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February 6, 2009
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This Week's Official CLPOA News
Controversy continues on hill ordinance
Consideration of an ordinance by the Canyon Lake City Council that would regulate development on the hillsides and ridgelines of Canyon Lake continues to draw debate, with Wednesday night’s public hearing becoming somewhat heated at times. A decision, however, will have to wait as Council took no action and continued the item until the next regular meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 19.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Horton, Talbot
In the latest chapter of the saga surrounding the possible development of Goetz Hill, Riverside Superior Court Judge Michael Donner has sided with Canyon Lake City Council members Barry Talbot and Nancy Horton, granting dismissal of the slander case filed against them by Sky Blue Investments, Inc. at a hearing held last Thursday. The judge also ordered Sky Blue to pay the pair’s attorney fees.
City Connection: Educational opportunities for students, grads
Senator John Benoit's office has information available throug his District office regarding two unique opportunities for students interested in the arts or a future political career.
City Connection: News and notes
The Canyon Lake Library is continuing its celebration of the Year of the Ox with today's pre-school story time from 11 a.m. to noon. The Library's next scheduled pre-school story time is Friday, February 20,, also from 11 a.m. to noon, and the theme is "Dog Biscuit Day." For more information about any of the Library's activities, please call 244-9181.
Chamber Notes: Tickets now on sale for awards dinner
The Chamber Awards and Installation Dinner will be held Friday, February 27, at the Lodge. The cost of the event is $40. Invitations are in the mail and the deadline for reservations is February 18. Installing officer will be State Senator John Benoit.
Time to sign up for Lions charity golf tourney
The Canyon Lake Lions will hold their 19th annual charity golf tournament on Thursday, March 12, with a 12:30 shotgun at the Canyon Lake Golf Course. Players’ check-in starts at 10:30 a.m., so participants are encouraged to come early, get acquainted, have a drink or snack, hit a bucket of balls and play in the putting contest.
Who will win in this spoof on dance show?
For the past month, Leslie Vecchione and several other adult staff from Elsinore High School have been participating in a spoof of “Dancing With The Stars” to raise money for the school’s dance program. Called “Dancing With the Staff,” the event’s final performance is scheduled for 4 p.m. today at EHS’ Stephen Price Theater. The public is invited; ticket prices are $5.
Anne Frank's story touches audiences
The Friday Flyer was pleased to attend the opening performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank” on Thursday, January 30. Although the staff members in attendance are not experienced theater reviewers, they were deeply moved by the presentation and offer the following observations of the Canyon Lake Community Theatre show, produced by MaryAnne Stevens and directed by CoCo Morrison.
Local youths attend historic inauguration
Carlee Blakemore’s family has always known she was one in a million – but on January 20, the 18 year old was one in two million since she was among the throngs of people who attended the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States.
Show features Canyon Lake engineer
Canyon Lake resident and local civil engineer David Currington was prominently featured on the TV program “Hoover Dam Reinvented,” which premiered on the National Geographic channel on January 29 and was rebroadcast yesterday, February 5. The theme of the one-hour program was “What would it be like if Hoover Dam were built today?”
CL student wins district spelling bee
For the second time in three years, Canyon Lake student Kendra Burns, a 7th grader at Canyon Lake Middle School, has won the Lake Elsinore Unified School District’s spelling bee after going 13 rounds.
Students of the month honored
Canyon Lake students Aubrey Zenteno of Elsinore High School and Austin Reaves of Temescal Canyon High School were honored at the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month luncheon on January 27 at Sizzler Restaurant.
Resident's concern gets quick response from SCE
Over the weekend of January 16, Compass Dr. resident Mike Hosking contacted The Friday Flyer, as well as the Operations Department to report what he considered to be an unsafe situation at his child’s bus stop at the corner of Compass and Vacation Dr. In a letter to the editor, Mike said water had been coming out of the new transformer box at that location because of an aquifer that is at its highest during winter rains.
Kesslers return to court on Monday
Suzanne Kessler was back home this week after posting bond against her $400,000 bail, ending a six-week stay at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. Suzanne and her husband, former Canyon Lake City Councilmember Frank Kessler, were arrested in the early morning hours of December 17 and charged with twin counts of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds related to alleged misuse of a City-issued credit card.
Support group forming for special needs kids
When a parent has a child diagnosed with special needs they often feel isolated and alone, frustrated with the difficulties that come with the diagnosis. Sometimes they isolate themselves and their child when trips out in public draw stares of judgmental criticism. As the child grows older and unsuccessfully tries to develop relationships with peers, the parent’s heart aches for her lonely child.
People helping people - it ain't magic
People often read the news or see TV reports of fatal accidents along major freeways in Southern California; however, there would be many more such stories if it weren’t for bystanders who quickly step in to save cars and passengers from car fires or further calamity. On Monday, Canyon Lake resident Anton Riniti (“Chef Anton”) became one of a small army of bystanders that came to the rescue of an older couple whose SUV skidded across four lanes of traffic on Interstate 15, landing on its driver side with smoke pouring from the engine compartment.
Make readers take a second look with your stories, photos, announcements and more
One of the things that sets The Friday Flyer apart from other local newspapers is the many story and photo contributions made by Canyon Lake residents. The editor would like to remind readers that the paper depends on residents for much of the interesting news. Here is a list of ongoing features to which readers are invited to contribute.
