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1 st ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUND DRIVE GOAL: $2500 For… THE ANTLER Newsletter DEERHORNVALLEY.NET ANTLER Alerts & Updates Community Get-Togethers PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TODAY… (WE’VE EVEN ENCLOSED AN ENVELOPE) (Thanks for adding the stamp!) Make checks payable to “Deerhorn Valley Community Association” or “DVCA” WE’LL BE POSTING A “THERMOMETER” AT THE DV WELCOME SIGN TO TRACK OUR PROGRESS SUMMER ISSUE JUL-AUG-SEP 2011 Volume II, Issue 8 Kim Hamilton Ariele Johannson ~Editors~ Deerhorn Valley Community Association Promoting a safe, interconnected, and vibrant community Email: [email protected] The Antler FIRE BOARD (CSZ) ELECTIONS A hearty welcome to the new members of our Community Service Zone: Sandra Ignosci, Susie Norton, and Karen Thomason. Ruth Brewer and Mike Sandvig will continue their excellent stewardship of our tax dollars. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to outgoing members Anne Evosevich and Jill Powell whose hard work over the last years have helped bring about a more responsive, better-equipped, Deerhorn Valley Fire Dept. (L-R:) Sandra Ignosci, Susie Norton, Ruth Brewer, Mike Sandvig, Jill Powell (outgoing Treasurer), Karen Thomason. Not Pictured: Anne Evosevich (outgoing President). Many thanks from a grateful Deerhorn Community. A COMMUNITY REUNION & FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE -by Rob Deason June 26th we celebrated the the Deerhorn Valley Fire Station. Inside, miniature flags on banquet tables saluted DV and CalFire volunteers and supporters–all who helped create our DV Fire Station & Community Building more than two decades ago. Our thanks go to Battalion Chief John Kremensky and community volunteers who spent many hours organizing the celebration and creating a slide show of our past BBQs, and Pancake Breakfast fundraisers, showing faces of friends and neighbors who for years were part of the station’s beginnings and evolution. Neighbors old and new lined the tables. There was a lot of “Oh my gosh... look who’s here!” and plenty of waves to friends across the room. Picture placemats with old photos sparked conversation, and hand-created table decorations added flare – courtesy of DV’s own “Martha Stewart” . . . Sandra Ignosci. Marcia Spurgeon MC’d the program as DV’s firefighters stood proudly in the background. Dianne and Paul Jacob were honored for their gift of the land for the Station. Jill Powell presented an engraved plaque from from the DV Fire Board (CSZ) thanking those who made our fire station possible. Karlee Folkeson read aloud the inscription. The plaque was installed at the base of the flagpole on native stone brought over via tractor by Paul Jacob. Sharon Rich wrote to say: Then! . . .We were served a delicious five-star lunch and dessert – again a typically-fine and proud D.V. Community all-volunteer effort. This wonderful program was a celebration for, and affirmation of, our community’s support for our firefighters and paramedics. More pictures at Facebook.com/DeerhornValley (Thanks to Sharon Rich, Rob Deason, and Jill Powell for contributing to this article.) SIGNS OF OUR TIMES - WERE YOU THERE? “In honor of the many volunteers who have served this community throughout the years. Thank you to all of our neighbors who gave so generaously of themselves to take an idea and make it a reality, and to Paul & Dianne Jacob for the gift of the land on which this fire station is built. The residents of Deerhorn Valley owe everlasting gratitude... June 26, 2011” What Your Donation Does… $10 one year of The Antler (4 issues) to three homes $20 registers our domain (website) names for a year $35 covers one month of website/email costs $50 very basic porta-potties for “Trunk Or Treat $75 an extra page for The Antler $100 – really NICE porta-potties for “Trunk Or Treat” ! $250 – brings a top-notch program like SkyHunters or Kruisin’ Kritters to Deerhorn DVCA is a 501(c)3 Non‐Profit Organization EIN# 330338797 100% OF YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE DEERHORN-DULZURA EVACUATION ROUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 ~ 7:00 PM - DULZURA COMMUNITY CENTER Three Evacuation Routes are being considered near Mother Grundy TT, Lucky Six, Honey Springs, Deerhorn Valley Rd. and Lyons Valley Rd. Community input will let the County know that alternate escape routes in our area are needed. The Dulzura Community Center is located just off SR-94 on Community Ctr. Rd. LATE NEWS
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Page 1: The Antler - Welcome to Deerhorn!

1st ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUND DRIVE

GOAL: $2500 For…

THE ANTLER Newsletter DEERHORNVALLEY.NET ANTLER Alerts & Updates Community Get-Togethers

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TODAY… (WE’VE EVEN ENCLOSED AN ENVELOPE)

(Thanks for adding the stamp!)

