Page 10 - The Friday Flyer ● MAY 25, 2018

A-10 THE FRIDAY FLYER MAY 25, 2018

LOOKING BACK

Here are a few of the people and In May 1978, the POA Board of Di- on Fiesta Day on the
events reported in the month of May rectors approved a resolution that 15 lawn at the lodge.
over the past 45 years in Canyon Lake. percent of the money raised by all booths Professional and am-
45 years ago on Fiesta Day would be donated to the ateur artists competed
baseball diamond being built on Long-
for 10 cash prizes and
In May 1973, Canyon Lake was cel- horn Drive. The board also authorized a various awards.
ebrating its fifth year as a private gated Canyon Lake Booster Program to help A two bedroom,
community. reduce the subsidy of the lodge restau- two bath Condo on
The first woman, Gloria Becker, was rant. Participants of the program were Treasure Island was
elected to the POA Board of Directors. issued a card which would be punched being offered for rent
Filming for the movie “Star Cross” each time they ate at the restaurant. For- at $425 per month.
was taking place at the Canyon Lake ty-eight punches entitled the cardholder A waterfront lot near
Motel. The motel served as headquarters to a free meal. Eastport was being
during the filming in the area and a small POA President Chuck Bishop report- offered for $52,500.
portion of the movie was made there. ed there had not been another burglary
May 26 and 27 marked the first Fiesta in the community since two rewards of 35 years ago
Days. What the editor of Lighthouse $500 were offered for the arrest and con- In May 1983, Can-
Magazine predicted would be “One of viction of those responsible for burglar- yon Lake hosted the FILE PHOTO
our greatest events,” was in fact to be- ies in previous months. second annual South-
come Canyon Lake’s greatest event. The The Equestrian Club voted to help ern California Milk In May 1998, Canyon Lake celebrated its 30th birthday on Fiesta
Festival featured a Miss Canyon Lake fund the installation of new arena lights Carton Boat Race. Day. Pictured is the Fiesta Day float celebrating the anniversary.
contest, music, food, entertainment and so that the group could hold evening
games. shows. Additionally, five new foaling There were approxi- of ownership and the beauty of Canyon
The North Ski area slalom course was stalls had been purchased and installed at mately 100 entrants from as far away as Lake. Residents who chose to partici-
closed for two days as members of the the equestrian center at a cost of $3,316. New Mexico competing for more than pate were judged for Home of the Year
Canyon Lake Ski Club cleaned up the The board authorized the purchase of $3,000. in the categories of lakefront, streetfront
area in preparation for summer tourna- another security vehicle with monies left Sierra Park North on Vacation Drive and mobile home.
ments. over from the previous year’s budget. was renamed Scouts Sierra Family Park The Riverside County Board of Su-
The Canyon Lake Woman’s Club was A Ford Granada four-door sedan was after the board approved a two to three pervisors approved a lease agreement
sponsoring a number of events, includ- purchased at a cost of $6,104. Also ap- year project to make improvements to with the POA for a fire station build-
ing Tuesday evening exercise classes, proved was the purchase of an additional the park by the Canyon Lake Scouts. ing at an annual rent equal to the annual
Friday bike rides, beginners tennis, an tractor and mower for the golf course Plans for the five-acre area included county tax assessment but not to exceed
Arts and Crafts Workshop on Wednes- so there would be a back-up when one landscaping, a 4,000 sq. ft. Scout House, $2,500. The action allowed the Fire De-
day evenings and a bazaar booth at Fi- broke down. and the installation of a storm drain, ac- partment to occupy the existing build-
esta Days on May 26 and 27. General Manager Floyd Fiddler re- cess road, parking spaces, pathways, ing in Canyon Lake for the fire station
The board approved getting bids for ported the POA had $57,028.49 left in benches and barbecues. Residents, busi- which would be staffed by an all-volun-
installing a handicap ramp at the lodge. the General Fund, far better than the nesses and contractors rallied around the teer company.
The Woman’s Club raised $200 to go to- $40,000 that was expected. scouts offering donations, equipment The lake was closed to high-speed
ward the project. The Lions Club held its annual Pan- and supplies. boats and skiers due to the heavy rains
The Men’s Club erected a flagpole in cake Breakfast at Canyon Lake Commu- The Home Owners Club sponsored that raised lake levels a foot over the
front of the Canyon Lake Clubhouse in nity Church. the second annual “Colorful Canyon dam spillway. Many private docks sus-
tained heavy damage and the shoreline
Lake Celebration.” The event was cre-
The Woman’s Club held a White Ele-
time for Memorial Day. phant sale at its booth during Fiesta Day. ated to honor homes that reflect the care had eroded around the entire lake.
40 years ago The Art Association held an Art Show and maintenance that characterize pride uuCONTINUED PAGE A11

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