- 2/12/2002 interview of Frank Sisco by
Larry Goldstein of WVOX 1460 AM.
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- Radio Show#1 - 1/30/02
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan, including
mention of website www.lifeandmoney.com.
3 Announcements of guests.
4 Introduction and all guests singing,Happy Birthday to Eleanor
Sisco, Frank's mother.
5 Introduction of Scott Pollack, pianist and piano instructor.
(914.235.5416).
6 The Pelham Larks (members of the female harmony group from
Pelham, NY) - Jean, Ellen, Irene, Julietta, Marian, Joan, Donna,
Annette, Janice) singing "Side By Side." Discussion
of lyrics. Jean Ostlund discusses the group and an upcoming benefit
performance on 5/4/02 (with present and current members) to celebrate
50th anniversary and to benefit a self-help association called
"SHARE.". (Jean - 914.664.8765)
7 Retail sponsor announcement - TIPS Florist (of Pelham, NY)
(299 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY, 914.738.6060).
8 Guest - Steve Sangirardi, English teacher and writer, reading
his original true story called :"The Roof:" about Steve's
grandfather who, at the beginning of the story, during the Depression,
stood on the ledge of his roof of his brownstone about to jump
to kill himself, distraught over losing his business. Discussion
by Steve Sangirardi, Frank Sisco, and Tom Sullivan.
9 Tom Sullivan sings "My Baby Just Cares for Me" after
Frank Sisco's introduction, and discussion of the lyrics.
10 Guest - Dan Engelhardt, financial representative of Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network (in White Plains, NY) (914.989.7558)
discussed a story about a woman who was stricken with a serious
illness, and who does not have a sufficient amount of disability
income insurance.
11 Bernadette Greene, singer, leading the other guests singing
"Que Sera Sera."
12 Guest - Tom Lawton, financial advisor and insurance agent,
(of Hyde Park, NY) ((914.906.4271) discussed a story about a
woman who was diagnosed with liver cancer and not able to get
a liver transplant in time because of delays with health insurance
approval. Discussed critical illness insurance.
13 Guest - Kelly Sisco (Frank's daughter) (student, singer, and
dancer) singing "I Believe."
14 Guest - Dan Rustin, poet and writer, reading his original
poem "Deadbeat Dad."
15 Sponsor - Frank Sisco, CPA, PFS, mentioning about ways to
protect investments.
16 Closing of show - thanking guests, guests singing "Side
by Side."
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- Radio Show #2 - 2/6/02
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan, including
singing of "Happy Birthday."
3 Guest - Steve Serwatka (as Fernando Glamorous) in a fictional
skit about being a fashion consultant for the IRS, and with comments
by Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan.
4 Retail sponsor announcement. H&R Bagel & Bialy Inc.
(41 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY - 914.576.1411)
5 Guest - Eric Everett, singer and songwrite, singing his original
song "One And One" about life's goals vs. gold, and
a discussion of the lyrics.
6 Sponsor - Cafe Mozart (of Mamaroneck, NY) and guest - Apple
Montblanc who discussed her career goals as a performing artist.
7 Departure of Steve Serwatka.
8 Sponsor - Tom Lawton, financial advisor and insurance agent,
(of Hyde Park, NY) ((914.906.4271) discussed a story about a
woman who was diagnosed with liver cancer and not able to get
a liver transplant in time because of delays with health insurance
approval. Discussed critical illness insurance.
9 Retail sponsor announcement - TIPS Florist (of Pelham, NY)
(299 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY, 914.738.6060).
10 Sponsor- Dan Engelhardt, financial representative of Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network (in White Plains, NY) (914.989.7558)
discussed a story about two business owners who obtained disability
income insurance and arranged buy-sell agreements.
11 Tom Sullivan - News and jokes.
12 Sponsor - Frank Sisco, CPA, PFS, discussed his book called
"Financial Principles and Parables, inspired by the Gospel.
13 Closing with "Sunny Side of the Street" with Louis
Armstrong.
