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The John Petropoulos Memorial Fundraiser

Posted By: Rod Embree http://www.classiccountryam1060.com/ · 5/11/2013 5:15:00 AM

On Classic Country AM1060 recently it was announced by S/Sgt. Glenn Laird of the Calgary Police Service that they are having a pub night fundraiser. Come check out UFC 160, watch NHL playoffs and support a great cause at the same time!

Here are the details:
 
WHERE: Limericks Traditional Public House, 7304 Macleod Trail, Calgary
 
 
TICKETS: $25 each, includes admission, steak sandwich and a beverage
 
WHAT: Silent auction, door prizes, 50/50, UFC 160, NHL Playoffs
 
WHY: Because we haven’t hosted a good party in a while!
 
Just a reminder again, it's for a very good cause and we all should help those who protect us and the proceeds go to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund, a charitable organization that supports first responders. 
 
Tickets are available for purchase below or by contacting ian@jpmf.ca and they can be picked up ...

War is tough on everyone including - Service K9's

Posted By: Rod Embree http://www.classiccountryam1060.com/ · 5/5/2013 12:11:00 PM

I saw this article today in the Detriot news paper and yes war is tough on everyone involved even K9's.

Please have a read and take the time to remember all the K9's around the world who served their masters well, in time of war.

R.I.P. Mina R.I.P.

A bomb-sniffing dog, who served nine tours in Afghanistan, will be laid to rest at the Michigan War Dogs Memorial in Oakland County.
 
A funeral service for Mina is to be held Sunday in Lyon Township. The dog died recently at the age of 13.
 
Mina the Labrador Retriever was trained as a mine detection specialist dog with the Army.
 
Mina's service is to include a flag line and taps. But instead of a 21-gun salute, a chorus of trained dogs will howl on command to honor Mina's service, reports WHMI-FM.
 
Mina will be honored by the Michigan ...

Top 20 North American concert tours, by average box office gross

Posted By: Rod Embree http://www.classiccountryam1060.com/ · 5/3/2013 1:58:00 AM

I saw this article the other day from the Mirror, Calgary edition. I was surprised by some of the names on this "Top 20" list. 

The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. 

 The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. 
 
The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
 
 BTOP 20 CONCERT TOURS
 
1. (1) Bon Jovi; $1,741,784; $96.53.
 
2. (2) George Strait; $1,407,183; $83.56.
 
3. (New) Kenny Chesney; $1,142,624; $78.39.
 
4. (3) Pink; $1,087,880; $76.84.
 
5. (4) Maroon 5; $906,465; $67.20.
 
6. (5) The Who; $846,331; $95.72.
 
7. (6) Ricardo Arjona; $840,988; $84.16.
 
8. (8) Muse; $599,815; $57.23.
 
9. (10) Carrie Underwood; $459,057; $58.46.
 
10. (11) Eric Church; $395,690; $49.26.
 
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