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Finding Our Way Disability Matters in the Global e’re happy to announce that North Country Public Radio is partnering Wwith Independent Living Centers in the North Country as part of a major project to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by people living with Village disabilities. The special year-long project is part of Sound Partners for Commu- nity Health, a highly competitive program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson A week-long worldwide Foundation through the Benton Foundation, to join the forces of local media conversation and community organizations. May 16 through 22 Over the next year NCPR will produce radio reports, audio diaries, com- mentaries, website features, and call-in programs focusing on the social and hether we live in the North policy issues that affect people with disabilities. The broadcasts will look at WCountry, Nicaragua or special challenges people with disabilities encounter in the North Country, Nepal, our lives are interconnected and the special strengths our region offers. Funding for these reports is also as they’ve never been before. provided by the Adirondack Medical Center Foundation. What we wear, what we eat, how The first series of radio segments, which will air the week of April 25, will we work, how we communicate, introduce overall quality of life issues: living at home, getting around, getting almost everything we do, is part of and keeping a job, getting an education, and getting old. Staff and volunteers at the Centers for Independent Living in Plattsburgh, a spectacularly complex web of glo- Malone and Watertown will lead an outreach campaign to bring health care con- bal interaction. How does that web cerns and policies to public attention. Presentations and educational programs, work? Where do we fit in? What are as well as community forums, are planned for the course of the 12 months. the hidden connections between If you have comments about this topic or suggestions for coverage, us, our communities and the rest of please contact Martha Foley
North Country Essentials Goal: $110,000 | Grand Total: $135,436! Membership Drive A warm welcome to 270 new members March 2005 Many thanks to all for putting the public in public radio
89.5 fm Canton • 88.1 fm Lowville • 88.3 fm Plattsburgh/Burlington • 88.7 fm Old Forge • 88.9 fm Watertown, Paul Smiths • 89.3 fm Speculator 89.1 fm Lyons Falls • 89.7 fm Keene • 89.9 fm North Creek • 90.3 fm Morristown • 90.5 fm Saranac Lake • 90.9 fm Malone 91.3 fm Thousand Islands, Blue Mountain Lake • 91.7 fm Long Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Boonville • 93.5 fm Lake George • 97.3 Newcomb Ellen Rocco, Station Manager
“I can’t write without a reader. It’s precisely like a kiss— cation, leadership development and recognition programs.” you can’t do it alone.” This is the second year in a row that David was honored by — John Cheever, Christian Science Monitor 10-24-79 the NYS Agricultural Society. He was recognized for two sto- ries that emphasize new approaches to North Country agricul- his quote resonates for me. If ever there was an audi- ture. The reports focus on farmers who are looking at Tence-driven medium, it’s radio. From this side of the mi- alternatives to dairy farming as a means of keeping their busi- crophone, it’s an act of faith: you turn on the microphone and nesses viable in the region. Both reports can be heard on start talking, without knowing who — if anyone — is out NCPR’s website at www.ncpr.org. there listening. From the radio receiver side, it’s an act of hos- As always, I hope you’ll be in touch with me about what pitality, of generosity. After all, you don’t let just anybody you hear — or don’t hear — on our airwaves, what you see — into your kitchen, bedroom, office or car. Or, as a friend at the or don’t see — on our website. And, getting back to Mr. NYS Council on the Arts once put it, “It ain’t radio until some- Cheever, I’m interested in what you’re reading. Our next read- one is listening.” Regardless of which side of the radio you’re ing list call-in is slated for early July. Send me your reading on, we need each other to make it work. Our March fundraiser selections: even if the stack of books has spilled over into a was a case in point. Your money, your ideas, your voices and pile, I want to know what titles you find compelling. your ears once again made our four-day campaign a breathtak- Thanks for listening. ing success. Thank you. Thank you for allowing NCPR into your life and for taking the time and effort to let us know what Next Programs on you think of what we do. And, of course, thank you for con- tributing your hard-earned cash to public radio. As I write this column, our news department has just started work on two new projects—in the coming months, you’ll hear the results on the air and on our website. In Thursday, April 7, 7 pm collaboration with the region’s Independent Living Centers, and thanks to the generosity of the Benton and Robert Wood Poetry Month Roundtable Johnson Foundations, we are developing a new series of It’s all about poetry with guest artists David Budbill on the broadcast features, call-ins, documentaries and reports, as phone, Joseph Duemer, Jill Vaughan, and Dale Hobson in well as web articles, photos, and links to resources, called the studio, and hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson. Call- Disability Matters. At the heart of this project is the intent to in your favorites toll-free 1-877-388-6277. develop relationships with disabled people, their families and Thursday May 5, 7 pm support staff living in our rural region. We want to facilitate communication between people with and without disabilities. The Unconquerable World We want you to hear a range of voices—from personal jour- Guest: Jonathan Schell, author of The Unconquerable nals to legislative advocates—about the special challenges World. Call in to talk with the author of this new