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With the recent education protests in mind, what would your suggestion be to fix the education system?
March 12th 2010

“Have more fundraisers.” – Brittany Cota	“They would have to audit expenses at universities. A complete audit of teachers and if it’s (the spending) is outrageous, they should lower tuition, so that education is affordable.” – Ella Estes	“I don’t know if there is an answer.” – John Gollery	“Education is the parent’s responsibility and since parents have turned it over to the government, kids aren’t getting an education. The answer is charter schools run by educated parents.” – Kim Skidmore
“They should treat our kids better then they treat the prisoners.” – Terri Ogden

Optimism and academic excellence, theme of Cottonwood Library dedication
March 12th 2010

Hemet Unified School District Superintendent Philip Pendley and Board Member Phyllis Petri give each other a high five at the recent Cottonwood Elementary School Library dedication.	The new library features a state-of-the-art computer lab.	Hemet Unified School District Superintendent Philip K. Pendley (left) and Mary Wulfsberg enjoy a booked-themed float, one of fifty created by Cottonwood students.	Betha Estrella, Cottonwood librarian, channels the Cat in the Hat at the evening’s Read Across America event.

Books bind learning and fun
March 12th 2010

Hamilton Elementary School math teacher Mrs. Brengle makes pancakes, while Jamie Gaines, third- and fifth-grade reading teacher read a Dr. Suess classic to the children.		Gaby Simmons, fifth-grader at Hamilton Elementary read “Green Eggs and Ham” to Willy, Miguel and Nancy Velasquez.

What do you think is one of the best things about the United States?
March 5th 2010

“That it is still a sovereign nation and that in hard times we are still resilient as a nation.” – Anthony Hernandez	“Freedom, knowing that our troops are putting there lives out there for us to be safe here.” – Danny Pogue	“The liberty, our liberty. That’s it in a nutshell.” – Laura Metzger	“Freedom of Speech.” – Michelle Hegness
“Freedom.” – Rosie Grindle

Basketball banquet a ball in Anza
March 5th 2010

Anza’s Hamilton High School Junior Varsity girls basketball are the winners of the Big Sky League, holding the best record in the school’s history.

Anza’s Hamilton High School Junior Varsity girls basketball are the winners of the Big Sky League, holding the best record in the school’s history.

Hamilton High School’s boys basketball team and their coach.

Hamilton High School’s boys basketball team and their coach.

If you could create your own holiday, what would it be?
February 26th 2010

“A Girl Scout day! We would invite all the people to dinner and we would make ice cream with our cookies.” – Angel Finn	“I like to have a celebration every day.” – Sharon Evens	“A world peace day.” – Ted Frey	“A Girls Scout day, it would be a water party with ice cream and Girl Scout cookies.” – Tori Tanguay
“A smile day in which everybody walks around with a smile.” – Wayne Helms

A thimble full of news
February 26th 2010

Past presidents (from left) Tonie Ford, Betty Love, Barbara Baxter, and Joan Back row: Shaaron Chambers and Judy Paris serve food.

Past presidents (from left) Tonie Ford, Betty Love, Barbara Baxter, and Joan Back row: Shaaron Chambers and Judy Paris serve food.

Wine tasting to benefit youth
February 26th 2010

Sue Kraft as “Mama” will sing “Reciprocity” from the musical “Chicago” at the next High Country Boys and Girls Club fundraiser in March.

Sue Kraft as “Mama” will sing “Reciprocity” from the musical “Chicago” at the next High Country Boys and Girls Club fundraiser in March.

Member of Anza’s Rockers will perform at the Boys and Girls Club fundraiser in March.

Member of Anza’s Rockers will perform at the Boys and Girls Club fundraiser in March.

Singer/guitarist Phil LoCash will perform his original compositions at the youth benefit.

Singer/guitarist Phil LoCash will perform his original compositions at the youth benefit.

New map shows properties potentially targeted in water rights lawsuit
February 26th 2010

What was the best Valentine’s Day you ever had?
February 12th 2010

“The Dance at school.” – Samantha Briseno	“Probably our, me and my wife’s, first Valentine’s Day.” – Barry Guimaond	“My special Valentine is here – my wife.” – Bill Northup	“A couple of years ago we went to a couples retreat. That was a good Valentine’s.” – Christie Dixson
“I got my marriage license on Valentine’s Day.” – Jan Wear

Anza Electric Cooperative takes on national supply issues with ‘revolutionary’ campaign in community
February 12th 2010

About 300 of the 4000 Anza Electric Cooperative members gather at the annual membership meeting in Anza which was held last summer.

About 300 of the 4000 Anza Electric Cooperative members gather at the annual membership meeting in Anza which was held last summer.

Anza fiber sculptor fashions fine art from wool
February 12th 2010

Anza fiber artist Sylvia Hoffmaster made this fiber art piece entitled “Three Graces,” which is based on the three female mythological characters, the Charities. Part of Hoffmaster’s process is to poke barbed needles into clumps of wool in which she constructs different characters based on images that she imagines.

Anza fiber artist Sylvia Hoffmaster made this fiber art piece entitled “Three Graces,” which is based on the three female mythological characters, the Charities. Part of Hoffmaster’s process is to poke barbed needles into clumps of wool in which she constructs different characters based on images that she imagines.

Anza fiber artist Sylvia Hoffmaster sits at her workstation, poking a needle into a clump of wool in which she constructs a human form from the material.

Anza fiber artist Sylvia Hoffmaster sits at her workstation, poking a needle into a clump of wool in which she constructs a human form from the material.

