The Friday Flyer • September 4, 2015

CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
'Polynesia' coming to Lodge, Sun- set Beach at Maui Monday Pg. A3
New Royal Court, Talent Court are crowned Pg.A7
Workshop will provide information about alumtreatment Pg.A13
Labor Day weekend a time to recognize those who labor
BY SHARON RICE
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER
As Canyon Lakers head into La- bor Day weekend, most workers will have an extra day to rest from their labors and, perhaps, count their blessings that they have a job or their own business. This is a community busy with business owners – many of
them women.
In one building alone in
the Towne Center, the follow- ing businesses are owned by women: South Paw Ceram- ics by Patty Crockett, CL
Nails by Vien Son, Alternative Wellness Day Spa by Shawna Palmer, Farmers Insurance by Sandi Geer, Village Lights by Barbara Vuoso, Just 4 Gifts by Aprile McKinnon, Pack Wrap and Post by Debby Gagnon and Bombshells by sisters Johanna Grana-
dos and Stephanie Stout.
Patty, Barbara and Debby have had
their businesses in the same building (southeast corner of Towne Center) for more than 20 years; putting them on the list for The Fri- day Flyer’s ongoing series featuring businesses that have been in the Towne Center 20 years or lon- ger. That’s enough time for the owners to know and be known by a
lot of Canyon Lakers. Patty’s specialty ce- ramics business attracts customers from Hemet
to Canyon Lake to Lake Elsinore and beyond. About 10 of her customers have been painting ceramics with her since the store opened almost 25 years ago. Others have learned about it through word of mouth, since she doesn’t have a website or advertising budget.
Two customers were in the store on a recent day. One of them, Kay Klein, has been painting there only three months but already has finished a 21-piece tea set for her granddaughter, and is finish- ing a 23-piece chess set and a large rang- er figurine. All are gifts.
The other customer, Nancy Jacobson, has been painting at South Paw Ceram-
ics since the doors opened April 9, 1991. One of the biggest projects Nancy has ever painted is a 17-piece nativity set that she donated to her church. Both women praise Patty for her knowledge, patience and generosity.
When the Jr. Women’s Club created the tile wall fundraiser to erect a shade structure over the Sunset Beach play- ground in 2000-01, Patty provided at cost the tiles, paints, glaze and firing for the hundreds of tiles that cover the wall. She has done the same for the Ten- nis Club wall, next to the parking lot –
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Patty Crockett opened her shop, South Paw Ceramics, almost 25 years ago. It has survived all these years through word of mouth and loyal customers. Above, Patty is pictured with a new customer, Kay Klein, who has been busy painting gifts that include a 21-piece tea set and and 23-piece chess set. This is the time of year many customers start painting gifts and decor for the holidays.
Explore the Towne Center at Oktoberfest
Residents who have never really explored all the shops, restaurants and services offered in the Towne Center will have an opportunity to look around and see where they are located during the Towne Center Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The Sports Stop and A Cup Above are among those who will provide food at what has become a very popular annual event. Entertainment, a kids zone and craft/merchandise booths also will be available. See Chamber Notes on Page A-4 to learn more. Also, be sure to check out the new Canyon Lake Towne Center Facebook page, administered by Donna Ritchie.
PHOTOS BY SHARON RICE