From Your President

Spring 2017

YSURA Board of Directors

President From Your President ... Ed James 330-856-6933 [email protected] I’m happy to report that the YSU Retirees Scholarship Endowment continues to reach new milestones. The Vice President endowment balance has now reached $57,759, which Hugh Earnhart 330-757-4727 will allow us to award at least two $1,000 scholarships [email protected] annually. Selected from a pool of 46 applicants, our $1,000 recipients for the 2017-18 academic year, Diana Secretary Deehr and Kaitlyn Leonelli, are profiled on page 2 of Marsha Wolfe 330-457-0170 this newsletter. Our congratulations go out to these [email protected] ladies.

Treasurer Jeanne Tydings 330-542-2415 For the fifth year running, YSURA is sponsoring a trip [email protected] to see a touring Broadway show. On April 25, we will travel to Cleveland to see the musical comedy, Some- Directors thing Rotten. These theatre trips are very popular with YSURA members and sell George Beelen 330-702-1749 out quickly. As with all bus trips, capacity is limited and reservations are taken on a [email protected] first-come, first-served basis. Due to the lead time required to develop some events, Darla Funk 330-533-3722 cancellations may occur which will open up spots for others. If you’re interested in [email protected] an event but the published deadline has passed or the bus has been filled, check Phil Hirsch 330-539-1116 with the contact person listed on the event notice to have your name added to a [email protected] Gwen Latessa 330-757-2485 waiting list in case there’s a cancellation. [email protected] Loretta Liptak 330-758-8931 One of YSURA’s mainstays, our annual spring luncheon, is scheduled for May 23 [email protected] at the St. George Croation Center. Barbara Krauss from WYSU-FM will be the Don Mathews 330-743-8538 speaker, and our newly selected scholarship recipients will be there as well. The [email protected] YSURA board is in the process of developing a number of other events for the Pam Palumbo 330-536-6322 remainder of the year, including the possibility of an overnight casino trip. Details [email protected] of future events will be available soon. Warren Young 330-876-5497 [email protected] At our December meeting, the board discussed using e-mail to communicate with

YSURA members who prefer electronic communication. A board committee has OCHER Representative been formed to examine its feasibility and determine a process for implementation, George Beelen 330-702-1749 should we decide to move forward. Once our committee has finished its review, we [email protected] will communicate the results to all YSURA members. Regardless of the outcome, those who wish to continue receiving communications by mail may do so. If you have any suggestions or comments concerning this issue, please feel free to forward Ex Officio/Website your ideas to one of our board members. Robert Hogue [email protected] Small world! Those who participated in the New York City bus trip last fall will certainly remember our McCarter Coach and Tour bus driver, Bonnie, who maneu- Newsletter Gwen Latessa 330-757-2485 vered her bus through the busy streets of NYC like she was piloting a Volkswagen. Editor [email protected] On March 7, Sandy and I spotted her and her immaculate bus at a Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game in Bradenton, Florida. Turns out she was ferrying a Slippery Sharyn Fees 330-707-0319 Rock University alumni group on a tour of the Sunshine State. Asst. Editor [email protected] I hope to see each of you soon at some YSURA events.

Ed James, YSURA President

Introducing the 2017-18 YSU Retirees Scholarship Recipients

DIANA DEEHR graduated from Howland High School in 2003 and enrolled in YSU’s dental hygiene program in the fall of 2013. Now in her junior year, she carries a 3.4 GPA.

Returning to school after ten years was a big adjustment for Diana, but she was surprised at how much she thrived during her initial year on campus. Her first inspiring experience was meeting a peer mentor at orientation, and she continued meeting with the mentor every week for the first two semesters. Not only did this help Diana develop better time management skills, study strategies and connect her with campus resources, but it also encouraged her to believe in her abilities and to reach for the stars. The following year, Diana became a peer mentor herself. While working in the position, she was introduced to even more of what YSU had to offer as far as organizations and free student resources. She was also asked to share her YSU experience on a panel to recruit nontraditional students.

Diana considers YSU’s dental hygiene program to be an outstanding learning environment. The small class size gives her more opportunity for individual instruction, guidance and the chance to form bonds with peers and mentors. She’s also had the chance to visit local dental practices and learn through observation and hands-on learning.

