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D4 Daily Press, Saturday, Dec. 15, 1990 Postcards from schools WTKR news fares well in ratings; WVEC slips To whom this may concern: Hello. I'm 10 years old and I can't imagine what it's like not knowing what will happen if a shot is fired. The only thing that I can say is have hope. Maybe this argument will simmer down so that all of you can make it home safely.

Sincerely, Bruce Sharita Bradby Joseph Pryweller Broadcast news 71 Dear U.S. Troops: I just wanted to let you know, that everyone here is thinking of all of you. And we hope that all of you can come home soon. Sincerely, Michelle Watkins, 7th grade, Poquoson Middle School Other students from Poquoson Middle School who send greetings to the troops in Saudi Arabia are: Diane Adams, Aimee Christiansen, Jan Espos-ito, Jason Hensely, Chad Koslowski, Chuck Lupico, Kelly Roberts, Christina St. Claire, Michael Samos, Jeremy Seltzer, Stephanie Cordell Holiday messages from the Saudi Club at Poquoson High School: Holiday greetings, fellow Americans! We support you during this trying time.

We will always remember you as you strive to do your duty to your country. Thank you for all the good work over there. Come back soon. We miss you! Hello Desert Shield! Merry Christmas. I felt I should communicate and express my feelings.

I want to say that we support what you're doing. Hang in there! We miss you. To all the people in Saudi Arabia. We love you. Enjoy your Christmas.

You will be open in our hearts, and in our homes. Merry Christmas to all the service members. Hope the holidays are as happy as they can be. God bless. Be safe.

It sometimes pays to be aggressive. Just ask WTKR, Channel 3, the local television news station that made some bold moves this year. The CBS affiliate, with co-anchors Ed Hughes and Jane Gardner, won the November ratings at 6 p.m. this week for the first time in six years. It also came out on top for four out of five locally produced newscasts, winning three of those time slots handily.

WAVY, Channel 10's ferry Zahn and Alveta Ewell continued their strong ratings lead for the 1 1 p.m. newscast and held steady. WVEC, Channel 13, slipped the most including losing the lead for its 5:30 p.m. newscast to WTKR's "The Cosby Show" but hung close to make the 6 p.m. newscast a three-station race.

But it was WTKR that had the most to cheer about. Maybe it was the hiring of Gardner, weatherman Duane Harding and sports anchor Bob Rathbun this year. Maybe it was reporter Betty Francis' live reports from the Persian Gulf, which were the most comprehensive of any local station's. Maybe it was the new music and graphics. Who knows.

"I'd like to think it was the entire package," said WTKR General Manager Christopher Here are some of the ratings results from Arbitron which surveyed the four-week period from Oct. 30 to Nov. 27. The numbers are in share points, which measure the percentage of households watching television that are tuned to a station. Noon: WTKR, 43; WVEC, 16; WAVY, 12.

5 p.m.: WTKR's "Live at Five," 32; WAVY's "First News" and WVEC's "The Challengers," 16. 5:30 p.m.: WTKR's "The Cosby Show," 33; WVEC's "13 News at 5:30," 25; WAVYs "Instant Recall," 13. 6 p.m.: WTKR, 27; WVEC, 25; WAVY, 24. 11 p.m.: WAVY, 29; WTKR, 19; WVEC, 17. Central Command: Don't expect WAVY to hire a Peninsula reporter any time soon, maybe not even in the next decade.

Both WTKR and WVEC have two people working from Peninsula bureaus. WAVY has nobody, not since Andy Fox left in June to pursue a run at Congress. But WAVY General Manager Douglas Adams said several weeks ago that the NBC affiliate has no Happy holidays to the men and women serving in the Saudi Arabian desert. Steven Hoist, David Butts, Maureen Sack, Wendell Andrea, Richard Csutoras, Meredith Grigg, Tana Rogers, Chris Coon, Lowe Matheson, Mary Glngras, Charles Shipman, Jennifer Shipman Norge Elementary School fifth grade Twas the nightbefore Christmas and all through the Middle East, All the soldiers were not forgotten in the least. Peace in 1991.

Come home soon. Lewis Riley Dear U.S. Troops: What you are doing is very important. I know that it is hard to be without family on Christmas. But Christmas is about peace and love and what you are doing will bring peace and love.

Merry Christmas! Your friend, Laurel Suiter Dear Troops: Roses are red, violets are blue, Why am I writing? To send love and good luck to you. Have a Merry Christmas from all of us at Norge School! Love, Suzanne Conte. U.S. Troops: You have given the best Christmas present of all. You are giving up your Christmas at home.

We thank you for that and Merry Christmas and good luck. Jenette Sim Dear U.S. Troops: I wish good luck to you and a Merry Christmas, too. We hope you will come back and wish you will not lack. You are doing a veiy good deed, you are very successful indeed! Sincerely, Kelli Martin Christmas with your family.

Well, got to go now. Love, Shannon Sgt. John Taylor We all miss and love you very much. Merry Christmas-! Sherry, Mama, Daddy, Granny, Jim, Laurie, George, Christina, James, Edna and Rhonda. SRA Mark Taylor: I'm looking forward to your return home.

I miss and love you! Merry Christmas. Melinda Sharpe, Pulaski Peter and Scott-Tay: Missing you more than words can say. Have a Merry Christmas. And don't worry, the home fire will always be burning brightly. Anxiously awaiting your homecoming.

