News Briefs

POA reviews highlights of recent Board Meeting

Canyon Lake POA Board Vice President Greg Doherty recapped its Aug. 8 Board Meeting by posting a video on the association Facebook page.

Greg reviewed a few of the items on the meeting agenda. The POA Board approved the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending April 30. It will be available to review by the end of August.

The Board approved a new investment strategy. Based on the financial committee recommendation an investment of $1.5 million of the operating fund is to be put into a Schwab Investment account.

E-bike safety is a hot topic in Canyon Lake and the board took action at its meeting. The rules review committee and POA staff presented rules and regulations. The board approved a 28-day reading for the proposed e-bike rules and regulations.

Included in the rules and regulations are speed limits, helmet requirements, pedal requirements, lights on after dusk, registration requirements, an online safety exam like the boat operator exam will be required and reckless behavior, including wheelies and use of cellular devices, will be part of this safety program and guidelines.

The board and the committee took into consideration the communities’ suggestions which were presented at recent workshops as they established the new rules and regulations for E-bike owners.

It was reported at the meeting that the Lodge Project is expected to be completed this year.

Community Garage Sale Aug. 27-28

The annual Canyon Lake POA Community Garage Sale is on the books for Aug. 27 and Aug. 28.

Enjoy a weekend of decluttering without the need of a Canyon Lake POA garage sale permit. Sign up to be on the interactive map of garage sales at www.canyonlakepoa.com/communitysale.

All items must be removed from the front lots by 5:00 p.m. Sunday to avoid violations of the Rules & Regulations.

Superheroes Training Academy takes place Sept. 9

The Family Matters Club is out to let the superhero shine within Canyon Lake’s kids. Family Matters Superhero Training Academy will take place Sept. 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Holiday Harbor. Wristbands are available for purchase.

There will be fun-filled superhero activities, a superhero costume contest and much more. This event is suitable for children of all ages. The club is looking for sponsors and for vendors with superhero or other merchandise to be at the event. Contact info@familymattersclub.org for more information.

9ers golf tournament filling up

Entries continue to pour in for the Canyon Lake 9ers Golf Club Super Star Students Scholarship Golf Tournament Sept. 16. The golf tournament is a major fundraiser for the club helps fund the club’s annual scholarships.

The tournament includes 18 holes of par ¾ golf and a luncheon at the tournament’s conclusion. The fee for annual members is $60 and for non-members is $90. Golf cart rentals are available for $15. Lunch only can be purchased for $22. Payments must be received by Sept. 11 at 5:00 p.m.

The tournament is open to everyone, not just club members. No handicap is needed and nobody is excluded from participating, including those who don’t live in Canyon Lake. Both men and women are invited to participate. The golf course has been modified to simplify the play with all holes being par 4 and mostly par 3 holes.

The funds raised from the tournament will be used to give scholarships next year to Canyon Lake scholar athletes. The club awards thousands of dollars to deserving young students in Canyon Lake to use toward their college education. More than $50,000 has been awarded in these scholarships since 2017.

When signing up, participants can choose a bundle to get additional perks like two free mulligans, two Magic Putts, and one Pro Shot. There are multiple contests that are part of the tournament. The various prizes are amazing, including a brand new golf cart from Prestige Golf Carts for a hole-in-one.

An opportunity to acquire a six-day, six-night South African safari will also be available at the tournament. Signing up and additional information is available at the Canyon Lake Country Club Pro Shop.

Chamber looking for businesses to battle it out

A unique Battle of the Canyon Lake Businesses competition will take place late next month at Sierra Park and the sponsoring Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses to sign up their team.

The fun competition will include teams of seven individuals from each business who will take on each other in Tug of War, Kayak Races, Arm Wrestling, Piggy Back Races, Limbo, Cornhole, Hopper Ball Races, and Potato Sack Races. Winning teams will be stewards of a championship perpetual trophy.

The event will take place Sept. 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Sierra Park on Vacation Drive. The day will be filled with friendly competition, community spirit, a DJ spinning groovy tunes and foodie trucks. Booths of the competing businesses will also be set up to give them an opportunity to showcase their business and answer questions visitors may have.

