a backcountry lifeline

Deerhorn Valley Community Association
Promoting)a)safe,)interconnected,)and)vibrant)community)
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MORE THAN JUST A
RURAL ROAD—
A BACKCOUNTRY
LIFELINE
IN THIS ISSUE
CALIFORNIA 94 LIFELINE
CASINO
YOLLIE PHIPS
4TH OF JULY COLLAGE
DISSOLVING RFPD?
VULTURES
NATIVE PLANTS
NEIGHBOR NEWS
NEW ENDEAVORS
CLASSIFIEDS
FROM DV FACEBOOK
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“The last two nights they've
been moving this HUGE piece of
machinery. Last night they only
got about 100 yards. When they
are moving it, they shut down
the highway.”
“It does make me a little
concerned that the highway is
being closed down at night
without notification. This is our
main line out of here in an
emergency situation.”
“Thanks for keeping us
informed, as it seems no one else
will."
“My in-laws tried to get through
… finally turned around and
went all the way back to Campo
and around on the 8.”
“94 is a parking lot at Marron
Valley Road and east.”
“Isn't there a sign on the 94 at
Honey Springs that says nothing
over 40' ?
“OUTRAGEOUS!”
THE MASSIVE TRUCK LOAD choked off SR94 for more than 54 hours.
It had passed the YMCA in Rancho San Diego
sometime after midnight on Wednesday, August
7th. Slung between two large semis was a huge
industrial-sized gas generator bound for an
oilfield in Mexico. The semis pushed and pulled
the 20ft-wide load down the middle of SR94/Campo Rd escorted by pilot vehicles and
multiple CHP units. At 231-feet its length was
triple the posted length limit for double-trailer
rigs. It crawled east down the middle of the
undivided two-lane rural road and passed the
“Trucks Restricted” sign at Otay Lakes Rd. At
every twist and turn ground operators
disembarked to remotely control the wheel
clusters, specially built for cargo this size. By
dawn it had travelled 14 miles from Jamacha
Junction and was docked in a graveled area by
the CDF Fire Station in Dulzura.
LATE THE NEXT NIGHT, about 10 PM, it
resumed its journey along SR-94. A few
hundred yards down the road an axle and Ujoint gave way. Attempts to repair it at the scene
failed, and for the next 24 hours it blocked 94 –
both east and west. Trucks were unable to
pass, and cars backed up in both directions.
SR-94/Campo Rd was out of commission.
THE RESPONSE from those impacted was
angry and emotional. SR-94 is the only direct
route in or out for emergency responders and
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residents living south of Dulzura. What individual or
agency was responsible for this debacle, and how
could such an irresponsible decision come about?
THE HAULER (KD Specializing) says CHP
determined its route. Others pointed to CalTrans.
Regardless, no alerts were posted, no “Road
Subject to Closure” signs displayed. There was no
communication with long lines of folks who were
now cut off from jobs, school, medical aid, and
wildfire responders.
Finally, at 3:22 AM, five hours after breaking down,
the CHP issued a SigAlert for east and westbound
traffic from Dulzura to Tecate saying they expected
the closure until about 10AM. At 5:37 CalTrans
advised commuters to avoid the area if possible.
10AM came and went, and at 11:11 AM CHP
advised the situation would last “a couple more
hours.” At noon, CHP information stopped, even
though the SigAlert was in effect and would be for
twelve more hours.
THE ALTERNATE ROUTE from Dulzura to Jamul
is 80 miles long—via Buckmann Springs and I-8.
Cars ran low on gas. Workers could not reach jobs.
No one, not even firefighters, had been warned that
this grossly-oversized load was traveling the major
evacuation route for Dulzura, Barrett, Potrero, and
beyond. Now everyone was stuck.
