KMUN Current: Fall 2022

by Susan Peterson Station Manager

A Mission to Educate, Entertain and Serve...

E HAVE JUST COMPLETED the Fall Pledge Drive and along with the great flood of gratitude to all who pledged and gave and volunteered and celebrated with us, I have been looking for indicators of how we are doing in our ever-complex relations with the community that supports us, and which we support, in so many important and interesting ways, weaving back and forth together.

One measure is the 50 people who donated to KMUN for the first time. To me, this means that listeners find us essential in their lives for information, entertainment, connection to the region or all three. Another solid measure is the phone calls and emails we received during the drive. Not all are associated with a donation but had something to say about the voices they hear and the information they need. We are grateful to all who participated!

Moving into the election season, I am announcing that there will be no election this year for the Tillicum Foundation Board of Directors (the name of the nonprofit doing business as KMUN) Why? Because no one came forward to run for the three open positions. There are actually four positions, but one of the current board members is standing for another term and will be appointed.

It’s hard to understand why this happened. Was there not enough outreach, interest or inclination to serve on a board? Those are hard to measure so I will focus on solutions.

I have long thought that two year terms on board are just too short. It often takes one year to learn about how this unique and complicated nonprofit works and another year to really dig in. If a board member doesn’t re-run, there is not enough time for them to become a mentor and carry the vision to the next generation of board members. Three year terms might be one solution

And the good news is that the current Board is working on proposing changes to a few items of the Bylaws in 2023. They include term lengths, number of board members and the method of filling vacancies. All good changes with a vision toward the future.

What will the board look like without an election? The board will be looking to appoint several members, especially with the skills needed to round out a healthy well working board. Let us know if that could be you! Go to About>Tillicum Foundation at KMUN.org to learn more or call me at the station.

I know that KMUN has a purpose, to educate and to entertain, to build and to support the community. It’s you, all of you, who make it relevant.

We are so grateful.

“...especially with the skills needed to round out a healthy well working board.”

Meet the Tillicum Foundation Board of Directors

By Alyssa Evans, Tillicum Foundation Board Member

URRENTLY, THE TILLICUM

FOUNDATION Board of Directors

has a handful of openings. Though these openings won’t be voted on this year, the positions are still open for applications.

We hope to fill these vacancies soon with a diverse group of people who are dedicated to improving and sustaining KMUN.

Get to know the current Board below:

LARRY SCOTT, ACTING PRESIDENT

Larry is a retired gastroenterologist and professor of medicine. He has been a KMUN member for about 10 years.

“A few years back I started attending the open Board meetings to get a better understanding as to how things worked; it was soon apparent to me that these were thoughtful, creative people dedicated to the welfare of KMUN. I wanted to be a part of this,” Larry said.

Larry has been on the Board since November 2021.

“We’ve had challenges but we’ve worked through them. While this was new territory for me, my colleagues have been enthusiastic, hard-working and supportive,” Larry said. “While more work is ahead as we plan for the future, I’ve found Board

membership to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience — one I would recommend to others that might be interested.”

TODD LIPPOLD, SECRETARY

Todd Lippold has been a programmer at Coast Community Radio for more than 10 years. He is the Board’s secretary and works full-time in a transportation manufacturing job.

“KMUN is important to the community. I know recruiting can be difficult, but for me the timing was right for me to join the Board and I was happy to get a nudge to join the board and a team of stewards for the Tillicum Foundation,” Todd said.

Todd enjoys “working with all the creative people involved who make great radio, important decisions at the station, for the foundation and who upkeep the beautiful Tillicum House,” he said.

JOHN STEVENSON, TREASURER

John is a longtime programmer at KMUN. He has served on the Board as treasurer since 2017. His background in business and marketing has been extremely helpful as he guides the General Manager and Board of Directors in the processes of budget development and financial reporting.

Coast Community Radio Staff

STATION MANAGER

Susan Peterson, susan@kmun.org

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Emma Geddes, emma@kmun.org

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Troy Hill, troy@kmun.org

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Janet Fryberger, membership@kmun.org

NEWS DEPARTMENT

Katie Frankowicz, news1@kmun.org

Skyler Butenshon skyler@kmun.org

OPERATIONS

Nevada Sowle

Nyk Stephens operations@kmun.org

BOOKKEEPING

Jennifer Rasmussen

PUBLICATION DESIGN

Alex Appel

ENGINEERING SUPPORT

Sunset Empire Ham Radio Club

Gray Haertig

Michael Johnson

David Klann

Bryan Huber

Michael D. Brown

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Dave Neys

The CURRENT program guide is a quarterly publication of Coast Community Radio.

