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September 11, 2009
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This Week's Official CLPOA News
Lake faced with need for mussel prevention
The Lake is the heart of Canyon Lake, and like a human heart, it faces threats to its health that are silent and deadly without proper care and supervision. In some ways, it is already ill, according to water officials, with levels of particular nutrients that violate state water quality standards called TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load). Specialists contracted by the City of Canyon Lake already are researching ways to improve the health of the Lake and reduce TMDL by 2020.
Council votes to up parking fines
The City of Canyon Lake, as provided by state law, collects parking fines applicable to violations of the California Vehicle Code and the City’s Municipal Code through the use of administrative citations. The City utilizes Data Ticket/Revenue Experts to collects the fines; however, state law has been amended to require that a portion of those fines must be paid to the courts.
City Connection: Recycle event at Farmers' Market next week
Residents looking to clear clutter from their homes are reminded that Second Chance Textiles holds monthly recycling events at the Farmers’ Market, with the next one set for next Sunday, September 20. Residents can drop off unwanted clothes, shoes, books, linens and other small household items that can be reused and, in return, receive a free reusable bag filled with goodies as well as an opportunity ticket for prizes, including a half-hour massage from Massage Envy, My Day Tan and Spa gift certificates, a dog package from Camp Bow Wow and much more.
City Connection: Police Blotter
Recreational campers alerted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to a dead body in the waterway north of Canyon Lake over the Labor Day weekend. The discovery was made last Saturday, September 5, at approximately 12:40 p.m., with the department press release indicating that the deceased, identified as 49-year-old John Joseph Garcia of Wildomar, was the apparent victim of a homicide, having suffered apparent gunshot wounds.
City Connection: Library News
The Canyon Lake Library is ready to “Jump Into Fall” with new and exciting programs, beginning with all new story times starting on September 18, at 11 a.m., with Miss Ginny Furnish. Pajama Story Time will begin on September 25 at 3:30 p.m. Visit the Library to learn about upcoming family programs and other special events.
City Connection: News and notes
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is offering a free Landscape Workshop for Homeowners on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its offices, located at 31315 Chaney St. in Lake Elsinore. The class will offer information on tough, drought tolerant native plants that can save time, money and water, which types of plants are best for slopes and MP rotors and drip irrigation. To reserve a seat for the class, please call 674-3146, ext. 8247.
Canyon Lake Crime Stats: August 18 - August 31, 2009
Chamber Notes
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is participating in a Softball Challenge with other area chambers on Saturday, September 26, with Paul Chenette as captain. Chamber members who would like to play are encouraged to contact the Chamber office as soon as possible to sign up. Those who are not current members but would like to play are welcome to join the Chamber and participate as well.
Longhorn Dr. waterline project to begin Sept. 14
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District will begin its Longhorn Dr. Waterline Replacement Project the week of Monday, September 14. The project aims to prevent damage to existing waterlines during the upcoming POA road reconstruction and repavement project on Longhorn Dr. as well as help ensure that future interruptions of water service due to pipeline breakage will be minimized.
Make new friends and have fun with the JWC
The Canyon Lake Jr. Women’s Club, also known as the JWC, is starting the 2009-2010 year with its annual New Members Beach Party to welcome new and old members alike. It will be held Sunday, September 20, beginning at 1 p.m., at Sierra Park off Vacation Dr. The party provides prospective members the opportunity to learn more about the club and meet current members in a fun, casual and relaxed atmosphere. Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
Titans kick off football season
The Temescal Canyon Titans football team kicked off the season on Saturday, August 22, with an annual Welcome Back Family Picnic at Sierra Park in Canyon Lake. The picnic is the first opportunity for players and family members to meet each other as they prepare to spend the upcoming football season in the stands and on the field supporting the Titan football program.
Sponsors, players invited to Brett Downey tourney
The Brett Downey Safety Foundation presents its 5th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 17, at Menifee Lakes Country Club. The cost per player is $125, which includes green fees, cart, goodies bag and dinner. Registration deadline is October 7. Players can pick their own foursome or be assigned to one in the scramble format. In addition to golfing, there will be drawings, silent and live auctions and contests for putting, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin.
Canyon Lakers invited to annual Bridge marathon
It’s time for couples and ladies to register for the annual Woman’s Club Bridge Marathon, says Kathy Brown. The event encourages friendly competition in a social setting and all games are played as foursomes in entrants’ homes. The Marathon starts in January 2010, and finishes by the end of May. Participants play a maximum of five times.
Time to update Directory listings
The Golding Publications staff is preparing for the 2010 edition of Canyon Lake’s Residential Directory. With new escrows closed every month and, lately, foreclosures, it is a challenging task to keep the phone book current each year. Residents are reminded that being listed is not mandatory nor automatic.
Be cautious posting personal information online
I have friends who swear by online social and professional networks like Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn. Where else can you reconnect with long-lost former classmates, post vacation photos for friends around the world, share your resume with potential employers and perhaps even find love – all without leaving your couch? Although the Internet has made reaching out easier than ever, whenever you share personal information, a few cautions are in order.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: World traveler takes 'Fire and Ice' cruise
My 18-day July-August sojourn took me from LAX to New York, where 614 passengers and I boarded the Tahitian Princess for a cruise to the Arctic. Our first day out of New York was spent “settling in” and the second day we traveled the Atlantic Ocean on the way to our Arctic adventure. On day three, we docked at Halifax, Nova Scotia, often called the gateway to Canada.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: Fun in the 'Big Apple'
Maria Volkoff and her grandson Brandon Sidley vacationed together in New York City, in July. They are pictured in “The Big Apple” at Times Square, which was among one of the many sites they visited that included Central Park, Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. They also traveled to West Point, Boston, Salem, Plymouth and other cities.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: Gorgeous glacier
Dave and Barbara Spraul say they recently enjoyed a fabulous nine-day bus tour of the Canadian Rockies. They took a snow coach up a trail to where they are pictured on the 1,000-ft. thick Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia ice field.