NEARBY RESIDENTS Donnie Durfee, Robin
Brailsford, and Lisa Darroch watched the scenario
unfold and sent regular updates to Antler Alerts. On
Deerhorn Valley Facebook, posts from incredulous
neighbors appeared. As another midnight
approached, a temporary repair allowed the
Monster to be moved down the roadway to Marron
Valley Rd. There it would stay for another two
weeks. (CON’T P2)
CASINO UPDATE:
A BACKCOUNTRY LIFELINE (CONT)
Jamulians Against the Casino (JAC) is
mounting a major campaign to stop the
latest effort by Penn National to build a
200,000sqft Casino on the tiny Jamul
Indian Village (JIV) at SR-94 and Melody.
IT DOESN’T TAKE SOMETHING AS LARGE as this to close
down SR-94.
Two days later on
August 10, just before
noon, a head-on crash
with major injuries
occurred just west of
Honey Springs Road. 8/10/2013. A head-on crash closed SR-94 for
THIS CRASH CLOSED in both directions for an hour. No SigAlert was
—Photo by David Gladding
DOWN SR-94—for an issued.
hour in both directions.
The line of eastbound cars reached all the way to Daley Ranch.
Inexplicably, no SigAlert was issued. The first responding tow truck
from Road One was stuck in the backup one mile behind the
scene. 1:00 PM the CHP quit updating its Incident Report even
though traffic was still motionless. Its previous posts disappeared.
No communication—again.
Sharon and David Gladding were caught in
the backup and had plenty of time to snap a
photo of the eastbound line of cars ahead of
them. They, like other drivers, had two
choices: (1) wait or (2) turn around and make
the long detour. No information was
forthcoming that could help drivers make the
decision.
CHP, CALTRANS, and CALFIRE all tell us
to prepare for emergencies: have a plan, an
emergency kit, gas in the car, fire-hardened
homes, defensible space.
IT IS INEXCUSABLE when responsible
agencies to fail to notify us of such a critical
road closure. This is 2013—we have texting,
internet, email, Twitter, Facebook. Each of
these agencies have splashy websites and
the ability to share information with the public.
WE DESERVE BETTER.
SUMMER FUNRAISING CONCERT
Bring Family & Neighbors
Swim-Bike-Activity Center
LIVE MUSIC:
“N R G ”
SUNDAY 9/15 3-7 PM
Hosted Burgers & Dogs
Tickets: $20 online $25 at door
(Teens $10 - Kids Under 12 Free)
WWW.JACJAMUL.COM
1000 TRAILS CAMPGROUND
(OTAY LAKES RD)
RAFFLE & AUCTION
RAISE $ ~ DEFEND JAMUL
SR-94 CRASH STATISTICS 2001—2011
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PROPOSED
• 4.5 ACRES OF BUILDINGS
• 200,000 SQFT GAMBLING FACILITY (3.5 football fields)
• 9,000 MORE CARS, BUSES, TRUCKS DAILY
• 24-HR ALCOHOL & GAMBLING, 7 DAYS A WEEK
• ONE WAY IN & OUT—RURAL SR-94
• 5 ADDITIONAL SIGNALS BETWEEN JAMACHA & MELODY RD
JAMUL ROCKS
THANK YOU TO LISA DARROCH OF JAC FOR COMPILING THESE
NUMBERS FROM CHP SWITRS
JIV
Their efforts include a legal challenge
that contends JIV land does not and
cannot qualify for gambling because the
tribe was not recognized when the Indian Reorganization Act
was made law in 1934. In fact, there was no Jamul Tribe until 1981,
and there was no land or “village” until 1982. [*see Carcieri v.
Salazar 2009]
THE DEERHORN VALLEY
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
WE OPPOSE THE CASINO
The DVCA concludes that construction and
opertation of the Jamul Casino will endanger
the safety of the Deerhorn residents. It will—
—ADD thousands more cars, trucks, and
buses to our roads each day, and increase
the number of crashes and road closures on
SR-94, Otay Lakes Rd, Skyline TT, Lyons
Valley Rd, and Jamul Drive, our only access
and evacuation routes.
— JEOPARDIZE safe evacuation of
residents during wildfire or other
emergencies. Deerhorn Valley is already
recognized as a community “at highest risk”
of catastrophic wildfire. [SDG&E Powerlink
Map]
—IMPEDE or PREVENT emergency help
from reaching or transporting persons in
distress.
