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Volume 18, Issue 2

Cahuilla Casino donates to Kids of Anza toy drive

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A new law which addresses registering, regulating, purchasing, selling and possessing firearms in the state, which took effect Jan. 1, has some 6 million gun owners in the state wondering how those laws affect them. see page A-5

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Felon who molested, threatened runaways sentenced MURRIETA – A felon who repeatedly sexually assaulted two runaway boys he took into his Anza home, using threats to keep them under control and plotting to kill them so they couldn’t testify against him, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 4, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. see page A-5

From left to right, Kids of Anza Secretary Susie Rodriguez, KOA Vice President Matthew Bergman, Cahuilla Casino Marketing Manager Hoshi Henry, KOA President Russell Kitchen, Cahuilla Casino Assistant General Manager Daniel Salgado and Slots Director Edgar Tibayan at the Cahuilla Casino toy drive donation event on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Diane Sieker photo

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Gypsy Kitchen’s refreshing menu pleases all Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Cahuilla Casino’s the marketing department and winner’s club ran a two week promotional “Toys for Kids” toy drive that resulted in many new, unwrapped

toys, which were donated to the Kids of Anza organization’s “Season of Giving” for children in the local surrounding communities. The Kids of Anza representatives received the donation Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the casino. “Cahuilla Casino is proud to be

able to give back to our community. We are happy to assist the Kids of Anza in their mission of bringing Christmas joy to the children and families this holiday season. Thank you to our loyal patrons and casino employees for their efforts in making this event happen. We had a

great outcome,” casino Administration Manager Daniel Salgado said. The Kids of Anza is a newly founded nonprofit organization that hosts many family and child-friendly events for the local

see DONATION, page A-4

Anza’s Ramona Cowboys ride in Rose Parade

The new Gypsy Kitchen is the place for fine quality deli sandwiches like no other available on the hill. The refreshing menu includes delicious variations on the sandwich shop staples.

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Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Several local Anza Ramona Pageant cast members participated in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade, Jan. 1, in Pasadena. Familiar faces and even famous equines marched across TV and computer screens all over the community, much to the delight of fans, friends and neighbors. “I was on the phone with a friend when I saw them,” Rachelle Love said on social media. “I had to do a double take to make sure of what I was seeing. I didn’t know they’d be there.” But indeed they were. Steve Silkotch Jr., Greg Bruce, Michael Thomas, J.R. Hull, Danny Sullivan and Thomas Firth, all well-known actors and performers and real

Anza’s Ramona Pageant cowboys and other cast members from the play take part in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade, Jan. 1, in Pasadena. Courtesy photos

cowboys, rode the parade route with other cast members from the Ramona Pageant. Over half of the Ramona Cowboys are from the Anza area. They were seen by tens

of thousands in person and by millions more worldwide by television and internet. Most Los Angeles television stations aired the event, with KTLA playing repeated foot-

age throughout the day. The 37 person entry in the parade included the Ramona Pageant cowboys, native dancers and a carriage carrying lead characters Ramona and Alessandro, portrayed by Kayla Contreras and Joseph Valdez. Out of over 2,000 applications, only 25 equestrian units were accepted, this being one of them. “Ramona,” America’s longest running drama and California’s official outdoor play, is based on Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1884 novel. The play was first performed in the Ramona Bowl amphitheater in Hemet in 1923. It has been staged annually ever since, except for a couple of years off during the Depression and World War II. “The tragic tale of Ramona and

see PARADE, page A-3

Local runner gets chance to compete in Australia Beto’s mother, Jennifer Satterfield said. “I have started a GoFundMe page to help collect money. He will be in Australia for 10 days and compete in two races, a 5.7K and a 5K. The funds need to be paid no later than May 2018. Beto is super excited about this opportunity and hopes together we can help reach his goal.” Rivera’s family had been residents of Anza for 8 and onehalf years. They just recently moved to Hemet to be closer to his stepfather’s work. “Beto got into cross country because he liked running, and a few of his friends and others were on the team already,” Satterfield said. In his sophomore year, Rivera joined the Hamilton High School cross country team and quickly worked his way up to become one of the top three runners in the line

Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A former student of Anza’s Hamilton High School now has the occasion to compete in two grueling cross country races this summer – in Australia. Alberto “Beto” Rivera, 16, has a chance to go to Australia to compete and represent California in the 20th annual Down Under Gold Coast Classic 5.7K Challenge and the All-American 5K meet this summer. A company called DownUnder Sports helps organize promising young athletes for competitions in Australia. Sports such as basketball, football, track and field, volleyball and even golf are represented. Normally, their program includes transportation, housing, coaching, meals and more. But this opportunity will cost Rivera a hefty sum. “This trip will cost over $5,000,”

Alberto “Beto” Rivera competes in a cross country race at Hamilton High School in Anza. Courtesy photo

see RIVERA, page A-4


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