The Stuart News from Stuart, Florida • 103

READERS1 MAILBAG Page 7 Why does WB network get short shrift here? Pastime Mailbag By Bob Betcher A double feed for ABC News Dear Babe We Just anted dowa from Atlanta The ABC New with Peter Jennings seen at 7 us there on WSB Channel 2 but here ife oa at teJO pjn the story? Srhla HaroU Hamtimum Island Dear Sylvia: There's not much of a story ABC feeds World News Tonight twice at 6:30 and 7 pm and leaves it to local affiliates to decide which one to carry Unless there is a news update or a technical glitch during the first feed the second show is a tape of the first Write fax If you have a question or comment about LOCAL TV or radio phase keep it brief and tend it to Bob Belcher Pastime Mailbag The Stuart NewsIPort St Lucie Ne PO Box 9M9 Stuart FL 34m or fax it at 221-4246 Names and addresses must be included for a response Due to space limitations not all letters can be printed or acknowledged All questions are answered in this column rBobc I recently wrote let Iter to WTVX Chaaari 34 (Cable 4) la Wert Paha Beach inquiring a to why they eahr aroa deist Waraer Bros ihows la de evening aa4 Bane hi the mornings or the treat Saturday Unci The area where we relocated horn had al of these chow lor example Sylvester aad Twenty Mysteries" etc and we mim them! WTVX'i rerpoaee was that they are under ohUyation to I'PN eince they are a primary I'PN affiliate aad when that oMifatioa fulfilled only then can they carry eome erngnmaaiag They said there no alTiliate hen their oNigatio to L'PN up and will those other WB programs then he broadcast by them or anyone che? I'd appreciate what yon amy Bad oat about this These ihows are guile popular to my know ledge We love Pastime Mailbag! Nancy ffeMavan Jrimrn Bench Dear Nancy: The basic problem if that the Wert Palm Beach-Treasure Coast TV market is one full-power station (A full-power station reaches the entire market from Vera Beach to Boca Raton) Though stations don't like to discuss network contracts WTVX is co meet The station is a primary affiliate of UPN and only carries WB programs on a secondary basis That why for example WB's Savannah it broadcast here out-of-pattem The series airs nationally at 9 pm Mondays but WTVX is committed to carrying L'PN programming then So Savannah winds up running here on a delayed basis on Thursday nights a night when UPN is dark The situation not unique to our market Stations in other medium and small size markets too double up The problem exist in hie cities because there are enough TV stations to go around But locally there may he a long-term solution Channel 59 licensed to Stuart is the next full-power TV station coming on line The FCC is currently sifting through ownership applications Channel 59 Just might become this area's WB affiliate 1997 Olds Silhouette van A Step Above the Rest FbcherOldsmobile slocks the all new Otdsmobile Silhouette van It has been redesigned from the ground up for 1997 Important changes have been made in several important areas comfort convenience versatility accessibility performance and safety The Silhouette the Silhouette GL and the Silhouette GLS are the three models available this year TheGL model contains the standard content plus remote keyless entry theft deterrent system overhead console with driver information center power sliding door and six-way power front seats the GLS has all the above features plus the touring suspension package rear air conditioner and heater traction control aluminum wheels optional leather anting steering wheel controls and rear seat radio controls The from bucket seats are comfortable captain's chair design while the middle and rear Mats have magnesium frames which are extremely hght for easy removal lbuiidtlHightert but stiftert minivan possible a technique is used called Major pillars and door frames run continuously underneath the floor to align with crossmembera that tie into the longitudinal rails This will reduce bending and torsional ami shaking forces The result structure thut free of creaks and groans over rough roads A rigid frame gives the vehicle an overall smooth ride Other features include a cart magnesium steering column a sophisticated chasm design and a rear axle design lTproven 34 litre dual overhead cam used which produces ISO horsepower 5200 rpm and 205 ft lbs of torque to 4000 rpm tir rmTTi iTv Transmission is the a 4 speed electronically Stifled auto- St "IT minivans become more popular the new Otdsmobile Stlhou-ette should he a serious consideration before purchasing Stop into Fischer Oldsmobile in Stuart to test drive this exciting vehicle 280-3555.