Rockin’ The Night Away At The Tempe Fantasy Of Lights!!

December 1st, 2008 by lee-bortel-kool

It was my extreme pleasure to once again MC the APS Tempe Fantasy Of Lights Parade, and the lighting of the Holiday Tree Forrest, Greeting Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Fireworks Over A Mountain and “live” music on stage by 60 Degrees North!  Over 50,000 boys, girls, moms & dads came to enjoy an evening of Lights, Music, Dance and Celebration to officially welcome the Holiday Season!

 Mary & I had the pleasure to meet Raun Alosi and the rest of the guys in “60 Degrees North” who rocked the Center Point stage with the music to the Fireworks display (www.sixtydegreesnorth.com).

 On Sat. Dec. 13th, KOOL 94.5 and I will return to Tempe to help celebrate the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Beach Park !  Another evening of Lights, Music, Celebration and the annual Boat Parade on the lake…if it doesn’t freeze over!

More info at the KOOL Radio.com Home Page!

Salute to all Veterans!

November 11th, 2008 by lee-bortel-kool

Once again, it was the honor and sincere pleasure of everyone at KOOL to participate in the annual VA Veteran’s Day Parade!  I was at Tower #4 on Camelback to announce the various parade entries and cheer on our nation’s veterans!

 Please enjoy these highlight photos from Tuesday’s event!

A Star Spangled Red, White and Blue parade!

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Celebrity Grand Marshal - Connie Stevens

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It’s very KOOL at the North Pole!

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K-9’s are Veterans too!

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The 7th Cavalry rides again!

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GO NAVY!  (Mary’s son, Nathan. is in the NAVY - Go Nathan!)

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The USS Phoenix attack submarine -

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Entertaining the troops at home!

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KOOL goes to NASCAR Race at PIR!

November 9th, 2008 by lee-bortel-kool

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img_5136.JPGLee Bortel and Paul Corliss

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