Sylvia Stahl
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Sylvia – November 9
Spring/Summer 2007
Greetings
once again from
Where to
start...2007 began as any year does when one is in radio...hectic!!
January
came and with it a trip to Memphis, TN to the St. Jude Children's
The
seminar helped tremendously when we had our radiothon
in February. We along with 2 other stations in the building managed to
set another record for the state of WV...raising $160,786.00!! It was an
emotional event and one that will be long remembered.
Once again
I was fortunate enough to head to Daytona and broadcast my show. Amid
all fines and things that were being handed out to crew chiefs and drivers
... I had a wonderful time. Actually saw several drivers and even saw one of
the guys I used to work with in
The year
has been one as I said in the beginning that has been hectic with
appearances and remotes for the Wolf staff. We have had
several accolades along the way...we were voted by the
We have
been apart of some fundraising that has surprised us at the generosity of WV
residents as well as brought us to tears. We continue to amaze folks in our
listener family as well as in the building.
I am
still the webmaster for the website and love every second of
"working" on it. I call it fun more than work.
On a
personal level ...... there really isn't much to report. Not that I don't have
a life but I spend a lot of time putting stuff together for NASCAR related
events for the station as well as working on the site, doing remotes and of
course doing my air-shift. Plus, now with my "baby" (my car)...I
spend a lot of time at the car wash ... ha!! Maybe I don't have a life...huh?
Regardless, I love my environment, my job and my co-workers who are becoming
more and more like my family.
I am
looking forward to an upcoming visit from the folks who will hopefully enjoy
their stay as they did last time they were here and I hate to say it but
it has been so long I can't even recall when their
last visit was ... oh oh ... I am getting old huh?
My back
continues to act up every now and then but for the most part it seems to be
fine after some rest and my heating pad. After I had returned form Daytona I
headed back to the doctor and she assured me I still did not require surgery
and that I had just over done it so ..... I have to
remember that when lifting etc., etc., etc. Which is hard to
do at times when on remote.
I really
wish you would make the trip to WV and I could show so much more that I am
doing and cannot possibly fit into an email. It is so hard for me to believe
that in July I will be celebrating my 5th year here. God has certainly blessed
me and continues to bless me. October will mark my 23rd year in radio and I am
so glad I have a job that grates on me at times but for the most part is a
continued gift.
Take
care and I look forward to reading what ya'all have
been up to ..... oh oh ... she even types WV!!! LOL!!
Gods
Blessings to all
Syl
Fall/Winter 2006
Hi gang!!
Where do I start?? Well...I am still the
I am still the "webmaster" of our
website and it has been amazing. In the short time we have had the site active
we have managed to set the standards in the company overall. We have had 12,000
new and unique visitors to the site, over 400,000 page views, almost 8 million
hits and we have the most active Fan Club base in the company with 3,000
members. Keep in mind that the company owns about 20 stations now.
I also keep busy with my love for NASCAR.
Once again, I will be broadcasting my show from Daytona before the Daytona 500
next February. I absolutely adore going there and will get to take a tour
behind the scenes this time. For me it is a dream come
true. Another thing we will be doing next season will be going to do the
Richard Petty Driving Experience at
Another awesome experience is now you can
listen to the Wolf on your computer! This is something we are all extremely
excited about. We are the first station in the building to do this.
Another first for us was to be the VERY first station in
Other than work I have had a few things
happen...the first one is I have a "new" car!! I sent a pic of it to be posted on this site but in case it hasn't
been, please check out the stations website and my bio page. I now have my
"dream car"!! A 2002 black Chevy Monte Carlo SS!! I love this car!!
What's really cool besides having my dream machine is that it is all mine ... well and the banks ... but, I did not need any
signatures on this one!! Yes, this one has a name ..."Taz".
I can almost see Uncle Gordon every time when I go to the car wash!! HA!!
Other than the car ... I had and am having
problems with my back. This began about a month ago and they got worse.
Finally I gave in and went to see a Chiropractor. The treatments she was giving
me were helping but not solving the problem. So, I had an MRI which
revealed a protruding disc. When I say my tail feathers hurt ... I MEAN IT!! I
am in the process of securing treatment and have an update next
newsletter. Thanks to Mom and Dad, Aunt Norma and Autumn
for helping me get thru it. It ain’t easy when you're
on your own ... but they helped ... thank you and I love you guys more than you
know.
I meant to mention that
Well ... I've written enough. Autumn, much thanks for not only doing an awesome job on this
newsletter but for being such a great "sis"!!
Happy Holidays to everyone!! May 2007 be one of your best years yet!! Come for a visit ... the
door is open!
God Bless Ya'al
Syl
Spring/Summer 2006
Greetings
from WV!
