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Former CL Mayor honored to address AANN

Former Canyon Lake Mayor Mary alism at the annual meetings. the early years. To this day, Mary is still
Craton was recently honored to address Mary’s topic for this meeting covered in contact with many of the past presi-
the 50th anniversary celebration of the the organization’s first 20 years. She dents and other members.
American Association of Neuroscience called it Trials, Tribulation, Hard Work, Mary has always served others and
Nurses. More than 1,000 neuro nurses Success and Fun. They had no staff, no has dedicated her life to community
attended the annual meeting held at the office and no money. Although, several service. She is a registered nurse with a
Marriot Marquis Hotel in San Diego, neurosurgeons did give money for spe- master’s degree and advanced certifica-
California. cial items, such as starting the Journal tion in nursing administration, she was a
The American Association of Neu- of Neuroscience Nursing and designing nurse executive at the LA County/USC
roscience Nurses was founded in 1968. the pin. Medical Center for many years, direct-
It has since grown to more than 5,000 She entertained the attendees by tell- ing educational activities for 3,000 em-
members. Mary attended her first meet- ing many stories about how the early ployees.
ing in 1969 and became the organiza- members devoted their lives, money When she moved to Canyon Lake in
tion’s fourth president. She was active and time to get the organization off the 1996, she immediately got involved in
for many years and frequently lectured ground. “We planned our lives around the golfing community, soon becoming
on neuro, management and profession- the association,” said Mary. As an exam- president of the Women’s Golf Club.
ple, Mary told the story about planning She also joined the Woman’s Club,
her wedding around an upcoming board Home Owners Club, Lioness Club, Fine
meeting in Miami — to the point that Arts Guild and Travel Club, serving on
she got married on Friday the 13th and some of their boards.
spent her wedding night on an airplane. Mary served on the Canyon Lake City PHOTO BY MARY CRATON
Margaret Fiore of Alexandria, Vir- Council from 2002 to 2014. She served
ginia, the 3rd President of the American longer than any other council member
Association of Neuroscience Nurses, in Canyon Lake’s history as an incorpo-
accompanied Mary to the convention. rated city. She served as mayor in 2007, Mary Carton attends the 50th anniversary
“Needless to say, we were the oldest 2009 and 2013. celebration of the American Association of
nurses there. But age didn’t stop Mar- She has sat on Santa’s knee at tree- Neuroscience Nurses with friend Margaret
garet from dancing all night during the lighting ceremonies, tended “injuries” Fiore. The two have been friends for 49
huge celebration on the USS Midway,” in the Canyon Lake Emergency Pre- years.
said Mary. “How wonderful to have a paredness Committee drills, tended real
loving, good friend for 49 years.” injuries while working first aid duties pare the community for disaster.
Mary said she had a wonderful time for the Car Show and other community In a 2014 interview, The Friday Flyer
being surrounded by younger nurses, events, ridden as a dignitary in Fiesta asked Mary how she’d like to be remem-
PHOTO BY MARY CRATON many who were not even born when the Day Parades and was a member of a Red ber. “I want to be remembered as some-
association was founded. “We had our Hat Society group that served Meals on one who truly loves Canyon Lake, did
my very best, had no personal agendas,
picture taken so many times, I told Mar-
Wheels for several years to shut-ins in
always acted in the interest of the city,
garet that we should be charging,” Mary Canyon Lake.
ual problems. I want to be remembered
Mary Craton prepares to address more than joked. Listening to these nurses and She also has served as director of the and helped many residents with individ-
what the association means to them was Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness
1,000 neuro nurses at the 50th anniversary true affirmation that it was worth the Committee (CLEPC) Field Treatment as ‘one of the good guys.’”
celebration of the American Association of time and effort to nurture the American Center and participated in many meet- Mary’s advice to others is to get in-
Neuroscience Nurses. Association of Neuroscience Nurses in ings and community-wide drills to pre- volved, help others and have fun.

CL Homeowners reminded to mail in ballots

Today, May 4, is the last day it’s recom-
mended a homeowner mail their ballot.
Those who miss the deadline can drop off
their ballots at the lodge on Thursday, May
10, between 8 and 9 a.m.
The Annual Meeting of the Members and
Election of Directors will be held at the lodge
on Thursday, May 10, at 8 a.m. The newly
elected directors will be announced follow-
ing the counting of the ballots.
One-third of the voting power (1,532 out
of 4,594 ballots) is needed to meet quorum.
At the time of print, more than 350 ballots
were needed to meet quorum.
If quorum is not met, the alternate ad-
journed Annual Meeting date will be Satur-
PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE Nicole Ganz Jamal with HOA Elections of
day, May 12.
The 2018 Inspector of Elections will be

California, Inc. Ballot questions should be

POA Board of Director candidates, from left, Dudley Thompson, incumbent Dale Welty and Jim Barringham. directed to HOA Elections of California, Inc.
at 888-589-8683 or infohoaelections.com.

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