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This river, the Nenana river, is located immediately adjacent to Denali National Park and Preserve and passes by the McKinley Village where the Host had an overnight stay. The river is glacier fed. There was a sign saying that a Grizzly bear had recently been seen immediately by this property. Beautiful and dangerous.


Program Schedules & Recordings

Season #6

September 24, 2003 to September 22, 2004

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Program Number
Date
Program Title
Description
CD Available

#260

9/24/03

Show Canceled

None

No

#261

10/01/03

World Travelers

Dan & Michelle Cutugno talk about their round-the-world trip to first and third world countries. Dan & Michelle discussed the environmental conditions, attitudes about the United States, and the general condition of many countries.

Yes

#262

10/08/03

Resolving our Conflicts

Stan Stinick, Amy Cleary and Renee Bove of Clackamas County Dispute Resolution Center tell us about the importance of mediation, how it works, and the benefits.

Yes

#263

10/15/03

Who's Watching our Elderly When Natural Disasters Occur?

Diane Lindsey or Washington County, Oregon, Disability Aging and Veterans Services talked about her agency functions when there is no power, flooding and/or earthquakes.

Yes

#264

10/22/03

End of the Oregon Trail

David Porter, Executive Director and and Rick Wurzer, Lead Interpreter, End of the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center, talk about Oregon history from 1841-1866. There are many personal stories that create vivid pictures of the Overlander experiences.

Hear the Trail Band. They provide a musical backdrop for this period.

Yes

#265

10/29/03

UNICEF and Its Programs

Cathie Vohries, a local volunteer working for the US Fund for UNICEF, explained how the Halloween "Trick-Or-Treat" 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

#266

11/05/03

The Children's Store

Visit the shop as I wander through the store and talk with various managers as they talk about the items offered for sale. Meet four agency representatives talk about their agency's services to children and their families. They all take part in the Store.

Yes

#267

11/12/03

Employment Challenges for the Blind

Claude Garvin speaks about his experience as he guided blind students in High School and College.

Yes

#268

11/19/03

Sharing our Stuff

Steven Udlycz an Alex West talk about web sites that help you find items that you need and don't need.

Yes

#269

11/26/03

Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Sharon Thornberry of the Oregon Food Bank, Better Tzume of the Clackamas County Extension Program and Jenny Holmes, Editor of Portland's Bounty, talk about ways to create a sustainable Thanksgiving dinner. Originally aired on 11/21/01, Program #`67

Yes

#270

12/03/03

Expatriates in Mexico

Clay Chance, retired Las Angeles resident, Kim Springer-Valla Senor, restaurant owner, Diane Gaulat-Quary, computer services, and Gil Givens, gift store owner, talk about their adjustments to Mexico over the short and long run.

Yes

#271

12/10/03

Vegan, Raw and Living Cuisine

Guests to be announced.

Yes

#272

12/17/03

Entrepreneurs in Mexico

Arlene O' Reilley, Canadian, owner of a restaurant, Hank Muffett and Conrad Kostelecky, owner of another restaurant who are from Portland, OR, and Diane Gault-Quary speak about their experiences in operating businesses in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Yes

#273

12/24/03

Show Preempted

Christmas Eve

No

#274

12/31/03

Show Preempted

New Years Eve

No

#275

01/07/04

No Show

No Show

No

#276

01/14/04

Portland Ponders and Quad Wheelchair Rugby

Guests to be announced.

Yes

#277

01/21/04

Strilngtown 2003

Poetry, prose and stories read by prominent American writers.

Yes

#278

01/28/04

Sustainable NW Communities

Guests to be announced.

Yes

#279

02/04/04

Global Warming Revisited

Guests to be announced.

Yes

#280

02/11/04

Affordable Housing Resources

The Reverend Casey Moffett-Cheney, a Developer and remodeler or affordable housing and Don Steffey, a representative of Guardian Management, a firm that counts 50% of its housing as affordable housing appeared on the show to talk about options for low income residents.

Yes

#281

02/18/04

Adjusting to Blindness

Frank Frost, former Director of Planning, City of Portland, OR, talks about his adjustment to his loss of vision.

Yes

#282

02/25/04

The Urban Growth Boundary

Dr. Rhomas Harvey, Professor of Geography at PSU and Bob Stacey, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, talk about the effects of the Urban Growth Boundary on Oregon's rural and urban areas.

Yes

#283

03/03/04

Oregon's Affordable Housing Challenge

Michael Anderson of the Community Development Network and Amy Davis of Habitat for Humanity, and Senator Kate Brown describe how various organizations and persons are helping create affordable housing in Oregon and around the world.

Yes

#284

03/10/04

Resources and Support for Oregon's Children

Ruth Taylor, Program Supervisor of Parents Anonymous of Oregon and an employee of the Morrison Child and Family Services, and parents will talk about the network helps them focus on parent skills that facilitate successful child development.

Yes

#285

03/17/04

The Peace Corp Museum

Martin Kaplan, President of the Museum of Peace Corp appeared, along with board members Anne Wheeler, Ron Myers and Nichole Dino talk about their Peace Corp experiences. They also explained how they have been raising money for a National Museum.

Yes

#286

03/24/04

Feng Shui and Personal Health

Rich Stever, Consultant, will define Feng Shui and explain how it facilitates personal health and well being.

Yes

#287

03/31/04

Treking in Nepal

Larry and Poppy Dully talk about their preparation of a Nepal trek during a multi-week vacation in 2004. They described their camping experiences and the usefulness of tea houses. They also talked about the manner that social, cultural and religious differences are expressed in this country.

Yes

#288

04/07/04

The Social Benefits of Documentaries

Richard Wilhelm and Sue Arburhnot or "Hare-in-the-Gate Productions, LLC" will discuss their film production. David Leslie, Executive Director of Oregon's Ecumenical Ministries talked about the benefits of producing documentaries.

