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June 5, 2009
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This Week's Official CLPOA News
Residents invited to public hearing on proposal to raise water rates
The price of water is going up and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District doesn’t like it any more than its customers do, according to Ben Wicke, who spoke at Tuesday night’s POA Board meeting and Wednesday night’s City Council meeting. He is the Canyon Lake representative to the EVMWD board.
City Connection: Hundreds attend City's inaugural Water Summit
Mayor Pro-Tem Nancy Horton says she was thrilled with Saturday’s turnout of several hundred Canyon Lakers for the City’s inaugural Water Summit. A member of the City Water Committee, Nancy was integral in bringing the event to the City, saying that she believes community education is critical in cutting back on water use as the state suffers through a third year of drought, edging ever closer to mandatory water rationing.
City Connection: Police Blotter
Approximately 3,440 vehicles passed through the safety and sobriety checkpoint set up last Friday by the Canyon Lake Police Department, resulting in a total of five arrests. According to the department’s press release, the checkpoint, which was set up at the intersection of Railroad Canyon Rd. and Sorrel Ln., began at 4 p.m. and lasted until 2 a.m. Saturday.
City Connection: Library announces contest winners
During the month of April, the Canyon Lake Library held an essay contest asking children through age 17 to write about “Why I love the Canyon Lake Library.” Librarian Trish Jenkins says nine winners – the youngest 7 and the oldest 13 – won $50 savings bonds from Guaranty Bank. The winners were Katie and Ryan Ammenheuser, Joshua and Robert Bayless, Allison Lee, Michael and Niki Loo and Katelynn and Sierra Macias.
City Connection: News and notes
Canyon Lake City Councilmember Jordan Ehrenkranz was appointed as the Western Riverside Canyon Lake Mayor pro tem Nancy Horton is now holding office hours at City Hall one day per month, with the next date scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, from 4 top 6 p.m. “The purpose of the office hours is to give residents an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to them, ask for information or find out if the topic is a City issue or POA area of jurisdiction,” says Nancy. For more information, please contact City Hall at 244-2955.
Canyon Lake Crime Stats: May 12 - May 25
Chamber News
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce regular monthly luncheon will be held next Wednesday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the banquet room of Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Richard Bigelow, program manager at Consumer and Community Empowerment Division, who will be discussing the growth of unlicensed businesses in Canyon Lake.
Artists to open studios Saturday and Sunday
Along with artists familiar to many residents, there is a new lineup of artists scheduled to open their home studios at this weekend’s 5th annual Art Association Open Studios Tour, scheduled for tomorrow, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art lovers looking for a pleasant way to enjoy a leisurely day in the community are invited to tour any or all of the studios on their own time schedule this weekend.
Shredder returning tomorrow
According to City Manager Lori Moss, last week’s shredding event held in conjunction with the Water Summit was a great success, raising nearly $650 for the Canyon Lake Library. In fact, the event went over so well that the City has invited Document Security Solutions back for a return engagement tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot in front of City Hall.
East Gate to close for two weeks
The East Gate will be closed to all traffic, with the exception of emergency vehicles, for two weeks beginning Monday, June 15, and ending Monday, June 29, while International Pavement Solutions (IPS) removes and replaces the entire roadway, as well as the concrete at the East Gate guard shack. Striping will begin on Monday, June 29, which will not require a complete closure of the gates but will minimize lanes for short periods of time, according to Ron Johnson of IPS.
EVMWD to replace aging waterline on Longhorn
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) approved a design contract with Albert Webb and Associates for the replacement of approximately 7,200 linear feet of old waterline on Longhorn Dr., from Appaloosa Ct. to Vacation Dr., according to EVMWD spokesperson Greg Morrison, director of legislative and community affairs.
Canyon Lake Little League 'hits it out of the park'
Gault Field was awash in colorful booths and inflatable jumpers last Saturday as Canyon Lake Little League hosted its annual closing day ceremonies and carnival. The morning started with the singing of the National Anthem, performed this year as a duet by TC Fugate and Erika Beukelman of Canyon Lake Community Church Threshold Service.
Local boxers are ready to 'fight for life'
Canyon Lake residents are invited to join the excitement this Sunday to support local athletes fighting for a cause at a boxing extravaganza. Four Canyon Lakers will be “Fighting for Life” on Sunday, June 7, at 1 p.m., at the Fight for Life Riverside County Youth Amateur Boxing Championships. Ticket sales will benefit Heart to Heart, Donate Life Organ and Tissue Transplant and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Cyber sleuths uncover false claims in article
The Friday Flyer has been informed that an article appearing in the May 22 issue was based on false information. The story, “Wartime heroics are recounted by Navy SEAL,” garnered immediate response from two former Navy SEALs and the office of the Naval Special Warfare Command after it was posted at www.thefridayflyer.com. Under question was Mike Meeks’ claim of being a Navy SEAL.
Looking Back: What happened in June of past years?
In 1974, Canyon Lake was six years young, and still growing. Richard Nixon resigned as president, Mao launched his Cultural Revolution, heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army and inflation was determined to be 13.9 percent. “Jaws” by Peter Benchley topped the bestseller list, but no sharks were observed off Indian Beach.
Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'Up'
Inside every old person is a younger person wondering what happened? So, Disney-Pixar created a 3-D animated feature seemingly directed to senior citizens. Oh sure, kids will enjoy “Up,” it’s a cartoon! But, 79-year-old Ed Asner voices the part of a retired balloon salesman who literally takes his house on the high flying adventure of a lifetime. The stage is set beautifully and succinctly for this seriously uplifting story by writer Bob Peterson (“Finding Nemo”) in the first 10 minutes.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: Barbados a favorite of the Barbays
Bert Barbay, who has taken countless photographs for The Friday Flyer, recently returned from a two week Caribbean cruise with his wife, Kathy, aboard the Caribbean Princess. Bert says he has gotten to relive each day of the trip while sorting through the 1,500 digital photos he took along the way.
Royal enjoyment for traveling friends
Traveling is a favorite pastime of the Canyon Lake Travel Club members, many of whom have formed friendships and travel together for non-club events. Such was the case for this group of Canyon Lakers who spent several weeks in May at the Cancun Palace.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: A bit of surfer's paradise
When some residents go on vacation, they escape Canyon Lake’s “little bit of paradise” for a different bit of paradise. Relaxing at a beach house with a pool, a maid, a cook and great waves was a “little bit of surfer’s paradise” resident Scott Enochs and a friend experienced during a recent surfing trip to Guatemala.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: Roadrunners 'road-eo'
Thirty-two members of the Canyon Lake Roadrunners attended an outing at Tombstone Territories RV Park in southeastern Arizona in May. According to Chuck and Joy Call, highlights of the trip were tours of the Kartchner Caverns and Fort Huachuca, as well as the cities of Tombstone and Bisbee. Phyllis and Jim Lippen hold a copy of The Friday Flyer.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: In the footsteps of Jesus
Walking in the footsteps of Jesus – that is what Canyon Lakers Mike and Aubrey Zingale, Jerry and Janelle Liem and Dave and Rita Griggs experienced on a recent trip to Israel. Pictured with them are Pastor Josh Black, holding The Friday Flyer, and his wife, McKensie, along with Paul and Laura Novotny, all members of Calvary Chapel Canyon Hills.
In Memoriam: Adele Keefer
Longtime resident Adele Marie Keefer, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 27.
In Memoriam: Robert Anthony
Robert “Bobby” E. Anthony, 87, transitioned into his spiritual life on May 27.
Letter: Fiesta Day thanks
We had a wonderful Fiesta Day thanks to the following: Vonnie Kent organized an outstanding parade; LaRue McNamara put together the dignitaries breakfast donated by Karen McSpadden and Susanne Mardirosian; Mike Shroyer organized the entertainment and emceed events on the inside and outside stages.
Letter: Man of his word
Kudos to Jordan Ehrenkranz. As I watched the City Council budget meeting on May 26, it reinforced my thoughts as to why this fine man was elected to our Council, despite the obstacles of other people running for office. When elected, he promised he would bring peace and harmony back to the Council.
Letter: Urban legend
The Pepe’s “boycott” issue is becoming an urban legend. I note Tim Brown’s letter of May 29 and agree. Like Tim I am a member of “Concerned Citizens” and would also have expected to be involved in any such alleged boycott. I know of no such action and would condemn it if I had. Two correspondents have now made concrete accusations.
Letter: Water Summit a success
I wanted to write and thank everyone who attended our first City of Canyon Lake Water Summit. It was a great success and we are hopeful this is something we can make an annual event. I would also like to thank our generous sponsors who made the event possible; our primary sponsor was the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association.
Letter: Who is concerned?
Who are the real Concerned Citizens? It was interesting to watch the City Council budget meeting on May 26. It appears that the two new Council members who have a way of belittling Marty Gibson perhaps have a different reason for serving than being concerned citizens.
Letter: Too much control
While I was sitting in Pepe’s having dinner this last Friday night with my family, I was shocked to see, in about one hour’s time, three cars of Canyon Lake people pulled over by the police the minute they entered the Main Gate. Flashing lights and police officers were everywhere, pulling people out in the middle of the street and performing tests on them.
Photo of the Week: Flying the red, white and blue
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Here's a recap of the June Board meeting
The Board of Directors met for its first regular session of the new fiscal year on Tuesday. The Board appointed officers at the Annual Meeting on May 14, with Randy Bonner stepping into the position of president, Michelle Gordon named vice-president, Steve Salazar taking over as treasurer and David Johnston retaining his position as secretary. Guy Kestell will continue serving in the position of Director.
You've got to 'move it, move' to family movie night tonight
Tonight at 8 p.m., Canyon Lakers are invited to join Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) in their quest to return from Madagascar to New York in the 2008 flick, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.”
Corporate Counsel provides report
This report will focus on what is likely the most significant legal ruling affecting the Association made during the years I have had the honor to be your Corporate Counsel. In December 2008, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mac Fisher granted a motion for summary adjudication in the case of ìBolanos vs. Canyon Lake Property Owners Associationî and others.
Auditor provides results of Annual Meeting
ACCording to the ACC: Dumpsters, PODs 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 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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