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Volume 16, Issue 53

2016, a year in review

RIVERSIDE – Spurred by growth throughout the regional economy, the unemployment rate in Riverside County dropped below 6 percent last month, state officials reported. The jobless rate in November, based on preliminary estimates, was 5.7 percent, compared to 6.3 percent in October, according to the California Employment Development Department. see page A-2

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Hamilton High Cross Country team takes championship Coach Patrick Williams SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

Another successful Arrowhead League Season came to a close Nov. 2. The Bobcat Boys’ and Girls’ cross country teams became the 2016 Arrowhead League Champions. Each team won by a large margin and had dominating performances by all top 5 runners. see page A-5

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Twice as big Mallard Fudd WRITER

In Anza, there are many varieties of animals. This variety extends to even some of the same species. For example, there are two different types of quail in different parts of what I will call Anza. There are the valley quail, which are most prevalent and then there are the mountain quail.

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Anza Xchange Club seeks local talent and culture online Diane Seiker VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

What is the Anza Xchange? It is the brainchild of four men with a vision of promoting local talent and culture in Anza via an online streaming service. The group says on their online streaming service, “We hope that it will become an excellent source for information, local news, current events schedule, entertainment and education specifically revolving around Anza Valley.” The four men, Patrick Vesey, Andrew Carey, Matt Maulding and Joseph Whittenberg met while being part of the startup group for Anza’s own KOYT 96.3 FM radio station. It soon became apparent to them their talents were not being fully realized at the station, so they collaborated to form their own broadcasting medium in March. “We met at KOYT, the LPFM station here in Anza. I was amazed at the talent that came together to put the station on air,” Carey said.

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see XCHANGE, page A-5

Matt Maulding, (l to r) Joseph Whittenberg, Andrew Carey and Patrick Vesey members of the Anza Patrick Vesey photo Xchange Club gather for an interview.

Christmas, Food for the Faithful style Jodi Thomas ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Christmas fun was provided for area children Saturday, Dec. 17, by Food for the Faithful. The event was held in Valley Gospel Chapel’s fellowship hall which they had tastefully decorated in holiday cheer for the party. Santa, toys, cookies, candy and a hamburger or hot dog lunch was provided. There was even a coffee bar for parents and other adults. Everyone was having a great time picking out toys, eating and getting their picture with Santa. Food for the Faithful founder Esther Barragan would like to thank Valley Gospel Chapel, Sacred Heart Women’s Guild, Bank of Helmet, Circle K, Anza Valley Pharmacy, True Value, Anza Gas Service, Gardner Valley Gals, Hamilton High School FFA and Mrs. Recht, Hamilton High School California Scholarship Federation and Mrs. Kleinvachter and Toys St. Nick as usual enjoys hearing from the children like this young man Zack Vollan.

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see CHRISTMAS, page A-6


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