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Volume 17, Issue 7
First Valentine’s Mud Fest gets down and dirty in Anza Valley
Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Elected Riverside County Tax Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Peter Aldana during a special appearance at the Feb. 8 Anza Municipal Advisory Council meeting said his office is in the process of compiling new aerial images of the Valley to determine how many new structures have been built to make updated tax assessments. see page A-3
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Anza-Borrego Foundation celebrates 50 years
Ryan Welfle’s monster truck was a huge, muddy hit at Anza Mud Fest.
Kim Harris ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Diane Seiker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza-Borrego Foundation will hold a celebration honoring 50 years of service to the Anza Borrego Desert State Park April 1.
After months of preparation and much anticipation, Feb. 11, dawned cold and misty, with a hint of rain. It was the perfect day
for the Anza Lions’ Valentine’s Day Mud Fest held at the gymkhana field in Anza. Contestants came from near and far to compete with their various machines for the title of Mud King and Queen, with trophies
Diane Seiker photo
and cash prizes being offered for the fastest times. Dirt bikes, SUVs, Jeeps, Razors, four-wheel drive (and not) pickup trucks, buggies and even a sand rail and a real monster truck had the crowds howling encouragement and advice
as they fought to race through the 120-foot mud-filled track. Muddy globs flew in every direction and the action was nonstop. The crowd favorites did not disappoint.
see MUD, page A-4
see page A-5
Free birthday lunch at the Community Hall Cafe Local
Anza VFW Post 1873 auction set Feb. 23 ANZA – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1873 and Auxiliary in Anza announced their long time in the planning auction will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. at Post headquarters.
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see page A-5
A delicious free meal was served up by Chef Patchara “Patches” Chansricha Palmer at the Community Hall Café Feb. 7, in celebration of her birthday. Diane Seiker photos
Chef Patchara “Patches” Chansricha Palmer share’s a laugh during a birthday celebration in her honor at the Community Hall Café Feb. 7.
Diane Seiker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
extraordinary way. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a buffet line of delectable chicken stir-fried rice with vegetables, Chicken Chow Mein and a wonderful new item, “Chicken Laab”
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A very special lunch was served at Anza’s Community Café Tuesday, Feb. 7. Located in the Com-
munity Hall, the Cafe specializes in tasty, authentic Thai and Asian food, all created and cooked by Chef Patchara “Patches” Chansricha Palmer. Feb. 7 was her birthday, and she celebrated in an
(minced chicken, mint, green onions and spices, served over lettuce) was offered free of charge to Cafe patrons. Free bottled water
see BIRTHDAY, page A-3
‘I Love Anza Day’ highlights Valentine’s Day, offers up family fun Diane Seiker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza Civic Improvement League (ACIL) organized the first ever “I Love Anza Day” Feb. 11, in the Little Red School House in Anza. Decorated beautifully with Valentine’s Day hearts, colorful stuffed animals, holiday-themed cookies and cupcakes and every possible craft item needed to create homemade Valentine’s cards, the event was a festive occasion. GeriLyn Blanton Mellin from Ballooner Nooner was in attendance making balloon animals and Disney characters for adults and children alike. Participants were able to use the supplied paper, stickers, glue, glitter, markers and more to craft their own unique Valentine’s cards. Special “I Love Anza” window decals were given out to new ACIL members. see LOVE, page A-7
Kennedy Miller adds items to her handmade card during “I Love Anza Day,” Feb. 11, held at the Little Red School House. Diane Seiker photos