Author: David
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December Snow Storm!
On Friday afternoon and evening, December 2, we were hit with a big “Lake Effect” snow system which dumped 18 inches of snow on us. Lake Effect snows happen when cold water blows over the warm water of Lake Erie. We usually get a few big snowstorms each year, since we live in the “snow…
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Caban Farm closed for 2005 season
After a busy summer, Caban Farm has closed for the winter. We had a successful year and grew many hundreds of tomatoes. We are working on an analysis of our yield for the year. Stay tuned for details!
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20 Years of Sunday Matinee!
On Sunday, September 11th, Sunday Matinee celebrated the start of it’s 20th year of performances! Sue made sure I was fully prepared with a celebratory corsage and bottle of champagne to mark the auspicious occasion. This photo was taken while I was on the air doing the show. There were a lot of calls from…
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$1,575 Pledged
The WRUW fundraiser was a big success! On my show, I was able to raise $1,575. Last year I did $1,995, so it wasn’t as strong this year. There were a variety of factors at work, including the nice weather (which kept people outside and away from phones), as well as rather thin gift list…
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First Place!
It’s been 6 years since I (David) last competed in a Toastmasters “International Speech Contest.” This is the contest that I competed in back in 1999 in which I took third place in the world. This year, I decided to compete again. I’ve needed a new challenge in Toastmasters, and the contests are the best…
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Learning how to ask for money
Once again, it’s time for the WRUW annual fund raiser! This is the on-air fund drive that the radio station does once a year. This year’s event begins on Monday, April 4, and runs through Sunday, April 11. My opportunity to ask for support comes up on Sunday the 11th. For more information, you can…