KMUN-FM, KTCB-FM and KCPB-FM are noncommercial community radio stations owned and operated by the TILLICUM FOUNDATION

PO Box 269, Astoria, Oregon 97103

(503) 325-0010

TILLICUM FOUNDATION BOARD

Larry Scott, Acting President (2023) John Stevenson, Treasurer (2022) Todd Lippold, Secretary (2022) Alyssa Evans (2023) Sturges Dorrance (2023) Mick Mortlock (2023) Bonnie Lively (2023)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Every 4th Wednesday at 5:00 pm on Zoom. Meeting links are listed at kmun.org/tillicumfoundation

The Tillicum Foundation mission is to serve the Lower Columbia Pacific Region through commercial-free community radio programs and services that enrich life by illuminating the role of the arts, promoting cultural and educational growth, and bringing focus to current issues of local and regional public interest while providing a forum for diverse and under-served groups.

COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

KMUN’s Community Advisory Board has been restructured, and is currently recruiting members. For more information on the CAB’s purpose and qualifications, please contact Emma (emma@kmun.org).

Quarterly CAB meetings are open to the public, and announced on KMUN.

Meeting and Event Notices

Please submit event and meeting information at kmun.org.

Studios are located in Tillicum House at 1445 Exchange Street, Astoria, Ore. www.kmun.org feedback@kmun.org

Like us at KMUN 91.9

Coast Community Radio

Follow us at @kmun91.9

The Tillicum Foundation is tax-exempt and all gifts, grants, and contributions to it are tax deductible to the extent of the law. KMUN broadcasts 5000 watts of power at 91.9MHz from its main transmitter on Megler Mountain, 250 watts at 89.3 from a translator located in Cannon Beach, and 10 watts at 104.3 from a translator in Wheeler and 91.3 from a translator serving Astoira’s south slope. KTCB broadcasts 400 watts of power at 89.5 MHz from Cape Meares, serving Tillamook County. Tillicum Foundation also operates a second program service. KCPB broadcasts at 400 watts from Megler Mountain at 90.9 MHz.

In Memoriam

HE PAST FEW MONTHS have seen the KMUN family sadly getting a wee bit smaller. Several people involved with the station have passed. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we pay tribute to these dedicated, passionate contributors to KMUN.

Former volunteer and board member Julia Read died recently. I knew her well, and appreciated her help at the station.

I don’t quite recall the year, but then Board Chair Roger Rocka brought Julia to us. This was early in my seven year tenure as manager. At the time, we had a rudimentary system to track expenditures. Julia came in cold as the new board treasurer. She took home our patchy bookkeeping system and emerged with one that allowed us to track and monitor expenses and create a well-defined budget. Finally the station had someone who spoke that important financial language.

Julia was a funny character, with a dry sense of humor. Her politics were pretty progressive, but she had a background in law enforcement work that kept her grounded in a gritty way. She was comically blunt about certain issues. We all quickly became very fond of her and she of us.

Julia worked with us as a volunteer up until I left the station manager’s job in 2017. By the time she left, our records were in good shape. Her work

allowed the manager who followed me, Graham Nystrom, to expand and further upgrade the system without having to reinvent the wheel.

KMUN is full of stories like this – of kind, smart, take-charge people who stepped up and gave their all to help the station thrive. Solving problems, going above and beyond, creating and fostering community in the best way. Julia is part of that tribe.

Julia, wherever you are now (in heaven I’m certain), you are surely putting the finances right and letting them know exactly how you feel about everything. I’m also sure they love you as much as we did.

Farewell, Julia Read. It was an honor to know you. Thank you for all you did for us.

by Joanne Rideout

“We all quickly became very fond of her and she of us.”

“...a willingness to put his shoulder to the wheel...”

Larry Ziak, of Astoria, died suddenly from an apparent heart attack on Aug. 15.

From Albert Smith, host of Friday Morning, 10a-Noon)

I remember sitting below the pear tree out front with Larry when we were putting in the satellite dish. We talked about his Dad who I’d met 30 yrs earlier fishing on the Naselle. He always had a curiosity about him and a willingness to put his shoulder to the wheel, including when we ripped apart the old porch where the newsroom is now. Larry came from good seed and planted himself around us. Staying busy. That was Larry. Lauri Serafin “We had a great time harvesting pears together at the Flavel House Heritage pear tree in September, 2020.

