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• Zachary Michael Livingston was born at 9:28 a.m. March 25, 2010, to Christine Nicole Shults and Joseph David Livingston of Felton. He weighed 8 pounds when he arrived at Dominican Hospital.

I’m writing about colon cancer this week because of two recent incidents involving people I know.

Friends and neighbors, thank you for the many kind words of support during my campaign for Scotts Valley School Board. Although I entered the election late, I am by no means new to Scotts Valley or our schools. As a former Scotts Valley police officer, I was awarded the Medal of Merit, the Scotts Valley Mayors Service Award and the California Youth Authority Individual Service Award for my service to the youth of Scotts Valley. More recently, I am raising three daughters, all of who have graduated from or are enrolled in Scotts Valley schools. I am currently a reserve deputy sheriff and the lead instructor of the administration of justice program at Gavilan College. I entered the race because I felt a two-candidate race for two seats was a non-issue, and I wanted to raise the issue of school quality now. Not in January when the new board is seated. I applaud my fellow candidates’ commitment to public service and their desire to serve at a time when tough decisions will have to be made. It has been a pleasure to meet all of you during this campaign, and I thank you.

Scotts Valley wrestlers topple Soquel

If you’re interested in starting a “healthy discussion” (commonly called an argument) among soccer fanatics, you can throw this question in their midst: “What’s the greatest performance in World Cup history?”

The average human being can make hundreds of friends in a lifetime.

 

A group led by Boulder Creek’s Arlene LaBorde and Kay Tomagni delivered 182 baskets and shoeboxes full of goodies to residents of the Santa Cruz Skilled Nursing Center in Live Oak last week.

With tax day around the corner, the Internal Revenue Service has offered tips to help parents qualify for certain tax credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits to keep an eye on when filing taxes before the April 15 deadline.