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Woodridge Jaycees/ LifeSource Blood Services Mobile Blood Drive in Woodridge, Illinois A True American Hero. Woodridge Jaycees Member Tony Fowler Helping The Community By Donating Blood at The Woodridge Jaycees/LifeSource Blood Services Mobile Blood Drive in Woodridge, Illinois
Ever wonder, what The World’s Most Precious Resource is. Silver, Gold, Platinum, Oil, Hot Fudge Sauce. No, No, No, No. The World’s Most vital entity is Blood. Blood cannot be made nor refined from else, such as Gasoline. No The Only Place To Great Blood is more people’s veins. That’s the only way we can tap into this resource. All of us are walking Refineries, which the potential to save three lives with just a single whole blood donation. The process is quick and simple, and it is a great way to use a piece of your Back To The Community Literally.
Lifesource Blood Services and The Woodridge Jaycees have teamed up to create a mobile blood drive. Today we find ourselves in The Parking Lot of the Beauty Company of Chicago, just next to Sam’s Club. The Woodridge strives to help the Community, and now they offer the Community to help itself. It is letting fellow Jaycees and well as The Woodridge Community to donate pints of whole blood to save lifes. Lifesource blood services provides The Woodridge Jaycees with The Required Resources to get this blood ready for transfusions. Blood is always at a Premium and its people Like Woodridge Jaycee Tony Fowler seen in this segment who are the real heroes by help counting the blood shortage with this selfless act. Please donate blood now, I mean it. Don’t make me come over to your house, with a needle and test tubes, because I know where you live. Seriously, Donating Blood can be the most rewarding thing you may ever do. You can donate whole every 8 weeks, that about every two months, that six times a year or six pints a year.
Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees
The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at
Corner Clubhouse 1999 West 75th Street Woodridge, IL 60517
For more information on how YOU can be a part of this great organization, contact:
Gina Cihak Membership Development VP (630) 759-8101
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The Woodridge Cultural Fest And The Woodridge Jaycees
Dub Duis, Reggae Band Woodridge Cultural Fest 2004
Woodridge is a wonderful Community to live, work and socialize in. But Woodridge is very culturally diverse. There are a variety of cultural that make up this Great Village we call home Woodridge. And to celebrate the rich cultural diversity within Woodridge, The Village of Woodridge puts on a Special Festival celebrating our that cultural Diversity. The Woodridge Cultural Fair is a Two Day Celebration of ethnic food, beer, dancing, crafts and much more. There was Children’s Activities for the kids too. The Kids of Woodridge taking away a valuable lesson from this fair. As Proud and Loyal Americans we can all unite to celebrate are cultural and ethnic Heritage. America is a mixture of a variety of cultures and it is fun to celebrate that culture. The Village of Woodridge is leading Kids on a good path of acceptance and understanding. I salute The Village of Woodridge for Their Efforts.
The Woodridge Jaycees part in The Woodridge Cultural Fest is an important one. They are solely responsibly for The Successfully of The Operation of The Refreshment Tent.
The Culture in Woodridge is diverse and we celebrate Your Culture and My Culture. The Village of Woodridge is dedicated to preserving that culture. The Woodridge Jaycees share in that and strongly help the Community as much as they can.
Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees
The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at
Corner Clubhouse 1999 West 75th Street Woodridge, IL 60517
For more information on how YOU can be a part of this great organization, contact:
Gina Cihak Membership Development VP (630) 759-8101
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Woodridge Jaycees Care Package Party
On Saturday August 28, 2004 The Woodridge Jaycees came together for a great Party. A Great time Had by All. A time for Food. A time for playing games. I time to say hello to your fellow Jaycees. Basically a time for The Woodridge Jaycees to meet and share in good company and a time for great fellowship. But this party was unique, because besides all the fun, it served a very important purpose. It's purpose was to collect items to make care packages to send to The Troops in Iraq. The Woodridge Jaycees Care Package Party was held at Woodridge Jaycee Tony's Home in Woodridge and was a supreme success. The Woodridge Jaycees take pride in being one of Woodridge's and Northern Illinois premier service organizations, helping the Community in many ways, with having both events for the community and Service Projects in The Community. The Woodridge Jaycees strongly support our Troops in Iraq and appreciate The Job They are doing. They want to say thank You and provide them with some vital necessities, such as Shampoo, Toothpaste, Deodorant, etc. Each member attending the party was required to bring at least one item from a list that was passed out to Woodridge Jaycee Member's. All these items that I mentioned including soap, tissue, and magazines were made into several care packages that will be mailed to Iraq and then distributed to our U.S. Troops fighting for our liberties and freedoms. We want to thank you for that. That is what The Woodridge Jaycees is all about giving back to the Community. Donating their time, effort, labor, vehicles, food, etc to provide the very best for the Community. For you would like to be active in your Community. If you would like to give back something to The Community then The Woodridge Jaycees might be for you. I want to mention that the Woodridge Jaycees are looking for a variety of people with a variety of talents. One of My talents is videotaping so as A Woodridge Jaycees I am creating this segment. Maybe your talent is cooking, or sewing, or baking, writing, or photography, whatever The Woodridge Jaycees would like you to use that talent to help The Community. The time and effort you put into the Woodridge Jaycees are up to you, you can come to The events and Service Projects you like. Chair as many or as few Events or projects as you like. While the more events and services projects you complete are very much welcomed, even doing one event a year is doing something. So if you can do something, anything the Woodridge Jaycees would be happy to have you. The Woodridge Jaycees A place to build friendships and to build on your Community.
Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees
The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at
Corner Clubhouse 1999 West 75th Street Woodridge, IL 60517
For more information on how YOU can be a part of this great organization, contact:
Gina Cihak Membership Development VP (630) 759-8101
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The Woodridge Jaycees And The Back To School Bash 2004
Well it the time has come. Time To Go Back To School and start a brand new school year. But for students at Jefferson High School in Woodridge, IL they can really a have quite a bit of a celebration. The Back To Bash is a chance for students at Jefferson to play games, have yummy treats, interact with a D.J., take part in a Photo Scavenger Hunt and much more.
Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees
The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at
Corner Clubhouse 1999 West 75th Street Woodridge, IL 60517
For more information on how YOU can be a part of this great organization, contact:
Gina Cihak Membership Development VP (630) 759-8101
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Woodridge Jaycees Car Wash The Woodridge Jaycees was founded in February 1993 by 22 Charter members. In thier short history they accomplished much to be proud of, not least of which has been a strong community service organization for Woodridge area residents, ages 21 to 40
The Woodridge Jaycees are part of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). In more than 4,000 communities across the United States, women and men ages 21 to 40 are having fun, helping others and learning how to become leaders through their membership in The Jaycees.
The Woodridge Jaycees exist to allow our members the opportunity to not only help improve the community but to develop themselves and build strong friendships as well!!
The Woodridge Jaycees meet at 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Corner Clubhouse, 1999 West 75th Street, Woodridge.
They are always looking for new members with new ideas, so come out and join us this month!
What They Do
Community Service
Woodridge Jubilee Bingo & Carnival Sandbox Fill Back to School Bash Relay For Life Fundraisers for causes, such as: American Cancer Society Multiple Sclerosis Love Letters Camp New Hope Haunted Forest Walk Chili for Children (a benefit for Pediatric Aids) Adopt-A-Road
In addition, they work with other organizations in Woodridge, such as The Neighborhood Resource Center & The Food Pantry.
Fundraising Car Wash Pancake Breakfast Bears on Court Charity Basketball Game
Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees
The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at
Corner Clubhouse 1999 West 75th Street Woodridge, IL 60517
For more information on how YOU can be a part of this great organization, contact:
Gina Cihak Membership Development VP (630) 759-8101
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The Brookfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2868 Annual Picnic
Well it was a simply gorgeous Very Late Summer Sunday Afternoon. But more importantly on This Day at Kiwanis Park in Brookfield, Illinois, The Brookfield VFW Post 2868 had annual Cook-out and Picnic. There was tons of Food, Plenty of Beer, as well as Horseshoes, Children Games, Karaoke and a D.J., the works. But most importantly there was Smell of the spirit of America, as well the smell of Hot Dogs, brats, Hamburgers and Beer. A Chance to honor and celebrate what these Veterans have accomplished and to show How Proud We our of These Veterans For their determination and courage to fight for The greatest Country in The United States of America, Baby!!!
Interviews Include -
Bud Payne - Brookfield VFW Post 2868 - Quartemaster
Bill Russ - The Village of Brookfield - President (Mayor)
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The Bridgeview Lions Club Candy Day
Bridgeview Lions Club Charter Member Ray Jachim, Braving The Rain and The Cold Autumn Air To Collect Funds For The Seeing and Hearing Impaired
Well It was a very wet and soggy Mid-Autumn Friday Afternoon. The Rain Came, but could not stop the Bridgeview Lions Club from having their Annual Candy Day. This fundraiser is held every second Friday of October and generates financial support for The Club, as well as The Lions of Illinois Foundation. Severa l Brave Bridgeview Lions could be found on the intersection of 79th Street and Harlem Avenue as well as in front of businesses such as Walgreens, Dominick’s, Kmart, as well as several banks collecting donations in exchange for a roll of Mint or Fruit Mints. The Bridgeview Lions Club is afantastic Service Group, with many functions throughout the year, including a Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo Every other Wednesday.
