Rick Barclay here, chairman of the Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park Committee. You may remember receiving an email from me a couple of weeks ago telling you about our First Year Pledge Drive to SAVE PALOMAR.

I want to share some exciting news with you. But first, let me recap where we stand.

In December, we submitted a proposal to the Department of State Parks in Sacramento with a pretty straightforward deal: If they’ll keep Palomar open, we’ll cover the deficit — or “the gap” — between revenue and operating costs to keep Palomar open. After much analysis, to do this prudently will require us to raise $60,000 per year from people like you. This target could change depending on the deal that we eventually work out with Sacramento.

Therefore — even though we’re still waiting to hear back from the Department of State Parks to see if we even have a deal — we kicked off a pledge drive to see how much financial support the park could get. If and when we do hammer out a deal with the Department of State Parks, we will want to hit the ground running.

I’m pleased to report that so far we’ve received $16,625 in pledges and donations, meaning that within a couple of weeks we’ve already reached 27.7% of our goal of $60,000 to keep Palomar open for another year. And by open I mean open year-round for day use… plus re-opening the campgrounds… plus money to fix some of the problems (deferred maintenance) that the park has had to let slide due to budget cutbacks over the past few years. To those of you who have pledged or donated, I say THANK YOU!

Now for the exciting news. We’ve received a generous matching pledge challenge from Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Wilson of Rancho Santa Fe: If we can raise $30,000 in pledges and donations, they’ll match that amount.

If successfully met, this challenge will catapult us to our First Year Goal of $60,000! In other words, if we raise just another $13,375 more in pledges or donations, we’ll meet our goal of $60,000!

Think about it: we have an opportunity to turn $13,375 into $60,000. I defy anyone to show me a better deal. Don’t let this opportunity slip through our fingers!

So, if you haven’t pledged, please do so on-line by visiting http://www.savepalomar.org. And remember, no amount is too small — “Little drops make a mighty river.”

If you have pledged already, please consider making an additional pledge at http://www.savepalomar.org.

As usual, you won’t be asked to make good on your pledge unless and until we reach an agreement with State Parks. And I’m encouraged by the fact that they are seriously considering our proposal and have asked questions without saying “no”.

Let’s not miss this fantastic opportunity offered by the Wilsons’ generous challenge. If you’ve been clamoring for a way to keep Palomar open, you should be clamoring to pledge. Time is running short, and this solution is our last remaining hope to SAVE PALOMAR.

PLEDGE NOW. And when you’re done, TELL OTHERS!

Do it NOW.

Thank you,

Rick Barclay
Chairman – Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park Committee, CRSPIA

The Round Up BBQ Grill is inviting you to a

 VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, February 11^th

Live Music 6pm-8pm

Classic favorites performed by

Palomar Mountain Cowboy Musician Dutch Bergman

 VALENTINE’S SPECIAL

Sweetheart Dinner for 2

Your choice of Prime Rib or Maple Glazed Salmon with dessert to share and

a glass of sparkling wine or cider

$45.95

Also Serving Our Regular Menu!

Reservations recommended

Meriah Druliner, Owner

26439 Hwy 76

Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

PH    (760)782-2729

FAX  (760)782-9224

www.roundupbbq.com

MAKE THE RIGHT CALL….

SUPERBOWL XLVI

Sunday, February 5^th

Game Time

Appetizer and Drink Specials

Meriah Druliner, Owner

26439 Hwy 76

Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

PH    (760)782-2729

FAX  (760)782-9224

www.roundupbbq.com

Greetings!

My name is Rick Barclay, chairman of the Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park Committee.

At this time our organization’s main mission is to SAVE PALOMAR from closure. As most of you are aware, Palomar Mountain State Park is one of the 70 parks slated for permanent closure this July. The park simply isn’t self sufficient, meaning revenue just doesn’t cover expenses, even after the operating budget’s been slashed to the bone.

However, there is a way we can keep Palomar open… but it will depend on people just like you.

In December we submitted a proposal to the Department of State Parks in Sacramento with what we feel is a pretty straightforward deal: If they’ll keep Palomar open, we’ll cover the deficit — or “the gap”" — between revenue and operating costs. After much analysis, to do this prudently will require us to raise $60,000 per year.

Frankly, we’re not asking for donations at this time (though they are always welcome!) since we’re still waiting to hear back from the Department of State Parks to see if we even have a deal. No deal, no park.

Nevertheless, we need to prepare NOW so that, if and when we do hammer out a deal with the Department of State Parks, we can hit the ground running. Therefore, effective immediately we are kicking off a PLEDGE DRIVE.

Please take a moment and let us know how much money you’d be willing to donate this year to keep Palomar open if we’re able to reach an agreement with the Department of State Parks. You can do this on-line via our website::  http://www.savepalomar.org/ . Remember, we’re only asking you to pledge — to tell us how much you’d be willing to give if we work things out with the Department of State Parks.

If you’ve been clamoring for a way to keep Palomar open, you should be clamoring to pledge. Time is running short, and this solution is our last remaining hope to SAVE PALOMAR. It’s time to fish or cut bait.

PLEDGE NOW. And when you’re done, TELL OTHERS.

Do it NOW.

Thank you,

Rick Barclay
Chairman – Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park Committee, CRSPIA

(Snow photo from a couple of years ago… no snow now, but on its way!  Bonnie)

Mountain Lion in my chicken pen, bigger than all the dogs I’ve seen up here.  To date have lost 6 chickens, didn’t know what was taking them until this morning at 5:15 am.  This Mountain Lion can leap very high over fences just like a kangaroo.

Curtis Cress, north of the Lodge

For information the Palomar District of the Cleveland National Forest will be conducting a Controlled Burn on the Cottonwood Fuel Break, consisting of 150 acres of standing and piled brush.

The burn will take 2 days to complete, and will start around 10:00 on Wednesday Jan. 18 thru 1:00 or 2:00 pm.

The second day, Jan. 19 will start about the same time, and conclude later that afternoon.

I will be the Burn Boss, and will have a sufficient amount of resources to handle the burning.

I can be reached on my cell # 619-322-1005 .

Last year was a huge success – don’t miss out this this year!!

SUNDAY, FEB 5th

2:30 pm

At the Community Center

We have 1 large projection screen and 3 TV’s

We’ll provide Chili and Baked Potatoes

Feel free to bring a plate to share

See you there!!
Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
21610 Crestline Road
Palomar Mountain, CA, 92060

He is currently selling firewood on the mountain and is working to put himself through diesel mechanic school.  He has three children with his wife Lauren.

If you would like split, pristine, dry Oak Firewood please call 760-742-0645

175.00 half chord

300.00 full chord

Will stack the wood for an additional fee.  THANKS!