Hey Jack! Haven't seen you in 30 years! If you remember, I was the WCTC
Production Manager from 1974-78. CTC was my first commercial gig, but not
the last. I moved to Virginia and bounced around a lot of small-mid-market
stations as DJ, News Dir, and PD. After 12 years, I got wise and took a
career job as an engineer at the Voice of America in Washington, DC, where
I've been since 1985. Thanks for all the tips you gave me when I was
starting out! Also, I've written 2 novels in the last few years. Check 'em
out at http://leedravis.com Glad I found your page. Drop me a note if you
get a chance. Best wishes, Lee.

I read everything you write

I was so touched to learn that you, Jack, remembered my reporting for what
was then The Home News where I was a staff writer from 1974 to 1991. I do
have juvenile macular degeneration but that’s not why I left. Remember, the
paper was being sold and each of us had to re-apply for our same jobs. It
was a fine time to see other parts of the world. I have spent the last 17
years as a ,marketing snfoutreach officer for Recording for the Blind &
Dyslexic (I have needed to use audio books for more than 25 years) Then,
in January, I accepted a fabulous offer to be a vice president at De Witt &
Associates in Midland Park. We train blind and visually impaired people to
use computers with speech output, enlarged text and Braille. I love it!
I’ll call you on air Thursday to chat a bit if you have the time.

Thanks so much for visiting my website. Give your PC a rest.

Hey Jack,

Did you see the article on Yahoo on Sunday morning? Everything is seemingly
spinning out of control! I could not wait to share this article with you.
It's a very frightening synopsis and very true also of what is going on in
this country. Who knows where to turn next? Please read that article if you
would on the air for your listeners to hear. It's very grim, I know, it's a
very sad story, but it's so very true. There's really no where to turn and
no where to escape to with the airfares so high and the airlines are now
charging $15.00 for every piece of baggage checked in? Oy! Jack what are we
all going to do???

Thank you very much,

You're friend...here in Perth Amboy ( devoted listener )

Lynda

WASHINGTON - Is everything spinning out of control? Midwestern levees are
bursting. Polar bears are adrift. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Home values
are abysmal. Air fares, college tuition and health care border on
unaffordable. Wars without end rage in Ir

As the costs of many goods have risen the past year--I still focus mainly
on fuel as I gasp at the array of pick-up trucks with single occupant
operators here in Ala. The folks driving these things regularly--appear to
be challenged to keep their
tag current let alone buy the fuel it requires--I know a gal who manages a
Chevron, she states that it is not uncommon for someone in a P.U. to
purchase the 3-4-5 plan: that's 3 bucks gas, 4.00 for smokes and a 5 spot
for a 6 pack--wow, sometimes I am at a loss for words...but such is
commonplace down here.

www.out_of_control.htm

Here's the website from the article on Yahoo.

What they did to Bruce Johnson is an absolute disgrace (do you think it
might be a case of age discrimination since Mr. Carlin is only 35?). I
feel badly for Bruce and his family.

Like a death in the family today. They tried something like this before by
getting rid of the local guys and putting sydicated talk hosts. I have a
feeling it won't be long where they are begging for the local talk hosts to
come back. Hey, put some music in place of the "Dining Deal" commercials,
keep you guys and make everyone happy. WBCB in E PA/W NJ does the mixture
thing. Now that's it over, I'd like to know the truth about those Dining
deal Promos- Did you really think every place was "Exquisite" or "the best
place around?". You will be missed. WCTC will be missed.

If I wanted to listen to music I would plug in my IPOD. the new format
stinks bring back the talk. Who ever thought up this idea must have been in
left field without a glove.I have been listening for over 30 years and now
have to go back to NEW YORK RADIO.
as Jeff Dunham would say DUMM ASS

This is weird. There was always more music in the evenings (pre-Bruce
Williams) as the station is rapid-firing right now. I am one of the
listeners that WCTC is apparently targeting, as I listen to WMTR's oldies
format and distant signal. But lo and behold - the music is being
simulcasted. (I'm still trying to figure out how you guys are doing this.)
However, I do remember some of the old "DJ's" - Make Jarmus, Gary R'Nel.
Will there be a Hungarian Hour? Bring back Happy Bernie! I believe they
added to the strength of the station. I really hate that people lost their
jobs over this. Couldn't Lauren Pressley or Alan David Stein have popped
in a CD? Jack, you should be honored that you survived the purge. You've
paid your dues and I'm glad that you are still carrying the ball over
there.
P.S. I was in the audience in the late 60's when you opened for the
Brooklyn Bridge at St. Joseph's H.S.

Love Jazz so not overly impressed with new music format. Hope you continue
weather, spot news and school closings. Jack time for you to pack up and
head to Maine or is it the Cape? Remember when you lived on Mitchell Ave
Piscataway. No to Obama!!

A bank was robbed in Middlesex, The adminsttrator is suing Borough, Lots
happening in NJ and Central NJ, but WCTC hosts talk about Clinton, Obama,
McCain etc. ( as do all the other stations I can listen to). Tell us what's
happening in Central NJ as the Promos say you do.

Jack, any truth to rumor you have a financial interest in WCTC? Put station
on about 9:00AM when I get up. Kind of miss the Bush bashing but don't pick
up any support for Obama. Well we know NJ is in Obama's corner. Thank
goodness for Electoral College. Back to WBGO... Still trying to get Bruce
Williams but I'm to cheap to pay for radio. Now look what I got!!

Dear Jack,
This morning I asked about Tommy, the 33 year old weatheman. My daughter
Tara is 29 years old. She graduated Douglass with high honors with a BS in
Communications. She loves swimming, walking, basketball, playing softball.
She is a licensed Real estate agent and message therapist( note: too many
guys think they can get her to given them messages for free.) Her email is
Little4273@aol. As I told you she is currently the primary caregiver for
her grandmother which limits her social opportunities. If Tommy is looking
for an articulate, intelligent, dedicated,unpretentious and pretty woman
Tara might be right for him.

In addition, if you need campaign help let me know. I have local campaign
experience.
Thanks,
Mary

Dear President Ellery,
Thought you might find this of interest:

http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=28353

A loyal listener.

Talked to you this morning about coffee and in parting you mentioned
something about seniors. Wasn't deregotary but sounded like you weren't a
senior. Come on. You are in your 70's and I remember Mitchell Ave in
Piscataway. Anyhow, new format leaves much to be desired but that of course
is their business. How's Bob Aranson doing these days. Now there was a gem,
too bad he didn't have the helmet on. Still want you to play the Maine
song. And away we go!!

Put on station this Saturday for some weather and WOW the Doctor is on.
Thought WCTC was going to be all about music. Now I'll have to check if
Peggy Balester Howell will be coming on or the animal lover.