In her spare time, Diana has provided service to the YWCA, Beatitude House, Poverty Awareness Youngstown, Read Across America, Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County, and more. She’s currently president of YSU’s student chapter of the American Dental Hygienists Association and has also been involved with the Emerging Leader Program, Nontra- ditional Student Organization, Sigma Alpha Lambda and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She’s received the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award and the Beating the Odds Award in recognition of balancing motherhood and academic excellence.

KAITLYN LEONELLI is a 2012 graduate of Boardman High School. She enrolled at YSU in the fall of 2012, majoring in human resource management. She’s currently a junior with a 3.96 GPA.

Kaitlyn made the decision to attend YSU due to its affordability and sense of community. At the time, she didn’t realize what a good decision it would turn out to be. After spending a little over four years on campus, she now says it’s the greatest investment she’s ever made. Her YSU experience has not only helped her grow as a student and a leader, but it’s also helped broaden her perspective and allowed her to become a more well-rounded individual.

In her sophomore year, Kaitlyn began serving as a peer mentor/student orientation leader and continued in the position for three years. She helped new students with registration, gave campus tours and facilitated information programs for both students and parents. To help students plan for success, she facilitated discussions on topics such as time management, goal setting, study strategies and stress management. She also ensured that each student was able to use appropriate campus resources and find ways to get involved on campus in order to strengthen their connection to YSU. Through this experience, she had the good fortune to meet many faculty and staff who devoted their time to the betterment of students, many of whom she now considers role models.

As a business student, Kaitlyn is actively involved in Beta Gamma Sigma. She was inducted into the honorary society in 2016, which is the highest recognition a business student can receive. Kaitlyn was also awarded the opportunity to travel to Dallas, Texas to represent YSU at the Global Leadership Summit where she connected with students from all over the world. She’s a member of the Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Society for Human Re- source Management as well as a recipient of the Academic Achievement Award, Who’s Who Among Students in Amer- ican Universities and Colleges Award, and the Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club Award. She’s currently working as a human resource generalist for Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC in Boardman.

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Past Events

YSURA Fall Luncheon

The YSURA fall luncheon was held on October 25, 2016, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Banquet Center with 51 members in attendance. Our first speaker, YSU President Jim Tressel, was excited to announce the building of a commemorative park to recognize YSU’s Heritage Award recipients. Heritage Award plaques are currently displayed in Maag Library; however, President Tressel thought it was important for those who’ve received the University’s highest award to be rec- ognized in an area that’s more noticeable. Through discussions with YSU Foundation President Paul McFadden, the two thought of the idea of a commemorative park to not only honor Heritage Award recipients but also mark the 50th anniversary of the YSU Foundation. The Foundation’s board of directors then approved a $100,000 donation for the construction of the YSU Foundation Heritage Park. The park’s location will be where the old basketball courts were located on University Plaza. It’ll consist of a grassy area, sand beach volleyball court, basketball court, dedication monu- ment, and a 10-foot honoree wall with the names of all Heritage Award recipients. Many thanks to the YSU Foundation for its generous donation. Note: The dedication of the YSU Foundation Heritage Park will be held prior to the Staff Recognition Awards Dinner on May 10, 2017; see page 5 for more details.

President Tressel also gave an update on the construction along Wick and Lincoln Avenues, the University Edge student apartments, and the 18,000-square foot Barnes & Noble building. In addition, he informed the group that Joseph Company will be breaking ground on the city’s east side to build four 50,000-square foot buildings to manufacture and distribute the world’s first self-chilling beverage can and other exciting innovations. The effort should bring approxi- mately 250 jobs to the area as well as internship possibilities for YSU students.

The second speaker, Lori Stone, a 33-year Air Force veteran who volunteers at the VA Outpatient Clinic, provided an overview of her career in the Air Force and as a YSU student. She also extended her thanks to the members of YSURA for the many food and monetary contributions made to the VA Clinic’s food pantry.

