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Anza Events Calendar, A-2

‘Dorland at the Merc’ Artists, writers gather at the Merc in Old Town Temecula, A-5

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Section Volume 17, Issue 36

Sacred Heart Church fiesta serves up fun for the entire family

Diane Seiker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser was held by the Anza Lions Club at the VFW building on Bailey Road Sunday, Aug. 27. The goal of the event was to help raise money for the VFW and Terwilliger Community Association to do much-needed repairs to the aging building. see page A-3

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Supervisors take step toward permitting commercial marijuana Paul J. Young SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors directed the Office of County Counsel and other agencies to draft an ordinance that will create a permitting process for the sale and commercial cultivation of marijuana in Riverside County’s unincorporated communities. see page A-4

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Riverside County Planning Department to speak at AVMAC meeting

The ball toss draws a crowd at Sacred Heart Church’s annual Community Fiesta Aug. 26-27.

Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Sacred Heart Church in Anza held their annual Community Fiesta Saturday, Aug. 26, and Sunday, Aug. 27.

The yearly community celebration did not disappoint as people and organizations from Anza and beyond came to participate. Festive food, a beer garden, raffles, a paintball booth, an inflatable playhouse, vendors, a silent auction, a horse-

Diane Sieker photo

shoe tournament and game booths provided something for everyone. Cowboy Bang Bang, Mark Huston and the Workin’ Men and the Hamilton High School marching band provided musical entertainment for the two-day festival.

see FIESTA, page A-6

Local falconer and animal trainers educate about raptors Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

There are few sights as majestic as a beautiful bird of prey on the wing, effortlessly riding the breezes. Hikers appreciate the graceful animal’s flight, often yearning to learn more about its fascinating life. Warner Springs residents Dillon Horger and his wife Rachel Golub would love to help the community learn more about these birds of prey. Horger has been involved with birds for over 20 years, working with raptors, parrots, exotics and even rare zoo specimens. He is the founder of Wild West Raptors, a company that specializes in professional bird training, education and services. He is a master falconer, eagle rehabilitator, advocate of positive reinforcement training, published essayist and public speaker.

ANZA –The Riverside County Planning Director Charissa Leach and retired planner Jerry Joliffe will speak at the Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Anza Community Hall in Anza.

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see page A-5

Master Falconer Dillon Horger poses with one of his raptors.

Anza Valley Outlook

Costumed Native American dancers from Pala and Pechanga performed,and Harold Butchart and his son Daniel played their bagpipes attired in authentic kilts.

Courtesy photo

see RAPTORS, page A-4

Car fire sparks aggressive response from Cal Fire/ Riverside County Fire department Kim Harris ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A brush fire that was sparked by a vehicle fire on Indian Road in Anza, charred 6 acres Thursday, Aug. 30. The incident was initially reported at 12:01 p.m. at Indian and Deer Mountain roads in the community of Anza, according to an incident report published by Cal Fire/ Riverside County Fire Department Spokeswoman Jody Hagemann. The blaze quickly spread to the surrounding brush, bringing forth a swift and aggressive response from firefighters in the area. A c c o r d i n g t o H a g e m a n , Cal Fire/Riverside County

see FIRE, page A-3

A Cal Fire helicopter takes water from the lake in Lake Riverside Estates to fight a wildfire that broke out after a car caught fire Aug. 30. Diane Sieker photo


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