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Volume 17, Issue 39
Bobcats fall to Wildcats 35-20 at Hamilton High School
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Anza residents had an opportunity to learn about the many ways of composting during a free composting class at the Little Red School House in Minor Park Saturday, Sept. 16, conducted by the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources. see page A-3
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Owning a gun in California shouldn’t be an exercise in live fire Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
For those considering buying a firearm in California, it’s important to know all the rules and regulations involved in the purchase, registration and possession of firearms in the state. see page A-4
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Pasturebird becomes the first Socal farm to achieve Certified Wildlife Friendly status WARNER SPRINGS – Most people don’t set up a wholesale pastured poultry operation in an area known for its mountain lion activity as much as for its orchards, yet for farmer Paul Grieve of Pasturebird, flourishing habitat is an integral part of farming.
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The Hamilton Bobcats and the Calvary Murrieta Warriors square off in the first quarter of the Hamilton High School home game Friday, Sept. Diane Sieker photo 22. The cats fell to the Warriors 35-20. See more football photos on page A-3.
Pam’s Gift dinner and dance drew a crowd Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The seventh annual Pam’s Gift Dinner and Dance was held at the Anza Community Hall, Sept. 16, providing a successful fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. The evening started with dinner from Danny Stone’s, including barbecue beef brisket, smoked ribs and lamb for the main courses, with pasta, green salads, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, rolls and cake. Volunteers served the guests, and many went back for second helpings. Attendees browsed the gifts that were to be raffled for a dollar a ticket, such as a flat-screen TV, toys, gift certificates and even four bags of animal feed. All prizes were donated by local businesses or individuals. Country crooner Michael Thomas and his band mate Craig Downey took the stage and belted out old-
see PAM’S, page A-4
“Stoney” Stone took to the dance floor at the seventh annual Pam’s Gift Dinner and Dance held Sept. 16. Diane Sieker photo
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Sage Ranch holds open house and barbecue Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Sage Mountain Farm held a grand opening at their field location in Anza Saturday, Sept. 23, celebrating the harvest season. Owner Phil Nobel entertained guests with information on the organic fruits, vegetables and meats that Sage Mountain Farm offers. Free slider sandwiches featuring Nobel’s own organically and sustainably raised beef were available to anyone that stopped to visit. The farm also showed off its collection of wares, including local Jam Lady strawberry jams, Desert Flower honey, certified organic fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh pork and chicken and the star of the show, as always, large watermelons. Several different varieties of organically grown watermelons were offered for sale at reasonable prices, disappearing at a rapid pace.
see SAGE, page A-5
Organically grown peppers, tomatoes, onions and more are offered at the Sage Mountain Farm Grand Opening event Saturday, Sept. 23. Diane Sieker photos