April 2014 - Page 10 of 11

Wed Apr 2, 2014

Alaska Native Languages bill moves to House floor for vote. Oregon environmental activist returns to Southeast as new SEACC director. Tsunami warning test a small component of large disaster exercise: Alaska Shield.

Pro-lifers oppose Planned Parenthood in Sitka’s middle school

A pro-life group remains concerned over Planned Parenthood’s involvement in health instruction at Blatchley Middle School last fall, even though the curriculum is no longer being taught. The Sitka/Southeast Alaska Coalition for Life Tuesday night (4-1-14) presented the school board with a letter signed by 150 residents, expressing shock over the participation of Planned Parenthood.

Pearls of Pauline

Pauline Fredrickson was born in Cordova, Alaska, in 1929 and relocated as a child first to Chichagof Island and then to Sitka, where she has remained to raise her family, and lead us all with her wise, generous spirit. She dropped by Raven Radio to record a tribute to the station called Build on the Good, which you can listen to here. On her way out she insisted on a photo-op with KCAW News Director Robert Woolsey, her next-door neighbor for 27 years!

Ukuleles Live!

We were lucky enough to have 11 members of "The Hundred" in today during Hometown Brew to help celebrate Raven Radio leading up to our One-Day Spring Drive this Friday, April 4th.

We've raised about $30,000 on our way to our goal of $85,000. If you enjoy the diverse music and talents that Raven Radio brings to our community, please consider making a donation online now! http://bit.ly/1qqajdV

Support Progamming

Between the Buttons is a new Raven program brought to you Wednesdays 10 - 12 by Columbus; here with Tom during this morning's show. We hope you will support Raven Radio's eclectic programming with a donation at http://bit.ly/1qqajdV. Our Online Drive is happening now at kcaw.org with over $28,000 donated so far this Spring. If you haven't made a donation please consider a gift today!

A timeless prank turns 40

The Museum of Hoaxes puts it at number 16 on the list of Top 100 April Fools Hoaxes of All-Time. The Eruption of the Mt. Edgecumbe Volcano was staged in Sitka 40 years ago today, on April 1, 1974. The prank was orchestrated by Porky Bickar and a group of co-conspirators known as the “Dirty Dozen,” using a helicopter and two sling loads of old tires. This story is from our archives. It was originally produced in 2009 on the 35th anniversary of the prank.

Exclusive Interview on Analog Playset!

Tonight on a special Radio Celebration edition of Analog Playset, Dan brings us an exclusive interview with Justin Pierre, the guitarist and singer of the band, Motion City Soundtrack. They'll discuss their favorite MCS songs, the next album, Superman, and more! Justin even shares some songs straight from his personal playlist. Tonight at 9pm on www.kcaw.org. Please show your support for our local programs here: http://bit.ly/1qqajd

“World of Cardboard” dinner & dessert fundraiser for MEPS

Parents discuss this Thursday's fundraiser for Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool, which will be a "World of Cardboard"-themed spaghetti dinner and dessert auction. Attendees are asked to make cardboard creations to bring to the event, to be displayed and experienced.

Tues Apr 1, 2014

The Sitka School District goes looking for teachers in Seattle. Roller derby picks up speed across Southeast. And is Juneau healthier than Sitka? Don't make us laugh.

There must be 50 ways to support your station…

One of them is to help start the station and then serve on the board of directors for more than 30 years! Thanks to Stef Steffen for his tireless and generous support of Raven Radio since before Raven Radio was on the air! Stef stepped down from the board this fall, but you can bet his membership is already renewed! Is yours?