Larry lived in Astoria since 1972, and became well known to many people in town. As one of the founding volunteers of KMUN, he oversaw the design, layout and publishing of the program guide for many years. Later, he took on the daunting task of digitizing thousands of hours of original reel-to-reel tapes from early KMUN broadcasts, a project which took him nearly two decades to complete.

Wayne Downing was a volunteer and programmer at KMUN.

A few comments from volunteers and others at the station:

“He could do just about any genre and seemed to never age. He was a big guy with a unique, booming voice that listeners can no doubt fondly remember. Wayne loved being on the air at KMUN. Tuesday afternoons were classic with In the Mood. He also put together specials for Memorial Days and Veterans Days. Thank you for the music and memories.” (Elizabeth Menetrey)

”He was a gem indeed, with a twinkle in his eye. Way back I asked him to alternate on Tues folk. He soon got shanghaied to the afternoon spot In The Mood, and that suited him well for the duration, along with filling in sometimes four shows in a week. Wayne’s sense of humor and politics were supreme and he was always joyful.” (Carol Newman)

“Wayne was one of the most memorable characters ever heard on our airwaves. And let’s not let that larger-than-life personality obscure the fact that he was an excellent programmer who put in a lot of time and work to prepare his shows. His catch phrases: “That’ll melt the buttons off your jammies;” “That’ll get grandpa out of the outhouse;” “That’ll get grandpa off the roof;” and, after a swinging, uptempo number, “Oh, that’s nasty!” are unforgettable and will live on. To quote Son Volt,: “There’s nothing greater, nothing more, than the traveling hands of time.” Good-bye, my friend. Godspeed.” (David Paul)

“He was a gem indeed, with a twinkle in his eye.”

STURGES DORRANCE, DIRECTOR

Sturges has been a listener and KMUN sustainer (recurring donor) since he moved to the region about seven years ago. He joined the Board in 2021.

“I joined the Board after a long career in broadcasting because I believe the service the Tillicum Foundation provides the Lower Columbia is vital,” Sturges said. “Compared with most public radio today, KMUN is fresher, more human and more clearly more connected to where we all live. Without meaning a cliche, KMUN and KCPB are literally ‘a breath of fresh air.’”

ALYSSA EVANS, DIRECTOR

Alyssa Evans joined KMUN in 2019 as a programmer. She works full-time in Columbia Memorial Hospital’s communications office.

Alyssa joined the Board in 2021.

“I joined the Board because I wanted to help improve representation of all demographics that make up the Columbia-Pacific region. I hope to help improve the diversity and representation both on the Board and on the radio,” Alyssa said.

MICK MORTLOCK, DIRECTOR

Mick Mortlock is a longtime listener and supporter of KMUN. Mick spent most of his career working at Intel Corporation. He is also a founder and co-executive director of Democracy Talking, which he started “to teach people how to communicate across political lines,” — a mission he brings to his work at KMUN.

He joined the Board in 2021.

“I sit on the Board of KMUN to help North Coast communities end implicit bias, systemic racism and societal inequities,” Mick said.

If you are interested in applying to be a Board member, please feel welcome to contact the Board with any questions at board@kmun.org. Learn more about the Board at kmun.org. We look forward to hearing from you.

Spinning Something New

NE OF THE MANY reasons we produce The Current each quarter is to provide an updated programming guide.

With an eclectic mix of shows that rivals any station in the world, we’re always on the lookout for something new, fresh, different, or just plain entertaining.

LA MEZCLA

Airs every other Wednesday from 1-3pm. (alternating with The Mellow)

IN THE GROOVE

Monday from 1-3p

Host Dr. B. casts a wide net covering everything from Afrobeat to Zydeco with a serious double dose of funk & soul. Slide into Monday and turn it up.

Mezcla with Host Adriana

from 1-3pm

With host Adriana, it’s a mix of Spanish, English, and many more world rhythms. Tune in for some great afternoon sounds — and the host welcomes requests!

FUNK-ALICIOUS

HISTORY HOUSING HISTORY

DJ Faberge plays a stimulating blend of music from the way-past and near-present that’s nostalgic or confusing, dance-worthy or cry-along, and invariably mood altering.

