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Volume 16, Issue 19
Anza Community Hall Association Host Spring Fling
Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR
Eight people were arrested by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team last week as the crime fighting agency continues its efforts to eradicate illegal marijuana grows throughout Anza and the surrounding communities. see page A-3
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Five-month-old ejected in crash succumbs to injuries Trevor Montgomery WRITER
A 5-month-old girl from Rancho Mirage died Sunday, May 1, in a single-vehicle traffic accident, according to California Highway Patrol officials. Two others sustained major injures in the accident that caused the closure of both lanes of traffic. see page A-3
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Don’t miss Cowboy Days for a taste of the Old West
These hard working kitchen helpers volunteered their time to make the Anza Community Hall’s Spring Fling a great night for good food. Pictured from left are Sean Donahue, Noel Donahue, Donald Seddon, Liese Carney and Terry Seddon. Allison Renck photo
Allison Renck WRITER
The 1980s sound of the Band “Cowboy Bang Bang” was rocking the Anza Community Hall for the Spring Fling fundraiser held Saturday, April 30. The groups lead singer Sheri Silkotch-Puterbaugh was entertaining those in atten-
dance with 1980s favorites, such as “Material Girl” and “Words.” Puterbaugh, who grew up in the Anza Valley, reminisced about her years at Hamilton School and how her graduating class just missed being able to attend classes at the new high school. “Every day we saw the plans posted on the library wall and
wished that the school would get completed before we graduated,” she sid. “Unfortunately that didn’t happen, but I still have many good memories about attending school there.” Along with the 1980s music, attendees of the event had a dinner of chicken or pulled pork, baked potato, salad, a roll and either
cheesecake or a brownie dish for desert. Those that volunteered their time to make this event happen included Noel Donhue, Sean Donahue, Liese Carney, Donald Seddon, Terry Seddon, Annie Shafer, Frank Shaffer and Kathy Medaris. The monies raised from this event
see FLING, page A-6
And the winning theme for 2016 Anza Days is… Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
This year the public was able to do something new, through voting, they were able to choose the winning theme for the Anza Days Parade. Out of 20 essays written by high school students five were selected for public viewing. This opportunity was announced in the Anza Valley Outlook along with the five essays and over the past few weeks the public has been able to go online at AnzaLionsClub.org to cast a vote, or mail in their votes if they so choose. The voting ended April 30 and the results are in, with an overwhelming majority choosing Disney as the theme for this year’s Anza Day Parade. “You have spoken,” the website announced Sunday, May 1. “The Anza Days 2016 Theme is... DISNEY! Whether you’re in the parade
Attending the Anza Cowboy Day’s event congers up memories of years gone by, of family and friends gathering around to engage and watch a friendly competition, to see who is the best that day at doing what living on a ranch requires.
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Last year’s theme was ‘Anza Originality’
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Anza Racing Mowers Season begins May 14 Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Very few towns can boast of their own Mower Racing Club’s but Anza can. This dedicated group of mower racing enthusiasts have been racing on a track behind Diner 371 for about four years now. Members are combination of both men and women of all ages. This includes young people. It is a family sport both on and off the track. Each year the group has grown, and each year they are a real crowd pleaser. These aren’t your fathers’ lawnmowers. These are “souped up” modified lawn mowers, some reaching speeds of 55 miles per hour. It is an adrenaline rush to watch them, slide around the corners at breakneck speed kicking up the dust.
Not your father’s lawnmowers, these are “souped up” and modified mowers, some reaching speeds of 55 Courtesy photo miles per hour.
Opening season is May 14 and the race begins at 11 a.m. For a nominal fee, spectators may enter the pit area meet the racers and watch the race. Otherwise spectating is free. Seating is around the outside of the track either tailgating
or bring your own chairs. Don Watson is the group’s leader and others are always happy to help anyone who is interested in getting started with racing mowers. The Anza Racing Mowers’ track is located behind Diner 371, 57331
at Highway 371 in Anza. To race call Don Watson at (818) 384-2636. Check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AnzaRacingMowers/.