BQR - Article Archive The following articles are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Format. If you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the image (to the right) to download the Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader. (Note: A new session of the Internet Browser will open.) Whale. By Brad Dimock Vol 8 #4 Whale, Rain. By Larry Stevens Vol 8 #4 Whale Stories. By Earl Perry There are a million Whale stories and most of them are true. Ready to laugh? Vol 8 #4 Announcing the Whale Foundation. By Robby Pitagora Robby announces the creation of the fledgling Whale Foundation. Vol 9 #2 Whaler Lives. By Dr. Heneli A thoughtful observation on the stresses of guiding and transitioning by an old compatriot of Whale’s. Vol 9 #4 The Whale Foundation. By Robby Pitagora Robby talks about the priorities of the foundation as is grows. Vol 10 #1 The Best Life in the World. It’s a Hard Act to Follow. By Bob Melville Veteran river guide Bob Melville reflects on his abrupt severance from the river and guiding. Winter 1996/97 vol 10 #1 Early Developments in the Whale Foundation Announcing early developments, hopes and dreams AND the fledgling Help Hotline phone number which was donated by Sandy Reiff. Vol 11 # 3 Think about it, Talk about it but Don’t Flip. By Bob Grusy. Vol 13 #1 Tooting the Bottle. By Jon Hirsh Some encouragement for understanding and supporting your pards. Vol 13 #1 Tolio Here are the results of Drs. Walt Taylor and Tom Meyers’ river foot rot research. Vol 13 #1 Bill Karls Reassurances about the Whale Foundation’s goals and dedication to confidentiality. Vol 13 #2 Insurance Alternative. By Don Norris A health insurance alternative to an expensive or high qualifying medical plan. It’s a High Deductible Major Medical. It’s also the minimum requirement for a Medical Savings Account. Vol 13 #2 Hyponatremia. By Sherrie Collins, NPS Recognizing and treating low sodium concentration in blood levels. Vol 14 #1 The Trapeze Zone. Preparing for Tansitions. By Charly Heavenrich Charly’s insights into an often difficult phase of life. Vol 14 #1 Bob Grusy Bob’s notes on the progress of the organization. Vol 14 #4 Back of the Boat. Announcing the recently expanded board and the new “Back of The Boat” feature column in the BQR. Vol 15 #1 Transitions and Depression. By Sandy Nevills Reiff Sandy talks about where depression comes from, how it manifests itself and the warning signals to look for and/or realize. Vol 15 #1 Rowing in the Dough. By Andrew Lewis Retired river guide and volunteer to the Whale Foundation for financial advise to river guides, Andrew demonstrates the potential of having a sound long term savings plan. Vol 16 #1 Mike Boyle This is a great story of how a veteran river guide was forced from guiding and eventually found a dream job in the real world and his way back to the river. Vol 16 #2 Depression and My Life. By Anonymous This real life account of one person’s struggle (and treatment) with depression is an important story. Vol 16 #3 Hotline Questions and Answers. A news bulletin on Whale Foundation business and a Q&A about our Toll Free Hotline procedures. Vol 16 #3 Pre Season Fitness. By Judy Stratton Judy leads you through a plan to increase strength, endurance and flexibility and prevent back injury. Vol 16 #4 Scholarship Letter. A great letter from the first Kenton Grua Memorial Scholarship recipient and announcements about the first ever Whale Foundation Health Fair, the newly formed Shana Coupland Mental Health Memorial Fund and more. Vol 17 #1 Health Fair. By Robby Pitagora Founding member Robby Pitagora’s first hand account of the success of the first annual Whale Foundation Health Fair at the Spring GTS at Hatchland. Vol 17 #2 Guide s a Verb. By Dave Shore Retired veteran guide and volunteer to the Whale Foundation for financial advise to river guides, Dave shares his story of transition between these occupations. Vol 17 #3 Acute Stress Disorder on the River By Sandy Reiff Vol 17 #4 The Surprising Truth about Addiction By Stanton Peele Vol 18 #2 There are a Million Whale Stories and Most of Them are True By Earl Perry Vol 18 #3 Hitting the Wall By Norm Hanson Vol 19 #1 Mutual Respect By Brad Dimock Vol 19 #2 Denial - I Wish It Was Only a River in Egypt By Sandy Reiff Vol 19 #3 How did We Get here in the First Place and Where Do We Go From Here By Sandy Reiff Vol 19 #4 Sexual Harassment Prevention By Roberta Motter and Nancy Riccio Vol 20 #1 Winter Whale Stories By Robby Pitagora Vol 20 #2 Responding to Critical Situations By Ken Phillips Vol 20 #3 Quick Guide: Psychological Emergencies By Susan Ash and Michael Ghiglieri Vol 20 #4 Interventions for Substance Abusers By Susan Ash and Michael Ghiglieri Vol 21 #1 Scoring Your Application By Michelle Grua Vol 21 #2 What's Next? Transitions By Charly Heavenrich Vol 21 #3

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