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Vicki Streeter (left), president of the Rotary Anns of Idyllwild, hands Darrell Gillette a Certificate of Appreciation for the design and presentation assistance he provided the group during 2011. The presentation was made during a luncheon meeting at the Creek House Restaurant early in March. Photo by Roberta Corbin

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