Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency-room visits for those older than 65. The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than men. Falls are also the leading cause of death from injury among the elderly. Almost 10,000 deaths in older Americans are associated with falls every year.

EDITOR,

EDITOR,

Mountain Community Theater, based out of Park Hall in Ben Lomond, will perform a preview of their upcoming show, Duets of Broadway III, at the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival this weekend.

In this issue of the Press-Banner, you will find the third annual Valley Faves and Raves special section.

I got an interesting call from the daughter of an old friend the other evening.

The girls Mountain Dream under-14 fastpitch softball team finished its season by competing in the Western Regional Nationals Tournament in Kayesville, Utah.