Anthem Humana YMCA Health Fair

Youngstown/Mahoning Valley
United Way
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The YMCA of Youngstown
Purpose:
The YMCA
of Youngstown,
a nonprofit,
charitable
organization,
is dedicated to
providing services
that are based on
Christian
principles and
that enable all
persons, re-
October 2009
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Volume 42 Issue 10
Anthem Humana YMCA Health Fair
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Downtown Central Branch 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tiffany Breast Care Center
Youngstown City Health Dept.
Flu Shots $10.00 / Pneumonia Shots $30.00
St. Elizabeth Health Lab Blood Screening
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Lipid Panel
Glucose
Serum Pregnancy
HGB A2C (status of a diabetic)
Liver Panel (detect liver damage)
Blood Type
Mono Test
T3U (Thyroid) TSH (Thyroid)
Hepatitis C ab
Calcium
Protime (Blood Clots)
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Cholesterol
PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$10.00 8 hr. fasting
$10.00 12 hr. fasting
$5.00 8 hr. fasting
$20.00 8 hr. fasting
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gardless of race,
Free Screenings: Hearing, Bone Density, Vision, Body Fat, Blood Pressure, Spinal, 5 min. massages, Glaucoma, Glucose,
Diabetic Foot Screening.
religion, sex, in-
Free Services & Information: Advanced Vein Care/Hair Restoration, Akron Children’s, Alzheimer’s Assistance & Referral Network,
American Cancer Society, Ankle & Foot Center, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Atlas Rehab, Austintown Lions Club, Belmont
Pines, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Stick Test, Body Fat, Bone Density, Boys & Girls Club, Care Source, Clemente Ambulance,
Crestwood X-Ray, Easter Seal, Forum Health/WRCS Podiatric Residency, Forum Health Austintown Immediate Care; Forum
Health Foot Care Center, Genesis Breast Center, Help Hotline, Hitchcock X-Ray CT/MRI, HMHP , Home Instead Senior Care,
Hospice of the Valley, Humana, Lifebanc, Lions Club, Mahoning County Board of Health, Mahoning County Board of MRDD,
Mahoning County Children Services, Mahoning County Lead Base Program, Mahoning County Right to Life, Mahoning County
Senior Center, Mahoning Valley Hospital, Mended Hearts, National College, Ohio State University Extension, Perfecta Products,
Inc., Pinnacle Health Concepts, LLC, Psycare, Recovery International, Senior Independence Senior Center & Adult Daycare,
Sojourner House Domestic Violence Services, VNA of Greater Youngstown Area, VNA of Mahoning County, Volunteer Services
Agency, Inc., Wellness One of Boardman, Young Living Essential Oils, Youngstown City Health District, Youngstown Community
Health-Center, YWCA, OptiView, Unison, HMHP Tobacco Center and Dr. Amy Toth.
come or physical
ability to achieve
their full potential
in spirit, mind
and body.
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Visit the Youngstown YMCA & Camp Fitch websites
www.campfitchymca.org
WE BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, STRONG COMMUNITIES.
®
MEMBER NEWS
TM
Condolences
Congratulations
• Lori Eisenbraun, child
watch area at Davis,
mourns the death of her
mother Jane G. Scanlon.
• LaRee Jackson mourns
the death of her husband
Willie Clarence on August 23.
• Central YMCA member, Jennifer Morakis, has achieved professional level Body
Builder status. On March 21st of this year,
she won the overall open division figure
championship at the Northern States Super
Natural Bodybuilding and figure contest
in Buffalo, New York which gave her the
pro level. She debuted as a pro at the Pro
Northeast classic Ms Fit Body Contest in
Boston, MA on June 6th. Jennifer placed
15th overall in her first showing. She is
trained by her husband, Chris Morakis,
a personal trainer who operates Morakis
Masso Therapy in Boardman.
• Joseph Gasior, 80,
passed away on August
26. Joe was an avid handball/racquetball player.
• Four YMCA members and staff endured the
Ironman Louisville with some outstanding
performances. Congratulations to Norm
Scarazzo - 10:39:33, Brian Menz -13:20,
Margo Jacobs - 13:33:06, and Corky Pike
- 14:59:47.
• Rich & Shelly Delsignore are the proud
grandparents of their second grandchild,
Gabriella. Rich is the former HFD attendant at the Central Branch.
• Howard Friend, Vice President on the
Board of Trustees was instrumental in honoring World War II veterans with a plaque
at the new Wilson High School Building.
• John Knapik, passed
away on August 26 at the
age of 71.
• Chelsea Green, Davis lifeguard and Preschool instructor, was married to Mitch
Cyrus on June 20.
