By Betty O'Neill-Roderick Special to the Beacon Journal
Published on Monday, Oct 08, 2007
The second annual ''Pull the Cork on Autism Benefit'' drew more than 100 people Thursday evening to the Vue Restaurant in Hudson. Kelly Shaw chaired the event, which featured wine tasting, gourmet foods, a wine basket raffle and a silent auction.
Lisa Weaver, president of the Greater Akron Chapter of Autism Society of America, said all funds raised would be used to provide a first responder training program. On Dec. 4, Dennis Debbaudt, a world-renowned speaker, will present two workshops for first responder and a workshop for parents.
Joy Spencer greeted guests, Rich Gleason and Art Jenson provided music, and Matt Patrick of WKDD was master of ceremonies. Jim Orenga, Mike House and Bob Treend tasted wine from around the world provided by Paul Tolchinsky and his daughter, Heidi, of Wineworks. Roger Thomas of Piatto Novo seared sea scallops in an orange reduction sauce for guests, while across the way Rich Carson, executive chef at the Vue, offered fresh goat cheese ravioli.
In the center of the restaurant Sue Dallman, Nancy Charlins, Rob and Christi Bowser and Matt Force enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, while Tray McClowry and Pat Shaw watched the Tribe game.
Traci Ezzo offered vintage wine and Liz Rhoades sold tickets for a raffle. Nevada Reed, Sue Corp, Sherri Bevan Walsh, Bethany Forgione, Lindsey Trump, Marilyn Richardson and Laurie Cramer looked at auction items. Gus and Janet Gallucci of the Cleveland Chapter of ASA enjoyed the event with Carey Bartlett, Stacey Bartlett Radwany and her husband, Tim, and Tempe Zucker.
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