Vol. 3, No. 11: November 2010
Signal
An Online Newsletter from WSIU Public Radio
This Month on Morning Conversations
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orning Conversations, hosted by Jennifer Fuller, airs at 8:30am on Tuesdays and other weekdays, as scheduled, and repeats at 5:30pm. November 1 • SIU President Glenn Poshard November 2 • Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Director David Yepsen and Political Scientist John Jackson on midterm election expectations and trends November 3 • Election wrap-up with David Yepsen and John Jackson
November 9 • SIUC Chancellor Rita Cheng November 16 • Science Café: Ruth Anne Rehfeldt with the Rehabilitation Institute on autism and children November 17 • Author Ed Ballowe on his book, Christmas in Illinois November 18 • Caleb Nehring of the American Cancer Society on the Great American Smokeout
“I am amazed and humbled by the generosity of our listeners,” said Jeff Williams, WSIU Radio Station Manager. “It shows how much the programs we air, such as Morning Edition, Fresh Air, Car Talk, and A Prairie Home Companion, along with classical music and our local news, resonate with our audience.”
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SIU Public Radio listeners successfully met the station’s fundraising goal for its 2010 Fall Community Support Celebration! $24,500 was raised to help pay the station’s FY 2011 program fees. The station’s programming budget for this year is $212,000. Listener support covers about a third of the station’s annual program fees and allows WSIU Radio to invest in new programs such as This American Life, which debuted on WSIU Radio in September.
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November 22 • SIU President Glenn Poshard
WSIU Celebrates Successful Fall Community Support Drive
L to R: Melanie, Amber, Ebony, and Courtney answer phones during the Fall Community Support Celebration. Photo: Laura Cobin.
Host Jennifer Fuller. Photo: Monica Tichenor.
WSIU Public Radio serves approximately 25,000 listeners each week in southern Illinois, southwestern Indiana, and southeastern Missouri. If you were unable to make a contribution during our Fall Community Support Celebration, you can make a secure donation online at wsiu.org. Just click on the “Pledge and Renew” button on the upper righthand section of our homepage. Thank you for your support. WSIU is Powered by You®!
Jennifer Fuller Elected Vice President of INBA
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SIU Radio’s Jennifer Fuller was elected Vice-President of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association (www.inba.net) at their annual meeting in October. INBA is a state-wide organization serving news professionals, students, and others dedicated to the industry. Fuller had previously served several years as INBA Treasurer, as well as a member of the Board of Directors and several committee assignments. “Illinois journalists are blessed to have an organization that advocates for them, and provides numerous opportunities for professional development each year,” said Fuller. “I’m glad to serve the INBA, and hope to help it continue its great mission in the future.” Fuller’s term as Vice-President is for one year. She also currently serves as President of the Illinois Associated Press Broadcast Board of Directors. Congratulations, Jennifer!
Tune in for Election Day Coverage
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SIU Radio will provide live election coverage on Tuesday, November 2 beginning at 8pm. WSIU will provide regional returns for all of our local state and county races, as well as state-wide election results and analysis from Illinois Public Radio. NPR News also will produce seven hours of live coverage on election night – Tuesday, November 2 – from their headquarters in Washington, D.C. All Things Considered hosts Robert Siegel and Melissa Block will anchor reporting from 7-11pm CT. Weekend Edition Saturday’s Scott Simon and NPR Congressional reporter Audie Cornish will host from 11pm2am. WSIU-TV will present PBS NewsHour Special Report: Election Night 2010 on Tuesday, November 2 from 10-11pm. This live one-hour special will provide current returns and analysis on a night that promises a great deal of political drama in House, Senate, and Gubernatorial races around the country.
WSIU-TV’s River Region Evening Edition will feature an election wrap-up during their regular TV news broadcast on Wednesday, November 3 at 5pm.