• Tom Fleming’s mother
Rosemary, 91, passed
away on September 9.
Tom is a vice president
on the YMCA Board’s
executive committee.
• Diane Conrad, Service Desk Attendant at
the Davis Branch is the proud grandmother
of Michael Wesley Conrad who was born
on June 29. Michael is the son of Justin
and Jessica Conrad. Justin is a former
front desk attendant at Central.
• Board of Trustee member Richard Hahn
and his company Keynote Productions,
were spotlighted for their work with the
Butler Art and the new “can” design. Be
sure to ask him about it.
Thank You
• Davis Youth Program Director Jordan
Shaver and Missy Rencewicz, membership and service desk attendant at Davis and
Central were married on July 11.
• Noreen Jane Dornbrock,
83, passed away on July
22. She was active in the
Y-Neptune Swim Club.
• Thank you Rick Kaleda
for bringing icy Gatorade
for the Davis lifeguards
on super hot days!
Prayer Requests
• Prayers are requested for
Melanie Huffman, daughter of Kristine Caporale
swim instructor at Davis,
who is recovering at The
Children’s Institute in
Pittsburgh after a serious
car accident in late June.
• James B. Green, vice
president on the YMCA’s
executive committee, was
seriously injured in an
auto accident on Sept. 12.
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• Davis fitness instructor Phillip Davis and
his wife Barbara celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 25.
• Thomas W. Motheral competed at the
United States Masters Swimming Championships from August 6-10 in Indianapolis,
IN. He placed in several events. For his
results go to www.usms2009longcoursena
tionalswim-mingchampionships.com. He
competed with over 1,400 swimmers from
the U.S., Costa Rico, Brazil and Russia.
From left to right: Brian Menz, Corky Pike,
Margo Jacobs and Norm Scarazzo
• Attorney Tim Jacob, YMCA Board
member, was interviewed in The Business
Journal’s “Three Minute” feature.
• Kyle Hillman received his Master of Business Administration degree from YSU in
August.
• Rachael Madden, Davis Preschool and
swim instructor, and Charles Slivkoff were
married August 16.
• Lisa Barefield, Courtney Bryan, Janet
Cadman, Rachel Forney, Melanie Johnson, Heather Kennehan, Linda Oddo, and
Jackie Weber completed the 20-hour training to become YMCA certified water fitness
instructors.
• YMCA youth art student Gabrielle Vargo
earned a Best of Show for her photograph
and a First Place Youth Art ribbon at the
Canfield Fair.
• Van and Diane Bates were honored for
their volunteer service at several organizations including the Youngstown YMCA.
• Joe Shiller was honored for his work with
the blind and was pictured in the Vindicator
leading Irv Fine down a fairway at the Par
3 Golf Course.
“Fear God, and you’ll have nothing else to fear.”
Historical Moments at the Youngstown YMCA
Gridiron Greatness at
17 North Champion Street
The 2009 Football Season is well underway
and this month Historical Moments’ 50th
Edition will explore what role the pigskin
has played in Central’s vast and storied
history.
Eighty-one years ago, General Secretary
(CEO) Leonard Skeggs invited legendary
University of Chicago football coach Amos
Alonzo Stagg to speak at the Y’s Sunday
Forum. The Forum would run from January to March and many nationally known
figures would come to Central and give
informative and inspirational talks.
Coach Stagg is one of only five division I-A
coaches with over 300 college victories. He
coached for 41 years and lived to be over
100 years old. (1862-1965)
The coach would also address the
Youngstown Rotary where Leonard Skeggs
was very active and the boys at the YMCA
Trade School which eventually became
YSU.
1928 would also see a young man who was
a fixture at Camp Fitch the previous 13
years return to take charge of football activity up at the Lake. Ten years later, Dwight
“Dike” Beede would lead the YMCA college team to its very first game.
Forty-eight years ago, Don Gardner, sports
director at WKBN and President of the
Curbstone Coaches, made arrangements
for future Hall of Fame running back Jim
Brown of the Cleveland Browns to meet
and talk to the boys of the Youth Division
on Monday afternoon, March 6, at 4:30
p.m. Jim met with the boys for just under an
hour and signed autographs in the Auditorium.
Seven years after Brown’s visit, Cleveland
defensive end Bill Glass would be the principle speaker at the first report for the 1968
membership campaign. Glass had been
with the Browns for six years at this point
and was also a minister and native Texan.
He was a member of the Waco, TX
YMCA whose General Executive at
the time was James Waring, former
Central Physical Director.