YSU Holiday Breakfast

On December 16, 2016, 26 retirees attended the YSU holiday breakfast in the Kilcawley Center Chestnut Room. Presi- dent Tressel acknowledged the group’s attendance and asked all retirees to stand. It was good to be on campus and see some familiar faces, and our presence showed current employees there’s a way to continue their YSU affiliation once they retire.

This long-time holiday tradition began in 1975 after fellow retiree, Jim Mineo, suggested to Phil Hirsch that it would be nice to do something for faculty and staff during the holidays. Phil came up with the idea of a campus-wide breakfast and brought it to fruition. Forty-one years later, it’s still going strong with 688 people in attendance over two days. In Memory of Our YSU Colleagues

David Brandt Ellen McQuade 6/27/1943 - 12/10/2016 7/16/1936 - 11/20/2016 Retired 1993, Facilities Retired 1996, Dean’s Office - College of Engineering & Technology Martha “Mickey” Davies 3/14/1944 - 12/26/2016 Barbara Miller Retired 2007, Counseling 12/23/1934 - 10/25/2016 Retired 1996, Janitorial Services Lawrence Davis 9/10/1942 - 1/14/2017 Mary “Weezie” Quisenberry Retired 1997, Marketing 5/17/1938 - 1/14/2017 Retired 1996, English Taghi “Tom” Kermani 7/27/1924 - 1/0/2017 Elizabeth “Betty” Zajac Retired 1998, Economics 11/05/1928 - 03/03/2017 Retired 1991, Records Karen Llewellyn 10/13/1951 - 1/3/2017 Retired 2010, Student Diversity Services

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Retiree Spotlight

HARRY DAMPF came to Youngstown in 1964 by way of New Jersey, thanks to his high school guidance counselor. Little did he know it would be a one-way trip.

Born in Manhattan, New York, Harry was raised in the Bronx until he was 13 and then moved to Norwood, New Jersey. After graduating from Demarest High School in 1957, he obtained a position at Prentice Hall Publishing Company where he worked for three years while taking classes at Fairleigh-Dickinson College in New Jersey. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1960, serving as an aviation mechanic for the HRS-1 and HRS-2 helicop- ters aboard the USS Boxer, USS Iwo Jima and USS Guadalcanal.

While on active duty in North Carolina, Harry continued his education at East Carolina College. Before being discharged from the military, he and a friend talked about finishing their educations but weren’t sure where they wanted to do so. As a result, Harry’s friend wrote to their high school guidance counselor for advice on colleges. The guidance counselor responded with a list of ten schools for their consideration; lo and behold, Youngstown College was one of them. Harry hadn’t heard of Youngstown, so he checked a map to find its location. He learned Youngstown College had an easy admissions process, minimal tuition, and would give him two years’ credit for coursework he’d already completed. Shortly after his discharge in August 1964, he was Youngstown bound.

When Harry first arrived in the area, he lived in a three-story house on the corner of Elm and Spring Streets. From that location, he watched the building of Kilcawley Dorm and was one of the first five students to move in when it opened in 1965. Don Mathews—current YSURA board member—was the first residence hall director, and he selected Harry to work not only as a resident assistant but also as a student employee, stripping and waxing hallway floors on weekends.

Harry graduated with a bachelor’s in Business Administration in May 1967 but continued to live in the dorm as a senior resident assistant. On July 1, 1967, he began working as Physical Plant’s first Director of Custodial Services and also succeeded Don Mathews as residence hall director, doing both positions for three years. During the 1970s, Harry was re- sponsible for as many as 75 on-campus custodial employees, working both day and night shifts. Through attrition, the number of employees eventually reduced, so Harry began working with contracted custodial personnel as well as the re- maining in-house staff. In the mid-1980s, his job expanded to Director of Space Assignment and Janitorial Services. The additional duties involved the scheduling, coordination and cleanup of all nonacademic events on campus, many of which were held in Beeghly Center and Stambaugh Stadium. One of his biggest challenges was the scheduling and coordination of Dike Beede Field for Mooney, Ursuline and Youngstown City high school football games, both regular season and playoff. Along the way, he also inherited the campus recycling program and vending machines.

