HOLLYWOOD COMES TO ASTORIA

A LOOK AT THE MOVIES and SOME of our area's BEAUTY!

I didn't even realize myself how many movies have been filmed, or partially filmed, here in beautiful Astoria and surrounding areas!

(Left to Right: WENDY BEREZAY accepts the donation check from Astoria NNB GENERAL MANAGER:Paul Mitchell, OPERATIONS MANAGER:Tom Freel)

When THE RING TWO, starring Naomi Watts, premiered in ASTORIA, NNB RADIO sponsored it and donated proceeds to our community's local project for the children. The TAPIOLA PARK PROJECT.

It was only one of the many events we participated in to help in our own community.

The project was to build a new and improved playground, that depicted many of the historical points in our area. It is now finished and is great! Children go play at Tapiola Playground in Astoria and are able to play in 'Fort Clatsop' cross the 'Megler Bridge'...play at the 'Astor Column' a Victoria House , boats and much more! As they play..the learn history as well!

THE EAGLE IS #1 - BECAUSE OF YOU!

A MESSAGE TO ALL OF YOU- OUR EAGLE LISTENERS...

DON'T MOVE THAT DIAL, THE RESULTS ARE IN!...'- Darryl Worley

"SENDING OUT A BIG 'OLE YEE HAW ! THANKS YA'ALL FOR MAKING THE EAGLE YOUR #1 STATION"- Jake Owen "
'A SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU, OUR EAGLE LISTENERS. ACCORDING TO EASTLAN SURVEY, YOU'VE MADE US YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC! YOUR LOYALTY. YOUR SUPPORT. KEEPING YOUR DIAL ON 103.9FM, MADE US #1 ! THE EAGLE 103.9! WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! SOARING THROUGH EAGLE COUNTRY...FROM THE NEST, THANK YOU AGAIN, FOR LISTENING! .....Love from me, SONJA and EVERYONE at NNB RADIO!'

LEFT: The EAGLE -103.9 FM, Tattoo'd around an Eagle. The Eagle holds a banner that say's VICTORY, for all the Victories this listener has had in his life. An EAGLE of great meaning to him. I was speachless, but honored that someone would actually tatoo their arm, because sometimes we bring a smile or a chuckle to their day, along with music that him and his wife enjoy. ..LOBO and his wife PEGGY have been to almost every EAGLE concert, remote...They are gracious kind people I enjoy visiting with when we are out and about. You name it they are there, just like SO MANY OF YOU.

I'm constantly humbled at HOW LOYAL & SUPPORTIVE our listeners are.... I can't thank ALL OF YOU enough for the smiles you put on MY face and for listening to THE EAGLE.

"... TO ALL OF MY FANS, THANKS FOR MAKING THE EAGLE YOUR #1 STATION!"- Miranda Lambert

KEEP YOUR DIAL ON THE EAGLE 103.9 FM AND YOU'LL HEAR MORE ARTISTS LIKE...

GRETCHEN WILSON, BIG & RICH, DARRYL WORLEY, SARA EVANS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LITTLE TEXAS , MIRANDA LAMBERT AND MORE ! OF YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY ARTISTS,

THANKING YOU FOR MAKING THE EAGLE YOUR #1 STATION AND FOR KEEPING IT ON 103.9 FM!!

CRS 2007 -Country Radio Seminar- NASHVILLE

ENJOY THE PICTURES...HIGHLIGHTS COMING SOON!
IF SLIDESHOWS DON'T SHOW RIGHT AWAY, PRESS REFRESH...




NASHVILLE SKYLINE

Cool Slideshows

A NIGHT WITH TOBY KEITH and FRIENDS!
Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, Crystal Gayle, Don Williams and MORE!

