“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” is a song by the band War from the album of the same name. Along with “Low Rider” it is one of War’s most famous songs. The song has a simple structure, with the phrase “Why can’t we be friends?” being sung four times after each two-line verse amounting to over forty times in under four minutes. It was played in space when NASA beamed it to the linking of Soviet cosmonauts and U.S. astronauts in 1975. “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” charted at #6 in 1975

War- Why can’t We be friends?

Bird House
   
1/2 Gallon Milk or Juice Container
   
String

Scissors
   
Bird Seed

Cut out windows on all four sides of the container.You can make a perch for the
bird by only cutting the top and sides and fold out the bottoms.Poke random holes in
the bottom of the contaier for water drainage. Puch holes in the top for
string attachment. Fill feeder with seed, hang it outside, and watch for birds.

THE END OF APRIL AND THE BIRTHDAY OF BUGS!!

BUGS BUNNY, MAN!

So here it is, the end of the month of April and also the birthday of Bugs Bunny.  He was “born” on this day in 1938, according to Mark’s files.  So as a tribute to the birthday of one of the greatest cartoon characters ever created, here’s a shot of Mark’s tattoo.  Enjoy!

WASH YER DOG AND HELP THE KIDS!!

CHRISTINE KASBOHM IN THE STUDIOS!

Thanks to Christine Kasbohm for stopping in today to tell us about a special fundraising event coming upo the Doggie Styles Pet Grooming in Ishpeming to benefit Powell Township Schools kids who are going on a major trip later this month.  Click “HERE” listen to the interview with Christine.

We’ll see you soon right here on the internetz!!!

-Walt

HERE’S A FEW THOUGHTS ABOUT THE CURRENT FLU SITUATION FROM GEORGE SEDLACEK WITH THE MARQUETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

MCHD REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE SEDLACEK.

The following comments come from this morning’s guest George Sedlacek:

1.  It’s too early to tell just how dangerous this new flu virus will be.  It hasn’t even been classified as a pandemic yet.  It has the potential to die out quickly like the 2003 SARS epidemic, be a mild pandemic such as the 1968 Hong Kong Flu pandemic, or be a major killer like the 1918-1920 pandemic.  Public Health is very concerned and are activating their emergency preparedness plans. (This work is largely behind the scenes and includes active surveillance.)  The old adage, It’s better to be safe than sorry applies to this situation.

2.  The early surveillance that is taking place by public health and the medical community is very important for a couple of reasons.  To keep the spread of the virus to a minimum, you have to catch it early. The virus needs people to spread it!  Now is the time we alert our community partners on what to do when (or if) the virus appears in our community. The public themselves play the major role!  Stay home when sick. Cover coughs and wash hands!  Social distancing also helps (stay 6 feet away if possible) when the virus is in the community.

3.  We will be following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control.  They have guidelines for the medical community, general public, and the community.  We are encouraging the public to visit the site.  www.cdc.gov/swineflu

4.  Don’t spread rumors!  Every illness is not swine flu.  The guidelines for our community still is that if you become sick and have not been in Mexico or one of the states in which illness has occurred in the past seven days, the illness is not swine flu.  This guidance may change as more locations in the US “catch” this flu.

HEY!  CHILL OUT! IT’S ONLY THE SWINE FLU!

HEY MAN! IT'S NOT OUR FAULT!!

This morning, we wanted to take a moment and add some perspective to this whole Swine Flu “thing”.  We brought in folks with the Marquette County Health Department to alleviate some of the fears and concerns with the current flu bug.  Just remember, eating bacon and ribs, pork chops and ham won’t give you the Swine Flu.  There’s some more info to follow, so keep on reading!

MARQUETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATE ON THE FLU!

MCHD REPRESENTATIVES GEORGE SEDLACEK & JILL FRIES.

Thanks to George Sedlacek, Community Health Division Director, and Jill Fries, Emergency Preparation Co-Ordinator with the Marquette County Health Department for coming in and talking about a realistic and rational approach to the Swine Flu Situation.  They also list a series of tips to keep yourself healthy and  flu-free.  Listen to their complete interview by clicking “HERE“, and get to their website by clicking “HERE“.

