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Friday, January 30, 2009

CNN's Plainfield story raises questions.. Bernice: Dornoch difficulties.. Olddoc & Maria: Burney a 'must-read'.. Humane Society a worthy cause..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes difficulties a Dornoch project faces in Rahway as she awaits the Mayor's update on the Plainfield project next week. Councilor Burney's post on budget matters draws 'must-read' comments from both Olddoc and Maria. PEPtalks' Renata gives a testimony to involvement...and what it just might do for 6,999 others. Dan scoops Plainfield Sports News: A certain person left their car keys behind at last night's meet at Montclair HS. My lips are sealed! Assemblyman Green updates us with his being on top of the Obama stimulus plan and the Corzine pension-deferral plan. So there!

Plainfield Area Humane Society: "A worthy cause, in a time of great need" -- Courier editorial.

Edison --
 Health Care: "NJ physicians revive old tradition - house calls"
Hospitals: "St. Michael's cited for making 99-year-old stroke victim wait 6 hours"
Gangs: "20 arrested in drug ring" -- Bloods, including Elizabeth.
Guitar Thefts: "Guitar thefts baffle police" -- Roselle Park, Summit & Montclair.
USDA: "Feds promise better notice in killing birds"
'Valentines for Vets': "Kids' valentines buoy overseas troops"
Welfare Reform: "Study: Key is focus on addiction" -- Full report is here.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PLAINFIELD YOUTH BASKETBALL: ANNUAL NJ NETS TRIP. Ticket purchase DEADLINE is tomorrow, January 31. This year's game is against the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, Sunday, March 22. Bus will depart PHS Kenyon Avenue parking lot at 4:30 PM SHARP (Game time is 6 PM.). Tickets: $28/person, includes bus and entry to game. Info and reservations: Lenny Cathcart, (908) 822-7249.

  • PMUA 2009 CALENDAR: Click here for a printable, color-coded copy of the 2009 calendar; also available for pickup at the Plainfield Public Library and City Hall.

  • FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

  • Today - January 30. 6:30 PM. Rhyme 'n Riffin': Poetry and Jazz at PHS. Billed as an evening of thought-provoking poetry and soulful swinging jazz. At the PHS Cafeteria. Use the Kenyon Avenue parking lot. Tickets: $3/students, $5/adults. Info: (908) 731-4333.

  • Tomorrow - January 31. 2 PM. Black History Month Kickoff. Storytelling and dance program for youngsters. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Monday - February 2. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • Thursday - February 5. 7 PM. FOSH Meeting. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow meet to discuss issue of importance to residents and to plan activities for the community, among which a favorite is always the annual FOSH Yard Sale, which draws thousands of visitors to the Queen City. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. Info: Pat Kavanaugh, (908) 561-6046.

  • Thursday - February 5. 7:30 PM SHARP. Seton Hall vs. St. John's Basketball Game. Free tickets. Great seats. Bus trip sponsored by the Division of Recreation. Leave from City Hall parking lot. Bus returns at Midnight. Info and ticket reservations: Recreation Division, (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - February 7. 7 PM - Midnight. Doo-Wop Hop: Benefiting The Plainfield Symphony. Celebrate the 89th season of New Jersey's oldest community orchestra at a fun evening featuring live '50s music from The Street Hearts. Buffet dinner with wine and beer, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $89/person. Reservations: Charles Weltner (908) 561-5660. PLUS: 50/50 Raffle. $100/ticket. Half of proceeds to ticket holder (need not be present to win) and half will go toward the 90th Anniversary celebration in the fall of 2009. 50/50 Info and purchases: Mary Burgwinkle, (908) 756-4688.

  • Saturday - February 14. 8 PM. The Plainfield Symphony: A Symphonic Valentine. Guest Conductor: Jason Tramm. Soloist: Allen Yueh. Puccini: Intermezzo from Manon Lascaut. Tchaikovsky: B Flat Major Piano Concerto. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org. The Plainfield Symphony, New Jersey's oldest community symphony, was established in 1919.
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STATE
Chamber Train Ride: "Schmooze Cruise more subdued this year" -- PolitickerNJ | Ledger | Courier |
Agri-Business: "NJ fines tomato grower $900K for pesticide use" -- Grower was sued in NC for birth defects.
S-CHIP: "Menendez vows to protect NJ's child health care program"
Supremes: "Lawsuits against government must show 'palpably unreasonable' behavior"

NATION / WORLD
Obamas --
 Banks: "U.S. eyes two-part bailout for banks"
Dems to GOP Candidates: "Are you with Obama or Rush?"


Image by Bernie Hou.
Starbucks: "Mark Di Ionno: Starbucks an expendable lifestyle fad?"

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