a means of broadening communication for the healthcare community and sustainable field of citizens thus fueling an increasingly aware and happy global stomping ground.
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In an effort to inspire and educate people about river-based issues throughout our watershed, we share the stories of those connected with the environmental, recreational and therapeutic aspects of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.
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The American Tributaries podcast will explore the vast and various currents of people in the United States of America, like a modern-day Lewis & Clark journey, talking with...learning from...and being amazed by...people of all stripes from all places doing all sorts of things. Although a broad mission, the podcast will focus on a particular and very important niche: cultivating hope in – and celebration of – America.
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Tributaries International is a nonprofit that equips service providers to recognize and respond to mental health concerns. In this podcast, we look at how we do that and we share some of the models that we use to help understand ourselves and the people around us.
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Trending topics and personalities in the Steelpan industry.
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Leo Rising is a conversational exploration of tarot, personal/spiritual growth, and identity formation. It's less of a "how-to" and more of a "come along on the journey with me." I process stories from my life, both from the past and from the current moments that I'm moving through, to give listeners things to think about in their own journey. It is hosted by Jenna Fox, an educator, writer, tarot reader, Reiki master, and queer mystical mama. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify. ...
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tributaries11-3-2024webthuptonjinpa.mp3 The principle translator for the Dalai LLama since 1985, Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., is the Founder and Chairman of Compassion Institute. His book, A Fearless Heart, shows compassion to be THE rich soil for cultivating a nourished and nourishing life…
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Episode 93 - Susan Mara Bregman of Massachusetts on Neon Signs, New England & Sky Bars
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Susan Mara Bregman lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where she is a professional photographer and founded Red Nickel Studio. Susan is the author of three books – “New England Neon” (2018), “New England Candlepin Bowling” (2020), and “Along Route 1: Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts” (2023) – and plans to release a fourth book “New England Sweet…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife diversity biologist Richard Fritsky chats about his work and specifically about bats and their important relationship with our aquatic ecosystem, the insects they help control and the impacts of white nose syndrome on their populations.
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tributaries10-20-2024webapellianherbs.mp3 Plain and simple, DR NICOLE APELIAN states, “It’s all about connection”. Nicole is a biologist, mother, anthropologist, educator, researcher, author, expeditionary leader, safari guide, herbalist and traditional skills instructor. There is so…
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Episode 92 - Walter Stein of South Dakota on Paleontology, the Plains Ethos & the Wooly Mammoth’s Return?
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Walter Stein lives in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, where he is a paleontologist and owner of Paleo Adventures, which leads clients on dinosaur fossil digs. Walter likes to consider himself a “giant kid in a big sandbox.” Walter finds hope in the vast majority of reasonable, good people that inhabit the middle ground on many contemporary issues. You…
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Episode 91 - Robin Mazor of Hawaii on Coral Reefs, Local Culture & Lau Lau
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Robin Mazor lives on the Hawaiian island of Kuai, where she has lived for decades and is Executive Director of the nonprofit Reef Guardians, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the marine environment, monitoring its health and educating the next generation of ocean advocates. Robin finds hope in the kids. You can learn more about Robin’s wor…
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Penn State Forest Extension Educator Cat Pugh talks about the importance of riparian buffers, agroforestry and creative plantings of things such as willow that can lead to opportunities such as artistic programs and needs such as basket weaving. Interview by Regional Director Andrew Bechdel.
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tributaries10-6-2024webcabot.mp3https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tributaries10-6-2024webcabot.mp3 DR. SANDRA CABOT has brought liver health consciousness to hundreds of thousands of people. Many, if not most bodily malfunctions or dis-eases can be tra…
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Episode 90 - Paul Reeve of Utah on Beehive State History, the LDS Faith and Pie & Beer Day
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Paul Reeve lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is both a Professor and Chair for History and Mormon Studies at the University of Utah. Paul was connected to the podcast by Michael Green from episode 88. Paul finds hope in the figures throughout U.S. history who have acted with integrity for the good of the whole rather than for individual needs…
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Stream Restoration Specialist Phil Thomas, of Trout Unlimited, chats about the use of Large Wood Addition (LWA) projects which include felling large trees intentionally into streams to intentionally mimic natural conditions and increase habitat. Interview by Regional Director Emily Shosh.
