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$16,600 raised at art auction and pig roast for Neil family, Sunday

Courtesy KPAA — Beth Sarandrea, owner of Liquid Art, and woodworker Tyson Andrew proudly display how much was raised at the art auction benefiting the Neil family. Sal Salmeri, owner of Mogul’s up the hill, contributed an additional $3,500.

On Sunday, April 28, Liquid Art hosted and art auction to support the Neil family who’s Killington house burned down Jan. 24. 

Liquid Art’s Beth Sarandrea, the whimsical wood wizard Tyson Andrews, and a host of talented local artists outdid themselves with creative contributions raising $13,166. Additionally, Mogul’s owner Sal Salmeri contributed $3,500 from the annual Mogul’s Pig Roast (which also doubled as his retirement party this year) — a very generous donation! Together, $16,600 was raised.

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