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Grand Marshal: Leonardo Santana Mexican Restaurant in Aptos, an institution that has anchored our community for over 50 years. Full Story page 11
2017 Farmer of the Year
56 Years of The World’s Shortest Parade By Kevin Newhouse Of the many traditions that are associated with the 4th of in Aptos. It is a day of celebration and community. Everyone
an opportunity to meet and form a connection with our neighbors. Nobody complains about the crowds or the selves to just have fun! For a short period of time, we get that small-town feel back in Aptos. ... continued on page 4
BRENT GARVEY PAINTING Interior & Exterior | Residential & Commercial ALL WORK GUARANTEED BONDED & INSURED WORKERS COMP & LIABILITY
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
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Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp has been selected by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau as the 2017 “Farmer of the Year.� This award is presented annually to the farmer(s) who have contributed beyond their normal farming duties to help the community. Full Story page 6
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