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Monday, May 12th, 2008 -

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Local Evednt Updates on News Talk 1580 KGAL during our morning update with Radio Ray and Weldon Greig, Monday-Friday 5:30 to 9:00 am. Local news weekday mornings 9:04, 10:04, and 11:04. Weekday afternoons 12:04, 12:30, 1:04, 2:04, 3:04, 4:04, and 5:04. Also check our Valley Talk web pages for local event podcasts.



Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair and NW Chamption Sheep Dog Trials



Pictures from our Live Local 2007 Broadcast from the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trails in Scio



{left} Kids eating Hotdogs and snacks during the Sterling Savings Customer Appreciation BBQ
{Right} Jim Willhight broadcasting live from the event, which was sponsored by the main sponsor, Sterling Savings Bank.




{below} Fun and Sunshine in Scio at the Sterling Savings Bank Parking Lot with Manager Jeff Street heading up the crack hotdog cooking team.
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Sorry picture from Shelly Garrett's Cell Phone (thanks Shel). I (webmaster Jim) forgot mine.

Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair
and Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trails

Thursday May 15 - Sunday, May 18th

Scio, Oregon


Friday, May 16, 2008
Sunrise to Sundown: Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials, Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon

Noon - 11:30pm: Fairgrounds will have vendors, food, and games

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Quilt Show, entries accepted Middle School gym

3:00 - 5:00 pm: Fiber Arts entries accepted Scio High School Gym

3:00 - 5:00 pm: All Breed Fleece Show, entries accepted Scio High School Gym

5:30 pm: Judging of Quilts

5:30 pm: Cruise In Begins, Main Street

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: FFA Chicken BBQ Dinner, at the fairgrounds. Proceeds go to support student FFA activities

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Street Dance, Main Street , The Flextones.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

7:00 - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall Sheepherders' Breakfast

Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials continue sunup to sundown at Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms located at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon.

Musical and Entertainment on the fairgrounds 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Millersburg Overdrive band Lee Highway. The hot sounds of this country band will be sure to set your toes a tapping.

Fairground activities 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Food booths open at 8:00 am Vendors open at 9:00 am

FFA Chicken BBQ, at the fairgrounds from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on the fairgrounds featuring chicken, salad and other treats.

Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at City Hall

All Breed Fleece Show and Sale, Entries accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at Scio High School gym Show and judging begins at 10:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm Sale begins after judging is completed

Flower Show, Entries accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at the Middle School gym Show opens to the public after the parade until 5:00 pm in the Middle School gym

Quilt Show open after the parade until 5:00 p.m. at the Middle School gym

11:00am: Grand Parade. Late registration begins at 8:30 am. Judging begins at 10:00 am. 1580 KGAL's Radio Ray will be the announcer for the event. This year's Grand Marshal is Don Shindler and the event's Honored Citizen is Glen Clayton.

Pet Show begins 1:00 pm lamb show arena. Bring your pets to the arena and have some fun. There are categories for almost every pet. (Please no cats)

2:30 pm: oat Show registration. Lamb Show Arena, weigh-in begins

4:00 pm goat show starts

Fiber Arts Show Entries for fiber arts show accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Fiber arts demonstrations at the Scio High School from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Forestry Competition, starts at 1:00 pm at Scio High School. The competition is open to the public. Stop by the high school and watch the competition.

Musical and Entertainment on the fairgrounds
  • 10:00 - 10:45 Stayton Self Defense Martial Arts Demonstration
  • 10:45 - 11:00 Jacob Duncan, Didgeridoo
  • 11:00 - 12:00 MAIN STREET PARADE
  • 12:00 - 1:15 Joe Stoddard Band
  • 1:30 - 2:15 The Molly Malone Irish Dancers
  • 2:30 - 3:45 Joe Stoddard Band
  • 4:00 - 5:00 The Oregon Raptor Center Presentation
  • 5:00 - 6:30 Sure Fire country

    Sunday, May 19, 2008

    Lamb Trot, The 7K race begins at 9:00 am, the 3K event starts 5 minutes later. Entry fees are $15 with T-shirt order, $10.00 without. All proceeds benefit Jesse's Grant to help a disabled teen athlete.

    Scio Senior Class Duck Race 12:00 noon

    Sheepherders' Breakfast, 7:00 - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall

    Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials continue at Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon

    Fairgrounds will have vendors, food, and games from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Lamb Show registration begins at 8:00 am and the show at 9:30 am

    Jackpot Lamb Show registration begins at 10:00 am and the Jackpot Show follows the Lamb Show

    Quilt Show, open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Middle School gym

    Flower Show, open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Middle School gym. Entries may be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm

    Fiber Arts Show, open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Scio High School Entries may be picked up from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    All Breed Fleece Show, open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Fleeces may be picked up from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Shari's Kids' Pie Eating contest, 1:00 pm at the fairgrounds

    Sheepskin Revue, 5:00 pm in the ZCBJ Hall


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    Corvallis Community Theater's: Reefer Madness: Friday, May 16 - Sunday May 18, Thursday May 22 - Sunday, May 25th, and Thursday May 29th - Sunday, June 1st.



