(Airdate: July 7, 2020) From wildlife habitats and watersheds to working farms and forests, Jefferson Land Trust invests in the preservation of place as well as the folks who inhabit it. Rebekah Korenowsky, Engagement Coordinator, shares with Missy Nielsen on Everybody Can the community building and volunteer opportunities that have arisen out of their shift to the virtual realm.
At today’s meeting, Public Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke addressed the questions from KPTZ listeners. Topics included the increase in case count and specifics concerning the importance of the mask order in effect, Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence discussed availability and distribution of PPE and masks.
(First airdate: July 7, 2020) Sheila Bender and Charlie Fleishman talk about their years together hosting, editing and producing In Conversation.
Cats in Our Laps, hosted by Phil Andrus presents two hours of music, short readings, and conversation. Open to humans and cats of all ages and critters of all species. On Sundays from 7-10pm. Email Phil.
KPTZ announces the debut of Cats in Our Laps, hosted by Tossed Salad’s Phil Andrus. Two hours of music, short readings, and conversation. Open to humans and cats of all ages and critters of all species. On Sundays from 8-10pm, starting July 5.
The debut of Cats in Our Laps features readings from Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac read by his great-grandson, Peter Leopold Freeman, who also brings his piano artistry to the show. In the second hour, Phil will invite listeners to join in conversation about the comfort the outdoor world brings us in these pandemic times – whether outdoors in our backyards, in more wilderness settings, or on the water. If other matters are on your mind, you are welcome to add them to that conversation.
Cats Call-In Line:
360-215-7270
This being the first Compass to fall squarely on Independence Day, the Compass Team decided to focus this week on two local institutions that have proven their worth in creating the kind of independence and resilience that has given Port Townsend a distinct local advantage in dealing with the global COVID-19 Pandemic.
First, Dave Cunningham talks with Jefferson County Emergency Operations Manager Willie Bence about the special challenges the pandemic has presented, and how the EOC responded. And then Chris Bricker talks with former Port Townsend Mayor and long-time Local 20/20 leader Deborah Stinson about the role neighborhood preparedness groups have played in meeting the crisis.
(Airdate: July 3, 2020) George Marie on the power of writing our own stories and the limits of language.
(Airdate: July 3, 2020) Pete Langley on metal molding and Jefferson County industry.
(Airdate: July 3, 2020: Introducing a new show, spinning off from the Jefferson Community Foundation’s Update feature on Tuesday’s Morning on the Salish!
Now, on alternate Fridays at 12:10pm, Chris Bricker and Co-Host Siobhan Canty, President and CEO of JCF, talk about new developments, new paradigms, and the “new normal” facing Jefferson County as we roll through the last half of 2020 and into 2021.