Cool Slideshows

SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE / ARTIST SHOWS

BMI SONGWRITER's SHOWCASE
JEFFERY STEELE, PAT GREEN, MAC DAVIS & SARAH BUXTON

Cool Slideshows

PICTURES ABOVE:
1.) CMT 'Life Set To Music'
2.) SARAH BUXTON & I...I ran into Sarah earlier in the day and she made me promise I'd be at her show. I am SO happy I didn't miss it. It was an AWESOME!
3.) KEITH URBAN took, 'STUPID BOY' to the TOP of the Charts...SARAH co-wrote it & she recorded it on her new album as well.
4.) JEFFERY STEELE- HUGE #1 HIT Songwriter
5.) PAT GREEN hits the stage with JEFFERY...
6.) PAT GREEN's new single, 'DIXIE LULLABY'
7.) MAC DAVIS!
8.) SARAH BUXTON thrilled to be on stage with MAC DAVIS!
9.) JEFFERY STEELE sings his #1 hit, recorded by RASCAL FLATTS-'WHAT HURTS THE MOST'
10.) MAC DAVIS had everyone in stitches...funny, funny, guy!
11.) SARAH's new single, 'THAT KIND OF DAY' (GREAT song!)
12.) PAT GREEN & MAC DAVIS & I !



ARTIST SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES
CROOK & CHASE, TRACE ADKINS, JACK INGRAM, DANIELLE PECK, TAYLOR SWIFT, MARC ERIC, BIG MACHINE RECORDS & SCOTT BORCHETTA of UNIVERSAL-NASHVILLE

Cool Slideshows

VIP PASSES, PERFORMANCES and PRIVATE SHOWS

MUSIK MAFIA's:GRETCHEN WILSON, BIG and RICH and 2ft.FRED
Also...MIRANDA LAMBERT, ALABAMA'S- RANDY OWEN, MARCEL and JEWEL

Cool Slideshows

903 RECORDS...NEAL McCOY, DARRYL WORLEY, CHRIS YOUNG and Others!!

I ran into BRYAN WHITE, his manager, JOEY FINGER and NEAL McCOY who suprised me by recognizing me from their shows out here in EAGLE COUNTRY at the Liberty and the Clatsop County Fair.. which was fun.

Neal's new label 903 RECORDS had a SHOWCASE that was rocked Country Style!..

NEAL McCOY is truly one of the nicest guys in the business...meeting DARRYL WORLEY was an honor. He sent greetings to my son who is in the USMC and signed a camo hat for him, along with BIG & RICH. I met tons of new artists as well..the Chance to just 'chat' with everyone was really an experience..

KIWANIS, NNB RADIO & The EAGLE .....Caring for Community....

I received a wonderful letter of thanks in my e-mail

I wanted to share with all of you....

NNB RADIO LOVES OUR COMMUNITY AND TRIES TO HELP WHEN AND WHERE WE CAN- ALTHOUGH IT'S NOT DONE FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN OUR WANTING TO BE INVOLVED IN A COMMUNITY WE CARE ABOUT-

IT'S LETTERS LIKE THESE THAT PUT SMILES ON OUR FACES -

EVEN IF IT IS ONLY A SMALL DIFFERENCE WE CAN MAKE...ANY DIFFERENCE FOR THE GOOD, IS A WONDERFUL FEELING...

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN KIWANIS RADIO DAYS...YOU TOO MADE A DIFFERENCE. -Sonja

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KIWANIS YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE

WOW! What a great job you all did for us!

It is because of people like you and businesses like NNB Radio that make the North Coast of Oregon such a wonderful place to live.

We feel that your Stations and employees went way above what we expected. The advance notice announcements that Tom, Sonja, Matt and Michal made before hand opened many doors and we were welcomed.

Because you cared, the foster youth of Clatsop County will continue to have a Christmas party sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Warrenton.

Because you cared, the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Warrenton will be able to increase the scholarships’ we award at Astoria and Warrenton High Schools and send several High school students to Leadership Training.

Because you cared, we will be able to continue to support VOCA and CASA.

On behalf of the members of the Astoria/Warrenton Kiwanis Club’ I extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks.

Because you cared, our area will become even greater!


Emil “Swede” Nyberg
Radio Days Coordinator

Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Warrenton

Website: kiwanisclubofastoria.com

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

TY HERNDON at CRS

TY HERNDON

I MET TY IN NASHVILLE HE'S A KIND, FUNNY AND AMAZING TALENT. HE DECIDED TO TAKE A BREAK WHEN HE WAS ON TOP WITH HIS CAREER ....

