Best University Of Dundee Podcasts (2025)

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Fascinating Stories from Newberg's History - with Author George P. Edmonston 51:59

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Send us a text George P. Edmonston is a writer and historian who spent years writing stories about Newberg's history in his Newberg Graphic column, "Tales from the Grubby End." He then collected many of those stories and included them in his book, Stories from the Grubby End. He was also the editor of OSU’s alumni magazine, the Oregon Stater for ma…

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Inspiring Youth and Encouraging Families - with See Ya Later Foundation 52:29

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Send us a text The See Ya Later Foundation began with a simple phrase from Scott Banke, who would say “See ya later” instead of goodbye during his battle with cancer. His courage and positive attitude left behind a legacy of hope, courage, and faith. After his passing, his mom, Carmen Banke, and their family launched the foundation to carry that sp…

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Episode 6: The Verdict 42:22

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Now that all the evidence is gathered, it becomes the role of prosecutors and expert witnesses to present their evidence in the courtroom. In the final episode of this series, we explore what happened in the courtroom and what became of the culprit. Join us on Facebook or visit our website to see further resources and discuss the podcast. Inside Fo…

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Episode 5: Written in Blood 35:51

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Content warning: mentions of domestic violence and discussions of dead bodies, decomposition and dismemberment. Having arrested a suspect for the murders, investigators shift their attention to the potential crime scene in 2 Dalton Square, Lancashire. What did forensic scientists find and what does it tell us about what happened to Mary and Isabell…

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The Story of Newberg’s Volunteer Superintendent – with Paula Radich 51:28

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Send us a text In mid‑2024, the Newberg-Dundee School District uncovered a multi‑million‑dollar budget shortfall and the sitting superintendent went on leave. With the school year looming and finances in shambles, the school board needed someone who knew the community and could restore stability. Retired educator and former superintendent Paula Rad…

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Episode 4: But is it Mary? 32:28

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Content warnings: mentions of domestic violence and discussions of dead bodies, decomposition and dismemberment. How can investigators be sure that the bodies found in Moffat were those of Mary Jane Rogerson and Isabella Ruxton? Who did this to them and why? In episode 4, we discuss more of the forensic science techniques that were used to identify…

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Episode 3: The Maid and her Mistress 42:33

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Content warning: discussions of dead bodies, decomposition and dismemberment Investigators initially thought the two bodies from Moffat were of a man and woman. However, further investigation leads police to suspect that they may be mistaken. Not long before the bodies were found a young maid from Lancaster and her mistress were reported missing. C…

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Episode 2: Sin Eaters 32:43

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Content warning: discussions of dead bodies, decomposition, including mentions of insects and dismemberment. Now that the body parts have been recovered, it is the responsibility of forensic scientists to attempt the gruelling task of examining and putting the pieces back together. However, with DNA unavailable as a forensic technique in 1935, what…

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Episode 1: The Ravine 34:57

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Content warning: discussions of dead bodies, decomposition and dismemberment On a quiet Sunday in September 1935, two women walking outside the small town of Moffat stop at a stone bridge overlooking a ravine through which a small waterfall and stream flowed. It was then that the women spotted something shocking, a partially decomposed human arm pr…

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The Legacy of George Fox University - with President Robin Baker 58:59

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Send us a text President Robin Baker has been leading George Fox University since 2007 and in that time, George Fox has grown to become the largest private university in Oregon. George Fox is also consistently ranked among the top 3 Christian universities in Oregon. President Baker has also won numerous awards and in 2023 was named by Portland Busi…

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Series 4: A Case of Stolen Identity 1:56

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In the fourth series of Inside Forensic Science we unravel a case of stolen identity. If a victim’s identity is stripped from them, what can forensic scientists do to reclaim who they were and bring their stories to light?By Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

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CPRD’s Exciting Plans for Newberg/Dundee in 2025-26 – with Superintendent Clay Downing 56:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Clay Downing, Superintendent of Chehalem Park & Recreation District (CPRD), breaks down the upcoming projects for Newberg and Dundee over the next few years. In our conversation, you’ll learn: What CPRD is and how it works How Clay’s background in planning will help in his new role Current timelines for projects like…

