Harrison Industries celebrates 75 years
Family owned trash company was founded in 1932
      Harrison Industries, which serves Camarillo as E.J. Harrison & Sons, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. On Nov. 27, Harrison held a party at the Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station in Ventura.
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Acorn offices to close early
      All Acorn offices- Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo- will close at 1 p.m. Fri., Dec. 14 for a holiday celebration. The offices will reopen at their regular time, 9 a.m., on Mon., Dec. 17. Advertising and editorial deadllines will remain at 11 a.m. Fri., Dec. 14.
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Jersey Mike's serves up donation
Money to be used for neonatal ICU
      During October, the Jersey Mike's stores in Ventura raised $15,013 that was donated to St. John's Healthcare Foundation to benefit St. John's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The funds will pay for another incubator for the neonatal intensive care unit.
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Break through the digital switchboard
Tips on how to handle automated phone menus
      A voice on the line Has the human element left us forever? Those automated phone menus that customers often hear can be annoying, impersonal and openly discouraging.
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Boutique owner makes buying local easy
      FASHIONABLE DAY- Beau Alexis boutique employee Hayley Redburn fastens a bracelet around the wrist of Westlake Village resident Jenna Nuzback at the Holiday Boutique Day in Camarillo. The day, organized by Beau Alexis owner Beau Franlkin, encouraged Camarillo residents to shop locally by providing...
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California-style holiday
      California Sleigh Rides will present holiday boat cruises in Ventura Harbor. Public cruises depart nightly in December from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children and includes free hot chocolate and cookies.
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