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		<title>‘Just for the Halibut’ crowns champs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ‘Just for the Halibut’ Fishing tournament fundraiser recently crowned this year’s winners. In first place was Billy Katkov, who hauled in a 19.78 lb. halibut. Jeffrey McElroy took second with a 14.78 lb. catch and Nathan Lins was third with a 9.84 pounder. The event was started 35 years ago by Steve Bray, but [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catalina Aids Maui Strong Fund</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Courtesy of Catalina Island Company]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CIC Luau event brings hundreds of supporters Catalina Island Company announced that the sold-out Descanso Beach Club Luau Donation Program, which brought together island communities in a spirit of unity and compassion. The company is delighted to share that it will be sending a generous donation of $10,000 to the Maui Strong Fund, established by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Curtin Maritime sends Christmas Cheer to Avalon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Hart]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Curtin Maritime, an American owned-and operated marine solution company out of Long Beach, sent some early extra Christmas Cheer to the local non-profits this year. Curtin Maritime was the barge company who assisted in firing off our biggest fourth of July firework show. With the owner Martin Curtin, who’s family are long time residence of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Buck$ from ‘Bobby’ tourney a success</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the Islander Thank you to all 95 golfers that participated in this year’s 5th annual golf tournament. In addition to the golfers, a big shout out to all our hole sponsors, donors, and every one that purchased Hunt Pig merchandise or a delicious burrito. The team of Ed, Chris and Joanna Arnold, Marty Saldana [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate Conservancy’s 50th Anniversary at annual Ball</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Courtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fundraiser to mark ‘A Groovy View Since ’72’ The Catalina Island Conservancy is hosting its Annual Conservancy Ball on Saturday, April 23 in the Avalon Casino Ballroom. The 2022 Catalina Island Conservancy Ball – A Groovy View Since ’72 – is the Conservancy’s chance to welcome celebrants back in person after last year’s virtual experience [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Excitement builds for Mt. Ada open house fundraiser</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David N. Young]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Excitement is building on Catalina as the Catalina Island Foundation and the Island Company have announced plans to resume its annual Open House fundraising event to benefit major charitable efforts on the island at the historic home on Mount Ada. “We are excited to have the opportunity to bring everyone back together,” said Hague, “and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Annual Catalina Island Chili Cook Off, Call for Entries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avalon Rotary Club Foundation is inviting cooks, chefs and novices to join in the annual Catalina Island Chili Cook Off. Competition categories include Judges and People’s choices with prizes totaling $3,000 to be awarded. Entrants are responsible for delivering prepared food by 11 am on Festival Day, October 2, 2021. Creative naming to draw attention [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letters to the Editor: published Sept. 17, 2021</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Catalina Islander Readers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Catalina Island Foundation: alive and well For many islanders, 2020 was a year to forget. Visitorship declined, local businesses struggled, and community groups saw their funding shrivel. Fortunately, a few individuals and organizations were able to weather the storm and step in with badly needed support. Among those were the Santa Catalina Island Fund and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Program puts tree canopies on mainland school ceilings</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avalon-based Nature in Classrooms raised funds to minimize COVID impact on East Los Angeles Students, staff and teachers at Henry T. Gage Middle School were welcomed back for the 2021-22 school year as they discovered the surprise appearance of tree canopy ceilings in three classrooms and the school library. The placement and intended use of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>50-Mile Run still set for Saturday</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Staff Report]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 35th Annual Avalon Benefit 50-Mile Run is still scheduled to start at 5 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, provided cross channel boats are able to bring runners to the race. &#8220;As happens occasionally on Catalina Island we are keeping a close eye on the storm system passing through southern California,&#8221; according to a statement issued [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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