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This Week's Official CLPOA News

7.8 earthquake to strike the community of Canyon Lake
If the above headline were true, it’s questionable whether The Friday Flyer or any local newspaper would be around to report it – at least right away. An earthquake that size (predicted to happen at any time) would be quite a disruptive hit to most businesses, not to mention ATM machines, gas stations, stores, roads and hospitals.

City Connection: Get involved in emergency planning
The emergency preparedness information provided here is found on Pages 56 to 58 of the Canyon Lake Directory. Also included there is a full-page sign with a green “OK” on one side and red “Help” on the other. In the event of a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake, this sign should be placed in a window that can be seen from the street.

Chamber of Commerce speaker will address property assessments
Pick up a daily newspaper or turn on the television these days and it would seem that one single topic has managed to overshadow nearly every other current event, including the Presidential race – the housing and mortgage crisis.

Super Tuesday and Fat Tuesday
Chamber of Commerce members Joe Landin, Paul and Nancie Weber and Chamber Executive Director Lee Clark got a five-day jump start on the Presidential race at Canyon Lake’s first all-in-fun “pre-primary caucus” on Wednesday evening, January 30, during the Chamber Mixer.

Valentine event for couples
Today is the last chance to reserve seats for the 2nd annual Classic Valentine’s Dinner on Friday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge, hosted by the Canyon Lake Women’s Connection.

Tonight\'s fashion show will benefit 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 tonight, February 8, as a fundraiser for the Hope Learning Academy.

Celtic Tenors to perform at Fine Arts concert
Ireland’s Celtic Tenors are performing at the Fine Arts Guild spring concert, Saturday evening March 1 at the Lodge. Celebrated around the world for their mix of classical, traditional and popular Irish music, these crossover vocalists are audience favorites everywhere they perform, according to Fine Arts Guild Publicity Director Ken Cable.

Golf tourney to benefit Animal Friends of the Valley
Animal Friends of the Valleys is seeking sponsors and golfers to participate in the upcoming FORE the Animals Golf Tournament, set for Friday, March 28, at the SCGA Golf Course in Murrieta. Tee time for the four-person scramble is 9 a.m.

Welcome home Colt McCoy
Parents who bring home a new baby will normally feel some anxiety. Normal is something Kreg and Nicole McCoy have been looking forward to since Nicole gave birth at 24 weeks gestation to their tiny, 1 lb. 9 oz. son, Colt, on October 5, 2007.

Ehrenkranz honored in industry
POA President Jordan Ehrenkranz was recently honored among his business peers in the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) when he was inducted into the SMACNA College of Fellows at the organization’s most recent national convention.

Resident undergoes rare self-transplant surgery
Cancer patients want to receive hope from their doctors. The last thing they want to hear is, “There’s nothing more we can do,” which is what resident Jeff Fritch heard from his doctors at City of Hope hospital regarding his kidney cancer, before receiving renewed hope from kidney specialists at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, where he underwent a rare self-transplant procedure.

Letter writer explains how to read Edison bill
Since Paul Chapey received an unexpected number of phone calls about his letter in the February 1 The Friday Flyer regarding all-electric rates from So Cal Edison, he would like to provide residents with a better explanation on how to read their Edison bill to determine if they are receiving the all-electric rate.

Valentine advice to Canyon Lake's married males
As Canyon Lakers prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, here’s some tongue-in-cheek advice from “Tech Support,” care of the Internet.

Correction: EVMWD officers
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.

Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'The Eye'
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Actually, that’s not necessarily so. When a blind woman receives a double corneal transplant, strange and demonic images begin to appear in her sights. She just can’t believe her eyes. Oh wait, technically they aren’t hers, but you know what we mean. “The Eye” is the best case yet against HMOs.

School Daze: The words we read are getting fewer and fewer
The latest news on Americans and reading is not getting better. The National Endowment for the Arts just published statistics taken from more than 40 separate studies on the reading habits of young (and old) Americans. It points out the average American aged 15 to 24 spends two hours daily watching television – and only seven minutes reading.

Teen Talk: Teen's 'sweet-16th' is spent snowboarding
I am getting the flu and getting sicker by the minute, as are many other kids from Temescal Canyon High. I look out the window from my infirmary only to see snowcapped mountains taunting me as I gaze with awe!

In Memoriam: Paul Murphy
Paul Francis Murphy, 74, passed away on January 25 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 24, 1933.

In Memoriam: Jeffrey Scott La Rue
Canyon Lake resident Jeffrey Scott La Rue, 42, was tragically killed on January 25, doing what he loved best, riding the dunes in Glamis, California.

Letter: Another layer of bureaucracy
I read George Irvine’s interesting and provocative letter to the editor in The Friday Flyer (January 25) regarding an Oversight Committee. Is that not what our Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Board of Directors is supposed to be?

Letter: Help for Mackenzie
Once again this community has taken our breath away. Our family was so overwhelmed with the wonderful support Mackenzie Monteleone received at the recent fundraiser held at and given by Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School.

Letter: Rules, rules, rules
I wrote a letter a couple of months ago about all the rules and more rules and then went to the meeting where the Vice-president of the POA openly stated that only some of those rules were enforced. He made a point of his truck not being legal in Canyon Lake, but because some of the rules were stupid, they were not enforced.

Letter: Cell phones fundraiser
On behalf of the Elsinore Middle School Library, we would like to thank the ladies at Pack, Wrap and Post and all those who donated old cell phones and empty ink cartridges. As of this date, we have collected $2,300. This fundraiser would not be possible without the generous donations from the community. We thank everyone for his or her support.

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Committee discusses setback storage rule
Last fall, when the POA Board originally proposed a rule to prohibit the storage of RVs, boat trailers and unused cars in the six-foot setback in front of Members’ homes, there was an outcry from many residents opposed to the proposal. Larger-than-usual crowds attended Community Forum and Board meetings to make their opinions heard.

Valentine sweethearts can celebrate at Lodge, Country Club
Why wait until Thursday – a work night – to celebrate Valentine’s Day? This weekend marks the beginning of the annual celebration of “love,” so take advantage of the proximity and lovely setting at the Lodge tomorrow evening to enjoy a special Valentine dinner with the theme “Dance the Night Away.”

Braille Institute Mobile solutions van coming to CL
Is your vision failing? 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 Desert Center in Rancho Mirage, will be making a stop at the Senior Center in Canyon Lake on Tuesday, February 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Bereavement support group meets on Wednesdays
Ramona Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, a leader in home health and hospice care for Southwest Riverside County, is facilitating a new bereavement support group to serve the residents of Canyon Lake.

Catch a bus to 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.

Exercise options for all ages
There is no shortage of opportunity to get a little exercise these days. Everyone from moms with babies to grandmas and grandpas have a place to work out, if they just know where to look.

ACCording to the ACC: Unapproved improvements, no permit
Absolutely no construction can be commenced until an application and plans have been reviewed and stamped approved in writing by the all-volunteer Architectural Control Committee. This includes, but is not limited to, concrete, fences, block walls of any sort, patios and covers, lakeside improvements and all new home construction.

Did You Know?: 40th anniversary commemorative logo
Did you know 2008 marks the 40-year anniversary of the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association? To go along with the many community events planned this year, the POA is proud to unveil a commemorative logo designed for the occasion.

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Senior Center Activities

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Canyon Lake Property Owners February 2008 Calendar