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Reminders
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If you would like to become a member of Portsmouth Community Radio or perhaps renew your membership, you can easily do so online here.
Underwriters are very important to Portsmouth Community Radio. If you own a business or know someone who does, and you think there is interest in becoming an underwriter, please contact our underwriting committee.
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Thank You to Our Underwriters and Supporters
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Ann Bailey
Bob Halperin
Shawn Henderson
Rick Pickford
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Contact Us
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909 Islington Street
Suite 1
Portsmouth, NH 03802
603-430-9722
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February 19, 2014
Warm greetings to our WSCA friends.
There's a party going on tonight!
Our rescheduled Winter Celebration/Member Appreciation event is on! Check out the details below and come join the fun.
This month Tidings introduces you to enthusiastic volunteer John Walker; highlights recent celebrity guests; continues to expand true storytelling opportunities; shares upcoming programming and more.
You can chat about all things WSCA--with DJs, Board Members and others--at tonight's social get-together.
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Tonight is On! Downstairs at The Portsmouth Brewery...
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Our Winter Celebration/Member Appreciation Gathering is this evening and we hope to see you there. Meet us downstairs at The Portsmouth Brewery, 4:00 to 8:00. All are invited. Let's party together! Come hear about our new award program!
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| Meet Portsmouth Community Radio's "Rock Historian" |
John Walker stepped into our recording studio last April, carrying with him an LP from the rock group, Court of the Crimson King, along with a handwritten script outlining their early history. Over the course of an hour, John recorded his first "Rock History" segment for Portsmouth Community Radio.
First sessions can be rather frustrating for anyone, and John was learning the process of using a mixing board, microphone and computer-based recording software in order to record his text and selected music track into a 10 minute audio file--to be available in a database for all WSCA DJs.
As of this month, John has completed his sixteenth "Rock History" recording session! He's become so proficient with the process that he  now records two segments in one session. The latest one features the bands Boston and Talking Heads. Just completing this many recording sessions in itself would be impressive, but John has the added challenge of living with autism in accomplishing this work.
First introduced to WSCA in early 2013, John and his mother Ellen had been guests on Don't Dis My Ability, hosted by Ronnie Tomanio, Lee Harvey, and Ali Ketcham (alternate Tuesdays 3:30-4:15 p.m.). Following that broadcast, John Lovering (Don't Dis My Ability engineer) reached out in an effort to capture and put to use Walker's incredible historical knowledge of rock music. Lovering said "We set up a bi-weekly schedule where John comes in to record a segment on the early history of a rock band. He continues to amaze me with the scope of his knowledge as well as his progress in the technical aspects of recording." The recordings are edited by Lovering, then sent along to Supersport (host of Scratch 45s and Beyond, Saturdays 9:00 AM to Noon) where they are uploaded to the radio station's database. This valuable rock history is then made available to all DJs. "It is an extremely useful resource that John Walker contributes to the station."
In addition to his work researching and recording historical segments, Walker is also a regular on Burt Cohen's Fine Aged Rock (Thursdays, 10:00 AM to Noon).
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True Tales Radio Features Romance, Dating, Love and Relationships
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True Tales Radio can be heard on Tuesday, February 25, as part of Audio Theatre, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This month features six local storytellers sharing true stories of "Romance, Dating, Love, and Relationships." With Pat Spaulding as MC and Amy Antonucci as the evening's announcer, this second live broadcast is ready to entertain!
Audio Theatre host John Lovering will begin with an old-time radio show from the excellent sitcom series, The Life of Riley, starring William Bendix. True Tales Radio follows at 6:30 PM.
February storytellers include Larry and Leona Hosack, Jeff Line, Heather McLellan, Donald Hands, and Pat Spalding. Accommodations are available for 35 in-studio audience members on a first come basis, arriving no later than 6:15 PM.
There are wonderful stories scheduled and we remind listeners to tune in locally at 106.1 FM, or listen online at wscafm.org
or via a mobile device using the TuneIn app.
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Lynne Nickerson
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Underwriters include Sharon Rhodes--in memory of her husband, Ralph--and an anonymous supporter, in the name of Families First Health and Support Center. Thanks go to Rocky Smith, Jean Gagne, Ronnie Tomanio, Steve Kowal, Richard Jenisch, Jean Proulx, and Rick Pickford for help producing this program.
Any individual, business, or non-profit is invited to become a monthly underwriter for this program. We have a special introductory underwriting package for $50.00 per month. Interested? Please email truetales@wscafm.org.
Coming up on March 25, True Tales Radio theme: "Practical Jokes." Email truetales@wscafm.org for more information or call 603-842-4574.
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| Seacoast Currents Offers Up Local Politics and Culture |
Seacoast Currents is hosted by Kathy Somssich and Larry Drake every Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Of interest are these upcoming shows:
February 20: Mark Connolly, former Director of the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation, will talk about money and ethics in politics. Portsmouth Assistant Mayor Jim Splaine will give us the inside scoop on politics in Portsmouth.
February 27: Portsmouth City Councilor Esther Kennedy will discuss the Council's latest doings. CJ Lewis, local actor, director and musician, will talk about the Portsmouth arts scene.
