Anza Events Calendar, A-2
Reality Rally returns to Temecula bringing fun and hope for survivors, A-6
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Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt delights hundreds of children
Tony Ault WRITER
Anza’s new community radio station will be conducting a KOYT Koyote Open Den and Membership Drive Saturday, April 2, from 12 to 4 p.m. to share with its members the progress and future plans for the Koyote 96.3 station. see page A-3
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Sierra Club group hikes planned in area Tony Ault WRITER
The San Gorgonio Chapter of the Sierra Club and its local groups announced a number outings and hikes planned for members and other area residents interested in hiking in the National Forests, parks and monuments surrounding the Temecula-Murrieta and Anza communities. see page A-3
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‘Everyone’s a winner,’ at the Temecula Special Games Tony Ault WRITER
The City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Unified School District are seeking athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities to participate in the 8th annual Temecula Special Games Saturday, April 23, at Great Oak High School in Temecula.
The great Easter Egg hunt is on for these 7 to 10-year-olds at the Anza Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Tony Ault WRITER
Waves of excited, determined children ran onto the artificial turf, eyes on the thousands of brightly colored plastic eggs laid out in front of them, each egg containing
a candy surprise at Saturday’s annual Community Easter Eggs Hunt at Hamilton High School in Anza Hosted by four Anza Valley churches the special event was an indicator of how special family gettogethers are to the more than 3,500 residents living in this mountain
community. It wouldn’t be to too far off the mark to say that almost every child from the age of 1 to 6 in the Anza Valley with their parents, grandparents and siblings showed up for this four-hour Community Easter Egg Hunt. Helping with the attendance was
Tony Ault photo
nearly perfect springtime weather with temperatures hovering in the mid-70s with a cooling breeze clearing the air. Hamilton High School students and teenage church volunteers
see EASTER, page A-7
Booth named Anza’s new Manzanita Ranch to chaplin for Cornerstone hold fundraiser in May Hospice care
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Jill and Johnny Roberts at home at Manzanita Ranch where they provide horse therapy for those who suffer from PTSD, troubled youth, Jodi Thomas photo cancer patients and survivors.
Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Longtime local resident Kyle Booth is now Anza’s Cornerstone Hospice are area chaplin. Courtesy photo
Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Caring and nurturing is something Anza resident Kyle Booth has been implementing throughout his adult life through his involvement in various full time Christian based ministries to farming, all the while raising three children with his wife Debbie. Change is something that happens to everyone and for Kyle Booth going with the flow is what
he does. Now a grandfather of two, he helps out during Sunday service with his two grandchildren in the nursery, keeping them occupied while his son Blake and daughter-in-law Stephanie, along with wife Debbie, lead worship and teach at Valley Gospel Chapel. But five days a week – and sometimes more as needed – he serves as a comforting friend and advisor in a person’s hour of need as chaplain
see BOOTH, page A-4
Manzanita Ranch will hold its annual Texas Hold’em and Bunco Tournament for Hero’s fundraiser to benefit the ranch’s mission May 7, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be lesson games before the start of the tournament for those new to the games along with raffles and a silent auction. Prizes include a 55-inch Smart TV, and a Painting Party for the winner and 10 friends. Beer and wine will be served as part of the ticket and food can be ordered starting at 5 p.m. when the doors open. Seating is limited so buy tickets early. The event will be held at the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtor Building located at 26529 Jefferson Avenue in Murrieta. Unlike other nonprofit organizations, Manzanita Ranch is run by volunteers so fundraising profits go 100 percent to the program. Horses are the therapy at Manzanita Ranch which provides those with PTSD, troubled youth and
cancer patients and survivors One Good Day at the ranch. Manzanita Ranch and the One Good Day project was developed by Johnny Roberts. Besides Manzanita Ranch, Roberts has been involved in the Temecula Rotary for years and is the current president. He also organized and brought the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial to Temecula in 2014. “Silent Auction and Raffle Items are needed,” Jill Roberts said. “This could be a donation your products and/or services. With auction and raffle items, please include your business card and flyer, this will promote your business as well. We can pick up your donations. Every dollar raised helps. Manzanita Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so your donations are tax-deductible.” To learn more about the annual Texas Hold’em and Bunco Tournament for Hero’s fundraiser, sponsor a therapy horse, make a donation or to order tickets to the event visit, www.manzanitaranch.org or call (951) 525-6771.