Mixx 96.1FM Listeners Thoughts

Dear Station Manager:
I would like to recognize a special group of people. With the storm we just had and other storms in the past when roads are unsafe and power is out. The rain is coming down hard and the wind is blowing. Or the snow is falling fast there is a special group who needs to be congratulated. These are the nurses of Providence Sound Home Care. Inspite of all the adverse conditions they have continued to make their house calls and care for those of us who rely on them and their care. I know they listen to your station for road conditions. My nurse refused to be put off by the horrible conditions on the bad storm day and arrived on time with no concern for her safety. She just wanted to see that I was OK. Just thought you should know that along with the road crews and PSE workers and Coast Guard fliers we have a great group of Nurses who continue to care about their patients and do their job.
Sincerely
Martha

I have been a loyal listener since 1989. I moved here from the Republic of Panama, Central America to beautiful downtown Fort Lewis, Washington. I physically arrived here with my family in March and I elected to move to Olympia. Finding a radio station that not only entertains but provides critical local information is imperative to me. The variety of stations in this area was pleasing but I continued to explore for MY STATION.

Imagine my surprise when I found you all. Your station was a budding new station and the quality of your Dee Jays, your music selection and at that time Gene Cantrell, the then Freeway Hero, were all factors that lead me to select MIXX as my home station. I was stationed at Fort Lewis from 1989 until I retired in 1995. I can't tell you how many times, MIXX 96.1 helped me.

You helped to keep my spirits up after an initial bout of cancer diagnosed Dec 15, 1992; we overcame the 1993 inaugural ball storm and related power outage, although I lost three trees; together we again overcame another different site cancer bout in 1994; we survived the 1995-6 Christmas season which ended up costing me 17 trees; and I can still list other events.

During my cancer episodes, my family would play MIXX on any radio they could find because they discovered that your station always soothed me even during the hardest part of treatment. Your station was a source for laughter and tears, smiles and encouragement even if you didn't know about it but we did. As you can tell, I'm a survivor. I've been cancer free since 1996.

I have experienced the changes in your staff and some of the modifications that normally transpire in any organization but the essence of your station's spirit remains and I thank the Almighty that you have survived the changes and continue to be your unique self. RP and Ann, Smiling Jay (I have two tee-shirts sorely worn), Dave Mann, Sean Murray, are my mainstay.
I'm one of the many nameless individuals who contribute during your Christmas and Back to School fund drives. Your station always gives back to the community sometimes without even being aware of it.

Thank you for your excellent staff, fine programming, and your commitment to your community.

Madeline
Olympia, WA

Hi, just read your list of the top 96 soft rock songs of all time. While I agree with the vast majority of your selections, I can't help but be disappointed in the absence of Air Supply from the list. At the very least, I would think that "Lost in Love" is in the top 20, but also they have a very good version of "The Power of Love," which you put in for Celine Dion, and which you credit to Jennifer Rush. I admit that I do not know who actually wrote the lyrics and music to that song; however, I believe the Air Supply version is an excellent one. I hope you will redo your list with this in mind. However, if you don't, that's ok too. -Raymond North

Thank you very much for such a wonderful station. I'm a shift worker and listen to Mixx 96 both at home and at work. It's very clear that your staff enjoys what they are doing!!! I especially enjoy Sean Murray's relaxed tone in the evenings. Keep up the GREAT work!
Debbie, Loyal Listener in Longview

... Let me tell you how much of a hero your radio station is. It is a very rough world and it is getting harder and harder to find child and family-friendly entertainment. On July 4th we went to a big party in our neighborhood and they had a nice sound system set up in their backyard. And what were they listening to? Mixx 96! We had all kinds of people there; little kids, grandparents, and people who just wanted to have a good time. We had a great time; playing horseshoes, eating too much, playing with firecrackers, and listening to Mixx 96 all day long.
That's not all ... we have two cats [that get upset by loud fireworks]. We put them in their day room and put a small radio in their room and what radio station kept our cats mellow? Mixx 96! See? You folks are heroes! ... Thank you so much for being a station we can trust and we can enjoy and we can hear; you're always clear and great to listen to.

