Help the Texoma Red Cross

This is the article from KTEN news.

The Texoma Area Red Cross has been excessively busy this year.

Now, all its efforts have taken a toll on its bank account. The local chapter of the Red Cross has needed money since last year.

Representatives with the Red Cross tell me they have been bombarded by just about every type of disaster you can imagine.

With the holiday season approaching, it's only going to get busier.

Last year, the local chapter of the Red Cross handled more than 100 house fires in our area, and helped those victimized by the heavy floods this summer.

Now we are in the middle of fire season, and Sharon Watson, Director of the Texoma Area Red Cross, says they are low on funds.

"We have about $6,000 in the bank. One or two good house fires could wipe that out. We have no reserves, we used all our reserves for the house fires last year," says Watson.


The local Red Cross has served Grayson, Fannin, and Cook County for more than ninety years, and they depend on the local community's support.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or donating, call 903-465-1330.

Toy Recall Website

It seems like everything has been recalled this year. Here is a good website.

15 Worst Holiday Gift Ideas

here is a great list that we found today.

Happy Holidays

Hello there. Well, if you've been listening this week you know that we are playing all holiday music from now until Christmas Day. We hope you enjoy the sounds of the season.

We also kicked off our food drive for the Salvation Army. You can drop off your non-parishable food items to the Wal-Mart on Red Bud in McKinney until 9pm tonight (Tue) or from 5:30am-Noon tomorrow. Thanks so much to everyone who has helped out already.

Johnny is feeling pretty sick this week. I don't know what he caught, but, I hope it goes away soon. He didn't sing at all on Monday. That's how I know when something is wrong with him. Feel better buddy.

We have also started getting y'all qualified for the 2008 Honda Civic from Lute Riley Honda. It is our Check Us Out Sweepstakes. Look for your entry form in the mail or check out the website.

I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am going to be surrounded by friends and family this year. I am really looking forward to it.

Have a great day.

Carrie

Wanna Be in Star Trek Movie?

this if from www.usatoday.com

"Currently seeking: Thin, regal talent who have brown or black hair and are OK with their eyebrows being shaved from the arch outward to portray a 'Vulcan type' eyebrow shape."

So reads a casting sheet for the new Star Trek movie, which held an open call last weekend. The sheet goes on to request people "with interesting and unique facial features, such as: long necks, small heads, extremely large heads, wide-set eyes, bug eyes, close-set eyes, large forehead, short upper lip, pronounced cheekbones, over or under sized ears and/or nose, facial deformities ..."

The L.A. Times was there, and they even posted a photo gallery of some of the folks who came.

Johnny is going to try out. He said that he would shave his eye brows for cash.

I would love to shave them off for him.

Carrie

Toilet Themed Restaurant

Check out these pictures! Would you eat at a restaurant that looks like a bathroom?

Our Pick for Sexiest Man Alive

Matt Damon was chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. But, Maria and I believe that Shemar Moore should win.
What do you think?

The Nose Knows

Howdy friends. Another fun show today.

We talked about little accidents that you have had around the house. It started because my friend Ellen broke her nose this week. She was leaning over to pick something up off her bedroom floor, sneezed and hit the wooden footboard on her bed! It was hard enough to break her nose. WOW.

Johnny found a great article from the John Tesh Radio show about marriage. (His favorite topic) These are three things every marriage can do without.
1. Johnny B. okay. just kidding. Here is the real list.

3 things every marriage could live without: First, the eye roll. When you don't like what your spouse is doing or saying, you roll your eyes and sigh. Research shows that body language is just as hurtful as name calling- it's passive/aggressive behavior. Figure out what rubs you the wrong way- if it's small, get over it! But if it's something you think they can, and should change, then say so- deal with the problem head on.

The second thing your marriage can do without is "Wait! The kids need me!" Sometimes high parenting standards can lead to low marriage standards. Being available to your kids all the time puts your marriage on the back burner.

The last thing that shouldn't have room in your marriage is the public put-down- don't correct your spouse in public! Treat them with the same courtesy you'd give to a stranger- when they've finished a story (that you might not have agreed with)- instead of "Are you crazy? It didn't happen that way!", just wait until they've finished their version, and simply say, "I liked the way you put that."

Thanks John Tesh.

We wanted you to know about a story in Sherman, TX. There are many scam artists out there and one has targeted Sherman. Click here for the details.

