• William J. Carney

    Mr. Carney, 76, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, died July 9, 2009, at University Medical Center at Princeton. Before his retirement, Mr. Carney was a federal agent with the Department of Commerce Division of Criminal Investigation, New York City. He was predeceased by a son, James. He is survived by his wife,…

  • Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you

    Coda • GREG BEAN There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don’t eventually kill us all and take over the world. Although they all agree we’re a long way from Hal, the evil computer that commandeered the…

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    Youngsters celebrate after completing the “pipeline” team-building exercise during a summer program held by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. The six-week program includes many creative and educational activities, along with sports and games. For more, see the story by staff writer Lauren Ciraulo on page 3.

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    • St. Aloysius Church, Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will hold an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12. Refreshments provided by the Holy Name Society will be available. Tables are available at $15 each. Details: 732-901-6594 or 732-928- 3145. • Jackson Township will present a 2009 Concert Under the Stars featuring…

  • Jackson’s Watt set for next challenge

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Shannon Watt has dealt well with the pressure of being one of the most decorated throwers in the history of JacksonMemorial High School’s track and field program in the shot put and discus. Shannon Watt Watt, a high school All-American, is heading to Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., this fall. She…

  • Caregivers support group to meet Aug. 11

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 11 in Raritan Room D, at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call 732-324-4930 to…

  • Toastmasters Club to meet on Aug. 10

    The public is invited to attend a Toastmasters Club meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A new Toastmasters Club is forming in Old Bridge and the surrounding areas. The mission of the Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning environment…

  • Intro to scrapbooking to be held at library

    An introduction to scrapbooking will be held 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Old Bridge Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Kathryn Hammesfahr, the former owner of Crop & Shop in Metuchen, will introduce the techniques and tools that are needed to begin scrapbooking. Details: 732-721-5600, ext. 5033.

  • Financial, legal advice on tap at S.R. church

    The First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River, will host a program titled “Securing Your Future: Financial and Legal Advice” 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Attorney John Ross will discuss eldercare law. Steven Tebeleff, first vice president, wealth management, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, will speak on retirement investing. All are welcome to attend. For more…

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