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer: River Regatta
Team Happy Camp, consisting of residents Dave Clarke and Susan Clarke, their son Tyler and friend Jim Lytle, brother of Happy Camp Campground Manager Dwight Cogdill’s wife, Peggy, headed to Bullhead, Arizona, and competed in relay games and floating down the river as Team Happy Camp during the annual Bullhead City River Regatta.
Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'All About Steve'
If you don’t really embrace the chick-flick concept, run fast run far from Sandra Bullock’s latest romcom (romantic comedy), “All About Steve.” Actually, this is mostly about Sandy, who plays Mary Magdalene Horowitz, a cruciverbalist, which is a Latin word for “nerd.” Mary creates crossword puzzles for a Sacramento newspaper, but for some unknown reason, dresses as what appears to be a backup singer for ABBA.
Mom About Town: A recipe for memorable but easy family suppers
We still laugh about a standing dinnertime tradition when I was growing up. Mom would do the cooking and the serving and the washing up, but it was up to us to pour our own drinks. More often than not, only one of us would go to all the “trouble” it took to pour a drink, so hearing “please pass the corn . . . and the milk” was not uncommon.
In Memoriam: Mac McBride
Longtime resident “Mac” Leonard McBride, 90, passed away on September 9 from natural causes.
Letter: A great 'cruise'
We want to thank the Canyon Lake Travel Club for putting on such a great dinner dance. The cruise theme was so well planned. The photos as you entered the party set the mood for the evening. They were terrific pictures. The attention to details was outstanding – the cute sailors, the centerpieces, the food, the music, etc. We so enjoyed our cruise on the U.S.S. Canyon Lake. Again, we thank them for all of their efforts in planning a wonderful event.
Letter: Enough is enough
In regards to Marty Gibson being censured by three-fifths of the City Council . . . enough is enough! Doesn’t our City have bigger issues to deal with than trying to demean and defame one of our outstanding citizens? I will be the first to admit Marty may not have shown the best judgment in some of his decisions, but I know he has never done anything maliciously to harm our city or our community.
Letter: Ignored common sense
In regards to the City Council meeting at which the three members of the City Council voted to censure Marty Gibson – by far and away residents asked and pleaded with the three to quit their vendetta. Obviously, they had their minds made up and nothing would stop them. More than one resident lamented the fact they are making Canyon Lake the laughing stock of Riverside County.
Letter: Recycling for Relay
Thank you Canyon Lakers! Last May I was involved in a life-changing event, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. This year I decided to get my fundraising started early. I created recycling trashcans (Recycle For Relay) and have been placing them at the public parks and beaches in an effort to collect cans and bottles that otherwise would have found their way to the landfill.
Photo of the Week: S.S. Canyon Lake
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Suggestions sought for Lodge restaurant
The Lighthouse Restaurant study group is working towards a goal of opening the restaurant, according to Director Michelle Gordon, who says, “Community input is important in achieving this goal. We want to know ‘what you want.’ We need your thoughts and support as we go forward. Please take a few minutes and complete this survey and return it to the POA or you may go to our website (www.canyonlakepoa.com) and complete it online. Hopefully, when the restaurant is open, the entire community of Canyon Lake will support it.”
It's time to sign up for Car Show at the Lodge
Car enthusiasts proud of their pre-1973 autos and trucks are invited to register for the Canyon Lake Car Show and Cruise, to be held Saturday, October 3, in the Lodge parking lot. The fee to enter the car show is only $25, payable to the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association. It includes an event T-shirt and goodie bag. Car owners who would like to be parked next to each other should arrive together.
Bereavement support group to begin soon
Ramona Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, a leader in home health and hospice care for Southwest Riverside County, will facilitate a new six-week bereavement support group to serve the residents of Canyon Lake, beginning Wednesday, September 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Towne Center Conference Room.
Director Reports
At the Board meeting each month, Directors provide information from POA committees on which they serve as liaisons. The following is a continuation of those reports.
CPC Communique: Dog days of summer
Currently, Canyon Lakers can take their dogs to Emerald Park, Harrelson Park, Lions Park and Eastport Park. Dogs are also allowed at the Campground and the Equestrian Center. Please remember that all dogs must be on a leash or confined within an owner’s property.
Did You Know?: Community Relations Department formed
Did you know that, in July, the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association implemented a new structure in an effort to streamline operations to allow for better communication, service and availability to members? With the new structure came some title changes, including that of the new Community Relations Manager Laurie Owen, formerly the Corporate Administration Manager.
ACCording to the ACC: Dumpsters, PODs, etc.
It could be time to clean out that garage in order to find last year’s pool toys or extricate the badminton and croquet sets we use on the cooler evenings. But what to do with all the “junk” you don’t need anymore? Many of us find this is a good time to rent a dumpster; or, if you’re really serious about re-organizing the garage, a storage container.
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