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February 5, 2010
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This Week's Official CLPOA News
Golf operations contract will go to bid
What’s in a contract? This normally yawn-provoking subject has become a hotbed topic in recent weeks as the Property Owners Association Board of Directors has had to consider whether to put Golf Pro Dave Lindeman’s contract with the POA out for bid. At Tuesday’s Board meeting, Directors voted to do just that in the presence of a small army of Dave supporters with signs that read “Keep Dave.”
Canyon Laker gets the golden ticket on 'Idol'
Tori Kelly, 16, impressed “American Idol” judges at the Denver auditions and received the “golden ticket” through to the next round of competition after singing John Mayer’s “Gravity.” Her audition was featured on Tuesday’s Fox Network American Idol show.
Chamber Notes: Business of the Year Walk of Fame unveiled
On Saturday, January 30, after years of planning and overcoming many obstacles, the Chamber of Commerce held a dedication ceremony and unveiled its Marty Gibson/Business of the Year Walk of Fame. The ceremony was attended by most of the past recipients of the Business of the Year Award, as well as County Supervisor Jeff Stone and Canyon Lake Mayor Nancy Horton, along with well over 150 guests.
Chamber Notes: A note from Marty Gibson
“I am truly honored that the Chamber board of directors, along with the Merchants Owners Association, dedicated the Walk of Fame in my name. The tribute to the businesses in Canyon Lake was the brainchild of Lee Clark, who has led the Chamber is so many great community projects.
Chamber Notes: Nominate deserving persons for recognition
Do you have a friend or neighbor who volunteers his or her time to make Canyon Lake a better place to live? Perhaps you know a teenager who serves the community and is an example of everything that’s good about the younger generation. Who would you say should be Citizen of the Year or Business of the Year?
City Connection: Craton elected to League of California Cities board
At its January meeting, the Riverside County Division of the League of California Cities elected Canyon Lake Council member and former Mayor Mary Craton to a two-year term on the League State Board.
City Connection: 'Come Aboard'
On February 1 the Library celebrated two special events. The first was the reopening of “Pajama Story Time,” which set sail from the children’s section with Ginny Furnish at the helm.
City Connection: Realtor Report for January 2010
The following article and charts were provided to The Friday Flyer by City Manager Lori Moss. Gene Wunderlich is the Director of Government Affairs for the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors.
Temescal students initiate Tutoring Club
Temescal Canyon High School Principal Errol Garnett recently announced a new Tutoring Club at the school. Garnett says he has seen many club requests cross his desk for existing programs like National Honor Society, or requests for programs of particular student interest like the Anime Club.
Temescal Canyon High School to host girls' softball clinic
The Temescal Canyon High School girls’ softball team is hosting a girls’ softball clinic for girls ages 5 to 14.
Raccoons in Canyon Lake
Raccoons prefer wooded areas near water in a natural habitat and Canyon Lake is the perfect setting. Canyon Lake provides the food sources that attract raccoons.
Looking Back at past Februarys
Arts and Entertainment: 'Little Women' opening at Lodge in two weeks
Residents are reminded that tickets are on sale and can be purchased at the POA for the popular production of "Little Women," which opens at the Lodge in two weeks on Friday, February 19 at 7 p.m.
Movie Review: 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Edge of Darkness'
As the Academy announces its nominees, “The Hurt Locker” emerges as a favorite. And, in this New Year, Mel Gibson makes a comeback after an eight-year hiatus.
Mom About Town: A hot soak can be more than a rare luxury
I had the Elsinore Municipal Water District bill in one hand, car keys in the other, and I was ready to run down to the office on Chaney Street to put the bill in the drop box. I called for the kids to get shoes on so we could leave, and that was when I heard my son say, “C’mon! We gotta go. Mama needs to go pay her bath bill!”
Cook's Corner: Cooking for two without an army of leftovers
Standing in line at the grocery store last week, I inadvertently became privy to a conversation between a fellow customer and the cashier. The woman in front of me was bemoaning the lack of dinner ideas for her and her husband. “It’s just the two of us anymore and we always end up with too many leftovers,” she said, exasperated at the thought of food no one wants to eat taking up real estate in her refrigerator.