March 6: Local activist Peter Somssich will review the successful effort to illuminate the new Memorial Bridge. Elizabeth Farish will discuss what's happening at Strawbery Banke Museum, where she is the curator.
March 13: Local blogger William Tucker (Miscellanyblue.com) will update us on the latest in New Hampshire politics.
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| Another Storytelling Opportunity for the Community ... Laughter Included! |
Chuck Curtis, host of The Laugh Factory, will be incorporating humorous personal stories of community members into his on-air offerings. He would love to hear from anyone interested in participating in these 15 minute (or less) pre-recorded conversations.
Topics might include  your worst scare, worst meal you ever cooked, comical restaurant experience, most embarrassing moment and many more.
To connect with Chuck for more details and/or to set up a recording time at our 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth Community Radio studio, his email address is ccurtis@wscafm.org.
As part of the fun, you'll be given the opportunity to sit in with Chuck when The Laugh Factory broadcast of your interview airs. He says you'll have the chance to chat for a few minutes, live, at that time.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, contact Chuck. And then tell all your friends and family that you will be on the radio! WSCA 106.1 FM streams worldwide from our website, and shows are archived for later play.
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| Introducing the First Annual Independent Media Award |
Portsmouth Community Radio announces the  introduction of the first annual Independent Media Award, honoring those who exhibit notable creative contributions, improve the quality of life, and demonstrate concern for the community. Exemplary individuals and organizations will be considered.
More information will be revealed at the WSCA Winter Celebration, February 19, downstairs at The Portsmouth Brewery, Market Street in Portsmouth, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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| Recent Guests - Did you Miss Them? |
Long time local celebrity chef James Haller was the guest on a recent Seacoast Business Connection (Mondays at noon).
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Tom Bergeron stopped by the station during the NH Film Festival and joined Uncle Phil in some banter. Later, Director of News and Public Affairs Ann Haggart brought long-time radio personality Dick Rozek and Tom together to relive the old days--when Dick offered Tom his very first radio job, right here in Portsmouth on WBBX!  | | Dick Rozek, Tom Bergeron and Ann Haggart |
photo by Stewart Melletine
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Meet The Hosts of Don't Dis My Ability (Alternate Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.)
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Lee Harvey is a former TMS Architect who loved going to work every day, amused that someone would pay him for the privilege. A devastating stroke while on a cruise with his wife, Kelley, ten years ago, left him looking for alternate ways to fill his time. Co-hosting Don't Dis My Ability has proven to be a great fit.
Lee received his bachelors degree from Ohio State and his masters in architecture from the University of Colorado. He received another masters from the Rochester Institute of Technology in furniture design. He is 65 years young and lives in Kittery, Maine.
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Host Ronald Tomanio still works part time for Living Innovations, assisting individuals with various disabilities. Like Lee, he is amused to be paid for what he loves to do. He has an associate degree in electronics technology, but claims he is technologically illiterate when it comes to all things electronics, including the radio show. In his defense, wooden transistors were still in use when Ronnie was in college. At 63, Ronnie is married to Karen (who he affectionately describes as a poor judge of character) the mother to their two daughters and grandmother to three.
The newest co-host is Pamela Sollenberger. With 20 years in the field of grief and loss, serving many populations, she holds a masters of science in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. Pamela is a certified grief counselor from the American Academy of Grief Counseling--serving as an advisory board member--and the American Academy of Bereavement, as an Advanced Facilitator. Pam is a grief therapist at Krempels Center in Portsmouth and the sole proprietor of The Tapestry of Healing Bereavement Services, LLC, in Exeter. Don't Dis My Abilty welcomes Pamela.
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| Under The Radar - Big Band Monday, March 3 |
A big thank you goes out to Jenny Freeman for hosting the Big Band Show on February 3. The show originally planned for that date will now be aired on March 3. So tune in to WSCA-LP 106.1 FM from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. for the Seacoast's only Big Band show, Under the Radar - Big Band Mondays.
You'll not only get a taste of strictly instrumental big band music, but it will be of the live variety. Whether by live concert recordings, V-discs, or radio transcriptions, you will sure to be tapping your toes for a solid 2 hours!
Steve will cover the greats such as Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, and Bob Crosby, as well as some of the not-so-greats such as Tiny Hill and Art Kassel and his Kassel in the Sky Orchestra.
So jump-jive and wail with the Big Bands on the first Monday of each month. And circle March 3 for a special all-live, instrumental three-year anniversary of Under the Radar, Big Band show.
You can follow the Under the Radar crew on Facebook, or connect via email. And remember, 'Steve, loves you madly.'
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| WSCA Seeking Bookkeeper and Director of Promotions |
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The volunteer bookkeeper and the director of promotions opportunities are just two of the behind-the-scenes positions that help support the work of Portsmouth Community Radio.
Anyone with skills to share, we welcome you to contact us to find out more. For detailed job description information, click here. Applications, resumes and inquiries may be sent via email to: volunteer@wscafm.org
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Call 603-430-9722 and become a member or renew your membership. Visit our website and make a donation! And be sure to have your radio tuned to 106.1 FM.
Take a look at the videos on our website to learn why Portsmouth Community Radio is your community connection.
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