Elijah: A Man Among Menan essay by Jimmy Sutman Elijah is a worker at Golden String’s “Gallagher’s Lunch Bucket” specializing in operating the fryers and his favorite delicacy, hand cut french fries. Elijah lives in a home owned by Golden String and staffed by ISLE incorporated. Elijah appeared in our lives in 2004, after graduation…
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WKBN: Purple Cat looking for job seekers with a big heart
Courtesy: WKBN Jobs Now BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – If you have a heart for others, there is a job in town for you. The Purple Cat, which offers day-program alternatives for adults, has some open positions. Janine Miely has been with Purple Cat for seven years. She is involved in the arts and crafts section, which…
New Offices in Final Phases of Construction
ISLE Inc. is excited that its “World Headquarters” is almost complete. Located at 32 Fifth Avenue in Downtown Youngstown, the building was constructed in 1894. The original freight elevator is in working order. The office will open in early 2019.
Ted Hardie: Our Elvis is in Heaven
On Friday November 9, 2018, Golden String, ISLE, and Purple Cat memorialized the late, great, Ted Hardie who passed away on October 28th. The Master of Ceremonies was Walter Mootz, Ted’s closest friend and fellow Goldenstringradio.org DJ. A breakfast was provided by Jill Perencevic and Geoff Lewis and funded by Ted’s aunt, Marilyn Morrison and…
“Hello information, get me Memphis, Tennessee “
In August 2018, for Walter Mootz’s birthday, a group from ISLE and Golden String Inc. visited Memphis for music and camaraderie. The group visited Graceland, Sun Records, and Stax Records. They flew from Pittsburgh to Memphis and enjoyed authentic BBQ on Beal Street. See you next year in the “jungle room”!
Visit Mrs. Beasley In Downtown Youngstown
Please stop down and knock on the display windows next to our new Golden String Radio Station and Purple Cat music program to say “hey” to our mascot, Mrs. Beasley. Mrs. Beasley can often be seen basking in the sun in the front windows. Mrs. Beasley was a stray who arrived with her baby, Carmen.…
Geneva on the Lake!
The last days of May 2017 were great ones for some Golden Stringers and ISLE clients. ISLE clients swam, bowled, played basketball and football and frisbee, shopped, and ate french fries and ice cream sundaes on the strip. The trip was coordinated by Jill Perencevic and Lisa Williams. Fifteen individuals participated in the trip. The…
The Fishing Cat
ISLE is home to another spectacular piece of art! The ‘Fishing Cat’ masterpiece was done by local artist, Jason Van Hoose. It is located at the 107 W. federal Bldg, (behind the former ISLE office on Phelps..between the Federal Appeals Court & Roberto’s.) Van Hoose said, “I enjoy painting animals and sometimes I paint portraits…
Anita Ohlin, Beauty Personified
Hello friends of ISLE! It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of our friend Anita Ohlin. Anita was a client of ISLE and a true friend. She was, very importantly, the long time girlfriend of our dear friend, Ted Hardie. I first met Ted and Anita while working at Bev Road Masco…
Robert M. Turns the Big 60!
On April 14, 2017, Robert Morley turned 60! He celebrated in Struthers with pizza, cake, and friends. Robert recently has battled some medical issues with much courage! Way to go Robert!