Category: archives

  • Fairy Godmother

    Green men, Pan, goddesses, sleeping dwarves, gargoyles, frog princes and winged fairies populate the world of photographer Darlene Prestbo. By: Ilene Dube    There’s love in the garden. Photographer Darlene Prestbo repeats this statement, each time more sincerely than the last, while showing her Montgomery acre of earthly delights to a visitor. It is the answer…

  • ‘Found Art Scavenger Hunt’ slated by Arts Council

       What do a piece of tin, a couple of empty spools of thread and a coat hanger have in common? They can all be used to create beautiful works of art.    The Arts Council of Princeton invites young and old to join artist Robert Justin on Saturday, July 27, for a day of "found art"…

  • Spiderman Contest: Thank You

      Thank you for entering the contest! Browse www.packetonline.com for more exciting STUFF! PACKET PUBLICATIONS www.packetonline.com One website, providing all you need to know, including news from the local entertainment, business and sports scenes. LIFESTYLES Check out our Special Sections filled with tips on everything from fixing up your home to planning a wedding or…

  • Old Glory, New Pride

    America’s holiday is upon us, and if last year’s outpouring of flag waving is any measure, July 4, 2002 will herald patriotic displays of epic proportions. Here is a roundup of days and ways to celebrate the Fourth in style, area sky shows included. In CENTRAL JERSEY: BORDENTOWN  |  BRIDGEWATER  |  CRANBURY  |  EAST WINDSOR…

  • History, hope and spirituality

    Local pastor recounts Brainerd’s influence By: Casha Caponegro    Cranbury, Monroe and Jamesburg share an extensive spiritual history.    The Rev. Kathy Bichsel, pastor of the House of Hope Bible Church in Jamesburg, said the area remains a hotbed of spirituality today — 300 years after a young preacher with a "passion for God" arrived and changed…

  • JAMESBURG: Borough gears up for boulevard fair

    Tonkery Boulevard Street Festival to be held August 10 By: Al Wicklund    JAMESBURG – The Borough of Jamesburg will hold its second annual Tonkery Boulevard Street Festival Aug. 10, and is ready to welcome vendors and sponsors, Borough Clerk Gretchen Schauer said Wednesday.    The festival is scheduled to run from noon to dusk on West…

  • New chief medical officer joins university

    Dr. Daniel Silverman to head Princeton University Health Services.    Dr. Daniel Silverman, a physician with experience in health systems management, academic administration and medical education, will serve as chief medical officer and head of the Princeton University Health Services.    His appointment as chief medical officer and executive director of University Health Services is effective Aug.…

  • C-P reaches Final Eight of District 12 play

    Begins next round Saturday By: Rich Fisher    As an oppressive heat wave took over Central Jersey, the Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League 12-year-old all-stars had no problem getting out of the pool.    And into the next round.    In the first year for pool play in the District 12 tournament, C-P went 3-1 in Pool A and advanced…

  • Soaries backs far-right plans

    Letter to the editor To the editor:     For years, conservatives in Congress have been trying to push an "abstinence-only" agenda into our schools’ sexuality education programs.    This extremist policy, which wastes our tax dollars while ignoring the realities of teen-age sex, was recently called a "recipe for disaster" by the New York Times.    The…