Cats, kittens available for immediate adoption
     Friends of Homeless Animals, an organization based in Metuchen that is dedicated to finding loving families for homeless cats and kittens, has healthy felines available for immediate adoption throughout Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
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Hearing aids sought for terror attack victims
     The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, Monroe, is collecting used hearing aids to be refurbished and sent to Hadassah Hospital in Israel to assist victims of terror attacks. To donate or for more information, call Arlene at (609) 409-2749.
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Adele Young
Bloopers
     Did you hear the one about the WOMB tournament?
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Law panel to offer wills, estate planning seminar
     The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on wills and estate planning from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 6 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick.
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Middlesex East WOWs to host dance Jan. 14
     Middlesex East Widows or Widowers (WOWs) is holding a dance for widows and widowers from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at St. Demetrius Community Center, 681-691 Roosevelt Ave.
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Groups collecting to help
victims of the tsunami
     MILLTOWN — The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) and several area legislators are accepting monetary donations for the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis in Asia.
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Community Bulletin Board
Sternesky named as new Avenel Fire Co. 1 chief
     Jerry Sternesky has been elected fire chief of Avenel Fire Co. 1. An Avenel resident, Sternesky served as lieutenant, captain and assistant chief before being elected chief of the 38-member department for 2005.
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Fire damages Hudson St. home
     WOODBRIDGE — A Hudson Street house sustained extensive damage in a fire last week, police said.
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     JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Christopher Falcone, 3, watches a toy train speed by on the Krakowiecki family layout at the annual K’s Central Jersey Toy Train Show at St. John Vianney Parish Center in Colonia on Sunday.
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Sternesky named as new Avenel Fire Co. 1 chief
     Jerry Sternesky has been elected fire chief of Avenel Fire Co. 1.
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Kmart Christmas burglar hits bonanza
     WOODBRIDGE — Police said a burglar or burglars helped themselves to approximately $45,000 worth of presents on Christmas Day.
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Armed robbers strike Fords liquor store
     WOODBRIDGE — Armed robbers struck a Fords liquor store and threatened the lives of an employee’s family last week, police said.
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Local AARP chapter announces meeting, trips
     The Woodbridge AARP Chapter No. 3869 has scheduled the following events, with all trips open to the public:
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Did you hear the one about the WOMB tournament?
Adele Young
Bloopers
     We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it into one of Greater Media Newspapers’ 12 publications during the previous year.
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Nun’s municipal court date slated for Jan. 10
BY COLLEEN LUTOLF
Staff Writer
     WOODBRIDGE — The court hearing for the nun who allegedly threatened a student at St. Cecelia’s School was postponed recently.
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     JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff A baseball game frozen in time is juxtaposed with a speeding train on a model train display at the annual K’s Central Jersey Toy Train Show at St. John Vianney Parish Center in Colonia on Sunday.
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Deadline Jan. 12 for VSA/NJ workshops
     VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is now accepting applications for its parent/child workshops in music/movement and art for children with autism or autistic behaviors programs. Application deadline is Jan. 12.
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Joe Franklin to appear
at Regency at Monroe
     The Regency Culture Club will present "A Walk Down Memory Lane" with well-known New York broadcasting personality Joe Franklin, the "King of Nostalgia," at 8 p.m.
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Animal Rescue Force
is seeking volunteers
     Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, is seeking volunteers to work one Saturday or Sunday per month at the group’s adoption centers located at the Route 18 Flea Market, East Brunswick, and at the Englishtown Auction.
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Circle Players schedules auditions for ‘Proof’
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Senior citizens club announces winter events
     The Woodbridge Senior Citizens Club meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday in the McCarrister Hall at St. James Church. Membership is open to anyone 60 years or older who does not belong to any other senior citizens club.
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