Columbia Valley Community Health is one of the most fascinating and least understood organizations in North Central Washington. It is emerging as a key community-building organization that is doing innovative things to enhance the...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5219335/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″] This episode features David Olson, the visionary chief executive officer of Columbia Valley Community Health, a health care organization that has a huge impact on North Central Washington. There is...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5201529/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″] This episode features Anni Ponder Hisey, the co-founder of Joyful Scholars Montessori in Wenatchee and focuses on the powerful way in which that approach inspires youngsters to use their talents...
Editor’s Note: Second of two columns The more I learn about the Our Valley Our Future grass roots community-building effort, the more I appreciate the people who are involved and their dedication to creating...
Editor’s Note: first of two columns Stacy Luckensmeyer has an elegantly simple formula that has led to success as a teacher, entrepreneur and her role as the business and industry liaison at Wenatchee Valley...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5180122/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″] Wenatchee Valley College is quietly doing some critical work engaging the community and supporting the economic development of North Central Washington. The college is a critical asset in the valley...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5156218/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″] One of the most important community-building assets in our region is the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, which supports nonprofits and encourages philanthropy. The foundation provides opportunities for families...
We’re getting ready to have quite a party on Sunday afternoon to honor my father, the late Wilfred R. Woods. We’ll have a brief ceremony at dad’s favorite local theater – the Numerica Performing...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5135244/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″] One of the truly magical events in the Wenatchee Valley each year is the annual Special Olympics Winter Games, which brings 1,500 athletes, plus hundreds of coaches and volunteers for...