YSU offered its first buyout in 1993, and Harry took advantage of it. Shortly thereafter, he started the Freetimers Break- fast for YSU retirees. He was part of the group that organized YSURA in 1997 and has been a member ever since, serving two stints on the board of directors. He also initiated the YSURA food drives for the VA Clinic’s food pantry. But his biggest involvement has been with the Marine Corps League, serving in every elected office, chairing the annual reunion dinner, marching in parades, participating in memorial services—anything having to do with veterans. In addition, he’s heavily involved in the Toys for Tots program which includes the collection, sorting and distribution of toys from drop boxes at 200+ businesses throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

A few years into the Toys for Tots program, Harry had an idea about bicycles. He noticed there weren’t any being do- nated so he decided to take up a collection, receiving $1,100 in donations. Initially he talked with Kmart and Walmart, but he was able to negotiate the best deal with Toys “R” Us for the purchase of 22 bikes. The effort still continues to this day with many needy children receiving new bicycles. Imagine their delight on Christmas Day, all made possible by Corporal Harold D. Dampf. New Jersey’s loss was definitely Youngstown’s gain. Congratulations to the Latest Retirees

Cheryl Beil, Dean’s Office - Williamson College of Pamela Schmalzried, Dean’s Office - Bitonte College of Business Administration Health & Human Services John Doneyko, Athletic Training Room David Stout, Accounting & Finance Rodger Hahn, Grounds Jacqueline Taylor, Center for Urban & Regional Studies George McCloud, Communications Laura Thomas, Financial Aid & Scholarships Sueann Rendano, Nursing Bonnie Thompson, Nursing Sue Urmson, Dana School of Music Spring 2017—page 4

36th Annual Faculty & Staff Recognition Awards Dinners

YSU invites you to the 2017 annual awards ceremonies which celebrate faculty and staff. The Faculty Recognition Awards Dinner will take place on Wednesday, April 19, with a 5:30 p.m. reception and a 6:15 p.m. dinner, both in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center. Please join fellow retirees, employees and friends in honoring posthumous Herit- age Award recipient Joe Edwards as well as faculty who are retiring, completing milestone years of service or being honored with Distinguished Professor Awards.

The Staff Recognition Awards Dinner will take place on Wednesday, May 10, beginning with a 5:00 p.m. outdoor reception and dedication of the new YSU Foundation Heritage Park, located at the corner of Elm Street and University Plaza in front of the Central Utility Plant. A 6:15 p.m. dinner will follow in the Chestnut Room. The event will honor Heritage Award recipient KJ Satrum as well as staff members who are receiving Distinguished Service Awards, years of service awards or retirement recognition.

Reservations are required and will be limited to the first 300 guests for each event. The cost is $20 per person. The RSVP deadline is April 12 for the faculty dinner and May 3 for the staff dinner. If you’d like to attend, please contact Mollie Hartup at 330-941-3086 or [email protected] to make your reservation. New YSURA Board Member

After spending the early part of her life in Colorado, our newest board member, Darla Funk, came to YSU in 1975 as a faculty member in the Dana School of Music. She retired in 2011, having served as Professor of Music Education, Assistant Director of the School of Music, Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music, and lastly as Assistant to the Dean in the College of Fine and Performing Arts (now known as the College of Creative Arts and Communication).

Darla is an active member of Old North Church in Canfield where she directs the adult choir and plays piano in the praise band. She’s an avid (though not skilled) golfer and a die-hard Denver Broncos fan. In addition, she enjoys Zumba, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends. Maintaining connections with YSU is important to her, and the YSU Retirees Association provides just that opportunity. She’s grateful to be able to participate in its activities and serve on the board of directors.

