(first aired November 23, 2016). Host Debaran Kelso interviews in studio Joe Arnett, rare plant botanist for the Washington Natural Heritage Program, housed with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and discusses rare plant conservation. Closing music is “So Rare,” performed by the Ray Conniff Singers and Don Cherry.
(First airdate: March 1, 2016, Reprise airdate: November 22, 2016) Step Back in Time & Meet Me at the Soda Fountain. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Sam Johnson, long-time waitress at the Soda Fountain at Don’s Pharmacy. There’s semi-official designated seating for regulars and the shadow City Council meets every Saturday morning. If you are a 90-year-old regular and miss your usual coffee time someone’s going to call you . . . it’s just that kind of place.
It’s Thanksgiving week, and with the holidays officially upon us, this week on the Compass we take a tour around town to see who’s doing what for whom and what plans are underway in our amazing volunteer-driven community to assure a cheery season for all. We include interviews with COAST Winter Shelter Director deForrest Walker, Boiler Room Executive Director Amy Smith, Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Ross, Main Street Program Director Mari Mullen, Olympic Steam Director Nathan Barnett, and Key City Public Theater Director Denise Winter.
(first aired November 16, 2016). Host Mary Robson interviews researcher and science writer Annika Wallendahl and discusses how to appreciate and identify stones found when walking on local beaches. Closing music is “Help Me Rhonda,” by the Beach Boys.
(first aired November 15, 2016). Host Sheila Bender interviews via phone Sharon Bryan, poet and teacher of poets.
(first aired November 9, 2016). Hosts Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso and Mary Robson examine their favorite books and guides in Part 2 of a discussion excerpted from an April 2016 Fund Drive broadcast. Closing music is “Happy Trumpeter,” performed by Bert Kaempfert.
(first aired November 2, 2016). Hosts Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso and Mary Robson examine their favorite books and guides in a discussion excerpted from an April 2016 Fund Drive broadcast. Closing music is “Mother Nature’s Son,” performed by Harry Nilsson.
(first aired October 26, 2016). Host Nan Evans interviews Carl Safina and discusses what animals think and feel. Closing music is “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” performed by Peter, Paul & Mary.
This week on the Compass, we take measure of the toll last week’s election has taken on the collective psyche of eastern Jefferson County. Then we watch a local snowball build support for the water protectors at Standing Rock.
(first aired November 1, 2016). Host Sheila Bender interviews in studio Mary Lou Sanelli, poet, author and literary reader.
