Italian show to honor Malmisur, DiGregorio

August 17, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — Joe Malmisur and Ed DiGregorio played key roles in Youngstown State University’s emergence as a Division 1I-AA power. The two men will be honored at Tony Trolio’s Ciao Promotions’ 13th annual Fall Italian Dinner and Show on Oct. 9 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Social Hall.

Greg Gulas, former YSU sports information director, will introduce his former colleagues. Master of ceremonies will be Joe Naples.

Malmisur served as YSU athletics director from 1983 to 1994. Afterward, he was director of the Penguin Club and a member of the University Development Council.

DiGregorio was the head coach of YSU’s women’s basketball team for 20 seasons, compiling a 319-241 lifetime record. He led the team to six 20-win seasons, three conference tournament titles and three trips to the NCAA Tournament.

Entertainment will be provided by singer Moreno Fruzzetti, with opening act Scott Brotherton, also a singer.

Tickets are $39.95, and can be purchased in person at Trolio’s, 35 McKinley Way West, Poland; by calling (330) 757-2779. Senior citizen and group discounts are available. There will be a cash bar. Tables of eight can be reserved. For more information, go to www.ciaopromotions.com.

Babbaro radio show puts focus on seniors

BOARDMAN — Financial planner Angelo M. Babbaro has launched a weekly radio show, which airs on WSOM-AM 600 at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The show can be replayed online at www.thebabbarogroup.com.

Babbaro, president of the Babbaro Group, said he created the show out of concern for his clients, some of whom have been with him for more than 20 years. “They become part of your family and just as I worry about my own, I worry about their health, their wealth and their happiness,” he said.

While visiting his clients in their homes, Babbaro said he often gets hit with questions and concerns that aren’t limited to finances. “Many times I’ll leave them and I can’t rest until I find the answers they’re looking for,” he said.

The Angelo Babbaro Radio Show is a 30-minute program geared toward seniors. It examines a variety of topics, including diet, health care and fitness, finance, legal matters and leisure. Guests to date have included, Atty. Rob Ruse; Dr. Jon Saadey; Larry Bradley of Blue Sky Therapy; Terry Reardon of Reardon-Higgins Funeral Homes and Dr. David Podolsky of the Ankle and Foot Care Centers.

In addition to his financial business, Babbaro is also a Sinatra-style singer who performs at his financial planning seminars. He has also presented Valentine’s Day concerts at Stambaugh Auditorium.

Polka Fest scheduled

VIENNA — The Shenango/Mahoning Valley Polka Fest will be Saturday at Strossmayer’s Center, on Route 193.

Scheduled to appear are Joe Fedorchak, Bob Turcola, Jake Zagger, John Krizancic, Ron Pivovar, Mike Caggiano, John Preisner, Ron Likovic and many others. Ted Zalac and his Swingin’ Slovenes will be the featured band.

Gates open at noon, and dancing begins at 1 p.m.

The kitchen will be open all day, and the menu will include roast lamb. For pre-orders, call Steve Juratovic at (330) 448-6755 or Jeff Godina at (330) 568-7013. Call (724) 813-0530 for more information about Polka Fest.

YSU Theater ticket line

YOUNGSTOWN — The box office phone number for Youngstown State University Theater is (330) 941-3105. An incorrect number was given in a listing in the July 31 edition of The Vindicator.

Daffin’s seeks spokeskid

SHARON, Pa. — Daffin’s Candies is revisiting its 1988 “Kid in a Candy Store” promotion, and is looking for a child to use in television and radio commercials in the upcoming year.

For applications, go to a Daffin’s store (they are located in Franklin, Greenville, Grove City and Sharon, Pa.; and Warren and Girard, Ohio). Children ages 5-9 are eligible. sary. The deadline is Sept. 10.