Podcasts about Okanogan

Today - we’re taking a closer look at this year’s Point in Time Count, also known as a PIT Count, which measures homelessness within the community. Read our full story. And later - North Central Washington Libraries received The Wenatchee World’s Progress Award during the Community Impact Awards ceremony on February 20th. They were recognized for their efforts to move communities forward across Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan counties.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Tim Nyhus, a passionate explorer uncovering the hidden treasures of ghost towns and abandoned mines across the state. Episode Highlights A Journey into Washington's Forgotten Past Tim shares how his love for history and family road trips inspired him to explore ghost towns and mines, starting with the abandoned coal town of Melmont in 2009. Hear about his first-hand experiences uncovering these historical gems and how a simple hike sparked a lifelong passion. Building a Community of Explorers From sharing photos on Facebook to creating videos for YouTube, Tim discusses how his adventures evolved into a platform that connects history enthusiasts. He reflects on how technology and storytelling have played a role in preserving and sharing Washington's forgotten landmarks. Exploration Tips for Beginners Interested in visiting a ghost town? Tim offers beginner-friendly tips for exploring these historical sites, including how to find publicly accessible locations and plan safe, enjoyable trips. Challenges of Abandoned Mines Learn about the risks and rewards of mine exploration, including the incredible story of Tim's harrowing entry into a collapsed 1890s mine. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and respecting the history and fragility of these sites. Why Documentation Matters Tim explains his mission to preserve the legacy of Washington's ghost towns and mines, ensuring future generations can learn about these significant landmarks before they disappear. What's Next for Tim's Adventures? Tim teases upcoming explorations, including a private mine visit in the Okanogan area and more trips to Washington's lesser-known ghost towns. Stay tuned for incredible stories of perseverance, history, and discovery. Where to Follow Tim's Journey Explore more of Tim's work and connect with his community: Facebook: Ghost Towns and Mines of Washington YouTube: Ghost Towns and Mines of Washington Instagram: Ghost Towns And Mines of Washington Support the Show Enjoying the podcast? Share this episode with friends and family! You can also follow us on Twitter @explorewastate or visit our website at explorewashingtonstate.com. Your word-of-mouth support helps us grow and share these stories with more listeners. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time for another exploration of Washington's unique stories!

Today - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service is awarding $4.2 million to the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. This funding is aimed at rehabilitating three apartment complexes that provide crucial housing for agricultural workers in the area. And later - Wenatchee is taking steps to replace a massive piece of its infrastructure—a four-million-gallon water reservoir located near the corner of Okanogan Avenue and Gehr Street.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Joey are live in studio to run down their opening day, they talk about how the weather will affect the first couple weeks of opening hunts, then they are joined by Todd Daniels of Talltailsguideservice.com to talk about Snohomish River silvers, then they give you their picks of the week.

Today - we're focusing on Washington State Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson, who made a campaign stop in Wenatchee. And later - we turn our focus to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, where fire restrictions have taken effect.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earth Feather Sovereign abductions and murders of Indigenous WomenMay 24, 2023Ed is joined by Earth Feather Sovereign who is campaigning to raise awareness, action and justice for the thousands of Indigenous women who are abducted, sexually assaulted, trafficked and murdered every year.Earth-Feather Sovereign, is a member of the Okanogan and Sanpoil bands of the Colville Confederated Tribes and a Washington state residentArticle : Wikipedia Support : Native Hope More Information : ArticleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Welcome to Highland Wonders Podcast Season 4!!! We are excited to be back and kicking off the new season with Don Gayton: ecologist, writer, and native grass enthusiast. This episode is sure to push you into the next level of your natural history learning, and to inspire new questions about our native species and ecosystems. At the end, if you are thirsty for more, here are some additional resources to tide you over until you can get back out into the shrub steppe or a highland meadow and see for yourself! For more about Don Gayton, including his publications and blog, check out his website. Zoom in and learn more about our native grasses and their distinctive plant parts in Don Gayton's Grass Identification Primer Zoom out with information from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Shrub Steppe page, where you can find an overview, a virtual tour and a short film (by Conservation Northwest and WDFW) about Washington's Shrub Steppe Habitat.  Join a citizen science opportunity! Help to catalog the biodiversity of the Okanogan Highlands through iNaturalist, a great (and free) platform for learning that allows you to submit your photos or audio observations for identification and learning. It's a really fun way to connect with a community of nature observers and learners of all levels, and has real value in building our understanding of the biodiversity of our area so that we can better steward our place. Once you have a username, join our local projects to help build a repository of knowledge about the species that inhabit this special place. Here are a couple of projects that we recommend: Okanogan Highlands Biodiversity Project: Chesaw and Surroundings Okanogan Highlands Biodiversity Project: Mt Bonaparte and Surroundings

The sports crew (Dylan, Josh, Kody and Aaron) discuss the state football championship games from Saturday at The Greatest Setting in College Football, the underperformance of the top seeds, the college football playoff deal, the size of those dudes on Okanogan, the speed of those dudes on Anacortes, and a preview of the prep basketball season.

Evergreen State farmers have been producing more apples than anybody else in the country for the better part of a century. When the first apple seeds were planted at Fort Vancouver in the 1820s, the history of apple growing in the state of Washington was officially kicked off. Apples were one of the first crops that early farmers planted to eat themselves and to also sell to make a living. Orchardists in the 1890s realized that the Yakima, Wenatchee, and Okanogan valleys in Central Washington were suitable for growing apples. This discovery coincided with the introduction of large-scale irrigation in the region. Growers were now able to sell their fruit across the entirety of the West once railways were built. Apples from Central Washington were shipped all over the country throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and due to the great quality of these apples, they fetched a high price. The Red Delicious apple variety reigned supreme in Washington throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, but it is currently facing competition from a number of other kinds, including the Gala and the Fuji. Apples are expected to retain their dominance as the state's most important agricultural commodity well into the year 2020.Listen now to learn more about the most iconic crop produced in the Evergreen State to celebrate this year's Thanksgiving Holiday!A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube.Find merchandise for the podcast now available at:     https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.comIf you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EvergreenpodIf you have any questions, episode ideas you'd like to see explored, or just have a general comment, please reach out at Historyoftheevergreenstatepod@gmail.comTo keep up on news for the podcast and other related announcements, please like and follow:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryoftheevergreenstatepodcastFind the podcast over on Instagram as well: @HISTORY_EVERGREENSTATEPODCASTYou can also find the podcast over on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@historyoftheevergreenstatepodThank you for listening to another Thanksgiving Special episode of the History of the Evergreen State Podcast!

Joey tells Tom the story of his succesfully Okanogan buck hunt, they get your ready for boat improvment season, and they are joined by Tim Deaver of Bob's Sporting Goods on Southeast Washington Blacktail, Willapa Mallards, and Cowlitz Coho. 

Joey tells Tom about his Okanogan hunt, they get you ready for all the local oppenening day opportunites, and they hear of a great hunt from The Sthealthy Hunter Ryan Lampers. 

Join us for a refreshingly fun episode, full of natural history, scientific research, and the developing story of Home Range Wildlife Research, whose mission is “to advance wildlife conservation by conducting high-quality research, educating aspiring biologists, and engaging local communities.” Anna Machowicz, Home Range Education Director, shares exciting news about field training and volunteer opportunities, and explains how Home Range has begun implementation of a long-term study of Canada Lynx populations in the mountains between the Methow and Okanogan – an area that has been significantly altered by two decades of megafires. In all that they do, Home Range invites community volunteers, students, and academics to participate, leading collaborative investigations of wildlife and working to understand how communities and land managers can support wildlife populations and healthy ecosystems into the future. Check out their website: https://www.homerange.org/home for more information, and to sign up for training and volunteer opportunities!  For additional information, check out this recent article about Home Range in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/could-prescribed-fires-offer-the-best-protection-for-washingtons-lynx/ This podcast is produced by Okanogan Highlands Alliance. For more information or to support OHA, visit our website: okanoganhighlands.org

Is bow hunting for you? I have pondered this question over the years of hunting. If you are new to hunting or well on your hunting journey, you have likely asked this question too.    In this episode, I am joined by Adam Foss. Adam is a professional photographer and is known throughout the community as an exceptional bow hunter. As I have got to know Adam over the past couple of years, I've been inspired to pick up my bow and start my journey as a bow hunter.   I've invited Adam on the podcast to discuss the opportunities and benefits of bow hunting. But we also recognize the challenges and commitment to be a successful bow hunter. So we discuss the necessary steps to take to become a bow hunter.    I'm teaming up with Adam to build a bow-hunting workshop. Over the years, many folks have asked when we will create an EatWild Bow Hunting Workshop. Well, here it is, and we've got one of the best bow hunters, storytellers, and good humans to lead it.    In his podcast, we touch on the motivations for the bow hunter, the benefits, the challenges, expectations for practice and reasonable outcomes.   You can join us for the inaugural EatWild Bow Hunting Workshop. We're hosting it on May 12 and 13th at the Arosa ranch in the Okanogan. You can find out more on our website.   As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.   We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.

From 1957 through 1962, John E. Goldmark, an Okanogan-born state representative, spent three terms in the Washington State House of Representatives. He advanced to positions of leadership within the Democratic Party and was regarded as one of the most significant figures in the liberal movement. However, a number of right-wing political rivals launched an effort to portray Goldmark and his wife, Sally Goldmark, as communists or sympathizers, and as a result he was soundly defeated in the 1962 primary election. The Goldmarks filed a libel lawsuit and prevailed in a widely publicized trial, receiving a $40,000 award. Following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving related concerns, the judgment was later overturned. John Goldmark left his position in government and returned to his ranch in the Okanagan. He passed away from cancer in Seattle in 1979.Many thought the Goldmark story to be done by this point in time, but Right-wing fanatic David Lewis Rice viciously murdered civil rights lawyer Charles Goldmark, his wife Annie Goldmark, and their two boys, Colin, 10, and Derek, 12, in their Madrona home on Christmas Eve of 1985. Rice incorrectly thought that Goldmark was both Jewish and a high ranking member of the Communist Party.Rice later pleaded guilty and was to receive the death penalty. In 1997, his conviction was reversed, and he received a life sentence without the chance for parole.Listen now to learn more about this political intrigue of the Evergreen State and its tragic ending.A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube.Find merchandise for the podcast now available at:     https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.comIf you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EvergreenpodIf you have any questions, episode ideas you'd like to see explored, or just have a general comment, please reach out at Historyoftheevergreenstatepod@gmail.comTo keep up on news for the podcast and other related announcements, please like and follow:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryoftheevergreenstatepodcastThank you for listening!

Sports Dump Ep. 43: ​​We Are Now in the Endgame Dammit On this playoff football edition, the Chronicle sports staff breaks down the semifinal round of the state football playoffs, bids goodbye to W.F. West and Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, and discusses everything they know about Okanogan in advance of Napavine's state finals showdown with the Bulldogs. Sponsored by Elam's Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic and Americool.

Episode number eight of “County Countdown” – a multi-year, thirteen-part All Over The Map series about the place-name origins of Washington counties and county seats – is the #LMAO edition. In this case, “LMAO,” of course, stands for Lincoln, Mason, and Okanogan counties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allain Roy joins Scott Burnside and Mike McKenna on the finale of The Suitcase and The Scribe live from the Kelowna airport. Roy is wrapping up his agency camps in the beautiful Okanogan town after starting in New Brunswick earlier in the summer. Roy first spoke about the market this season and its uniqueness. He then discussed the most recent deal with Jonas Siegenthaler in New Jersey. Siegenthaler isn't the only player Roy works with on the Devils. He spoke about his other client Nico Hischier and how his new deal in New Jersey came about. After the interview, Mike and Scott dove into what's been happening around the NHL and what hasn't been happening. The New York Islanders have done nothing so far this summer. Mike gives a prediction on what could still happen on Long Island. On the flip side, they spoke about the sneaky good summer the Pittsburgh Penguins have had. Not only did they bring back Kris Letang and Geno Malkin, but they found a way to move Michael Matheson's contract and Jon Marino to bring in Jeff Petry and Ty Smith. Scott and Mike discussed the situation with Hockey Canada to close the show. Scott has some great work over on DailyFaceoff.com about everything happening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Brad Williams was born and raised in Arizona and made his home in the Pacific Northwest over 20 years ago. Brad began his education as a division one athlete at New Mexico State University and earned his BS from Arizona Christian University. As a speaker, leader, and coach, he has spent the past two-decades working with a broad array of businesses, non-profits, and individuals; helping them reach and achieve their maximum potential. In addition to consulting and mentoring individuals, he has served as lead staff member at several successful non-profit organizations, improving leadership practices, implementing significant strategic plans, aligning operations with mission, and preserving relationships through pragmatic and compassionate management. He is currently the lead pastor of B4 Church, one of Oregon's historically largest and most influential churches. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Keith Nelson is a world-class, professional musician, community leader, and teamwork enthusiast. He is passionate about excellence, relational harmony, and understanding one's role and function on a team. An accomplished bass guitarist, Keith specializes in energizing bands making exceptional music that excites listeners. Keith has played bass for top artists in the music industry such as: Shania Twain, Andrea Bocelli, Charlie Puth, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Ariana Grande, Sting, Rod Stewart, Kenny G, and Steven Tyler. Keith has over forty years of experience working in countless bands as both sideman and leader. His effective perspective on leadership, teamwork, and delivering a musical product at the highest level, inspires others to be the best team player they can be. Currently, Keith is the bassist for David Foster and the NFL Raiders House Band. He is also Secretary/Treasurer of the Las Vegas Musicians Union; and serves his community as Worship Pastor at Anthem Community Church in Henderson, NV. In his free time, Keith can be found trying to create relational harmony between his German Shepherd puppy, Zara, and Siamese cat, Skillet… apparently, one of them is not a team player. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Tatyana McFadden is considered the fastest woman in the world. She has 17 Paralympic medals (including seven gold medals), 23 World Major Marathon wins including four consecutive Grand Slams (first place in Boston, Chicago, NYC and London marathons in the same year) and has broken five world records in track and field. In January 2021 Women's Running Magazine selected Tatyana one of 24 “Power Women of the Year”. Just one month prior, she graced the cover of the magazine's Gratitude Issue - sharing her powerful lessons of optimism and resilience. Earlier in 2020, she worked both in front of and behind the camera as a producer and star of “Rising Phoenix”, the Netflix original drama that tells the story of the Paralympic Movement through the lives of 9 Paralympic athletes. The film was released in August 2020 to critical acclaim. She was named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" list in 2017, selected as the Best Female Athlete of the 2016 Paralympic Games by the United States Olympic Committee, and received the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the 2016 Paralympic Games for outstanding performance, overcoming adversity, and exemplifying sportsmanship. Additionally, in 2016 she received an ESPY Award as the Best Female Athlete with a Disability and was selected by Marie Claire for the “first class” of Young Women's Honors. In 2015 she received the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award from the Women's Sports Foundation, the Juan Antonio Samaranch Disabled Athlete Award from the International Olympic Committee, and was named World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability by the Laureus Foundation. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - John Edwards is a prolific problem solver and success accelerator. He is an award-winning professional speaker and author of several books that leverage neuroscience to drive behavior change and improved organizational culture. As a thought leader, John has impacted global organizations by creating or leading innovative best-in-class initiatives supporting leadership development, strategic thinking, culture change, and human resources. His organizational psychology and leadership expertise have led him to roles of increasing responsibilities in Fortune 500 companies like Time Warner, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin. John also has over 25 years of international experience as a leader, speaker, coach, and consultant. In 2020, John was awarded the prestigious designation of CSP. The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation is the highest earned international measure of professional presentation skills. Established by the National Speakers Association, this designation is only bestowed upon speakers who have earned it by meeting strict professional criteria. The small number of professional speakers who have achieved the CSP designation speaks to the difficulty of meeting the qualifying criteria. Additionally, John has served on several Boards of Directors, including as Chairman of the Board for the US Department of Justice Weed & Seed Pilot Program. John holds a bachelor's degree in Communications and a master's degree in Executive Leadership. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Erin Shrimpton is a chartered organizational psychologist and expert in workplace behavior change. She works as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, coach and consultant helping people, teams and leaders change workplace experience for the better. In addition, she is an experienced facilitator, trainer and keynote speaker. Erin collaborates with HR professionals, leaders and their teams to help them build, curate and even reinvent culture –always using approaches that are evidence based and experience led. Erin spent most of her professional life in London but now lives back in her home town of Dublin with her husband and two small boys. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Callie Russell is an Ancestral Skills Instructor known for her performance on History Channel's “Alone” show, where she survived alone and unassisted in the Canadian Arctic for 89 days. She lives off grid in NW Montana with her herd of pack goats and teaches wilderness living workshops. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Brian Canlis: Having grown up in the restaurant business, Brian spent eight years studying and working abroad in England, Austria, and Spain before finishing a hospitality degree at Cornell University. After four years as an officer in the Air Force (he worked with Air Force One - you may have seen him on CNN saluting the president) he returned to Seattle to join his brother Mark at the helm of Canlis: the landmark restaurant built by his grandfather in 1950. Outside the restaurant, Brian has hosted the country's preeminent event on hospitality, The Welcome Conference and has appeared as a judge on Top Chef and a guest on No Reservations with Anthony's Bourdain. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

A Washington state trooper made a surprising discovery jammed inside the back of a U-Haul truck during a traffic stop earlier this week. Okanogan Trooper Cunningham pulled over a driver hauling a car that was partially hanging out the back of the truck on Highway 97 north of Okanogan, Washington State Patrol Trooper John Bryant tweeted Monday.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

Objectives: - Discuss elements Northwest FCS's leadership framework - Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations - Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Greg “Boss” Wooldridge is the only commanding officer to lead The Blue Angels for three separate tours. He was first selected because of his demonstrated ability to build teams where communication, trust and teamwork took precedence over rank and status. His heart-driven approach proved a perfect match for the Blue Angel's culture of excellence, and he was called back to lead 2 more teams through times of difficult transition. Since his success with the Blues, Greg has been inspired to share his methods in order to empower individuals and teams on their journey toward High Performance. From the very start of his career in the Navy, Greg was immersed in the building of great teams. In flight candidate school he learned from the camaraderie of his class, an emotion that elevated individuals by first elevating the performance of the team. Later, acting as a commander of a carrier squadron, Greg discovered that teams which drive toward something greater than themselves unlock an ability to perform at extreme levels. And finally, when he was selected as the commanding officer of the Blue Angels, The Navy's—and the world's—premiere flight demonstration squadron, Greg Wooldridge experienced what it was like to take one's dreams and beliefs on an upward spiral, into the beyond. Greg's one of a kind experience resonates with audiences of any size, background or culture. From leaders searching for an inspiring “how to” approach, to full scale corporate engagements, Boss simultaneously creates that “spark” with his stories from the cockpit, and fans it into flames by providing the nuts and bolts of Blue Angel methodology - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master's degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Hosts: Jim, Jon & KentIt is the middle of the 1800's and out in the Oregon Territory, as the British and American invaders continue to defile the lands of the Nez Perce and argue heatedly over which side will claim the area, dark forces from a demonic realm also seek to take the land in fulfillment of their own twisted Manifest Destiny. WARNING: This episode contains Googling. Lots and lots of Googling. Find it in the wiki here.00:00 Tomfoolery00:21 Introduction01:00 Deciding a Genre01:04 Cowboys & Aliens01:20 Weird Western01:28 Deadlands02:51 The Proposition03:39 Quigley Down Under04:00 Deciding a Scale06:10 Washington State06:19 Rain Shadow Effect06:59 Lewis & Clark07:15 Colville Reservation07:35 Eastern Washington Wiki Page08:25 Palouse Hills09:05 Lake Missoula / The Channeled Scablands11:00 Noah's Ark13:38 Oregon Territory14:03 Niagara Falls / Missoula Floods15:40 Salishan / Sahaptin / Shoshone17:21 54-40 or Fight! / Captain George Vancouver17:42 Vancouver, Canada17:52 Chinese Explorers18:41 Deciding the Time Period19:10 Oregon Boundary Dispute19:21 Manifest Destiny19:36 James K. Polk20:55 Walla Walla21:18 Ft. Colville21:25 Ft. Okanogan / Ft. Nez Perces21:58 Snake River / Columbia River / Willamette Valley22:22 Astoria23:13 Northwest Company23:22 Kennewick23:38 Pasco24:47 Nez Perce25:07 Oregon Treaty25:12 Hudson's Bay Company 25:30 Origin of the Nez Perce27:36 Weyekin29:04 Creating Groups29:33 Spiritualism36:54 Blackwater37:28 British Military39:18 Chief Looking Glass39:28 Provisional Government of Oregon41:54 The Heart of the Monster42:29 Nez Perce National Historic Park42:42 Heart of the Beast: a Novel42:44 Thomas Simpson / Sir George Simpson47:14 Ophidian48:07 Dr. John McLoughlin48:29 Hell Gate49:06 James Sinclair50:31 Champoeg52:25 Religious Conflict in the Setting54:20 Naming the Setting55:49 Oregon Trail / The Oregon Trail56:22 The Great Flood of 186258:22 Conclusion & Outro58:39 "And there was much rejoicing." / Monty Python DOWNLOAD EPISODE 4 - THE SCABLANDS

