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| Friends and family of the late Dick Mountjoy gathered Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church to say goodbye to the legend of Charlottesville radio. Mountjoy was described as a "pillar of the community, a great communicator and a Wahoo to the end." Eulogies were delivered by his son, Mike Mountjoy, and Jay James of Newsradio 1070 WINA. Mountjoy began his radio career at student-run WUVA in the fall of 1964, shortly after enrolling as a first-year student at the University of Virginia's Engineering school. He had arrived in Charlottesville at the age of 17 after graduating from Stafford County High School. Mountjoy had his first air shift on the old WELK Radio on July 25th, 1965. He mentored many young broadcasters during the decades that followed. Steve Taylor, who has worked for ABC and other national networks, began working for Mountjoy at WELK in 1968. Taylor notes Mountjoy was 21 when he was making hiring decisions and he got to follow Mountjoy in WELK's daily lineup. Mountjoy had a brief stint at WINA in 1966-'67, and then returned on February 1st, 1980. Mountjoy served in a variety of roles but will be remembered as the long-time morning voice of Charlottesville. Mountjoy was also a lifelong fan of Cavalier athletics and became the first announcer for the UVA Marching Band. Mountjoy's survivors include his wife Susan, a son and two daughters, three grandchildren, and a brother and sister. |
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Sunday, July 06, 2008 |
 8th Annual Mac McDonald Invitational
We’ve raised over a Half A Million Dollars for UVA Children’s Hospital!
Thanks to these businesses that care about kids -- presenting sponsors ACAC, PBM Products, Old Trail Golf Course and masters sponsors Crutchfield, EMBARQ, Kroger, Virginia National Bank, SOBE LifeWater, UVA Community Credit Union, Volvo of Charlottesville, Classic Furniture, and Southern Health -- we’re on track to add another $150,000 this year!!
You can help!!
8th Annual Mac McDonald Invitational
April 21, 2008 at Old Trail Golf Course in Crozet
Volunteer or make a pledge. Contact Michelle at michelle@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com and always remember to support the businesses who support our community!
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 Men Who Cook
Men Who Cook Gala
Doubletree Hotel, Charlottesville
Sunday, May 4, 2008
5:00pm-8:30pm
Tickets are on sale now! Buy Tickets Here.
MACAA celebrates 21 years of MEN WHO COOK! on Sunday evening, May 4, 2008 at the Charlottesville Doubletree Hotel. Over 50 local MEN WHO COOK! pull out all the stops to create a spectacular evening. If guys in ties and girls in pearls weren’t enough to get you there, the culinary offerings beyond anyone’s grandest expectations will.
Fantastic food, a silent auction and dancing make this event worth attending in addition to the fellowship of old and new friends. Our Chefs love to share their signature dish with MACAA’s supporters and many of the chefs had been cooking for fifteen or more years. One gentleman, John Armstead, has cooked every year!
Thank you MEN WHO COOK! Committee Members: Juandiego Wade, Co-Chair; Patty Kabbash Hughson, Co-Chair; Antonio Rice, Chef Chair; Jessica Gorman, Auction Chair; Claudette Green, Decorations Chair; and Doug Campbell, Cass Cannon, Tracey Hopper, Tom Linkous, Les Sinclair.
We sincerely hope you will choose to support MACAA and its programs through MEN WHO COOK! Your help will make a difference in our community. Many thanks to our sponsors and those who have made generous donations to the silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities at all levels are available. Contact Ali Rothschild for more details at 434-295-5171.
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 The Phat Bottom Riders are hitting the road again!
The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society presents the 2008 Tour de Vine June 7th & 8th. Click above for more on the Phat Bottom Riders . . . you can donate for the bike tour or sign up to Join The Movement and ride for the cause with us!
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