6030 Hangar Rd Tillamook, OR 97141 www.tillamookair.com

It’s hard not to move to the groove with three locally-produced shows that all fit a good bit of funk into their playlists.

info@tillamookair.com

every other Thursday from 6-8pm

DJ Bruce Watts says to “come on over to B’s place! Have a beer on the porch and listen to Funk, Jazz, R&B, or whatever.. Some might be old. Some might be new. But one thing is for sure, everything will have a little bit of Funk.”

Walk-thru

FROM

by Katie Frankowicz

A Seamless Transition

HIS SUMMER YOU STARTED to hear another voice besides mine on the radio during the local segments of KMUN’s morning and evening news hours. Skyler Butenshon joined the news team in July.

In the last couple of weeks, as we’ve wrapped up key parts of his training, his presence has freed me up to do the thing that simultaneously crushes me and gives me life: reporting.

But of course just as I’m starting to see the possibilities — the endless vistas of reporting and storytelling that await me now that I have more time — I am preparing to take a step back. I’m about to have a baby. In fact, by the time you read this, I hope that this baby (my second child) is slumbering sweetly in my arms while his older sister coos something adorable at him and that all of us are very calm and well-rested and dressed immaculately in clean clothing. Seems likely, right?

The point is: I will be away on maternity leave and away from the station for several months while Baby and I get acquainted with each other. Skyler

is taking the reins while I’m gone and I’m hopeful it will be a seamless transition.

We are making some changes to the newscast while I’m on leave, however. On Mondays and Tuesdays, you will hear The Ship Report from Joanne Rideout and local news from Gordon McCraw as usual and, of course, NPR. What you will not hear are local news stories from KMUN or KMUN’s news partners. Instead, local news will run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays as usual.

While the news department is growing, we are still tiny and my absence drops a lot of work on Skyler’s shoulders. This change to the newscast is intended to ensure that we continue to bring you quality over quantity as he juggles many different duties on limited hours.

During this time, please continue to reach out to us with feedback, comments and news ideas and tips. You can always catch us at news1@kmun.org

I can’t wait to talk your ears off again soon. Until next time!

Have you ever used your smartphone to donate?

Technology is amazing.

You can text our call letters KMUN to 44321 to receive a link that takes you to a donation form. So slick!

by Janet Fryberger Membership Director

On Overdrive

OW DO I LOVE thee, KMUN Membership? Let me count the ways ... how about 67,000? That’s what the KMUN 2022 Fall Pledge Drive brought in, despite the threat of a recession, lousy stock market, elections, COVID fatigue, the weirdest weather ever and general WTF-ness of life these days! Our goal was $65,000, so I’m over the Kmoon that because of our amazing supporters we hit it!

More good news: we now have 47 new members. That’s 47 listeners who recognized and embraced their vital role in making community radio happen. We also had 31 supporters decide to become monthly Sustainers. Once again, the generosity and engagement of our KMUNnity was on full display!

In addition to those lovely numbers, the pledge drive was enjoyable, quirky and high octane -

just as it should be. It’s KMUN’s opportunity to tell listeners more about the station and why we volunteer or work here. Community radio is always a two-way street, a conversation among members, i.e. listeners, volunteers, staff and supporters. And twice a year we really throw open the doors, inviting comments, questions ... and currency!

So thank you for playing your part. A special thanks to everyone who took the time to write us a note, list out all their favorite shows and show hosts, or provide constructive observations about this important resource for news and entertainment.

PS Any time is a great time to donate (KMUN. org) or drop me a line (Membership@kmun.org).

by Troy W. Hill Business Development Director

Anyone Can Change Everything

HERE WAS A VASE of roses at my front door this summer, quietly left by a neighbor whose overrun yard was still producing pockets of beauty. I knew who’d left them by the unusual peach color, unique in the neighborhood. The simple gesture was a pleasant start to the day and reminded me of two things: never judge an unruly garden; small acts of generosity and kindness can have a meaningful impact.

A while back I was asked by my husband how the day was going. Impulsively I said “My morning began perfectly. I awoke!” Imagine the opposite. It would not be a good start. Now give some thought to the day. What positive messages have you given yourself or others already? Have you wished anyone a good morning or good afternoon? Is there a text, email or phone call that would put a smile on someone’s face? At any time, in any situation, there is always room for a small act of generosity and kindness.

