Palomar Mountain News

From: Stan Hill

Hello Everyone,

We plan to start cutting dead and dying trees this coming Monday, the 13^th of October. I have a couple of banners coming that we can hang in the neighborhood. I have spoken with one of the firewood guys and Robert about wood removal and have a plan. Also, we have a chipping person that will be following up to clean up each property. As always, we will adjust as we go to get it just right.

We plan to look for any trees that pose immanent threat first. Then the contractor will decide the most efficient order.

Please check the updated map. If you have dead or dying trees on your land, make sure your parcel is marked. Yes! You can still sign up! Simply click on the QR code or reach out to me and we’ll get you on the list.

Working together to make Palomar more fire safe,

Stan Hill, Forestry & Fire Prevention Project Manager

Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County

In Partnership with the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County

11769 Waterhill Road, Lakeside, CA  92040

Office Tel: (619) 562-0096 Ext. 110

Cell: 951-553-3013

www.firesafesdcounty.org | www.rcdsd.specialdistrict.org 

From: Bill Leininger

“Palomar Mountain Community – Earthquake Preparedness on Saturday, 11 Oct!

Join your CERT volunteers at the Fire Station (CALFIRE Station 79) this coming Saturday, from 9-11 AM.  We have:
– Earthquake preparedness information and an app to provide earthquake warnings.
– Fire extinguisher training with a simulator, so you can practice your PASS
—- If you don’t know how to “PASS”, this training is for you!
—- And, the training is safe for adults AND kids!
– “Price of Preparedness” games – come see how much you preparedness you can do for just a little spending
– Bonus – prizes and giveaways for attendees

No RSVP needed – just come by the station on Saturday, 11 October, from 9-11 AM

Bill Leininger
SDCF CERT – Northern Division Program Manager for Palomar Mountain CERT”

From: Rosemary Johnston

Cal Tech professor to head up the Observatory

Did you have a front row seat for the SPACEX launch tonight? We did, and are glad to share!

Nathan was working outside at Round House Ranch and the bright lights in the sky caught his eye. He called out to me to “come quick”. I’d been taking some photos downstairs so happened to have my camera in my hand. I ran up the stairs and out on the deck just in time to capture this for you.

In a few seconds the rocket had passed by, out to the east and hidden by trees. Nate pulled up their website to watch the remainder of the mission, live. So impressive to see that rocket turn around and land back on earth out in the Pacific. Click for the SPACEX link to view anytime. It’s a pretty impressive 15 minutes.

Bonnie and Nathan – still in awe!

We finally got the green light from the Forest Service. We plan to start cutting the dead and dying trees around the first week of October.

We met with the contractor and showed him around today. The clouds up top were really cool.

We still need many people to sign up! Simply click on the QR code.

Stan Hill, Forestry & Fire Prevention Project Manager

Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County

In Partnership with the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County

11769 Waterhill Road, Lakeside, CA  92040

Office Tel: (619) 562-0096 Ext. 110

Cell: 951-553-3013

www.firesafesdcounty.org | www.rcdsd.specialdistrict.org 

When I saw this family looking out to another beautiful Palomar sunset from my desk, I had to zoom in and capture it for you. There are so many things happening in our country and around the world … sometimes it is hard to understand.

If you’d ever like to talk, you’re always welcome ’round our fire.

Don and Bonnie Phelps

760-533-1742

Stop by and enjoy one of our comfy chairs while listening to great music and delicious BBQ! It is always so fun to browse the booths, sign up for auction items, people watch and meet and greet neighbors. Hope to see you there for a quick visit.

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor under the trees at the Hoedown

PS Yes, new listings on the way! A couple homes on Birch Hill and the cutest cabin, Crestline has a new cabin on the way plus a fun view property off State Park Road. Let’s get your questions answered and open the doors! 760-533-1742

Gather up all the usual suspects and get ‘um to the Hoedown one way or another.

Old fashioned fun awaits this Saturday starting at 10 am on Palomar Mountain. Click for all the details.

Cecelia will be at at the Community Center Thursday and Friday 10 to 2 ish setting up and receiving items for the Raffle.

Reminder to bring comfortable chairs for relaxing while listening to Chris Clarke Bluegrass Band but you may also get up and dance the day away.

How may you help? Glad you asked. Connect with Cecelia for help setting up and you’re invited to stay late for cleanup with folding chairs, taking down tables and booths. Raffle prize ideas or items? There’s plenty of room for more.

And, be sure to visit the free photo booth! Many thanks to Christine Locken for making the signs!

Cecelia 760-594-4688

The idea of pouring a little step in front of two doors, grew to be a nice patio addition pretty quick. Our son Nathan framed and laid the rebar so it was ready when Corey Miller and Crew showed up, bright and early. They poured nine and a half yards of concrete, finished it off and were heading back down the mountain in just a few hours. We are so pleased.

When Nate spoke with him about the job, he mentioned another he’d done another up here a few years ago. I do believe that one is the largest cement job on the mountain. It is still very beautiful and in excellent condition.

Corey Miller Custom Concrete is close by in Valley Center 760-803-2223

You are welcome to stop by to check out his most recent job and see his work at Round House Ranch.

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor dreaming of more cement projects!

760-533-1742