The week in headlines and the lighter side of the news: NYC Rats; Manhattanhenge; blue eyed cicada; a meeting of the Kyles; chasing cheese and other extreme races; Tokyo’s dating app; Pet Gala; out-of-control chickens; fowl discovered in kid's backpack; serial slingshot shooter; snakes in a hospital; Wonka inspired hotel.

<p><strong>The week in headlines and the lighter side of the news: NYC Rats; Manhattanhenge; blue eyed cicada; a meeting of the Kyles; chasing cheese and other extreme races; Tokyo’s dating app; Pet Gala; out-of-control chickens; fowl discovered in kid's backpack; serial slingshot shooter; snakes in a hospital; Wonka inspired hotel.</strong></p>

Georgene has been a talk show host with KPDQ for more than 20 years and has traveled internationally as a station correspondent. In 2003 Georgene served as the chief spokesman and debater for the Defense of Marriage Coalition, which successfully amended Oregon’s constitution. She has lectured on university campuses and is a frequent speaker and worship leader at Christian conferences and retreats. Georgene has served on several Boards and regularly volunteers for charitable organizations. A musician Georgene and husband Dan have traveled around the world teaching and performing Gospel music.

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