Community Tides ~ 12/05/24

Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments surrounding our County’s good people doing good work. This is the time of year when it’s always good to highlight some our community’s needs, especially in terms of advocacy. Chris and Siobhan speak with Elsa Goits from Foster Care Support of Jefferson County, with Jean Pepper from the P.U.D.’s Rainy Day Fund, and with our dear friends from Jefferson County Immigrants Rights Advocates. We’ll also talk about the importance of the Give Jefferson Campaign as a way to support local direct service organizations.
Local News for 12/05/24

The Superheroes of Seattle
(Airdate: November 28, 2024) The Superheroes of Seattle.
#700 Mushroom Foray, part 2
Local News for 12/04/24

Rachel Fordham, Beyond Ivy Walls

(Airdate: December 3, 2024) Rachel Fordham visits Booklovers’ Cafe for a second time to introduce her newest historical novel, Beyond Ivy Walls. Set in Monticello, Iowa in 1903, the story revolves around a farm girl who needs to help support her family by working at the Hoag Family Feather Duster Factory! Yes, this establishment really existed here. Unable to afford rent, Sadie finds shelter in an abandoned building. A dog helps connect Sadie to sympathetic humans who are trying to find a missing niece. The themes revolve around the human concerns of family, acceptance, and love.
Local News for 12/03/24

Silk
(Airdate: December 3, 2024) We’re in Gansu Province in the town of Wuwei, visiting the tomb where China’s famous Bronze Horse was discovered in 1969. It’s no coincidence that such a beautiful piece of sculpture was buried here. The horse was the key to military operations on the Silk Road, and it turns out that the Wuwei area is still one of China’s major horse racing centers. The camel may have carried the bulk of merchandise, but the horse carried those who sought to maintain control of the road.
PT’s Warming Center

(Airdate: December 2, 2024) This week on Attention Please!, host Charlie Bermant interviews Julia Cochrane, who is the Executive Director of the Winter Welcoming Center. They discuss resources for the unhoused during the colder months.
Closing music is an excerpt from “Guitar Peace” from the album, Home by Billy Strings. Produced and edited by Jim Burke.



