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POA approves new community amphitheater...

ttFROM PAGE A1 In March,
the board
Ken scripted their idea and proposed it to the Fine Arts approved
Guild and the POA. funding for a
Later, Art Zasio created conceptual drawings that in- new amphithe-
cluded a large domed stage, changing rooms and fixed ater to be built
stadium seats that could facilitate events for the Fine on the hillside
Arts Guild as well as the Canyon Lake Community at Holiday
Theater group. Over the last two years, The Fine Arts Harbor Park.
Guild dusted off the prior proposals, revisited the de- Construction
sign and made it more functional, affordable and scal- of the amphi-
able. PHOTO PROVIDED BY RON MARTEL theater is set to
Fine Arts Guild President Ron Martel, who has led begin the first
the project for the past two years, worked primarily week of May.
with his wife Leigh, Ken Cable, Travis Montgomery,
Steve Libring of the Facilities Review Committee and ing of Dee Zasio, Sue Bonner, Bert Barbay, Orlando the community.
Daryl Ballou, who spent hours developing the new Lopez, Bonnie Dubbs, Corrie Tutt, Larry Garland and “We in the Fine Arts Guild are thrilled and honored
conceptual drawings, the Fine Arts Guild created a Ron Martel, showed the commitment to this project to help provide this new facility to the community,"
more viable proposition. and good faith by including the significant donation, said Ron. This is consistent with our mission to pro-
The Fine Arts Guild Board of Directors, consist- which is the Fine Arts Guild’s way of giving back to mote quality live music in our ‘Little Bit of Paradise.’”

POA candidates discuss community involvement...

ttFROM PAGE A3 pickleball. and is volunteering their precious time we worked with the POA and board of
ners to experienced players. When we Participating in so many activities in in making Canyon Lake a better place. directors to hire a full-time tennis pro
see someone new on the tennis courts, our community (tennis, pickleball, Fi- For the past several years, I began fol- for our community whose mission is
we always try to make them feel wel- esta Day, car shows, Taco Tuesday, 4th lowing some of the hot topics of Canyon to build tennis programs for the adults
come, like Marga made us feel. of July fireworks, boating, etc.) has been Lake POA, like the lake lease, front gate, and the juniors. The bonus for the ju-
Our next involvement was when we such a wonderful experience for my and how things did or did not get done. I niors would be for them to get a full-ride
heard of something called pickleball, wife and I in getting to know so many also began to look at the cost of our ame- scholarship.
what was pickleball? The tennis com- amazing people who have so much to nities by reviewing the financial state- The type of work I have done is look-
munity was not too happy about losing offer to this great community. It is all ments. I attend as many monthly board ing at things and coming up with some-
one of the courts to something called our amenities that makes Canyon Lake meetings as possible to get to know the thing better or know we are doing it cor-
pickleball. During this stressful time, we a special place. issues and concerns of our community. rectly. I have always prided myself on
as a community were able to work to- Last year, I joined the Recreation I am currently president of Tennis being open and honest and working with
gether and realize that pickleball was, in Committee. Being on this committee Club and saw some changes that I felt people.
fact, a great sport, and the POA was able has given me another view of how this needed to be made. Working with the If elected, I represent you and all the
to add another amenity to our “Little Bit community is structured. The nice part Tennis Club Board, we rewrote the Mis- amenities we have in Canyon Lake. I
of Paradise.” Now, we not only enjoy of all the committees in our community sion Statement and the Bi-Laws to bet- am always open to input. Without input
playing tennis, we also enjoy playing is that everyone lives in Canyon Lake ter reflect the Tennis Club. As a club, what do you have?
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

BACKGROUND:
Retired Air Force Colonel and Viet Nam Combat Pilot Maintain and Enhance Amenities, Facilities and
Worked for aerospace contractor: responsible for Infrastructure as Canyon Lake turns 50 years old
cost control, scheduling and technical performance
on contracts with the federal government Our amenities are what makes Canyon Lake unique from other
B.S. Aero Engineering, M.S. Systems Management
communities

CANYON LAKE: We subsidize these amenities to enjoy the benefits they bring to the
Moved to Canyon Lake in 1999 community
Drawn here by the many amenities including
Equestrian Center, Tennis, Lake, Golf and Club If amenities are not properly maintained it can have a negative
Activities: travel, concerts, car shows, Fiesta Day
effect on property values

INVOLVEMENT: We need to focus on improving existing amenities and developing
POA Finance Committee 2014 – Present
Chairman POA Finance Committee providing insight new ones that meet the needs of our changing demographics

to budget and financial workings of the POA Youth oriented amenities like the proposed Pump Track and Splash
POA Green Committee to assure golf course Pads would be great additions to Canyon Lake
maintenance, playability and design integrity
President Men’s Golf Club – 2006 Resolution of the roadway lawsuit and restoration of our roads is
Tuesday Work Group volunteer to maintain the
golf course saving the POA thousands of dollars critical to the proper maintenance of our infrastructure

Boating and water skiing
Properly funding our Reserves is not only State law, it is
Fine Arts Guild Concerts necessary to maintain and improve existing amenities and protect

Contact Dudley Thompson at dthompson4cl@gmail.com property values
Canyon Lake POA Board of Directors

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