Final Leg of the Torch Run
The official torch for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angels 2015 is called the Flame of Hope. On July 16, 2015, it was carried through the city of Scotts Valley. A ceremony was held at Canepa Designs, 4900 Scotts Valley Drive. Mayor Dene Bustichi, Chief John Weiss, and Special Olympic athlete and Final Leg runner Jazmine Slama from Utah were speakers. Law Enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes are selected to be one of the 126 Final Leg Team members based on their commitment and dedication to the Special Olympic movement. During the Final Leg of the Torch Run, Law Enforcement officers from around the world will be spreading the message of inclusion and acceptance for those with intellectual disabilities. On July 25, 2015 the Flame of Hope will complete its journey when it is carried into the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 World Games. The Torch will be used to ignite the flame in the cauldron at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. For more information about the 2015 Special Olympics Word Games, visit www.LA2015.org.
Scouts on litter patrol
Taryn Segal and Ariana Davis hold a trash bag as Annie Heinz (right) picks up rubbish along Scotts Valley Drive on Oct. 24 for Make A Difference Day. Quinn Smith helps out in the background. Scotts Valley Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior troops picked up a total of 85 pounds of trash that day. “(It) may not sound like much, but that is about eight cubic yards, which is enough to fill a large dumpster, and that’s quite a lot,” Scotts Valley Public Works Director Ken Anderson said.
Science fair winners honored
Students from throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley gathered March 18 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium to hear the results of the Santa Cruz County Science Fair.
Cash contributions roll in to supervisors race
The three candidates for the 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors have kicked their respective campaigns into high gear as the June 5 election approaches, canvassing neighborhoods, meeting voters and having supporters display signs all over Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.
Staff, schedule changes for libraries
Beginning in January, major changes are set to take effect at all branches of the Santa Cruz Public Library System that will lead to longer hours and newer equipment, but at the cost of job cuts and fewer full-time library workers.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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