Interviews Include -
Dawn Grogan - President - Bridgeview Lions Club
Ray Jachim - Charter Member/Membership Chairman - Bridgeview Lions Club
Don Rosenberg - Charter Member/2nd Vice President - Bridgeview Lions Club
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United States Marine Corps (Officially Authorized) Featured On Mike Kara Presents
The United States Marine has stood strong as one of America's Military branches serving our Interests both at Home and Aboard. With The War in Iraq and the rebuilding of that Country, we need the Marine Corps now than ever.
The United States Marine Corps this November celebrates it's 229th Birthday. The Marine Corps has been involved with all American Wars and Major Battles.
Being a Marine goes beyond just basic infantry. A Marine needs to be ready both physically and mentally. Today's Marine needs to be a Jack of all trades and dedicated to preserving the welfare and security of this great Country of ours -The Greatest Country in The whole Wide World, I might add. The Marine Corps goes beyond just brut force. Marines need to be trained in a variety of skills, with then choosing a specialty within The Marines. There are literally hundreds of jobs in the Marine Corps, all very important to The Corps itself. All who serve are Marines and will take on their Duty to God and Country.
The Title of U.S.M.C. is one of great Honor. A Marine is a true American Hero, already worthy of our respect, even before he is sent into battle. A Marine walking down the street should be respected, because he or she is fighting for your freedoms, even if one of those freedoms is to bash our fine President and the outstanding job he is doing. A Marine is there for you, The American citizen. Marines have been very active throughout our nations wars, including planting The Flag on Iwo Jima During WWII.
My Dad proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 To 1971 and retired as a Sgt. Not a day goes by without My Dad sharing some of his memories about Proudly serving in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and Japan.
When creating a segment on The Marine Corps where to begin. This small segment is just a taste of what The Marine has to offer. Offer Citizens looking for a fulfilling career and offer us , American Citizens the freedoms and liberties we enjoy.
Included in this segment are interviews by Real Marines. This segment is officially authorized by The Marine Corps and actually was done through their Public Relations Office out of The Chicago Recruiting Depot. No Michael Moore Crap Here. You learn about The Marines from The Marines with The Official Authorization and Support from The United States of America Marine Corps as a whole. It is so exciting to work with such a great group of people. Actually doing a authorized segment on the Marine Corps is so much more rewarding than just doing a term paper report or a America Bashing Project such as Michael Moore Does. Just presenting a fun and interesting look at The Marines. One that could air today in 2004, just as well as 1904. The Marine Corps values and dedication to God and Country, never die and never will. What we now need to do, is to support our President and support our Troops. And just remember, the next time you try to put down George W. Bush, you can thank a Marine for giving you that right.
Coming Your Way in November 2004 on Mike Kara Presents, in Celebration of The Marine Corps Birthday.
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The Chicago Polar Plunge is a unique way for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics Chicago athletes by plunging themselves into the scenic (and frigid) waters of Lake Michigan along Chicago's lakefront.
Join us for the Annual Chicago Polar Plunge; as we plunge, dip or walk into Lake Michigan to raise funds for the more than 4,800 Special Olympics Chicago athletes.
Mike Kara Presents coverage of the event will air in January 2005 to help get plungers and sponsors and to show all the fun everyone has, while being able to help Special Olympics of Chicago at the same time. If you would like to pledge for Myself, The One and only Mike Kara to plunge into the nice freezing water of Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach, then call me directly at (630) 910-3481 or e-mail Myself at mikekarapresents@msn.com
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Gravette, Arkansas
USA Well
Well once again it is time for Mike Kara Presents… to hit The Road, sorta speak. Today we find over selves in one of America’s Greatest Small Towns, Defiantly The Heartland of America. Mike Kara Presents has traveled to Gravette, Arkansas. Besides being where My Aunt and Uncle and two Cousins call home, Gravette is a very special place to live and work. The population of Gravette is only about 2,200 people or so. But within Gravette there is a Hospital, Police station, Fire Department, Grammer, Middle and High School as well as having a variety of local businesses within Gravette. Gravette is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains and people the scenery as well, Beautiful Country, defiantly God’s Country.
Gayla Mckenzie owns and serves as General Manager for KBVA 106.5, Gravette’s Radio Stations and she will explain in The Segment that Gravette is something very special.
Gary Tethertin owns and operates the only barbershop in Gravette The Chatterbox Barbershop and has been in Gravette just over a year, he also has a horseshoe Tournament as well. In The Segment he talks about his Barbershop and His "Wacky Horse Shoe Tournament".
John Mead is The President of The Bank of Gravette and will explain The Town of Gravette Originally had no e at The end of it’s name and that The Bank of Gravette to this day has no e at of The name Gravette
Bob Kelley is from Shelter Insurance and operates Their Gravette Office. In The Segment He tells us some of the other businesses in Gravette.
