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Community Tides ~ 10/21/22

(Airdate: October 21, 2022) This week on Community Tides, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, find out more about the history of Quimper Grange and the movement that sparked it. Over time, the building has enjoyed a physical renaissance to become a welcome gathering place for 21st century Port Townsend. The first Quimper Grange master was Jacob Miller, and for the first 30 years, Grange meetings were held in his chicken house The current building itself was a donated barracks originally built for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort Worden. Quimper Grange’s Sheila Blech Long tells us more and paints us a picture of the newly renovated building, hall, and dance floor, along with information about meeting there, playing music there, dancing there – and of course, joining the Grange.

Local News for 10/21/22

October 21, 2022: Jim Burke – Vehicular homicide trial date set; MV Salish out of service for now. (TRANSCRIPT)

Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 10/20

Today on Brewocracy Now, co-hosts Jim Burke and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend Mayor David Faber and Carrie Hite, Director of Parks & Recreation Strategy. Among topics discussed were the upcoming public outreach meeting for the Golf Course planning and the sale of the Port Townsend Paper Mill.

Local News for 10/20/22

October 20, 2022: Ann Katzenbach – Property reassessments mailed; female hummingbird mutation. (TRANSCRIPT)

Nature Now #589 Feathers

(Airdate: October 19, 2022) Mary Robson and Christie Lassen, owner of Birds Unlimited in Gardiner, review the biological structure of feathers and their effect on individual bird survival and behavior.

Local News for 10/19/22

October 19, 2022: Casey Dolan – PT Paper Mill changes hands; Fort Worden entrance to be repaired. (TRANSCRIPT)

ShakeOut Drill 2022 ~ Thursday, 10/20 at 10:20

International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October. KPTZ’s Emergency Team is prepared in case of any major emergency. On Thursday, October 20 our Team will observe the annual Great ShakeOut Drill, set for 10:20am. When the alarm sounds, KPTZ will feature information about what will happen in the event of an emergency, and what to do.

In case of actual emergency, and on Thursday for the ShakeOut drill, everyone is encouraged to tune into 91.9FM for up-to-date information about the situation. On October 20 at 10:20am, DJ host Sonny Flores will be joined by members of the station’s Emergency Team: Team Lead Nora Petrich and on-call member Lynn Sorensen.

To participate in Thursday’s ShakeOut Drill, please take a minute out of your busy lives to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” This exercise is simple, but should not be underrated. Wherever you are Thursday morning at 10:11am, DROP under a sturdy table, desk or chair. COVER your head and your neck. HOLD ON to the object you are taking cover under to prevent it from moving over you.

If you are outside, move clear of any building facades, trees, and power lines that might fall. If you are driving, slow down and pull off the roadway until the shaking stops. If you are in a tsunami evacuation zone (up to 50 feet above sea level), once the shaking stops, grab your go kit and head to higher ground. The ShakeOut is a great opportunity to practice your route.

For more information on emergency preparedness or to sign up for Jefferson County Emergency Management’s Nixle emergency text alerts, go to www.jeffcoeoc.org or text JEFFCODEM to 888777 to be automatically enrolled.

Local News for 10/18/22

October 18, 2022: Jim Burke – Latest COVID-19 statistics; wildfire smoke lingers. (TRANSCRIPT)

#210 Mitch, the Trapper

(Airdate: October 18, 2022) Maryanne interviews Mitch Draper, aka “Mitch the Trapper.” Otters devastating your boat? Raccoons nesting under your deck, trying to make lunchmeat of your cat? There is now a licensed Wildlife Control Officer for Jefferson & Callam Counties. Contrary to popular belief it is ILLEGAL to capture a wild animal and drive it miles away. State research has determined that about 90% of such relocated animals starve a slow, painful death. Mitch is licensed and tries every humane method possible to get rid of the animals — loud music, strong smelling peppers, etc. Sometimes there is a “final solution.” but even that is tightly regulated by the state. Mitch is a local guy, grew up in Brinnon, and has hunted since he was a kid. Now his hunting has become professional. He can be contacted at [email protected].

ECHHO – Helping is their Middle Name

(Airdate: October 18, 2022) Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can speaks with board member Nancy Budd Garvin about the support services that ECCHO provides to support independent living in our community, or for simply recovering from an illness. From transportation assistance to loaned medical equipment, this organization has volunteer opportunities that allows you to set your own schedule or conveniently dovetail your errands to a helping hand.

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