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EDITOR,

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

Having a ball

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Summertime, and the living is easy in Santa Cruz County. But as our green hills turn yellow, homeowners are reminded that we’ve had some destructive fire seasons in recent years.

Our Western culture tends to idealize youth, while showing little respect or courtesy for our aging, mature population. However, many countries in the world honor their elder citizens. Age, in those societies, is symbolic of experience, wisdom and knowledge, which is shared with the younger generations.

The long political campaign is over. Endless hours of debates and political ads ended with not much change in Washington, D.C. Barack Obama is still president, Democrats still control the Senate and Republicans still control the House.

- Clinton Richard Siftonwas born at 10:31 a.m. January 25, 2014 to Brittany Lynn Ceresa and Beau Sifton of Felton. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Saturday, June 5