Palomar Mountain News

There has been NO SMOKE on Palomar that we could see from our place today but the fire is apparently still going on the north side of the mountain, way down below the Observatory.  This photo was taken from Canfield Road last night about 7 pm with the sun shining on the 60 inch Observatory.

It was so impressive to see the planes in the air, and all the crews responding to work the fire last night.  We heard plans circling over our house at midnight when we finally turned out the lights knowing we were in good hands.  Thanks to ALL!

The wind has pushed the smoke east so we don’t see it up here now.  However, it apparently is still going. Here is a post about a meeting tomorrow, open to everyonel:

From: Suzann M. Leininger

The Federal Incident Management team, that is managing the Cutca fire on the North side of Palomar, wants to have a community meeting tomorrow, Sunday afternoon.

It will be at the Palomar Mountain Fire Station at 3:30 pm.

So far, the containment line is holding.

Thanks, Suzann

PMFD BOD

Thanks to Peter for this cool info and link!

From: Peter

Some may be interested or curious about Palomar Mountain fire history. Connect to http://databasin.org/maps/new#datasets=bf8db57ee6e0420c8ecce3c6395aceeb

Pan and zoom in on Palomar Mtn. The orange areas are a composite of mapped fires in this dataset, and one will see the extensive fire footprint on Palomar Mtn over time. Click on the ‘i within a circle’ button up top, move the cursor to a specific location and click on it.

A window opens leading one to the fire records for that specific location. Click into a fire record and a yellow overlay shows the extent of that specific mapped fire. This resource says it goes back to 1950 fire maps but for Palomar Mtn, I see fires mapped back to 1917 [at least].

Peter

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……. Peter Brueggeman La Jolla, California USA peterbman(at)gmail.com

Our rain on Palomar had stopped, but we could see Valley Center was still enjoying the last of the storm. A great rain for July, don’t cha think!?!

We are so thankful for this beautiful rain today. Our gauge showed just over an inch on State Park Road. That is wonderful, but our mountain is still very thirsty.  Going up Crestline, we see this reminder.  (Double click to enlarge photo). I just googled ‘Water conservation tips’ and over 11 million links with lots of ideas came up.

Just a friendly reminder to conserve when you can.  Our little mountain needs every drop!  🙂

Wes Ruise said six trees were struck by lightening today during our storm.  Don and I were out tonight and saw quite a few hard-working folks coming in from falling trees and putting out the fires.  Those hand crews don’t look like they plan on popping by the gym tonight!

Everyone’s dedication and commitment is appreciated!

Having computer issues connecting with my server.  (I receive about 400 day!)  One message that I saw briefly this morning was for a showing on Tuesday.  Hoping you are a subscriber to the Mtn News.

My goal has always been to respond to all messages within 24 hours.  If you don’t hear back from me, please call.

Thank you for your understanding!

Bonnie

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From: Susie Kellogg

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Board Elections

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Nominations are open for the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors.  Nominees must be either a Palomar Mountain resident or a Palomar Mountain property owner.

Two positions on the PMVFD Board of Directors are open.  Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 6, 2015.  The meeting begins at 12:00 noon.

Directors serve two-year terms.  Board meetings are held monthly at the fire station, usually on the first Saturday of each month.

If you would like to be a candidate, please contact the Nomination Committee Chairperson, Susie Kellogg at:

email: susiekellogg (at) gmail (dot) com or

phone: 76O 742 zero 414

Nominations will close on August 23, 2015.

From:  Bonnie Spear

Thanks to everyone who has taken this survey so far! We’re up to 40 responses, and I’d appreciate if we can get up to 50 or more within the next week.

Another student in my Master’s program is doing a survey on mountain lion encounters, and I know we have more than our fair share up here. Would you take that survey for us too? Here’s the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mountainlionwuwalden

50 more responses please here

Thank you all!

From: Curt Waite

The Forest Fire Lookout Association is looking for volunteers to help them staff High Point fire lookout tower on Palomar Mountain.  We would like to train about 12-15 new lookouts to assist in our mission of early fire detection for Palomar Mountain and North County.  If you would be interested, please contact Scott McClintock at palomartowers@gmail.com. For more information you may go to their website at www.ffla-sandiego.org

Thanks,

Curt Waite

Beautiful snow days will be here before you know it!  Are you all set with the cabin of your dreams?

The owners doubled the land size of this one and have dropped the price $34,000.  Who is going to hang their stockings this Christmas at the Candy Cane Cabin?

Click for the info plus an album of snow AND summer pix at the Candy Cane….

Call Bonnie for ALL Seasons of Fun!

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