DVCA Steering Committee, July 2013
Truck - Casino - SR-94
WHO TO CONTACT
YES ~ IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Brian Pennings, Public Affairs Officer: [email protected]
CHP CITIZENS COMPLAINTS (online): BORDER DIVISION:
http://www.chp.ca.gov/publications/ccp.html
COUNTY SUPERVISOR Dianne Jacob: (619) 531-5522
[email protected]
CALTRANS DIST 11 (SAN DIEGO)
Laurie Berman - Director - 619-688-6668
[email protected]
Bill Figge - Planning Deputy District Director [email protected] 619-688-6681
NEW ENDEAVORS
Deerhorn Valley
SECOND TIME AROUND FARMS…
…LOCAL, FRESH, & SUSTAINABLE
It all started when Tom
Knepper and Russ VanCleve
decided to buy a few chickens
to have fresh eggs for their
breakfast. With neighboring
properties here in Deerhorn,
and a desire to do their part for
the planet, “Second Time Around Farms” was born.
Recycled materials are used for more than their intended
purpose—well pipe is turned into fencing, spent beer grain is
redirected from the landfill and used as supplemental feed.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
Representative Joel Anderson:
[email protected]
They feature Dexter cattle, pigs, turkeys, meat birds and laying
hens, and are planning 4,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse for veggies and
Talapia production.
Assemblyman Brian Jones:
[email protected] (Senior Field Rep)
They use a “chicken tractor”—moved daily to allow grazing on
fresh grass and bugs. Both keeps them safe, and lets them range.
POWERLINK GRANTS
2013 — YEAR TWO
For the second year, PowerLink’s $2,048
grants were available to virtually EVERY
Deerhorn home owner who bothered to apply.
The SDG&E PowerLink increased fire danger in communities like
Deerhorn Valley, Lyons, Dulzura, and Potrero. SDG&E was required
by the CPUC to help owners of the properties now at greater risk of a
catastrophic wildfire.
The $2,000 grants (adjusted to yearly inflation) are to improve
defensible space and harden homes. Last year only 650 grants were
given out BECAUSE PEOPLE DIDN”T APPLY. We have been told
verbally that the funds were “rolled over” to future years, and we
certainly hope that is the case.
It was disturbing that many grants were given this year to properties
well outside the risk areas—central Jamul and downtown Alpine., for
example These areas were never identified as At Risk or eligible
properties on their Mitigation maps. This nearly tripled the number of
grants awarded to 1,800.
BOTTOM LINE: You won’t get a grant if you don’t apply. Hire
someone or do the work yourself and get paid ($20-$25/hr is the going
rate). Make it a family effort, and keep a log of your hours and work. Or
hire locally and support our local economy.
Besides normal defensible space work, this year up to $500 could be
used to replace landscape with fire resistant plants. Some chose to
replace old windows with double-paned, or add fire-resistant attic
vents. Some covered their eaves. The inspection was quick and
reasonable; they just wanted to make sure the work was done.
You must have code-compliant address signs posted at the drive to
your house, and you need to apply. It’s easy, and the DVCA will help
you apply online. Look for 2014 PowerLink Grant notices in the mail
and as Antler Alerts starting next February.
MAKE SURE YOU APPLY NEXT YEAR. THIS IS A NO-BRAINER.
They also raise heritage turkeys. These are Grandma’s turkeys —
and why Thanksgiving was so eagerly looked forward to 50 years
ago. Commercial turkeys are raised to be abnormally large and
free-fed a high fat diet and antibiotics to encourage growth.
Deerhorn Valley wishes you success, Tom and Russ! We’re
looking forward to seeing your project move ahead.
SECONDTIMEAROUNDFARMS.COM
619-572-6128
The BRADFORD RANCH at Deerhorn Valley
The Perfect Venue For Weddings, Memorials, Celebrations, or
Special Events
This is a brand new venture/adventure for ranch owner Carole
Bradford. Featured on the DV Ranch & Garden Tour last April. the
Ranch boasts beautiful grounds, an historic ranch house, pool, aged
oaks and sycamores, and tile-roofed “Honey House.”
