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Obituaries-May 20, 2004
Helen Spargo LAMBERTVILLE Helen Rose Spargo, 43, died Wednesday, May 12, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township. Born in Doylestown, Pa., Mrs. Spargo was a lifelong resident of Lambertville. She was a school bus driver with the Baker Bus Company in Bridgewater for 17 years. She was a member of the Columbia Fire Company…
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Pet Talk-May 20, 2004
Bring on the heat, but be wary of pet’s comfort By: Dr. Daniel Eubanks As summer approaches, it might be worthwhile to consider the effects of heat on our pets. We all know how the heat affects us and the measures we employ to avoid and reduce the discomfort of oppressive heat. What about our…
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Police Blotter-May 20, 2004
Lambertville Ernest Zander, 57, of 47 Clinton St. was arrested May 11 on an outstanding warrant following a motor vehicle stop on Route 29. Police ran a random check of Mr. Zander’s license plate as he drove north on North Main Street near the Union Fire Company. The registration for the vehicle had expired July…
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‘Shrek 2’
Back from his honeymoon, the lovable ogre embarks on another adventure complete with fresh jokes and new dialogue. By: Jim Boyle One thing that Shrek taught us is, it ain’t easy being green. In Shrek 2, we learn it also ain’t easy getting along with the in-laws, especially when they try to have you killed.…
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Bringing Down the House
Anything and everything political is fair game for sketch comedy group the Capitol Steps, which will be participating in a fundraising event for the Corner House Foundation. By: Lillie Binder The political comedy troupe the Capitol Steps will perform at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton May 21, appearing as part of a benefit for Corner House.…
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‘My Fair Lady’
McCarter Theatre reimagines this beloved musical. By: Stuart Duncan When My Fair Lady opened in New Haven, Conn., in February 1956, the show was running long, and by the time it reached Philadelphia for a two-week stay, two songs had been cut. One of them, "Say A Prayer," found its way into the movie version…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from May 19 to May 20, 2004. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that theaters…
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Letters-May 20, 2004
Thanks for help with sculpture show To the editor: As I’m writing this letter, it occurs to me this weekend alone in our community, a riverboat was launched, an opening was held at Gratz Gallery, the closing gallery talks took place at our show, a local opera company performed and New Hope and environs seemed…
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May 19, 7:25 p.m.: In the CD player
What I’m listening to this week. By: Hank Kalet The Coal Miner’s Daughter has released what maybe the best disc of the year so far, a muscular mix of country and rock that features Jack White of the White Stripes (guitar and production)) and that in the unfortunate era of commercial country and rock radio…