Jim Brown
1961 ~ Player
Dwight “Dike” Beede
1928 ~ College
Earl Bruce
1966 ~ College
Central would also find future Hall
of Fame receiver Paul Warfield, of
Bill Glass
1968 ~ Player
And finally, 26 years ago at our Centennial
Celebration, the “Dean” of College football
coaches, Joe Paterno, head football coach
of Penn State University was the keynote
speaker. 550 people would fill the Community Gym on Monday, February 7, 1983 to
listen to the Coach of the National Champion Nittany Lions stress the importance of
the YMCA and the part it plays in the lives
of our young people.
In honor of the coach’s appearance, Central presented 30 youth memberships to
students at area schools along with a letter
personally signed by Coach Paterno.
Along the way future Ohio State
coach Earl Bruce would speak at our
second annual “Banquet of Champions”. The banquet was held to honor
outstanding Y athletes during the current year. Prior to his tenure at Ohio
State, Coach Bruce won state championships at Massillon High School.
Amos Alonzo Stagg
1928 ~ College
Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins
fame, working out in the Y.A.C. (now HFD)
or playing in many pickup basketball games
in the Upper Gym.
The Youngstown area is well known for the
great high school teams, and players it produces year after year. Combine that with
the outstanding YSU teams and we have
quite a history. Many players were and are
members of the Central YMCA.
There are many other gridiron stories to be
told, but we’ll save those for future articles.
Hope this one scored a touchdown with
you!
— Al Leonhart, YMCA Historian
Paul Warfield
1974 ~ Player
“To keep spiritually fit, walk daily with Christ.”
Joe Paterno
1983 ~ College
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Fall/Winter Central
Branch Hours
Beginning October 5
Mon.-Fri. 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Beginning October 10
Sat. 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Beginning November 1
Sun. 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Y-Arts Week
Celebrated at Davis
In celebration of National YMCA Arts
Week, the Davis branch will be hosting an
Afternoon of the Arts, Saturday, October
10th from 1:30-4 p.m. The fare will be live
music, dancing and painting demonstrations, kids’ crafts, refreshments and more.
Members wishing to display their own
two-dimensional art are encouraged to pick
up a registration form at the Service Desk.
Healthy Members Won,
Couch Potatoes Zero!
That was the score after the first eightweek round of the Happy-Healthy-Active
program designed by Stacie Cross, YMCA
summer intern from Slippery Rock University. The program pitted about a half dozen
members head to head for points based on
the amount of time spent exercising.
Congratulations to grand prize winner
Vivian Sedlacko. Also participating were
Richard Duffett, Christine Hornyak,
Tony Quaranto, April Rummel, Pam
Schuster, and Sue Yokley.
October Fitness
Evaluations
The Davis Family YMCA will be offering
free fitness evaluations for members on
October 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. A series of five
tests will measure cardiovascular endurance,
muscular strength and endurance, body fat
and flexibility. The data will show how you
compare with others your gender and age
and tell you what you need to work on.
Pre-registration is all that’s required at least
two weeks prior. Contact Larry Jensen,
Davis Fitness Director for additional details.
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Dad’s and Kid’s Weekend at Camp Fitch
October 30 to November 1, 2009
Dads, for a weekend they will
never forget, bring your kids
ages six and up for an exciting fall weekend here at Camp.
The festivities for this fun-filled
weekend will include celebrating the harvest, a night-time
flashlight scavenger hunt as
well as a Halloween carnival
with many great activities.
Don’t forget to bring your
costume as we will be having a
costume judging.
Throughout the course of the
weekend you will also have
the chance to enjoy many great
camp activities such as hayrides to Peggy Gray Candies,
horseback riding, archery, rock
climbing, and much more! You
will also enjoy great meals and create memories that will last a lifetime.
For more information and/or to register for the Dad’s and Kid’s Weekend
contact Rob Anderson, Weekend Director by phone at the campsite, 814922-3219 or by e-mail at robanderson@campfitchymca.org.
Calendar of Events
October 4: Peace Race, Central
October 5: Weekly Fall Hours Begin, Central
October 10: Saturday Hours Begin, Central
October 10: Afternoon of the Arts, Davis
October 12: Jorgine’s Deli closed for Columbus Day, Central
October 14: Annual Health Fair, Central
October 14: Swim Lesson Orientation/Swim Instructor Aid Orientation, Davis
October 17: Swim Lesson Orientation, Davis
October 19: Executive Committee Meeting, Central
October 20: Spiritual Life Committee Meeting, Central
October 20: First Aid Classes, Davis
October 22: Men’s Bible Study Begins, Central
October 24: Family Fall Fest, Davis
October 24: Fall Parents’ Night Out, Davis
October 24: Free Fitness Evaluations, Davis
October 28: First Aid for Infants & Children, Davis
October 30 to November 1: Dad’s & Kid’s Weekend, Camp Fitch
November 1: Sunday Hours Begin, Central
November 2: Wreath Auction Begins, Davis
December 6: Christmas at Camp Fitch
Please Designate your United Way gift
to the Youngstown YMCA.
