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New County Marijuana Ordinance in effect

Section Volume 15, Issue 27

Anza Days fundraising breakfast just one of the ways Thimble Club Fundraisers support community organizations

Tony Ault Writer Sheriff’s deputies now have more authority to cite or arrest illegal marijuana growers in and around the Anza Valley under a new Riverside County Marijuana Ordinance that went into effect Tuesday, July 2. see page A-5

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Controversial bill requiring vaccinations signed into law Kim Harris Managing Editor Much to the chagrin of those who spoke out against it, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 277 into law on Tuesday, June 30. The controversial new law requires all children to be vaccinated against childhood diseases before being allowed to attend a public school. see page A-6

Home & Garden

Caltrans cutting no trees along Hwy 371 Tony Ault Writer

Thimble Club presenters Cheri Petrock and Terri Crutchfield with the 4-H group; center.

Jodi Thomas Anza Area Manager When you attend the July 4th Anza Days Breakfast, you will be not only be participating in a time-old tradition, enjoying allyou-can-eat pancakes and a serving of eggs with sausage and juice or

coffee. You will also be enabling the Thimble Club ladies to do what they do best -- raising funds for local organizations and projects like lap quilts for the VFW hospital in Loma Linda, an annual tradition that goes way back. The Thimble Club is an Anza Valley original; it began back when ranchers’ and

farmers’ wives would gather while the menfolk were working together on a project. The women would have a potluck to feed the men and families, work on their sewing, tend the children and socialize. They enjoyed it so much they decided to get together on their own once a month and the Thimble Club was

Jodi Thomas photo

born; that was about 103 years ago this August. In the September 21, 2012 AVO article titled “The Thimble Club offers 100 years of influence,” we learn that: “Over the years the Thimble

see BREAKFAST, page A-4

Meet the candidates, 5 vie for 2 seats on AEC Board

No trees along Anza’s Highway 371 will be removed during the ongoing Caltrans widening project, according to agency officials.

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Joel Carlisle

Alan Thomas

Elena Mafla

Annette Gilliam

Kim Harris Managing Editor

Gilliam and Elena Mafla are all seeking seats for District I, Billy Adams, also an incumbent, is running unopposed for District II and incumbent Joel Carlisle will face off against Alan Thomas for a seat in District III. Since Adams is running unop-

posed, per AEC bylaws, no election will be held for the District II position. Adams will be declared elected under Bylaw Article IV, Section 4, Part E. All candidates were emailed a questionnaire by the Anza Valley Outlook in an attempt to introduce

voting members to the candidate’s thoughts, ideas and reasons for running in order for members to make an informed decision when casting their votes.

Five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for three seats on the Anza Electric Cooperative Inc.’s Board of Directors. Incumbent Harold Burdick, Annette

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see CANDIDATES, page A-8

Anza Trail Town Vision group gains county support Tony Ault Writer Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington gave his nod to helping Anza become a long envisioned “Trail Town” for equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and off roaders following a presentation by the Anza Area Trail Town Committee in Hemet. With Washington’s support the committee hopes Riverside County will revisit its historic trail maps and consider rededicating and creating trail easements through or around private lands and sensitive wildlife areas that have been fenced

off in recent years. Because of the closed gates, riders in many cases cannot get to the public lands that surround the Anza and Aguanga areas. “This is a big deal for us,” said committee spokesperson Allison Renck presenting the Anza Trail Town’s vision to Supervisor Washington and his staff last week in Hemet. “Too many of us these trails are the focal point of our community.” She explained that Anza Valley’s biggest attraction is the recreation it affords, including its horse and bike trails, two OHV tracks, and the beautiful public lands that surround it. Yet, the economy in the

valley is low compared to other county areas, according to statistics presented at the meeting. There are other communities like Anza in the nation that that are Trail Towns. The open trails have maximized their tourist trade. Their economies have boomed, she added. “Both Anza and the county will benefit by allowing more easements and road dedications,” Renck pointed out. “We need these easements.” Washington applauded the vision that the Trails Committee presented. “It is good you are getting ahead of the game as more and more development encroaches,” he said. Washington reminisced, saying

before he became an elected official how he and his family drove through a snow-covered Anza Valley one winter day. “I don’t think I have ever seen anything so beautiful. We even thought about moving here.” Washington said they later did purchase property in Lake Riverside Estates. “I am on board with the vision you have shown,” he said. “I don’t think it would be a hard sell to see the jewel that is Anza. We love the outdoors and the outdoor experience.” Mary Litch, a committee member who lives next to the Pacific

see TRAIL, page A-3


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