Our ‘Palomar Plumber’ John Lucia, is taking classes for a new career. In addition to helping with your plumbing issues (when his knees cooperate), he is back in school and is in need of a computer. Anyone have one that is taking up space? Give John and call 760 742-2423
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 20, 2011
Do you have a computer taking up space?
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 20, 2011
Who’s Who BBQ for Thanks, Donation and Volunteer Info
Thank you to the following businesses for supporting the 2011 PMVFD annual barbecue fundraiser: Valley Center Wellness Spa, Pala Spa and Resort, Julian Hard Cider, Tony Hawk, Fat Ivor’s Rib Rack, Knott’s Berry Farm, Rick Clemson Photography, A Country Connection, Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Diversified Tax Services, Julian Tea, Cottage Arts, Julian Book House, David Odle Construction, Toyota of Escondido, Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe , Valley View Casino and Viejas Casino.
The BBQ is only 8 weeks away and we NEED YOUR HELP. Please consider making a DONATION and/or VOLUNTEERING.
What a wonderful way to show our appreciation to our brave firefighters, while enjoying a FUN-FILLED day with family and friends!
Contacts:
Kym pmvfdspecialevents@gmail.com
Susie palomarmountainfireboard@gmail.com
Sign-up form http://www.palomarcommunitycenter.com/BBQ.php
More information www.communityconnections.info
THANK YOU,
PMVFD Fundraising Committee
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 14, 2011
Labor Day Weekend and YOU!
This very fun, annual event, is right around the corner!
Labor Day Weekend is a time when our population on Palomar might hit the highest numbers for the entire year! Why? The entire weekend has been very special for several decades now!
Friday Night is the Awards Dinner for the Volunteer Fire Fighters
Saturday, September 3rd, is fun for the entire family with the yummy barbecue, pie and goodies. The raffle prizes are auctioned off with all the proceeds going to the PMVFD. There is a dunk tank, fun stuff for kids, and toe-tapping, mountain music!
YOUR help (yes, YOU) would sure be appreciated!
How about helping get a few more raffle prizes?
Have a prize to donate?
Can you help set up the day before, or Saturday morning?
Like to take a shift serving food or helping out in a booth?
The clean-up crew could use your help too.
Like to help sell Raffle Tickets? They will be available soon!
Click here to sign up or contact Kym McClary 760-855-7451
Let’s all work together to make this a fun weekend-to-remember on Palomar!
Bonnie
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 13, 2011
Wave of Buglaries
Thanks to Dave Ross, editor of the Valley Center Roadrunner, and Mountain Cabin owner, for giving our burglary situation more exposure with the following article:
WAVE OF BURGLARIES ON PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a series of burglaries on Palomar Mountain.
According to the department the burglaries have all happened at weekender’s homes that are out-of-the-way of the main roads. The methodology would suggest that the burglars themselves are mountain residents or familiar with the area, since why else would they know which homes are occupied and which are not?
Items taken are pieces that can be quickly sold, such as generators and tools.
The Sheriff’s Dept. advises residents to always be aware of the serial numbers of their possessions, and keep those numbers in a safe place, or to mark valuable items with an etching device. Or else to take photos of valuables for future reference, as this can help in identifying the items if they are recovered.
Regards,
David Ross
Editor
Valley Roadrunner
760-749-1112
“I can handle big news and little news. And if there’s no news, I’ll go out and bite a dog.”
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 13, 2011
Promising Proposal for Palomar State Park
PROPOSAL WOULD LET NON-PROFIT RUN STATE PARK Read More…
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 11, 2011
7 Burglaries + Deputy Request
Now SEVEN folks on Palomar have had their privacy invaded and personal belongings stolen!
While checking on my listings today, I met up with some other Mountain neighbors and the deputy taking their report. One family added up over $50,000 worth of their belongings stolen! Among the list were several trail cameras stolen from different properties. Darn! The owners all had installed their cameras some time ago for the purpose of taking photos of the occasional deer or mountain lion walking through. Unfortunately, this ‘Mountain Lion’ has two feet.
