New Felton riding center helps those with special needs
Some might consider activities involving horses as being only for those with strong arms and legs. After all, these animals are large and the movies suggest that a John Wayne or Clint Eastwood type is required to control them. However, these movies don’t show the really special attributes of a horse that may be unknown too many: horses are ideal for providing equine therapy for people with a variety of special needs.
Lockdown at SLVHS
Karen van Putten, the Principal of San Lorenzo Valley High School, applied an excellent principle of communication when she sent a letter to the families whose children were under lockdown on February 2. She reported that she had called for a lockdown on the three campuses and why she had done so.
AmeriCorps Team Appreciated for Restoring Native Habitat
The AmeriCorps Gold 1 Team helped victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico prior to coming here to support the Valley Women’s Club’s Native Habitat Restoration Program for the San Lorenzo Valley. On April 7, each of the 11 young men and women received a certificate of appreciation from the California Legislature, presented to them by Assemblyman Mark Stone at the VWC event held in their honor. Stone thanked the Valley Women’s Club as well, noting volunteerism is good for the community.
A dream weekend for softball squad
What does “Mountain Dream” mean to San Lorenzo Valley sports fans?
The Mountain Gardener: Be aware of poisonous plants, trees in garden
My fascination with poisonous plants was piqued recently while researching organic methods for eliminating rhododendron root weevils.
Black belts earned by 17 Elite students
Elite Martial Arts in Scotts Valley awarded black belts to 17 students in December.
Felton Fire District faces concerns over parcel tax proposal
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has been in the news of late due to the calamitous nature of its board and leadership, and the...