End-of-May Morning Shows feature gardening, birds, community

The KRFY Morning Show closes out May with featured guests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning – always at 8:00 a.m.

On Tuesday, May 27, host Suzy Prez talked local gardening, with guests Pat Wentworth and Emily LeVine (pictured from left) . They talked about how anyone can garden, what makes a garden, gardening tips, about current offerings at the Sandpoint Farmers Market and other food related subjects. ‘Tis the gardening time of year! Did you miss the show? Click to listen to the podcast»

On Wednesday, May 28, KRFY broadcaster Suzy Prez staged a “bonus” Morning Show with to talk about the upcoming Pend Oreille International Migratory Bird Day, being held this Saturday, May 31. Her guests were local birders, Jean Gerth, Mary Costello and Rich DelCarlo (pictured from left). Bird Day is sponsored by Save Our Cabinets, an affiliate organization of Rock Creek Alliance. Did you miss the show? Click to listen to the podcast»

On Thursday, May 29, Morning Show host Jack Peterson welcomed Rich Crettol and Dave Pietz of the Sandpoint Community Resource Center to discuss how this new organization helps people in need connect to local service organizations and agencies. It aired live at 8:00 a.m.; be sure to tune in! Did you miss the show? Click to hear to the podcast».

Morning Shows feature Election Day primer, Festival tune-up

Here’s the KRFY Morning Show Schedule for May 20th and 22nd: Be sure to tune in at 8 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday! And remember, if you can’t catch it at 8 a.m., we have the show available by afternoon on our Podcast page.

The Tuesday, May 20 edition included a special Primary Election Day review of issues and candidates with special guests and political observers Dan McDonald and Bob Wynhausen. Missed the show? Go listen now on our Podcast page»

Thursday, May 22 on the KRFY Morning Show, host Jack Peterson will have a representative from the Festival at Sandpoint in to talk about the line up and other Festival news. That’s at 8:00 a.m..

Mid-way Through May Morning Show Interviews

Join the KRFY Morning Show team this week at 8:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Get informed and inspired.

Tuesday, May 13th, Morning Show hosts Suzy and Chris talked with two of the newest members of the Sandpoint City Council, Bob Camp and Deb Fragoso about service on the council, plus issues ranging from sign codes to downtown design to increasing coal and oil train traffic coursing through Sandpoint. (Pictured here, from left are Chris, Deb and Bob.) Go hear the podcast»

On Wednesday, May 14th, KRFY broadcaster Suzy Prez, center, welcomed special guests Phil Hough from Friends of Scotchman Peaks along with Heather “Anish” Anderson from Bellingham, Washington. She is on record as the fastest person to run/hike the Pacific Crest Trail, knocking off the 2,600-mile trail through rugged country in just 60 days. That’s averaging about 45 miles per day! Anish had some amazing tales to tell; go hear the podcast»

Thursday, May 15th Morning Show host Jack Peterson will be sitting down with Carolyn Gleason, coordinator for the 27th annual Lost In The Fifties, to talk about this upcoming annual event.

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May Springs into Bloom with Informative Offerings on the Morning Show

This week’s Morning Show Interview Schedule, May 5th:

Tuesday, May 6th on the KRFY Morning Show at 8:00 AM, hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez welcome Jim Mellon from the Pend Oreille Peddlers and Rebecca Holland from the City of Sandpoint Bike/Pedestrian committee. The conversation will center around upcoming Bike Week events along with Rules of the Road – bike safety requirements for all riders.

Also, an addition interview on Tuesday after the KRFY Morning Show at 9:00 AM, Suzy Prez will sit down with Phil Hough and Sandy Compton from Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness to talk about important upcoming events.

Thursday, May 8th on the KRFY Morning Show at 8:00 AM, join host Jack Peterson and representatives from the soon-to-be-open Sunday Supper Dinners To-Go Soup Kitchen. Find out about this additional food distribution service offered on Sundays.

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Morning Show Guests – Week Ahead

Morning Show week of April 28-May 2:

Tuesday, April 29th on the KRFY Morning Show at 8 AM, join hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez and their guests Karl Dye from the Bonner County Economic Development Corporation and Jeremy Grimm, planning director for the City of Sandpoint. They will be discussing the impact of Coldwater Creek closing on our community and possible plans to help the situation.

Thursday, May 1st at 8 AM join Jim Healey and Jack Peterson for another edition of the KRFY Morning Show. Their guest will be Rick Leader and Steve Holt telling us about the new disc golf course. An addition guest will be Susan Drummheller, director of the north Idaho branch of the Idaho Conservation League. The subject will be May 1st, Idaho Gives Day, and how to give and why..

Mid-April interviews on KRFY

Tuesday, April 15 at 8 a.m.: Join the KRFY Morning Show as hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez welcome Linda Spagon and Barb Perusse from the Life Skills Center about the work of this little known nonprofit. Tune in.

Thursday, April 17 at 8 a.m. on the KRFY Morning Show: It’s spring, and that means time to plant that garden. Hosts Jack Peterson and Suzy Prez interview Michele Murphree from The Edible School Yard project.

Friday, April 18 at 8 a.m.: KRFY broadcaster Suzy Prez will be in the studio with representatives from the CHAFE 150 bike ride coming in June. Sponsored by the Sandpoint Rotory Club this event is fun, exciting and benefits children in the Lake Pend Oreille School district who are in the autism spectrum. Tune in and find out more..

Morning Show Interview With Our State Legislators

In-studio guests and hosts, from left: Idaho Sen. Shawn Keough, Suzy Prez, Rep. George Eskridge, Chris Bessler

On Tuesday, April 1, Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler interviewed State Sen. Shawn Keough and Rep. George Eskridge, with a discussion of the recently adjourned 2014 session of the Idaho Legislature. That’s the KRFY Morning Show at 8 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Tune in — be informed! Did you miss today’s show? Go listen to the interview with our legislators, on our Podcast page».

March Roars in With Community-Informative Interviews on KRFY

KRFY Morning Show’s first week of interviews in the month of March:

Tuesday, March 4th, 8 am: Join Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez on the KRFY Morning Show  with their guests  David Keyes and Carolyn Lobsinger from the Bonner County Daily Bee. Let’s talk media and communication in our community.

In the studio Thursday morning discussing the role and features of our local historical society were (l. to r.): Bob Deubel, Morning Show hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey, Will Valentine.

Thursday, March 6th, 8 am: Jim Healey and Jack Peterson will have Will Valentine and Bob Deubel, a volunteer from the Bonner County Historical Society and Museum, on this week’s Thursday edition of the KRFY Morning Show discussing the goal of this valuable community resource.

Friday, March 7th, 8am: Join Jim Healey for a bonus KRFY interview. He will be sitting down to talk with a representative from Trout Unlimited and the important work this organization is doing in our community..