Radio Show #3
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan.
3 Retail sponsor announcements. (1) H&R Bagel & Bialy
Inc. (New Rochelle, NY) (2) Shore Acres Deli (Mamaroneck, NY)
(3) Dunkin' Donuts (99 East Main Street, New Rochelle, NY), (4)
TIPS Florist (Pelham, NY)
4 Guest - Edgar Caruana singing Guittaro Romano
5 Announcements of Life and Money Open-Mic Event at Borders Scarsdale.
6 Announcements of guests, and singing "Happy Birthday"
to Abigail Beal, guest.
7 Sponsor and guest - Robert Perri of Perri Benefits Group (Millwood,
NY)
(Discussed retirement plans)
8 Guest - Dan Rustin - Poem - "Payment on the Spot "(with
group participation)
9 Guest - Jay Diamond - Song (original) - "Driving Me Crazy
(With Your Love)"
10 Guest - Bill Bures of Route 66 Recording Studio, 685 Locust
Street, Mt. Vernon, NY
11 Tom Sullivan - News (Enron)
12 Guest - Jean Busatti - "Something About Money"
13 Sponsor and guest - Dan Engelhardt of Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network, (White Plains, NY) (Discussed long-term care
insurance)
14 Guest - Abigail Beal (freelance writer) Story about woman
who started a cleaning business at night and became quite successful.
15 Guest - Chris Brown - Song (original) - "Go West"
Radio Show #4
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan.
3 Retail sponsor announcements. (1) H&R Bagel & Bialy
Inc. (41 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY) and (2) Dunkin'
Donuts (96 East Main Street, New Rochelle, NY)
4 Announcements of guests
5 Guest - Abigail Beal (freelance writer) (1) Story about woman
who started a cleaning business at night and became quite successful
(2) Story about Melanie Hulse, writer who founded The Writing
Mews, ((of New Rochelle, NY)
6 Guest - Jay Diamond - Song (original) - "Driving Me Crazy
(With Your Love)
7 Guest - Bill Bures of Route 66 Recording Studio, 685 Locust
Street, Mt. Vernon, NY
8 Sponsor and guest - Herb Panitz, financial advisor, Equities
Coordinator at Tri-State Financial in Tarrytown, NY, and adjunct
professor of Philosophy at Westchester Community College. Story
about divorced couple and complex financial issues, and trustworthiness.
9 Melanie Hulse, founder of The Writing Mews (240 North Ave.,
New Rochelle, NY) . Read aloud a poem by Thomas Lux called ",An
Oration Notion" about the work of writing a poem
10 Sketch by Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan - "Taxes, Taxes,
Taxes" (by Mel Brooks)
(comedy sketch about the problem of taxes)
11 Announcement of special tax show on 3/6/2002, including show
at Borders
12 Announcement of Frank Sisco's new book called "Financial
Principles and Parables, inspired by the Gospels of the New Testament"
13 Guest - Edgar Caruana - song "Tell Me That You Love Me
Tonight"
14 Group singing "Happy Birthday" to Gregory Maker,
son of Bill Maker, guest
15 Guest - Barbara Blume - Poem - "Change"
16 Guest - Bill Maker, attorney, partner of McMillan Constabile
(2180 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY) . Story about an elderly
woman and her living trust.
17 Guest - Jean Busatti - Poems - "Promises" (about
marriage and divorce) and ""If Only" (about being
rich)
18 Sponsor and guest - Robert Perri of Perri Benefits Group (358
Saw Mill River Road, Millwood, NY) (Discussed retirement plans,
including defined benefit plans)
19 Guest - Jay Albrecht - Poems - "Interview" and "Patient
Reminder" about hope.
20 Closing of show and audio clip of "That's Life"
by Frank Sinatra
- Radio Show #5
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan. In
background, The Pelham Larks are singing "Side By Side."
Mention of the special benefit , with them performing (along
with a men's group called "The Crickets") on 5/4/2002
at 8pm at The Manor Club in Pelham, NY (For info call 914.664.8765).