NOW, HE'S BACK WITH A NEW ALBUM AND RENEWED SPIRIT. HE IS ON FIRE !!

When I met Ty, we had a blast and laughed so much! It was one of the highlights of my trip to CRS in Nashville.

...INTERVIEW TIME..?

My feet were killing me, so I was happy when TY plopped down on the floor in the hall, YAY my feet were getting a rest!

We were going to do the interview in the hall, because it would be quieter than the noisy Media Room....HA! ...NOT the case. ....It was Check-Out time for that day...

Guests were stepping over us, saying hello, we were commenting on there purses, belts, clothing....giving compliments, asking if they'd like to join our interview.... It was hysterical.

Then people we knew would come by and hollar, 'Hey, from Texas..." or they'd stop and start making plans for meeting up later in the day, or discuss which show was going to be the best to go to later... oh, the decisions!! ......

Oh, and the INTERVIEW....!?!

We finally did get through it, but by the time I edited all of the chatter out and played it for all of you on the air...out of the 30 minutes that the recorder was on....I ended up with 5 minutes of interview! Good Grief! :)

After the interview, we visited, took pictures and NO, we didn't play in the elevators....we perused the housekeeping's cart when the maid wasn't looking... (not, really, she saw us...she was laughing too) The pink feather duster was the most popular item on the cart!

It really was funny. It was an 'interview' I'll never forget!

'A SOLDIER'S PRAYER' by JESSE SPARKS

A TRIBUTE FROM A FATHER TO HIS DAUGHTER

AS SHE HEADS FOR IRAQ

The story behind 'A Soldier's Prayer' By: Jesse Sparks

"If others like the poem, tell them to feel free to drop me a line…”
- Jesse James Sparks Sr.
San Bernardino, Ca.

Cpl. SANDRA SPARKS RE-ENLISTING WHILE IN IRAQ

A Note from Sonja:

We lost ‘one of our own’ not too long ago, Army Spc Brian Browning, killed in Bahgdad, during active duty. A sad time for our community. Sadness of losing such a young man, son, brother, friend, soldier.... will always leave a hole in the hearts of a community for those who knew him and those who didn’t...he was a hero....and will NEVER be forgotten...

After I posted a tribute on the website to Brian and included the poem that was printed inside the announcement at Brian's Memorial..

I was happy and surprised to hear from the author of the poem,

‘A Soldiers Prayer’, Jesse Sparks.

“Hi, Sonja
I noticed my poem, 'A Soldiers Prayer', was on your page. I am curious to know how you happened to find it.

Do others like it? I didn't know anyone knew about it. I wrote it for my daughter, who is a Marine, stationed at Camp Pendleton, here in California."
Can't wait to hear from you
- Jesse Sparks

I wrote back and told him that his poem was beautiful and that I felt it comforted many people that day …..

Jesse wrote back:

“Hi again,
I'm glad you liked the poem. It was my first endeavor. My daughter always wrote poems, growing up, so I wanted to do something for her, and this was it.
It took me about two weeks to write it while on my trains (I'm a locomotive engineer).

She came back from Iraq with (only) a broken elbow.
If others like the poem, tell them to feel free to drop me a line…”

- Jesse James Sparks Sr.
San Bernardino, Ca.

Again, here is:

A SOLDIER'S PRAYER
by: Jesse J. Sparks

It's time to sleep -I've been relieved
My rifle at my side- My knife in it's sheath
Lord let me live another day - As I put myself in harms way
I made a choice - I took an oath
I stand for freedom - but I don't boast
My God, My country, my family - The things I hold so dear
With these all on my side - There is nothing for me to fear
But if I should fall before my next relief

I will stand before you Lord with honor and dignity
So, while I am here please make me strong

To fight the battles and right what's wrong

GOD BLESS YOU SANDRA ...BLESS ALL OF OUR TROOPS WHO ARE PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN HARMS WAY EVERYDAY....THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS and COMMUNITIES WHO PRAY FOR YOUR SAFETY and

YOUR RETURN TO THEIR ARMS.

