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Editorial-Aug. 11, 2005
Chamber and city must work together on Shad Festival. By: Mae Rhine The results are in. Out of 175 Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce members, 62 answered a poll about whether the Shad Festival should continue. Of those, 43 want to see it go on and reach its 25th anniversary next year. That’s a good…
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City rejects bid for Justice Center
There was only one bid — $88,757 — for restorations to the interior of the flood-damaged building on South Union Street. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The City Council Monday rejected a bid to restore the interior of the flood-damaged Justice Center on South Union Street. The lone bid was submitted by Procomm Systems Inc.…
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Obituaries-Aug. 11, 2005
Ellen Williams TRENTON Ellen Logan Williams, 84, of Trenton died Friday, July 29, at home. Born in Lambertville, she spent most of her life in Trenton. She attended Trenton public schools and Shiloh Baptist Church. Ms. Williams went to West Virginia State University in Morgantown, W.Va., where she studied library science and received a…
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The Summer Kitchen
The excellent seafood dishes and moderate prices entice a visitor to this elegantly simplistic establishment located in Penn’s Park. By: Amy Brummer The Summer Kitchen The Gathering Village Route 232 and Penn’s Park Road Penn’s Park, Pa. (215) 598-9210 www.thesummerkitchen.net Food: Very good, with flashes of excellence Service: Professional and efficient Prices: Moderately expensive Cuisine:…
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A respite from the war
A Lawrence man, serving in Iraq, visits with family and friends. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer When Trafalgar Court resident Raymond Aguila enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to fight in Vietnam, it was the older soldiers who looked after the 18-year-old infantryman. The former Marine, now a sergeant first class in the…
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The Spirit of Music
Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa., is an unpretentious celebration of tunes, food and family fun. By: Matt Smith TIMEOFF PHOTOS/MATT SMITH The Pennsylvania Villagers polka band get the crowd dancing at the Festplatz. Musikfest seems to completely lack pretension. Whereas other summer music festivals are intended to draw a specific segment of fans, say heavy metal,…
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Polls shows many want Shad Festival to continue
The survey by the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce shows 43 of the 62 businesses that responded want the event to go on. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE A recent poll conducted by the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce shows the majority of business owners in the area want the annual Shad Festival to continue.…
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To Your Health-Aug. 11, 2005
Stay one step ahead of your baby By: Dr. Terry Shlimbaum "I didn’t know my baby could do that!" is a phrase often heard after the accident happens. Anyone who has a baby knows how quickly he or she grow and develop. It may seem amazing, but the baby who can’t roll over one day…
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Stockton may pay $27,000 for revaluation
The Borough Council is expected to decide at its meeting Monday. By: Linda Seida STOCKTON The Borough Council is expected to award a $27,500 contract this month for a borough-wide revaluation. The council is expected to vote during its Aug. 22 meeting to give the revaluation contract to Realty Appraisal Co. of West New…
