The Mid-Willamette Valley's #1 Indepedent Newspaper Montgomery Gentry April 14, Spirit Mountain pg 26 April 2018 VOL. 14, No. 4 KSLM and The Golden Age of Radio Returns to Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley The Great Depression began in 1929 and than any other station in Oregon. Several of lasted until 1941. In 1934, right in the middle their daughters work for KSLM, and plan to of that national crisis, local Salem resident, continue to grow the business after Don and Harry Read, launched KSLM Radio. Harry Cindy retire. had previously launched KXL in Portland The KSLM format includes most of the in 1926. Both stations were known for their nation’s top-rated shows such as Fox News broadcasts of President Franklin D. Roos- Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, and Mark evelt’s “Fireside Chats,” that went over the Levin, plus all-time greats such as Michael airwaves weekly to keep America informed, Savage, Dave Ramsey, Alex Jones, and many and KSLM was who broadcasted those im- more. Former Oregon House Representa- portant messages to Oregon during those tu- tive Jeff Kropf, who is known for filling in for multuous years of the Great Depression and Lars Larson, and for his guest appearances World War II that was on the horizon. on Fox News, now delivers local political “The Golden Age of Radio” was from the news every weekday morning. Jeff is well 1920’s until the 1950’s and those are some of plugged into most everything happening in the most memorable years for KSLM, since politics in Oregon and is a refreshing, local, it was the only Salem radio station during conservative voice. Jeff comes from a multi- those years, and the only local Salem station generational, Oregon family of farmers and today that can boast of being a part of “The has a lot of insight into what is happening in Golden Age of Radio.” L to R Front Row : Professor Fay DeMeyer - Cindy Wyant - Dalinda Friend - Jaci Smith - Oregon government. Since television had yet to be invented, lo- Cynthia Ramirez, L to R Back Row: Amy Dent-Beebe - Curtis Crittenden - Phil Swearingin KSLM recently added the long-time, Sa- - Terry Sol - Dan Sheets - Jeff Kropf - Lauralee Beck - Katie Smith cal radio was the only media available, apart lem radio personality, Terry Sol, who brings from newsprint. Salem families sat around residents grew up listening to Salem’s only and views, having drifted into liberal posi- weather, traffic and road conditions to the the radio, listening to KSLM for entertain- radio station KSLM, it is as much a part of tions on many subjects in the news. They Salem residents, in addition to The Terry ment, and tuned in for updates on the state our heritage as the “golden man” is atop the were also concerned that there was little to Sol Show, airing Saturdays. Terry has been a of the union and rumors of war. Since KSLM Oregon State Capitol. That’s what inspired no local support of organizations they be- familiar voice and face to Salem for over 24 was the only Salem radio station from 1934 former Marion County Commissioner Don lieved had immense value, such as Right to years and brings humor and fun to the sta- until the 1950’s, it was the sole source of Wyant and his wife Cindy to bring KSLM Life and causes dealing with children, veter- tion and its listeners. broadcast updates on WW II, the Cold War, back to Salem. ans, family values and more. KSLM is very proud to feature other local the Civil Rights Movement, the Korean War Don & Cindy have been dedicated to local With the change of format to true, con- radio personalities that are well known and and the introduction of Rock and Roll, just Salem radio since they bought AM 1220, a servative news, the Wyants began making well loved by the Salem community such as to name a few. There is no doubt that KSLM bible-based radio station more than a de- changes that included changing the call let- Curtis Crittenden, “Intern Curtis” and Pro- was on the front lines and the cutting edge of cade ago. In 2016 they changed the format ters to KSLM and adding FM 104.3 to the fessor Fay DeMeyer who also has a Saturday radio for the residents of the Mid-Willamette from faith-based to conservative news talk. family. show that features local folks, businesses, or- Valley for most of our grandparents and They had grown concerned that the only lo- Speaking of family, KSLM is a family owned ganizations and all-around topics that mat- great-grandparents. cal news talk radio being broadcast into the and operated, local business, that they be- ter to us. Since generations and decades of Salem Salem area was not true conservative news lieve has a better news talk lineup of shows The support staff of KSLM includes Dan continued on page 3 NEWSROOM: 503-365-9544 [email protected] PO Box 93, Salem, OR 97308 Special Section, a monthly publication that focuses on the people, programs, and organizations that help our communities thrive. pg 32 Page 2 Salem Business Journal April 2018 z NEW CONSTRUCTION! COMPLETELY REMODELED IN Welcome home to this beautiful and peaceful acreage. Land is flat and currently leased to Open floor plan with 3 bdrms, 2.5 ba, 1786 sq. SOUTH SALEM! a neighboring farmer. Two master suites, one on main level, other on 2nd level. Home is very ft! High ceilings, granite, laminate flooring in Like new! Rebuilt inside and out with open spacious. Formal family room currently used as a den. 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