Live from the Macon County Fair

You couldn't miss Johnny and Brenda in our gazebo as they broadcast live all week from the fair. Thanks to Mr. Store-It for once again providing our gazebo.

Brenda interviewed one local citizen Jan Lee (no kin to Johnny), Macon County Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, about the community's plans for emergency preparedness. Macon County works hard to be ready for any situation that might arise with prevention and reaction plans.

Brenda and Johnny take a minute to interview Randy Campbell, a local businessman and fair sponsor.

Brenda and Johnny try their hands at the "Flaming Finger" courtesy of the Fun Factory in the Smokies.

Can you guess who had the fastest finger?

Meet Noah the Wallaby. He was the big winner in the annual Pet Show held on Wednesday night.



photo by Sidney Brooks

Johnny tries his hardest to distract Brenda on the microphone, but she never misses a beat.

Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support of the 2007 Macon County Fair and WPFJ. We were encouraged by the comments and the opportunity to meet so many listeners. We're proud to be live and local, bringing you the good news of Jesus every day. Keep listening and be ready for what might be around the corner.

Fun at the WPFJ Studios

Ever wondered what takes place in the WPFJ studios? Here's a few pictures of the WPFJ staff hard at work.

Rob sometimes likes to play hide-and-seek.
















Brenda Wooten caught sleeping at the wheel. She's been up many late nights rocking her new grandbaby and has to catch her winks sometime.










We'll occasionally have to ask JMack to stop practicing for his break-dancing classes.












Brenda Wooten tries to get her work done as Johnny tries to keep the mood light. You never know just what will happen in the WPFJ studios.

Gaither Homecoming "Give It Away" Bus Tour

On board the Cherokee Boys Club Bus on April 13, 2007. Brenda Wooten and Johnny Lee hosted a great night with 40 listeners who took a trip down to Atlanta to see the Gaither Homecoming Show.












Brenda Wooten in all of her splendor as everyone boards the bus after a great dinner.
















The boys in the Gaither Vocal Band, tearing up the stage.












Brenda and Johnny with Sheri Easter.










Terry proudly wielding the "sword of the Lord" to round up the troops after a great show.

National Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer was observed here in Macon County with a special service on the square in downtown Franklin on Thursday, May 3. People joined together from all over for a time of prayer and praise.




Johnny and Brenda were on hand with the Dove-Mobile to bring the event live on the air and online at WPFJ.com.




(Photos courtesy of Teen Challenge of WNC)

R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County

Recently Brenda and Johnny joined people from all over our community to help fundraise for a great local organization: R.E.A.C.H of Macon County. Motorcyclists came from all over to ride for the cause. Car enthusiasts enjoyed a great car show and sound off. R.E.A.C.H of Macon County strives to help women and families in situations of need due to domestic violence or abuse.

For more information on the ministry of R.E.A.C.H. you can visit them online at http://www.reachofmaconcounty.org/ or call them at (828) 369-5544.

Photo courtesy of Bob Scott.

(Also, Rob and Susan came back from Africa safe and sound after an incredible trip. Thanks for the prayers.)

Thoughts from JMack

I'm grateful for the opportunity to host the Rise & Praise Morning Show here at 1480 the Dove. After the butterflies settled down in my stomach (and my throat!) things went pretty well the first day behind the mic. My goal is to help each of us start our day out with local information, an encouraging word from the Scriptures, and your favorite Christian music. A conviction I have as a Christian is that we, above all people, should enjoy the life God has given us. We should be able to laugh and have a good time without the world's influence on our sense of humor. In other words, I feel that Christians should be able to show the world that you can be a Christian and still have fun.

Therefore, I hope to use humor throughout the show to help everyone start their day off. I hope all of Macon and surrounding counties will enjoy the benefits of a live local show that is not syndicated from somewhere else in the country. At WPFJ 1480 the Dove we are proud to be Franklin's Christian Voice, as well as Franklin's only locally owned and operated radio station. If you promise to keep listening I promise to keep bringing you the quality Christian programming you've come to expect from WPFJ. Give me a call at the station anytime and let us know how we can better serve our community. Thanks for listening and God Bless!

JMack

Snow Day

A view from the studio of the snow, catching the snow-covered roof at Nantahala Bank.



On snow days like February 1st, 2007, the kids get to stay home and play in the snow but the staff at WPFJ gets to work harder for you to make sure you have the information you need about the weather and school closings. Here Johnny Lee is enjoying the view from the studio roof while he cleans the snow and ice off of our satellite dishes.



WPFJ's Program Director taking a break from the phones to enjoy a little childhood fun in the snow. Around 3 to 4 inches of snow fell to start off the month of February.