Jerry Springer Guest at Reception Honoring Local Dems

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Published: 4/14/2011 11:45 am

Updated: 4/14/2011 10:18 pm

Jerry Springer will be the special guest and speaker at an event Thursday night honoring local Democrats.

Dr. Rick Billak, Harry Meshel, the Rev. Lonnie Simon, Sr., and Judge Beth A. Smith will be honored during the Mahoning Democratic Party Hall of Fame dinner because of their "leadership, devotion and philosophy that has given the ... party the strength it has today," according to a release issued by the party.

Billak is CEO of the Community Corrections Association, while Meshel has served as state senator, chairman and vice chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party.

Smith was the first female elected as judge in Mahoning County.

And Simon has been "a pillar in the minority community for many years and continues to be a person our entire city seeks for input and guidance," according to the release.

Singer and Youngstown native Sarah Turner will also perform at the private reception at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.

Over 400 people are expected to attend.

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doggy691 - 4/14/2011 7:56 PM

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best mayor cinncy ever had, they miss him in cinncy, and hes dem. go jerry, go unions

dewey - 4/14/2011 5:29 PM

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And a dumbocrat to boot. Naturally.But restupidkins are no better,so don't start chhosing sides.No politician is any good.

stu pidasso - 4/14/2011 12:52 PM

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Now there's a quality guest.

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