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A conversation with his wife, sup- El" from a former CBC employee and ._p from a network of communi radio Whenever: all lit a fire ‘ ' local resident Jim Priebe to launch a community radio station. Once Jim latched onto the idea, he set aside some time every day to do rmch into the realities of how to make it happen. He discovered that the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) has a special class of licensing for community radio sta; v. u“ _-- V - ,7, tions. He found a whole 'network of community radio station enthusiasts with a wealth of information to share. He connected with Jay Mowat, who was'working to atablish a community radio station in Erin, Ontario, and is about six months ahead of Jim in the W-Atâ€"Thzwsgm} time He bounced ideas off cx-CBCer Ivan Hanjs. . m--- w. _- , Jim launched his quest for local com- munity radio, WhiStle Radio, in May at town council. He did a resentation on his idea and asked for t eir endorse- ment. His strategy for his CRTC appli- cation was to gather as man commuâ€" nity endorsements as possib e. He also made presentations to service clubs, sports clubs and other local groups. , ._A _‘.._:a... nun-\M'f 'l’" -_ -- W In his quest for community support, )im also started doing web casts of Stouffville Spirit games. The glitches that alwa come with anything new were wor d out and he will be doing Spirit pine Web casts a in this year. Other steps includ filing all the necessary paperwork to incorporate as a not-for-profit corporation and raising mung; to hire an engineer to find a war 3 frequency. Applications for a -~- _-.._a. LAII- a “ulna-lb -- vâ€"l_v__ , common?! radio station must have a working equency along with prbof that the frequency does not interfere with anything else. Many told Jim that there was no way he would be able to find a working frequency in the GTA. Tuning into Whitchurch-Stouffville Sunday anhthmgbouhntymbdonp’vlngwaytoa W new. Int-«ch «mm to the tooth m. namdywngwouldâ€"bcpmmhm whomduummcdtomthcoldlcumngfutoryso mgq_.m_ ltalluanedayeaxandahalfouoagowhenlan MStouWahlghmyapon goodneml- maddteaadtheechod‘apumlcounc aboulwhal they saw aa a featefln; pubhc relations mue Mendingtowmenayaaymoulmere,lheuhool whee omingahnldlngtankfou makeo- mtamdn’ee-do-weflawhomnot cerebnfly dulfldflmhada Iovmdslawkuâ€" neaa pnenldvll Nunhduedlanandtheother uAndto thepdntme the tabepvena plow regular page in the newspaper to accentuate all By Bruce Staplcy UsingmoncynnedatWhiS; radio’s first fundnna, an twuh'uedand :nginee frequency was found WhiStlc Radio’ 3 home is at lOQJFM Armed with c o m m u nit y endorsements, not-for-profit incqtpoxafion, a worth; frequency. a u get and a bnget 'and' a detailed proigcg _pla.n_{ iii; subniméd his CRTC application in March of this year. hearing was held on Sepg. l__1 With CTRC approval, Jim is now ready to move on to the next stage of community radio development. He is putting together local programming, speaking with potential advertisers and raising money to purchase equipment. Response from the community is posi- tive and enthusiastic. There is interest from youth in roducing a teen show, and interest rom various musical enthusiasts to put on shows focusing on everything from jazz to gospel to big bands. Other possibilities include broadcasting local council meetings. To forge fomiard, WhiStle Radio is hosting its second fundraiser, A Swing Dance, on Nov. 4 at 8 pm. The dance is being held at Cedar Beach Pavilion at Musseirnan’s Lake. To find out more information about WhiStle Radio or the u 0min Swing Dance, go to www.w stlera lo.com. Tickets can also be ordered by calling 905â€"640-6429 or from local merchants Barthau Jewellers, the Bacliyard Naturalist, We Rock, Shoeless oe’s, IDA Pharmacy and San McKenzie State Farm; Tickets are ' each or $75 a couple. I have and will continue to: 0 Improve neighborhood parks and roads. and address local traffic concerns - Regularly provide information through newsletters, meetings and public notices . Support our heritage, arts and culture and downtown revitalization . Maintain constant vigilance on development activity - Work to minimize taxes by attracting business and clean industry F ‘ wwulmsu or call Hm Manlich at 905-642-4898. Tlu'sanid: was mum on We! Cuban, Ans ul Humor 0f Mim- Contact me @ 905-640-2489 -‘ susannefllilton@sympatico.ca I'll: TbilyeuCunhmdPuhavehadwbmkina wholenew of «hoolahu'u journalism xhoolbt )mmbu,uninall3uc the thckflclnoon dwyweuufotit.And edtuchcnmdbylpomnhn ofBayd's Source For Sports, John: Pettifer of lolana's Exceptional Home Decor and McDonald's Rmaunnu' Howugi Coqpa. _ â€" .. I, . 37 Sandiford Drive, Suite 206 Stouffville, ON l4A 7X5 905-642-423 7 Centre For Massage, Shiatsu Reflexology