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2011 FUNDRAISING GOAL:

$2,500

Check out the latest Antler to see just how far we can make your donation go:

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The Antler is out!!! You can download it with the link above or wait and check your mailbox.  We took 400 issues down to the Jamul Post Office yesterday (Wednesday) marked for delivery to Jamul Rural Route #1.  Archie, our local mail carrier, should be getting them to you ASAP.


Don't have a mailbox?  We'll leave copies at the Welcome Sign and at The Trading Post.  Help yourself.


This Antler is jam-packed with news of neighbors, the community, our wildlife, and issues affecting our backcountry.  Inside is also an ENVELOPE:  The start of our FIRST COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN.  The DV Community Association is scratching the bottom of its treasury, and we need the support of everyone to keep going strong.  With the Fire Station now off-limits to community events, we're appealing directly to you to fund The Antler, Antler Alerts, DeerhornValley.net website, and special events like SkyHunters, Kids'NKritters, and our upcoming Trunk Or Treat.


Our costs are minimal because we have such great volunteers. But we still have to cover printing... mailing... web hosting...  email service... speakers, porta-potties, trashbags, sign-making materials, and more.  The costs add up over time, so we're asking you to kick in what you can.

NO ENVELOPE?  

You can send your (fully tax-deductible) contribution to:

Deerhorn Valley Community Association

PO BOX 862

JAMUL, CA 91935

Thanks for Staying Connected and being a Community Contributor!

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

With the leadership of Sandra Ignosci, Deerhorn Valley volunteers took part in the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb last weekend on Sept. 3.  Sandra had sponsored eight Rural Fire Fighters and our resident Sheriff in climbing 110 stories (the height of the Twin Towers) in honor of the first responders who lost their lives saving others ten years ago. Some climbed with full gear and apparatus to remember their final sacrifice. Thank you Sandra, for giving us a chance to be part of this memorial. Sandra's late husband, Daniel was a Fire Captain. Her brother, Randy, is a San Diego firefighter who was part of the Twin Towers search & rescue operation following 9-11.  The flag in the background will fly today in New York City at Ground Zero.

More pictures are posted on our Deerhorn Valley Facebook Page.

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

The climb took place at the 30-story Hilton on San Diego Bay.  Climbers scaled the inner stairs 4 times to complete the full 110 levels.  This is the view from the 30th floor.  Imagine 110 stories.

Resident Sheriff, Enrique Diaz, was among the climbers.

Blackout and The Hum Of Generators

Backcountry residents are probably in a better situation than most folks when the power goes off. Generators growled and the lights flickered throughout the hills and valleys last night. Neighbors checked on neighbors, shared meals, swapped phones, and listened for the latest news on the region-wide power outage.
Rob and I  found ourselves stranded in Rancho San Diego where we'd made the trip down to gas up the car and do the food shopping. [NOTE: gas pumps don't work without power.]
Albertson's and the smaller had stores all closed their doors, and most cellphones were offline.  The ATT Store was locked, and the folks standing around inside weren't even interested in turning around at my knock on the door.   I headed over toward Staples and spotted a woman talking on her cell in the parking lot.  A wonderful lady I only know as "Daisy" rolled down the window and offered to make a call for us to our neighbor.  Surprisingly the call went through, and Sandra Ignosci jumped in her car, retrieved a can of gas from our place, then drove it 20 miles down the hill.  With relief watched her car arrive- and knew we'd soon be home.
New Rule: NEVER let the gas gauge go below half-full.  And remind yourself now and then that there are a lot of good people out there.