After an outdoor family wedding event in Northern California, Carole
looked at the Ranch with a new appreciation: “What place is more
beautiful than Deerhorn Valley!” she bubbles.
With her vast background in business and management, Carole
brings a wealth of experience and organization to her endeavor.
Bradford Ranch lies on 150 acres nestled between Elena and Barber
Mountains. A half-mile drive leads through meadows, sycamores,
and liquidambar trees to the original homestead of the Walker
Family. Today’s amenities include a pool, waterfall, barn, corral and
a large cemented tennis area where canopies can create a dancing
and dining space. We wish you well, Carole!
CAROLE BRADFORD, OWNER
619-947-3029
[email protected]
deerhornvalley.net/bradfordranch
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NEIGHBOR NEWS
DRIVERS ON DEERHORN AND HONEY
SPRINGS ROADS:
PLEASE slow down for your neighbors &
their animals.
SAD NEWS: Abbie, very special aussie
shepherd belonging to Ramon and Heather Cruz, was hit and killed
on Deerhorn Valley Rd. Friday, Aug. 23rd. Sadly, the driver did not
stop or move her body to the side. Neighbor Bill Hague found her and
took her to the side. Then Jake Borge and Kevin Foster brought her
home and buried her under the oaks. The Cruz’s were on vacation
when Abbie got out after her buddy dog dug under the fence. We are
so saddened and send our deepest sympathies.
DANGEROUS DRIVERS: Stewart Bain nearly lost his wife and 19month-old in a frightening encounter with a local driver of a white
Suburban who passed illegally and sent their car off the road and into
the dirt. This a special plea to drivers who speed down Deerhorn
Valley Rd. PLEASE SLOW DOWN. Wherever you are going, it isn’t
worth your life, or anyone else’s. SR-94 is already a dangerous road,
and we don’t have to make it worse. If you’re confronted by a
dangerous driver, you can call the Sheriff’s Office (858- 565-5200)and
ask for one of our Resident Sheriffs (Dane or Enrique) to contact you.
You can report crime online to sdsheriff.net on the
“e-crime reporting” link
CRIME IN OUR VALLEY? Deerhorn is usually a
pretty safe place to call home. But every now and
then we’re reminded it’s still wise to be alert.
Several thefts have happened lately, and gone missing are the kinds
of things city folk don’t target: water troughs, fencing, firewood, autowaterers. Here are some details:
• Maria and Arnie Mueller lost a large load of already-split
firewood. To get at it, thieves had to lift it over the fence in view of
Deerhorn Valley Rd. This could very likely be someone with local
connections.
• Another Neighbor (Mother Grundy area) spied someone with a
flashlight down by her corrals on several nights. She called Border
Patrol (they have a lot of agents in the area), but was told there was
no one patrolling the area that night. Casing maybe?
• Peter Dyke noticed wheeltracks in front of his place in Upper
Deerhorn that looked like a vehicle with twin rears, like a trailer or
heavy duty PU. “Like someone driving around in between the
trees/bushes looking for stuff to "liberate.”
• Marie Hawley wrote: “Just before we moved into our home last
year somebody stole the automatic water feeder and a large
galvanized horse trough. [Our] property was empty at the time.
• Yvonne Purdy from Dulzura said similar incidents have been
happening there.
• Cheryl Reinhardt did the best thing when her quad was stolen a
couple of months ago: she notified the Sheriff and filed a report. If
crimes are related, there’s a chance someone might connect the
dots. Thieves believe that fencing and firewood thefts are not likely
to be reported. Let’s prove them wrong and put a stop to this.
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JAMUL CHAPARROS 4-H—www.jamul4h.org— A new school
year is upon us, summer is drawing to a close, and the Jamul
Chaparros 4H club is gearing up for
another fantastic year! Kids and young
adults ages 5-19 are welcome to join.
There are projects for every passion:
rabbits, guinea pigs, poultry, horses,
pygmy goats, outdoor adventure, and more.
Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at
Jamul Primary School. The first is Sept. 2, 2013,
7pm. Membership dues are $40/year. Contact community leaders
Kelli: 619-468-3696, or Wendy: 619-749-5211,
[email protected]
Lance Corporal JONATHAN KOOP,
USMC, deployed August 23rd for the
Western Pacific and Middle East
aboard the amphibious assault ship,
USS Boxer. They are scheduled to
return at the end of April...(just in time
for his 21st birthday!) L.Cpl Koop
spent the final pre-deployment
weekend at home with his family in
Deerhorn Valley, filling up on Mom’s home cooking. Here’s
Jonathan and Proud Papa Pete, Tearful Mom Karen, and Big Sis
Hillary. A big salute from Deerhorn Valley, Jonathan!
JANINE PALMER, who lost her Deerhorn home to the
Harris Fire in 2007, has just published a book about her
experience. PLAINCHANT—part memoir, part
reflection—recounts the changes life takes when terrible
things happen. It is available from Amazon.com.
Congratulations, Janine! Deerhorn is proud of you and all our firesurvivors!
Michelle and Gregg Grimaldo AKA “Deerhorn
Unbridled” will be putting on a showcase Friday
Sept. the 6th at the Bonita Golf course from 7 to
10 p.m. They sing the songs you know, love, and
can tap a toe to. Last June, at the same venue, a
lot of Deerhorn folks showed up and had a great
time. The show will be outdoors on the patio.
GOT A MINI? Join four “plucky” residents [Jill Powell, Stevie
Dillon, Peg Hance, and Michelle Lawson] who will drive their
miniature horses in the Kiwanis/Jamul parade on October 20th.
Minis, donkeys, etc. are all welcome (in hand or in harness).
Contact Peg at 619-988-0222. This’ll be fun!
The IGNOSCI POSSE including DV Station Mgr Andrew Sumner
will climb 110 stories at the San Diego 9-11 Memorial Stair
Climb on Sept 8th at the
Marriott on the Bay. This
year’s climb will honor the
354 firefighters who lost their
lives on 9/11, and the 19
Arizona Hotshots killed in
this summer’s wildfire. All
funds raised by the team go
to Firefighter Aid, helping firefighters and their families in need. A
group of DV’ers be take the trolley down to volunteer that day:
cheering on climbers, passing out water, etc. Why not join them?
Call Sandra Ignosci: 468-9336 or email
[email protected]
Turkey Vultures –Graceful, Nobel Custodians)
CUSTODIANS, because they eat the remains of dead animals – road kill often, but
they prefer rotting carcasses. Here [left] one devours a dead skunk. Turkey Vultures
eat cooperatively. They don’t fight much over
their food, nor fly off with it – I’ve heard they
don’t have much carrying strength.
Vultures are also called
“buzzards,” as in “buzzards
circling overhead signify
something on the ground is
dead or dying.” True, but if
it’s early, they’re probably off to a day’s work. They’ll find a place, perhaps a pole top [left], to sit and warm in
the rising sun. Their wings are heavily feathered, and if moist from a night of fog or rain, they’ll sit, backs to
the sun, wings spread [above] to dry and warm. As the morning stirs and the surrounding air currents lift,
they’ll leave their roosts, flap their wings just enough to catch a rising swirl, then soar all day. They’ll gather,
and soar in a large, tall column [right] high and higher, then head straight out in all directions for their
favorite hunting grounds. They’ll return at day’s end. I’ve heard that soaring birds may see colors in the infrareds (heat) and be able to see rising air current columns (thermals) that they skillfully ride all day.
Turkey Vultures aren’t predators (they don’t attack and kill to eat), so they fly anywhere
without distressing other birds. Red-tail hawks and impetuous crows leave them alone. But
there is a vulture look-alike – as large as a vulture, larger than a red-tail. One of my photos
[left] revealed a Zone-Tailed hawk. The Zone Tail will fly undetected among the vultures then
swoop to deliver a lethal surprise for unsuspecting birds below. 4
Not Pretty – But Beyond Graceful in Flight)
Return home in afternoon’s glow to
the top branches of a eucalyptus.)
