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Under blue skies on a perfect spring day I sat recently with Colly Gruczelak, my friend, fellow columnist and gardening enthusiast, surrounded by roses, roses and more roses. Next to an old apple tree and a gnarled cherimoya we enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch Colly brought while she shared stories about this rose nursery we were visiting called Roses of Yesterday.

For what seems to be a minor health problem, swimmer’s ear results in nearly 2.4 million doctor visits annually and costs our health care system $500 million a year.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Editor’s note: This commentary was adapted from an interview the Press-Banner conducted with Assemblyman Bill Monning, D-Carmel, regarding California’s budget. The interview was July 21, shortly before the Legislature passed a budget with no tax increases and more than $26 billion in cuts.

 Tuesdays, noon at the Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900.“Free Lunch Tuesday.”Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). At the Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs.Tuesday –Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. The 1st and 3rd Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.Wednesdays, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution.Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution.Fridays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00  p.m. at the Gate Way Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. "Fridays at Five" food distribution.Sunday, October 18, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9, Felton (at Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High School). 335-5307. Lunch.Sunday, October 25, 2:00 p.m. at the SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.Meals on Wheels, hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (Monday through Frday) and Scotts Valley (Wednesday). Meals delivered (if eligible). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). www.communitybridges.org/meals 464-3180Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org 479-1055Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Phone numbers provided because schedules are subject to change.Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@gmail.com  

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