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He does a FANTASTIC job! I'm surprised KATU didn't gobble him up when he was filling-in!

This is very sad news. I think Kerri is the best thing going for that station and very fun to watch! I hope she comes out ok.

KEZI fully plans to start their morning news at 5AM. If Hatfield says no it can only be that he's not telling the truth (said politely) or they're postponing because Kerri's leaving.

Congratulations to Kerri, Al, and Seth. Kerri's the only thing that holds that AM show together and the only bright spot in the suddenly dismal KEZI offerings.

The KEZI meatgrinder continues to spin...

It's good to see that Al will be back, but I'm sorry to see Seth go. He seemed to have that same sort of folksy manner, sort of a junior Al Peterson.

Surprise, surprise, surprise! That station is losing credibility in Eugene, and fast! Management's pride and ego are so inflated they're blinded by their own incompentencies. They treat people like crap, expect more work from fewer people, and have poured so much money into KOHD in Bend, there's nothing left over for KEZI.

If managment were smart they would do a newsroom survey to see what people really think. Ask real questions, and get feedback. Of course, I'm living in a dream world because that would never happen! I've seen so many instances where we were asked to give an opinion, but managment never listened! Everyone is afraid to speak their mind, and we know that if we do it won't matter anyway. (And I'm not talking about just moaning and complaining about everything; I'm talking about real ideas and solutions to improve morale, and how the newsroom operates.)

KMTR has been the 3rd station in town for years, but that's changing. KEZI is the ONLY station with such mass turnover (and it's only happened within the last two years). That says a heck of a lot about what's going on there. Until management is willing to look in the mirror and admit to their mistakes, nothing will change.

I read that KVAL is looking for reporters....maybe Kerri would end up there. I bet the working conditions are better.

KEZI escorted Kerri out today even though they'd agreed to let her work until her replacement was hired.

Single mom stood her ground and was tossed out into the cold.

KEZI managers: I know you read this. Have you forgotten your humanity entirely? Did you never learn the golden rule? Can't you reach an impasse and still resist the urge to jam a figurative knife in someone's belly and twist it? It isn't just your good names you're hurting but also your ability to attract business.

More importantly to Caroline, Liz, Silva, Bill and Clark: Your good name---one that took decades to build---is being destroyed. Destroyed! All the goodwill from your family's benevolence is being undermined by a poorly run, vindictive wing of the family enterprise. The Chambers name is getting torn to shreds with each heartless, senseless decision. Please don't let it be sullied any further.

As for Kerri, you're a great person and a great talent. Let's hope this is the last straw and that Caroline steps back in.

Good for Seth! I worked with him at KATU, and for the short while he was here, he impressed a lot of people. Too bad he couldn't get hired up here! He has to be one of the nicest people to work with. Sucks for KVAL, but great for his new station in Tucson.

I went to school with a Kerri Stewart.

Anyone have a picture floating around out there?

Her profile sure did disappear fast from the website.....KEZI just need to shut down the newsroom. The only good people they have left are Rick Dancer & the guy who co-anchors 11p weeknights. everybody else looks like they are still in high school....time for pretty anchor school, welcome to KEZI

where is the weekend post, lynn?

Good riddance to morning editorials and Dutch Bro's plugs. The name of the game is news, not advertising.

What is the deal with so many KVAL people leaving? First Sophie, then Carla Castano and Seth Wayne and then Andy Perterson? That is the biggest wave of change the station has seen in years. What is happening on the hill?

You know, I've seen KEZI grow over the years, I still love their ABC affilate programing, but hell, they've lost a lot of damn good reporters to the newsroom over the years and some of those behind the scenes as well.

Kerri and Al were the best part of the morning show's in the area compared to KVAL and KMTR, even tho KMTR brought Marc Mullin's back home from his wherever stint he went a few years ago, before coming back to ducktown. They also lost Jim Brown and Katherine Herr, even tho Katherine is now reporting in Fresno and Jim still writing novels in Mickey D's part of the time.

What's with Carolyn these day's? She used to be horse of the house stepping up for everyone over the years and keeping the best talent around for many years, well guess that fits Rick's billing that he's been around forever, same with John Fischer too!

I say, Carolyn needs to start having a talk with her management staff about the primes of television news and what talent goes with what these days - I'm sure many fans of KEZI would be enormously effected but Kerri's departure of KEZI and I'll tend to bet, they'll get a camp swampy of callers protesting her depature! Geesh, what's the world coming too, these?

Sophie left for Portland, Carla is moving up, she is very good at what she does. Not sure where she is going. Andy from what I have heard is leaving to be able to see his wife more than 2 days a week. He lives somewhere up north. The above mentioned people I think were very pleasent to watch on the air. On a bright side, Al Perterson is joining KVAL sometime in October.

Carla Castano is going to Austin, Texas. She is very talented like the rest of the latest wave of people at KVAL leaving to bigger markets. They will all be missed.

Sad to see Kerri go, but KVAL still has the best anchors in town!

Seth, Carla, Sophie and Andy will be missed. KVAL's still getting stronger and KEZI's still getting weaker. The name of the game is RATINGS and ADVERTISING... KEZI can't seem to get either of those done right.

Keep it weak Scott, you're playing right into the rest of the markets hands! We love you and hope Carolyn never replaces you!

Cussed who out? Lies.
I've worked with Castano out in the field for the last two years and she has NEVER cussed anyone out. The thing is she is agressive and always beats the competition sounds like you are happy she's leaving so she will quit kicking your ass.

Carla Castano will be missed by KVAL. But KMTR and KEZI are happy to see her go, so they can start catching up.

Obviously you have no idea what you are talking about. It was documented, and I'll leave it at that. Not to mention falling out of the ugly tree dressed like something along Burnside.

Speaking of out of the Ugly tree. Maybe you could post a picture of yourself so we can pick it apart and your clothes too.

Geez people, how attacking can you be? Have some sympathy when people are treated poorly (and however you feel they are on air good/bad) would you like to be tossed out the door like you don't matter? Why can't anyone be supportive of people, no matter what station you work for? Congrats to those who are moving on to bigger and better places, whether it be in TV or not.
Whether you liked her on air or not, Kerri has a ton of fans and she will be missed.
As for Rick 'big ego' Dancer and the late night guy holding KEZI up...are you kidding me? There are many other talented people at that station. Open your eyes.

Geez, I thought *Portland* was a harsh market...

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Lynn Siprelle * Fairy Blogmother

I happen to know Rick Dancer personally and "ego" is about the furthest thing from the truth. He is an extremely humble and personable guy! Is there really a need for the character assassination???

It's obvious who is doing the trashing on this post. The trashers are in Eugene, they are jealous of those who overshadow them, BITTER at the success of others, frustrated that they are still stuck in this market, were fired, or quit because they couldn't get out.

And what is it with a hardhitting journalist in this town being bashed on for being a tough customer? Your lack of backbone has you very confused and you are unable to identify what is a tough question and what is not. This industry, especially in this town, is severely understaffed in regards to backbone.

Hey ANONYMOUS backbiters, the people you trash on this blog have invariably gone on to bigger and better things. Time to look in the mirror and see how unsuccessful, bitter and jealous you are. We don't have a picture to see where each of you rate in the looks department (and all of you bashers I would say with confidence have an inflated sense of how you look), but we indeed have the the irrefutable written record on this blog transparently chronicling your seething insecurities.

If Dave Chappelle makes a sequel to "The Playa Hater's Ball", you would all be cast. Go and snark no more. cheers