Friend of the Mountain, Ernie Cowan, wrote an absolutely beautiful tribute of Joel. His words paint a lovely picture of the hard-working, gentleman rancher, Joel Mendenhall.
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | October 5, 2013
Rancher’s Legacy
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | October 4, 2013
Astronomer will share knowledge of the Heavens and more!
Astronomer will share knowledge of the heavens October 4 & 5 at Bates
Posted by David D. Ross
Improve your knowledge of astronomy the weekend of October 4 & 5 at Bates Nut Farm when astronomer Bob Karl, formerly of Lompoc Observatory, will be at the farm beginning at dusk.
Karl will share his knowledge of the heavens, and will point out constellations, planets, and other interesting things in the night sky. Guests may bring their own telescopes, or use one of his.
For those needing instruction, he will show how to use a telescope. With the new moon occurring on October 5, and a location far away from city lights, this should be a great opportunity for star gazing! The event will be held in the East Field, near the Farm Zoo. Free admission, all are welcome. For more information, guests may contact Bates Nut Farm at 760-749-3333, email info@batesnutfarm.biz, or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | October 3, 2013
88.9 from Palomar – Remembering Chuck Smith
A couple years ago we were driving along the road in San Diego and saw a cardboard sign with only the numbers: 88.9. For fun, I turned the radio on and heard a brand new station. KSDW transmits from Palomar Mountain and broadcasts on 88.9 MHz. It is owned by Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. When I’m in the car I enjoy listening to Chuck Smith, and the many other programs.
Calvary Chapel owned the beautiful Jeff Valley on Palomar. I had the privilege to represent them in the sale a couple years ago. What a pleasure to meet the pastor, Chuck Smith, along with one of his grandsons, and several other folks for lunch at our Round House up here. It was a fun time.
The radio station posted that Chuck Smith slipped away from his earthly home today. As one website said, “Chuck Smith will be remembered by many, but has influenced many more” I think it is kind of special to continue to be able to turn the radio on, or listen live, online at http://www.ksdwradio.com/ and hear Chuck’s voice coming through, loud and clear, for years to come, from antennas on our favorite mountain.
See also a Tribute from Chuck’s daughter
Bonnie Phelps
Palomar Mountain, CA
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | October 3, 2013
3rd Annual Apple Festival on Palomar Mountain Save the Date!
Save the date! Sunday afternoon, October 27th! Click for lots more photos and there will be more info to follow. Many thanks to Rick Barclay, Michael Walsh and all who volunteer with Friends of the State Park and orchestrate this event every year! Such a nice afternoon for the Mountain. Invite your family and friends!
Posted in Palomar Mountain News | Tags: annual apple festival, Apple Festival Palomar Mountain, apple goodies
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | October 1, 2013
Whole Foods Market BBQ and Matching Funds for Joel’s Family
You are invited to a BBQ at the San Diego and Orange County Whole Foods Markets this Saturday. All proceeds from the BBQ will go to http://www.mendenhallgirls.com/ In addition, Whole Foods will be matching all donations.
I was just told that one family has invited many of their friends who plan to all meet for lunch at a Whole Foods on Saturday. Very special. Let’s do it!
Click to find a Whole Foods Market near you
See also:
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | October 1, 2013
Farmer’s Market Warner School – Every Thursday
Like a mini road trip from Palomar? You are invited to check out the Farmer’s Market at the Warner Springs School:
“Let’s Grow Together as a Community”
Open Every Thursday
3:15 –6:00 p.m.
Warner School
Locally grown produce, local crafters
Tri-tip bbq
Ala carte BBQ sandwiches
dinner plates with salad & Beans
whole tri-tip to take home
Live entertainment
Please come support the Warner Springs Certified Farmers Market!
For Information please contact Warner School at 760-782-3517
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | September 28, 2013
Yarn to Spare? Yarn to Share?
Lynda Ruth makes afghans and quilts. Lots of them. For the past 10 years, she has made, and donated about 225 to 250 a year. (Wow, that is over 2000!)
Disabled Veterans Hospitals, Hospice, and Tri-City NICU have all benefited by her talent and generosity. Do you have yarn to spare, or yarn to share? Perhaps you have yarn stashed away with good intentions… ? Perhaps you’d like to donate to Lynda’s worthy cause and know it will be used and appreciated. Simply give Ken and Lynda a call at the cabin 742-1759, or captainkw at cox dot net, or you are welcome to drop yarn off at our place on Palomar. We’ll make sure it gets to her. Sincere thanks to all!
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | September 27, 2013
Boucher Lookout Open for Tours this weekend!
Have you toured the newly refurbished, Boucher Lookout? Thanks to Bob Price for providing this photo from the 1930’s when his folks operated a resort at Iron Springs. They took camping guests to the lookout for the “best view in the County”!
The lookout had been closed for many years, and then completely refurbished last year. Volunteers man the lookout looking for “smokes”. Curt Waite is there today, and others will have it open Saturday and Sunday. Nice and clear today so the views would be spectacular! 9 to 4 ish
Directions: Pick up a day pass (think $8.00 per car), at the State Park and you can drive all the way up, and park outside the lookout. A volunteer will let you in to climb the stairs to the top and look around from the catwalk. Pretty interesting.
Lots of pix at these links:
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | September 27, 2013
Pierce Arrow Classic Car Rally on Palomar Mountain
Palomar is the perfect place for a Classic Car Rally! One hundred and sixty folks drove up the Highway to the Stars for an Observatory Tour and catered lunch.
The Shoberg Family has had a cabin on Palomar since the 1930’s. That was Wendel about 8 years old, with his parents and sister by their cabin out on Birch Hill. In 2009, Wendel drove the same car ’round the mountain and along State Park Road for their car club event.
It was so fun to meet owners from all over Southern Cal, They L O V E Palomar and were so fascinated with the Observatory. They said this was their best event ever coming up to Palomar and plan to be back real soon with family and friends. They loved taking photos of their magnificent cars parked at the Fern Meadow Lookout with views to the ocean. How many cars??? See if you can count: Click for photos of that fun day.
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | September 27, 2013
Make your own Laundry Soap?
Sure! Making your own soap is quite a mountain thing to do! Fun for gifts, too! Thanks, Diane!
FROM: Diane Ewing
Would you like to make your own – wonderful – laundry soap? How about something environmentally friendly? Most laundry soaps are about 30 cents a load and full of chemicals, dye, and perfume. Here is a recipe for a soap that make your clothes soft and clean. It is non allergic and environmental safe and one cup per load is about 3 cents.
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