“Confession is the key that opens the door to forgiveness.”
Youth Basketball Camps
9-10 Competitive Camp June 22-25
10-12 Competitive Camp June 22-25
7th & 8th Last Chance August 3-6
Boys Fundamental Camp College
Boys Fundamental Camp High School
Boys Fundamental Camp Pros
Girls Fundamental Camp College
Girls Fundamental Camp High School
Girls Fundamental Camp Pros
9-10 Competitive Camp
June 22-25
13-15 Boys Intensity
June 29-July 2
5-12 Boys Fundamental
July 20-23
Hyland Burton, Kairo Greene,
Carolyn Kay, Patrick Kay, Jimmy
LaGese, LaKashia Love, Michael
Melewski, Caleb Mercer, John
Murphy, Mark Phillips, Michael
Phillips, Jacob Simon, Dominic
Stilliana, Rajan Taneja, & Jerrica
Walker
Marcus Dodson, JaKeace
Felder, Dustin Hellman, Alex
Hubbell, Joey Kilbert, Quinn
Puskar, Corey Saluga, Jonathon
Wagner, & Kevin White
Omar Aslam, Cal’Juan Bell,
Isaac Boyd, Shamar Brooks,
Landon Bryant, Iree Carter, Nathan Christmas, Dante Colaluca,
Charlie Davis, Blake DelSignore,
Duncan DiGiacomo, Joseph
DiGiacomo, Sammy DiGiacomo,
Buddy Dwinnells, Ben Feuer,
Daniel Feuer, Aaron Gaskins,
Alec Gaskins, Michael Gonda,
Patrick Guerrieri, Stuart Hetson,
T.J. Hively, David Hoffman,
Robert Hoffman, Karree Howell,
Eric Hughes, Ben Irons, Nick
Johnson, Zach Johnson, Quincy
Jones, Christopher Jordan,
Brandon King, Andrew Kluchar,
Jared Knight, Sean Lengyel,
Brady Leugers, Nick Lyons,
Evan Magill, Jeffrey McAuley,
Colten McFadden, Sheldon
10-12 Competitive Camp
June 22-25
Dante Colaluca, Simone Comer,
Courtney Conklin, Brenden Hall,
Cassandra Herdman, Stuart
Hetson, Gene Kelly, Holden
Lipke, Evan Magill, Sabrina McCollums, Emily Partika, Mariah
Rovnak, Ryan Sheffield, Maalik
Smith, Robert Soto, Marina
Stugeon, Radhika Taneja, & Eric
White
13-15 Girls Intensity
July 6-9
Aaliyah Brown, Anny Carroll,
Lea Carroll, Katie Daniels,
Julia Denmeade, Callie Ford,
Loryn Holokai, Kaylee Kilbert,
Amanda Lipke, Emily Magill,
Sabrina McCollums, Morgan
Montgomery, Naudia Spivey,
Emily Stacy, & Rachel
Williamson
McGhee, Devon McNeely,
Michael Melewski, Eli Midgley,
Alex Miller, Connor Morton,
Dylan Morton, Andrew Murphy,
Tony Pannunzio, Matthew
Porter, Michael Porter, Benjamin
Rovnyak, Michael Rovnyak, Michael Scavina, Brandon Sharp,
Corey Sharp, Jacob Shood, Foster Sipp, Maalik Smith, Dominic
Stilliana, Marco Stilliano, Rebell
Strollo, Keegan Thornton, T.J.
Tusek, Mason Wiseman, Andrew
Yanssens, & Brandon Yanssens
5-12 Girls Fundamental
July 27-30
Lindey Allen, Kailynn Anderson,
Kayla Barbero, Katie Dysert,
Jersey Gorby, Elise Hammond,
Grace Hammond, Alexa Hudson,
Emily Irons, Reagan Irons, Taylor
Javey, Xavia King, Korynne
“Faith in Christ is the only ticket to Heaven.”
