Edition:
November 13, 2009
The Friday Flyer
A Division of
Golding Publications
31558 Railroad Cyn Rd.
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
Phone: (951) 244-1966
Fax: (951) 244-2748
Public Notices - DBA Info • CONTACT
US: News Department • Display
Advertising • Classified
Advertising
|
||
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Time for turkeys and brown bags
“Turkey Day” is arriving early in Canyon Lake! Thats because tomorrow, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents are invited to bring a frozen turkey to City Hall to give H.O.P.E. to those less fortunate in the upcoming holidays. The acronym for the charitable organization, Helping Our People in Elsinore, is especially fitting at this time of year as area families affected by the economic times are finding themselves in need of basic food items. Those wanting to help have several opportunities to touch a life and make a difference.
Event honors Canyon Lake veterans
With the American flag at half-staff in honor of soldiers killed in the Fort Hood terrorist attack on November 5, the Veterans Day celebration in front of City Hall this past Wednesday was a somber reminder of those who have lost their lives while serving their country.
A Veteran's story, part 3: Career Air Force officer tells his story
In celebration of Veterans Day 2009, The Friday Flyer has been running a three-part series highlighting the career of Air Force pilot Dudley Thompson, recipient of the Silver Star. Dudley retired a colonel in August 1981. In this third and final installment in the series, Dudley describes the incident in the Viet Nam War that resulted in his earning the Silver Star, and the direction his life took following his days as a pilot.
'Dear Edwina' opens tonight
At a time when it may seem like many children have lost their manners, along comes 'Dear Edwina' to advise them in an imaginative and musical way. Presented by the Canyon Lake Community Theatre, the kids musical opens tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lodge.
Shop at the Holiday Boutique
Get out the checkbook and plan to spend an enjoyable hour or two at the Senior Center Holiday Boutique tomorrow and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City Connection: Gross Value Assessment down in Canyon Lake
County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder Larry Ward recently released his 2009-2010 Annual Report and it’s “chock full of all kinds of exciting stuff – and some not so exciting,” according to Gene Wunderlich, director of government affairs for the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, who forwarded the report to City Manager Lori Moss..
City Connection: Disaster drill volunteers are needed
The Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee has scheduled a Disaster Drill on Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room. This drill will acquaint volunteers in performing a “Drive-by Windshield Survey.”
Barking dogs a public nuisance
Barking dogs and screeching parrots are among the top public complaints in Canyon Lake. In fact, Animal Control officers spend countless hours every week responding to barking dog and screeching parrot complaints.
Farmers' Market to hold fundraisers for child
Local businesses and vendors are banding together at the Farmers’ Market to help raise money for the Monteleone family, with a goal of raising $3,500. Two years ago this month, Mackenzie Monteleone, 10, a 5th grade student at Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School, was injured in an accident leaving her with a brain injury. The Farmers’ Market will be holding a fundraiser for Mackenzie and her family to help with the expenses for treatment and daily care.
Today a dreadful day for Paraskevidekatriaphobics
Beware! It’s Friday the 13th. People afflicted with a morbid, irrational fear of this day are known as Paraskevidekatriaphobics. But why is this day considered unlucky?
In-home care company seeks 50 new employees
While the community of Canyon Lake is honoring veterans, Dr. Julie Zimmerer of My Choice In-Home Care has announced a new Veterans Administration benefit, Homemaker/ Home Health Aide Services, which provides in-home services to veterans as an alternative to nursing home care.
Resident helps bring youth lacrosse to area
“It happened most unexpectedly, following a short bike ride from my home up to the high school on a beautiful Saturday morning in June 1965. I was 9 years old. As I rounded the corner of the back of New York’s West Islip High School and gazed ahead to the soccer field, I could not believe what I was seeing.
Football teams play their final games today
As the Temescal Canyon High School football teams take to the field for the last time this week, what will the players and fans remember?
Arts and Entertainment
This is a busy season in Canyon Lake and the surrounding areas with fall festivals and holiday activities on the calendar. This section features arts and entertainment in Canyon Lake, as well as performance dates and locations where residents can enjoy and support entertainers who are Canyon Lake residents.
Arts and Entertainment: 'Christmas Tidings' coming to the Lodge
In the frantic rush that often consumes busy families at Christmastime, it is good to stop a moment to listen and enjoy the timeless music of the season and to bathe in wonderful Christmas music still shining brightly out of the past, according to organizers for the Gary Bonner Christmas Concert, scheduled for Thursday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge.
Arts and Entertainment: Make note of these December dates
Canyon Lakers will want to mark their calendars for several community-wide events taking place in December. More details will appear in the weeks ahead.
Movie Review: 'A Christmas Carol'
What is it about the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol?” It has been filmed dozens of times and featured in hundreds of theatrical productions. Disney alone is now in its third adaptation with rubber face Jim Carrey as the cantankerous Dick Cheney, uh, Ebenezer Scrooge. Carrey also plays a half dozen other characters in this story, so we hope he snapped a group picture of himself. All-righty then!
Notes from the road: Balloon extravaganza is unforgettable
Two Frenchmen widely credited with first harnessing hot air for other than political rhetoric were brothers Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier in France in 1782.
Mom About Town: Mom lists a few of her favorite things
Dont get me wrong: Im no shopaholic. I am actually quite thrifty and I try to buy carefully and use up what I have before I buy more. However, when that moment comes when the bottle runs dry or the box is empty and it is time to buy more, I relish the moment I get to purchase something new and exciting. Even a new formula of window cleaner is enough to get me going, and dont get me started on mascara and all the wonderful new variations that seem to hit the market on a daily basis.
