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Greetings!
"Ne Shun Tachi," the Island's beloved captive Catalina Island fox, above, who touched the hearts of untold thousands, passed away in her sleep on the evening of December 15, 2012, from a form of round-cell cancer. To the end "Our Little Girl of Hope" served as an ambassador for her species. Read more here.
We hope that you enjoy this issue. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, Jerry Roberts, Senior Editor |
PHOTO GALLERY
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VOLUNTEERS PLAY VITAL CONSERVANCY ROLES
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Volunteering Faithful - Conservancy Volunteers Dan and Mary Hirst work the 2012 Earth Day Celebration in Avalon. Photo by
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By Cindy Lazarus, Scott Dennis and Bob Rhein
The New Year presents a chance to celebrate the Conservancy's many dedicated volunteers in photos. The invaluable AmeriCorps volunteers will be returning to Island duties in 2013 following their East Coast cleanup activities in the wake of "Superstorm Sandy." This month's Photo Gallery celebrates all the volunteers who sacrifice time and commit efforts to Conservancy activities, including the annual Avalon Bay Underwater Cleanup in February, Conservancy Ball in April, and all of the Island's various running events. |
FROM THE FIELD
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TECH'S WILD LIFE: FOXES, DEER, BIRDS ...
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Trapping Season - Tyler Dvorak attends to one of the wild Catalina Island foxes during the 2012 trapping season. Photo by Julie King.
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By Bob Rhein
As a wildlife technician for the Catalina Island Conservancy, Tyler Dvorak's working life changes from day to day, and season to season.
For the past two fox-trapping seasons, which last two to three months in autumn, Dvorak has helped ensure that the federally endangered Catalina Island foxes are caught up on their distemper shots and are free of ear mites.
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FROM THE FIELD
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FOG ON CATALINA MEANS PLANT SUSTENANCE
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Shrouded in Fog - The Island's ridges are seen above a rather soupy fog layer. Photo by Rich Zanelli
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By Frank Hein
It turns out that we should celebrate foggy days almost as much as rainy days here on Catalina.
Fog and the moisture contained in the marine layers that envelop Catalina Island add significant water to our Island ecosystem.
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NEWS HEADLINES
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CATALINA FILM INSTITUTE FOUNDED
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Getting a Grip - Key grip Mason Sanchez and assistant director of photography Moon Li work with CFI Artistic Director Ron Truppa. Photo by Grace Yeh |
The Catalina Film Festival launched the Catalina Film Institute in November.
The CFI is a hands-on filmmaking workshop, helping groom future filmmakers for Hollywood. The success of the first CFI event exceeded organizers' expectations.
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PARTICIPATE
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LOVERS COVE TO GET UNDERWATER SWEEP
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Tanks for the Memories - Divers participate in a past Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup. Photo by Bob Rhein
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By Bob Rhein
For the first time in more than three decades, divers will now be able to plumb the depths of Lovers Cove at the 32nd Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup. The cove, located just southeast of the Mole, is where Avalon's glass-bottomed boats and semi submersibles ply the crystal clear waters of the protected State Marine Conservation Area.
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PARTICIPATE
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CONSERVANCY BALL TICKETS ON SALE FEB. 1
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Back in the Day - Authentic "Catalina Casino" caps and Zane Grey first editions will be auctioned.
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Tickets go on sale February 1, 2013, for the annual Conservancy Ball, which will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in the Avalon Casino Ballroom.
Some of the items to be auctioned that night at the Camp Catalina-themed ball include vintage "Catalina Casino" caps and first editions of books by famed former Island resident Zane Grey, the Western novelist whose nonfiction included fishing adventures.
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