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Henry Hotchkiss elected ‘Mayor’ Aguanga man convicted of of Anza during Lions fundraiser numerous sexual crimes against teen runaways Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
MURRIETA – A 55-year-old Aguanga man has been convicted of sodomy, kidnapping, solicitation of murder and 19 other felonies involving two underage runaway boys, according the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. see page A-3
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To make the best, better Hayden Boone SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK
Let me introduce myself. My name is Hayden Boone, and I am the new reporter for the High Country 4-H Club. This is my first news article since I joined the junior officer team. I have been a part of 4-H Club for over three years. see page A-5
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AEC power outage leaves Anza residents in the dark Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. experienced a system wide power outage when Southern California Edison turned AEC’s system off as a safety precaution due to the high winds being experienced in the region Thursday, Dec. 7.
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Idyllwild Mayor Max assumes his famous pose at the Anza Lions Club Mayor Contest Fundraiser at Minor Field, Sunday, Dec. 3.
Diane Seiker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza Lions Club hosted a mayoral race that will go down in history as a hard-fought, yet humorous contest - among some of the
quipped Lion Roland Vellanoweth. Idyllwild’s Mayor Max, a crowdpleasing Golden Retriever, stopped in to lend his support to the candidates. The perfectly polite and happy pooch made the rounds, much to the delight of all, dressed
up with his signature red and white striped tie. The election votes were based on a dollar-a-vote system. Clever campaign managers sought funds
see MAYOR, page A-3
Anza Valley Christian School hosts 13th annual Christmas play at Thompson Hall Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza Valley Christian School hosted their 13th annual Christmas play at the Anza First Southern Baptist Church’s Thompson Hall Friday, Dec. 8. The possible threat of a repeat power outage did not faze the actors, staff or audience. The event featured a spaghetti dinner, the Christmas play and a bake sale. Sparkling Christmas decorations and excited children were center stage for the evening. “The Present Is the Future” was inspired by the classic board game Clue, presenting a fun and clever musical by author Katie Combs. According to the author’s synopsis, the play follows six children as they navigate a house of mysteries to find the answer to a Christmas riddle presented to them by their mysterious host. Filled with outlandish characters, clever
see PLAY, page A-4
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most beloved pets in the region. The event was held Sunday, Dec. 3, at Minor Field in Anza. A pig, rabbit, several dogs and a mule were all in the running for Anza’s mayor. “This election can be bought,”
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Senior Benjamin Clegg enjoys his lead performance at the Anza Valley Christian School’s 13th annual Christmas play at the Anza First Southern Baptist Church Friday, Dec. 8. Diane Sieker photo
Anza Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents annual ‘Christmas around the World’ celebration Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented their “Christmas around the World” celebration Saturday, Dec. 9, at the church in Anza. Residents of the community, as well as church members, attended the special festivities. Norman Faleono opened the event with the invocation. The evening highlighted the beauty and hope of the season and featured an excellent dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, rolls, vegetable medley and decadent desserts. Each table was decorated with a theme portraying a different Some of the Sjostrand clan wait for Santa to hear their special Christmas wishes at the “Christmas around the World” celebration Saturday, Dec. 9.
see CELEBRATION, page A-6