Spring 2014 President’s Message know how the many non ASURA Board members feel about these issues. Your input is crucial. by Barry McNeill, 2013-2014 ASURA President As with many past presidents who have written the There was a fourth strategic goal: How to ensure long president’s piece for Prime Times, I found it hard to beterm health of the Association, which the Board has been lieve it was time for the third and final piece. A year seems discussing. The discussion has focused on the need to have like a long time but before you know it the year is up. volunteers to carry out the various ASURA tasks, e.g., publishing Prime Times, organizing seminars and informative In the fall I reported that the Board had approved surprograms, staffing the ASURA office, keeping an eye on veying you to help tackle the following strategic goals: the health insurance, selecting a scholarship recipient, etc. None of this is possible without volunteers. The key to Goal 1 – Increase Membership long term health is a mix of new and experienced volunGoal 2 – Better Serve our Members teers; we cannot survive without new volunteers. Goal 3 – Review Community Outreach Portfolio I can report that four survey groups created a set of sample questions and a team composed of Bill Moor, Gary Kleemann, Glenn Irvin, Elmer Gooding, and I took these questions and created three surveys, one for members, one for members who have not renewed, and one for ASU retirees who have never joined ASURA. The surveys were tested, modified and prepared for distribution in January. For more information see an accompanying article. We have a busy spring with Retirees Day in February, a seminar in March, the Annual Meeting in April and another travel and luncheon event. I hope some of these events sound interesting and that you are able to attend. I would like to end with a special thanks to Jeannette Robson who lays out Prime Times and gives us the professional newsletter we all have come to expect. This is Jeannette’s last Prime Times and she deserves our sincere If you have not already received your thanks. As Jeannette leaves there is an opening for a new invitation to take the survey you will very volunteer; so if you are interested in maintaining the qualshortly and I hope you will take the time to ity of Prime Times please step forward and volunteer; Jeannette will gladly show you the ropes and help you with complete it. I am pretty sure I know how your first edition. You can contact Jeannette at the Board feels about the issues raised in jrobson@asu.edu or me at barry_mcneill@cox.net. the survey; I am also pretty sure I do not ASURA Board of Directors and Other Volunteers 2 2013 Veteran’s Day Golf Tournament 6 Your Book Donation = Needed Scholarships 3 2013 ASURA Health Care Seminar, Fall 2013 6 2013-2014 ASURA Re-entry Scholarship Awarded 3 January 2014 Legislative Update 7 ASURA Video History Project, Spring 2014 4 2014 ASURA Calendar of Events 7 ASURA Member Survey 5 Luncheon & Wine Tasting | Wellness Seminar 8 Fall 2013 Luncheon at Friendship Village 5 Retirees Day and Annual Meeting 8 Holiday Performance - Spirit of Phoenix Chorus 5 On The Road Again! 9 Living Arrangement Options for Seniors Seminar 6 Obituaries 10-11 ASURA Board Officers President Barry McNeill Vice President Jo Madonna Past President William Moor Secretary Glenn Irvin Treasurer Barry Bruns ASURA Board of Directors and Ex-Officio Members Terms Expire April 2014 Art Ashton Barry Bruns Barbara Eschbach William Moor Jeannette Robson David Schwalm Terms Expire April 2015 Elmer Gooding Dick Kelly Gary Kleemann Barry McNeill Bill Stasi Terms Expire April 2016 Cecelia Fiery Karen Hammann Glenn Irvin Jo Madonna Jan Thompson Hal White Ex-Officio Members Alumni Association - Rhonda McClintock Emeritus College Liaison - Elmer Gooding Human Resources - Sheree Barron Public Affairs - Barbara Shaw-Snyder and Abby Polito University Club Liaison - Jim Fordemwalt University Senate - Thomas Schildgen University Staff Council - Trudy Perez Committees & Liaisons ADOA Health Liaisons: Art Ashton Patricia Moore Phyllis Primas Adopt-A-Family: Joan Leard ASRS Liaison: Open ASRS Health Liaison: Open ASURA History Book: Val Peterson Book Donations: Mary Stevens Events: Jo Madonna Finance: Barry Bruns Golf Tournament: Dave Schwalm Luncheons/Special Events: Barbara Eschbach Membership: David Schwalm ASURA Office Staff Obituaries: Becky Reiss Prime Times Newsletter: Wilma Mathews (Editor) Jeannette Robson (Designer) Retirees Day: Barry McNeill Scholarship: Sue Blumer & Joy Shearman Seminars: Jan Thompson State Legislature Liaison: Open Travel: Gary Anderson Video History Project: Linda Van Scoy Web Site & Data Base: Connie McNeill Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 2 Phone Fax Web Site Location 480-965-7668 480-965-7807 http://asura.asu.edu/ Community Services Building 200 East Curry Road, Room 