Not
much time to tell ya'all what has been happening …
check out the website and you can see what I have been up to. Otherwise, ya wanna know ... come to the
source ... me!! LOL Syl
Fall/Winter 2005
Howdo from
Since the last "entry"
several things have happened. I made the move to
October began my 22nd year in
radio and I am still in love with my career. I am still enjoying my new
"home" here in WV as well. I have no intentions of relocating.
Kyle, thank you for posting the pic I sent of the
trip to Daytona...going to the track and the whole experience
was...awesome. My boss (John Anthony), 2 winners and myself
flew out of here and it was surreal. We arrived in
Our winners were just as equally
excited and one of them actually got to climb into the crows nest at the
start/finish line and wave the flags for the Cup guys when they qualified for
the Pepsi 400. She had so much fun as did we!! Believe it or not we actually
caught up with 2 more folks who had won tickets from the Wolf and were
from
John lived in Daytona before
he and his family moved to WV and he was an excellent tour guide. I saw things
that I never would have seen had I'd been on my own. He and his
family continue to be such a blessing.
The day arrived for the race
and seeing that his mother lives close by where we were, he went to see
her and dropped me off at the track at
Being there and alone ... well,
physically speaking was as I said healing. I was able to look at the
fateful turn on the track and feel such a peace. Of course spiritually I was
not alone and the tears came as well as the peace. It is very hard to even
try and explain ... but, I'm okay now with Daytona. I know God was there and
only He could provide the healing and content I now have instead of hating
Daytona...I love it and want to go back. As a matter of fact we are going back
for the 500 in Feb of 2006. I have put together a proposal and we will be
returning there.
We at the Wolf have been busy with
other events too. Giving away trips to races through out the
season, truck giveaways, gas giveaways, concerts and an event that one has to
see on the website to believe. We called it "The Bras Across The Kanawha" (the Kanawha is a river here in
I am still the
"webmaster" and Kyle, if you ever need a helping hand feel free
to contact me. We average between 200,000 to 300,000
hits a week and anywhere between 900 to 1,000 new visitors or unique
visitors a week on it. John always kids me about how much he loves logging
on and seeing what changes I have made, and that I'm having way too much fun
with it ... and I am!! The web address is (in case you've forgotten) http://www.961thewolf.com
Another big thing for the station
as well as for me personally was this past Wed one of my favorite NASCAR
drivers came to town for a meet and greet … none other
than Dale Earnhardt Junior. I was and still am in
seventh heaven. We had about 125-135 in attendance and the evening was
wonderful. He is so down to earth and it felt like you were talking to one of
the family. It was and will be an event I will always treasure ... and yes,
there are pics on the site for that as well. I had my
picture taken with him and as soon as I can I will try and get one on the
website as it was taken by the professional photographer we had for the
evening.
I got his autograph on a couple of
items. One of which is in the studio and the other will be auctioned off when
we host the "Country Cares For Kids" with
St. Jude’s in Feb of 2006. Our competitor dropped the ball and now we at the
Wolf will be doing it. I am so excited about this as I
did it when I was in
There is talk about 2 of us going
to St. Jude’s in January of 2006 and I am hoping and
praying that I will be one of the 2. This would be a wonderful opportunity for
me and I ask you keep me in your prayers regarding this. I want to help in
anyway I can. As a matter of fact I am a monthly contributor to the Victory
Junction Camp in NC. It is a camp where kids can come who
have life threatening illnesses and be kids with no cost to their
family. It was set up by Kyle and Patty Petty in memory of their son Adam who
was only 20 and was taken "home" in a practice run at a track a
few years back. Their website is http://www.victoryjunction.org and is NASCAR
based.
I love my job, my co-workers and
mostly and firstly (is that a word??) God for placing me
here. Being on my own and a
single gal (which by the way...relax Mom and Dad...I ain’t
never gettin’ married) has shown me so many things
and I continue to be blessed beyond my wildest imagination. God calls us to do
things and to be "gifted" in certain ways and I know I am one of the
folks He has called to be single...hey Mom, remember when you told me I didn't
need a man to make me happy?? Whew nelly, you were
right. Scary huh? Seriously, I am content and happy
here with my job, my church, my car and my gorgeous apt that is only 3 blocks
from work. I can do so many things and continue to grow in every way … well,
except physically as I have lost more weight and will continue to do so. I am not
that fat lil girl anymore. I am who I am and know it
and I amaze myself sometimes.
Ok ... I've bored you enough.
Please check out the website and please make the trip here!! You'll see why I
adore WV!! Thanks again to Autumn and to Kyle ... the
offer still stands if you need help with the website ok??
May all of you feel the peace that
only God can provide and have a blessed
Love to all,
Syl
Sylvia Stahl
Spring/Summer 2005
Greetings from
Things here continue to be
hectic as ever but that's how it goes in radio. First, by the time you read
this I will have celebrated my 3rd year here in WV and my contract has been
re-signed!! The Lord is so good!!
