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Volume 16, Issue 16
Christian Motorcyclists Association roars into Anza
Allison Renck WRITER
The Anza Lions Club has served the citizens of the Anza Valley since 1976. The service organization does a variety of projects for the community including the local gymkhana at the Lions arena, the 4th of July Parade, the international vision project, the young speakers contest and raising funds for the community which are distributed through donations to local nonprofit organizations. see page A-4
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HUSD approves increased school mitigation fees Tony Ault WRITER
The governing board of the Hemet Unified School District approved an increase school fees due to a projected increase in the number of new homes coming to the HemetSan Jacinto Valley in the next 5 to 20 years and the current shortage of classrooms in the district. see page A-5
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Community Hall to host Spring Fling Dinner Dance Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Time to put on those dancing shoes and get ready for another great meal as the Anza Community Hall hosts another Dinner Dance Saturday, April 30, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Anza Community Hall Dinner Dances are always a lot of fun and people from all parts of the community come together to celebrate life.
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A CMA member serving up a free barbecue at a previous event.
Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Anza members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will be hosting a meeting and barbecue April 16, from 1-4 p.m. at the Anza
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asked. According to member Donald Seddon of the Temecula Chapter, you do not even have to own a motorcycle to belong. The CMA goes to rallies where biker clubs, both large and small congregate. CMA members fill a variety of
roles at events, oftentimes being put in charge of everything from funds being raised at a fundraiser, children needing to be watched while adults attend the function and
see CMA, page A-6
The truth be told, The Kenworthy House debate Margaret Wellman Jaenke HAMILTON MUSEUM HEAD CURATOR
People are curious about the red house with the old windmill in the front in Kenworthy, now called Garner Valley. That’s the house along Highway 74 just south of Thomas Mountain Village. Lately there has been quite a bit of debate and confusion about when, why and who built it. The interesting stories being told about the property are based on very few real facts, however at times the tales are fascinating and most are quite far-fetched. Hearing it called the Kenworthy house by those who know the history of the Garner Valley area does bring up questions about the true origin of the house. The name
see KENWORTHY, page A-4
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Community Hall. This group is an interdenominational and evangelistic service motorcycle group that is inviting anyone interested to come join in and check them out. The meeting is free and for the barbecue, a donation of $6 is
Donald Seddon photo
The Kenworthy House as it is today. To see pictures of the house in the past and to learn about the history of the area, go to the Hamilton Museum Wednesday or Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jodi Thomas photo
Anza Days Essay Theme Contest lets the public choose the winner for the first time Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Last year’s Anza Days theme essay winner high school student Austin Matula rings the opening Anza Days Parade Bell at the Little Red School House. His theme idea ‘Anza Originality’ came to life in last year’s parade.
For the first time ever the public is invited to choose the winning Anza Days Theme Essay and in turn chose the theme for the 2016 Anza Day Parade to be held Saturday. July 2. A record 20 essays were written and turned in by high school students. Five were chosen to be published in the paper. From those five, the public is invited to vote for one. To vote, go online to www. anzalionsclub.org click on the Anza Days tab. From there the public can vote for the theme of their choice. For those without internet access who would like to vote can cast a vote by sending a letter with the name of the essay to Anza Lions Club Att: Theme, P.O. Box 390389, Anza, CA. 92539. All voting must be done by April 30, 2016. The winner will be announced in the
Anza Valley Outlook. Here are the five finalist Anza Days Theme Essays in no particular order, choose one theme: 2016-1 Theme Choice: “Dreams of the Future” Dear Lion’s Club, The Anza Days parade is an important part of Anza culture. I am ecstatic that you all are continuing this growing tradition. Furthermore, I am gratified that I have been given the chance to contribute to the choosing of the theme this year. The theme I would like to present to you this year would be “dreams of the future.” The reason I like this theme is because it will give us all a chance to paint an image of what we think or want our future to look like. This theme has a high possibility to inspire people around Anza
see ESSAYS, page A-3