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BCHC Unit, Redshank Riders to host Trail Trial in Aguanga in May
Section Volume 15, Issue 16
Valley Gospel Chapel practices Servolution to help the community
Allison Renck Writer The local unit of Backcountry Horseman of California, Redshank Riders will be holding its yearly fundraiser by sponsoring a Trail Trial on May 2 and 3 in Aguanga. see page A-3
Local Board of Supervisors reduces Idyllwild Grinding Facility operating days Joe Naiman Writer The Idyllwild Grinding Facility which allows residents and other property owners to dispose of wood waste has been open to the public six days a week, but as of May 17 it will only be open on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Jodi Thomas photo
see page A-5 Hunting for eggs is fun on Easter at VGC.
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ACHA announces new uniformed rental rates for Anza Community Hall ANZA-The members of Anza Racing Mowers gathered at their track on the morning of April 11 to do some work in preparation for the upcoming season.
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see page A-6
Dawn Brown Special to the AVO Valley Gospel Chapel is a new and relevant church in Anza Valley that meets in a remodeled church building in the Terwilliger area. When Senior Pastor Blake Booth
returned to Anza in 2012 to take over the role as church pastor, this once tiny church started growing quickly. This is not some old stuffy, boring church. One can expect upbeat music, lots of laughter and a youthful, up to date, relevant message. The people of this church
Megan Gilmore photo
are determined to raise the bar and love this community beyond what it has known. Servolution is a nationwide movement that many churches have adopted. It refers to the week directly prior to Easter Sunday when the entire church body gathers to
serve various families or establishments within the community. This year it was March 29 through April 4, when VGC gathered together daily with gloves on and rakes in hand to help the community by
see VGC, page A-4
Redshank Riders hosting Open Pack Clinic on April 19 to teach packing skills Jodi Thomas Anza Area Manager Have you ever pondered what you would do if you only had a horse to get around on? How would you carry your belongings? Have you heard of the Mule Man and his three mules? He chooses to live his life in the open traveling around with his mules just like in the olden days of the Wild West where man and beast were free to roam. (You can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook. com/3Mules or www.3mules.com.) This scenario is not so foreign to many all over the world where animals are still used to transport people and goods especially in rugged terrains or where gas is not readily available. Here in the High Country we are
fortunate to have people with all sorts of expertise. The art of mule and horse packing is one of those special skills that area residents Mike and Pebble Lewis of the Redshank Riders possess. Mike is the president of the Redshank Riders in Anza and he often puts his mules and packing experience to good use. He packs needed supplies and tools for the trail clearing crew so that they can keep the trail open here in the mountains. The Lewises are holding an Open Packing Clinic on Sunday morning April 19 at their home hosted by the Redshank Riders. All are welcome and the clinic is free for members and open to non-members for a small fee. RSVP is required. See AVO’s Upcoming Events calendar for more information on the clinic and Redshank Riders.
Pack mules are used to pack in supplies and tools for crews who clear mountain trails. Courtesy photo
High Country 4-H tours Cary Ranch Preserve in Anza Allison Renck Writer The High Country 4-H Club of Anza and Aguanga was treated to a tour of the Cary Ranch Preserve in Anza On March 28, Thirty people were in attendance, which included the 4-H children and their parents. The ranch was acquired by the Archaeological Conservancy in 2013. The property is located at the head of Coyote Canyon and is in the historical corridor where Spanish explorer Juan Bautistia de Anza traveled in 1775-76. The property consists of flat 4-H members viewing artifacts inside the Cary home.
Allison Renck photo
see CARY, page A-6