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Volume 18, Issue 9
Mud Drags race back into town
Cold has arrived, follow these tips to be winterized Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Cold weather has arrived in Anza and the surrounding communities and while it seems winter was delayed, it’s important to be prepared when living in a rural community. see page A-3
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Riverside Superior Court to accept civil grand juror applications RIVERSIDE – The Riverside Superior Court announced that it is now accepting applications from qualified citizens interested in being nominated to serve as civil grand jurors from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. see page A-4
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Anza Area Trail Town to celebrate National Trails Day ANZA – Anza Area Trail Town presents the 2018 National Trails Day Celebration Saturday, June 2, at Minor Park in Anza.
Jeeps make a good showing at the second annual Mudfest drag races Saturday, Feb. 17, in Anza.
Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The morning of Saturday, Feb. 17, dawned bright, mild and peaceful. But it was not quiet for long at the second annual Mudfest drag races as the participants tuned their engines and prepared their
machines for an assault on the oozing mire that made up the 240foot track. Vehicles of every description presented themselves for the event, from dirt bikes, quads, SUVs, Jeeps and RZRs, to 4x4s, 2x4s, pickup trucks, Jeeps, buggies and sand rails.
A record crowd attended the gathering, rooting for their favorite drivers and enjoying the brilliant day. Sponsored by Schmidt’s Ranch Services, Rodney Bourgeois Pump Service and Southern California Buzztail Preservation, the Mudfest was an enormous success, col-
Breana Schmidt photo
lecting and donating an impressive $2,000 toward the medical expenses of a deserving little girl. Kalianne Babcock, who suffers from childhood hip dysplasia, faces additional surgeries, and the funds will help her family face the
see MUD, page A-4
Community Hall reopens Longtime security officer following septic repairs Kit Ray retires from Lake Riverside Estates
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Lake Riverside Estates board members Ron DiNicola, left, Don Mastrangelo, Gordon Lanik and Ken Richardson present retiring security officer Kit Ray with plaques, gifts and cards at the Lake Riverside Estates Open Board Meeting Thursday, Feb. 15.
Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Getting into their work, the crew installs the system in record time. Bill Donahue photo
Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
After a couple of weeks’ closure due to a reported leaking septic system, the Anza Community Hall is open for business once again. Home to Missy’s Place Country Cafe, the hall was closed after a “gray water” system was found to be leaking kitchen sink water out into the parking area on the east side of the building.
When the Community Hall was built, the kitchen sink was treated as a gray water drain. “Gray water” is now defined as waste water from wash basins, washing machines and bathtubs but does not include kitchen sinks or dishwashers. Approved gray water systems are legal in the state of California and are separate from the building’s toilet septic system. The county
see SEPTIC, page A-5
Longtime Lake Riverside Estates security officer Kit Ray has retired after two decades of service at the small gated community in Aguanga. Tough, fair, alert, detail-oriented, professional and pleasant to a fault, 83-year-old Ray has served as a security officer for an incredible 23 years. She has provided a wealth of information to the residents and their animals. From knowing where all the dogs belong and watching out for the children at the bus stop, to tracking speeders and assisting with emergencies, she has “been there, done that” for the people in Lake Riverside Estates. “I once caught some kids ‘mattress surfing’ behind a pickup truck on Lakeshore Boulevard,” she said with a chuckle. “This had to be at least 20 years ago.” The memories she shares with
many of the older residents in the association are instantly recalled and shared. “I remember when every summer, word would go out in Anza that there was a pool party in Lake Riverside Estates, and 50 or 60 non-residents would show up,” she said. “I would have to be on extra alert on those days.” Ray was formally recognized and wished well by the community’s board of directors, staff and caring residents at the open board meeting Thursday, Feb. 15, in Lake Riverside. “I’m here to pay my respects to my friend Kit,” longtime acquaintance Mike McIntosh said. Ray greeted her fans with huge smiles and grateful thanks for the special gifts bestowed upon her that evening. Plants, flowers, cards, letters, plaques and even a complimentary gate access card
see RAY, page A-3