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Section Volume 16, Issue 32
2nd Annual Cahuilla Indian gathering brings hundreds to Anza
An informal community meeting is being called Sunday, Aug. 7 at Minor Park at 2:30 p.m. to gain input from residents about what they would like to see from Caltrans and Riverside County on Highway 371, through the center of town. Bob Giffin, local Realtor, said community leaders are calling the meeting for those who will be unable to attend the AVMAC meeting with Caltrans Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Community Hall. “We need to make a good presentation to Caltrans. Please come, free hotdogs will be served.”
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History of the water rights in the Santa Margarita Watershed Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
Before recorded history Native American tribes like the Cahuilla, Santa Rosa, Ramona and Pechanga hunted and fished along the 27-mile free-flowing river created by the rainfall and watershed coming off Anza’s Thomas Mountain. see page A-3
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Classmates reunite after 40 years Allison Renck WRITER
Former “Living in Freedom Education” (LIFE) Alternative school students traded stories and fond memories July 23 as they celebrated the 40th reunion of the short-term high school that they attended from 1973 to 1976.
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Russell Kitchen, center, with his son Levi, 2, sitting on his lap joins in with the other Cahuilla Birdsingers singing a story of their ancestors at the 2nd Annual Cahuilla Gathering July, 23 at the Cahuilla Band Headquarters off Highway 371 in Anza. Tony Ault photo
Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
They came from all over Riverside and San Diego counties, the Cahuilla Indian tribes from the Santa Rosa, Torres Martinez, Agua Caliente, Morongo and other
reservations for the second annual “Kawit” or gathering at the Cahuilla Tribal Headquarters in Anza July 22-23. “Ma ja whas,” the Cahuilla greeting was sounded for their tribal guests as they arrived for the gathering. Many of the families, men,
women and children were distant relatives, cousins, uncles and elders of the Qawishpa Cahuillangnah mountain Indians who had not seen each other since the last gathering. Not to restrict the gathering to tribal members, the Anza Cahuilla Band invited the public to join in
the fun, games and food they have available at the event. The gathering held at the Cahuilla tribal headquarters adjacent to their casino on Highway 371 brought more than 300 tribal members and guests
see CAHUILLA, page A-4
Our Veterans, a true band and of brothers and sisters Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Mondays next to Indian Health located at 39100 Contreras Road Suite D, in the heart of Anza, from 9-11 a.m., young men and women as well as those well into their 80s and 90s still gather together to encourage and learn from each other and reminisce to help each veteran soldier heal from the wounds of war, physically and mentally. This band of brothers and sisters is a group of local veterans working side by side to accomplish a goal, to defeat the enemy, to save lives of the men and women who have served the country. They have never forgotten each other, those they lost, the struggles and the horror of war or the fact that some
see VETERANS, page A-8
A band of Brothers met last week on Monday to share, learn and to heal. Pictured from left are, front row: Bub Wellman, U.S. Navy, WWII; Larry Scribner, U.S. Navy, Vietnam; John Sheehan, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam; Juan Sanchez, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam; Clem Johnston, U.S. Army, Korean War. Back row: Mike Clancy, U.S. Army, Vietnam; Tom Beck, U.S. Army, Vietnam; Al Toering, U.S. Navy SeaBee (Construction Battalion) Vietnam; Vergil Smith, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam; Larry Thurner, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam; Ronnie Imel, U.S. Army, Vietnam and Peter Bliler, U.S. Army, Vietnam.
Anza’s secret artist strikes again Jodi Thomas AREA MANAGER
Rumors are flying on Facebook and all over town of a phantom artist in Anza whose mission is to beautify and bring joy to residents and visitors alike. Have you noticed the beautifully painted signs adorning the Anza Valley lately? They can be found naming roads and welcoming you to the west end of town with their beautiful and colorful depictions of sunsets and horses. Anza’s Secret Artists, as they are known on social media, may be tied to a Facebook page named Anza-Phantom-Artist. The page tells a tale that closely resembles what residents are calling Anza’s Secret Artist. Some claimed they knew who the artist beautifying the community was, only to be disappointed to find, after checking the
Jodi Thomas photo
rumor, they were wrong. Could it be there are different artists responsible; one inspired by another? In any case it is a beautiful addition to the community’s roadways, promoting joy and community pride. The paintings are encouraging. According to the Anza Phantom
Artist’s Faacebook page, the project began when a famous local artist refused to donate a piece of art to the town of Anza. “It made me sad, and a little mad, and so I decided to donate with what I could do... Not only to beautify Anza but also to inspire others in the community to share, join in
and realize that there is a great joy in giving without accolades,” the mysterious Phantom Artist wrote. “Be blessed my friends I mean it.” With each painting the artist shares a story on the Phantom Artist Facebook page.
see ARTIST, page A-6