I absolutely love it here
and it is and always will be home.
Speaking of which, I have moved ... well, in the process of moving, and
when you read this I will have relocated to downtown
I am still the
I invite you to check out
our website.The address is www.961thewolf.com
I am very proud to say that I am the webmaster!! Using my talent has been and
continues to be a really neat experience. Several compliments have been cast my
way because of this and when you see it you'll understand. Speaking of
talents, our new ballpark has been completed for "The Charleston Power"
and we at the Wolf are hosting 2 for Tuesdays again. April 19th was the first 2
for Tuesday and guess who sang the National Anthem??
I had approached my big boss
and he arranged it. I had been practicing and surprised several folks!! I had
an escort to home plate and with earplugs and shades ... closed my eyes and
sang. It was amazing and if asked would do it again. My escort was a beast of a
man ... our mascot ... "Wolfie". If you get
into the site you'll see pics of him.
All in all I have
been and continue to be blessed and am so grateful that God led me here. I
hope that you will scope out the website and please come to WV for a visit. I
promise to keep Wolfie on a leash!! =)
My love to all of you and to
Autumn who once again gets a big "hoooooooowl" for this!!
Love always,
Syl
P.S. Just a quick
note to say I will be moving to
My new address will be:
Sylvia Stahl
GREETINGS FROM
Bet you thought you would never hear
from this part of the family again...well....not quite. I have been very busy
and finally can take time and write as to what has been going on. First, I am
still enjoying my
I'm sure most of you are familiar with
how television and radio are rated. TV has Neilson and radio has Arbitron. We call them "books" and a book or
ratings period will last 12 weeks. It is sheer agony at times for a station
but, when the final results come back...it is hard work that pays off. Kind of
like a child getting a report card...the grades can go either way. The
"numbers" are often used as selling tools for the sales department.
So, they are very important. It would take an entry longer than Autumns (sorry cous....still love ya) to try and explain each demographic and how the ratings
are divided up so, I won't even try to. I will say that our format is geared
towards the older crowd, men and women alike, ages 25 and older. Each age range
is surveyed and a chosen few receive "diaries" which they will fill
out stating their listening habits. I still have yet to figure out how the
higher ups at Arbitron decide who gets a
"diary" and who doesn't. But, they are distributed to folks in the
counties we cover and I'm not sure but I think we (The Wolf) cover over 20
counties. Anyway, the diaries are given out and then at the end of the period
they are collected and then the "grades" or numbers are made known
first to the stations in that area and then the public. I am very proud to say
that we as a station came up from number 8 to number 3!!! That was impressive
and was a surprise to all of us. The other thing I am very proud to say is that
I beat out my competition. There is another Country station here in
I will have entered my 21st year as a
broadcaster by the time you read this and that is quite a milestone for me as
well. Come July of 2005 I will have been here in
My other news is I have joined a church
here. Hold on to something because it is Methodist but, it is a wonderful
"family". When the folks were here over the summer we went there and
despite all the standing I think they felt right at home. =) Pastor Barry is so
easy to talk to and he always manages to base his sermons to touch my heart with
the word of God. I am hoping to be a part of the choir and hand bell choir. So
far my schedule at work hasn't allowed me to but I will somehow as I enjoy each
ministry immensely.
The last piece of news is I have a new
addition to my "family". A 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS
Sport Coupe. You thought the Camaro I had was
spoiled...this new addition is spoiled more than the Camaro
was. Uncle Gordon must smile when he sees how pampered my baby boy is...yes,
this one is a boy and his name is "Chessie".
The car is silver in color...a 2 door and LOADED!!! I love it and he got his
name from my favorite NASCAR driver. Yes, I am still a huge fan of the sport
and because Dale Sr. had a "chessie cat
grin"...thus the name of my car!! The Neon needed some repairs that would
have exceeded the value of the car and Dad and I discussed it and everything
fell into place. For the first time in over 10 years I now have car
payments...but I don't mind. This car is worth every penny. Plus, I prayed
about it and it really is Gods car...I'm just babysitting it!! You'll just have
to come here and see it. But be prepared because as Judy used to say about my Camaro...when we go some place you will need a shuttle from
the car to the store or where ever we go...I park THAT far away.
So...there it is. The
latest from WV. I hope that you will agree that God has indeed been
working in my life and it has been so....so.....so...ahh...well...for
lack of a better word...cool!!! I am so blessed to have a wonderful place to
work and grow at. My employers are unreal. You'll have to come here and see for
yourself.
Have a wonderful holiday season and may
you never forget that God loves each and every one of you immensely!!
Come to
Love to all
Syl ......and "Chess" LOL =)
Spring/Summer 2004
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