Lamparty, Natalie Lynn, Sabrina
McCollums, Madison Murray,
Alexis Renick, Ashley Rishel,
Janessa Rivera, Maria Santana,
Caitlyn Sapp, Haylie Sapp, Dana
Scott, Jennifer Smith, Heather
Spier, Kaitlin Stanec, Emma
Thornton, Jerrica Walker, Grace
Wieser, Tess Wieser, & Danielle
Yanssens
7th & 8th Last Chance
August 3-6
Brionna Breznai, Nick Dastoli,
Aaron Dill, Karree Howell, Luke
Kelty, Kyle Kovach, Sabrina
McCollums, Morgan Montgomery, Gregory Parella, Joshua
Pittman, Marina Sturgeon, Jair
Sydney, Allyson Theis, & Rachel
Williamson
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Constantine Economus
Appointed to YMCA
Board of Trustees
Dr. Constantine
“Dean” Economus
was appointed to the
Board of Trustees
of the YMCA at its
regular meeting on
July 27, 2009. He
will remain in office
until 2011 to fill the
remaining term of
office of Phil Kocon
who was appointed treasurer on the executive committee.
Dr. Constantine is a graduate of Boardman High School, the College of Wooster,
OSU and the College of Medicine/Residency on Obstetrics and Gynecology at St.
E’s Health Center. He is on the Board of
Trustees of Butler Institute of American
Art, and the Mahoning County Medical
Society Board.
As a Y member he attended gym & swim
classes and Camp Fitch as a child and
now is an HFD member. His grandfather
Attorney Constantine G. Economus attended Youngstown College and earned his
law degree at the YMCA in Youngstown
in 1932. Dr. Constantine’s wife Renae
and 8-year-old twins Cece & Lilly enjoy
exercising and classes at the Davis Family
Branch. We are happy to have Dr. Economus on our Board.
Fall Parents’ Night Out
The second Parents’ Night Out of the fall
season is coming up October 24th at the
Davis Family YMCA. Treat yourself to a
night on the town or just a quiet evening at
home knowing that your kids are safe and
having a blast at the Y! This month’s theme
is “A’ camping we will go”. We don’t think
you have to provide a sleeping bag and a
tent, but leave it up to Adele Taylor and
her preschool staff to make a camping trip
out of just about anything! See your latest
Program Guide for additional details. The
program runs from 4-8:00 p.m. for children
three months through nine years of age.
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Family Fall Fest Around the Corner
It’s coming! The ever popular Family Fall Fest at the Davis Family YMCA. On
October 24 from 12-3:00 p.m., you and your family can enjoy a plethora of activities like pumpkin face painting, people face painting, gym activities, candy
in a haystack, bobbing for apples, and “Hot Pumpkin”. (It’s like “Hot Potato”
except with a pumpkin, and it’s in the pool so that kind of cools it off a bit!)
The Fall Fest is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Best of all, it’s free
for members! We just need you to register so we know how many pumpkins
to pick! You can do that easy enough at the Service Desk the next time you’re
in, or from the comfort of your laptop online at home! But don’t feel like you
can’t come if you forget. We’re sure there will be enough pumpkins and snacks
left over to accommodate everyone!
Our
Lifeguards
Are the Best
Sometimes lifeguards can be taken for granted. They sit in the guard chair
almost unnoticed every hour of the day vigilantly keeping watch over the
thousands of members and guests who made a daily pilgrimage to the Lariccia Aquatic Center and outdoor pools this summer. Only in an emergency does
their vigilance and training take center stage.
More than 70 in-water rescues and assists were all in a proverbial day’s work
for the Davis lifeguards, not to mention dozens of scrapes, bumps, bruises and
bee stings that needed first aid attention. Thank you for the hard work and dedication you displayed as you kept everyone safe! Also, special thanks to Aquatic
Director Chris Hughes for her tireless coordination of the aquatic department.
Kayla Aldan, Ben Alderfer, Brittany Anness, Hannah Anness, Josie Arditi, Jen
Barringer, Rosann Bezilla, Donna Bowman, Stevie Bowman, Rebecca Brown,
Allie Butta, Janet Cadman, Abby Clark, Tyler Conkle Kara Cooper, Ryan
Costlow, Brian Cowles, Rachel Forney, Liz Fowler,Michelle Gbur, Taralyn Gilkinson, Lou Grieco, Scooter Hargate, Ian Harker, Alexis Harris, Josh
Henry, Kelsey Hulea, Tricia Jacobs, Dave Joachim, Adam Kagarise, Heather
Kennehan, Gia Kosec, Steve Kovacs, Eva Laino, Dom Marchionda, Laura
McEwan, Alex Merdich, Kristin Miller, Sarah Mumaw, Celeste Penwell,
Dave Philibin, Emma Pierson, Corky Pike, Steve Pipala, Rich Protiva, Michele
Rober, Nicole Rochford, Elyssa Scarnechia, Patty Schuster, Jessie Sheppard,
Dewey Slagle, Megan Snyder, Jen Stevens, Mary Vallinger, Jacci Weaver,
Jackie Weber, Pam Wilson, Dylan Yuhas, Corey Zell, Philip Zell, Rochelle Zell.
