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Here’s what is on tap for the Morning Show for this third week of August. Did you miss a show? Check our Podcasts page to hear the recorded show, usually posted a few hours after airtime.

Tuesday, August 15: Join the Tuesday Morning Show hosts Phil Hough and Julie Kallemeyn. Their guest will be Bob Howard, director of Bonner County Solid Waste Management. That’s at 8 a.m. here on 88.5 KRFY, Panhandle Community Radio.

Wednesday, August 16: Join Morning Show host Chris Bessler and his guest Trish Gannon, founder of the River Journal. They will remember and recall 25 years of the River Journal as it takes its final bow. Airtime is 8 a.m at 88.5 FM.

Thursday, August 17: Join Morning Show hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson, as they delve into local happenings and well-informed music. That’s at 8 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, Panhandle Community Radio.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

This week on the KRFY Morning Show, topics range from the visual arts to jazz, community housing needs to saving the planet. Here is what’s on tap:

Tuesday, August 8:  Join the Tuesday Morning Show hosts Phil Hough and Jo Anne Rohyans. Their guests will be various local artists who will be participating in the upcoming Artist Studio Tour. That’s at 8 a.m. here on 88.5 KRFY.

Wednesday, August 9: Join Morning Show hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez. Their guest will be Chris Bassett, director of the Bonner Community Housing Agency. They will be taking a look at the status of affordable housing in our community. Airtime is 8 a.m., here on 88.5 KRFY.

Thursday, August 10: Join Morning Show hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson. Their guest will be John Rohyans, host of the newest locally produced show on KRFY, Jazz Over Sandpoint. Tune in at  8 a.m to 88.5 KRFY, Panhandle Community Radio.

Friday, August 11: BONUS FRIDAY MORNING SHOW! Host Suzy Prez will talk with be Jean Gerth and Sparrow Ivy, organizers of the upcoming 350Sandpoint event called Saving Our Planet. Airtime is 8 a.m., right here at 88.5 KRFY.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS! If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

Our lake and stream fisheries, the Forrest M. Bird Charter School and Kinderhaven, and a concert to commemorate the remarkable of musician Charley Packard. Here is what’s coming up this week on the KRFY Morning Show:

Tuesday, August 1: Join the Morning Show hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough and their guests, Don Childress, Ron Mamajek, and Dillon Given from Panhandle Trout Unlimited for a talk on fish and fisheries. That’s at 8 a.m. here on 88.5 KRFY Panhandle Community Radio.

Wednesday, August 2: The topic is education as hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez talk with a trio from the Forrest M. Bird Charter School, including board Chairman Jim Zuberbuhler, Education Leader Jennifer Greve and Principal Mary Jensen. Airtime is 8 a.m. here on 88.5 KRFY.

Wednesday bonus: At 9:05 a.m., host Suzy Prez will continue the morning talk with Kinderhaven representatives Kat Chambers, Ron DeNova and Jen Plummer; they’ll to talk about Kinderhaven and its upcoming fundraiser with CNBC financial contributor, Scott Nations.

Thursday, August 3: Join Morning Show hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson, and their guest Karen Bowers in to talk about the Charley Packard Memorial Tribute Concert, upcoming on August 9 during the Festival at Sandpoint. Tune in to hear about the many local musicians who will be playing – and also for a chance at tickets and CDs that they will be giving away tickets. That’s at 8 a.m on 88.5 KRFY.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

Here is what is upcoming this week on the KRFY Morning Show. Airtime for each show is 8 a.m. Tune in, and be informed! And don’t miss our Crazy Days Used CD Sale on Saturday, July 29; check the Upcoming Events at right. See you there!

Tuesday, July 25: Join hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough with  guests Emory Clark and George Thornton, who are organizing the upcoming Wampus Cats Marathon, a fundraiser for the Clark Fork school sports programs. That’s at 8 a.m. right here on 88.5 KRFY.

Wednesday, July 26: Things are shakin’ at the library, or so hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez expect as the talk with Mike Bauer, coordinator of adult education programs at the East Bonner County Library. Airtime is 8 a.m. here on 88.5 KRFY.

