Category: archives
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Chit-Chat: Donkey braying employee at Finkle’s!
By: Merle Citron Donny Wycoff has worked at Finkles forever. Twenty years ago when we were both a lot younger, Donny used to love to play jokes on people. When he’d see me come into the store, he would hide behind the shelves. Then, when I wasn’t looking, he would make this god-awful sound like…
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Community pitches in to help feed needy
By: Sue Kramer LAMBERTVILLE – In Allonia K. Thompson’s Thanksgiving kitchen, the preparations that began the day before moved along smoothly, but on a much larger scale than in most homes. The reason for the hustle and bustle was the sheer number of expected guests – around 150 needy people. The setting was St. John’s…
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Lambertville fire leaves six families homeless
Damage as much as $450,000 By: Sue Kramer LAMBERTVILLE – Six families living at the northernmost end of North Union Street found themselves suddenly homeless Monday morning when a fire of undetermined origin struck their row of homes. In all, six homes from number 302 through 312 were affected by the blaze, which did between…
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Letters
City to enter ‘true’ millennium To the editor: Although the outcome of the 2000 election results in some races were hard to determine, the voters in Lambertville spoke loud and clear. On Nov. 7, of the 2,654 registered voters, 1,942 concerned citizens cast their vote. That translated to a 73.17 percent turnout. By the way,…
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New Hope sets plans for holiday
PIP President Chuck Tarr to be roasted By: Cynthia Williamson NEW HOPE – It will be a "Starry Night" Dec. 6 at Hotel du Village when Partners in Progress holds a "Chuck Roast" to honor one of its own, PIP President Chuck Tarr. That’s just one of several community events on the calendar in New…
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School Menus
Delaware Assorted sandwiches, hot dog, bag lunch, cereal, milk and fresh-made pizza are available daily. Monday, Dec. 4 – Chicken and noodles, bread, salad, chilled peaches and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Nacho with beef and cheese, carrot stick, rice, chilled fruit and milk. Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Barbecued chicken, wheat bread, steamed carrots, chilled…
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Obituaries
Craig Johnson LAMBERTVILLE – Craig C. Johnson, 45, died Thursday, Nov. 23, at home. Born in Raritan Township, he was a longtime Lambertville resident. Mr. Johnson did construction and roofing work with area contractors. He served in the Army. He graduated from South Hunterdon High School in 1973. Son of the late Donald R. Johnson…
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Senior Menus
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, Nov. 30 – Lentil soup, meat loaf…
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ZIMMER CONCEDES 12TH DISTRICT
BREAKING NEWS Democrat Holt retains his Congressional seat Three weeks after Election Day, Republican Dick Zimmer conceded his loss in the 12th Congressional District to Democratic incumbent Rush Holt. "The voters have spoken," Mr. Zimmer said. "I will respect their decision and honor it." Mr. Zimmer held a press conference at the State House in…
