This is the new control room at TV39. It was built through the combined efforts of many people. Ben Kalb and David Aiken worked out the design and layout using a computer aided drafting system. Harold and Judy Stoner built the console; the window was made and installed by Leo Gilliam. Rick Smith, Tim Bush, and Leo Gilliam installed a new sound system. Betty Syck and Terry Orlett cleaned up the construction debris. The switcher, audio system, and monitors were purchased through grant money provided by Karl Kalb.

The COACB was very excited to learn that John G. Hoffman was selected as a Marion county distinguished citizen for the year of 2001. Every year a board consisting of representatives from the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, The Marion Star, GTE, and Radio Station WDIF meets to sort through all those nominated. Although almost 80 years old, John is always trying to see who he can help. In addition to hosting the Public Affairs program, John is a Big Brother, a hard worker in his church, a visitor to nursing homes, and a person always ready to share a joke or play his harmonica. John even videotapes city council meetings so that those in hospitals and nursing homes can keep up with things going on in their community. Yes John is truly a DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN!

** Editors Note** Pray for John’s speedy recovery. John became ill and was transferred to Riverside where he remains as this newsletter goes to press.

STORIES FROM MY RELATIVES

JOHN G. HOFFMAN

My uncle Blimp, my slightly rotund uncle lived across the street from a bakery. One day he saw a little boy walk by. The baker came out and hit the boy over the head with a loaf of bread. The next day, the same thing happened, the baker came out and hit the little boy over the head with a loaf of bread. This went on for about two weeks. Then, one day, the little boy came by; the baker came out and hit the boy over the head with a chocolate cake. Uncle Blimp couldn’t understand this, so he went over to talk with the baker. "Sir," he said, "For the past two weeks I have seen a little boy come by and you always came out and hit him over the head with a loaf of bread. What’s all of this about?"

The baker smiled and replied, "That’s my son on the way to school. His mother calls and tells me the boy has been nasty to her, so, when he comes by, I hit him over the head with a loaf of bread to let him know he is being punished."

Uncle Blimp replied. "I can understand that, but why today did you hit him over the head with a chocolate cake?" The baker smiled and replied, "That’s very simple. Today is his birthday."

The love gift for July is a cassette tape Hour of Your Miracle. It features Mike Purkey singing I Have Hope, Tell Your Troubles to Jesus, Get UP , He Has Risen and many more. This tape will be sent to all that donate at least $5.00 to the COACB during the month of July.

VITAL NEED

TV-39 has a vital need. The tube in the main transmitter is beginning to fail, and we need to raise funds to upgrade to a solid state transmitter. Tubes for the current transmitter cost about $5,000 each and last only 12 to16 months. We are currently about $10,000 away from being able to upgrade to solid state technology. On August 12, we will have a special praise service from 1-7 PM at TV-39 to raise money for this needed upgrade. Mark your calendars for this special service and believe with us for a miracle!

BLUEBERRY CRUNCH COFFEE CAKE

1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup); ¾ cup granulated sugar;
2 large eggs; 2 cups unsifted all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup milk mixed with 2 teaspoons vanilla extract;1½ cups frozen blueberries;
Confectioner sugar for dusting.

PRALINE CRUNCH

½ cup packed light brown sugar; 1/3 cup all purpose flour, unsifted; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add butter. Using a rubber spatula or your fingers mash in butter till well blended. Stir in pecans.

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Rachel Bird

1 graham cracker crust; 1 large container cool whip
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 small can lemonade (frozen)
Cool eagle brand milk. Beat really well. (It will not get much thicker). Add lemonade right from freezer. Beat until really thick. Fold in cool whip. Pour into crust and refrigerate one hour.

ORANGE FRUIT SALAD

Betty A. Syck

1-16 ounce carton cottage cheese; 1-3 ounce
Package orange Jell-O; 1 small container Cool Whip
1 can mandarin oranges-drained.
Whip cottage cheese. Add package of Jell-O until smooth in blender. Beat in cool whip till well mixed. Fold in oranges. Chill and serve.

GOSPEL SINGINGS

On Saturday, July 7, 2001 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, there will be a live gospel singing at TV56 in Delaware, Ohio, 36 Spring Street. Featured groups will be The David Weaver Singers, Diane Pfeiffer, Lucille Parsons, and Patty Sleeper.

The third Saturday night of each month there is a live gospel singing in Studio A at TV39, 1282 N. Main Street, Marion, Ohio. The next singing will be July 21, 2001 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Featured groups will be Roger Brown, Warsaw; Grace for Faith, Mechanicsburg; Mike Jenner and the Ratliff Family from Marion, Ohio.

The fourth Saturday night of each month there is a live gospel singing at TV48 in Kenton, Ohio, 14 North Main Street. The next scheduled singing is July 28, 2001 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Featured singers will be Foundation and Patsy Walker.

YARD SALE A GREAT SUCCESS

The yard sale raised over $1,700 enabling the women to pay off the landscaping bill and raising extra money to buy new equipment. Thank you to all that helped make this sale such a success and a special thank you to Betty Syck, Kim Cranston, and Rachel Bird for sorting the many items.

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The CHRISTIAN BROADCASTER is published monthly by The Central Ohio Association of Christian Broadcasters, an Ohio NOT-FOR-PROFIT Corporation. The IRS recognizes the organization as a type 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to it are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

COACB
1282 North Main Street
Marion, Ohio 43302-1523

(740) 383-1794