The Star's annual Bellringer drive will run through Christmas, with the newspaper publishing daily, except Mondays, a list of new contributions. Although the newspaper acknowledges all contributions, donors can remain anonymous if desired. All money raised will be given to the Salvation Army to serve needy local people.

Jill Bernick had never given to The Star's Bellringer before this year, but then this hasn't been an ordinary year. The Camarillo retiree gave $50 in memory of J.J., the therapy dog that had given love to seniors, troubled children and hospital patients in a career covering almost nine years before her death in May.

"I think she earned it," Bernick said. "She was a very hard-working dog, and she did a lot."

Licensed through the pet therapy foundation Love on a Leash, J.J. was known for her sloppy wet kisses.

She went to the Casa Pacifica children's center, five assisted-living homes, an adult day care center and St. John's hospitals in Oxnard and Camarillo. But she also was a family favorite, Bernick said.

Bernick said J.J. is one of a series of golden retrievers that she and her husband, Jack, have taken into their home over the years. The animal died in her sleep at nearly 13 years of age.

The Star's annual Bellringer drive will run through Christmas, with the newspaper publishing lists of readers' contributions. All money raised will be given to the Salvation Army to serve needy local people.

For a list of new donors and where to send contributions, see page Bx.

New donors:

In memory of our dear friend and WWII vet, Ben Livesay. Dwight and Marge Beck: $35.

In loving memory of Beverly Bentz. Bob, Kathy, Michele, Joe, Barbara and Liz: $200.

In honor of J.J., our sweet pet therapy dog. She worked very hard for nine years, and she made so many people very happy. Although she died in May, we still see people who come up to us remembering J.J. She certainly deserves to be honored for all the love she gave. Jill Bernick: $50.

In memory of my mother and father, Rebecca and John Brown. Also my sons, Peter Estrada and Randy. I miss you very much. Lydia Camacho: $50.

In loving memory of Dan E. Morrow Sr. Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before, they are now wherever we are. Love and miss you. Helen, Juanita and Tim, Danny: $100.

In memory of Edith Fowler and Gerry Claypool. Neal and Naomi Fowler: $100.

Remembering Don Grau and Gary Goranson. Helen Grau: $200.

In loving memory of my husband, family and friends. Nellie Hennebury: $50.

Joe and Leah Hunter: $50.

In memory of my wonderful husband, Paul Latham. Love and miss you. Marguerite: $25.

For life's blessings. Paula A. Malloy: $50.

In loving memory of Jessica Sarah McInally. Love, Dad, Sandie, Anthony and Megan: $50.

In loving memory of my husband, Leo A. Pontbriant. Rose and sons Wayne and Russell: $25.

In loving memory of our grandson, Kyle Bonelli. Arthur and Veronica Rahm: $30.

In remembrance of our grandson, Sean. Charlene and Joe Schmidt: $100.

In memory of loved ones. Maxine Spracklen: $25.

In loving memory of my husband of 37 years, Arthur "Red" Thomsen. You will live in our hearts forever. Faith Thomsen: $50.

In memory of my husband, Bob; family and friends, especially Dick Allen and Erwin Patton, who died this month. Jo Wolf: $25.

Today's total: $1,190.

Previous total: $33,457.

Total to date: $34,647.

Send donations to:

Bellringer

The Star

P.O. Box 6006

Camarillo, CA 93011

This address should be used by readers of all editions of The Star. Please make check out to Bellringer.