Bob in the segment speaks of Duffields. Duffields is owned and operated by Glenn duffy who was superitendent of Gravette schools a few years back and has the elementary School in Gravette named after him. In The segment He tells us more about his business -Dufffields.
Gravette has a celebration in August called Gravette Days. Bob Kelley who is involved with this summer Founder’s Day celebration will tell us more about Gravette Daysin the Segment.
Gravette just a wonderful place to call Home. Be sure to catch this segment in January 2005. In August 2005, We will be doing a complete 9 minute on Gravette Days 2005 to air in September 2005.
6 Minutes 19 Seconds
20.7MB
Recorded on Friday May 21, 2004
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Old Jail Museum Crawfordsville, Indiana
Jail is not something people want to think about. Jail is definalty not the Hilton ,nor a place any of us should wind up. But much history and knowledge and be gained by learning about how Old Jails Functioned. Jails are a rich part of American History, even though no one would right to stay at a Jail. The Old Jail Museum located in Crawfordsville, Indiana is an example of the rich history We can learn from a jail.
The Old Jail Museum was built in 1882. It was the first of seven rotary jails constructed in the United States and is currently the only rotary jail in operating condition.
The rotary cellblock consists of a two-tiered turntable divided into pie-shaped wedges, with a total of 16 cells. The turntable is housed within a stationary steel cage with one opening per story.
The jailer would simply rotate the mechanism to bring a particular cell to the opening, and in this way, prisoners were put into and let out of the cells. The turntable remained in operation until 1939.
The jail was used as the Montgomery County Jail until it closed in 1973 and became a museum in 1975, operated by the Montgomery County Cultural Foundation. The museum exhibits items related to the history, culture and art of Montgomery County as well as artifacts from the jail itself.
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WIMC/WCVL/WCDQ Radio Crawfordsville, Indiana Rocks It's Way To Mike Kara Presents....
As part of Mike Kara Presents... Nationwide, we find ourselves in West Central Indiana in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Crawfordsville is roughy 160 miles Southeast of Chicago, 60 miles Northwest of Indianapolis and only about 30 miles from Laffayte, Indiana and the Famous Purdue University. Crawfordsville is special to Myself, because and I had the pleasure of living and working in Crawfordsville for about 14 months, including two Thanksgivings. Within Crawfordsville lies WIMC/WCVL/WCDQ Radio. I had t he honor of working on this great working of stations as an on-air host, production person and Public Service Director. Often called just WCVL, the radio group consists of an Classic Rock Station (WIMC 103.9FM), an Hot Adult Competpary Station (WCDQ 106.3) and An ESPN Sports Radio Station WCVL 1560 AM) After nearly five Years I had the chance to return to Crawfordsville and speak to one of there current board opeators.
Now Shawn will give us a tour of the Radio Stations
Thanks to Jared Allen Program Director for setting this all up and to Shawn Himself for taking the time to speak with Myself and show Myself around.
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Woodridge Lions Club
Traditional
Easter Egg Hunt
Eachyear during the week before Easter along with Boy Scout troop 512 The Woodridge Lions Club stuff about 7000 Easter eggs with candy, and about 100 eggs withmoney. Then on the Saturday before Easter they distribute the eggs into an open field at Jefferson Junior High School and the annual Villageof WoodridgeEaster Egghunt getsunder way. Always open to the public and at no cost to the families.
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Darien Lions Club Candy Day
Comes To Mike Kara Presents......
The Darien Lions Club takes exceptional pride in being the top Candy Day collector in Illinois. Through the generous contributions of motorists, local merchants, and other individuals, the Darien Lions Club raised $37,000.19 in 2002. Lion Jim Tikalsky, Chairman of Candy Day 2003 wants to continue in this tradition. He hopes everyone will participate and enjoy collecting for a great cause. What is great about Candy Day, you can collect money to fight against the reasons people are blind and deaf all year long. Also the money raised helps to make the lives of those who are blind and deaf a little easier and give them some hope. This is the second segment I have done on the Darien Lions for Mike Kara Presents. We filmed their Pancake Breakfast 2003 in March 2003. It aired on Mike Kara Presents in May 2003. The Darien Lions have requested coverage of their Candy Day 2003 and also their Halloween Party 2003 (To be aired in October 2004 on Mike Kara Spooky Halloween Spector - Tacular 2004, in order to promote the party that month). I am more than happy to honor this request. They are a great organization and they do terrific work, especially with helping the seeing and hearing impaired. Check out Their Candy Day in August 2004 on Mike Kara Presents...
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Scotty Brink From Real Oldies 1690 Chicago Stops By on Mike Kara Presents...
Scotty Brink can pick and sing, too.