thought- facing people with disabilities and how those challenges are provoking study of nonviolence as a force for political relevant to all of us. change in our world. Chris Robinson and Dale Hobson Reporter David Sommerstein is leading a second new host. Toll-free 1-877-388-6277. project, Youth Radio. David is working with a group of teens to help them produce audio journals and features. I Find Readers & Writers books at these think you will find these young voices surprising and inter- participating bookstores: esting. Stay tuned! The St. Lawrence University Bookstore, Canton; Borders, th By the way, David was recently presented with the 25 Plattsburgh; The Bookstore Plus, Lake Placid; The Peace & Annual “Cap” Creal Journalism Award by the New York State Justice Store, Burlington; The Potsdam Food Co-op, Agricultural Society in a ceremony in Syracuse. The New York Potsdam; The University Bookstore, Potsdam; Fact & Fic- State Agricultural Society was organized in 1932 and exists to tion Bookshop, Saranac Lake; The College Store at SUNY “promote and improve the agricultural industry through edu- Potsdam, Potsdam; Old Forge Hardware, Old Forge
Station Manager: Ellen Rocco Programs: Jackie Sauter News: Martha Foley, Brian Mann, Todd Moe, David Sommerstein, Greg Warner Membership: June Peoples Underwriting: Sandy Demarest Development Assistant: Kelly Jacoby Individual and Special Gifts: Susan Sweeney Smith Production: Joel Hurd Operations: Shelly Pike Engineer: Bob Sauter Announcers: Lamar Bliss, Barbara Heller, Connie Meng, Kevin Irwin, Kathleen Walters Web Manager: Dale Hobson Receptionist: Meg Hawley Volunteers: Mike Alzo, Guy Berard Please stay in touch. Individual staff e-mail is [email protected] (e.g., [email protected]) or collectively: [email protected] The North Country Public Radio Newsletter is published quarterly by North Country Public Radio, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617 and is mailed to members and contributors and by request. Jackie Sauter, Program Director
hanks so much to all of you who took the time to Tsend comments and reply to program surveys these It’s Catching On last few months. I’m always amazed at the commitment weekly conversation about and care that you bring to your listening experiences, and Abelief, meaning, ethics and the thoughtful and comprehensive comments you make. ideas. Host Krista Tippett and her Most often mentioned favorite programs – The Connec- guests discuss diverse topics, tion, All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Car Talk, from religion in politics to how we A Prairie Home Companion, Fresh Air, The Splendid raise our children. Table, NCPR’s afternoon music programs and regional news, The Thistle and Shamrock, and Music from the What listeners are saying: Hearts of Space. As always, some of you want more mu- sic or less music, more news and talk or none. But the Speaking of consistent theme is tolerance — so many of you make a Faith is, in a word, point of saying that while a particular show may not be stupendous. your favorite, you don’t mind its presence in our sched- The show contin- ule because you know others like it. Thanks for sharing ues to be one of your comments and the airwaves; thanks for supporting the best hours in public radio. public radio. The popular weekly program The Infinite Mind, which airs Mondays at 1 pm, has a new host this month. Speaking of Psychiatrist and author Dr. Peter Kramer is best known Faith breaks new for his groundbreaking book, Listening to Prozac. Recog- ground in its cover- nized as an expert on the chemistry of human character, age of how religion the New York Times has called him “possibly the best- shapes events in known psychiatrist in America.” Dr. Kramer has built a the news and in career around exploring the scientific aspects of the hu- everyday life. man mind and how medications affect brain chemistry, Krista Tippet, personalities, and human actions. His work has also ex- host of Speaking of Faith. Fridays at 1 pm plored the emotional aspects of the mind, and how human emotions alter the decisions we make, the relationships we keep, and the things we do. Dr. Kramer has guest- Metropolitan Opera hosted The Infinite Mind on numerous occasions. Last year, he was honored by a Gracie Allen Award for the our ticket to the Met, Saturday afternoons, live from program “Domestic Violence,” and with the top media YLincoln Center: award from the National Mental Health Association for April 2 Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss, starts at “In Any Language: Mental Health Care for Immigrants.” 12:30 pm Dr. Fred Goodwin, who is a research scientist and former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, and April 9 Tosca by Puccini, starts at 1:30 pm who has hosted The Infinite Mind since its launch in April 16 Die Zauberflote by Mozart, starts at 1:30 pm 1997, will continue to appear on the show as senior con- tributor and guest host. April 23 Die Walkure by Wagner, starts at 12:30 pm In upcoming programs this spring, Dr. Kramer and April 30 Faust, by Gounod, starts at 1:30 pm his guests will explore multi-tasking (you may think you’re saving time but you’re not); writer’s block (with May 7 La Clemenza di Tito, starts at 1:30 pm, final the famously blocked Fran Lebowitz and the rarely season broadcast blocked Joyce Carol Oates); music and conversation with Aimee Mann and readings by Stanley Tucci; electro- convulsive therapy (are we talking Frankenstein, or Beginning May 14: modern medical miracle?); and Asperger’s Syndrome (is it endemic among mathematicians?). The Infinite Mind NCPR resumes its warm weather schedule: continues to be one of the programs that NCPR listeners talk about the most. Do let me know what you think of the American Routes with Nick Spitzer, 1 to 3 pm show’s new host. Afropop Worldwide, 3 to 5 pm Happy Spring! Conversations from the World Café, 4 to 5 pm. Member Profile: You Can Help NCPR Lee and Debby Hirschey, Chippewa There are lots of ways!
