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This Week's Official CLPOA News

Residents rally to aid Animal Friends after fire
Staff and volunteers alike are still struggling to come to terms with their loss following an early morning blaze that gutted a trailer on the site of Animal Friends of the Valley last Thursday, killing all 39 small dogs, puppies and kittens that were being housed there.

City considering annexing adjacent Meadowbrook area
The City of Canyon Lake is looking to the future, with the City Council authorizing City Manager Lori Moss to proceed with further research and communications regarding the possible expansion of city boundaries, as well as creating a sphere of influence that would stretch far beyond the community’s gates.

City Connection: City considering an expansion of boundaries
Some of you may have heard that the City Council held a special public meeting to discuss whether or not to extend the City’s sphere of influence, which is the first step to expanding the size of the City. The area the City is looking at is outside the North Gate off Greenwald Rd. and SR 74 and is commonly known as Meadowbrook.

City Connection: CL kids turn out for three-alarm fun
On Friday, February 22, the Canyon Lake Fire Department visited the library's Pre-school Story Time, much to the delight of the kids. According to Librarian Trish Jenkins, the turnout was one of the biggest they have had for a story time.

City Connection: News and Notes

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Chamber News

CLCT bringing their best back to Lodge in April
The Canyon Lake Community Theatre and Performing Arts Association invites friends and neighbors to join the group in “bringing back the magic” as its members present much loved vignettes of past productions entitled, “The Best of the CLCT . . . Bringing Back the Magic.” The show will take place at the Lodge on April 11, 12 and 13.

It's seniors vs. staff at tonight's hoops fundraiser
Grad Night is a high school tradition that seniors at Temescal Canyon High School look forward to each year. Breaking from their usual tradition, the 2008 graduates will attend the popular Disneyland Grad Night on June 11.

CLMS to present 'Alice in Wonderland Jr.'
Canyon Lake Middle School students are preparing to turn their school into a “Wonderland” as they rehearse for the upcoming musical production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Alice and her madcap adventures can be seen on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m., in the multi purpose room/theater.

Make plans to hop down to the Easter Carnival
Since the Easter bunny is making an early appearance this year, the Jr. Women’s Club is already busy working on the Easter Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Harbor. In addition to the egg hunt, which will be held around 10:30 a.m., there will be carnival games and a drawing, as well as a rock-climbing wall.

Local golf pro launches new links in LE
When Canyon Lake resident Stan Gonzales, the golf pro at Menifee Lakes, was approached last May about a position at a new course in Lake Elsinore, he was a little baffled. He wasn’t aware of a new course until he was driven to the location. Being developed nearly unnoticed at the south end of Lake Elsinore, adjacent to the Storm Stadium, was The Links at Summerly, a Scottish links golf course.

Spring forward, change smoke detector batteries
Eleven days before the official start of spring, Daylight Saving Time will begin on Sunday at 2 a.m. as time clocks “spring” forward an hour. As of 2007, most of the United States began Daylight Saving Time on the second Sunday in March, reverting back to standard time on the first Sunday in November.

IRS separates fact from fiction on stimulus checks
The Internal Revenue Service moved to set the record straight on several issues surrounding administration of the 2008 Stimulus Payments. Approximately 130 million taxpayers will receive checks of at least $300 beginning in May 2008.

Where Are They Now?: Erinn Croson-Austin takes a 'shot' at photgraphy
The innocence of a child at play, the celebration of life’s transitions, the togetherness of a family – when captured through a camera lens, these become the historical pictorial stories for future generations. This is what Erinn Croson-Austin, owner of E.D. Austin Photography, looks to capture with each click of her digital camera.

Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'The Other Boleyn Girl'
We always envisioned Henry VIII as someone living large; maybe devouring a dripping turkey leg, wiping his mouth on his sleeve and demanding, “more wine and women!” This 16th century soap opera and elegant costume drama centers on the Boleyn sisters, Mary (Scarlett Johansson, “Nanny Diaries”) and Anne (Natalie Portman, Star Wars series).

Teen Talk: There comes a time in every teen's life...to get a job
The time is nearing where I have used any and every excuse possible to avoid financial responsibility, and now the time has come for me to get a paying job. We all hit that age as teens when we almost have to start paying for our expensive wants and needs. I myself have so many hobbies I can’t go without one.

