Mary Lovell- 100 years old, Kappa Kappa Gamma, PEO, PE

Links:
 Concussion Repair Manual

Glenn Zelensky at Northwest Functional Neurology

This podcast episode delves into the extraordinary life of Dana, as she shares her journey of living in a van and embracing a nomadic lifestyle. 

From building her own camper van to overcoming challenges on the road, Dana's story is one of resilience and determination. 

She talks about the support she received from loved ones and the lessons she learned along the way. 

Through her experiences, Dana inspires listeners to pursue their passions and live life on their terms.

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Liz Scott, director of the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum in Cannon Beach, Oregon shares about

• the history of the museum
•  how Cannon Beach got its name,
• Mary Gerritse, first mail lady in Clatsop County traveling by horse over native trails of Neakhanie Mountain, Hug Point and Tillamook Head
• Partnership with the Clatsop Nehalem Confederated Tribe to make sure their displays are accurate
• the Cannon Beach Sand Castle contest 60 year anniversary coming up

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 Hilary Levine started adventures travelling across the country with Punk rock groups selling merch, then got a degree in tenant law, spent time working with the houseless and anti violence, went on to work at the Harbor with victims of domestic violence, received a master’s degree in social work and now is an administrator at Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. 

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LINKS
TRI Marine
The Outlaw Ocean Project
International Sustainable Seafood foundation 

In this episode, join host Jan Johnson as she dives into the complex world of global tuna supply and sustainability with Christa Svensson, the Sustainability Program Manager Global at Tri Marine. Christa, who grew up in a commercial fishing family, sheds light on her unique journey from being on fishing vessels to her current role responsible for reporting at Tri Marine, a company handling over 10% of the world's tuna supply. As the Sustainability Program Manager, Christa discusses her involvement with the International Sustainable Seafood Foundation and her critical work in social accountability and responsibility, particularly concerning fishing vessels.

Discover the challenges and intricacies of ensuring sustainability in the seafood industry, as Christa shares her experiences working with diverse teams across various time zones. From her involvement in social audits to addressing issues like forced labor and illegal, unreported fishing, Christa provides valuable insights into the multifaceted efforts required to maintain a responsible and ethical seafood supply chain.

Explore the global reach of Tri Marine, spanning offices in Italy, Spain, France, the Solomon Islands, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Thailand, Ecuador, Colombia, and Panama, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability on a worldwide scale. Gain a deeper understanding of the daily challenges faced by those working in the fishing industry and the balance needed between enforcing ethical practices and ensuring food security for millions of people.

Join Jan and Christa in this eye-opening conversation about the intricate dynamics of the seafood industry, the importance of collaboration, and the continuous efforts towards creating a sustainable and socially responsible future for global fisheries.

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Join host Jan Johnson in an inspiring conversation with Lily, a junior at the California Institute of Technology, as they dive into Lily's journey in geochemistry. From discovering her passion in a geogirl science camp to mapping mountains and exploring Iceland's geothermal wonders, Lily shares her extraordinary experiences as an ordinary woman shaping the future of geology. Get ready for a motivational and captivating episode of "Women of the Northwest," where ordinary women lead extraordinary lives.

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Sugar Birds: Finding Grace in the Wilderness

LINKS: Website

Susan Peterson episode

Facebook

Instagram

Sugar Birds book

  Author of Sugar Birds and Leaning on Air

Winner of 11 awards, including the prestigious American Christian Fiction Awards for Debut Fiction and Christy award finalist

In the enchanting world of the northern woods, where nests of wild birds become a sanctuary for a young girl named Aggie, a captivating tale unfolds. Join me, Jan Johnson, as we explore the riveting story of "Sugar Birds," written by Cheryl Bostrom. Aggie, facing challenges at home, accidentally ignites a tragic fire that leads her into the untamed wilderness, seeking solace among its creatures and trees. As we delve into this narrative, we discover the mending powers of forgiveness and the profound impact of love and grace. But that's not all,  "Sugar Birds" is just the beginning. Cheryl Bostrom shares her insights into writing, inspiration, and the art of creating extraordinary characters. 

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LINKS
Wildlife Center for the North Coast
Coast Pregnancy Clinic
CASA
North Coast Food Web
Altrusa
Lower Columbia College
Hero Saver
Belize Heroes
Silent Bridge


Monica is actively involved in various community initiatives, particularly focused on education, entrepreneurship, and community development. Here's a summary of the key points from the conversation:

1. Business Program at the College:
   • The college has a strong business program with a focus on entrepreneurship and small business development.
   • There is a business club that is open to all students, not just those in business classes.
   • A rotary club has been started to provide students with opportunities to engage in both business and community-oriented activities.
2. Vision for a Business Achievement Center:
   • Monica envisions the creation of a Business Achievement Center to support mentoring and collaboration between students and mentors.
   • Plans include hosting mentors from organizations like SCORE to guide small businesses and providing resources for writing business plans and navigating permits.
   • The center aims to have a recording studio for interviews, infomercials about the college's foundation, and educational content creation.
3. Educational Initiatives:
   • The center would have the capability to record educational content, such as math problems, science experiments, and more, for students to access anytime.
   • Monica emphasizes the importance of using social media platforms like TikTok for educational outreach.
4. International Programs:
   • The college is actively involved in international programs with sister cities in Japan, connections in Korea, and plans for establishing ties with China.
5. Collaboration with Local Nonprofits:
   • Monica works with local nonprofits and government agencies on economic development, small business development, and entrepreneurship.
   • She discusses projects related to addressing childcare gaps and culinary training needs in the community.
6. Partnerships and Networking:
   • Monica shares her experiences of networking and building partnerships, both locally and internationally, to bring resources and support to the community.
7. Philanthropic Work in Belize:
   • Monica is involved in philanthropic work in Belize, including initiatives like providing an ambulance, supporting a medical clinic, and collaborating with various nonprofits for broader impact.
8. Connections with International Nonprofits:
   • Monica has connections with nonprofits like Silent Bridges, which focuses on rescuing victims of child and women trafficking internationally.
9. Community Engagement:
   • Monica emphasizes the importance of community engagement, collaboration, and support for various projects, including fundraising events like "100 Women Who Care."
10. Future Plans:
    • Monica

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LINKS:
Maddox Dance Studio
Liberty Theater

Our guest today is Jeanne Peterson owner of Maddox Dance Studio in Warrenton, Oregon, who started teaching dance in 1949 in her family’s basement at the age of 13. She danced at the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood, in Montreal and San Francisco among other places. 

Listen to her talk about how she started and the ins and outs of the Nutcracker production.

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Why voter reform?
The Problem
STAR stands for Score Then Automatic Runoff

Give your favorite 5 stars, give your least favorite zero and score the others as you like.

You can score your conscience.

You don't have to worry about voting for the lessor of two evils or wasting your vote.

Scores are created by adding all the scores until all the ballots are counted.
The two highest scoring candidates are finalists.
The remaining candidates are out of the running.

Next, scores are tabulated in the automatic runoff.
All ballots are considered again, looking at the scores of the finalists to consider the winner.

STAR is non-partisan.

We should be able to vote our conscience, our votes should never be wasted, and our elections should accurately reflect the will of the people.

The initiative would establish STAR voting, where voters rate the candidates for a given office and the top two finishers advance to an automatic runoff.

Oct 6, 2023 — Eugene residents will likely will decide in May whether to implement the STAR (Score Then Automatic Runoff) voting method. 

SECTION 1. Legislative Findings.
The People of the State of Oregon find that:
(1) Upgrading our electoral system to a modern, user-friendly, and more accurate voting method would significantly improve Oregon's political landscape by ensuring that every voter can vote their conscience, that our votes are able to make a difference, and that our system elects winners who better represent the will of the people.

(2) Modern electoral science has consistently shown that STAR Voting is the best voting method available to empower voters, to level the playing field, to remove barriers to entry for candidates, and to ensure our elections are fair and representative.

(3) The current voting method used in most Oregon elections, in which a voter can vote for only one candidate and the candidate with the most votes wins, is fundamentally flawed:

(a) Voting for one's honest favorite can and often does backfire, if a voter's favorite isn't strong enough to win, and voters must strategically vote for a "lesser-of-two-evils" candidate to avoid wasting their votes.

(b) This is due to a problem known as vote-splitting, where like-minded voters can end up effectively divided and conquered. Vote-splitting is common in elections with more than two candidates, even if the third candidate has no chance of winning. When vote-splitting results in the election of a candidate opposed by the majority of voters, it is known as the "Spoiler Effect."

(c) Candidates who may have brought valuable ideas to the table are often pressured not to run because of vote-splitting concerns. Vote-splitting also makes elections subject to manipulation, and political operatives can fund non-viable candidates they actually oppose in order to split the vote and game the election.

(d) The current system increases polarization and leads to two-party domination because it only works accurately with two candidates in the race. When there are more candidates, voters have to align with one of the two perceived front runners to avoid wasting their votes.

(e) Voting for an under funded candidate who may not be viable runs the risk of "wasting" your vote, so vote-splitting magnifies the already outsized influence of money in politics.

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Welcome to women of the northwest where I interview ordinary women leading extraordinary lives.

It’s my privilege today to interview Susie McLiery, who is an avid folk musician who has had a myriad of fascinating experiences playing with Spud Siegel, Kid Siegel, Polly Norris, David Quinton, holding dances at the Netel Grange in Clatsop County and playing at the Jewell Harvest Festival.

She and her partner Jim Boswell played with Michael Zametkin and Jim Fink.

Susie was a programmer for KMUN from 1984 until recently with the Gospel Music Show and became a jack of all trades at the station, eventually becoming the program director in ’87. 

As a kid she lived in Vermont and spent summers at Martha’s vineyard where they had a house. It was there that she was introduced to folksters such as Tom Rush, Maria Muldar, Chambers Brothers, the Islanders and The Weavers. James Taylor was her neighbor.

Be sure to click the link to the transcript where I’ve put links to most of the people she references.

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