201B Tempe, AZ Business Operations Manager Carolyn Minner Coordinator, Office Staff Carol Moore Monday Tuesday Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Subs: Carol Berg - a.m. Jeannette Robson - p.m. Carol Moore - a.m. Linda Van Scoy - p.m. Nancy Lesko - a.m. Open - p.m. Bonnie Scheall - a.m. Mary Williams - p.m Anna Marie Shivers - a.m. Open - p.m. Joan Leard Helen Seaton Dorothy Meunier Maxine LaRoux Spring 2014 2013-2014 ASURA Re-entry Scholarship Awarded Your Book Donation = Needed Scholarship by Cynthia Blumer Now that you’re settled (or still getting settled) in your retirement from ASU, you – like many of us – may find that you have more books in your home or office than you know what to do with. ASURA can help solve that problem and, in the process, help a deserving student complete his or her studies. The ASURA Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2013-14 re-entry scholarship to Tomas Espinosa, who is pursuing a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering on the Tempe campus after his transfer from Phoenix College. Mr. Espinosa offered a superb academic record, significant community service, and focused academic and career goals. ASURA collects donated books and sells them online through an established vendor, who splits the sales proceeds with ASURA. Proceeds are put toward ASURA’s annual scholarship, which currently is $10,000. The student who is selected is either a returning student (one who has been away from higher education studies for a period of time) or to a community college student, based on financial and other criteria. In his personal statement, Mr. Espinosa described his interest in energy technology and the “need to continue to provide efforts in the electrification of rural regions worldwide in order to decrease poverty and unhealthy living conditions.” His community service includes meeting and mentoring political refugees from Yemen, Iraq, Iran, and others and the “unique learning experience” from this diversity exposure. He has also performed volunteer community service in the historical downtown Phoenix area to remedy vandalism and to provide home health care and other help for the elderly and disabled. Tomas Espinosa was selected by the ASURA to receive this scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year. Like his predecessors, Tomas must: be a full-time student, complete a minimum of 24 semester hours during the academic The ASURA Re-entry Scholarship provides a $10,000 year, attain a minimum 2.50 GPA, and make a short presscholarship to an entering ASU student who has not atentation at the ASURA annual meeting in April, 2014. tended high school for at least five years. Applicants are considered on the basis of their academic achievement and Donation books can be delivered to the ASURA office goals, financial need, community service, and other perin the Community Services Building, Room 201B, 200 sonal factors based on a personal statement. ASU students are facing increasing tuition costs and rigorous class schedEast Curry Road in Tempe. You will receive a gift tax reules that enhance the value of a significant scholarship like ceipt from the ASU Foundation, which administers ASone provided by ASURA. URA’s accounts. For more information contact: Mary Stevens - marystevens0@gmail.com (602-758-3750) Bill Moor - william.moor@asu.edu (480-838-8348) Invite a Friend Do you have friends who retired from ASU but are not members of ASURA? Or perhaps you have friends who retired from another university or worked at ASU in the past but left and have now retired elsewhere? If so invite them to become members of ASURA and the best part is that it is free for the first year. Ask them to go to our Web site (http://asura.asu.edu) and click on the “Join the ASURA” link in the left column to start the process or alternative call our Office at 480965-7668 for help. Cherie Hudson Lawrence Orr Irwin Sandler Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 3 Spring 2014 ASURA Video History Project, Spring 2014  by Linda Van Scoy  The Video History Committee has identified candidates to interview in 2014 and plans to complete about a dozen additional oral histories this spring and summer. We have been working during the fall to catch up with a backlog of editing which is a slow process. However, we have made a connection with Mark Tebeau, the new Director of Public History who believes there can be mutual benefit if Public History majors provide us with editing assistance during the summer. This is a win-win situation as students are looking for summer employment and they will gain hands-on experience in their field of study, and it will help us to make progress on the number of interviews finalized and converted to DVDs. We’ve also had meetings with the ASU Library Archivist, Rob Spindler, enlisting their support. Our goal is to store our videos on the Library Archive’s server, ultimately making these available so that the public can view them online.     