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This Week's Official CLPOA News

Kessler loses Mayor Pro Tem duties in wake of credit card allegations
Saying they were doing so with heavy hearts, Canyon Lake City Council members voted 4-1 Wednesday night to remove Frank Kessler as Mayor Pro Tem, naming Councilmember John Zaitz to the post; Kessler cast the dissenting vote.

City's annexation plan is stopped in its tracks
The Lake Elsinore City Council on Tuesday night flatly denied a request by the City of Canyon Lake for detachment of a specific 22-acre portion of land located within a larger area that Canyon Lake hoped to annex, essentially ending the City’s bid to increase its boundaries and overall sphere of influence.

City Connection: 'Click It or Ticket'
This month, the Canyon Lake Police Department has joined with law enforcement agencies across the nation to take part in “Click It or Ticket,” a program that runs through June 1 aimed at highlighting and enforcing seat belt laws.

City Connection: Library fun
The Canyon Lake Library’s next pre-school story time will be held Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room, and will celebrate the theme of “Kittens and Mittens.” In addition, the Library’s summer reading program, “Catch the Reading Bug,” will kick off on Monday, June 16, and will run through August 18.

City Connection: News and Notes
The Riverside County Waste Management department will be hosting “Tire Amnesty Day” tomorrow, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at Kabian Park in Quail Valley.

Residents are invited to two community barbecues tomorrow
Tomorrow, May 17, Canyon Lakers of all ages are invited to an Open House barbecue at the Senior Center from 1 to 5 p.m. and a “Welcome to Summer” luau at the Campground from 3 to 8 p.m.

'Westward Whoa!' auditions are this Sunday
Auditions for this summer’s all kid production of “Westward Whoa!” will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., downstairs at the Lodge. The production show dates are July 24 to 27. Participants should bring a recent photo to leave with the panel and $5 for the CLCT membership. Auditions will be held on a first come first served basis.

Curtain to rise on Spotlight Players' 'South Pacific'
Temescal Canyon High School Spotlight Players invite Canyon Lakers to spend “Some Enchanted Evening” in Bali Ha’i as the group performs one of the greatest musicals of all times, “South Pacific,” by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Performances are tonight and tomorrow, May 16 and 17, as well as next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 22 to 24.

Surf music, magician's tricks will be included in entertainment options at next week's Fiesta Day
In addition to the Fiesta Day Parade, vendor booths, kids fun zone and a variety of food items, Canyon Lakers attending next week’s Fiesta Day events on Saturday, May 24, can also look forward to the music of the Beach Boys tribute band, “Surfs Up,” as well as the antics of U.S. Trick Shot Champion Chef Anton, who will be entertaining attendees with his incredible pool skills and Magic Castle parlor show.

Tee up for annual Bob Burt Classic tournament
Fourteen years ago at Temescal Canyon High School, the Titan Football Booster Club was formed and, since then, parents and community leaders have helped fund the needs of the team through various fundraisers. The premier event has been the Bob Burt Classic Golf Tournament, named for former Coach and Athletic Director Bob Burt.

Fine Arts Guild announces concert in the park
“Spring has presented its beautiful flower show and has faded; the grassy hills are going from green to brown and all of Canyon Lake is pondering whatever shall it do next to make up for this loss?” says Fine Arts Guild spokesperson Ken Cable. “Could all dilemmas be so easily resolved?”

Cans for CAN on Fiesta Day
Sisters Ruby Miller and Delfina McKee agree Fiesta Day provides the perfect opportunity to recycle the aluminum cans normally thrown into the trash to benefit a worthy cause, CAN (Cure Autism Now). CR&R will be providing recycle containers to collect the cans.

Several Canyon Lake athletes sign Letters of Intent
Four Canyon Lake residents were among six athletes from Temescal Canyon High School who recently signed Letters of Intent to attend college on athletic scholarships.

Students of the Month receive special recognition
Along with other students from the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, four Canyon Lake students were honored at recent Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month luncheons.

Events show off skills of Canyon Lake youth
Cotillion celebrated the creativity of its members on May 2, when everyone was invited to bring a decorated hat to Mad Hatters Night. A few of those hats are pictured here, along with the dancing that is always an important element of every meeting.

