The Creation of CBTS's Fellowship Hall Ric Neese
2025-02-18
Ric Neese will offer a visual PowerPoint presentation of the construction of the Fellowship Hall which currently hosts the Oregon Coast Institute including profiles of several of the key planners who made the room a reality.

Living with African Hunter-Gatherers Barry Hewlett
2025-02-25
9:30-10:50 Living with African Hunter-Gatherers Barry Hewlett

A tour of the pipe organ and its music Jeannine Jordan
2025-02-25
11:10-12:30 Jeannine Jordan and Professor Bombarde will guide you on a musical and historical journey about the pipe organ. You’ll watch Jeannine play her favorite organ music from around the world while Professor Bombarde explains how a pipe organ works in an entertaining way.

Kindness 101 Ric Neese
2025-03-04 09:30 - 10:50 (America/Los_Angeles)
What do Charles Kuralt, Jane Pauly, Charles Osgood, and Steve Harman have in common? Gratitude, purpose, compassion, and gratitude.

Charles Kuralt exemplified gratitude through his storytelling, often highlighting the simple joys and overlooked heroes across America. His program, “On the Road,” celebrated the spirit of everyday people with genuine appreciation for their contributions and stories.

Jane Pauly demonstrated a strong sense of purpose throughout her career by addressing significant social issues and advocating for mental health awareness. Her dedication to making a difference in people’s lives showcased her commitment to purposeful journalism.

Charles Osgood was known for his compassion through his warm and thoughtful commentary on CBS Sunday Morning. His ability to connect with audiences and convey empathy in his stories reflected his deep understanding and kindness towards others.

Steve Harman displayed gratitude by consistently recognizing the efforts of those he worked with and reported on. His work often emphasized the positive impact individuals had on their communities, showing appreciation for their efforts and achievements.

In this way, Kuralt, Pauly, Osgood, and Harman shine as examples of how gratitude, purpose, and compassion can be interwoven into one’s professional and personal life, inspiring others to follow their lead.

New Rules for End of Life Care Kelly Sautel
2025-03-04 11:10 - 12:30
11:10-12:30 New Rules for End of Life Care Kelly Sautel

World War II in Lincoln City Christopher Melton
2025-03-11
11:10-12:30 World War II in Lincoln City Christopher Melton

About
Christopher has a BA in Art History and Studio Art, an MFA in Film and Video Production, and an MLS in archives. He is a sound recordist, artist, and multimedia archivist. He lives in rural Oregon, where he hikes with his dog, converses with trees, records audio, and acts as Executive Director of the North Lincoln County Historical Museum.

Oregon Flora Project Linda Hardiman
2025-03-11 09:30 - 10:50
“Discover the Plant Diversity of Oregon”—OregonFlora Director Linda Hardison will speak about OregonFlora resources that share our state’s “rich and varied plant life.”

Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment Brent Burford
2025-03-18
11:10-12:30 There has been discussion in the news of the current administration wanting to change the current standard on “birthright citizenship.” Brent Burford will explain the relationship between the Fourteenth Amendment and the issue of citizenship.

Samaritan House Lola Jones
2025-03-18 09:30 - 10:50
9:30-10:50 Samaritan House Lola Jones
Samaritan House envisions a community where all families can live together in safe, affordable, and sustainable housing: and all generations are able to thrive.

We serve families with dependent children experiencing homelessness. We offer a variety of programs for our residents, including:

Stabilizing Shelter
Transitional Shelter
Transitional Housing
Resident Education Programming
Free Parenting Education
Project Homeless Connect
Advocacy and Community Leadership
So much more!