FOR THOSE FAMILIES WHO MUST ENDURE THROUGH THE UNLTIMATE SACRIFICE OF LOSING THEIR LOVED ONE...MAY YOU ALWAYS BE PROUD AND KNOW GOD'S COMFORT....
-Sonja

FAREWELL TO AN AMERICAN SOLDIER

BRIAN BROWNING - OUR HOMETOWN HERO

A SOLDIER'S PRAYER

by: Jesse J. Sparks

It's time to sleep -I've been relieved

My rifle at my side- My knife in it's sheath

Lord let me live another day - As I put myself in harms way

I made a choice - I took an oath

I stand for freedom - but I don't boast

My God, My country, my family - The things I hold so dear

With these all on my side - There is nothing for me to fear

But if I should fall before my next relief - I will stand before you Lord with honor and dignity

So, while I am here please make me strong - To fight the battles and right what's wrong

ARMY SPECIALIST BRIAN BROWNING LAID TO REST.

"You clearly saw the outpouring from the community," said Brian's father, Perry Browning, at a reception after the ceremony. "We had old friends, new friends, the parents of soldiers in Brian's unit. ... The support has been phenomenal…."

Brian's mother, Paula Browning, said, "They couldn't have given him a better send off,"

The funeral was led by the Oregon National Guard in Camp Rilea's Memorial Warrior Hall, after a procession through downtown Astoria led by the Patriot Guard motorcycle unit, police cars from local cities, the Sheriff’s Department local firefighters and the Oregon state police, with community lined up on the streets to show their respects to a hometown hero, as the motorcade passed.


A large group of dignitaries, several branches of law enforcement, military, friends and family. Our community paid their respects and said farewell to one of our own fallen soldiers. The son of Perry and Paula Browning., Army specialist Brian Browning, who died during active duty in Iraq.

The ceremony began with the sound of bagpipes by the Portland Police Bureau Highland Band. A touching slide show to the song, by Lee Greenwood, ‘God Bless the USA’, brought tears and some laughs as Brian Browning was shown growing up as a child into the soldier he became.

Governor Kulongoski, called Browning a soldier and Hero that our Nation and community could be proud of. A young man of only 20 years old, who died Feb. 6 in Iraq, offers hope to other young men and women looking to improve their own lives. Browning's death has brought dark clouds and grief to the North Coast and to Oregon. Kulongoski also wished that our community soon see a rainbow, after such a dark day like today. "When we see rainbows, we see their colors and read the unmistakable message of hope….Life is a rainbow which also includes black…..As we gather to mourn a young man who was the best Oregon could give, we know these words are true." He ended his comments with God Bless Brian’s friend’s and family this community and May God Bless the USA, then Kulongoski then presented the family with the State of Oregon flag.













Maj. Gen. Fred Rees thanked Spc. Browning for his service and "nobility." "Thank you for honoring us, the people of the United States," said Rees. "Thank you for putting service before self, putting your mission first and never admitting defeat."

On behalf of the President of the United States, members of the United States Army presented, Browning’s parents with the Purple Heart for wounds he received in action…the ultimate sacrifice for our Country and the Bronze Star for meritorious service,

The family was also presented the Army good conduct medal, The Iraq Campaign Medal service medal, the Global war on Terror medal and the Combat Infantryman’s badge.

The service concluded , with Brian’s parents, being presented with the American flag that draped their son’s Coffin. With hands over hearts and all military and law enforcement saluting during the rifle salute and while a single bugle played Taps ....a community said their final farewell to our own hometown hero. Army Specialist, Brian Browning.

Spc. Brian Browning was a part of a long family history of military service. Brian's father, Perry, served in the Navy, his grandfather Roy retired from the U.S. Navy, his uncle Doug retired from the Army. His uncle Leon is retired Army National Guard and TJ, his cousin is currently in the Oregon National Guard.

PHIL VASSAR back for TWO Shows in Historic ASTORIA....EAGLE LISTENERS flock to the LIBERTY!!

