Whether it's raising chickens, taking care of bees, urban composting, sustainable agriculture, buying local or other topics, the Homestead Radio Hour just may be the new show you'll want to follow on KVMR. Mother-daughter hosts Phyllis Boorinakis and Julia Boorkinakis-Harper use their urban family farm experiences and contacts to bring you valuable, practical experiences to go local yourself. It'll settle on noon the third Fridays, although KVMR's live remote broadcasts will affect the show's placement in June and July; listen for announcements of Homestead Radio Hour's special airings until then. Meanwhile, fans of Ruby Slippers can now enjoy her mix of new music, humor and old favorites on the weekend. Because of Ruby's work schedule, her Click Your Heels Together program now airs alternate Sunday mornings, 4-7 a.m., giving you an easy way to wake up with a smile early Sundays. And KVMR's Program Committee is busy at work doing a station-wide evaluation of broadcasters and programs, including new PC community member (and a previous membership drive "angel") Adela Wilson and KVMR veteran host Dawn Fischer. Dawn was elected by broadcasters and volunteers at the station's general meeting in March, while Adela was appointed by the PC to the community representative post.

By Steve Baker, KVMR's Program Director