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Volume 17, Issue 38
Cub Scouts learn all about reptiles at special meeting Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
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Anza Cub Scout Pack 319 got a special treat at their meeting, Sept. 13, in Anza. Venomous snake expert Johnathan Schmidt and local reptile collector and educator Angelina Gahler gave presentations outlining the delights and dangers of some of the local and not-so-local, coldblooded reptilian creatures. After the Boy Scout proceedings and the Pledge of Allegiance, the two reptile enthusiasts were introduced to the packed room full of children and parents. Gahler started the discussion by introducing “Precious,” a very bright sunglow or yellow-colored female boa constrictor. The nonnative snake could be a grouch at times, Gahler warned, but she performed very well that evening. Gahler explained that the snakes were easy keepers, made great pets and each had its own personality. Next up was a gentle ball python, a spritely and active gecko and several small snakes. Gahler described feeding schedules, foods, snake and gecko habits and answered questions from the eager audience. Children, scouts and parents were enthusiastic to learn more. “I do deeply appreciate the chance to come out there and help educate the young ones about these amazing creatures,” Gahler said. “I hope to have the opportunity to educate a bit more people in the community.” Gahler is an avid reptile collector and a wealth of information regarding the often misunderstood animals. All her reptiles are well-behaved and glowing with good health. The larger gecko she brought was the comedian of the evening, leaping out of her hands
Last minute preparations are being made by the Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Post 1873 for the Thursday, Sept. 28, Auction Night that will help raise funds for the post and community projects. see page A-4
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AVMAC meeting reviews Anza’s place in cannabis discussions Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
T h e A n z a Va l l e y M u n i c i pal Action Council conducted their meeting Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Community Hall in Anza. The meeting was extremely well-attended; the people were anxious to meet and discuss their concerns with the guest speakers, Riverside County Planning Director Charissa Leach and retired Riverside County Planning Department member Jerry Jolliffe. see page A-5
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HUSD announces new attendance policies
see REPTILES, page A-4
Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM Three-year-old Evelyn Schmidt shares her rosy boa with the other children at the Cub Scout Pack 319 reptile presentation, Sept. 13.
Parents returning their children to the Hamilton and Cottonwood schools received a notice regarding changes in the attendance policies for the local Hemet Unified School District schools.
Breana Schmidt photo
see page A-6
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Local man helps Texas hurricane victims
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Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Brian Linderholm takes a break from helping save people and pets from the devastating floodwaters on his Californiato-Texas humanitarian rescue. mission. Brian Linderholm photo
When Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast, causing catastrophic damage and flooding, people came together from all over the country, and even the world, to assist those affected. Local Anza resident Brian Linderholm organized a humanitarian mission to help with rescues, food and medicine distribution and security in the devastated areas. Linderholm is a Navy veteran who worked with swift water boats and was a volunteer firefighter in Baldwin Lake, California. He has also had job in security, which means he received training in CPR and first aid. He said he wanted to use his skills to help those in dire need. “I just saw the devastation and the people suffering, and it really hit me hard to know as I sat watching my TV, fellow Americans were trapped in floodwaters with no food or drinking water,” he said. “I was a part of rescue efforts in New Orleans during Katrina and knew I could help out.” So Linderholm joined forces with two San Diego firefighters and emergency medical technicians that were qualified in search and rescue,
see HURRICANE, page A-3
Thimble Club donates to help defray cost of VFW’s new heating and AC
From left, Thimble Club President Sally Kasper, Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Henry Sokol, and Thimble Club Treasurer Tonie Ford pose for a photo after the Thimble Club donated $2,350 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Courtesy photo
Kathryn Allen, Thimble Club Publicity Chairman SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK
Before the Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars Post meeting Sept. 14, Thimble Club President Sally Kaspar and Treasurer Tonie Ford,
presented two checks to Henry Sokol, Commander of the Post, to help defray the cost of the Post’s new heating and air conditioning system. The $350 check represented the
see DONATION, page A-6