Annual Easter Seals event planned

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DUSTIN LIVESAY | THE VINDICATOR The committee for the Angels of Easter Seals 40th annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon gathered recently at Springfield Grille in Poland. From left, are Stan Boney of WKBN-TV 27; Shelly LaBerto, president of Angels of Easter Seals; Aubrii Graves, 4, child ambassador of Youngstown; Joyce Dowell, co-chairman of the event; Leslie Barrett of WFMJ-TV 21; and Judy Conti, fashion coordinator.

Staff report

BOARDMAN

The 40th annual Angels of Easter Seals Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place May 4 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11:30.

Spring and summer fashions will be presented by Captain McFinn, Chico’s, Dillard’s of Southern Park Mall, Ivory & Birch, Macy’s of Southern Park Mall and Suzanne’s. Fashion director for the event is Judy Conti, and the show will feature Easter Seals children and Judy Conti models. Stan Boney of WKBN will serve as master of ceremonies and will walk on stage for the 23rd-consecutive year with Bianca Severino, former Child Ambassador.

Media participants will include:

The Vindicator: Dan D’Eramo, Janie Hassay and Nena Perkins

WFMJ-TV 21: Leslie Barrett, Mike Case, Carolyn Collins, Christa Lamendola, Lindsay McCoy, Derek Steyer and Steve Vesey

WKBN-TV 27 and WYTV-TV 33: Boney, Alex George, Christina Mullen, Mandy Noell, Molly Reed, Lauren Wood and Corban Baker

WHOT-FM Hot 101: A.C. McCullough and Kelly Stevens

General raffle prizes include $1,000 cash; Mariana Swarovski necklace, bracelet and earring set; $500 cash; Sabika necklace; Johnny Walker Blue and Basil Haden Bourbon Chest; Station Square certificate and basket; and $200 cash. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any member of the angels. There will be an auction in a bag with a variety of gifts and a 50-50 raffle. Angels and Friends cookbooks and gift baskets will be for sale.

Tickets for the event are $40 ($50 for patrons) and $300 per table of eight. To purchase, call Easter Seals at 330-599-5500 or visit www.mtc.easterseals.com.

Sponsors include the Cafaro Corp.; Denise DeBartolo York; William and Emily DeToro, Aebischer’s Jewelry; Special Angels; the Easter Seals board; The Vindicator; Lynn and Bob Sahli; Dillard’s and Macy’s.

Chairmen of the event are Mary James Lipinsky and Joyce Dowell. Shelly LaBerto is president of Angels.

Hairstyling will be courtesy of Macy’s. All proceeds will benefit Easter Seals.