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Feb 15

Written by: jdcannon
2/15/2010 10:24 AM 

 

Recently I was fortunate enought to celebrate my 31st anniversary with WFMS. Whew! With all the unemployment in Central Indiana and throughout the country, I thank God every day for a job I still love 31 years later.

I remember the first building I worked in back in the late 70's. We were just down 21st street from Community North Hospital. In fact when you cruise out the east side on I-70 that tower you see is where the studios used to be located. That serves as a stand by tower for us now. We moved to Castleton from there oh boy the traffic! But the studios there were so large, open and comfortable who cared.

About 11 years ago we moved to our present location at 6810 North Shadeland, give us a honk when you cruise by and stop by for a visit anytime. Rumor has it the interstate will expand and we'll be moving again but who cares. I've got the greatest job in the world, sharing country music, news, and information with my friends. Thanks for 31 years of faithful listening I appreciate it more than words can say. Here's to another 31 or so ok?

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Re: Mf First Thirty One Years

JD,

I was very pleased to meet you and Sylvia at Outback, Orlando Airport on Friday the 5th of March. We had a great conversation and exchange of information relative to our current status in life. it was wonderful on the common travel, music interests that we were able to share during our short contact...makes life so interesting. Your sight is great. Our favorite music form is Country Western and I would like to get to the CMA awards sometime when actually get a chance. We will be visiting TN in October - Fairfield Glade TN (120 miles East of Nashville, I40).
I worked for a Company 32 years so I can relative... many promotiional positions within, before branching off with a segment to keep going independent as automotive supplier..tough in MI, then off to different trades, Insurance, Travel (own Company) and Foundation Staff in Jackson, MI.
You and Syliva talked about working toward either a Land or Cruise to visit Italy, Spain, Greece...Give me a call or e-mail response. I would love to help you and stay in contact.

Good luck and keep going doing what you love!

Sincerely,

Linda K. Gonding
A Dream Realixzed, LLC
888 324 8604
517 787 9905
lgonding@aol.com
www.Adreamrealizedtravel.com

By Linda K. Gonding on   3/10/2010 8:04 AM

Re: My First Thirty One Years

Good Afternoon JD

WOW! 31 years is very impressive. I can remember meeting you years ago at the Hawthorne Communty Center Street Fair. We were fortunate to have you attend the event. I'm sure you remember the Pet Contest. Gosh, has it really been that long ago?!
Listening to you, any one can tell how much you love what you are doing. Congratulations!


Sandy

By Sandy Garner on   3/19/2010 11:20 AM

Re: My First Thirty One Years

I've competed against JD and workd along side him. He is a true professional and has achieved a rare milestone in broadcasting, survival. Here's to another 31 years JD, Your Fan John Trout

By John Trout on   7/7/2010 1:30 PM

Re: My First Thirty One Years

i want carrie underwood and randy travis to sing i told you so and ed ttraugott

By ed traugott on   7/27/2010 7:45 PM

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