Palomar Mountain News

Free Safety Class for the Palomar Mountain Community – Open to the Public

Weather Spotting Class

This class will cover the basics of weather anticipation, including storm
development and structure, key features to observe, and safety during severe
storms.  It will be taught by a Sky Warn member and a local meteorologist.
 The class will last about 2 hours.

 Sky Warn is a volunteer group that works with the National Weather Service
to provide local information to improve weather forecasting and
preparedness.  Here’s the link to their website: *
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn/
*
Date and Time – Saturday, 26 June 2010 from 9 AM – 11 AM
Location – Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept (on East Grade Rd [S7], just
east of the intersection with South Grade Rd [S6], at the Palomar Mountain
summit)

*No RSVP needed* – please join us and bring your friends

Sponsored by the PMVFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Questions – please e-mail Bill Leininger (CERT Coordinator) at
Bill_Leinin…@alumni.williams.edu

Dateline: Palomar Mountain, CA June 7, 2010

Knights Conquer Palomar Mountain

The mightily slopes of Palomar Mountain were scaled and conquered last Saturday by members of the Smiley Elementary School Knights from Redlands California. Youngsters from Mr. Gary Peplow’s 4th grade class and their families experienced the mountain at its best during their B.O.X. (Bailey’s Outdoor Experience) campout at Bailey’s Palomar Resort.

Scott Kardel led the Knight’s charge through the 200 inch dome, where all were treated to an inside tour of the famous 200 inch Hale Telescope. The Knights and their families were amazed and delighted with their introduction to the Caltech facility, and vowed to keep their lights low when they went back to the city.

The youngsters will now help spread the news about light pollution and the many benefits of DARK NIGHTIME SKIES! Following their return to the campground, they marched off on the Iron Dude Hike lead by outdoorsman Matt Bailey. The students learned about native plants, mountain lore and much more. Later that evening the group gathered for the requisite Campfire Program. This is always a big hit especially when Rhonda Black (former outdoor education teacher) pulled out her guitar.

 The group gathered around “Big Dan” – the old totem pole – for a lively sing-along! The evening program was topped off with fresh baked cookies around the campfire, followed by a magic show and stories under the starry night sky! The Smiley Knights were a wonderful group of bright and engaging children and parents, and what better way to kick off the summer season at Baileys!

Many thanks to Mr. Gary Peplow and the folks from Smiley School for being our very special guests. Sharing our mountain top environment always offers a truly special opportunity for our quests, family and friends! We hope to make the Smiley spring campout an annual event for the Knights of Redlands.

And a special thanks to all who participated in making the youngster’s wonderful weekend possible;

Scott Kardel and the folks at Palomar Observatory for the amazing telescope tour;

Rhonda Black, for the awesome campfire music program;

Vandy & Matt Bailey, for the hiking and assistance;

Noah Harris, the able magician’s assistant;

Terri & Brad Bailey, for the historic tour, magic show and campfire stories;

Tim Rubio, Simley school contact and participating parent; and the Smiley Knights of Redlands, for their energy, enthusiasm and support!

From: Brad Eells

Hello Fire Rangers and Lookout Fans,

Here is your long awaited update on our San Diego County Fire Detection Program:

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From: Bruce Graves [mailto:bg4two@gmail.com]

The Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Annual BBQ is 9/4/2010 – JetBlue has donated 2 round trip tickets for the raffle (YAY!!). Mark your calendars! Raffle, Silent Auction, Chinese Auction, BBQ, Beer & Wine Garden, Crafts, Publice Education & Firefigher Demonstrations, and the 3rd Annual Best of the Best Firefighter Competition. More details to follow.

If you, your employer or someone you know can make a donation for the Raffle or Auction, send me a message on FB or email me at Ladibug309@aol.com.

Tricia Lucia, Chairperson-

PMVFD’s Annual BBQ/Fundraiser Volunteers can sign up to help at the following link: http://sites.google.com/site/palomarfire/annual-bbq-volunteer-form

CCPM BOARD MEETING The next public Board of Directors meeting will be June 11th 2010 At 6pm Upstairs in the Community Center

Everyone is Welcome!    Keep reading for the Agenda

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 A youngish Austrailian Shepherd mix dog showed up at our house today.   25770 East Grade Rd. He is very friendly and fairly well behaved for a puppy He doesn’t know how to walk on a leash.

If anyone is missing this fabulous dog, please have them contact Mike Hopper at 760-567-5378.

 FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Sat June 12th at the Community Center 

Calling all hungry volunteers!! This coming Saturday, June 12th we will finally be painting the exterior of the Community Center. Breakfast will be served from 8am onward. Can’t make it at 8am? No problem…come down anytime you’re available!

Lunch will be served around Noon. You will need to bring… A healthy appetite

A little of your spare time Any old rags you might have laying around Your oldest/rattiest clothes

You will receive… Muffins, fresh fruit, tea and coffee served from 8am

Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips and cold drinks served from Noon onward

Breakfast and lunch is being provided by your CCPM Board of Directors in appreciation for your time and effort in helping us get the Center closer to completion. We need help with taping and painting trim and also taping and covering windows, doors etc. Many thanks to Bruce Cuney for stepping up and volunteering to spray paint the building for us and also the PMVFD for washing the exterior in preparation for painting.

See you Saturday!!

Enjoy the sunset sky from this well-built cabin on level land, completely fenced for your kids or the pups.  It is vacant, ready to move right in and a great price at $175,000.    Call quick for your tour! 

A refreshingly different approach to Real Estate 

From: Darlene Lewis
Subject: OAT HAY FOR SALE.