What Have YSURA Members Been Up To Lately? JEAN ABOUL-ELA—welcomed great grandchild #8! CHERYL BOSLEY—golfing, traveling, bicycling, yoga, JAMES AMRICH—worked part time for 12 years as a truck gardening and spending time with family driver; now fully retired KATHY BOUQUET—spending time with family, traveling CYNTHIA ANDERSON—having a great time! as much as possible, working part time at a friend’s jewelry LOUISE AURILIO—traveling and having fun with grand- store and gift shop in Girard (Dineen’s Jewelry and Gifts) children; also volunteering NORMA BROOKE—enjoy going to lunch and movies STEPHEN AUSMANN—continue to teach as professor BARBARA BROTHERS—serve on YWCA Board of Di- emeritus and to supervise an occasional small number of stu- rectors, League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown dent teachers; we have 9 grandchildren—say no more! Also and the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission; Voter continue to work out at the YMCA, lead the men’s Bible Guide editor and chair of education committee; also wel- study at church and have a vegetable garden. comed our 10th grandchild, Libby, named in honor of Larry JONELLE BEATRICE—volunteer tutoring at area high DONALD BYO—limited service teaching at YSU and West- school and elementary school; bike riding, playing lots of ten- minster College; also active as a bassoonist in Youngstown nis, reading and doing classes at the YMCA; also travel to and Warren; have 3 children, 2 with PHDs (all YSU gradu- visit our grown children and am soaking up the constant sun ates), 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren at the beach THEODORE CHROBAK—doing yard work and sitting on SERVIO BECERRA—traveling and playing tennis my porch enjoying the view ROBERT BEEBE—chairing dissertations, traveling and DENNIS CLOUSE—golfing, tennis, bicycling and traveling reading; also fighting myelofibrosis (blood cancer) to visit children; traveled to Ireland for two weeks and took a JANET BOEHM—working for Kettering National Seminars two-week Alaskan cruise and traveling LES COCHRAN—moved to North Carolina and building a home 10 miles north of Asheville in Weaverville