Reflections: Laughter is the best medicine, just pick your poison
Laughter can make a liver quiver. At least that’s my sister-in-law’s favorite line. For me a good, old-fashioned belly laugh is an affordable alternative to Botox injections. It pulls up the corners of my mouth, lifts my double chin and puffs out my cheeks. Even driving down the freeway, by myself, I smile. Laughter makes me look positively years younger and it doesn’t cost me a penny.

In Memoriam: Pricilla S. Colwell
Priscilla S. Colwell, 82, passed away on March 1, at the Sun City Convalescent Center after a brief illness.

In Memoriam: Frank B. Romo
Longtime resident Frank Romo, 78, passed away on March 3, after a recent battle with cancer.

Letter: Awards dinner a success
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for helping to make this year’s Awards and Installation Dinner such a success.

Letter: Questions about annexation
I was somewhat surprised to learn that “officials” connected with Canyon Lake have determined that the incorporated area of Canyon Lake should annex 400-some acres to the north and northwest of the community.

Letter: Outside management
I agree with John Cain, Vito Raso, George Irvine, Travis Montgomery, Darlene Cortez, Rick Bouslog and Kellerman Marick that, as homeowners, we should stringently hold our Directors and our staff responsible for their actions or lack of them.

Adopt-a-Pet
This week’s pet is Cookie, a cute 2-year-old black and tan male miniature pinscher/cocker mix. He is playful and great with kids, according to caregivers at Animal Friends of the Valleys, who add, if anyone would like to adopt Cookie, he or she should call AFV at 674-0618 and ask for intake number LE 4.

Club News

News Briefs

Canyon Lake weather
The weather is warming, clocks are moving ahead this weekend and poppies abound in riotous color along the hillsides surrounding Canyon Lake – and that can only mean one thing. Spring is almost here!

Retirement, replacement may be in view for Max
Almost everyone loves a dog, as evidenced by the shock and outpouring of support after the fire at Animal Friends of the Valleys last week that killed over three dozen puppies and kittens. Canyon Lake has its own “pet” of sorts, a black and white Border Collie named Max, who, under the direction of Operations, has been shooing off coots from the Golf Course and parks since 1998.

Popular Horse Camp planned for spring break
The POA will sponsor another of its popular Horse Camps for kids during spring break. Boys and girls can enjoy learning about horses March 24 to 27 at the community’s Equestrian Center.

Volunteer for Community Patrol Committee
Volunteers are needed to served on the Community Patrol Committee, whose duty it is to advise the Board of Directors on the current status of the Community Patrol operation.

More computer classes begin in Spring
For residents of all ages who desire a convenient way to expand their knowledge of computers and various applications, the POA is offering a new schedule of computer classes, beginning in late spring. Classes will be held at the Senior Center, are limited to eight students and are open to all residents.

Another chance to gamble at Cahuilla
Because the first trip was so successful, POA Activities Director Kathie Barnes announces another free bus trip to the Cahuilla Casino in Anza on Tuesday, March 25. The bus will leave from the Lodge parking lot at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m.

Check with Community Patrol first if pet goes missing
Pets picked up by Community Patrol are usually kept at a kennel near the North Gate no longer than 24 hours and, if the owner can’t be found, they are turned over to Animal Friends of the Valleys.

40th Anniversary celebration plans underway
The Fiesta Day Committee is inviting everyone who bought a lot in 1968 to sit on a float for this year’s Fiesta Day Parade commemorating “Forty Years of Community Pride” by contacting Activities Manager Kathie Barnes at 246-1761 or 244-6841, ext. 610.

ACCording to the ACC: Landscaping
Spring appears to be on its way. The days seem to be longer and warmer, and there has been just enough rain to make the hills come alive with new growth and splashes of color. That also means new, and sometimes unwanted, growth in our yards.

Did You Know?: Community Pool to open March 15
Did you know the pool is opening in eight more days? So many people have been coming by just to find out when opening day is. Well, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15, at 7 a.m. for laps and 10 a.m. for everyone.

YMCA News

Senior Center Activities

POA Notes

Canyon Lake Property Owners March 2008 Calendar