

Dick Halligan reflects on a life in music
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Dick Halligan, founding member of “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” Grammy Award winner, composer of music for film and television performed on Sunday night at Idyllwild Arts. The Idyllwild Master Chorale sponsored the event. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Customers line up for free hot dogs and all the trimmings at Village Market. Earlier one customer had dutifully asked the cashier inside about the price and was surprised when told they were free. All were happy.
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