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Find out morePhotography by Lori Sax February 24, 2020
Kelly Taylor, Mary Dietterle
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Tom Hudson
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Lisa Carcifero, Diaphni Taylhardat, Ashley Kaczmarek, Shylah Parkinson
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Kathryn Liddell, Elaine Spang
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Joanna Pace
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Kelly and Rick Trautwein
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Tom and Debbie Scholes
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Ashley Kaczmarek, David Mosely
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Aidee Galicia
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Mike and J.J. Dolan, Jeff and Jan Meissner, Joanna Pace, Dave Brackett
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Matt, Jennifer, Bruce and India Lesser
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Jenelle Taylor
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David and Robyn Deakin
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Chris and Bob Stout
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Mary Beth and Jim Bos
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Peggy Allen, Steve Dixon
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Jo Ann and Don Burhart
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Jeanne Wagoner, Roberto Villaneuva, Clara Reynardus de Villaneuva
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The party scene
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Dorothea Morris, David Brackett, Lesley-Ann Morris
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Diane Trayer, Betsey Sublett
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Attendees had the chance to sip cocktails, enjoy dinner and a live auction, and support the Animal Rescue Coalition's spay and neuter programs.
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