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March 6, 2009
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This Week's Official CLPOA News
Canyon Lakers asked to conserve water
Last Friday, Governor Schwarzenegger declared California’s drought a state of emergency – “a crisis just as severe as an earthquake or raging wildfire.” Residents may ask, “How can I make a difference – I’m only one person.” If so, answer these questions: Are you still “sweeping” porches and patios with the hose? Washing cars in the driveway? Ignoring a dripping faucet or letting it run while brushing teeth? Running sprinklers during daytime hours or neglecting to turn them off during rain?
EVMWD makes water videos available
State water supply allocations could hit record lows this year, so in preparation for possible local water supply reductions, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District has provided resources to local public and school libraries. During the last year, two videos have been donated to public libraries
City Connection: Hillside ordinance adopted amid further debate
The City’s first ordinance designed to regulate hillside development will become effective in 30 days, with the Canyon Lake City Council voting 3-0 to adopt the ordinance at Wednesday night’s meeting. As they had in previous votes on the ordinance, Councilmembers Jordan Ehrenkranz and Marty Gibson recused themselves.
City Connection: Agreement reached for all-male magic show
An all-male show at Pepe’s Restaurant titled “Seduction: The Exotic Men of Magic” was allowed to proceed as planned last night following an agreement that was reached on Wednesday between City officials and the restaurant’s owner, Marty Gibson, stipulating that the performance would not include pyrotechnics, nudity or simulated sex acts and that admission would be limited to the first 100 tickets sold.
City Conection: Brown Act violation leads to second meeting
A meeting between members of the POA Finance Committee and the City Council Finance Committee, originally held on February 2, was held for a second time on Tuesday, a remedy required after it was determined the first meeting was held in violation of the Brown Act due to lack of public notice.
City Connection: Sign up now for CERT training
The Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee (CLEPC) is offering residents the opportunity receive Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, enabling those who complete the program to volunteer their services during a civil disaster or other type of emergency.
City Connection: Bids being accepted for surplus equipment
The Canyon Lake City Council has approved a list of surplus equipment to be auctioned. Monies received from the sale of the items will be placed in the City’s general fund. The City will entertain bids from interested purchasers through noon on Wednesday, March 11. Available items are itemized below. All items are sold as is, with no warranties of any kind, and are not available for inspection.
Spring forward, change smoke detector batteries
Thirteen 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.
EVMWD pipe replacement project
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District has begun an improvement project to upgrade existing water service lines that provide fresh water to Canyon Lake residents. Construction crews are replacing the existing plastic water service pipes with copper water service pipes in order to bring the service lines up to current standards and minimize the potential for water leaks, according to EVMWD CIP Community Liaison Jill DeCriscio
Spring concert to feature symphony orchestra
The Inland Valley Symphony Orchestra, led by Conductor Jeanine Trent, will provide the musical program for the Fine Arts Guild’s spring concert, “Classic Music,” set for Saturday March 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge. The evening will be filled with songs from Broadway musicals, familiar operas and a whole array of musical favorites.
Chamber Notes
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. in the banquet room of Pepe’s Restaurant. Riverside County Director of Transportation Juan Perez will be the guest speaker and his discussion will center on plans for the completion of Newport Rd.
Chamber Notes: Chamber Installation and Awards Dinner
A total of 124 local business owners and residents turned out for the Chamber’s annual Installation and Awards Dinner last Friday, with Senator John Benoit officiating over the installation of new officers for 2009. The presidency was passed from Mike Irvin to Larry Cressy
Visit the Travel Fair Sunday
The second annual Travel Fair is scheduled for this Sunday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Canyon Lake Travel (Guaranty Bank parking lot in the Towne Center), which is sponsoring the event. Canyon Lake Travel owner Melissa Ochoa, pictured here, says the fair will include representatives from the travel industry who can answer questions about cruising, tours and all other vacation needs.
'Queen Bees and Wannabes' workshop
All girls ages 9 to 12 are invited to attend a free workshop on “how to survive cliques, gossip and other girl drama” on Tuesday, March 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Blue Bird Hall. The interactive lecture will be given by local middle school and high school girls based on the book by Rosalind Wiseman, “Queen Bees and Wannabees: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip and Other Realities of Adolescence.”
Teen seeks support for Eagle Scout project
When local teen Brandon Chavez was a Cub Scout, he recalls visiting the YMCA Camp Surf at Imperial Beach in San Diego with his troop. He was so impressed with the facility and how it was run that he plans to make it even more enjoyable by building a dodge-ball court as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The project will include building a wooden fencelike barrier around the court, planting vegetation and laying irrigation. Brandon will begin building the court at Camp Surf on March 27.
Local drivers get in gear for Perris SXS series
The peaty aroma of freshly packed earth mixes with sharp undertones of gasoline and motor oil as revving engines whip the crowd into an excited frenzy in anticipation of the start. The buzzer sounds and the drivers drop the hammer, the roar of their engines as they head for the first set of jumps competing with the roar coming from the stands. Fans cheer their favorite drivers, hoping they can hear the encouragement as they fly past and jockey for the best track position going into the turn.
Canyon Lake families race motorcycles for sport
It probably comes as no surprise that Canyon Lake is home to many types of racers, among them motor sports enthusiasts who race cars, motorcycles, trucks and other types of vehicles. On the weekend of February 6 to 8, Randy and Denise Roberts packed up their toy hauler with their motorcycles and youngest son, Nick, and headed out to the 2009 Soboba Grand Prix for a weekend of racing.