Thursday, July 27: It’s simply crazy, as hosts Jim Healey and Carrie Logan dive deep into a show “all about CRAZY DAYS,” the sidewalk sales event of the year in downtown Sandpoint. Word to the wise: Hit the streets early for the craziest deals. And KRFY itself will be there, with its first-ever KRFY CD Sale in front of the studio offices at 323 N. First Avenue. Learn more at 8 a.m., here on 88.5 KRFY, Panhandle Community Radio.

Friday, July 28: It’s a bonus Morning Show for the week, as hosts Jim Healey and Carrie Logan interview Dyno Wahl, director of the Festival at Sandpoint. And yes, they will be giving away tickets to the Festival… just one more reason while it pays to listen and be informed! Airtime is 8 a.m., at 88.5 KRFY.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

Here is what is coming up on the KRFY Morning Show for the week of July 17:

Tuesday, July 18: Join Morning Show hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough and their guest Brian Johnson, wildlife officer with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. His talk will be “bear awareness” – a timely discussion after a bear attack at Priest Lake this spring, and with huckleberry season gearing up. Airtime is 8 a.m. at 88.5 KRFY Panhandle Community Radio.

Wednesday, July 19: Join Morning Show hosts Jack Peterson and Carrie Logan. Their guests will be folks from the Bonner Historical Society. That’s at 8 a.m here on 88.5 KRFY.

Wednesday bonus interview: At 9 a.m., join broadcaster Suzy Prez and her guests Karin Wedemeyer and Nichole Grimm, who will talk about a special collaboration between the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint and Uryadi’s Village, an orphanage in Ethiopia founded and supported by Sandpoint residents.

Thursday, July 20: Join Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler to hear their interview with Marilynne Robinson, Sandpoint native and Pulitzer prize winning author, who is in town to lead a discussion at 7 p.m. that evening at the Panida Theater The event will help launch the Reclaim Idaho initiative to strengthen education, protect public lands and extend health care in Idaho. Marilynne will be joined by Luke Mayville, Reclaim Idaho organizer. Airtime is 8 a.m.

GOT QUESTIONS? If you have a question for any of our interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a message at 265-2992. Where possible, we will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews

As always, there’s an array of interesting and entertaining topics coming up on the KRFY Morning show, for this week of July 10:

Tuesday, July 11: Join the Tuesday Morning Show hosts, Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough and their guest Todd Dunfield from North Idaho Centennial Trail Association. Airtime is 8 a.m., here on 88.5 KRFY.

Wednesday, July 12: Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler will interview Kenneth Cloke, a Hope resident, international mediator and founder of Mediators Beyond Borders. Ken will talk about his upcoming free public presentation, “A Conversation About Conflict,” and how we can constructively deal with conflict in these divided times. His presentation is Thursday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Bank community room; it is co-sponsored by KRFY, and all are invited. Click for details on that; airtime for the Morning Show interview is 8 a.m.

Thursday, July 13: Join Morning Show hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey. Their guest will be local kayaking philosopher and author Jim Payne. They will be talking about his new book “Chasing Thoreau.” That’s at 8 a.m on here at 88.5 KRFY.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

Here’s what is on tap for this first week of July, on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Tuesday, July 4: Happy Fourth of July. There’s no Morning Show today!

Wednesday, July 5: Join Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler. Their guests will be organizers of the recent CHAFE 150 Bike Ride, Elana Westphal and Mel Dick, who will share results and reviews of this years event. In a second segment, Ellen Weismann from the Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc., will visit. Airtime is 8 a.m.; listen live over the airwaves, or come hear the live stream right here on www.KRFY.org.

