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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Sympathy to Olddoc in the passing of his wife.. Bernice: Mayor at Senior Center; Cable Board; Dudley House.. Maria: What does it take?..

Services for Helen Hull Yood, wife of Dr. Harold Yood (our beloved 'Olddoc') will be at Noon, Thursday, November 12 at the Higgins Home for Funerals, 205 West 8th Street (at Arlington Avenue).

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Budget: "Taxes may rise 10 percent, layoffs mulled"
2000 Murder: "Convict loses appeal in 2000 death of Plainfield basketball star"
Crohn's Disease: "Jaguars QB, Plainfield native David Garrard embraces cause"
Drugs: "Plainfield man busted selling drugs at Kmart"
'Lou Gehrig's Disease': "VA doing its part to fight ALS" -- Letter, Bess Moran Zampella, Plainfield.
NJT: "NJT spends $6M on diesel-locomotive woes" -- Includes Raritan Valley line.
'Operation Medicine Cabinet': "Medicines disposal program Saturday" -- But where?
Real Estate: "Central Jersey home prices dropped 8.9 percent in quarter" -- Courier | Ledger |
Solar Power: "PSE&G wins approval for $143M more in power loans to customers"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes Mayor's visit to new Senior Center, new life for Cable Board, operator sought for Dudley House. Olddoc -- our sympathy goes out to Dr. Harold Yood with the passing of his wife Helen, noted on his blog last evening -- expressions of sympathy may be sent to him at 1353 Cushing Road, Plainfield, 07062. Maria has a short questionnaire on what it takes to educate our children. GOP Mayoral candidate Pivnichny offers condolences to Dr. Yood and comments on the budget offered by the Administration. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.)

Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

Camden: "Mayor-elect Redd wants city powers back from state"
Candidate Residency: "J.C.'s Lopes uses campaign funds to defend residency fight"
Edison: "Police force earns coveted state accreditation" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Long road up from misconduct, corruption.
Perth Amboy: "Council prez has police eject resident over changes to public participation"
Piscataway: "VFW post donates proceeds of its property sale to township causes"

Christie Transition [full Ledger coverage here] --
 Congress: "Codey intent on one appointment to redistricting committee" -- NJ is expected to lose one seat in the House after the 2010 census.
Legislature --

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - November 12. 8:30 AM Sharp. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. South Avenue's merchants meet once a month to review and plan area activities, discuss issues, and network. This month features an update on the status of South Avenue road repairs. At Wendy's, South Avenue and Terrill Road.

  • Tomorrow - November 12. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursdays through November 19. 4:30 - 5:3 PM. Free Basic Spanish Classes: A Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. Basic Spanish to help navigate everyday communication situations. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.

  • Friday/Saturday/Sunday - November 13 - 15. Play: Steel Magnolias. Act IV Productions presents Robert Harding's play about six women who bond at a beauty parlor and deal with the triumphs and tragedies of their lives. Act IV productions are always well received and cast member (and Plainfielder) Sheila Harding is a Perry Award recipient. Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. At the Parish Hall of First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in the city lot accessed across the street from the church.) Tickets: $15/person. Reservations and information: (908) 756-0750.

  • Friday & Saturday - November 13 & 14. Musical: The Wiz. M.Power Performing Arts and Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Black Student Union presentation. Friday at 7 PM. Saturday at 3 PM and 7 PM. Doors open half hour before performance. At Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains. All tickets: $10/person. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x112.

  • Saturday - November 14. 10 AM Departure. PHS Class of 1970 AC Bus Trip To Bally's. As part of their reunion activities, PHS Class of '70 is sponsoring a day in A.C. $35/ticket ($20 back in coins). Leave from PHS Stelle Avenue parking lot. Depart 10 AM sharp, return 9 PM. Info: Viola Gillette-Eaddy, (732) 208-7167.

  • Saturday & Sunday - November 14 & 15. Musical: Leader Of The Pack. Rainbow Experience present this 'jukebox musical' classic, celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds topped the pop charts. Saturday, 7:30 PM. Sunday, 3:00 PM. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and children under 12. Info: (908) 756-8658 or visit the website here.

  • Monday - November 16. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Monday - November 16. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
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