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Section Volume 15, Issue 52
From The Heart shows compassion with gift giveaways to local families
Trevor Montgomery Writer An October burglary from an Aguanga residence led sheriff’s investigators to serve a search warrant in Lake Elsinore, where thousands of dollars in stolen property was reportedly recovered. see page A-5
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‘Fact or Fiction, The Christmas Edition’ Tony Ault Writer Is it “Fact or Fiction?,” the birth of Jesus Christ the Savior of mankind, ask the students of Anza Valley Christian School on Saturday evening Dec. 18 in a play at the Anza Southern Baptist Church bringing the audience into the Christmas spirit. see page A-4
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Renowned metal sculptor moves to Aguanga Tony Ault Writer Forced to move from his former studio at Vail Lake Resort, renowned metal sculptor and designer Ricardo Breceda, has a new home on a 20-acre piece property on Highway 79 in Aguanga that he hopes to soon turn into a free picnic and park area.
From The Heart volunteers from left: Maddi James, 14; Becca James, 10; and Amanda Gilmore,18, carry Christmas gift bags to awaiting families during the group’s Gift Giveaway event. Tony Ault photo
Tony Ault Writer From the Heart Christian women’s ministry handed out gifts for Christmas to more than 400 Anza and Aguanga children Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church as part of their goal to help needy children throughout the valleys. The children and their parents
began lining up at the church on Pena Road before 6 p.m. anxious to receive their gifts. Local volunteers of all ages, along with From The Heart ministry founder Tammy Marana and members of the women’s ministry stood by to locate and distribute the gifts. Throughout the past year, From The Heart ladies have been hosting pot lucks, fairs and other special community events to raise money
and collect gifts to hand out at the special Christmas holiday event. “We like to give needy families gifts to help them with Christmas,” said Marana. “We get their names from the local schools and others and provide a gift package for each of their children. Sometimes it’s all the gifts they get.” Christi James, From The Heart member, coordinated the event. “We try to find out the wants
Allison Renck Writer The theme was fun and laughter at the annual Take Off Pounds Sensibly Christmas Party Meeting, which was held on Dec. 16 at the Anza Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The party included a gift exchange, healthy food potluck and a white elephant gift game, which appeared to be a big hit with everyone. Marilyn Smith, the acting leader of local Anza Chapter 1860, said currently the chapter has 22 members and meets every Wednesday starting at 8:15 a.m. with a confidential weigh in. The cost to join
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and needs of each child. First what they need and then what they want for Christmas,” James said, adding that this year most of the children needed winter coats, electric blankets and pillows. The younger children wanted Legos and Monster Dolls for toys while the teenagers wanted stylish clothes.
The members of the local Anza TOPS Chapter showing their Christmas spirit in a group picture.
see TOPS, page A-6
Anza Chapter of VFW recognizes Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy Awards Allison Renck Writer The local Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter held an awards dinner for those who had entered the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest and the Patriots Pen Essay Contest on Dec. 16 at the VFW Post in Terwilliger. Post Commander Robert Cobb said this year’s contest had 45 entries from the local school children in grades 6-12. The Voice of Democracy Essay is open to children in grades 9-12 and the Patriots Penn Essay is open to grades 6-8. The judging had occurred in October. The judging criteria includes; knowledge of theme 30 points,
theme development 35 points and clarity of ideas 35 points. Commander Cobb said every essay was excellent and it took the judges four and a half hours to determine the winners of each contest. The winners of the Patriots Pen included Shelby Eggering, 12, from Hamilton Middle School and Lolita Garcia, 14, from Hamilton Middle School. The winner of the Voice of Democracy is Makayla Ruffing-Teel, 15, from Hamilton High School and Runner-up is Alissa Kaabe, 15, from Hamilton High School. For more information on the VFW youth essay contests go to
see VFW , page A-4
This year’s local winners of Patriots Pen essay and Voice of Democracy with Anza VFW Commander, pictured from left are Lolita Garcia, Shelby Eggering, Makayla Ruffing-Teel and Alissa Kaabe. Allison Renck photo