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Autism Delaware holds Blue Jean Ball
BY STEVEN BILLUPS
October 7, 2012
Melissa and Ed Martin enjoy the company of Dan Annis during the cocktail hour. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Tushar and Susan Patel, left, spend some time with Lyndie and Fred Hertrich. Susan Patel is a member of the Autism Delaware Board of Directors and Hertrich Toyota of Milford is a major sponsor of the event. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Surrounded by some of the 300 silent auction items are (l-r) Karen Shaud and Kris and Nancy Battaglini. Kris Battaglini is the former director of the Sussex Consortium. Shaud and Kris Battaglini have been active board members since the inception of the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation more than a decade ago. That foundation has merged with the state oeganization. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Recent Consortium graduate Brian Wells attends the event with his mother Beverly. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Kathy Collins, left, and Donna Coffin consider a bid on a silent auction item. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Cape schools para educator Lisa Lindsay enjoys the event with Rick Norwood of Milton. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Taking a break from the silent auction bidding are (l-r) Janis Hanwell, Steve Pratt and Ryan and Lindsay Williamson. Hanwell is the former principal of Sussex Consortium. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Love Seed Mama Jump members Cliff Hillis, left and Pete Wiedmann play an acoustic set before taking the stage after dinner. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Having fun at the event are friends Lyndie Hertrich, Gena Kuon, Timarie Thompson and Tia Bunting. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Enjoying a laugh together are Russ and Nicole Palmer, left, and Rod and Dana Orton. Russ Palmer Builders is a major sponsor of the event. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Autism Delaware held its Annual Blue Jean Ball Sept. 28 at Nassau Valley Vineyards' Grand Cru Hall. The sold-out event receives strong community support from individuals and businesses to help Autism Delaware raise funds to support its statewide programs. Attendees enjoyed more than 300 silent auction items, six live auction items, hors d’oeuvres, specialty drinks and music from Love Seed Mama Jump. Event Chairs Koh Morrisey and Dorian Kleinstuber take time out from their busy evening for a photo.