Many years ago I attended a sales training seminar featuring a dynamic speaker. She moved across the room with purpose, engaging us with flourishes both physical and grammatical. Much of what was shared I had heard before, but one memory sticks with me to this day: always take the high road with other humans. Whether it’s your partner or boss, a client or passerby, be what is needed. Be receptive, understanding, giving and forgiving.

A favorite quote that comes to mind often is from Abraham Lincoln. “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” What an amazing perspective. If we could all embrace that even just a little, imagine how radically different our world would be. And while I confess that it is not always easy to channel my “inner Mr. Lincoln,” it has served me well on many occasions. We all don’t need to see eye to eye, we just need to keep our eyes open.

Researchers recently determined that those who perform a random act of kindness tend to underestimate how much the recipient will appreciate it. The findings were published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology this past August.

“People tend to think that what they are giving is kind of little, maybe it’s relatively inconsequential,” said one of the study’s authors, Dr. Amit Kumar, an assistant professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. “But recipients are less likely to think along those lines. They consider the gesture to be significantly more meaningful because they are also thinking about the fact that someone did something nice for them.”

I’m mindful we all inherently know being kind has many upsides. We’ve seen the bumper stickers. And yet here we are as a planet struggling to get along with each other. In a crazy world it can be hard to believe a small act can make a big difference. So I leave you with this thought-provoking and insightful tagline from a Rolex 40th anniversary campaign: Anyone can change everything.

Troy is Business Development Director at KMUN. He will happily help you with a small (or big) act of generosity and kindness as it relates to supporting Coast Community Radio, whether it’s a personal membership, a one-time donation, a Business Membership, business underwriting messages, and/or an ad in The Current. 503 325 0010 or troy@kmun.org

We want to hear from you!

Email feedback@kmun.org, send a letter to PO Box 269, Astoria, OR 97103 or message us on Facebook

Every time

I’m in Astoria

hi

Jon G, Seattle/Astoria, WA/OR

Every Thursday at 9:30 we listen to Michael McCusker’s amazing show.

[Thursday’s, 9:30-10a] He is a gem of a person and his writings are treasures!

His topics range from local to national, from past to present to future happenings, from political to personal. It is the personal touch where he relates a relevant experience or sensation, that really touches a person’s soul.

Thank you, Michael McCusker — you are one in a million!!

I just love Merianne. [Country Swing, Sunday, 3-5pm] I’m listening to her now. Great music! I listen to many of the other programs and like them too. I don’t know what I’d do without KMUN!

Carol B., Warrenton, OR

Radio does not get any better than you folks.

Mike r, Tillamook

Archives are available at KMUN.org, then click the “programming” tab

Betsy M, Manzanita, OR

Thanks so much for the breadth and depth of features, news and community happenings. Oh, and all the wonderful music. What a joy!

Mary G, Astoria, OR

We love listening to KMUN, and often hear great songs we haven’t heard before. Keep up the good work!

Diana B, Cannon Beach, OR

I have many favorites among KMUN’s programming, but one of your best ideas is the Archive feature. For my biggest faves, like the Wednesday and Friday folk programs, I can go back and listen when things are quiet and distractions are minimal. It is very easy to access and a delight when I haven’t been able to listen at the standard time. Thanks for that ability.

Jan M, Astoria, OR

I change the dial in my car to KMUN! I always enjoy just about whatever is on.

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support your radio stations!

ACTIVISM

Columbia Riverkeeper

Friends of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Pacific County Immigrant Support Wash Away No More

ANIMAL CARE & SERVICES

Astoria Dog and Home Services

AUTOMOTIVE

Lum’s Auto Center

COMPUTER & NETWORK

Bridgesense.com LLC

Roland Schorr & Tower

CONSTRUCTION

B Ruff Construction Beerman Creek Construction Chinook Custom Concrete

FARM & COUNTRY

Fred’s Homegrown Produce Kingfisher Farms

LaNa’s Conscious Farm West-Davies Farm Youngs Bay Land & Cattle Company

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bank of the Pacific

Integrated Business Services Northwest Lending Group Rosemarie Sibley Howell CPA PC Wauna Federal Credit Union

FOOD & BEVERAGE

42nd Street Cafe & Bistro

Astoria Coffee Company

Astoria Coffehouse and Bistro

Bill’s Tavern/Warren House Pub Bowpicker Fish & Chips Bridgewater Bistro Buoy Beer