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What Have YSURA Members Been Up To Lately? (cont’d) JIM CONSER—doing community service, gardening, home JEAN ANNE GOVE—enjoy golfing, gardening, and improvement and traveling crocheting; doing some travel LINDA CUCITRONE—enjoying our first grandchild, CHARLOTTE GRANT—active in church activities and Adaline, born May 10, 2016; relaxing on the sandy shores of book club Virginia Beach BEVERLY GRAY—catching up with family and friends in MARLENE DAILEY—moved into a condo after living in other cities our first (and only) house for almost 43 years; also attended EVA GUCWA—relaxing and having fun YSU’s national championship game in Frisco, TX, where I ran GREG GULAS—serve as a stringer and reporting on sports into a former YSU president (see picture at the end of page 7) for The Vindicator (my 40th year); also serve as chair of CHARLES DARLING—recording “Folk Festival” over Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Selection Committee (my WYSU-FM, 7-8:30 p.m. on Sundays; also writing latest th novelette, Mystery At Mars 28 year) JANET DEL BENE—traveling and spending time with STEPHEN & BRIGITTA HANZELY—Brigitta is friends; also researching and writing listening to books on tape, keeping Steve out of trouble and CELESTA DENNISON—help take care of grandchildren spoiling the grandchildren. Steve is volunteering for AARP CAROLYN DENNY-SCHAEFER—Life is great! to prepare tax returns, active in Pete’s Pride at YSU, playing Vacations, lunches, cards, reading, concerts, doing some Ping-Pong and tennis in NE Ohio Senior Olympics. volunteer work. It’s amazing how busy the days are! MARY HAKE—looking forward to a family vacation to TOM DOBBELSTEIN—traveling, church work, rehabbing Disney World and the YSURA New York City trip older autos, yard work. Recently completed rehab of 1967 CAROL HAWKINS—traveled to Israel and Nova Scotia Ford Fairlane convertible. Now working on 1966 Ford MARY ANN HAYDU—busy with the grandchildren, Mustang convertible. locally and away ANNETTE EL-HAYEK—traveling, doing home projects, INEZ HEAL—traveling, playing bridge and reading gardening, hosting dinners for friends and international LYN HEMMINGER—traveling, volunteering and just students relaxing JANICE ELIAS—traveled to France, ballroom dancing, DENNIS HENNEMAN—involved with church activities collecting antiques and genealogy; also on the Mahoning (choir, etc.), Youngstown Playhouse (board member and Valley Historical Society Board director of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the JACK FAHEY—spending time with family Forum”) and various groups working to achieve BETTE FAJACK—enjoying life with my children, my reconciliation in Youngstown. Now that I’ve completed grandchildren and great grandchildren; going to Mountaineer ETS, I hope to do more traveling. and traveling. Hey, I’m on my way to 91! ROSE HIPPLE—traveling, volunteering, doing many KATHYLYNN FELD—spend the winter in Florida (milder luncheons and card playing. I don’t know how I had time to winters are nice); sail at Pymatuning Lake in the summer and work and am thankful to still be able to do these things. teach a class online in the fall and spring. Living a nice life! PHIL HIRSCH—traveling, reading, golfing, volunteer SUE FERRIER—traveling and enjoying family and friends work and regular workouts when home LOIS HOPKINS—moving and downsizing after teaching DORCAS FITZGERALD—traveling, sewing, volunteering 15 years at Westminster College at church and at free clinic, playing with grandchildren; LINDA JOHNSON—traveling, golfing, exercising and continue to be active with ONA (Ohio Nurses Association) playing a new game called Pickle Ball (a fun game for SUZANNE FLEMING—doing house projects, traveling, seniors). During the summer, I sit patiently waiting for my visiting grandchildren, volunteering, golfing and tennis; also tomatoes to get ripe! enjoy doing puzzles JANET JORDAN—gardening, finishing projects around ELMER FOLDVARY—very active in the Masonic Lodge the house, volunteering at Sunrise Nursing Home, traveling and Gideon organization; enjoy listening to music and do a lot and enjoying life of gardening. I eat out quite often. I am truly enjoying life in JO ANN KNAPIC—volunteering at Butler Art Museum for general. last 20 years, visiting with friends and entertaining out-of- WILLIAM FRY—duck hunting and golfing state relatives from Texas and Kansas KATHLEEN GLOBECK—attending classic car shows and FRIEDRICH KOKNAT—took a European River Cruise; visiting new places as well as favorite places like Florida. I visit with children and grandchildren help my children by babysitting our grandchildren when STACY KOUTSOUNARIS—spending time with family needed, which I enjoy! and friends; attending some retirement club luncheons, JACK GOCALA—teaching and co-commander of the YSU walking and have been enjoying summer vacation trips to Police Academy, teaching at Kent State University and Marco Island, Florida with my daughter and son-in-law LOUISE LEONE—spending leisure time with my Trumbull Police Academy, and work and schedule police grandchildren, great-grandchildren and husband Ray who is services for Cardinal Mooney High School events also retired RON GOULD—program annotator for the Youngstown MARVIN LUKIN—reading, mathematics and economics Symphony, planning the Stambaugh Organ Concert Series; PATRICIA LUMPKIN—traveled to Sanibel Island, also a member of YSU Academy and doing national and Galveston Island and Isle of Palms near Charleston, SC; international travel