Mention of Borders Scarsdale 3/6/2002 open-mic event and special
tax show. (Call 914.668.7002)
3 Retail sponsor announcements. (1) H&R Bagel & Bialy
Inc. (41 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY - 914.576.1411)
and (2) Dunkin' Donuts (96 East Main Street, New Rochelle, NY
- 914.654.1603). Thanks to Concordia College for referral of
their student Junior Dufane, our video engineer.
4 Announcements of guests, and introduction of Scott Pollack,
pianist and piano instructor (914.235.5416)
5 Introduction of guest, Jennifer Ware, singer and performing
artist (914.779.8375 and www.joyofsinging.com) who made announcement
of "Harmony on the Sea," musical review of 27 songs.
Performances on 3/8, 3/9, 3/15, 3/16, 3/22, 3/23 (914.421.0008,
www.forthhillplayers.com).
6 Guest - Jennifer Ware singing "La Vie en Rose." Announcement
of Jennifer Ware and Scott Pollack performing at 8-10pm at Borders
stores in Scarsdale (4/6), White Plains (4/12), Mt. Kisco (4/20),
Fairfield, CT (4/27).
7 Guest - Hal Wickliffe, writer, skit performer and bon vivant,
performing as Junior in his skit (which he wrote) called "Don't
Take a Child to the Races," with Tom Sullivan in the role
as Grandpa Al.
8 Sponsor - Frank Sisco, CPA, PFS - Discussion of protected investments
including (a) S&P Linked CDs,with the principal guaranteed
with FDIC insurance and (b) index funds, which have a lower amount
of management risk than regular managed equity mutual funds.
Also, mention of the importance of living today as meaningfully
and lovingly as possible.
9 Sponsor - Frank Sisco, CPA, PFS - Discussion of a chapter called
"Be Here Now" from his book called "Financial
Principles and Parables from the Gospel" and 3 related principles
(1) be careful of greed (2) determine your needs and then develop
a plan for sharing the balance of your resources and (3) "carpe
minutum" (seize the minute) and hold closer those who are
close because time is precious
10 Guests reading aloud, one at a time, a poem (unknown source)
called "If I Knew."
11 Guest - Kelly Sisco, singer, dancer and performing artist,
singing "What a Wonderful World."
12 Guest - Bill Bures , owner and manager of Route 66 Recording
Studio, 685 Locust Street, Mt. Vernon, NY (914.665.0966), with
introduction of Jay Diamond, singer and songwriter
13 Guest - Jay Diamond, singer and songwriter, singing his original
song called "Everyday."
14 Guest - Arezer II, singer, songwriter, talking about her original
song called "I Love Myself."
15 Guest - Arezer II, singer, songwriter, singing her original
song called "I Love Myself."
16 Guest - Edgar Caruana, singer, actor, and performing artist,
singing "Santa Lucia."
17 Tom Sullivan with joke about the Grammy awards and his singing.
18 Guests singing "God Bless America" and the closing
of show with thanking guests, audio clip of "That's Life"
by Frank Sinatra, and station identification.
- Radio Show #6 - 3/6/02
- 1 Promo - with song "That''s Life"
sung by Frank Sinatra and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan. Mention
of Borders Scarsdale 3/6/2002 open-mic event and special tax
show. In background, The Pelham Larks are singing "Side
By Side." Mention of the special benefit , with them performing
(along with a men's group called "The Crickets") on
5/4/2002 at 8pm at The Manor Club in Pelham, NY (For info call
914.664.8765). Mention of "Forever Plaid" musical play
, to be performed by the New Rochelle Theater Works, on 3/15,
3/16, 3/17, 3/22, 3/23, and 3/24. Call 914.668.7002.
3 Retail sponsor announcements. (1) H&R Bagel & Bialy
Inc. (41 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY - 914.576.1411)
and (2) Dunkin' Donuts (96 East Main Street, New Rochelle, NY
- 914.654.1603). Thanks to Concordia College for referral of
their student Junior Dufane, our video engineer.
