Thank you so much for your support during Redwood Community Radio's Spring Pledge Drive! The on-air portion officially ended on Friday night without quite reaching the goal of $85,000. Many volunteers came forward and together with staff they kept the drive alive. They did this because they know that the station really needed to bring in the budgeted amount. Well, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:33 pm we met the goal when an angel called in and pledged the remaining fourhundredsome bucks that we still lacked. Thanks to all who participated in this effort!

Did you know that you can renew your membership anytime by mailing your check or money order to KMUD, PO Box 135, Redway, CA 95560. You could also make a donation online here right now, since you're already online...

Felix posted a bunch of photos from the pledge drive in this gallery, check 'em out.

Seems like all the candidates for political office are talking about change. Do you have some you want to get rid of? KMUD will take it! And here's a fun project: If you have a jar of coins, where you put the pocket change you bring home after shopping, and you're curious how much is in there before donating the contents to KMUD, check out coincalc.com. This free calculator will give you an estimate of the total value. Whether you figure out how much is in there or not, we'll gladly take the change and we'll sort it and take it to the bank.

Kate Klein, KMUD’s long-time Music Director and community volunteer, died on Tuesday, April 15, of cancer at the Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, surrounded by friends and loved-ones. Kate was one of KMUD’s most-beloved DJ’s, and she was also a popular DJ for parties and events. Her love of music was obvious, and her dedication to KMUD … tremendous. Kate spent countless hours volunteering for fundraisers and benefits. She was extremely committed to her work in radio, but always found time to sing, dance and play. She was a caring person who made many people feel that their thoughts and opinions mattered.

Kate greatly expanded KMUD’s music library over the years, developing one of the most extensive ones around. Her eclectic taste in music was appreciated by those who listened to her show here on KMUD, called KMOOD, which was sprinkled with profound, wise words that raised ones conciousness and spirit. Some of the words friends used to describe Kate include genius, creative, and magical.

A memorial dance is in the works, which will include live music, singing and celebration of the beauty and joy Kate brought. There has also been an account set up to help with the costs of memorial and cremation services. That account is at the Community Credit Union in Garberville, and donations are also accepted at Kidz and More in Garberville.

Kate was a gift to KMUD and our community, and her smile, her words, and Kate herself will be sorely missed. Thank you, Kate, for being a good friend.

written by Cynthia Elkins for KMUD News.

Link to article written for the Independent Newspaper by Cristina Bauss

Link to audio from Healing Factor on March 30, her very last radio show

Last Friday, April 4, provided live coverage from a public meeting regarding code enforcement. The meeting was held at the Veterans Memorial Building in Garberville.

The meeting was be attended by Humboldt County Sheriff Gary Philp. District Attorney Paul Gallegos, Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Conner and 2nd District Supervisor Roger Rodoni. There were also an estimated 300 citizens attending, about 25 of whom spoke.

The meeting was organized by the Civil Liberties Monitoring Project (CLMP) and co-sponsored by the Garberville VFW. For more information contact CLMP at 707-923-4646 or email clmp -at- civilliberties.org. Please contact CLMP to get a CD recording of the meeting.

Due to an overflow crowd, some citizens listened to the proceedings going on inside the Veteran's Memorial Building on radios in their cars, and right outside the Hall...
Image from a story in the Eureka Reporter

The conversation continued on the Friday 7 pm talk show.
A special talk show on the building code, the general plan and the rural home: Fear, talk of conspiracies, and all kinds of rumors abound, but what exactly is happening with the general plan update? What is its relationship to code enforcement activities, and how do citizens help shape the planning process? Martha Spencer of the Planning Department will answer questions and concerns about the plan update process, code compliance and how citizens can get involved. The other guest was Todd Sobolik of the Humboldt County Community Develompent Services Department, and the show was hosted by Liz Davidson and Charley Custer.

If you missed the meeting or the broadcasts you can hear them now in the KMUD Audio Archive. Look for Live Broadcast Public Meeting re: Code Enforcement and Friday Night Talk: Code Enforcement and General Plan.