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CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • JUNE 1, 2018
Canyon Lake celebrates 45th Residents gather Choraleers present
to pay tribute to student scholarship
annual Feista Day Pg. A3 veterans Pg. A10 Pg. A13
PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
Cheers to 50 years!to 50 years!
Cheers
BY DONNA RITCHIE For the sixth year, Phoebe Barber of Canyon Lake Museum, hosted by the
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER paraded the streets in her “Sunflower Menifee Historical Museum and Canyon
An estimated 8,000 people attended Momma” golf cart. Lake pioneer Elinor Martin.
Canyon Lake’s 45th Fiesta Day, an an- Other parade participants included The Trip and One Guy and a Chick
nual event that marks the unofficial start Canyon Lake Fire Station 60, The Fri- kept the crowd entertained with live mu-
of summer for Canyon Lakers. This day Flyer, EVMWD Division 1 Direc- sic.
year’s theme, “Cheers to 50 Years,” was tor Nancy Horton, TCHS football team, The kids zone featured a dunk tank,
a tribute honoring the POA’s 50th anni- University All Stars Twist and You, inflatables and raffles.
versary. Davy family, stilt walker, several local Other activities included more than
The celebration began with the iconic realtors, the Business, Club, Youth, Vol- 90 vendors, caricature artist, vintage VW
hometown parade through the streets, unteer and Citizen of the Year, John and Bus photo booth and balloon artist.
an annual tradition that brings together Leota Ward, Black family and John and For the hungry, there were food
neighbors, family and friends. There Margie Williams. booths offering everything from In-N-
were more than 50 parade entries. First time parade entries included Out Burger to tacos, pulled pork, pizza
Leading the parade were Detective Karen Kasian and the Rubio family. and desserts.
Justino Flores and Officer Brown, fol- At the conclusion of the parade, the Putting on Fiesta Day is a big job and
lowed by Cub Scouts Pack 346 carrying celebration continued on the lodge would not be possible without the dedi-
the opening banner, Elsinore color guard grounds where there was live entertain- cated volunteers. The Fiesta Day Com-
and drumline, Grand Marshal Joanna ment, vendors, concession stands and mittee plays an important role in plan-
Spiller and POA and city dignitaries. kids zone. ning this major event and their support
Participating clubs included the Yacht Opening Ceremonies at the main
Club, Tennis Club, Pickleball Club, Golf stage in front of the lodge included an and creative ideas help to make it pos-
Clubs, Car Club, Woman’s Club, Street invocation by resident pastor Pete Van sible each year.
Carts, Family Matters Club, Tuesday Dyke, presentation of colors by Elsinore The 2018 Fiesta Day Committee
Work Group, Jr. Women’s Club and High ROTC, Pledge of Allegiance led by members are Joe Grasso, LaRue Mc-
Equestrian Club. Cub Scouts Pack 346, National Anthem Namara, Roanne Grasso, Mike Shroyer,
Several Canyon Lake kids accompa- by Makenna Diegelma and announce- Lyne Hall, Jude Donahue, POA liaisons A stilt
nied Storm Stadium mascot, Thunder, ments of sponsors and dignitaries. Carrie Pratt, Valerie Grillo and Samantha walker was
on the Riverside Transit Trolley. At Sunset Beach, guests could soar Bell and volunteers Roberta Ehlers and among
Veterans were invited to decorate a through the air on a 250-foot zip line, Sue Collins. the more
golf cart and ride in the Veterans Bri- climb a coconut tree and enjoy a ski The photos in this week’s issue are than 50
gade, led by Dave Harrigan. Applause show performed by Canyon Lake’s just a few of the scenes from this un- Fiesta Day
and “thank you” shouts from spectators ShowCal Skiers. forgettable day. The Friday Flyer will parade PHOTO BY LYNE HALL
could be heard as the group drove along Indoor entertainment included a rep- feature more Fiesta Day photos in next entries this
the parade route. tile show, magic show and the History week’s issue. year.