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Eunice Knoll, a lighting expert who works closely with the Illuminating Engineering Society, provided information about how home and facilities lighting can improve the opportunities for persons who have diminished sight.

Four Oasis thespians under the direction of Bill Whitney provide a radio reading play entitled Goodnight Caroline.

Meg Kaveny who is affiliated with Project Respond, speaks about new efforts to coordinate the services which will serve individuals with mental illness who live in Multnomah County

Kathy Phillips, investment counselor, provides tips on investing your money in the stock market.

Helen Smith, Director of Multnomah CO's Victim Assistance Program, Sheryl Jarvis, Executive Director of the Hillsboro Domestic Violence Resource Center and Judy Kenen of Catholic Charities discuss the root causes of such violence and the current resources to deal with this problem

Robin Costic, Executive Director of Oasis provides information about Portland's Oasis organization detailing the extent and frequency of programs.

Julie DeJardin of Dejardin Kitchen Design talks about the variety of modifications that can be made to assist people with disabilities use their own home more effectively. Julie was joined by Jan ..... of the Multnomah County Human Rights Commission who speaks about her own experience in designing her own home. Jan depends on a wheelchair.

Rachael Bloom of Portland Supported Employment and John Matthew's of the Garten Services and Terry McDonald of St. Vincent De Paul Program talk about employing the disabled in environmental industry. The show was not completed due to technical difficulties

Mark Scott, Chief Executive Officer for the Mid-Columbia Medical Center in the Dalles, OR talks about a very unique hospital that includes patients family, massage and a labyrinth

Mary Nims, local actor, produced and performed the parts of various females, in the life of Jessie James such as Zerelda Samuel, his wife, Zee, and his friend Bell Star.

Carla Rathbunne, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Research Alliance talks about the various attempts to help understand and provide medical services for individuals with Alzheimer.

Two Toastmasters speak about the greatness of America.

Karen Hazlik, originator and Director of AKTNOW plus several young people speak about the benefits of showing kindness. This group was established shortly after the deaths at Columbine High school

Mark Dustin, a local instructor and promoter of genealogical data collection speaks about how you can connect with individuals and organizations to develop your own genealogy

David Dackling of the ARC of Multnomah County, Matt Peterson of the Community Energy Project and Jim Laughton of Oregon Literacy describe how volunteers are involved with their programs and how individuals can connect with their agencies.

Nancy Weep of the Oregon Human Rights Coalition, Kim Thomas of the Oregon Food Bank and John Tapogna of Multnomah Co. Poverty Advisory Committee talk about changes in federal welfare law,how it is affecting individuals in Oregon, and how they assist these individuals.

Richard Carson, an Oregon economic and planning expert shares information about the ways citizens, government and developers share the costs of economic development. He proposed some alternatives to that process.

Allan Edinger speaks about "The Typical, Terrible Tourist; Bruce Rottink about "The Pontoon Boat"; and Linda Rutledge about "You Call that Brave," three humorous speeches given at a District 7 Toastmaster's winter conference.

Aileen Clark, Coordinator, and 4 active members of the Senior Studies Institute of Portland Community College describe SSI and how it works for them.

Lisa Stegmann, Kathryn Bittman, and Stephanie Miles, Case Managers from the Adult and Family Services describe their reactions to the latest Federal changes in the Welfare laws and how they work within the framework of this revised program.

Bill Kennemer, Clackamas County Chair and Commissioner speaks about his experience in shaping the County's policies and programs. He specifically addressed his concerns about the environment, transportation, government accessibility, affordable housing, and working with individuals under the poverty level.

Diane Hess, Tualatin Valley Access, Denise Tanquay, Multnomah Co. Television, and Elery Nelson, Portland Cable Access, speak about how their programming originates and how it reflects the interests and needs of the disabled, seniors and others.

Marcia Schekel, NW Regional Coordinator of Elder hostel, Meryl Hilbin, site Coordinator of the Tillikum Elder hostel Programs, Jack Oatlind and Barb Gianos, two program participants explain the types of Elder hostel programs in Oregon, nationally and internationally.

Sharon Brown and Denise Watkins speak about the Children's Nursing Center program and Eloise Savage, a parent who uses the services described the benefits to her child who is disabled, and to herself.

Sherri Shaffer, CEO of the Cow Creek Tribes, describes her tribe's commitment to social programs in Southern Oregon and her work with the Western Youth Development programs. Peter Baker and Joe Parunikin explained the wonderful results of the Western Youth's "Youth Empowerment Skills program (YES), Entrepreneurial training, Challenge Course and Deli training program.

Eileen Clark, Norm Grant, Thelma Clark, Palmer Norseth and Nancy Goldberg of the Senior Studies Institute talked about their current issues class. Then they simulated an actual depiction of their class.