Chamber members can participate for a sign-up fee of $250, which includes entry for a team of seven and booth space. All team participants must be at least 18 years old.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available and spots are already filling up. Sponsorships are available in four different categories, including Fan for $200, Cheerleader for $400, Team Player for $600 and Coach for $1,000. Each level includes an increasingly valuable set of benefits.

The Canyon Lake community is invited to attend the fun event and to come cheer on their favorite businesses and enjoy the festivities.

For more information on participating in and sponsoring the Battle of the Canyon Lake Businesses contact Calista Grande, Director of Chamber Events, at calistagrande@canyonlakesolarco.com or 951-297-0077.

Chronic Illness Support Group to meet Sept. 4

The Chronic Illness Support Group led by Steven and Alexis Prince will meet on Sept. 4  at 6:00 p.m. in the CPR offices in the Canyon Lake Town Center, 31534 Railroad Canyon Road, Suite J.

For more information contact Steven at 949-293-2919 or just show up at the meeting.

Fire Department provides safe medicine disposal

Properly disposing of expired medications is available at the Canyon Lake Fire Department. The department’s Drug Disposal Program allows residents to properly dispose of expired medications, patches, ointments, and other pharmaceutical items by utilizing the city‘s medication drop-off box at the fire station on Vacation Drive.

The implementation of this secure collection site aims to reduce the risk of pollution, drug misuse, and accidental ingestion of expired medicines, which the city is confident will cater to the safety and convenience of the community.

Studies have demonstrated that medications flushed down the sink or toilet can contaminate local lakes and rivers. Unfortunately, most water treatment systems are ill-equipped to remove pharmaceuticals, and homes with septic tanks can lead to chemical leaching into the groundwater, the city said. Consequently, aquatic life, including fish, suffers negative consequences, and these chemicals pose a potential threat to drinking water.

According to a national poll conducted by the C.S. Mott Children‘s Hospital, 46 percent of parents have leftover prescription medications at home. Such expired medications are susceptible to bacterial growth and can contribute to millions of accidental poisonings and overdoses each year.

Younger children are particularly at risk of accidental poisoning when they gain access to these medications, while older children may engage in misuse of prescription drugs and experimental behavior.

To safeguard the environment and prevent accidental harm, the city said it is essential to adhere to the recommended steps for proper medication disposal:

Once an item has been placed inside the secure medication box, retrieval is not possible. Residents should refrain from attempting to retrieve any disposed medication.

Medications should be kept in their original packaging, and individuals should remove their names from the prescription bottles.

To ensure the medication‘s security, tape the lids of the prescription packaging.

The disposal site strictly prohibits the disposal of illicit drugs.

Residents are encouraged to regularly check their prescription expiration dates and dispose of expired pharmaceuticals by utilizing the new medication drop-off box situated in front of the Canyon Lake Fire Department at 28730 Vacation Drive.

The management of this program falls under the responsibility of the Canyon Lake Fire Department in collaboration with the Riverside County Sheriff‘s Department Lake Elsinore Station. The Sheriff‘s Station will regularly handle the proper disposal of medications collected in the secured drop-off box.

Bulky item pick ups can be scheduled online

CR&R, Canyon Lake’s contracted trash pick up company, provides the pick up of bulky items. The pickup of these items is available by scheduling on CR&R’s website, www.crrwasteservices.com, or by calling 800-755-8112.

Items that cannot fit in the curbside automated containers, such as a chair, couch, or other household appliances, are considered “bulky items.” Each residential customer is entitled to call and schedule a bulky item pick-up for no additional charge two times per calendar year, and each call can include up to two items.

Center calling all seniors to join in on game days

The Canyon Lake Senior Center is inviting the community’s seniors to a couple of days of interesting and fun games on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Hand and Foot, a quick moving card game with the objective to be the first to rid a player‘s cards and for the team to take the most points is played on Monday’s at the Senior Center from noon to 4:00 p.m.

For more information on Hand and Foot, contact Ann Nickle at 951-387-1083.

The Mahjongg Group meets on Tuesdays between noon and 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Both Chinese and American styles are played.

For more information on Mahjongg games, contact Theresa Fidler at 858-784-1560 or Melody Clark at 949-370-4401.

