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September 26, 2008
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35 years ago
In 1973, Canyon Lake was five years old, and the Canyon Lake Association of Men (CLAMS) held its “first annual CLAM Bake” at Indian Beach with more than 100 guests and members showing up to take part the fun that included hamburgers, horseshoes, volleyball and swimming. According to Don Martin, chairman of the event, the CLAMS then boasted a membership of 55 men.
The Home Owners Club was presided over by George Becker, with help from directors Ruthe Lee, Conrad Francis and Bill Oddo. Residents were invited to visit some of the surrounding points of interest, including the Trolley Museum in Perris, the Maze Stone in Hemet, the mineral springs and Lake Theatre in Lake Elsinore and the Fire Station in nearby Quail Valley.
Canyon Lake’s General Manager was Gene Byrd, Bob Addinton was POA President and Nanda Skinner was President of the Woman’s Club.
A real estate opportunity was offered for Lot 379, Tract 3719, as a “South view property one lot back of the waterfront” was listed at $ 8,500 “with terms.” A mobile home on Big Tee with two bedrooms and two baths, family room and air conditioning could have been yours for $38,000 with eight percent down.
30 years ago
POA General Manager Floyd Fidler was concerned over the large number of illegal entries into Canyon Lake. It seemed that outsiders would look into the telephone book, pick out a name and address, then call the gates and claim to be property owners and have guests admitted. Gate security guards were often too busy to verify authorizations before the “guests” were admitted. A new process was approved that homeowners had to call the POA office and leave names of their guests. The POA clerks would then call the property owner back to verify the names of proposed guests. Another new rule limited guests to six per day and provided for large number of party guests.
In 1978, there were 4,700 property owners and 1,400 homeowners, with problems arising from the fact that two of the five POA board members were either on vacation or living outside the gated community. Residents complained that communications between the homeowners and the POA were lacking.
Cable company King Videocable of Lake Elsinore was awarded a contract to provide services to Canyon Lake. Poles were to be constructed soon to extend TV to the private community.
The Ski Club hosted a local tournament to qualify skiers for participation in the national tourney to be held in Detroit.
A new three bedroom, two-bath waterfront home with 2,037 square feet of custom designed features on Big River Dr. was advertised in the Lighthouse Magazine for $179,500.
25 years ago
General Manager Bill Stewart shared with members how the recent “Operation Lodge Renewal” would prove beneficial to all with new kitchen facilities, public address systems and meeting and banquet spaces. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-off contributed $5,500 to equip the new PA system.
The POA board authorized numerous metal stop signs and other warning traffic safety signs to be placed on appropriate sites in response to complaints regarding speeding and other motor vehicle problems.
Chuck Bryant, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District director, explained why purchase of the dam from the Temescal Water District would benefit the community. According to Chuck the Golf Course would benefit from the use of reclaimed water from the EVMWD. The agreement would save the POA thousands of dollars, according to proponents.
Postmaster Bob O’Donnell announced that new package lockers at the Main Post Office at the Towne Center would accommodate packages for local residents. In response to reports of vandalism at the mailboxes, O’Donnell reminded residents that vandalism of Post Office property was a felony and carried a $10,000 federal fine.
A viewing platform was completed at the North Causeway to provide space to watch the skiers at the slalom course. New fencing was added to Gault Field to protect Longhorn Drive from errant fly baseballs.
Rhoni Barton was among the swimmers taking part in the activities of the newly formed Canyon Lake Swim Team; she later became a world-class water ski champion.
With some 900 Canyon Lake youngsters off to local schools this month, drivers were encouraged to watch out for those hurrying to meet bus schedules.
20 years ago
Engine Company 60 celebrated the last payment on its rescue vehicle purchased in 1984.
Despite long-standing rules regarding motorcycle use within Canyon Lake’s gates, some bikers continued to ignore the regulations.
The third annual Oktoberfest was held at Indian Beach to another appreciative crowd of revelers.
Canyon Lakers were reminded that they should be looking ahead to news of the community’s reorganization plan in the United States Bankruptcy Court ruling on a special assessment to resolve the financial situation.
The POA was concerned over deteriorating greens plagued by a fungus and summer patch disease.
Home Owners Club president Howard Ziff reported that Riverside County Supervisor Norton Younglove would address the group at its monthly meeting at the Lodge.
As of September 7, 1988, Canyon Lake was 70 percent built with 234 homes were under construction. At that time, 2,135 homes were occupied by owners, 37 were leased and another 91 rented. There were 458 homes owned by weekenders, 45 spec homes and 234 homes under construction. Vacant lots numbered 1,368.
Meri and Skylar Faria were married at the Canyon Lake Community Church on September 10 and left for their honeymoon following a reception at the Lodge. The Elsinore High graduate and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo senior and her husband landed on Jamaica and quickly learned that Hurricane Gilbert was about to bring with it the most catastrophic weather there in recorded history. After four days of horrible conditions, bad food and damaged facilities, the honeymooners returned home with Meri wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words, “I survived Hurricane Gilbert.”