Photos and text – Rob Deason. All birds shown are residents of Deerhorn Valley.
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Deerhorn Valley Landscapes
Native Plants4
by mary duffy
What’s not to love about native plants? They are drought tolerant, fire
resistant, thrive in decomposed granite and poor soils, and they provide
habitat for birds, mammals, reptiles and pollinators. And, if you were lucky
Warty stemmed ceanothus
enough to attend this year’s Deerhorn Valley Ranch and Garden Tour,
you were inspired by the thriving gardens that some of our neighbors
have created with mostly native plants.
Mexican flannelbush
This year you’ll have two close-to-home places to find great deals on
native plants. The Earth Discovery Institute (EDI) is holding its annual
sale at the Crestridge Ecological Reserve on September 28, and the
Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve (Old Daley Ranch) on October 5.
Wild calf rose
These are opportunities to purchase beautiful natives that are hard to
find at mainstream nurseries, including manzanitas, blue-eyed grass,
California fushia, and Tecate cypress. Botanist, master gardeners and
Jamul growers will be on hand to answer your questions. Seeds, and
books on native plants and gardening will also be available.
Ramona ceanothus
The native plant sales benefit EDI’s environmental education and
outreach programs. For more information go to earthdiscovery.org, email
[email protected] or call 619-447-4715.
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FALL IS NATIVE PLANT TIME
CRESTRIDGE
ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE
SEPTEMBER 28TH
1171 Horsemill Rd
El Cajon (Crest)
RANCHO JAMUL
Matilija poppy, Lipstick
FIRE DISTRICT DECISION
LOOMS
There’s a big decision ahead on whether to
dissolve our Rural Fire Protection District and
join the County Fire Authority (CFA)—the third
and last step to regionalizing fire services
under one umbrella—OR go it alone as an
independent RFPD and depend upon
volunteers [who have to meet the same
physical and training requirements as paid
firefighters.]
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ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE
OCTOBER 5TH
Old Daley Ranch
14715 Campo Rd (SR-94)
BOTH SITES: 7:30
At a “Town Hall Meeting” on July 17 at the DV
Fire Station, residents heard from Fire Chief
Dave Nissen, RFPD Board Members Randy
Terry and Dale Amato, and two
representatives from the new CFA.
Most residents weren’t happy with the two
choices: Dissolving RFPD means the CFA will
make the decisions at a County level. But,
they say, CalFire services and other
resources and equipment would remain intact.
To become independent means losing $2.1
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million in County funding. With a total budget
of only $3 million, that is just not a feasible
scenario. No other options are on the table.
In order to dissolve itself, the RFPD Board
must vote unanimously next June. Otherwise it will be decided in a Special Election.
JAMUL, Otay, Morena and Descanso
currently have paid firefighter/EMTs.
DEERHORN and five other stations are
staffed part time with firefighters paid a
stipend. Turnover of stipend staff is high.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
DISSOLVE?
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JAMUL #36
DEERHORN #37
RFPD
OTAY MESA #22
DULZURA #35
POTRERO #39
GO INDEPENDENT?
LAKE MORENA #42
DEHESA #25
DESCANSO #45
JACUMBA #43
HARBISON #24
YOLIE PHIPPS: All-Around Champ
And a Rodeo Rider Too
-by Kim Hamilton
When the Phipps Family bought their Deerhorn
Valley Ranch eleven years ago, it came with a
horse called Truman. Truman became 6-yearold daughter, Yollie’s, first horse . . . but not her
last.
By the time Yollie was 10, she rode regularly in
the Jamul Gymkhana and in National Junior
High School Rodeo Association events. A year
later she excelled in District and State
Yollie Phipps
competitions, and went on to compete with the
“Best-of-the-Best” at the Nationals in New Mexico, where she became the
2008 Barrel-Racing Champion. As a 6th-grader, she was one of the
youngest competitors. The engraved saddle, part of her award, is proudly
displayed and used only on very special occasions.
Yollie competes in Pole-bending, Team Roping, Break-away and Goattying events where she is often one of the youngest competitors.
