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Volume 17, Issue 48
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Hillbilly Festival 2017 features AnzaXchange interviews pie-eating contest, chili cookoff Graffiti Coffee’s Leash family Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The creators of the new Graffiti Coffee shop in Anza were interviewed by the AnzaXchange podcasters on the shop’s grand opening day Saturday, Nov. 18. see page A-3
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Find the best thrift deals for the holidays Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
‘Tis the season for gift giving and merriment and for avoiding the credit card bill, but is it possible to give unique, creative and unexpected gifts on a budget and avoid a massive shock to the pocketbook? see page A-4
The “Udder Throw” consists of rubber gloves filled with real milk to be thrown to a partner across an increasing distance; the last pair whose Diane Sieker photo udder breaks is the winner at the Anza Lions Club Hillbilly Festival Saturday, Nov. 18, at Minor Field in Anza.
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The 2017 Anza Lions Club annual Hillbilly Festival was a great success and a load of fun for all ages Saturday, Nov. 18, at Minor Field in Anza.
Raffles, a petting zoo, potato cannon demonstrations, greased pole climbing, a chili cook-off, balloon art by GeriLynn of Balloonernooner and an udder throw contest were just some of the fun activities enjoyed by festival attendees. Lion Thomas Diaz manned the
grill, keeping everyone well supplied with hearty burgers and hot dogs. Vendors were on hand to supply everything from horse tack to decorations and gifts for the holidays. Cece Hotchkiss offered equine trinkets, saddles, halters and bridles.
see FESTIVAL, page A-4
Anza-based band produces first music video, spreads the Bible through music Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Today it is not uncommon to see someone holding a small dog in their arms while shopping in a store, or a large dog quietly sitting on the floor next to a person in a restaurant.
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Dancers take a break with PWR Band vocalist Elijah Thompson at the filming of their music video, “Our God Is.” Courtesy photo
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“I had an excellent time at the Hillbilly Festival. We did really good. I won raffle prizes!” Hotchkiss said. Many who attended said this event was even better than the
The Thompson Family Band has been playing together for the past eight years, specializing in up-tempo Christian rock and rap, Christian traditional and contemporary worship music. The popular and talented group has been playing gigs successfully all over Southern California. The group recently changed its name to the PWR Band and produced their first music video. The local Anza band is a family affair, utilizing their skills, energy and creativity to achieve their musical goals. Rob Thompson, 57, plays bass, guitar and lead guitar, while his wife Kim, 46, sings. Their son
see MUSIC, page A-5
Anza Lions Club holds last Turkey Shoot of the season Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A tight knit group of shooting experts, beginners, friends and family converged on the Minor Field range for the last Anza Lions Club Turkey Shoot gathering of the year Sunday, Nov. 19, for awards, prizes, friendly competition and a potluck lunch. Fourteen shooters participated in the event. Light breezes, mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine made for a fine time popping off the shotguns at the clay “pigeons” flung high out over the field. “It was a fun day, and weather was great,” organizer and competitor Carmen Paz said. The Anza Lions Club provided three “real” turkeys as prizes for the competitions held that day. Dahlia Serrato took the turkey
see SHOOT, page A-6
Logan Larson moves to the next shooting position as his father Lorne looks on at the final Anza Lions Club Turkey Shoot of the season Sunday, Nov. 19, at the range at Minor Field in Anza. Diane Sieker photo