Hey, I’m the “new guy” here at 100.5 The River. We’ll get to hang out for part of your workday and the drive home while you’re listening to Today’s Best Mix without the rap. Some people asked “why would you move HERE?” when I started. I answer that question with disbelief and realize that people in GR simply don’t realize what a great city they have. Grand Rapids is just a fantastic city. The people, the downtown, the festivals, the philanthropy of our ‘famous families’ … the list goes on and on. The VIBE of this city is just incredible. Those who say “why would you move HERE?” clearly don’t realize how crappy most other similar sized cities are compared to GR. We moved here from the vibrant and clean city (#sarcasm) of Toledo, OH where I was the Operations Manager for six radio stations. Before that, I was on-air or programming stations in Philadelphia, New York City, Milwaukee, Madison, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Waterloo (Iowa). My wife and I met in Madison and were married four days after 9/11. We have two “furry kids” named Ollie (yellow lab/bassett/corgi) and Chester (bassett). I’m also the Program Director for Channel 95-7 and 100.5 The River, so if you have any comments, suggestions or complaints (I welcome compliments, too), just email or call me!
Tom Cook
Christmas Tree Recycling Information
Hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas!
Too soon, January will be here, we'll be breaking new years resolutions and again having to work a whole five days in a row! That means you'll soon be taking down decorations and will need need a place for the Christmas tree.
Dunkin’ Donuts Returns!
I'd be lying if I said this didn't make me a *little bit* happy. Dunkin' Donuts are coming back to Grand Rapids!
Ten new Dunkin' Donuts will be open in the GR area by 2018. The first one will be open by next year. No word on where it will be...
Shoppers’ View Is Hosting A Job Fair This Weekend
If you're looking for a job, this will be of interest to you...
Shoppers’ View will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, October 13th, from 9a to 1pm at their offices at 1331 Plainfield Ave. They have 20 customer service positions available. Full-time positions start between $10.00 and $12.00 per hour.
ArtPrize 2012 Spotlight – Grandpa Morgan Tuskegee Airmen
Just a few nights ago, Faith and I walked around ArtPrize and saw some amazing art.
But the one piece that is *still* my favorite is one I've been seeing since before ArtPrize began last week. The drawing is phenomenal and moving, not only in its difficulty but its sentiment as well...