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Scotts Valley Rotary Club

Riesling is a misunderstood grape. It’s had its heyday and popularity in the past and is somewhat out of style today. Many restaurants do not even carry a Riesling on their wine list. Only a very small percentage of California wineries produce Riesling.

Melanie Ann Mullins was born to Corrin Ann (Smith) and Jonathan Thomas Mullins of Campbell at 7:17 p.m. June 6, 2011. She was delivered at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz, where she weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

Jaxton Paul Hanson was born to Pamela Joy (Rigor) and Erik Iver Hanson of Scotts Valley at 1:21 p.m. May 28, 2011, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce.

The old saying used to go, “Months with an R in them are safe for shellfish.” This saying may still hold true most years, as fall and winter months host less chance for red tides than summer months. The good news is that there are many other ocean fish that are safe to eat and in season.