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Flooded This week's hard copy issue of The Friday Flyer had to go to press Thursday morning, before the heavy rainfall of Thursday's storm and the runoff into the Lake that forced the closure of the North Causeway by mid-afternoon Thursday. The Lake began flowing over the dam early Thursday morning; EVMWD opened the floodgates at 7 a.m. A number of new photographs of the flooding have been submitted by residents and can be found here. This photo was taken by Ruben Flores Thursday evening when it looked like Community Patrol was about to close the Main Causeway; however, the Main Causeway never was completely closed. The North Causeway and Railroad Canyon Rd. at Salt Creek remained closed as of noon Friday. It was anticipated RRC Rd. might be opened by mid-afternoon Friday. The City of Canyon Lake declared a local emergency and an Emergency Operation Center (EOC) was opened at City Hall Thursday afternoon, led by General Manager Lori Moss and manned by volunteers from the Emergency Preparedness Committee. For updated conditions, call City Hall at 244-2955.

This Week's Lead Stories

This Week's Official CLPOA News

Storms topple trees, flood streets, fill Lake
While the rains were far from over at the time of publication – and yesterday’s storm was predicted to be the worst of all – it still isn’t clear whether this week’s series of storms brought the type of historic weather event the California Water Science Center predicted when it said in part, “The next two to three weeks (at least) are likely to be more active across California than any other two- to three-week period in recent memory.

Thursday Storm Photos: Anthony Riniti

Thursday Storm Photos: Dani Stillion

Thursday Storm Photos: Dawn DeBoor

Thursday Storm Photos: Hans Weg

Thursday Storm Photos: Jeanie Rojas

Thursday Storm Photos: Roger Skougard

Pepe's Restaurant management making changes
Local residents who frequent Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant may have noticed a few new faces at the restaurant’s management level. For the second time in Pepe’s history under the ownership of the Gibson family, the popular restaurant is experiencing a “changing of the guard.”

City Connection: City provides Q and A on business licenses

City Connection: Contractor named to finish Newport Road
There is great news from Juan Perez of the Riverside County Transportation Department, says City Manager Lori Moss. According to Perez, bids were opened on January 13 for completing the realignment construction of Newport Rd.

City Connection: Volunteers prepare for earthquakes and other emergencies
The City of Canyon Lake has a very active Emergency Preparedness Committee that helps coordinate the state, county and local regulations that will help keep the City functioning during a state of emergency.

City Connection: New librarian takes charge at Canyon Lake Library
Anna Fox has been around books most of her adult life. For years the Fontana resident helped managed bookstores in the Crown Books and Borders chains. But she says it wasn’t until recently she found her true calling working in libraries. This month Anna was named branch manager of the recently expanded Canyon Lake Library.

City Connection

Four residents to be honored by Freedoms Foundation
The Freedoms Foundation Inland Empire Chapter is preparing to participate with its national organization in honoring individuals and organizations through the National Awards Program. Among its list of nominees this year are the names of four Canyon Lake residents: Bert Barbay, Kasey Crawford, Debby Gagnon and Joanna Spiller.

Chamber Notes: Walk of Fame dedication
On Saturday, January 30, at 2 p.m., the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce will host a “Walk of Fame” dedication ceremony in the park area at the back center of the Towne Center. During the dedication, 28 past Business of the Year recipients will be recognized with a custom-designed mosaic stepping-stone placed on a pathway in the park. Plus other Chamber information.

Sign up for Mommy and Me next Friday
Mommy and Me is ready to kick off an exciting new semester! “The calendar for this semester has been planned with a focus on giving the moms and children an opportunity to acquire lifelong friendships”, says Director Shelley Pignone. “Kids will interact with other children and expand their interests and knowledge by participating in the many new adventures and creative activities.”

2009 in Pictures Part 2, Editor's Picks
The Friday Flyer’s 2009 Photos of the Week celebrated Canyon Lake living at its most picturesque – sunsets, lake scenes, critters, community activities and other special moments captured by mostly amateur photographers who are residents or weekenders.

