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Mayor blasted for being away during flooding
David Del Vecchio and his wife, Karen Kominsky, were in Louisiana as part of the process to adopt a baby. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE Mayor David Del Vecchio’s absence at a disaster relief meeting last week provoked complaints from some flood-weary residents who were upset he had not been around during the flood and…
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Obituaries-Sept. 30, 2004
Paul Blasenheim LAMBERTVILLE Paul Blasenheim, 80, of Lambertville died Friday, Sept. 24, at home. Born in the Bronx, Mr. Blasenheim lived in Putnam Valley, Spring Valley and Monticello, N.Y., before coming to the Lambertville-New Hope area 25 years ago. A chef and restaurateur, Mr. Blasenheim owned and operated Chef Paul’s in Lambertville and Paul’s…
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‘Shaun of the Dead’
Alternating droll humor with gut-wrenching horror and pathos, this import gives a nod to classic zombie flicks and British TV series. By: Bob Brown This film bills itself as "A romantic movie. With zombies." If you’re English, no doubt you’ll find this combination utterly side-splitting. For those not brought up on contemporary British TV, the…
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Senior Menus-Sept. 30, 2004
All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville. The value of each meal is $4.35. 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, Sept. 30 Cream of spinach soup,…
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‘Disaster’ area label needed for storm aid
Financial help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency hinges on President George Bush declaring the region a disaster area. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE More than 100 flood victims from Frenchtown to Trenton filled a Lambertville banquet hall Sept. 23 hoping to find out what kind of federal assistance is available to help them replace…
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City wants bridge calibration device repaired
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said neither Lambertville nor New Hope were jeopardized by the malfunction during flooding caused by Hurricane Ivan. By: Linda Seida The calibration device on the New Hope-Lambertville bridge, used to measure how high the river rises, was not working during the Sept. 19 flood. "I feel it’s irresponsible…
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Police Blotter
Lambertville A homeless man, who told police he wanted to "impress others," was arrested for stealing a sign from the Lambertville Station Restaurant Friday. Police spotted Gilbert O. Morell, 34, at 1:30 a.m. as he was walking along Route 165, carrying what appeared to be a street sign. Police pulled into S&B Petroleum at Route…
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Eagles anticipate easier rest of season
By: John Powers Despite losing to Somerville 53-0 Friday night, there was good news for the South Hunterdon Regional High School football team. The Eagles are off this week, and when they return Oct. 8 for a home game against North Warren, they will begin a stretch of the schedule where they should be competitive.…
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Tomorrow’s Memory
Octogenarian Margaret Kennard Johnson offers a retrospective exhibit, ‘From Stone to Mesh,’ at the Rider Art Gallery. By: Ilene Dube "Ode to a Door Latch," 1979, an intaglio-relief print. In Japanese design, the silences are as important as the spoken message. "I went to Japan in a bright green pant suit, and I quickly learned…