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What Have YSURA Members Been Up To Lately? (cont’d) lots of exercise, aerobics, Zumba, and line dancing and also JAN SCHNALL—enjoying life; became a grandmother teach tap dance for the first time. The baby is in Miami, Florida, so I hope PEGGY LYON—pet sitting for 15 years and “going to be traveling a bit more. strong” (so busy, no time to travel) LORETTA SHAFFER—vacationing, camping, reading, JOE MALMISUR—reading anything and everything; enjoy and having lunch and dinner with friends as well as going gardening, especially roses and veggies that the deer won’t eat to the movies GERTRUDE MARINELLI—babysitting and church work RICK SHALE—traveled to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, (nothing new) Finland, Estonia, Russia, New York City and a Nascar race ED MATASY—singing with a Croatian tamburitzan group, in Kentucky; serve on the Mill Creek MetroParks swimming, visiting friends; also work with the markdown Commissioner Selection Committee team at TJ Maxx & HomeGoods SHARON SHANKS—working with the International GUS MAVRIGIAN—Enjoying pleasures of retirement; Planetarium Society; just finished 10th year as Planetarium completing ‘rehab’ due to injury from recent fall; also do editor volunteer work at church and watch sports events on TV PAT SHIVELY—substitute teaching at Springfield Local G. L. & VIRGINIA MEARS—traveling, gardening and Schools and traveling (spending winter in Florida) enjoying our grandson CHARLES SINGLER—traveled to Florida, Arizona, M. DIANE MICHELINI—enjoying family, especially the Vermont, Hawaii, Europe and Turkey; golfing and enjoying grandchildren grandchildren; also doing some writing PHYLLIS MIGLARESE—visiting with family, lunch with LEE SLIVINSKE—doing extended teaching friends and casino trips, watch old movies on TCM and old JUNE SNIPES—traveling and relaxing western movies LEONARD SPIEGEL—currently in Heritage Manor JAMES MINEO—spending summers at our lake house Nursing Home in Youngstown LINDA MOHN—teaching part time at YSU; attend art ROSEMARY SULIK—joined a gym; would like to do classes at YSU/YMCA; dabble in music, art, gardening and a some volunteer work. My daughter and grandkids live in bit of travel; also volunteer at Mill Creek Park Indiana so we go there more often now. It seems like I’m PATRICIA MORELL—enjoy playing cards, going to always busy! casinos and volunteer work SARA SVAGERKO—busy volunteering at my church and PIETRO PASCALE—director of building and grounds (pro the Butler Art Museum bono) at St. James the Apostle Church in Pulaski, Pa. FRANK TARANTINE—golfing, exercising at the LEN PERRY—spend winters in Florida and summers YMCA, watching grandchildren grow and doing home traveling northern states; also teaching and enjoying grandkids maintenance PEGGY POTTS—traveled to Slovakia; also volunteering, PATRICIA TAYLOR—went on an Alaskan cruise, take golfing, reading and spending winters in Florida bus trips and go on casino trips; also do water exercise at CHRIS PULLIUM—vacationed at Geneva-On-The-Lake the Y and flower gardening and Naples, Florida DOLORES TEXTER—enjoying grandkids, family and ANN RAUB—traveling, volunteering, bowling and golfing friends. It’s great able to do what I want on short notice! (not well) DAN WATHEN—traveling and working part time for NORMA REMIAS—planning 60th class reunion, president Mercy Health and treasurer of condo association, attending soccer games TINA WEINTZ—traveling and spending more time with SUE RENDANO—enjoying more time for family and family and friends friends, working part time, trying to improve my golf game RALPH YINGST—connecting with family VICTOR RICHLEY—do most anything to help out the EVELYN YOURSTOWSKY—volunteering at church family, community and church; also do some consulting; functions including baking and pyrohy travel and attend many YSU functions JOSE RIVERA—go to a warmer climate for January and February; going for dialysis three times a week ANNE YORK ROMANOFF—writing, travel and community service KRIS RUSSELL—reserve officer for Mahoning County Sheriff; also visit casinos with friends and enjoy my dog JOANN SARICH—enjoying life! PAULINE SATERNOW—enjoying golfing and traveling LOWELL SATRE—Last summer my wife and I bicycled in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for three months, camping and cooking our way through these heavily forested nations. MARLENE SCHIFFER—looking forward to our granddaughter’s wedding (our first!) Marlene Dailey with Les & Lin Cochran at the YSU National Championship Game in Frisco, TX

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PRESORTED STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID YOUNGSTOWN, OH PERMIT NO. 225

Upcoming Events

Freetimers Breakfast YSU Women Retirees Luncheons (2017)

Dates: April 13, May 11, June 8, September 14, October 12, Date: First Tuesday of every month November 9 & December 14 (2nd Thursday of the month except Time: 9:00 a.m. January, February, July & August) Place: Davidson’s in Cornersburg Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Exception: April, July & October are at Dutch Haus in Columbiana Place: To be announced in each mailing Cost: Whatever you spend for breakfast Dues: $10.00 (helps support scholarship program)

For more information, contact Lois Romito (330-547-7317) or Patty Seachman (330-482-9639).

YSURA Bus Trip to Broadway Show: YSURA Spring Luncheon Something Rotten Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: St. George Croation Center Place: Connor Palace, Cleveland, Ohio Cost: TBD Cost: $83.00 Speaker: Barbara Krauss, WYSU-FM

Visit www.ysuretirees.org for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.