DAY AT THE CULTURAL CENTER W/ARTISTS Nikki Price
2025-03-25
Niki directs the Lincoln City Cultural Center, which includes a performing arts auditorium, fine art gallery, info center and studios for dance, ceramics, textiles and mosaics. She also serves as co-chair of the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition and as chair of the Lincoln City Public Art Committee. She recently embarked on an adventure with a dual mission — a hike on the Oregon Coast Trail while visiting hundreds of pieces of public art. With help from a new map and resource called the the Oregon Coast Public Art Trail, she’ll attempt to hoof it from border to border, from the Columbia River down to California, and see ALL the public art along the way. Niki has a background in theater and journalism and co-founded the Oregon Coast TODAY. Niki believes that creative expression is a goal unto itself.

Spin-off from the decisions of the Supremes (Sept. 2)
2025-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
Brent Burford

First Aid: a hands-on learning program
2025-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
Cherrie Scheinberg

Report from the Legislature
2025-09-02 09:30 - 12:30
Rep. David Gomberg

Beethoven/Newport Symphony
2025-09-09 09:30 - 10:50
Dan Howard, Exec. Dir.
Ludwig van Beethoven wasn’t just a composer—he was a force of nature. Fiercely independent and notoriously temperamental, he redefined music with his bold, emotionally charged works. His Symphony No. 5 opens with four of the most recognizable notes in history—dramatic, urgent, impossible to ignore—while his Symphony No. 9 delivers the triumphant “Ode to Joy,” a celebration of unity and resilience.
Though he lost his hearing, Beethoven refused to let silence define him. Instead, he composed some of his greatest masterpieces by relying entirely on his inner sense of sound. His Late String Quartets dive deep into raw emotion, while his “Eroica” Symphony, originally dedicated to Napoleon, became a declaration of defiance after Beethoven furiously erased the dedication upon learning Napoleon had crowned himself emperor.
Whether grand and triumphant or deeply introspective, Beethoven’s music is alive—pulsing with passion, rebellion, and innovation. It continues to inspire artists, audiences, and dreamers centuries later.

Understanding Your Core and It's Importance to Life
2025-09-09 11:10 - 12:30
Brenda Luntzel
You will be inspired to invest in your health by taking what you know and learn and putting into “DOING” for your health.
There will be some “WHY” and then it is about the “WHAT”
and “HOW” for health and longevity.
Dress comfortably from head to toe because you
will be active during this presentation.

The Women Who Wrote the War
2025-09-16 09:30 - 10:50
Conrad Schmitt
This book brings to life the remarkable journeys of women correspondents who braved the chaos of World War II—think Margaret Bourke-White, Martha Gellhorn, and Lee Miller. Seamlessly weaving together history, biography, and gripping firsthand accounts, it plunges into their adventures on the front lines and the hurdles they faced fighting for recognition. Through vivid storytelling, the book highlights how these trailblazers shaped public perception of the war and paved the way for future generations of women in journalism.

Axial Seamount: the active volcano in our backyard,
2025-09-16 11:10 - 12:30
William Chadwick
Axial Seamount is an active submarine volcano located ~300 miles offshore Oregon and about a mile below the ocean surface. Data from seafloor instruments suggest that this volcano is building toward its next eruption. This talk will describe the most recent monitoring data and its implications for forecasting the next eruption.
Bio: When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, Bill Chadwick was a geology major at Colorado College, and he soon found an opportunity to volunteer, and later work as a field assistant there with the US Geological Survey, who were monitoring the on-going activity. After working there for 2 years, he went on to graduate school at the University of California at Santa Barbara where he got a PhD in geology. Since 1989, he has worked at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport studying hydrothermal vents and submarine volcanoes. Axial Seamount has been one of his focus areas for most of that time

Updates to Recycling in Oregon (North Lincoln Sanitary)
2025-09-23 09:30 - 10:50
Lexie Howell
Lexi Howell, North Lincoln Sanitary Service;
Aimee Thompson, Thompson’s Sanitary Service in Newport, and
Dave Larmouth, Dahl Disposal in Toledo and Waldport, will be covering the updates to the Oregon recycling
system from the Recycling Modernization Act, as well as explaining all the services they offer to their
customers.