Frank Sackton was aide to General Douglas MacArthur. Joseph Schabacker’s other calling –acrobatics. Conrad Storad on “Don’t Call Me Pig!” Rudy Turk reveals how ASU acquired the Maria Pots collection Guido Weigend and Daughter Cynthia Bueness remember the OSS. Bobby Winkles highlights his ASU baseball coaching career To view these 2-3 minute snippets all you need to do is go to the VHP page, http://asura.asu.edu/VideoHistory and scroll down to the list of interviews. Those individuals with the words “video clip” following their information have a short clip you can view by clicking on the words “video clip”. When the video appears, click on the play arrow and enjoy. It’s just that easy. (For full screen click on the box that looks similar to this [ ] in the lower right hand corner.) Good progress was made in completing additional As always, if you want to look at the full interview for video clips. Twenty-five have been added for your viewing pleasure. Below are the latest clips: these or others interviews, call (965-7668), stop by or e mail the office and ask to check out one of the many DVDs  Chuck Allen on Al Michaels getting a degree at ASU. available  Mat Betz talks about ASU in the 1960s.                  Quentin Bogart comments on President Harry Newburn. Don Dotts finds himself playing hooky with President Durham. Roy Doyle talks about ASU Bulldogs vs. the U of A in the very early days. Bob “Coach” Fleming recalls the best production of Stars and Stripes Forever. Jacob Fuchs describes how football trumps Chemistry. Elmer Gooding talks about 10 years of revertment at ASU. Mernoy Harrison charged with building the Downtown campus Gary Krahenbuhl recalls “difference makers” at ASU. Floyd Land talks relates Memorial Union bomb threats. Connie McNeill reports on bringing microcomputers to ASU. Carleton Moore describes the moon rock collection at ASU. George Morrell speaks to the very early days at ASU (1937) June Payne, relates her time with the Arizona Women’s Press Club. Larry Penley on naming the naming of the W P Carey School Anne Pittman discusses women’s athletics. Zeke Prust reveals the origin of the name Zeke. James Rapp talks about Freeway Art. Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times We invite volunteers to join us…. We have been editing the interviews using iMovie software on a MAC computer. If anyone is interested in helping with the editing, we can provide training. Editing can be done at the ASURA office, or in your home if you have a computer. Editing can also be done on a PC (Microsoft) using software such as Premiere. (Video History Crew Members: Dave Scheatzle, Linda Van Scoy, John McIntosh, & Roger Carter) 4 Spring 2014 event brought together 43 members and their guests for a light lunch, conversation, social interaction and music. ASURA Member Survey by Barry McNeill The musical program was provided by pianist/composer Richard Palalay and vocalist Lyn Jackson. Together Richard and Lyn filled the auditorium with a As the Board considers goals of building membership, memorable program of delivering the type of information and activities you want, jazz standards and other familiar tunes. Richard pulled out and maintaining desirable community outreach programs all the stops with medleys by Andrew Lloyd Webber, we need to know what you think, e.g.: “How aware are where he probably touched every key on the piano! you of existing programs and activities?”, “How important is it to have the current programs and activities?” and Friendship Village graciously provided shuttle service “How well is the Association carrying out its current proto/from a nearby parking lot for the non-residents. We were grams and activities?” very happy to see the familiar faces of our ASURA members who reside at Friendship Village! To answer these plus some additional questions a Member Survey was created and will be distributed shortly after you receive Prime Times. How you get the survey will depend on whether you do or do not receive e-mails from ASURA. If you get ASURA e-mails you will receive an e- Holiday Performance - Spirit of Phoenix Chorus by ASURA Travel Committee mail inviting you to take the survey online. If you do not get ASURA e-mails you will receive a paper survey in the The Travel Committee planned an outing to coincide mail along with a postage paid return envelope. with the holiday season and help nudge us into the ChristThe ASURA Bylaws make it clear that ASURA exists for the purpose of serving retirees. The Bylaws assign to the ASURA Board the responsibility of managing the affairs of the Association. Over the years the Board has created a variety of programs and activities pursuant to its mission. mas spirit. Those who receive the online invitation will have the option of