Phil Vassar is both a winsome singer and a successful songwriter, and this disc pairs his own hits with new versions of ones he wrote for others. “My Next Thirty Years” was a hit for Tim McGraw, and “I’m Alright” was a hit for Jo Dee Messina; here they take their place alongside Mr. Vassar’s own country hits, like “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Last Day of My Life,” which is released for the first time on this CD.
-The New York Times

Two amazing shows, once again, at the LIBERTY Theater in Astoria with PHIL VASSAR! One of my favorite artists, as well as a favorite of EAGLE listeners …. it was a no-brainer that we were going to have a great time! I have received e-mails from everywhere thanking THE EAGLE and our sponsors for bringing Phil Vassar back to Astoria.

I hadn’t seen Gordon or Phil, since Jerry & I headed to the Country Jam this summer, so on a personal note, it was great to see everyone again. Being in Astoria for 2 days this time, Phil and crew, were able to enjoy our corner of history here on the coast and relax a bit before heading back off again, for more appearances, concerts and everything that goes along with the hectic life of a #1 hit-making country star, singer/songwriter, Emmy nominated, award winning, entertainer, who always gives his fans, his all.











This year, it was PHIL, his piano, guitar player and manager that came out. Without the full band, Country’s own, ‘Piano Man’- PHIL was very talkative with the audience and was HYSTERICAL… our EAGLE listeners got a treat to interact so much with Phil and experience his talent and good nature, first hand and in person.

He was so kicked back and personable with the audience, not that he isn’t always, but he really had fun with all of you between and during songs. Oh! And let’s not forget, the sing-a-long….‘Summer Lovin’ from the movie GREASE! It was award winning for all of us that sang along! Ha-ha!

At a remote downtown on Saturday morning that I was working, it was a beautiful sunny day. Phil stopped to chat, while he also had the blue tooth connected to his ear, always busy, he was looking comfortable in his running gear... checking out our little town....I found out later that night at the show that he went to the Astor Column and RAN up the spiral stairs (164 of them) to the top. My response to that was, “are you insane?!” http://www.oregoncoast.com/Astorcol/Astorcol.htm
http://www.oldoregon.com/Pages/AstoriaColumn.htm


It was another successful show in EAGLE COUNTRY! Thanks to ALL of you!

Phil’s NEW album – Phil Vassar’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1
On Greatest Hits, Volume 1, Phil reconnects with those songs that first made a name for him in Music City, USA. You know the songs—chart-topping hits made famous by the likes of Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina and others. But for the first time on CD, you can hear them the way they were originally written and conceived…in the voice that first gave them life and breath. Phil sees his new album as a chance for him to do what some of his favorite composers have done. “I always like to hear the songwriter do the song. Nobody does a song better than the songwriter. Especially if they lived it and breathed it. That’s where the best songs come from.” Call it “Phil Vassar: In His Own Words”—in a more complete volume and form than he’s ever created before. –

http://www.philvassar.com/

PICTURED ABOVE: Sonja & Phil, PHIL VASSAR Country's Piano Man, Gordon(Phil's Manager), Sonja and Phil goofing around, Phil Rockin' the Liberty, Jeff playing guitar, Liberty's crowd enjoying another great show in EAGLE country, Tami (NNB's Traffic Dept) and Gordon, Phil and NNB's Tami

QWest at RADIO SHACK!

It was a busy day (weekend) but SO much FUN!

Friday night was a PHIL VASSAR show...Saturday morning? I headed on down to RADIO SHACK where QWEST was offering great deals and giving away all kinds of fun things! Jim Sorvino, head of regional sales for NNB and I had a really great time! Jim has always a pleasure to work with and
always smiling!



Representatives from QWest were great and were extremely nice women. They spent all afternoon setting people up with great deals. It was an all around great remote!


During the remote, here came Phil Vassar, we chatted a bit and he was off having a good time cruising around our little town of Astoria getting to relax and kick back before his 2nd show that night at the Liberty Theater.

A BIG thank you to everyone at QWEST and RADIO SHACK for a great time!

PROUD to BE AN AMERICAN! Matthew graduates from MARINE BOOT CAMP!

A Note To our-EAGLE LISTENERS,

THANKS SO MUCH to all of you who called, wrote and had Matt in your prayers... He is now graduated and a MARINE! We are very proud of him.

So many of you were so supportive...
I thought I would share this wonderful moment with all of you.. Thank you again, from our entire family.