From: Tom Stinson, for Assemblymember Marie Waldron, AD 75

Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on our blessings

Thanksgiving has arrived. It’s a time to enjoy family and friends and to take at least a few moments to give thanks about how fortunate we Americans are to live in this land of abundance and liberty.

Thanksgiving commemorates the Pilgrims first harvest in America in 1621. There were numerous Thanksgiving celebrations in early American history, including one proclaimed by George Washington to celebrate the victory over the British at Saratoga during the Revolutionary War. The modern holiday was proclaimed by President Lincoln in 1863, and has been celebrated every year since.

We Americans have a great deal to be thankful for. We live in a nation founded on the notion that all men are created equal, with God given freedoms that are inviolate.

Today the world surrounding us seems to be descending into chaos. Though violence, terror and disease are sweeping vast areas of the globe, at least here at home we remain confident that we are safe, free and secure, our rights enshrined in a Constitution based on individual liberty, secured by a military second to none. Here in the United States, the rule of law is sacred, government powers are limited and our leaders should serve the people, not the other way around.

During this holiday season, we should remember the blessings bestowed upon us as by our Creator as free human beings. Whatever our beliefs,  we should be thankful for our families, our homes, our  liberties and those willing to put their lives on the line  to protect all of us.

Sent by,

Tom Stinson

District Communications Director

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, AD 75

350 W 5^th Avenue #110

Escondido, CA 92025

Phone: 760-480-7570

Fax: 760-480-7516

From: Rosemary Johnston

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2014/nov/14/wildfire-risk-san-diego-valleys-mountains-beginnin/

Wildfire Risk In San Diego Valleys, Mountains Beginning Sunday

Friday, November 14, 2014

By City News Service

An onset of windy, dry atmospheric conditions will create acute wildfire risks in the San Diego-area inland valleys and mountains over a roughly 24-hour span starting Sunday evening, the National Weather Service warned today.

During the “fire-weather watch” period, sustained northeast winds up to 30 mph and gusts reaching 65 mph will be likely, the NWS advised.

Adding to the burn hazards will be daytime relative humidities as low as 10 percent, according to the federal agency.

The winds are expected to diminish significantly Monday afternoon, preceding an increase of local humidity levels that night, meteorologists said.

From: Mike and Joelene

Free mountain kitty’s trained hunters.  Black white and grey, call Mike 951 47 three 9141

Thanks!

Took this yesterday.  Such beautiful Fall weather up here these days!  This is the second time we have had a free weekend in over a year!  How about a $50.00 discount for your last minute stay?

Also the guests booked for next week had to postpone so Cabin Fever is available now through Wednesday the 26th (the night before Thanksgiving!)

We love the art our guests leave for us.  This was done by a 9 year old!! Imagine the fun that could be yours!

Here are all the details where you can also click on “Book It” and it’s YOURS!

Bonnie

Will deliver on Crestline or Birch Hill.  Like new condition – no dents. $75.00

Call Tom Fortney

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An extra big Thank You today to all our Vets for standing up for this county. Click for a great video.

Bonnie and Don

So often I’ve heard folks in awe of our night sky we enjoy on Palomar Mountain.  It is so much brighter up here “a mile nearer heaven”.  I also think many of us are intrigued with exploration of outer space.  Robert Gonsett is one of the subscribers to the Mountain News, and I thought many of you would be interested in a message he just sent my way:

From: Robert Gonsett

For those of you interested in outer space and exploration into the unknown, this may be a banner week.

Background: The Rosetta spacecraft has traveled for 10 years to reach a certain comet in our solar system.  Rosetta successfully went into orbit around that comet last August.  That was the first time a spacecraft has ever orbited a comet.  The comet is officially known as 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko or “67P” for short.  It’s about three miles long.

This Wednesday: If all goes as planned, a space-probe the size of a washing machine will be released from Rosetta and will land on the comet’s surface Wednesday morning at 7:35 AM PST.  This will be the first time a spacecraft has ever soft-landed on a comet!  A host of scientific tests are planned for the comet’s surface.

The Rosetta mission is perhaps more exciting than the first moon landing because the technical challenges are greater. This comet turns out to have very rough terrain with housed-sized boulders, craggy craters and 500-foot-high cliffs.  Add to that the complicating factor that the comet is outgassing and those gasses alone could topple the lander.

I can’t wait to see what will happen. For more information, Google “Rosetta spacecraft” and you’ll find a number of interesting articles.  Hopefully the mainstream media will take notice.  (Even if the lander fails, the Rosetta orbiter will continue to circle the comet and give us a ringside view as 67P approaches the sun and massive outgassing occurs.)

The photo attached was taken about a month ago from the Rosetta orbiter. The big flat objects in the center of the photo are a bank of solar panels to power the spacecraft.  Above the panels are two spheres.  Those spheres are connected to each other and you are in fact looking at Comet 67P.

While the news media is obsessed with ebola, ISIS, politics and similar earth-bound matters, don’t forget to think about the heavens above. Let’s hope for a successful landing and fasten your seat belts for Wednesday morning.  A great exploratory attempt is about to get underway.

Have a good week, Bob

From: Tom Stinson for Marie Waldron [mailto:Tom.Stinson@asm.ca.gov]

The election is behind us…

Now that the election is over, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the people of the 75^th Assembly District for the trust you have placed in me by allowing me to continue to serve as your voice in Sacramento.

As a small business owner, I am keenly aware of the burden the state’s excessive tax rates and overbearing regulations place on all Californians. Consequently, I am very pleased by the “A” rating I recently received from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association in their Legislative Report Card for this session. As a fiscal conservative, next session I will continue to oppose any proposals that would undermine California’s anemic economy with higher taxes.

As most of you also know, I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, and am proud of the “A” grade recently awarded me by the National Rifle Association. While protecting the Second Amendment is often an uphill job in Sacramento, I will continue to fight for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, one of our most fundamental civil rights.

Lower taxes, fiscal solvency, less burdensome regulations, protection of our constitutional rights, better schools, stronger families, enhanced public health and safety – these concerns drive me as a mother and citizen. I trust these are some of the reasons you have honored me with another term in the Assembly.

Please know that I will continue to fight on behalf of the citizens of this district and that I look forward to continuing to serve you to the best of my abilities.

Sent by,

Tom Stinson

District Communications Director

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, AD 75

350 W 5^th Avenue #110

Escondido, CA 92025

Phone: 760-480-7570

Fax: 760-480-7516

You just never know what you’re going to see ’round the next bend!

Just another fun Fall Sighting on Palomar!

We all get an extra hour tonight to enjoy this lovely storm!  Burt Hulbert reported over an inch of rain last night on the South Grade. Now we’re getting even more of this much needed, wonderful rain.

So, change your clocks, and those batteries in your smoke detectors, and you’ll be all set to settle in ’round your warm fire up here tonight!

Happy Fall Y’all!