See message from one of our Deputy Sheriffs with good suggestions for us:
From: Newsom, Kenneth [mailto:Kenneth.Newsom@sdsheriff.org]
Please remind the residents and weekenders on the mountain to write down serial numbers, photograph, and try to secure as best as possible. Also be more aware of who is driving around, even if it’s a neighbor, with “odd” items in their possession. A lot of crimes are solved by the unknowing witness. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you or the residents on the mountain.
Dep. Ken Newsom
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 10, 2011
3rd Burglary – Deputy’s tips
Yesterday I was going in Confier Road as Sheriff’s Deputy Ken Newsom was driving out. He had just taken a report on another burglary. This time it was where a window had been broken and lots of things taken. Deputy Newsom suggested we write down the serial numbers of all our electronics and keep them in a safe place. Because of several reasons he is guessing the burglar is someone local who really knows the comings and goings of the owners of these rural properties.
Another way to capture serial numbers is take a photo of the computer (for example), then the serial number. I just took pix of our stuff, now it’s your turn. Hope you don’t ever need it but just in case…
Deputy Newsom can be reached through the Valley Center Office 760 751-4400.
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 9, 2011
What to do about the Burglaries?
Mountain folks are up in arms about these burglaries!!!
Quite a few ideas and comments have come my way. Here are a few (that I can publish) that should be a help:
1. Mark your stuff – One of the mountain guys said he used an engraver and put his registered brand on all his tools and shop equipment. Ok, most of us don’t have a brand, but it is suggested, of course, to NOT engrave your social security or driver’s license number. If you have a phone number you think will out-last you, that might be your best option. Engraving is the best for tools etc. You can also use water proof markers, and mark EVERYTHING – inside your books, stuff hanging on the wall, instruments, appliances, TVs, computers, phones, antiques, everything. Mark things consistent – back or bottom of item, lower left corner, for example. Doesn’t have to be big.
2. Take Serial Numbers and Photos – Go through your cabin, castle, garage, barn, or ‘out back’ and take photos of everything. Keep a copy at your office or at your friend’s in the city. If something is stolen, you have photos for the Sheriff, and for your insurance company. (Also a good idea with fire season coming up to have a very complete photo library.)
3. Write down suspicious vehicle license numbers, vehicle descriptions, driver descriptions, date, and time, and call it in to the Sheriff’s Office. 760 752-4400
4. Keep an extra eye out – but be careful – don’t want anyone hurt.
5. Spread the word – talk to your neighbors, call the folks that come up only occasionally, let them know what is going on. Check up on each other.
6. You might also suggest to anyone you talk to, that they subscribe to the Mountain News https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com and we’ll keep you posted on the latest.
The plan is that the word will get out that the bad guys won’t want to “Mess with the Mountain” Let’s come together and do what we can to put a stop to this and return to our safe and peaceful Palomar!
See also: https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/another-burglary-on-palomar-stop-these-guys/
and: https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/burglary-have-you-seen-my-stuff/
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 9, 2011
Another Burglary on Palomar! STOP these guys!!!
From: Nancy Anderson
My husband bought some acreage on Palomar mountain long before we knew each other. He built his cabin by hand. I immediately fell in love with Ron, the mountain and his cabin. We were married there thirty years ago. Over the years we have added on and refined it. Now its a comfortable home.
On July 6th my husband was on his way to the Highpoint fire lookout where he volunteers, when he noticed that the gate to our property was open. He went in to investigate and found that some inbred, lazy, morons had used bolt cutters to cut the chain to our gate and shed, and had entered the house through a sliding door. Among the more notable things that were taken were all our treasures:
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | July 9, 2011
Bill is signed – $150.00 per “Rural Homeowner”
From: Mike Green
Subject: New Tax Increase for Rural Homeowners
Gov. Brown signed a new Rural Homeowner Tax to pay for firefighting costs. I thought he promised in his campaign to send all tax increases to a popular vote? Here is a link to the details –$150 fee every year for rural homeowners: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18441306
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