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Sandi Castleberrry (right), playing guitar, and Paul Carman, on the saxophone, entertained the students of Idyllwild School on Friday with “Roots of America Music.” Eight students participated playing a variety of musical instruments (from left) are: Madelyn Bueno, Dylan Reinhart, Grace McKimson, Nicola Sabin, Madison Hawkins, Brighten Millhaus, Emily Hill and Pierce Pramuka. Photo by Careena Chase

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