Across Turtle Island Host Receives
Silver Arrow Award
Jeny Running Brook Covill recently received the Spirit Wind Records Silver Arrow Award for Outstanding Contribution To Native American Radio. This award is one of several Silver Arrow Awards given each year by Spirit Wind Records, which has been reaching out to Native Music Artists for 11 years. The Silver Arrow Award Program was founded by Donald Blackfox and includes the Board of Directors of Spirit Wind Records. Winners are selected for outstanding contribution through Native American Music and represent many different record labels and styles.
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JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS and WHITEFISHRADIO.COM / BIGVALLEYRADIO.COM INTERNET RADIO RETURN TO CALGARY ZOO

Contact:
Tiffany Burke 406-862-5250
tiffany@bigvalleyradio.com

Press Release

JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS and WHITEFISHRADIO.COM / BIGVALLEYRADIO.COM INTERNET RADIO RETURN TO CALGARY ZOO

Whitefish, MT, November 23, 2010: The team of JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS internet radio show is returning to the Calgary Zoo December 3rd to record new winter shows and shoot a promotional video with a film crew. The radio program will investigate how zoo animals, particularly those indigenous to warmer climates, are cared for during the winter months in Canada.

The “Jack” in JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS is world renowned animal expert Jack Hanna. This “kid friendly”program is hosted by Rmi Strauser and Jeffrey Hyer, and includes Myah Strauser as MC. The “kid-tastic” personalities Rmi, 13 and Jeffrey, 11 are the youngest radio hosts in the Northwest.On each show Jack Hanna shares his knowledge of animals with the hosts. Every 30-45 minute monthly program is packed with adventurous zoo tours and interviews, fun animal facts, interesting trivia, music, jokes and more. This past summer, the trio was on assignment at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington and Montana’s Glacier National Park.

Jeffrey is a passionate animal lover who creates extensive model zoos as a hobby, and said, “I am very excited to return to the Calgary Zoo. I have been to a lot of zoos and it is one of my favorites. Plus, I’ve never seen the Zoolights before.” JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS can be heard on our live stream every Saturday morning at 10 AM MST and is always available on-demand. JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS can be found at: http://www.whitefishradio.com/SHOWS/ZOO/index.htm

About WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com

Reaching the World from the Heart of the Rocky Mountain West WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com is Montana’s only all Internet Radio station and interactive website that showcases regional talent, original shows and programming while offering a wide variety of music, the lighter side of news, sports, weather and entertainment, both live and on-demand. www.whitefishradio.com

Across Turtle Island Celebrates One Year of Broadcasting and APCMA Nomination.

Jeny Running Brook Covill recently returned home from Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards to celebrate her first year of broadcasting with Whitefish Radio as the host of Across Turtle Island. Across Turtle Island was nominated for Best Aboriginal Music Radio Program in the 2010 APCMA held on November 4th & 5th. To celebrate the nomination and Across Turtle Island's first year, Jeny recently broadcast a special extended anniversary program that is now available on demand. The show features interview with classical guitarist, Gabriel Ayala, as well as music by: Chippewa Travellers, Jerry Sereda, Blue Dog, Sayani, Tha Tribe, Yvonne St. Germaine, RainSong, Kelly Montijo Fink, Cheevers Toppah, Don Amero and Gabriel Ayala. Across Turtle Island is heard Sundays at 10:00 AM MST and anytime on demand.
Extended Anniversary Show
Photos From Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards
Across Turtle Island Show Page

"Dracula" Radio Drama - Now thru Halloween

WhitefishRadio.com presents the return of Dracula, the original Mercury Radio Theatre’s Orson Wells adaptation, starring Alpine Theatre Project’s Luke Walrath, Betsi Morrison, Rebecca Spear, Nick Spear, and David Ackroyd as Dracula. Dracula will air on our "Live Stream" Halloween night at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM MST. Dracula is also available now ON DEMAND.

Across Turtle Island Nominated for Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award

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Across Turtle Island Nominated for Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award

Whitefish, MT, September 2, 2010… WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com www.bigvalleyradio.com and Jeny Running Brook Covill are pleased to announce that Across Turtle Island has been nominated for an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in the category of Best Aboriginal Music Radio Station/Program.

