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Say Hello to Amelia!
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melia is a 7-month-old cat looking for her furever home! Initially she came to the shelter as a very shy bean but has really come out of her shell. Amelia loves playing with her ribbon and getting head scratches. She’s so sweet and such a cuddle bug and she’s looking for an adopter to snuggle up with her. Any kids in the home should be cat savvy. All family members will need to meet Amelia at the shelter prior to adoption. She may be able to live with another cat with slow introduction and management. A mellow dog may be a fit as well. Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals on our website and then visit the Shelter to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal. Call 831-454-7200 x0 during business hours or visit www.scanimalshelter.org for more information! n ••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter’s full-service, open-admission shelter: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Watsonville Location: CURRENTLY CLOSED 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182 • After Hours: jillian.ganley@santacruzcounty.us
By Edita McQuary
oday many people think Memorial Day is just another day off work and another shopping day. But to some of us, especially those of us born in World War W II war-torn Europe and lucky to be naturalized American citizens, it means a lot more. We remember the bravery of those young men and women who accepted the call to save almost all of Europe by doing away with a ruthless dictator who had killed millions of people. We see films of D-Day and thousands of young Americans, Brits, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders storming the beaches of Normandy, France, and so many losing their lives in the attempt! We think about how families in America were doing their part to help win the war and how the people of this country pulled together to support their armed forces’ efforts. I was recently surprised to find online the draft registration form that my fatherin-law, at the time 39 years old, had filled out. Imagine — a man, the sole support of three young children and a wife who did not work outside the home having to register for the draft! Fortunately, he did not have to serve but I’m sure he would have done his duty if he had been called up. That was the way things were done in those days. Since then, there have been many more wars and many lives lost. It is good to take a moment to remember and thank in our hearts all who sacrificed their lives so we can have freedom and live in peace. n
ABOVE: This World War I memorial is on Freedom Blvd.
BELOW: Another World War II Memorial in Watsonville
Stephen King © Statepoint Media
This memorial, at the intersection of Freedom Boulevard and Highway 1, was erected by the Santa Cruz Chapter D.A.R. Christmas 1923 in memory of the sons and daughters of Santa Cruz County who perished in the 1914-1918 World War.
www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / June 2022 / 23
