Where in Spokane is Verne?

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Have you ever been the new kid on the block? Being the new kid at Spokane Public Radio so far has been an interesting experience. While making the rounds I met many great personalities at the station. Verne Windham, the on air host from 9am-noon on KPBX, was one of the people I ran in to. After talking with him for the first time I was amazed at how incredibly active he is in the community. For many people working as an on air host would be enough, but Verne does more. Let’s Follow him as he makes his way though the week:

Tuesday:
Morning: Jim Tevenan takes over for Verne on the KPBX airwaves - while Verne is busy working with camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene.

Night: “Orchestra” seems to be the theme of this day since Verne conducts for the Spokane Youth Orchestra and will also be rehearsing for the opening of South Pacific, where he has been recruited to play horn.

Wednesday:
For most, Wednesday is hump day. But for Verne, it’s just the beginning --

Morning: Jim Tevenan continues with Verne’s on air duties with a surprise special guest from the cast of South Pacific. NPR Correspondent Howard Berkes will be around to chat as well. Rehearsal for South Pacific continues where you will hear Verne playing his French horn in the 26 piece orchestra.

Night: Before the lights go down for Howard Berkes, Verne will be meeting and greeting with SPR members and answering questions at the Bing from 6:30-7pm. If you’re out on the town that night you might catch a glimpse of Verne riding his bike to perform at the INB at 7:30pm.

Thursday-Saturday:
Finally a regular day and time for rest (or so we thought):

Mornings on Thursday and Friday: Vern returns from his journey and is back in the studio hosting morning radio.

Night: South Pacific continues and so does Verne.

Sunday:
For many, it’s the day of rest but “Jam for Bread”- A benefit for the teen shelter Crosswalk will be emceed by “Mr. Community”: Verne Windham

While making this post it was hard not to check out Facebook for signs of Verne -- but I couldn’t help take a quick glance. There on “The Verne Windham Fan Club” page I noticed that not only does he have a following, his 184 admirers rival most people’s friends lists. And after he filled me in on his weekly schedule, it is not hard to see why.
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