Nunatak: an Inuit word meaning a mountain peak jutting up through a glacier. A nunatak might not be a hospitable place to spend a few thousand years, but exposed rocky mountaintops are sometimes all that a few hardy species need to survive. In this episode, George Thornton, local educator, naturalist and botanist, shares his knowledge and experiences studying the unique plant communities found atop the highest peaks in the Okanogan. By connecting big ideas of climate, geology, and ecosystem dynamics, George makes sense of how some of the tiny alpine and tundra plants can be found here today, and why they might be in peril. And now, Anna, Nature Detective. A story for kids of all ages. Anna is a daring and precocious nature detective. She loves to sing and dance, and makes up songs and dances about the things that she observes. Anna LOVES animals. She is the kid who can catch the cat that no one else can. When Anna explores she likes to look at things close up, touch them, peer at them through her Nature Detective hand lens. Sometimes, things that can't run away suit Anna's detective style best, but Anna is also very careful not to hurt anything. “Red, Orange and Yellow! Green, Blue and Indigo! Vioolleetttt!” Anna makes up the tune to her Rainbow Song as she traipses along a trail through a wildflower strewn meadow. It has been a long hike to reach this meadow. Fortunately her mom brought along a whole pack of power pellets…jelly beans of every color, to match the rainbow of flowers stretching out in front of them. “Hey mom, let's try to find a flower for every color of the rainbow, and take their pictures!” “What a great idea!” Anna's mom says, “When you are all grown up, these pictures will remind us of this day!” Anna's mom appreciates that Anna would rather take pictures than pick flowers. They learned recently that flowers are an important part of making seeds, and seeds are how plants reproduce. If everyone picked wildflowers, we might not have any left to enjoy, but pictures are good forever and don't hurt a thing. And so the search for a rainbow of flowers begins. There is the red paintbrush, “click, click” goes the camera. Indigo lupine and yellow arnica, “click, click” goes the camera. “Ok, Anna, what colors are we missing?” Anna murmurs her rainbow song, checking off the colors on her fingers. “Orange! Green! Blue! Viiiooollett!” Anna sings. Anna and her mom continue down the trail, and come to a place where a creek crosses the trail. There are different flowers here, where it is wet. They find a long, stalky green flower - they'll have to look it up later. “Click, click” goes the camera. They find a bright orange flower - a tiger lily. And a purple flower with lots of petals, which Anna's mom suspects might be an aster. “All we need now is blue!” Anna and her mom are stumped. They had already decided that the lupine is indigo, but they haven't seen any truely blue flowers yet. The two make their way to a place where jumbles of rocks lead up to a ridge. Anna starts to climb - her favorite activity. She climbs the first set of rocks, and as she crests the top she spies something amazing - a blue, almost green-blue, tiny flower. She never would have seen it if she hadn't climbed the rocks or been so close to the ground - now that she looks more carefully, there are quite a few of these tiny blue-green flowers. “Mom! Come up here! You have to! There are blue flowers!” Anna's mom is skeptical, but she is also a good sport, so she carefully climbs up next to Anna, “Wow! What an amazing find! I haven't ever seen a flower like this, Anna!” After coming down the mountain, Anna and her mom investigate, and it turns out that the blue flower is called a glaucous gentian, a tundra plant, thought to be very rare in the Okanogan. They are excited to learn more about how and why this tiny flower is here.

Okanogan Highlands Alliance (OHA) is excited to announce an online Highland Wonders educational event as well as podcast episode, featuring local educator, naturalist, and botanist, George Thornton on January 7th, 2022 at 6:30pm. The lecture will be a live presentation via YouTube at: https://youtu.be/_SmQV2G9zm4 If you miss this talk, don't fret! In mid-January, the podcast version of this talk will be right here on the Highland Wonders Podcast. George Thornton has spent his life and career learning about and exploring the Okanogan and discovering the secrets of our local flora, fauna, and ecosystems. In this presentation, Okanogan Ice Islands: Nunataks, he will focus on the rocky, exposed portions of Chopaka Mountain, and how and why some of the rarest plant communities of the Okanogan have survived there through the millennia. George will share his understanding about the unique plants found on the high, craggy peaks, and investigate the clues they hold to past and future climate and local ecology. George shares “Beyond the beauty of Chopaka, I've come to know the mystery behind the unusual collection of Arctic tundra remnant on the peak. I've wondered what it tells of our past and whether it offers a glimpse into our future.” We hope that you will join us in the new year as we continue to learn about the natural history of our area. OHA is a non-profit public interest organization that works to educate the public on watershed issues. The Highland Wonders program features the natural history of the Okanogan Highlands and surrounding areas. In addition to live presentations, you can learn more by tuning into the Highland Wonders Podcast, found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you normally get your podcasts. For more information, visit: okanoganhighlands.org/education/highland-wonders, or contact jen@okanoganhighlands.org(509-429-4399).

The latest episode of Public Power Now features an episode of Public Power Conversations with APPA's President and CEO Joy Ditto. Joy speaks with Sheila Corson of Okanogan County PUD and Steve Hawley of Greenville Utilities about their Public Power Week activities and how they engage customers year-round.

In this interview-style episode, Lynda Mapes of The Seattle Times joins OHA in discussing her newest book, Orcas: Shared Waters, Shared Home. From Tonasket to the Salish Sea, our ecosystems are connected by the water and the wildlife that travels through our region. Learn about salmon, orcas, and the people whose lives revolve around the aquatic habitats of Washington. And here is a story from Anna, Nature Detective! A Story: Anna, Nature Detective, S2:E2 From the Okanogan to the Sea Anna surfaces briefly, then glides back underwater, swimming against the current. It is a fast current, and the cold, clear water feels just right against her red sides, her glinting scales. She is headed upstream, back to the place she was born. As she makes her way upstream, away from the ocean, she is thinks back to the last time she was in fresh water. Anna barely remembers that trip downstream four years ago, she was so small! As she swam from the river to the sea, the waters gradually got saltier. She knew she had arrived in the sea because the water moved differently – in and out and in swirls, pushing every which-way. She had to get used to that salt, the currents, and the new animals and plants she swam past, and there was no time to dilly dally. There was lots of food to eat in the sea, but there were also lots of creatures that wanted to eat Anna and her salmon friends! She found her way out to the deep water, where she could hide from the big barking sea lions and the huge bald eagles that pounced from above. Anna snacked on whatever came along – fish, water bugs, anything, really. Out in the deep water, Anna felt a little safer – she could swim fast and deep and she could swerve like a champ! Black and white orcas were everywhere. They were there in the deep water, they were there in the shallow water, they were close to land and out in the open sea. Always on the prowl, the orcas were fast and somehow knew right where the salmon were, even in the dark. As time passed, Anna got bigger and faster and smarter. One day something told her it was time to head for home, back through the shallow sea to the river mouth, where that fresh water smelled so familiar... Anna woke with a start. “Mom, I dreamed I was a fish! A salmon! And I was four years old, just like me, but I was really OLD. There were rivers in my dream, and the ocean, and other fish, and sea lions, and orcas! Can we go to the ocean?” Anna's mom said, “wow, what an exciting dream! You know what we should do? We should go down to the river - I bet we can see salmon in the Okanogan River right now!” “Yeah, let's do it!” Anna yelled. As Anna and her mom watched the big salmon holding their position in the river's current, they thought about the lives of these big fish and the cycle of life for the salmon and all of the people and wildlife that depend on them, like the orcas in Anna's dream. Soon, these surviving big fish would lay their eggs and die, but even then they are an important part of the system, their bodies nourishing the plants and animals that live in and around the rivers. How amazing is that? Anna announces, “I love salmon. I want to learn all about them and I want to be their friend.” Learn more about salmon, orcas and the rivers that connect them, at: okanoganhighlands.org/education/highland-wonders/ or wherever you normally find your podcasts. Additional resources: Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home by Lynda Mapes Seattle Aquarium: seattleaquarium.org/exhibits/Orca-shared-waters-shared-home Take Action: OHA: okanoganhighlands.org Okanogan Conservation District: okanogancd.org *Search the Internet for more conservation organizations in your area* Find Your Senators' Contact Information at: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

The state football quarterfinals are done and the sports dump crew bids goodbye to a few local teams (Toledo, Winlock, and Tenino) and previews the state quarterfinals — particularly Napavine vs. Okanogan and Kalama vs. Onalaska. Alec Dietz talks about his trip to the state soccer tournament, Aaron VanTuyl discusses his trip to Kalama, and Eric Trent practically watched a game from his living room. Also: Grading the Brackets, basketball practices have started, Centralia's looking for a football coach, and more.

What's the truth about the controversial H-2A Guest Worker program? Farm worker housing manager Luis Guitron shares what it's like behind the scenes, as well as his own personal story, as Dillon Honcoop visits an actual guest worker housing facility in Okanogan, WA. The post Luis Guitron | #083 appeared first on Real Food Real People.

Fungi, often only recognized as slimy masters of decay, make up a whole kingdom of life on Earth. They engage in all kinds of relationships with other species, they can be the size of football fields, or too small to see without a microscope, they exist in all shapes and colors, they live underwater, in the forest and in our food. While mushrooms are only one small part of a fungi's life - the fruit that emerges when conditions are just right to reproduce - they are a great way to recognize the diversity of fungal life when you are out in nature. It's not every day that we take time to appreciate the remarkable Fungi Kingdom, what fungi do to keep our world rolling along, and how little we really know about them. In this episode, Helen Lau, botanist with the US Forest Service, will pique your interest with all kinds of fungi facts, as we kick off Season 2 of the Highland Wonders Podcast. A Story: Anna, Nature Detective, S2:E1 Wild Mushrooms of the Okanogan Last year, Jack the Nature Detective took us along on his adventures in the Okanogan Highlands, as he explored with his family and learned all about local wildlife, from grouse to bats to owls to bighorn sheep to common loons. This year, Jack is off to kindergarten, and in a solemn ceremony that took place at the end of August, Jack presented his cousin, Anna, with her very own Nature Detective tools and an official badge. So let's get to know Anna! Anna is a different kind of Nature Detective than Jack. Where Jack is cautious and careful, Anna is daring and precocious, where Jack is quiet and observant, Anna spends half her time singing and the other half chatting. Where Jack is particular about calling things by their proper name, Anna makes up her own names for her discoveries. She LOVES animals, and she is the kid who can catch the cat that no one else can. She loves exploring things close up, touching them, peering at them through her Nature Detective hand lens. Sometimes, things that can't run away suit Anna's detective style best, and so, this month, Anna finds herself exploring the mushroom world! “Hey mom, what are these slimy things?” Anna hollers from the back yard. “Oh no, not again!” her mom is remembering back to the week before when Anna brought two heaping handfuls of deer droppings into the kitchen. She runs outside to find Anna poking at a perfect circle of mushrooms growing in the backyard. “Oh, how pretty!” Anna's mom says “I think that's called a fairy ring.” Anna gasps, “A fairy ring? Made by fairies? Wow!” She pulls out her hand lens and looks at the top of one mushroom. It's smooth, brown and slippery. She looks at the stem, tan and shaggy. Then she looks at the underside of the mushroom top. “Wow! What are those stripey things?” Anna and her mom look carefully at the mushroom, and then Anna draws what she sees in her notebook. Later on, they look in a book and find that the top of the mushroom is called the cap, the stem is called the stem, and the stripes underneath the cap are called gills. “So...mushrooms have gills... like fish. And a cap, like an umbrella. And I don't know why, but they grow in a circle like a fairy would make. I'll this a Fairy Gillyhat!” Anna says. Anna and her mom go and wash their hands, because, as their book told them, some mushrooms can be poisonous. From that day on, Anna finds mushrooms all over the place - growing on tree trunks, in the grass, on logs in the forest, everywhere! But why are they everywhere? And why are some poisonous, but some you can eat? Anna has lots of questions, and luckily for her, Helen Lau, of the US Forest Service has lots of answers in the latest episode of the Highland Wonders Podcast! Learn all about Wild Mushrooms of the Okanogan (or any Season 1 episodes that you may have missed) at: okanoganhighlands.org/education/highland-wonders/ or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts.

Today - an agreement between the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee for a homeless housing task force narrowly passed Tuesday night, with Mayor Jerrilea Crawford casting a tie-breaking vote. Also, library branches in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties will be getting facelifts and other improvements in the coming years. How? Well, NCW Libraries is set to spend $10 million renovating 28 of its 30 branches, tapping into its strategic initiative fund created in 2018 by the library board. Learn more at wenatcheeworld.com Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cette semaine encore, avant de reprendre nos éditions régulières, on vous propose un bulletin spécial. Cette fois, on retrouve Nadia Fournier en direct d'un bus de chroniqueurs et de spécialistes en vin comme elle, qui sillonnent la Vallée de l'Okanagan. Est-ce que ça s'achète les médailles collées sur les bouteilles de vin ? On pose la question à Nadia qui s'apprête à être l'une des juges des National Wine Awards of Canada encore cette année. Est-ce que l'Okanagan a trouvé son identité viticole? Est-ce que les changements climatiques et les feux énormes de cet été dans l'Ouest canadien auront raison de la récolte 2021? Aussi au menu, des suggestions à ne pas rater!  Suggestions:   Nadia  Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Vert 2020, Slovénie  26,30$ - Code SAQ 14214608 – 13% - 1,2 g/L  Marjan Simcic Ribolla 2020, Slovénie  26,85$ - Code SAQ 14214561 – 13% - 1,2 g/L  Mathieu  Parajes del Valle Monastrell Ecologico Jumilla 2020, Espagne  Jean-Luc Colombo La Redonne 2019, Vallée du Rhônes  25,80$ - Code SAQ 10783951 – 13% - 1,5 g/L  Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Nick reports on a recent trip to British Columbia.

