Anza Events Calendar, A-2
It’s possible to garden without a yard, B-1
Bird lovers count bald eagles at Southern California lakes, A-5
ANZA VALLEY
OUTLOOK WITH CONTENT FROM
February 20 – 26, 2015
Local
Mid-February news for the Anza VFW Post
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Jodi Thomas Anza Valley Outlook Manager
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Real Estate
Tips for selling your house quickly Mike Mason and John Occhi Special to the Valley News Read along and prepare yourself with these tips for selling your house quickly and you’ll be in escrow before you have to mow the lawn again. see page B-7
Health
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in women. Yet, only one in five American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat. During National Heart Month, celebrated every year during February, the American Heart Association focuses specifically on targeting women about their health through their campaign Go Red For Women.
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Section
VFW ‘Voice of Democracy’ contestant wins district, places fifth in state
The men are now working on the parking spots on the east side of the building. They may be retired, but they sure know how to keep on working. The Terwilliger Association, which owns the building, appreciates their efforts keeping the place in good shape.
American Heart Association Special to the Valley News
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Heart Month focuses on women’s health
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Kristina Bryant, 14, a freshman in High School at Anza Valley Christian, won the VFW scholarship contest Voice of Democracy at the district level and placed 5th at the state level against older competitors who Courtesy photo were mostly high school seniors.
Last fall, Kristina Bryant – now in the 9th grade – turned in her first audio-essay, titled, “Why Veterans Are Important to Our Nation’s History and Future” as part of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Voice of Democracy Competition. Anza Valley Christian School, which Bryant attends, tutors its students and helps them enter the two VFW scholarship contests, Patriot Pen for junior high and Voice of Democracy for high school. Bryant’s 7th and 8th grade efforts at the VFW’s Patriot Pen contests did not result in a win. So this year when her teacher announced that she won the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay at the local level, she was really surprised. This accomplishment automatically sent her audio essay to compete at the district level. When her teacher later announced in class that she had won at the district level, she was shocked and thrilled, but at that point she had no idea she would be traveling to the state’s capital. When the VFW district representative explained that she was to receive an all-inclusive trip for her win she was thrilled and excited; nothing like this had happen to her before. She was now on her way to a banquet in Sacramento where all the winners from the different VFW districts across California would be honored. It was there they were to find out
see BRYANT, page A-7
Past presidents honored at February Thimble Club luncheon Jodi Thomas Anza Valley Outlook Manager Every year in February the Thimble Club ladies put on a special luncheon to say thank you and to honor past and present club presidents for their leadership and dedication to the TC. TC ladies work throughout the year to raise money to give back to the community by giving to its different originations and clubs who actively serve the community. TC also holds many other fundraisers throughout the year and gives of their time and support to numerous other clubs and organizations throughout the valley. The President sets the tone and decides on the year’s fundraising activities. Though, not strictly a sewing club, sewing continues to play a part in the clubs activities. The group also makes lap quilts which they take to give to veterans at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda each fall. Sewing played a large part in the birth of this more than 100-yearold philanthropic club which was started by local women who enjoyed each other’s company.
see THIMBLE, page A-4
February chefs served a delicious spinach salad, pork loin with a red currant sauce, green beans, a roll and apple sauce. Pictured (l to r) are Ann Lawyer, Anna Cleveland, Jackie Braaten, Teri Crutchfeild, and Salley Jodi Thomas photo Kaspar.
Hooo Knew? Jodi Thomas Anza Valley Outlook Manager Here in the hill country we are blessed with biological diversity. Kathie Beale – who works at the hardware store – sent in these photos of Great Horned Owls, which are nesting in her yard to share with AVO readers. I thought telling the continued story of the owls would make for a great nature series. We will be sharing Kathie’s owl photos and comments as the owls go through life, from nesting to hatching of the owlets, to seeing the owlets A male owl watches over its female counterpart.
Kathie Beale photo
see OWLS, page A-4