Oregon marine fisheries and aquaculture: Complex and changing social-
2025-09-23 11:10 - 12:30
Dr. Angee Doerr

will talk about Oregon’s commercial fisheries and marine aquaculture, examining them from a
social-ecological systems perspective. This presentation will highlight the economic and cultural importance of
Oregon’s seafood industry while emphasizing the science and management that goes into ensuring its long-
term sustainability.

Confederation of Tribes Siletz Indian
2025-09-30 09:30 - 10:50
A J Warren

OSU Wave Project
2025-09-30 11:10 - 12:30
Dan Henlin

The OSU Wave Project is not a single project but refers to Oregon State University’s extensive work in wave research, including its O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory for physical modeling and the PacWave project, a grid-connected, open-ocean testing facility for wave energy developers off the Oregon coast. The lab conducts research on coastal processes and tsunami mitigation, while PacWave provides infrastructure for companies to test new wave energy technologies and assess their commercial viability.

Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast
2025-10-07 11:10 - 12:30
Katherine Harding
Katharine Harding retired after 36 years of wearing many “hats” at Neskowin Valley School. When she found the perfect dog, a Cavadoodle, they trained together to become a volunteer registered Pet Partner Team. They’ve visited patients and staff at Portland Shriners Hospital and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for 17 years. Now she has her third Cavadoodle, Toby, and his brother, Shadow, “in training.” When her dogs aren’t working, they are at home “snugglers.”

Genie in the Bottle: Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy
2025-10-14 09:30 - 10:50
David Sexton
An overview of the carbon free contribution of nuclear power and how this concentrated energy source is safety managed for electricity production. The future of existing reactors and the new small reactor designs.

Law in Practice
2025-10-14 11:10 - 12:30
Chris Minor
Where does law come from, how is it identified and applied, how is the court system organized? Take a a look at some of the hot button cases of the day.

The heART of the Oregon Coast
2025-10-21 09:30 - 10:50
Jason Holland, OCCA ED
Something is stirring along the Oregon Coast—new spaces, bold ideas, and a creative community that’s growing stronger by the day. In this talk, Jason Holland, executive director of Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and Arts Commissioner for the State of Oregon, dives into the exciting momentum behind the region’s arts and
culture scene, spotlighting recent developments, unexpected collaborations, and what it means to create and connect in our coastal community. It’s a celebration of the people, projects, and passion shaping the heART of the coast.
Bio: Jason has worked in arts management and advocacy for almost 25 years. He is a passionate and innovative non-profit executive leader with broad-based operational and programmatic leadership at both large and small non-profit arts organizations. Areas of principal responsibilities include program development, impact
measurement, fundraising, staff development, artistic programming, organizational strategy, and expertise in community engagement. Artistically, Jason’s background is in instrumental music and as a theatre director for twenty years. He most recently directed “Fiddler on the Roof” for the Red Octopus Theatre Company in
Newport.
Jason currently serves as the co-chair of the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition and is proud to be appointed by Governor
Kotek as an Oregon Arts Commissioner

The Bear Necessities
2025-10-21 11:10 - 12:30
Ram Pampush
All you need for a great wildlife adventure: a congregation of hungry brown bears! At Alaska’s famous Katmai National Park and Preserve, bears gather in summer to feast on an abundance of spawning salmon. But what happens if the fish don’t show up?
BIO: Ram Papish is a professional wildlife enthusiast whose varied career includes biologist, educator, photographer and wildlife artist. He specializes in illustration of interpretive signs, books and posters. His interests include flowering shrubs, birdwatching, community theater and world travel. His major achievements include appearing in the 2024 “Chicken Daddies” calendar.

