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Volume 17, Issue 2
Changes unfold at Anza Baptist Church with the return of Matt and Julie Nevills
Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Capt. Leonard Purvis has been tapped by Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff to replace Capt. Joe Borja as commander of the Hemet Sheriff ’s Station who has announced his retirement next month. see page A-3
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Crews to begin work on May Valley area nonmotorized trials Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
U.S. Forest Service trail crews and volunteers are busy sharpening their Pulaskis and McLeods to be ready to go to work in the spring to clear and rehabilitate 35 miles of trails in the May Valley area of the San Bernardino National Forest near Mountain Center. see page A-4
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SunAnza Solar Project grading nears completion Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Despite weather delays, Anza Electric Cooperative’s SunAnza Solar Project contractors have finished most of the grading and much of the undergrounds at the solar farm project adjacent to the AEC headquarters building on Highway 371 in Anza.
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The Nevills family including Matt, Julie and daughter Eliana are back in town. Matt is currently serving as an intern pastor at Anza Baptist Church. Julie is a stay at home mom and involved with AVC. Courtesy photo
Jodi Thomas ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Four years ago, among heart felt goodbyes and tears, Anza Valley Christian students and staff said farewell to a very favorite couple,
Matt and Julie Nevills. Both attended Anza Baptist Church; Julie Nevills had been the first higher learning teacher at AVC and Matt Nevills volunteering there as well. Both had poured their hearts and life into their work and students
while at night they attended classes at California Baptist University in Riverside looking toward the future. The couple graduated from Cal Baptist in 2012. Matt moved into the area in 1986 when he was only 5-years-old with
his family. He attended Hamilton schools all the way through K-12, graduating from Hamilton High School in 2000. Matt’s mother, Deborah Nevills, was the
see NEVILLS, page A-3
Enjoy good food and fellowship at FTH’s luncheon Saturday Jodi Thomas ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A dedicate force for good, From The Heart Women’s Christian Ministries’ ladies work tirelessly year-round to better the lives of area children and families who could use a helping hand. You or someone you know may have children who have benefited from these ladies’ efforts, whether it be at the Backpack Giveaway, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Christmas Party or received a laptop or scholarship as a senior. Now you can have a fun afternoon out, enjoy good food and fellowship and help area children by attending FTH’s monthly fundraising luncheons. January’s will be held Saturday, Jan. 14. At the luncheon, you will enjoy a scrumptious buffet just for $5 and as an added bonus, enjoy hearing from a
see LUNCHEON, page A-4
October’s meeting was the first launch of the FTH’s Fundraising Luncheon. Annie Ashby from Thimble Club Jodi Thomas photo was the special guest speaker.
ACIL installs new board of directors Diane Seiker VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza Civic Improvement League (ACIL) met Jan. 7, in the Little Red School House in Anza to install their new Board of Directors. Certificates of Appreciation were also given to outgoing Directors Bob Giffin (President 2011-2016) and Annika Knoppel (Secretary 2011-2016). A brick paver in each of their names will also be placed on the walkway to the Little Red Schoolhouse front door, courtesy of the new board. The incoming Board was elected at the annual meeting Dec. 3. Incoming President is Ken Ogren, Debbie Vesey is vice president, Carol Ann Smith is treasurer, and Bud Elmore is a director. Ken Bob Giffin and Annika Knoppel pose for a photo after being awarded Certificates of Appreciation while ACIL President Ken Ogren looks on during the Jan. 7, meeting of the ACIL. Diane Seiker photo
see ACIL, page A-6