Blood red moon is first in series of lunar eclipses, A-6
Anza Events Calendar, A-2
Rein in prom expenses, B-10
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Section Volume 14, Issue 16
Equines showcased in Horses, Head to Hoofs Event
Anza Valley Citizens Patrol needs you
Jodi Thomas photo Anza Valley Citizens Patrol helping with traffic at a recent event at Hamilton High School. Pictured: VP C. J. Drake and Spankie Pislaam.
By Jodi Thomas Anza Valley Citizen Patrol (AVCP) is a volunteer group of dedicated local citizens who care about the safety of the community. Members of the volunteer group patrol the Anza Valley area, driving through the community and watching for suspicious activities in both residential and business areas. They check on homes when occupants are on vacation or for owners who are part-timers, at the owner’s request. They also help with traffic control for community events like the Anza Day Parade. Currently there are six active members, with four members on leave. New members are needed, according to officials associated with the watch group. With more volunteers to help patrol, more Nichole Payne is showcasing Arabian Native Costume
By Allison Renck Temecula is often recognized for its wineries more than anything else, but on Sunday, April 13, the
Local Rancho California Horsemen’s Association reminded the Temecula Valley about its Horsemen roots with their second annual “Horses, Head to Hoof” event.
Allison Renck photo
This event showcased horse breeds in numerous demonstrations throughout the day and was held at Green Acres Ranch on De Portola Road in Wine Country.
The event seemed to attract horse lovers and equine enthusiasts of all ages such as Hope Adams, a Garner
see HORSES, page A-7
Anza Lions’ Gymkhana creating opportunities Remembering all the tradition that rides on the back of a horse
see PATROL, page A-3
Home & Garden
Orange blossoms waft through the air The heady scent of orange blossoms are wafting through the air of Fallbrook this month, as the many trees and groves found locally move into peak blooming season.
see page B-8
Health
Jodi Thomas photo
Lions Club and other community Volunteers give Gymkhana participants the opportunity to have fun, hone in skills, and to make memories
By Jodi Thomas Many say there is nothing here for our youth, but I beg to differ. Life is what you make of it, and in this community there are many individuals making a grand effort to provide great opportunities for
the area’s youth. One of these opportunities is the Lions Gymkhana Season, which is a series of games on horseback. Its season starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, and continues on the first Saturday of each month meeting at 4 p.m. into the fall. Lion Roland
Vellanoweth is head of the Gymkhana again this year. He is also the current Lion’s Club President. Living here in rural America is a unique experience that many people from city areas might not be familiar with. There are a number of things which characterize this
area and set it apart from the surrounding suburbs. People here get to watch the hay fields grow and get to enjoy the sounds of full horse trailers passing through town. It’s not unusual to see pickup trucks full
see GYMKHANA, page A-6
Hamilton High acknowledges student achievements [Left] Awarded Perfect Attendance [Below] Awarded Outstanding Attendance- missed one day Jodi Thomas photos
By Jodi Thomas Hamilton High recently acknowledged student achievements for grade point averages (GPA) and attendance for the fall semester. Hamilton has a total student body of approximately 329 students in grades 9-12, which draws from the diverse rural population and from
see HAMILTON, page A-6
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Ann Harkins, CEO of The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and Keli Wilson, AlertID founder, are teaming up to create awareness and support victims during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
see page B-5
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