Thursday, July 6: Morning Show hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey will play host to Carol Deaner from the Pend Oreille Arts Council and the Sandpoint Arts Commission. That’s at 8 a.m., here on 88.5 KRFY – Panhandle Community Radio

GOT A QUESTION FOR ANY MORNING SHOW GUEST? We invite listeners to send us questions for any of our morning interview guests; send those, in advance of the show, via email to [email protected]; or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask appropriate questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

Upcoming on the KRFY Morning Show, with airtime at 8 a.m. each day:

Tuesday, June 20: The topic is native plants – and two decades of activism raising community awareness about their importance – as hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough talk with a trio from the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, members Rae Charlton, Ken Thacker and Gail Bolin. The society is at its 20-year anniversary in its mission to foster appreciation of the indigenous flora of North Idaho. Airtime is 8 a.m.

Wednesday, June 21: With the switch of Church Street on June 15, the big downtown Sandpoint streets switch-up to two-way traffic is complete – and that’s the topic as Morning Show hosts, Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez interview Public Works Director Ryan Luttmann and Police Chief Corey Coon for insights on the streets reversion. And other city happenings, as well. Questions are invited, in advance, by email: Click to send in a question. Then tune in at 8 a.m.

Thursday, June 22: Join hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson for a talk with Marcy Timblin and Suzanne Davis of the East Bonner County Library, which has its upcoming StoryWalk to get kids outside, reading as they follow a path that entices them into reading a book at at stops along the trail. Airtime is 8 a.m.

GOT A BURNING QUESTION FOR A MORNING SHOW GUEST? We always invite listeners to send in questions for our morning interview guests. We don’t take call-in questions during the show, so you must drop us an email at [email protected]. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

The lake. A foundation that now provides major new support for our town. And … Judy Collins! Check the week’s lineup for the KRFY Morning Show:

Tuesday, June 13: Join hosts, Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough and as they speak with Molly McCahon and Linda Mitchell from the Lakes Commission, the advisory board to the State of Idaho on water quality and quantity issues for the Pend Oreille and Priest Lakes in Bonner County.  That’s at 8 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY.

Wednesday, June 14: Morning Show hosts, Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez will interview Jeremy Grimm, the former city planner who has recently been named local program director for the LOR Foundation, supporting rural communities in the Rocky Mountain West and important but little-known contributor to a number of Sandpoint community efforts.  Airtime is 8 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY.

Thursday, June 15: Join hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson for an exclusive interview with world renown, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Judy Collins. Tune in for this special recorded interview and hear about her summer tour with Stephen Stills and her recent album of Stephen Sondheim songs. Catch the show at 8 a.m.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS! If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

The first week of June is going to be busy, with the annual KRFY member drive and a pile o’ special events on air and in the studio!

Tuesday, June 6: Join Morning Show hosts Phil Hough and Julie Kallemeyn. Their special membership week guests will be:
– Volunteer/listener Diane Miller.
– KRFY broadcasters Gail Fendley of Hump Day Cafe, and Jason Munzke  of Americana Back Roads.
– KRFY Board Member Jean Gerth.
Tune in at 8 a.m, on 88.5 KRFY listener supported community radio for North Idaho.

Wednesday, June 7: Join Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler. Their special membership week guests will be:
– Member listener Steve Sanchez.
– KRFY broadcaster Bernie Moser of Easy on a Wednesday Morn.
– KRFY Board Member Charlie Parrish.
Airtime is 8 a.m., right here on 88.5 KRFY community radio.

Thursday, June 8: Join KRFY Morning Show hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healeyas they talk with their special membership week guests, to wit:
– Volunteer and listener Carrie Logan.
– KRFY broadcaster Mike Bauer of the 70s and 80s Show
– KRFY Board Member Julie Perchynski.
That’s at 8 a.m on 88.5 Panhandle Community Radio.

Friday-Saturday, June 9-10: It’s our annual membership drive extravaganza! Tune in to hear special interviews all day long with representatives from different community groups, underwriters, live on-air broadcast from local musicians, drawings for free stuff and your basic broadcasting fun. What’s more, you are invited to visit our studio at 323 N. First Avenue to check us out and get in on the fun … want to do a shout out to your friends, live on the air? You can! Just come on by! We’re putting the “community” into KRFY Community Radio… it’s the perfect time to support KRFY by renewing your membership or becoming a member!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS! If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.