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• Wynonna Judd Sets February Release Date For New Album

  December 1, 2008
  

  Wynonna Judd’s new album, Sing Chapter 1, is now set to be released this February. The album will feature Wynonna’s covers of songs that have influenced her career. Click this link for a sneak peek at the album’s cover art.

• Historic Buildings in Linn County Open Their Doors For Tours

  November 28, 2008
  

  The Albany Democrat Herald has a great list of buildings here in Linn county which are opening their doors for tours throughout December. If you’re looking for something interesting to do in the next couple weeks try taking a tour of one or more of these historic locations.

• Happy Thanksgiving from KFIR!

  November 27, 2008
  

  We would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for listening in and we hope that you have a wonderful day of fun, food and family.

  Happy Thanksgiving!

• Oregon Biologists’ Research Make Shrimp Famous On YouTube

  November 26, 2008
  

  Marine biologists David Scholnick of Pacific University and his research partner Louis Burnett have been studying shrimp. In their research the two biologists were studying the effect of fatigue on the shrimp. So what better way is there to tire a shrimp than by putting it on a treadmill? Take a video and add a snappy pop song and you’ve got instant YouTube success!

• Listen To Win: KFIR Holiday Vacation Giveaway!

  November 22, 2008
  

  Be sure to stay tuned throughout the day all next week for your chance to win $250 worth of Shilo Inns Gift Certificates*! Each day when you hear the announcement to call, grab your phone and dial us up at 541-367-5115 or 1-866-90RADIO (1-866-907-2346)!

  *Certain restrictions apply.

• Community Forum – Sunday, November 23rd

  November 21, 2008
  

  George Lanning, the newly appointed superintendent for Lebanon, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss issues the Lebanon school district now faces—such as the declining math scores. As well, George talks about his experience and what skills he brings to the Lebanon district. Community Forum airs this Sunday around 8:15am and 5:45pm.

• Taylor Swift Hits the Top of Two Billboard Charts

  November 20, 2008
  

  With Taylor Swift’s recent album release, Fearless, she has managed to hit the top of both the Billboard Top 200 and Country charts. She also managed to set a record for the most digital download sales of a country album.

• Danzig Bassist Files Lawsuit Against John Rich

  November 17, 2008
  

  Jerry Montano, formerly the bassist for Danzig, has filed a lawsuit against John Rich for the altercation which took place between them on October 17th. During the scuffle, Montano claims that Rich left him with “severe injuries” and “permanent scarring”. The whole thing appears to have started over a woman Rich was interested in.

• Kenny Chesney Intends to Keep the Hits Coming

  November 14, 2008
  

  Kenny Chesney just won his fourth CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy Wednesday evening. How did he celebrate? He issued a friendly “challenge” to his fellow nominees, notifying them that he intends to keep giving his fans hit songs.

  “But to those other four acts that are nominated, I’m not just going to lay down, either. I love what I’m doing, and I love doing it from the heart with the passion, commitment and sacrifice that it takes to do this. These aren’t given away. These aren’t free. It’s a very humbling thing to stand up here and hold this for the fourth time.”

• Toby Keith’s Second Film Now Available on DVD

  November 11, 2008
  

  Toby Keith has released his second film, Beer For My Horses, on DVD. Kieth stars alongside comedian Rodney Carrington,Claire Forlani of CSI: New York and musicians Willie Nelson and Ted Nugent. The story involves Keith and Carrington as small town deputies who get involved in a crazy scheme to rescue Keith’s character’s girlfriend from a drug lord.

• Community Forum – Sunday, November 9th

  November 7, 2008
  

  Re-elected Oregon State Representative Sherrie Sprenger joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the upcoming Oregon legislative session.

• Merle Haggard Undergoes Lung Surgery

  November 6, 2008
  

  Merle Haggard has had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung. The growth was discovered in May but was considered to be non-malignant and unnecessary to remove. Merle’s wife, Theresa, reported via Merle’s website that he “is recuperating from the surgery and doing better and better each day.”

• Lebanon Searches For New Superintendent

  November 3, 2008
  

  The Lebanon School Board intends to begin publicly interviewing interim superintendent candidates this Tuesday and Wednesday. Information about the candidates will not be released until they are contacted via the Oregon School Boards Association and agree to be interviewed. The Lebanon School Board has agreed upon a final list of qualifications the chosen candidate should fulfill.

  Get more on the story from the Democrat Herald.

• Halloween According to Forbes…

  October 31, 2008
  

  Forbes has released a list of the highest grossing dead celebrities. Topping the list is Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 according to most people, managed to pull in a cool $52 million. Following Elvis on the list were Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Heath Ledger and Albert Einstein.

• Happy Halloween! (Don’t Forget to Set Your Clock Back)

  October 31, 2008
  

  Happy Halloween to all our listeners! We here at KFIR hope that everyone has an enjoyable night this Halloween—but, please, stay safe.

  And it’s that time of year again. Don’t forget to set your clocks back this Sunday.

• Joe the…Country Music Star?

  October 30, 2008
  

  Now that Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, better known as “Joe the Plumber”, has gained some fame he intends to put it to good use. Based on advice from Aaron Tippin the now famous Joe is pursuing a career recording country music as well as a book deal.

  More details are available on CMT’s site.

• Community Forum – Sunday, November 2nd

  October 30, 2008
  

  Erik Petersen, with the Corps of Engineers, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the Foster Lake Dam repairs which will result in higher water levels downstream on the South Santiam River.

• Community Forum – Sunday, October 19th

  October 16, 2008
  

  This Sunday on the Community Forum we welcome Dorla Van Epps, a retired real estate broker with 44 years of experience in the Mid-Willamette Valley real estate market. Dorla will be speaking with Steve Wohlers about the real estate downturn, the mortgage crisis and some practical tips that work for buyers and sellers.

• Community Forum – Sunday, October 12th

  October 11, 2008
  

  Robin galloway from the Linn County Extension will talk about the upcoming Extension Open House next weekend, the tax issue on the November ballot and the potential danger of the plant “Nightshade” which grows wild in Oregon.

• Community Forum – Sunday, October 5th

  October 3, 2008
  

  Jill Keto, a northwest-based author and artist, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the current state of the economy. Keto and her Harvard-educated economist husband have written Don’t Get Caught With Your Skirt Down a book about the current rocky economic times and what you can do to protect yourself.