Make checks payable to “Deerhorn Valley Community Association” or “DVCA”

WE’LL BE POSTING A “THERMOMETER” AT THE DV WELCOME SIGN TO TRACK OUR PROGRESS

SUMMER ISSUE

JUL-AUG-SEP 2011 Volume II, Issue 8

Kim Hamilton Ariele Johannson

~Editors~

Deerhorn Valley Community Association Promoting a safe, interconnected, and vibrant community

Email: [email protected]

The Antler

FUNDRAISER

FIRE BOARD (CSZ) ELECTIONS A hearty welcome to the new members of our Community Service Zone: Sandra Ignosci, Susie Norton, and Karen Thomason. Ruth Brewer and Mike Sandvig will continue their excellent stewardship of our tax dollars. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to outgoing members Anne Evosevich and Jill Powell whose hard work over the last years have helped bring about a more responsive, better-equipped, Deerhorn Valley Fire Dept.

(L-R:) Sandra Ignosci, Susie Norton, Ruth Brewer, Mike Sandvig, Jill Powell (outgoing Treasurer), Karen Thomason. Not Pictured: Anne Evosevich (outgoing President). Many thanks from a grateful Deerhorn Community.

A COMMUNITY REUNION & FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE

-by Rob Deason June 26th we celebrated the the Deerhorn Valley Fire Station. Inside, miniature flags on banquet tables saluted DV and CalFire volunteers and supporters–all who helped create our DV Fire Station & Community Building more than two decades ago. Our thanks go to Battalion Chief John Kremensky and community volunteers who spent many hours organizing the celebration and creating a slide show of our past BBQs, and Pancake Breakfast fundraisers, showing faces of friends and neighbors who for years were part of the station’s beginnings and evolution. Neighbors old and new lined the tables. There was a lot of “Oh my gosh... look who’s here!” and plenty of waves to friends across the room. Picture placemats with old photos sparked conversation, and hand-created table decorations added flare – courtesy of DV’s own “Martha Stewart” . . . Sandra Ignosci. Marcia Spurgeon MC’d the program as DV’s firefighters stood proudly in the background. Dianne and Paul Jacob were honored for their gift of the land for the Station. Jill Powell presented an engraved plaque from from the DV Fire Board (CSZ) thanking those who made our fire station possible. Karlee Folkeson read aloud the inscription. The plaque was installed at the base of the flagpole on native stone brought over via tractor by Paul Jacob. Sharon Rich wrote to say:

Then! . . .We were served a delicious five-star lunch and dessert – again a typically-fine and proud D.V. Community all-volunteer effort.

This wonderful program was a celebration for, and affirmation of, our community’s support for our firefighters and paramedics.

More pictures at Facebook.com/DeerhornValley

(Thanks to Sharon Rich, Rob Deason, and Jill Powell for contributing to this article.)

SIGNS OF OUR TIMES - WERE YOU THERE?

“In honor of the many volunteers who have served this community throughout the years. Thank you to all of our neighbors who gave so generaously of themselves to take an idea and make it a reality, and to Paul & Dianne Jacob for the gift of the land on which this fire station is built. The residents of Deerhorn Valley owe everlasting gratitude...

June 26, 2011”

What Your Donation Does… $10 – one year of The Antler (4 issues) to three homes

$20 – registers our domain (website) names for a year

$35 – covers one month of website/email costs

$50 – very basic porta-potties for “Trunk Or Treat “ $75 – an extra page for The Antler $100 – really NICE porta-potties for “Trunk Or Treat” ! $250 – brings a top-notch program like SkyHunters or

Kruisin’ Kritters to Deerhorn

DVCAisa501(c)3Non‐ProfitOrganizationEIN#330338797

100% OF YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE

DEERHORN-DULZURA EVACUATION ROUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 ~ 7:00 PM - DULZURA

COMMUNITY CENTER Three Evacuation Routes are being considered near Mother Grundy TT, Lucky Six, Honey Springs, Deerhorn Valley Rd. and Lyons Valley Rd. Community input will let the County know that alternate escape routes in our area are needed. The Dulzura Community Center is located just off SR-94 on Community Ctr. Rd.

LATE NEWS

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October 2007: The Harris Fire jumps Honey Springs Rd.

WILDFIRE EVACUATION: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

-by Leslie Yoder Fire season is upon us, and with it comes the controversial question of what to do should the worst occur. Faced with an evacuation order, do we stay or do we go? The answer is a personal decision with wide-ranging consequences. Although the county's official policy is "Ready, Set, Go," some residents are determined to stay. Perhaps they lost their homes in the Harris Fire and vowed to fight next time; perhaps they evacuated--needlessly, they feel--with all of the attending inconveniences. If you are among those considering staying, keep this in mind: 1) If you decide to stay, you must stay. Smoke eliminates visibility, debris blocks roads, and fire depletes oxygen, rendering cars useless. The deadly Australia wildfires of 2009 resulted in more than 200 deaths. Many residents, following a "Shelter In Place" policy, panicked at the last minute and lost their lives as a result. Make your decision early and with a cool head– not during the emergency when panic and chaos arise. 2) Those who stay put additional strain on limited fire fighting capabilities. Firefighters' priorities are to protect life first, then property, and finally natural resources. When people stay, fewer homes can be protected. During the Harris Fire, Patti Maxe in Bratton Valley was set on staying in her well-cleared, fire-hardened home until convinced by her family to evacuate. After learning her home had burned, she managed to return early. What she saw shocked her, and her words are haunting:

"We had no business being there. Firefighters were still working, and our presence put everyone in jeopardy. Before this, I was a die-hard proponent of staying. No more."

