• Housesitter available for Palomar Mountain. Call Laurie Garretson. Excellent references available. (760) 742-1549.
• Caretaker/Estate Manager - Semi-retired professional would like a position to provide security/upkeep/supervision on a property with absentee owner. Have professional consulting experience in large commercial building projects: can supervise contractors and tradesmen. Short term employment acceptable. Fees for services are minimal and based on the extent of duties required. Will be available starting the last week in October. Contact email: FrancisHemsher@comcast.net, or cell: 412-352-2508. References available on request.
  I retired early from my consulting firm, about 10 years ago. In Julian I was founding president and chairman of the Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation and helped establish other land preservation organizations in San Diego County. I served on the Julian Planning Group and am well known in the Julian area. After about 15 years in Julian, for the past year I have been reconnecting with my three daughters and my grandchildren in Pittsburgh PA. It's been very special, yet it is time to return to San Diego County. The backcountry is my preference, but frankly Julian, and its touristy mentality, is not preferred. I like Palomar. I have backpacked on the mountain, and appreciate its presence.For the past six years, I have been a web developer and like to work in the serenity of the Backcountry. My primary goal is to work/live in a quiet non-commercial environment.
  So, with limited financial resources, I am seeking a place to live on Palomar. While in the Julian area, I have lived at some very nice places by being caretaker/property manager. Ideally, if you know of a need for someone mature and responsible to function in that capacity, I would be most pleased to be considered. Hoping to meet you on Palomar! Francis email FrancisHemsher@comcast.net or cell: (412) 352-2508

• Tom Fortney: Fortney Construction. PO Box 222, Palomar Mounain 92060. (760) 742-4550
• Bill Robell, Shop (760) 742-0510, Pager (619) 785-2100. "After 25+ years working in the cities, I really would like to work close to home, on the Mountain or in Pauma Valley. I'm a general contractor, and open to all types of remodeling. I specialize in fine cabinetry for kitchens, entertainment centers, bathrooms, laundry rooms, you name it. Also experienced in window replacement for you to upgrade to dual paned to keep warmer when the snow falls! Referrals and references available. Quality work at competitive prices. Have some ideas? Would you like some ideas? Let's get together. - Bill"
• Terry L. Cameron Construction, www.terrylcameronconstruction.com, home (760) 432-6643), pager (760) 732-4527.
• Russ Day, cell phone/pager (619) 991-0512
• Bill Druliner, www.drulinerconstruction.com, (760) 822-8994, Email Druliner@Starband.net.
• Jay Whyte, licensed general contractor, cell (760) 519-0333.
• Charlie Kephart (760) 765-1166
• David Odle Construction, at the base of Palomar Mountain. www.davidodleconstruction.com, email info@davidodleconstruction.com, cell (760) 522-8065, office (760) 742-0354, PO Box 2131, Valley Center, CA 92082.
  

• Could you use a construction laborer or handyman? One-year experience framing and remodeling, plus 15 years experience as a home do-it-yourselfer. Besides framing, I've done sheetrock, roofing, electrical, plumbing, ceramic tile and landscaping. Have truck, will haul. Clean cut, reliable, trustworthy. Call Steve at (760) 635-0773 or e-mail stevewriter@earthlink.net.

Mountain neighbor, Nanci Keller-Healey is a licensed cosmetologist. She is available to go to your home on the mountain to cut hair. Have your hair washed and shampooed and she'll bring her tools. Please call for an appointment. She'll cut hair for kids, grandparents, everyone in-between, and even has tools to give your poodle a trim. (760) 742-1754

Some of you have expressed interest in having an iron gate made for your property, or some blacksmith work done. Here is a contact for you of friends of ours from Valley Center that really do beautiful work. This father/son team take pride in their quality of work, like you would find in the 'old country'. If you are looking for a gate, they need to be the first on the job so they can set the posts to support the gate properly. They do ornamental iron work, antique reproductions, gates, general blacksmith and are wheel wrights so can do antique carriage repair. Also, classes are available from them through the Historical Society. - Bonnie Phelps
Contact Phil Ewing (760) 749-2831

Woody and Andrea Zuill have a sign business. They are at their cabin a couple times a month so could supply signs to those in need up on the mountain. In fact, they did lettering for the Fire Department some years back, it was nice for Fire Chief, Karl Bauer to get reacquainted as there is more work to be done and Woody volunteered! - Bonnie Phelps

Here is a list of the type of signs they can do for you:

• Vinyl Lettering (on metal, glass, almost any smooth surface)
• Full color decals
• Vehicle Lettering
• Magnetic Signs
• Window Lettering
• House Signs
• Banners

Small-engine maintenance and repair is now available on Palomar Mountain and for surrounding communities. I can fix anything from a weed wacker to a riding lawn mower, or repair and sharpen your chain saw. I also offer periodic and preventive maintenance and minor to major overhauls of gasoline engines at the present time of up to five horsepower. Very reasonable rates. You may contact me at email davidrake2001@yahoo.com, phone (760) 742-2397. David Drake

• gogosolar@cox.net (George Salter)

  I sell Solar Systems through Horizon Industries in Escondido, CA. I was up on the mountain getting measurements to give the Christian Center a bid to Solar heat their pool. I saw Alan Serry at the post office and he requested a bid for a Solar Water heating system for the house he is now building out by you.

  I love the mountain and would love to get a cabin built up there someday. I asked my wife for her hand up at the Observatory Camp Ground some 30 years ago. (Has it been that long ago?)

  I know that there are a lot of folks that have no power on the grades going up the mountain. I have the tools and knowledge to help them provide their own power. I can work with do-it-yourselfers as well as those that want us to do it all.