Stories travel far and wide with TheFridayFlyer.com
After his most recent column was published on www.TheFridayFlyer.com, Brent Miller, writer of “Miller Time,” received letters from across the country regarding his account of his mom, Debbie Miller, and her friend, Marti Norris, getting ready to attend the Nancy Drew Convention in September.

'Pioneers' recall the early days in Canyon Lake
Since the Property Owners Association is celebrating “Forty Years of Community Pride” during Fiesta Day and other events this year, historical articles, photos and tributes to longtime residents are being featured in the pages of The Friday Flyer. A few weeks ago, some of the community’s longtime residents, “pioneers,” were invited to share a memory of what Canyon Lake was like when they first moved here.

The Friday Flyer to offer 'Commuter Connection'
It’s official: Canyon Lake commuters are included in a group labeled No. 1 by Forbes.com. But it’s not a designation they’ll be happy about. The Inland Empire, which includes Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, was at the top of the list of most expensive commutes in the nation, averaging $7.61 per day. In second place, Atlanta commuters pay an average of $6.62 per day.

Movie Reviews by Reel People: \'What happens in Vegas\'
Dude, where’s my wife? For two attractive New Yorkers, what happens in Vegas, returns to New York. This screwball romantic comedy features Cameron Diaz (“The Holiday”) and Ashton Kutcher (“The Guardian”), opposites who attract each other to a wild and inebriated night in Sin City where it all ends (or starts) with a regrettable marriage.

It's Miller Time: Why not spend the weekend in the 'South Pacific'
This weekend, why don’t you buy a ticket and take a trip to an exotic tropical location far away from our little bit of paradise? You can travel light; you won’t even need a suitcase and it will cost only a few bucks. If you’re a veteran or in the military, it will only cost $1! 

Teen Talk: Finally...a Mother's Day present fit for my mom
Mother’s Day is the one special day each year we show appreciation for all that stuff Mom does for us. My mom deserves one every month but I can’t afford that, so, lucky for us, Hallmark only does it once a year! I think my mom deserves the best and I work hard to give back some effort. I mean, after all, she does it every other day of the year so what’s one on my time.

School Daze: Connecting dots makes for uncommon pictures
During the month of May, all parents from elementary through secondary schools have been notified about the importance of the tests students are taking. We all know life is a test and we ultimately have to make certain we can get through it. Usually, most people discover early on that paying proper attention to what is going on and asking the right questions helps with the ultimate preparation to succeed.

Spotlight on Seniors: Johnathan Elliano
John Elliano is not just Canyon Lake’s volunteer weatherman; he is also an outstanding senior at Linfield Christian School of Temecula. Volunteering is a way of life for the18 year-old, who during the past four years had 302 community service hours, earning him the Distinguished Christian High School Student Award for Christian Service.

Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: New England holiday
Stew and Jude Parks took a trip to New England to upstate New York and Vermont, where Stew worked in the ski industry for many years and where his children grew up.

Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: African safari
In the perfect ending to a four-month study abroad semester in South Africa with Azusa Pacific University, Heather Rice celebrated her 21st birthday and went on a three-day, two-night photo safari with classmates in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve over the weekend of April 26 to 28.

Announcement: Heart to Heart team
On Saturday, April 26, a team of Canyon Lakers representing the Heart to Heart Foundation participated in the annual Donate Life 5K Run/Walk at Cal State University, Fullerton. The event was held to celebrate giving the gift of life and to spread awareness about organ and tissue donation.

Announcement: Kids invited to Twist'N U
Mommy and Me will be having its last event of the semester on May 23 at Twist’N U. Canyon Lake resident Jeremy Thompson, owner of Twist’N U, has offered the group a discounted price, so Joy Kish and Jessica Manning, directors of Mommy and Me, would like to extend this offer to non-members.

Prom pictures wanted
It's that time of year to send in favorite prom photos from the local high schools. Digital photos are preferred and can be sent to news@goldingpublications.com. Hard copy photos can be brought into The Friday Flyer office in the Towne Center.

Announcement: Teen Reporter wanted
With Jordan Lockey’s pending graduation, The Friday Flyer is now seeking a new Teen Reporter of high school age. It has been the paper’s tradition to have a male and female reporter to talk about life as a teenager and report on events at school. Teen Reporters are asked to submit a column every other week by Monday at 5 p.m.

In Memoriam: Albert Larner
Albert James Larner, 75, passed away on May 7 at his home in Canyon Lake. He was born to hardworking parents on Aril 9, 1933, on the lower east end of London, England.