For videos and information on the Wildfire Evacuation Program and additional resources, follow the "Ready, Set, Go!” link (left column) on:

www.deerhornvalley.net

Weather Conditions And Outage Status

View a sample bill image to see where your circuit is shown.

Power outages can occur for many reasons. Hazardous weather and high winds are often a cause. We monitor wind and weather along our circuits and post outage and estimated power restoration information. Current Red Flag Warning Status - No Red Flag Warning

• National Weather Service red flag conditions Why We Monitor Weather Conditions We have an obligation to protect public safety as well as the integrity of our electric system. If wind speeds exceed electric system limitations or we are unable to operate the system safely, we will turn off the power. If this is necessary, the power will be off for as long as these conditions last and will not be turned back on until it is safe. High winds that occur during a Red Flag Warning may cause power outages, and may also result in power being turned off for public safety. Wind Conditions - Moderate (Under 35 MPH) - High (Over 35 to under 45 MPH) - Extreme (45 MPH and above) - Currently Experiencing An Outage Wind Condition Level By Circuit And Community Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:33 AM

Circuit Communities Wind Conditions Outage Cause Number of Affected

Customers Estimate Time Of

Restoration

0214 Mesa Grande, Palomar Mountain, Valley Center

Outage suspected problem in the

overhead electrical system 51

7/26/2011 11:30 AM

0067 Barrett Lake, East Jamul Moderate

Outer Jamul FireSafe Council: Defensible Space and Roadside

Thinning Project -by Sharon Gladding

The Outer Jamul Fire Safe Council (OJFSC) is busy implementing a U.S. Forest Service grant for a fuel reduction and defensible space project in Deerhorn, Bratton, and Lyons Valleys.

Fire officials have identified Sierra Cielo, Bratton Valley

Rd, portions of Upper Mother Grundy Truck Trail, Via Pamela, and Wisecarver Lane/ Truck Trail as priorities based on fuel load and number of residents that would need to evacuate in a wildfire. Aztec Landscaping, Inc. began work on Bratton Valley Road in June, and Mother Grundy the following

month. The grant also funds a chipper and trailer, hand tools, safety gear, and tool safety classes for community volunteers who help create defensible space around private residences. Priority goes to senior citizens, 2007 fire survivors who lost homes, and/or others who face challenges in thinning vegetation around their residences.

A BIG THANK YOU to Tom Lamb, President of the OJFSC, who worked very hard over the past three years to obtain this grant for our community. Next up: Wisecarver Rd/TT.

October 2007: The Harris Fire looking east

from Hwy 94 and Honey Springs Rd.

ON UPPER MOTHER GRUNDY… What a difference! Project Coordinator Faith Berry contacted every property owner for permission to thin their section. She worked ahead of the brushing crew to mark sensitive plants and oaks, making sure the flammable brush was targeted. Thank you, Faith, for your work, experience, and love of our back-country.

SDG&E POWERLINK WORK BEGINS DEERHORN & LYONS VALLEY AFFECTED

-Gregg and Michelle Grimaldo Sad news to report from the Grimaldo's and neighbors. Thursday [8/18/11] mid-morning we were surprised to hear not one but several helicopters hovering over our backyards delivering work bodies and equipment to the canyon in our backyard. The unfortunate beginnings of the construction of the Sunrise PowerLink. They were back on Friday as well, this time with dozers clearing a path to the top of the ridge where the line will be installed. So sad to see such beauty and natural

habitat taken away, not to mention our view. I sent an email to Dianne Jacob's office, no reply yet. I am documenting as much as I can when I am here at home. It's coming ya'll so get ready for more traffic and who knows what!

