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Volume 17, Issue 24
Horsin’ around for bragging rights, awards at Gymkhana
Kim Harris Anzaeditor@reedermedia.com
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Cahuilla Mountain Market BBQ and Café serves up barbecue with a smile Diane Sieker anzaeditor@reedermedia.com
Rumor has it that there are a couple Anza women that can whip up some of the finest food anywhere. Anza Valley Outlook Reporter Diane Sieker goes to the source and experiences barbecue worth talking about. see page A-4
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Julian Blues Festival highlights former Aguanga resident Kim Harris anzaeditor@reedermedia.com
When Ben Robinson was a little boy attending school in Temecula, he never could have imagined that he would grow up to become a famous blues’ guitarist. see page A-5
Cali Castro concentrates as she competes at the Lions’ Gymkhana Saturday, June 3. See more photos on A-3.
‘Anza Days’ set for good old-fashioned family fun Diane Sieker anzaeditor@reedermedia.com
The excitement is building as the Anza Days approaches. For about 85 years now, this action-packed first weekend in July has been a festive part of the community and its history. Since the Anza Lions Club took over the organization of the events in 1976, the celebration has developed into a series of traditions that people look forward to and plan for all year. Selected by popular vote online, this year’s theme is “Hillbillies,” a subject which promises countrybumpkin humor and a lot of laughs. The creativity of Anza’s residents will be something fun to see. Miss Anza will be chosen in the weeks preceding the weekend. In the past, she has been selected by winning an essay contest, selling the most raffle tickets and any other
see ANZA DAYS, page A-4
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Tow Mater was a big hit courtesy of Barbara Bradford in last year’s Anza Days parade.
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‘Anza Summer Nights’ turns up the heat with music, food and more Anza Valley Outlook
Diane Sieker photo anzaeditor@reedermedia.com
Russell Kitchen of The Soil Kitchen hosted Anza Summer Nights at Minor Park in Anza, Saturday, June 3. The community celebration, which ran from 5-10 p.m., featured two live bands, food, a caricature artist and an incredible “gaming trailer.” The amenities of Minor Park, including the horse shoe pits, playground and shady picnic tables were enjoyed by many. The free event entertained young and old alike. The band Vintage Jukebox was first up. This classic rock inspired band consists of veteran musicians: John Parker on drums; Jim Moroco hitting the bass, Rick Brengal and August Gilliland on guitar and vocals. Cool favorites like “Whipping Post” by the Allman Brothers Band reverberated throughout the park, much to the delight of dancers and fans. The band, Vintage Jukebox, perform classic and Southern rock and blues hits during Anza Summer Nights June 3 at Minor Park. Diane Sieker photo
see nights, page A-6