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My-My-My-My Corona

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Reflections about our own experience with COVID-19:

KPTZ DJ host Dick Keenan and his wife, Kate, a public health retiree, share their experience after Dick was diagnosed in August with COVID-19. They recount their surprise at the diagnosis, and why it’s important to know the symptoms of COVID-19 and seek medical advice. In addition, they worked with the Jefferson County Public Health nurses to inform their few contacts, and used technology to trace their whereabouts during the period when Dick may have been the most likely to spread the infection. Dick experienced a very mild infection and Kate tested negative, as did all their contacts.  

While it takes a particular constellation of circumstances to become infected, we’re reminded that continued adherence to public health practices to keep us all safer through the winter, is worth the effort. 

On Monday November 16, at 5:40pm, tune in to learn more about the Coronavirus pandemic, in this informative rebroadcast of reflections about this personal experience with COVID-19.

#164 – Sebastian Eggert

(Airdate: November 3, 2020) SEBASTIAN EGGERT:  HISTORY AND WEDDING CAKES. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Sebastian Eggert, the founder of Rain Shadow Wood Works. Sebastian has a fascinating niche as a restorer of historic buildings. He has been involved in almost every restoration around town — including the Courthouse, Saint Paul’s Church, Fort Worden, and even a 51foot wooden sailboat. When he first sets foot into a crumbling historic building, Sebastian sees it as a wedding cake with the entire inside hollowed out. The mere outlines of the elaborate frosting remain. His job is to re-create the interior. He sets about preserving what he can and restoring things to their original splendor. Often he uses old labor-intensive methods of construction. He will use modern technology if absolutely necessary. But he prefers a seamless transformation, where you can’t tell the old from the new.

LIVE Democracy Now Coverage on 91.9 FM

This Tuesday, November 3, from 6 to 9pm, KPTZ will air a 3-hour Democracy Now! election night special to cover results from the presidential election to important congressional and state races.

This broadcast will feature perspectives and interviews with analysts and grassroots leaders to discuss how movements on the ground will go forward following this historic election.

And tune in Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11am for Charlie Bermant’s morning-after election special.  Charlie will have the latest local and statewide results and may feature guests to discuss their predictions, punctuated with Charlie’s topical musical selections.

Keep your radio tuned to 91.9 FM, KPTZ on Election Night for all the latest coverage.

County Public Health Report ~ 11/02

At today’s Public Health Briefings for the Jefferson County Commissioners, Public Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke discussed:
• Schools open safely trade-off for low community spread.
• Rapid tests are more prevalent; these are most accurate when the viral load is greater.
• The divisive national conversation is making the situation worse; meanwhile we are in a good situation here in Jefferson County.
• Most all of the activities allowed under the current Safe Start Phase 2 restrictions are not 100% safe. Yet, it makes no sense to close down when there are activities in which no cases have been experienced.

Willie Bence’s briefing stated that DEM plans are in place for messaging over the winter, to sustain us through the expected surge in cases while continuing with limitations to lifestyle.

Compass for 10/31/20

A biography of the Doors’ lead singer Jim Morrison was entitled, No One Gets Out of Here Alive. And that’s true for you, me and every human being on the planet. But how we go out remains a big question. This week on the Compass, we talk with two local folks who have devoted themselves to ensuring that we all have a chance to go out in peace and comfort.

Still Celebrating KPTZ’s Awesome Community

Thank you to everyone who tuned into KPTZ’s Community Connections celebration! You, our listeners provide all the funding for volunteer-driven KPTZ. If you didn’t get a chance to, we’re asking you to Donate Now ~ to fund the fearless, fun, and informative programming you hear on KPTZ each and every day ~ either by using the button at the top of this web page, or by mailing your contribution to KPTZ, PO Box 2091, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

We so appreciate KPTZ’s many generous listeners who rose well above the occasion! At the end of our 1-day pop-up fundraiser, we raised within $1000 of the $10,000 goal! Together with the Match, this double funding brings us almost $20,000 towards the total needed, to cover our baseline budgeted expenses to the end of the year. KPTZ is here for you in times of emergency with local information, and we’re honored to be connected to you, our listeners!

Brewocracry Now with John Mauro ~ 10/29

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro is on KPTZ with a web-based format, in a weekly time slot Thursdays, from 12:10 to 12:40pm.

Today City Manager John Mauro was joined by Lance Bailey, Director of Development Services. Topics included the periodic review of the Shoreline Master Program, the upcoming City Council Committee meeting on November 19, the proposed project at San Juan and Discovery Road, potential closure of the Municipal Swimming Pool, and potential staff cutbacks.

Stay tuned for the weekly chance to learn more about developments for the City of Port Townsend. John will take questions and encourage productive dialogue (and exemplary virtual meeting etiquette) to steer through a range of topics. 

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