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If you missed something from Johnny Burke & The Morning Crew...you can find it here.  Or relive the " Worst Of " the week every Saturday from 6am-9am on 96 WHNN!!!  Thanks for listening to Johnny Burke & The Morning Crew.

What Happens Everyday with Johnny Burke & The Morning Crew: (scroll to the bottom of the page to see what else you missed!)

+++The Johnny Burke Children's Foundation has a new website with more information on upcoming events, how you can apply for help, and where your help goes.  Check it out at www.thejbcf.org +++

Monday: A low expectation morning to as we start up for a new week of fun!  Saginaw's own Jimmy Hollywood also calls in from Hollywood with the latest dirt.

Tuesday:  Whatever Johnny can dig up... but be prepared for laughs and more!

Wednesday:  The nitwits, knotheads, and knuckleheads in the news with hourly looks at the Butthead Bulletins!  Jimmy Hollywood also swings by to dish the dirt.

Thursday:  Hourly chances to win all morning long with Impossible Trivia!  Plus, astrologer Maria Shaw comes by for your readings "astrologically speaking."

Friday: The Friday Funnies.  Start the morning off with the Early Joke, "Norm's Nuts" with Stand-up Comedian with Norm Stulz, the Friday Morning Primal Scream, 15 Seconds to Vent, and Jimmy Hollywood's "Rumor Day!"

      

Saginaw's own Jimmy Hollywood is on the air with Johnny Burke & The Morning Crew every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Hear his report from the "Left Coast" on 96 WHNN at 8:15 A.M.  Catch him daily at www.JimmyHollywood.com

***SPECIAL NOTE: Johnny Burke & The Morning Crew play what is known in radio as a "bumper" before they start their hilarity and many people have emailed and called wondering about some of the music used.  There are two that have drawn considerable interest and they are: "Pata Pata" by Miriam Makeeba and "Pa Bailar" by Bajofondo.***

 

Are you ready for some football!?!  Johnny is back with his "Can't Miss Picks" and that means you can whoop Johnny every week and win great prizes!  Email Johnny before the pigskin pandomonium every Sunday before 1 P.M. with your picks and listen Tuesday to see if you are the big winner.  To view Johnny's "Can't Miss Picks" click on the picture of the football above.

FROM THE WEDNESDAY MORNING:

Nitwits, Knotheads and Knuckleheads in the news... the Butthead Bulletins!

FROM THE TUESDAY MORNING... MENTAL MONDAY:

On the J-Blog Phone Lines: Students going back to school... so kids the phone lines are yours for "15 Seconds to Vent" about going back to school!

Kurt David of www.FromGloryDays.com was on the phone with the Crew to talk about the retirement of professional sports players and their transistion to "normal" life... and how sometimes they are greeted with financial ruin.

Tony from Frankenmuth Auto Fest stopped by to talk about the annual gathering of music, cars and good times in Mid-Michigan's Little Bavaria.  Frankenmuth Auto Fest is this weekend!

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Julia from the Sawmill Smokehouse BBQ was in studio.  The 11-year-old is raising money for Chad Clark.  Chad was involved in a hit-run-accident and left paralyzed.  Julia is now raising money to help Chad with his various medical needs.  You can help by either stopping by the Sawmill Smokehouse BBQ, located just north of SVSU, or mail a check made out to the Johnny Burke Children's Foundation with "Chad Clark" in the memo.  The mailing address is:

96 WHNN, c/o Johnny Burke, 1740 Champagne Dr N, Saginaw, MI  48604

Randy Zylman's son was killed in action while serving during "Operation Iraqi Freedom" in May of 2007.  The community of Coleman is now pulling together to raise money, not only to honor him, but all of those who served and dedicated to all of those who sacrificed.  The planned memorial will be located adjacent to the Coleman Library along Railway Street.  You can make donations to make this a reality by mailing your tax deductible donation to:

Coleman Veterans Memorial at PO Box 263 in Coleman, MI with a zip code of 48618.

