Palomar Mountain News

The Pedley/Clark family roots on Palomar go back over 100 years to the days of their Great Grandfather.  He operated a thriving saw mill business. They owned all of Pedley Valley, woven with little logging roads, where trees were downed and lumber cut for the Lodge and our early cabins on Palomar.

A homestead cabin for their family with six children, looked out to their pond on land now owned by the Palomar Mutual Water company. An off-grid log cabin was built half a century ago in another location.  Modern conveniences were eventually very intriguing so the Clarks purchased their ‘Bear’s Den’ up on Crestline. Oh my, electric power, water and a real phone!

Five generations have loved Palomar all these years and are passing the torch for new owners to enjoy this home in a very private setting off Crestline.  Here is a peek for you:

Oh, you might be curious about what is in the little bowl?  Arrowhead and pottery shards the seller gathered in Pedley Valley over the years and has left for you.

More details here – Come on up for your tour!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

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Would YOU like a $1.00 ticket to see Mid Summer Nights Dream! Tomorrow night dress rehearsal is open for anyone for $1.00 a seat so they have a live audience for this last time prior to opening night on Friday.

Three of the cast members are from Palomar Mountain!  Our oldest son, Brandon Phelps plays Oberon, King of the Fairies. His wife, Heidi is Titania, the Queen and head seamstress who is just finishing up very fancy, made-on-the-mountain, fabulous fairy costumes!  Our oldest granddaughter, Kiki will be wearing one in her part as Peaseblossom.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the show by 6:45 pm Thursday night. I’ll have a basket for the $1.00 donation and “…we’ll enter the enchanting land of Shakespeare as his most notorious comic romp gets dreamt up”.

Shakespeare wrote the play in 1591 with a setting in Athens, Greece.  Lucky for you, the next two weekends, the play is just down the mountain at the Community Lutheran Church Theatre.  It is located at the bottom of the Valley Center Grade and Lake Wohlford Road.

The show opens Friday and plays the next two weekends.  You can get your tickets here:  http://www.clcfamily.org/theatre or at the door.

One of our weekenders, Mike Pique enjoys running around the world to catch the best view of shows from the sky.  He sent us this great link for what to expect with this Eclipse a month from now.  Thanks Mike!

In know of several mountain folks heading north for the very best views.  Should be a fun view to remember from right here on Palomar, too!

From: Mike Pique

Info on safe viewing, eclipse glasses, and Xavier’s marvelous interactive map. Note all times are UTC/GMT so subtract some hours as explained on the main site. 30 days to go…

http://www.eclipse2017.org

I’ve seen a few air conditioning trucks up here lately!!!

We’ve lived on Palomar for the past 20 years and thought this has been the hottest weather so far.  Several days in the 90s!  Whew!  Thanks to weekenders Bill and Cheryl Kaiser for sending this article, it was the hottest month since 1970!

(Wow, that was a L O N G time ago!!! I was just graduating from high school…

a V E R Y long time ago!)

Stay cool!

http://eedition2.latimes.com/Olive/ODN/LATimes/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=LAT%2F2017%2F07%2F19&entity=Ar01602&sk=CA49BA64

Updated May 2024

It has been so exciting to learn even just a bit of the impact Caltech with their Palomar Mountain Observatory has had on astronomy around the world.  For 45 years our international treasure was the largest Eye to the Sky in the world.  At it’s peek, astronomers came from many countries and booked their night viewings two years in advance.  We are so thankful this is open to the public for tours.

The Escondido Times Advocate Fun announced the event for kids of all ages a few years ago.  It prompted the public to come the mountain maybe for their first time or come back again like so many people do.  Palomar is part of so many families traditions and the Observatory is high on the list.

Check it out: https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/the-great-eclipse-and-palomar-telescope-subjects-of-space-themed-events/

Ken and Linda found a cell phone in the middle of the road at the top of the South Grade.  They are standing by waiting for you to call and claim your phone. It is in great shape! Hooray! 760 450-6478

3 to 4 dozen.  Please call Lynda Ruth 760 742-1759 and you can pick them up on the mountain.  Thank you!

Many of us enjoy stopping in Grangettos on our way home.  They have been “Helping us grow since 1952”.  You are invited to help celebrate their 65 years in business.  They have a couple different dates for their locations for free hot dogs, chips and drinks.  Check it out and we just may see you there!  Grangettos Thank You to Customers Flyer

 Subject: Customer Appreciation events

Friends,

Customer appreciation events listed on attachment- come by if you have time and help us celebrate 65 years in business!

Kevin Grangetto
Owner
kgrangetto@grangettos.com
www.grangettos.com

Helping customers become more productive, efficient, and profitable since 1952

From Jack and Rosie

Movie Night This Saturday, July 8th

Like to see a great Show-deo?  Everyone is invited to the Palomar Christian Conference Center for this week’s Closing Ceremony!  It is amazing what those girls have learned to do in one week.  We go each year and it is so fun to watch!

Our oldest granddaughter happens to be there this week for Horse Camp.  Photos are posted each day:   https://www.facebook.com/PalomarCCC/    Wow!  What a great time these kids are having.

This week’s closing ceremony will begin at 10 am on Saturday, July 8th.  You’re asked to arrive 15 minutes early.    (This is Week 3 of 8 so there will be other Shoe-deos through mid August).

Directions:  Go through the State Park and follow directions to the Christian Conference Center.  When you see the camp buildings, turn into the first parking lot and you will see the horse barn, arena and bleachers off to the left.

It is not too late to send your kids to camp this summer!   There are a few spots left for Horse Camp and the very fun Adventure and Base Camps:   http://www.pccc.org