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FeaturesOctober 10, 2010

The Tailor Institute dinner

The 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner was held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.

Chris Mackler
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Guests mingle during cocktail hour at the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Guests mingle during cocktail hour at the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. David Crowe, President of The Tailor Institute, speaks before dinner during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. David Crowe, President of The Tailor Institute, speaks before dinner during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Peggy McKee and Adam Baron pose for a photograph during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Peggy McKee and Adam Baron pose for a photograph during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Celebrations Restaurant staff members prepare salads during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Celebrations Restaurant staff members prepare salads during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A playing-card-themed table during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A playing-card-themed table during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A dog-themed-table, titled "Man's Best Friend," during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A dog-themed-table, titled "Man's Best Friend," during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A playing-card-themed table during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A playing-card-themed table during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com The menu, program and place settings at one of the tables during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com The menu, program and place settings at one of the tables during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Sherry Rust, Rex Rust and Wendy Rust, from left, enjoy their meals during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Sherry Rust, Rex Rust and Wendy Rust, from left, enjoy their meals during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. David Crowe, President of The Tailor Institute, left, speaks with Wendy Rust, middle, and Terry McDowell, right, during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. David Crowe, President of The Tailor Institute, left, speaks with Wendy Rust, middle, and Terry McDowell, right, during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A reflection of The Jerry Ford Orchestra performing photographed through the outside window during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A reflection of The Jerry Ford Orchestra performing photographed through the outside window during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Guests mingle during cocktail hour at the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Guests mingle during cocktail hour at the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Adrianna Amelunke and Gene Rhodes pose for a photograph during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com Adrianna Amelunke and Gene Rhodes pose for a photograph during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A duck-themed-table, titled "Get Your Ducks in a Row," during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com A duck-themed-table, titled "Get Your Ducks in a Row," during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The table themes were "literal interpretations of figures of speech," according to Elaine Beussink, Clinical Director at TTI. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com The Jerry Ford Orchestra performs during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
CHRIS MACKLER ~ photos@semissourian.com The Jerry Ford Orchestra performs during the 2nd annual The Tailor Institute "Diamond in the Rough" dinner held in the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus atrium in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The dinner benefited The Tailor Institute, which provides high-functioning autistic people with tools that help them live and work as independently as possible.
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