Palomar Mountain News

One of the absolutely cutest cabins on Palomar is back on the market. We had it in escrow but credit issues prevented the buyers from moving forward. So, you have another turn on this one! Much has been done to breath new life into a very vintage cabin. Ove the past few years we have had a new wood stove, electrical, plumbing, windows, flooring, fixtures (just wait until you see the copper sink in the bathroom!), siding, fencing, oh, you just have to see! Click for more Inspiration Hideaway info. Let’s go see! Just think, you could be in for the holidays!

Please Share with your friends, too! Thank you!

Bonnie Phelps
76O 742 one 742

From: Ronchetti, Keith

There have been several postings over the past three months on ‘Palomar Mountain News’ regarding the fire department’s contract with San Diego County Fire Authority (SDCFA) but the members of the fire board still get the question “why did you sign the contract with the County?”

Here is a recap of the events leading up to that decision …

Friday, May 31st
Meeting occurred at the County Fire Authority Office to review changes to the contract.
PMVFD Attendees: Board members Linda Fortney, Bruce Graves, and Keith Ronchetti; Deputy Fire Chief Cliff Kellogg.
CFA Attendees: Susan Quasarano, Kevin O’Leary, Greg Griswold.

Saturday, June 1st
PMVFD monthly board meeting.
Discussion and results of the CFA contract meeting were shared with the community.
The CFA wanted an answer on our intent regarding signing the contract within five days.
Agreement to engage an attorney was discussed and the board took the action.

Wednesday, June 5th
We engaged attorney William Ross, highly recommended by Ron Coleman, the FireForce One consultant we have been working with for the last several months. After several conference calls and the review of numerous documents from LAFCO, the County, FireForce One, and various emails William Ross confirmed our options. His recommendation was to sign the proposed contract since the SDCFA would not extend the contract we were working under at the time which expired June 30th. This met our immediate focus to continue to provide the best service possible to our community while giving us time to thoroughly investigate our options.

Sunday, June 9th
The contract was signed for one year and the County sent a courier to pick up the hard copy Monday morning.

So the one line answer to “why we signed ” is “to gain more time to define and pursue all our options.”

Your Fire Department Board of Directors

Click to read all about it!

From: Ronchetti, Keith [mailto:Keith.Ronchetti@Teradata.com]
News from Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department …

George E. Lucia has made a personal decision to retire as PMVFD Fire Chief effective immediately, although he remains a member of the department. Questions may be directed to Deputy Chief Cliff Kellogg at the station.

Heather has lived on Palomar about 10 years, and she’s helped orchestrate the Annual BBQ fundraiser at over a decade and served as a volunteer at PMFD 6 years. She needs to replace her car, perhaps you have a lead for her?

From: “Heather”

Car died, need to replace so I can get to work. Affordable, reliable, transportation up and down Palomar Mountain in all weather. Possible take over payments, payments preferred. Please contact Heather PM Fire Dept. 760-703-4323

Casting Call for TV Makeover Show – come one, come all!
Looking for country folks, fisherman and women, hunters, back country woodcutters, people who garden, raise animals, for cable TV Beverly Hills makeover show to be filmed on Palomar Mountain.
Palomar, Julian and the Back Country folks are welcome!
Dates to be announced.
Please spread the word, then call Nick 760 782-3OOO with Palomar Hunt Club.

We’ve had some lovely summer weather lately, but I just couldn’t resist posting this pic of my favorite season on Palomar. We are fortunate to have several options for guys who plow, so you can be in for our first snow this year! Invite your family and friends! There is room for the Brady Bunch! Let’s go see!

Bonnie
76O 742 one 742

The Song of the Dove. A cute-as-can-be cabin, sparkling clean and ready for you to decorate and move right in! One bedroom plus a second sleeping option, level access for those snow days. One third acre to enjoy! $127,500 to $141,000! Quick! Who is going to get this one?! Click for more info and pix, then let’s go see!

Bonnie
76O 742 one 742

Escrow just closed today! A warm welcome to one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. John Rodriguez came up for his keys and is so happy! When I asked him why he had to have a home on Palomar, it was real easy. “For the Stars! You can’t get it in the city. I’ve loved the outdoors, nature, and the stars since I was a little boy and Palomar Mountain is amazing.” John is a LVN and working in the health field but starts school in a few weeks on a second degree to study the stars and be an Astronomer. “I am excited to have the chance to volunteer at the Observatory. My family thinks I am crazy to move all the way up here, work in Temecula, and go to school at Palomar, but they all know I’m finally living my dream!” Some of John’s family has already been up and I’ve had a chance to meet them. They assured me that they will love visiting on our beautiful Mountain.