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And as Woody Johnson said in his statement, "Rest in Peace, Don. Loving and doting father of Liam, as well as an honorary uncle of Trinity He was the youngest and most amazing brother of Corey and Chris. In 1987, Ms. North lost her 17-month-old granddaughter to cancer. Dick Beddoes a popular Toronto newspaper man hosted the 'FH sports talk show each evening in the 1970s. In March 1991, Davis gave birth to her daughter Lauren Davis. Part-time newsmanRobert Payne was a thoughtfulwriter with a voice that exuded authority. So sorry for your loss. In 1969, he convinced Bud to join him there. He was often kidded about his thriftiness. "The success of the [Marathon of Hope]was totally based on the reception we got in Scarborough and Toronto," he said. Rob Farina, program director at CHUM-FM, said the market leaders are too busy making radio every morning to look over their shoulders. Donald Earl Maynard, age 79, of East Lansing, MI passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He hosted Keefer's Commotions and a morning show, Keefer's Uprising. "Days like this, it's like he's still here.". "I told him, on the formation right I'm the flanker and on the formation left I'm the split end. He started his career in the early 60s at CJOR in Vancouver before switching to C-FUN in the late 60s. He was named to the Canadian Music Hall of Fameand theCanadian Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Cherished son of Brenda and Anthony Daynard. While at CKFH he was a salesman and rarely was heard on the air, but was a regularly featured character when he joined the sales staff at rival CHUM. ), , had become news director at the radio station owned by hockey legend. Industry insiders said the city's radio business has never seen so many shifts so quickly. Others may do it, but I'm the first, and only one guy can be the first.". Don Maynard was a Hall of Fame receiver for the New York Jets who was a member of the Jets team that upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III. Station: Per cent of market: Number of listeners, Follow Jeff Gray on Twitter: @jeffreybgrayOpens in a new window. He joined CKFH as a newsman in 1970 and assumed the post of news director when Marshall Armstrong left for Winnipeg. That led to a midayshift on CHUM-FM in Toronto where he stayed until 1977. It is not a battle without casualties. He also hosted a country music programme. Steve O'Briencame to CKFH from WFIL in Philadelphia in 1969. Steve is also the host of the Natural Health Show on 650-AM radio in Vancouver (debuting in Toronto in Sept.) He currently resides at White Rock, B.C. But Donald Rogers Maynard may have shown himself to be ahead of his time the most when he used what may have been an homage to early old-school rap lyrics to explain himself a bit during his Hall of Fame induction speech in 1987: "I came to play, and I came to stay. By 1957, Barry was programme and production manager and in 1965 he was assistant manager of the station. "The reception he got in Ontario is partly Jeremy's responsibility. Overlooked in the Early Years Maynard was the proverbial late bloomer, in part because of his nomadic school and football upbringing. ", "Don was really Texas all the way," longtime Jets public relations director Frank Ramos said. Read full biography, Yes, Don Daynard is still alive Ironically he initiated the conversation by asking what NFL team I played for. "And the next Terry Fox run I went to after that was pretty difficult. But CHFI may have paid dearly in the short term for its decision to cut Ms. Davis, according to ratings numbers sent to radio stations yesterday (and being made public today) by BBM Canada. Bob began his career in Quebec while he was studying at Laval University but found his way to Niagara Falls (CJRN) in 1966 and the following year moved to CJOE in London, Ontario. "I was lost for a couple of years after that. Following that, Davis wrote and performed a nightly commentary on CFTO News in 1998 and 1999 called "Just So You Know". The lifestyle and wellness program received an award in its second season as Canadas best cable talk show. Erin Davis is the author of the book Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy (HarperCollins, 2019) and a former media figure in Toronto, Ontario. Unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at home at the age of 39. August 28th, 1983 - September 18th, 2022. In the 1970s, they switched places. As a teen he landed a summer job at CJBL in Kenora and the following summer did sports on CKBB in Barrie, Ontario. In 1988 he became sales manager of CFRB. From 1960-72, he compiled numbers that still are at the top of the franchise's record-book career entries: 627 receptions, 11,732 receiving yards, 50 100-yard games and 88 TD catches. I will his candor and his authenticity as well as his passion for the game and certainly for the New York Jets. Thank you, good Lord, for that wonderful chance. Keith Elshaw: What he did and what he does. The CBC it is not. Two seasons