Helen Doris Hillstrom

Issue #75 - April 2, 2019

This edition of Sky Studio is dedicated to Helen Doris Hillstrom (Pavelich)

This edition of Sky Studio is dedicated to Helen Doris Hillstrom (Pavelich) who joined former colleagues in Sky Studio March 19, 2019.

Helen worked in Traffic at CJIC radio on East Street.

Mari Nichols (Eagle) tells us…. “Yes...many many fond memories of dear Helen. Helen was Lois Nylander's assistant in that teeny weeny tiny office that Lois had.  Lois sat at the first desk logging in radio commercials in what was known as Traffic.”

The office was near Sales, Programming and Script… right in the line of fire of everyone who always wanted something done by Traffic. It was a demanding role and those handling it were extraordinarily skilful in accomplishing what was often ‘impossible’ in juggling conflicting needs, which were often submitted last minute. 

Mari says she recalls her times at "girls lunches at the Vic" with Barb Griffin, Grace Pitt, Marg Janes, Lois and Helen. “Marg Nikkinen and Helen were sisters and Marg's best friend was Barb Griffin who recommended that Helen Hillstrom get the job when Lois Nylander was leaving the post.”

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