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  • July 31, 5:40 p.m.: Marriage is a private matter

    Gay marriage is not the government’s business. By: Hank Kalet    President George W. Bush, a slew of conservative politicians across the globe and the Pope are making it clear that they think civilization will be endangered if gays are allowed to marry.    My response to them is this: Get over it.    I’ll be honest, I…

  • Stormy Horizons

    New Hope, Pa., painter Rye Tippett finds big sky country within our midst. By: Amy Brummer New Hope, Pa., painter Rye Tippett learned to capture gorgeous hues by studying the techniques of Renaissance and pre-Raphaelite artists. Mr. Tippett rarely titles his work.    When the crisp blue of a winter sky gives way to a moody…

  • Benefit plan not yet drawing new volunteers

    Fire, rescue squad still seeking new members By:Alec Moore    Manville’s volunteer rescuers with a full year’s worth of experience with the Fire Department or First Aid and Rescue Squad now have a little more money to their names.    This month marks the two-year anniversary of the borough’s adoption of its Length of Service Awards Program,…

  • Maintenance code concerns city property owners

    The ordinance would call for a $1,000 a day fine for those who don’t comply with removing garbage, maintaining lawns, etc. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Not everyone is happy with the property maintenance code for all homes and businesses that could be adopted by the city next month.    The city says the code will…

  • July 30, 8:36 p.m.: Bob(ble-headed) literary extravaganza

    Jack Kerouac will be honored by a minor league baseball team in his hometown with the ubiquitous bobblehead doll. By: Hank Kalet    CNN, under the appropriate heading of "Offbeat News," reports that the Lowell Spinners of the Class A New York-Penn League will be giving away a Jack Keroauc bobblehead doll to the first 1,000…

  • July 30, 8:35 p.m.: Liberal intervention

    Military intervention for humanitarian reasons raises too many thorny questions. By: Hank Kalet    John R. MacArthur, publisher of Harper’s Magazine, offers this statement in In These Times on the dangers of what he refers to as "liberal intervention," but what more commonly is referred to as "humanitarian intervention."    His essay is critical of the suddenly…

  • KC Prime Restaurant Steakhouse

    Located near the Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence, this spot has attracted a following for its flavorful meats at reasonable prices. By: Faith Bahadurian KC Prime Restaurant Steakhouse 4160 Quakerbridge Road Lawrence (609) 275-5418 Food: Very good Service: Excellent Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Steakhouse and more Ambiance: Soothingly comfortable Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11…

  • Stockton undecided whether to accept $5,000 grant

    Maor Gregg Rackin applied for the money for a borough visitors center at Prallsville Mills without first talking to the rest of the Borough Council. By: Linda Seida    STOCKTON — Grant money continued to be a source of friction in the borough Monday as the mayor and members of the Borough Council couldn’t agree on…

  • Senior Menus-July 31

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. 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, July 31 — Grape juice, Hungarian goulash,…