later in '67, Namath threw for his 4,007 yards and Maynard had 71 catches for 1,434 yards, the yardage standing as the franchise single-season record for 48 years. After a short stint in management at CKCO-TV in Kitchener. was 47 when he starred in this movie. At various times in his career he was known by several names including Terry Talbot (CJOE London 1968), Jack Houston (CFGO 1972), Mark Edwards (CKGM Monreal 1973) and Wild Bill Edwards CFTR Toronto 1974-1981). In 1969, he convinced Bud to join him there. Don grew up with my Father in Colorado City TX. Some information may no longer be current. Don Daynard - Age difference caused problems for Don and Erin RadioViz 112 subscribers Subscribe 25 12K views 10 years ago Show more Don't miss out Get 1 week of 100+ live channels on us.. They donated $5million to Northern Westchester Hospital, in Mou Daynard began his career in Owen Sound in 1953 and went from there to CHEX-TV in Peterborough and then to CKCR in Kitchener. Click here for Steve's Jan. 8, 1970 CKFH chart More Steve O'Brien radio history She said she was in Nathan Phillips when he came to Toronto and was so in awe that she maintains a scrapbook of Terry Fox-related newspaper clippings. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. I can't speak about her, without getting emotional. Jack handled a great many CBC radio assignments including managing the corporation's Canadian music collection and directing the annualOld-Time Fiddlers competition. "Humble" Howard Glassman and Fred Patterson -- newly installed as Mix 99.9's wake-up men -- fit the mould perfectly. My Father ended up being a Texas Highschool Football Coach and Don would frequently come speak football banquets, or play golf in his custom "boot" golf spikes. ;Movie credits includeThe Accused, McCabe and Mrs. Miller and The X-Files; His western radio credits include CKRD Red Deer, CFAC Calgary, CJME Regina, CFUN Vancouver, CKLG and CKVN and CFOX-FM Vancouver. He took over the morning show vacated by Don Daynard but after a year moved over to CHUM. But Maynard was always thinking about optimizing his game as well, which is why he did things like wear his helmet without a chinstrap, preferring to use special cheek inserts to keep the headgear snug, and spurning the seven-cleat wideout shoes of the day for custom-made 24-cleat Puma soccer shoes. Five years later, I had that dream come true as I started my first radio job in Orillia. By the time Bud Riley joined the station in 1959, Ron was already the sales manager. For the next 12 years he worked at CFOX, CKGM AND CJAD and a spot at CJSB in Ottawa. We invite you to share. In the 1980s, Daynard hosted a television series discussing and reviewing feature films for the Ontario educational television network TVOntario. Perry left radio in 1992. In 1972, he took his ideas to CFTR which had changed to a rock format where, as assistant p.d. Among these humorous entities was Cheff Boy-oh-Boy, Larry the Loon, Hughie the Newfoundland security guard and Jimmy the Janitor. Dick started his career at the age of 19 when he graduatedfrom Career Academys Broadcast College in 1969.His first job was at CJNR, Blind River, Ontario. HIGH POINT Donald "Don" Barnard Jr. was born Dec. 3, 1948, and passed away Nov. 8, 2022. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He also worked as a sound instructor for the Vancouver Film School from 1996-1998 and freelanced as a sound recordist for TV, Film and Commercials 1996-2014. His time at 'FH was interrupted twice in 1973, once as a morning man at WOLF in Syracuse, N.Y. and a short-lived morning stint at CHSJ in St. John, N.B. Along with her 3 sisters, Davis's childhood was spent in many different cities, as is typical of an Air Force family. Barry died at 85 in Victoria, B.C. Barry's recording of "A Pub with No Beer." May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Don Maynard. (also see CJRN, Niagara Falls). [2][11][12], After Cooper's retirement in February 2016, Davis introduced CHFI listeners to Darren B. Lamb, formerly of CHUM-FM, until her own retirement in December 2016. Big Don Bieferhad been at CKLB, Oshawa, Ontario since June 1968, but in Feb. 1969, he left for CJSS in Cornwall. Get email updates about Don Maynard delivered directly to your inbox. She made a number of guest host appearances on CFTO (now CTV Toronto) and Global. While CHFI falters, the Mix may see its fortunes rise. Bud says, "When I was a teenager, I began to listen to a new radio station in Toronto, CKFH, especially the evening disc jockey, Bud was not the only announcer to be influenced to make radio a career by listening to CKFH. (17:46) Maynard was equally deserving 23 years earlier to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, welcomed into the Canton shrine for any number of achievements as a member of the Class of 1987: His career 18.7 yards/catch average trails only Paul Warfield, Bob Hayes and Lance Alworth among Hall of Famers and remains 16th all-time but first for all players with at least 600 catches. Such was their relationship that