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This Week's Official CLPOA News

Talk of redevelopment spurs strong reactions
Redevelopment. It’s a term that engenders strong opinion on both sides of the issue, just as it did last month when the City of Canyon Lake held an informational town hall meeting to discuss its decision to explore redevelopment in the community’s three commercial centers as well as the proposed Goat Hill development.

City Connection: Lake posted following rains
In accordance with the State of California Department of Health Services guidelines, City officials posted the lake with contaminated water warning signs on Tuesday, January 29, due to runoff from the recent rain.

City Connection: Area animal shelter off the back burner
Groundbreaking for the new regional animal shelter could occur as early as this spring now that a compromise has been reached that will allow the project to move forward.

City Connection: Police Blotter
A Canyon Lake resident thwarted an attempted break-in to his vehicle by two men last Friday, giving chase and holding one suspect until police arrived on scene.

City Connection: News and Notes
The next program family program at the Canyon Lake Library is set for February 13 at 4 p.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room and will feature a pirate theme with a live parrot show, and kids will also learn about responsible pet ownership.

Canyon Lake welcomes new police chief
Much like the community he will be serving, Canyon Lake’s newly named police chief doesn’t fit a standard mold. Certainly, James McElvain rose through the ranks in typical fashion. Joining the Perris Police Department in 1989 following a three-year stint in corrections with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, he started out in patrol, steadily moving up in assignments, first with Perris PD and eventually the Riverside County Sheriff’s Perris station.

Water district selects new officers for 2008
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors elected new officers at a special meeting on January 7, 2008. The new officers are Harvey Ryan, Phil Williams and Judy Guglielmana, approved with a 5-0 vote.

Fashion show will raise money for Hope Academy
Clothes, clothes and more clothes from Macy’s, Robinson May and other clothing companies will be on display during a Valentine-themed fashion show on February 8 as a fundraiser for the Hope Learning Academy.

Titan Thunder Regiment to host fundraiser
Studies have shown that students who participate in music are more likely to succeed in school; however, success has a price. At Temescal Canyon High School, as with most school budgets, there is little to allocate to the music department for extensive instrument repairs, competitions, parade participation, buses, insurance and uniforms – which makes fundraising and community support crucial to the band.

\'Parent Project\' provides classes in parenting
Parenting doesn’t come with a users’ manual, so developing a parenting plan can benefit both parents and their children, according to Chris Suitt of the Menifee Valley Parent Project, which offers a parenting series that begins Wednesday, February 6.

February is a month for loving pets, too!
February is a month when many residents will focus on the people they love and cherish. They also have the chance to do something special with and for their furry friends. Dedicated to promoting the humane care of animals through education and a humane, pro-active animal services program, Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) invites residents to participate in the following.

CLCT looks ahead to busy, exciting year
The Canyon Lake Community Theatre and Performing Arts Association is looking ahead to an exciting new year, led by a newly installed board of directors and executive board. Directors include Janelle Basham, Pat Batten, Dianne Brown, Sue Collins, Tish Doll, Sharlene Landau, Tara Miller, CoCo Morrison, Melanie Otten, Rosalie Perrotte, Denise Stack, Tammy Skye, MaryAnne Stevens, Lisa Tousseau and Carla Ward.

Jeanie Corral receives highest chamber honor
The Friday Flyer columnist Jeanie Corral was named the recipient of the prestigious John Packman award on January 26 at the annual installation dinner of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce. The John Packman award was established in 1965 in honor of the man who had worked tirelessly for the economic health of the Lake Elsinore and promoted its finer qualities.

Local collegians ski to the next level at Nationals
Living in a lake community with a designated ski area was undoubtedly a contributing factor to the success of two Canyon Lake college students, Ian Trapp and Brandon Barrett, who were featured in the January/February issue of “The Water Skier” magazine.

Canyon Lakers awarded at Titan football banquet
Temescal Canyon Varsity Football finished its season with a 6-4 record, coming in 4th place in the Southwestern League. Among their accomplishments, the Titans broke a school record by posting back-to-back shutouts. They also beat Elsinore High in the annual city rivalry, extending the winning streak to five games and maintaining “City Champions” status.

Student aspires to career in politics, journalism
The current president of Temescal Canyon’s Associated Student Body has lofty dreams about what he hopes to achieve as an adult. Nicholas Tousseau, 17, son of Sean and Lisa Tousseau, believes that being involved in the political system is where everything happens. He plans on doing all he can to affect the national political system in a positive and constructive way.

Frivolous fact: this February has five Fridays
For all the trivia lovers out there, this is a significant month for a newspaper called The Friday Flyer because this February will have five Fridays. Not unusual, you say. Oh yes, it is. A February with five Fridays only comes around once every 28 years. The last year was 1980; the next will be 2036. The main reason for the oddity is because this is Leap Year!

Local residents seek donations for animals
An urgent request for donations of supplies for numerous severely neglected cats and dogs, discovered in two homes in another city, was brought to the attention of local resident Mary Dimmler and several other Canyon Lake women who help animal rescue groups.

