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Inspirational Spot
When shades of night softly gather, I feel an overwhelming love for God, my dearest Friend. He walks beside me in sunshine and in shadow. He laughs with me through happy times, and takes away the pain when illness or sorrow try to tear my world to pieces.
June 2009
We are KNOM AM & FM, "Yours For Western Alaska." The oldest Catholic radio station in the United States. KNOM strives to inform, uplift, inspire and entertain remote western Alaska listeners throughout a 100,000+ square mile signal area. We are a critical communications link, ready to broadcast life-saving information, while inspiring listeners with positive radio programming.
KNOM radio can reach out and help families every day of the year…24 hours a day. We care for people far away from roads, running water, hospitals and other amenities.
Last month, Laura Davis was on the air and answered the phone. A frantic voice on the other end blurted out, “My daughter is missing. What do I do?” The young girl did not show up at home after school. She left the school bus, but was nowhere to be found. Mom checked the Boys and Girls Club, but her daughter was not there.
Laura calmly suggested a call to Nome Police and a message on KNOM. The mother contacted the police, and Laura read the urgent message every couple minutes. Twenty minutes later, the call came in--the girl had been found! She was safe and sound with mom. We thank and congratulate Laura for her efforts.
KNOM strives to help people in so many ways! As the off shore ice pack melts, travel in western Alaska becomes very dangerous. Ice blocks some rivers, while flooding hampers travel, putting people and their homes at risk.
The people in the village of Emmonak (EE-mahn-uhk) worked hard to weather the changing ice and river conditions. They rely on KNOM for help. The Emmonak Preparedness Plan is a part of our community outreach to help guarantee the health and safety of the good people of this isolated western Alaska village. You would be proud of the loving care they provide for each other during very difficult times.
Where do we get so many qualified volunteers each year to help with this critical radio ministry?
Well, each year young college graduates apply to join the KNOM staff in our radio ministry, and at times, agree to an additional year, or more, of service. We are so proud of all our volunteers. They bring a real legacy to their volunteer service.
Danielle Sylvester and John Francis have agreed to stay a second year. This summer, we are welcoming new volunteers, Linda Maack and Leah Radde to KNOM. These two will be tackling music and production duties, along with the usual on-air, spot and news assignments.
With so much turmoil in the world, it is a real blessing to find such wonderful young men and women, who want to give back where help is so desperately needed. They help keep KNOM on the air for all the people of western Alaska.
Living in Alaska is a challenge. We continue to honor the commitment by everyone involved with the Alaska Radio Mission and KNOM to make a positive difference during these very difficult times.