Arts and Entertainment: Tickets are now on sale for 'Little Women'
The cast for the Canyon Lake Community Theater production of “Little Women” includes some new faces to the Canyon Lake stage, but not to the community. Lorrie Cobb who will portray Aunt March and Tish Doll who will portray Aunt Carroll will make their Canyon Lake debuts.

Movie Review: 'The Lovely Bones'
Based on the bestselling novel by Alice Sebold, director Peter Jackson (“Lord of the Rings”) uses his remarkably creative and imaginative palette to help us comprehend the incomprehensible. This isn’t really a “whodunit.” The neighborhood sociopath murders a young teenage girl, as her mournful family learns how to cope with their horrifying loss.

Day Tripping with Mary: No need for rainy day blues with these ideas
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day! I enjoy a day or two of rain and I know we need all the precipitation we can get in Southern California; but for me, after about one day, staying at home loses its charm! I have compiled a few ideas from my own experiences, keeping a small budget in mind, on how to cure the rainy day blues.

Mom About Town: Day-to-day activities can be made more meaningful
I have spent the last week absolutely enchanted with the ideas in Alexandra Stoddard’s “Living a Beautiful Life,” which I happened upon at a thrift store. Best dollar I ever spent!

Letter: Keep the golf pro
I would like to say how disappointed I am with a few of the current POA Board members. At the last POA meeting it was mentioned that all contracts would be going out to bid. This included Golf Professional Dave Lindeman and staff.

Letter: Golf Course Master Plan
We are simply astounded at the conceived so-called “Master Plan” of the Golf Course. What reason does the POA Board have for its more-than-$62,000 expenditure (not including its implementation) at this economically stressed time?

Announcement: Congratulations CLMS Cheer
The CLMS song squad of seven girls competed and placed first overall in the Junior High Song/Pom Division. They also earned enough points to qualify for Junior Spirit Nationals.

Announcement: Lathrop-Simon engagement
Leah Lathrop, daughter of Larry and Wendy Lathrop, and Eric Simon, son of Dale Simon and Brenda Simon-Banaag, have announced their engagement.

In Memoriam: Jay M. Jensen
Jay M. Jensen, 95, passed away on January 15 at his home in Canyon Lake.

In Memoriam: Jo Medford
Longtime former resident Jo Medford passed away at her home in Sun City on January 17. 

Club News

News Briefs

News Briefs: Coyote warning
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Photo of the Week: Aglow
All was not completely dark and dreary with this week's storms.

Canyon Lake Weather

Thursday Storm Photos: Anthony Riniti

This Week's Official CLPOA News

Want to see the Association through fresh eyes?
With approximately 30 escrows closing in Canyon Lake every month, it’s inevitable there are new residents who are trying to learn all they can about their new community. New member packets are available at the Member Services desk and include information about the amenities of Canyon Lake as well as the many clubs and organizations that make this community unique.

Planning a wedding or special event in 2010
Residents planning ahead for special events in 2010 will find information about amenities available for rent at www.canyonlakepoa.com. On the home page, click on “Amenities and Activities” in the left-hand column.

Have an interest in fitness, cars, technology?
Residents with an interest or expertise in fitness, car shows, technology or quality assurance are wanted to serve on three new committees recently established to assist the community and the POA Board of Directors in these areas.

Computer classes to begin at Senior Center
The POA is offering a new schedule of computer classes that begin next week. Register at the Member Services desk, making checks payable to the Senior Committee.

No need for a plane with this parachute fun
When they aren’t outside on the Blue Bird Hall lawn, one of the activities YMCA preschoolers enjoy most is playing with a giant parachute, pictured here.

Classes offer a variety of exercise options

It's time to register boats
Marine Patrol would like to remind residents that state registration for boats in California expired December 31.

ACCording to the ACC...
Standing at the kitchen window, I was the first to see it go. Crack! There went an otherwise healthy eucalyptus branch – snapped like a cheap toothpick. I was so taken aback by the first limb I didn’t see the second one snap. I don’t even know when the third limb jumped ship. This week’s wind and rain has wreaked some havoc in the neighborhoods of Canyon Lake.

Seniors stay active with games, hobbies, exercise

POA Notes

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