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May 14, 2010
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This Week's Official CLPOA News
Detour, inspections postponed until June
The East Gate will be center stage for two big changes coming to the community in the near future. One is a detour that will affect people who normally enter and exit the East Gate. The other is a boat inspection program that will go into effect June 1 and will be conducted at the East Gate.
Ballots due Tuesday for POA Annual Election
Voters are reminded the Property Owners Association Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 18, with ballots accepted until 9 a.m. that morning. The Association is not handing out or taking in ballots at the POA Member Services desk. Prior to this weekend, Members were asked to mail their ballots to Siebert, Botkin, Hickey & Associates, LLP (Inspector of Election) in Ventura. Since there is no longer time for mail to reach this office, it is requested ballots be brought directly to the meeting.
Man with local ties killed at Elsinore party
Taylor Vallin, 20, a former resident of Canyon Lake who later moved to Lake Elsinore, was killed on April 30 while attending a party in the 32000 block of Payne St. in an unincorporated area of Lake Elsinore.
City Connection: Participate in emergency shelter drill tomorrow
Canyon Lakers who think they would be motivated to help as “spontaneous volunteers” during emergencies are invited to participate when the Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee performs an Earthquake Drill tomorrow, May 15, in the multi-purpose building at Canyon Lake Community Church.
City Connection: Residents to vote on annexation for vector control
At the City Council meeting on April 7, Council members approved Resolution 10-16 rearding the amount of property tax revenue to be exchanged between the City of Canyon Lake and the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District, relating to an annexation to the District.
City Connection: Congrats to top speller
At the May 5 City Council meeting, Mayor Nancy Horton presented a Proclamation of Congratulations to Kendra Burns, an 8th grader at Canyon Lake Middle School.
City Connection: What's happening at the Library?
Preschool story time at the Library has been missing the familiar face of Ginny Furnish, who was out due to medical problems. Filling in last week was Tyler Klaas, who enjoyed storytelling and helping the kids make Mother's Day cards.
Chamber Notes: Surfer Bean Café
The Surfer Bean Café, located next to the Canyon Lake Market in the Towne Center, celebrated its new ownership and expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 17. Keith and Gina Stubbs are the new owners of the remodeled café and Canyon Lake Flowers, which they opened in September 2009.
Canyon Lake man to be arraigned for DUI charges
The Orange County Register reported on May 11 that a Canyon Lake man, Thomas Reed, 23, is scheduled for arraignment May 26 on suspicion of driving at more than double the legal blood-alcohol limit when he rear-ended an off-duty Los Angeles County deputy sheriff on the 91 freeway on February 17.
Elderly resident dies following golf cart accident
In the May 7 issue of The Friday Flyer, it was reported that a man involved in a golf cart accident in the Towne Center on May 4 was in stable condition. The man was John Tadla, 76. The information was obtained from Riverside County Sheriff’s Traffic Investigator Sgt. Mark Cloutier and confirmed Wednesday in time for publication deadlines.
Beware of property title grant deed scams
Homeowners are reminded to be diligent in checking out companies requesting money for a copy of their property’s grand deed. A private company appearing to be an official government agency has triggered rip-off and potential scam warnings by local agencies.
Is that really your grandchild calling for money?
Longtime resident Mike Davis contacted The Friday Flyer recently to report a scam that almost fooled him. He received a call from someone claiming to be his grandson who said he needed money wired right away to help him out of a financial emergency.
Arts and Entertainment: Choraleers Spring Concert
The Canyon Lake Choraleers invite residents to join them on a tour of music from around the world when they present 'The World in Song' on Sunday, May 23, at 4 p.m. at the Lodge.
Movie Reviews by Reel People: 'Iron Man 2'
Thank you, Iron Man. This technological reboot of the Marvel action series is a fantastic way to kick off the season of summer movie fun. So, fill up those buckets of popcorn, hold on and enjoy the ride. Whether this sequel is better than the original is a moot point. It’s just as much about the iron as the man; and still flies at Mach I, so who cares?
Cook's Corner: Whatever you name your dessert, make it blueberry
Harvest has begun in Southern California for blueberries. Hang on – blueberries? In the Inland Empire? It’s true, yes, it’s tantalizingly true. Temecula has its very own blueberry farm. Fellow berry lovers from my summer book club let me in on the secret last year.
Betsy's Best Bets: Bunco a crime-free way to have fun and laughs
At a party with family and friends recently, my dad met my friend, Carol, over the punch bowl. “So, how do you know Betsy?” he asked. Carol told him about how we met and then I heard he got a strange expression on his face and didn’t have much to say after that.
Teen Talk: Looking toward the future
With the California Standards testing now out of the way, not only is summer vacation in our grasp, senior year is just around the corner and I know I’m not the only one who has absolutely no idea what we’re going to do.
Letter: Trespasser dilemma
My family members are “weekenders” here at the lake. Our house is on the Jump Lagoon. I commend our POA on instituting the Quagga Mussel Boat Inspection Program.
