Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet
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AD/HD parents need support
Jane Milrod of Princeton The beginning of a school year is stressful for all parents. This is particularly true for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). In celebration of National AD/HD Awareness Day, Sept 19th 2007, we wish to thank the Princeton resources that support our chapterFor the 4.4 million Americans, ages 4-17 diagnosed…
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Most corrupt state in nation
Russ Weiss of Princeton We’re number one. According to a recent report on National Public Radio, New Jersey holds the distinction of being the most corrupt state in the nation. It’s been a tight race with Louisiana, which has had the considerable advantage of having to rebuild much of it’s largest city after Katrina, but…
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Route 571 corridor issues
Richard Moody of West Windsor What am I missing? The Route 571 corridor in Princeton Junction between Alexander and Cranbury Roads is a disgrace, an embarassment and an eyesore and is in drastic need of a clean up. Yet the West Windsor Township is spending thousands of dollars and threatening to build a mindless and…
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Greenview Avenue condos threaten neighborhood
from Ronald & Antonia Nielsen of Princeton The project proposed by J. Robert Hillier on Greenview Avenue is a monstrosity that will destroy the residential character of this neighborhood. This project seems quite similar to one rejected elsewhere, so perhaps Mr. Hillier is searching for a more gullible municipality. We think his search should…
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CASA is seeking new volunteers
from Paul Braun of CASA On September 18, 2007, CASA of Mercer County is holding a special meeting to reach out and search for new volunteers. What is CASA? CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, or volunteers, who are trained to represent children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect…
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‘Plan for the Future’
Senior Resource Center is offering a pro-active conference on aging issues By Phyllis Spiegel Special Writer While the happiest people may be those who enjoy each day without looking back or worrying too much about what’s ahead, experts believe that some planning for the future is essential. Whether you’re a senior or a boomer, it…
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Don’t forget teachers’ spouses
from Kenneth Raybuck of Princeton I was delighted to read that a Princeton HS teacher is being honored with an established scholarship program and the naming of the new greenhouse after him at the high school. I found it a bit odd that there was no mention of Mrs. Elaine Toscano, his wife of many…
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Piquant’s multicultural palate
At Piquant Bread Bar & Grill in New Brunswick, Elizabeth Stelling, proprietor of CookAppeal, and Kirti Rahi, Piquant’s owner/chef, are clearly delighted by the success of their recent co-production — the pairing of international wines with epicurean Indian food. Photo by Pat Tanner
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Piquant’s multicultural palate
Ms. Rahi trained at the Natural Gourmet School in New York, but her food at Piquant is uniquely her style By: Pat Tanner, Special Writer Two culinary powerhouses combined forces recently for an eye-opening seven-course dinner that paired international wines with epicurean Indian food. Elizabeth Stelling, proprietor of CookAppeal, a catering, personal chef and culinary…