In fact, that’s what led him into radio.In his early teens, Scotty, who was then known as Don, spent his weekends fronting with his own band, playing that “upstart rock and roll stuff” as well as anything else necessary to get gigs.
Then, at 16, he auditioned for a part-time announcing job at WWPA, one of the four radio stations in his hometown of Williamsport, Pa.He got the job.A year later, as a high school senior, he moved into a full-time position, going to work when school closed and staying on the air until midnight.He still worked with his band on weekends.
Scotty got his first big time break when he was just 19.“I thought it was a friend of mine trying to put me on,” says Brink of the phone call he received offering him a shot a Philadelphia’s legendary WIBG in 1961.He spent four years there doing the all-night show.
In 1965, he moved on to Cleveland’s KYW doing afternoons.A young man who billed himself as “The World’s Handsomest Disc Jockey” followed him on the air at KYW.His name was Jerry G. Bishop.“The radio business is truly a small world”, says Scotty.
KYW proved to be a short stop in his career.The station changed ownership and Brink trucked west.
Scotty was “drafted” by a Southern California station that was revolutionizing Top 40 radio: RKO Radio’s KHJ/Los Angeles. It was a dream job, says Brink, and it might have lasted forever except he got drafted again. This time it was Uncle Sam.“I went from being a pampered young disc jockey to a private in the army,” Brink recalls.“I was about to learn about humility.”
In 1968, back from Vietnam and out of the Army, Brink returned to RKO when he joined WOR/FM in New York under the pseudonym J.J. Jordan.After a few months, KHJ called him back to Los Angeles.Next, in the spring of 1970, he made a move to WCFL where he did the afternoon show. “I was thrilled to be in Chicago,” he says. While he was at CFL, he began chumming around with his direct WLS afternoon competitor, Larry Lujak.It wasn’t very long until the phone rang; it was the Big 89/WLS calling.Scotty moved up to the Stone Container building, replacing Lujak in the afternoon.That was when Larry moved to mornings.
By 1972 Brink was ready to program his own radio station and after trying out some ideas at KELP/El Paso (think farm club) his former employer RKO Radio called him back to the majors and gave him the reins of WRKO/Boston. “The very first song I added was Stairway to Heaven,” he says. “It doesn’t sound like a big deal today but back then, a song that long had never been played on a major AM station.”
1977 found Brink back on the air, teaming up with comedian/actor Richard Belzer (Homicide/Law and Order SVU) as The Brink and Belzer Show on New York City’s WNBC.“I really enjoyed the partnership,” says Belzer. “I was amazed by Scotty’s encyclopedic knowledge of music.”
During the 80s, family took precedent and Brink moved to Nashville, where he bought a small recording studio and pursued a life long dream of producing music.
The 90’s found Scotty back into fulltime radio.He was headquartered in Seattle as Vice President of Programming for New Northwest Broadcasters – a group of 43 stations from Oregon to Alaska. Today Scotty Brink runs his own recording studio
In his non-studio time, Scotty, an avid hiker, heads for the wilderness and treks miles into the back county.He also runs 4-5 miles a day.
And, yes, sometimes he still picks and sings.
Check My Exclusive Interview with The Legendary Scotty Brink on Mike Kara Presents in July 2004
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The Loop
97.9FM
WLUP
Chicago
Rocks it's way To
Mike Kara Presents.....
"The Loop" 97.9FM WLUP - Chicago Premire On-Air Host Cara Carriveau and Myself.
WLUP - "The Loop" in Chicago is where Chicago Rocks. It has been rockin Chicago for over 25 Years and it one of the last places radio listeners can find real good Rock N Roll. While The Loop has a big selection of Classic Rock, it also plays the Rock N Roll songs currently released. So the Loop separates itself from the typical Classic Rock station, in that it plays all types of Rock and all time periods in the world of Rock. It may play a Who song from the 60's and then play a Nickleback song from the 90's and then a AC/DC song from the 80's. The playlist is very diverse. The Loop plays all types of Rock - Classic Rock, Ballad Rock, Monster Rock, Southern Rock, Light Metal, Light Thrash, and more. The Loop besides providing Loyal Loopers their daily dose of Rock, also has a great line-up of radio hosts, cool contests, and awesome promotions. The Loop has a fully staffed promotions department and does many remote broadcasts at just about anywhere; Car dealerships, Parades, Bowling Alleys, Restaurants, Grand Openings of a variety of Businesses and much more. They have many contests that listeners can get involved with. The Loop also has a special request show, called - "The Rock N Roll Diner" - hosted by weekday mid-day Host Cara Carriveau, where Loopers can call in their requests.
Join us as we take a tour of The Loop 97.9 WLUP in Chicago; way up in the John Hancock Building. I had a chance to speak with two of their premier Radio Hosts - Cara Carriveau and Seaver. I also spoke with Program Director Bill Klaproth and Promotion Manager Tommy King.
