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Last month I wrote about wacky tenants. Not one to discriminate, this month is devoted to wacky landlords. With many people looking for affordable housing, it is only a matter of time before the pursuit of the almighty buck turns that shed into a “cute rental” or a converted garage into a “cottage-by-the-sea.” Granted, some people really need a little extra cash, but opening up your shack to a tenant is fraught with peril.

Letter: Prather, Hammer, and Ratcliffe slate needed for SLVWD’s future

The Mountain Dream 14-and-under softball team has earned three top three finishes in the three tournaments it has played this season. The San Lorenzo Valley-based youth team has turned three years of mishaps and mistakes into experience that has strengthened their backbone.

The rolls are open for Scotts Valley Police Activities League football team registration.

Bayla Tamar Baitch, a 6-pound 15-ounce girl, was born to Shayna (Becker) — a Ben Lomond native — and Colten Baitch of Fort Campbell, Tenn. at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Tenn. She was born on Dec. 11, 2014.

Realistically, shopping has mostly replaced the spiritual, religious and ideological roots of the holiday season. The U.S. and western world’s economic well-being hinges on it. Until somebody invents a functional, consumerism-less system that still guarantees prosperity, we must shop. Preferably in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, to avoid gargantuan traffic jams at the malls.

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Most of us are aware of the amazing community we live in, my son and I know firsthand and vow never to take it for granted. My son Jerry broke his neck four years ago. Life for us changed in an instant and will never be the same again. This wonderful community has rallied time and again on our behalf, the love and support that has been shown to us is overwhelming and we are so appreciative. The past year was spent raising funds to take Jerry to Thailand for stem cell treatment. When my efforts were exhausted the great people of this community once again rallied on our behalf. I would like to give a special acknowledgement to Patty Swan, Mike Pander, Debbie Edington, the Ghost Mountain Riders, MC Club and Monty of Monty's Log Cabin for working so hard to organize a fundraising event "Coyote Hotlap" to benefit Jerry.  In addition I would like to thank Sharon Ferry, Donna Padia and Debbie Edington for helping me plan a spaghetti feed. Thank you to Kelsey Brose for your beautiful voice, the band the Leftovers you guys rocked, and all who helped cook, serve, and clean up. Most importantly thank you ALL who made contributions for Jerry's treatment! We are truly blessed to call this community home. You can read about our family here: www.followingjerry.com