SNAPZ: Hats Off to Hats
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Here are the photos we received from our readers for our September feature. Just click on the picture you want to view and enjoy!
Miss Alfie, a resident dog at Victoria House Assisted Living, sported this hat at a Mother's Day luncheon.
Jane Miller says she's always loved this picture of her and her friends out on the town in the '40s.
From left, Beverly Miller of McDonald, Karina Betts of Austintown and Bonnie Loomis of Warren return from the Wisconsin Dells, where it's all about cheese and cow milk.
Cousins Karen Betts of Austintown and Rachel Seigfried of Kent are dressed as Shaker girls at the Hancock Shaker Farm.
Dylan Ryan Billock is the daughter of Michael and January Billock of Champion. She was swimming at Mimi and Papa's house (Jay and Gail Ryan of McDonald).
Will Bacho sports his great-uncle Jack's hat, which he had given to Will's father when he was 4 years old. The train belongs to Grandpa Bill Bacho of Boardman, who sent us the photo.
Cathy Ferenchak is one proud daughter. She sent in this photo of her dad, Joe Demidovich of Boardman, who is 87. He's wearing the hat he wore during World War II, when he served in the U.S. Navy. On the table next to him is a picture from when he …
Jackson Reed Straley of Tallmadge, grandson of Wayne and Sheryll Straley of North Jackson, drinks his bottle in style. Photo sent in by Wayne Straley.
Peyton Shultz of New Middletown has some serious thoughts with his hard hat on. Maybe more construction workers should wear puppy-dog hats under their hard hats? Photo sent in by Betty Shultz of Youngstown, Peyton's grandma.
This photo is of Madelyn Pedaline, center, and her daughters Janet Murray, left, who sent in the picture, and Patti Gondol. They were attending a Kentucky Derby party.
Marty Kish of New Middletown sent in this photo of daughters Katherine Kish, 8, and Jacqueline Kish, 11. They were visiting Heart's Content, a scenic area in the Allegheny National Forest.
Arlene Scull of Youngstown sent in this photo of her granddaughter, Nora Catherine Denison of Charlotte, N.C., who was on her first trip to the ocean in the Outer Banks.
Arlene Scull of Youngstown sent in this photo of her grandson, Cameron Smith, 7 of Austintown, who played baseball for MillCreek this summer.
Fifteen-month-old Jack shows how you can dress up a diaper. He's the son of John and Nicole Muckridge of Boardman, who sent in this photo.
Six-month-old Delaney Downie of Poland helped her mom get ready to go to a country music concert this summer. Photo submitted by Kricket Downie.
Gloria Phifer of Austintown is styling at a Mothers Dinner. Photo sent in by granddaughter Nylia Howell.
Tom Chizmar sent in this photo of grandsons Camren Daugherty, 4, and Caleb Daugherty, 6. They are enjoying a fun day at their secret fishing hole, and all live on the West Side of Youngstown.
Tom and Erin Chizmar are the proud grandparents of Scarlet Burgy, 6, Caleb Daugherty, 6, and Camren Daugherty, 4. The kids were attending an Olympic birthday party. They all live in Youngstown.
Here's a photo of John Anthony Ragan Jr. at 1 year old. He's the son of Kalah and John Ragan of Austintown. His mom submitted the photo.
Proud aunt Kalah Ragan of Austintown sent in this photo of her 3-month-old nephew, Jack Edward, in his elephant hat. His parents are Melissa and William Miner of Lowellville.
Adriana Skye Trafficante of Boardman wears her Winnie the Pooh honey pot on her head. Picture taken and sent by her mother, Danielle Trafficante.
Ava Valentina Acevedo, 3, shows off her hat and her excitement at the Disney on Ice show at the Covelli Centre this spring. She's the daughter of Rob and Toni Acevedo of Boardman. Photo sent in by Nana Paula Shields of Boardman.
Bob Savon of Youngstown gets a new look, one that matches granddaughter Mikayla's. Photo sent in by Sheree Upright.