Special Thanks to Assistant Promotion Manager of The Loop WLUP 97.9 - AJ Cox for coordinating and setting up all of this!!! I really appreciate it!!! The Loop Rocks!!!
Catch The Loop 97.9 WLUP - Chicago on Mike Kara Presents in September 2004
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Oldies 104.3 WJMK Chicago Featured on Mike Kara Presents
Radio Legend and Morning Man For Oldies 104.3 WJMK - Chicago Paul Perry and Myself
With the same fun, friendly, family format since 1984, they feature Hall of Fame disc jockey Dick Biondi, as well as Paul Perry, Greg Brown, Fred Winston. Owned and operated by Infinity Broadcasting (a division of Viacom), their global partners include CBS Television, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, Blockbuster and Paramount Pictures. FOR CHICAGO'S BEST OLDIES, IT'S OLDIES 104.3!
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Rob Waller Band
Kicks It Up A Whole Bunch
On
Mike Kara Presents....
Rob Waller Band Actually Does My Official Theme Song. The Song is 5AM. I picked this song for a variety of Reasons. I really felt the tempo and message of the song just fitted like a glove for Mike Kara Presents... Rob actually recorded a Show ID way back, actually one year ago in November 2003. In fact this segment will air as Mike Kara Presents is celebrating it's 2 Year Anniversary. This segment is done in conjunction with The Unavailing of The Mike Kara Presents Official Theme Song - 5am. It is exciting to have a Theme Song where you personally know the artist and they are actually aware that you are using their song and have actually granted you permission to use the song. I wish nothing but the best for Rob Waller Band. Please pick up a copy of Rob Waller Band's New CD - Outside The Day. Available By clicking at http://www.robwaller.net
Rob Waller is a multi instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer on the Chicago music scene. He is an extremely talented musician, playing dozens of instruments since the age of 8. His main instrument is guitar, which he started studying while in grammar school under many well-known players in many different genres. Rob's training ranges from master classes in classical guitar at DePaul University in Chicago to private lessons with some of Chicago's most respected musicians. Rob began composing at the age of ten, and he has been honored with the John Philip Sousa Award, Arion Award for excellence in music, and a Certificate of Merit from the Florida Citrus Commission.
Some of the venues he has performed at include:
The Chicago Theater
Chicago
The Patio Theater
Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago
Triton College
River Grove
Taste Of Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park
Taste Of Des Plaines
Des Plaines
River Front Fest
River Grove
Saint Pricilla's Summer Fest
Chicago
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Des Plaines
Shady Oaks Cerebral Palsy Camp
Lockport
Des Plaines Summer Concert Series
Des Plaines
Elmwood Park Summer Concert Series
Elmwood Park
Dick’s Last Resort
Chicago
Coyote Ugly
Chicago
Samy’s Bar & Grill
Joliet
Lily’s
Chicago
Franick’s Sports Bar
Berwyn
Scoreboard Sports Bar
Forest Park
Luchiano’s
Berwyn
Pioneer Tap
Forest Park
When he's not playing on a stage, he is either recording in the studio, on a cable show somewhere, or producing and engineering demo CD's for one of his many, many projects. Rob is an Associate Member of The Recording Academy (the organization best known for the Grammy Awards,) and a BMI Songwriter/performer.
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KBVA 106.5FM
Gravette, Arkansas
USA
Profiled On
Mike Kara Presents... a With Gayla McKenzie, General Manager of KBVA 106.5FM - Gravette, Arkansas, Playing The Best Variety Around
As Part of Mike Kara Presents... Nationwide, we find ourselves at the Very North Tip of Southern America. In a small quaint little town called Gravette Arkansas. Gravette is in the Far Northwest Corner of The great State of Arkansas. Outside the city limits of this peaceful little hamlet lies KBVA 106.5 FM. KBVA celebrates nearly 15 years as the only radio in Gravette as well as serving the entire northwest section of Arkansas, as well as serving Northeast Oklahoma, Southwest Missouri, and Southeast Kansas. Although KBVA gets is name from Bella Vista Arkansas, it’s actual city of License, KBVA’s main studios are located just several thousand feet or so outside The Gravette City limits. KBVA provides a wide range of music for it’s listeners. KBVA is not bound by any particular format, but just playing a good variety of music that pleases the tastes of many listeners. From Tony Bennett To John Denver To Josh Grobin, KBVA plays the songs that memorable and beloved by all. KBVA even plays local artists as well. KBVA can be considered a full service radio station. KBVA is definalty a family affair. Gayla Mckenzie serves as General Manager and Program Director.Her Mom Mary Serves as Sales Manager and her Dad serves as weatherman.
