WTIP's Volunteers
Here are some of our fabulous volunteers. If you are interested in joining this wonderful crew please let us know.
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Jerry Lilja Volunteer since: All the ways I contribute to WTIP... Why I volunteer with WTIP... |
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Joan Burkhardt Volunteer since: All the ways I contribute to WTIP... Why I volunteer with WTIP... Fun fact...Read more |
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John Moos and Rustii John began volunteering for WTIP in 2009, and comes by weekly to take our cardboard, paper, cans and bottles to the Recycle Center. He can be seen around Grand Marais with his trusty sidekick Rustii (whose name means "to bond" in Klingon), who not only fetches a ball, but throws it back as well! A local artist, he has his own rock-carving business, ...Read more |
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John Silliman John joined WTIP as a volunteer in 2009, and hosts various music programs including: Classic Country, Thirsty Boots, Polka Time and Monday NIght Mix. His favorite pastime is learning something new, but he also spends some of his time playing the guitar and mountain dulcimer. John shares this about WTIP, "I think WTIP brings the community...Read more |
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Kent Jones Kent has volunteered with WTIP since 2002, beginning as a host of the AM Community Calendar. He currently hosts the PM Community Calendar on Mondays with Nick Vavrichek (the two are quite well-known for their 'fifth-grader' jokes), and occassionally hosts Small Change. Kent is 'retired' from a career as an Interpretive Naturalist, and...Read more |
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Marcia Hyatt Since 2009, Marcia has been the creator and voice of The Best of Ourselves, featured on North Shore Weekend. Her favorite pastimes include cooking, reading, gardening and playing with her dog. You might be surprised to learn that she co-owns an art gallery with her husband. Her favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world....Read more |
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Marnie McMillan Marnie has volunteered with WTIP since 2007 as co-host of the AM Community Calendar with Veronica Weadock on Thursdays. When asked to share a favorite, she says her favorite female vocalist is Eva Cassidy. You may be surprised to learn that in 1964, Marnie and her husband Ken were ready to join the Peace Corps and serve in South America, when a kidney stone in Ken's...Read more |
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Mary Igoe Mary has volunteered with WTIP since 1992, well before its humble beginning. She currently hosts Tuesday Classics, and occassionally Thirsty Boots and Small Change. She also contributes in many ways behind-the-scenes. We especially enjoy when she provides both staff and volunteers with delicious food and treats during our membership drives...Read more |
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Maxene Linehan Maxene has volunteered with WTIP since 2006, hosting various programs like Women In Music, Radio Free Hovland's version of Thirsty Boots, and occassionally Small Change. She enjoys spending time planning and carrying out creative projects and hanging out with creative people. You might be surprised to learn that long ago, Maxene lived on a small...Read more |
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Mike Raymond Mike has volunteered on-air with WTIP since 1998, but his involvement goes back to before the humble station was even born. On occassion you can hear him hosting Wednesday Night Jazz. Mike's excitement about jazz began with his discovery of musician Pat Metheny and some of his early work in the late 70's with the Pat Metheny Group. When asked to share...Read more |
Please extend a huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers, whose talent and dedication not only make WTIP possible, but help us flourish as a dynamic resource for the North Shore and beyond.
