“Big” Jim Edwards, Tom Shannon - are known in fewer
circles as the generations roll on, making way for the
current crop of local talk radio stars. Williams and her
peers - Mike Kakuk, Lynn Martin, Patty Handysides
and of course, Arms Bumenlag - carry the present-day
banner of AM800, becoming community names and
community boosters like their predecessors.
Springtime’s annual “Mr. Instant Teller” is as
anticipated in Windsor-Essex as Tim Hortons Roll Up
The Rim, and listening for “The Impossible Question”
is a popular lunchtime exercise.
Early in my university career, I spent a few months
with the AM800 Travelling Trailer, handing out swag
at festivals and events. The trailer is a staple in
Windsor-Essex during the spring and summer. You can
find these cheerful community partners at places like
the Strawberry Fest, Tomato Festival and walks for
things like Cystic Fibrosis.
AM800 also brings the community together by
helping to sponsor local activities and organizations.
Their Twitter feed encourages attendance at sponsored
events like the Taste of Tecumseh, or Windsor Light
Music Theatre’s fall or spring shows. Without this
continued sponsorship, many of these organizations
would not be as successful as they are.
“Without the community focus we certainly
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