     Conservatory for Music Education Golf Tournament

    Nine holes of golf, 4-person scramble, prizes, barbecue, beverages and more!


    Second Annual
    Rite Way Electric
    Conservatory for Music Education
    Golf Tournament

     Riteway Electric Conservatory for Music Education Golf Tournament

    Spring Hill Country Club-Albany

    Wednesday, May 21 3PM
    Shotgun Start

    Entry fee:


    $50.00 individual (after May 7th $55)

    $200.00 for a 4 person team. We'll place you on a team or put your own team together.

    You can also sponsor a hole for just $50.00. You'll get a sign at the hole plus recognition on our radio "thank you's" after the tournament.
    We're playing, rain or shine so come on out and warm up for for the tournament season at this fun little first of the season tournament. It's an inexpensive way to support an excellent cause and have a great time!

    You can download here the player entry form or pick up a sign up form at KGAL/KSHO Radio on KGAL Drive in Lebanon, at Springhill Country Club or at CME (address below). Fill in the form send the fees to:

    Conservatory for Music Education
    33566 South Columbus
    Albany, Or. 97322
    541-926-297

    You can also email your entry form (email with name and phone number of each playes) and fees. In the subject line put Golf and give us the name and phone number of players. Send the check to the address above.


    Willamette Valley Concert Band: Memorial Day Preview Concert: Thursday, May 22nd, 7pm, Capital Manor, West Salem

    Willamette Valley Concert Band: Memorial Day Concert: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, 7pm, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

    Grant Johnson Memorial Jazz Concert: Lebanon High School, Saturday May 31st, 7pm.


    JUNE 2008


    Thanks to the Tens of Thousands Who Joined us at this Years Strawberry Festival

    Parade Winners and more
    KGAL and KSHO at the 2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Grand Parade
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    KGAL and KSHO at the 2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Grand Parade

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    KGAL/KSHO pulling the Lebanon High School Football and Cheer Team Float.


    Operation Purple Camps for Military Family Children: Four camp periods/locaitons as follows: (1) June 15-20, 2008 for 13 & 14 year old boys and girls in Redmond, Oregon. ()2) June 22-27, 2008 for 15, 16 & 17 year old boys and girls in Redmond, Oregon (3) June 29-July 4, 2008 for 8 & 9 year old boys and girls To be held at the 4-H Center, Salem, Oregon (4) July 6-11, 2008 for 10, 11 & 12 year old boys and girlsTo be held at the 4-H Center, Salem, Oregon.

    Camp is FREE to children and teens of parents serving in: National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, NOAA, Public Health, Air Force, and Army! Registration: March 24 - May 5th, 2008. Questions: contact Joan Engeldinger at joan.engeldinger@oregonstate.edu.


    2008 American Cancer Society
    Lebanon Relay for Life


    New Date: Friday, June 27, 6:00pm -
    Saturday, June 28th, 12:00 noon
    Lebanon High School

    Thanks to all to attended and participated in the 2007 Relay For Life of Lebanon. Over $66,900.00 was raised in this local event!

    News Talk 1580 KGAL
    From the Luminary Ceremony, Relay for Life Lebanon, May 2006


    JULY 2008

    Willamette Valley Concert Band: Concert in Main Street Park: Memorial Day, Thursday, July 3rd, 7 - 9 pm, Main Street Park, Monmouth, OR

    Willamette Valley Concert Band: Concert at Independence Amphitheatre: Friday, July 11th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Independence Amphitheatre, Independence, OR

    Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen KaLynn Alley
    2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen KaLynn Alley

    Thursday June 5th - Sunday, June 8th, 2008, Lebanon, Oregon

    More Details coming soon!

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    Linn County Fair

    Thursday, July 17th through Sunday, July 20th, 2008

    Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, Oregon


    The Willamette Country Music Festival Brownsville, Oregon

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    Friday July 18,
    Saturday July 19
    and Sunday, July 20, 2008

    Featuring: Josh Gracin & Steve Holy plus more!

    American Idol alumnus and Lyric Street recording artist Josh Gracin is coming to Brownsville,...and so is Curb recording artist Steve Holy !

    Both Gracin and Holy were announced today as two of the three featured performers at this years inaugural Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville, Oregon.

