(airdate: February 2, 2016) WHO DO YOU CALL WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT? Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Jim Parker, the head of Public Utility District #1. Jefferson County voters chose a PUD over a for-profit electric company but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Still, 98% of our electricity now comes from non-carbon sources.
(Airdate: January 18, 2016) THE FLUID WORKPLACE OF THIS CENTURY. Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Frank DePalma and Heather Dudley Nolette, founders of The CoLab, a shared workplace for people who are “location independent.” Sometimes telecommuting from home or a coffee shop is not all that business-like. The CoLab is an innovative professional workspace serving a diverse community of entrepreneurs.
FEAST WITH YOUR EYES FIRST. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews culinary legend Daniel Knudson on the best and worst of holiday feasts. Knudson, who is currently a fixture at Key City Fish, reveals secrets to the perfect (or more perfect) holiday meal.
Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Amanda Mulholland, the new Director of the Jefferson County Farmers Market. Amanda grew up in PT, but it was her stint in Uganda with the Peace Corp. that focused her passion on safe, sustainable food. She’s had elaborate gardens and raised chickens at home. But running the Farmer’s Market gives her scope to broaden her mission, taking our Farmer’s Market to the next level.
Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Jessica Wall, a young, ambitious banker with First Federal. Wall says that banking is one of the few industries where you can start at age 18 with no degree (as she did) and work yourself up into the executive ranks. This single 20-something also manages find time to to play and party in Port Townsend.
Should the Mentally Ill Go to Jail? Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Scott Rosecrans, the former prosecutor who was instrumental in setting up Jefferson County’s Mental Health Court. This innovative approach attempts to give mentally ill people the tools to stay out of jail.
Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Tatiana Faleolo-Nolan, a teenager who just graduated from the Wooden Boat School. Other kids march off to college – Tatiana sees boat building as a dream job.
Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Dick Schneider, the owner of Rain Coast Farms, about his innovative program to bring orchids back to life. Schneider runs a unique “Orchid Recovery Program” where people bring in their wounded or dying orchids. After a year or more of intensive care he brings them (or most of them) back to life. He then donates the flowers to hospitals, hospice or even individuals who are recovering from serious illness.
BABY, IT’S COLD IN HERE. Maryanne McNellis interviews Physical Therapist Bonnie Masi, who uses a cold laser to relieve the aches and pains of her patients. Light therapy can be used for much more than you realize.
Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Roger Short, the dynamo behind Short’s Family Farms. Roger fell in love with dairy farming at the age of three. He recounts his transition from a traditional dairy farmer to a “beyond organic” approach to raising grass-fed cattle. Cows wear pedometers these days and Roger’s not against all science.
