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Don Reed (center) with his brother Dennis Roger Reed (left) and good friend Happel James Reed brought exceptionally great talent and music to the Summer Music Festival Benefit at the Quiet Creek Inn on Saturday. The proceeds from the benefit go to assist the Earthwitness Foundation and the Idyllwild Community Fund. This Gala event was sponsored by Quiet Creek Inn, Earthwitness Foundation and Pino Tree Service. Photo by Careena Chase







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