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The Legendary
Rock N Roll
Band
"The Five Americans"
Featuring Lead Guitarist/Lead Vocalist
Mike Rabon
Is
Featured
On
Mike Kara Presents...
The Five Americans first met in Durant, Oklahoma at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1962. Under the leadership of Mike Rabon, they formed a group called the Mutineers. They played local beer joints and various frat dances until the summer of 1964. Mike suggested that they go to Dallas and try and make enough money to pay for tuition for the following fall semester. They achieved some local notoriety in a dive called the Pirate's Nook. There they were "discovered" by a local label called Abnak Records. John Abdnor, president of the label, took them under his wing and provided them the resources to write and practice original songs.
In the summer of '65, they released an original song entitled "I See The Light". The song went to the top twenty in Billboard Magazine and paved the way for a string of hits by the five. "I See The Light" was followed by "Evol-Not Love" which also charted in the top 40 nationwide. Then came the biggest hit of all by the five..."Western Union". This song, which was inspired by a Western Union telegram sign, went on to become number six in Billboard (number 3 in Cashbox) and sold in excess of one million records.
"Western Union" was followed by a less gimmicky and more melodic song entitled "Sound Of Love" which charted in the top 40 as well. Then bowing to pressure from DJ's the world over to write another "communication" song, they followed "Western Union" with "Zip Code" which also went top 40. After releasing "7:30 Guided Tour", an excellent song written by Robin Brians of Tyler, Texas which only made it to 96 in billboard, they broke up in 1969, and each went his own way.
In only 5 short years, The Five Americans where the first to achieve what no other group in Texas had done -- sell millions of singles and albums.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Lead Vocalist and Lead Guitarist of The Five Americans - Mike Rabon. He was nice enough to invite us to his Home in Hugo, Oklahoma, right around the Oklahoma - Texas Border. We were just 20 miles form where the Band actually formed - in Durant, Oklahoma.
Mike is currently a Computer Science Teacher at Hugo High School, but still remembers and treasures his time with The Five Americans
The Five Americans were and remain
Mike Rabon John Durrill Norman Ezell Jim Grant Jimmy Wright
vocals, lead guitar and co-writer of all the groups songs organ, vocals, and co-writer rhythm guitar, vocals, and co-writer bad ass bass guitarist Drummer extraordinaire
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Comes To
Mike Kara Presents
Mike Kara Presents will have the pleasure of doing an segment about WRXQ (100.7RXQ - The Southland's Classic Rock) I will be taking a tour of 100.7RXQ and will be speaking to staff members, as well as on-air personalities, including morning host Rob Creighton I hope to show the faces behind this very awesome radio station. The music they play is simply some of the best you will ever hear.
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The Woodridge Jubilee
With The Honorable William F. Murphy - Mayor Of The Great Village Of Woodridge, Illinois (My Hometown) At The Woodridge Jubilee
The Woodridge Jubilee is The Village of Woodridge’s Big Festival, a time to have an awesome party. The Woodridge Jubilee is a five day celebration with food, entertainment, bingo, carnival rides, beer, inflatable games, such as a moonwalk, baseball, soccer, football, etc, and much much more. The Jubilee is an institution in The Great Village of Woodridge. The Jubilee is almost four or five separate festivals combined into one. With thirteen scheduled food vendors the Jubilee offers quite a bit for your taste buds to enjoy. The variety of food is a good one, with each vendor more or less representing a food choice unique to the Jubilee. The Jubilee features seven bands over a four day period. The variety of musical entertainment is a good one. The Ultimate Beatles tribute Band, American English, is one of The favorites for the Jubilee. Big John Howell and the born To Boogie Band closed out The Musical entertainment on Saturday. Big John Howell is an on-air Host for US99 in Chicago. Big John Howell Born To Boogie Band is simply a four-piece Country Band that really Rocks. Also at The Jubilee was an organization fair. This fair was held on Saturday between 11am and 5pm, right on the Jubilee site. This gave both Non-Profit Organizations, as well as Commercial Businesses a chance to spread their message. Commercial Businesses were required to pay a $60 registration fee, Non-Profit Organizations, were given a t able for free. The Carnival was the only event that actually ran the entire five day duration. Everything else, including, The Food, The Beer, The Entertainment and Bingo was just Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The Carnival offers Jubilee Goers tons and tons of rides and games. Plus The Carnival has it’s own traditional menu of treats and goodies. Jubilee Goers could purchase a ride Mega Pass for just $35 dollars, that would let them ride unlimited the whole Jubilee duration (All Five Days).Although an absolutely fantastic deal ; Of course if I spent that much on something like that, I would be riding non-stop from Wednesday Morning until Sunday Evening. There was so much there at The Jubilee that I couldn’t fit it all in his kinda forum. I suggest downloading this segment and seeing for yourself. Heed this warning, it is a l arge download, as many as six hours it would take to download this 29 minute presentation. But, it is worth it.