Super fun in Canyon Lake
Whether it was an excited crowd of Steelers fans at Pepe’s Restaurant, or friends watching the first 3-D halftime commercial in Super Bowl history, football fans across the community had something to talk about on Monday morning besides the economy.
Spend Sunday at the Farmers' Market
Now that football season has come to a close, there’s no excuse to miss the Canyon Lake Farmers’ Market. New and interesting vendors are being added all the time and many of them are Canyon Lake residents.
Vulture shock
A flock of 20 to 30 turkey vultures has been living in Canyon Lake since last October and, if stories on the Internet are any indication, the birds will probably be here until April, though they have been known to stay in a neighborhood year round.
If a layoff looms, be prepared
The days when most folks joined a company right out of school and remained until retirement are long gone. Today, people intentionally change jobs numerous times during their lifetimes. Unfortunately, such changes aren’t always voluntary, as anyone who’s been laid off knows. If you’ve recently been laid off or fear one is around the corner, here are a few ways to cope with what lies ahead
Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'Milk' and 'Taken'
This week’s double feature includes “Milk, which is a best picture nominee, and “Taken,” which will win no awards . . . ever. One inspires and the other simply entertains.
Wild Side of Canyon Lake: Did you know blackbirds aren't always black?
Sing a song of sixpence a pocket full of rye, Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. When the pie was opened the birds began to sing, Oh wasn’t that a dainty dish to set before the king? I’m not sure how the king really felt about two dozen blackbirds erupting in his face when he opened his pie, but it must have been disconcerting at best.
Business Showcase: Bring out the inner artist at Ceramics to Go
Children have long indulged their inner artists, spending hours creating “masterpieces” from the pages of coloring books, bringing line-drawn pictures to life with vibrant hues and sometimes fantastical combinations. Who doesn’t remember making the grass blue and the sky green, just to see what it might look like?
Health and Fitness: Exercise to build a stronger core
It is common to find an article about how to get better abs; however, it is a rare thing to see an article emphasizing how to build a better core. The more popular versions such as those found in fitness magazines,will have better “selling” titles such as “6 Weeks to 6 Pack Abs” or “How to Get a Rock Solid Midsection.” These are catchy titles and they use them because they sell, not because it is the best way to train your core.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: Couples go sight 'sea-ing' down under
While fellow Canyon Lakers were busy with Thanksgiving celebrations, four residents – Chuck and Sandy Smith and Vi and Joe Henderson – were thankful for the 85-degree weather they were experiencing in Singapore. The couples cruised into Singapore on Thanksgiving morning aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship on what was the second leg of a 19-day cruise.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: A mammoth vacation
The Larson and Fitzpatrick families took time to pose with The Friday Flyer while on a ski vacation in Mammoth the first week in January.
Letter: Donation of tools appreciated
The Tuesday Work Group would like to thank Bill and Letty Johnson for the tools and supplies donated to us from the estate of their late son John, a mechanical engineer who was following in the footsteps of his father. John died after a long battle with cancer. The Tuesday Work Group welcomes any donation of tools and supplies which are used to upgrade and maintain our Golf Course.
Letter: Helpful patrol officer
My wife and I lost our dog, Jackie, Thursday evening, January 29. I immediately contacted the POA and then reported her missing to Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) as soon as they opened the following morning. Jackie was still missing by Sunday, so I posted her picture on several of the mailboxes around our home.
Adopt-a-Pet: Diesel, Buttons and Coco
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Talented volunteers sought for committee
Residents looking for a way to get involved and meet new people in Canyon Lake are invited to join the Fiesta Day Committee. The committee began meeting in January and will meet twice a month until Fiesta Day on May 23. Members are especially looking for someone to work on getting sponsorships for the event.
Happy camping!
Canyon Lake Campground Club President Alex Cook wants to let residents know about a President’s Day Special at the Campground the weekend of February 14 to 16. Residents are invited to stay three nights and get the fourth night free, or stay seven days and pay for only five. “What a great way to spend some quality time outside on a long weekend,” says Alex.
Self-defense classes offered this month
“Self-defense is all about awareness,” says Scott Moore, instructor of the karate classes sponsored through the POA. That’s what he wants to teach Canyon Lakers of all ages who take advantage of two free classes he is offering in February. “Many years ago I started teaching a class in self-defense,” says Scott, who is retired with 20 years of law enforcement experience.
Residents can learn online how Association governs
The POA website, www.canyonlakepoa.com, makes it much easier for residents to get forms and documents to take care of business in Canyon Lake and to understand how the Canyon Lake Property Owners is organized and governed. The links column on the left side of the home page has a section called “Document Center” that gives residents access to every document the POA provides.
GM's Nuts and Bolts: Do you have what it takes to run for the Board?
Board Elections are right around the corner and we always need new community volunteers. If you’re considering running for the Board, take a few moments to ask yourself the following three questions
Did You Know?: Kitchen staff contributes to Country Club success
Do you know Country Club kitchen staff? The kitchen supervisor is Joe Scanio. At the employee awards breakfast on January 27, Joe was recognized for five years of service with the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association. His duties at the Country Club are inventory control, scheduling staff, cooking and preparing for banquet events.
ACCording to the ACC: Unapproved improvements
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/covers, lakeside improvements and all new home construction.
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