“To know that God sees us brings both conviction and comfort.”
Camp Fitch Wish List
Camp Fitch is very appreciative of the generous support that is provided in a variety of ways by so many individuals. One of the ways
that people give to Camp is through our ongoing wish list. We think
of things we could use at Camp that you may no longer find useful at
home. If you think you have an item that could benefit the thousands
of youth that come to Camp each year, call director Brian Rupe at
814.922.3219 ext. 118.
Aluminum Hull Speed boat
with a 50 to 70 H.P motor, Sea Kayaks,
Canoe Paddles, Life Jackets, Small sail boats,
Baseball or softball gloves and bats, Small pontoon boat
First Aid Classes Offered
Two First Aid programs will be offered at the Davis Branch this
month. A three-year certification program will be held Oct. 20 from
5-9 p.m. The cost is $35. A non-certification course for First Aid for
infants and children focused on prevention and emergency preparation in the home will take place on October 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The cost is $20. Please contact Aquatic Director Chris Hughes for
additional details.
Wreath Auction Donations
Being Accepted
’Tis the season for the Davis Family YMCA’s annual Wreath Auction
benefiting the “Partner of Youth” Campaign. Do you have a special
hobby or interest that you could share in the form of a wreath? Over
the years, the Wreath
Auction has raised thousands of
dollars toward providing financial
assistance to those in our
community who are unable to afford a YMCA
membership or take
part in a YMCA program.
Won’t you help?
The wreaths will be
displayed on the
new slat wall in
the Food Court at
the Davis Branch.
Contact Chris
Hughes or Adele
Taylor for additional
details.
2009 Fall “Select”
Basketball League
9-10 Boys Competitive
10-12 Boys Competitive
10-12 Girls Competitive
This league is designed specifically for
those players who are part of a school
team, neighborhood team or strategically
selected by a coach to participate on
their team.
Coaches are to select their players, form
their teams, collect “Select” league registration forms from their players with
payment for the league and turn in the
entire coach’s packet to D’Nelle Seiple
at the Youngstown YMCA’s downtown
Central Branch.
Games are played in two 20-minute
halves with the clock running until the
last two minutes of the game and coaches can sub according to their game plan.
There is a league tournament held at the
end of the season. These teams should
be made up of more advance skilled
players and parents should understand
that equal time/equal play does not apply in this league.
If interested in the league, please email
dseiple@youngstownymca.org with
your name and address to receive the
mandatory coach’s packet. There is a
limited amount of space for teams, so it
is a first come/first served basis.
League Cost:
$35.00 for YMCA Members
$45.00 for Non-Members
Plus $7.00 for uniforms if needed
League Official Practices:
Sun., Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1
League Games:
Sun., Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Dec. 6
“Living for Jesus is the best reason for living.”
League Tournament:
Sun., Dec. 13 & 20
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Kenneth L. Rudge
Groundbreaking of New
$6 Million 30,000 Square Foot Expansion
of the D.D. & Velma Davis Family Y on Sept. 10
John H. Yerian, Jr.
Tony Lariccia
Michael Shaffer
“Member-get-a-Member” Campaign at Central & Davis YMCA – Oct. 1-31
Here’s a great deal for all Y Members! Invite a friend to join the YMCA and you BOTH benefit. That’s right, if your friend joins
then you will get “Y Bucks” and so will they. If it’s a single membership then the value is $20, and it’s $35 in “Y Bucks” for a new
family membership. The “Y Bucks” can be used for class fees, a new T-shirt or clothing from our YMCA Store, a sports league
fee, etc. Plus you will each get three free guest passes valued at $45. So get a new member and help yourself at the same time.
2009 YMCA Fall Fundamental
Basketball League
Volunteer Coaches Meeting: Tues., Oct. 13
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Practices: October 17, 24, 31
Games: November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19
League Holiday: November 28 (All teams are off)
YMCA Members: $39.00
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Non-members: $59.00
Age
Team
Hoop Ball
Skill Level
4-5 yrs Co-ed
6’5”
27.5 light Beginner
5-7
non co-ed
7’5”
27.5 light Beg/Inter
8-9
Non Co-ed 8’5”
28.5
Beg/Inter
9-10
Non Co-ed 10’
28
Inter/Adv
10-12
Non Co-ed 10’
28.5
All Skill
13-15
Non Co-ed 10’
29.5
All Skill
For more information and/or an application blank please
contact Central Branch League Director D’Nelle Seiple.
