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Canyon Lake News

"Christmas at the Lake" Home Tour Winners

"The Woman’s Club hosted the “Christmas at the Lake” Home Tour on December 4, with residents and their guests having the opportunity to visit six homes decorated for the holidays. The event included a boutique and opportunity drawing at the Lodge for decorated trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. Pictured at that day's boutique and opportunity drawing are Vicky Young and Jan May, organizers of …

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Near and Far: Wiltgen and Sewell visit Oahu

Jaime Wiltgen and Susan Sewell toured Oahu, Hawaii during the time many were remembering the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Hundreds visited the Pearl Harbor's Visitor Center and the USS Arizona Memorial for a time of reflection and remembrance. The tragic attacks of December 7, 1941 shook the island of Oahu, and the United States, forever. Within the grounds of Pearl Harbor are…

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Time running short for 2011 tax moves

  The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers of some final tax moves they can make for the 2011 tax year. “The tax code provides many opportunities for eligible taxpayers to either decrease their 2011 tax liability or increase their 2011 refund,” says IRS spokesperson Raphael Tulino. “Many folks may find tax planning done now may well save time, and money, later.”   Severa…

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Students arrested at EHS on drug charges

According to _The Friday Flyer_ reporter Georgia Zermeno, there were Canyon Lake youths among the 12 high school students arrested on drug charges at Elsinore High School on December 8. Georgia was on campus in conjunction with her own children's activities when she saw the ABC7 news truck on campus and learned about the arrests. Georgia says she saw Canyon Lake students among those arrested. A…

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Family welcomes Marines for holiday celebrations

Over Veterans Day weekend, Joan and Gil Salazar hosted their grandson, Brennan Salazar, and a few of his friends stationed with the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton. The group attended the Veterans Day ceremony on 11-11-11 and took time to have their picture taken with the new Veterans Memorial in the Canyon Lake Towne Center. At Thanksgiving, the Salazar family again welcomed their …

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Annual Parade of Lights lights up waterways

With almost 35 entries in this year's Parade of Lights, Canyon Lakers and their guests at waterfront homes and parks along the parade route had plenty to cheer about last Saturday as twinkling boat floats passed through the waterways of the community. Veteran boat decorators as well as newcomers won prizes offered by the Yacht Club. In all, there were 20 registered boats and quite a few entries …

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Christmas decorations will be judged this weekend

Members of the Yacht Club would like to remind all residents with waterfront homes that they will be judging Christmas and holiday decorations Saturday, December 17. "We would ask that your decorations be turned on no later than 6 p.m.," says spokesperson Joanie Evarts. "As in the past, we will pick winners for the Most Traditional, Whimsical, Religious and Best Overall appealing decorations. We w…

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City Connection: City Council elects new Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem

Canyon Lake has a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem! During the final City Council Meeting of the year on December 7, Council members voted for Jordan Ehrenkranz as Mayor and Mary Craton as Mayor Pro Tem. Jordan and Mary are not new to leadership positions in the community. Mary previously has served terms as Mayor, and Jordan previously has served terms as POA President. Both bring with them a deep k…

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