    Gracin is bringing his electrifying act to The Willamette Country Music Festival grand stage on Sunday July 20th. Gracin, a former marine and native of Westland Michigan released his debut and self titled album in June of 2004 which produced 3 top five singles including his #1 hit "Nothing to Lose". Since that time, Gracin has quickly become a major force in country music placing 9 singles on Billboard's country music charts. Gracin's latest single "We Weren't Crazy" from his second album hit the country charts in October of last year. His newest album "I Keep Coming Back" is scheduled for release on April 1st of this year.
    Josh Gracin

    Steve Holy to Headline Opening Night of The Willamette Country Music Festival
    Schedule


    Thursday July 17th, 2008
  • 2:00pm RV and Tent Campers begin check-in

    Friday July 18th, 2008
  • 1:00pm Gates Open
  • 3:00pm DEREK CATE
  • 5:30pm T B A
  • 7:30pm T B A
  • 9:30pm T B A


    Saturday July 19th, 2008
  • 11:00am Gates Open
  • 12:30pm JENNIFER LYNN
  • 2:45pm JASON MEADOWS
  • 5:00pm THE DREW DAVIS BAND
  • 7:15pm JAMIE O'NEAL
  • 9:15pm T B A
  • 10:45pm Fireworks Extravaganza

    Sunday July 20th, 2008
  • 11:00am Gates Open
  • 2:00pm AMY CLAWSON
  • 4:30pm SIXWIRE
  • 7:00pm JOSH GRACIN


  • Monday July 21st, 2008
    2:00pm RV and Tent Campers check-out


    * Acts are subject to change


  • Curb recording artist Steve Holy will get the Willamette Country Music Festival off to a terrific start as the featured performer on Friday July 18th taking the grand stage at 9:30pm. Holy is best known for his #1 hit single "Good Morning Beautiful" from his debut album Blue Moon. Since Blue Moon was released in October of 2000, Holy has charted 12 singles on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Song charts. Holy released his second album in August of 2006 titled "Brand New Girlfriend" and it was that album that gave Holy his second #1 smash hit by the same title.

    The Willamette Country Music Festival is excited to be bringing Steve Holy and Josh Gracin to Brownsville for this exciting inaugural 3 day outdoor country music concert event.

    And if that's not enough, The Willamette Country Music Festival has a huge announcement in the works for Saturday's headline slot July 19th. If you love Steve Holy and Josh Gracin, then you'll thoroughly enjoy what we have scheduled in the headline slot on July 19th. Make your ticket plans now,.. you won't want to miss it!

    FESTIVAL WEBSITE


    If you haven't purchased your reserved VIP seats or General Admission ( Lawn ) tickets yet, don't hesitate,...get them now while great seats last.

    Box Office: ( 541 ) 497-7588

    TICKET PRICES

  • Reserved VIP 3 day Pass $150.00
  • General Admission 3 day pass $75.00
  • General Admission - Friday Show $55.00
  • General Admission - Saturday Show $55.00
  • General Admission - Sunday Show $55.00
  • Parking ( 3 day pass ) $30.00

  • Children ( 7 - 12 years of age )
  • General Admission - 3 day pass $25.00
  • General Admission - 1 day pass $15.00
  • Children 6 and under are free.

    Purchase General Admission Seats Now Using Paypal

    For Reserved VIP Seats Please contact our Box Office (541) 497-7588 Email: CountryFest2008@aol.com

    * All children must be accompanied by an adult
    For questions or to purchase tickets please call: ( 541 ) 497-7588


    The Willamette Country Music Festival
    P.O Box 40
    Brownsville, OR. 97327
    ( 541 ) 497-7588
    Web: www.WillametteCountryMusicFest.com
    Email: countryfest2008@aol.com
  • ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The Willamette Country Music Festival is excited to announce the beginning of a new era in "live" country music and also extend an invitation to country music fans around the northwest to attend Oregon's next big outdoor country music party.

    The 2008 Willamette Country Music Festival is scheduled for July 18th, 19th & 20th in the historic and quaint community of Brownsville Oregon. First settled in 1846, Brownsville is a comfortable and old fashioned community nestled along the scenic foothills of the cascade mountains in the Mid Willamette Valley just 4 miles east of the Interstate 5 corridor.

    This incredible country music event is not only set to feature fantastic headline artists, but our staff is committed to making this concert experience one to remember for everyone who attends. Besides fantastic music, The Willamette Country Music Festival offers overnight RV and tent camping, a wide variety of food vendors, business and clothing displays and an incredible fireworks show.

    Besides producing this fantastic event for the best music fans on earth, the Willamette Country Music Festival is also being produced to help provide funding for Central Linn High School,...the primary high school of the area, ... and "Sharing Hands", a local non-profit organization that helps feed and clothe those less fortunate who live in the Brownsville community.