Editor’s Note: SDG&E projects more than 400 daily traffic trips via Skyline TT, Upper Honey Springs, and Deerhorn Valley Rd. to build and maintain their site in Upper Deerhorn. There have been more than 30 non-compliance issues including brushfires and two 16,000 lb. towers that fell from the SkyCrane helicopter. Read the complete article on EastCountyMagazine.org which includes a link to the full compliance report. A map of the Deerhorn project area is posted on DeerhornValley.net -KH

Workers inspect damage to one of two 16,000 lb towers that fell from SkyCrane helicopter. (Photo: ECM)

Tower Simulation: SaveElMonteValley.co

2DEFENSIBLE SPACE: NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS In August a group of great DV folks gathered at the home of a lovely, elderly couple on Mother Grundy who sorely needed some helping hands and weedwhackers. By 8:00 AM, Tom Lamb had the FireSafe Council trailer in place with weedwhackers, pruners, saws, and even a rolling chipper. Gloves, helmets, ear and eye protection were set out, and the first volunteers arrived. All had their own weeds to whack at home, but managed to spare a couple of hours to help out a neighbor. Like an old-fashioned barn raising, helping hands made the work much easier. Sandwiches, cold cuts, potato salad, chips and cheese were laid out at lunch time. Clean porta-potties were available, and unlimited chilled water and juice filled the coolers. Friends were made, stories shared, and most of the volunteers stayed through the afternoon. It just felt that good to be working together! This was a 100% volunteer effort, and the first of its kind here in Deerhorn.

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SIGHTINGSJan and Don Maxted had a different kind of critter in the big ash tree outside their home: a baby bobcat! They had seen Momma and two kits the week before,

strolling down their driveway.

Betsy Huggins took this shot of one member of a second nest of orioles. Four of the little ones fledged and flew off from her palm tree. Rob Deason caught this long-distance photo of a young, dark-phase mountain lion. The bountiful supply of rabbits, squirrels, and gophers have resulted in

more of the large predators visiting our valleys and hills. There have been many sightings of Golden Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks in Deerhorn during the last weeks as they hunt our plentiful the rodents. Vultures are also doing their share keeping the roadkill cleaned up.

-COFFEE WITH CONSTITUENTS MTG… -PEST MANAGEMENT - SQUIRRELS -WEEDS ON DEERHORN HONEYSPGS & 94 -DPW NEIGHBOR NEWS JULY ANTLER!!!!! 1. Kim's Honey - 1st place Del Mar Fair & Bee Keepers Assoc. 2. Luis Chavez Sr., Jr., & daughter - sky diving on Fathers Day 3. Progress on the straw bale house - mud day 4. CSZ Elections - Open House 5. 4th of July 6. Kim and Rob's family reunion 7. Jamul Daisies becoming Brownies 8. Maybe interview Ruth about her new baby llamas 9. Hawks 10. Glow-bugs 11. Hidden Haven CSA 12. Deerhorn CSA (Eowin and Sierra) 13. How do we stay informed? (Emergency Communications and Safety - ways we communicate with one another .doc) 14. Ready, Set, Go reminder. 15. FUNDRAISER! Envelope and Emergency Card 16. Evacuation Study 17. OJFSC Defensible Space Project 18. Ads: Mark Payne and Kathie Collins 19. Living in a Country Community... 20 Mark Payne's Seasonings 21 FREE: Small wood burning stove with flat top, about 3x3x1.5 Original Sears- really puts out the heat! Contact Susie at 468-3183 FUNDRAISING --- GOAL: $2,000, thermometer, envelope, drop-off locations, online PayPal WHEW! Ain't easy being a cub reporter~~~~~~~~~~~ Hugs. JM

clearingalongHoneySpringsanDeerhornscheduledforweekofAugust9or16th!!!ThankstoDiane. HIDDENHAVENFARMS

–by Ariele Johannson Old MacDonald and his farm have nothing on Cheryl Skidmore, owner of Hidden Haven Farms in Lawson Valley. She has a farm, and she has hogs, goats, egg-layer and meat chickens, llamas, meat rabbits, horses, and ducks. E I E I Oh!!! Besides livestock, Cheryl’s farm has 600 fruit trees, such as pomegranates, peaches, plums, and apricots. There are Thompson seedless and red flame

seedless grapes. Last year four bee hives produced 60 gallons of honey. Cheryl is determined to provide fresh organic food for her family and others. In 2003, she and her husband purchased their 50 acre farm in Jamul. After viewing the documentary Food, Inc. Cheryl decided to raise her own animals for meat. She has a deep desire to raise her animals in clean, healthy, and compassionate conditions for the animals’ sake and the recipients’ health. A certified grower-producer, Cheryl sells her eggs and honey to Whole Foods, Pasqual’s Restaurant and other businesses. She takes orders for eggs (chicken and duck), goat milk, meat ducks and chickens, piglets, and rabbits. Later, she will offer beef and pork. Although she lives in Costa Mesa, she works on the farm weekly, while Drummond (a former horticulturist) is the full-time resident caretaker.Cheryl offers her farm as an experience where she teaches visitors of all ages how ducks swim or why llamas are good to have on a farm. (Did you know pigs have curly tails and hogs do not?) On my first visit to the farm hidden away in the hills in the haven of Jamul, a Girl Scout Troop from Escondido was working with Cheryl and her horses in the ring, part of her Equestrian Program. She provides farm education programs for schools, including home and charters. Some city-raised students have never been on any farm before visiting hers. Imagine the wealth of experience for them! Eventually, Hidden Haven Farms would like to become a meat-focused CSA (Community Supported Agriculture); another alternative for DV’ers who want to buy locally-raised, organic foods. Visit www.hiddenhavenfarms.com. Contact Cheryl at 619-659-8075 or [email protected]. Open to the public by appointment.