downloading the paper version and mailing it in; likewise those who receive the paper survey will have the option of taking it online. On Saturday, December 7th, we attended the holiday performance by The Spirit of Phoenix Chorus entitled: “What the Dickens…….A Christmas Carol?” The concert was held at Skyline High School in Mesa. This humorous musical send-up of Dickens’ original story was absolutely delightful. Scrooge was as bad as ever as he confronted the Christmases of Past, Present and Future. The songs of the chorus, including choreography, under the direction of Gary Steinkamp, had us all wishing the concert would never end. It was beautiful. The survey has twenty-two numbered questions, each with a number of sub-questions and takes between 15 and 20 minutes to complete. It is organized into six general areas with questions pertaining to: (1) initially joining ASURA, (2) current ASURA activities and projects, (3) the types of information supplied by ASURA, (4) the communication methods used by ASURA, (5) future ASURA activities and projects, and (6) information about yourself. But it did end, and If you do not receive either the e-mail invitation or the the ASURA folks in attendance headed off for paper survey in the mail within a week of getting Prime Times please call the ASURA Office at 480-965-7668. The a bit of a musical encore Board hopes you will take the time to complete the survey at the Organ Stop Pizza Restaurant. We enjoyed either online or by mail …. but not both please. some tasty food and listened to the mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, the largest in the world. It has nearly 6,000 pipes and can Fall 2013 Luncheon at Friendship Village reproduce the sounds of 17 percussion instruments, such as by Barbara Bradford Eschbach drums, xylophones and glockenspiels. This time we did our own choreography as we swayed to the sounds of the The photos tell the story: The Skirm Auditorium of mighty Wurlitzer. Friendship Village Tempe was the place to be at the November 2013 Luncheon and Live Music Program! This Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 5 Spring 2014 Veterans in the group, awarded the golf prizes, and conducted the drawing for the raffle prizes, including jeep trips, theater and sporting event tickets, foursomes of golf, A full house of 65 ASURA members enjoyed an inter- and ASU regalia. Each participant received a small door esting and highly informative seminar on "Living Arrange- prize at the conclusion of the ceremony. The proceeds of ment Options for Seniors" on January 23 at the ASU Com- the tournament, about $3500, will be divided between the munity Services Building. Martha Batista and Stephen ASURA’s Living History Video Project and our annual Chung--President and Managing Partner of Assisted Tran- scholarship program. sition, a professional senior living and care referral comWe want to thank our “Major Sponsor” Sun Devil pany located in Scottsdale--presented information on opCampus Stores, our “Buffet Sponsor” Friendship Village, tions ranging from independent living to skilled nursing and our three “Hole Sponsors” Aramark, Arizona State facilities, and everything in between! Credit Union, and Sundt Construction. Their excellent powerpoint presentation included deOther supporters include Karsten Golf Course, ASU tailed descriptions of each category, comparisons, cost Gammage, ASU Athletics, Paul Matson, Fernando ranges, and tips on how to choose what's right for the indiMorales, Susan Galbraith, Jim Newell, Kelli Nemec, vidual. The audience Golfsmith and all of the ASURA office volunteers who was clearly engaged, managed registration and finances. Special thanks are due as there was a lively to Karsten Director of Golf Daryl Crawford and his staff exchange of questions for their highly professional help and support in both the and answers throughplanning and execution of the tournament. out and lots of positive feedback from the audience at the close of the seminar. Living Arrangement Options for Seniors Seminar by Janice Meyer Thompson 2013 ASURA Health Care Seminar by Janice Meyer Thompson This year’s ASURA Health Care Seminar couldn’t have been more timely! The federal government had just 2013 Veteran’s Day Golf Tournament reopened, the debt crisis was averted, and the Affordable by Dave Schwalm (chair), Dave Scheatzle, Mernoy Harrison, and Care Act was definitely “in the news” when 60 ASURA Gary McGrath members and guests met on October 17th for a very inforASURA held its 7th Annual Veterans’ Day Golf Tour- mative session on a variety of health care topics of great interest to retirees. nament on 11 November, 2013, at ASU’s Karsten Golf Course. It was a beautiful day for golf, and players started David Parra, AARP Arizona representative, presented gathering at about 6:30 a.m. for a tee-off time of 7:45. an overview of Medicare and all its