Anza Quilt Club hosts Children’s Sewing Workshops

This youngster shows off a pair of shorts she designed and sewed at the Anza Quilt Club’s Children’s Sewing Workshop Wednesday, July 19.

to share their love of sewing. The classes have been popular and fun for both teachers and their students.

The ladies of the Anza Quilt Club have been hosting a Children’s Sewing Workshop in past weeks

Youngsters of any age or gender have been encouraged to attend

Aguanga photographer snaps images of a Redtailed hawk

Students get to select colorful fabric to sew into a pair of shorts at the Anza Quilt Club’s Children’s Sewing Workshop Wednesday, July 19.

the classes, creating teddy bears, placemats, pillow cases, tote bags and even clothing under the expert guidance of Anza Quilt Club members. Each session has a project, with materials and sewing machines provided to complete each task.

“The kids got to choose their own material to make a pair of shorts in our last class,” said Anza Quilt Club member Pat Sprint.

“They are having such a great time learning how to sew. And this time it was something they could wear. The ladies have really enjoyed see WORKSHOP, page D-3

Local equestrians share the dos and don’ts of evacuating horses

Having horses means being well-prepared for evacuating the animals in the event of wildfire or other disasters.

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

As the threat of wildfires increases with every hot, dry summer day in Anza, the need to be prepared becomes more important than ever. For horse owners, the task can be daunting. The sometimes easily-frightened animals must be trained to load and ride quietly in horse trailers, have their needs met in strange accommodations and behave all the while. Owners must have transportation or reliable arrangements for transportation and an emergency evacuation plan in place. “Prepare ahead of time - don’t wait till the last minute to get things together,” said expert equestrian Pebbles BartlettLewis. “Be prepared in case of evacuation, not because. If you want to stay until you see flames, fine, but make sure your large animals are safe. Evacuate them early while roads are open and space is available.”

Horse owners must be ready and able to haul food for the animals, including hay, grain, supplements and medicines.

“Have courtesy for the place you are taking your animals to, whether it be a friend’s house or an evacuation camp,” BartlettLewis added. Don’t expect people at the location to provide feed for

Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo your animals.”

According to Bartlett-Lewis, horses must be trained to load comfortably and confidently into a horse or stock trailer. Training and practice keep the animals manageable even in a panic situation. They must also be schooled on not behaving badly when in the company of their peers. For example, stallions that cause issues with mares and try to fight with geldings are rarely welcome at any facility.

Additionally, owners must purchase a trailer or have prior arrangements to borrow one