The International awards show will be broadcast live from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on Friday, November 5th on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, Canada’s fourth largest National Broadcast Network.

Online voting is open to the public ending on October 6. Please visit http://aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/ for voting and show information.

Across Turtle Island is heard Sundays at 10:00 AM MST and anytime on demand at WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com. The show features music by Native American artists as well as interviews with Native American singers, songwriters, producers, actors and more.

Host Jeny Running Brook Covill is of Cherokee and Powhatan descent. Although Jeny was not raised within her Cherokee culture, she was enrolled with the Amonsoquath Tribe of Cherokee in 2001. Jeny co-founded All Nations Fellowship, A Native style Christian church gathering, where she is a pastor. She is also a volunteer chaplain at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, MT. Covill resides in Montana with her husband and two children.

Additionally, Ms. Covill is a singer. For a raw, unedited, unmixed, a cappella version of Amazing Grace and Cherokee Morning Song sung in Cherokee, as well as the Across Turtle Island show page, please visit: http://www.whitefishradio.com/SHOWS/TURTLEISLAND/index.htm

Ms. Covill is available for interviews.

About WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com

The BIG FISH/BIG VALLEY INTERNET RADIO is Montana’s only all Internet Radio station and interactive website that showcases local talent, original shows and programming while offering a wide variety of music, the lighter side of news, sports, weather and entertainment, both live and on-demand. The station will soon be unveiling several new shows engaging in: news, topical, intelligent political talk and children’s programming as it re-launches to BigValleyRadio.com.

WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com ~ PO Box 1930 ~ Whitefish, MT 59937 ~ (406) 862-5250 ~ Toll Free 1-877-469-5250

CONTACT:
Laura Nelson Taylor Communications
Laura Nelson Taylor
Phone 406-270-4196
LT@whitefishradio.com

Jungle Jack's Zooniacs Question of the Month for July

"What's the largest species of dolphin?" Email your answer to zoomail@whitefishradio.com by Friday, July 30, for a chance to win a Zooniac t-shirt.
The winner will be revealed on next month's show airing Saturday, August 7th at 10AM MST. Visit the Zooniac page at http://www.whitefishradio.com/SHOWS/ZOO/index.htm.

Event At Rebecca Farm - July 22-25, 2010

The world’s best horses and riders will compete in The Event at Rebecca Farm July 22-25, 2010, with free admission for spectators to the largest equestrian triathlon in the US and one of only twelve stops on the World Cup tour. Competitors will vie for more than $50,000 in prize money and over $30,000 in trophies and tack awards while they compete in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. WhitefishRadio.com will be providing a live broadcast of results as they happen for competitors and equestrian fans all over the world. http://www.eventatrfarm.com


Rebecca Farm Interviews

All New Bulls-i Segments with Host Diane Smith

As we get closer to launching the all new BigValleyRadio.com, here are seven all new segments from Bulls-i host Diane Smith. She gives her insight and opinion into everything from why she is in favor of Facebook and Twitter in our schools, to why China is shooting itself in the foot by censoring Google. As usual, she is right on the money! Get ready for the all new Bulls-i coming soon to the The Big Valley! Intelligent talk for Montana and beyond.

Governor's Conference & Rand Paul, click here

A Vote for Technology in Schools, click here

Medical Mary Jane, click here

Rural Patents, click here

Gun Rights, click here

General McChrystal, click here

China vs. Google, click here

Bulls-i Show Preview, click here

3MP Entertainment Presents "Club KaLi"

Brand new to the Flathead Valley is "Club KaLi" brought to you by 3MP Entertainment (Montana Music Media Project). Ross Strauser of WhitefishRadio.com/BigValleyRadio.com interviewed Alex Athy and Jerod Grubb about their exciting new venture at the Eagles Lounge in Kalispell. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00 to 2:00 PM, the Eagles Lounge will be transformed into the Valley's entertainment 'hot-spot." The Grand Opening of "Club KaLi" is July 15th. For all the details, listen to the interview.
Interview with Alex Athy and Jerod Grubb

June 2010. Demo / promo for Across Turtle Island radio show hosted by Jeny Running Brook Covill and broadcast on WhitefishRadio.com, The Big Fish, every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM MST and ANYTIME on demand. Produced by Ross Strauser.

