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It started with a vision - to get back to the land and create a community centered on sustainable living. The year was 1972 when Edd and Betsy Wemple bought 320 acres on top of a mountain in Saginaw, Oregon. From there a forest worker's cooperative was born - the Hoedads. Since then, grandchildren have been born on the mountain. The kids and the parents- Noah and Anna (Ah-nah') Wemple are living the dream that started back in '72. From station KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, Angela Kellner tells the story of Cougar Mountain.
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Piece Description
(Also host intro)
It started with a vision - to get back to the land and create a community centered on sustainable living. The year was 1972 when Edd and Betsy Wemple bought 320 acres on top of a mountain in Saginaw, Oregon. From there a forest worker's cooperative was born - the Hoedads. Since then, grandchildren have been born on the mountain. The kids and the parents- Noah and Anna (Ah-nah') Wemple are living the dream that started back in '72. From station KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, Angela Kellner tells the story of Cougar Mountain.
Broadcast History
Aired as part of KLCC's Special Issues series (May 25-29).
Transcript
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Intro and Outro
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OUTRO:Standard reporter outro.
Additional Credits
Tripp Sommer, Editor
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