Palomar Mountain News

Palomar resident, David Ross is the editor of the Valley Center Road Runner.  Great local paper.  Each week a subscribers name is on the front page.  This week it is a favorite neighbor out on Birch Hill, Bruce Graves! 

You’ll often see articles about Palomar and David writes a great editorial column.  Maybe it is time he re-ran his Mountain Man article!  The cartoonist is also a Palomar resident. 

Want your own paper?  You can pick it up in front of the Post Office or have it mailed   www.valleycenter.com  David just told me that this weeks paper will have some great snow photos!

From: Pete Weisel – Palomar Mountain Community Church 

 Hello to all,

Due to the recent snowfall on the mountain, the Palomar Mountain Observatory grounds will be closed this weekend. We will still gather to worship together our Lord and Savior at 10 AM Sunday, but will meet at the guest apartment, above the garage at the Phelps’ home on State Park Rd. 

From the Summit, take State Park Road just over a mile.  You will see the big metal buildings of the County Road Station on the left.  Their home is located directly across the street on the right.  There will be plenty of freshly plowed parking available – come early for coffee and hot chocolate.  A “Potluck” will follow the service.  Please bring your favorite dish to share.  Paper goods and beverages  provided.

Any questions? Call Pete Weisel @ 760-224-7078 or the Phelps home @ 760-742-1742

If you think of anyone who does not have email, please pass this notice around by phone, telegraph, smoke signal, text message, pony express or carrier pigeon, (local & international rates may apply).

Subject: “PMPO – Palomar Mountain Planning Organization”  from Mike Chesney

Subject: PMPO Meeting – POSTPONED until 1/30/10

All,

The PMPO Meeting scheduled for 1/23/10, has been POSTPONED to 1/30/10 due to the weather

Thanks

See:   http://www.caltrans.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi  and type in Hwy 76

<<SR 76   [IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]  IS CLOSED FROM 2.4 MI EAST OF THE PAUMA VALLEY TO 4.3 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR 79 (SAN DIEGO CO) – DUE TO FLOODING – A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE>>>  Before attempting to come up, check for current info.

You really don’t want to go anywhere if you don’t absolutely have too.  I was driving across Crestline when it started sleating – sideways in this wind – looked at the time and it was 3:56.  That weatherman predicting white stuff beginning at about 4:00 was pretty close.  Just a dusting so far – mostly hail – very slushy – strong winds.

Here are links that should be helpful to check on the latest.  You’ll also find this posted on Snow Tips and Pix:

ROAD CONDITIONS


2. www.caltrans.ca.gov 

1. Call CHP and talk to Dispatch 858 637-3800

3. http://cad.chp.ca.gov

4. Call the info line
    800 427-7623

 Subject: TV reception with rabbit ears for Palomar Mountain?

This article was in LA times recently. It may be great for Palomar Mountain TV reception and could save a lot of money.   Here is a list of the stations you should get with HDTV & rabbit ears.  Just type in the 92060 zip code.  

 So, I haven’t forgotten my friends  🙂

Mary and Trent, former cabin owners on Palomar Mountain