Grandma Sheree Savon of Youngstown enjoys time with granddaughter Mikayla. Photo sent in by Sheree Upright.
Don Mickey of Struthers, also known as Pappy Don, and his great-granddaughter Mikayla Upright, 7, of Youngstown, show of their taste in hats. Photo sent in by Sheree Upright.
Ladies of the Simon Road Church of God in Youngstown sport some head coverings for Easter-Egg-making time. Photo sent in by Sheree Upright.
Sheree Upright submitted this photo, writing, "This photo is from 1976 of my college roommate, Cindy Harding. I asked her if she had any scarves I could wear to work, and this is what she did. We could not stop laughing."
Peek-a-boo! Here's a photo of Isabella Grace Hogan, sent in by grandparents Jim and Marilyn Fossesca of Youngstown. Isabella is the daughter of Shane and Janeen Fossesca Hogan of Hilliard, Ohio.
Construction foreman Sam Manning, 2, is busy on the job! His parents are Samantha and Patrick Manning of Poland. Photo sent in by his grandmother, Joyce Buzzacco.
Jackie Horvath and Jessica Evanson prove that cousins are never too big for Easter bonnets. Photo sent in by Debbie Horvath.
Riley Stewart, 3, who lives in Arvada, Colo., shows off one of his favorite hats. Proud grandparents are Rick and Chris Simerlink of Youngstown, who sent in this photo.
Riley Stewart, 3, who lives in Arvada, Colo., shows off one of his favorite hats. Proud grandparents are Rick and Chris Simerlink of Youngstown, who sent in this photo.
J. Ferrett of Hubbard sent in this photo of grandson Bryan sporting his Amish hat while planting flowers.
The bike helmet may be way too big, but at least she's thinking about safety! Photo sent in by Bob Ohl.
Brady Ford Hodge catches a nap. Photo sent in by grandparents Ron and Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield.
Brady Ford Hodge wears his dad's racing hat. Photo sent in by grandparents Ron and Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield.
Landen Fike sports his favorite hat. He's the son of Brian and Lisa of Austintown, who sent in this photo.
Anita Carano sent in this photo of her nephew, Jackson, who was visiting from Flowery Branch, Ga. Jackson is the son of Lindsay and Nick Brenner, who are originally from Boardman and Canfield.
Nicholas Colbert wears his Indiana Jones hat on a fishing adventure at Salem Country Club. He's the son of Judi and Willi Colbert of Salem, who sent in this photo..
Aaron Slanina enjoys time at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Photo sent in by his mom, Christie Slanina. Both are from Hubbard.
Aaron Slanina enjoys time at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Photo sent in by his mom, Christie Slanina. Both are from Hubbard.
Annette McCarthy of Austintown sent in this photo of her husband, Jim, who was sitting in a treestand anxiously awaiting hunting season.
This is Joyce O'Malley of Struthers, queen of The Classie Lassies Red Hat Chapter. Photo submitted by Meg Glines, one of Joyce's royal subjects.
Mallory Stilson, 6, of Canfield, wears her uncle's fedora. Photo taken by her uncle, John Carano of Struthers and sent in by Dan & Kelly Stilson.
This cutie, Molly Fisher, is peeking out from under her sun hat to say, “Hi!” Molly is the granddaughter of Dave and Dawn Dickey of North Lima, who sent in this photo.
Here's Lauren O'Leary, daughter of Michele and Kevin O'Leary of Youngstown. Lauren, like her daddy, is a huge Red Sox fan.
Safe in Mama's arms with a sun hat fashioned from a shirt and enjoying the beach in Chicago is Ayvah. Photo sent in by Betty Cuevas of Boardman.
Ayvah and her big brother, Elijah, enjoy Navy Pier in Chicago on Memorial Day Weekend. Photo sent in by Grandma Betty Cuevas. All are from Boardman.
Deianira Johnson, 7, daughter of Angela and Tom Johnson, enjoys the party. Photo sent in by grandmother Carol Doll.