email ([email protected]) from neighbors and residents who spot

SQUIRREL & RODENT INVASION Our spring rains and shortage of predators since the Harris Fire opened our backcountry door to ground squirrels and other rodents. County Vector Control can’t help (unless they move inside.) The Squirrelinator is a live-trap cage that catches multiple squirrels at a time. It comes with a “dunking tray” and is available at our local hardware and feed stores. Though some may cringe at the thought of drowning captured squirrels, relocating them is illegal: they harbor plague, tics, fleas and other nasties. And you only prolong their agony; squirrels depend on their colony to survive they become instant prey when away from their shelter. Burrows are 5-30 ft. or longer, and their home range is within 75 yards of the

entrance. Once spring grasses dry, they look for seed, grains, and your pets’ food. Ed Note: Yes, I read that the SD Zoo was transplanting ground squirrels to Jamul (!) as part of a study on re-establishing burrowing owls. Wish they had come and gotten mine! -KH

California Ground Squirrel: (Spermophilus beechey)

“Squirrelinator” can trap multiple squirrels at one time. How about 16? On catfood. True!

REMEMBER: It is illegal to pursue, hunt, shoot, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, or collect hawks, eagles, vultures and other migratory birds. Violations may result in up to $25,000 in fines and two years in prison.

DEERHORN PREDATOR WATCH -by Jacob Huggins

COYOTES (canis latrans): Spot coyotes in morning hours and listen to their nightly calls. They are a familiar presence here in Deerhorn Valley. They travel in packs of six, though hunting is often done in pairs. Favorite foods: small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. WARNING: cats and small dogs too! They may occasionally take on large deer and will also eat fruit,

carrion and human rubbish. BIRDS OF PREY: Deerhorn Valley is home to many species of predatory birds: owls, hawks, kites, kestrels, and falcons. Owls , Red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis) and Red-Shouldered Hawks (Buteo lineatus) prey predominantly on small rodents, while others such as the Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), sharp-shinned hawk

(Accipiter striatus), and falcons hunt small birds. They’ll zip through the oaks for a tasty bird-morsel. BOBCATS (Lynx Rufus) are territorial, solitary hunters most active in the twilight and pre-dawn hours. They ambush their prey by crouching in wait or stalking until close enough to spring. Rabbits are a favorite, though it will also hunt small rodents and, like the coyote, has been known to

hunt larger prey including sheep, goats and deer. RATTLESNAKES, well-known in the community for their venomous bite and the rushing sound of their rattle, are important predators in our local habitat. They are territorial and often wait to ambush prey using their sense of smell to find rodent hang-outs and special heat-sensing pits that aid them in accurately striking

prey. They feed primarily on small rodents and are the primary predator of the California Ground Squirrel. GREY FOX (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is the only Canid capable of climbing trees. It is nocturnal and rarely seen during the day. They hunt alone and are omnivorous, though they prey mainly on rabbits and small rodents. The Grey Fox dens in hollows, rock piles or stolen burrows. Its ability to climb trees allows it to escape its natural predators: the Bobcat, Coyote and Domestic Dog.

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IN MEMORIAM… Dr. Robert W. “Bob” Bradford passed away on August 4th at his beloved Deerhorn ranch surrounded by his family. Dr. Bradford was a world leader in holistic medicine and a most-beloved husband, father, and grandfather. “He was our hero who single-handedly saved the Bradford Ranch from the Harris Fire in October, 2007.” Bob was a good neighbor, a brilliant scientist, and a true visionary. He will be missed.

Eugene “Gene” Antoine passed away on June 15. The Antoine’s are long-time DV’ers, contributing their talents to the local music scene. Gene could always be spotted looking with pride on offspring Jim, Jerry, Vicki, Beth, and Jeanie as the Greasewood Band sang and played for us all. Our sincerest sympathies to his wife, Joanne, and the entire Antoine Family.

Firefighter Colbey Shigley, from Lyons Valley Station, was in Michigan to visit his terminally ill father when he was killed in a tragic car accident. Colbey had told his family that he was “living his dream” by serving as a firefighter.

He leaves behind a wife and three young children. Judge Thomas Duffy, longtime Deerhorn resident, passed away on May 23rd. His Deerhorn home was a landmark for finding your way: “Just go on up DV Rd and make the turn at Judge Duffy’s.” He served two decades as a respected judge, eventually appointed to Superior Court. After retiring he travelled the world, but always returned to his Deerhorn home under the oaks.LATE NEWS: We mourn the passing of Rollie “Heck” Heckathorn, long-time DV resident, on Sept. 30. Our condolences to his daughter, Wendy, and all the Heckathorn Family.

