Palomar Mountain News

   Pretty big storm headed our way!         Rosemary has been so great about passing on the news to the Mountain News for years now – keep reading about the latest wet weather for the Mountain.  Wow, just a couple years ago we had about that much rain in a YEAR!    You are always welcome to dry out by our fire… and maybe even have a cup of hot soup! 

Bonnie Phelps

From: Rosemary Johnston Subject: Fw: Barrage of rain & high surf for Central & South CA coming

My cousin Bruce Rose is a meteorologist for the Weather Channel….   http://www.signonsandiego.com/myweather/

And here it comes …  this will indeed be a double-edged sword … the drought in the Southwest has been increasing, and the upcoming dramatic pattern change will help with that thanks to all the rain and mountain snow, but too much rain too quickly would cause flash flooding and mudslides … 

Palomar Mountain could get even 24 inches of rain over the next week.  Take a look at the forcast: 

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Two goats were found this morning by the Lodge. They aren’t Cecilia’s or Doc and Ann’s. Call Maryellen to claim or adopt: 760 715-2255

   A HUGE thanks goes to Brad Elles for all he has done to orchestrate the remodeling and opening of the historic High Point Lookout.   Brad is a man of ACTION!   It is truly amazing what was accomploished with his leadership in 2009.   He has an update for us including that the remodeling Boucher Lookout looks promising, ( Hooray!), thanks to MANY and a lot more.   ~Bonnie

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Subject: 2 used servel propane refrigerators

   Do some Mtn folks have things to loan the Maxine Theatre in Valley Center for their spring Musical?  ~Bonnie

The Valley Center Drama Boosters needs help in acquiring props for the VC Middle School’s spring musical, The Music Man. If you can help by letting us borrow or by donating an item we would greatly appreciate it. All donations are tax deductable.

Items Needed: Musical Instruments (Marching Band types), they don’t have to work or be in any particular shape. Ladies 1900 era style hats. A small horse cart that we can BORROW to use as “The Wells Fargo Wagon” If you have any of these you can help us out with, please contact me at (909) 496-41087 and leave your information. Thank you!

Subject: Music Stand Needed!

I was wondering if anyone on the mountain might have a music stand they don’t need anymore. I would like to buy it local if possible. You can call me @ 760-742-3330.   Thanks, Sharon Bergman

From: Robert Hawk [mailto:palomarhawk@gmail.com]

I lost the telephoto lens to my Nikon camera sometime after when I was up on Palomar, so I’m retracing my steps. I loaded some wood at the Fire station NewYears Eve, so if anyone turned in a Nikon telephoto lens they found near the wood pile, please let me know. Thank you!

Rob Hawk Birch Hill   619-287-4992   760-742-0603   Email is best: palomarhawk@gmail.com

From: Pete Swenson   

CHARLES “CHUCK” D. STOFFEL     MAY 30TH 1966 ~ DECEMBER 30TH 2009

 Hello Family and Friends of Chuck Stoffel,

The Family would like to thank you all very much for all the kind words and encouragement during this very difficult time.

 The Funeral Service for Chuck will be held at 

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