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| Program Number | Program Date | Program Title | Program Description | Tape Available? |
| 157 | Sept. 12, 2001 | Garr Nelson - star of screen and Las Vegas | Garr Nelson, retired MC of Las Vegas shows and movies remembers all the famous stars that he met and befriended | Yes |
| 158 | Sept. 19, 2001 | Train Transportation for 2001 | Representatives of the Oregon Department of Transportation and rail passenger advocates talk about the current and future plans for train travel through Oregon. | Yes |
| 159 | Sept. 26, 2001 | Helping Kids Connect with Art | Sam Harper, local artist, and owner of "Draw Kids," demonstrates how he works with children to develop their art skills. Sam demonstrates the skills of a young artist Artist, and talks about the way children's art skills can be stimulated. | Yes |
| 160 | Oct. 3, 2001 | What's Not to Love about Opera | Martha Newell, local area psychologist, and opera buff, talks about the her experience in learning opera while she was in Wisconsin, Germany, and New York. She also provided information about the Oregon Opera Association Season and listened to some opera music. | Yes |
| 161 | Oct.10, 2001 | Making Health Care Decisions | Ted Falk, attorney, and the Senior Director of Development and Legal Affairs at TruePaws Family Pet Insurance, talked about his experience in developing and having the Oregon State Legislature adopt the Physician's Advanced Directive law. He also explained how the forms are filled out and where you obtain them. | Yes |
| 162 | Oct. 17, 2001 | The Portland Rotary Club and It's Trust Fund | Rick, Sanders, a past President of the Portland Rotary Club describes the programs of the Portland Rotary Club, how it funds various projects including the "Wheels of Power" program which provides wheel chairs for individuals. | Yes |
| 163 | Oct. 24, 2001 | Helping Children Around the World through UNICEF | Cathie Vohries, a local volunteer working for the US Fund for UNICEF explained how the Halloween "Trick-Or-Treat" for UNICEF works, how individuals can purchase UNICEF Christmas cards to support the work of UNICEF. She spoke about their international support of children's immunization and work in Afghanistan. | Yes |
| 164 | Oct. 31, 2001 | Halloween Special | The Host, Wayne Potter, brought some special Halloween music and Halloween readings to celebrate the excitement of Halloween evening. | Yes |
| 165 | Nov. 7, 2001 | NW Oregon's Water Resources | Representatives of 4 area municipal water suppliers talk about the way they are obtaining water, helping conserve water and plan for the future. Lorna Stickely represented the Regional Water Providers, Jeff Bauman the City of Wilsonville, Greg DeLoreto the Tualatin Valley Water District, Dale Jutila the Clackamas River Water, and also Travis Williams, Executive Director of the Willamette River Keepers. | Yes |
| 166 | Nov. 14, 2001 | Thanksgiving Programs | This is a replay of program #11, Special Thanksgiving Events from Nov. 25, 1998 | Yes |
| 167 | Nov. 21, 2001 | A Sustainable Thanksgiving Dinner | Sharon Thornberry of the Oregon Food Bank, Betty Izume of the Clackamas Co.-OSU Extension Program and Jenny Holmes, Editor of Portland's Bounty, talk about ways our Thanksgiving Dinner could be more sustainable. | Yes |
| 168 | Nov. 28, 2001 | Learning How to be a Risk Taker | Casey Chaney, a writer, minister, counselor and teacher talks about the benefits of risk taking and what it can bring you. | Yes |
| 169 | Dec. 5, 2001 | Tips for Wiser Holiday Spending | Replay of Program #115 from Nov. 22, 2000. | Yes |
| 170 | Dec. 12, 2001 | Personal Privacy and Electronic Surveillance | Steve Beaderman, who is a member of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility talks about how much electronic surveillance we are exposed to now and how that surveillance affects everyone's life. | Yes |
| 171 | Dec. 19, 2001 | Hoedads Incorp. - A Part of Oregon's History | Hal Hartzell, an organizing member of the Hoedads explained the early history and tree planting activities in Oregon and the Northwest. | Yes |
| 172 | Dec. 26, 2001 | Northwestern Tibetan Cultural Center | Jigme Topgyal, President of the NW Tibetan Cultural Center, explained the past and current activities of the Cultural Center. He also detailed his involvement with the Dali Lama while in Oregon. | Yes |
| 173 | Jan. 2, 2002 | Non-Native Species in the Environment | Dave Loomis, a biologist with the Oregon Department of Fisheries talked about the issues that arise when non-native plant and animal species are introduced in the Oregon environment. He talked, at length, about Oregon's Diamond Lake and introduction of Tai Chubs into the lake which almost destroyed the trout population. | Yes |
