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  • Police Blotter-Dec. 8, 2005

    Lambertville    Patrice Stock, 20, of Pipersville was charged with drunken driving Nov. 28 at about 1:30 a.m.    Police said they saw a vehicle backing up on Route 165. As a marked patrol unit approached the vehicle, it stopped, then continued forward on Route 518, crossing over the no-passing lines, police said.    As it turned left…

  • Aroma

    Serving Thai food in an opulent atmosphere, this Franklin Park spot offers a surprise-filled journey. By:Antoinette Buckley Aroma 3175-3 Route 27 South Franklin Park (732) 422-9300 Food: Good to very good Service: Very good Prices: Inexpensive Cuisine: Thai Vegetarian Options: Appetizers, soups and entrées Ambience: Asian opulence Hours: Mon.-Thurs., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11…

  • Obituaries-Dec. 8, 2005

    Adolph Janssen    MORRISVILLE, Pa. — Adolph Edward Janssen died Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Compassionate Care Hospice, Trenton, after a long illness.    Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 1925, he moved to Hunterdon County and in 1975 became a United States citizen.    He held supervisory positions in color matching and color concentrates at Plastics Color Division…

  • Editorial-Dec. 8, 2005

    Take part in making decision on DOT project. By: Mae Rhine    Today from 4 to 7 p.m., the state Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed changes along routes 29, 165 and 179, primarily in Lambertville, but also in West Amwell Township.    Residents and local officials need to attend this session…

  • Dec. 7, 8:34 p.m.: Toward a permanent minority

    An example of why the Democrats inspire little confidence these days. By: Hank Kalet    Here’s a story that should demonstrate just how unlikely it is that the Democrats will regain a majority in Congress next year.    These are the basic realities:    1. The war in Iraq in stalemate. The moderate strides forward that have been…

  • To Your Health-Dec. 8, 2005

    Make simple changes to prevent heart disease By: Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    The good news is women can reduce their chances of heart disease.    We’re on a mission to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of U.S. women, claiming about 500,000 women’s lives a year.    The good news is women can reduce…

  • Aeon Flux

    Why a talented cast would sign on to this contrived sci-fi action flick is not so clear. By:Bob Brown    In Aeon Flux, what’s left of civilization 400 years from now looks a lot like those TV ads for photochromic eyeglasses, that so-called future "where everyone protects their eyes from sun damage like they protect their…

  • Senior Menus-Dec. 8, 2005

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.45. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.    Thursday, Dec. 8 — Chicken noodle soup, loin…

  • Interim superintendent ‘inspirational’

    Lambertville Public School is debating whether to hire a new superintendent or hire a principal and share a superintendent with another district. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Lambertville Public School’s interim superintendent has been on the job for barely two months, but parents and teachers have seen enough to know they want plenty more of…