“ Isolated as we Join Up are, NCPR is a Become a member. Membership dollars are the major constant compan- source of income for the station. Every dollar makes a dif- ion as we travel ference. You can mail a check in the envelope included around the North with this newsletter, or visit our website www.ncpr.org Country for work and make a secure, online contribution. and play. It adds Become an Underwriter a great deal to the If you run a business or organization, you can get your sense of ‘homey- message heard on our air. And your underwriting support ness’ that is the helps pay for the programs and services you count on. North Country.” “ CPR began for us in the early 90s when we frequently Include NCPR in Your Will N traveled between Lake Placid and our home in Providing a charitable bequest in your will can help sus- Jefferson County. While listening entailed periodically tain your favorite public station. It can also be a good way changing stations along the one hundred mile commute, it to save on federal estate taxes. quickly became apparent that this was public radio with a difference. The 8:00 news hour in the morning became a fa- Donate Stock vorite. It offers the best radio coverage of state and local By donating stock to NCPR, you receive a charitable de- stories along with segments on weather, nature, and as- duction for the stock’s full fair-market value. And there’s tronomy. We’ve more recently become addicted to The no capital gains tax on the transfer of stock to NCPR. Writer’s Almanac. We frankly have a bias toward the local programming, Create a Charitable Remainder Trust with mixed response to the national feeds. While The Con- A Charitable Remainder Trust provides income payments nection and Fresh Air appeal to us and we listen to Talk of during your lifetime to a non-charitable beneficiary fol- the Nation and All Things Considered, we’re yet to be con- lowed by a gift of the remainder of the trust to NCPR after vinced that the latter two provide a balanced view of the you die. This type of trust makes it possible to reduce es- world. All in all, though, they beat the alternatives. tate taxes, eliminate capital gains and claim and income tax In the late 90’s the addition of repeaters in Lowville deduction. made the station more accessible and since then the addition in Alexandria Bay reaches our home in Chippewa. Isolated To learn more about any of these options, please call Su- as we are, NCPR is a constant companion as we travel san Sweeney Smith at 315-229-5356. around the North Country for work and play. It adds a great deal to the sense of ‘homeyness’ that is the North Country.” Thanks for supporting your public station.
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ello Friends! It’s March 16th and we just wrapped up the Spring North Country Essentials Membership Drive. Yes, H you heard me, I said it….Spring, Spring, Spring! Jackie and Ellen keep telling me “its hardly spring” but I refuse to listen. I’m certain if I keep saying it over and over it will eventually come true. Hopefully by the time you read this it will feel more like spring than winter…. NCPR members came through for us in a huge way. With your help, we far exceeded our fundraiser goal of $110,000. In fact, our most recent total is $135,436 and gifts still continue to come in. You set a record for us on the first day of the drive, pushing us past the half-way mark toward our goal. In addition, 270 new members joined the station, a phenomenal number for a four-day drive!. The “North Country Essentials” theme really struck a cord with our listeners and brought a special element of fun to the membership drive. Everyone enjoyed hearing the voices of their friends and neighbors who shared their lists of essentials with us. The responses ran the gamut from common sense to heartwarming to laugh-out-loud funny. They reminded us of the common bonds we share living here in the Adirondack-North Country and why community is so essential. NCPR is proud to help bring it all together. So, once again, sincere thanks to the nearly 5000 members who call NCPR their North Country Essential! You’re the best. NCPR Would Like to Thank the Following Regional Special Thanks to Our Businesses and Individuals Wonderful Phone