Thanks for the good work and the closure updates and the traffic reports. Your staff is phenomenal!! --Vickie

I just wanted to give you some positive feedback. Too often, we only hear the negatives from the public. As a Loyal Listener I would like to say your station has done a fantastic job on reporting road conditions, school closures, etc. I have listened to your station at home and work since you were first on the air. I love you guys. WAY TO GO MIXX 96. -- Yvonne

I wanted to thank the Mixx96 staff for your reporting on traffic problems. I have been saved from massive waits in traffic by you guys. Last Monday there was an accident on I-5 at exit 108 and I got lost trying to bypass it off
exit 105. I received great help when I called Mixx96 getting me back on the freeway at exit 109.
Really appreciate your help!
Kathy, Morton

Last Thursday my co-worker sent an email asking for tickets to the Bob the Builder show for my son and I. You were gracious enough to comply...not with just plain'o tickets, but front row, VIP tickets!!

My son is 4 years old, and developementally delayed. He's such a great sport about it!! His teacher says he's a sweetie, "not a mean bone in his body"; but recently I've seen him get shunned but some of his classmates at Day care because he can't communicate well enough to really participate in their games. He still takes it in stride, just finds something to play by himself, but I can still see the hurt and confusion in his eyes and it just makes me want to weep even thinking about it.

On our last trip to my parents' house, Brandon, my son, learned that his favorite Grammpa's name was Bob, too. He got to spend some time playing with the Leatherman tool he keeps on his belt, just like the tool belt that Builder Bob wears! The whole Bob the Builder thing became even cooler then!!

We've been having a rather rough time of it lately, and with all these factors taken into consideration, when I heard about the show, I SSOOO wanted to take Brandon, but knew there was no way to eak the cost of those tickets out of our budget!! So when Vicki handed me the tickets I nearly started crying right here in the office! Brandon had a great time, and I took tons of great pictures!! I wanted to thank you all again for your generosity...it might seem like a small thing, but it really brightened our weekend incredibly!! I've attached a couple of pictures so you can see the great fun we had!!

I never thought of communicating with you, but wanted to let you know that for several years now, we listen, primarily in the evening hours, and have most enjoyed Shawn [Sean] Murray & his intelligent & insightful nature.

His tone is one that both relaxes us & makes us glad that we have such a great station here in Port Orchard. Unlike many, who talk needlessly about things that are of interest to only them, Shawn seems to be talking to us, directly, and that is impressive. My husband & I really appreciate being included in his shows. To be included as a friend, or family member. Shawn does that very well, and we thank you for his showmanship. His news items are worthy of a larger station, because they deal with matters of importance to us all. Not just small talk. Traffic, weather & music items of interest. Nice.

Please keep up the great work. Your station has become a standard in our cars & at home in the evening, thanks to Shawn [Sean] Murray & his style.

Sincerely yours,

Alice & Harry Garret
Port Orchard, Washington

I have been listening to your station since it started back in.... 1990-ish? I listen to it all day long at work! Nice easy listening, just enough chit chat, and I love your "Freeway Hero." Thanks for being a special part of my life. -- Eilis, Olympia

... Just wanted to let you know that I have come to enjoy your radio station these few weeks that I have been here. WOW!!! I used to always listen to 106.9 in the car, since I was only able to get radio in the vehicle and not the house. At my new place, you channel comes in nicely. I am so pleased with your music selection, news information and congenial humor of your radio announcers. I find myself tuning to Mixx 96.1 even in the vehicle now. Thanks for such a great job! Love how you call your traffic guys "Heroes"...as they are since they keep the traffic flowing and lives are saved. :) Loyal Listener with smiles of thanks and gratitude ~ Lisa

Hi John
Kudos to you and the Mixx96 staff for helping the food bank and the Habitat for Humanity. I am a volunteer at the food bank and in the past volunteered with HfH. Both are great organizations and both in need of the community help and support. Thanks to all of you for helping out. Have a great weekend. ~Meredith

I love listening to you 'guys' especially in the mornings and also in my car on my way home in the evenings. I especially like your traffic reports because they provide me with very important travel tips. THANX for making my days more enjoyable and safer. - Elaine Saucier, Tacoma

Thank you all at Mix 96 for the nice birthday card and balloons. What a wonderful surprise to come home from work after listening to you all day & find you in my mail box, as well. You're not only fun to listen to, but kind & considerate as well. You help make a cold job in the cannery, a lot more pleasant. Thank you all, for all the hours of enjoyment you have given me.
Merry in Astoria, OR