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Behind the Scenes of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department - with Police Chief Jeff Kosmicki 1:16:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Jeff Kosmicki, Police Chief of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, offers an inside look at what it takes to keep Newberg ranked among Oregon’s safest cities. In our conversation, you’ll learn: How Jeff started his career in police work What it’s like being behind the wheel of a patrol car What it was like in the w…

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The Story of the Don’t Give Up Movement - with Amy Wolff 53:47

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Send us a text In this episode, Amy Wolff, founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, explains how a May 2017 initiative to place 20 encouraging yard signs around Newberg evolved into a global campaign. In our conversation, you will learn: The origin story: what compelled Amy to act on that rainy afternoon The “Science of Hope” framework she outlined i…

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Preventing Child Abuse in Yamhill County - with Juliette's House 50:01

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Send us a text In this episode, Russell Mark, President and CEO of Juliette’s House, shares about the life-changing work happening at Yamhill County’s child abuse intervention center. In our conversation, you’ll learn: What Juliette’s House actually does and how it supports children and families How early intervention can change the trajectory of a…

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Bringing the Community Together - with Newberg Community Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 41:04

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Send us a text In this episode, Di Endicott and Peggy Peggy Kilburg share about the Newberg Community Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. During our conversation, you'll learn: The history and origins of the Newberg Mayor's Prayer Breakfast How the prayer breakfast works The importance of prayer in bringing the community together How the event promotes unity…

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Wine That Makes a Difference - with Dobbes and Wine by Joe 46:39

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Send us a text In this episode, Michelle Bolliger with Dobbes Family Winery and Wine by Joe shares how they are using their passion for wine to make a difference in the community. Beyond making great wine, they have created a culture of generosity, supporting both local and national causes and making a meaningful impact. In this episode, you’ll lea…

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Resources for Seniors in Newberg - with John and Karen Roberts 43:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Seniors Real Estate Specialists John and Karen Roberts share some of the many resources available to seniors in the Newberg area. Many elderly seniors in our community face significant challenges, yet often feel isolated, alone, and are unaware of the resources available to them. John and Karen's hope is that no seni…

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Rising from the Ashes - with Jack Maxwell III 1:18:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Jack Maxwell III shares his incredible story of resilience, redemption, and success. From a childhood marked by severe abuse, neglect, and addiction, Jack overcame numerous challenges to become a thriving business owner and a true community champion. Today, he owns a successful insurance agency, serves on multiple no…

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Advocating for our Community's Most Vulnerable Children - with Yamhill County CASA 36:44

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Send us a text In this episode, Sarah Johnson, Executive Director of Yamhill County CASA, shares how Court Appointed Special Advocates are making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. For many children, navigating the court system can feel overwhelming and lonely, but CASA volunteers provide the stability, advocacy, and hope t…

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How Revino's Reusable Wine Bottles are Transforming the Industry - with Keenan O'Hern 59:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Revino co-founder Keenan O’hern shares how Revino is transforming the wine and glass bottle industry nationwide. While most wine bottles end up in the landfill or get melted down and turned into new bottles, Revino has developed a bottle that can be reused up to 50 times. This revolutionary approach is set to help pr…

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Improving Political Culture in our Community – with Ron Mock 1:07:22

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Send us a text Ron Mock from The Civility Project shares how we can improve the political culture in our communities and the importance of treating each other with respect during election season. In this episode, Ron shares: The importance of civility in local elections Insights from the local candidate forums in Newberg and Dundee How disagreement…

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Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life - with Nicholas Kristof 1:02:10

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Send us a text A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of multiple books, Nicholas Kristof has spent the last 40 years with The New York Times exposing global injustices and writing about situations many people find uncomfortable to even discuss. Nicholas grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, on a sheep and cherry farm just a few miles from N…

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Preserving, Presenting, and Promoting Newberg's History - with Newberg Area Historical Society 48:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Britta Mansfield shares the importance of preserving, presenting, and promoting history with the Newberg Area Historical Society (NAHS). We also discuss some fun and interesting stories about Newberg, talk about her book, Newberg (Past and Present), and dive into many other related topics. To learn more about Newberg…

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Celebrating 60 Years of Success - with A-dec 52:41

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Send us a text A-dec has long been a major pillar of Newberg's community. In this episode, A-dec's CEO, Marv Nelson, and Head of Communications, Jordan Beanblossom share how A-dec became what it is today, the impact it has had on Newberg and the dental industry, what you can learn from the A-dec way, and some exciting new plans for the future. This…

