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April 25, 2014 by Susan

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..

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April 22, 2014 by radioactive

Morning Show’s end-of-April lineup

Here’s what is coming up on the KRFY Morning Show, with community news, events and interviews every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m.

Coming Tuesday, April 29, tune in to learn about community impacts of Coldwater Creek’s impending closure – and ways the city and citizens are working to offset the job losses and spark economic development in Sandpoint. Guests will be Bonner County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Karl Dye and Sandpoint Community Development Director Jeremy Grimm, talking with hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler.

Can’t catch the Morning Show at its 8 a.m. airtime? Then hear each show any time afterwards, on our Podcasts page»

On Thursday, April 24, KRFY Morning Show hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson talked with Kathy Chamber board member of Kinderhaven, about this important group foster home and emergency shelter for children who need protection. Hear the podcast»

On Tuesday, April 22, Morning Show host Suzy Prez staged an Earth Day broadcast with Emily LeVine from the Red Wheel Barrow Farm and Pat Wentworth from the Sandpoint Community Garden Project. The talk was gardening, the earth-friendly way. If you missed the show, go listen to the podcast».

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April 7, 2014 by Susan

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..

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March 30, 2014 by Susan

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».

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March 23, 2014 by Susan

March goes out, April comes in with these Morning Show guests

Coming up on the Morning Show next Tuesday, April 1, our interviewers will delve into the just-ended 2014 Idaho legislative session.

Join State Sen. Shawn Keough and Rep. George Eskridge as they talk with hosts Suzy and Chris about the many new bills, laws and controversies the Legislature dealt with in this year’s 74-day session. Have a question you’d like to see our legislators answer? E-mail it to us now»

Recently on the Morning Show:

On Thursday, March 27, the topic was charitable feeding efforts, as host Jack Peterson interviewed members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Agape Cafe about their weekly soup kitchen – the beneficiary of the Winter Ridge Natural Foods‘ Bags for Change giving program for the upcoming quarter. Go hear the podcast»

On Tuesday, March 25, hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez talked with Shawn Woodward, Superintendent of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, with a discussion of the Common Core Standards, a debated learning standard proposing consistent academic guidelines, now adopted in 45 states and D.C. Listen to the podcast».

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March 20, 2014 by radioactive

All of (Sandpoint’s) a stage

Morning Show hosts Jack and Suzy talked with local actor and director Andrew Sorg for today’s program. He’s been a big part of the recent renaissance of drama and live plays in Sandpoint (pictured here from his part in “Quick Exit” earlier this year). Missed the show at 8 a.m.? We just happen to have a podcast! Go, listen now on our Podcasts page».

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March 18, 2014 by radioactive

Recent podcasts: Music and education

Recently in the KRFY studio for interviews, Morning Show hosts Suzy and Chris talked on March 18 with Panhandle Alliance For Education Executive Director Marcia Wilson about the group’s work to support education, and its Ready! For Kindergarten classes that aim to help young children get a good start in school. Earlier, on March 14, Suzy interviewed Ruth Klinginsmith of the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint about the conservatory’s work to bring musical and performing arts classes to local students.

Did you miss those shows? Go, listen now on our new Podcast page»

Coming up on KRFY Morning Show: On Thursday, March 20, hosts Jack and Suzy will be talking with various representatives of Sandpoint’s soup kitchens about the meals they offer every week to the hungry – for free. Then on Tuesday, March 25, hosts Suzy and Chris will interview Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Shawn Woodward about educational issues, particularly the new Common Core standards for students..

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March 13, 2014 by radioactive

Talking about housing

Meeting housing needs: Affordable housing and home ownership was the topic for today’s Morning Show. Host Jack and co-host Chris talked with Bonner Community Housing Agency Executive Director Stephen Drinkard and Transitions in Progress Program Manager Tamie Martinsen, plus Century 21 Realtor Jim Haynes. Did you miss the 8 a.m. airing? Go listen now, on our new Podcast page»

Coming up on KRFY: Upcoming on Friday March 14, at 8 a.m., Suzy Prez will be interviewing Ruth Klinginsmith of the Sandpoint Music Conservatory.

Tune in Monday morning, March 17th 8:00 AM, for an interview with host Suzy Prez and guest Sandy Compton who will talk about The Story Telling Company along with a discussion about writing and book publishing.

Next up on the Morning Show: It airs every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m.! On March 18, hosts Suzy and Chris will talk with Panhandle Alliance For Education Executive Director Marcia Wilson about the Ready! For Kindergarten program; and on March 20 it will be hosts Jack and Chris talking with representatives from groups that provide weekly Sandpoint soup kitchens..

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March 8, 2014 by radioactive

Studio news: Podcasts, stream and upcoming shows

Here are a few items of note from the KRFY studio!

Morning Show podcasts. We’re happy to announce that we are now archiving podcasts of our KRFY Morning Show! The Morning Show airs at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday … but now, if you can’t catch it at that hour you can hear the show anytime by going to our new Podcasts page via the button in our menu bar above. You can either listen online, or download the podcasts to play on your computer, iPod or phone.

Where’s the live stream? If you’ve been unable to tune in here via our live web stream, our apologies. We’re having some technical difficulties but are working hard to get it back online.

Coming up on the Morning Show. Tune in at 8 a.m. this Tuesday, March 11, to join host Suzy Prez and special guest gardener, musician and chef extraordinaire Emily LeVine talk about the upcoming gardening season and share some end-of-winter soup recipes. At 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, join hosts Jack and Chris as they explore efforts to create affordable housing in Sandpoint, with Stephen Drinkard of the Bonner Community Housing Agency.

Bonus interview. Upcoming on Friday March 14, at 8 a.m., Suzy Prez will be interviewing Ruth Klinginsmith of the Sandpoint Music Conservatory.

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March 3, 2014 by Susan

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..