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January 9, 2014 by Susan

City Planner Previews Upcoming Report on the Future our Overall Goals

On Friday, January 10th at 9:00 am Suzy Prez had a very interesting and informative interview with Jeremy Grimm, Sandpoint Planning and Community Development Director, in the KRFY studio. He was in to talk about the recently compiled Community Review Report and the upcoming presentation of the report to the community. Listeners found out about that plan, long range goals for urban development, industry, education facilities, and keeping our unspoiled advantage. It was a thoughtful and well informed discussion about planning for the future, and the affect on life here in Bonner County in the coming years..

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January 7, 2014 by radioactive

New year brings staff, new ‘Morning Show’

Panhandle Community Radio is launching into the new year with new staffing and a new twice-a-week morning show – part of our growing local programming!

Strong community support has made it possible for our all-volunteer station to add its first two staff positions – albeit, both are part -time, interim positions.
Suzy Prez, who has volunteered as KRFY’s business manager for the past two years, has been named station manager. Prez, who worked as administrator for Sandpoint Waldorf School for more than a decade before retiring two years ago, for the past year has also produced KRFY’s “Between the Notes,” a show featuring songs and music from local musicians. She’s also been one of the station’s broadcast interviewers. Prez said she’s excited to take on the new role.

“I love radio,” she said. “I feel it is a re-emerging media, and the potential for creating community is just exciting.”

Jack Peterson has taken the position of production manager, taking on some of the role that Matt Jablon has filled as a volunteer. Peterson also has been producing twice-a-week local music show, and has also gotten more involved over the past year in technical support.

“I’ve always thought radio was the coolest medium,” he said. “As soon as I started hearing 88.5 on the air, I knew it was something I wanted to get involved in.”

Along with their staff duties, Prez and Peterson will be helping to launch the station’s first local current affairs program. Called simply the “KRFY Morning Show,” the new program will air every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. The Morning Show will begin airing Tuesday, Jan. 14, and the hour will include local weather, event calendars, local news and issues, occasional music from local musicians plus a keynote interview with community news makers.

Prez said some of the interviewees slated for the first month of The Morning Show include City Council President Carrie Logan, downtown BID Manager Kim Queen, Panida director Barry Bonifas, Bonner County Daily Bee editor Caroline Lobsinger, POAC’s new director Debbie Love, some of the principal figures in the soon-to-premiere local movie “About Men,” and more.

Prez and Peterson will be joined by two other hosts sharing duties to produce The Morning Show. They are Jim Healey, president of the KRFY board as well as frequent broadcaster and interviewer; and Chris Bessler of Keokee, which publishes Sandpoint Magazine and SandpointOnline.com.

Morning Show hosting team, from right: Suzy Prez, Jim Healey, Jack Peterson and Chris Bessler. The show starts Jan. 14!

The Morning Show airs at 88.5 FM, as well as streams live on the station website right here at KRFY.org. To listen to the live stream, just click that KRFY Live Stream link above right. For those who can’t catch the show during its 8 o’clock airing, podcasts will be available to listen to or download anytime from the KRFY.org website..

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December 9, 2013 by Susan

Second Week of December Scheduled Interviews with Suzy Prez

Tuesday, December 10th @ 9:00 am Rich Del Carlo will be in the studio of KRFY to talk about the upcoming Bonner Country Bird Count along with information about birds in winter, what they needs and what we can do to help them.

Valle Novak (lef), Suzy Prez (center), Olivia Rue (right), from Sanctuary Seconds thrift store in Sandpoint.

Wednesday, December 11th @9:00 am Olivia Rue and Valle Novak from Sanctuary Seconds were interviewed the KRFY studio to talk about the Sanctuary Seconds store and the animal Sanctuary.

Friday, December 13th @ 9:00 join KRFY host Suzy Prez as she talks with Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, Executive Director, Shannon Williamson and Program Coordinator, Kelsey Brasseur..

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December 5, 2013 by Susan

The Holidays Get Artistic at Art Works Gallery this Month

Glenda Kochen (left), Foster Cline (center), Sally Dennison (right).

Jim Healey had a fun interview with members of the Art Works artists cooperative gallery in the studio this morning to let the community know about the holiday cheer happening at the gallery this month.

Glenda Kochen, glass artist, Foster Cline, photographer, and Sally Dennison, watercolor and acrylic painter, were in the KRFY studios to talk about their artwork and mentioned Art Works open house and annual reception celebrating the holidays on Saturday, December 7, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the gallery, 214 First Avenue North..

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December 5, 2013 by Susan

Pet Circus Ring Master in KRFY Studio for Interview This AM

Jim Healey had a special guest in the studio for an interview this morning at 9 AM: Gregory Popovich, comedy pet show trainer, of the “World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.” Jim introduced Gregory and his act to the Panhandle listening public with a lighthearted look at the world of performing with trained pets, recruited mostly from animal shelters. Gregory will be in Sandpoint, Idaho on Sunday, December 8, performing at the Panida Theater at 3:00 PM. Tickets available at the door.