complicated parts with great clarity, energy, and more than a touch of humor. David was assisted by volunteers Greg and Lisa Lund. who offered a breakdown of the Affordable Care Act and its impact on various groups. Their powerpoint explanations were augmented by easy-to-understand charts, distributed to the group and now available on the ASURA website (click on Health Insurance on the left side of the homepage). There to greet them, register them, and sell them raffle tickets were Lynda Van Scoy, Jack Sarrett, and Bonnie Scheall, volunteers from the ASURA Office. Fifty-three golfers played in this “scramble” tournament, with prizes for the top three foursomes and for the longest drive by a man and a woman and the drive closest to the hole on a par three. ADOA representative Raquel Lind and ASRS representative Pat Klein followed with presentations on open enrollment for their respective organizations. Both answered a multitude of questions and provided written materials for all who desired them. All in all, it was a jam-packed morning, full of important A delicious BBQ lunch followed the tournament, and information presented by engaging and articulate speakers. emcee Gary McGrath welcomed participants, recognized Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 6 Spring 2014 Following is a current list of the activities and events scheduled for the coming year. Continue to check the website, http://asura.asu.edu, and your email for locations, details and updates as more information is available and new events added. January 2014 Legislative Update Governor Brewer and John Arnold, Director of the Office of Planning and Budget, rolled-out the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget proposal, building on the details she outlined in her: Spring Feb. 14 State of the State address (http://azgovernor.gov/dms/ upload/GS_011314_SOTS2014.pdf) Play Ball! - Tour of Chase Field, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Phoenix Feb. 22 Retirees Day, 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Memorial Union, 2nd Floor, ASU Tempe Campus . Mar. 20 Wellness for Seniors: Backs, Bones, Muscles and More! 10:00 a.m. - noon, CSB 330 and Four Cornerstones policy document (http:// azgovernor.gov/dms/upload/ PR_011314_FCR2014Edition.pdf). Apr. 12 Below is an outline of the Higher Education appropriations. We are happy to see that the executive has once again shown a commitment to investment in higher education by appropriating $21.6 million to ASU for parity funding, which will help end the long standing disparity in per student funding among the universities. It is critical that the state invest in higher education - closing out parity funding at the carefully negotiated and agreed upon levels; fully funding and investing in the performance funding model created in partnership with the state; and providing needed and economically wise investments in research infrastructure. ASURA Annual Meeting, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Memorial Union, Alumni Lounge, ASU Tempe Campus May 15 Luncheon & Wine Tasting, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m, Dvine Bistro & Wine Bar May 15 ASURA "Russia Revealed" River Cruise, St. Petersburg to Moscow, (Return by May 30), space limited to 18. Pending Trips/Tours Late Spring 2014: Take the Train: Verde Canyon Railroad scenic tour We look forward to the legislative session and to continuing positive discussions with the Governor and legislature that move us closer to a final budget that supports our mission of providing access and excellence in higher education to the students of Arizona. Fall 2014: 1. Tovrea Castle tour 2. Four Corners trip Governor’s Budget Proposal Highlights: ASU: Volunteer for the ASURA Parity - $21.6 million (our original request was $25.1 million) NAU: Parity - $5.9 million UA: Cooperative Extension - $3.5 million Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times ASURA is operated entirely by volunteers. If you think you might enjoy working with fellow retirees to support the organization and its activities, please look over the list of volunteer opportunities detailed on Page 2 of our Membership Application Form. If you have an interest, please contact the ASURA office. 