Columbia River Candies

Columbia River Coffee Roaster

Fort George Brewery and Public House

Gaetano’s Market and Deli Labor Temple Diner & Bar Merry Time Bar & Grill

Oregon Wild Berries Inc. dba The Berry Patch Osprey Cafe

Peaceful Ferments Brewing Co Tokyo Teriyaki WineKraft Wine Bar

HEALTH CARE & SERVICES

Astoria Chiropractic Clatsop Care Health District

Isa Haverlan, LMT - Allow Your Body to Heal

Kathleen Moore, Full Circle Counseling

Lower Columbia Clinic Rinehart Clinic & Pharmacy Tracy Erfling, ND Watershed Wellness

HOME & GARDEN

Affordable Tree Care Arcadia Organic Landscaping

Hauer’s Lawn Care & Equipment McEvoy Tile & Marble Willapa Bay Tile & Design

LODGING

Beach Property Management Inc. Capt Johnson House Land’s End at Cannon Beach Sea Nook Cottage Sou’wester Lodge Twin Gables Inn

PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Brownsmead Flats Kim Angelis Music

Liberty Theater

NCRD Performing Art Center North Coast Chorale Rhythm Method Water Music Society

PERSONAL CARE

Mindt-Conditioning

Simply Human Art

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Beveridge Geo-Services Environmental Consulting Blair Henningsgaard, Attorney at Law

Bruce A. Norman Plumbing Crag Law Center Excalibur & Associates-WA, Inc Old World Renovation Oregon Natural Forestry LLC Stoppiello Architecture

REAL ESTATE

Andrea Mace, Realty One Group Prestige

Andrea Mazzarella with Vesta Realty Group

Astoria Real Estate Covert Properties Illahee Apartments Kim Cooper - Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty

RECREATION

Northwest Women’s Surf Camp

RETAIL

Beach Books

Bearing Goods Cannon Beach Book Company Dots ‘N Doodles II

Finn Ware of Oregon Four Winds Canvas Works Garbo’s Vintage Wear Gimre’s Shoes Astoria

Godfather’s Books

Harmony Soapworks LLC

Hester’s Vintage

Judith Altruda Jewelry Lucy’s Books

Old Town Framing Company

Phog Bounders Antique Mall Purple Cow Toys Reclamation Marketplace Short Wave

The Kite Factory

Walnut Studiolo Handcrafted Leather Goods

VISUAL ARTS & EDUCATION

Astoria Art Loft

Astoria Downtown Historic District Association/Astoria Sunday Market

Astoria Studio Collective

Columbia River Maritime Museum Don Frank Photography Dragonfire Gallery Fernhill Glass gregnavratilart.com Imogen Gallery

Lost Art of Nursing Museum Patrick Barker Woodworking Sou’wester Arts & Ecology Center

OTHER American Legion Auxiliary Unit 168 CoHort Agronomy

Lewis and Clark Timberlands managed by Nuveen Natural Capital.

Sea Kayak Baja Mexico

Sunset Empire Amateur Radio Club

The Ship Report

by Joanne Rideout

A Fond Farewell

T’S HARD TO SAY goodbye to an old friend for good. That’s how I felt when I heard the news that a well known person around KMUN, former station engineer Terry Wilson, had passed away this summer.

After decades of living in Astoria, I knew that Terry had sold his house here and moved to Burien, near Seattle, to be near his daughter. I kept in touch with him occasionally on the phone. When I talked with him earlier this spring, he was in the hospital. We had a good talk and I wished him well. Next thing I knew - he’s gone.

What do you say about a person who meant so much to the station and to me personally as a friend? Terry was a many-faceted guy and shared his considerable skills with us at KMUN for years. He left an indelible impression on everyone who knew him, and was one of the few people I know who seemed universally loved.

Terry had many interests in life, but since this is the Ship Report column, I’ll talk about what

I knew of him as a retired mariner. Terry spent time in the US Coast Guard and as a radio officer in the merchant marine. He was very proud of both of those, and with good reason.

He’d served as the “radio guy” (a job sometimes referred to by captains as “Sparks”) on a ship that occasionally came into the Columbia River, and Terry always loved it when I talked about that ship on the show when she would occasionally appear on the daily schedule. On that vessel, he was the go-to guy for radio information including vital weather forecasts, and he loved the responsibility, the adventure, and the chance to be of service. The only reason he left the job, which I think he dearly loved, was that automation caught up with him – ships began to have unmanned radio equipment and the radio officer position was phased out.

