Radio Trader can be heard Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Amy Abbott and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. with Jon Knepper. (Broadcast times exclude major holidays).
- Listeners who have items to buy, sell or trade, may participate by mail, hand-delivered or on the phone.
- The station address is 216 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, IL 61350
- The on-air phone number is 433-1430.
- Hand-delivered lists may be left at the front desk during regular business hours or in the mailbox during off-hours.
- Mail or hand-delivered lists are guaranteed to be read on the day requested and will be announced during the first segment of the program.
- Limit of 2 items to sell.
- Each item must have a value: "Free" is considered a value. "Best offer" is not a value.
- Limit of $200.00 value on each item.
- Only one phone number for responses.
- Restrictions:
1. No farm or garden produce for sale.
2. No real estate for sale or apartments for rent, if you are the landlord.
3. No firearms.
4. No continuing services, such as babysitting, lawn mowing or small engine repair.
5. No animals or pets for sale.
6. Garage and yard sales are accepted only by mail or hand-delivered and cost $5.00 cash payment each day prior to broadcast.
7. For all items over $200.00 value or any item or service restricted under the "free" use of the program, the cost is $10.00 cash payment per item for broadcast one timeand are accepted in-person.
- Due to the volume of calls and mail, each day's items and phone numbers are not available after the end of the program.
- WCMY reserves the right to edit mail or hand-delivered lists for clarity.
- The format of the program: Each caller will be assigned a number beginning with "1" for the first caller of the day, followed by the items for sale, trade or wanted to buy, then the phone number for responses, followed by the program host repeating the phone number for confirmation.
- Participating listeners to "Radio Trader" are encouraged to keep track of phone numbers by numbering the calls, writing down the phone number, and then circling those numbers with items of interest.
- Trade items must be specific. "Trade for equal value" is not specific.
About the Host...
Amy Jo, "Radio Trader" Host
Amy Jo has been hosting "Radio Trader" for over two years, but has been with WCMY since 2003. Amy is the Office Coordinator and often answers the phone when you call the station with questions. Amy enjoys mushroom hunting, cooking and spending time with her son and boyfriend. Although she is sweet and kind, Amy knows how to crack down with the rules. If you have any questions for Amy, email her at trader@ottawaradio.net.
Grand Ridge School Registration will be held Tuesday, August 3rd from 9am until 2pm and 5pm until 7pm and again on Wednesday, August 4th from 9am until noon. You will need to bring proof of residency which can be a real estate tax bill, utility bill, drivers' license or voter's card. Classes begin August 23rd.
On August 21st the Ottawa River Rescue Squad and Pine Hills Golf Course will be sponsoring their 1st Annual Golf Outing. All proceeds raised from the outing will be used to update equipment and facilities and to continue high quality training to members who will be able to better serve the community. The outing is a 3-4 Person Best Ball Scramble format. Prizes will be awarded including a 2010 Chevy Cobalt for a Hole-In-One. Cost is $60 per person or $240 per 4 man team. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart , tickets for 6 free beverages, door prizes, chances at hole prizes and a pork chop dinner. To register go to www.ottawariverescue.org or call 815-866-9656.
LaSalle County Leo Club is proud to sponsor a "Free Movie Night in the Park", August 8th at 8pm in Walsh Park. Don't forget to bring blankets and chairs! First bag of popcorn is free! LaSalle County Leo Club is a branch of the Lions Club. LaSalle County Leo Club - Youth Making a Difference.