7 Spring 2014 Luncheon & Wine Tasting The Past: our human origins, rebuilding the Indigenous Nations of the American West, and how traditional knowledge shapes sustainability thinking The Present: using jazz to teach history, genetics and conservation of desert plants, and how well is AZ K-12 education doing to prepare its graduates by Barbara Bradford Eschbach Mark your calendar now for the final luncheon for the ASURA for 2013/14 on Thursday, May 15, 2014, 11:30pm to 1:30pm. Instead of a luncheon speaker, we will have a luncheon and wine tasting with a professional sommelier provided by our The Phuture: the case for alien life, the future of space exploration, and the ethics of integrating host venue: Dvine Bistro & Wine Bar, located at 3990 S. technology into the human body. Alma School Rd, Chandler AZ 85248 (northwest corner of Alma School and Ocotillo). After lunch, we can all go As was the case last year there will be three morning home and take a little "catnap!" sessions and each session will have a presentation focusing on the Past, the Present and the Phuture. The day will be For a sneak preview go to: www.dvinebistro.com or contact Barbara Eschbach at Barbara.Eschbach@asu.edu capped off with a luncheon and a presentation, 50 Years of ASU Gammage, by Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Execuor 480-209-0733. tive Director for ASU Gammage & Assistant Vice President for Cultural Affairs. Wellness for Seniors: Backs, Bones, Muscles & More! For more details visit the ASURA website, https:// asura.asu.edu/ by Janice Meyer Thompson ***** Want to stay (or get) healthy in 2014? Take advantage of the expert advice offered by 3 ASU professors from the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion in our next ASURA seminar, Thursday, March 20, 10 a.m. - Noon, CSB 330. Event: Annual Meeting Date: Saturday April 12, 2014 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Memorial Union, Alumni Lounge, ASU Tempe The Annual Meeting of the ASU Retirees Association There's something of interest for everyone in this collaborative seminar covering aspects of back health, stretch- celebrates the conclusion of each year, as called for in our ing, exercise, fall prevention, arthritis, and the role of pro- Bylaws. The meeting provides an opportunity for us to recognize the activities and accomplishments of the organizatein and nutrition in maintaining muscle and bone health. tion and the contributions of our members. Register on the ASURA website or call the office at The meeting begins with a period to enjoy beverages, 480-965-7668. desserts, and your colleagues' company. The "business portion" of the meeting will feature:  Retirees Day and Annual Meeting by Barry McNeill   Event: Retirees Day  Date: Saturday February 22, 2014 a presentation by Tomas Espinosa (see ASURA scholarship recipient article); short clips from the video history project; some initial results from the Member Survey (see article on survey); a presentation by ASU President Crow on what’s going on at ASU. Time: 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Memorial Union, 2nd Floor, ASU Tempe Note: Friendship Village will supply transportation to and from Retirees Day for residents of Friendship Village. The 21st ASURA Retirees Day program is fast approaching. This year's program, The Three P's, features presentations focusing on: Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 8 Spring 2014 We will spend the night in one of the neighboring historic towns and have a wonderful western dinner. Next morning we will explore the historical sights a bit more before returning to Tempe. On the Road Again! Like to travel? Look over this menu and make your picks. Watch for date and time details as they develop. If you are interested, call the office at 480 965-7668, and we will make sure you are on the publicity list. Choochoo. Your ASURA Travel Committee has organized the following trips for the spring and extending into the fall months. Details on each trip, including trip registration, is or will be available at our website (https://asura.asu.edu/) or by calling the office at 480-965-7668. PLAY BALL! ***** (Register now) TAKE THE RIVER BOAT Join the Travel Committee on our pre-spring training Tour of Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. Our tour is scheduled for Friday, February 14th – what a sweetheart! – on Valentine’s Day. Join us on the Volga River for an incredible, relaxing, leisurely cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow. We depart Phoenix May 15th and return May 31st. We will live on the boat and make stops at very interesting and historic places along the way. Bring your camera, you might want to take a picture or two. Ever see a baluga? There is an informational session Monday, Feb 10th from 2-3 PM at the Tempe Public Library (SW corner of Rural & Southern) Connections Room. You can also check out the website at asura.asu.edu or call Gary Kleemann at 480 839-8190 for more details. “Up a lazy river, how happy you could be….” We will take the Light Rail down to Chase Field, departing from the platform on Apache Blvd. just east of (Registration information: Contact Gary@asu.edu) the McClintock/Apache intersection. Free parking is ***** available in the underground parking garage located on the SE corner of Apache and McClintock. We will EXPLORE THE CASTLE (Coming next fall) meet on the train platform no later than 9:30 AM. Do you know that Castle you always look at as you The tour begins promptly at 10:30 