Destiny, 7, Breannah, 3, and Deianira, 7, all daughters of Angelea and Tom Johnson, model their hats. Photo sent in by grandmother Carol Doll.
Arilyn Johnson, 5, daughter of Angela and Tom Johnson, worked on this craft project at a party. Photo submitted by grandmother Carol Doll.
Ian McKenna of Liberty Township is incognito at the Logan Swim Club. Photo sent in by proud grandparent Michael Manning.
Madeson Ray of Youngstown shows she’s a SpongeBob SquarePants fan. Photo sent in by proud grandparent Michael Manning.
Here's Roy Jones III at age 2. He's the son of Roy II (shown here) and Candace Jones of Youngstown, who sent in the photo.
James Giles sent in this photo of his daughter Adele Giles wearing a festival of colors. The photo was taken in April at a fiesta in San Antonio, Texas.
Aaron Hartsough, dressed in green, checks out a fellow student's tassel at kindergarten graduation. Photo sent in by Lana VanAuker of Canfield.
Don't worry, you'll grow into it in a few years. Photo of Leanna Hartsough by Lana VanAuker of Canfield.
Brothers Jason, Evan and Ryan Sweder of Boardman and their cousin Riley Sweder of Columbus enjoy a fun-filled day with Grandma and Grandpa Sweder of Struthers, who sent in this photo.
Patty Gordulic of Canfield sent in these collages of her grandchildren, Gianna and Jarrett Gordulic of Boardman.
Debbie Riggs of East Palestine sent in this photo of her balloon hat from the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M. She's had the hat for about 20 years.
Debbie Riggs of East Palestine, who sent in this photo, bought this flowerpot hat about five years ago at the Ohio State Fair. She models it here with "Abe Lincoln" at the state fair.
Cameron Saul, 4, is all dressed up for Easter. His grandma, Cathy Saul of Youngstown, who sent in this photo, said Cameron and his brother Kyle love to dress up fancy. They're the sons of Jayson and Tammy Saul of North Royalton, Ohio.
Jake Burns, son of Doug and Heather Saul Burns of Avon, Ohio, is looking stylish. His Papa Saul of Youngstown sent in this photo.
Colin Burns, son of Doug and Heather Saul Burns of Avon, Ohio, models a fine fedora. His Papa Saul of Youngstown sent in this photo.
Dominic Mongiardo of Louisville, Ohio, tries on a "hat" that's really one of the centerpieces for his cousin's graduation party. Photo submitted by Mary Hager of Columbiana.
With her pink hat and flowered top, Ileene Shaffer-Rozich of Girard, who submitted this photo, looks like she might be ready for gardening. Photo taken by Leora Greathouse of Girard.
Cousins enjoy spending time together at the beach. At left is Alyssa Conklin, 4, daughter of Jeff and Celeste Adduci Conklin of Cleveland. With her is Jack Curchin, 2 1/2, son of Graham and Jennifer Conklin Curchin of Chicago. Proud grandparents are: Rob and Sue Conklin of Boardman; Rocco Adduci …
Grace Carrier of Canfield looks adorable in a polka-dot hat. Picture sent in by Grace's proud grandmother, Mary Carrier of Campbell.
This is Ashley Fristik (now Parker) at age 1 1/2 in 1992, wearing her grandpa's hat, which she loved. Twenty years later, her daughter, Aubrey Parker, wears the same hat. Both are from East Palestine. Photo sent in by Pam Crawford of New Waterford, who couldn't bear to throw the …
Left to right, Cortney Thompson, Meghann Morrow, Kayla Thompson, Alyssa Deeds and Kelsey Thompson get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. Photo submitted by Harriet Deeds of Youngstown.
Here is Jaxon Deeds, who was just born in May. About a month old here, Jaxon already is into stylish caps. Photo submitted by Harriet Deeds of Youngstown.
Sometimes, the hat's message says it all. Harriet Deeds of Youngstown sent in this photo of Don Deeds.
Does Bill Thomas seem very thrilled by the "Older Than Dirt" comment? Photo submitted by Harriet Deeds of Youngstown.
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