Cook's Corner: Try these treats for 'no forks allowed night'
When something familiar is used in an unfamiliar context, it instantly becomes fresh, new and somehow more appealing. In my previous column, we briefly touched on starters. Also known as appetizers or hors doeuvres, they all refer to the bite-size yummies that adults and kids alike find hard to resist.
Letter: Big thanks to Operations
We would like to thank our Operations employees who worked with the Marine Patrol to clean up the recent massive fish kill.
Letter: Great Chili Cook-off
I'd like to thank the Jr. Womens Club. What a wonderful day we had at the Chili Cook-off. It really showed what Canyon Lake is all about. Friends joining together in fun competition.
Letter: Political bullies
At the November 4 City Council meeting, Councilman Barry Talbot recommended a resolution to withdraw support for the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce until “such time as the Chamber’s actions warrant reconsideration.” Barry’s comments, directed toward me, stated I made “naive, inappropriate, unwarranted, untrue and inane comments and displayed absolute ignorance.”
Letter: Provide assistance
In response to last week’s letter of BBVA Compass Bank (Guaranty Bank) needing help for one of their bankers, I am donating an Avon products basket for a drawing at the bank. The basket is a tin planter filled with Avon beauty personal care products.
Friday Flyer holiday deadlines
The Friday Flyer will have holiday deadlines the week of November 23.
Announcement: Warm thanks to the troops
A group of quilters that calls itself the “Quilters Dozen Plus One” responded to an article in The Friday Flyer inviting needle workers to knit or crochet hats and scarves for Operation Gratitude, which is sending them to troops stationed overseas in cold areas.
Announcement: CLMS cheerleaders get high school experience
Cheerleaders from Canyon Lake Middle School were invited to attend the Elsinore High School Varsity Home football game on Oct 30 for Middle School Night. Both CLMS and EMS attended practices at EHS prior to the big game.
In Memoriam: Eugene Shyffer
Eugene Shyffer, 87, a longtime property owner and resident of Canyon Lake, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2009, with his family by his side.
Club News: Chili Cook-off
Here are a few scenes from last Saturday's Chili Cook-off at Holiday Harbor, sponsored by the Jr. Women's Club.
Club News: Niners Golf Club
Members of the recently sanctioned Canyon Lake Niners Golf Club held a champagne luncheon to toast the sanctioning.
Club News: Bassmasters Tournament
The Canyon Lake Bassmasters held their November club tournament on Saturday November 7, with nine boats participating.
Adopt-a-pet: Leo and Sky
This week’s pets are Leo a cool, calm and collected 2-year-old Maine Coon with brown tabby coloring, that is already neutered and ready to go, and Sky a white and tan female who is one of a litter of seven sweet and adorable 8-week-old husky mix puppies.
Photo of the Week: Another View
This isn't a repeat of the balloon landing on Boating Way, but just another view of the September 26 landing, captured by Colleen Smith.
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Directors announce new Technology Committee
Technology-savvy individuals are sought to serve on a new Technology Committee to assist the Property Owners Association with its ever-changing technology needs.
Randy Bonner serves as master of ceremonies
POA President and CEO Randy Bonner, a retired colonel in the U.S. Marines, was the master of ceremonies at Wednesday's Veterans Day Ceremony at City Hall, hosted by the POA and the City of Canyon Lake.
Golfers urged to limit cart use on Golf Course
In the past years, once the fairways had gone dormant the Bermuda grass would get very thin and matted down, making playing conditions very tough for the average golfer. Many things are being done to make these conditions better for the upcoming winter but the thing we can all do as golfers is to limit the golf cart traffic on the course as much as possible.
Tuesday Work Group turning it around
The Tuesday Work Group (TWG) is back in full swing on the Golf Course, according to spokesman Rolly Bittermann. While waiting for a Golf Course Master Plan to be completed before tackling any major projects, the group's first project this season is making the turn-around at Tee Box 11 larger for golf carts to maneuver.
Ideas wanted for spring computer classes
Canyon Lake computer enthusiasts are being asked to make suggestions for class offerings for the spring 2010 sessions.
Clubs and groups invited to decorate a tree
Clubs, organizations and businesses are invited to get their names out to the public and spread holiday cheer by purchasing a live Christmas tree and decorating it for the median in time for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 6.
Leaf it to pre-schoolers to have fun at the YMCA
From painting fall leaves and “paper-plate Indians” to having their own turkey dinner and pajama party, pre-school kids are having bushels of fall fun in the YMCA program at Blue Bird Hall.
Volunteers needed for Snow Day on Dec. 5
Believe it or not, Snow Day is just three weeks away on Saturday, December 5, and the POA invites high school students seeking community service hours to get involved in the fun.
CPC Communiqué: Walking safety tips
The Canyon Lake community, with its hills and beautiful scenery, is a great place for walkers and joggers. But with the short days and long nights of the season, many only have time to walk when there is little (if any) sunlight. By taking note of the following safety tips, you will be ensured of a trouble-free and enjoyable walk.
ACCording to the ACC: Community Setback Landscaping
Most members of this community are not aware that the Community Setback (easement) adjacent to each lot is actually part of the private street owned by the Property Owners Association.
Senior Activities: Holiday parties are planned at Senior Center
|
|
