Advocates make a difference in young lives
Program helps advise court in abuse, neglect cases
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
     Gerry Rubey is a voice for children, those unable or too young to speak for themselves.
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FOOD Share begins its annual holiday drive
Vons in Camarillo among drop-off sites
     This year's "Holiday Challenge" FOOD Share Ventura County's Food Bank's annual countywide food and fund drive began Wednesday and ends Dec. 24.
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Ventura Harbor to sparkle with lights at parade
Event includes a carnival and a visit from St. Nick
     Best known for its cozy, beachside atmosphere, Ventura bursts with activity during the holiday season, inviting visitors and locals alike to welcome in the holiday spirit at Ventura Harbor's annual Parade of Lights festival.
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Endo makes sweet return for holidays
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
     For 14 years, Fujiye Endo spoiled the staff at Adolfo Camarillo High School with homemade jams, pies and cobblers. The assistant cook in the staff cafeteria even used boysenberries grown on her Oxnard ranch to bake her famous cobbler.
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Poverty topic of CSUCI conference
West African musicians to perform at daylong event sponsored by Rotary International and the university
     The fifth annual Conference on Poverty will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sat., Nov. 18 at California State University at Channel Islands. The conference will feature presentations by internationally recognized experts on issues of poverty in the world, as well as representatives of volunteer organization
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Steady as she goes
     STEADY HAND- Danielle Mascaro, 7, of Santa Rosa keeps her "champagne" glass level as she rides her 30-year-old horse Impy at fourth annual Santa Rosa Valley Riders Horse Show held recently at the community clubhouse. Danielle took a tumble off her horse in an earlier event, but she climbed back
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Candle lighting event honors children
     Held annually on the second Sunday in December, the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe as they light candles for one hour to honor and remember children who've died at any age from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time on Dec.
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Exhibit on Chumash, presentation planned
     Learn about the fascinating culture of the Chumash at the Camarillo Library in the Adolfo Room, 3100 Ponderosa Drive, from 2-3 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 19.
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