Business Showcase: Everyone can feel like a star at The Glamour Box
Aaah, the pampered life. Ever wonder what it must be like to be treated like a star? Private shopping sprees in toney boutiques, personalized service at exclusive spas, expert makeup application using only the finest cosmetics. That type of indulgent lifestyle is only available to the rich and famous, right?

Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'There Will Be Blood'
Highly nominated by the Academy, “There Will Be Blood” is special, but not necessarily in a good way. There’s not much blood, but plenty of vengeance, greed, religion and oil. Based on Upton Sinclair’s novel, “Oil,” it is technically brilliant and uniquely original. Daniel Day-Lewis’ performance is Oscar-worthy as a turn-of-the-century oil baron, but the film’s primary flaw is a lack of basic entertainment value we demand for $9.

Teen Talk: Keeping up with pets is family chore, responsibility
Recently, Ian and I invested in a pair of puffer fish from Wal-Mart. I’m still not quite sure why we decided to do it, since we weren’t even sure where we would keep them. But I know our motivation. Before we purchased the puffer fish, Ian had read something on the Internet that said you could turn goldfish white if you put them in a dark room for a long period of time – with food, of course.

School Daze: Financial feathers hit the fan
By now, almost everyone in the valley knows some $3.2 million has been trimmed from the local school district’s administrative costs, and an additional $4 to $5 million will have to earmarked for the rest of this year and into the upcoming school year of 2008-09, stretching into 2010 as well.

Announcement: 88th birthday celebration
Family and friends helped Elaine Sanderson celebrate her 88th birthday on Monday, January 28, at her home.

Announcement: Congrats graduate
Randy and Mavis Schutz are proud to announce their daughter, Jessica Schutz, has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management at Halafax University in London, England.

Announcement: Scouting is no illusion
The Cub Scouts of Pack 346 were treated to a magic show by Canyon Lake Master Illusionist Dan Birch at their pack meeting on January 28.

In Memoriam: Charles Raymond Lafferty
Longtime resident Charles “Chuck” Raymond Lafferty, 69, passed away from respiratory failure on January 23 at Kaiser Hospital in Riverside.

Letter: Raising dues not the answer
RE: Directors discuss economic challenges (January 18) . . . Hmm, let me see. Times are tough on most people right now, especially business owners and those involved in real estate. We have a shortcoming in POA dues and income and rising costs in fuel and many other necessary costs and, to ‘solve’ the missing dues, we instantly raise dues on those Members in Good Standing to offset the loss?

Letter: Poll tax
As the 2008 Presidential Election draws closer, I have become a political junkie. I watch all of the debates and all the talk shows on politics. It seems with all the media coverage in print, radio, television and Internet you can hardly get away from the election.

Letter: Crime stopper
Just thought you’d like to know our community will be resting a bit better, since, on January 25, my husband, Bill, caught one of the two thieves that have been breaking into our cars for some time now.

Letter: Check electric bills
Southern California Edison does not widely publicize the fact that it offers significant discounts to those of us in Canyon Lake whose energy usage is 100 percent electrical, as opposed to gas (propane) and electric.

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40 Years! Let the Celebration Begin...
Attention party planners, parade enthusiasts, talent scouts and all those who just like to see the community get together for a good time: this is your year to get involved by joining the Fiesta Day Committee.

Braille Institute Mobile Solutions van coming to CL
Is your vision fading? Braille Institute can help. Mobile Solutions, a specialized van that brings Braille Institute’s programs and services to people who are not able to travel to the Braille Institute in Rancho Mirage, will be at the Canyon Lake Senior Center on Tuesday, February 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

'Dance the Night Away' at Valentine dinner
Canyon Lakers are invited to bring their sweethearts and “Dance the Night Away” to big band music during a Valentine dinner dance at the Lodge on Saturday, February 9. Take advantage of the proximity and lovely setting in the Holiday Bay Room to enjoy a menu of five options, with prices listed for two people.

Gamble at Cahuilla
POA Activities Director Kathie Barnes announces a free bus trip to the Cahuilla Casino in Anza on Wednesday, February 20. The bus will leave from the Lodge parking lot at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m.

Class provides culinary pointers, fine dining
POA Director David Johnston and his wife Marie say they were very impressed when they attended the recent cooking class at the Lodge, taught by Executive Chef Scott Sebring. David notes 45 people attended the demonstration, which took place in the bar lounge with theater-style seating.

Join an exercise class to stay fit and social
There is no shortage of opportunity to get a little exercise these days. Everyone from moms with newborns to grandmas and grandpas have a place to work out, if they just know where to look.

ACCording to the ACC: Air conditioning screening
Architectural guideline V-F states that all air conditioners should be screened from the street, Lake and Golf Course. The Architectural Control Committee suggests “privacy screening lattice” of one inch (or less) sized holes.

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Canyon Lake Property Owners February 2008 Calendar