Good Morning it's Thursday August 26th, and this is The Wenatchee World's podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today --- A group of about 30 unmasked and vocal people disrupted the Wenatchee School Board meeting Tuesday night. It caused the board to empty the room and take the meeting online instead.   Before we jump in, The Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival has been postponed because of an increase in COVID-19 activity in Chelan and Douglas counties. Our Publisher announced the postponement over the weekend. We still hope to hold the festival later this year, so stay tuned. Details on ticket refunds or exchanges will be announced next week.   Now our feature story…   A group of about 30 unmasked and vocal people disrupted the Wenatchee School Board meeting Tuesday night. It caused the board to empty the room and take the meeting online instead.   The incident began when some board members expressed concern about those in the room that weren't wearing masks.   Board member Martin Barron, specifically, suggested that anyone who wished to comment be masked. And that's according to the state mandate. But board member Julie Norton made a motion to continue the meeting and take public comment despite the majority of people in the room without a mask.   Board President Laura Jaecks and board member Maria Iñiguez then said they were uncomfortable being in the same room with so many unmasked people, and at that point they took a recess to decide how to proceed.   As this was all happening, people from the audience started yelling at the board. Jaecks began to pound the gavel on the table for order.   And after a 15-minute recess, the board, minus Jaecks and board member Michele Sandberg, came back into the room and voted to continue the meeting online. They also invited those who wished to comment to do so... online.     She explained that public comment is always welcome and appreciated, but they can't conduct the business of the board in a disorderly fashion when folks are calling out from the audience. She emphasized that she realizes it's emotional and tempting, and that people are only standing up for what they think is right - but it's their job to keep an environment where they can conduct the business of the board at the same time.   And while several people signed up to comment, only four people actually commented online.   One Wenatchee parent, Rachel Petro, said she was really looking forward to testifying in person.   Petro explained that she'd like to encourage the board to take a look at their governance and how they operate meetings in terms of interaction with the public. She continued to say that having public comments after a presentation on a policy is pretty much standard procedure in all legislative bodies.   Jeff Ovitt was also in attendance. He said he was feeling a little disappointed with the way the board handled things. In his opinion, the board didn't have to push everyone out - they're local people and tax supporters. Ovitt asked the board to keep the forum open and allow all people to speak, masks or not - they need to be heard.   This meeting came just ahead of the start of school in the Wenatchee and Eastmont School districts. It also follows Governor Jay Inslee's decision to require vaccinations for teachers and staff.    So far, Wenatchee Superintendent Paul Gordon said it's still early to talk about staff leaving due to the vaccination requirement. At this point they're still waiting for the official forms to come from the state for both medical and religious exemptions.   But the clock is ticking for employees to meet the October 18th deadline set by Inslee. That deadline means employees must get their first shot of Pfizer or Moderna in early September… if they haven't already.   Ultimately Garn Christensen, the Eastmont superintendent, summed up the situation by saying that all of us want to get angry. But that doesn't help anyone at this point. This is a time we need to be understanding and patient. There are many individuals that are sick with this and many families who've lost loved ones. And we have health workers that are just overwhelmed. We need to take a big deep breath and look backwards. We're better than we were a year ago.   Stay up to date on this story at wenatcheeworld.com.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next - More than two dozen people who went to the Omak Stampede earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19.   And on Wednesday Okanogan County health officials urged anyone who attended the four-day rodeo to watch for COVID-19 symptoms. This applies to people who have been in close contact with someone who attended as well.   As of yesterday the cases that were identified were residents of Okanogan and Skagit counties as well as the Colville Reservation.   Okanogan County Public Health is working with the Colville Federated Tribes Health and Human Services and other county public health partners to identify other cases in people who may have attended the event.   Now, some history -    Did you know that Surviving the Game is a 1994 action thriller film filmed in and around Wenatchee? Starring Ice-T, Rutger Hauer, and Gary Busey, it is loosely based on the 1924 short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The film revolves around a homeless man accepting a businessman's offer to work in a remote cabin, only to be tricked into being bait for a hunting game. You can stream the film on YouTube, Amazon, and Apple TV for $2.00.   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Tuesday August 17th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is forecasting a crop of 124.8 million 40-pound boxes of apples during the 2021 harvest. That would be an increase of 2.3% over last year.   Before we jump in, we're excited to let you know that Wenatchee Wine & Food Fest is back this year on August 28th at the Town Toyota Center! Ticket holders will get a chance to sample small pours of amazing local wines, local ciders and beers… and of course, enjoy tasty bites from area restaurants and caterers.   Make sure to get tickets in advance! We'll see you there!   Now our feature story…    The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is forecasting a crop of 124.8 million 40-pound boxes of apples during the 2021 harvest.   This would be an increase of 2.3% from last year, but down from 2019.    But Tim Kovis, a spokesman for the tree fruit association, said the forecast will continue to change over the coming months.   Kovis explained that each growing season is different. So, crop sizes vary from year to year based on a whole litany of conditions and market forces. Harvest will go until the end of November, so there are a lot of variables.   These variables include things like hail that could bruise the fruit, wind damage and labor supply for growers. Higher than average temperatures will also impact the harvest.   And Ed Schaplow, the owner of Allview Orchards in Chelan, said the damage to the fruit isn't always visible from the outside.    During the record-breaking heat this summer, the apples are essentially cooked from the inside, which makes it difficult for workers to know what fruit they should pick off the tree. This issue is most prevalent on apples on the sunny side of the tree.   Schaplow said through sampling and checking crops, he estimated that at least half have been damaged this way.   And in addition to the heat wave, Schaplow said he's had difficulty finding labor this year to pick the apples on his 30-acre orchard.   He thinks, to increase the number of workers, the federal government should expand guest worker programs.   But while demand for Washington apples remains high, once the fruit is picked the potential challenges continue.   Todd Fryhover is president of the Washington Apple Commission. He said transportation costs for shipping the fruit domestically and internationally have increased drastically.   Washington typically exports about 30% of its apple crop to 60 countries around the world.   And right now there are tariffs in China and India, so that slows down movement.   Rebecca Lyons is the international marketing director for the Washington Apple Commission. She said freight issues have made it difficult to promote Washington apples in global markets.   So what should we expect from this year's crop?   Gala apples will be the most popular variety, at 21% of the crop produced. Red Delicious are expected to be at 16% of the crop. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith will both be at 14% and Fuji apples will be 13%.   This is a change from 20 years ago when Kovis said Red and Golden Delicious apples represented 68% of the state's apple crop.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Here's what else you need to know today.   The three-day Watershed Music Festival two weeks ago has been connected to more than 160 COVID-19 cases across the state.   The event, which was held July 30 through Aug. 1 at The Gorge Amphitheatre, was the origin of cases in multiple counties as well as one case in Oregon, according to the Grant County Health District.   The district reported cases among residents of King, Grant, Pierce, Skagit, Kittitas, Okanogan, Whatcom, Kitsap, San Juan, Lincoln and Stevens counties.   “As of today, we are aware of over 160 lab confirmed COVID-19 cases across Washington state in people who attended the event. We expect more cases to be confirmed in the coming days,” said Laina Mitchell, the district's communicable disease coordinator. “The outbreak is the first one traced to an outdoor entertainment event since the lifting of statewide COVID-19 prevention measures at the end of June.”   The county health district is working with local, state and tribal public health partners to identify other cases in people who may have attended the music festival. Individuals who attended Watershed are encouraged to self-quarantine and seek testing. ----- Finally, we're excited to share a Wenatchee 30 Under 35 winner from the 2021 awards… These were made possible by Chelan County PUD...   Today we're featuring 34 year old Yuritzi Lozano. Lozano is the Dean of Allied Health & Workforce Education at Wenatchee Valley College   She is also the first Latina dean at Wenatchee Valley College.    Hired in early 2021 to oversee allied health and workforce education, this is just the latest accomplishment in her academic career.   A 2005 graduate of Eastmont High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish, with a minor in diversity, in 2010 from the University of Washington. Then, in 2013, she earned a master's degree from the UW in educational leadership and policy studies. She is now pursuing a doctorate at Oregon State University in adult and higher education.   After completing her bachelor's degree, she worked as an adviser and guidance counselor for Latino high school students, then transitioned into the role of outreach coordinator.   She also created and implemented college access workshops, which ultimately led to her decision to pursue a master's degree.   After graduating from the UW, Lozano worked at Highline College, providing support and services to first-generation, low-income and disabled students. And in 2014, she returned to the Wenatchee area, accepting a position as the director of the College Assistant Migrant Program at Wenatchee Valley College. The program provides support, guidance and advocacy for students from agricultural backgrounds.   Her work there led to her moving into the dean position early this year, continuing her goal of improving policies and practice to be more inclusive of underserved students.   Lozano told us that from a professional standpoint, Wenatchee Valley College will continue to work collaboratively with our business and industry partners to ensure they are providing a service to keep talent and work accessible to those who are from the area. Through their work they want to continue to be catalysts for change.   Did you know that Sunnyslope kids used to attend school in a small frame house at the turn of the century? Known as Beacon Hill School and built in 1901, it originally consisted of just just two rooms. It was sold in 1915 to L.D. Merritt when the newer Sunnyslope School took its place.    Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Saturday July 31st, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - A collection of Wenatchee-area residents is in the early stages of forming an art alliance. They want to be a support system for artists in the community and a resource to connect residents with artists.   Before we jump in, we're excited to let you know that Wenatchee Wine & Food Fest is back this year on August 28th at the Town Toyota Center! Ticket holders will get a chance to sample small pours of amazing local wines, local ciders and beers… and of course, enjoy tasty bites from area restaurants and caterers.   Make sure to get tickets in advance! We'll see you there!   -   Now our feature story...   A collection of Wenatchee-area residents is in the early stages of forming an art alliance. They want to be a support system for artists in the community and a resource to connect residents with artists.   Kmbris Bond, the chairperson of the group explained - looking at other cities and towns that have kind of an art hub, those centers really help people stay connected to each other. And though Wenatchee has so many rich arts available, Bond said we really don't have that connective center.   An art alliance that previously operated in Wenatchee folded decades ago, and Bond said several other groups have tried and failed to revive it. But members are confident that the time is right.   A seven-member steering team consisting of local artists, educators and activists are surveying residents to see what they're looking for.    While they don't have any financial resources yet, the group did just receive a grant through the Community Foundation for a strategic planner.    The grant didn't include money, though the group is optimistic about receiving grant money in the future.   Scott Bailey, a committee member and the director of Wenatchee Valley College's Art Program, said this group will eventually need to hire someone to run it full time.    The previous efforts to establish an art alliance were on a volunteer basis, which isn't necessarily sustainable in the long term.   For now, there's no timetable to be fully operational. Several steps will need to be taken before the alliance actually becomes a reality.   In addition to talking to a strategic planner, the group is trying to form partnerships in the region. They'll also need to be either an established nonprofit or fiscally sponsored by one.   And finally, several members said for the group to be functional long term, they'll also need to seek out other grant funding opportunities.   And as I mentioned, the group is also surveying Wenatchee residents, to see what the size and scope of the alliance should be.    More than 80 people have filled out the survey so far.   Bond says people seem passionate about this.    By establishing a support network, the group would hopefully help inspire more art in the community while also motivating artists to stay in Wenatchee.   To read more on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   Also,    The state Redistricting Commission is holding an online public outreach from 1 to 3 p.m. today. It's for residents of the 8th and 10th Congressional Districts.   Washington congressional districts are redrawn every 10 years in consensus with the release of new census data.   Now, District 8 is a mix of suburban and rural areas, including East Wenatchee, Wenatchee, the Cascade Mountains and parts of King and Pierce counties. And Democrat Kim Schrier currently represents the district.    The meeting is part of the commission's efforts to better understand communities that have common interests as they weigh redistricting. It'll be streamed online through TVW's website, tvw.org, in English and Spanish.    Afterwards, the full meeting with ASL interpretation will be available on the Washington State Redistricting Commission YouTube channel.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next,    Voters who live in the public hospital district served by Three Rivers Hospital are being asked for a one-year special levy that will raise $840,000.   The ballot measure, if approved on August 3rd, will cost property owners 33 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. It would be collected in 2022.    The hospital district, which includes areas of Douglas and Okanogan counties, provides service from Mazama to Monse to Mansfield.    Money raised from the special levy will be used to pay for healthcare services and facility expansion, maintenance and development.   Services include an emergency room, physician clinic and acute care hospital.   In order for this to be approved, it requires a 60% yes vote.    Ballots are due Tuesday.    Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR [this is pronounced just like neighbor] – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur .   Now, some history…   Did you know that nearby Quincy gets its name from Quincy, Illinois? Located on the western edge of Illinois on the Mississippi River, Quincy, IL itself gets its name from John Quincy Adams. Founded as a railroad camp during the construction of the Great Northern Railway in 1892, the town was officially incorporated in 1907.   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Saturday July 10th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - Chelan County now has two wolf packs and maybe as many as six wolves, with one breeding female suspected in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.   This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.     Now our feature story...   Chelan County is home to a new wolf pack, as of last winter, located near Lake Chelan.   State Wolf Biologist Ben Maletzke said that Chelan County now has two wolf packs and maybe as many as six wolves. One of those wolves may be a breeding female in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.   In 2018, the Naneum wolf pack was identified as the first pack to return to Chelan County with about two wolves.   It now appears that the Naneum wolf pack is up to three adults with one suspected to be a female.    Maletzke has two male wolves collared in the Naneum pack, but he's only spotted the female from a helicopter. From that high it's hard to tell gender.   The Naneum pack splits its time between Kittitas and Chelan counties.   Maletzke has heard some evidence of wolves in the Stehekin and Holden Village areas as well, but they may have just been passing through.   The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says there are at least 132 wolves in the state overall. That's up from about 108 in the 2019 report.   And the Eastern Washington recovery area in particular continues to exceed recovery goals, with four successful breeding pairs for three consecutive years.    In fact, the North Cascades recovery area is getting close to being taken off of federally endangered status, with four successful breeding pairs in four packs.   The South Cascades and Northwest Coast recovery area, though, still don't have any established wolf packs. But the agency has heard reports of individual wolves moving through the area.   For the state to reach its recovery goals, all three regions must have four breeding pairs of wolves for four years. And statewide there would need to be an additional six successful breeding pairs.   If you've seen any wolves or any tracks you should take a picture and upload it to the Fish and Wildlife database.    To read more on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   --   Here's what else you should know today…   People are banned from using fires on U.S, Bureau of Land Management and U,S, Bureau of Reclamation land.   The ban began earlier this week in Eastern Washington counties, including Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan. The restrictions will remain in place until the potential for wildfires decreases.   People who would like to do target shooting are encouraged to use private and public target ranges. Also, people are prohibited from off-roading and smoking on public lands.   Wenatchee's annual Summer Concert Series is back this year with five shows featuring a mix of local and non-local artists.   The Centennial Park concerts are free to the public and start at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Concert Fridays will also have a taco truck and activities for children. It's an “event for everybody,” she said.   -- Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com --   Next,    Nancy Barrett's Class with a Glass art studio was built around the idea of inviting would-be artists to spend a couple hours following step-by-step instruction while socializing and drinking some wine. And at the end participants create a take-home masterpiece.   That was the “paint-and-sip” model of the then 3-year-old business when Barrett purchased it in 2017.    But she's since expanded on the idea, adding summer and holiday art camps for kids. And, in addition to acrylic paint, introduced watercolor and mixed media classes.  Then, when COVID-19 canceled in-studio gatherings, she adapted by offering online classes and art-at-home art supplies, which served its purpose, but wasn't ideal.   Now, as pandemic restrictions eased this spring, she recognized an opportunity to “make the most of a difficult year,” by making a move, literally to a larger, more visible space.   The 5,000-square-foot building has room for small to medium-sized group events, an art gallery to feature local artists' work, and retail space.    She'll still continue to offer online classes, but they won't be the focus.   A grand opening is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TODAY, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at noon.   The event includes light refreshments and tours of the new art studio space. There will even be an interactive art demonstration following the ribbon cutting ceremony.   For information on the art class schedules, group events and private painting parties, go to classwithaglass.com.   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR. Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur.   Now, some history…   Did you know that Sierra Vista resident, Glynn R. Donaho, nicknamed “Donc”, was a submarine commander during World War II for which he received the Navy Cross four times, the Silver Star Twice, and the Bronze Star? He held a number of positions in the Navy including teaching at the National War College, liaison to the United Nations, and commander of a base in the Philippines. He retired from the Navy as a Vice Admiral and retired to Sierra Vista. When he passed away in 1986, his ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean from the fantail of a US Navy submarine.   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Thursday July 1st, and this is The Wenatchee World's podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today ---  Libraries around North Central Washington have been seeing more people staying longer to take advantage of the air conditioning during the unprecedented heat wave that has been affecting the area. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   -   Now our feature story…   Libraries around North Central Washington have been seeing more people staying longer to take advantage of the air conditioning during the unprecedented heat wave that has been affecting the area.   Librarians with NCW Libraries, which operates 30 libraries across Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant and Ferry counties, report people across the region are appreciative of having a cool place to visit.   NCW Libraries spokeswoman Michelle McNiel explained that the East Wenatchee Library has had a steady stream of visitors the past two days. Many families have been checking out books and materials so they can stay indoors with their children during the heatwave.   Wenatchee has had a few people staying all day in the library and some staying for two or three hours. There have also been a lot of families coming to check out books and movies for indoor activities.   Chelan's librarian reports five or six people a day coming in just to cool off. They read newspapers, use the public computers, or use their own personal electronic devices and the free wifi.   And Winthrop Librarian Ree West said they've had tons of people. In fact every seat has been full and young people will sit on the floor.   We also spoke to the Library staff at Republic. They reported that a half dozen people came in about five minutes after the doors opened on Tuesday. Since then, there has been a continuous stream of people all day. Extra chairs and tables have been pulled out of storage to accommodate.   Tonasket has been busy throughout the days too.   McNiel said that even libraries that aren't seeing an increase of people say the regulars are coming in and staying longer, browsing shelves instead of just picking up books and movies they had on hold.   To read more about this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com.   --   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   --   Next,   On the day that would've been her 20th birthday, authorities arrested a 21-year-old Wenatchee man in connection with the death of Hannia “Paulina” Mosqueda Rodríguez.   Julius James Ceballos was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder on Tuesday according to Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett. He's being held at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center in Wenatchee.   Ceballos was on parole from a 2020 case in which he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell methamphetamine.   Detectives believe that the motive was gang-related. They also said that he may not have acted alone.   Mosqueda was 18 at the time of her disappearance. Her body was found by hikers in March 2020 in Wenatchee's Horse Lake Preserve.   The length of the investigation drew scrutiny from her family. In fact three weeks ago, they staged a rally at Wenatchee's Memorial Park calling for justice.   Burnett explained it was a difficult case to investigate because potential witnesses may have been afraid to talk to detectives.   Since it was a gang-related situation a lot of people are often fearful of retaliation if they do speak up.    The fact that Ceballos was arrested on Mosqueda's birthday was a coincidence. Ceballos was supposed to turn himself in for his warrant on Friday but didn't follow through.   For Rodríguez, the timing of the arrest added a layer of sadness.   Detectives are still looking for information related to Mosqueda's death. To speak with a detective, call (509) 667-6845.   --   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR [this is pronounced just like neighbor] – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur .   Now, some history -   Did you know that the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust was founded in 1985? Created by a small group of community leaders, it was an entirely volunteer organization up until 1999. They played a major role in all kinds of efforts to protect access to the Peshastin Pinnacles, Spider Meadows, and the Columbia Loop Trail. At the turn of the century, the 40 supporting members decided to hire an executive director and it has grown ever since. Today, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust has over 1,900 participating households and has protected more than 21,000 acres of land. You can learn all about their conservation efforts at http://cdlandtrust.org     Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You haven’t seen or heard a crossover episode this good since Family Matters & Walker Texas Ranger! Tonight’s episode crosses back and forth and back again between both shows. Tyson and Tanner of Pickled Peppers Hop Talk team up with DSR in the name of all things holy.. beer! After much collaboration and experimentation, PPHT expertly crafted a Louisiana inspired home brew, and a few moons later, the DSR Magnolia Saison was born. The perfect brew to pair with South Louisiana!   Check out the Part II of our Crossover on PPHT Podcast!   Spotify Apple Podcasts   Facebook Instagram Get Brewing! We are proud users of DistroKid! Have music you would like to release? Use the DSR Link here and save 7% on signup! Also helps us as well! Win-Win-Win! DSR Distrokid  See what else DSR is up too! Dank Swamp Rebellion

Good Morning it's Thursday May 20th, and this is The Wenatchee World's podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today --- COVID-19 rates in Chelan and Douglas counties are declining, but local health officials continue to encourage masking…. Despite the recent easing of masking guidance.   Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   -   Now our feature story…   Recently the Chelan County, COVID incidence rate has plateaued or even dropped.   But Dr. Malcolm Butler, the Chelan-Douglas Health District health officer said that even though our numbers are looking reassuring, we're an island amongst a high-risk sea.   Butler referred to a New York Times COVID-19 risk level chart that uses county case numbers per capita and test positivity to measure how risky any county in the United States is.    Chelan and Douglas have been defined as “high risk,” but every county around are labeled “very high risk.”    And as of May 18, Central Washington Hospital had eight people hospitalized due to COVID-19.   Throughout North Central Washington — Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties — roughly 6% to 7% of hospital beds are still filled with COVID patients.   And in the region overall, there are more cases in smaller hospitals.   Butler says that with the most medically vulnerable vaccinated and thus protected, they're now seeing a lot of people who tolerate the disease fairly well. They're sick enough to need the hospital. They need hydration, they need oxygen support, but they're not sick enough to need an intensive care unit or the proning team or any of the other stuff we do in the bigger ICU.   But as we talked about in a recent episode, new masking guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have put local health officials in a bit of an awkward phase as they await more detailed instructions from the state Department of Health and the state Department of Labor and Industries.    Butler says they're anxious at the health district to really call the pandemic contained. And because masking is so effective and really, Butler would like to encourage people to continue masking until the rest of the state cools down. According to the new CDC masking guidelines, fully vaccinated individuals would be able to stop wearing masks in most settings. Governor Jay Inslee recently even took his mask off during a press conference when he announced the new regulations.   Though the state Department of Health still requires that everyone use a mask in places like schools, public transit, hospitals and long-term care facilities regardless of vaccination status… it's still a big move.   Especially, in Butler's eyes, with COVID-19 variants continuing to be a concern. The B.1.1.7. variant is 50% more transmissible than the original strain and can possibly cause more severe cases of COVID.   But he says most health officers are even more concerned with the P.1 Brazilian variant that is likely making vaccines less effective.   So for now, contact tracing will continue, and the health district will potentially have to organize booster shots in the future.   The health district director is also looking to the approximately 15,000 individuals left to vaccinate in Chelan and Douglas counties.   And while 70% coverage is not herd immunity, the closer we get to this benchmark, cases will likely decrease.   For more on this story and to view the full bill visit us at wenatcheeworld.com.   --   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   --   Next….the Land Trust has opened 11 miles of new trails near Cashmere...   Hikers, wildflower appreciators and anyone looking for a hilly jaunt can now access over 11 miles of trails on a newly opened land preserve north of Cashmere.   The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust held an opening ceremony Saturday for the Cashmere Canyon Preserve, a 2,100-acre privately owned expanse. The trailhead is 2.5 miles north of Highway 2/97 on Nahahum Canyon Road.   Hay Canyon Ranch LLC owns the property and has placed a conservation easement with the Land Trust helping to permanently protect the area.   Those who make it up enough hills in the canyon can spot views of the Enchantments, Entiat Mountains and look down into the Wenatchee Valley.   Hikers can access the Cashmere Canyons Trailhead daily from dawn until dusk. But keep in mind that dogs and bikes are not permitted in the canyon.   See you out there! --   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR.   Now, some history…   Did you know that British-Canadian fur trader, surveyor, and cartographer, David Thompson was responsible for mapping more than 1.9 million square miles of North America? Along his way down the Columbia River, he mapped Wenatchee for the North West Company. Believe it or not, the maps he made were of such high quality and detail that they were continued to be used into the 20th century.   His Columbia River travels cemented his reputation and he has been described as the “greatest practical land geographer that the world has produced.”   -   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once upon a time a monumental crossover is born. Welcome to mashup of a lifetime! Tyson and Tanner of Pickled Peppers Hop Talk team up with DSR in the name of all things holy.. beer! After much collaboration and experimentation, PPHT expertly crafted a Louisiana inspired home brew, and a few moons later, the DSR Magnolia Saison was born. The perfect brew to pair with South Louisiana!   Check out the Part II of our Crossover on PPHT Podcast!   Spotify Apple Podcasts   Facebook Instagram Get Brewing! We are proud users of DistroKid! Have music you would like to release? Use the DSR Link here and save 7% on signup! Also helps us as well! Win-Win-Win! DSR Distrokid  See what else DSR is up too! Dank Swamp Rebellion

