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The Pelican BriefServing on the Parks Board with Oliver BlackToday's episode is a conversation with Oliver Black. Oliver is a teacher, member of his community's local parks board, and a former member of the Cascadia Solidarity Party's state committee. Today Oliver joins me to discuss serving on the parks board.If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners find the show.2025-04-0822 min
OSTA: Empowering Park & Marina ResidentsHB 3054: Osta Update, The Battle Over Your Maintenance FeesSend us a textAffordable housing represents one of the most pressing challenges for manufactured home residents across Oregon, with many facing rent increases of 10% annually that have doubled their housing costs in just five years. In this crucial update, OSTA board member Rochelle Love Elder joins Bill Bateman to break down the proposed changes in House Bill 3054 that could dramatically improve affordability for vulnerable residents.The current system allows landlords to increase rents by 7% plus CPI annually (capped at 10%), but HB 3054 would create a flat 6% annual increase cap—nearly cutting potential increases in half. Th...2025-04-0212 min
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife2.12 – CPW's Expanding K-9 ProgramIn April 2024, Colorado’s 2024-25 Long Appropriations Bill opened the door for a new Colorado Parks and Wildlife statewide K-9 program. The new statewide K-9 program will have a lead K-9 Supervisor and five K-9 handlers assigned to the new statewide unit. This comes on the heels of the success of CPW's previous pilot program in which CPW utilized three dogs.K-9 officers aid CPW wildlife managers in detecting the presence of wildlife, whether that’s checking hunters or even identifying endangered species in the field. Along with assisting in wildlife law enforcement cases, dogs can also be u...2025-03-1238 min
Now I've Heard EverythingNikki Giovanni's Different Perspective On American Icon Rosa ParksRosa Parks's existence didn't begin or end that day in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus. In this 2005 interview poet Nikki Giovanni talks about her book that offers a different perspective on Rosa Parks.Get your copy of Rosa by Nikki GiovanniAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews withRosa Parks andDexter Scott KingFor more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything onSpotify,Apple Podcasts. and now onYouTube...2025-02-1020 min
Lake Superior PodcastS6 E2: Michigan Ice Fest – Where Adventure Meets Community – An Interview with Bill ThompsonWinter can be a sleepy time at the National Parks on Lake Superior, but at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising, Michigan, visitors come to snowmobile, mush dogs, snowshoe, fish and cross-country ski. But the biggest event to bring folks into the park is the Michigan Ice Fest. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Ice Fest organizer Bill Thompson about the event and what makes Pictured Rocks such a Mecca for the sport. Key Takeaways:The Michigan Ice Fest has grown from a small gathering i...2025-01-2931 min
Epic EntrepreneursTransforming Your Business Through PR with Kyle ParksUnlock the secrets to transforming your organization's visibility and credibility through the power of public relations with insights from our guest, Kyle Parks of Parks PR. From Asheville, NC to the Tampa Bay area, Kyle shares his expertise on how PR has evolved beyond traditional media, utilizing platforms like social media and e-newsletters to craft impactful strategies tailored to any budget. Whether you're navigating the B2B or B2C landscape, discover how understanding your unique value proposition and target audience can shape a compelling PR approach. Kyle explains the importance of discovery calls and strategic planning, ensuring that...2025-01-2026 min