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Episode 89 - Michael Gulotta of Louisiana on Hurricanes, Food & New Orleans
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Michael Gulotta lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was born and raised and where he is currently chef partner of a group of inventive, acclaimed restaurants: MoPho, Maypop and Tana. Michael finds hope in seeing the self-correction and the moderation of society against over-stimulation from social media and anxiety about the nation’s identity…
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Episode 88 - Michael Green of Nevada on Vegas, Local History & 115-Degree Days
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Michael Green lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he is a professor and department chair for the history department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He specializes in Nevada and Las Vegas history as well as 19th Century American history. Michael is the rare local Vegas resident who actually grew up there. Michael finds hope in his students and…
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The newest Director of Lycoming College's Clean Water Institute, Matt Kaunert has a long history of Eastern hellbender research in western PA. He shares some of that and his nest box work, what he's seen in studying hellbender reproduction and trends across the state.
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We check back in with Dr. Peter Petokas and his work on the Eastern hellbender in the Susquehanna River watershed to see what the species' status current status is, what work is being done and how we can act now to preserve the hellbender before it is too late.
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Episode 87 - Lori Seibel of Nebraska on Epidemiology, Rural Life & PBT&B Sandwiches
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Lori Seibel lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she is the President at Community Health Endowment. She grew up about 75 miles away in a small Nebraska town of approximately 200 people. Lori finds hope in how people are so willing to help others. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit bas…
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tributaries8-18-2024webmballpt1.mp3 “Greetings fellow Human Embodiments of THE ONE!” This is the opening greeting from DR. MARTIN BALL on his website. His book, Entheogenic Liberation, speaks with obvious clarity on being one. Spiritual, egoless, full consciousness, call it what you …
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Babonneau SO: St. Lucia's 8-time Panorama Champion | Allison Marquis
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When you follow your bliss, the synchronicities are ecstatically validating with rewards beyond your dreams, not necessarily making a living but living a love. The unassuming St. Lucian pannist, composer, arranger Allison Marquis truly exemplifies this sentiment with eight Panorama Championships and already eyeing next year for number nine. Support…
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tributaries7-21-2024webjg148radio.mp3 JOEL GOLDSMITH, a treasure to be cherished by all students of truth, left a mystical message to benefit the world. A few of his better known spiritual students include: Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Gerald G. Jampolsky M.D and Marianne Williamso…
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Mike Toolan, the Musser Gap Conservation Director, talks about the 355-acre Musser Gap Greenway. The venue, created via a partnership with Penn State University and the Clearwater Conservancy, is dedicated to connecting people to nature while water quality and habitat in Centre County. Interview by West Branch Regional Director Andrew Bechdel…
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tributaries7-7-2024webdhallregenerationhandbook.mp3 Don Hall has served in a variety of capacities throughout the Transition Towns Movement over the past 15 years, and is currently Training Coordinator for the International Transition Network. His book, The Regeneration Handbook, is …
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Susquehanna University graduate Danielle Tryon shares details about her study on sculpin done at the Freshwater Research Institute's stream channels that look at how the species reacts to thermal changes in a waterway, some interesting discoveries and what we should learn from this work.
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tributaries6-30-2024webcascalzo.mp3 RIC SCALZO, founder of Gaia Herbs and the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at the SW College for Naturopathic Medicine is also now regeneratively farming at CR Botanicals in Costa Rica, growing medicinal herbs https://kokoralife.com/…
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Episode 86 - Scott Leonard of Connecticut on His Career as a State Trooper
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Scott Leonard lives in north-central Connecticut where he retired after working as a State Trooper for approximately twenty years and currently works as an athletic trainer. Scott finds hope in people’s resilience, today’s youth and conversations like this podcast. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(…
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tributaries5-9-2021webshaw.mp3 Reclaiming the imagination, MARTIN SHAW untangles our collective selves from the menace of unconscious living. As mythologist and wilderness rites leader extraordinaire, Martin invites us to leave the smoke hole open……. His book is Smoke Hole Looking to…
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Episode 85 - Andy Ezard of Illinois on Jacksonville, Being Mayor & Crab Races
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Andy Ezard grew up – and still lives – in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he has served as Mayor since 2009. His prior career included working for Governor Jim Edgar, at the state Board of Natural Resources and as Jacksonville City Clerk. Andy finds hope in the younger generation. You can learn more about Jacksonville, Illinois at www.jacksonvilleil.…
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Susquehanna University student Jay Schofield discusses the interconnectedness of our ecosystems and how we can have a positive impact, enjoyment of restoration projects like an analog beaver dam effort at the university and the importance of volunteering.
