(First airdate: April 24, 2019) It’s time to start looking for troublesome weeds – with the guidance of Yoost Besjin, coordinator of the Noxious Weed Board of Jefferson County.
(First airdate: April 23, 2019) PETE SEXTON: PEDAL POWER FOR PORT TOWNSEND. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Pete Sexton, the owner of bike shop The Broken Spoke. Pete says Port Townsend is an ideal biking town – it’s small, compact and has many hills. Even the aging demographic works for a bike shop – the popularity of “e-bikes” (electric bikes) is soaring. Today’s e-bikes are half the weight of their predecessors and the battery lasts significantly longer. The Water Street shop sells, rents and even repairs bikes. And, by the way, the mechanics there can also repair walkers, wheelchairs and even golf carts. Pete notes that the shop definitely caters to the youth market. It sells Trek bikes – aerodynamic road bikes, from carbon race machines to refined aluminum models. You’ll see them flying like the wind around Jefferson County.
(First airdate: April 23, 2019) Three brains are better than one – usually.
This week on the Compass, we visit with film director, writer, expatriate, and food fan Robin Willis. He’ll tell us about a wonderful 17-stool eatery just off the famous La Ramblia Boulevard in Barcelona, called Bar Pinotxo. It has a colorful history that spans three generations, and he has written a joyful and poignant book in celebration of its history, its stories and its recipes. In March, he brought part of the Bar Pinotxo menu to Port Townsend for an event called “Cenar con Pinotxo,” or a “Spanish Train Wreck” as he fondly calls it. We also visit hardy merchants and a few kids (goats, that is) at the opening day of Port Townsend’s Farmers Market.
The Sage Match is more than two-thirds complete! And now, time for a Big Ask to anyone who hasn’t yet donated to Help Build a New Home for KPTZ. Your welcome contributions will be tripled in advance of our May 10 goal! Simply Donate Online or mail your check to KPTZ, P O Box 2091, Port Townsend 98368. Or, call us at 360-379-6886 to donate or ask questions about Our Plans to move to Building 305 at Fort Worden.
Big Thanks to all who’ve already stepped up!
(First airdate: April 18, 2019) Coastal Café delves into the world of derelict fishing gear while talking with Jason Morgan of the Northwest Straits Foundation. Jason reveals how derelict and lost fishing gear keep on fishing. Also known as “ghost fishing,” old or lost gear causes unnecessary deaths of birds, seals, crabs and other marine life. Jason provides helpful ideas and information on how to reduce impacts.
(First airdate: April 17, 2019) Nan Evans talks with Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarist Ali Redman and “abalone mom” Dana Africa about efforts to bring health to our decimated population of Pinto Abalone through helping to rear baby abalone for eventual release back into the wild waters of the Salish Sea.
Here’s hoping your Tossed Salad isn’t a bit wilted after surviving the Ides of April (aka Tax Day). While Phil Andrus is away on vacation, Al Bergstein will sit in and bring us a refreshing selection:
1:00 – Roger Dunsmore – poet
2:00 – Bob Rosen, “South County Report”
2:30 – Dave Thielk/Jonathan Arp – Recyclery update
3:00 – Update on Brazilian Choro week in Port Townsend
3:30 – Judith-Kate Friedman, “Songs from the Sound”
4:00 – Interview with singer/songwriter Beth Wood
4:30 – Reed Everette, reading Copper Canyon poetry
(First airdate: March 19, 2019) Preparing kids for Emergencies. Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can unpacks the needs and activities of the Blue Heron Middle School Parent Teacher Association with Frank De Palma and Debbie Sonandre. Find out how you can help education in our community and no child is needed to step up!
(First airdate: April 16, 2019) Host Sheila Bender visits in studio with recent Port Townsend resident Marcia Myers to talk about the writing and production of her three coffee table books.
