to husband" -- Ledger | Courier | Bilked town out of $117K.
North Plainfield: "Police need help in identifying accident victim" -- Struck on Watchung at Pearl, early Thursday evening.
Perth Amboy: "Ex-mayor insists no wrongdoing in deal which netted him $300K"
Rutgers: "Board will borrow $30M more for scaled-back stadium" -- Ledger | Record |
Scotch Plains: "Scotch Plains woman advertised prostitution services on Craigslist"
Somerset County: "County Dems, Freeholder candidate challenge provisional ballot count" -- A point of law.


STATE

Sen. Lautenberg: "'Ponzi-scheme broker managed Lautenberg's charitable funds"
Foreclosure, Food Assistance: "Corzine signs bill aiding food banks, fighting foreclosures"

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


NATION / WORLD

Obama --
 Auto Bailout --
OF INTEREST

Obituary: "Van Johnson, over whom bobby-soxers went wild"

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Posted by Dan at 9:11 AM