Buster the Wonder Dog

[Bill O'Neill]

If you aren't a dog lover, I suppose this story will be lost on you.  
Otherwise....  

It was just another Saturday morning driving to the dump (Okay, 
recycling center if you must). My son and I had the week's trash and 
recycling in the back of the pickup as we rode along listening to what 
else but "Music to Go to the Dump By" on WDEV Radio.

That morning, however, something seemed to be not quite right. Legendary 
host, Ken Squire, was sounding a bit down as he spoke reminiscently of 
the long-running radio program, heard every Saturday morning from 9-10 
a.m. since the 1950s. Squire then announced that the show would be 
"taking some time off for awhile" and explained that Buster the Wonder 
Dog, undoubtedly Ken Squires' best friend, had died.

Buster wasn't just another Border Collie. Buster was a huge aspect of 
the mystique of WDEV. Ken would introduce the duo as Buster the Wonder 
Dog and his faithful companion (Ken). Ken would often speak to Buster 
over the open mic, often in very funny situations set up to place Buster 
in the control position in the relationship. Ken would describe the 
Border Collie as "widely regarded as the world's most intelligent dog 
--- not necessarily Buster." It was truly a classic example of a man and 
his dog.

My son and I had the pleasure of meeting Buster (and his faithful 
companion) last year. It was one of those good times to remember. We got 
the feeling that Ken and Buster were rarely apart. Ken, our condolences 
to you and your entire radio family. Thank you for sharing Buster the 
Wonder Dog with the rest of us.

Bill O'Neill

-- 
I could tell my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.
/Rodney Dangerfield/