Firefighter/Paramedic Derek Frontiere has left Deerhorn Station for a position in San Francisco. He and his skills will be greatly missed, but we wish him the very best as he pursues his dream of being a fulltime firefighter/paramedic. The RFPD Chipping Program is no more… Funding expired and RFPD reports there will be no more free rural chipping. It was so great to see those combustible piles of brush chipped down to mulch size and in a tight pile on the ground. We’ll all be less safe with this important program failing the budget cut axe. Supervisor Jacob: Can you help?

AROUND & ABOUT… Neighbor News Is anyone else keeping track of their squirrel count this year? We have it on good authority that Mike Beeneau has a calendar dedicated to the critters who have been “dispatched.” What’s the count now, Mike? Our count for last year was 82, most with the live-trap “Squirrelinator.” Luis Chavez, daughter Carmen Luna, and son Luis celebrated Fathers’ Day and Dad’s 50th in grand style: skydiving. Dad had been egged on by his daughter’s Facebook posting. “I had no choice but to jump with them!” he said. “It was so exciting… that I’m looking forward to doing it again, but this time with grandkids.” Wife Rosa adds that she made sure the insurance was paid up ahead of time.

The Jamul Daisies crossed the bridge and are now Jamul Brownies. Kim Hamilton and Sandra Ignosci walked with them across the Old Steel Bridge near Jamacha Junction. Under the expert watch of leader, Stephanie Pettit, this troop is one of the most active and recognized groups in SD County. Ruth Baak has three new baby llamas to add to her prize-winning flock (or is it a herd?).

One of the crias was fathered by Serpiko, her 2005 World Champion. Names? Not yet, but stay tuned. Native Chaparral Honey from Deerhorn Valley took the coveted First Place at the 2011 SD County Fair. In the blind judging, three experts awarded a perfect score to Rob and Kim Deason’s “Snow In April” harvest. The re-growth of native chaparral is producing some remarkable honey this year.

New DV beekeeper, Eric Skidmore, is off to a great start with his hives. He’s already harvested gallons from the Lower Mother Grundy chaparral. Deerhorn Valley has a proud history of producing world-class honey. The tradition continues! Keep it up, Eric!

Memories: My loving pet, Rocky, went on to a new adventure on June 28, 2011. We all miss you a lot, Rocky. - Ariele Johannson & Family DV’er Karen Koop is a fine and sought-after dress (re)designer. At the request of an old friend from childhood, she “re-designed” Mom’s bridal dress for her daughter’s wedding. This dress is such a family treasure that during the Harris Fire evacuation, a hasty return was made to save it! Karen re-fitted, re-cut, hand-beaded, and matched old lace to new with the help of a chamomile tea dye. A true gift of love. Our congratulations to the newly-weds, Lauren and Alan of Lee Valley. Sherry Davis called the other week when a hive of bees found the Davis’ owl box was the perfect starter home. Sherry reported in with this update: “David Rapp from Liberty Farms came out and took the owl house and bees,” she writes. “The owl house was COMPLETELY full of honey. We knew we had a lot bees around, but no idea they had taken up housekeeping in the owl house… David is

a great person and so careful with the bees.” Welcome Home to DV’er Paul Turner who recently returned from backpacking in the Sierras along the John Muir Trail. Paul qualifies as an “extreme” hiker-backpacker-cyclist. He and a buddy covered 120 miles in just 7 days, finishing with a dive into Lake Tahoe (Brrrr!). Paul reports that there was still

so much snow in July that much of the time they were not able to find the trail and had to navigate with map and compass. His next adventure: a return to the

Grand Canyon. Stay safe, Paul! Welcome to a new DV arrival: Liberty Skye Ignosci. Liberty is 8 months old and weighs in at 35 lbs. Mom Sandra says she is at the stage where she eats everything… including stinkbugs.

1ST ANNUAL DEL MAR RUN “DEERHORN VALLEY REDNECKS”

A new tradition? Karen “Country Girl” Samples organized this event and with just word-of-mouth, it filled up right away. After an outdoor breakfast at “McKinley”s Place,” a bubbly group of locals (and a few strays from Jamul) climbed aboard their Sundance Charter piloted by DV’er and Professional Driver, Luis Chavez. Soft (and not-so-soft) drinks were served aboard as the group headed north to the track where the featured performer was DV’s home-pride, Michelle Grimaldo. Interested in next year’s trip? Give Karen a call by April at 468-9633, or flag down her “Country Girl” pickup and let her know.

Hi Kim, Just sending you the article. It doesn't show up in my 'sent' folder so it must not have gone out.

