Bluffton Community Day

May 29, 2018 Carla Demitri

Our Community Day in Bluffton this year was pretty incredible. Not only was the weather absolutely beautiful, but the compassion and enthusiasm from the community itself was a wonderful thing to witness, as well. Every single person Big Dave, Rex Howard, and myself talked to truly loves Bluffton, and didn’t hesitate to let us know why. They told us that not only is Bluffton a great village for families, both young and old, but it’s also a wonderful place for students of all ages to thrive.

The people we spoke with also said how safe they feel in Bluffton, and how beautiful it looks year round. More than anything, thought, people said they loved the sense of community in Bluffton, that everyone looked out for one another, and helped those in need. I saw this first hand at the Bluffton Family Recreation during my live broadcast. The people at the front desk knew every single person that walked in, and if they didn’t, they welcomed them and got to know them. People asked questions, joked, and caught up with one another. It was truly wonderful to see that in a world of craziness and differing opinions, there are still communities of understanding and togetherness. Bluffton is definitely one of those communities.

Thank you so much to Bluffton Recreation Center for welcoming me. It was wonderful to meet all of you and find out why you love Bluffton!

Can’t wait to see you all next year, go Pirates!

Before I get into any introductions of who I am, I just want to say thank you so much for clicking on this page and deciding to read this post. That was a very adventurous decision you made, and I'm extremely happy you did!Okay...so who is this girl named Carla you're listening to on WKXA from 10am to 3pm?I was born in Toledo and have lived all but three months of my life in Northwest Ohio (everyone needs their "Los Angeles phase"...fortunately mine only lasted May-August of 2008). I graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications and Film Studies and went on to study at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield Michigan, obtaining a degree in Broadcast Media Arts. During the hour and a half commute from Toledo to Southfield, I would listen to the radio and analyze the different personalities on air. I thought (and still think) they had the coolest job in the world. I knew I always wanted to work in broadcasting, but when I had the chance to listen to all the different personalities on air and hear how much fun there were having , I knew that's the direction I wanted to go in.Besides my love of radio, I'm also extremely passionate about dogs (I have a Miniature Schnauzer named Joel), my record collection (if you need to give rid of your vinyl records, send them my way!), and food (I'll never turn down a cheeseburger and fries). I try to travel as much as I can, even if it's just to a town an hour from where I live. I love local stores and restaurants, so I'm always willing to try out a new place and go off the beaten path.

So that's me, working in an industry I'm crazy about, hoping to make your day more entertaining. Being able to interact with you, the listener, is something I love to do, so the next time you see WKXA out in the community, feel free to say hi, I'd love to meet you!