Seven-year-old entrepreneur brings sweet treats and big dreams to Aguanga

Ryker Horton's lemonade stand is stocked and ready for customers Tuesday, Feb. 25. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
A young entrepreneur is making a name for himself at the intersection of State Highways 371 and 79, selling fresh-squeezed lemonade and homemade cookies with a goal in mind - earning enough money for a trip to the zoo and Legoland.Ryker Horton, 7, came up with the idea himself, persistently asking his mother, Candice, for weeks before she agreed to help him bring his vision to life. Together, they planned the stand, decided on the menu and built it from the ground up. Now, Ryker operates his stand twice a week - Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A homeschooled first-grader, Ryker lives in Aguanga with his family. His father serves on active duty in the military, which means frequent moves. His two older siblings visit for half the year and have shown
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