Thank you volunteers!

Adriana Guerrero

Alana Kujala

Albert Smith

Alyssa Evans

Andrea Mazzarella

Ann Ornie

Barbara Hansel

Ben Hunt

Bereniece Jones

Bernie Burger

Bill Ham

Bob Goldberg Bonnie Lively Brian Bovenizer

Brian Dillon Bruce Watts Bruce Williams Carol Newman Carolyn Wells Charlie Shumar

Dave Neys David Paul Dayle Olson

Debbie Twombly Denise Reed Donna Quinn Dylan Hauser-Schalk

Ed Johnson

Edward James Eileen Williams

Elizabeth Menetrey

Ellen Frye

Ellen Levy

Emily Johnson Eric Goranson

Eric Wheeler

Erik Thorsnes

E.J. Browne

Friends of Willapa

NWR

Gabe White Gary Sunderland

Isa Haverlan

Jack Harris

Jackie Denton

Jan Faber

Jan Johnson Jan Mitchell Jane Hill Jay Obenour

JD Wells Jeannine Grey Jennifer Amaya Jerry Middaugh

Jessica Schleif Jim Dott

Jim Santee John Rippey John Stevenson Kati Claborn Kathleen Morgain Kelli Frances Liam Dunne Linda Perkins

LinMarie DiCianni Lisa Smith Lloyd Bowler Lowell Benner

Lyle Haataja Lynn Hadley

Mac Burns

Maggie Wall

Margaret Frimoth

Margarita Cullimore

Marianne Monson

Mark Meadowlark

Merianne Myers

Michael McCusker

Mick Mortlock

Niall Carroll

Norma Hernandez

Pam Trenary Patty Marks

Paul Tran Hoang

Pete Serafin

Ray Merritt

Reid Johnson Retta Christie Richard Dawson Roger Rocka Ron Nelson Sam Chapman

Sarah Lippold

Sara Meyer Sidney Johnson Skyler Wells

Slab Slabinski

Steve Amaya Sturges Dorrance

Susie McLerie

Taylor Ford Teresa Delorenzo

Teresa Retzlaff

Thron Riggs Todd Lippold

Todd Robinett Tom Brownson Tom Veazey Tony Baldwin Will Rose Zachary Stocks

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New

POEMS FOR COMPANY

4th Mondays on KMUN

9:00 - 9:30 AM

RIVER WRITERS

2nd Mondays on KMUN

- 9:30 AM

Money

The Astoria Writer’s Guild

River Writers! Hosts Dayle Olson and Mariann Monson

with local and visiting writers of all kinds about their craft,

or lyrical.

Premiering: Monday, October 10th

HANDS ON HEALTH

4th Mondays on KMUN

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Hands on Health is brought to you by Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon. The program focuses on the many aspects of living your healthiest life on the coast, local health and wellness resources, and more. Join hosts Alyssa Evans and Austin Miller each month for something new from Hands on Health!

Premiering: Monday, October 24th

Join your host Brian Dillon for a monthly themed program highlighting poems new and old, near and far.

Premiering: Monday, October 24th

In the course of his career at sea he traveled the world during a time when shipping was slower, and more deliberate perhaps. Sometimes ships would spend weeks in port, and because of that, sailors got a chance to explore the foreign ports where their ship was docked.

Terry had plenty of sea stories to share and told many of them on the Ship Report. He’d been all over, including the Panama Canal, and loved to share his adventures.

I was particularly flattered that someone with his experience seemed to be so fond of the show, as though I was shining a light on something he considered very important in the world – the role of mariners in our everyday lives, even though we may never meet them. Terry and I had that in common.

And though he was a wonderful source of information and lore about the sea, that wasn’t the principal thing that caused me to love Terry as a dear friend, as we all did. Mainly, it was because he was one of the most honest, kind, and giving people I’ve ever met. His integrity was above reproach. He brought that mindset to KMUN every moment he was there. We trusted him utterly, and our trust was well placed. He helped keep the station alive during hard times. He was a gem, and we were lucky that somehow fate led him here to us.

So from the bottom of my heart: goodbye my friend - from all of us in your KMUN family. You’re gone but not forgotten. Your stories will live on. And you will always be in our hearts.

“Terry had plenty of sea stories to share and told many of them on the Ship Report.”

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