December 2006 Church Edition Lauderdale church's plan to expand stirs protest First Presbyterian Church has been part of Fort Lauderdale's historic Colee Hammock neighborhood for more than half a century, but its ambitious expansion plan is creating a deep rift with its longtime neighbors. Read the Full Story in the Miami Herald  (12/27) Developer completes acquisition of New Jersey landfill for mixed-use project The Walters Group of Barnegat, N.J., has completed its acquisition of a former landfill, where it plans to build a 650,000-square-foot retail complex with 565 age-restricted residential units, 110 affordable housing units and 25,000 square feet of office space. The deal comes after three years of negotiations with Stafford Township officials, the state Pinelands Commission and various environmental groups. Read the Full Story at Globe St.  (12/12) Roads votes may be linked If the Legislature approves, a highway and transit plan for Sound Transit and Snohomish County will be one question on the 2007 ballot. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (12/12) Quote of the Month "To play it safe is not to play. " -Robert Altman (film director, producer and screenwriter)