Also the Coleman Veterans Memorial will be hosting a Benefit Fund Raiser on Saturday, June 12th featuring Bobby Randall in the parking lot on E. Washington between 4th and 5th street.  There will also be a live and silent auction and raffle.  For more information contact Randy Zylamn 989-465-9966 or visit www.colemanveteransmemorial.org

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHAKE HANDS WITH MICHIGAN TOUR STOP IN BENZIE COUNTY:

Mary Carroll from the Benzie County CVB was host to the morning show and your access to the Passport to Fun!  www.VisitBenzie.com or 800-882-5801

Director of Realtions Brian Lawson from the Crystal Mountain Resort was in the CVB to talk about the Crystal Coaster and this weekend's 5th annual Beer and Brat Festival featuring 50 different beers, the golf demo days, waterpark and more.  For more information visit www.CrystalMountain.com or call 800-Your-MTN

Maureen from the Sleeping Bear Sand Dune Cruise in Frankfort talked about the cruise that takes you along the dunes starting June 1 and running through October and sunset cruises starting June 18 through September.  Discover more at www.sleepingbeardunescruise.com

Ray Stark of the National Bass Anglers Association stopped by to talk about fishing in Benzie County.  You can get ahold of him through his email benziebass@yahoo.com or learn more about the Benzie Bass Challenge at www.NBAA-bass.com or www.starkswater-woods.com

Benzie County is home to the 2010 Summer Arts Festival in Interlochen with acts like the Moody Blues, Foreigner and more.  Learn more at www.tickets.interlochen.org

Chris from the Hilltop Soda Shop stopped in to say hi and brought his super premium homemade ice cream.  Hilltop Soda Shoppe was named one of the top ten scoops in Michigan in the 2009 Travel Michigan magazine and features Mid-Michigan sugar!  Learn more at www.hilltopsodashoppe.blogspot.com   

A special thanks to Betty and Bill and site 24 at the Vacation Trailer Park & Sales for letting us set-up on the banks of the Betsie River and inviting us back for a third year!  1-800-482-5101 or www.VacationTrailer.com 

Mary Carroll from the Benzie County CVB on hand to talk about all the Benzie County has to offer including the Passport to Fun Promotion!  With any 2 night stay you are provided with buy one get one golf, buy one get one kayak, buy one get one ticket aboard the Sleeping Dunes Boat Cruise, and food from 8 different eateries.  www.VisitBenzie.com for more information and complete details.

Tim from Food For Thought stopped by and brought his delicious preserves.  They are organic and free trade and come in a bounty of flavors that include: Wild Blueberry Merlot, Apricot Chardonnay, Strawberry Basil (Johnny & Blondie's favorite) and Michigan Tart Cherry!  Learn more at www.FoodforThought.com

John from Hammerhead Charters swung by to give Johnny tips on how to grill Salmon and of course to talk about fishing in Lake Michigan.  You can join him on the waters and make your own prize catch.  Learn more at www.Hammerheadcharters.net ...call for reservations at 213-645-9116.

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 A boy from Michigan is stricken with cancer of his kidneys... if you would like to send him a get-well card to his address is, and we thank you in advance for your kind words:

4-year-old Avery Kushion at 8998 12 Mile Road in Marshall, MI with a zip code of 49068

Are you thinking about building a deck or maybe in expanding.  Johnny has a special deal on Trex decking material from one of his "contacts".  If you are interested, and this is on a very limited basis and is well above and beyond any savings you can find anywhere contact Sandy at 313-949-9654.

***Johnny and Blondie are falling asleep easier and resting better thanks to Select Comfort and their Sleep Number beds.  What's your sleep number?  Find out at the Genesee Valley Center store location and click on the sleep number logo above for a special bonus coupon, or check them out online at www.selectcomfort.com

 1970 Handy High School is searching for members of their 40th class reunion.  If you are a member and are interested in finding out more, you can by emailing 1970HandyReunion@gmail.com  

WHNN Grow Michigan Jobs Bank.  Listen everyday as employers submit their openings to Johnny Burke & The Morning Crew.  You can also view the latest job openings by clicking on WHNN Grow Michigan Jobs Bank on the homepage of WHNN.com under the "What's Going On?" section.  Employers: post your job opening right now on our Grow Michigan Jobs Bank page.  Thank you for your help in growing Michigan.  This is a free service brought to you by WHNN and Citadel Broadcasting.