Letter: Lake level
Why is the Lake level 1.5 feet from full pool? Did I just have a dream that we received almost six inches of rain in a week?
Letter: Memorable moments
As I was driving home Saturday evening, reflecting back on the day’s events, I kept having the kind of chills you get when you are touched by a moment of love. I don’t know quite how to explain it except to say it feels really good.
Letter: Dave a gentleman
I am writing in regards to the re-bid of the Golf Pro Dave Lindeman’s current contract. My family moved to Canyon Lake in 1982 when I was 8. I grew up at the Country Club and, in 27 years, have only seen two head golf professionals in that time.
Letter: Protocol vs. content
Randy Bonner insults the POA Board audience. At Tuesday night’s POA Board meeting, POA President Randy Bonner told the audience it was very unprofessional to “clap” after someone from the audience has spoken.
Letter: Golf Pro contract
There is a small group of people in Canyon Lake that are unhappy with the operation of the Golf Course and want to see this job go out for bid. Unfortunately one of the people in this group was elected as president of the Men’s Golf Club and this drove a wedge in the golfing community, causing a lot of us to not to join their club – they will lose many more next year.
Letter: Hundreds support pro
On February 2, I attended the POA Board meeting along with over 100 other Canyon Lakers armed with a petition. With more than 300 signatures, and more to come from outside the golf community, we attended this meeting in support of our Golf Pro Dave Lindeman.
Letter: Meeting a disgrace
Tuesday’s Board meeting was an epitome of disgrace when POA Board President Randy Bonner scolded the audience like children for clapping upon agreeing with guest speakers. Residents packed the main room, overflow room and parking lot in efforts to express their desires not to have Dave Lindeman’s position put out for bid.
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. They will be “tying the knot” on June 26, 2010 at the Sand and Surf Resort in Laguna Beach.
In Memoriam: Robert Dunn
Robert Carter “Bob” Dunn was born on June 15, 1924 in DuQuoin, Illinois, and passed away on January 26, 2010. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Zelda, a son, Steve, and a daughter, Linda.
News Briefs: Cao Yong artwork
The Inland Empire Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge recently obtained two Cao Yong prints from the artists noted Grand American Series, “Freedom” and “We the People.” The group has planned two opportunity drawings.
Adopt-a-pet: Katy and Lion
This week’s pets are Katy and Lion. Katy is a tan 1-year-old Chihuahua female. Lion is a 5-yer-old orange tabby domestic medium-haired male that is already neutered.
This Week's Official CLPOA News
Recap of the February Board meeting
Directors in attendance at Tuesday night’s Board meeting were President Randy Bonner, Vice-President Michelle Gordon, Secretary David Johnston and Director Guy Kestell. Treasurer Steve Salazar was out of town on business but joined the meeting about halfway through to cast his vote by phone.
Board approves Annual Meeting, Election calendar
From the Director's Chair: POA Contracts
I believe it’s generally understood that it is incumbent on boards of directors and professional managers to evaluate corporate contracts on a regular basis -- to protect the interests of shareholders (in our case members).
Here's a report from the consulting engineers
Scott R. Hildebrandt, vice-president of Albert A. Webb Associates Consulting Engineers, provided the following status report on various projects the company is involved with in Canyon Lake.
Dog training class to be held at Eastport Park
The duo of Allison McDorman and Cindy Chaisson of Custom Canine Training will be running a five-week group dog-training course at Eastport Park, beginning Saturday, February 13, at noon.
Free appetizers at The Canyon Lake Country Club
The Canyon Lake Country Club is offering free appetizers from 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays. This will be for a limited time, so don’t miss out!
ACCording to the ACC: Seawalls
Since the Shorezone (the strip of property surrounding the Lake) is leased by the Association from EVMWD, an applicant seeking to build a seawall is actually seeking approval to install and maintain improvements upon the Association’s leasehold.
Senior Center Activities: Come out for Super Bowl Party this Sunday
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