4 Announcements of guests,.
5 Guest - Jean Busatti, writer and poet, reading her essay called
"Taxing Times."
6 Guest - Frank LaRusso, CPA, (of Harrison, NY - 914.698.8303)
discussing (with Frank Sisco's occasional comments) various new
topics from the newest tax act, including,(a) college saving
via Section 529 plans,(b) increased contribution amounts for
retirement plans (c) "deemed sale" rules (d) alternative
minimum tax and (e) making more money.
7 Guest s singing "Deep in the Heart of Taxes," song
parody lyrics written by Tom Sullivan, who sang lead vocals,
with all guests singing the chorus, (Joe Dandry sang bom, bom,
bom, bom). The song parody was inspired by Hal Wickliffe,(writer,
skit performer and bon vivant).
8 Guest - Mark Blundell, entrepreneur and internet marketer,
(of Westchester, NY - 914.263.1819)- discussed his new venture,
Interbiz, which enables people to make money by getting other
people to buy products via the internet..
9 Guest - Cheryl Zuckerman , writer and philosopher (Scarsdale,
NY), discussed various life views from her essay, including contrasting
perspectives, such as 1/2 full and 1/2 empty.
10 Guests - Joe Dandry (of New Rochelle, NY) and Beverly Davis,
(White Plains, NY), actors, and writers performed an excerpt
from the play "Torch Song Trilogy," including an airing
of the differences between Ma and her son Arnold, a gay man.
11 Sponsor - Frank Sisco, CPA, PFS - Frank Sisco' discussed certain
points from the excerpt from "Torch Song Trilogy",
namely that it is important in a relationship (and in finances)
to share views, because sharing can lead to the resolution of
differences.
12 Guests singing "Side By Side" and the closing of
show with thanking guests.
13 Guest - Jay Diamond, singer and songwriter, acoustic guitar
clip from "My World," then station identification.
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- Radio Show #7 - 3/13/02
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan. Mention
of Borders Scarsdale 3/6/2002 open-mic event and special tax
show. In the background, the song Cabaret (from the musical Cabaret)
is playing.
3 Guest - John Clark, actor and singer, singing "Danny Boy."
4 Additional introductions and announcements - Mention of Borders
Scarsdale open-mic event on 4/17/2002. Further discussion of
"Danny Boy" at end of 9/11 documentary. Mention of
"Forever Plaid" musical play , to be performed by the
New Rochelle Theater Works on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm on
3/15, 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, and on Sundays at 3pm on 3/17 and 3/24
at the New Rochelle Library. Call 914.668.7002. Mention of the
musical review "Harmony on the Sea," to be performed
by The Fort Hill Players on Fridays and Saturdays March 8, 9,
15, 16, 22, 23 at 8pm (and also 2pm on Saturdays.) at the Rochambeau
School in White Plains, NY. Call 914.421.0008 or check www.forthillplayers.com.
5 Announcements of guests,.
6 Retail sponsor announcements. (1) H&R Bagel & Bialy
Inc. (41 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY - 914.576.1411)
and (2) Dunkin' Donuts (96 East Main Street, New Rochelle, NY
- 914.654.1603).
7 Guest - Chris Cassone, singer, songwriter and businessman,
(from Carmel, NY), discusses his original song called "We
Will Never Forget." Contact info for Chris is www. treasurehuntadventures.com.
Song is available for free from www.audiogalaxy.com and www.morpheus.com.
8 Guest - Chris Cassone performs his original song "We Will
Never Forget."
9 Guest - Linda Simone, writer and poet, reading a story called
"Shedding the Life Jacket," written by Sarah Bracey
White, writer and executive director of Greenburgh Arts and Culture
Committee.
10 Guest - Linda Simone, writer and poet, reading two original
poems "Working Papers" and "Salt."
11 Guests singing "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo Ral led by Tom Sullivan.
12 Frank Sisco reading a story called "Fish Story,"
written by Abigal Amy Beal, writer.
