Farewell Reception was held for Ron Gabe, past owner of KIMY radio, on Tuesday, January 13.

Watonga Lions Club Citation of Appreciation Lion Ron Gabe whereas, Lion Gabe has been a member of Lions for the past 16 years; and whereas, Lion Gabe has served in numerous officer positions including director; and whereas, Lion Gabe has worked hard at fundraisers and organizing circus dates and special events for Watonga Lions; and whereas, Lion Gabe has been a great asset to the community and Watonga Lions; and whereas, Lion Gabe is an authority on conducting rodeo queen contests; and whereas, Lion Gabe understands the true meaning of "We Serve". Now Therefore be it resolved that we the members of Watonga Lions Club hereby congratulate lion Ron Gabe and wish him a full life

Blaine County Commissiners Citation of Appreciation Ronald Gabe whereas, Ronald Gabe was manager of KIMY radio for the past 16 years; and whereas, he has had a long distinguished career of serving Blaine County communities and whereas, he through the communications programs has kept Blaine County informed of vital information; and whereas, he has supplied Blaine County with current and informative election results; and whereas, he has entertained his audiences with music and sports events; and whereas, he has covered special events throughout the county. Now Therefore be it resolved that we the County Commissioners of Blaine County hereby congratulate Ron Gabe and wish him many years of good health and happiness

KIMY 93.9 -- THEN AND NOW KIMY-FM began as a dream come true for Jim and Vera Dunn of Anthony, Kansas. Jim, after successfully operating a newspaper for many years, decided to act on his dream. He had always wanted to own a radio station. His wife, Vera, an Oklahoma native decided that a radio station was needed to serve the many smaller areas surrounding her home town of Thomas, Oklahoma. Watonga, a close neighboring city became the chosen sight. (location: 5 1/2 miles north of Watonga on Highway 8, just north of the Roman Nose State Park entrance). On December 12, 1987 at approximately 2 p.m. a switch was activated and 3,000 watt transmitter became the birth of our areas first and only radio station. KIMY, "MY-93" SERVING A LARGE AREA OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA. KIMY became popular immediately and the slogan "MY-93" has remained. In 1988, the current General manager, Ron Gabe joined the crew for KIMY as news director. Bob DeLong (sport director) soon followed in 1989. Ron recently passed his 25th anniversary in broadcasting and Bob DeLong reached his 30th mark in 1994. Both broadcast veterans bring a variety of experience to their on-air work. Both know a successful radio station requires many hours of dedication, hard work and public interaction. As for their public interaction, in 1992 KIMY bought a utility van from the Watonga Schools. The students in Chisolm Trail Vo-tech (Automotive Technology) rebuilt the van from the Ground up with the assistance of local businesses. All for a total cost of $275.00. A contest was held in the naming of the new addition and a local residence of Watonga won the contest in nickname the van "Swatmobile". On September 7, 1992 at a Watonga football game the "Swatmobile" was revealed to the public for the first time. Since then KIMY has become remote and travels from town to cities, serving the communities of a greater part of western Oklahoma.

Ron sets up 'live' broadcasts from locations that range from store opening to nursing home open house, farm/fair events, etc… Bob DeLong becomes active with school sports begin in the fall. He travels where school events lead him. Just to bring the listeners , back home, play by play action of their home teams at work. Bob has been to almost every stadium in Oklahoma. During the last 10 years, KIMY has 87,000 hours of broadcasting, 20,000 news casts, 31,000 weather forecasts, over 100 Watonga Football games, 150 Watonga basketball games, baseball games, 250 OSU football and basketball games and uncounted neighboring cities and town games. This was read by Billie Roane at the reception for Ron Gabe

Certificate of Appreciation presented to Ron Gabe whereas, Ron Gabe, has supported the Blaine County Fair; and the Blaine County Spring Livestock Show and the Blaine County Bonus Auction; and whereas, Ron Gabe, has sponsored awards for the Blaine County 4H and FFA; and whereas, Ron Gabe, has been a personal friend to Blaine County OSU Extension Service, the FFA Advisors of Blaine County, the Blaine County Fair Board, and the 4H and FFA Boosters as well as the Blaine County Youth. Therefore we present this certificate of appreciation to: Ron Gabe, our friend