Debbie Dear Daddy (TSgt Chris Hoobs): We miss you. Daddy, I know you are Santa, but Mommy said she will be him this year. Please come home safe. We love you. Merry Christmas.

Casey, Crystal and Cindy Hi honey! Merry Christmas! Jon and Postcards from home reporter openings. And last week, WAVY News Director David Overton said hiring a Peninsula reporter isn't a major concern. Reporters can cover all of Hampton Roads from the station's Portsmouth stuT dios, he said. "Having a Peninsula reporter is more of a public-relations move than anything else," Overton said. Overton added that co-anchor Alveta Ewell and reporter Art Franklin live on the Peninsula.

"They keep us informed," he said. Maybe he's right. The station hasn't missed any big Peninsula stories in recent memory. But maybe it's missing other; smaller stories. On Tuesday, for instance, WVEC ran stories on its 6 p.m.

newscast about the public auction next week of NewMarkefj, Shopping Center and the closing of a Mercedes-Benz plant in Hampton. WAVY didn't. Christmas station WXRI-FM (107.7) in Windsor has been playing contemporary Christmas tunes all month. Now it wants to rock 'n' roll all night. Tonight from 9 to 1 1 p.m., the station will present its "Rock 'n' Roll Christmas Show," with Christmas hits from pop-rock radio.

The songs should include the Ronettes' "Sleigh Ride," Bobby Vee's "Rock Around the Christmas Tree," and Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock," said General Manager Ray Fowler; WXRI, which has about 1,900 Christmas songs in its collection, will play holiday music until Dec. 25, Fowler said. After that, the station will revert to a contemporary Christian format, he added. station WKEZ-FM (94. 1) in York County has been collecting money this month to help a York County family that lost its home and many possessions in a Dec.

1 fire. The station has asked that listeners donate items for the Tinney family at Oyster Point Crafts and Curios, on Route 17 near Old Oyster Point Road in Newport News. Listeners have donated wardrobes and many household items, said WKEZ Program Director Tim Morgan. Listeners are being asked to donate until Dec. 24.

This Is our mother. MERMAIDS Dear Troops: This is just a line of encouragement. And for your support to your fellow man and country. I honor and salute to the fullest. We need people like you.

God bless, Damitra Jones Dear Troops: I'm proud to be an American, at least I know I'm free. I don't want to be a Saudi Arabian, because the gas prices aren't close to free. Sincerely, Morgan Johnson Dear Troops: I hope Saddam Hussein gives up soon so you all can come home before Christmas. I also hope that you get awards from being patient enough to stay at the desert. Your friend, James Whitehead Other students from Charles City Middle School who send greetings to the troops in Saudi Arabia: Christine Bradby, Brandon Brown, Gerrell Carter, Brandi Charity, Jamie Cotman, Chireda Cotman, Tiffany Cotman, Byron Harris, Damian Johnson, William Madison, Crystal Marrow, Hannah Necolettos, Andrea Quarles, Patricia Wallace, Muray Williams, Kathy Jones, Natasha Allen, Veronda Black, Laura Bradby, Lashanda Bradby, Mary Johnson, Rodney Jones, Micah Tyler LOVE you.

We NEED you. We MISS you. Even though you are many miles away Happy Holidays to each of you. Lots of LOVE and PRAYERS for you. Mrs.

J.F. Bascombe, York County Dear Jennifer Have a really merry Christmas and a happy new year! I hope your packages came in time. I love you and miss you. Come home soon. Love, Chandra Mark: Happy holidays to you and don't forget my new years kiss.

Hang in there and remember I love you. Kim David: Ho Ho Ho and merry Christmas. Keep in touch and take care of yourself. The gang back home can't wait to see you! Kim 249-4117 WSnave Dear Troops in Saudi Arabia: Thank you for doing your duty and supporting your family and all of us. We also hope and pray in our minds and souls that you remain safe.

We are writing these letters to show our appreciation. We send our heart from us to you. Thank you, Tequilla Crew Other students from Norge Elementary who send greetings to the troops in Saudi Arabia: Kerry Biekieid, Tara Bohannon, lvey Boyd, Andru enique Emanuel, William Garrett Bobby Hill, Melissa Kuhns, Honie Man-ley, Kristie Mathias, Gary Matthews Martina Meekins, Angela Morrow, Neil Raughton, James Smith, Kim Turberville, Melissa Webb, Marcy Wright Charles City Middle School, Miss Cyrus' sixth grade Fight, fight, fight With all your might, Think about a war And what you're fighting for The United States Will not see their fates So fight, fight With all your might. Jerry Sweeney Jeremy send their love and said they'll tell Santa where you are! The season's not quite so bright without you here to share it with. Miss you and love you, Ter Dear Dad: Merry Christmas.

Mom's Mom and Dad and Melinda and Jos are coming for Christmas. Your brat, Danny Garcia We pray that the Lord will guard your life and watch over your families too. You all deserve the highest praise. Our most patriotic thank you, Benita St Pierre To all of the brave military personnel serving our country during the midst of a crisis and a special "hello" to the crew of the USS Detroit: Thank you for the great job you are doing. We I UUIJ.WLJ' I II flWIIlllt.

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