WSIU Hosts Fall Campus Soundwalk how certain sounds can “brand” a specific location and shared how seasonal changes can introduce unique sounds only heard during a specific time of year. He also explained how sound can influence individuals Dave Armstrong (left), leads a soundwalk on and groups, such as the SIUC campus in October 2010. the chiming of the Photo: Monica Tichenor. Pulliam clock tower as it guides people to their ave Armstrong host of next destination and WSIU’s local experimental experience, or the power of music program Sounds Like dissenting voices to influence Radio, hosted a Fall Campus social and governmental Soundwalk on Saturday, policies. October 23. Armstrong guided participants on a Armstrong is hoping to journey through the Student host winter and spring Center, Thompson Woods, soundwalks, as well, so please Morris Library, and the Faner plan to join us! Breezeway. To learn more about Sounds Participants experienced Like Radio and see past indoor and outdoor playlists, visit wsiu.org and sound environments, and select the Sounds Like Radio discovered how completely option under the “Radio” tab different sound environments on our homepage. often exist side-by-side. Armstrong demonstrated
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SIRIS Volunteer Profile: Joyce Metcalf
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eet Joyce Metcalf, volunteer reader for the Southern Illinois Radio Information Service (SIRIS). Growing up in Carbondale, Joyce has been watching Channel 8 since she was a youngster. Metcalf worked on and volunteered for the local 1980’s WSIU children’s show Jo Jo and Joyce. The 10-minute program aired before Sesame Street. Metcalf was interested in doing volunteer work, but as a full-time employee at Morris Library who also enjoys spending time with family and friends, she had limited free time. Darla Loftus, a SIRIS volunteer and a friend of Metcalf’s, suggested to Metcalf that she might want to try volunteering as a reader for SIRIS because she could set her own schedule. In the fall of 2008, Metcalf learned that SIRIS had a great need for volunteers.
She interviewed that December and began volunteering in January 2009. “I love to read and I used to read out loud to my children, so I thought being a SIRIS volunteer would be a fun thing and a good way to give back to the community,” Metcalf says. Metcalf thinks SIRIS is wonderful for people who are unable to read their local newspapers. “I would be devastated if I couldn’t read,” says Metcalf. “If I could at least hear the newspaper and other things that I wouldn’t have access to on regular radio, it would be a God-send to me.” Metcalf adds, “I think there are a lot of elderly men and women who listen. I’ve been taught you should always read the obituaries because it’s the only way SIRIS listeners can get information they need to attend
Joyce Metcalf. Photo: Jenna Richardson.
memorial services. I just want to help individuals who aren’t able to read for themselves because they have visual limitations or are physically challenged in some way. Although I’m just a very small part of SIRIS, I’m glad to do what I can to help others.” Learn how you can get involved with SIRIS by calling (618) 453-2808 or clicking on the SIRIS tab at wsiu.org.
Sponsor Profile: Mathis, Marifian and Richter Ltd. only business-to-business matters, but also dispute resolution among shareholders.
Headquarters of MM&R Ltd, supporters of public radio and the arts. Photo: Dan Dreyfus.
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he law firm of Mathis, Marifian, and Richter, Ltd. offers legal services with practice areas in business law, tax law, estate planning, banking law, employee benefits and employment law, commercial and civil litigation, bankruptcy, and real estate law. MM&R serves southern Illinois from offices in Belleville and Nashville, Illinois and St. Louis, MO. Clients range from individuals and families to small-business sole proprietors and large, global corporations. According to founding shareholder Patrick B. Mathis and shareholder Bradley W. Small, what might surprise people about business law is that their firm handles not
“It comes up more than one might expect, for family businesses as well as for large corporations. It seemed natural for us to help businesses work through it because our team has diverse professional backgrounds not only in law but also in accounting, finance, and other related areas. That is a lot of real-life experience. Also, our clients range from Springfield to Cairo and we work collaboratively with their local attorneys.” The firm is a longtime supporter, celebrating ten years as underwriters of WSIU Radio news programming. “We began because our clients are public radio listeners, and so are we. We’ve received much positive feedback over the years from clients all over southern Illinois who appreciate that we’re supporting a service in their community. Giving back to the community is a priority for MM&R.” Pat goes on to reflect, “Public radio is an important source of information. To lose it would be tragic. Today there is too much overly-focused news from one end of the
spectrum or another, and not enough news that simply informs people to let them decide for themselves.” Brad concurs, and adds, “Underwriting is important because public radio doesn’t receive the government support that everyone thinks it does. Support has to come from individuals and businesses in the community. We’re happy to do it.” Both men are WSIU Radio listeners. Pat reports, “I listen to news but also enjoy Tom and Ray, and classical music. That programming is really diverse. The news is informative, interesting, and in-depth. There’s not much of that out there, so it’s important that we have this great resource.” Brad notes, “I appreciate the news; I listen to Morning Edition and All Things Considered. It’s straight from the source and unbiased.” More information about the people and services of Mathis, Marifian, and Richter, Ltd. is available online at www.mmrltd.com.
