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Saddle up and save the date as Cowboy Days rides into Anza
Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Every year at Easter churches of all denominations celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why you may ask? It is the celebration of ‘New Life,’ the chance to be redeemed, to again become sons and daughters of God. see page A-3
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Temecula Marine killed in Iraq Trevor Montgomery WRITER
A U.S. Marine from Temecula was killed Saturday, March 19, at a coalition fire base near base at Makhmur in northern Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook confirmed Sunday. Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, a 27-year-old from Temecula, died at about 9 a.m., “after coming under ISIL rocket fire,” according to Cook. see page A-6
Team Penning was a popular event last year.
Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Last year’s Cowboy Days, a fundraiser for Cottonwood School’s Art and Music Program, was lots of fun. There was so much to see and do with great food, great shopping, musical entertainment throughout the day and of course the horse competitions.
The roping, team penning and barrel racing competitions involving local talent led to a full day of family fun for all those in attendance. The equestrian field was filled with horse talent that was very entertaining and this year’s event is promising to be just as much fun as the last. This year’s Cowboy Days will be held May 14, and once again will be
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hosted by the Lions Club. Held at the Lions Equestrian Field located at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, Cowboy Days will feature live entertainment including Michael Thomas, Barnyard Boyz, Immature Hour and other local bands, as well as the Mounted Drill Team, and a new Wild West re-enactment. Horse events will include the Mounted Shooting, Bonus Gym-
khana for $5, Barrel Racing and other shows and competitions. Breakfast foods, pulled pork and barbecue chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will all be available for purchase. Also on tap for the event are children’s games, bounce house, lots of vendors, raffle baskets and
see COWBOYS, page A-6
One-on-one with Country Superstar Scotty McCreery at Temecula Valley Fair Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR
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Lake Riverside Estates: New management, new goals Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
Since the recall election at Lake Riverside Estates November the new five-member association board has already made a number of improvements at this gated AnzaAguanga Valley community, home to more than 1,000 residents. see page A-7
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Country music singer Scotty McCreery performs at Galway Downs during the Temecula Valley Fair March 19. Shane Gibson photo
Thousands of Scotty McCreery fans, known as McCreerians, packed the Temecula Valley Fair sponsored by Temecula Valley Toyota Scion at Galway Downs Saturday, March 19, to see the country superstar perform live on the main stage for KFROG Country Night. While fans patiently waited for McCreery to take the stage, the “American Idol” season 10 winner took time to chat with Anza Valley Outlook about his time on the show that made him a superstar, making the transition to becoming an author, his thoughts on the area and the people who make it special. McCreery who arrived to Temecula following a week of rest and relaxation playing golf in Florida, said his time on American Idol changed him as an artist, but not as a person. “As a person, I try to stay the
see MCCREERY, page A-4
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Join in VFW Auction Night, it’s a real hoot Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Clean out those closets and barns, it is Auction Night at the VFW. The VFW Auction is just plain fun and gives attendees a place where they can buy and sell until their hearts content all while helping the VFW and the veteran’s they serve. The popular event will be held March 31, at 6 p.m. Bring items to sell from 5-6 p.m.; sellers get 70 percent of the final bid and 20 percent goes to the Post’s Building Fund. Ten percent goes to the auctioneer and it has been said that the auctioneer may buy drinks for everyone after the auction. So make the night a success and get some good deals and laughs too bidding against your favorite people for a good cause. Items for auction in the past were kitchen items, furniture, electronics, tools, jewelry, collectibles and so much more. Even a rototiller was available one year. You never know what kind of deals you will find at the VFW Auction Night. Two-for-$1
This mountain bike evoked vigorous bidding. Pictured from left are Lenton Garrison, Bob Cobb, and the Post Courtesy photo name sake, the late, great John Drivick who served as auctioneer until his passing in 2014.
hotdogs will be served for dinner. The VFW is located at the east end of the Anza Valley. From
Highway 371, travel south on Kirby Road follow it around to Terwilliger Road and then right
on Bailey Road. The VFW is on the left.