Namath once revealed that an early cellphone number of his contained the numbers 1213, merging the dynamic duo's uniform numbers. The bittersweet part of the '68 postseason is that Maynard also came away with a hamstring strain in the title game, which limited him to decoy duty and no catches in the Super Bowl III win over the Colts. In 1988 he joined Fodor's writing ski guides. In 1988, radio's Don Daynard auctioned off celebrity goodies for the Special Olympics. A native of Hamilton, Gerry Allen Wilson joined the staff in its first year 1951 as an operator but replaced chief engineer Bill McGregor in 1965. CHFI competitor EZ-Rock had an opening in their morning show when host Christine Cardoso left on maternity leave. "He was the man our opponents worried about, the knockout punch, lightning in a bottle, nitro just waiting to explode. Click for Pirate Radio #1, Pirate Radio Hall of Fame click for London (UK) radio. Every year, she and her sister collect about $2,000 at their seniors home. Duff Roman(aka Dave Mostoway) began his career at CHAT, Medicine Hat but a few months later he was at Swift Current before jumping to CHED, Edmonton and then to CKEY in Toronto in 1959. at CJRN Niagara Falls. DAYNARD, Curtis Mathew - August 28th, 1983 - September 18th, 2022 Unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at home at the age of 39. He came to CHUM in Toronto fromCKLW inWindsor, moved on to Richmond Hill two years later butwithin a year he was hired to run the news department atCKFH. He is now retired to Vancouver and has written a book about his five decades in media, "What's on the Air Tonight." DAYNARD, Robert. Clive Hobson, a York University student, joined CKFH in 1962to report on Ontario ski conditions but was retained for a variety of other assignments when the winter season closed. Don Maynard, a UTEP football legend from 1954-56 when the school was known as Texas Western, died Monday at the age of 86. He was at CKFM from 1975 to 1987. He also began writing jokes for the staff disc-jockeys, particularly morning man,Mike Williams. In October 2012, John was inducted into the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Later he would move to CJFM in Montreal. He was also the star of the TV variety showMusic Machineand was a regular comic actor on theWayne and Shuster TV Show. Two months later he had 228 yards at Oakland in "the Heidi Game," and to this day is one of only seven different receivers in pro football history to notch two 200-yard games in the same season. Keith Hampshirewas a lead singer with a succession of teen bands in Calgary when he landed a job at CFCN. ", "My thoughts and prayers are with Don's daughter, Teri, his son, Scot, and his entire family," Jets Chairman Woody Johnson said. After that, he broadened his studies to include literature.After university, Dick got his start atThe Edmonton Bulletin. Daynard worked at CFRB as well as CKFM (1969-1975) where he worked for 12 years. While working his usual 40-hour week, Budenrolled into a full-time academicprogramme at the University of Toronto to study Anthropology and Archaeology. Hear Mac Lipson reporting on the unveiling of the Sir Robert Borden Statue on Parliament Hill 1957. In this movie, we watched him in the Bouncer character . DANARD, Jemima Maud "Jem" Peacefully, at Summit Place, Owen Sound on Monday, August 10, 2020 in her 90th year. May you find. Steve then moved west to Edmonton at the afternoon drive on CFRNfrom 1978 to 1981. Check out a. joined the CKFH sales department in 1961 and stayed until 1981 when CHUM lured him to their sales department. hagerstown, maryland murders 27 Feb. hagerstown, maryland murders On the air and off, Don was the most liked of any announcer in the country. In 2008, she established the Erin Davis Women in Media Award at her alma mater, Loyalist College.[2]. He also wrote a popular guide to Canadian Skiing. In 1963, he was courted and won by the Toronto Globe and Mail. He continues his activities as weather specialist on A News (CTV -3)in Barrie despite a continuing health battle which was documented by an award winning feature, "Bob's Story, a Life with Cancer." He Ann Pospischil was the traffic manager(1969-1974) She left to work at 680 News (1974-1989) Her next stop was Standard Broadcasting (1991-1995) and closed out herradio career at Classical 96.3 and 103.1 FM. As part of his duties for CKFH and its 1981 successor CJCL, he produced the Toronto Maple Leaf and Toronto Blue Jay games. His reputation was made when he made a yearly safari to Hollywood to produce well-researched, insightful celebrity interviews. "The amazing thing, I think, about Terry Fox, is the incredible legacy that he built that he probably had no idea he'd be building," Mr. Miller said. Then, when the mayor began to speak about the loss of his mother to cancer in 2001, his voice shook, and gave out. Before very long, the CHUM jocks were drafting him to perform on-air skits utilizing a collection of characters he had created for their off-air amusement. Ron retired from CFRB in December 2009. Daynard worked at CFRB as well as CKFM (1969 . After polling their listeners for ideas, Davis was an easy choice. At the age of fifteen, he literally fell into broadcasting and continued in this career for close to fifty years. Today, he divides his time between his place in Florida and his home in Barrie. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Maynard had 1,218 receiving yards and a career-high 14 TD catches. [2], Davis has participated in numerous charitable causes. He was eventually appointed editor of Ski Canada magazine. Jem, beloved wife of the late Wallace Danard. He made the first broadcast on the new Canadian sports network TSN. [9], Davis's stint with EZ-Rock ended earlier than expected in April 2005, when it became known that she had agreed to return to CHFI the following September. At Bud's suggestion, Jack Budgell, the producer/director of the afternoon TV show Juliette and Friends, hired him for a regular guest spot. When she graduated from high school (Nicholson Catholic College), she decided to pursue her performing further by studying Radio Broadcasting at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario. Heconvinced Williams to re-cycle the one-liners to the, newspaper as a publicity vehicle for CKFH and his morning programme. His fascination with unique, expensive, pocket knives led him to editing a magazine dedicated to that field. Died: Monday, January 10, 2022. After two years, he returned to his home town ofWinnipeg and made a reputation for himself as an investigative reporter at CKY. Gary Hartcame to CKFH in April of 1971 from Winnipeg's CKRC where he had been since 1968. (Also see another entry for Tom under CJRT-FM) Tom eventually found work as the morning man at CHWO 740. and keynote speaker. Daynard continued to host "Saturday Night Oldies" for the station until his full retirement in 2003.Daynard"s voice is heard as the radio announcer in the 1982 film Porky"son In 1977, he guest-starred in the Canadian television sitcom King of Kensington.In the 1980s, Daynard hosted a television series discussing and reviewing feature films for the Ontario educational television network TVOntario.Daynard now resides in Darlington, east of Toronto. The 40-year-old Ms. Davis, who came to CHFI in 1988 as a co-host with Toronto radio legend "Dazzling" Don Daynard, thinks she was pushed out because of her age and CHFI's plan to chase younger . In 1974, Bud graduated from the University with a B.A. Commercial radio in the morning can be a happy, silly place. Still in media today, John is vice-president of Media Stats Inc. in Toronto. John is also in the wine business, principal of the solar powered winery, Harwood EstateVineyards in Hillier, Ontario in Prince Edward County. He finished up scholastically at Colorado City (TX) High, where he discovered his athletic talents as a football/basketball/track letterman. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. CKFH owner,Foster Hewitt(1902-1985), made hisfirst hockey broadcast on Feb. 16, 1922,over the Toronto Star newspaper's radio station CFCA.. (note: the first hockey broadcast on Feb. 8, 1923, was done by Norman Albert, a sports writer for the Star) For the next 50 years, Foster, the son of the Star's sports editor, was the leading figure in hockey broadcasting. CKFH produced many station promotion items including ball-point pens and the items pictured here: a key fob, staple remover and paper weight, Tom with staffer Ann Popishel at a radio reunion. His first announcing job was at CHAB in Moose Jaw, Sask in June of 1944. He freelanced at CHFi in the 1960s and hosted a sports phone-in talk show at CKFH in the early 70s,but 1980 found him on CHCH-TV as sports director. Print. Thanks to the station setting up a temporary studio in her home, Davis was able to return to the air only one week later and broadcast the show from home for the next three months. ), Jack Lowewas the assistant engineer and he was man most responsible for keeping CKFH on the air, day in and day out. A former CHUM newsman,Marshall Armstrong, had become news director at the radio station owned by hockey legendFoster Hewitt. He was voted Team MVP in 1967, was a four-time AFL All-Star, had his lucky No. "He was really well liked by his teammates. ", "Don was a great player. Heconvinced Williams to re-cycle the one-liners to the Toronto Sun newspaper as a publicity vehicle for CKFH and his morning programme. October 14, 1955- February 5, 2020 DAYNARD, Michael - "Mike" to all who knew and loved him. In the 1990s returnedto CHUM. In the 1970s, they switched places. He became known when he signed on as the big voice of the Leon's Warehouse Furniture chain. Production director Roman Ziambra in foreground. Required fields are marked *. He came to CKFH in 1970 as host of "Open Lid", a show created by American jockGene Thayerin 1968. Mike Williams(real name Ken Clarke) came to CKFH from Edmonton's CJED to do mid-mornings. Read Full Obituary. Among the performers he nurtured and recorded were David Clayton Thomas and The Paupers. Along with her 