| 174 | Jan. 9, 2002 | Fishing Holes & Opportunities for Everyone | Pat Rogers, an active member of the Paralyzed Veterans of Oregon, talks about Oregon fishing opportunities for people with handicaps. | Yes |
| 174 | Jan. 16, 2002 | Oregon Farmer's Markets | Susan Briggs who facilitates the work of the Oregon Farmer's Market Association and manages the Hollywood Farmer's Market and Ginger Rapport, who manages the largest Oregon Farmer's Market in Beaverton spoke about the growing number of Oregon markets and the increase in the number of foods and articles sold at each market. | Yes |
| 176 | Jan. 23, 2002 | Our Potential for Being Creative | Tom Allen, a Oregon wood sculpture, sheep rancher, and builder of a solar home speaks about his investment in sustainable practices in Oregon. | Yes |
| 177 | Jan. 30, 2002 | Oregon Midwifery | Carol Howe of OHSU and Nancy Sullivan, a practicing mid-wife, speak about how Midwifery came to the United States, to Oregon and how it practices have changed and grown. | Yes |
| 178 | Feb. 6, 2002 | Stories and Story tellers | Members of the Senior Studies Institute tell stories that they have read and talked about in their classes. The stories are both funny and touching. | Yes |
| 179 | Feb. 13, 2002 | New Challenges for the U.S. Coast Guard | Capt. James Spitzer, Captain of the Port, in Portland Oregon, speaks about the history and activities of the US Coast Guard in light of the terrorist bombing of the World Trade Towers in N. Y. City. | Yes |
| 180 | Feb. 20, 2002 | Gourmet Cooking at the Seven Feather's Casino and Resort | Mr. Bruce Schoenboom, director of Foods and Beverages, at the the Seven Feather related how this southern area indian casino competes with other such facilities throughout the US. He spoke to the kinds and types of foods served at the Casino and described the role that the Indian tribe plays in the casino's oversight. | Yes |
| 181 | Feb. 27, 2002 | Cooking by the Season | Marjorie Braker, Clackamas County Extension Service, Sherry Sirkin, owner of Dancin Roots Farm, and David Yudkin, owner of Hot Lips Pizza, speak about how local foods can be effectively incorporated into restaurant food and used in the kitchen. Ideas about planning for such cooking were also discussed. | Yes |
| 182 | March 6, 2002 | Film & Video Production in Oregon | Kelly Baker of Square One Productions, Veronica Rinard of Oregon's Film & Video Office and Thomas Phillipson of the NW Film and Video Center, talk about what type of film and video work is happening in Oregon. What are the constraints, what ensures that films are produced, and what is cutting edge. | Yes |
| 183 | March 13, 2002 | Adaptive Gardening | Patrick Rogers, a 20 year veteran of the Master Gardener's program, confined to a wheelchair, talks about techniques he uses to make create gardens and carry out gardening tasks easier. | Yes |
| 184 | March 20, 2002 | Electronic Recycling in Oregon | Scott Clagg of METRO, Oso of Free Geek and Julie Daniel, Managing Director of Eugene's BRING talk about the problems of recycling electronic equipment and the directions that government, private profit and non-profit organizations are moving to resolve this extensive problem. Particular focus was on computers and televisions. | Yes |
| 185 | March 27, 2002 | Oregon's Budget Priorities | Russ Dondero, Political Science professor at Pacific University, Ellen Lowe, consultant and long time activist, and Senator Ryan Deckert talk about the causes of the current Oregon fiscal crisis and about the options available to help the state over this severe period. | Yes |
| 186 | April 3, 2002 | Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine | JoWanna Harman Stever, licensed acupuncturist and Registered Nurse,talks about the history of Chinese Medicine and how Acupuncture, one of the techniques for treating disorders, can be used to deal with a wide range of conditions. | Yes |
| 187 | April 10, 2002 | Paralyzed Veterans of America - Oregon | Jerry Ryan, Hospital Liaison for the PVA,tells about how members support one another in Veterans centers in Oregon and the Veterans spinal injury center in Washington. | Yes |
| 188 | April 17, 2002 | Homelessness | Jean DeMasters, the Executive Director of the YWCA of Greater Portland and Casandara Garrison, a Policy Advocate for the Oregon Food Bank define the causes of and problems created by homelessness among woman and children. | Yes |
| 189 | April 24, 2002 | Showstoppers & the NW Senior Theatre | Members of the cast and the Theatre's Artistic Director, Wanda Nichols, sing and talk their way into the hearts of all listeners by singing solos, duets, full cast numbers of both familiar and not-so familiar songs. | Yes |
| 190 | May 1, 2002 | Budgeting for Your Dreams | Pam Brown, an educator, public speaker, experienced business program talked about the ways we perceive money and how each of us can achieve financial success. | Yes |
