"It was about 4:15 or 4:30 p.m.," says Liz Hefferon. "I was picking my husband up after he completed a game of golf, and we went into the clubhouse for a drink – that's when it happened." A moment that changed some lives, a moment that saved another's life. According to Golf Course employee Ian Nelson, he was working the desk when someone opened the door and yelled, "Call 911, we have someone …
There is a new place to shop in town. Guys and Gals Clothing and Accessories is located in the old Sugar Dollz location behind Canyon Lake Florist in the Towne Center. Located in a courtyard of the commercial complex, residents will find new clothes and accessories, with a 30 to 40 percent savings from mall prices, according to owner Carol McKinney. Carol opened the store on November 26 and is e…
The Temescal Canyon High School Girls Golf Team went undefeated in league, 10-0, to win the Sunbelt League Championship for 2011. Winning the championship allowed the girls to represent the Sunbelt League at CIFSS Eastern Team Divisional, held at Seven Hills in Hemet on October 27. "The team had the opportunity to play against the very best teams in this division" says Coach Barbara Lewis, "Eight…
It's the greatest feeling a parent can have – the family all together – even if it is for a brief week. Mike Aguirre, a single parent, has raised his two boys and their younger sister since they were. 7,11 and 12. Now 18, 22 and 23, the children, with the help of their Uncle Thomas Aguirre, decided to pay back their appreciation for their dad with a surprise party – and the ultimate gift –…
Thirteen years old, auditioning for Season 7 of MTV's television show, "America's Best Dance Crew," 25-plus hours of training each week, 4.0 GPA in school, and she is a responsible teen who not just lives, but follows her dreams despite her medical challenge of Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes. Brittany Chadd amazes many, and makes her grandmother Nancy Carroll, parents Wendie and Ric, and brother Braiden…
All About Auto Detailing, owned by Jeffrey and Kathleen Morrison, is located at 31560 Railroad Canyon Rd., in a garage on the back of the commercial building housing Preventic Alternative Health Services, between Not Just 4 Paws and _The Friday Flyer_. Jeffrey and Kathleen have been doing business in Canyon Lake since March 2009. "We started out in the parking lot, using a water recycling mat ca…
City Manager Lori Moss announced at the Public Safety Committee meeting February 7 that the agreement between the City and Riverside County/Cal Fire had been removed from the February 8 City Council Meeting agenda until March. Also, Riverside County Sheriff Chief Hill reminded residents of the importance of closing garage doors to help deter burglars. The Chief noted there had been an increase …
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Craton sat down with residents Monday, March 19, for her monthly Coffee with the Mayor Pro Tem meeting at The Cup Above. She offers this open conversation time the third Monday of each month, with the hope that residents join the meeting, knowing they can find out information about the City, ask questions or share concerns. Monday's topics included how residents can help the Ci…
Residents may be able to enter the East Gate via the new Goetz Rd. Bridge as soon as next week, according Riverside County Transportation Principal Construction Inspector George Boyden. The bridge that extends Goetz Rd. over Salt Creek to Newport/RRC Rd. is finished. The Goetz/Newport/RRC Rd. intersection was being striped this week. Final touches will be completed in the next few days. "Re-stri…
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…