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Why Treating Each Other Well Matters Now More Than Ever - with Professor Phil Smith 1:08:06

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Send us a text In this episode, George Fox University professor Phil Smith shares the importance of having a solid ethical framework and treating each other with honesty, kindness and respect. Phil has taught ethics and philosophy for over 40 years and has written several books on virtues and ethics. He currently teaches part-time at George Fox Uni…

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Building Safe, Decent, and Affordable Homes - with Habitat for Humanity 44:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Shannon Selah, Executive Director of Newberg's Habitat for Humanity shares how this organization works to provide affordable housing to Newberg. She also shares how Habitat for Humanity works, how they go through the difficult process of selecting families for the building program, and why the work is so important. W…

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Investing in Newberg's Future - with Embold Credit Union 38:37

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Send us a text When Embold Credit Union came to Newberg at the end of 2023, they immediately began finding ways to get involved, contribute to local nonprofits, and support the community. In this episode, CEO Aaron Goff shares why he believes investing in communities is so important. He also shares Embold's origin story, how credit unions differ fr…

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Series 3, Episode 6: The Verdict 38:54

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What did our experts and the jury of the day decide? How can people make a decision when experts disagree and who can be an expert in criminal cases? This episode covers all of the details and also answers the question of what happened to Scott and Monson after the trial. Join us on Facebook to see further resources and discuss the podcast or visit…

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Series 3, Episode 5: The Experiments 44:36

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Content warning: graphic descriptions of injury and death involving a gun and mention of suicide Accident or murder? To determine which is the most likely explanation for Hambrough’s death, experts in both 1893 and the present carry out experiments to test what distance the shot could have come from. What exactly can these experiments tell us about…

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Keeping Children Safe and Families Together - with Safe Families for Children 55:37

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Send us a text Safe Families for Children hosts vulnerable children and creates extended family-like support for families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by compassion to keep children safe and families together. -Safe Families Mission Statement In this episode Deana Vanden Hoek, a Family Coach Supervisor with Safe Famil…

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Series 3, Episode 4: The Motive 32:44

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Alfred John Monson is accused of the murder of young Dudley Cecil Hambrough. For over 3 years Monson had acted not only as Hambrough’s tutor and guardian, but as his friend. What motive could there have been for Monson to commit murder? The prosecution say money. Join us for this episode as we scrutinise personal accounts, financial documents and t…

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Series 3, Episode 3: The Postmortem and the Gun 43:55

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Content warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of the autopsy process. A young man has been shot dead on a hunting trip; his two hunting companions are suspected of murder. With Monson arrested and Scott on the run, attention turns to the body. What can an autopsy tell us about how someone died? Can the postmortem and knowledge of ball…

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DCI's Story of Resilience and Tenacity - with Tim Murphy 47:27

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Send us a text In April 2022, a fire destroyed one of DCI's main parts and assembly buildings. As one of the largest dental equipment suppliers in the world—and one of Newberg's largest employers—the results could have been catastrophic. But instead, what happened was nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, Senior Vice President Tim Murphy sha…

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Series 3 Bonus: VR and Forensic Science 20:03

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This is a bonus episode designed to accompany Episode 2 of Series 3. It features an interview between Pennie Stuart and Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science Senior Research Engineer Vincenzo Rinaldi about the application of Virtual Reality in forensic science.By Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

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Series 3, Episode 2: The Scene 44:04

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The police believe the death of Cecil Hambrough was no accident. His tutor Alfred John Monson is arrested for his murder 20 days after the incident. Scott, the last member of the hunting party has disappeared. Now it is up to the experts to gather what evidence they can from the scene. But after all that time, is there any evidence left to find? Th…

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Series 3, Episode 1: A Death 39:23

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The early morning of Thursday 10 August 1893, a party of three men leave to hunt rabbits on the Ardlamont estate in Tighnabruaich—only two return. The youngest, Lieutenant Dudley Cecil Hambrough has died from a bullet to the back of his head. The local doctor decrees the death an accident, but is the story really so clear cut? In this episode, we q…

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An Honest Conversation About Foster Care - with REACH Northwest 58:37

