(First airdate: August 8, 2017) For this Everybody Can episode, Sheila Ramsey interviews Workshop Manager and Pastoral Support person Simon de Voil, who brings us news of the exciting upcoming boat project for high schoolers in Quilcene. The workshop portion of this new project is looking for mentors who have experience with tools, boat building, and woodworking in general. This is a satellite project of the Community Boat Project in Port Hadlock.
(first aired August 2, 2017). Host Nan Evan discusses greenlings with retired marine scientist Howard Teas. Closing music is “Green, Green,” performed by Trini Lopez.
(first aired July 25, 2017). Host Sheila Bender talks with Port Townsend resident Nancy Leonard about writing and publishing her 8-book Relentless River novel series.
(First airdate: August 1, 2017) MIKE GAEDE: A MAN WITH AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Mike Gaede, the new owner of the experimental farm, Rain Coast Farms. Mike’s life is one adventure after another. Previous careers include park ranger, builder of carbon fibre racing yachts in New Zealand, fisheries biologist, general contractor and even dog sled runner on Alaskan glaciers. Rain Coast Farms, with its 32 varieties of tomatoes and endless varieties of other fruits and veggies, is his latest challenge. Master Gardeners already know and love Rain Coast, and Mike’s going to give it more of a public face.
(First airdate: July 19, 2017) Bookstore owner Anna Quinn and Teen Librarian Russ Stamp talk to Cris about current teen favorites. Also, Cris reviews some of her own current summer book diversions.
(first aired July 26, 2017). Host Nan Evans conducts an in-studio interview with husband and wife team Jim Hayward and Shandelle Henson, and discusses combining math and biology in an effort to better understand the Protection Island gull population. Closing music is “The Island,” performed by Richard Crandell on the mbira.
(First airdate: July 25, 2017) Join Hallie Kapold of the Northwest Maritime Center and volunteer extraordinaire, Missy Nielsen, as they talk about one of Port Townsend’s signature volunteer experiences. Learn about the many volunteer jobs to be done to make this annual event happen, and the benefits of being part of the volunteer tribe that makes it happen.
(first aired July 19, 2017) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with Dr. Jerry Freilich, former Research Coordinator of the Olympic National Park, and discusses biodiversity. Rebroadcast of a show that originally aired in January, 2016—Part 2 will be rebroadcast on August 9. Closing music is “Fly Me to The Moon,” sung by Frank Sinatra.