For her first few years, Yollie rode English style. “But,” she explains, “I got
kind of bored, and moved on to
Western style.” At Saddlehorn
Ranch in Lawson Valley she
linked up with other girls who
shared her passion and drive to
excel, and she hasn’t looked
back.
Yollie is now starting her senior
year in high school. She is
home-schooling with the
Novice rider, Flynn Murray, follows
Greater San Diego Academy
Yollie around the barrels.
where last semester she
earned straight-A’s. She also competes in a full schedule of rodeo events,
and works gentling, exercising, and training horses and riders both.
yours. An hour of riding instruction begins with brushing your
horse, cleaning its hoofs, selecting and placing its saddle
blanket. Next comes the heavy saddle—really heavy for a
youngster—and Yollie will only help if your tries aren’t
successful. You position it, secure and cinch it, then on goes
the bridle; she watches and coaches you to get it right. She
says, “Talk to your horse, touch it, especially when you’re
riding.” When Yollie rides, she is one with her horse.
Neighbor, Arnette Reed,
says, “Yollie is a
wonderful teacher and
rider. She has been riding
my mare for almost two
years. She has kept her
tuned up for me while I
was sick and has
amazing amount of
knowledge for a young
lady her age. She has
Lilly and her first of three 2012
also
been working with our
buckles
granddaughter, Lily, and
built up her confidence and helped her with lessons on barrels
and poles.” Left is a photo of Lily and her first of three belt
buckles she has won since Oct 2012.
Rob Deason’s grandsons, Ian and Flynn, just started this
summer with Yollie. He concurs, “She is just a born teacher—
she understands that kids need to “do” and not just watch.
She lets them struggle… and succeed.”
A year from now Yollie—and her horse—will be headed off to
college. Although her senior year is just beginning, she has
already accepted a scholarship to the University of Great
Falls, Montana. There she’ll ride for the UGF Rodeo Team.,
and pursue her degree. Her studies may include both interior
design and mechanics. Her options are wide open.
Deerhorn Valley is so proud of you, Yollie Phipps!
She is a natural teacher, and it is a joy to watch her work with both firsttimers and the more experienced. When Yollie is in charge, you’ll learn
more than just how to ride. You learn to care for the horse as if it was
T’WAS A GRAND OLD TYME…
4TH OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC
-By Kim Hamilton
The 2ND ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC came off
without a hitch. This Deerhorn Valley family-oriented event is a reminder
of small town celebrations a century ago. No numbers, no assigned
marching orders or instructions—just friends and neighbors getting
together to mark a special day in a special community. This year featured
vintage autos from 1915 and earlier, classic tractors, red wagons, big
horses and mini ponies, llamas in full regalia, “Proud Marine” moms, kids,
trikes, people movers, decorated dogs… all proudly strutting their stuff
along Elena Lane, where flags flew the red, white, and blue colors of the
day. Kudos to coordinators Sandra Ignosci and Susie Norton and ALL
the volunteers who made the day so special! Be sure to check out the
photos on our Facebook page: facebook.com/deerhornvalley
Collage by Rob Deason
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Jim & Susie Norton ~ DUBE´ VINEYARDS
THE IGNOSCI POSSE
IT’S COMING SOON!
INVITE YOU TO
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A SPECIAL WINE TASTING EVENT
All proceeds will go to benefit Firefighter Aid
Light appetizers will be served
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
4-7 PM McKinley’s Field (Elena Lane)
The Deerhorn Valley 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat is
coming! Bring your vehicle [decorated or not]
your trick-or-treats, and your little ghosts and
goblins.
Park in a circle, pop up your trucks (or put up a table),
and let kids have the fun of real trick-or-treating in a
safe, family environment right here in Deerhorn Valley.
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
1:00 - 5:00 PM
TALAMAR GARDENS-Home of Jim & Susie Norton
20783 Deerhorn Valley Rd
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO FIREFIGHTER AID—helping
firefighters and their families in need.
