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	Vanessa Valli 6 A.M. - 10 A.M. I graduated from SWOSU in 2001 armed with a degree to teach elementary school but I've been having so much fun here that I've never left.....or I interviewed for jobs and no one would hire me. Either way I am really happy here at The Coyote and I'm fortunate to be able to make a living doing something I love. My husband and I have one babe named Avry, born in April 2006. We have two great danes and I'm a really BAD bowler! Feel free to email me about anything and everything that you could ever imagine to ask or tell me. I welcome any comments you may have about The Coyote good or bad and thanks for checking out my profile! "That Avee's Tuck!!" This is the truck from Monday morning's story with Van & Jon on The Coyote! My little cowboy....Avry. My husband Bobby and I with Kenny Rogers. Here's our Great Danes Sissy (the grey one) and Duke (the black one). If you would like to visit my Web site, go to http://www.myspace.com/vanessavalli EMAIL ME Amanda Danda heard each weekday morning on "Dishing with Amanda Danda" and Community Calendar in the 8 o'clock hour in the Coyote Morning Show. Amanda was born and raised in Sweden but can speak English quiet fluently. She enjoys braiding her dog, Melvin's hair to relieve stress. She also eats three square bites a day and is currently in talks with Richard Simmons about touring the world to end obesity in America. Amanda knows anything and everything about all celebrities and studies them every night infront of her 67 inch plasma TV that her fiance Brady bought her in place of an engagement ring. EMAIL ME Jon Matthews 2p to 6p Jon's favorite drink is Dr. Pepper cause it's 23 flavors and one bold taste. When he's not lying about Vanessa having another baby, he is sleeping on his broken down couch next to at least 3 slices of 4 day old pizza that he plans to eat the next morning. Jon's talents are burping, tooting, arguing, and mooning anyone who is unlucky enough to be behind him! If you would like to visit my Web site, go to http://www.myspace.com/jonboytx EMAIL ME Mike Smith News Director EMAIL ME Mike Smith is a more than 20-year veteran of the radio industry. Smith has worked at radio stations in several states including Ohio, Louisiana, and Arizona, with an extensive background in news and sports play-by-play. Mike and his wife, Janet, are natives of Ohio and have three children, Shawn, Jeff, and Delaney. Even though Mike is thrilled to be in Oklahoma, he's still an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. Dick Johnson News EMAIL ME When did you start in the radio business? 1947 Birthday: May 31 Hometown: Atlantic, Iowa Best radio job: Radio Station Owner Favorite memory: TV production during early days of TV. Person you most admire and why: Paul Harvey for his longevity in the business. Favorite pastimes/ hobbies: Travel, boating. Things of interest about you: Working in radio for over 54 years. World War II Vet. Travel outside USA. Chuck Edwards Sports Director EMAIL ME When did you start in the radio business? 1963, KRHD-AM Duncan, OK as a DJ Birthday: September 1 Hometown: Born in Altus, OK, grew up and went to school in Duncan, OK, but consider Weatherford home, since I have lived here 24 years. Best radio job: Love the current one, but also my first sportscaster job at KHAP in Aztec, New Mexico. Sportscaster and country music DJ. Favorite memory: Broadcasting state and national music DJ championship games from Seattle to Tennesee. Person you most admire and why: I don’t have celebrity fixations. I admire everyday people I come in contact with, whether it be coaches, athletes, businessmen, listeners, people that are kind, courteous and work hard at their endeavor. Favorite pastimes/ hobbies: My work is pretty much my hobby. What I enjoy doing. I like to read newspapers (dirty word in radio), try to exercise at least five times a week, but just for physical conditioning and weight control. I jog, swim laps and Nautilas. Also have started biking when the weather is warm. Started wind surfing in my late 40’s. Things of interest about you: I’m an introvert and basically shy, which some people may interpret as stand-offish, but I’m approachable. If you want to talk to me, I’ll talk to you, but usually won’t initiate contact. I’m a "pessimistic optimistic". Always think things will turn out right, but always think they may not.