    In the words of the Brownsville commmunity... we hope to see you here where life is sweet and the welcome is warm!
    Camping Areas

    Our camping areas are provided with portable toilets with hand cleaners which are cleaned daily. These areas also include water and sanitation services. Our camp sites are designed to hold 6 to 8 adults. The weekend camping fee is charged "Per Site" and not "Per Person"*. * All campers must have festival tickets.

    RV Spaces ( Full weekend - 30 x 50 ) $60.00 RV's are allowed ( 1 ) tow or driven vehicle per site

    Check-in is available on Thursday July 17th at 3:00pm.
    Check-out Monday July 21st by 12 noon.
    Additional Vehicles - ( 1 ) additional vehicle will be allowed per RV camp site based on available space. The cost is $20.00

    Tent Spaces ( Full weekend - 20 x 50 ) $60.00
    Tent campers are allowed ( 1 ) vehicle per reservation which is allowed to be parked on their camp site.

    Check-in available on Thursday at 3:00pm.
    Check-out Monday at 12 noon.
    NO open camp fires will be allowed. Only propane camping or cooking gear.

    *Daily Showers may be available at the local high school if enough campers request showers be provided. Shower priveledges for the weekend is an additional $10 per person.

    Camping Reservation Deadline
    All RV and tent campers must have their camp reservations in and paid for no later than June 15th, 2008*.

    *There will be no exceptions to this date.


    Camp Hosts
    The Willamette Country Music Festival will provide "Camp Hosts" at our RV and tent camp areas. Camp Hosts will be there to check in campers and to answer any questions. Our "Camp Hosts" are there for your safety and assistance to make your festival experience a pleasant one.

    First Come - First Served
    All RV and Tent campsite reservations are taken and sold on a first come, first served basis. Although we would like to accomodate all of our expected campers, this may not always be possible due to space limitations. We encourage everyone to make their camping reservations as early as possible. Individual campers with PAID reservations will be mailed their campsite passes,... ( Site Area ) and ( Site Number ) closer to our festival date.

    For camping information, please contact our office at: ( 541 ) 497-7588. Or please feel free to email us with any questions at: CountryFest2008@aol.com.

    We look forward to seeing you in July.

    Join the staff from 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO at this historic event


    AUGUST 2008

    Benton County Fair

    Benton County Fair Picture
    Logo from 2007 Fair. New logo coming soon!

    Wednesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
    Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, OR

    Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts at the Coast

    For 2007 they were back, a Benton County Fair tradition, Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts performing nostalgic music from 1950's and '60's. Will they return in 2008?

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    Oregon Jamboree

    15th Annual Oregon Jamboree

    Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

    Sweet Home, Oregon

    The Oregon Jamboree is the Northwest's Premier Country Music and Camping Festival. Located in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains the festival takes place at a seven-acre park-like setting bordered by Sankey Park and the historic Weddle Covered Bridge.
    FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL
    541-367-8800 or toll free 888-613-6812 (M-F, 9AM-5PM, Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at 866-866-4502

    SPECIAL EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICES GOOD THROUGH JUNE 15TH 2007

    General admission 3-day Pass $95
    General admission 1-day Pass $65
    Camping RV or Tent (full weekend) $70

    *CHILDREN'S PRICES AGES 7-12 Child 3-day pass $25, Child 1-day pass $12

    Children 6 and under free with adult. (*general admission only)



    Corvallis Community Theater's: Knock Em Dead: Friday, August 8 - Sunday February 10, Thursday August 14 - Sunday August 17.


    SEPTEMBER 2008

    Oregon Covered Bridge Festival: Saturday, September 20th - Sunday, September 21st. New location: Timber Linn Park, Albany, Oregon.

    This event formally held in Stayton has been moved to Timber Linn Park in Albany. This festival draws thousands of people from around the world who are interested History, culture, and these beautiful old bridges. The event features tours of the five covered bridges in the Scio area, and one in Stayton, venders, food, live entertainment, reenactments, and demonstrations and arts and crafts.

    Festival organizers moved the event to the new venue giving easier access from I-5 for event goers plus ease of access to the bridges. Organizers have been working with the Albany Visitors Association and Albany Parks and Recreation to help coordinate the transition. Judy Prindel, President of the Festival, says, "I am excited about the move. Albany has historic districts and the historic homes, this festival seems like a good fit with the local community."

    The festival is admission free family fun for all with:

  • Juried Arts and Crafts
  • Living History Displays which include Civil War re-enactments and Blacksmiths
  • Demonstrations such as woodcarvers, flint knapping, and artists
  • Baking Contests for adults and kids
  • Old Fashioned Children's Games and Crafts
  • Live Music
  • Auction of Covered Bridge Commemorative Coins and Original Artwork
  • Delicious food booths.

    Maps are also available for self-guided tours.

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