Good Morning it's Tuesday April 20th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - Last week, the state Senate approved legislation that calls for fire officials to take preventative steps to avoid wildfires caused by electric utilities. So what does this mean for The Chelan County PUD?   Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   Now our feature story…    Last week, the state Senate approved legislation that calls for fire officials to take preventative steps to avoid wildfires caused by electric utilities.   It's Senate Bill 5158 and it directs the state Department of Natural Resources to implement recommendations from the Electric Utilities Wildland Fire Prevention Task Force.    It passed with 48 yes votes, zero no votes and one excused.   This task force was actually formed back in 2019. They aim to find ways to reduce wildfires sparked by power lines and other electrical sources.   So, what kind of steps will they be recommending local fire officials take?   Well, first, officials will need to cover the management of dangerous trees and vegetation. They'll also be encouraged to develop communication protocols and education exchanges as well as investigation protocols. Finally - officials will likely create rosters of certified wildland fire investigators.   Reducing wildfires started by electric utilities isn't a new topic. Especially here. And especially in the wake of  the 2018 Camp Fire in California that killed at least 85 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings.    And that 2018 fire was caused by a powerline belonging to PG&E.    PG&E later filed for bankruptcy.   So, what is the Chelan County PUD doing to prevent future fires?   Back in March we reported that they're studying how power cuts have been used in California and Oregon to reduce the risk of wildfire.   At the time PUD spokeswoman Rachel Hansen told commissioners that the risks to our communities and the risk to our utility have grown so catastrophically. She noted that they need to do their due diligence in exploring this option.   But the PUD has not yet adopted a targeted power-cut policy and the Fire Outage Management Plan is young. For now, they're still working on a plan.   Staffers say early plans are for the cutoffs to be targeted and not broad.    Areas like Plain, Lake Wenatchee and the Chumstick which are considered to have the highest fire danger in the county, are likely to be among those that are targeted.   But ultimately it'll be extreme fire conditions — high winds and dry fuels — that would be the most important factors in deciding when to cut power. Though exactly how strong the winds and how dry the fuels would have to be before taking that action is still being decided.   The idea to develop the plan began after the Labor Day fires that devastated Douglas and Okanogan counties and sparked a spot fire in Chelan.   The plan is for staffers to bring their findings to the commission in June.    Meanwhile, The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have been reviewing, discussing, and attending meetings around the Douglas PUD's proposed Power Rate Delivery Fee Assessment. It'll impact new developments like Microsoft, but also established power users already doing businesses in Douglas County.   Though Microsoft will be purchasing power on the open market and not from the Douglas PUD, they have committed to paying the PUD to construct the infrastructure necessary to deliver the future power needs. This investment is estimated to be around  $24.9 million   To read more on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   -   Here's what else you need to know about today…   Starting this week, the mass-vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center is adjusting its hours to offer evening and weekend appointments. The site will be closed Sundays and Mondays.    Chelan-Douglas Health District spokeswoman Veronica Farias said this is a permanent change to the schedule. Why? to give more flexibility for people who work during regular business hours.   The site is also now open to anyone 16 or older, but appointments are still required.    To sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, visit the state's registration website: prepmod.doh.wa.gov/clinic/search or call (509) 886-6487.   /   Some good news - The Wenatchee City pool will open June 12 with COVID-19 rules limiting its use. The pool will operate Monday through Saturday and swimmers will need to preregister online through the Wenatchee Parks Department or by calling (509) 888-3284.   /   Finally, The Chelan-Douglas Health District started offering doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Cashmere Expo Center.   You can schedule an appointment here: wwrld.us/cashmere. You can also call (509) 886-6487.   Keep in mind that everyone ages 16 and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, but the Pfizer vaccine is only one that's been approved for 16- and 17-year olds. The health district will not administer the Moderna vaccines to minors.   /   And remember, for all news related to vaccinations and covid-19 visit us at wenatcheeworld.com/news/coronavirus.   - Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com -   Next we're excited to highlight A Douglas County deputy who was recently honored for helping a homeless man find a legal campsite. The deputy also offered him cash.   Earlier this month Cpl. Thomas Williams was dispatched to the East Wenatchee Grange Hall on Sunset Highway. There was a trespassing complaint.   The man had set up a tent on the north side of the property and was homeless. It turned out that he was homeless in large part because of the pandemic.    Williams learned the man was actually waiting for a stimulus check to pay his way to Missouri.   So he drove him to two campsites until they found one with a vacancy. Together they went to an appointment, and Williams gave him $40 to help pay for the campsite and some food.   Afterwards, Sheriff Kevin Morris said that although the actions Williams took weren't necessarily unique to how he regularly conducts himself, this warrants special attention. Morris noted that Williams not only appropriately mitigated the complaint, but showed exceptional compassion and leadership.   Morris awarded Williams with an Award of Merit.   Williams joined the sheriff's office back in 2014 and is a graduate of Eastmont High School.   -   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR    Now, some history…   Over the weekend residents celebrated the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. The sky was clear and the temperature warm on Saturday morning as people streamed in and out of Earth Day Fair which was in the west parking lot of the Pybus Public Market.   It was in person, but other notable Earth Day events in the area, like in Chelan and Leavenworth, had to either cancel or switch to Zoom.   But Sustainable Wenatchee was able to coordinate with the Chelan-Douglas Health District and get the event approved.   Capacity was set at 400 people, and more than 1,000 people came to the fair throughout the day. That's more people than the 2019 pre-COVID Earth Day fair.   As a part of the event 350 Wenatchee Climate Conversations, an environmental advocacy group and offshoot of Climate Conversations North Central Washington, helped people write letters about their environmental concerns to President Biden and the state Department of Energy.   The idea for the first earth day came from Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin. He was concerned about the deteriorating environment. Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.     Eventually he recruited some other like-minded people, and they settled on April 22 as the official date of Earth Day.   The first one was in 1970 and it achieved a rare political alignment -- with support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, urban dwellers and farmers, business and labor leaders.    -   Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. 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Tres casos de un variante del coronavirus han sido reportados en el condado de Grant. Los condados Chelan y Douglas permanecerán en las Fase 3 por tres mas semanas. El Departamento estatal de Salud pausa el uso de las vacunas Johnson y Johnson. Y el distrito escolar de Eastmont se enfrenta con desafios al regresar a la escuela. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. El Distrito de Salud para el condado de Grant reporto los primeros tres casos del variante del coronavirus B.1.429 en el condado. El variante B.1429, primero descubierto en California, es un poco mas contagioso que el virus original de COVID. Los tres individuos infectados con el variante estan recuperando sin requerir hospitalización. Los condados Chelan y Douglas apenas calificaron para permanecer en Fase tres del plan para reabrir del estado, “Healthy Washington.” Este anuncio vino después que el Gobernador Inslee cambio la evaluación al ultimo minuto el Viernes. Ahora, condados tienen que fallar ambos métricos del COVID para regresar una fase. Los condados hubieran fallado si no hubieran cambiado los métricos. Los condados serán reevaluados el Mayo 3. El Departamento estatal de Salud ha pausado el uso de la vacuna Johnson y Johnson después de que el Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades lo recomendaron mientras ellos investigan seis casos de coágulos de sangre. Pero, la complicación parece ser muy rara. Alrededor 149,000 dosis de esta vacuna han sido administrados en el estado. Y alrededor de 1,000 a 1,500 dosis fueron entregados a los condados Chelan y Douglas, de acuerdo con Luke Davies, administrador de salud para el distrito de salud Chelan-Douglas. Sin esta vacuna, el área todavía puede alcanzar 70% de cobertura en aproximadamente ocho a nueve semanas. Todos 16 años de edad o mas son elegibles para vacunas contra el coronavirus. Encuentra una cita en el sitio masivo de vacunación en el Town Toyota Center al prepmod.doh.wa.gov o puede ir al vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov para encontrar citas alrededor de ti. Si tu o alguien que conoces está teniendo barreras en cuanto lenguaje y tecnología registrando para citas en el sitio masivo de vacunación en el Town Toyota Center, por favor llame a unos de estos números: (509) 715-3108 (509) 886-6487 (509) 886-6458 En Abril 13, 18 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El numero total de casos ha subido a 10,188. Esta semana, la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil era 184.0. Hubo nueve personas hospitalizadas el Abril 14 en el hospital Central Washington. Y desde el Abril 13, un total de 89,028 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esta semana con El Wenatchee World… Las escuelas en Wenatchee y Eastmont revelan planes para reabrir escuelas. Elegibilidad para vacunas contra el Coronavirus expandan rápidamente. Las festividades del Cuatro de Julio están planeado a continuar. Y trabajadores agricultores del programa de H-2A son vacunados en el Hospital Central Washington. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. Estudiantes de primaria de los distritos escolares Eastmont y Wenatchee estarán regresando a instrucción completa en los últimos de Abril — estudiantes de Wenatchee el April 19 y los estudiantes de Eastmont el April 26. Estudiantes de la secundaria de Eastmont regresan a instrucción completa el Mayo 3, pero va depender de como esta la salud local. Estudiantes de la secundaria de Wenatchee continuarán la instrucción híbrida hasta el fin del año escolar. Todos 16 años de edad y más serán elegibles para vacunas contra el coronavirus el April 15. La fecha anteriormente era el Mayo 1. Esta expansión en elegibilidad es parcialmente una respuesta a los casos del coronavirus que han subido por el estado, de acuerdo con la oficina del Gobernador Jay Inslee. Ahorita, todos en la Fase 1B del grupo 3 y 4 son elegibles para la vacuna contra el coronavirus el miércoles. Esto incluye: Todos con sesenta años de edad o más Trabajadores en restaurantes y construcción Y personas 16 años de edad o más con dos o más con afecciones subyacentes Si tu o alguien que conoces está teniendo barreras en cuanto lenguaje y tecnología registrando para citas en el sitio masivo de vacunación en el Town Toyota Center, por favor llame a unos de estos números: (509) 715-3108 (509) 886-6487 (509) 886-6458 Más de 100 trabajadores agricultores de Kyle Mathison Orchards fueron transportados a Central Washington Hospital para ser vacunados contra el coronavirus el Abril 2. La mayoría de trabajadores son parte del programa H-2A. Juan Manuel Mesa Lopez, un trabajador de H-2A de México, no estaba preocupado sobre trabajar durante la temporada de pizca durante la pandemia, pero si necesitaba ser convencido para ponerse en línea para la vacuna, dijo Lopez. También dijo que una vez que uno sabe lo que hace la vacuna, aprendes que la vacuna está aquí para ayudar. En Abril 6, 28 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a 10088. Esta semana, la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil era 225.5. Y desde el Abril 5, un total de 81,885 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. Y hubo 9 personas hospitalizadas el Abril 7 en el hospital Central Washington. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Tuesday April 6th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - The Eastmont School District plans bring elementary students back full-time starting later this month on April 26th. They plan to bring middle school and high school students back on May 3rd.   Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   Now our feature story…    The Eastmont School District plans bring elementary students back full-time on April 26 and middle school and high school students back on May 3. A May 3 return is about a month before the school year ends.   Last week, the state Department of Health reduced COVID-19-related social distancing requirements for students from 6 feet to 3 feet. This prompted the change.   Here's Governor Jay Inslee's announcement about the change.   Eastmont Superintendent Garn Christensen said the rule change means the district can move forward with its plans to give elementary and secondary students more time on campus.    Right now, students are on a hybrid schedule. They attend in-person school every other day. This means only half of the students are in classrooms at a time.   But now, with the new guidelines Christensen says they are encouraged to maximize the campus.    And that'll be a challenge.    Christensen said that even with the 3-foot distancing it's still going to be challenging. It's a hard task for educators to comply with - on top of instruction.    On Monday, The Wenatchee School District decided it will bring back elementary students full-time starting April 19th. Older students will continue hybrid instruction through the end of the school year.   This summer, Christensen said the school district is planning a comprehensive K-12 summer school. The summer school will include transportation. He anticipates that most students will be eligible. Summer school will start in June and run until the end of July.   Christensen noted that typically summer school is always limited by funding. They're also usually only allowed to invite students that are behind on their core areas. But this year they think there will be quite a few students that are behind in many areas.    To read more on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   -   Here's what else you need to know about today… Governor Jay Inslee announced that everyone 16 and older across the state will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on April 15.   /   The state's eligibility tool, Phase Finder, is no longer required to verify eligibility. Instead, the state Department of Health released a new web tool that helps people find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.    /   The state's vaccine rollout plan is currently in Phase 1B Tiers 3 to 4. This includes everyone 60 years and older, restaurant workers, and other congregate settings. People from previous tiers and phases are still eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.    /   The Town Toyota Center mass vaccination site's hours have changed. The site will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.  And remember, for all news related to vaccinations and covid-19 visit us at wenatcheeworld.com/news/coronavirus.   - Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com -   Next we're excited to highlight that The Icicle Fund has awarded $2 million through a series of grant programs in the arts, environment, and cultural and natural history sectors.   Like many nonprofits this year, the Icicle Fund has experimented with different ways that it can effectively improve the quality of life in North Central Washington. The Fund's board of directors is composed primarily of nonprofit representatives. They decided to more than double the grant funding available in 2021.   Through their Operating Support Grant Program, 32 organizations have received unrestricted operating support. This allows the organizations the flexibility to be strategic and nimble during a year of high uncertainty.   In partnership with Icicle Creek Center for the Arts and Methow Arts Alliance, Icicle Fund also provided 130 COVID relief grants as direct support for working artists in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties.    Artists have been particularly hard hit during the pandemic and their work is sorely needed as we build a post-COVID future together.   We have heard from so many of our grantees that this support is coming at just the right time to get their programs restarted.   Recently, REBECCA RYKER the Icicle Fund Executive Director spoke about how community members can help.   Now, some history…   The Wenatchee post office features an oil on canvas mural. It's called The Saga of Wenatchee and it was painted in 1940 by Peggy Strong.    Strong was a prominent regionalist artist in Washington state during the Depression. She attended the University of Washington.   Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Thursday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Saturday March 20th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - Hannia Dalay Paulina Mosqueda Rodríguez, or simply Paulina, was found dead in March 2020 in a Wenatchee ravine five months after she went missing. She was just 18 years old.   This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.     Now our feature story...   Seventeen months ago. That was the last time Edith Rodríguez Chávez saw the inside of her daughter's bedroom.   She didn't dare go in.   Hannia Dalay Paulina Mosqueda Rodríguez, or simply Paulina, was found dead March 17, 2020 in a Wenatchee ravine five months after she went missing. She was 18.   Paulina's death was ruled a homicide by the Chelan County coroner. There have been no arrests.   On Monday, Rodríguez and her longtime partner, José Miramontes, entered the room for the first time since Paulina's disappearance.   Aside from a few small alterations, Paulina's childhood room has gone untouched.   Now, Rodriguez has a question to whoever killed her daughter:   “What did she do to you? What harm did she do to you to have deserved the harm done to her?” She says that they finished her the day they killed her daughter.   Paulina went missing in October 2019. And what happened in the hours preceding her disappearance is not clear.   She was supposed to take a bus from Seattle to Wenatchee, but she didn't show up at the bus station. Paulina eventually texted Rodríguez that she would catch a ride with a friend.   But still, she didn't make it… then Rodríguez's calls to her daughter went unanswered.   Later that day Paulina's aunt texted Rodríguez saying Paulina was at the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee. And Rodriguez texted her to come home.   The message went unanswered.   Rodríguez knew something was wrong. The mother and daughter had had their squabbles, but never silence.    Now, Rodriguez says it's been too long. It's going to be a year since her death, and law enforcement hasn't shown any results.   Paulina's body was ultimately found outside Wenatchee city limits in Chelan County. She was reported missing in Douglas County. That means the investigation into her death and disappearance is a joint effort by the two counties' respective sheriff's offices.   Law enforcement officials say they haven't given up.   And though there are no suspects, detectives are continuing to pursue leads.   For now, anyone with information related to the death of Hannia Dalay Paulina Mosqueda Rodríguez should contact the Chelan County Sheriff's Office at 667-6851 or the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 884-0941.   Today, an altar in honor of family members who've died greets guests near the entrance of her small home. Most prominent is a 3-foot tall photo of Paulina in a pink quinceañera dress.   Paulina was 2 years old when Rodríguez moved her to Waterville from Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. She was the youngest of three after two brothers in their late 20s.   She was a happy girl who loved music, dancing and cooking. Tortillas were her specialty.   She worked at a packing shed, like her mother, and never missed work. She wanted to be able to afford nice things one day, like the blue Chevy Camaro that sits under a carport at her mother's home.   Now, Rodriguez scrolls through photos and videos while tears disappear behind her mask as they roll down her cheeks.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next, our weekly profile of one of the World's 30 Under 35 award recipients.    Today, we're highlighting Devin Lau the Assistant manager at Stan's Merry Mart   Devin Lau graduated from Eastmont High School in 2006 and in 2009 went on to work at Stan's Merry Mart, a job that has turned into a career. She has worked her way up from footwear associate to assistant manager, all while raising a family at home. Her dedication, hard work and loyalty through the years, including the extra hours she put in during the pandemic, prompted her employers to nominate her a member of the Wenatchee Valley Business World's 30 Under 35 Class of 2020.   We asked Lau what accomplishments she is most proud of, and Lau said that She's very proud of her journey at Stan's Merry Mart. She has worked at Stan's Merry Mart since 2009, and has always wanted to be a part of a company that made a difference. During her fourth year there she realized it was right in front of her. She became a supervisor in June 2016, and then became the assistant manager in March 2018.   We also asked Lau who inspires her to be successful - her answer? She owes a lot to her parents for her work ethic. They taught her that you show up to work and you give 100% every day.     By the way - it's time for the 11th annual World's Best, the Wenatchee World's tribute to recognizing the Best of our area. This year, things will be a little different and we need your help! We are looking to you to nominate your favorite businesses, people and places in Round 1. From March 17th to April 4th, go to wenatcheeworld.com/worldsbest to submit your nominees on the ballot. Round 2, the voting round, will be live on April 21. Visit wenatcheeworld.com/worldsbest for more information.    Now, some history…   In the early 2000s, the traditional fruit orchards in the valley began to yield to grape vines. Tourists had already found the Bavarian flavor of Leavenworth and the sunny beauty of Lake Chelan and growers and vintners noted the good growing conditions for wine grapes. By 2004, 17 wineries had sprung up in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties with 19 more licensed for a total of 23 active and projected just in Chelan County.   -   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday!   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esta semana con El Wenatchee World… Confluence Health pone $200,000 a una iniciativa para mejorar la equidad de la vacuna contral el coronavirus. Todos los condados subiendo pronto a la Fase 3. Oficiales de Salud preocupados sobre variantes del coronavirus y una cuarta ola posible de infecciones del coronavirus. Y si hay extra dosis de la vacuna, quien debería recibir la llamada? Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. La Fundación Confluence Health ha colocado $200,000 para una iniciativa para mejorar el acceso de vacunas contra el coronavirus para Latinos. Teresa Bendito, cofundadora de Parque Padrinos y la dueña de Teresita’s consulting, estará organizando esta iniciativa, y enfocando incrementar la cantidad de comunicación en persona para la comunidad Latina. Todos los condados en el estado de Washington se moverán a la Fase 3 del plan “Healthy Washington” del Gobernador Jay Inslee. La Fase 3 permitirá 25% de atendencia en eventos deportivos, y la capacidad de restaurantes y otros espacios interiores sube a 50%. Las nuevas reglas toman efecto el Marzo 22. Para deportes en High School, los cambios ocurren el Marzo 18. Para permanecer en la Fase 3, condados tienen que pasar dos métricos: una proporción del coronavirus entre 200 y 350, y tiene que ver una proporción de menos de cinco personas hospitalizadas por el coronavirus por cada cien mil. El Town Toyota Center sitio masivo de vacunación tenia alrededor de 300 dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus que sobraban la semana pasada. Oficiales del estado se comunicaron con el PUD del condado de Chelan y el Wenatchee Valley College para no desperdiciar las dosis que sobraron, de acuerdo con el administrador de salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, Luke Davies. Davies dijo que nunca va ser facil organizando un programa masivo de vacunación como esta. El grupo de Solidaridad Inmigrante y Latinx creia que los trabajadores agricolas y trabajadores de supermercados deberían haber sido incluidos con el PUD y el colegio, dijo Krista Herling, el co-chair del grupo. Entre 8,000 a 12,000 trabajadores esenciales en los condados Chelan y Douglas se hicieron elegibles para vacunas contra el coronavirus el Marzo 17. Esto grupo incluye empleados esenciales trabajando en espacios cerrados como trabajadores agricolas, trabajadores en supermercados, transito publico, y mas. El Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas estará trabajando con clínicas locales para vacunar todos los que califican en Fase 1B2 del programa de vacunación del estado. En Marzo 16, 31 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El numero total de casos ha subido a 9681. Esta semana, la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil era 140.9. Desde el Marzo 16, un total de 51,532 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. Y hubo 5 personas hospitalizadas el Marzo 17 en el hospital Central Washington. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Objectives: - Discuss elements of the “cultivating innovation” portion of Northwest FCS framework - Explore practical elements of bringing ingenuity and cultivating innovation in a day-to-day life - Highlight Jordan’s life of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes Participant Bios: - Jordan Jonas grew up in the Idaho country, surrounded by the beautiful lakes of that vast state. Being surrounded by nature, he grew up spending his formative years in nature. As a young adult he came of age as he spent a year riding freight trains across the US - spending countless days and nights navigating both rural and urban environments. Soon after he left for Russia where he would spend the better part of the next ten years living in Siberia in villages, with fur trappers, and ultimately with traditional nomadic reindeer herders. Amongst these people Jordan would learn the art of survival - not as taught in classes, but as lived day in and day out by people whose existence depends on those skills. The skills acquired over his life were proven effective and reliable when Jordan won season 6 of History Channel's Alone show, spending 77 days in the Arctic while also successfully hunting a bull moose, a wolverine, dozens of rabbits, squirrels, grouse and numerous fish. Jordan learned to hunt, trap, fish, survive, and even thrive in good times and bad. He learned to deal with adversity and value his family and friends. He learned that experience is valuable, but that the development of character and love are the most important aspects of life. He values where he came from, both his Assyrian and Danish heritage, and strives to be someone worthy of the incredible sacrifices those before him made to give him a good life. He hopes to do the same for his children. He is very blessed and thankful to have an opportunity to live, and live life to its fullest. - Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.   Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services.  Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.

