PLAINFIELD TODAY has moved to a new address

PLAINFIELD TODAY has moved to a new -- and better -- address:

http://ptoday.blogspot.com/

Come on over and check it out.

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Yes, we are.

PT finished up the last essential touches on New Year's Eve, and the NEW Plainfield Today is ready to roll.

The improvements in technology by Blogger, the service that hosts PT, mean that we must say farewell to our old web address (http://plainfieldtoday.blogspot.com/) because the NEW Plainfield Today has a NEW web address (http://ptoday.blogspot.com/).

Come on over, the coffee's brewed.

If you subscribe to CLIPS (and why don't you?), your morning email will have the link to the new site.

The OLD site will remain active as an archive for all the material previously posted.

-- Dan Damon

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Ecuadorian textiles at Library

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The Plainfield Public Library is showcasing an exhibit of handcrafted rugs and fabric art in the Anne Louise Davis room through the end of January, 2007.

The textiles are designed locally by Plainfield resident Fernando Muñoz. Mr. Muñoz is an interior designer who supplies both traditional and custom-designed pieces on commission.

Examples in the exhibit give an idea of the wide range of designs available -- from indigenously inspired village scenes to African and Native-American inspired designs to a bravura piece drawing on the abstract graphic art of M. C. Escher of the Netherlands.

For three generations, Mr. Muñoz' family has developed these custom-designed textiles, and their work is well-known and widely exhibited in his home country, where they have received a variety of rewards and recognitions.

The family's custom-designed works have found collectors abroad, including -- besides the US -- Germany, Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands.

Mr. Muñoz came to New York in 2000, where he studied hand weaving with Steve Andersen. He came to Plainfield in 2002, and established his firm here.

The exhibit is free and available for viewing during during normal Library hours.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Jessica Myers, head of Special Collections, at (908) 757-1111 x136.

-- Dan Damon

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2006 Holiday decoration videos

2006 Holiday Decoration Videos
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-- Dan Damon
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Kwanzaa begins today

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(Kwanzaa commemorative stamp, USPS, 1997.)

Kwanzaa begins today. The seven day festival runs through January 1.

Read more about the festival, its background and traditions here, a site including links to many other resources. Dr. Karenga's official Kwanzaa site is here.

Plainfield's official celebration, sponsored by the Recreation Division and Mayor Robinson-Briggs, will be this Saturday, from 1 - 6 PM, at the Washington Community School.

The event is free and open to the public.

-- Dan Damon

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A needed message

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PEACE

ON EARTH

TO ALL OF

GOODWILL

-- Dan Damon

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PT taking advantage of tech improvements over holidays

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Plainfield Today is taking advantage of improvements in technology being offered by Blogger, the service which hosts both PT and CLIPS.

I plan to begin the switchover to the improved format over the remainder of December.

Accordingly, both PT and CLIPS will be on a 'lite' schedule from December 24 through New Year's Day.

Happy Holidays!

-- Dan Damon

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Murder No. 10 - Updated Chart

PLAINFIELD MURDERS - 2006
	Date: August 25, 2006** Victim: Aurelios Landeros, 54, of Plainfield. Discovered unconscious at his residence, 1300-block of East 2nd Street on August 10. Slipped into a coma and died August 25. Autopsy was inconclusive about cause of death. Further forensic examination led the Prosecutor to declare the death a homicide in December. Suspect: Unknown; AT LARGE Drugs Involved: Unknown **Reported by Ledger and Courier on Thursday, 12/21/2006.
	Date: December 16, 2006 Victim: Maria Flores, 16, of Plainfield, multiple gunshot wounds Circumstances: Reported anonymously to 911 about 9:55 PM, victim was found in a car outside deli area of Global gas station at West Front Street and Grant Avenue. Suspect: Unknown; AT LARGE as of 12/16/2006 Drugs Involved: Unknown
	Date: September 3, 2006 Victim: Joel Whitley, 26, of Burlington County Circumstances: Shot after dispute at party on East 6th Street, shooter pulled up in silver van Suspect: Bryden Williams, 29; IN CUSTODY as of 9/20/2006 Drugs Involved: Unknown
	Date: July 6, 2006 Victim: Robert Clayborne Circumstances: Shot, Hallway of Viola Aptmts., across from Crescent Ave. Presbyterian Church Suspect: Unsolved Drugs Involved: Yes
	Date: July 1, 2006 Victim: Frank Puri Circumstances: Beaten, found under Liberty Street underpass Suspect: At large: Robert Hayes, 19, of North Plainfield. In custody: Robert Johnson, 18, and Dante Faulcon, 19, both of Plainfield, and a 17-year-old North Plainfield male. Drugs Involved: Probable
	Date: June 18, 2006 Victim: Lonnie Phillips Circumstances: Stabbed, daylight, East Front at Church Street Suspect: Dennis Thomas, arrested minutes later Drugs Involved: No
	Date: April 12, 2006 Victim: Sergio Suarez Circumstances: Shot, Innocent bystander, West Front across from McDonald's Suspect: Shaun D. Oatis, arrested April 12, 2006 Drugs Involved: No
	Date: March 24, 2006 Victim: Michael Gregory Circumstances: Shot, broad daylight, Green Brook Park Suspect: Jeremy Watson, arrested March 24, 2006 Drugs Involved: Yes
	Date: March 14, 2006 Victim: Robert Cody Circumstances: Shot, Liberty Street underpass Suspect: Donald Johnson, arrested Staten Island, April 23, 2006 Drugs Involved: Suspected
	Date: February 16, 2006 Victim: Antwine McAllister Circumstances: Shot, broad daylight, 6th & Park Suspect: Shawn Wafi-Long, arrested May 19, 2006 Drugs Involved: Suspected

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