Rochester's Good Morning: Recent shows

10/10/08 On today's program, Uncle Nordy reported in to talk about union suits, a job with the funeral home he had earlier this week, and dry roasted peanuts. George Rownd, the 'Sports Expert' wanted to talk today about lessons from Mike Redmond, Dusty Baker, the mixed world of sports and politics, and the N-H-L, and three easy football picks for the weekend. We talked with Bob Herskovitz of the Minnesota Historical Society about a workshop on "Preserving Family History: Minnesota's Greatest Generation" at the Mantorville Opera House tomorrow beginning at one in the afternoon. The workshop will teach participants how to preserve and care for different types of memorabilia, and you're encouraged to bring something 'old' that you may have questions about. The seminar is FREE and you can find out more by calling (507) 635-5508, and go online at www.mnhs.org. City of Rochester Parks Superintendent Ron Bastian stopped by for is regular visit, talking about autumn in the parks, the preparations for winter activities in the park properties, the Heritage House in Central Park and how it's a secret to many residents, an expansion project for the Mayo Civic Center that continues to move along, a vacancy in the fourth ward on the Board of Park Commssioners, golf season pass opportunities, public access to Cascade Lake, and taking your phone calls: on where someone gets information on the Heritage House; on talk of enlarging the swimming pool at the Rec Center; and on vines along West River Parkway north of Elton Hills Drive, and some chewed trees near the walking bridge; and on why college age players are left off golf family packages. 10/09/08 On today's program, 'Sports Expert' George Rownd checked in to talk about Barry Bonds being okay with being out of baseball, another 'fun' thing to buy on ebay, the fact that Tim don't like Manny, and why he should have grown up to be a caddy for Tiger Woods. Tom Bollman from Pine Island phoned in to talk about at theater production of 'The Odd Couple' at the old Pine Theater this Saturday and Sunday, and each of the next two weekends. Bob Ruble of the Rochester Radio Theatre Guild stopped in to talk about the group's 20th Anniversary Shows this weekend, including a new Fibber McGee & Molly show called 'Fish Dinner', the Fred Allen Show regarding rationing, the 'Witches Tail', and the musical featuring Gene Eiden and several others. The peformances are Friday and Saturday at the Assembly of God Church along 18th Avenue NW, and tickets will be available at the door. Olmsted County Sheriff Steve Von Wald joined us in studio for his regular visit, talking about another successful golf outing for the Von Wald Shelter last month, the procedure when national policitial candiates make a scheduled stop in the area, what to do when you collide with a deer, a re-introduction of the neighborhood watch program in the county, and taking your phone calls: on whether the department has community service officers like the Rochester City Police; on officers being used as escorts for funerals; on the procedure when serving home foreclosure notices; on not being able to move a deer you hit until you get a permit; and on business-related signs on road right-of-ways. 10/08/08 On today's program George Rownd, the 'Sports Expert', joined us to visit about another example of sportsmanship in college athletics, houses of quarterbacks, a 'hot under the collar' Chilly, and an unfortunately named college quarterback. Chris Alcott of Riverside Concerts stopped in to talk about the Cathie Ryan concert this Saturday at 7:30 at the Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall. Irish American Cathie Ryan is an original and distinctive voice in Celtic music, and spent seven years as the lead signer of Cherish The Ladies. Tickets are 20-dollars and 14.50, and available at the Civic Center box office. Twins' announcer John Gordon checked in to talk about the upcoming NLCS and ALCS. We talked about the Twins' four free agents, Dennis Reyes, Eddie Guardado, Nick Punto and Adam Everett, possible interest in Boston's Jed Lowrie, and the play of former Rochester Honker Andre Ethier with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tom Ryan of Olmsted County Parks visited with us, talking about Root River Park and the plans to get county residents used to using the 90-acre regional parkland, which was acquired earlier, by June 2009. Tom also took your phone calls: on whether finches eat the seeds or take them and hide them; and on the possible sighting of a mink near Riverside Elementary School. 