Volunteers: Who Generously Donated Prizes and Thank- Ann Adams, Wayne Allen, Nancy Auster, Katharine You Gifts for our Members and Refreshments Batson, Brenda Belanger, Louis Belanger, Lucia Bliss, David Bradford, Bridget Bradish, Chris Brescia, Michael for Our Phone Room Volunteers Bridgen, Sue Campbell, Susann Campbell, Linda Adam French, NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, Canton Casserly, Judy Chittenden, Varick Chittenden, Brigitte Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake Clark, Robin Collin, Laura Cordts, Tom Cutter, Jane Adirondack Lakes Kayak Rental, Saranac Lake Fernandes, Amy Flack, Ray Gardner, Patricia Gengo, The Antique Boat Museum, Clayton Milner Grimsled, Ann Heidenreich, Hank Hofmann, Mary Ausable Chasm Hooven, Valerie Ingram, Ron Johnson, Gene Kaczka, Best Western Golden Arrow Hotel, Saranac Lake Carol Ann Kissam, Kathy Kopchinski, P.J. Kuno, Gerald Bill McKibben, Author, Johnsburg Kusler, Doris Lasher, Kathleen Liebler, Anne Malone, The Birch Store, Keene Valley Anne Marsh, Sandee Mayville, Whitney McDermut, The Cabot Cheese Company Connie Meng, Jon Montan, Vicky Murphy-Wimmer, Five Spice Café, Burlington Tom Nesbitt, Jana Norris, Kathy O’Connell, Ann Friends Lake Inn, Chestertown Ortmeyer, Natalie Panshin, Betty Peckham, Ann Lime Hollow Boys, Norfolk Pedersen, Galen Pletcher, Carol Pynchon, Wanda Renick, Mountain Man Outdoor Supply Company, Inlet Jayne Riley, Alfe Roark, Marilyn Ross, Mark Scarlett, Old Forge Hardware, Old Forge Toni Shaw, Floyd Sherman, James Sherman, Bill Short, The Potsdam Co-Op, Potsdam Pam Sperling Short, Dorothy Skeels, Armond Spencer, Purple Shutter Herbs, Burlington Susan Stone, Larry Swain, Ted Tate, Anne Townsend, Roy Hurd, Redford Kimberley Trombley, Louise Tyo, Peter Van de Water, Seagle Music Colony, Schroon Lake Jennifer Vincent-Barwood, Charlotte Ward, Christopher Seasons Specialty Gifts, Massena Westbrook, Michele Whalen, Millie Whalen, Mickey Squeak Creek Apiaries, Brasher Falls Williams, John Wolfe III, Kathy Wyckoff, Peter Studio L Pottery, Colton Wyckoff. Sunfeather Soaps, Canton and Lake Placid Watertown Daily Times, Watertown Wayne Coffey, Author, Hudson Valley Congratulations to our Prize Drawing Winners The Whimsical Pig Custom Framing and Art Gallery, Pre-Drive Drawing Winner: Kathryn Speert of Keene, NY Watertown Paddlefest Vacation Prize Winner: Spencer Thew of And thanks to Hill and Hollow Music, Saranac, New York, South Colton, NY for generously donating CDs of concert performances Grand Prize Winner: Suresh Daniyala of Potsdam, NY
North Country Public Radio does not trade or sell its membership list to any organization. A Warm Welcome to New Please support underwriters who support public radio. Continuing thanks to: & Seasonal Underwriters Adirondack Ecological Center, A Taste of India Golden Arrow Hotel - Best Western Newcomb Adirondack Bank Grater Architects, P.C. Asian Buffet and Grill, Inc., Canton Adirondack Community Trust John J. Gray Jr., CPA A-1 Kings Buffet, Massena Adirondack Council Guide Boat Realty A-1 Buffet King, Ogdensburg Adirondack Express Hacketts , Canton Adirondack Hardwoods Hanson Investment Management A-1 Oriental Kitchen , Gouverneur Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters Helping Hands Caregivers A-1 Oriental Kitchen Potsdam Adirondack Life Magazine Hohmeyer’s Lake Clear Lodge A-1 Oriental Kitchen, Adirondack Medical Center Hospice Organizations of Northern NY Champlain College, Stowe Adirondack Mountain Club High Peaks Hospice Eighth Annual Capitol Region Guitar Adirondack Nature Conservancy & Hospice of Jefferson County Show, Saratoga Guitar, Saratoga Adirondack Land Trust Hospice of the North Country Springs Adirondack Neuropsychology Associates Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley First Unitarian Universalist Church, Adirondack Park Pet Hospital Lewis County Hospice Canton Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union Kassian Real Estate Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls Adirondack Rug Braiding Kinetics Design Group Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake Adirondack Venture Fund Kinney Drugs The Handweaving Museum & Arts Adirondac Rafting Co. 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