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Susquehanna University student Sarah Joy talks about what brought her from Florida to central Pennsylvania, what sparked her love of nature and why environmental education and advocacy is so important for her and others.
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tributaries6-2-2024weblisaculinary.mp3 The subtitle to LISA MASE‘s book, The Culinary Pharmacy, sums it up…… Intuitive Eating, Ancestral Healing, and Your Personal Nutrition Plan https://www.harmonized-living.com/By tributariesradio
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Episode 84 - Pat Keane of Connecticut on Annapolis, the Nutmeg State & Philanthropy
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Pat Keane has spent much of his life in Connecticut, growing up in Waterford and now residing in Suffield. After serving in the U.S. Navy and having a career in real estate, Pat retired to run with his wife Susi the Rukwa Foundation, which does development work in Tanzania. Pat finds hope in the next generation rising through the college ranks. You…
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Dickinson College student and Bloomsburg native Theadora Duane shares about her journey to study environmental work starting as early as the third grade, lessons she has learned from beekeeping at college and why it is so important for people to get outdoors and into nature.
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Tom Clark, the Abandoned Mine Program Project Development Manager for Kleinfelder Engineering, has a long history of working with Abandoned Mine Drainage issues in the state. He talks about those experiences as well as recent opportunities for treatment via funding, including $68 million for a project on the Tioga River. Interview by Northern Tier …
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tributaries5-19-2024webjes-asher.mp3 The veil is lifting – JES KERZEN, author of A Mind Beyond Words (Collective Ink Books), reflects, on her years working with an autistic 6 year old child. As in any great relationship roles tend to shift so as Jes becomes the student their conjoine…
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Episode 83 - William Richter of Kansas on Dialogue, Shared Values & Federalist #10
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Dr. William Richter lives in Manhattan, Kansas, where is a Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University. He had previously served as, among other things, an Assistant Provost and Head of the Political Science department. Bill finds hope in the interesting and inspiring people he continues to meet. You can find more about Kansas Dialogue at www.kan…
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PETER CANOVA – author Quantum Spirituality
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tributaries5-5-2024webqspirit.mp3 PETER CANOVA‘s Quantum Spirituality, describes the ancient Gnostic teachings in relation to the modern world’s theories of quantum physics. HomeBy tributariesradio
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Episode 82 - Doug Teschner of New Hampshire on Polarization, Purity & Brave Politics
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Dr. Douglass Teschner lives in the area of West Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is an active member of Braver Angels, founded his own consultancy called Growing Leadership, was involved with the Peace Corps for more than a decade and was a legislator in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1988 to 2002. Doug and host Michael Whidden were conn…
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Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association President Michael Kinney discusses the preparation before his 200-plus-mile adventure paddling the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which begins May 1. He talks about what inspired the trip, what has gone into planning and what he hopes to achieve while on the river.…
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Joshua Caldwell, director of the film "Mending the Line" which has been trending on Netflix and other online platforms, talks about the therapy of fly fishing, the importance of protecting our clean water resources, details behind the success of the film and what he hopes people take away from it.
