Volume 34 / No. 3 July - September 2014

Decades before Spokane Public Radio chose the brick building at Monroe and Sharp to house the studios of KPBX, KSFC and KPBZ, the firefighters responsible for the Downtown core and area northwest of the Spokane River worked and lived there for days at a time. SPR’s renovation plans preserve many of the historic aspects of the brick building,

which was built in two stages in 1912 and 1917. Now, SPR is preserving the oral histories of some of the men who spent a good part of their careers there.Seven members of Fire Station No. 3, six past and one present, spent time in June

with General Manager Cary Boyce and other SPR staff members, explaining how the building was used during their years there. For example, the center bay was the largest to allow the long ladder truck to park there. The driver for the rear end of the ladder could slide down the brass pole near the back of that bay. And yes, one practical joker admitted guys would occasionally slide down a pole with wax paper to give the next firefighter a very fast ride down.The men are still very proud of their association with Station No. 3, saying that it

was (and still is) the busiest unit in Spokane. The city chose to move the fire station to a new facility in 1991, but SPR will incorporate the old fire station’s photographic and oral history into the renovated radio station, scheduled to be finished by July 2015.

Hot Topic: Firefighters of Station No. 3 Reminisce

Past and present members of Spokane Fire Station No. 3 gathered with SPR General Manager Cary Boyce to tour the former fire station which will become the future home of Spokane Public Radio. Pictured are Tom Heckler, Dick Schuerman, Howard Vietzke, Boyce, Dan Brown, Ken Strong, Ron Peyton, Greg Borg, and Thad Frater.

For more on the history of Fire Station No. 3, renovation progress, or to find out how to make a financial gift to the SPR Moving to a Sound Future project, please visit KPBX.org/moving or call 1-800-328-5729.

KPBX Program NotesConcert of the Season, Mondays at 7 p.m. KPBX classical music listeners will notice a slight difference in concert presentations this summer. From June 30 through early September, Verne Windham and Jim Tevenan will feature previews and highlights of the region’s summer festivals in an hour-long Concert of the Season.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Mondays at 8 p.m. The weekly broadcasts featuring recorded concert performances by leading chamber music players from around the world moves to a new day and time for the summer. Programs feature enlightening commentary from the performers and CMS Co-Artistic Director David Finckel. Hosted by Elliott Forrest.

What I Found, Fridays at 11 a.m. KPBX Music Librarian Mike Wiebers returns with his summer selections of sound treasures. While organizing the hundreds of LPs, CDs and digital files that rest on the shelves, Mike comes across this primarily classical mix of music.

Inland Northwest History Moment, Mondays at 9 a.m. & Sundays at 7:35 a.m.Some of the many stories of the region’s history are told in this series of short reminisces, produced in collaboration of SPR and the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC), in celebration of the museum’s centennial exhibition 100 Stories.

Coming This Summer: SPR unveils a new website, designed to work better with your smart phone, tablet, laptop and desktop. Find streaming,

podcasts, news, playlists, and more at SpokanePublicRadio.org!

KPBX Kids’ Concert: Moko JumbieFriday, July 18, 2014, 12 p.m. – FREE at the Bing, 901 W. Sprague Ave.Cool reggae/calypso music to beat the summer heat. Bryan Bogue, Paul Raymond, Rick Westrick, and Angus Nunes present the unique sound of Trinidadian steel drums, vibraphone, and other percussion instruments.

SPR at Art on the GreenFriday-Sunday Aug 1-3, 2014 – FREE at North Idaho College Campus, Coeur d’Alene.Look for the SPR booth to meet with station staff and volunteers, and find out about upcoming fall events.

SPR Goes to the Movies: A Hard Day’s NightWednesday, August 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Bing, 901 W. Sprague Ave.Experience radio in the making as Movies 101 records a show focused on musical films, followed by the 50th Anniversary presentation of the revolutionary Beatles musical comedy film.

SPR at the Fall Arts Season Preview Monday, September 1, 2014, 4-7:30 p.m. – FREE at Comstock ParkJoin SPR staff and board members at this fun arts showcase. Explore the tables to find out about upcoming fall events, then stay for the free Labor Day concert by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra.

KPBX Kids’ Concert: Urban Coyote Bush BandSaturday, October 4, 2014, 1-2 p.m. – FREE at River Park Square, 808 W Main Ave in Downtown SpokaneFolk songs from the Australian Bushland.

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Morning Classicalwith Verne Windham

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Steve Jackson and Paige Browning provide news of the region during regular breaks during Morning Edition 5-9 a.m. on KPBX, 6-8 a.m. on KSFC and All Things Considered, 4:30-6:30 p.m. on KPBX and 6-7 p.m. on KSFC.

L.A. Theatre Works has presented both contemporary and classic plays for more than 25 years with top-name talent, Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. on KPBX.

Tiger Invasion! Lewis & Clark High School Students Earn Credits With Internships

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Tom Ashbrook hosts two hours discussing issues of the day during On Point, weekdays from 8-10 a.m. on KSFC. The first hour repeats at 4 p.m., the second hour repeats at 10 p.m.

Terry Gross has hosted Fresh Air for NPR since 1987. It airs each weekday on KSFC at 7 p.m. and on KPBX Mondays through Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Tiger Invasion! Lewis & Clark High School Students Earn Credits With Internships Nancy Roth Retires

Tiger Invasion! Lewis & Clark High School Students Earn Credits With Internships

As the school season finished, three Lewis & Clark High School students completed internships with SPR to complete their Practicum in Community Involvement course.

SPR listeners could hear one of them on-air. Siobhan Flanagan began as a production intern to Verne Windham and eventually took over the Broadway Matinee program. Her work, coupled with her involvement in the school’s Tiger Drama program, earned her a special award from Seattle’s Fifth Avenue Theatre.

Brendan Finch interned with Production Director Patrick Klausen; his work is heard in several member and underwriter testimonials airing on KPBX and KSFC.

Jacob C Hagen was teamed with Zan as she prepared to produce new

Soundspace episodes for KPBX. Zan says the partnership was a true gift, providing the technical aspect so she could focus on the music and content.

A fourth student, Katherine Lawlor, spent her junior year interning through a different project at LCHS. Katherine began as a marketing intern, but expanded her knowledge of radio by assisting the production of this summer’s short series Inland Northwest History Moment. She plans to continue assisting SPR during her senior year.

SPR continues to expand its internship program. Anyone interested in internships for high school or college credit can email SPRinternships@kpbx.org or speak with Stephanie Ingoldby at 328-5729.

Nancy Roth is still heard on-air this summer in The Bookshelf and the Inland Northwest History Moment.

SPR mainstay Nancy Roth has retired from her work as an underwriting representative.

Robb Anthony, Ann Torigoe-Hawkins, and Kathy Sackett continue to assist SPR business supporters.

Nancy Roth Retires

Summer Music Under the Stars Membership Drawing July 18The Festival at Sandpoint celebrates its 32nd annual

summer concert series beginning on August 7. The festival is the high point of the summer musical season, featuring stars in several music genres. SPR will have one drawing July 18 for a pair of

tickets to any 2014 Festival at Sandpoint concert of the winner’s choice, plus a dining certificate to Bardenay Restaurant in Coeur d’ Alene. This is a perfect time to renew your membership. Our sustaining members are always entered, of course.To enter the drawing, just return the membership form above, call us at

1-800-328-5729 or renew online at spokanepublicradio.org. To enter without a pledge send a postcard with the word “drawing” to Spokane Public Radio, 2319 N Monroe Street, Spokane, WA 99205.

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