Escuelas en el Valle Wenatchee se adaptan a la pandemia. Restaurantes para cenar. Más personas mueren por coronavirus en el condado de Grant. Una foto de estudiantes de Wenatchee en carpas verdes se hace famosa. Y la falta de una fase 3 en el plan para reabrir del Gobernador Jay Inslee preocupa a algunos. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. Estudiantes de las escuelas Eastmont y Wenatchee intentan adaptarse a la pandemia regresando a la escuela el Enero 25 y Enero 26. Ambas escuelas están usando planes diferentes. Escuelas en Wenatchee usan horarios de am y pm mientras Eastmont usa un horario de A y B. El principal de Eastmont, Lance Noell, dijo que al reabrir se sienten como educadores otra vez y ha sido espectacular. El asistente superintendente Matt Charlton, dijo que ha habido una pérdida de aprendizaje y que habrá estudiantes que necesitan más tiempo para completar la escuela. Algunas fotos de Don Seabrook, un fotógrafo del Wenatchee World, eran de estudiantes de la banda de Wenatchee en carpas verdes tocando sus instrumentos. Las fotos se volvieron famosas el último jueves. Seabrook recibió peticiones para la foto de MSNBC, CNN, algunos programas de televisión, y otras organizaciones de noticias nacionales. Principal de Wenatchee, Eric Anderson, dijo el último Viernes que esto es la primera vez que han recibido atención nacional, y ha sido una experiencia interesante. Dueños de restaurantes en el Valle Wenatchee miraron clientes regresar cuando pudieron ofrecer 25% de capacidad para cenar el Febrero 14. En ese entonces, ninguna región en el estado está garantizada de permanecer en la fase 2 de acuerdo con el plan para reabrir del gobernador Jay Inslee. En Noviembre, cuando los restaurantes también reabrieron al 25%, luego cerraron dos semanas después por nuevos casos del coronavirus . Salvador Rubio, el dueño de restaurantes Mexicanos Ay Caramba Tres Amigos, dijo que la incertidumbre sobre esto hizo el proceso de reabrir difícil y estresante. Con un total de 20 empleados, si la región regresa a la fase 1, los ingresos del restaurante no serían suficientes para pagar a todos sus empleados, de acuerdo con Rubio. El Gobernador Jay Inslee anunció el viernes pasado que ninguna región en el estado no estará regresando a la Fase 1 por ahorita. Algunos miembros de la comunidad están preocupados porque el gobernador no ha establecido una tercera fase. Keith Goehner, el representante republicano de Dryden, dijo que es esencial tener un plan y meta para que las personas tengan algo por trabajar. Karina Vega-Villa, co-fundadora del grupo de solidaridad de Latinx y Inmigrantes, dijo que una pausa está bien para poder averiguar cómo el estado debería reabrir. Vega-Villa dijo no es algo que podemos apresurar si no estamos tomando en cuenta la gente que son más vulnerables. Luke Davies, el administrador de salud para Chelan-Douglas, dijo que estos dos condados están dando vuelta a esta pandemia. Davies, también dijo que una vez que el área alcanza 60% a 70% inmunidad colectiva, la vida normal puede regresar para el fin del año. La variante del coronavirus P.1 preocupa a los oficiales de salud. El Variante P.1 se ha demostrado a poder infectar personas que ya han agarrado el coronavirus, y fue identificado en un caso en el estado de Washington. Davies le pidió que las personas continuarán poniendo cubrebocas, manteniendo distancia social, y lavándose las manos. Y desde el Febrero 27, 17,500 vacunas contra el coronavirus fueron administrados en el sitio masivo de vacunación del Town Toyota Center. La vacuna contra el coronavirus de una dosis Johnson Y Johnson ha recibido [aprobación de emergencia] el Febrero 27, y tambien ha llegado a Washington: un total de 60,000 dosis de la vacuna. Y con la temporada de pizca aproximándose, distritos de salud locales por todo el estado, y el Departamento estatal de Salud están planeando como vacunar a los [aproximadamente 50,000 trabajadores agrícolas. El Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas quiere usar clínicas móviles para vacunar a trabajadores lo más pronto posible, pero probablemente no va ocurrir hasta que avancen. El Distrito de Salud del condado Grant reportó que seis más personas han muerto del coronavirus: Una señora de Soap Lake en sus cincuentas, un hombre de Moses Lake en sus sesentas, tres hombres de Moses Lake en sus setentas, y una señora en sus setentas. Cuatro de las personas que murieron tenían condiciones subyacentes, de acuerdo con el distrito de salud. El número total de muertes en el condado Grant es 115. En Marzo 2, 14 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a 9513. Esta semana, la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil era 134.3. Y desde el Marzo 3, más de 45,000 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. Hubo cinco personas hospitalizadas el Marzo 3 en el hospital Central Washington el Marzo 3 debido al coronavirus. En la última semana de febrero, hubo 77 casos de coronavirus. 40% por ciento, o 31 casos, fueron de Hispanos esa semana. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. 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Esta semana con El Wenatchee World… Los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Wenatchee no van a regresar completamente hasta mínimo el otoño. Un torneo de basquetbol resulta en un brote de coronavirus. Doble cubrebocas se convierte en una posibilidad. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. Un torneo privado del basquetbol en Pateros ha resultado en un brote de coronavirus involucrando personas de los condados Okanogan, Chelan, y Kittitas. Seis personas del condado Okanogan se infectaron con el coronavirus por el torneo, de acuerdo con Lauri Jones, la directora de salud comunitaria para la Salud Pública del condado Okanogan. Salud Okanogan le está pidiendo a todos que atendieron el torneo del Febrero 6 que se hagan pruebas del coronavirus. El Gobernador Jay Inslee aprobó la movida de la región North Central a la fase 2 de su plan, “Roadmap to Recovery,” hace dos semanas. Competencias de departamento de riesgo bajo o moderado, pero los torneos de deporte están prohibidos. El Doctor Malcolm Butler, Oficial de Salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, dijo que las personas definitivamente deberían considerar ponerse doble cubrebocas. La nueva, más contagiosa variante del coronavirus ha llegado a Washington, de acuerdo con Butler. La estrategia más reciente es que las personas usen dos niveles de sus cubrebocas de tela. O puede asegurarse que tiene puesto dos niveles de cubrebocas. El único cubreboca que no requiere un segundo nivel es una máscara N95, dijo Butler. Si las personas ya han sido vacunadas, el doble cubrebocas no es requerido, Butler dijo. Pero las personas deberían tener puesto al menos un cubreboca si se han vacunado. El senador estatal Brad Hawkins, un Republicano de Wenatchee, está animando los distritos escolares que tomen sus días de vacaciones ahorita, así pueden hacer instrucción completa el Junio, Julio, y Agosto. El Spring Break normal se convertiría en el descanso del verano de 10 a 12 semanas. Esto le daría tiempo a los maestros para que se vacunen y que los casos del coronavirus bajen para el resto del año escolar sea en persona, de acuerdo con Hawkins. Paul Gordon, el superintendente de Wenatchee, dijo que la intención del distrito para el año escolar 2020 a 2021 se mantendrá con el calendario especial. Gordon espera abrir sus puertas para instrucción completa en otoño. Esperando hasta el otoño les da suficiente tiempo para vacunar a los empleados y maestros, de acuerdo con Gordon. Una señora de noventa años de edad de East Wenatchee cuando recibió su vacuna contra el coronavirus, el estado completo un millón de dosis. La señora recibió la vacuna el Febrero 12 y dijo que esta no es la primera vez que se ha vacunado durante una pandemia. Recuerda otros brotes cuando era niña y recomienda que todos agarren una vacuna lo más pronto posible. Números del coronavirus están en sus niveles más bajos de los últimos cuatro meses en los condados Chelan-Douglas. La proporción del coronavirus está debajo 200 por cada 100,000 en un periodo de dos semanas, dijo Joyous Van Meter, una epidemióloga de la región North Central, el lunes durante la reunión de la mesa de salud. El número de pruebas positivas también está al 6%, cuando era 14% hace algunas semanas. Los números de hospitalizados debido al coronavirus en el hospital Central Washington están muchos mejores, de acuerdo con el oficial de salud, Doctor Malcolm Butler. El único cambio que preocupa es el porcentaje de personas de 10 a 19 años de edad que tienen el virus en el último mes está subiendo, dijo Van Meter. Está al 13 por ciento, el porcentaje más alto de cualquier grupo de edad. El Administrador de Salud, Luke Davies, dijo que este aumento no tiene nada que ver con escuelas reabriendo. Aparece que los estudiantes están contrayendo el virus fuera de la escuela. El variante del coronavirus, B117, que es más contagioso, también está en el estado. Oficiales de salud locales y estatales no tienen planes de hacer cambios de pólizas para combatir la variante, dijo Butler. 19 casos de variante han sido reportados en Washington, de acuerdo con el Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. En febrero 23, 21 nuevos casos de coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a 9444. Esta semana la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil es 177.4 por cada cien mil personas. Y desde el Febrero 23, 39,768 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. 10 personas estaban hospitalizados debido al coronavirus en el Febrero 24. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esta semana con El Wenatchee World… La región North Central se mueve a la fase dos del plan, “Roadmap to Recovery,” del gobernador Jay Inslee para reabrir. Siete más personas han muerto debido al coronavirus. Un suspiro de alivio de restaurantes en el valle pero negocios tienen dudas. Y las bibliotecas NCW abrieron este martes. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. Los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan se han movido a la fase dos el último Domingo. Fase dos significa que 25% de asientos en restaurantes ahora están disponibles. Otro negocios de entretenimiento como el boliche y los cines también pueden regresar al 25% de capacidad. Las reuniones sociales dentro también son permitidas, pero sólo cinco personas máximo de dos diferentes hogares pueden reunirse. Esta región se movió adelante con la fase dos después de que pasó tres de cuatros métricos relacionados con el coronavirus. Pero de acuerdo con el plan del Gobernador Jay Inslee, la región puede regresar a la fase 1 si los casos del coronavirus y las hospitalizaciones suban otra vez. Dueños de restaurantes en el Valle Wenatchee estaban aliviados de poder ofrecer 25% de asientos dentro de sus restaurantes. Dueños de La Tortuga Loca, El Rey Azteca, y Garlini’s Napoletana estaban emocionados por reabrir. Marco Ramirez, el hijo del co-dueño, Alma Ramirez, dijo que el restaurante Alma’s Kitchen estaba sobreviviendo hasta el ultimo dólar cuando la ronda más reciente de préstamos de PPP llegaron. Para Alma’s Kitchen, regresando a la fase uno y servir comida solo para salir, no es posible para el restaurante. Otros negocios, como Eastmont Lanes en East Wenatchee, está inseguro sobre reabrir. Empleado de Eastmont Lanes, Tim Bowers, dijo que la última vez que el estado reabrió en Noviembre, Eastmont Lanes compro mucha comida y cerveza que se desperdicio cuando tuvieron que cerrar dos semanas después. Los cines, Liberty and Gateway Cinema están en una situación similar, de acuerdo con Bryan Cook, vicepresidente de Sun Basin Theaters. Hay una falta de películas saliendo de Hollywood, y compañías de producción están mandando sus películas a servicios por Internet, y esto ha lastimado los cines, de acuerdo con Cook. 30 bibliotecas NCW también reabrieron para visitas en persona el último Martes. Bibliotecas NCW en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant y Ferry estaba cerrado desde el Enero 20. Bill Carroll, el director de operaciones para las bibliotecas NCW, dijo que están [pidiendo que las personas vengan a agarrar sus libros y más, pero que estén preparados hacerlo con rapidez]. Las personas tienen un límite de treinta minutos con las computadoras de la biblioteca. La biblioteca en Wenatchee está abierta los Martes, Miércoles, Viernes,y Sábados. La biblioteca de East Wenatchee está abierta del Lunes al Viernes. El Concilio de la ciudad de Wenatchee pagará hasta 100,000 dólares en costos en utilidad para el Centro de Convenciones de Wenatchee. Coast Hospitality maneja el centro y pidió asistencia financiera para cubrir los costos del centro. La pandemia del coronavirus ha parado toda actividad y los ingresos del centro. Como dueños del centro, el concilio votó el Jueves de reembolsar la compañía por costos como el agua, gas, electricidad, y el teléfono. Estos costos van a ser cubiertos hasta el primero de Enero 2022, o solo 100,000 dólares, [cualquiera sea primero]. Durante una conferencia de prensa anunciando un fundo de equidad para la vacuna el Lunes, el Gobernador Jay Inslee reconoció los esfuerzos del grupo comunitario, CAFÉ, en ayudar a Latinos agarrar citas de vacunación la última semana. Alma Chacon, cofundadora de CAFÉ, dijo que se siente honrada por el reconocimiento del gobernador. Se siente feliz por el soporte del gobernador. Aplicaciones para el fundo todavía no han abierto, pero Chacon imagina usando los fondos para contratar más gente para hacer y recibir llamadas, y también pagar por sus números de teléfonos que usan para ayudar a la gente. La segunda dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus es el enfoque de las siguientes dos semanas en El Town Toyota Center. El administrador de salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, Luke Davies, dijo el martes durante la conferencia de prensa semanal que el enfoque en segunda dosis probablemente significa que habrá menos citas de la primera dosis la siguiente semana. Desde el último Viernes, 9,678 personas han recibido vacunas en el sitio, de acuerdo con el Departamento estatal de Salud. Davies le pidió a la comunidad que fueran pacientes. El dijo que si alguna vez hubiera interrupciones serias de las órdenes de vacunas, oficiales de salud siempre van a priorizar la segunda dosis de la vacuna. Siete personas murieron por el coronavirus entre la última semana de Enero y las primeras dos semanas de Febrero. El número total de muertes debido al coronavirus en los condados Chelan-Douglas ahora es 58. Entre los siete, incluye tres mujeres — uno en sus cincuentas, otra en sus ochentas, y otra en sus noventas — y cuatro hombres — uno en sus cincuentas, otro en sus sesentas, otro en sus ochentas, y otro en sus noventas. Otras 400 citas de vacunaciones han sido reservadas para personas que hablan Español o que han estado teniendo dificultades registrando para el sitio masivo de vacunación en El Town Toyota Center. Tiene que calificar para la fase 1B y 1A. Puede llamar al número de teléfono de CAFÉ al (509) 715-3108. El Distrito de Salud también tiene dos números de teléfono que puede llamar al (509) 886-6487 y el (509) 886-6458. En Febrero 16, 21 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a 9351. Esta semana la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil es 209.7. Y desde el Febrero 16, un total de 32,049 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant y Okanogan. Hubo 10 personas hospitalizadas debido al coronavirus el Febrero 17. En la semana de Febrero 8, hubo 123 nuevos casos de coronavirus. 31% esto, o 38 casos, fueron de Hispanos. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El distrito escolar de Wenatchee tiene problemas de transportación. 6 mil personas han sido vacunados al Town Toyota Center. Y instrucciones paso a paso como registrarse para la vacuna por Internet. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. El distrito escolar de Wenatchee pidio que padres consideran una alternativa para transportar a sus niños a la escuela. El distrito mando una noticia a padres diciéndoles que el departamento de transportación esta teniendo dificultades significativas. Con los estudiantes regresando con horarios especiales, el distrito ha tenido que establecer dos diferentes rutas. Estudiantes en la mañana son transportados por autobuses a la escuela y a sus hogares. Y luego otra vez en la atardecer. El distrito necesita mas conductores de autobuses, de acuerdo con Diana Haglund, representante del distrito. Mas de seis mil residentes de Washington han sido vacunados en El Town Toyota Center. El sitio masivo de vacunaciones solo esta operando al 35 a 40 por ciento de capacidad y esta dependiendo del gobierno federal para mas dosis de vacunas. Luke Davies, el administrador del Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas, dijo que podemos hacer mas en la conferencia de esta semana. Davies tambien le advirtio al publico que no vengan por las dosis que sobran al final del dia sin una cita. Si alguien cancela una cita, el distrito de salud esta trabajando muy cerca con el distrito escolar y otros trabajadores esenciales que califican para la Fase 1B para que ellos reciban la vacuna. Para ayudar a aclarar la confusión, hemos creado un guia que te toma paso por paso para registrarse para una cita de vacunación en el Town Toyota Center por la Internet. Primero, tiene que ir al sitio web, Encuentra Su Fase, para ser esto. Puede usar el enlace wwrld.us/phase. Puede cambiar el lenguaje en la esquina de la página al Español. Si eres elegible, recibirás un mensaje de confirmación por correo electrónico o por texto para enseñarle a tu proveedor de vacunas. Luego, vaya a prepmod.doh.wa.gov. En la computadora, puede encontrar un botón que dice “ES,” presionalo para convertir el sitio web al Español. El sitio web te enseñará las locaciones más cercanas a su código postal. Aunque el sitio web te enseñe una locación, eso no significa que habrá citas disponibles. Te sugerimos que si la primera lista dice “0” debajo de las citas disponibles, no gaste su tiempo llenando una reservación. Citas abren los domingos al mediodía. El Wenatchee World recomienda que abras el enlace de prepmod un poco antes del mediodía el Domingo y refrescando la página hasta que las citas reabren para tener una mejor oportunidad para agarrar una cita. Si luego presiona el botón azul, “Registrese para una vacuna COVID-19,” debajo su locación preferida, la siguiente página aparecerá. Después de esto, entre su información personal. Luego, seleccione el tipo de seguridad médica que usted recibe. La vacuna es gratis y no requiere seguranza para recibirla. Luego, entre su información de salud y seleccione sí estará recibiendo la primera o segunda vacuna. Luego seleccione el tipo de vacuna, Pfizer o Moderna, y luego da una firma electrónica. Una página le enseñará las citas disponibles para seleccionar. Si no hay citas, la página aparecerá con horarios del color gris. El Febrero 9, 19 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El numero total de casos ha subido a 9230. La proporción del coronavirus esta semana fue 250.4 por cada cien mil. La proporción continua a bajar semana por semana. Y desde el Febrero 9, 28,792 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna del coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. Ocho personas estaban hospitalizados el Febrero 10 por el coronavirus. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Saturday February 6th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  Today - As the price of a cryptocurrency rises, so does the interest from miners of all sizes looking to grab a piece of the pie. This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA. Now our feature story.   Bitcoin is the world's most popular digital currency. It's seen its share of dips and spikes over the past decade, and in the past year alone the price quintupled to a record $41,940 in early January. In some ways, mining Bitcoin is like drilling for oil. And according to Malachi Salcido, one of North Central Washington's most prominent cryptocurrency miners, if you can't cover your cost at $50 a barrel, you're not going to be around long enough to enjoy the $100 a barrel spikes. Last January the Douglas County PUD approved a new policy that raises their power rates 10% every six months for five years. Add on regular technology upgrades and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some mining operations were looking at much bleaker financial outlooks when the price was still hovering somewhere under $7,500 last year. Raymond Walintukan, director of mining operations for Bitmain, which operates a mine in East Wenatchee said that time was running out given the electricity price was going up. They were getting close to breaking even and then luckily the Bitcoin price shot up.  And as the price of a cryptocurrency rises, so does the interest from miners of all sizes looking to grab a piece of the pie. It's why some mining operations, like Bitmain's 12-megawatt facility mine near Pangborn Memorial Airport, focus their efforts on mining as fast as possible when the price is low. During those low periods they'll switch out their powerful computers to the latest models to maximize output. And that's an easier proposition for Bitmain — they also manufacture the machines. The Chinese company is one of the world's largest cryptocurrency hardware producers. Even so, Walintukan says their operation in East Wenatchee spends somewhere between $10 to $30 million a year on new equipment to keep up with the competition. Back in 2018, Politico Magazine described the mid-Columbia Basin as a would-be “El Dorado” for the miners that flocked to the area to prospect for digital riches. But according to Salcido, at this point it appears that the kind of wild west, gold-rush stampede phase is over. Salcido entered the industry in 2013 and his company Salcido Enterprises now has several facilities including in Cashmere and East Wenatchee. The leveling off of the explosive growth of the past few years was one of the primary drivers behind Douglas PUD's power rate changes in 2020. PUD General Manager Gary Ivory said that the change aims to help businesses and residents in Douglas County to grow and to flourish here for generations to come.  And while the pandemic has had negative impacts on large swaths of the economy, it's also pushed many consumers and businesses to embrace digital tools. Salcido says that helps reinforce the usefulness of a digital currency network. Now, our weekly profile of one of the World's 30 Under 35 award recipients.  Claire Oatey, who graduated from Whitman College in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in sociology, started her “love affair” with nonprofits at Rebuilding Together Seattle. There, she worked with corporate sponsors and volunteers to provide critical home repairs for low-income homeowners. She went on to work for an animal welfare organization in Denver, and then led business operations for an early childhood program in Leadville. She arrived in Wenatchee in 2017, accepting the role of director of community grants at the Community Foundation of NCW. Oatley facilitates community grantmaking programs that distribute roughly $500,000 each year to nonprofit organizations in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. Oatey also serves on the city's Homeless Committee and is involved in other activities that build community and raise awareness. Recently that has included spending time learning how to be a more effective ally against racism. When we asked Oatley what inspires her she told us that she's continuously inspired by the nonprofit leaders in North Central Washington! Running a nonprofit is no easy feat. Staff and board members give so much of themselves to the missions of their organizations. Stemilt Creek Winery in Wenatchee was founded by Kyle and Jan Mathison. The Mathison's are fourth generation farmers. The family has grown fruit trees in the area since Thomas Cyle originally homesteaded in 1893. Finally, before we go we'd like to take a moment to remember the life of Pastor Samuel King Detwiler, who passed away after a battle with Covid 19.  Samuel was born in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Ottawa University and University of Missouri with a Master's degree in Psychology. While working as a chemical dependency counselor, he felt the Lord urging him into Christian service.  For the next 38 years, he was a pastor at various churches throughout the U.S., being ordained a Church of the Brethren and American Baptist minister. In 1999, he was led to be a pastor in Wenatchee, at the Brethren Baptist Church. After seven years, he followed his calling to start Shalom Church, to minister to the addicted and marginalized. The church started a drop-in day center, Power House, to minister to the homeless in Wenatchee. He and his wife retired to Montrose, Colorado, in the Spring of 2019, to pursue their love of off-roading and camping in their beloved mountains. Samuel always showed Christian compassion for those in need. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us to remember and celebrate Samuel's life. Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. 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Esta semana con El Wenatchee World… El sitio de vacunación en el Town Toyota Center se ha declarado un éxito. Casos de coronavirus se encuentran entre gente en una competencia. El aeropuerto Pangborn Memorial sufrió pérdidas muy grandes el año pasado. Lake Chelan Hospital para aceptar nuevos pacientes otra vez. Y una clínica de vacunas en Wenatchee se enfoca con Latinos. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. El administrador de salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, Luke Davies, dijo que el sitio de vacunación masiva en El Town Toyota Center es un éxito. Un total de mil quinientas personas fueron vacunadas desde el último Viernes. Otros 720 personas fueron vacunadas el Lunes y cerca de mil personas se esperan vacunar el Martes. Reglas de elegibilidad y las provisiones limitadas de la vacuna han dejado miles de otros residentes en la región sin poder encontrar una cita o entrar en la lista de espera. Puede tomar doce semanas para vacunar las treinta mil personas elegibles en los condados Chelan y Douglas si el sitio de vacunación vacuna 4 a cinco mil personas a la semana. Y una vez que incluyes los condados Grant y Okanogan, eso significa otras 12 semanas, a menos que el sitio reciba muchas más vacunas. Todos en la lista de espera que no pudieron agarrar una cita tendrán que registrarse de nuevo. Y las citas de esta semana ya se llenaron. Para agarrar una cita para vacunarse en El Town Toyota Center, empezando este Domingo al mediodía, puede ir a prepmod.wa.gov por llamar al 800-525-0127 o 888-856-5816. Oficiales de Salud están recomendando que todos los que atendieron los Conconully Outhouse Races el Enero 16 chequean por síntomas del coronavirus porque algunos atendientes probaron positivos recientemente. Cubrebocas fueron recomendados en el evento, pero videos y fotos en la página de Facebook de la carrera demuestran que muy pocas personas se habían puesto cubrebocas. La carrera toma lugar en un pueblo pequeño en el noreste de Okanogan donde equipos empujan outhouses por la nieve. El aeropuerto de Pangborn Memorial no verá un tercer vuelo al aeropuerto en Seattle hasta mínimo en Marzo. La pandemia del coronavirus limitó el tráfico de pasajeros el año pasado. El oficial ejecutivo para el Chelan-Douglas Port Authority, Jim Kuntz, dijo que ellos solo pueden esperar que Alaska Airlines regrese el tercer vuelo. Lake Chelan Hospitals está aceptando pacientes de nuevo en todos sus departamentos después de haber cerrado sus servicios por un brote de coronavirus. Los cinco pacientes que probaron positivos por coronavirus ya no están contagiosos, de acuerdo con el hospital. El hospital también probó a 98 empleados, y todos salieron negativos. El hospital también ha cambiado su póliza para no permitir a visitantes o compañeros extras venir en citas. Confluence Health en Wenatchee administro doscientos treinta y nueve de un total de trescientos cuarenta y dos dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus el último Sábado a Latinos como parte de un plan para proveer acceso equitativo a la vacuna. Latinos representan alrededor de 67 por ciento de los casos del coronavirus en los condados Chelan y Douglas pero solo representan alrededor del 31% de la población. Nefrologa en Confluence Health, la doctora Mabel Bodell, dijo que la equidad verdadera es no solo darle a todos la misma oportunidad. También es intentar y averiguar cuales son la barreras para nuestra población Algunos empleados de los distritos escolares en Wenatchee, Eastmont, y Chelan también recibieron vacunas contra el coronavirus en una clínica el sábado pasado. Cien noventa empleados de los tres distritos fueron vacunados, de acuerdo con Diana Haglund, representante de las escuela Wenatchee. La clínica era para empleados para el distrito que ya eran elegibles para la vacuna, y eran gratis Los condados Chelan y Douglas fueron lastimados seriamente por la pandemia y sufrieron pérdidas de trabajo entre Abril a Diciembre de nivel más alto que el promedio estatal. Los dos condados tuvieron 3,500 trabajos menos fuera de la agricultura el Diciembre 2020 que el Diciembre 2019. Trabajos de Hospitalidad era el sector que perdió la más grande cantidad de trabajos en Diciembre, con dos mil cien trabajos perdidos. Esto coincide con las restricciones del plan estatal, “Stay Safe, Stay Healthy,” puesto sobre negocios el Noviembre 17 y eran extendidos al Enero 4. El Wenatchee World se sentó la semana pasada con Alma Chacon, co-fundadora de CAFÉ, y Luke Davies, el administrador de salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, para discutir que piensan sobre la primera semana del sitio de vacunación para el Town Toyota Center. El Febrero 3, 30 nuevos casos del coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a nueve mil noventaiocho. La proporción del coronavirus está a trescientos veintitrés punto 3 por cada cien mil, una bajada considerable de la última semana. Y desde el Febrero dos, veintiún mil trescientos cuarenta y cinco personas han recibido la primera dosis de una vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados de Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. En la última semana de Enero, hubo 185 nuevos casos de coronavirus reportados. 46% de este total, o 85 casos, fueron Hispanos. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you feel when someone starts talking about bats? Warm and fuzzy? Uneasy? Disgusted? Cautiously curious? In the fourth episode of the Highland Wonders Podcast, The Secret Life of Bats, Roger Christophersen of the North Cascades National Park addresses our ideas about bats, and sparks a sense of wonder at these flying, fuzzy, leathery insectivores. To learn more about bats, how and where they live, and how we all can support bat populations (and why we should), check out the Highland Wonders Podcast wherever you normally get your podcasts! And now, a story from our intrepid Nature Detective. Enjoy! Jack, Nature Detective: season 1, episode 4: The Secret Life of Bats Jack's family is enjoying a weekend camping in the highlands, escaping the heat of summer for a few days, and exploring the forests and lakes of the Okanogan. As they sit around the campfire, they notice something winging through the air in the little clearing, fluttering here and there. It's flight pattern seems different from a bird, and the creature itself is bigger than the insects that Jack normally sees. “Eek! It's a bat!” Jack's mom exclaims. Jack gazes into the fire, thinking. “What are bats, anyway?” Jack thinks about what he knows about bats, trying to sort them into a group with other animals he knows. Recently, he had a chance to get a close-up look at a bat during the day, as it clung to his house, sleeping. It was definitely fuzzy, with a pointy little snout. “I don't think they are birds because they don't lay eggs. If they DID lay eggs, how would that even work? They hang upside down, and don't have nests. The eggs would just crack on the ground! That would be bad.” “Are they insects? Some insects are furry, like bumble bees. Maybe bats are insects?” Jack is not sure. He thinks, “Bees and other bugs don't take very good care of their babies. But I heard that bat moms carry their babies around and feed them.” Jack glances over at his mom, who is giving his little sister a piggy back over to their tent. “Maybe bats are more like people. Mammals. Mammals?!? FLYING MAMMALS?!?! Is that possible?” When they get home, Jack asks his mom to look up pictures of bats on the internet. One image of a bat skeleton pops up and Jack notices that the wing looks a lot like a hand - it even has a little thumb! He also notices their ears, “My what big ears you have, little bat!” Jack cackles at his own Little Red Riding Hood reference. So far, the evidence points to bats being mammals. But Jack still has a lot of questions. “Do bats have predators? Why do bats have big ears? Do they hibernate in the winter or go south like birds do? How high can they fly? I can't wait to learn more!” Luckily, Roger Chistophersen, of the North Cascades National Park has the answers to some of Jack's questions in the most recent, very fascinating, Highland Wonders Podcast!