Check out THE CARIBBEAN AUTHENTICS on July 14th @ Whitefish Lake Restaurant and July 15th @ The Lodge at Whitefish Lake at 7:00 PM. Sponsored by Don "K" Subaru. Reggae, Soca, Calypso. It's FREE! See poster for other locations.

The Zooniacs Find Wildlife in Their Own Backyard!

Join Rmi, Jeffrey, and Myah as they check out some of the wildlife in their own backyard, including: zebras, camels, and...

Wait!

What?


Zebras and camels don't live in Montana! Or do they?

The Zooniacs visit Triple B Ranch in Columbia Falls, Montana where they were lucky enough to see a brand new baby colt, meet Nick Lombardi's 2 time World Champion Stallion, Kids Gold Style, and pet zebras and a camel.

Check out this exciting new show on Saturday, June 5 at 10 AM MST. Don't forget to send in your animal jokes, stories, and your answer to the question of the month!

NEW SHOWS ON THE BIG FISH

Bull's Eye
with host Diane Smith and Washington Insider Roger Fleming.

Intelligent talk comes to WhitefishRadio.com. Join us for a sneak peak this Friday at 10 AM on our LIVE STREAM ONLY.

Diane and Roger will discuss political issues from their unique points of view. Upcoming topics include: Flathead Industry and Business, Immigration Reform, BP Oil Spill, and the Supreme Court Justice Pick.

Listen and Win!
Join us every Saturday at 10 AM for Jungle Jack's Zooniacs. Kid hosts; Rmi, Jeffrey, and Myah along with special guest, Jungle Jack Hanna, offer a ton of educational animal fun live and on-demand. Check out the latest show, Calgary Zoo Part 2.

Send us your funny animal jokes, poems, and stories. We just might read them on our next show! Answer the question of the month for a chance to win some wild animal prizes.

Out and About in Northwest Montana

Eureka Rendezvous Days Hot-rods & Buckskins

WhitefishRadio.com braved the rainy cold weather and headed north on April 24 for the 32nd Annual Rendezvous Days in Eureka, MT. The clouds parted and sun shone for the duration of the Hot-rods & Buckskins Parade.



Our Zooniacs, hosts of the Saturday morning kids program featuring Jungle Jack Hanna, made lots of new friends while handing out animal toys to the young spectators. It was great to see our friends from the Whitefish Winter Carnival Royalty atop their float with Yeti & Penguin accompaniment.



We found a great place to set up "camp" among the classic cars and enjoyed meeting our neighbors for the day. The Zooniacs gave away more great prizes and shared some of their expansive knowledge about the animal kingdom.

A big THANK YOU to the Rendezvous Days folks for inviting us and to the great people of Eureka for hosting us; we had a great time and are looking forward to next year!

Bartending for Charity to Benefit North Valley Music School

Whitefish's finest and funnest came out to support the North Valley Music School on April 30, 2010. Ross and Sue Strauser, owners were celebrity bar tenders for the evening with special guests: John Dunnigan, North Valley Music School Suzuki String Students, Roustabout, and David Ackroyd.

A Cruise for Ten on Lake MacDonald with Ribs by Ross was the prize for a special drawing held. Eugene & Carla from Calgary won the drawing and are excited to have a new activity for their annual summer vacation to Glacier National Park.


The Whitefish Winter Carnival Royalty stopped by to bestow the following title on Ross and Sue: Baronial "Big Fish" Bartenders; Celebrated Celebrities, Carefully Concocting Copious Cocktails with a Commanding and Quite Carnival Contrivance. Majestically Mixing Merriment and Melange for the Merit of North Valley Music School.




We appreciate the Boat Club for holding such a wonderful event and the crowd who participated so enthusiastically in the evening's festivities. A great time was had by all!