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.
A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Christel Hildebrandt, the owner of the Uptown Pub, a neighborhood favorite for the past 31 years. Like the show Cheers, there’s room for Norm or other local characters to hang out with friends.
Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Francie Loveall, the owner of “Get Tanked.” Advocates say float tanks are the ultimate stress reducers and can help everything from depression to back pain. The brain pumps out dopamine and endorphins as you float in warm water mixed with 850 pounds of Epsom salt. It’s an indescribable experience.
Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Michael Haas, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney. This is the third part of a series on Drug Court, a remarkable program that is saving lives and families by helping people out of addiction. This isn’t just a cause for bleeding heart liberals. The dollars and sense reality is that society save big bucks by not incarcerating non-violent people who recover from addiction.