Vacunaciones empezaron en el Town Toyota Center esta semana. Las bibliotecas NCW paran de tomar visitas en persona. El Distrito de Salud reporta dos muertes adicionales del coronavirus. Y porque el Departamento estatal de Salud tiene diferente números de muertes debido al coronavirus que el distrito de salud local. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. Vacunaciones contra el coronavirus empezaron en el Town Toyota Center esta semana. Este sitio masivo de vacunación, es una de cuatro en el estado, está ofreciendo la vacuna de Pfizer. Ahorita, personas 65 años de edad o más y personas 50 años de edad viviendo en hogares de varias generaciones son elegibles para la vacuna. Pero aunque seas elegible para la vacuna no significa que habrá vacunas disponibles, de acuerdo con Dan Sutton, el Director de la Mesa de Salud. El Distrito de Salud está recibiendo entre 400 a 3,000 dosis a la semana del gobierno federal, de acuerdo con el administrador de salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, Luke Davies. Entonces, el Distrito de Salud está enfocando sus esfuerzos con personas en sus ochentas. Citas ya se han llenado esta semana. Las personas pueden empezar a buscar citas el Domingo al mediodía por Internet en el sitio web prepmod.wa.gov. También puede llamar al 800-525-0127 o 888-856-5816. Trabajadores en el cuidado de salud vacunaron a 100 personas el martes y quieren vacunar a 400 personas cada día después. Con el tiempo, farmacias en Safeway, Albertson, y Costco también van a empezar a vacunar a personas. 30 bibliotecas NCW no están tomando visitas en persona. Bibliotecas afectadas están en los condados de Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant, y Ferry. La Directora diputada Kim Neher dijo que la oficina del gobernador les dijo que no podrán abrir para visitas en persona hasta la fase 2. Bibliotecas continúan ofreciendo recogidas en la curva y está disponible los Martes, Miércoles, Viernes, y Sábados. Heritage Heights, un centro de asistencia para adultos mayores en Chelan, se ha liberado de su brote del coronavirus el Enero diecinueve. El Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas requiere que centros de cuidado a largo-plazo vayan veintiocho días sin un caso nuevo del coronavirus. El centro ha estado probando a todos sus empleados y residentes que salieron negativos cada semana. ¿El distrito de salud reporta muertes relacionadas con el coronavirus de diferente manera que el Departamento estatal de Salud, porque? El Distrito de Salud djo que ellos se esperan por el certificado de muerte que incluye el coronavirus como causa o como factor contribuyente de muerte. Un certificado de muerte puede tomar entre dos o cuatro semanas para procesar. El estado es mas rápido en reportar muertes donde el paciente probo positivo por coronavirus. Estudiantes de Eastmont regresaron a la escuela la semana pasada con un calendario hibrido. El distrito escolar está usando un calendario A-B: mitad de los estudiantes vienen un día y la otra mitad viene el siguiente día. Matt Charlton dijo que una de las razones por traer estudiantes de esta manera es por el horario de almuerzo cuando los estudiantes tendrían que reunirse. El distrito escolar está mitigando el riesgo de transmisión moviendo a los estudiantes por varios espacios, manteniéndolos seis pies aparte, y evitando que los estudiantes se enfrenten, de acuerdo con Charlton. La Región North Central se quedará en la fase 1 esta semana, concordando con el plan del gobernador Inslee para reabrir. La Region North Central incluye los condados Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, y Grant. Para mover adelante con fase 2, una región tiene que completar dos de cuatro métricos para calificar. Ninguna región en el estado ha completado los requerimientos necesarios. Entre los métricos, el número de casos positivos por cada 100,000 en un periodo de dos semanas en la región North Central bajo por un 1%. Y eso no es suficiente. Tiene que bajar por 10%. La región pasó los métricos de personas hospitalizadas donde bajo por 12%, y el número de camas llenas en salas de cuidado intensivo ha bajado a 84%. En Enero 26, 54 nuevos casos de coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a ocho mil, novecientos veintiocho. La proporción de coronavirus es cuatrocientos setenta y dos punto cinco, ha cambiado muy poco en la última semana. El distrito de salud Chelan-Douglas reportó esta semana que dos hombres murieron debido al coronavirus en la tercera semana de Enero. Uno de ellos estaba en sus setentas, y el otro en sus ochentas. El Enero 27, 23 personas estan hospitalizadas debido al coronavirus. Y un total de trece mil, doscientos noventa y cinco han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. En la semana de Enero 18, hubo 220 nuevos casos de coronavirus. 59% de esos casos, o 129 nuevos casos, eran de Hispanos. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natasza Zurek is a legendary Burton rider who got her start in Vancouver in the 90's. She rode on the Never team with Rob Dow and Devun before being scooped up by Burton at the US Open. Natasza competed for the first part of her career before pioneering women's back country filming. She lives with her two kids and partner in the Okanogan painting amazing art. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

