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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Iraq Goes “Classy.”


The Classy 100’s Breakfast Club trio will interview Major Christian Meeko of Erie from his station in Iraq this Friday December 29th.

The trinity of Erie broadcasting, Chuck Priestap, Brenda Savelli and Newsman Dave Benson will interview Major Meeko at about 7:45 EST Friday during their program. (I was told by an old nanny that “Newsman” was Dave’s given name at birth. His first diaper was the old Erie Times)

One thing has become very clear about our country's feelings, no matter how you feel about the war, Americans always honor and support the sacrifice of our troops and their families.

Major Meeko is expected not only to take the opportunity to talk to his Erie family, but to give tips and advice on what gifts our soldiers need that we can send. It is important to remember, even after the holidays, our men and women in uniform who are in harms way.


EMGR wants to thank Chuck Priestap and the “Classy” team for advising us on this event.

"Congress passed a law on February 1, 2006, setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of February 17, 2009. Most television stations will continue broadcasting both analog and digital programming until February 17, 2009, when all analog broadcasting will stop.. " FCC
http://www.dtv.gov/"

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jack,I believe that WSEE and WJET have also interviewed area servicepeople serving in Iraq this holiday season. I'm not sure about WICU. Aren't satellites a wonderful thing?

Jack Tirak said...

I never said they didn't! Just that Classy contacted me to tell me who and why. Don't rememmber anyone else taking that kind of care.

Anonymous said...

What did Chuck Priestap do before working in radio ? I seem to recall someone by that name when I worked at Lord Corp. many years ago. Is it the same person (Priestap can't be **that** common of a name, can it) or maybe his son or another relative ?

Anonymous said...

wicu did an interview just this past weekend for christmas.

Anonymous said...

David Bruce is the greatest!!!

Jack Tirak said...

I give up! Would someone tell me what the last comment means?

Anonymous said...

That was Chuck's Dad at Lords