Here At The Studios

So what’s new at the studios? Many things, but the highlight of the month was the arrival of Wayne and Connie Burkhart, who traveled here from Catawissa to weed, trim, sweep and generally improve the plantings at the front of WRGN. They did a great job and tremendously encouraged everyone here.

Congratulations are offered to Scott and Joy Ryman who became the proud parents of a baby girl, Brooke Joy, born on June 3. Scott is the son of Brenda and Martin Ryman of Wapwallopen and Joy is the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Lawrence Reed, of Harvey’s Lake.

It was “Cole Slaw Day” on Shirl and You, as Shirl sought recipes for it. She got two excellent ones. Bob Bowers, of Lehighton, told his wife, Joanne, to call in hers. We see why he insisted she do that, it’s delicious.

Marjorie Joninval, of Scranton , was born in Haiti. She admitted that she still loves Haiti. She was home and was able to call “Shirl and You". She was to begin training for a new job with mentally challenged children. “It’s always a blessing to hear you, Shirley,” she said. “Your voice brings smiles to listeners’ faces.”

There’s no stopping Florence Posten, of Scranton. Even her disabilities don’t stop her. “God always helps me through the day,” she said, as she told how she boards the bus in her electric “Jazzy.”

Debbie McCormick, Jenkins Township, recommends hot air balloon rides. She said she took her first one in Arizona and was amazed at the beauty of the desert and the mountains surrounding it. “It’s smoother than an elevator ride,” she said.

Vivian Wickiser, Sugar Notch, has a method that keeps her from missing any of her favorite programming on WRGN. She uses three radios, two of them are upstairs. She says Sugar Notch is a “little borough.” She remembers when Main St. had an Acme Store, clothing store, Post Office and pizza parlor.

A phone call came from Ray Riso, of Harrisburg, who was traveling through the area. He shared a touching story of how his first marriage ended in divorce and of the loneliness he was experiencing. He explained that he feels the Lord’s presence greater than ever before. “He fills in the gap and I am open to His will,” he said. He did say that as a result of that marriage he has a great daughter.

At WRGN’s Yard Sale, six wheel chairs and many canes and walkers were collected for the benefit of Joni’s “Wheels For The World Project.” For those wondering what happens to all the stuff that is left after the sale, it’s given to the local fire company, Sweet Valley Fire Company. It is sold at their next year’s event and the proceeds benefit the volunteer fire company.

We’re been looking forward to July and all the excitement that comes with giving away tickets to Knoebels Amusement Park. And we think that includes Judie, who answers the hundreds of phone calls.

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