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Rose Brooks Center – Casino and Auction Night

Kathy and Matt Taranto served as chairmen of Rose Brooks Center’s Casino and Auction Night. The 14th annual event featured casino-style gaming, silent and live auctions and live music. Proceeds support the families and pets of Rose Brooks Center.

Bob and Janice Morton with Kathy and Matt Taranto, chairmen
Joseph Eke and Sheila Urum-Eke

 

Michael Dean, Jenny Horkman and Marla Svoboda, Rose Brooks Center

 

Deborah Francis and Glenda Grant

 

Board Member Shaun and Theresa Stoker

Additional photos featured in the October 27, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Riffel

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