(First airdate: August 30, 2016) PADDLING AROUND WITH P.T. PADDLESPORTS. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Steve Hiegel & Amy Recker, the owners of Port Townsend Paddlesports. Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and bikes are staples of summer fun down at Fort Worden. But Steve won’t let anyone get on the water without a life jacket and a stern lecture on safety. It’s fun, not fright.
(first airdate: August 16, 2016) THE ARTIST AS DENTIST, WORKING IN PORCELAIN & GOLD. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Dr. Liza Mathias from Uptown Dental. Most people don’t consider dentistry an art form. But Dr. Mathias does. Her tiny, perfect crowns and bridges combine her technical skills as a dentist with her artistic talent and eye for perfection.
(first airdate: August 2, 2016) A NEW PARK FOR SPARKY THE WONDER HORSE (& FRIENDS) Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Kim Hunt, board member of the Jefferson Equestrian Association. The group just received approval for Jefferson County’s first horse park. Like many others, Hunt currently rides her horse Spartacus (aka Sparky) along the Larry Scott Trail. The talented and considerate Sparky has been trained to step off the trail and into the bush when he needs to relieve himself. Hikers rejoice! The new park will be open to all – no horse required.
(first airdate: July 19, 2016) WAVING THE FLAG DOWN AT THE LEGION HALL. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Andy Okinczyc, the new Commander of Port Townsend’s American Legion Post. It’s much more than a social club. The legion plays a vital role in assisting Vets with the VA. Other activities include the Winter Shelter for the homeless; a vibrant scholarship program and support for Boys State and the Scout Park.
(first airdate: July 5, 2016) A RACK OF ELK FOR YOUR SUMMER BARBECUE? Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews raconteur Daniel Knudson who dishes up a Dijon mustard, expresso bean & sugar recipe for the perfect rack of Elk. The Key City stalwart also opens up about the juicy Jefferson County restaurant scene present and past.
(first airdate: June 21, 2016) R2AK: THE AMERICA’S CUP FOR DIRT BAGGERS. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Daniel Evans, the Race Boss for the upcoming Race to Alaska (R2AK). This year’s race has 66 entries – everything from stand up paddle-boards to custom-made French boats. There are eight Canadian teams, four all-female teams, and a full range of determined salt-bitten sailors. Everyone’s invited to the send-off party on June 22 and the launch at 6 a.m. on June 23.
(First Airdate: June 7, 2016) Sheriff Stanko’s Report Card. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Sheriff Dave Stanko, who officially took office in January 2015 after a highly controversial election. Stanko vowed that citizens would become more involved with the Sheriff’s department and that his people would be thoughtfully and thoroughly trained. So how’s he doing?
(first airdate: May 24, 2016) BREATHING EASY, EVEN WHEN IT’S HARD. Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Hilary Metzger, who runs the Pulmonary Rehab program at Jefferson Health Care. Back in the day, Hilary and her husband fled civilization and were blissfully homesteading in Alaska. Then the diaper duty for two babies prompted a decision to return civilization – or the Port Townsend version of civilization. Hilary is now in charge of an innovative Pulmonary Rehab program which is helping hundreds of Jefferson County residents use their lung capacity fully and live longer.
(first airdate: May 10, 2016) Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Fiona Schaffer, Port Townsend’s 2016 Rhodie Queen. Cheerleader Fiona and her court will be riding a brand new float in the parade on Saturday, May 21.
(first airdate: April 26, 2016) Gastro Visions for Port Townsend. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Kris Nelson, the sole owner of three of Port Townsend’s most popular restaurants – Sirens, Alchemy and the Old Whiskey Mill. Kris explains the different concepts behind each venue and how her ‘secret weapon’ (her Dad) helps turn her visions into reality.
