Recently, two UPS Members decided to move on to enjoy retirement. Between them, they have 75 years of Teamster Membership at UPS.

We'll start with the junior man first; he only had 35 years at UPS!

Steve Light spent 35 years at UPS as a package car driver. Steve was among the few who didn't come up through the part-time ranks to attain a full-time job. He was hired off the street as a full-time driver. While working at UPS, Steve amassed 32 years of safe driving through every type of weather Mother Nature threw at him!

Steve and his wife, Kelli, have two children, a boy and a girl. Once Kelli retires, they will have the opportunity to travel.

Steve enjoys the outdoors; they have previously camped and enjoy all things related to going to the beach. Steve also enjoys working in the yard. He played softball when he was younger, but now he leaves that to the younger guys. He still enjoys watching the game along with other sports.

Looking back, Steve reflected: "It's been great working with my Union brothers and sisters at UPS; the Teamsters were always there when I needed them.

Steve accepts his retirement watch from UPS Business Agents Dave Licht (L) and Jason Kraft.

Mike Ritter retired from UPS after 40 years. He started as a part-time employee in the Harrisburg hub, then moved to a package car driver job, where he spent 30-plus years, before returning to an inside job, where he finished his career. While working as a driver, Mike mentored new drivers to help ensure they worked safely.

Mike is a second-generation Teamster; his father worked at the former Halls Motor Transit. Mike played American football in Italy for two years; when he returned to the States, his father recommended UPS, and the rest is history!

Mike and his wife Kelley have two daughters. Kelley is a special education teacher and plans to work for a few more years before joining Mike in retirement. When her day comes, they'll travel and then pick and choose what to do in retirement. Mike enjoys hunting and fishing and plans to start playing golf again.

Reflecting on his time as a Teamster at UPS, Mike commented: "Remember, a planned day is a safe day, and your biggest stop of the day is when you safely arrive home! It's been a pleasure working with the Teamsters; they've helped a lot over the years. Remember to keep your head up and not let the company beat you down."

Mike's all smiles after receiving his retirement watch from Dave and Jason

From everyone at Local 776, enjoy your retirement, gentlemen! Enjoy it for as many years as it took you to earn it!

Local 776 participated in the Susquehanna Chapter-American Truck Historical Society’s annual truck show earlier this year. Many of the trucks were retired freight trucks from Union carriers of the past, allowing show spectators to view and compare vehicles from different eras. Many members own, restore, and maintain antique trucks, but ownership is not required; it is just an interest in them and meeting with others who share that interest. Local 776 ABF Members, the father-son duo of Jeff and Kraig Keller, currently serve as the club’s Treasurer and President, respectively.

At the time of the show, Local 776 donated $500 to the club in support of their activities. Fast forward to the Christmas season: in a show of Holiday Spirit, the club matched the Local’s monetary contribution and donated $1000 to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to be directed to the Four Diamonds Organization. Four Diamonds covers 100 percent of all medical expenses related to cancer care not covered by insurance for eligible Four Diamonds children, so families never pay a single bill. Because of the community’s steady and generous support, Four Diamonds has assisted 100 percent of the childhood cancer patients treated at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

The York County Prison Maintenance shop participated in the 10^th annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection drive to help support Radio Station 96.1 SOX Toy Challenge on the Wrightsville Bridge.

Local 776 Member Todd Fritz parked his 5-ton Army truck in front of the prison, hoping to fill it with toys. Donations of new toys in original packaging were accepted. Local 776 bought two skids that held Toys for Tots donation boxes filled with toys to help the collection drive. With a full truck, Todd delivered the toys to the Wrightsville Bridge on December 10^th.

Since its creation, the Toy Challenge on the Bridge has collected almost 74,000 new toys and over $130,000 for the York and Lancaster County U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

(L-R) Local 776 Trustee Dee Patel, BA Spencer Dearth, Organizer Ashley Cerzullo, BAs Dave Vrona and Shane Weaver, and YCP Member Todd Fritz helped fill the truck at YCP.

The December 2024 Local 776 Review incorrectly lists the Local 776 Golf Tournament winners in the various categories. The correct winners are listed below. We apologize for any confusion this caused.

Championship Flight:

1^ST Place: Robert Ingersoll-DCP, Jason Hammer-Retired DCP, Bob Fry-Retired DCP, and Scott Grieb-DCP.

2^nd Place: Ryan Colatta-DCP, Lucas Udelhoven-DCP, Nate McKillop-DCP, and Randy Pope-Retired.

3^rd Place: Joseph Reisinger-Perry County, Shelby Anderson-Perry County, Brian Weidow-Perry County, and Marshal Witmer-Perry County.

Second Flight:

1^st Place: Lars Kline-ABF, Bruce Felty-ABF, Tim Hoffman-ABF, and Tyler Leber-ABF

2^nd Place: Brad McIndoe-Retired, Tom Bauer-Retired, Ryan Chataginer- UPS, and Kenneth Geesey-Retired

3^rd Place: Kevin Milakovic-ABF, James Mackey-Retired, Duane Green-ABF, and Jeff Kennedy-ABF.

Third Flight:

1^st Place: Jim Handley-Retired, Mike Baten-Retired, Lynn Whitesel-Retired, and Robert Rife-Retired.

2^nd Place: Ron Mangus-Retired, Kirby Booher-Bimbo Bakeries, Bill Blair-ABF, and Larry Whitekettle-Bimbo Bakeries.

3^rd Place: Harold Snyder-Retired, Dave Nelson-Retired, Gary Martin-Retired, and Vince Warford-Retired.

Closest to the Pin #3: Abel Salazar-ABF

Closest to the Pin #7: Ron Madison-Retired

Closest to the Pin #13: Dylan Border-ABF

Closest to the Pin # 16 Kevin Snelbaker-UPS

Longest Drive Ladies Tees: Shelby Anderson-Perry County

Longest Drive Senior Tees: Kevin Smith-Retired

Longest Drive White Tees: Marshal Witmer-Perry County

50/50 Winner: Dave Bloss (UPS)

$500 Eagles Crossing Gift Card: Dave Bloss (UPS)