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Spofford – Butterfly Gala

Spofford’s 17th annual Butterfly Gala was held on October 8th. More than 500 guests enjoyed dinner and dancing to the tunes of The Dave Stevens Band to celebrate Spofford’s 100th birthday. David Janus was the honorary chairman, and Teresa and Ryan Keller and Christian and Jim Brown served as the co-chairmen. 

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Teresa and Ryan Keller, co-chairmen
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Seated) Marin Brown, Eileen Millspaugh, Alan Karlin, Kelly Molle, and Jennifer Heiman (standing) Sophia Brown, Jim and Christian Brown, co-chairmen; John and Michelle Bunch and Dan Heiman
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Dan Cranshaw and LaDonna Gooden
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Brad Bunde, Spofford; David Janus, honorary chairman; and Andrew Muller, board chairman

Additional photos featured in the November 12, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: David Pease

 

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