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Bag ban expands

On Wednesday, March 20, residents of the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County will have had a full year to adjust to a law banning the distribution of plastic, grocery-style bags — part of an effort to reduce littering and encourage reusable bags.

Death notice: Elaine (Crittendon) Skloot

Elaine (Crittendon) Skloot, 77, mother-in-law of Ben Lomond resident Diana Rudrow, died in Fremont on March 2. A private celebration of life is planned for Saturday, March 16, at Elliston Vineyards in Sunol. Contributions in Ms. Skloot’s name may be sent to HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, 2500 Mowry Ave., Ste 130, Fremont, CA 94538.

Marjorie Ann Roussopoulos: May 30, 1928 — March 9, 2013

A memorial service will be Saturday, March 16, for longtime Bonny Doon resident Marjorie Ann Roussopoulos, who died Saturday, March 9, at her home in Bonny Doon. She was 84.

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Marcelle P. Van Hulle: Jan. 4, 1915 — Feb. 27, 2013

A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Feb. 27 for longtime Ben Lomond resident Marcelle Van Hulle, who died peacefully at the age of 98.

Foundation to match Valley Churches donations

Valley Churches United Missions recently announced that the organization’s year-round Bucks For Hunger Drive fundraiser will partner with the Feinstein Foundation during March and April.

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...