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Paradise Fire Department Fundraiser is a success

Paradise Fire Says Thanks

The fundraiser this past weekend at Hidden Creeks Ranch was a big success.  Organizers have pinned a letter of thanks.

The Paradise Fire Protection District‘s First Annual Fire Engine Red Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, 2015, was a great success.  The weather was gorgeous and everyone enjoyed a lovely outdoor evening at Roxanne Tallman’s Hidden Creek Ranch with fabulous food prepared by Classy Cowgirl Catering and breads from Great Basin Bakery, fine wines by Eberle Vineyards, Mastro Scheidt Family Cellars, and Shadow Ranch Winery, delicious beer by Mountain Rambler Brewery, and lively music performed by the Idle Hands String Band.

We are most grateful to our Event Sponsors who gave our fundraising efforts a big boost: Lions Clubs International Foundation, Bishop Welding Supply, Evan & Kathie Russell, Lorraine Heneghan, Tom & Laura Talbot of the Bishop Veterinary Hospital, Debbie & Steve Blair of Chalfant Big Trees, and Jerry & Debbie Core of Inyo Mono Title Company.

We would also like to thank the more than 80 businesses and individuals who supported our efforts by donating to the Silent Auction and Raffle.  We are very grateful to everyone who attended the Fire Engine Red Fundraiser, bid in the Silent Auction, and purchased raffle tickets.

Thanks to all of the tremendous support from this community, we more than attained our goal of matching funds for the Cal Fire Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program to purchase new wildland firefighting equipment for the Paradise Fire Protection District.

Thank you ALL for making the PFPD’s First Annual Fire Engine Red Fundraiser such an outstanding success!

Ann Klinefelter
PFPD Board Chair

cover photo by Gary Young, taken after the round fire

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Fire Engine Red Fundraiser for Paradise

Paradise Fire Protection District’s
Fire Engine Red Fundraiser

Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Paradise Volunteer Fire Department takes pride in the selflessness and dedication of its members, all of who play a vital role in the safety of our communities. Of the 25,000 volunteer firefighters currently serving in California, 15 volunteer firefighters serve Paradise Fire Protection District. “When it comes to fire and emergency preparedness, we need to ensure our volunteer firefighters have the right equipment,” said Board Chair, Ann Klinefelter. “We need your help to protect the residents and visitors in our communities”.

Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, June 6, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hidden Creek Ranch in West Bishop for Paradise Fire Protection District’s First Annual Fire Engine Red Fundraiser with the goal to match funds for a 50/50 grant through the Cal Fire Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program to purchase new wild land fire fighting equipment.

“We are very excited about this special evening featuring wine tasting by Eberle Vineyard, Mastro Scheidt Family Cellars, and Shadow Ranch Winery; beer tasting by Mountain Rambler Brewery; appetizers and desserts by Classy Cowgirl Catering; and live music by Idle Hands,” she said.

There will be many fabulous prizes in the Silent Auction and Raffle including fine art photography from Galen Rowell and Vern Clevenger, a 6-litre bottle of Eberle Reserve Cabernet, a Winston Fly Rod, a hand crafted quilt by Paradise’s own Donna McAuley, a La-Z-Boy Reclining Rocking Chair from Fendon’s Furniture, rounds of golf at Sierra Star Golf Club and Bishop Country Club just to name a few.

Event tickets are limited and cost $60 each. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.

Reserve your tickets at Spellbinder Books in Bishop, Mammoth Lakes Foundation in Mammoth, or Tom’s Place.

Give these fundraising efforts a big boost by becoming Event Sponsor: for $500 donation you will receive 4 complimentary event tickets and 4 complimentary raffle tickets, your name and logo in our event program.

For more information call: Ann Klinefelter at 760-387-2673

cover photo by Gary Young

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Golf Event for Volunteer Fire Departments

Golf Fundraiser for Wheeler Crest and Paradise Volunteer Fire Departments

Bishop Country Club is hosting a Fund Raising Tournament for the
Wheeler Crest and Paradise Volunteer Fire Departments.

This is a great tournament to help raise some money for these local Fire Departments. Both the Wheeler Crest and Paradise fire departments are funded by local donations and fund raising events. Please mark your calendars and round up your golfing partners for a great day of golf.  It’s a chance to raise some money for our friends and family who volunteer to help protect our local communities.

Saturday April 18th, 2015, 4-person Scramble, 9:30am Shot Gun Start.

Great Team Prizes: Gross & Blind Bogey.
Individual prizes for:  Closest to the pin and Long Drive.

Cost is $50 for members, $75 for guests.

Following play there will be a great lunch , raffle prizes, and awards presentation.

SIGN UP TODAY, CALL Bishop County Club (760)873-5828.  You can also contact the club about sponsoring a hole, $100 donation.

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