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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Equestrian Center

Editor, The Friday Flyer
CL residents were notified last week that they were no longer
welcome at our equestrian center.
There have been a few women in the past who would like to
make our center their private barn.
I’ve lived in Canyon Lake for 40 years and brought my first
horse here in 1978. I have paid assessments and horse board for
all those years.
The equestrian center is an amenity just like the golf course,
tennis courts and pool. We own it, it is funded out of our fees and
we have a right to visit it.
The rules are plainly stated at the barn and are strictly en-
forced. If you are not happy with the level of security, you have
PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE allow you to board your horse at our center and we have rules
two choices: hire your own security or remove your horse. We
too. We are to be treated politely as long as we don’t bother your
horse. Luis strictly enforces all rules and will order anyone who
misbehaves to leave.
This ban cannot stand. It is not fair to CL residents or the little
The 8th annual Oktoberfest will feature music by the American Bavarian Brass Band. children who love horses and love to visit. It is not fair to parents
and grandparents who like to bring their children and grandchil-
Save the dates for Canyon dren to visit the horses. It is not fair to people like myself who
have paid thousands and thousands of dollars to fund the eques-
trian center. It is your center, you can’t be banned for no reason.
Lake Chamber’s fall events The same goes for the pool, golf course and tennis courts. Call
your board members and let them know they can’t do this. It is
a lawsuit waiting to be filed. We will be back to 2012 and all the
problems that were created.
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 27. This event will bring cos- Sharon Whelan
invites residents to save the dates for its up- tumed children to the Canyon Lake Towne Letters to the Editor are an opportunity for residents to voice
coming fall events, starting with the 8th annual Center to trick-or-treat at more than 30 busi- opinions and comment on city, POA and other community issues.
Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 9 nesses using the chamber’s treasure map. Reg- Letters are limited to 300 words. Neighbor/customer disputes or
p.m. at the Towne Center. istration begins at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall. testimonials, letters directed to other persons and political letters
This event will feature music by the Ameri- directed toward an opponent will not be printed. Readers are re-
can Bavarian Brass Band, traditional food, beer The Chamber is seeking sponsors and non- minded information presented as “fact” may not be factual; and
and wine garden, kids zone, carnival games, food vendors for Oktoberfest and event spon- if anyone has a question, they are urged to contact the appropri-
vendors and beer drinking (non-alcoholic), sors for Parade of Frights. For more informa- ate POA, City of Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake Police Department
stein holding, hot dog eating and yodeling con- tion, contact Alison Burrafato at the chamber or other entity to receive a clearer understanding of the issue.
tests. office at 951-244-6124 or canyonlakecham- Letters should be emailed to news@goldingpublications.com and
The 26th annual Parade of Frights is set for ber@outlook.com. must be received by Monday at 3 p.m.