Dr, Allison Berry and Willie Bence deliver the Monthly Public Health Report to the Jefferson Board of County Commissioners on 10/07/2024. Good news currently as a there are low numbers of Covid-19, and no RSV, and Influenza cases currently. Willie Bence talks about the Great Washington Shake out coming up on 10/17 at 10:17 am
(Airdate: October 10, 2024) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark visits the 2024 Port Townsend Wooden Boat show and talks with Max Wiecek from the Washington State Department of Health about water quality and with Klaus Brauer about his cedar dugout proa.
(Airdate: October 4, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and County Commissioner Kate Dean talk with Scott Mauk, Superintendant of Chimacum Schools, and Kurt Munnich, School Engagement, Early Intervention and Juvenile Probation. They discuss what used to be called “truancy”, and is now referred to in a more positive way as”engagement” – the ways in which students become disengaged and the ways in which schools, the county, and even the courts re-engage students and their parents to get them involved in school again.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked with Chris Hannon, the Youth Services Manager at OlyCAP about their support of people 25 and under who might be experiencing homelessness and related difficulties. This is well worth listening too.
Hosts Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments surrounding our County’s good people doing good work! Chris and Siobhan have a conversation with the Food Service Directors Shannon Gray from Port Townsend School District and Justin Oas from Chimacum Schools. They’ll share their thoughts about how food service in the schools has evolved, especially with the incredible network of school gardens and other efforts that bring fresh food to student meals programs.
(Airdate: October 1, 2024) Maryanne interviews Ann Rabb, owner of architectural design firm Greenpod. For over 20 years Ann has been studying how to design and build healthy homes. Her passion is how to make homes green and healthy. The construction field has changed dramatically over the past two decades. For example, it’s now possible to do away with concrete foundations by using 6-feet-long screws to attach the building. “SIPs” construction is also becoming popular – that stands for “structurally insulated panels.” Forget what you think you know about modular homes – a lot has changed. Ann is looking for “solutions for singles and seniors.” Port Townsend has newer regulations allowing two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) on each property and has also approved tiny homes on wheels. Ann predicts both measures will help create more affordable housing. Her website — greenpod.design —showcases some possibilities.
