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Hamilton High School Bobcats lose 49-0 to Carnegie Schools Riverside Wolverines, A-6
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Volume 17, Issue 42
Residents ‘walk the plank’ for fun at annual Anza Pirate Renaissance Faire
Trailer destroyed in structure fire Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A home was destroyed and two people were displaced, following a structure fire in the 42200 block of Lilac Lane in Anza Tuesday, Oct. 10. see page A-3
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Hemet Sheriff Station offers up crime prevention tips Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Anza has a wonderful smalltown flavor that attracts people to come and enjoy the seclusion from the big city hustle and bustle, but, this atmosphere does not mean that crime does not exist. see page A-4
The stockade has guests at the Anza Pirate Renaissance Faire, Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to kick off desert season Kim Harris ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Just a short drive from Anza lays one of the jewels of Southern California, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Balancing environmental wonders with recreation and popular for its spring wildflower bloom, the park is a favorite among locals throughout the area.
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The Anza Pirate Renaissance Faire held Saturday, Oct. 14, was an “Aye Matey” good time and exciting day for all attending. The
wreaked havoc, I enjoyed the Anza Pirate Renaissance Faire Saturday,” event volunteer Liese Carney said, “The handsome group of pirates were the most amazing and best part of the faire! Shiver me timbers!”
The event featured games, period clothing, face painting, tug-of-war contest, costume contests, food, live music, vendor booths, skits and props. A pie-eating contest was also
see FAIRE, page A-3
Oak Grove swap meet recovers after break-in Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
After recovering from break-in at the Community Hall in Oak Grove last month, the swap meet took place as usual in the tiny community of about 100 residents just east of Aguanga on state Route 79. The crime occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 9. Thieves allegedly stole food and drinks that were slated for sale at the swap meet later that morning. The hall offers pancakes, eggs, nachos, loaded baked potatoes and hot dogs to people at the swap meet. They also provide canned sodas and bottled water. These supplies were stolen. The criminals even left the refrigerator door wide open for hours before the theft was discovered at 6 a.m. The refrigerator was not damaged.
see SWAP MEET, page A-4
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stiff afternoon easterly breeze did not dampen spirits at the faire. Captain Jack Danger and his troop of “Pirates of the Caribbean” intrigued everyone with their fun antics and musical talents. “Even though the high winds
Diane Sieker photo
Discussions of the recent break-in of the Oak Grove Community Hall were a hot topic at the swap meet, Oct. 14. Diane Sieker photo
Susan Anderson institutes The Iron Horse Challenge endurance race Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Taking a break for some food and water at The Iron Horse Challenge, Sept. 23 and 24, the endurance race, which began and ended on Susan Anderson’s ranch in Anza, values overall conditioning and finishing over winning? Lucy Gonzales photo
Local resident Susan Anderson is most recently well-known for her secret passion for art as the Anza Phantom Artist, having secretly painted and placed large colorful road signs all over the area. Besides being a vet and avid horsewoman, she recently organized and hosted a local equestrian event, The Iron Horse Challenge, which was held Sept. 23 and 24. The Iron Horse Challenge was an “endurance race” and involved testing both rider and animal to the extremes without causing detrimental harm to either one. Vet techs were on hand during the event to check the well-being of the horses. Water and other essentials were provided at intervals during the competition. Generally, endurance races range
from five or 10 miles to hundreds of miles long. “I got involved with endurance back in 1991, when I lived in Northern California and became friends with Bobbie Haskall, who put on a ride every six months up at Whiskeytown Lake by Redding,” Anderson said. “First, I started vetting the rides for her, then I bought one of her horses and competed briefly. My first ride was a 50-mile ride, and I came in ninth out of 65 riders, I believe. What a kick! I was amazed and inspired. I have always loved this sport. It is lot more regulated and complex than people think, and when done properly is a wonderful example of how people and horses can work together to achieve amazing things.” The slogan of the American
see RACE, page A-6