Well another year and my favorite radio station sent me a card signed by all of you. Wow...how special....and I had to write and tell you how much it was appreciated. I live alone, am 55 (and admitting it now too lol) and have no family to celebrate my birthday with. So....YOU all are my family this year....you've just been adopted. You have no idea over the past year going through all the health problems I have had to face just what a difference "knowing" you all and enjoying every second of the station has meant. I used to be a dj after college and loved it...then life sidetracked me....I miss it. Anyway...back to my thanks.....I know you send these to everyone that is on your list....but this is the only birthday card I will get this year...as last year and it means a lot. I want you to know I wish you all good health, happiness, peace and love for a longggggg time. I'll be listening...:-)..and enjoying as always.

Hi, I just wanted to tell you that we love your station. I live in Roslyn, Washington and this is the best station we have ever gotten here. Great job of playing a variety of music.

I look forward to your next correspondence. Your station does an excellent job of making the listeners feel appreciated...This is returned many fold by Mixx's growing listener population. I hope us listeners repay in-kind our appreciation and demonstrate how valuable Mixx 96 is to our community. Again, Thank you Mixx 96.

A loyal listener,
Karen

I never leave the house without tuning in Mixx 96. I live in Chehalis and the traffic to Olympia can sometimes be terrible. I just tune in Mixx 96 and if there is an accident or slowdown on I-5 heading north to Olympia, I know about it in advance, and can always take alternate routes. It has saved me many times!! Thanks! I love you guys, and we listen to you in our office in Chehalis - United Way of Lewis County. -- Debbie

I am so happy to be a member on line as well as on the radio waves. Even though I live in Kent, I only listen to your station. ... I found your station by accident and have been listening to it ever since. ... I listen to RP and Anne on the way to work in the morning and love Jack Archer. Those guys interplay so well. At any rate, I am so glad you and your station are in existence. AND you play MY kind of music.

A very Handsome young man [Chad] just delivered my Valentine Basket to me from you through How - About - A - Basket. Very nice. I didn't know what to expect. And Ann did a great job reading my poem over the air. A Big "THANK YOU" to you all.

Hi, my name is Brandy and I wanted to write you and tell you how well you are all doing. I love kxxo. I listen to you guys all the time. It makes me feel at home when I'm away from home. It's nice having a radio station where you're all so down to earth and have a sense of reality. Where other stations don't care about their listeners you all do. My favorite is Sean Michael Murray. During the day I also love listening to Smilin Jay. I recently moved with my boyfriend and the only wanting me to stay here is this radio station, but now we're back living here. I'm only 19 years old, but I have to tell you I love the variety and all of you. Thank you for just being the best radio station there is in the northwest.

Brandy
Olympia, WA

John - Just a brief note to say thank you so much for the great time at the Emerald Queen Casino birthday bash. I have attended several years and this year was my first year to win something!!! I won the Bulova watches for bringing a boiled egg! Many kudos to Mixx96's sponsors and of course all of you who make it happen! My family looks forward to another great year of radio.
A loyal listener!!!

Beth and crew,
Thank you for always remembering my birthday and other special holidays. It is nice to come home and in the mail is a surprise card/greeting.. that can make a bad day into a good day with the simplest gesture. Please add me to your e-mail club. Your kindness is truly appreciated and Mixx 96 is slammin!

Hi! This is such a cool newsletter! Great work! I really enjoy getting it. I listen to mixx96 24 hrs a day, and im not kidding, there is at least one radio in house with it on all day, I sleep listening to it, great music! (but you need to play "Follow me" more! by Uncle Kracker!!!!) I do alot of traveling going north, and I love listening to Jack! I see alot of
what he is talking about, and he has saved me alot of time on the freeway by taking different routes, and plus he is so funny! and its great that I can get Mixx at least clear to Des Moines, and further! Keep up the great work! A loyal fan,

My husband and I have been loyal listeners for years! We rely on Jack to be there for us on our commute between Rochester and Oympia every day. Thanks Jack for a job well done.

Thanks for such a fun time - the Birthday Bash was terrific and the friends we brought with us had never listened to your station but swore they would become new loyal listeners -they were won over by the kindness you all showed to your loyal listeners, the good music, food and drinks and the quality that exists at the Mixx 96 - Thanks again -

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