Letter: Thanks for donations
The Canyon Lake Senior Committee wishes to thank the various Canyon Lake clubs and associations that have donated to our Christmas Decorations Fund to purchase new holiday decorations for the Main Gate fountain.
Letter: Pedestrians beware
Pedestrians should be aware of inattentive drivers. On May 7, I was walking on Canyon Lake Dr. South to pick up our mail. Out of the first five vehicles coming toward me, three of the drivers were on their phones.
Near and Far: 'Friends Out of Water'
This group of Canyon Lake walkers look to the blue skies above the Lake Elsinore Channel trail, where sky-divers often can be seen floating above Canyon Lake's big neighbor to the west.
Near and Far: Friendship is golden
How many people can say they have a friendship that's lasted for more than 55 years? Well, Canyon Laker Carolyn Knight, at right, is one of those lucky ones.
Announcement: Charger Girl
Local Charger fans will have another reason to cheer when football season begins, since local resident Nicole Lawson was recently selected to be on the San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders Team.
Announcement: Teen takes title and crown at local pageant
Tisha Romero was crowned Miss Junior Teen Murrieta on Saturday, May 8, at South Coast Winery in Temecula. The 13-year-old honor roll student is a Canyon Lake resident and a 7th grader at Canyon Lake Middle School, where she is a cheerleader and on the dance team.
Announcement: Soon-to-be-newlyweds
Mathew Kronquist and Melissa Guzel announce they will be married tomorrow, May 15, at the Heritage Lake Clubhouse in Menifee.
Announcement: Azusa Pacific grads
Two Canyon Lake students were among more than 1,300 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies of Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, May 8.
Announcement: Inland Theater League Awards
The Inland Theater League held its annual awards ceremony honoring performances from 2009 at the Landis Performing Arts Center in Riverside on April 26. Canyon Lake Community Theatre received four nominations for “Godspell,” directed by Ilene Moore and produced by Sue Collins.
Announcement: Big Fish
Corey Taylor is pictured with an 11 lb. wiper bass caught with live shad at the North Ski Area in the early morning hours of May 11.
In Memoriam: John Tadla
John Tadla passed away on May 5 of a heart attack. He was born February 14, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio. He has lived in Canyon Lake since 1994 and loved fishing, boating, traveling and the company of many friends; he was retired from working for Southern California Edison.
Club News: Republican Women Federated
"The Wine, Women and Elephants" fundraiser sponsored by the Canyon Lake Republican Women Federated on May 11 at the Lodge was very successful, according to President Leslie Brand.
Adopt-a-pet: Remington and Chase
This week's pets are Remington and Chase. Remington is a brown and white 1-year-old Australian shepherd mix male. He's a sweet boy, neutered and ready for a new home. Chase is a sweet 7-month-old red domestic shorthaired male kitty.
Photo of the week: Up in the air
Once a year Canyon Lake Storage pays for a professional aerial photographer to fly over the community to take current aerial photos, according to Canyon Lake Storage owner Dwayne Fuhrman. Dwayne says residents can receive free digital copies of the new 2010 aerial photos by calling Don Parker of Canyon Lake Storage at 244-5575.
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Here's how the boat inspection program works
Boat owners who take their vessels in and out of the community will have to develop new habits in order to protect Canyon Lake from invasive quagga mussels. The Lake and Marina Committee has done months of research to come up with a Quagga Mussel Boat Inspection Routine.
Fiesta Day is just two weeks away!
Attention high school students! Fiesta Day is only two weeks away on Saturday, May 29, and the Fiesta Day Committee is looking for teenagers who want to get their community service hours. If interested, contact Roanne Grasso at 244-8676. Applications for booths, the parade and the Apple Pie Baking Contest are available at the POA office. Additional sponsors are wanted.
Changes made to instructions on ballot
POA staff notes there has been a clerical error on the “Instructions and Deadlines for the Return of Ballots (2010 Annual Meeting).” The ballot, two envelopes and candidate resumes are correct and so is the “Notice of Annual Meeting of the Members.”
Country club announces new dinner menu
The Canyon Lake Country Club is going through some impressive changes, including the creation of a new dinner menu, according to Interim Food and Beverage Administrator Mike Simpson. The chef is working on a menu, shown here, that will include members’ favorite Friday night meals, as well as the creation of new and exciting entrees for their enjoyment.
Memorial Day reservations open tomorrow
Until May 24, campers who stay four days pay for three days and those who stay seven days pay for five days. As of May 1, full hook-ups are $35; off-water sites are $25. The following are dates reservations will be accepted for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.
Notice for proposals on Pavement Management Program-date correction
Preschoolers let moms play along at YMCA
The YMCA offers a varied program for the preschoolers and their parents or other caregivers who attend the twice-per-week sessions at Blue Bird Hall.
Get fit in 2010
The following is a list of classes offered in Canyon Lake. There are a few changes from previous schedules.
ACCording to the ACC: Setbacks
Setbacks should generally be kept free of structures. No improvement can be constructed, placed or maintained within a setback unless specifically approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
Senior Center offers game night on Wednesday
The days are longer and warmer so why not check out the Senior Center’s calendar of activities and pick a place to get involved.
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