Surprise event

October 13, 2009 at 4:17a.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — On Saturday, Jeanette Shipp was surprised with a 70th birthday celebration at Alberini’s restaurant in Niles.

Her daughters, Danita, Deborah, Patricia and Martinia, gathered with family and friends to honor her.

Shipp, who never had a birthday party before, was overwhelmed. Crowned with a tiara of rhinestones, Shipp also received a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Jay Williams and was presented a Letter of Honor from President Obama.