“Making Spring Happen,” a fiber art piece, depicts a young goddess bringing forth a vibrant yellow flower.

“Making Spring Happen,” a fiber art piece, depicts a young goddess bringing forth a vibrant yellow flower.

Nestande teams up on long-term goals
February 5th 2010

Brian Nestande

Julliard freshman and Idyllwild Arts alma mater returns to perform
January 29th 2010

Alan Woo

Words from the hill
January 29th 2010

Carl Long’s property after a storm hit Anza in 2003.

Carl Long’s property after a storm hit Anza in 2003.

Question: What do you think of all the recent weather?
January 29th 2010

“I have been here for 34 years and it’s been so dry for years it’s nice to finally see it (the rain).” – Madre Izzi	“I love it.” – Myrma Hawthorn	“I love it, we need more of it. Give me 3 more months of it I am tired of the California drought.” – Steve Russell	“We lived up here for 14 years. We moved to New Mexico where the weather was below zero and this is worse.” – Susie Welker
“I love it!” – Trevor Picquelle

Artists discuss future plans
January 29th 2010

Margie Kohler, a member of the Anza Valley Artists group, joins her cohorts in discussing their civic duty plans for the new year.

Margie Kohler, a member of the Anza Valley Artists group, joins her cohorts in discussing their civic duty plans for the new year.

Quilt events spread across southwest Riverside County
January 29th 2010

These quilts constructed by Mt. San Jacinto College students will be on display duringthe school’s art gallery exhibit “Textures: Fiber Arts,” which begins Saturday and runs through Feb. 18.

These quilts constructed by Mt. San Jacinto College students will be on display during the school’s art gallery exhibit “Textures: Fiber Arts,” which begins Saturday and runs through Feb. 18.

These quilts constructed by Mt. San Jacinto College students will be on display duringthe school’s art gallery exhibit “Textures: Fiber Arts,” which begins Saturday and runs through Feb. 18.

These quilts constructed by Mt. San Jacinto College students will be on display during the school’s art gallery exhibit “Textures: Fiber Arts,” which begins Saturday and runs through Feb. 18.

When you were 18 where did you think you would be by now?
January 22nd 2010

“I wanted to be a veterinarian, I am not, but I work in cancer research.” – Chris May	“I was lost but now I have made it where I wanted to be.” – Jet Santens	“I thought I would end up on a farm with a garden and chickens. I am still working on it.” – Julia Rumbles	“I couldn’t have expected what life has brought, it’s wonderful. More then I could have ever expected at 18, thanks to my husband.” – Susan Ellis
“Our thoughts back then were to avoid the draft. I avoided it for 4 years. Then I joined the Navy.” – Tom McGriffin

Everyone invited to Fallbrook drum circle experience
January 15th 2010

Founder of the 10-year-old community drum circle and Fallbrook resident Thomas Rondeau sits with a satisfied grin as he lightly beats his conga drums while a friend performs a spiritual sage-smudging around the group of about 20 people as a way to ward off negative vibes and keep bad spirits from entering the area on the sunny afternoon of Dec. 19 at Village Square on Main Ave.

Founder of the 10-year-old community drum circle and Fallbrook resident Thomas Rondeau sits with a satisfied grin as he lightly beats his conga drums while a friend performs a spiritual sage-smudging around the group of about 20 people as a way to ward off negative vibes and keep bad spirits from entering the area on the sunny afternoon of Dec. 19 at Village Square on Main Ave.

Music educator Daniel Ide of Fallbrook leads the community drum circle.

Music educator Daniel Ide of Fallbrook leads the community drum circle.

Tom Mitchell (left) and Danny Dhillon (right), both from Fallbrook, have an improvised musical moment together while others join in relaxed, content and “in the pocket” during the drum circle that regularly meets at Village Square downtown at least once a month.

Tom Mitchell (left) and Danny Dhillon (right), both from Fallbrook, have an improvised musical moment together while others join in relaxed, content and “in the pocket” during the drum circle that regularly meets at Village Square downtown at least once a month.

Hector the produce guy
January 1st 2010

Every weekend at the Community Hall residents of Anza will find Hector and Elizabeth with fresh fruits and vegetables. Many people really like the varieties of produce. Stop by and check out the selection.

Every weekend at the Community Hall residents of Anza will find Hector and Elizabeth with fresh fruits and vegetables. Many people really like the varieties of produce. Stop by and check out the selection.

Question: Looking back on this year, what events stand out to you?
January 1st 2010

“It has been a good and a bad year, with the economy. It could be better. I think it will get better but it takes time like everything else.” – George Kimball

“It has been a good and a bad year, with the economy. It could be better. I think it will get better but it takes time like everything else.” – George Kimball

“It was the worst year of my life financially. I can’t wait for 2009 to be over and I can’t wait for 2010.” – Linda Allen

“It was the worst year of my life financially. I can’t wait for 2009 to be over and I can’t wait for 2010.” – Linda Allen

“That a black man became President, that’s historical. I grew up in Long Beach and I grew up ‘colorblind.’ And I think it’s a chance for people who are ‘colorblind’ to feel reinforced in that.” – Penny Baker

“That a black man became President, that’s historical. I grew up in Long Beach and I grew up ‘colorblind.’ And I think it’s a chance for people who are ‘colorblind’ to feel reinforced in that.” – Penny Baker

“We lost one of our people here (at the swap meet) and when you know someone for a long time they get to be one of the family and then they are suddenly gone, and you got used to them.” – Tilly Flores

“We lost one of our people here (at the swap meet) and when you know someone for a long time they get to be one of the family and then they are suddenly gone, and you got used to them.” – Tilly Flores

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