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Police Blotter-July 22, 2004
Lambertville Linda R. Eveland-Ringel, 59, of Lambertville was charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license July 13. She was stopped in front of her house. Ms. Eveland-Ringel was stopped following a random lookup that revealed she was driving while her license was suspended. There also was an active warrant for her arrest, issued by…
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‘I, Robot’
Renegade cop Will Smith tries to prevent sentient robots from slashing and smashing their way to freedom. By: Bob Brown Ever since HAL- 9000 threatened to take over in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), movies have grappled with our human inferiority complex. The only thing we’ve got over the machines is emotions. Even that is…
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Lahiere’s
Grounded in classical French technique, the food at this Princeton landmark is beginning to show hints of fusion. By: Faith Bahadurian Lahiere’s 5-11 Witherspoon Street Princeton (609) 921-2798 www.lahieres.com Food: Very good Service: Good Prices: Expensive Cuisine: French with a passport Ambience: Historical Princetonia Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat.-11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Fri..…
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On the Road Again
The Delaware Valley Fire Department offers bike rides for all ages and skill levels with the Tour de Tinicum. By: Amy Brummer The Tour de Tinicum’s "Towpath/Family" ride takes cyclists on a 4-mile round trip. The route is one of four rides that depart from the headquarters of the Delaware Valley Fire Department in Erwinna.…
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$3.3M budget approved by council
Adoption of the spending plan may pave the way for the introduction of a salary and wage ordinance that would give city workers 3.5 percent raises this year. By: Mae Rhine LAMBERTVILLE Adoption of the city’s $3.3 million budget Monday may pave the way for the introduction of a salary and wage ordinance that…
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Buttonwood reconstruction bids rejected
The three bids received by the Lambertville City Council all were above the $250,000 estimated for the project. By: Mae Rhine LAMBERTVILLE The City Council Monday once again rejected bids for the reconstruction of Buttonwood Street. It also approved $75,000 to purchase a tiny piece of land for a park in the Connaught Hill…
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Editorial-July 22, 2004
Hats off to taxpayers of Lambertville! By: Mae Rhine What an accomplishment. For the first time, all property taxes have been paid in Lambertville, and no tax sale will be necessary this year. We salute the property owners as well as Tax Collector Bonnie Eick. Ms. Eick puts a lot of time and effort into…
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‘Before Sunset’
Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy return for a sequel that attempts to balance youthful romanticism with realism. By: Elise Nakhnikian Before Sunrise went quickly to video after its release nine years ago, written off by many critics and most moviegoers as a talk-heavy, anachronistic chick flick. So in releasing the sequel, Before Sunset, director Richard…
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Letters-July 22, 2004
Stockton united in progress To the editor: On behalf of the Borough Council, our dedicated staff and for the citizens of Stockton whom we collectively serve, I want to thank The Beacon for its praiseworthy editorial of July 8 entitled "Stockton makes progress with longtime issues." Stockton’s municipal government, at all levels, is working and…