15 years ago
In September of 1993, the big local news was the Chamber’s Olde Tyme Country Faire with a pie-baking competition, dunk tank and entertainment.
As of September 1, Canyon Lake 80 percent built, with 10 homes approved during the year.
Of the 3,741 residences, 2,597 were owner-occupied, and another 482 leased and 51 rented on a month-to-month basis.
There were 522 weekend homes and 89 spec homes. Twenty-six houses were under construction and there were still 1,016 vacant lots.
New storage units were made available to local clubs and organizations at the Tract Maintenance Yard.
With the cost of eradicating graffiti in the community rising, a Graffiti Task Force met with City Manager Jeff Butzlaff to come up with a plan to eliminate this blight.
Kim McCoy was crowned Miss Canyon Lake and presided over various local functions and events.
The POA Board approved the plans for the initial phase of the new Holiday Harbor Park. POA Director Tom Wysocki provided residents details of the new Operations Evaluations Committee.
10 years ago
By 1998, Canyon Lake had just celebrated its 30th anniversary as a gated community and the weather that included wind, rain and fire was in the headlines of The Friday Flyer. One local youngster was quoted as saying, “I expected to see the Wicked Witch of the West flying by.” A fire was caused by a driver lost control of her car and hit a power pole on Railroad Canyon Rd., igniting flames that eventually burned in excess of 60 acres.
Jerry Blakemore, chair of the POA’s Facilities Planning Committee, met with community members to discuss plans for a new Lodge.
By September 1, 61 new homes had been approved by the ACC for 1998, and 51 were under construction. Of the 3,902 total residence s in Canyon Lake, 2,978 were owner-occupied, 447 leased and 18 rented on a month-to-month basis. There were 282 weekend homes in the community, spec homes numbered 176 and there were 802 vacant lots left.
On the crime front, serial killer Dana Sue Gray pleaded guilty to murdering three women, including two Canyon Lakers in a 1994 spree.
The community’s road rehabilitation project entered Phase II of the program to slurry seal streets and improve curbs and gutters.
The Lake Elsinore Unified School District Board considered the possibility of joining neighboring school districts in charging an annual fee to use school bus transportation.
Local water skier Lindsay Trapp took first place honors for slalom and jump at the National Championships in Orlando Florida.
The Lions Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast attracted more than 700 hungry guests to Holiday Harbor.
5 years ago
In 2003, Dr. Dave Long, Canyon Lake resident and Lake Elsinore Superintendent of Schools, was the featured speaker for the Chamber luncheon and spoke on the Federal “No Child Left Behind” mandates.
As of September 2, there were 4,239 homes in Canyon Lake with
3,380 of these owner-occupied. There were an additional 420 leased, 27 rented on a moth-to-month basis, 324 weekend homes and 88 spec homes. Fourteen homes had an adjacent improved lot and there were 18 homes under construction.
The Canyon Lake Community Theatre turned Indian Beach into the Moonlight Theater with its production of “Oklahoma!”
Local water skier Krista Rogers broke nationwide ski jump records, jumping 133 feet at the U.S. Nationals in Lago Santa Fe, Texas. In addition, Imre Weil was featured in the community newspaper for breaking a western region record for men 70 to 79 in the American Water Ski Association sanctioned event. Not to be outdone, hydrofoiler Trevor Sudsweeks took first place in the pro men’s Big Air contest at the 2003 Flight Worlds in Parker, Arizona. And, brothers Jacob and Eddie Valdez were preparing to compete in the Vans Triple Crown WWA Wakeboard Championship.
“Ten Most Wanted,” owned in part by Canyon Lake weekender Jim Chisholm. Won first place at the Hawthorne Illinois Derby and was featured in the September 12, 2003 issue of The Friday Flyer.
The Senior Center was being renovated but senior citizens still kept busy as they held their various activities at other locations throughout the community.
Jack Wamsley announced that a dredge had been approved for Canyon Lake. “This is the day we’ve been waiting for,” Jack was quoted as saying in the September 26, 2003 issue of The Friday Flyer.
Canyon Lake firefighters planted a tree on the second anniversary of 9-11 to honor one of the New York firemen who lost his life on that tragic day. The tree was donated by John and Joanne Williams.
1 year ago
Canyon Lakers had a visit from Mother Nature who sent high winds, thunderstorms and even an earthquake thrown in for good measure. High temperatures were 110-degrees when cloudburst occurred, accompanied by high winds as well as earsplitting cracks of thunder and visible lightening stalks that stretched sideways across the sky. As if the wild weather wasn’t enough, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Canyon Lakers. The jarring lasted 14 seconds, followed by a number of aftershocks registering as high as 2.5.
Residents were told that work on the Continental Lift Station was entering the final phases in anticipation of the January 1, 2008 completion date, according to the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.
Because of their work on behalf of One Legacy, a national transplant donor network, Peter and Jayne Stanyon were invited to attend the 10th National Donor Recognition Ceremony in Washington D.C. on July 20 to 22, hosted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There they received the Gift of Life Donor Medal during the National Donor Recognition Ceremony.
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