13 Guest John Clark and Tom Sullivan - reading an excerpt from
"Lookout Point," written by Allan L. Nahman.(718.654.3924).
The full play was read at Mamaroneck Library regarding Westchester
Playwrights (Contact Carol Kafka at 914.698.1052 for next readings
of other plays on 3/24 and 4/27).
14 Following the play excerpt, a discussion of issues affecting
elderly, including death and long-term illness, with comments
by Tom Sullivan, and Frank Craparo, mortgage broker in New Rochelle.,
NY (914.235.2211).
15 Guest - Edgar Caruana, singer and actor, of New Rochelle,
NY, singing "Climb Every Mountain." Edgar dedicated
the song with Tiny Tim O'Sullivan who died on 9/11 in the World
Trade Center tragedy.
16 Frank Sisco reading a story called "Special Sundays,"
written by Frank Marallo (of Congers, NY) who is a new grandfather,
a father of two daughters and a husband to Pat for nearly 32
years. Station identification and announcement of the WVOX 38th
St. Patrick's Day community celebration on 3/15.
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- Radio Show #8 - 4/17/02
- 1 Promo - with song "That''s Life"
sung by Frank Sinatra and with promo by Frank Sisco.
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan. In
the background, the song "Enjoy Yourself " from Woody
Allen's movie musical called "Everyone Says I Love You."
3 Guest - Jim Brownold (914.723.7586) and Patty Rome (914.428.4088)
singing "Side By Side" with group in the background.
Frank Sisco commentary on the lyrics. Mention of Borders Scarsdale
open-mic event, on that night starting at 8:45pm.
4. Follow-up on previously-announced events (a) "Forever
Plaid," a musical performed at the New Rochelle Public Library.
and (b) community event at North End Seniors Center in New Rochelle,
NY. (Thanks to Edgar Caruana, Jean Busatti, Hal Wickliffe, Jim
Brownold, and The Pelham Larks. ) Announcement of Pelham Larks
upcoming singing event at Pelham Manor Club at 8pm on Saturday
5/4/2002, celebrating their 50th anniversary. Upcoming event
is a reading of a play called "Plainclothes" written
by Carol Kafka on Sunday 4/21/2002 at 2pm at the Mamaroneck Library,
Mamaroneck, NY.
5 Retail sponsor announcement - H&R Bagel & Bialy Inc.,
located at 41 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY (914.576.1411)
- owners, Mike and Roxanne Mariano.
6. Sponsor - Tony Aversano of Fish Bowl Pet Shop, located at
1013 Hope Street, Stamford CT 06907 (203.323.4277).
7. Guest - Nathaniel Goldberg (845.222.0019) -" Last Night
On Amalfi Drive" (a romantic poem about a walk with his
wife, Adriana).
8. Guest - Steve Sangirardi (914.636.7023), high school English
teacher, reading his story "Stamps" about the disagreement
between a writer husband and his wife, over his writing without
tangible results.
9. Guest - Edgar Caruana (914.632.3782) - singing "Tell
Me That You Love Me Tonight."
10. Guest - Linda Borrelli (212.879.2114) - reading her poem
"Small Gestures" about the importance of small gestures
in communicating caring and love in relationships, especially
with her father.
11. Guest - Kitty Fabrico (914.237.3870) - an artist, telling
about communicating, through the medium John Edwards, with her
deceased sister Franzi who died as a young child, mother Rosa
and friend Bridget. The event led to Kitty painting a beautiful
portrait painting (from an old photo) of herself, her sister,
and mother(shown in the studio).
12. Guest - Geri Peltin (914.738.5772) - poet,,writer, artist,
reading her poem called "Lottery Ticket Man."
13. Guest - Joe Dandry (914.654.9311) - actor and writer, reading
from "A View From The Bridge," a play written by Arthur
Miller.
14. Guest - John Clark (914.699.4401) - singer and writer, singing
"Unchained Melody."