LIFE TRANSITIONS: Exploration of Factors and Turning Points that Influence Transition
2025-10-28 09:30 - 10:50
Presenter
Dr. Estle Harlan is a management consultant and writer who has effectively applied decades of business experience to a later-life career of academic writing and instruction. In addition to publishing a number of peer reviewed journal articles, she authored a book on today’s discussion themes.
Presentation Themes
Dr. Harlan will describe aspects of life transitions that many of us may be facing. Key concepts are:

Often transition problems lie in the difficulty of recognizing turning points in our lives or discerning physical, emotional and social factors that impact enablement for changing our life’s trajectories.
Sometimes it means silencing the internalized, socially-influenced voices that whisper – or scream – words of discouragement.
Always it encompasses awareness of our authentic self and the “flow” between demands of transition and our resources for transition.
And…there are transition doors. Beyond them lie our hopes for transition achievements. Most of us have lived long enough to know when something is meaningful for thriving and making the greatest contribution to society. This discussion explores our possibilities through the lens of life transitions.

The Murrow Boys
2025-11-04 11:10 - 12:30
Conrad Schmitt
“The Murrow Boys” tells the story of the legendary band of correspondents who, under Edward R. Murrow’s direction, formed CBS’s pioneering World War II news team and, in doing so, invented modern broadcast journalism. All in their twenties and thirties, Murrow and the Boys (who included William L. Shirer, Eric Sevareid, and Howard K. Smith) covered and brought to vivid life the war’s great events, from the German invasion of Poland to D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Young idealists, they believed they were here to change the world.
But their triumphant early careers, which made them celebrities in America, would eventually come to grief in the fickle world of broadcasting. The increasing desire for entertainment, McCarthyism, the rise of corporate sponsorship, and ultimately the birth of television all conspired to taint the tradition of serious journalism as the Boys had known it.
A dramatic, exhilarating narrative that portrays exceptional lives against the tumultuous backdrop of the last half century, The Murrow Boys is both a powerful reminder of the possibilities of broadcast journalism and a sharp-eyed account of where the craft went wrong.

Kerry VanderZanden: A Journey Through Architecture’s Timeless Tools
2025-11-04 11:10 - 12:30
Kerry VanderZanden
A lifelong architect from Banks, Oregon, built his legacy with precision, artistry, and unwavering dedication to his craft. From the very beginning, he has relied on his authentic tools—each carrying the weight of history and the wisdom of experience. In this special presentation, Kerry will take us on a journey through his architectural evolution, showcasing the very instruments that have shaped his brilliant trade. Through sketches, models, and stories, he will reveal how these tools have guided his hands and vision, bridging tradition with innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of architecture.

All Things Orthopedic
2025-11-11 09:30 - 10:50
Sam Scheinberg
Sam was an orthopedic surgeon on the Oregon Coast from Toledo to Tillamook and the inventor of the Sam Splint. He can do the first hour about trauma presentation and then open for questions regarding all things orthopedic.
Bios: The History of Sam Medical: At the heart of every great company, you’ll find an idea that spawned a product, a product that fostered a culture, and a culture that created a brand, a brand that stands uniquely alone in a crowded marketplace.
SAM Medical is no exception.
What began as a spark of innovation when founders Dr. Sam and Cherrie Scheinberg, discovered a medical breakthrough in a simple gum wrapper is now a globally recognized emergency medical solutions brand. From militaries to law enforcement agents, EMS and first responders to fire and rescue squads, to hospital staff all over the world, if you’re in the hurt business, you know and trust SAM Medical.
To serve the diverse customers and fuel our founder’s passion for innovation, SAM has built a world-class organization. Based just outside of Portland, OR, a bioscience and technology hub, our Tualatin facilities provide access to best-in-class talent and resources.
We’ve aligned and integrated our corporate offices, research and development lab, manufacturing facilities and warehouses to increase the pace of innovation and put our solutions in the hands of our customers as quickly as possible.
In just 30 years, we’ve managed to place our name alongside the most respected, award-winning medical giants. Yet, we’ve always maintained the spirit of innovation celebrated in vertically-integrated, agile startup organizations.
