Palomar Mountain News

Over the couple months, I have met with three different propane companies.  All three drivers have been servicing Palomar for many years.  All three told me there are some properties they can no longer get to safely.  They have bigger trucks now, with tandem back wheels, and wouldn’t you know it – trees have grown and branches are lower.  Some of our little dirt roads have soft shoulders and very tight areas because of trees taking up more of the roads. Some areas have large stumps that are difficult to navigate. A couple weeks ago a propane truck needed to be towed as the weight of the truck slid it over the side.

The three drivers I talked to said they all carry only 200 feet of hose.  For some areas to get your next propane delivery, tree and road work will need to be done first.

Just a tip to take advantage of this clear weather and maybe evaluate your roads.  You might connect with your neighbors and have a work party or call in the locals.

Your Fire Safe Council has a list of ‘Local Resources’ waiting for you at: http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil/

Look who came for breakfast!  Thanks to neighbor Jim Hamerly for having his camera close to their table this morning and sharing his amazing photos with us.  Here are notes from his Facebook post:

<<< Eating breakfast at 7 am and these two young mountain lions sauntered by our home and stopped and just looked at us. For at least a minute. Explains why we haven’t seen any deer in the area this weekend.

We were inside our home, otherwise I think we would have been their breakfast. They stood there are stared at us for the longest time with a intensity that cannot be described. I felt like prey. I both respect and fear them. Walked right up to us and stared us down.

Apparently very unusual to see a male-female pair together. What is scary is that

(1) they can outrun a deer (and me!)

(2) can jump 15 vertical feet standing still and

(3) leap 30 feet out from a standing position. Awesome creatures, beautiful too. >>>

So… I googled  how to avoid a mountain lion attack and came up with over a million tips:  https://www.google.com/#q=mountain+lion+avoid+attack

Palomar Mountain’s Annual Apple Festival is less than a month away, so save the date, bring your family, friends and neighbors and come on up:  Sunday, October 16th. Here are all the details: http://www.palomarsp.org/apple_festival/index.htm

The South Grade might be closed until 3:30 or so.  There was a motorcycle fatality about half way on the grade.  So sorry. As it stands now, you would be driving to that half way point to learn that you need to turn around and take another route.

There just may be good news for some property owners in the County and on Palomar in 2017. Here is the press release telling all about it:  http://www.palomarproperties.com/ISO_ratings_RELEASE_updated.pdf

From: Schmidt, Steve

[mailto:Steve.Schmidt@sdcounty.ca.gov]

Subject: ISO ratings

Thanks again for reaching out to me. Please see the attachment. If you have any follow-up questions, you can also contact Supervisor Bill Horn’s office at 619-531-5555.

Steve

Steve Schmidt  |  Communications Advisor

C: 619-206-9108  |  O: 619-531-4766

steve.schmidt@sdcounty.ca.gov

Office of County Supervisor Dianne Jacob

website  | twitter  |  facebook

What a fun find tucked away down Bailey Road, in the Woodlynn cabin. A former owner was a realtor and left behind his card.  He was licensed in 1921 and you only had to dial 3 numbers to call him!

Lots of things have changed in Real Estate over the past 95 years, but the cabin has remained very much the same.  The big stone fireplace has a wood stove that was just cleaned for a new buyer that had a change of plans, so it’s your turn!   Come on up and fall in love with your own little cabin in the woods: http://www.palomarproperties.com

Lots more numbers to dial  1-760-533-1742 and glad to open the doors!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

Well, that was a fun call!  One of my log cabin listings caught the eye of a scout for HGTV’s Log Cabin Living.  They need a total of three log homes for the show. I do have two now that could work.  I could use a log home listing from out of the area but thought it would be nice if all three were benefitting my clients.

Do you have a log cabin or home you are considering selling?  This could be a great way to get the word out – “As seen on HGTV Log Cabin Living!”

Let’s connect and get your questions answered.

Thank you!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

In the Cities and Above the Clouds

760 742-1742

http://www.palomarproperties.com

Added another blanket on the bed last night. Woke up in a cloud.  Misty, chilly, welcome to Fall. Built our first fire in the wood stove.  Just had to share Marcia Stults’ sunset she captured on the way down tonight. Such a beautiful day on Palomar.

Yes, I know this is a little early, but Happy Fall to all!

From: Suzann M. Leininger

Subject: Fwd: Issued SD County DPW permit for Giro Bike Ride with road closure on Sunday, Sept 11, 2016 (Lk Wohlford Rd closed between Foxley Dr and Oakvale Rd from 8:15 AM to 11:30 AM)

Click for the Route Map: http://www.palomarproperties.com/giroroutemap.pdf

Click for the Cue Sheet: http://www.palomarproperties.com/2016girocue.pdf

Reminder about this event on Sunday.  Looks like they will be headed up South Grade @ 0930.

Suzann

Many of you know the Mendenhall family.  We were privileged to attend the dedication ceremony naming a part of Highway 76, honoring of Joel Menhenhall.

Here is a story from the Union Tribune and a nice photo of Joel: http://enewspaper.sandiegouniontribune.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=f3fcd4b9-12d0-411a-8906-d1f555a460cb

See below the press release from Marie Waldron, our California State Assemblywoman, 75^th District:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            CONTACT: Andrea Gutierrez

September 6, 2016                                                                                                     (916) 319-2075

Assemblywoman Marie Waldron Dedicates Joel Mendenhall Memorial Highway

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, dedicated the East Grade segment of state Route 76 in North San Diego County today at a roadside ceremony to honor the late local Palomar Mountain rancher Joel Mendenhall.

“It is an honor to pay tribute to an extraordinary young man who represented the true spirit of a California rancher who raised wholesome and safe food for his local community, said Assemblywoman Waldron. “Joel worked hard, always did what is right and provided the highest level of care to his animals and the land. He was friendly, dependable, and most importantly, a devoted family man, who is greatly missed.”

Last year, Waldron’s Assembly resolution named part of State Highway Route 76 in San Diego after Mendenhall. Recently, Caltrans installed signs memorializing the stretch of highway. No state money was used for the signs.

Mr. Mendenhall was just 30-years-old in 2013 when he tragically passed away in an equipment accident. He was a successful California rancher and owner of Homegrown Cattle Company in Palomar, where he raised natural beef for cattle marketed to supermarkets, like Whole Foods Markets, throughout San Diego County and Southern California.

“This memorial highway will forever honor the life of Joel Mendenhall, who was a hard-working rancher and a treasured part of this community,” said Assemblywoman Waldron.

Joining Waldron for the sign dedication were numerous family and friends including Joel’s wife Jenna and children along with his parents Frank and Janice Mendenhall.

Assemblywoman Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75^th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Santa Ysabel, Temecula, Valley Center, and Vista.

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