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tributaries4-21-2024originalwisdomweb.mp3 FIRST AIRED IN 2014 – ONE OF MY FAVORITE GUESTS EVER At 92, Robert Wolff , author of Original Wisdom Stories of an Ancient Way of Knowing, has learned by unlearning and lives that original wisdom he so clearly writes about. “What’s more, I fu…
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Episode 81 - Seth Kaplan of Maryland on his book “Fragile Neighborhoods” and Envisioning a New Civil Society
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Dr. Seth D. Kaplan lives in the Baltimore / Washington DC area and is a leading expert on fragile states, lectures at Johns Hopkins University and consults for organizations such as the World Bank and U.S. State Department. In October 2023, he published an amazingly insightful book, “Fragile Neighborhoods”, about how we can repair American society …
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MITTCO: The Eight Pillars of a Steelpan Ecosystem | Akua Leith
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The new business model for the Steelpan industry is an ecosystem based on collaboration rather than competition. Akua Leith explains the pillars and principles that guide this system in the founding of MITTCO (Musical Instruments of Trinidad and Tobago Company LTD). Support the showBy Akua Leith
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The 'Pan Bopper': Melding the dual love of Steelpan and Bebop Jazz | Victor Provost
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"Be like water" was Bruce Lee's famous admonition. For Victor Provost, Pan was the instrument he played growing up on St. John in the Virgin Islands. Jazz was the music he loved. The melding of the two was no conscious exploration, it was an organic evolution. Performing and sharing this gift was what he was used to, until Covid struck. Then he piv…
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GREGORY WRIGHTSTONE – author of An Inconvenient Warming
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tributariesweb4-7-2024co2.mp3.mp3 GREGORY WRIGHTSTONE, author of An Inconvenient Warming, is a geologist who shares a history of warming and cooling, cultural impacts and CO2. Carbon dioxide, perhaps not the devil it is made out to be………
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Episode 80 - Greg Gerloff of North Dakota talks Ross Perot, Healthcare and Winnipeg
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Greg Gerloff lives in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he raised his family and pursued a career in healthcare, which concluded with him serving as chief executive officer of Altru Health Systems. Greg and host Michael Whidden were connected by Greg’s nephew Adam, who was an elementary school teacher for two of Michael’s children. Greg finds hope i…
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DFX: Surmounting the 'Pigeonholes' of the Steelpan Art Form |Andre White
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One of the steelpan art form's prodigious talents talks about the challenges of building an identity outside of conditioned perceptions in the music industry and the indigenous culture from which it emerged. Support the showBy Andre White
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A furbearer biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Tom Keller is at the forefront of the agency's American Marten reintroduction project. He speaks about that head of the agency's April plan decision as well as trends in other mammals, including the muskrat.
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Professor of Biology at Penn State Altoona, Dr. Edward Levri has studied the invasive New Zealand mud snail extensively both abroad and locally. He shares details on why it is so dangerous to our aquatic ecosystem and some ways we can all help slow its spread.
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Episode 79 - Aviva Sussman of New Mexico on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Santa Fe's Desert & the Torah
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Aviva Sussman lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she was a scientist for Los Alamos National Laboratories and Sandia National Laboratories involved with, among things, implementation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and recently started studies of a new, very different topic: the Torah. Aviva finds hope in stillness and in our common …
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The NSSBE: Advancing Steelpan Education in the US | Chris Tanner
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“In the US, every instrument…guitar, trumpet, piano, has its own society where people who are interested…or are practitioners and teachers in that discipline, get together at conferences, via professional journals, websites; and they share best practices, ideas,…what has worked, what hasn’t worked, what are their challenges, so that we’re not reinv…
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JACKIE COLE AND HARVEY RICE – authors of The Flight of the Bon Monks
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https://tributariesradio.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tributaries3-17-2024webbonwav.mp3 War, persecution and the salvation of Tibet’s oldest religion is only part of this historic injustice as told in Flight of the Bon Monks. Authors JACKIE COLE AND HARVEY RICE are able to share an insiders view into the story of three Bon Monks who wer…
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Episode 78 - Sara Stahl of Ohio on Small Town Living, Social Work & Mayflies
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Sara Stahl lives in Port Clinton, Ohio, on the southwest shore of Lake Erie, where she is a social worker in the education system. Sara grew up in Port Clinton and attended The Ohio State University. Sara finds hope in her work and the youth and what they can offer the country. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, In…
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