Anza Events Calendar, A-2
Anza accident leaves one dead, one injured, A-3
May 29 was awards night at Anza Valley Christian, A-7
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Supervisors take steps to reduce wildfire risks
Volume 15, Issue 24
Ride on the Rez report Renette Davies Writer Well, we had another wonderful Ride on the Rez. While it was chilly on Saturday, we had a pretty good turnout. Twenty seven went out on the ride and there were about 90 for dinner. Since the evening was chilly, there was a group that enjoyed chatting around the screen-covered fire pit that was kept going throughout the evening. The auction of seven awesome desserts went well with a number of people deliberately running up the bid for several of the desserts. We even had a couple that added some laughter as they bid against each other with bids from others interjected here and there as their bidding slowed down. The patriotic flag cake and the key lime cheesecake received a lot of oohs and ahs. Also donated for auction was “Cowboy of the Future” framed photo and a leather fringed jacket. Special thanks to: Tom and Diann Parr for their coordination of the ride each year. Mara Rose Costo for the use of her reservation land. Stoney & Diana allowing use of the ranch and for cooking the tri-tip and beans. Thank you to: • Wranglers: Steve Silkotch - lead wrangler, Ruthie Roman, Greg Bruce, Tom Firth, and Kathy Firth. • Lunch Crew for the Ride: Cindy Marchant, Alica Oliason, Ann Briggs, and Kayte Gorino.
RIVERSIDE—The Board of Supervisors authorized Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins to close access to seven outdoor recreational locations for the duration of wildfire season to minimize public safety risks. see page A-6
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May 29 was awards night at Anza Valley Christian Renette Davies Writer We are so proud of all the students who worked so diligently on their curriculum, each excelling in the areas where God has blessed them with special talents. We are pleased that many older students when done with their work take the time to help tutor younger students. see page A-7
Home & Garden
Good drought tolerant landscaping can increase the value to your home
For the love of baskets; Master Weaver Rose Ann Hamilton teaches her craft
Linda McDonald-Cash Special to the Valley News
Jodi Thomas Anza Area Manager
Hello neighbors and fellow gardeners! I’m sure you’re all very aware that we’re in a drought now and need to conserve water, however, I’d like to give everybody a little more information on this, particularly as it affects our landscapes.
Ever since I was young I have been fascinated by baskets. In the 70s there was a resurgence of basket popularity. People everywhere were using crêpe paper to weave some of the most beautiful basket patterns. Most of these baskets were flat in nature, used as decorations on tabletops and walls. A few were made into more useful bowls, but the paper was not really suited to wear. It was at this time I began to look at what was growing in nature. My folks had a second home in Mariposa County. In the meadow behind the house the deer would lay in the tall long grasses and leave an impression where they laid. These grasses would grow up to my shoulders
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see page B-4
see RIDE, page A-6 Good ride.
Anza Valley Outlook
see BASKETS, page A-4
Bobby Harris photo
Weavers teaching at Earth Day. From Cahuilla, Tangie and Sean Bogner; Rose Ann Hamilton and from Ramona, Joe Hamilton Jodi Thomas photo
Hamilton High School 2015 Senior Awards
Scholarship recipients of the PTSA, Hamilton High Scholarships: Caitlin deBoer, Taylor Miller, Buddy Elmore, Theresa Rosamond and Colt Allison Renck photo Dawes-Vollmer.
Allison Renck Writer On May 27, Hamilton High School held the class of 2015 Senior Awards in the Gary Packham Gym-
nasium at 6:30 p.m. The podium used by Master of Ceremonies, Jason Sonnier, school counselor, was decorated by a boat life preserver with Hamilton High School printed on it. This is a remembrance of the
Class of 2015’s prom. The event was well attended by family and friends of seniors of the graduating class of 2015. At the beginning of the event, seniors Jane Kester, Theresa Ro-
samond, Taylor Miller and Caitlin deBoer presented Principal Dave Farkas with the senior class gift, which is painting the wall pillars in
see AWARDS, page A-7