WINTER:

The Pink Glow Worms of Deerhorn Valley While we may need to drive to the beaches this fourth of July to enjoy the fireworks, we happen to have some light shows of our own here in Deerhorn Valley if you are keen eyed (and lucky) enough to see them. The California Pink Glow Worm (Microphotus angustus), a member of the Firefly family (Lampyridae), is a bizarre looking pink hued insect that emits green light from two segments located on the underside of its abdomen. The female of this species, which retains a larval, wingless appearance when fully matured, can be found in conspicuous places, curling its abdomen to 'light up' the rock or piece of foliage upon which it is perched. It does this in order to attract the male of the species, which develops into a full adult winged beetle, though their brilliance is far weaker than the female's. The bioluminesence of the Glow Worm is chemical based, produced by the oxidation of a pigment called Luciferin which glows greenish-yellow when exposed to oxygen, and this light can be greatly increased when the animal produces the enzyme Luciferase. In some species this release can be coordinated to blink, strobe and create other effects for purposes such as communication, mate attraction and predator warding. The California Pink Glow Worm only emits a continuous light, but if disturbed or handled the glow will slowly fade away. We discovered one last year around the beginning of June hanging out on the sidewalk next to our house, and it was a nightly visitor for about 10 days before disappearing. The glow worm typically comes out as the season changes and weather begins to warm up, so keep your eyes peeled when enjoying our crystal clear nights this summer; not all things that shine are

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DEAD AT&T PHONE LINE RESULTS IN LLAMA DEATH: A Neighbor’s Story

Emergencies come in all shapes… often the one least expected. John Klacka in Lyons Valley came home two weeks ago to find his prize llama, Muñeco, had been bitten by a rattlesnake. The medication was on hand, but he was unsure of the

dosage. With no cell reception at home, John ran to his land phone to call the vet. The line was dead. He then drove frantically to the Trading Post to make the call, but the delay was critical. Muñeco later died in his arms.

Despite repeated calls to AT&T, five days elapsed before they showed up to correct the problem. They subsequently offered John $6 for his “inconvenience.” AT&T is currently before the CPUC to approve it’s merger with T-Mobile. Read Miriam Raftery’s excellent suggestion in the right inset, then send your comments to:

[email protected] and reference I-1106009 [AT&T/T-Mobile Merger].

Read the full stories at EastCountyMagazine.org (search word: “llama”)

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FREE: Small wood burning stove with flat top, about 3’x 3’x 1.5’ Original Sears. Really puts out the heat! Contact Susie: 468-3183

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REAL ESTATE RESULTS (619) 669-6622

Vicki Beers ~ Marcia Spurgeon (619) 733-3388 (619) 807-870

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DR. DARCY YENT, ND ~ LAc ~ Naturopathic Doctor ~ Lic. Accupuncturist ~

Bradford Ranch, Deerhorn Valley (619) 887-0610 [email protected]

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Deerhorn Valley Horse Transport Inc. LONG & SHORT HAULS ~ FULL OPERATIONS START SEPT.

Dan C. Neal (619) 846-8269 Roman G. Boychew (619) 218-0718

www.dvhorsetransport.com ________________________________________________________

JAMUL SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS 13910 Lyons Valley Rd. #E

(619) 729-1061 or email [email protected]________________________________________________________

T’ai Chi ~ Qigong Far Out Ranch (Mother Grundy)

Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 AM (619) 916-7634 ~ [email protected]

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TNT CUSTOM BUILDERS Paul & Terri Turner ~ 18569 Deerhorn Valley Rd. (619) 468-0042 or (619) 818-5176 LIC #947889

“StrawBaleSpecialists”

Beginning with our next Antler, classified ads donations for businesses located in Deerhorn Valley are $10 as space permits. For other area businesses we suggest a donation of $25 per issue. Non-business classified ads are still free as space permits. The Antler, DeerhornValley.net, and Antler Alerts are all supported by volunteer work and local donations. Contact Kim or Ariele: [email protected] or notify us by email if you wish your listing to run in the next (Dec-Jan) issue.

IF (WHEN) POWER GOES OUT Are you ready? SDG&E has warned that they will shut off our power during the

most dangerous fire/wind conditions. The regional blackout on September 8 was a good heads’ up. How did you do?

a hard-wired landline (wireless phones need power to work) a charged cellphone Reception is “iffy” throughout DV. Make sure

you can get to a “sweet-spot” for enough signal to call out. A smart phone (e.g. iPhone, Blackberry) can provide internet, text

messaging, and email as long as transmitting towers work. A back-up generator and a good supply of fuel. Enough gas in your car to get down the hill… AND back up. Gas

stations need power to pump gas. Don’t get stranded.