Jim Laughton, of the Oregon Literacy Program, speaks about the program's activities and results. He provided exciting examples of it's work.

Paul Ronan, Public Relations Director, of ARC, shared his thoughts about the art show, "Mental Retardation Awareness." He then went on to talk about the other work of ARC including the parent respite program.

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Ross Rieder, President of the NW Labor History Assoc., spoke about the significance and examples of the Association's work. This was followed by 1/2 hour of music which grew out of the labor movement. Some of the musicians were Utah Phillips and Ani DeFranko.

Phyllis Petteys of the Technical Assistance for Life's Needs (TALN) program defined the mission, goals, and activities of the organization. She described how the technology can be used in one's daily experience and how individuals with disabilities can access the equipment.

Cleon Cox, group facilitator of an employment self-help group and Pam Brown, a public speaker who teaches about the spiritual nature of work, talk about the future of work activities.

Wayne Potter, the host of the program shared stories about Sarajevo life and played Eastern European Music.

Al and Jan Young of Washington Co. League of Women Voters and Beverly Deguc, member of Multnomah Co. LWV's and Margaret Noel, Voter's Guide Project, provided information about Oregon's 6 ballot measures. Four of the measures attempted to change the Oregon Constitution and two dealt with fuel taxes.

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Professor Russ Dondero, Political Science Professor at Pacific University and David Buchanan, Exec. Dir. of Oregon Common Cause talk about federal, national campaign finance reform laws and how similar efforts effected Oregon citizens.

Betty Ferguson, Arden Benson, Bob Baldwin and Catherine Mitchell,Senior Studies Institute members, read a comedic play.

Bob Pung, originator of the Tetra Society of Oregon, explained the amazing history of the Society and how his work is affecting young people with disabilities. He also described some of the useful inventions that have helped him make effective use of his own wheel chair and similar types of equipment that has helped others.

Salah Ansary, Director of Multicultural Community Services, Lutheran Family Service, an Tatyana Anohina, a Case Manager for Lutheran Family Service describe their own odyssey from the Ukraine and Afghanistan to the U.S. They also described the unique way they help recent Eastern European immigrants adjust to the United States.

Ginnie Cooper, Executive Director of the Multnomah County Library talks about the usefulness of the library system and how computers have impacted their work

Will Newman II, Executive Director of OSALT, Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust, talks about his organization's work in maintaining Oregon's farm land.

Steve Ward, representing Oregon Public Employees Union and Darbie Wilkerson, a Home Health Care Provider, speak about the proposed efforts to establish an legal organization for supporting Home Health Care workers. They also talked about the current experiences of such workers and how the new law would affect them.

Kevin Fitts, Office of Consumer Technical Assistance, a consumer support group, and Leslie Winfield, a woman who learned how to cope with manic depression appeared to talk about healthy ways to take care of your own mental health.

Mark Lakeman, originator of Portland's first neighborhood, public square and supporter of Communitecture, a process of providing community through physical changes within the community such as intersection amenities. He also spoke about the Teen Pony a unique vehicle which comes to open areas in the City where teens can meet and talk.

Nancy McCarthy, freelance writer, Walter Morales and Russ Dunnington of PCC programs in diesel services and computer systems science speak about the availability of jobs which don't require a four year college degree.

Norm Grant, Stanley Johnson, Elieen Clark and Mary McGludrey, members of the Senior Studies Institute read various, touching and humorous poems. Following the readings the presenters talk about why they chose the material and how they felt about it.

Sandy Hayden, Dr. Connie Powell, and Karent Unger share their perspectives on the current crisis in Mental Health Care within Multnomah County. They shared what information they had about state support programs.

Dolores Raymond, Board member of Ride Connection and Bonnie Shoffner, Volunteer Recruitment Director, talked about the agency's mission and program. They also talked about the problems people face in Oregon's more rural areas.

Carlos Nunez of El Programa Hispanic, Dr. Elizabeth Kutza, Director of the PSU Institute on Aging, and Michael DeShane of Concepts in Community Living share their views about the changing Senior demographics and how it effects services, housing, levels of poverty, and mobility.

Carol Shively of the Oregon Humane Society talks about changes in the agency both by way of their new building and the way this building effects their program. She expounded on the OHS's history.

Daniel McGrath, OSU Extension Service and Vegetable Crops talked about the typical Oregon farm and his efforts to help them cope with the many changes in international and national farming practices. He suggested that farmers need to do more branding of their products and ask for Oregon consumer's support.

Dan Devers, train conductor and public relations representative for the Mt. Hood RR explains the excitement of traveling on a steam locomotive beside the Columbia River Gorge. He described the various, year around rides, that individuals can take and the varying food services and plays one might hear while traveling.