Q. How many years have you worked at ISLE? A. Seven Q. In what department do you work? A. Training department. Q. Name someone else from ISLE (a client) that inspires you and why? A. Sally Marshall. She’s a hard worker and is always in a great mood! Q. What is your favorite candy bar?…
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Holiday Party Oozes With Christmas Spirit
On Friday December 2, 2014, at the Georgetown in Boardman, Ohio, ISLE, Purple Cat, and Golden String clients, families and staff members celebrated the Holidays in style. Over 400 people attended the affair. DJ Mark Castro kept everyone dancing and the Marinelli Manor group did a special Christmas skit. The inaugural Purple Cat Music CD…
November Client of the Month: Tim Gilboy
Q. How many years have you worked at ISLE? A. 5 years Q. What department do you work in? A. Oak Hill Q. Name someone else from ISLE (a client) that inspires you and why? A. Howard Martin- Helped train him and he’s a hard worker Q. What is your favorite candy bar? A. M…
Christmas Ornament Party is a Huge Hit
A Christmas Ornament Party sponsored by the YSU Council for Exceptional Children in collaboration with Alpha Phi Delta and YSEA was held on Sunday November 16, 2014 at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. All proceeds benefited Golden String Inc. YSU student and ISLE Inc. employee, Jenna Berry was the main organizer of the event. Christmas…
September Employee Spotlight: Sally Lucas
Q. How many years have you worked at ISLE? A. I have worked at ISLE since June of 2000. I began as a direct care staff in the Center St home. Then became a site supervisor and progressed to the office at Pearl St. Q. What department do you work in? A. I work in…
November Employee Spotlight: Ashley Williams
Q. How many years have you worked at ISLE? A. 3 months Q. What department do you work in? A. Direct care staff Q. Name someone else from ISLE (a client) that inspires you and why? A. Debbie Patek- she brings a smile to my face no matter how much of a BAD day I…
Soups at Gallagher’s
Oak Hill Youngstown, Ohio – Gallagher’s Lunchbucket is offering savory soups to warm you up in this chilly season. Some of the favorites are the Steak and Ale, a creamy potato soup made with steak, hops, and barley and the Beantowne Chili. Any day of the week you can get a melty grilled cheese with…
The Boys tour Chicago
In September 2014, ISLE clients Jim H., Isaac G., and Howard M. toured the Windy City. The trip included a Cubs game at Wrigley Field and a blues concert at Buddy Guy’s. The boys flew to Chicago and spent 3 days there.
Jimmie Lamp, A Man Among Men
On Wednesday, October 22, 2014, the world lost Jimmie Lee Lamp. Jimmie was an ISLE residential friend and attended the Purple Cat. Jimmie loved recycling, working on his computer, bowling, and McDonald’s. He will be sadly missed by his housemates, Mark and Greg. Jimmie passed away surrounded by his ISLE staff members, who were his…
October Staff of the Month: Lisa Williams
Q. How many years have you worked at ISLE? A. 10 years Q. What department do you work in? A. Site Supervisor Q. Name someone else from ISLE (a client) that inspires you and why? A. Ernie White- always happy and smiling, ready to help me whenever he sees me. Q. What is your favorite…