OHA is delighted to ring in the new year with Episode 3 of the Highland Wonders Podcast: Bighorn Sheep of the Okanogan. In this hour-long episode, Jeff Heinlen of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shares his fascinating expertise and entertaining stories of bighorn sheep, the history of the herds in our valley, and gives an update on how our local herds are currently doing. And now without further ado, a story from Jack, Nature Detective! Jack, Nature Detective: season 1, episode 3: Bighorn Sheep of the Okanogan Meet Jack, Nature Detective: Jack is inquisitive, skeptical, creative, quirky, determined, and a friend to ALL critters. His observations of subtle clues and brilliant reasoning make him, quite possibly, one of the world's most talented nature detectives. Like most of us, Jack's understanding of the world comes from his own life experiences. He is five years old, and his investigative skills are top notch. If you were to stop by his house you might find our Nature Detective in the midst of an experiential study of squirrel movement, or determining the optimal shelter and food stores for his new pet grasshopper, named Grasshopper. Today, we will share a mystery that Jack uncovered in the Okanogan Highlands. What clues can you uncover in the story? “Hey dad, want to hear a riddle?” Without waiting for an answer, Jack recites, “What has a hard head, loves to climb and likes to lick salt?” His dad knows immediately: “Your sister.” “No!” Jack yells. “A wild great horn…” “...Owl?” his dad finishes for him. “No!” Jack yells again. “They have four legs, no wings, and huge, curly horns. We saw one on our hike today!” Today Jack and his cousins adventured up the Whistler Canyon Trail near Oroville. After climbing the long, steep path, they stopped on a bench to catch their breath and look around. The kids brought their binoculars, so they scanned the hillsides and cliffs for signs of life – and there it was. Silhouetted against the sky, high up on the edge of a cliff, an animal was standing very still. As Jack reported, it had four legs, a sturdy body, no wings, and a huge, curled head ornament. As they watched, the animal picked its way along the cliff, and the kids gasped to see it balancing so precariously on the rocks. “How does it not tip over? Its head looks so heavy!” Jack wondered out loud. “And how does it climb those rocks like that? I would fall!” As they watched, more animals “appeared” (they had been there the whole time but were so well camouflaged and so still that the kids hadn't seen them). Some were laying down, others munching on something. Jack was curious why different animals had different size horns. What was this amazing creature? Jack, the Nature Detective used his trusty process of elimination, “It can't be a cat or a dog – they don't have horns. It can't be a goat – they are white, and live high in the mountains. Could it be a deer? Definitely not!” If there is one thing Jack knows, it is that: deer have antlers, sheep have horns.” Jack's cousin, Fred adds, “Those have to be horns because antlers fall off, and those horns look like they have been growing for a loooong time.” The cousins decided that it must be a sheep! Elliot, who is a little older than the others, has seen signs along the road, warning drivers to watch out for “great horned...no, wait...bighorn sheep!” Jack, the Nature Detective is satisfied for now, but he is excited to listen to what Jeff Heinlen, from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, has to say about the bighorn sheep of Okanogan County. That should help him know for sure.

Good Morning it's Thursday December 10th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Today, we have the story of Santa and about 10 members of the Chelan County Regional SWAT Team who surprised a young cancer patient with presents. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA. And before we begin, do you want to share your home's holiday light display with the valley? You can add your festive decorations to our interactive map by visiting wenatcheeworld.com/holidaylights Now our feature story… As “Santa Claus is Comin' to Town” echoed off the homes in an otherwise quiet Malaga neighborhood, Saint Nick shouted season's greetings from his position inside the turret of an armored vehicle to a girl fighting cancer. Santa and about 10 members of the Chelan County Regional SWAT Team recently delivered Christmas presents to 4-year-old Danica Taylor and her brothers Harrison and Hawkins. Danica was diagnosed with an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor in her brain three years ago and has undergone 23 surgeries. Danica's mom, Audrey Taylor said that her daughter is sweet but sassy, and brave too. She also said [quote] “Danica knows when she has to do hard things, and sometimes that's hard for her, but she will still do it” Audrey Taylor described a moment when Danica was 2. At the time, her greatest fear was when nurses had to change the sticker covering her Hickman line, a type of catheter often used in chemotherapy. Danica was crying and Audrey asked - ‘Danica, can you sing ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'? And Danica did. Last Thursday was a good day though, she wore a “Pink Panther” mask with matching pink Vans, sat on a porch swing with her mom as the SWAT team passed the Taylor kids presents. Here's Danica when she first heard about the special drive by parade: She giggled when Santa, sometimes known as Deputy Brett Peterson, gave her a stuffed snowman and was delighted by a “Frozen II” Elsa doll.  The parade of police vehicles and Santa's appearance was part of the department's Santa's Stars program, which was started six years ago by Adam Musgrove, the chief of patrol for the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. Julie Lindholm, the executive director of Wellness Place, a nonprofit group that helps cancer patients and survivors in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties told Musgrove about Danica's story, and he wanted to do something very special for her and her family.  For the Taylors, the night was a warm spot in an otherwise painful year. Audrey Taylor said that she was really grateful to have the support of community members in Wenatchee, especially after coming from a time in Covid where people were saying ‘We're in this together,' but in reality they were isolated in a hospital room. The family happened to be at Seattle Children's Hospital on Feb. 29 to get Danica treatment when the state's first COVID death was reported in King County. This was initially believed to be the first death in the U.S.  The hospital immediately initiated strict safeguards within its walls and permitted patients only one visitor at a time. Audrey Taylor described it saying that the hospital's glass doors slammed shut behind them and they didn't know why visitors weren't allowed in. They spent about the next 73 days at the hospital, a time period during which Danica had 11 surgeries. On top of medical complications, the stay was made even more difficult by the pandemic protocols. Only one parent was allowed at her bedside and Danica wasn't able to see her brothers, so the family was separated for most of the stay. They don't take their time together for granted, and Danica's dad prays every night that they'll all be under one roof. Danica is headed back to Seattle for more treatment soon, and if you'd like to support the family a GoFundMe is available. To find the link visit our full story about Danica at wenatcheeworld.com Happy Holidays Wenatchee Valley! The season of giving is upon us once again and the Wenatchee World would like you to enter to win one of our weekly holiday gift packages in our Holiday Season Giveaway. Go online to wentacheeworld.com, scroll down until you see the red ribbons and pretty packages and click to enter. No purchase necessary. Did you know that Wenatchee residents will finally have the opportunity to see local playwright Heidi Schreck's Broadway play “What the Constitution Means to Me.” It's available now on Amazon Prime Video. The play is set in the Wenatchee American Legion Hall, and it earned two Tony Awards nominations — Best Play and a Best Actress in a Play nod for Schreck. The play questions the endurance of the nation's founding documents and whether they protect all Americans. It also touches on contemporary issues such as women's rights and immigration. Before finding her big break in New York, Schreck got her onstage start at her mother's Wenatchee acting company Short Shakespeareans, which adapts classic Shakespeare plays for kids. We encourage you to check it out on Amazon Prime Video! Finally, some local history, Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur In 1915 Bud Sagendorf was born in Wenatchee. He went on to become the writer and artist responsible for creating the Popeye comic strip from 1945 on! Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give NCW is an online fundraising campaign designed to build awareness about nonprofits in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties that are impacting our communities and provide an easy way to support them!Find out more about the Give NCW Campaign: WebsiteThis week we spoke with Phil Lacey, Executive Director, of the Leavenworth Summer Theater. Find out more about Leavenworth Summer Theater: Website

Objectives: - Highlight a life of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes- Discuss elements of the courage and accountability portion of Northwest FCS framework- Explore practical elements of living a life of accountability and courageParticipant Bios:- Michel Varisco-Gleason Michel has been described as the pillar of Team Gleason. Although most pillars don’t collect swords and wear jackets in the summer, she is eclectically the structure that completes and supports Team Gleason.In her original role as Co-Founder of Team Gleason and also as Steve’s wife, Michel had a crash course in ALS and all that implies. In the film, ‘Gleason’, she and Steve shared their story with the world, creating enormous awareness for the disease and Team Gleason. Her official roles are as an advisor and also managing merchandise for the organization, but she remains a pillar or maybe two. And, every good idea is always attributed to Michel.Also revealed in the film, ‘Gleason’ was Michel’s vision as an artist. Since the film’s release, Michel’s art has been sold across the country and beyond. Her artist statement is:“I’ve always liked my brain occupied, not with current events or poetry, but with more mundane distractions, like busy work. In 2011, my husband, Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS, a paralyzing terminal illness with a 2-5 year life expectancy. We were both 34. I became consumed with fear, anxiety, heartbreak, resentment and relentless grief. The idea of tomorrow frightened and depressed me. One day I came across an old sketchpad with a single drawing on it (One). I brought it, along with some sharp colored pencils, to the hospital during a particularly worrisome surgery. For the first time in years, I was able to sit in one place for hours and feel contentment and peace. My drawings started to change into things I didn’t fully understand. Forms and symbols were creating a new language through which I could express things I never could verbally. Experiencing a still mind was exhilarating. I still experience that same exuberance every time someone buys a print. This art has given me something new to love. It has brought back some of the light I lost. I feel lucky that I can share it with my family, friends and now, strangers. Besides being my children, Rivers and Gray’s mom, my artwork is the thing I'm most proud of right now.”- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2020 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Objectives: - Hear JJ’s story of going from middle school teacher to world-class in his field- Tie JJ’s story and career to lessons learned about being Customer-Focused- Illustrate the impact of being customer-focused to positive influencing and delivering  successful outcomes for othersParticipant Bios:- JJ Harrison grew up in Okanogan, Wash., where his love for the rodeo began. He took his passion to college with him and joined the rodeo team as a bull and bronco rider at Washington State University. Harrison taught science and social studies at a Walla Walla middle school for eight years.Though his love for the rodeo surpassed his passion for teaching, Harrison believes that his time in the classroom has influenced his witty and energetic act as a rodeo clown. “I’m a ball of energy that is quick witted and eager to find humor in every situation. I think it stems from natural ability and my experience in the classroom.”His athletic high-energy antics have made him a five-time nominee for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Clown of the Year award, which is presented at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.In 2012, Harrison was selected to perform at the National Finals as the barrelman—a clown who hides inside a barrel to divert charging bulls. “The Nationals are like our Super Bowl,” he says. “It’s a huge feather in any cowboy’s hat, and a big highlight of my career.”Harrison, who says he doesn’t drink but loves to party, also hosts the MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone show during National Finals, where he often brings cowboy superstars on stage to meet and interact with the audience.It all adds up to living a boyhood dream. “Being a rodeo clown is a high—you’ve got 9,000 people screaming and laughing with you, but not everyone there is rodeo savvy,” he says. “As an entertainer, I try to connect them to our sport. Put together that puzzle piece for the fan. I enjoy that.”He made the transition to full-time clowning in 2008 and has since performed at rodeos in Florida, Hawaii, and everywhere in between. As one of the nation’s top rodeo clowns, Harrison’s act is booked nearly year-round. Not only does he entertain the audience during lulls in the program, he also protects injured cowboys during bull riding and other events. It’s his job to distract the bull while the fallen contestant limps out of the arena.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2020 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Learn a little bit about Okanogan Highlands Alliance and a lot about the grouse of the world, with special focus on the grouse species that inhabit Okanogan County, WA, with Dr. Michael Schroeder. Also, join Jack, the Nature Detective, as he explores the Okanogan Highlands in this story for kids of all ages: “Look! A chicken!” Jack squawks. His little sister laughs, claps her hands, and hollers, “Let's collect the eggs!” But Jack frowns, and says “Wait, hold on. It can't be a chicken, that doesn't make sense...” Jack and his family have just crossed a grassy field to get to the edge of a creek. They are looking for animal footprints in the new snow on an early winter day, and have just been startled by a heavy-bodied bird clattering away across the field. The bird didn't go far, and it really didn't fly very high. By Jack's estimation, it only flew “about three cars high.” “Where would a chicken come from? I don't see any houses. Chickens need houses, and roosts, and nest boxes.” Jack gasps and his eyes get big, “Mom! Are there wild chickens? Or is this someone's lost chicken? Or... is that not a chicken?” Jack thinks hard, “Time to collect clues. Nature Detective is on the case.” This bird is smaller than the chickens that he knows from his grandma's house. But the chickens he has seen fly three cars high, just like this bird. Jack thinks, “maybe it's a baby, and that's why it's small. But... why would a baby chicken wander off on its own?” Jack has recently conducted a study of his grandma's chickens and this is what Jack knows about chickens: They can be lots of different colors. They eat seeds and bugs. They lay eggs, unlike bats, that have live birds. Some chickens grow feathers right over their eyes so they can't see. The chicken facts that Jack knows sort of fit with the mystery bird, but it's just too weird to see a chicken out in the wild. The family follows in the direction that the bird went, trying not to scare it again. Jack stops and puts his binoculars to his eyes. He scans the branches of some trees along the creek. He scans the snow. He stops. “There it is!” Jack whispers. His mom, dad, and sister all put their binoculars to their eyes and aim the lenses where Jack is looking. There is a bird there, walking awkwardly right on top of the snow. “How does he do that?” Jack wonders. They can see that this is not a chicken. It is speckled, with bright yellow eyebrows, and it's tail is too pointy to be a chicken. It could be a relative of a chicken. Suddenly the bird disappears. “Where'd he go? That's not a chicken!” They decide to leave the bird alone, since winter is a hard time to be a wild bird. When Jack gets home his dad pulls up their favorite website - Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Jack likes this website because he can search for birds by shape and color! It doesn't take long for him to find a whole bunch of chicken-shaped birds with yellow eyebrows. He thinks his mystery bird was a grouse - but which one? Jack reviews his clues: a grassy habitat, smaller than a chicken, speckled, yellow eye brows, pointy tail, walking on top of the snow. “A sharptail grouse!” Jack hypothesizes. How can he know for sure? For more clues about whether Jack's guess might be correct, and to learn all about the different types of grouse that live in the Okanogan, Washington and the world, check out this podcast episode, Grouse of the Okanogan, with Dr. Michael Schroeder. Episode Credits: Presentation by Dr. Michael Schroeder, Grouse song by Julie Vanderwal with words by poet Will Nixon (find "My Late Mother as a Ruffed Grouse" and more at willnixon.com). Episode illustration by Diana Weddle. Theme song by Tyler Graves and Andy Kingham. Don't forget to check out OHA's website at okanoganhighlands.org for more information or to support our efforts to protect the Okanogan Highlands!

Doug Coleman had just returned home after staying up for more than 24 hours. He was exhausted. He’d evacuated as the Cold Springs Fire came closer to his property. Flames quickly fanned across north-central Washington’s Okanogan County over Labor Day weekend. He found his house – just outside of Okanogan – still standing. Little did he know, it was just the first time he would have to evacuate during this one fire. Doug called his daughter Heather, who lives about two hours away in Wenatchee, and went to sleep. “I said, ‘Well, hey. Go get some rest. I’ll just keep watching should the winds change and the fires head back your way,” Heather says. Running on no sleep herself, Heather decided to check Facebook just as her workday started to get busy. She’s a member of the Okanogan Highlands Fire Watch group . “Living in Wenatchee, I didn’t have any real-time access to any other means of communication on such short-time notice,” Heather says. That’s how she first found out her father’s home

When fast-moving fires spread through Washington's Okanogan and Douglas counties over Labor Day weekend, the flames threatened the town of Bridgeport, forcing more than 200 farmworkers to spend a night sleeping outside in a city park in nearby Brewster. Paula Soto, whose family lives in Bridgeport, says many were not prepared for a wildfire. “These families are of low income,” Soto says. “Most of them that were affected, it was their trailers that were burned. And most did not have insurance in their houses. They really have to start from zero.” Nearly 20 homes burned . Soto has gathered donations and supplies to help families who evacuated to hotel shelters. Among those forced to evacuate were hundreds of farmworkers in company housing — mostly foreign H-2A guest workers, but also some migrant farmworker families. According to community members in Bridgeport and Brewster, and farmworkers who spoke on the condition of anonymity, orchard supervisors told workers they needed to evacuate

Welcome to The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast. I'm your host Forrest Kelly from the seed to the glass. Wine has a past. Our aim at The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast is to look for adventure at wineries around the globe. After all, grape minds think alike. Let's start the adventure. Our featured winery is we conclude our interview with Stephen Cipes, proprietor of Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, British Columbia. As we've learned in past episodes from Stephen, it's all about making wine to its purest form, and that includes serving local and organic food in their restaurants. And what exactly does local and organic mean, and why is that so important? It's the largest impact on global warming is the food production for the eight billion of us. This business of 30-mile-long, that's a death in the oceans. And the sprays that come over on the jet streams from Asia to North America and the amount of carbon footprint to move all these, you know, thousands of tons of food everywhere. It's got to stop. It's ruining the earth at an astounding rate. If we go back to local and organic, we're going to have a much bigger difference in our breathing the air and keeping the planet alive. One of the biggest things that impacted us is the tractor. By going up and down in the fields, all the topsoil disappeared, and now we have to put chemicals to top topsoil and these pesticides. Already, according to The New York Times, 90 percent of the insects on the planet are gone, including the bees and the butterflies. And these are our pollinators. You know, I can understand why people don't realize that every time they buy something that's not organic, they are contributing to pesticides that are killing our insect. And if we don't have our insects, we are in big trouble in our conversation. Stephen, I could tell that you're very progressive in that you're continually moving forward and trying to perfect whatever process you're in the middle of. But in the upcoming years, what kind of goals do you have? I would say my goal is to get other wineries to convert to organic and other food producers to convert to organic. And I've started a declaration which has a website, organic, Okanogan dot com, organic Okanogan dot com. And you can sign the declaration online. And it's even if you're from California or Brazil or wherever you're from. It shows that you know, we are anxious to be a model and make a model of being organic. So that would be my wish is that our properties with some real property are a model to the world of man and nature and the beautiful wines we produce and also then, you know, the healthy wines that we make. I see the correlation in France, the amount of cancer in children of people living near vineyards there, and their population is so much higher than ours. And I have the link on our website. It's pathetic to see all these children with their hair shaved off, and you see the coffins going down into the earth. Children, you know. For what? For chemical wine. It's ridiculous. I can't believe that one child's life, to me, is worth all the wine in the world. The world is the way it is. And I'm sure I can't change it all in one and one day. But I'm going to try. Well, that's good, because you're trying makes me try. And then collectively, we start to make an impact on this whole thing, start to improve the planet for everybody. All right. As we close it out, let's get all of your contact information, Stephen, and you can contact me, Steve. I'm the proprietor at 250. 764.8000 ext 199 or ext. 11. Our websites are, https://www.summerhill.bc.ca/ (https://www.summerhill.bc.ca/)I also have http://organicokanagan.com/ (http://organicokanagan.com/) and http://alloneera.com (http://alloneera.com) That's the precious one that I'm working on with my Book, All One Era, which you can get on Amazon.com. Twelve dollars and 21 cents. Wonderful. Bless your heart. Thank you for all you do. Thank you very well. Thank you for listening. I'm Forrest...

