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Volume 17, Issue 30
AEC presents their annual membership meeting, many accomplishments
Countywide jobless rate rises RIVERSIDE – With seasonal losses in multiple sectors of the regional economy, the unemployment rate in Riverside County climbed more than one percentage point last month, state officials reported. see page A-2
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Missing boy from LRE found, returned home Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A young adolescent boy was reported missing in the Aguanga community of Lake Riverside Estates by panic-stricken family members, July 13, at approximately 7 p.m. see page A-3
Anza Electric Cooperative General Manager Kevin Short introduced the employees of the cooperative to the tune of “Gonna Fly Now,” also Diane Sieker photo known as “Rocky’s Theme” at the 2017 AEC annual membership meeting, July 22.
Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
July 22. The presentation included news, information, updates and raffle prizes. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., the Thimble Club served breakfast to members as the band, The LenTones, entertained them with jazz,
country, rock and blues tunes. Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1873 presented the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, the performance of the national anthem, recorded by Savannah Lopez and an invocation given by
the Rev. Blake Booth of Valley Gospel Church. AEC President Bill Adams called the meeting to order with the announcement of a quorum present
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The 2017 annual membership meeting of Anza Electric Cooperative was held at the Hamilton High School gymnasium Saturday,
Standing room only at Sage meeting
Anza Lions thank 2017 Anza Days donors, volunteers, participants and community Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
SAGE – There is large section of unincorporated area of Riverside County, north of the San Diego County line and east of Temecula, Murrieta and Winchester, South of Hemet and Mountain Center and west of Anza and Aguanga.
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HEMET, CA PERMIT #234
see page A-3
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Capt. Leonard Purvis, Hemet station, left, Anza Lions Club President Michele “Mimi” Brown and Lions Gymkhana Chairman Roland Vellanoweth meet just before the Anza Days “Thank You” dinner, July 17. Tony Ault photo
The Anza Lions Club hosted a special “Thank You” dinner for those helping with the annual Anza Days Parade at the Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars, Monday, July 17. Among the honored guests were 2017 Anza Days Grand Marshall Barbara Bradford and Riverside County Sheriff’s Capt. Leonard Purvis of the Hemet station. The Anza Days chairman and president of the Anza Lions Club, Michele Brown, said the Lions Club thanked “Grand Marshall Barbara Bradford for doing the honor of being our grand marshal this year. Thank you. We are humbled and honored you said yes!” Bradford was asked to stand following the dinner of lamb and po-
see AEC, page A-4
tatoes to say a few words. She said she was happy to do the honor and proud to be a longtime supporter of the community and its people. Brown said the club also wanted to thank the Anza Valley Thimble Club for their very generous donation. She continued expressing her thanks to the “Citizens’ Patrol for helping even though you were short-handed,” to the “Valley Gospel for getting extra volunteers this year. You rock! We couldn’t have done it without you!” and to the “High Country Journal for running all of our ads and announcements, even if at the last minute. “VFW Color Guard for doing us the honor of leading our parade proudly; our parade would not be complete without you!” Brown
see LIONS, page A-3
Sacred Heart Vacation Bible School leaves children with lifelong lessons that Jesus taught and His history Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Sacred Heart Vacation Bible School wrapped up a fun-filled, educational week Friday, July 21. The huge group of smiling, happy children, aged 2 to teens, celebrated with a children’s mass and pizza party at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Anza. The youngsters participated in crafts, music and singing and learned worship, adoration and Bible stories at the VBS. The theme of the week was the “Jesse Tree Journey.” In the Old Testament, Jesse was the father of King David. He was a farmer, hence the “Jesse Tree,” and raised sheep in Bethlehem. David was the youngest of his eight children. Students gather for a picture with the Rev. Alphonsus at the Sacred Heart Vacation Bible School held July 17 - 21. Brandy Love photo
see VBS, page A-5