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REGULAR MEETING March 12, 2018
<br /> into his show,he helped us forget our troubles, even if for just a short while. We rarely knew when
<br /> he had worries of his own. For instance, a granddaughter who weighed two (2)pounds and twelve
<br /> (12) ounces at birth. He shared his joys too, including falling in love. Jon Thompson made it look
<br /> easy. For forty-two (42) years his radio show has been one (1) of the many things that makes our
<br /> community a good one (1). We may not again see the likes of"JT in the Morning"but we are all
<br /> the better for his time on the air and we are all the happier for the moments he has shared with us.
<br /> Jon Thompson, 17313 Farmington Square Road, Granger, IN, stated, My turn, huh? Forty-two
<br /> (42) years seems like it has gone by in a hurry. The only regret I have is I didn't get paid by the
<br /> word. What I'm getting used to, a little bit, is waking up in the morning and not saying "Oh my
<br /> God, I'm late for work."As a matter of fact,today I had to remind myself what day it was, so that,
<br /> perhaps, is a good sign. I remember the early days, right across the street, at the WSBT studios
<br /> and those first few days I had an early newsman partner named Wayne Doolittle who said, "I'll
<br /> give this kid about a week and a half."Well, I tried to work hard and get better and the years went
<br /> by and pretty soon people discovered I had a huge talent. They were right and I've been married
<br /> to her for seventeen (17) years. This is a great honor, it really is. I thank you for this evening and
<br /> this proclamation that I will remember always. It is unexpected and probably undeserved, but
<br /> absolutely appreciated to be sure. Thank you so very much.
<br /> Council President Tim Scott opened the floor to comments from members of the Council.
<br /> Councilmember Karen White stated, Mr. Jon "JT" Thompson, I have always enjoyed your radio
<br /> show and I'm quite certain WSBT did as well. You've been a joy. You're committed to public
<br /> service and you also ensured the news you shared was always the very best. I wish you the very
<br /> best in retirement. Enjoy yourself but don't forget about us.
<br /> Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated, I will definitely miss your voice on the radio but thank you
<br /> for all that you've done.
<br /> Councilmember John Voorde stated, Thank you for all your contributions to the community. I
<br /> wonder if you might consider giving golf lessons?
<br /> Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, And he does need them. Where in our community have you
<br /> not been seen or heard? Really, such a gift. Thank you for these many years. I think everybody
<br /> shares this understanding but your daytime job was only,really, a very tiny portion of your impact
<br /> on our community. Speaking on behalf of a number of non-profits that sat in your hot-seat and
<br /> interviewed, you brought public awareness to the great work in the community that they do. You
<br /> have opened up so many things for so many individuals in our community. Thank you very much
<br /> and best wishes to you. I'm wondering if we missed something in the resolution with regard to a
<br /> place or destination you would like to go because once it's in print, it has to happen. But, thank
<br /> you very much.
<br /> Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated, Thank you for your service. I was six (6) years old
<br /> when you started but I have listened throughout the years and you will be greatly missed.
<br /> Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated,I was five (5). 1 have to say, it is such a pleasure
<br /> meeting you torng and thank you, Councilmember Davis, for bringing this to everyone's
<br /> attention. This is an honor that will be in the record books. Like, the history of the City of South
<br /> Bend, and I think it's so fitting because I know,just like everyone has already said, you are a part
<br /> of our lives. You came into our homes and I just have very fond memories of your jingle. It is just
<br /> phenomenal and just really exciting that this has been etched into the history of the City of South
<br /> Bend just like it is etched into, I know, all of our hearts.
<br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, JT, thank you so much, and your wife, for giving up so much
<br /> time. I'm glad you'll have time,now,to do that. The one (1) amazing thing about radio is that you
<br /> are that voice out there. You can champion causes and that means more than anything and I know
<br /> you'll cherish that. Councilmember Williams-Preston is absolutely right, this is in the history
<br /> books. Wayne Doolittle is a neighbor of mine and I'll mention that we saw each other. Thank you
<br /> so much for what you've done.
<br /> This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and
<br /> opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.
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