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FROM : EMG Pi-mENo. :6888139688 Rug. 27 2864 02:m P2 SKAALEN SUNSET HOME, INC. 4M)NORTH MORRIS STREET STOUGHTON,- WISCONSIN 53589 PHONE. (608) 873-!jE51 FW (So@ 873.5748 August 27,2004 Federal Communications Commission Waxhington, D C. To Whom It May Concern: Skden Retirement Services is a non-profit retirement community serving over 500 seniors on the eastside oFStoughton. On behalf of the residents and over 300 staff1 strongly support the idea of a radio station in Stoughton. This community has much to offer but the addition of a local radio station will only enhance the community fecl as well as offer an addition means of entertainment and information especially for our visually impaired seniors. Additionally, a radio station in Stoughton will allow for immediate information to be provided to the staff and families of Skaalcn in times of severe weather. The ability to contact the community directly is very important, especially during emergencies, for the type of services that we provide Please grant Magnum Radio Group permission to move WBKY to our community, Stoughton, Wiseonsin August 27.2004 To Whom It May Concern: I em w- this letter on behalf d the request by Meonum Radii Omup to mkmte m FCC licensed radio station to Stoughton, Wisconsin. As I understand It, me station Widbe mared from Patage. WWmwhlch cunantly has three liradb sWi to Stoughton wl.lieh has m. As the Managing Dredw for the City of Stwghton Opera House, I baileve that this opportunity would be of great worth to the City ofSfaughton and the community as a whole. Despite th& which may have ksn stated to the Conttery, Stwghton is not a suburb of Madison. Thls Community is one which prides itself on b identity, exhibiling its own histofy, culture and pride. Stoughton offen its citirsns a full gamut of services, Including Its own Fire. Police, EMS. Hospital, Medical Services. Cable Station. School System, Senior Center, Youth Center, Shopping Areas. Am Cwmnuniiy.. .tk ligoas on1 To this credit, the city has seen signifiini continual growth Over the last 10 years. Pefqle have moved to Stoughton because it is a full Service community with its own identity and perhaps due to b proximity to Madison, but not because it is a suburb of Madison. Stoughton has its own festivals. commonity events and announcement needs. I understand that another group is confestirg the radb station move based upon me premise that services are already provided by Wison radla stations. From my work and experience with the Madison stations, 1 do not feel that this is entirely accurate. We are a potentla1 advertising market for the Madison stations, but any announcements or community event promotions are placed low on thee list of prionty because we are not a part of the Madison mmmunity. The Stoughton Opera House does work with some of the Rsdi Stations and PuMications in Madison to promote its events, but would find a definite advantage in having a local station that is more likely to promote community events through public service announcements which is something that we do not always receive fmthe Madison mtions. We would still seek advertising h Malison wlltc or withaut Me new $Won because they an serve different markets. Iwould imagine that most ather local businesses and mrvice providers feel the sam way. I certainly hope that this daim against the mow, does not prevent it from taking place. I urge the Commission to take into account all of the facts, including the numben and community support from Stoughton, when making their final decision. Stoughton is a strong community with 8 lot of upwards mobility and should have its OWTI radio statlon. Sincerely, 5PmQa N,-z Shawna M. Teny Managing Director City of SWghton Opera House Page 1 of 1 Denise Moline From: "Housner, Chuck" <[email protected]> To: "'Donna Olson- <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 27,2004 2024 AM Subject: RE: WBKY -FM moving to Stoughton Donna, I was glad to hear that WBKY has a desire to move to Stoughton. In my opinion, this is a positive for several reasons: A local Stoughton radio station would provide news that is geared to Stoughton first and the surrounding area second. Our current radio choices from the surrounding area, specifically Madison provide news that is predominantly Madison oriented with Stoughton as more of an afterthought. Most of the people I know in Stoughton view Madison as a nearby community rather than Stoughton being a suburb of Madison. The radio stations currently available, again, serve Madison. Stoughton residents place a high priority on having a self-sufficient community. The most common comment that I heard during the recent Wal-Marl debate is that we