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I am exhausted just as most south Floridians are (and the
rest of Florida, too). That Wicked Wilma passed right over
my barrier island…where I live and work….this week. Wilma
had 120 mile per hour winds. And before that Katrina the
Kat-Lady grazed the island with 95 mile an hour winds before
emerging in the Gulf of Mexico with her deadly cat 5 hit in
New Orleans. Hey, leader of the hurricanes….GIVE US A
BREAK!!! Stay away for a year, will you PLEASE!!!!
Just as the broadcasters came together after Katrina hit, so
did they with Wilma. Fortunately, I was in Texas at landfall
, but my friends who had radio with batteries told me about
how radio really helps in a time of great need. Check this
out: There was no power. Or AC. Or Internet. Or electric
phones (only land lines). Or TV. OR Cable. But there was
radio!!!! You get the picture. Power will return to all in
two to three weeks!!! Radio is the total communicator at the
moment!!!! Congratulations to radio for another outstanding
job!!!
This is a quick column. I am trying to reach someone in
south Florida to walk thru my place to check the Wilma
damage.
However, as I leave I have some very sad news. Michael
Spears has died. If you don’t know of his radio
history….well, let’s just say he was a leader. I have known
him for many years. You probably read and heard audio bits
saluting him in various e-trades this week. His smile and
talent will be missed. I know because I WAS THERE in his
office many times talking radio!!! So long Michael. You did
great!!!!!
e-mail Kent
kent@kentburkhart.com
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