

Sheriff discusses when to call 9-1-1
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The Pine Cove Property Owners Association invited Sgt. Jim Wilson, from the Hemet Sheriff’s station, to the meeting last Saturday. He discussed when to call 911 and when to call dispatch. He described the Neighborhood Watch program, how to set it up and what that means. One point he made was to know your neighbors and communicate with each other. The meeting was held at the Pine Cove Fire Station 23. Photo by Barbara Reese

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