3 sisters, Davis's childhood was spent in many different cities, as is typical of an Air Force family. "The emotion [25 years ago]was indescribable," she said. In the summer of 2003, the W Network offered her a chance to create her own daily live national television talk show. Son of the late Arthur and late Mae. Bill died in 1996 in Port Perry, Ontario. Also from 2009 to 2013, he hosted a panel show "Counterpoint" for Local2.ca in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. In 2010, Bob was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Air Command Academy at 16 Wing Borden, Ontario. Then came the point when Don decided to retire. The reasons of course were that his performances and achievements were the stuff of legends: Maynard's first season of '60, he erupted for 72 catches which would stand as his NFL career high for 1,265 yards, and teamed with WR Art Powell (69-1,167) to become the first pro football teammates to pass 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. Terry syndicates a food and wine radio show. Click here forSteve's Jan. 8, 1970 CKFH chart. Don Danard(born 1934), better known as Don Daynard, is a retired Canadianradio personality. For CKFH he took news shifts when he was needed and whenever he could fit them into his busy schedule. He migrated to CFGM, Richmond Hill, CHUM and CKFH in the 1970s. "I think [Toronto]was then for the event, and continues to be, the base upon which Terry's legacy was built.". Newcomer Jack (92.5 FM) may add one soon. For several years she was one of the co-hosts on the Easter Seals Telethon on CBC television. Maynard the Man Away from the field, Maynard was eccentric, witty, innovative and creative. Today, Bob Baker/Ray Collins and his wife Dianne (a former radio executive) are retired and living in Wallaceburg, Ontario. While sports was his forte, he was flexible enough to do hundreds of national radio and TV commercials and even portrayed a former sports announcer/Alzheimer's patient in the highly acclaimed Canadian film "Away From Her" staring Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie. Among the coveted 25- to 54-year-old demographic, CHFI slipped from a 10.4-per-cent market share in summer 2002 to a 6.6-per-cent market share in summer 2003. She was featured on three CDs for the Toronto Blue Jays and Variety Club during the teams pennant and World Series runs of the early 1990s. Three local frequencies have new morning shows: the Mix (99.9 FM), CHFI (98.1 FM) and "guy-talk" Mojo Radio (640 AM). In the late 80s, while living in Hollywood, Dick founded Westwood Personalities, an exclusive DJ talent agency and represented some of the best on-air talent in North America. Apparently, the world's oldest woman, at 116, has "truck-tire flaps on the sides of her head.". He died at age 86 on January 10, 2022, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. She's run out of room on her baseball hat for all the lapel pins and buttons earned on her walks. Football was a game, Country Don was my name. For the year he had another superb stat line 57 catches for 1,297 yards, a career-best 22.8 yards/catch and 10 TDs. We are sad to announce that on April 18, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Isabelle Jean (Daynard) Ridgeway (Niagara Falls, Ontario). Then in 1974 when Chuck Camroux moved from CHAM to reconstruct 680 CFTR Toronto Dick became part of the Rogers team doing noon to 3 pm with good friends Jim Brady, Red Knight and Paul Godfrey. After two years, he was back in the recording studio, first with RCA and then with A&M. Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the age of 51. He galloped through the best of the very best football players of the world. Advertisers make their decisions based on the fall and spring ratings, not the summer ones. George's tenure at 'FH was interrupted by a move to overnights at CHML and an afternoon show on CHCH-TV in Hamilton. [5] CHFI's morning drive time was given to Mad Dog and Billie, later called Jay and Billie, with Jay Michaels and Billie Holiday. Canadian actor Don Daynardwas born on January 01, 1934 87 years old , About, DonDanard better known as Don Daynardis a retired Canadian radio personality, Daynardbegan his career in Owen Sound in 1953 and went from there to CHEX-TV in Peterborough and then to CKCR in Kitchener, In 1962 he joined CJET in Smiths Falls and then briefly went to CFGM (Click for More on this.) I don't think that that is something that is reasonable." The Town of Huntsville has been grappling with how to operate and fund the community halls in the area for some time now. "I have the chance to communicate what it means to families, because it is such an appalling disease. Cal passed away in Toronto on October 10, 2001. He was an avid supporter of Canadian talent and he wanted to do more than play Canadian performers so he created two recording companies of his own: the Red Leaf Label and Roman Records. and helped broadcast the Leaf games. He started working as an engineer for. 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