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PHOTO PROVIDED BY VICKI WARREN PHOTO PROVIDED BY VICKI WARREN

Mayor Warren tours the office of Congressman Ken Calvert. Mayor Warren thanks a veteran for his service during a visit to the
Lincoln Memorial.
CL Mayor attends White House Conference

BY DONNA RITCHIE city,” said Mayor Warren. leaving Mayor Warren with little time for sightseeing,
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER “This administration strongly supports local govern- but she did manage to squeeze in a trip to the Lincoln
Canyon Lake Mayor Vicki Warren was among 98 ment and stressed over and over again that there are Memorial. “I could not leave without seeing the Lin-
mayors from 27 states selected by the White House Of- many ways to get help for our economic development, coln Memorial,” said Mayor Warren. “Words do not
fice of Intergovernmental Affairs to attend the Women safety costs and more. There are programs and grants, do justice to the flood of emotions that hit you as you
Mayor of America White House Conference in Wash- and if there isn’t one that suits us, they’re willing to mount the steps to stand at his feet. It was the true
ington D.C. for a discussion with key administration create a pilot program to get us what we need. I was definition of awesome.”
officials and policymakers on shared priorities. The told, ‘Canyon Lake has a friend in D.C.’ and those Mayor Warren reflected on her favorite moment of
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs words have already started ringing true. We do have the trip. “As I was leaving the Lincoln Memorial, two
serves as the primary liaison between the White House friends in D.C. and they want to help Canyon Lake sur- men in wheelchairs were brought to the lower level of
and state, county, local and tribal governments. The of- vive and thrive.” the monument by people wearing Honor Flight shirts.
fice focuses on building and maintaining relationships Career opportunities for military spouses, education One of the gentlemen asked his companion to stop so
with state and local offices. support for students, fighting the opioid epidemic, pub- that he could rise to his feet and stand, in silence, hat
After a morning of touring the White House, Mayor lic and private partnerships and tax incentives to en- in hand over his heart. After he sat back down, I went
Warren spent the afternoon hearing from Vice Presi- courage long-term investment in low-income and rural to shake his hand, wanting just to thank him for his
dent Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence, U.S. De- communities were among the topics of discussion. service. He was gracious and kind and when I said it
partment of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Assis- “Canyon Lake will reap the benefits from this visit was an honor to meet him, he responded that it was an
tant to the President Kellyanne Conway and other key for many years to come. We are now in open commu- honor to be there and that he had always wanted to see
administrators. nication with various White House departments and I President Lincoln’s Memorial. We chatted for a little
“I arrived at the White House fully expecting to know that help is just a phone call away. I am, and while about his trip and his memories. As I was walk-
come away with a good feeling about what the White was, deeply honored to have the opportunity to repre- ing away, a young lady stopped and asked if I wanted
House can do for our small city. What I didn’t expect is sent Canyon Lake at the first ever Women Mayors of a copy of the picture she took of us chatting. It me-
finding out what the White House will do for our small America White House Conference.” morializes my most favorite personal moment in this
The trip was packed with meetings and conferences, whirlwind trip.”
People living alone invited to church luncheon

Priscilla Circle invites women Robert and Linda Sasser of Help-
and men living alone or with a ing Hands Group. The Sassers will
roommate or relative to attend a be celebrated as Angie Atwood
free luncheon tomorrow, Oct. 13, sings their special wedding song,
at 12 p.m. in Building C at Can- “Evergreen”
yon Lake Community Church. Early in its informative year
The event is one of three free lun- in 2009, Priscilla Circle ladies
cheons per year hosted by Priscilla choose as their Mission Statement
Circle, one of six circles at the the Bible verse Leviticus 19:32,
church. “Rise in the presence of the aged.
PLAN (People Living Alone) Show respect for the elderly and
is an outreach program for those revere your God.”
living alone, with or without fam- The group sees loneliness as
ily or caregivers. The purpose is to a real problem in society and be-
share a meal and fellowship dur- lieve that by easing the loneliness
ing a short program that includes of those who are elderly they are
lunch, music and a testimony or doing the work that they are called
story. to so as followers of Jesus Christ.
Attendees do not have to be Pricilla Circle meets monthly
members of the church or Priscilla on the first Wednesday at 9 a.m. in
Circle to attend. As always, meet- Building C at Canyon Lake Com-
ing new people and table conver- munity Church.
sation are the highlights of each For more information about PHOTO PROVIDED BY ALICE GRAY
luncheon. Pricilla Circle or to make a reser-
The theme of the October lun- vation, contact Alice Gray at 951-
cheon is JOY (Jesus, Others and 244-4605 or Joan Ellett at 951-
You). The guest speakers will be 941-0859. Priscilla Circle members cast their “Anchors Aweigh” during the “Jesus is our Anchor” luncheon.