“Think less of the power of things over you and more of the power of Christ in you.”
2009 Community Cup Winners
September 12, 2009
The 20th anniversary celebration of the Community Cup was quite an event on September 12th. From the start of the 10K
race to the last pull of the tug rope, all of the teams proved how “Strong and Enduring” they truly were. Congratulations
to all of the winning teams and participants! The 20th year also proved to be a record making one, as the Red Division had
a four way tie for second place. Thanks to all of the sponsors, Captains, volunteers, and participants for making it such a
wonderful event. Listed below are the divisions and how each team placd for the 2009 Community Cup.
— Jennifer Quinlan, Director
Julie Walker, Assistant Director
RED DIVISION
POINTS
PLACE
Home Savings
43.75
1
Team MC
33.00
Tie 2
YMCA - Central
33.00
Tie 2
YMCA - Davis
33.00
Tie 2
Youngstown City Schools - A
33.00
Tie 2
ms consultants
30.00
5
HMHP
28.25
6
Youngstown City Schools - B
13.00
7
WHITE DIVISION
POINTS
PLACE
Anthem
25.25
1
Turnng Technologies
24.5
2
United Way
18.5
3
National City Bank
17.5
4
City of Youngstown
14
5
BLUE DIVISION
POINTS
PLACE
Cohen & Company
27
1
Meridian Services
23
2
Youngstown Public Library - A
13
3
Youngstown Public Library - B
9
4
“Believing is seeing what our eyes cannot see.”
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Family Camp 2009
As many of you know, Family
Camp at Camp Fitch during August is a tradition that goes back
over 50 years. Many families not
only come back for years, but for
decades bringing multiple generations. It is a wonderful celebration
of families, sharing a common
bond, who look forward to a week
of friendship, fun and relaxation
on the shores of Lake Erie.
This year we were blessed with
great weather. In what has proved
to be a cool summer, family campers were blessed with a hot & dry
week. We kicked off the week
with a glorious event…the dedication of Trinity Chapel. Days were
filled with endless activity all over
camp. The warm evenings had a
little bit of everything: a concert
by Paul Kyle and Family from
Belfast, Northern Ireland by way
of Minnesota, a night of Improv
led by Brad & Lulu Barton of
New York City, an outdoor movie
night and Skit Night both held at
the new Russell Lodge Deck to
mention but a few of the evening
programs.
A few new families joined us this
year coming from as far away as
Tennessee and Florida and as close
as Erie, PA. You, too, can be a part
of Family Camp for 2010. This
year we added a second week to
accommodate more families! We
will do the same for 2010. Next
year’s dates will be:
Family Camp 1 – Aug. 8-14, 2010
Family Camp 2 – Aug. 15-21, 2010
If you have any questions or would
like to get your family into Family
Camp 2010 please contact us at
Camp Fitch – 814.922.3219.
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Christmas at Camp Fitch
December 6th, 2009 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Start a new tradition on the first Sunday in December. The first annual Christmas at Camp Fitch will happen this year. This special
event will include a Christmas program in our new Trinity Chapel and
formal dinner in the Dining Hall. Expect to enjoy Trinity Chapel all
dressed up in Christmas decorations, luminaries, Christmas carols, a
performance by a local choral group, a candle light ceremony and a
delicious dinner in the Dining Hall on Lake Erie. Proceeds from this
event will go toward the Camp Fitch scholarship fund. Reservations
can be made by calling the Camp Fitch office at 814.922.3219.
Values of Exercise
(Part III)
This is the final installment by former
Associate Physical Director Larry Miller
who also met his wife Carolyn through her
late mother Evelyn Beckner who worked
the switchboard at Central from 19601973.
Evelyn Beckner
Other biological values of exercise are an increased number of red
blood cells in the bone marrow and an increased hemoglobin count in
the blood. The hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs and a lack of
hemoglobin will cause anemia.
Exercise can stabilize the blood pressure by raising or lowering it. It
will also stabilize the pulse rate of the heart. Exercise can improve and
maintain the general all-around fitness of the individual by increasing
strength, endurance, agility and coordination. It retards the onset of
fatigue, prevents insomnia and is effective in reducing neuro-muscular
tension.
You are never too old to start with a little exercise because a little won’t
hurt. A person can’t honestly say they don’t have the time for exercise
because you can see how you can’t afford not to take time for exercise.
Swim Lesson/Instructor Aid
Orientations Set
The next Swim Lesson Orientation is set for October 14 at 6:30 p.m.
and October 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Davis Branch. The orientation will
help to familiarize you and your child with the YMCA Progressive
Swim program and evaluate your child for proper placement.
