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		<title>Former educator’s life on Catalina</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ted Apodaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anyone who likes to take walks along the waterfront in Avalon has a good chance of spotting Walt Puffer, who swims in the bay at least four or five days a week. Those who know Walt, know that he is a very spry man, still, as he approaches his 94th birthday in January. But daily [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Winter fun at Avalon Library</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Birchall]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The days may be getting shorter, and the nights longer, and the winds may blow, causing the boat to be cancelled due to High Seas—but at Avalon Library, we are setting up for a month of exciting programs for all ages and sensibilities! On Dec. 12 at 4 p.m., we’re particularly excited to welcome back [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avalon residents income below LA County median</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles M. Kelly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The median household income in Avalon is $78,560, according to the 2023 Community Survey Report at it’s Nov. 7 meeting. The City Council received and filed the 2023 survey at its first November meeting. The figure of $78,560 for Avalon is less than the median household income for LA County, and less than median household [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Artists return to Catalina for Festival</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 64th Catalina Festival of Art wrapped up recently and the cool weather didn’t stop the showing of fine arts and crafts. Organizers said the 56 booths lined Crescent Avenue for this years festival and several locals were among the winners in their categories. Best in Show went to South Bay jewelry maker Joyce Carol [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avalon holds Veterans Day celebration</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 11/11 at 11:11 a.m. the city of Avalon with the Local 4682 VFW put together a Veterans Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park. There were over 150 people in attendance with a strong contingency from Long Beach Veterans Affair. The event started with a welcoming speech and pledge of allegiance from Community Supervisor David [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrating legacy of longtime island resident, Jani Eisenhut</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 17:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of longtime island resident Jani Eisenhut, the Catalina Museum for Art &#38; History is hosting a celebration for her birthday and to debut the fifth film in its Catalina Story Project documentary series on Saturday, May 21. The premier will be held at the museum’s Ackerman Family Amphitheater, where attendees will enjoy a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catalina gathers to honor Pete</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ted Apodaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pete Edwards came to Catalina in 1985 for a week and stayed longer The Green Pleasure Pier was packed on Friday with people who had gathered to honor and remember Pete Edwards. It was a beautiful afternoon in honor of a great man, one attendee noted. The greatness of Pete seemed to be in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Museum kicked off holiday season with Loyola Marymount University Choir</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[For the Islander]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Courtesy of Catalina Museum for Art &#38; History Last weekend, holiday classics rang out over Avalon while the Loyola Marymount University Choir performed at the Catalina Museum for Art &#38; History. Despite the cold weather, more than 160 island residents and visitors attended. This free event included photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sweet [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catalina recognizes those who have served</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ted Apodaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[VFW Post 4682 leads annual Veteran’s Day celebration Avalon’s annual Veteran’s Day celebration to honor those who have served our country is not a long, overblown event. But the small ceremony has become an important event for islanders and visitors who make the trip regularly to pay tribute. Last week’s ceremony was again organized by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Council OKs agreement with cruise line for visits</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles M. Kelly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Carnival outlines safety protocols in agreement subject to CDC approval The City Council this week unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with Carnival Cruise Line in preparation for the return of cruise ships to Avalon. (In related news, the Carnival cruise ship Miracle is scheduled to visit Avalon on Tuesday, Sept. 28, according to a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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