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Send us a text REACH Northwest "mobilizes community to support & equip children and families impacted by foster care with programs, resources, and tools to help them thrive." In this episode, Executive Director Shirley Turner shares the importance of coming together as a community to support foster families. She also shares the story of how REACH N…

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Series 3: The Ardlamont Mystery 1:25

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This third series of Inside Forensic Science delves into our most complicated historical case yet: the Ardlamont Trial. On 10 August 1893 a young man dies from a gunshot to the back of the head while hunting on the Ardlamont Estate. Was this incident an accident or did one of his hunting companions seek to benefit from his death? Inside Forensic Sc…

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Providing Excellent Healthcare in a Changing World - with Providence Newberg 1:04:30

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how the Providence Newberg Medical Center and the Providence Newberg Health Foundation work together to provide excellent healthcare for the Newberg Community. Dr. Amy Schmitt, Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO at Providence Newberg Medical Center, and Doug Cain, Executive Director of the Providence Ne…

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How Ewing Young Changed Oregon’s History - with Doug Root 1:22:15

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Send us a text Ewing Young played an instrumental role in Oregon's—and specifically Newberg's—formation. In this episode, Doug Root, co-founder of Ewing Young Distillery in Newberg, shares Ewing Young's family history and the story of how he came to Oregon. In this fascinating and engaging story, you'll learn how Ewing Young time and again used his…

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Why Newberg is Oregon Wine Country's Premier Tourist Destination - with Taste Newberg 45:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Leigh Jensen, Executive Director of Taste Newberg, shares what makes Newberg such a great spot to visit. Taste Newberg is Newberg’s Destination Marketing Organization, and it helps use tourists' dollars to benefit our town. In this episode you'll learn about the role of Taste Newberg, how it benefits the community, a…

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Reaching Young People Where They Are At - with Young Life 52:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Young Life Area Director Michael Rilee shares how Young Life reaches young people where they are at and helps them grow in their relationship with Jesus. Michael also shares about the unique challenges of being a Christian organization that reaches young people who often don't share the same beliefs. To learn more ab…

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There's No Shame in Asking - with Newberg Buy Nothing 44:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Winter Skyberg shares about the Buy Nothing groups in Newberg. The Buy Nothing project is a way for people to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through the "gift economy", where true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. At first, Buy Nothing may look l…

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The Story of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center - with Stefanny Caballero 56:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Stefanny Caballero, Executive Director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, will share the story of Virginia Garcia. We will also learn about how the health center got started, who it serves, and the critical role it plays in our community. Stefanny will also share about an upcoming expansion that will allow t…

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The Austin Family Legacy - with Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish 1:24:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish share the story of their parents, Ken and Joan Austin. Ken and Joan founded the dental equipment company A-dec, which is now the largest employer in Yamhill County, and were also behind the Allison Inn and Spa, which is now the number one hotel in Oregon. Ken and Joan were also well kn…

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The Story of Provoking Hope - with Diane Reynolds 51:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Diane Reynolds shares the origin story of Provoking Hope, an organization that Diane founded in Yamhill County that helps individuals and families dealing with addiction through peer-based support and mentors. You’ll also learn how Diane’s life and career took some unexpected turns that led her to where she is today,…

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We Are Each Other’s Business - with Tiquette Bramlett 1:00:48

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Send us a text In this episode, Tiquette Bramlett shares her philosophy about how to be a good neighbor and friend. She also shares her story of moving to Oregon and how she came to be the first black woman hired to run a winery in the country. Tiquette has numerous accomplishments and awards, including making USA Today’s list of Women of the Year …

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A Legacy of Serving - with The Joyful Roberts Group 45:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Daniel is joined by his parents as they discuss the origins of The Giving Town Podcast and The Joyful Roberts Group. They also talk about serving Newberg as a family, what it’s like working with family, what makes Newberg so special, and the importance of taking initiative. Daniel and his parents, John and Karen Robe…

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Making Housing, Childcare, and Business More Affordable - with Newberg City Manager Will Worthey 55:47

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Send us a text In this episode, we’ll be covering what’s happened since Will was last on the podcast, the city council’s yearly goals, the city’s goal to reduce debt, and most importantly how new changes in the city's System Development Charges (SDCs) will allow for more affordable housing, more business, and more childcare in Newberg. We also disc…