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SHOWCASE YOUR GRADUATES without graduation ceremonies our kids are missing a HUGE part of their Senior year [ or 8th grade, or Kindergarten or College!] The PRESS BANNER has JUST THE ANSWER! Showcase YOUR GRAD with PERSONAL Ad and let them know how proud you are for them! Please see our Personal GRAD flyer info below can call SOON. Grad section will be in our June 5th issue!... IF you're a business, a school, charter or otherwise we have the CORP 2020 GRADS promo. This is an opportunity for businesses and schools to promote their Vals, Sals, Scholarship winners, and those heading to a college or university!

While we are facing unprecedented times know that your local Community paper is working hard to provide info and keeping it as local and relevant as possible. Keep your eyes out for this weeks issue! And don’t forget, It’s St. Patty’s Day. Watch a fun movie, eat corned and cabbage and don’t forget the green beer.... Cherie, your Mg Editor & Ad Dir.

Finally trying out this place for a GF pizza with my hubby!! Sometimes it’s tough being Dir of the local paper... the things I am required to do great pizza come by if you haven’t already

Our Scotts Valley High School Falcon Club needs volunteers for the Wharf to Wharf race early Sunday morning July 28.

Scotts Valley Police Department drug bust. Great work!

Dr. Cori Phinn, DVM, is a new columnist for the Press Banner. Dr. Phinn is the veterinarian and owner of Coast Veterinary Services. She is a Santa Cruz native who grew up riding and being involved in Pony Club. She graduated with Honors from California State University, Chico and went on to Ross University to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She completed clinical rotations at Texas A & M and an internship at Triangle Equine Clinic. With the encouragement of other l...ocal equine veterinarians, she founded Coast Veterinary Services in 2008. She began offering care to Dog and Cat patients in 2012 to meet the growing demand to care for the entire animal family. Dr. Phinn lives in Santa Cruz County with her husband, son and daughter. They share their lives with three horses, three rescue dogs, a cat and chickens. She enjoys spending time with her family and watching her children grow, laugh and discover the world. She enjoys trail riding, camping and snowboarding in Tahoe. coastvet.net

Lew Farris is the newest San Lorenzo Valley Water District director. Chris Moran of Brook Lomond Iris Farm submitted this article based on an interview she conducted with Lew.

Maaliea Wilbur, MS, LMFT, wrote an article on teen suicide for the Press Banner. Wilbur is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Owner & Executive Director of TherapyWorks. With expert training and over 10 years of experience, Maaliea’s clinical confidence and broad-level expertise allow her to successfully support kids, teens, adults, couples and families alike. As the Founder and Director of TherapyWorks, Maaliea has developed a strong relationship with local schools, organizations, and businesses and enjoys giving back to the community through outreach and service. Learn more about Wilbur's work at mytherapyworks.com/maaliea-wilbur-ms-lmft

Congratulations Logan Ryan of Ben Lomond for 2nd place in the PBS Writers Contest!

Red Cross Blood Drive - Saturday July 20 from 9am to 2pm at St Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church Scotts Valley CA. Not enough people donate blood - your donation is needed. To schedule your appointment or for more information visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: stphilipsv or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health... history questions on the day of your appointment. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, please call 1-866-236-3276. Identification is required. St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley

A long-debated #NextGen flight path shift from one part of the county to another is in design phase according to Federal Aviation Administration FAA representatives. The new path with its concentration of 180+ airplanes per day will impact San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, Pasatiempo, Bonny Doon, City of Santa Cruz.

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library present the photography of Ron Craig July 6 through September 21 at the library at 251 Kings Village Rd in #ScottsValley. Ron says, "I'm mindful of the fact that future generations may not have the opportunities to visit these same places, so my images are as much perhaps a historical record as they are a celebration of what we have today."

Skypark fireworks show information from Scotts Valley Police Department