AM and runs until drive west on the I-10, the one off to the right on the noon. The tour will be followed by lunch in the TJ hill? Tovrea Castle? What an attraction! Friday’s restaurant inside Chase overlooking the field. Following lunch we will walk back to the Light Rail platform for return to Tempe by approximately 2PM. We are planning a trip and tour of the Castle next fall, likely October. Watch for details in future Prime Times, in your email and on the ASURA website. Cinderella, maybe? More details on the ASURA website or by contacting Gary Anderson: gwander@asu.edu or 480-839-3542. ***** TAKE THE TRAIN (Pending later this spring) Join us as we travel north for a special ride on the ***** Verde Canyon Railroad along the FOUR CORNERS (Ever stand in four states at one Verde River. We time?) will depart Tempe Watch for details about a trip this fall that will enable for the trip north to you to do that. We’ll take your picture. board the train for an exciting afternoon ride through spectacular scenery. Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 9 Spring 2014 Obituaries: September 20, 2013 - January 17, 2014 by Becky Reiss Please note that all obituary notices and photos, when available, are on our web site: http://asura.asu.edu/obituaries Name Date of Death ASU Affiliation Bardrick, Ruth A. Dec 5, 2013 Coordinator, Philosophy Department Bender, Mary Palma Nov 2, 2013 College/Department affiliation unknown Bohnsack, Kurt Nov 12, 2013 Summer Visiting Professor, Zoology Brooke, Edna Mae Shurtliff Dec 30, 2013 Professor, College of Business Burke, Pattie Cotter Slattery Dec 8, 2013 Professor, Interior Design Studio, College of Architecture Caldwell, Ken Dec 17, 2013 School of Music Ciarico, Marcia Borland Sep 15, 2013 Volunteer Usher, Gammage Auditorium Clayton, Marjorie Dawn Oct 28, 2013 Athletic Department Daniel, Archie Dec 20, 2013 Department/College unknown Gill, Frances Nov 6, 2013 Admissions, Graduate College Grove, Robert A. “Bob” Sep 20, 2013 Health and Safety Officer and Assistant Fire Marshall Guerra, Manuel H. Oct 27, 2013 College affiliation unknown Haried, Andrew Amil (Andy) May 21, 2013 Professor of Accountancy Hennington, Jo Ann Dec 6, 2013 Professor Emeritus, Assistant Dean, College of Business Keaton, Alvin Eugene Dec 16, 2013 Graduate Assistant, Psychology Kronengold, Sylvia B. Dec 16, 2013 Department/College Unknown List, Nancy Lorraine Oct 14, 2013 Secretary, Division of Technology Lowe, Kathryn (Kate) Ann Oct 18, 2013 Wife of John W. Lowe (deceased), Economics Professor, College of Business Administration Makris, Thomas Arthur Nov 29, 2013 Education Curriculum (continued on page 11) Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 10 Spring 2014 (continued from page 10) Name Date of Death ASU Affiliation Marick, Josephine DeBartoli Nov 21, 2013 Faculty Associate, College of Nursing McGrath, Zoe C. Nov 1, 2013 Volunteer, ASU Faculty Wives Wife of Guy Dean McGrath, founding dean, College of Education (deceased) Minnier, Jane D. Dec 26, 2013 Financial Aids Administrator Mirto, Cheryl High Dec 25, 2013 Field Liaison, School of Social Work Mitchell, Sherry Sep 5, 2013 ASU Foundation Mossman, Kenneth Leslie Jan 8, 2014 Professor, Health Physics Newhagen, Mariette “Mimi” Oct 2, 2013 Assistant to Dean of Engineering Ocvirek, Ida Olga Dec 18, 2013 Admissions Department Packer, R. Mark Nov 13, 2013 Visiting Professor, Art Parrish, Josephine Ann Nov 2, 2013 English Professor Placencia, Gilbert Dec 20, 2013 College/Department affiliation unknown Rausch, Jack Delano Nov 15, 2013 Associate Director, School of Music and Professor Emeritus of Bassoon Reeve, Patricia Anne Dec 18, 2013 Program Coordinator, ASU West Richardson, Deane Sep 22, 2013 Chair of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department Sieker, Cheryl Sep 21, 2013 Taught French Stephenson, Robert K. Dec 13, 2013 Department unknown Stewart, Virginia Gravely Dec 5, 2013 Director of Placement, School of Law Sundquist, Kayle Dec 1, 2013 College of Agriculture Watson, Kenneth A. Jan 2, 2014 Computer Systems Engineer Wilson, Joan Jul 24, 2013 Distinguished Visiting Professor Wootton, Helen Virginia Oct 6, 2013 Wife of ASU Professor of Education, Richard T. Wootton (deceased) Arizona State University Retirees Association Prime Times 11 Spring 2014 Prime Times is issued three times annually by the Arizona State University Retirees Association with special editions as needed. Articles welcome, subject to Board approval. Mailing Address: Prime Times ASU Retirees Association PO Box 873308 Tempe, AZ 85287-3308 Arizona State University Retirees Association: ASURA has a volunteer-staffed office in the Community Services Building, 200 E. Curry Rd., Room 201B in Tempe, Arizona. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. It is best to call beforehand. Phone: Fax: Web Site: 480-965-7668 480-965-7807 http://asura.asu.edu 12