Yes

#289

04/14/04

Choosing the Fish We Eat

Representatives of "Save Our Wild Salmon" will speak about this topic. The group represents gillnetters and Puget Sound trolllers. They talked about the importance of saving our wild salmon stock.

Yes

#290

04/21/04

Increasing Our Children's Self Esteem

Christi Scattarella, founder and Executive Director of "The Shadow Project" talked about techniques that she uses with teachers to improve the children with disabilities learning skills.

Yes

#291

04/28/04

Opportunities for Seniors and people with disabilities in the Theater and the arts

Bonnie Vorenbert of Art Age Publications and Kim Ruthart of ORCA, Frederick James and Casey Lee, artists, talk about how art can enrich the lives of seniors as well as people with disabilities.

Yes

#292

05/05/04

Maintaining Wellness

Scenek Zummer, licensed Acupuncturist, and Amy Bader, Naturepath, talk about their medical services that benefit individuals seeking wellness. Originally aired on August 7, 2002.

Yes

#293

05/12/04

No Program Available

No information

No

#294

05/19/04

Free Furniture and household goods for low income individuals.

Roz Babener, founder and Executive Director of Oregon Community Warehouse, joined Kelly Zander, Warehouse staff member, in describing the operation of the Warehouse. This included an explanation of their cooperation with many social service agencies.

Yes

#295

05/26/04

Preempted

Special OPB program aired in its place.

No

#296

06/02/04

Traveling in Spain, safe travel during dangerous times. Their was discussion of the March 11, 2004 training bombing in Spain.

An interview of American expatriate, Kathy Wilke who is currently from Granada, Spain and formerly of Iowa. Also hear an interview of Anna Marie DaBrow and Ingrid Fisher, two travelers and friends from the Netherlands as they traveled through Spain.

Yes

#297

06/09/04

Community Advocates

Jennifer Talbot, Executive Director of Community Advocates explains two program which they sponsor: Kids Can and No Punching Judy, a video about domestic abuse

Yes

#298

06/16/04

Socially Responsible Investing

Raymond Lanza of the Cascadia Revolving Fund appeared on the show with Daniel Bone of the Community Cycling Center. The Fund provides investing that has social rewards as well as economic results. Bone described how the Fund helped his organization better serve the community.

Yes

#299

06/23/04

Gaining a new perspective on Oregon's mental health care programs.

Dr. John Holmes, Executive Director of NAMI of Multnomah County and other guests talked about Oregon's mental health issues and resolutions

Yes

#300

06/30/04

Environmental Organizations and Programs in Bend, OR

Presentation by Cylvia Hayes, Exec. Director of 3EStrategies of Bend, OR. She described the work of her company. Also, Shauna Quistorff, Executive Director of the Central Oregon Environmental Center talked about the challenges and successes of her organization.

Yes

#301

07/07/04

Growing Your Own Money

David Hoyle, Manager of the Community Store, Findhorn Park, Scotland, talks about how the community raised development money by having Park residents investment in Scottish Pound notes. This program originally aired on Dec. 11, 2002.

Yes

#302

07/14/04

Oregon's Farmers Market

Meet a number of Oregon's Farmers Market managers. They describe the current product trends and methods that individuals can use to make effective use of the markets.`

Yes

#303

07/21/04

Doctors providing Rural Medical Services

Dr. Leslie King, a physician, explained her work in a rural Oregon community in Hermiston, OR. She also described several issues she has with physician education and support of physicians

Yes

#304

07/28/04

Mental Health Issues and treatment programs for Seniors

Dr. John Holmes, Executive Director of NAMI of Multnomah County and Dr. Barbara Lamandri appeared to talk about Oregon's mental health services and the various challenges to those services.

Yes

#305

08/04/04

Latin Love Songs

Meet Michael McCabe, NW area musician. He just released a CD entitled "Amor." McCabe is a guitar player. He also spoke about his experiences as a musician.

Yes

#306

08/11/04

Growing Your Own Money

David Hoyle, the manager of a store in Findhorn Park, Scotland, describes how the community established a community currency that could be spent within the community. The money was invested in Scottish Pounds and the return on investment was used to develop community infrastructure like their own wind power generating equipment.

Yes

#307

08/18/04

That Positive Paper

Lisa Bauschelt, the founder and Board chair of "That Positive Paper" describes how this newspaper was birthed and about the paper's mission. The mission is to, "share the generosity and possibilities of the human spirit."

Yes

#308

08/25/04

How Do We Grow Gardens?

Meet the Executive Director of Growing Gardens, Inc. He talks about the history and purpose of the organization.

Yes

#309

09/01/04

Saving Our Rivers

Sue Moir of the Tualatin Riverkeepers talks about the many ways that individuals and this organization maintain and improve Oregon's waterways.

Yes

#310
09/08/04 Protecting Our Forests - Measure #34
Marianne Gest and Lyndon Ruhnkeeof of "Tillamook 50/50" appeared on the show to talk about the need to balance the use of state forestland. She spoke especially about the Tillamook and Clatsop forest areas in northern Oregon. They support Measure 34.
Yes
#311
09/15/04 A Virtual Alaska Cruise
Tom and Patty Picket, Louise Ford, Judy Kimborow and Pam Brown share their experiences flying, train riding, and bussing through various parts of Alaska. Areas covered include Anchorage, Denali Park, Fairbanks, and the southern most parts of Alaska.
Yes

#312

09/22/04

Listen to Craig Russell

Craig Russell plays a variety of native flutes and other instruments. He also explains his life experiences and describes how those experiences led him to become a musician.

Yes