want to have a community that can stand on its own and does not require the residents to do their shopping in Madison. It would make sense then that having a local radio station could only further enhance that ability and strengthen our local businesses. By having a station that is geared to our area, advertising can be done on a more targeted basis by our local businesses with rates that would be commensurate with a local market station rather than a regional ones like the current Madison choices. Again, I view the potential relocation of WBKY to our community as a tremendous positive and think it is long overdue. Please forward this to those parties you deem appropriate and feel free to contact me with any questions. My cell phone number is 6084444324. Thanks, Charles J. Housner, CFP, CFS Senior AssociateBranch Manager North Star Resource Group Home address and phone: 1224 Sundt Lane Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-0341 8/27/2004 Sent fly: The UPS Store Stoughton WI; 608 077 8318; Aug-26-04 4:14PM; Page i/1 2364 Jackson St. Stougliton, WI 53589 608.877.2679 Tel 608.877.8318 Fax Fcderal Communications Cornmission Washington M: 8/26/04 To Whom it May Concern 1 would like to express support of radio station WBKY - fW in moving to the Stoughton WI area. Contrary to what other stations haw said Stoughton is not a bedroom community to Madison, we have about 25,000 residents in our zip coJe and 12,000 resident of the city proper. We have many manufacturi job here with Stoughton Trailers, a FomOniroyol naugahide plant, and a plant that produces Ortegr Taco men1 kits. Our retd business is wK-suf8Ciem. 2 large hardware slorts 2 grow store, 3 luge car dcalerships, a Wal-Mart and possible Super Center comink to town Our downtcwn has become a thrivins center of specialty shops and artist,s. I've been told there are about 500 businesses in the area, Our chamber is strong with about 240 membera, we have just begun a Tourist and Visitor Llept., FoCuSiry: on developing Stoughton as a Poilit of destination. A radio station in Stoughton would be a bendt to local business. We would have n local partner in promoting our businesses to !he area shoppers. It would fill a yap that exhits haween the Janesville and Madison badmarkets. 1 find that exciting. as I would like to mach into the small town markcts between thesa two cities, Again I wish to express my support of WKBY-FM coming to Stouyhton. 20 207 South Forrert Sired 3162 bun@Road B PostOffjaBox427 Pod Office Box 427 Stoughton, Wisonsin 53589-0427 nRsrXAnBAlll: Stoushton, Wiisin 53589-0427 Phone: (608) 873-6681 Phone: (608) 873-2010 FAX: (608)873-6920 msrorrorrmw stDuokonZUmnwnily#ankShm (899 FAX: (608) 873-0527 AuguJt 27,2004 Federal Communications Commission To Whom It May Conam: I have been approached about the possibility of Magnum Radio Oroup moving one of their stations to Stoughton, Wisconsin and quite honestly I am excited about what this could mean for our Community. Stoughton is a wond- communi@ located 15 miles Southcast of Madison, Wisconsin. This wmmunity has grown to about 12,500 residents at this present time. I believe we have a tremendous mse of community here in Stoughton which would be enhanced by having OUT own radio starion. I believe the futm for Stoughton is very bright and continual growth is a certainty. I believe having OUT own station would help all busincss and individual citizens urmmunicate more effectively. I would urge you to look favorably on Mmgnum Radio Groups request. &e8 M. Fmll Pmideat & CEO Wsit us on the web at www.fibstoughton.com Page 1 of1 From: Doma~Olson De.Tuesday, August 31,2004 2:1706 PM To: dbnloline~~earthlink,net Cc: Hckn Johnson; iim~radip_coursoll~,com Subject: Fwd I would be very much in favor of a radio s!ationhtoughton.Don Wain E-mail DonW@stoughmn -&a Don is the owner of Stoughotn Trailers, our largest manufacturer. Also a man of few words. DwnaL. Olson City of Stoughton Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Ph. 608-873-6677 at. 114 F~x608-873-5519 email dolson@c:llstouXhton wi_us Pagelof1 Denise Moline Fmm: "DON Wahlin" <[email protected]~~~ To: <[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 31.2004 11:43AM Subject: I would be very much in favor of a radio station instoughton.Don Wahlin E-mail DonW@stoughton -bs I would be very much in favor of a radio station in stoughton.Don Wahlin E-mail DonW@toughLon -trailers.com Page 1 of1 From: ~cnt~~,schrocdenn~co~m Date: Tuesday, August 31,2004 4.01:OZ PM To: dhmoline@cartl&~h act Subje& Stoughton Wisconsm Radio Station - WBKY-FM I have read with interest the Intent of this radii station to locate to Stoughton and the predictaWe filing by tho Madison radio stations objecting to this relocalion.