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| -> Harvey Stauffer -> Michael Linville -> Lee Burdorf -> Al Kniola | -> Norm Mast -> Bob Meacham -> Sid Shroyer -> Bob Bottorff |
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Harvey Stauffermore info
The Blues Revue Host Harvey, affectionately known as "Ole Harv", came to WVPE in October, 1983 in a peculiar way. After being asked to fill in as host of one of the station's radio shows, something clicked, and Ole Harv's been on the air since. He has received honorary recognition from the city of South Bend, The Blues Foundation, and the South Bend Firefighters for his long-time work 'testifying to the blues'. Before coming to radio, Harvey worked for years as a railroad track maintenance man for Conrail, a job he continued until 1992. In 1999, he joined the maintenance crew at the St. Joseph County Parks, a job he continues to hold today. Ole Harv is married and a father of four. |
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Michael Linvillemore info
Morning Edition Host Michael came to WVPE in August, 2003 from BWI Newstalk Radio in Brainerd, Minnesota where he served as Morning Host. Prior to that, he worked as an associate producer for KFAN Radio in Minneapolis. Before his radio career began, Michael was employed as a home restoration carpenter and as a canoe guide in Minnesota. He holds a B.A. degree in Sociology/Psychology from the University of Iowa. In 2004, Michael won a Community Impact Award from The Associated Press for his report of The Food Bank of Northern Indiana. He is a devout Chicago Cubs fan and 2004 Paddlefest celebrity canoeing champion. |
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Lee Burdorfmore info
Program Director "Jazz By The Border" Host Lee is a 30+ year veteran of broadcasting and brings a wealth of experience to WVPE. Prior to WVPE, Lee served as a talk show host and vice president of programming for the RTV Radio Network, sportstalk host for WWWE in Cleveland, Ohio and for WGNU in St. Louis, MO. He holds a Business degree from Emporia State University and even worked as a rock singer and a ranch hand in earlier days! Lee holds the distinction of being the first “National Sportstalk” host and being a play-by-play announcer for four major colleges and two minor league baseball teams. He has also won several news awards over the years and has been recognized as one of top 30 Public Radio Program Directors by Audigraphics. Lee has one daughter, Jacqueline, and two cats. |
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Al Kniolamore info
The Back Porch Co-Host Al’s love for folk music led to his co-hosting duty with Norm Mast on “The Back Porch” in 1995. It was a unique opportunity to help build a folk music following in Michiana. Since then, Al has also served as a weekly host of “open mic night” at Fiddler’s Hearth in South Bend, and he occasionally performs his own blend of music at local gatherings as well. When not on the air, Al’s “other job” is as President of Midwest Market Research in South Bend. He is a member of South Bend Downtown Rotary Club, St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, and he is a former President of the Michiana Chapter of the American Marketing Association. Al holds degrees in both Psychology and Business. |
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Norm Mast The Back Porch Co-Host After performing some volunteer work at WVPE, Norm inquired about hosting the station's folk show. As luck would have it, a host was leaving in a short time, and Norm stepped into the position. In his youth, Norm listened to a little of everything, but soon realized his affinity for acoustic music and eventually Bluegrass. Now, after many years, his Bluegrass tastes range from the pure acoustic to contemporary. When he's not busy at his day job or being with one of his children, Norm is often active on the local music scene and at national Folk and Bluegrass conferences. He continually strives to bring his listeners the latest releases along with LIVE acts on The Back Porch, hosting the show on the 1st, 3rd & 5th (when there are 5) Sundays of each month. |
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Bob Meachammore info
Weekend Host Bob came to WVPE in May 2002, but his experience in local broadcasting dates back to the early 1970's when he worked on the production crews of both WSBT-TV and WNIT-TV. Bob was one of 88.1 WVPE's volunteer announcers in the late 1970's, and in the mid 1980’s, he took his first paid radio announcing job at WHME-FM. Since 1988, Bob has worked also in the printing industry, first as Director of Production for SSG LaserWorks and currently as Electronic Publishing Supervisor for Mossberg and Company. Bob is a South Bend native and a graduate of Indiana University with a Telecommunications degree. He is also a Volunteer Leader for the Boy Scouts of America and has earned several scouting awards over the years. Bob has three children: Jason, Mary and Justin. |
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Sid Shroyer Saturday Afternoon Host |
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Bob Bottorff Sunday Morning Host |