In Memoriam: Donna Gauthier
Donna Gauthier passed away on May 10 of respiratory illness.

Letter: Three year anniversary
May 1, 2005, Indian Beach, a very popular park and one of only two parks located on the south side of the Lake, was closed to build a new pump station. We were told the job would be completed in 16 months. May 1, 2008, has come and gone – more than 36 months into the job and still no end in sight.

Letter: Wait for EIR on Goetz Hill
I am a resident of Canyon Lake and have been for quite a few years. I have read the Letters to the Editor regarding the Goetz Hill grading project with great interest. I can’t help but get the sense the responses are from people who have one of two reasons for their objections.

Letter: Questions about dredge
I attended the POA Community Forum in May to address the infamous “dredge” issue. I asked Director Wamsley if he had new information he could share, since I had heard very little since the LESJWA meeting last December.

Letter: Clarification re: 'toxic waste'
This is written as a clarification for the residents surrounding Indian Beach, regarding the “Toxic waste” letter to the editor that appeared in the May 9 The Friday Flyer.

Adopt-a-Pet: Ninja and Bongo

Club News

News Briefs

Canyon Lake weather

Photo of the Week

Two Directors elected, two propositions fail
Two Directors were elected at the alternative Annual Meeting held Thursday, May 15, when a quorum of 25 percent was met. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, the meeting could not be held on that date because the Association was short of the 1,987 needed for a 50 percent plus one quorum.

POA Agenda

Parade to roll down Canyon Lake Dr. So.
To help Fiesta Day go smoothly next Saturday, May 24, the Fiesta Day Committee would like residents to know how the day will proceed, especially for those living along the Fiesta Day Parade route, which has been changed this year.

Get involved - serve on a POA committee!
It’s that time of year when the Board of Directors is preparing to appoint committee members for another term. This will be done at the June 17 Regular Session Board meeting. Some members will leave committees because of the term limit policy, thus creating several openings, effective on that date.  

Protect Canyon Lake's water from quagga mussels
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District strongly recommends that boaters be extremely careful when boating on local lakes, particularly after visiting regional recreational waterways, such as Lake Havasu, Lake Mead and the Colorado River, to avoid introducing the quagga mussel into Canyon Lake.

Get ready for summer with exercise classes
Chair Volleyball meets Fridays at 9:15 a.m. in the Holiday Bay Room and there is no charge to participate. The group is calling itself the Canyon Lake Lakers. “Drop by, observe, and you’ll want to play, too,” says Debi Harper.

Treat kids to $2.95 Kids\' Night Buffet on Thursdays
Parents or grandparents looking for a way to spend time with the favorite people in their lives – their kiddos 10 and under – are invited to bring them to the Lighthouse Restaurant on Thursday nights for the “Kids’ Night Buffet.”

Happy Camp, happy days!
Operations crews recently refurbished the horse shoe pits, laid sod and planted trees at the Campground, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Campground Club over the past year. The club is holding another fundraiser at Happy Camp this weekend – a “Welcome to Summer” luau.

GM\'s Nuts and Bolts: What\'s so great about community associations?
Have you noticed lately the number of community associations being built around Canyon Lake? Community associations offer one of the best opportunities for Americans to own their own homes. They are for the 21st century what land grants were in the 19th century, and what the New Deal and GI Bill were in the 20th. Why?

ACCording to the ACC: Commercial use of property
Unless expressly exempted by law (e.g. child daycare facilities), commercial use of residential lots within the Association is prohibited. The Association’s enforcement of this prohibition does not extend to the internal uses of homes (e.g. telephone, computer and fax), which have no external manifestation of the internal commercial use.

Did You Know?: Pool a great place to hang out or work out
If mornings are just not your cup of tea, how about an evening workout? We just started water aerobics at night; you can meet at the Pool at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Thursday and get a great workout!

Got questions, want answers?...Get connected
For residents’ convenience meeting times, locations, websites and phone numbers for the following organizations and businesses have been provided. Meeting times and locations are subject to change; please contact the oraganizations directly to verify.

YMCA News
Normally, YMCA kids meet at Blue Bird Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with park days at Sunset Beach each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. But last Monday, kids and their parents had a special field trip to Sea World, where they got up close and personal with some of the creatures they’ve been drawing in craft time.

Senior Center Activities

POA Notes