Gregory is dedicated to raising awareness to the problem of homeless pets and raising goods and money for the cause by organizing fundraisers for local shelters and animal advocates..

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December 3, 2013 by Susan

Music Conservatory of Sandpoint Student Performance and New Facility Goals

Karin Wedemeyer, cofounder and director (left), Natalie Camino, administrative assistant, (right) of the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint.

On December 3 (Tuesday) at 10:00 a.m., Jim Healey interviewed Karin Wedemeyer, cofounder and director, and Natalie Camino, administrative assistant, from the Music
Conservatory of Sandpoint. They had a lively discussion about the upcoming “Student Serenade” performance at the Panida Theater on Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. Students will be performing works learned, included: the Shakespeare group, the Latin scholars, the children choir, the youth orchestra, and soloists. Karin also reviewed the year’s educational accomplishments and spoke of hopes for the goals for the conservatory in 2014..

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December 1, 2013 by Susan

Interviews on KRFY with Host Suzy Prez for the First Week of December

Monday, December 2nd at 10:00 am, join us for a special interview with KRFY broadcaster, Jim Healey, as he shares stories and information about his recent journey on the El Camino de Santiago, the pilgrims path, in northern Spain. Jim is also giving a public presentation about this exciting adventure at the east Bonner County Library on Tuesday night at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, December 4th at 9:00 am, please join host Suzy Prez as she welcomes Sandpoint Waldorf Teacher, Jeanette Rinehart to the KRFY studio. They will discuss Waldorf education and the Waldorf School’s upcoming Christmas Faire and Children’s Festival.

Friday, December 6th:

9:00 am, Rick Bass, an American writer and environmental activist along with Robyn King, Executive Director of the Yaak River Forest Council, will be in the studio to share about the ongoing important work of the Forest Council.

10:00 am, Britta Leader will be in the KRFY studio to talk about an upcoming community interprative dance performance..

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November 29, 2013 by Susan

In-Studio Musical Guests This Morning on KRFY Community Radio

Interviewer Jim Healey will be back in the studios of KRFY to bring you the following informative, live interview of local interest later this morning:

Today, November 29 (Friday) at 11:00 a.m.: The Shook Twins will be stopping by
the station to talk about their musical journey as well as two concerts on
Friday, November 29, at the Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry and on Saturday,
November 30, at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Both concerts aim to help
local food banks. Anyone who brings at least five nonperishable food items
to the show will receive a limited edition autographed poster in return.
*Two free tickets to the Saturday night concert by the Shook Twins at the
Panida Theater will be given away during this Friday interview. So, tune in
and become a caller (265-2992) at the appropriate time..

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November 26, 2013 by Susan

Listen In During the Next Week for These Informative Interviews on KRFY

Interviewer Jim Healey will be back in the studios of KRFY to bring you the following informative, live interviews of local interest:

November 29 (Friday) at 11:00 a.m.: *The Shook Twins will be stopping by
the station to talk about their musical journey as well as two concerts on
Friday, November 29, at the Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry and on Saturday,
November 30, at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Both concerts aim to help
local food banks. Anyone who brings at least five nonperishable food items
to the show will receive a limited edition autographed poster in return.
*Two free tickets to the Saturday night concert by the Shook Twins at the
Panida Theater will be given away during this Friday interview. So, tune in
and become a caller (265-2992) at the appropriate time.

December 2 (Monday) at 10:00 a.m.: *Jim Healey will talk about his
upcoming presentation on El Camino de Santiago on Tuesday, December 3, at
6:00 p.m. at the East Bonner County Library (1407 W. Cedar Street in
Sandpoint). His Tuesday presentation is sponsored by 88.5 KRFY.

December 3 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m.: *Doug Toland, local author and
adventurer, will talk about his book *This Life’s Tempestuous Sea: Risks
Survived and Lessons Learned While Growing Up and Growing Older. *The back
cover of the books says, “This is his story about surviving, growing beyond
his earlier life’s tempestuous sea of confusion and fear of failure,
learning valuable life skills while an Alaskan resident for 25 years, and
eventually finding his spiritual and emotional center.”

December 3 (Tuesday) at 10:00 a.m.: *Karin Wedemeyer of the Music
Conservatory of Sandpoint will talk about the upcoming Student Serenade at
the Panida Theater on Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. Students will be
performing their work and included are the Shakespeare group, the Latin
scholars, the children choir, the youth orchestra and soloists. Karin will
also review the year and state some of the goals for the conservatory in
2014..

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November 10, 2013 by Susan

In-Studio Interview with Volunteers Representing Community’s Most Vulnerable

On Monday, November 11, at 9:00 a.m., Jim Healey was in the KRFY studios to interview Cherie Peak (Bonner/Boundary County Coordinator) and Rhonda Tate (5-yr. volunteer) from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) about their organization and the upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, November 16. Many thanks for this informative interview as we all learned something about this important nonprofit organization that is making a difference in north Idaho..