10/07/08 On today's program, 'Sports Expert' George Rownd phoned in to talk about the Vikings' win last night in New Orleans, Eagle fans continuing their tradition of good behavior, the Lions' continued tradition of losing, and another home for sale in the Midwest (at a reasonable price). Becky from United Way Olmsted County checked in with an update on the Winter Outerwear Initiative, telling us that this week is the final week for recipients to register to receive support, and that drop sites still need you to donate outerwear. Rochester City Councilman Bruce Snyder stopped in for his regular visit, talking about the approval of the distribution of the Community Block Grant monies, an okay for a development between 50th and 60th Avenues NW north of Valley High Drive, and taking your phone calls: on who the developer is for the approved parcel last night; on little grocery stores in neighborhoods never coming back; on the service at the airport seemingly decreasing since Northwest left the facility; on gang activities and the state having a state-funded gang strike force that Rochester doesn't participate in; on the issue of government grant monies really being an additional tax on citizens; on cameras and how prevalent they really are; on more and more businesses not putting up signage on handicapped parking spots; on how copies of building permits can be acquired; on the lighting at the Rec Center west parking lot being poor; and on snow removal and what will happen because of the number of homes that aren't occupied. 10/06/08 On today's program, Uncle Nordy checked in to visit about the cold (or the mold) that's affecting him, the Vikings' Monday Night Game tonight, the old Cleveland Browns in the heyday of the 50s, the refinishing of the parking lot at the catholic church and the suggestion that they go to angle parking, and the Minnesota Wild's 'Nordy'. 'Sports Expert' George Rownd reported in to talk about the Gophers winning in the Big Ten, another Green Bay loss (at home), the dismissal of the Cubs and the Brewers from the baseball playoffs, and football above the Arctic Circle at Barrow, Alaska. Stacie Baertsch of the Rochester Senior Citizen reported in with October activities for the center, and you can always get at rundown at http://www.rochesterseniorcenter.org/ or call 287-1404. Teresa Byland of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee stopped in to talk about a Downtown Bicycle Study and its primary recommendations for building a bicycle network, particularly in Southwest and Northwest and the Cascade Lake Trail ribbon cutting Wednesday. There's also a Public Hearing on October 29th at the Health Building at 2100 Campus Drive at 6:30PM. A baby turtle was standing at the bottom of a large tree and with a deep sigh, started to climb. About an hour later, he reached a very high branch and walked along to the end. He turned and spread all four flippers and launched himself off the branch. When he landed at the bottom in a pile of soft, dead leaves, he shook himself off, walked back to the bottom of the tree, and with a sigh started to climb. About an hour later, he again reached the very high branch, walked along, turned, spread his flippers and flung himself off the branch. Again, he landed on the bottom, shook himself off, went to the bottom of the tree, sighed and started climbing. Watching these proceedings from the end of the branch were two little birds. Mommy bird turned to Daddy bird and said, "Don't you think it's time we told him he was adopted?" CHILDREN'S LETTERS TO THE PASTOR: Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, Arnold Age 8, Nashville Dear Pastor, Please say in your sermon that Peter Peterson has been a good boy all week. I am Peter Peterson. Sincerely, Pete Age 9, Phoenix Dear Pastor, My father should be a minister. Every day he gives us a sermon about something. Robert Age 11, Anderson Dear Pastor, I'm sorry I can't leave more money in the plate, but my father didn't give me a raise in my allowance. Could you have a sermon about a raise in my allowance? Love, Patty Age 10, New Haven Dear Pastor, My mother is very religious. She goes to play bingo at church every week even if she has a cold. Yours truly, Annette Age 9, Albany Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won't be there. Stephen Age 8, Chicago Dear Pastor, I think a lot more people would come to your church if you moved it to Disneyland. Loreen Age 9, Tacoma Dear Pastor, I liked your sermon where you said that good health is more important than money but I still want a raise in my allowance. Sincerely, Eleanor Age 12, Sarasota Dear Pastor, Please pray for all the airline pilots. I am flying to California tomorrow. Laurie Age 10, New York City Dear Pastor, I hope to go to heaven some day but later than sooner. Love, Ellen Age 9, Athens Dear Pastor, Please say a prayer for our Little League team. We need God's help or a new pitcher. Thank you. Alexander Age 10, Raleigh Dear Pastor, My father says I should learn the Ten Commandments. But I don't think I want to because we have enough rules already in my house. Joshua Age 10, South Pasadena Dear Pastor, Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. Carla Age 10, Salina Dear Pastor, I like your sermon on Sunday. Especially when it was finished. Ralph Age 11, Akron Dear Pastor, How does God know the good people from the bad people? Do you tell Him or does He read about it in the newspapers? Sincerely, Marie Age 9, Lewiston