

Community donates replacement equipment to Woodies
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“Thanks to the generosity of the community in donating saws to the Woodies and the tree crews dropping off wood. Our little rag-tag team (Woodies) are back on track processing firewood for the Idyllwild HELP Center,” wrote Woodies member Pat Smith. Photo courtesy of Pat Smith

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