Strong winds continue to push the Palmer Fire in north-central Washington north toward the Canadian border. It’s now several miles from the border and has grown to more than 11,000 acres. A helicopter with GPS tracking will soon help update the acreage numbers. Crews made good progress near the Palmer Lake Lodge overnight Thursday into Friday. Firefighters were mopping up in the area and continued to protect buildings and reinforce fire lines. The fire is burning near Oroville in Okanogan County. There are still Level 3 — or “get out now” — evacuations in place. More evacuations could still happen. National Guard troops continued to drop water on the fire after a statewide wildfire emergency declaration from Gov. Jay Inslee made their resources available. A Friday afternoon cold front started to fan the flames, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Public Information Officer Isabelle Hoygaard said the weather conditions should improve. “Temperatures will probably get a little bit higher

QUICK LINKS/INFO: -Red Cross Contact: 509-670-5331 – Okanogan Highlands Fire Watch – Palmer Fire Info From InciWeb -Previous Palmer Fire Coverage From NWPB - Washington DNR Fire Information Firefighters are working to contain a large fire in north-central Washington. So far, the Palmer Fire has burned at least 6,000 acres and forced evacuations as winds pushed flames forward. It’s expected to grow, pushing north, in the coming days. Crews have been battling extreme fire behavior over the last few days, protecting property and people since the Palmer Fire first started on Tuesday, Aug. 18. It’s burning southeast of Oroville in Okanogan County. Fire managers say crews have made “decent” progress on the fire’s southern edge – building in lines to stop its spread. Winds continue to push flames north toward the Canadian border, which prompted Level 3 “get out now” evacuations near Palmer Lake. Cooler temperatures on Thursday may help calm the fire, said public information officer Isabelle

Objectives: - Discuss elements leadership, building trust, and getting results- Explore how is leadership is lived out in a professional environment- Inspire listeners to take steps toward greater trust and greater resultsParticipant Bios:- Jake Harriman is the founder and CEO of Nuru International, a US-based social venture that empowers individuals living in remote and rural areas to combat extreme poverty in their communities.Jake was inspired to found Nuru after being faced with the effects of extreme poverty in war-torn regions of the world during four tours of duty in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. There, Jake witnessed the most severe levels of poverty and developed a deeply-held belief that many 21st century ills including terrorism and occupation can only be eradicated by ending extreme poverty. A Bronze Star-recipient and Stanford University Graduate School of Business alum, Harriman has been honored as a White House as a “Champion of Change,” selected as a Dalai Lama “Unsung Hero of Compassion,” and featured in profile pieces by Forbes, The Huffington Post, ABC News, and more. Jake is a graduate of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2015 and discusses his inspiring journey to found Nuru, equipping leaders to take charge of their own destinies and communities, and unlocking innovative approaches to age-old problems.Born in rural West Virginia, Harriman attended the US Naval Academy before serving seven and a half years as an Infantry and Special Operations Platoon Commander in the Marine Corps. He led four operational deployments, including counter-terror operations in the Horn of Africa and two tours of Iraq. Jake’s experiences in combat convinced him that the “War on Terror” would not be won on the battlefield alone—and that the coordinates of someone’s birth place should not dictate the opportunities they are presented with throughout the course of their life. Jake left military life to enroll at Stanford where, with the assistance of roughly 30 peers and professors, investments from Silicon Valley, and donations from around the world, he moved to Kenya and founded Nuru International.Nuru operates in the poorest districts of Kenya and Ethiopia and focuses on four major areas of need: hunger, economic shocks, preventable diseases, and quality education. Based on thorough research of the successes and failures of the last 50 years of international aid relief, Nuru’s programs have to date enabled over 130,000 people to lift themselves out of extreme poverty through programs aimed at increasing crop yield, introducing entrepreneurs to new markets and capital, and counseling local leaders on modern educational and medicinal advancements. Nuru’s ultimate goal is to create a thorough roadmap to eradicating poverty that can be shared with NGOs worldwide. Nuru’s latest project is in far northeast Nigeria in former Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram caliphate territory.From 2017 to 2019, Jake helped draft, introduce, and work to pass groundbreaking new legislation called the Global Fragility Act of 2019, which will equip America with new authorities and resources to prevent conflict and stabilize some of the most fragile regions of the world that pose a growing threat to US and global security.- Phil DiPofi has served as President and CEO of Northwest Farm Credit Services since January 2011. Northwest FCS has over 700 employees in 45 locations serving more than 16,000 customer-members throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. He also serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc., and is a member of the Farm Credit System’s President’s Planning Committee.Phil formerly served as Chief Banking Officer at CoBank, where he was responsible for all of the bank’s strategic banking functions, including Agribusiness, Direct Lending with Farm Credit Associations, Rural Infrastructure, Leasing, and Banking Services. Prior to joining CoBank, Phil served in a variety of executive positions for two national commercial banks.Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University College of New York at Buffalo, and his master’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Niagara University. As a lifetime learner, Phil continues to advance his learning and development. He is currently participating in Gonzaga’s Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership and in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Advanced Certificate for Executives. He also serves on Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board.Phil and his wife, Jodi reside in Spokane, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2020 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

"What appears to have been meteor smashed through the skies above the Okanogan today. People have reported it as far south as Richland and as far north as Tonnasket. "

Objectives: - Discuss elements of the “engaged” portion of Northwest FCS framework- Illustrate the importance of engagement for effective leadership- Explore practical elements of living an engaged lifeParticipant Bios:- Jon Clifton is the Global Managing Partner of Gallup, an advisory firm that specializes in big data analytics of employees, customers, students and citizens. Jon’s mission is to help 7 billion citizens be heard on their most pressing work and life issues through the Gallup World Poll, a 100-year initiative spanning 150 countries.Jon is a nonresident Senior Fellow at Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion. He serves on the board at Gallup, Meridian International Center, StreetWise Partners and Findyr.Because of his expertise, Jon has been interviewed on BBC News, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, and Al-Jazeera, and has testified in front of the U.S. Congress on the state of American small business and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor on Gallup.com and has written for The Hill, The Diplomatic Courier and The Global Action Report.Jon received a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor in international law from the University of Nebraska. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Midland University.- Phil DiPofi has served as President and CEO of Northwest Farm Credit Services since January 2011. Northwest FCS has over 700 employees in 45 locations serving more than 16,000 customer-members throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. He also serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc., and is a member of the Farm Credit System’s President’s Planning Committee.Phil formerly served as Chief Banking Officer at CoBank, where he was responsible for all of the bank’s strategic banking functions, including Agribusiness, Direct Lending with Farm Credit Associations, Rural Infrastructure, Leasing, and Banking Services. Prior to joining CoBank, Phil served in a variety of executive positions for two national commercial banks.Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University College of New York at Buffalo, and his master’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Niagara University. As a lifetime learner, Phil continues to advance his learning and development. He is currently participating in Gonzaga’s Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership and in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Advanced Certificate for Executives. He also serves on Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board.Phil and his wife, Jodi reside in Spokane, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2019 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Objectives: - Explore Northwest FCS approach to leadership- Discuss the choice to conduct internal research- Review leadership frameworkParticipant Bios:- Michael Stolp earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Washington State University and his master’s degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University. Prior to Northwest FCS, Michael’s professional experiences included work with Cargill and Cenex/Land O’Lakes. Today, Michael is Northwest FCS’ Senior Vice President of Learning and Development, leading the company’s customer learning, employee learning, customer engagement research and family business resources.As a family business consultant, Michael helps businesses strengthen communication, enhance management and business planning, develop successors and transition assets. His experience with family business is grounded in his family’s third-generation farm and ranch in Sprague, Washington. With over 16 years of experience in family business consulting, Michael blends lessons learned with an appreciation for farm, ranch and agribusiness perspectives throughout the Northwest. Michael is a member of the Family Firm Institute and the American Society for Agricultural Consultants, a faculty member of The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP) and holds a Certificate in Family Business Advising. He and his wife live in Spokane with their daughter and son.- Phil DiPofi has served as President and CEO of Northwest Farm Credit Services since January 2011. Northwest FCS has over 700 employees in 45 locations serving more than 16,000 customer-members throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. He also serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc., and is a member of the Farm Credit System’s President’s Planning Committee.Phil formerly served as Chief Banking Officer at CoBank, where he was responsible for all of the bank’s strategic banking functions, including Agribusiness, Direct Lending with Farm Credit Associations, Rural Infrastructure, Leasing, and Banking Services. Prior to joining CoBank, Phil served in a variety of executive positions for two national commercial banks.Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University College of New York at Buffalo, and his master’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Niagara University. As a lifetime learner, Phil continues to advance his learning and development. He is currently participating in Gonzaga’s Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership and in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Advanced Certificate for Executives. He also serves on Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board.Phil and his wife, Jodi reside in Spokane, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2019 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Objectives: - Discuss elements of courage in the workplace- Explore how is lived out in a professional environment- Inspire listeners to be more courageousParticipant Bios:- Kevin Parker is an entrepreneur, former politician and a former advisor to a member of Congress and teaches in leadership studies at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. A Fellow at the Aspen Institute, he was also a facilitator (assistant professor) at Harvard University and served as a state representative in the Washington State Legislature for four terms. Perhaps most notably, he is a survivor of the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999.Kevin owns nine Dutch Bros. Coffee locations in the Spokane region and oversees 200 employees.He also coaches clients to further develop their leadership skills, strategic growth plan and culture within their organizations. His clients range from higher profile individuals to budding entrepreneurs. He works with several CEOs and companies in creating a servant-led culture and leading through different generations.Kevin has won more than 30 leadership awards including Washington State Citizen of the Year, the Community Trustee Award from Leadership Spokane and the Agora Award, and received a commendation from the United States Congress.His thoughts and approach to servant-leadership have been published in the International Journal of Servant Leadership.He is currently working on his doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. - Phil DiPofi has served as President and CEO of Northwest Farm Credit Services since January 2011. Northwest FCS has over 700 employees in 45 locations serving more than 16,000 customer-members throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. He also serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc., and is a member of the Farm Credit System’s President’s Planning Committee.Phil formerly served as Chief Banking Officer at CoBank, where he was responsible for all of the bank’s strategic banking functions, including Agribusiness, Direct Lending with Farm Credit Associations, Rural Infrastructure, Leasing, and Banking Services. Prior to joining CoBank, Phil served in a variety of executive positions for two national commercial banks.Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University College of New York at Buffalo, and his master’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Niagara University. As a lifetime learner, Phil continues to advance his learning and development. He is currently participating in Gonzaga’s Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership and in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Advanced Certificate for Executives. He also serves on Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board.Phil and his wife, Jodi reside in Spokane, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2019 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Objectives: - Introduce basic concepts of servant leadership- Discuss implications of practicing elements of servant leadership at Northwest FCS- Explore impacts on employees and customersParticipant Bios:- Dr. Mike Carey came to Gonzaga University in 1987 to teach in and direct the newly created Organizational Leadership graduate program. In 2004, he was instrumental in making the master’s degree available to students through online and hybrid courses. In 2012 he was appointed the first Dean of the Virtual Campus at Gonzaga University, and served in that position for five years.Before coming to Gonzaga , Dr. Carey served as a teacher, campus minister and vice principal at Catholic secondary schools in Los Angeles and Spokane over a period of 13 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from Loyola Marymount University, and both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in educational leadership from Gonzaga University. He has published articles and books on the topics of transforming leadership and servant-leadership, and has served as a consultant for a variety of organizations.Dr. Carey and his wife have been married for 45 years and have five daughters, all alumnae of Gonzaga Preparatory School and Gonzaga University.- Phil DiPofi has served as President and CEO of Northwest Farm Credit Services since January 2011. Northwest FCS has over 700 employees in 45 locations serving more than 16,000 customer-members throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. He also serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc., and is a member of the Farm Credit System’s President’s Planning Committee.Phil formerly served as Chief Banking Officer at CoBank, where he was responsible for all of the bank’s strategic banking functions, including Agribusiness, Direct Lending with Farm Credit Associations, Rural Infrastructure, Leasing, and Banking Services. Prior to joining CoBank, Phil served in a variety of executive positions for two national commercial banks.Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University College of New York at Buffalo, and his master’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Niagara University. As a lifetime learner, Phil continues to advance his learning and development. He is currently participating in Gonzaga’s Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership and in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Advanced Certificate for Executives. He also serves on Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board.Phil and his wife, Jodi reside in Spokane, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2019 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Objectives: - Review the business reasons for self-awareness- Discuss the impact of self-awareness on one’s leadership- Explore tools and tactics for gaining self-awarenessParticipant Bios:- Gemma Roberts is the founder of Kona Coaching (Resilience Edge®), a business psychology consultancy that helps organizations and individuals enhance resilience and leadership skills. She’s also the founder of the Career Compass Club®, a career coaching business that helps individuals transform their careers.As a chartered organizational and performance psychologist and executive coach, she has worked with global organizations (Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Disney, Starbucks, BP) for over a decade, focusing on enhancing performance, managing career transitions and creating career success. Gemma is also an author and a LinkedIn Learning course instructor.The main focus of Gemma’s work is to design initiatives and programs that enhance psychological health, happiness and performance at work.- Phil DiPofi has served as President and CEO of Northwest Farm Credit Services since January 2011. Northwest FCS has over 700 employees in 45 locations serving more than 16,000 customer-members throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. He also serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc., and is a member of the Farm Credit System’s President’s Planning Committee.Phil formerly served as Chief Banking Officer at CoBank, where he was responsible for all of the bank’s strategic banking functions, including Agribusiness, Direct Lending with Farm Credit Associations, Rural Infrastructure, Leasing, and Banking Services. Prior to joining CoBank, Phil served in a variety of executive positions for two national commercial banks.Phil earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University College of New York at Buffalo, and his master’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Niagara University. As a lifetime learner, Phil continues to advance his learning and development. He is currently participating in Gonzaga’s Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership and in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Advanced Certificate for Executives. He also serves on Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board.Phil and his wife, Jodi reside in Spokane, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren.- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business. Copyright © 2019 Northwest Farm Credit Services. All Rights Reserved.

Aaron has not just opened a board game shop or another cafe in Salmon Arm but a place for gamers to hang out with their friends, family or other community members and make some long-lasting friendships. The beautiful thing that he and his girlfriend have done is take some of the great times they had gaming and gift it to the Shuswap and Salmon Arm. As a long-time gamer myself, I love meeting other gamers. The friendships that can be forged over playing games can last a lifetime. I for one am super excited to see a board gaming cafe in Salmon Arm BC and meet some really great people. Where to Find Aaron and Sanctuary Games Cafe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sanctuarygamessa/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarygamesSA/ Address - 171 B Hudson Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC (250) 833-5223 Follow Shuswap Best for the best restaurant coupons in the Shuswap and Okanogan and some great content. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shuswap_eats/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapEats Shuswap eats is also on Spotify and iTunes Spotify - http://bit.ly/ShuswapEatsSpotify #salmonarm #okanagan #shuswap #podcast #boardgames #Salmonarmbc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sterling-gathergood/message

Andrew Rodriquez: PhD in School Psychology from the University of Florida working in Okanogan county, Washington Western Nebraska Behavioral Health Clinic’s “Changing Attitudes and Beliefs Surrounding Mental Health Issues in a Rural Student Population” Psychiatric prevalence rates in rural areas are similar to urban areas. 20% of adolescents have a diagnosable disorder but 70% do not receive care. Mental health services are underutilized in rural areas. Adopted a successful program from the UK called “STOP Stigma” by the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. 6 sessions (some whole class some smaller groups) Pre and post tests for students Community surveys for family members, friends and other community members

Kate has had quite the amazing journy. From a bad car accident to cancer to pills and alcohol to owning her own thriving business in the heart of the Shuswap. Kat had such an inspirational and interesting story that we talked for over 2 hours to the point my camera ran out of room on the SD card. Kate also gives us a great resource for people who want to try alternative medicine (something not covered by B.C. Medical. ie chiropractors, acupuncture, floating) for people who can't afford the treatments called the Neurological Wellness Association. Happy floating everyone. Neurological Wellness Association https://www.facebook.com/nwa.wellness/ Where to Find Kate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shuswap_floatandwellness/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shuswapfloat/ Website - https://www.shuswapfloatandwellness.ca/ Follow Shuswap Eats for the best restaurant coupons in the Shuswap and Okanogan and some great content. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shuswap_eats/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapEats Shuswap eats is also on Spotify and iTunes #shuswapsoul #salmonarm #okanagan #shuswap #floatpod #health #wellness #podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sterling-gathergood/message

Riley is a cool dude. A young hustler that asked his mom for a new hockey stick and his mom asked him how he is going to pay for it. Inspired by one of his friends back in Calgary he decided to start a clothing lifestyle brand. The next day Riley brought out a sketchbook. A few months later he had his first design. Not too long after that, he had his clothing style picked out and began printing He did buy that hockey stick. He also broke it 2 weeks later on a slap shot. Find Riley on Instagram @shuswapsoul and at his website https://shuswapsoul.com/ See him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapSoul Follow Shuswap Eats for the best restaurant coupons in the Shuswap and Okanogan and some great content. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shuswap_eats/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapEats Spotify - http://bit.ly/ShuswapEatsSpotify #shuswapsoul #salmonarm #okanogan #shuswap --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sterling-gathergood/message

Solar energy is going to be a big part of solving the world's ever-growing energy needs. What I didn't realize is exactly how much money one can save just by substituting your power consumption. Keeping below the Step 2 power bill is massive. Then it just ads value to the house that you can get back in resale value. Now we have investment groups where people pool their money, make a solar field and then sell the power back to the grid. That is phenomenal! When you run the numbers for investments, you can get back a pretty great return. With better technology coming and prices going down, lit will only get better. Joost from A Plus Solar Solutions teaches us so much about the opportunity that solar energy has for the average consumer and even industry. You don't have to go big or go home, you can start small and grow it piece by piece. Find Joost at the Innovation Center in Salmon Arm, BC. His business name is A Plus Solar Solutions. Phone number 250-515-6311. Website www.APlusSolarSolutions.ca See his schedule for his talks at the Shuswap Solar Energy Society. http://shuswapsolarsociety.org/ Follow Shuswap Eats for the best restaurant coupons in the Shuswap and Okanogan and some great content. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shuswap_eats/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapEats Spotify - http://bit.ly/ShuswapEatsSpotify --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sterling-gathergood/message

In this podcast, I get Shally on from Sicamous Vision Care and she explains some of the pros and cons of buying glasses online, some of what she learned in school, and why you can never find parts for your glasses after 2 years. Find Shelly Online at facebook.com/SicamouseVisionCare or call her at (250) 836-3070 Follow Shuswap Eats on Instagram @shuswap_eats and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapEats for the best restaurant coupons in the Shuswap and Okanogan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sterling-gathergood/message

In this podcast, Rochelle from Smudge Noshery and I discuss all sorts vegan. Some about the food. Some about the lifestyle. Some about her own transition to veganism We dive into her past of how she came to own the Smudge Noshery and go into some of her personal life before the change. Listening to her passion for the vegan movement is very inspiring. Find The Smudge Noshery on her blog where she is documenting her vegan lifestyle from the heart. www.ohmynosh.ca and on Instagram @smudge_noshery. Located on Hudson in Salmon Arm. Follow Shuswap Eats on Instagram @shuswap_eats and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapEats for the best restaurant coupons in the Shuswap and Okanogan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sterling-gathergood/message