Anza Events Calendar, A-2
Native Lighthouse hosts group from the Hacienda who is changing lives, one man at a time, B-1
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Volume 16, Issue 47
‘Concert for Heroes’ at Galway Downs Nov. 11 honors 100s of Vets
Trevor Montgomery VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Diner 371, a popular restaurant and local gathering place in Anza, caught fire during breakfast Wednesday morning, Nov. 9. see page A-3
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New Santa Margarita Water Master to be appointed Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A new Santa Margarita Watershed water master will be appointed Friday, Nov. 18, by a 9th District Federal Court Magistrate and the Riverside County Counsel is conferring with the California Attorney General’s office on the issues on allowing public water systems for Anza Valley developments. see page A-4
JD Priest Band performs on the new Galway Downs Patriot Stage at the free “Concert for Heroes” sponsored by Manzanita Ranch Veterans Day Nov. 11. Sixteen bands on two stages performed free for all area veterans and their families. Tony Ault photo
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and comradery among the soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who have served or serve our nation at the “Concert for Heroes” Veterans Day Nov. 11 at Galway Downs. While bands played, Marine and Army veterans, who may
have shared a friendly rivalry during wartime, walked arm and arm knowing they had given their all to defending the greatest nation in the world, America. “Thank you brother. Thank you for your service,” was heard over-
and-over again by veterans, their families, friends and area residents at the annual concert sponsored by Manzanita Ranch, and this year The Phoenix Patriot Foundation, Gosch
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While protestors took to the streets denigrating the election of the nations’ new president in the big cities there was strong unity
Caltrans official meets with AVMAC, residents
Mr. Happy’s Mercantile to be a ‘fun’ place for Anza artists and visitors
Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Anza residents have generally given their approval to the Cal Trans left turn lane project on Highway 371 at Bahram Road that was modified to include a continuous left turn lane through the town center per the resident’s request.
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Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Anza resident Robert Sawtelle after more than a year obtaining county permits with difficulty and spending a great deal of time upgrading an older building along Highway 371 will soon be a very “happy” man when he opens a family dream called, appropriately “Mr. Happy’s Mercantile,” in the next few weeks. Many residents and travelers who did not know Sawtelle, watched as the old gas station/restaurant at 57475 Highway 371 began to evolve from the worn, dust covered cinderblock building obscured with tumbleweeds and dead brush to a brightly colored yellow, blue and white store with a delightful mural inviting people to visit the new “Mr. Happy’s Mercantile.”
see MERCANTILE, page A-5
Robert Sawtelle, owner of the new Mr. Happy’s Mercantile store, hopes to open his new Americana crafts outlet store by Nov. 26 that will boast arts and crafts from local artists. Here he opens the “door” on the buildings colorful mural. Tony Ault photo
The Fit After 50 Class, exercise at your own pace with friends and neighbors GeriLyn Mellin VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Work out in a chair or standing up, but movement is important which is why Fit After 50 has become such a popular class. Exercise at your own pace with friends and neighbors every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Anza Community Hall. About a dozen people come in weekly for The Fit After 50 Class. People bring their own resistance bands and a great attitude. Teresa Hoehn has been coming to The Fit After 50 Class for almost six years and loves it. It was her introduction to the community. She has exercised throughout her life Remember to bring your water, fitness towel, resistance bands and your great attitude to the Fit After 50 exercise class. GeriLyn Mellin photo
see FIT, page A-6