Local News for 8/12
Nature Now #528
Exploring the Low Tide at Salt Creek
(Airdate: August 11, 2021) Pull on your rubber boots and join Nan Evans, Wendy Feltham and Lee Merrill as they explore rocky intertidal plant and animal communities at Salt Creek County Park west of Port Angeles.
Local News for 8/11
#182 John Barlow: A Rocky Road to the Film Biz
(Airdate: August 10, 2021) Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews John Barlow, a Port Townsend guy who went to L.A. to follow his dream of becoming a big success in the film industry. After more than a decade of dead-end jobs in L.A., he found himself battling addiction. He struggled through “about 50” attempts at sobriety (cold turkey, therapy, rehab). Nothing seemed to work. But John relocated to a farm in North Carolina where friendship, nature, and a rare breed of dogs called Bell Griffin helped get him clean. Next came a move to Malaysia – a move that included flying 16 dogs to Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, that flight happened in January 2020. The country soon went into lockdown and Malaysia ultimately decided to cancel most visas. John was on a plane back to the USA and ended up at his Mother’s place in Port Townsend. Now he’s more determined than ever to make it in the film business. The question is — how?
Local News for 8/10
Max Grover Exhibit at Northwind’s Grover Gallery
KPTZ honors Northwind Art, bringing the transformative power of art to our community and showcasing the talents of artists including Port Townsend’s own Max Grover whose exhibit “New Paintings, Old Drawings” can be seen August 5th through 29th at the Grover Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. This body of work is a combination of oil paintings and drawings that have never been exhibited before, including a newly framed portfolio of ink and white out pieces Grover has been working on since the beginning of the pandemic. For more information to view class offerings and exhibits visit Northwind Art.
County Public Health Report ~ 8/09
The following is a summary of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry, along with Dr. Tom Locke, who has stepped back to serve as Deputy Public Health Office. Also Willie Bence, Director, Director of Emergency Management, gave a report. The summary was provided by and used with the permission of Jefferson County Government.
County Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry said the Jefferson County’s COVID-19 numbers are not looking good; now there’s a case rate of 197/100,000 – the highest numbers reported during the pandemic. She said “Hospital Strain” is real, emphasizing that all healthcare workers should be vaccinated. Berry said this is a critical phase of the pandemic and there is a high risk of overwhelming our healthcare system.
Breakthrough infections represent 10% of the positive cases reported in Jefferson. The cases are mild, and none have transferred to others. Berry said that there is recurring misinformation spread about the vaccine. It does not affect pregnant women or their fetus. “COVID-19 is dangerous on mom and on pregnancy itself,” she said. “If you are thinking of getting pregnant, get vaccinated.”
Dr. Berry said that a masking requirement is likely in our future given our capacity limitations in indoor spaces. COVID-19 tests are available at Jefferson Healthcare’s drive-through testing station and at Jefferson County Public Health. Test kits are available at local pharmacies and online. If you feel ill, please get tested.
Given the expected hot weather later this week, Emergency Management Director Willie Bence said that cooling shelters will be open in south county. Information will be available via NIXLE, this county Facebook page, reader boards, and newspapers. To receive notifications from NIXLE: text jeffcodem to 888777.
Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Allison Berry by emailing [email protected]. Note: The weekly deadline for these to be submitted is on Fridays at noon, to be answered at the following Monday’s BOCC meeting.
Len Enders
(Airdate: June 25, 2021) Len Enders is a visual historian.
Nhatt Nichols
(Airdate: June 25, 2021) Nhatt Nichols is the Leader’s cartoonist.
Jonathan Evison
(Airdate: June 11, 2021) Jonathan Evison on his new novel and general musings.
