(First airdate: August 14, 2018) ARIEL SPESER: TRYING TO SOLVE THE UNSOLVABLE. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Ariel Speser of the Northwest Justice Project. The non-profit law firm handles cases ranging from eviction or foreclosure, to domestic disputes or sexual assault. The common thread is that their clients cannot afford to pay the going rate for a lawyer. Ariel always knew she wanted to help those in need – particularly children. She wins more often than she loses. But each case is a unique challenge for her. She brings endless enthusiasm to her 90 hour work week and still finds time to be on the Port Townsend City Council.
Compass for the Week of 8/13/2018
This week on the Compass, we go back to a July 2015 show where Chris Bricker speaks with experts about kayak safety in a program prompted by the deaths of Jacob Austin and Mandi Walkley, who were among seven members of a Tumwater church group who went kayaking off the Dungeness Spit when high winds and high seas capsized their boats, plunging them into the 48-degree water.
In Conversation – Bob McEliece
(first aired August 7, 2018). Host Sheila Bender talks in studio with Bellevue, WA author Robert Devereux McEliece to discuss his memoir, “The Faithful Sextant,” and to explore his desire to study writing and leave a legacy memoir for family, friends and others.
Nature Now #373
Living With Bears and Cougars
(first aired August 8, 2018). Darrell and Lorna Smith of Western Wildlife Outreach handle both the hosting and guest duties to discuss the current status of black bears and cougars on the Olympic Peninsula and western Washington, and provide safety tips for recreating, living and working in areas occupied by these large carnivores. Closing music is “Cougar,” performed by Johnny Whitehorse.
It’s Fair Play
The Jefferson County Fair is underway, and KPTZ is on hand for all the fun and games. Do stop by to visit our booth and introduce yourself, some of your favorite hosts will be on hand throughout this weekend. We’d love to see you and hand off a new “MOVE KPTZ” magnet, bumper sticker decal, and tell you about our Emergency Response Team. Plus, we have a station slide show in our exhibit.
Fair opening day Friday featured a live broadcast of Tossed Salad from the stage all afternoon. There were five outstanding musical performances along with guests from many of this year’s exhibits and Fair staff.
The above photo was taken during Friday’s broadcast, when host Phil Andrus (center, in rear) turned the interview microphone over to Tim Quackenbush (right) and Chris Bricker (standing). Their guests were Rambo, the precocious llama, his 4-H friend and handler Kayana, whose sister Taylor (left rear) also answered questions. Rambo pretty much stole the show!
PT Film Festival – 19 Years Growing
(First airdate: August 7, 2018) Join Everybody Can‘s Missy Nielsen as she talks with the folks at the Port Townsend Film Festival. Sonny Flores, Festival Operations Manager, and the newest member of the film family, Charlie Van Glider, volunteer coordinator, share insights on some of the more interesting volunteer opportunities at the 19th Annual Film Festival coming September 21-23 to a theater near you.
Episode
Tossed Salad for 8/10/2018
It’s Fair Time!
Graphic courtesy of: Alex Henley
And KPTZ will host our own booth!
This Friday, KPTZ 91.9FM broadcasts Tossed Salad live from the Jefferson County Fair. Besides talking to key fair personnel and fair goers, host Phil Andrus has lined up an outstanding afternoon of live music from noon-5pm :
12noon – Eaglemount String Band
1pm – Anika Pearl
2pm – Midnight Express Blues Band
3pm – Carla Main
4pm – The Shaky Barbers
What’s more, KPTZ will host our own booth at the Fair! We love meeting our listeners to hear what you have to say. So come on by Friday, Saturday or Sunday and meet the voices you hear on your community radio station. You’ll learn about KPTZ’s role as your go-to source for critical information during emergencies and disasters. Plus information about our plan to move the station to Fort Worden.
See you at the County Fair ~ August 10th, 11th and 12th!
Compass for the Week of 8/06/2018
This week on the Compass, we take you inside the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center with its new director, and he explains why the EOC is like a WalMart for you, your neighbors and all the various emergency responders.
Nature Now #372
Bird Activity Now
(first aired August 1, 2018). Host Mary Robson talks with Gardiner’s Wild Birds Unlimited co-owner Christie Lassen about bird behavior in mid-summer and some odd bird bits that could be in any season. Closing music is “Full Moon,” performed by Blue Jay.
2018 Election Coverage, Part 4
Tuesday Update: KPTZ News with Charlie Bermant will feature a report on the election outcome to air Wednesday, August 8 at 5 minutes after noon.
Just in time for Tuesday’s election, KPTZ will air the entire District 3 Board of County Commissioners forum on Monday, August 6 at 7pm.
You can listen to previously published candidate discussions and forums at Elections 2018.
About this broadcast: In today’s charged political climate, it’s crucial to know where the candidates stand on the issues. On July 18, four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 answered questions during a 90-minute forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. Republican candidate Jon Cooke and Democrats Ryan McAllister, Craig Durgan and Greg Brotherton discussed local issues. The forum was held at the Port Ludlow Beach Club and was moderated by attorney Rock Shaneyfelt, and included questions from approximately 100 people in attendance.
