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Fundraiser for Easter Seals will put focus on fashions
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REFLECTING: As they prepare for the Angels of Easter Seals fashion show and luncheon on May 14 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, from left, Deborah Liptak, Angels president; and Jill Chesney and Mary Celeste Van Sickle, chairs of the event, share a moment with Marina Donadio, 3, who is intrigued by her mirrored reflection.
YOUNGSTOWN — Local media personalities and Easter Seals children will model spring fashions during the 32nd annual spring luncheon and style show to be sponsored by the Angels of Easter Seals.
The preview of spring and summer fashions will take place May 14 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, where doors will open for a social at 10:30 a.m. and a luncheon will be served at 11:30.
After lunch, a 45-minute style show, coordinated by Mary Dulay, will feature spring and summer fashions for 2009 from Dillard’s of Boardman and a runway collection presented by Nanette Lepore, a Youngstown native, who has donated clothing for the show the past six years. Some of Lepore’s fashions will be auctioned at the show. Jewelry and purses are being provided by Gem Set.
Narrator for the show will be Cindy Matthews, and master of ceremonies will be Bob Black, both of WFMJ.
Making their appearance as models for the 15th consecutive year will be Bianca Severino, a former Easter Seals Child representative, and Stan Boney, anchor/meteorologist with WYTV.
Members of the media serving as models will be:
• Vindicator — Todd Franko, Barbara Shaffer and Nena Perkins.
• WFMJ — Scott Schneider, Lauren Lindvig, Madonna Chism Pinkard, Susan Campbell, Mike Case and Mark Monstrola.
• WKBN — Mandy Hackman, Paul Wetzl, Jason Vinkler, Joe Aulisio, Amy Radinovic, Dee Crawford and Jeff Levkulich.
• WYTV — Niki Wierich, Bill Castrovince and Stan Boney
• HOT 101 — A.C. McCullough and Kelly Stevens
Hairstyles and makeup for models will be by Casal’s de Spa and Salon of Canfield.
Special attractions
There will be a 50-50 raffle and a raffle for such prizes as $1,000, mall gift certificates, a diamond ring, and gift baskets. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any Angel or by calling the Easter Seals Center, (330) 743-1168.
Also featured will be a Chinese auction for gift certificates, food baskets, gift baskets and two American Girl dolls (Kit and Ruthie) donated by WFMJ-TV.
Tickets for the day’s event are $40 per person and $50 for a patron. For an invitation call the Easter Seals Center, (330) 743-1168. Proceeds will benefit Easter Seals of Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties.
Supporting roles
Corporate sponsors include: The Vindicator; Akron Children’s Hospital; John and Denise DeBartolo York, DeBartolo Corp; WFMJ; HOT 101; Komara Jewelers, Eastwood Mall Complex; Dillard’s; Nanette Lepore: Frame House Gallery; Panera Bread; Peter Nygard Fashions; Merrill Lynch/Westford Center; Specialite; Easter Seals Board; Gem Set; and Special Angels of Easter Seals.
Chairs for the event are Mary Celeste Van Sickle and Jill Chesney, who are assisted by Jacie Ridel, Virginia Gerberry, Joan Thompson, Sue Berny, Lucille Ricci, Julie Costas, Nancy Leicht, Cathy Kosco, Carol Lumsden, Carol O’Neill, Donna Bruno, Betty Cmil, Talli Lidle, Mary Ann Toth, Pattie Ceglie, Jackie Schweiger, Linda Welsh and Phyllis Bacon. Deborah Liptak is president of the Angels.