THANK YOU TO OUR WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Sharon Gladding Kim Hamilton Jacob Huggins Ariele Johannson Leslie Yoder Tom Lamb Betsy Huggins Sharon Rich Luis Chavez Karen Samples Sandra Ignosci Patti Maxie Greg Alford Jan Maxted Rob Deason John Klacka Cheryl Skidmore Sherry Davis Gregg Gimaldo Michelle Grimaldo

The Antler Newsletter is jointly supported by the Deerhorn Valley Community Association, Deerhorn Valley CSZ/Auxiliary, and the Outer Jamul FireSafe Council.

Staying Connected ~ Working together.

At the San Diego CPUC hearings on the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile, East County Magazine editor, Miriam Raftery, made an excellent suggestion: “…if the merger is approved, the CPUC [should] require… that AT&T improve land line maintenance and give priority to adding cell service in fire-prone areas where communications reliability is critical.”

Thank you, Miriam and EastCountyMagazine.org for speaking up for back-country residents.

C A N C E L L E D

DV NEIGHBORS & FF’s HONOR THE HEROES: 1ST ANNUAL 9-11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

On Sept 3rd the First 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the Hilton On The Bay. Firefighters, law enforcement, and others climbed110 stories (the height of the Twin Towers) in memory of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day.

The San Diego Firefighters’ Relief Society honored DV’er Sandra Ignosci with the first-ever Volunteer Trophy for her efforts. She personally sponsored eight climbers, including seven rural firefighters and our resident sheriff, Enrique Diaz. She also recruited eight local volunteers to help out that day: DV’ers Sharon Gladding, Patti Maxe, Susie Norton, Kim Hamilton, Luis and Rosa Chavez, and Yvonne Purdy from Dulzura. More pictures at: Facebook.com/DeerhornValley

DV Resident Sheriff, Enrique Diaz

Firefighters (l-R) Christian Dagostino, Tyler Elmore, Sponsor Sandra Ignosci, Lauren Theil, Gavin Doudna, Anthony Santos, and Nick Rizzo.

Free for residents, Business, see information below

DH TRACTOR #858816 Dave Hradecky - 468-3890 - Honey Springs Rd. Heavy Brushing - Dozing - Def. Space- Excavation

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BEACON HILL LLAMA FARM Dr. Ruth Baak www.llamajeans.com

Visitors Welcome – Call for Appt. (619) 468-3074 ~ (760) 715-6644

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MARY KAY Ariele Johannson, Ind. Consultant

(619) 916-7634 www.marykay.com/arielej

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SPURGEON WELL & PUMP Mike Spurgeon, Owner

(619) 248-1787 Honey Springs Road ________________________________________________________

BARRICADE FIRE-BLOCKING GEL Tom Lamb, Distributor

(619) 463-8408 (619) 985-0178 (cell) [email protected]

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DUBÉ VINEYARDS 2516 Honey Springs Road Tel/Fax: (619) 468-0030

[email protected]

LOCAL CLASSIFIED

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Wildfire & Emergency E-mail Alerts: EastCountyMagazine.org Reverse 911– Register your email and cellphones: AlertSanDiego.org

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DEERHORN VALLEY COMMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

HALLOWEEN-EVE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

4:00 - 7:00 PM Old DV Lodge: ELENA LN & DEERHORN VALLEY RD.

Tired of traveling to the Flatlands in search of Trick-or-Treating? TRUNK OR TREAT is a Halloween event where neighbors gather and park their cars in a parking area. They open the trunks or backs of their vehicles, decorate them, and pass out candy from to costumed kids trick or treating from car to car. The event provides a safe fun environment for trick or treaters and families.

For more Information, to volunteer, or to make sure you have a (free) parking space, contact Karen Koop at 468-xxxx or email [email protected] This is a first-time event, and we welcome your ideas and participation!

Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event that is often church- or community-sponsored. People gather and park their cars in a large parking lot. They open their trunks, or the backs of their vehicles, and decorate them. Then they pass out candy from their trunks. The event provides a safe family environment for trick or treaters

Mark Your Calendars

MONTHLY COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS… 2nd TUESDAY: Outer Jamul FireSafe Council meets at the Fire Station. Wildfire safety and preparation. Tom Lamb: 463-8408 3RD TUESDAY: DV Community Association meets at Kim & Rob’s. DVCA sponsors the website deerhornvalley.net, The Antler Newsletter, Email Alerts, and community-friendly events. Kim Hamilton: 468-3218 LAST TUESDAY: Community Service Zone makes recommendations to Rural Fire Protection District for use of the Fire Benefit Fee we all pay.

ARCHES PRODUCE EXCHANGE (Bring your extras to trade!) Monthly (usually the last Saturday), Jamul Community Church Next Exchange: SATURDAY, SEPT 247th ~ 9:30-11:00 AM Register for their email notices: [email protected]

BOOKMOBILE AT THE DV FIRE STATION… 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS… 9:45 - 10:30. Come say hi to Librarians Lisa and Chuck. They have a bus full of great reading for all ages


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