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May 17, 2013 by Susan

Colorful Event Chalks-up Fun for a Good Cause this Saturday

Eureka Institute’s Steve Holt (left), Shery Meeking from Creations (center), Suzy Prez from KRFY

    Suzy Prez was in the studio on Friday morning at 9:00 to conduct a live interview with Steve Holt, from the Eureka Institute, and Shery Meeking, founder of Creations, to discuss the happening at the Grainery District’s indoor arts and fun happening— the Chalk Drawing Fund Raising event — at the Sandpoint Eureka Institute site. The artwork begins today, and ends with a judging event on Saturday topped by a dance that evening..

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May 15, 2013 by Susan

Bonner County Agri-Bus On Display with Upcoming Tour

Suzy Prez in the studio with her guest, Mike Bauer of the University of Idaho Extension Office located here in Sandpoint.

Suzy Prez welcomed Mike Bauer from the University of Idaho Extention Service.  Mike talked about the upcoming 47th annual Bonner County Farm Tour that is coming up on Thursday, June 20. Early registration deadline ends on June 7, and the busses leave at 9 AM on the morning of June 20. You can find out more about the event and the services provided by visiting: [email protected].

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May 14, 2013 by Susan

Bay Trail Event & News Discussed At This Morning’s Interview

Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m., Nancy Dooley from the Idaho Conservation League was in the studio with Suzy Prez talking about the upcoming 2013 Bay Trail Fun Run on Lake Pend Oreille on June 1st. The interview will be a two-part series due to a technical situation that interrupted this originally schedule interview. Please listen again on Thursday at 9 AM for more from Nancy on upcoming events with the ICL..

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May 6, 2013 by Susan

The Kinikinnick Native Plant Society Plants Local Awareness

Bob Wilson (left), treasurer and Gail Bolin (right), president of the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society.

Monday, May 6, at 9:00 a.m. Jim Healey’s in-studio guests were Gail Bolin, president of the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society (KNPS), and Bob Wilson, treasurer of KNPS. They talked about the Sandpoint Arbor Day ceremony and Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Arboretum open house coming up on Saturday, June 8, 2013. A variety of local, plant-related subjects were covered in their 40 minute conversation..

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May 3, 2013 by Susan

Spring Brings the Annual Opening of the Sandpoint Farmer’s Market this Saturday

Suzy Prez (left) interviews Emily Levine (right) of the Sandpoint Farmer’s Market.

On Friday morning, May 3, at 10:00 a.m., Suzy Prez welcomed Emily Levine, organizer of the Sandpoint Farmer’s Market at the downtown Farmin Park. They discussed the official opening day (tomorrow, May 4 at 9:00 a.m.) and the changes that will be coming to the market, including the redirection of vehicular traffic flow off Oak Street to accommodate the pedestrian flow accessing additional booth sites in the vacant lot parking areas to the south of Farmin Park..

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May 3, 2013 by Susan

Sandpoint City Council Members Discuss Upcoming Changes

City Council members (left to right), Carrie Logan, Aaron Qualls.

Friday morning, May 3, at 9:00 a.m. Jim Healey spoke with Carrie Logan, second-term Sandpoint City Council member and current council president, and Aaron Qualls, Sandpoint City Council member. They discussed a variety of ongoing and upcoming city projects: The Curve design; ITD’s return of the downtown streets and proposed traffic revisions; downtown parking; vacation rentals zoning; Memorial Field redevelopment; parks and street improvements..

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May 1, 2013 by Susan

Edible Schoolyard Garden Project Plants Seeds for Another Year of Educating Children About Growing Food

(left to right): Jim Healey, interviewer at KRFY radio; Michele Murphree, project co-ordinator; Julie Klerck; Eric Klerck, volunteers at Northside Elementary School.

Wednesday, May 1, at 9:00 a.m. Jim Healey was in the studio to interview Michele Murphree, Julie Klerck, and Eric Klerck, volunteers of the Edible Schoolyard Garden Project. They talked about the history of the project; how the project has expanded; how listeners can help; and the benefits for children and parents alike..

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April 29, 2013 by Susan

Worthy Community Cancer Services Presentation and Fund Raiser Discussion

(left) Sherri Lies, former Administrative Coordinator, (center) Jessica Martin, current Administrative Coordinator of the Community Cancer Services program, (right) Jim Healey, KRFY interview host.

On  Monday morning, at 9:45 a.m., Jim Healey was in the studio to speak with Jessica Martin and Sherri Lies from the Community Cancer Services program based here in Sandpoint. This worthwhile program serves the cancer-affected/afflicted residents of Boundary and Bonner counties in north Idaho. The history and progress of the program was presented as well as an upcoming fund-raising event this weekend on Cinco de Mayo at 6:00 p.m. at the Trinity at City Beach Restaurant was discussed. Visit www.communitycancerservices.org for more details on the event and services available at their office at 1215 Michigan Street, Sandpoint, Idaho..

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April 29, 2013 by Susan

Rock Creek Alliance Board Members Discuss Ongoing Activism to Protect the Clark Fork River System

(left) Rich Del Carlo, board member and (right) Jean Gerth, volunteer and former board member.

On Monday morning, April 29, at 9:00 a.m., Jim interviewed two members of the Rock Creek Alliance, Rich Del Carlo and Jean Gerth, concerning the status of the mining effort challenges and the 25 years of battling to keep the waters of our Lake Pend Oreille unsoiled. A matching-fund event, through the Idaho Gives organization (www.idahogives.razoo.com), will occur this Thursday, May 2nd and the group hopes to secure funding through this donation drive to cover continuing expenses for the Alliance..

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