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A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER JUNE 29, 2018

Countdown to Fourth of July...

ttFROM PAGE A1 from the lighted buoys. The fireworks show will not
they are staying at the campground. begin unless all boats are within a safe distance from
The following closures will occur at 8:30 p.m., 30 the island.
minutes before the show: New this year, skiing/towing will not be permitted
•Lighthouse Drive at Vacation Drive. on the main lake after 12 p.m.
•Canyon Club Drive at Canyon Lake Drive. When boat passengers are in the water, an orange or
•Main causeway from Village Way Drive to Blue red flag must be in the air.
Teal Drive to Vacation Drive stop sign. Children 12 and younger playing on flotation de-
•Blue Teal Drive will close once causeway is closed. vices, including Lily Pads, must wear USCG approved
•All traffic (including pedestrian traffic) to Happy PFD at all times. PHOTO BY MIKE CLARY
Camp is stopped at 8:30 p.m. Passengers of boats who jump into the lake should
remain within close proximity (six feet or less) of their
Road Closures After Show boat. Fireworks will be launched from Skipper's Island at 9 p.m.
Be sure your boat is fueled and batteries are charged
Below are reminders to help make exiting, Happy before heading to the lake. Spectators can tune into 99.9 FM or download the free 99.9
Camp, Holiday Harbor and Lodge areas easier. Com- If you are playing music from your boat, turn the KOLA app to hear music synchronized to the show.
munity Patrol will be directing vehicles to the quickest motor over 10 to 15 minutes to conserve your battery.
community exit, please keep in mind this could be in Unregistered boats are not permitted on the lake and from Sunset Beach and the walkway around the pool,
an alternate direction of your desired exit. Pedestrian are subject to a citation. as well as other waterfront parks that have a view to-
traffic will be given priority along Canyon Club Drive ward Skipper’s Island.
and the main causeway in the first 30 minutes after the Causeways
show. Restaurant Hours
•Exiting Happy Camp - Vehicles and golf carts can Spectators may sit on the causeways to view the The country club will close at 4 p.m.
exit Happy Camp via Longhorn Drive. They may turn show. Vehicles and golf carts are not allowed to stop or The lodge bar will open at 3 p.m. The restaurant will
left onto Vacation Drive to exit the community through park on the causeways. be serving off the special event menu from 5 to 10 p.m.
the north gate, or turn right on Vacation Drive for des- Parks and Beaches Reservations are recommended.
tinations inside Canyon Lake.
•Exiting the Lodge - Vehicles and golf carts will be Parks and beaches will open at 6 a.m. and close at Taking Responsibility
required to exit onto Lighthouse Drive. From Light- 10 p.m. The picnic tables at Holiday Harbor Park have
house Drive, vehicles will be directed to turn left or been reserved through a POA lottery system; however, Residents are reminded the prime member is re-
right onto Vacation Drive. the remaining areas of the park are available to resi- sponsible for the actions of his or her family, guests,
•Exiting Holiday Harbor - Vehicles and golf carts dents on a first-come basis. Portable tables, chairs and renters and lessees, this also includes any citations.
will be required to turn right onto Canyon Lake Drive canopies are acceptable. Personal items left at parks or Prime members are responsible for knowing the POA’s
South towards the main gate. beaches before and after park hours will be left at your Rules & Regulations and are asked to be respectful of
•Pedestrians - Exit on Canyon Club Drive and main own risk. those in authority who are trying to enforce the rules
causeway for the first 30 minutes following the show. Pool and safety for everyone.

Boating Reminders The pool's modified hours on July 4 are 6 a.m. to Other reminders
Boats must maintain a safe distance from Skipper's 8 p.m. All activities at the pool will be canceled for The POA and City Hall offices will be closed. Regu-
Island during the fireworks. Boaters are asked to pay the day. The pool will close promptly at 8 p.m. for the lar business hours will resume on July 5.
attention to the temporary red buoys around Skipper's fireworks show. Access to the pool and pool deck will There will be zero tolerance for juveniles with alco-
Island. Marine Patrol and City Code Enforcement will not be allowed after 8 p.m. Although the pool will be hol, as well as strict enforcement of boating and driv-
be instructing boaters to stay at least 200 feet back closed, spectators are welcome to watch the fireworks ing under the influence laws.