RESERVATIONS: Call Sandra Ignosci 468-9336 OR
Purchase Tickets Online at DubeVineyards.com
$10 each
(Use the Purchase Wine Link)
THE KEY IS YOUR PARTICIPATION! Don’t worry if your car isn’t
decorated. That is NOT a requirement. What the kids want is lots of
trick-or-treating. So this year we want as many cars INSIDE as
possible.
FREE POPCORN - HOTDOGS, CHIPS & WATER - COTTON
CANDY! PHOTO SPOT, PARADE, AND MORE
CRAFTERS: We’d like to explore having a Crafters’ Faire too. If you’d
like to have a booth for your homemade items. GOT CORNSTALKS?
We can sure use them for decorating—
Give a call to Karen Koop: (619) 345-4285
CLASSIFIEDS*&
WANT TO RENT in Deerhorn Valley for $500:
Small apartment or detached room for single
man with no pets. Please call Rich Salcido
at 619-655-2432
BRADFORD RANCH A perfect venue for your
wedding, celebration, memorial—Lovely 150acre historic ranch, oaks, sycamore, stone
pool. Carole Bradford, Owner: 619-947-3029
525 SQ FT TREX Transcend composite
decking & fasteners. Tan color. Powerlink OK.
Almost new. $2 per lin foot. 619-463-8408 or
619-985-0178
BOAT—only used twice about 2 years ago. Not
started up since. 15’ 8” long. Built 1961. $550
including trailer. Mark: (619) 246-7405
WANTED: Experienced dog groomer to groom
two Lhasa-Apsos (Puppy Cuts) inside our
home (laundry tub available). Near Mother
Grundy. Monthly. 619-468-3825.
HOUSECLEANING: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Interior/Exterior. Will Run Errands. No Job Too
Small Licensed and Bonded. Teresa: (619)
933-9372
ESPECIALLY THIS FIRE SEASON
POST YOUR ADDRESS SIGN
STAY CONNECTED
ANTLER ALERTS: DeerhornValley.net
FACEBOOK.com/DeerhornValley
WILDFIRE ALERTS: EastCountyMagazine.org
SIGNS: Tom Lamb 619 463-8408
FOR RENT: 1 bedroom adorable casita off of
MGTT sleeps 3, 1 double and a pull out single
sofa bed $85 per night or $500 per week (619)
468-3011 [email protected]
HOME REPAIRS:I live in DV and specialize in
rough and finish carpentry. My company is R.H.
Construction( 619) 249-7571 Email:
[email protected]
JANSON AND ASSOCIATES
Pre-employment Background Investigations
www.4backgrounds.com
CA LIC PI 16103
619-468-6890
MOBILE DOG & CAT GROOMING: Here in
Deerhorn Valley! Full Service Prof. dog and cat
grooming. Fully equipped mobile van.
619-414-4377 [email protected]
!
GELDED DONKEY 4 years old, Great weed
control, chases coyotes, easy keeper. Spunky &
loves people. $200 obo. Contact Mary Duffy in
DV. [email protected]
WANTED: Small stock or horse trailer,
lightweight and open slated (airy). Contact Mary
Duffy in DV, [email protected]
HORSES EXERCISED - LESSONS: Need your
horse(s) worked? $15 per ride. Lessons too.
(619) 592-5958 [email protected]
DUBÉ VINEYARDS 2516 Honey Springs Road
TASTING ROOM NOW OPEN SUN 12-4
Tel/Fax: (619) 468-0030
[email protected]
REAL ESTATE RESULTS
Vicki Beers ~ Marcia Spurgeon
(619) 669-6622
DRE Lic# CA 925235
DR. DARCY YENT: ND~LAc
Naturopathic Doctor ~ Lic. Acupuncturist
(619) 887-0610 [email protected]
Deerhorn Location - Insurance
BEACON HILL LLAMA FARM
Dr. Ruth Baak www.llamajeans.com
Animals - Fiber - Families Welcome
Call for Appt. (619) 468-3074 ~ (760) 715-6644
*Ads are free as space permits for local Deerhorn
residents & businesses, and we always appreciate your
donation. Residential ads take priority over
businesses. Contact Kim at
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