“The idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.”

There are some people that you meet in life who you know are special right away. Surfing icon, Richard “Frosty” Hesson, of Santa Cruz, is one of these people. After seeing the movie, “Chasing Mavericks,” I was intrigued by this veteran, big-wave surfer who coached others and helped them fulfill their dreams.

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My summer travel season started this year in the Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest. My sister lives on Fox Island overlooking the Sound with a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier. There are so many gardens and nurseries in this area I hardly know where to start when I come up here. Any destination was sure to provide lush landscapes and a cornucopia of colorful flowers.

The Scotts Valley 10-year-old All Stars won the District 39 Little league crown on Saturday, July 6 with a 5-2 victory over Aptos. Scotts Valley was led by the pitching of Arthur Soto, who threw four scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and striking out eight. Scotts Valley scored their five runs on seven hits including two by Zephyr Christensen and two doubles by Weber Stemm. The Scotts Valley team will go on to represent District 39 in the Sectional tournament, which begins Saturday, July 13 in Campbell.

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