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Here was a quick hello to The District’s “Mouse Patroller”.
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Mulch and Wood Chips Available
Thinking gardening time is just around the corner? Just in time for spring cleaning, the PCWD offers free mulch and wood chips to its customers. If you are interested in either wood chips or mulch just come on by the Dutch Flats location anytime. Both are great for gardening, holding in moisture of soil and they make a nice added touch to spruce up your yard or potted plants.
You must bring your own materials to gather or shovel and haul the mulch or wood chips away. If you are planning on gathering a large amount on your own, please let us know in the office as we want to be sure there is enough for everyone.
If you need a larger load of either call the office and we can deliver a dump truck load for $125 delivery charge.
APRIL SPECIAL
Get a dump truck load of WOOD CHIPS for ONLY $75.00
Our deliveries are around 9 cubic yards and you just need to indicate where to leave the pile.
OFFICE UPDATES
We are a full month into 2021. The pandemic has played a major role in all of our lives over the last year. Businesses have been affected and we are no different.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, in addition to sanitizing all surfaces, wearing masks, and washing our hands often, we took additional precautions such as limiting the amount of in-person services we accommodate and even building a partition at the entrance of our building as well as in between our desks. When the numbers escalated, we split the office shifts to reduce the amount of personal contact we have with each other.
We are happy to announce that as of February 1st, Becky and Jennifer are in the office for their normal business hours of 9am – 4pm. We are still limiting the amount of in-person services and keeping our office “closed” to the public. Our mail slot in the door is accessible at all times to drop off payments and communications, we are available by phone at 951-659-2675, our emergency after hours number 951-294-8282, and by email Becky@pcwd.org and Jennifer@pcwd.org.
Through all of this, it is important to check in on each other. Reach out to your friends and family. If they are isolating during this pandemic, they could probably use someone that cares.
Stay safe and be well.
FREE Milkweed Plant Seeds
Be a part of the solution to create beautiful Monarch butterfly sanctuary gardens.
PCWD is proud to be a supporter, grower, and protector of the Monarch Butterfly society. As such, we have purchased milkweed seeds (common variety Ascelepias syriaca) and are happy to distribute them to our customers while supplies last.
These milkweed seeds are the key to our monarch’s survival and will grow almost anywhere. If you have availability to plant these 8-12″ apart in 1/2″ of moist light soil in a sunny, well drained spot, come on in to get your seeds!
Milkweed takes 3-4 weeks to germinate and 60 days until it’s full grown. Plant as many seeds as you can: one caterpillar will eat 20-25 leaves!
Here’s a great article from Garden Design all about growing milkweed for Monarchs: https://www.gardendesign.com/plants/milkweed.html.
Thank you for helping save our endangered butterflies…
… one milkweed at a time.
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Leave a Comment (0) →No PCWD Board Meeting
Meeting scheduled for January 13, 2021 has been cancelled due to the state’s stay at home mandate.
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Leave a Comment (0) →HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year from everyone at Pine Cove Water District.
During this influx of Covid cases, our office is closed to the public. We are still here doing the much needed work and being of assistance you you but with limited to no contact.
The mail slot in the front door is available for dropping off bills, paperwork, etc. You can always reach the office 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm for any questions, concerns, over the phone payments, etc. 951-659-2675
If you need to physically come to the office, please wear your mask and give plenty of space to anyone that might be around you.
Stay safe everyone.
~Jennifer
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Leave a Comment (0) →Closed for New Year
Pine Cove Water District would like to wish everyone a very happy new year! Next week the office will be closed Thursday December 31st and Friday January 1st in observance of New Years. If you would like to make a payment while we are closed you can do so online or drop it though the office door slot. If you have a water emergency like a burst pipe or leak please call the on call emergency line (951) 294-8282
Wishing everyone a very happy and safe New Year!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Closed for Christmas
Pine Cove Water District would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. This week the office will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas day on Thursday and Friday. If you would like to make a payment while we are closed you can do so online through our webpage or drop it though the office door slot. If you have a water emergency like a burst pipe or leak please call the on call emergency line (951) 294-8282
May your holidays be filled with love and laughter!
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Leave a Comment (0) →VOTE
Please note that there will be NO voting at the Pine Cove Water District this year. While we apologize for the inconvenience, we want to make sure you know you have multiple days to be able to safely vote in Idyllwild.
Don’t rely on the postal mail this late in the game. Bring your ballot to your county clerk by hand or vote in person.
There is currently an official drop box at the Idyllwild Library through 8pm on Election Day as well as early voting services starting Saturday 10/31/2020 through Election Day.
You can utilize the FREE Shuttle Service through Forest Folk. Check their webpage for more information, their Facebook page or call them at 951-426-9688 on the day you need a ride.
I’ve also heard rumor that Douglas Fresh with Pearl Car Service is offering FREE rides to the library in order to be able to vote. He can be contacted by phone/text at 951-223-5812, on their webpage, or Facebook page.
The following information is taken from vote411.org.
You can also get information from voteinfo.net.
Early Voting Site and Drop Box
Idyllwild County Library Meeting Room
54401 Village Center Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
EARLY VOTE SITE DATES: 10/31/2020 to 11/02/2020
EARLY VOTE SITE HOURS: Oct 31 – Nov 2: 9am – 5pm; Election Day: 7am – 8pm
EARLY VOTE/SITE VOTER SERVICES: early vote
DROP OFF LOCATION HOURS: Oct 5 – Nov 2; Mon – Fri: 10am – 3pm; Election Day: 7am – 8pm
DROP OFF LOCATION DATES: 10/05/2020 to 11/03/2020
DROP OFF LOCATION VOTER SERVICES: drop off
Once you’ve voted, you can track your ballot by going to Where’sMyBallot?.
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Leave a Comment (0) →HAPPY LABOR DAY
The Pine Cove Water District office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 a.m. If you have a water emergency, there will be someone on call. You can call the office and listen to the recorded message or call 951-294-8282, which is our emergency number. Remember, this number is for true water emergencies only. Please wait until Tuesday to call about an other water issues. Our normal business hours will continue Tuesday through Friday, from 9 am until 4 pm.
Happy Labor Day!!!
Labor Day: What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.
More information can be found at https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
Celebrate Safely
The American Red Cross regularly puts out safety precautions and as this coming weekend is going to be another hot one, there are additional precautions to consider.
- Stay hydrated with water
- If traveling; check on road conditions, buckle up, slow down, and don’t drink and drive
- Designate a driver who won’t drink or plan on staying where you are celebrating
- Carry a Disaster Supply Kit
- Don’t let your vehicle’s gas tank get too low
- Check with weather alerts before doing any bbqing or campfires
- Grills should only be used outdoors
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays
- Have outdoor activities and games at a time when it’s not so hot
- Apply sunscreen before you head out in the sun and reapply as necessary
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