Fire Department accepting expired fire extinguishers

The Canyon Lake Fire Department has implemented an out-of-service fire extinguisher program.

Old or expired fire extinguishers can be dropped off at the Canyon Lake Fire Department Station 1 located at 28730 Vacation Drive.

Not only do fire extinguishers have manufacture dates imprinted on them to help determine their expirations, but if they have rust or corrosion, they should be taken to the fire department for disposal.

ABC fire extinguishers are the most common home fire extinguishers. Their life expectancy can range between 10 and 12 years depending on how well the extinguisher has been maintained.

After each use, the extinguisher should be recharged, even if the extinguisher is not empty. This will help to ensure that the extinguisher contains enough pressure and suppressant chemicals to extinguish future fires. Fire extinguishers should be serviced by a trained professional.

This new fire department program is also being implemented to promote the acquisition of fire extinguishers by Canyon Lake residents.

The Canyon Lake Fire Department recommends and encourages residents to have at least two fire extinguishers. Households should have one on each floor of the house as well as one for the garage.

The fire department also said to Immediately replace any fire extinguishers that are deemed out-of-service. Fire extinguishers are great for putting out small fires that have just started, but if a fire is too big and out of control, residents should evacuate the house and call 911.

POA seeking help with security camera footage

The Canyon Lake Property Owners Association is asking its members to volunteer to share home security camera footage when a criminal incident occurs near their home.

In partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff‘s Department, this program allows community residents with surveillance systems to voluntarily add themselves to a list that the Riverside County Sheriff‘s Department and the Canyon Lake POA may refer to if a criminal incident occurred nearby.

With the increased popularity of personal surveillance systems, including simple doorbell cameras, for residents and property owners, the use of the footage from these cameras has become useful to law enforcement. As crimes occur near a home with security cameras, owners may not be aware that their system may have captured helpful information that could help solve the crime.

After signing up on the Canyon Lake POA website for this program, when these criminal incidents occur, the Canyon Lake POA and/or law enforcement may contact those on the sign up list near the incident to help solve the crime by requesting to review their video footage their system may have captured. This information or footage may assist in apprehending and prosecuting the criminals involved.

Members would only be contacted by the Canyon Lake POA or law enforcement to request permission to view your camera footage if there is a criminal incident near their home.

“You are not giving the Canyon Lake POA or law enforcement access to your system or footage, but instead agreeing to be contacted if you have a camera that may have been in the vicinity of a criminal incident,” the Canyon Lake POA said. “Your participation in providing any camera footage is strictly voluntary. Information provided to the Canyon Lake POA regarding your camera systems will be for official use only. Your personal information will remain confidential and will not be distributed.’

Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals and convicting suspects caught in the act of committing a crime, the Canyon Lake POA said. While many own and operate personal surveillance systems that could aid in solving crimes, law enforcement officials are not always aware of who may have this potentially vital information.

By signing up for this program, residents are added to a list that may be quickly referenced to identify nearby cameras that may have captured criminal activity.

City, POA, Lions unite to provide Vial of Life program

The Canyon Lake Lions Club, the City of Canyon Lake, and the Canyon Lake POA have joined together to provide a program where residents can leave resident medical information in a vinyl envelope on their refrigerators to help first responders save lives.

The Vial of Life Program is intended for residents to store all life-saving medical information in a convenient and accessible way for first responders who are coming to an emergency response at their home.

The Vial of Life kits are being provided by the Canyon Lake POA at no cost and come with a directions sheet, a medical information form, a magnetic vinyl envelope, and a Vial of Life decal. The Vial of Life name comes from the common practice of people stuffing their medical information into a prescription bottle in hopes of first responders finding it.

With the magnetic vinyl envelope holding this information, a patient‘s medical information can now be found on the outside of the resident’s refrigerator. Also part of the kit is a decal that is to be placed on the front window of the home to alert first responders to look for the vinyl envelope.

The POA will be providing the Vial of Life kits to all new residents at no cost. Current residents can obtain a Vial of Life kit at either the Canyon Lake POA office in the Canyon Lake Town Center or at the Canyon Lake Fire Department. If there is more than one person in a household who would like to prepare their medical information, extra forms can be provided upon request.