The Woodridge is a joint venture between both the Village of Woodridge and The Woodridge Park District. However the Woodridge Park District does more of the leg work and planning of the Jubilee itself, while The Village of Woodridge provides for the Jubilee finically.
This Year’s Jubilee was very special. Besides taking place in July instead of the traditional Father’s day weekend in June, it celebrated The village of Woodridge’s 45th Anniversary and The Woodridge Park District’s 35th Anniversary. There was a Jubilee Parade this year to commemorate the festivities and a special Ceremony, both Saturday
Interviews includes -
Woodridge - Mayor William F. Murphy
United States Congresswoman of 13th District in Illinois Judy Biggert
Woodridge Police Chief - Steve Herron
Woodridge Police Crime Prevention Officer - Kevin Lindblom
Woodridge Police K-9 Officer Bob Chrusciel
Woodridge Park District Superintendent of Recreation - Don Ritter
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The Illinois Saint Andrew Society Scottish Home Picnic
It is was a simply beautiful Saturday in August. Definitely an appropriate setting for a picnic. But this picnic is unlike any other. It celebrates our Scottish Heritage in a big way, with Children’s games, Crafts, Pony Rides, Musical Entertainment and much more. It’s The 84th Annual Saint Andrew Society Scottish Home Picnic. The location of this Picnic is very special too. The Scottish Home is a full service Elderly Care Facility, various types of care. From simply an apartment to assisted living to a full service Licensed Nursing Facility, The Scottish Home celebrates our Scottish Pride and Rich Scottish Heritage. The Scottish Home is owned operated by The Illinois Saint Andrew Society, a non-for profit organization celebrating Scottish Culture and Scottish Heritage. The Illinois Saint Andrew Society is a celebration of anything Scottish. They have several events throughout the year, besides this Picnic, including The Highland Games in June, The Annual Kilted Classic, a Golf Tournment in September, The Annual Chicago Celtic Fest in September, besides many others events. We encourage you to visit their website at http://www.chicago-scots.org. The Illinois Saint Andrew Society has smaller special interest clubs within The Illinois Saint Andrew Society, they include The Scottish Law Society, Scottish Genealogy Group, Scottish History Group , Scottish Arts & Culture
Another feature at The Picnic at The Picnic was the awesome music they had. One highlight was a authentic Scottish Presentation From The Celtic Band Exorna
Another feature at The Picnic was the Antique Treasures Sale. These items go beyond just a white elephant sale. Many of these items are donated by residents, staff of The Scottish Home and other various volunteers. The items are priced fairly and many of the items do not severe from much wear. Many of the items are treasures, such as collectible stuffed animlas, LP Record’s and Original First Edition Books, both Hardback and Paperback.
Something new for The Picnic was the addition of The Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio. While not necessarily Scottish Music, The Banjo Buddies bring a new dimension To The Picnic, pleasing to the guests, but also the residents of The Scottish Home
There was children’s Activities such as The Moonwalk, Pony Rides, Mini Golf,a Clown named Rudi Kazoodi roaming the grounds and Children’s Craft.
There was also a bake sale and bingo available.
Residents for The Scottish home had the opportunity to enjoy the Picnic as well, no matter what their condition was. It was nice to see enjoy one having a good time.
One of two Main Events for The Scottish picnic was the Highland Dancing. The presentation was put on The Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers
There was a raffle and plenty of yummy Scottish treats, such as Meat Pies, Bridies and Sausage Rolls
The Grand Finale and Highlight Primo was a beyond words presentation from The Caledona Pipe Band Performance.
If you like what you see, we encourage you to come on out to Next Year’s Illinois Saint Andrew Society’s Scottish Home Picnic, it is coming up soon. The Illinois Saint Andrew Society main mission is the preservation of the Scottish Culture. Please help share in that.
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Winona Radio Group Winona, Minnesota
Once Again, As part of Mike Kara Presents Nationwide, we find ourselves just a tad west of The Mississippi River in a very Scenic Town called Winona, MN. Within this peaceful, but economically stabile Community lies Winona Radio. Winona Radio is a Family Owned and Operated endevour. Jerry and Pat Papenfuss are at helm of this Radio Group, which at this particular Location is home to five different stations. They include KG-95.3 An Adult Contemporary Station, KWNO 1230 an Information and Oldies Station, KAGE Country 1380, CD Country 99.3, and Soft Rock 101.1 KHME
Winona Radio is a great radio group. Their a group of people who really love what they do and they do it very well. The On-Air Staff are very tight and sharp in delivery and don’t be surprised to find them on major market radio stations in the future. We wish nothing but the very best for Winona Radio. I want to thank everyone who spoke with Myself as well as Pat Papenfuss, who coordinated this effort.
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