15. Sponsor - Merilyn Pucillo, owner of Coopers Corner Garden
Center, located at 11 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914.632.2647),
discussing the family business, including about how she bought
the business from her father for one dollar.
16. Guest - Jon Nardelli (914.667.0252) - reading his poem about
madness, a commentary on our society and the "Good Life."
17. Guests Patty Rome and Jim Brownold leading the group, singing
"God Bless America."
18. Guest - Jim Brownold, singer and actor, singing his spoof
on "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" about New Jersey.
19. Mention of additional guests at Borders Scarsdale, including
Hal Wickliffe, Jessica Lawrence and poets in honor of National
Poetry Month (Ann Cefola, Linda Simone, Sarah Bracey White, and
Angela Batchelor) and closing with theme song "That's Life,"
with Frank Sinatra singing.
- Radio Show #9 - 4/24/02
1 Promo - with song "That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra
and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan. In
the background, the song "Money Can't Buy Me Love "
by the Beatles. Announcement of the musical "Gypsy"
by Stephen Sondheim, performed by the New Rochelle Theater Workshop
at New Rochelle High School on Friday, April 26th (8pm), Saturday,
April 27th ((8pm), and Sunday (April 28th (2pm).
3 Sponsor and guest - Chris Delzio, Financial representative
of MMR, Inc. - Discussion of his financial services business
whereby he helps arrange transactions between investors, and
churches. The company he represents issues bonds on the behalf
of churches. This helps churches raise funds (for expansion,
refurbishing, etc.) and helps investors by giving them attractive
returns on investment. (e.g. 7% for 3 years, and 9% for 5 years).
For info, contact Chris at 914.835.2503 (home office), or www.MMR1.com.
4. Discussion by Frank Sisco of the power of prayer and money
(e.g. Prayer of Jabez) as a follow-up to requests by listeners
and attendees of a prior open-mic event at Borders Scarsdale,
and commentary by Tom Sullivan and Chris Delzio.
5. Guest - Kurt Wilson (performing artist, singer and songwriter),
singing "The Day of Power," the title song from his
new CD. Also, a discussion of the lyrics and message of that
song and of two other songs, "Answer",and "Rivers"
(Contact Chris at www.kurtwilsonmusic.com).
6. Discussion by Frank Sisco of a chapter about forgiveness in
his new book called "Financial Planning Principles and Parables
Inspired by The Gospel," including the following suggestions
(a) Do not hold grudges and be easier to forgive (including a
story about reconciling family differences regarding estate planning
matters) and (b) Express gladness for turnaround situations and
welcome positive change (including gratefulness for past investment
performance even though very recent performance might have been
lackluster.)
7. Guest - Edgar Caruana (singer and actor) (914.632.3782) -
singing "Climb Every Mountain," and his discussion
of how, with God's help, he has been able to face certain personal
obstacles.
8. Guest - Hal Wickliffe (writer, performing artist and bon vivant)
(914-835.1949). Hal discusses (a)spirituality, (b) the benefits
of belonging to his church community, (c) creativity and his
writing about pastors in his series called "No Other Way"
and his writing skits that include his characters Grandpa Al
and Junior and (d) suggestions for new writers to be honest and
to include likable characters.
9. Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan read a poem ("Charlie's
Favorite) contributed by Molly Eisenberg (a member of the New
Rochelle North End Senior Center) who found the poem after the
death of her husband Charlie. (Charlie hand printed the poem
and perhaps wrote the words.)
10 Closing comments and mention of contact information (Tel -
914.381.3737 or at the website www.lifeandmoney.com). Thanks
to guests.
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- Radio Show #10 - 5/1/2002
- 1 Promo - with song "That''s Life"
sung by Frank Sinatra and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan. In
the background, the song "Sunny Side of the Street "
by Louis Armstrong. Announcement of the upcoming Borders open-mic
event at Borders Scarsdale on 5/8/2002. Trivia question by Tom
Sullivan - Who played the Cisco Kid on the television show. (Duncan
Rinaldo) Happy Birthday to Dad and Kelly. Congratulations to
New Rochelle Theater Workshop at New Rochelle High School for
their performance of "Gypsy" by Stephen Sondheim. Theme
of show is to reach out to others and get empowered by other
people.
