Mountain Quilters also make teddy bears for those in need

ByTown Crier
Each year, the Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild make about 40 to 50 security quilts, which are given to the Idyllwild HELP Center, the California Highway Patrol and the Idyllwild Fire Department for fire victims and the needy. This year they are also making stuffed bears. Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz (left), holds the bear, and Firefighter Greg Minor (center) accepts a quilt and bear from Joyce Cummings, chair of the Security Quilt Committee. Photo by J.P. Crumrine
Each year, the Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild make about 40 to 50 security quilts, which are given to the Idyllwild HELP Center, the California Highway Patrol and the Idyllwild Fire Department for fire victims and the needy. This year they are also making stuffed bears. Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz (left), holds the bear, and Firefighter Greg Minor (center) accepts a quilt and bear from Joyce Cummings, chair of the Security Quilt Committee.
Photo by J.P. Crumrine

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