| 191 | May 8, 2002 | Reducing Fossil Fuel Use So We Can Live More Healthy & Better Lives | Ed Hunt, Managing Editor of Tidepool, an environmental web site, Kevin Downing of Oregon's Clean Air Program (Dept. of Environmental Quality) and Christopher Dymond from Oregon's Office of Energy talks about the availability of fossil fuel and the variety of effective fuel options open to Americans. | Yes |
| 192 | May 15, 2002 | Genetically Engineered Foods | Dr. Terry Lomax of the Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University will talk about the public perceptions and concerns that people have about genetically engineered foods. | Yes |
| 193 | May 22, 2002 | No Program | No Program | No |
| 194 | May 29, 2002 | Coping with Depression | Beckie Child, an advocate for patient's rights will share her insights about the causes and medical support for people with severe depression. | Yes |
| 195 | June 5, 2002 | Theatre & Arts Opportunities for Senior and disabled Artists | Laurie Dalton of ORCA, Oregon Artists from Eugene's American Festival and Bach Festival and other guests will talk about the summer,fall opportunities for direct involvement in Oregon arts. | Yes |
| 196 | June 12, 2002 | OSHU Medical Research Project | Anthony Oliva, PhD, and Coleen Atkins, PhD, representing OHSU to talk about the importance of basic medical research and how it affects our lives and how we can affect the development of the various types of research. | Yes |
| 197 | June 19, 2002 | Facts about Genetically Engineered Food | Terri L. Lomax, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Botany, OSU, talked about the ways some of our food sources have been genetically, how frequently these sources are found in food, their safety and public concerns. | Yes |
| XXX | June 26, 2002 | No Program | Program was pre-empted by State Legislative Sessions. | No |
| 198 | July 3, 2002 | Effect of the Olmsted Decisions on Public Mental Health Programs | Beckie Child, an advocate for patient's rights will share her insights about the Olmsted Decision on Oregon's Human Resource programs. | Yes |
| 199 | July 10, 2002 | Economics of Maritime Operations - Port of Portland | Representatives of the Portland of Portland the International Longshoreman's Union talk about the importance of maritime operations in the Greater Portland area. | Yes |
| 200 | July 17, 2002 | Airport Operations at the Portland International Airport | Representatives of the Portland talk about the way the persons with handicaps are dealt with at the Portland International Airport. | Yes |
| 201 | July 24, 2002 | Employment & Training for the Handicapped | Bennett Johnson, CEO of the St. Vincent de Paul Enterprises and Anne O'Malley and Leigh Ohlsteen of Portland Habilitation Center, Inc. spoke about their training programs for people with handicapped, how placements were made some of the problems and issues faced by persons with handicaps. | Yes |
| 202 | July 31, 2002 | Genetically Modified Foods, Part II | Mark Humus of NW RAGE, Donna Harris and Craig Winters who organized the drive to place a ballot measure on the November 2002 ballot which would require the labeling of genetically altered foods on packaging appear on the show to discuss the major issues of GMO's. | Yes |
| 203 | Aug. 7, 2002 | Maintaning Our Wellness | Zdenek Zumr, a licenses Acupuncturist, and other staff from the newly operating Pearl Clinic, challenge some of the popular views of keeping well. | Yes |
| 204 | Aug. 14, 2002 |
What the public needs to know about private pilot licensing. |
Gwen Morrow, President of the NW Aviation Association, and Jim Graham , a flight instructor, share their experiences in learning how to fly and get a pilot's license. | Yes |
| 205 | Aug. 21, 2002 | What is an Intuitive Counselor? | Renee tells us about how she became a Psychic Counselor and shares her ideas about developing your own personal growth and development. | Yes |
| 206 | Aug. 28, 2002 | Meet Nick Baker, a young singer and song writer | Nick Baker , a blind, young man tells us about how he learned music, and developed his skills as a song-writer. He shared his first album with the audience. | Yes |
| 207 | Sept. 4, 2002 | Sports Heroes | Craig Blanchette, a wheelchair bound person since birth, tells us about how he became a champion handcycler. He shared his new dreams for the future. | Yes |
| 208 | Sept. 11, 2002 | What is causing our pharmaceuticals to be so costly? | Martin Donohoe, MD, FACP, member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, talks about the practices of the pharmaceutical industry that cause such high prices. | Yes |
| 209 | Sept. 18, 2002 | The Global Environmental Facility | Jeff Griffin, a private environmental consultant, talks about the ways that the Rio Summit created new world-wide opportunities for improvements to the international ecosystem. | Yes |