TALKING ABOUT GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

NO, HE'S REALLY NOT A PSYCHO…HE'S BILL TIBOR!

Thanks to our own General Sales Manager, Bill Tibor, for coming in to tell us about the Seventh Annual GLR / Biolife/ Flanigan’s / Rodney’s Pizza Charity Golf Outing.  The event is May 30th with all proceeds to benefit the Women’s Center in Marquette.  Click “HERE” to listen to the interview.

TIME TO GO!

OK, everybody, the time has come to head out again.  Just remember to wash your hands and sneeze into your elbow!

See ya!

-Walt

It’s good practice to enter a contest. It’s only to sing and compete. Someone will win ,000 cash and advance to the regionals and if you were to go to nationals- ,000 and a recording contract and all kinds of offers to tour.

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* June 27 – Ojibwa Casino Harvey
* July 3 – The Exchange Club’s International Food Fest
* July 4 – Ishpemings 4th of July Community Picnic 1p-4p
* July 25 – Ojibwa Harvey
* August 15 – Marquette County Fair

“Should I Stay or Should I Go” is a song by The Clash, from their album Combat Rock. It was written in 1981 and featured Mick Jones on lead vocals. It became the band’s only number-one single, a decade after it was originally released. In November 2004, it was ranked at 228 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.^[1] In 2009 it was named the 42nd best hard rock song of all time by VH1.^[2]

The tune leans towards more of a retro punk rock sound than most of the other tracks on the album. Though many legends have arisen about what the song is about (one of which is Jones’ impending dismissal from the Clash in 1983), it is actually about a rocky personal relationship between Jones and former Meat Loaf backup singer Ellen Foley that would soon implode. The lyrics seem to reflect ups and downs concerning the relationship and the dilemma of sticking with or ending it.^[3]

The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

I’m feeling much better today! So is Draper we are both a million times better and not sick anymore. This makes me happy so excited as Draper would say

NOT THAT EXCITING OF A DAY!

CHOMPIN' DOWN WITH MARK EVANS!

The Swine Flu pandemic seems to be dictating all of the discussions concerning the national and international news today.  Good thing thatI already am immune to swine!  Yes, that’s a backhanded joke about Mark and his oatmeal eating habits!

BLESS THE TIM HORTON’S AND HERE’S HOPING FOR A BETTER WEEK!

NOW, THAT'S THE STUFF!!

Since it was a slower morning, our official “Mark & Walt in the Morning” fuel, Tim Horton’s Coffee, had an extra challenge ahead of it, but it stepped it self up and did the job.  Thank you to Timmy H!

LATER, GANG!

Oh well, off to another day!

-Walt

FOLLOWING A FAIRLY CRUDDY WEEKEND, LET THE COFFEE DO IT’S WORK!!

COFFEE BEANS, BABY, COFFEE BEANS!!

Good Monday Morning Marquette County! It’s another week with another series of interviews and another bunch of bleary-eyed mornings. Thank goodness the show is currently running on Tim Horton’s whole bean coffee. Freshly ground yp and consumed by your favorite morning team, Mark & Walt in the Morning. C’mon Timmy H! Do yer thing!

MARQUETTE MAYOR JOHN KIVELA STOPS BY!

HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR!!

Thanks to the City of Marquette’s Mayor, John Kivela for coming in this morning to talk about the expected formal resolution of the dispute between the city and former city attorney Bonnie Hoff. To listen to his EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Mark & Walt, click “HERE“. For more on the city, click “HERE“.

The Mayor also wanted to get the word out that there is still time to take part in the political process by running for the City Commission. He told us about the process of running and how to get started. Listen by clicking “HERE.”

MAIN STREET MONDAY AND THE CEREAL CONNECTION!!

SNEAK A PEEK!!

Congratulations to our latest Main Street Monday winner who knew that the answer to the question, “What classic commercial cartoon character complete this trifecta; Count Chocula, Frankenberry and who?” Bridgette from Marquette knew the answer was “BOOBERRY”! She has won two 14-inch 3-topping pizzas from Main Street Pizza at either the Marquette, Harvey or Munising locations.

GOTTA GO!

See ya all tomorrow!

-Walt