Steve Holt, founder of the Eureka Institute (left), Jim Healey from KRFY (center), Johnathan Edwards, musician and coordinator of events for Summerfest (right).
Monday, July 8th at 9:00 AM: Jim Healey was in the studio to interview Steve Holt of the Eureka Institute along with musician and event organizer, Johnathan Edwards. They discussed the “Summerfest” fund raiser for children’s educational programs at the Institute’s Camp Eureka with summer..
On Tuesday, July 9th at 9:00 AM, Suzy Prez welcomed Barbara Phillips to the studio. Barbara is the manager of Seconds Anyone which is the work training site for the Alternative Highschool here in Sandpoint..
Suzy Prez was in the studio Wednesday, July 3 to interview musicians John Edwards and Neighbor John Kelly about the work they are doing with the Eureka Institute and a free, live performance happening on Friday, July 5 at the Grainery District..
Thursday, June 27, 9:00 a.m.: Shannon Williamson, executive director of Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, and Gary Payton, Idaho Ambassador for 50 States United for Healthy Air, came in to the studio to talk to Jim Healey about proposed coal train traffic increase in our region. Topics discussed were: direct impacts on Bonner County, water quality, community traffic flow concerns, affects throughout the Northwest, a focus on increased CO2 levels, and the risks for Global climate change..
Left to right: Deb McShane, Sara Kirby, Sarah Caruso, Taryn Quayle.
Wednesday, June 26, at 12:00 p.m.: The following members of The Wizard of Oz production team and cast were interviewed by Jim Healey in the studio: Debra McShane, director; Taryn Quayle, choreographer; Sarah Caruso, vocal direction; and Sara Kirby, Dorothy (not pictured, Steve Neuder, the “Scarecrow”). The Wizard of Oz will be at the Panida Theater on June 28, June 29, July 5, July 6, July 12, and July 13 (all performances at 8:00 p.m.) with a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on July 6..
Wednesday, June 26, at 9:00 a.m.: Jon Saylor, Supreme Rotary Commodore Deluxe, was in the studio to talk to Jim Healey about the Great Sandpoint Flat Water Regatta for canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards on Saturday, July 13..
Dawn Dempsey, founder of Survivors Rescue and well-known “Horse Rescuer” (left) and Carol Bohne, “Posse” member and regular volunteer, (right) of the Survivors Rescue group.
Tuesday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m.: Dawn Dempsey, “The Horse Rescuer” and founder of Survivors Rescue, and Carol Bohne, a “Posse” member and regular volunteer at the Rescue rode into the studio for a chaw about the Horse Rescue Benefit, Open House & Ranch Tour coming up on Saturday, June 29..
Tuesday, June 25, at 9:00 a.m.: Eric Ridgway, founder of the Long Bridge
Swim, was in the studio with Jim Healey to talk about the upcoming 19th Annual Long Bridge Swim scheduled for Saturday, August 3. Registration is now open online at longbridgeswim.org..
Connie Taylor, visual arts chair (left), and Kim Queen, president of the Pend Oreille Arts Council (right) in front of their offices in downtown Sandpoint.
Friday, June 21, at 9:00 a.m., Kim Queen, executive director of Pend Oreille Arts Council, and Connie Taylor, visual arts chair, talked about the 36th annual ArtWalk, June 21 through September 6. Local artisans, galleries, and business owners throughout downtown Sandpoint join forces each summer for an event designed to showcase all that this unique town has to offer..