Sponsor Profile: NaturalMed Apothecary
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aturalMed Apothecary in Herrin, Illinois is a compounding pharmacy providing medicines, bio-identical hormones, supplements, and consultative services to individual customers and to medical practitioners region wide. It is the first compounding pharmacy in southern Illinois and has a laboratory on site to mix drugs and develop special dosing solutions.
including custom-made vitamin and herb compounds, consultation and assistance with nutrition and weight loss, to regular prescription refills. In fact, what many people don’t realize from our name is that we are more than an alternative medicine store…we’re a full-service pharmacy. Our staff is an integral part of this, from pharmaceutical production to our work with clients.”
Owner and pharmacist Erik Cornett explains, “We serve as a resource for medical practitioners with complex patients where conventional dosage forms or conventional therapies are not sufficient. They may need to alter the amount or blend of particular drugs, or to have a special way to get the medication to the patient. We especially see these cases in pediatrics, gastroenterology, podiatry, endocrinology and hormone replacement, dermatology, sports medicine, and wound care.”
NaturalMed Apothecary helps to sponsor NPR and local news on WSIU Radio, and also sponsors an array of PBS programs on WSIU TV. Erik says, “WSIU has always been a part of our family, so it was natural to become sponsors. It feels as if we’re helping to bring WSIU to other families, too. I appreciate the nonbiased approach. WSIU brings news and information programs that allow folks not to be swayed. It’s nice to get that open view. And I think that is important not just for adults but for kids, too. WSIU is truly educational programming that’s also entertaining.”
He also notes, “We work directly with individual customers, too, on everything from bio-identical hormones for women and men, nutritional supplements
He adds that he would recommend sponsorship to other businesses. “People
Erik Cornett, R.Ph. Photo: NaturalMed Apothecary.
notice our involvement, they tell us they heard our messages on WSIU radio and WSIU TV. It also has increased awareness among people who didn’t even realize that we were in Herrin or exactly what we do in our lab.” Erik’s favorite programs include not only the news such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered, but also Sunrise Sports on Saturdays, and Dr. Zorba Paster on Sundays. More information about NaturalMed Apothecary services, products, and store hours is online at www. NaturalMedApothecary.com or by phone toll free at 877-768-7853.
Celtic Connections Saturday @ 7pm Sunday @ 6pm
November 4 • New Releases Join host Bryan Kelso Crow for a roundup of new and recent vocal and instrumental tracks from albums worth knowing about. November 11 • Dynamic Duos We sample from albums featuring the work of duo singers and musicians this week, and you might be amazed at what two people can achieve as they interact musically. November 18 • Grey Larsen & Company One of America’s best known folk and Celtic musicians is Grey Larsen, from Bloomington, Indiana. We sample from his wide discography this week, including recordings with Malcolm Dalglish, Metamora, Andre Marchand, Paddy League, and Cindy Kallet. November 25 • Clearly Canadian All the musicians on this week’s program are clearly Canadian, with Celtic and French roots. We explore music from Cape Breton, Newfoundland, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and other parts of Canada.
Thank You, Underwriters! Please join us in thanking the underwriters who recently began, renewed, or expanded their partnerships to make public radio possible:
F-W-S Countertops, Carbondale Greenridge Landscaping, Carbondale Kindling Spirits, Food, and Florals, Carterville Long Forestry Consultation, Cobden Marion Subaru, Marion Old Town Liquors, Carbondale School of Music at SIUC SIU College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Carbondale SIU School of Law, Carbondale Southern Recycling Center, Carbondale For a complete list of WSIU sponsors and information about sponsoring WSIU programming, visit us online at www.wsiu.org or call (618) 453-4286.
“... We should all pay something for the services.” David Yepsen • Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
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listen to WSIU for news, especially local news, as well as the great classical music. My favorite program is Illinois State Week in Review, a program about Illinois government and politics. The issues they discuss are very important to our daily lives right now, and I find the program to be a useful window on what’s going on at the state capitol. People should support public radio because there is no free lunch in this world. We should all pay something for the services, and in this case the news that we use. I also like the idea that WSIU helps students get the hands-on education they need in journalism and broadcasting. I’m David Yepsen from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and WSIU Radio is powered by me.
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