That's the spirit
      GETTING IN TUNE- Camarillo Community Band member Douglas Dystra warms up his mellophone before the start of the Christmas Concert at the Camarillo Community Center on Sunday.
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Family man tries to get happy about birthdays
That night, my wife and I slept like we were in comas. But before we knew it, it was Sunday, and we were at the next party, and kids were running up and down my back again.
      Weekend of birthdays When I was younger my parents just dropped us kids off at our friends' birthday parties then picked us up when the party was over. Not today's generation. My 4-year-old was invited to four birthday parties last weekend. By today's standards, us parents were expec...
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'And I want . . .'
      CHATTING WITH SANTA- Camarillo resident Devon Swartz, 3, tells Santa his Christmas wishes at Santa's Village Holiday Carnival in Camarillo on Saturday evening. Families enjoyed carnival rides, vendors, Christmas Parade awards and games as well as photos with Santa at the carnival.
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