Sept 17, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… KWMR launched the “20 For 20” campaign at the beginning of July and it will run through September 29, 2019. Thus far we have raised just over $3600. This means that there have been 180 $20 contributions. We are shooting for 500…. will we make it? Only the shadow…
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You know those inspirational posters that they market for the workplace? The ones that show the “perfect” light at a beach, or a sunset with some inspirational saying in script near the bottom? If you start looking around at the natural beauty of where we live, you might just catch a glimpse of an image…
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20 for 20 Update: We are rocking it with 20 For 20, and have eclipsed $3000 raised (goal of $10,000). We want to thank the many individuals who have donated online, or walked up to one of our staff on the street, or at an event. Every penny counts! September Update: Here we are just…
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Top photo, from left: Bianca Barlas, Business Development Executive, CARS Bruce Bauer, Director of Partner Support, CARS – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –…
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Photo: Lyons with her cup of tea in the KWMR music library. Cred: Mia Johnson It seems very apropos to be posting this on National Radio Day! Happy National Radio Day everyone! After 18 years of holding down the programming elements of KWMR, Lyons Filmer has decided to retire at the end of 2019. Change can be…
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August 6, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… Tardy Tidings! I am notorious for not remembering birthdays. I’ve got my immediate family covered, but even dear friends fall off the radar. I once bought several clever “belated birthday” cards since I knew I would put them to use. As usual my hindsight is…
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June 16th, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… I was working in my office when I heard the siren. Just one emergency vehicle heading north out of town on Shoreline. It was time for my haircut with Barbara, the Village Snipper. The plan was to remove more of the platinum hair that has…
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July 8, 2019 From the messy desk of Amanda Eichstaedt… Many of you are familiar with the familiar voice of KWMR’s Transmitter Wrangler Richard Dillman. If you call KWMR, he’s on the voicemail system. If you listen to KWMR you will hear Richard’s voice associated with the Emergency Alert System, several station identifications, and he…
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June 2, 2019 From Amanda’s Messy Desk… In 1776 on July 2, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence in a closed session, but it wasn’t declared publicly until July 4th. So let the festivities begin! I’m pretty sure that we can all agree that lots of fun can be had without blowing things up….
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June 25, 2019 From Amanda’s messy desk… Time flies when you are having fun, or so it seems. While I can’t say that blondes have more fun, I can say that time is speeding by at an alarming rate. As my roots grow in (not fast enough) I am in awe of the fact that…
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