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Ramona’s 6th annual Earth Day Celebration to be held March 28
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Section Volume 15, Issue 13
ACHA votes in new board during March 19 meeting
Jodi Thomas Anza Valley Outlook Manager The Ramona Band of the Cahuilla Environmental Department will be hosting its 6th annual Earth Day celebration, which commemorates the earth and finds ways to preserve its uniqueness. see page A-5
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Temecula Valley Family Fair opens this weekend Kim Harris Managing Editor The wait is over for fairgoers, music aficionados and just those who are looking for a rollicking good time as the long anticipated Temecula Valley Family Fair opens the gates for its inaugural season at noon on Friday, March 27. The fair will be held at Lake Skinner Regional Park located at 37701 Warren Rd. in Winchester. see page A-6
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Q&A draws in full house Allison Renck Local Contributor The Anza Community Hall hosted a large crowd of area residents that had come to listen to, and ask questions of, the Riverside County Sheriff Department on Friday, March 13.
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Members of the ACHA Board pose for a photo following a general election on Thursday, March 1. Pictured left to right are back row: Danny Stone, Tim Hofus, Donna Barnhouse, Annie Shaffer, “Taz” Hofstot; Front row: Kathy Pledaris, Noel Donhaue, Fred Zadick. Not pictured is Dan Robinson, who was also elected but not present at the meeting. Jodi Thomas photo
Kim Harris Managing Editor More than 60 votes were cast to elect a new Board of Directors for the Anza Community Hall during a meeting held on March 19. New board members are Danny Stone, Tim Hofus, Donna Barnhouse, Annie Shaffer, “Taz” Hofstot, Kathy Pledaris, Noel Donhaue, Fred Za-
dick and Dan Robinson, who was not present at the meeting. Michelle Brown, along with Gayle Shaffer and Hofstot led the meeting as part of an interim steering committee that was elected following the February 19 meeting when previous board members were removed by a majority vote following the filing of a petition dated just days before the meeting.
At the start of the meeting Brown attempted to have membership vote on changes to the bylaws, something that most in the audience rebelled against due to there being no board in place. “What would happen is whatever we decide will be posted for 30 days, according to the bylaws,” Brown said. “After 30 days then there would be a voted to approve
what we vote on tonight.” Brown explained that the changes included a change to the preamble to reflect the original 1948 statement. Other changes included a change to Article II involving dues, Article III regarding meetings, Article IV regarding voting and Article V regarding the Board
see BOARD, page A-5
Hamilton High School seniors hold fashion show Debbie Eberly Local Contributor Members of the Hamilton High School senior class put on a fashion show on Friday, March 6 that came complete with dinner provided by local businesses and the families of students. There were a wide variety of offerings at the event, including pasta, fry bread tacos and desserts. While dinner was being served, raffle tickets were sold and presold tickets were taken. Mary Kay Cosmetics consultants Brenda Offermeyer and Phyllis Petri were busy backstage helping the seniors with hair and make-up. The Mistress of Ceremonies, Taylor Miller, introduced the models. The models dawned a number of dresses; some were their own and others were borrowed from friends and relatives. Some of the dresses were from a collection kept by Cottonwood School teacher Rebecca Parkard.
Parkard has collected dresses suitable for dances and proms for students to borrow for several years. The gentlemen, who were also decked out in fine clothing, escorted the ladies on to the runway. The seniors had a lot of fun striking poses and performing for the crowd. The communities of Anza and Aguanga turned out in force to support this year’s senior class. Many of this year graduating seniors are from Cottonwood School in Aguanga. It was overheard that it seemed like a Cottonwood Reunion. Several people commented on what a wonderful event it was and that it looked looked like the biggest turn out ever for the Fashion Show, evidenced by the fact that extra tables and chairs had to be brought out to accommodate the large crowd. There were dozens of raffle prizes donated by local business, service groups and individuals.
see SHOW, page A-6
Justice Joy and Spencer Gollery strut their stuff.
Debbie Eberly photo
Thimble club holds ‘Lots O’ Ribs’ fundraiser Jodi Thomas Anza Valley Outlook Manager The Thimble Club sold 123 rib meals to the community in order to raise proceeds for the many community organizations the Thimble Club donates to and provide Veterans lap robes to the Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda each year. The meals consisted of baby back ribs, cole slaw, barbecue ranch beans and corn bread. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month and a lunch is usually served at noon and followed by a meeting at the Anza Community Hall. Often there is a special speaker in addition to fun and games. All women are welcome.
Preparing and selling the ribs are Thimble Club Sisters Peggy Aragon, Tonie Ford, Sally Kaspar, Barbara Cobb, Linda Barnes, Vickie DeMenge, Sherrie Petrock, Carolyn Alexander, Annie Ashby, Myrna Hawthorn, Alan Thomas photo Lynn Johnson, Teri Crutchfield and Marie Gysels.
The Thimble Club turns 103 years old this summer. The Thimble Club is a local philanthropic women’s group that was started by the local farmer’s and rancher’s wives.
Over the years these ladies changed and influenced the lives of the people and the communities of the Anza Valley. Join in the proud tradition of the ladies of the Thimble Club, living
in the community and serving it. All ladies welcome. No sewing required. For additional information or to join, please call Vice President Shaaron Chambers at (619) 206-1268.