Well, have a great day. Talk to ya tomorrow.

Carrie

I am a slacker

Hello. My name is Carrie and I am a slacker. ("Hi Carrie")
I haven't been keeping up with the blog lately. Sorry.

I will try to do better. We have been really busy around the station. We are gearing up for our Annual Bob Skaggs Memorial Food Drive. We are accepting donations again this year the week of Thanksgiving. Look for us at Wal-Mart on Red Bud Blvd in McKinney November 19th-21st.

Also, we are getting ready to give away a new 2008 Honda Civic from Lute Riley Honda. Have you checked your mail? Look for the entry form and get it back to us asap. Or go to the website... www.975klak.com

We also have a Holiday Surprise for you next week. Keep listening.

Plus, just my daily job of keeping Johnny out of trouble. That takes up alot of time.

Today we talked about funny excuses to get out of work. Here are a couple actual excuses that employees used.
- Employee said he was crabby and it wouldn’t be good for business
- Employee got whiplash from brushing her hair
- Employee said he wasn’t feeling well and wanted to rest up for the company’s holiday party that night
- Employee claimed to have met a movie star and was spending the day with him
- Employee was injured while getting a haircut
- Employee had been up all night because their favorite “American Idol” contestant was voted off

Did you hear about my personal triumph yesterday? I finally paid off a credit card! I called the company and cancelled it, then I cut the card. It was a great feeling. They seemed almost hurt that I wanted to cancel my account. Well, we have known each other for a VERY LONG TIME!

Has this ever happened to you? Your cell phone goes off at a bad time? Maria's rang while we were on the air this morning. She will never live this down. And Johnny's YOU'VE GOT MAIL went off while I was doing the news earlier.
Nobody ever calls me, so, mine was quiet.

Thanks to Todd with Baskin Robbins of Collin County for bringing us some ice cream today. They have new flavors for the holidays. He also brought two ice cream cakes, one was decorated with the KLAK logo. It is never too early for ice cream is our motto.

Have a great day. Talk to ya tomorrow.

Carrie

Vote for Melissa Elementary

Check out this video from the 3rd Grade Class at Melissa Ridge Elementary. They are trying to win a contest. The grand prize package that includes high-tech teaching products from Interwrite Learning and a projector, sound system and an integrated device to control it all.
Click here, watch the video and vote for Melissa.

Howdy

Good Morning.

Johnny was a little sad this morning because his favorite driver Jeff Gordon didn't win this weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway. Last week we decided that since I know nothing about Nascar, I would just pick a driver to follow. I went with the number 96 car. I don't think he did very well. Oh, well, at least the COWBOYS won.

We read about a couple of third grade boys who invented Wedgie-Proof underwear! They call them the "Rip Away 1000." Instead of causing pain when someone grabs them, they just rip away. Pretty smart!

It pays to be a loyal listener club member. Congrats to Angela Gattis from Pottsboro. She won tickets to see Daughtry at Texas Stampede. Plus she will MEET THE BAND before the show.

Our next loyal listener club prize is tickets to see Billy Joel, December 4th at the American Airlines Center. Make sure you register to win at www.975klak.com

Christmas Shopping season starts earlier and earlier every year. I have vowed to get mine done early this year. I was at the Outlet Mall this weekend. It was a crazy nightmare. Apparently, everyone else is starting early too. I may just do it all online. Also, if anyone knows where I can get a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Barbie Doll, please let me know. There is a 5 year old on my list.

Johnny's Mom picked the Monday Night Football game this morning. The swami-mommy says The Ravens will win it. She is doing really well this season. We'll see if she can continue her streak tonight.

Have a great day... get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Today's high is 83!

Carrie

"I'm Batman"

This morning we talked about switching jobs for a day. I would love to be a firefighter. Johnny wants to be Batman. Or a Nascar driver. What would you do if you could change jobs for one day?

Johnny has eaten his weight in tootsie rolls this morning. I had a whole bag left over from last night's trick or treaters. I had some adorable kids stop by my house. There were many princesses and quite a few pirates. I should have given them all more candy though.

Today is “national dads make dinner night.” So, make sure dad takes care of that tonight.

Join me at Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppe Friday from 11am-1pm. We will have a bunch of prizes to give away including some lunch for two gift certificates. It is in Frisco at 3231 Preston Rd.

Have a great day. See ya tomorrow.

Carrie