This week on the Compass we accompany a man as he sets out to get himself arrested for world peace, and we talk with departing schools Superintendent David Engle and the principal designer of a prize for high school students who think creatively about sustainability.
(first airdate: July 5, 2016) Host Sheila Ramsey interviews Robert and Janet Woodyard, who talk about the new Jefferson County online resource guide designed specifically for seniors 60 and older – see Senior Resources link. Joining the conversation is volunteer Nancy Blackmer.
(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.
Host Debaran Kelso talks birds and bird songs in a second show featuring birder extraordinaire Dr. Fred Sharpe. Closing music is “Skyline Pigeon,” performed by Elton John.
(first airdate: June 21, 2016) Sheila Ramsey interviews Ben Dow, Port Townsend High School Senior Projects Coordinator and joins a conversation with Aija Thomas whose senior project was to create, organize and serve a fundraiser for local veteran organization, Vet Connect.
Host Sheila Bender speaks via phone with Abigail Thomas, Woodstock, NY memoirist, novelist and painter, and discusses her writing life and her latest book, “What Comes Next and How To Like It.”
Host Mary Robson talks via phone to citizen science volunteer Jackie Gardner and discusses invasive green crabs, Discovery Bay toxic sampling, and fall salmon runs. Closing music is “Scientist,” by the Dandy Warhols.
Saturday June 18 at 10:30am and on our podcast page.
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(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?
This week on the Compass we take you to an encampment of emergency responders as they imagine all hell breaking loose, and we have breakfast with a group of runners who are attempting to unify the Americas in Peace and Dignity by running from Alaska to Panama.