Students return to alma mater as teachers
When young adults are asked, “Who has had a positive impact on your life,” many can recall a teacher or coach who inspired them to achieve their goals. That was the case for several former Temescal Canyon High School students who were so inspired by their teachers they returned to their alma mater to teach.
Teacher layoffs loom
Newer teachers – like Canyon Lakers Jessica Markley, Tara Miller and Bob Cleary – and employees of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District are wondering about their future after the Lake Elsinore Unified School District board voted on February 26 to send preliminary layoff notices to more than 300 employees and teachers.
Here are '10 Commandments' for pet owners
'When I first moved here...'
The Friday Flyer has run a number of features or series over the years seeking the input of readers. These have ranged from the annual Mother’s Day and Father’s Day tributes, to asking residents to show off their personalized license plates, dogs’ faces, Halloween pet costumes and old Canyon Lake-related T-shirts. There have been series on Canyon Lake pioneers, home schoolers, child actors and the still successful “Near and Far with The Friday Flyer.”
Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'
Whoever said the customer is always right never met Rebecca Bloomwood, played by the petite, yet enormously effervescent Isla Fisher. In this dizzy redhead’s most prominent role since her memorable performance in “Wedding Crashers,” Ms. Fisher has found a suitable vehicle to illustrate her sparkling and vibrant personality in a light romcom (romantic comedy), with the accent on the word, “light.”
Announcement: Fingernail artist
Daosa Johnson of Letting Go Salon in the Towne Center took home a second place trophy in the Hand Painted Nail Art category at the recent Long Beach ISSE Hair and Nail Show. Working under the competition theme of “maps,” Daosa designed an intricate and colorful depiction of California’s theme parks.
Announcement: Students of the Month
Canyon Lake student Julie Willis, seated second from the left, was honored at the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month luncheon on February 24 at Sizzler Restaurant. Pictured are all the students from the Lake Elsinore Unified School District to receive the award.
In Memoriam: Carol Womack
Carol Womack, 69, passed away on February 22, following a cardiac arrest.
In Memoriam: Harvey Metcalf
The memorial service for Harvey Metcalf will take place Monday, March 9, at 10:45 a.m. in the Elks Lodge Room at the Trevi Entertainment Center, 32250 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore.
Letter: Paper lends support
The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southwest Riverside County is profoundly grateful to The Friday Flyer’s assistance in our periodic quest for volunteers. Over the years the paper has never hesitated to willingly lend its support.
Letter: Aggravated by ad
I'm just wondering if my tired old eyes deceive me or if the half-page advertisement on page A-11 of last week’s The Friday Flyer is the next “in your face Canyon Lake” statement from our City Councilman Marty Gibson.
Letter: Senior moment
Well, I had my very first senior moment this morning when I left my library book on the roof of my car and drove away. A good Samaritan saw it fall on Canyon Lake Drive No. He stopped, picked it up and delivered it to the Canyon Lake Library. The wonderful staff at the Library immediately called me and life is again good.
Club News: Stubbs receive Car of the Month honor
According to Chuck Casey, the couple whose car was chosen as the latest Car of the Month have “directly led to the tremendous success of where the club is at today.” As founding members of the Canyon Lake Car Club, John and Babette Stubbs have attended every club breakfast for the last year and a half, hoping to win Car of the Month. Finally, the proud owners of this 1934 Ford three-window coupe – one that many Canyon Lakers are sure to recognize – were chosen for the honor.
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Sunken van draws helpers to Launch Ramp
An avid fisherman, Marvin Pirolo, says he’s probably launched his boat at the Main Launch Ramp at least 2,000 times since moving to Canyon Lake in 1992. So last Thursday, February 27, began as routinely as any other day of fishing with his good friend, Robert “Doc” Steele. The trouble began when it came time to take the boat out of the water.
Greg Veach, Radio 60 at Country Club tonight
The always popular Greg Veach and Radio 60 band will provide tonight’s entertainment at the Country Club. The dinner specials are Joe’s famous meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, and grilled swordfish with lemon dill butter. In addition to the regular menu, other Country Club favorites include two cuts of prime rib – an 8-oz. cut for $14.95 and a 10-oz. cut for $18.95; and baby back ribs – a half slab for $12 and a full slab for $15.35.
Residents invited to 'open house'
If an effort to provide better communication between members and the POA Board of Directors, Board members will begin hosting “open house” meetings each Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Corporate Conference Room, upstairs in the POA Administration Building.
Classes and clubs create community camaraderie
Don't park on streets during street sweeping
Members and their guests play a part in ensuring streets are clean by not parking on the street for sweep day between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Moving vehicles off a street scheduled for sweeping allows the sweeper to thoroughly clean the street from curb-to-curb. One parked car equals nearly three car-lengths of space that can’t be swept because the street sweeping equipment must leave room to avoid it.
Did You Know?: Lodge Pool is set to reopen next weekend
Did you know the Pool is being re-plastered this week, just in time for the grand opening day on Saturday, March 14? The first day of water aerobics classes will be March 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
ACCording to the ACC: Dumpsters and roll-offs
Are you or someone you know moving? Arguably the hardest part of moving is tackling the garage and some of the interior, underused closets. That’s the time many folks start thinking that it’s time to order a dumpster or a POD to get oneself cleaned up and organized. Most of these containers are easily stored on the driveway or member’s property.
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