3. Sponsor and guest - Bob Perri , owner of Perri Benefits Group,
of Millwood, NY, retirement plans expert (Tel 914-762-6904).
Discussion of retirement plans, especially defined benefit plans.
4 Guest.s - Ron Filante, professor of Pace University (914.773.3708,
with students, Kelly McGee (health care sector), Al Brown (financial
stocks), Byron Gelhardt (telecom sector). Discussion of the program
for their $150,000 student-managed investment portfolio).
5. Sponsor and guest - Chris Delzio, Financial representative
of MMR, Inc. - Discussion of his financial services business
whereby transactions are arranged between investors and churches.
Churches, as nonprofit corporations, issue bonds to raise funds
(for expansion, refurbishing, etc.) and the investors in these
bonds earn attractive returns on investment. (e.g. 7% for 3 years,
and 9% for 5 years). For info, contact Chris at 914.835.2503
(home office), or at www.MMR1.com.
6. Guest - Larry Batts, of Mt. Vernon, NY (914.664.5228). Discussion
of the support of God and his parents in dealing with disability.
Trust in God, and God will see you through.
7. Tom Sullivan announces answer to trivia question - Duncan
Rinaldo.
8. Guest - Edgar Caruana, singer and actor. who sang "On
the Street Where You Live."
9. Guest - Steve Serwatka, CPA, performing as as Fernando Glamorous,
a fashion consultant for the Internal Revenue Service.
10. Sponsor and guest - Frank Craparo (914.235.2211), mortgage
expert of Homestead Mortgage Corp., New Rochelle, NY. Discussed
his mortgage business, and helpful ideas about getting mortgages
and refinancing. Story about Frank's help of an elderly husband
and wife to get a mortgage, despite their credit problems.
11. Guest - Paul Votano, author, discussed his upcoming book
"Late and Close - A History of Relief Pitching."
12. Guest - Connie Tomaino, director of music therapy at Beth
Abraham Hospital. (with daughters Bernadette and Rebecca).
13. Closing comments and thanks to guests.
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- Radio Show #11 - 5/8/2002
- 1 Promo - with song "That''s Life"
sung by Frank Sinatra and with promo by Frank Sisco
2 Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan.
In the background, the songs "Kiss to Build a Dream On"
by Louis Armstrong, "Stardust" by Nat King Cole,
and "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. Discussion
of a game called "My Favorite Guest" for listeners
to call in to vote for their favorite guest . Mention of attending
a great performance by the Pelham Larks , singing group, at their
50th anniversary celebration at the Pelham Manor Club. Theme
of tonight's show is family and communication and the effect
on life and money.
3. Sponsor and guest - Frank Craparo (914.235.2211), mortgage
expert of Homestead Mortgage Corp., New Rochelle, NY. Discussed
his mortgage business, and helpful ideas about getting mortgages
and refinancing. Story about Frank's help of an elderly husband
and wife to get a mortgage, despite their credit problems. The
importance of integrity. Stories about Frank's help of (a)
an elderly couple to get a mortgage, despite their credit problems.
(b) couple with issues of lack of income and lack of credit
and (c) provisional financing using a home equity loan.
4. Guest - Francesca Craparo (914.235.2211), event consultant
(e.g. arranging weddings and important affairs). Discussion
of the effects of her mother's (Maria) stroke and long decline
in health and eventual death. Francesca's suggestions for others
in similar situations to (a) push to get the correct medical
information from doctors and helpers (b) give care and love because
it helps sustain loved ones and the opportunity might not come
again and (c) pray and ask for the help of God and of family
members.
5. Guest - Edgar Caruana, singer and actor, who sang "Mama,"
as a special dedication to mothers everywhere.
