(First airdate: July 16, 2019) Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
#138 Ken Collins: PUD Commissioner
(First airdate: July 16, 2019) Our Town host Maryanne McNellis, interviews Ken Collins, PUD Commissioner & founder of Marrowstone Vineyards. Ken had wanted to relocate to the Olympic Peninsula for decades, but couldn’t financially swing it until he retired from his first career as a counselor and social worker. After moving to Marrowstone, he says it was probably “misplaced ambition” that got him into the wine business. He worked hard to turn his stunning five acres on Marrowstone Island into a working vineyard. But he’s since sold the vineyard and turned his attention to our Public Utility District (PUD). In addition to his role as Commissioner on the Jefferson County PUD he’s also on the board of the state-wide industry group. He’s pitching hard to get funds to improve internet access in rural Jefferson County.
Compass for the Week of 7/15/2019
David Timmons, who served as Port Townsend’s first and only City Manager, retired last month after an unprecedented twenty-year stint in a job that burns most people out in five. On this week’s Compass, Timmons visits KPTZ studios for a live chat with reporter Charlie Bermant about how Port Townsend has evolved, his role in that evolution and what he expects for the town’s future.
Predicting Ocean “Weather” with Coastal Modeling
(First airdate: July 11, 2019) Dr. Parker MacCready is the lead developer of a University of Washington computer model that can predict conditions in Puget Sound and off the coast of Washington three days into the future. Called LiveOcean, this cool tool has a broad range of applications and the potential to be a game-changer for Washington’s shellfish industry and others. Learn more about this marine weather forecasting tool.
Tossed Salad for 7/12/2019
Summer is heating up (we can only hope), so Al Bergstein, this week’s host for Tossed Salad, is providing a hot/cool (you get to decide) lineup of entertainment for everyone:
1:00 – Carpe Diem Classical Music
2:00 – Bob Rosen, South County Report
3:00 – Gilbert and McHager
4:00 – The Olympic Peninsula Environmental News
4:30 – Heather Dudley Nollette, reading
Nature Now #419
Insects (Part 1)
(First airdate: July 10, 2019) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with entomologist Richard Lewis about insects (part 1 of a two part show).
Hammering Home the Need for Shelter
(First airdate: July 9, 2019) The basic need for shelter can, for some of us, be just beyond reach. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity the possibility of home ownership becomes envisioned. Listen along as Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can learns about the processes and programs that volunteer coordinator Tessie Taylor manages at the Jefferson County branch.
Ariadne Shaffer
(First airdate: July 9, 2019) Host Sheila Bender talks via phone with former Seattle resident Ariadne Shaffer about her work as a screenwriter in Los Angeles.
Compass for the Week of 7/08/2019
Two special days at the end of June 2019, brought a confluence of history: the acknowledgement of several thousand years of rich social and religious indigenous culture, ownership and rejection of past intolerance, and the opportunity to educate citizens and visitors alike about the relationship between the ‘SKlallam People and the European settlers who came to occupy this special place the ‘Sklallams called the village of Qatay. A 30-foot totem arrived at the foot of Water Street, and the Cheech-ma-han Trail was dedicated and embraced by the community. Join us as we hear some of the sounds, voices and music that made these two days so special.
43rd Wooden Boat Festival and Sustainability
(First airdate: July 23, 2019) Everybody Can explores how nearly 600 volunteers raise the sails on the 43rd Annual Wooden Boat Festival. Community Engagement Coordinator Angela Hewitson and Gerry Kress, Food Court Captain at Wooden Boat Festival brings us up to speed on one of the largest Wooden Boat Festivals in the Northern hemisphere. Hear how Gerry’s passion for sustainable practices inspires his volunteerism and discover ways you can get involved in this landmark event.
