EDITOR,

Good news has just come from the California Department of Public Health, which recently reported that the state’s adult smoking rate has hit a record low. Last year, 11.9 percent of the state’s adults smoked, down from 13.1 percent in 2009. By comparison, in 1984, 26 percent of our state’s adults smoked.

Scotts Valley Exchange Club

Unlike its students, there’s been no summer vacation for the city of Scotts Valley in 2011, as major players in the business and education community made major changes.

EDITOR,

Softball team takes home trophy

The San Lorenzo Valley IOOF/SLV summer softball season is well under way. In the men’s league, the Flingers have proven themselves by starting the season undefeated while the Mountain Mechanics and Steelheads battle for first place in the Co-ed A league.

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I know we all sometimes want to take the easy way out on some situations in life, but I’m going to tell you why you should think about the ending results and make the right choice.