Additionally, the next Swim Instructor Aid Orientation is scheduled
for October 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Find out more about how you can
share your love of swimming with children by assisting as a volunteer
in the Progressive Swim program. Contact Aquatic Director Chris
Hughes for more information.
“Your heart is meant to be God’s home.”
P I N N A C L E H E A LT H C O N C E P T S , I N C .
Jean McConnell-Copploe, MS, PT, ATC, Owner
(2nd floor of Central Branch)
330-480-9362
pinnaclehealthconc@sbcglobal.net
The Results Are In
Last month I was telling you about
my back and leg pain and if you
remember I had X-rays and was
waiting to schedule an MRI. I did
get an MRI and here are the results
that are of significance: At my
thoracic spine I have a bulging disc
between the 10th and 11th vertebrae. I kind of knew that something
was wrong at this level for years. I
had my first child at age 41 and six
weeks after my C-section I felt good
enough to start jogging. So I did.
At the end of the third mile I felt
something ‘burst’ at the level of my
bra line. I remember thinking that I
had popped a disc and just brushed
it off even though it was painful.
I regretted going out on a run so
soon after a C-section but the damage was done, I thought. Since that
time I have had a burning-stinging
pain intermittently of my mid back
when carrying something, sitting
at my computer or reading for too
long. It bothers me when I am doing
the dishes too. Now I know that my
suspicion was correct. There is not
spinal cord or nerve root impingement at this level and it will probably continue to bother me off and
on forever.
Between my 2nd and 3rd, my 3rd
and 4th as well as 4th and 5th
vertebrae are bulging discs. These
are causing mild compression of
the thecal sac at each level. Sounds
gruesome but what it means is that
I have mild touching of the disc
material against the outside layer of
the spinal cord. Symptoms of this
would include pain and paresthesia
(a funny feeling like needles and
pins) of my legs. I get pain along the
dermatome (the area of my legs that
each nerve supplies respectively)
roots of lumbar 4 and 5 on the left
and once in a while on the right but
no significant paresthesia, no incontinence and no persistent burning
pain.
Degenerative arthritis exists between
the 3rd and 4th and the 4th and 5th
vertebrae. There are side joints at
these levels called facet joints that
also are with degenerative arthritis.
The MRI further shows that there
is bone marrow edema within the
adjacent portions of lumbar 4 and
5 vertebral bodies. Bone marrow
edema is a generalized response to
either trauma or stress of the bone
marrow. Bone marrow edema may
be the first recognizable MR finding in many conditions, including
transient synovitis, trauma, stress,
infection, ischemia, tumor and reflex
sympathetic dystrophy. My bone
marrow edema is likely due to my
daily routine as a mother of two
rambunctious children, a physical
therapist as well as from my running
over the years.
I realize that my MRI is littered with
degenerative spinal findings. The
fact is that I am sitting here again,
pain free. I have realized what triggers my pain from both good and
bad experiences over the last decade
or so. I know that if I slouch while
on this computer or sit back on my
desk chair and prop my feet up to
talk to someone that I will suffer
from back/leg pain and buzzing for
two weeks. I also know that if I
carry our sweeper upstairs I get back
and leg pain. I have come to know
that if I lean forward and pull weeds
in our yard for more than a few
minutes that I can hardly stand up
straight afterwards not to mention
that my back is screaming with pain.
I know that if I sleep on a soft mattress or end up slouching in a soft
chair that I will have back and leg
pain. When driving I know to get out
at least every hour and a half or else
I will suffer the consequences of being in a sitting position for too long.
So guess what I do; I avoid those
activities that bring me distress, I exercise and I keep on trucking along.
…it’s that simple. Ask your physical
therapist to assess your activities
that are aggravating your bad back
and make a list of what to avoid in
order remaining pain free. Or call
me, I will be happy to figure things
out with you.
“When you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep. Talk to the Shepherd.”
— Jean McConnell
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Phone 330-480-5656
Fax 330-965-8325
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Kenneth L. Rudge
Chief Executive Officer
John H. Yerian, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Michael Shaffer
Central Branch Director
Thomas Grantonic
Davis Branch Director
Brian Rupe
Fitch Branch Director
Judy Neyman
Administrative Assistant
YMCA
Youngstown Central
YMCA
17 N. Champion Street • P.O. Box 1287
Youngstown, OH 44501-1287
Phone 330-744-8411
Fax 330-744-8415
CAMP FITCH
On Lake Erie
12600 Ables Road
North Springfield, PA 16430
Phone 814-922-3219
Toll Free 877-863-4824
Fax 814-922-7000
T H E YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.