6. Sponsor and guest - Chris Delzio, Financial representative
of MMR, Inc. - Discussion of his financial services business
whereby transactions are arranged between investors and churches.
Churches, as nonprofit corporations, issue bonds to raise funds
(for expansion, refurbishing, etc.) and the investors in these
bonds earn attractive returns on investment. (e.g. 7% for 3 years,
and 9% for 5 years). For info, contact Chris at 914.835.2503
(home office), or at www.MMR1.com. Story about a church which
raised $1 million via church bonds enabling them to relocate.
7. Guest - Steve Sangirardi, writer and high school English
teacher (resident of New Rochelle, NY), reading his story called
"The Fickleness of Man" about a man who is finding
it difficult to cope with the issues of life and money.
8. Guest - Dan Rustin, poet, reading his poem "Keeping
Up With Inflation."
9. Tom Sullivan joke about money and Mr. Drysdale of the Beverly
Hillbillies.
10. Guest - Larry Batts, of Mt. Vernon, NY (914.664.5228).
Discussion of the support of God and his parents in dealing
with disability. Trust in God, and God will see you through.
He read from the Old Testament (Isaiah 40 and 31) and the old
Testament (Romans 8 and 28).
11. Tom Sullivan and Hal Wickliffe (bon vivant, writer, and
actor) performed a skit written by Hal called "Don't Take
Me Out to the Ball Game." Tom as Grandpa Al and Hal as
Junior.
12. Closing comments and thanks to guests. Announcement
of game winner being Roger Caruana. Announcement of open-mic
event that night at Borders Scarsdale, 680 White Plains Road,
Scarsdale, NY. Exit with song "That''s Life" sung
by Frank Sinatra.
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- Radio Show #12 - 5/13/2002 (Monday 6pm-7pm)
- 1. Promo - with song "That''s Life"
sung by Frank Sinatra and with promo by Frank Sisco
2. Introductions by cohosts, Frank Sisco and Tom Sullivan.
In the background, the songs "Money, It's What I Want"
by Barrett Strong and "Money, Money, Money" by The
O'Jays. Theme of tonight's show is protecting ourselves.
3. Sponsor and guest - Bob Perri, owner of Perri Benefits
Group, of Millwood, NY, retirement plans expert ((914-762-6904).
Discussion of retirement plans, especially defined benefit plans
which allow small business people to make larger contributions
and accumulate more retirement dollars.
4. Sponsor and guest - Steve Serwatka, CPA and partner with
Arthur Allen & Company (located in Greenwich, CT). Discussed
the benefits of investing in rental property, and several ideas
on evaluating properties.
5. Guest - Jon Nardelli, activist and community leader, stressing
the importance of closing the Indian Point Nuclear Plant right
away in view of the significant risks (e.g. a terrorist attack).
Important website is www.closeindianpoint.org. The plant should
be closed now even if there is a loss of jobs and a large increase
in energy costs, because life is more important than money.
6. Tom Sullivan jokes about Dionne Warwick and her psychic
abilities.
7. Frank Sisco discusses the significant risks of investing
in the stock market without principal protection. Alternative
investments are (a) rental property (b) equity-linked CDs which
have protection of principal and (c) CDs and other fixed-income
investments. Also, diversify in order to reduce risks (e.g.
diversify out of company stock in 401K plans.)
8. Domenic Guastaferro, district music director of New Rochelle
schools, singer and actor (914-576-4570). Discussed (a) the
PAVE (Performing and Visual Arts Education) program at New Rochelle
High School and (b) dealing with the loss of his spouse through
the help of faith in God and the support of family and friends.
Sang "You'll Never Walk Alone."
9. Guest - Bruce Clark, of CBS. Discussed his views of the
upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. Voice of
Mohammed Ali by Steve Serwatka.
10. Guest - Edgar Caruana, singer and actor, who sang "Climb
Every Mountain."
11. Closing comments and thanks to guests. Exit with song
"That''s Life" sung by Frank Sinatra. Announcement
of WVOX, 1460AM.
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