  If you would like send me a reply email with your snail mail address on it and I'll send you a packet of info. gogosolar@cox.net (George Salter)

  Thanks, George Salter, Systems Design & Sales for Horizon Industries, gogosolar@cox.net (George Salter)

  PS We've been here for 18 years, long before the energy crunch.

• Mountain Valley Brush Control, (760) 440-9159

  We are property owners on Palomar Mountain and offer brush clearing. We have performed our services for Shana Ackerman and the Palomar Mountain Fire Safe Council. Please take a look at our website, www.MountainValleyBrushControl.com, to view pictures and information. We may be reached at (760) 440-9159 or email Amber@MountainValleyBrushControl.com. Thank you - Amber and Richard Williams

• Enrique Jimenez, (760) 737-713

  Enrique Jimenez and a crew of three will do brush clearing on the mountain. He is out of Escondido and has done work for me and is fast and reliable. His phone is (760) 737-7136. Bob Keilholtz (email nhse@juno.com.

• Jai Bastain, Tree climber. Service and care for your tree needs. Specializing in rigging, hazardous removal, lacing, topping, brush-clearing, and chipping. 10 years experience; fully insured for your protection. Cell (760) 803-2145. Home (760) 765-2253
• Joel Mendenhall (760) 742-3508
• Rick Healey (760) 742-1754
• Trees dropped for the wood

  Do you have some trees that need to be thinned out, maybe growing a little close to your house, or making it kind of tight maneuvering down your driveway? A San Marcos company has quite an unique offer. We will come to Palomar Mountain and fall trees in exchange for the millable wood. Michael Easterling, East-West Urban Forest Products. See www.eastwestwood.com or phone (760) 458-0749 (Notes from Palomar residents: always be careful to check insurance and liability when engaging outside contractors).

• Fain Pump Company, Inc. 1840 Commercial Street, Escondido, CA 92029. (760) 746-5002, fax (760) 746-5009.

• Julian Propane: Competitive prices & services that can't be beat. PO Box 1978, Julian, CA 92036. Manager, Richard Nichols (760) 765-1765.
• Mountain Proflame: Good service - always. PO Box 7, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070. (760) 765-0130

• From Jim Billups: We have been using the Pot Belly Shop in Ramona for the past four years. Dennis and Tony own it and work with their son and daughter selling all kinds of fire boxes: wood, pellet, and gas. Real nice people. Dennis and his son do all the 'sweeping' and installations (they added some Class AA pipe inside the house for us, to meet the new insurance requirements). They charge $95 for Palomar and ream the chimney, spark arrestor at the top, and thoroughly clean the firebox. Closed Sunday and Monday, Open the rest of the time after 10am. 789.4567
• From Mary Camper-Titsingh: I've used Chimeny Crickets in Descanso and he was good. Mary CT
• From Bob Thicksten, Palomar Observatory. We have been having our chimneys cleaned by Don Richards - Village Chimney Sweep - 480-1019. He seems to be knowledgeable and does good work.
• From Fred Stearns: The Village Chimney Sweep, Don Richards, 760 480 1019, fax 760 741 1603, chimcare@aol.com, We've used him for five years. He also does the observatory. Because of the travel distance, he likes to consolidate his clients' visits, so you should be flexible as to scheduling. I usually call him in September to give him time to come up before heating season arrives.

• Pet (or Baby) sitting, by Jessica. References available on request. (760) 742-3738.
• Dog Grooming by Vanessa Kolts. Vanessa Kolts operates "Sunshine Mobile Dog Grooming" and parks at Lake Henshaw Resort once every 5-6 weeks on a Saturday. She takes dogs under 20 lbs., does a super job of bathing and trimming, and dogs are there for only 1 hour. For appts. or info. call Margie at (760) 782-3647.
• Quality pet sitting by Evelyn Robarts. Make sure your pet is in good care while you are away on a trip. Call Evelyn Robarts at (760) 742-3919, or e-mail at nrobarts@sdcoe.k12.ca.us.

I am one of your neighbors on South Birch Hill (a weekender with a humble, leaky trailer on a muddy lot).

I am also a freelance advertising copywriter, which means I can write your ads, web site, brochures, radio spot, whatever. And with one of my talented designer buddies, I can manage your ads from initial concepts to final production. Hey, it beats paying for the whole ad agency dog-and-pony show. You can check out my work at www.stevenscottsmith.com. Go ahead and pass this URL on to anybody who might need some ads. And their brother, too. And feel free to call if you just need a little advertising advice.

Steven Smith stevewriter@earthlink.net

• Sam "The Bear Man" (619) 977-2505

• Scott Calman's On-site Computer maintenace and repair for PCs, Macintosh, and Linux systems. This includes all flavors of Windows. I am currently employed at the Palomar Observatory as the IT Systems Administrator and live on the compound on weekdays and the whole summer. Previous to this I was the Network Manager for the Structural Engineering Dept. at UCSD. I can be emailed at scalman@gmail.com, or phoned in the evenings at 619-400-3797.
• Fast "Broadband" Internet Service
• Matt's Computer Service
  (Matt Bailey at Bailey's Palomar Resort) On the Mountain & Ready to Serve You! Reasonable Rates. Satisfaction Guaranteed. House Calls? "No Problem!"
  • Training in Standard Operations
  • Software Upgrades & Hardware Installation
  • System Clean Up & Service
  • Web Design & Maintenance
  • Multi-media Design & Training
  
  Call Me Today! Matt Bailey (760) 888-9833