voice of bainbridge

Gallery Fraga: blog + podcast

Gallery Fraga opened a blog and podcasts. I love the idea. Remember the interviews of artists on Voice of Bainbridge? Unfortunately most of the recordings are now unavailable since the server where they were stored closed down... You can listen to the artist talking about her work: great :)

Donald Shoup and the high (hidden) cost of "free" parking

Diane Horn hosts a public interest radio program entitled the sustainability segment on KEXP that airs at the typical 7 am on saturdays. Her guest last saturday was Donald Shoup, THE expert on parking issues. He explains the high cost of so called free parking and offers alternative strategies that should be considered for Winslow. Maybe Islandwood could invite Shoup for a conference (and some local consulting)?
LISTEN and spread the word :)

Interview with Congressman Jay Inslee

This Monday, Philippe Boucher sat with Jay Inslee on a sunny bench at the Farmer's market.
Jay talks about a recent trip to Europe where he had the opportunity to voice his concerns about Airbus vs Boeing. He  gives several examples of new technologies to improve  energy use but is Detroit ready for them? As a follow up on the presentation given by Amory Lovins on February 11, he  explains how the Pentagon can play a key role to help.
Islanders had asked VoB to transmit questions to Jay about the filibuster and the electoral reform (paper trail etc), here are his answers.
At the end we discussed the ferry problem, the fares and why we are in this situation.
Listen (16 min).

David Suzuki about his book Tree a life story

This excellent interview of David  Suzuki  (30 min) about his book Tree a life story was first aired on the public affairs program of KEXP hosted by Mike McCormick.

The sad but too frequent story is that this public affairs program is initially aired when very few people listen to radio (on saturday and sunday between 6 and 9 am).

Interview with Harbor Master Tami Allen

Dave Henry interviews Tami Allen , City of Bainbridge Island's Harbor Master on the current status of the Anchoring and Mooring Plan for Eagle Harbor (20 min).

They discuss the history and how the community arrived to this point, the process as it stands in the Harbor Commission and the future direction with the government agencies involved.

More info on the site of the Harbor Master

Interview with Sherry Appleton

November 12: Interview with Sherry Appleton after her election as State Assembly Representative (11 min).
Sherry shares her post-election impressions after an energetic campaign supported by many Bainbridge volunteers.

Interview with Jay Inslee

November 12: Interview with Jay Inslee after his reelection as Congressman for Washington State first district (17 min).
Jay speaks about the electoral results at the different levels and what's next.
He explains the priorities of the Apollo project and a few ongoing initiatives and projects to develop alternative sources of energy.
Our interview took place at the very convivial Pegasus Coffee: that explains the conversations in the background.
For more information:
Jay Inslee's personal site
About the Apollo project
Pegasus Coffee House

Interview of Megan Wells

November 10: Tomas Smeeth of Radio Bainbridge Institute interviews storyteller Megan Wells about her play Helen's Troy (12 min).
She speaks about the power of telling stories and the lineage of theater.
In the second part she discusses the creation of the play (16 min).
More info: www.MeganWells.com
Get your tickets at BPA

Interview with Bob Scales

November 1: Interview with Bob Scales about his first year as a Council Member (32 min).
Bob speaks about a few key projects (how to support tourism, more city funding for non-motorized transportation, the creation of contingency and emergency funds) and shares a few thoughts about open space and communication issues.
He also tells how he was hit by a SUV's side mirror while cycling on Madison.
Bob does not have a website or a blog (yet?) so we refer you to the info provided on the Kitsap County Auditor's site in the 2003 election pamphlet.

Interview with Carla Orcutt

October 29: Interview with Carla Orcutt about women prisoners in Kitsap County (42 min).
Carla speaks about the Kairos progam and the creation of the Marilyn Branderberg transitional house in Bremerton.
More about Kairos

Interview with coach Mark Grindrod

October 26: We took the ferry along the Bainbridge Spartans Varsity Soccer team and we had the opportunity to co-record an interview of coach Mark Grindrod by our radio journalist friend and soccer specialist Thomas Smeeth (6 min).
We wish we could post more recordings about sports.
We need to raise $150 to provide a portable digital recorder to Thomas.
Go Spartans!
The soccer teams schedule
More about Thomas and the Bainbridge Radio Institute

Interview with John van den Meerendonk, Community Forestry Commission

October 18: Interview with John van den Meerendonk , member of the Community Forestry Commission after the monthly meeting of the CFC (16 min).
Since the meeting usually lasts 2 hours and many people would not listen to the whole recording, one member of the group will participate in an interview with Voice of Bainbridge and present the main topics of the meeting.
This was the first interview of this kind.
Topics included noxious weeds, aerial photography of the island, preparation of the November 8 public meeting.
More info: Community Forestry Commission

Interview with Steve Maslach, Glass Sculptor

October 16: Interview with Steve Maslach , Glass Sculptor (40 min).
Steve talks about his 35 year passion with glass making, the running of two studios, past and present work.
More info: www.cuneofurnace.com

Interview with Betsy Peabody about Puget Sound Restoration

October 6: Betsy Peabody talks about the Puget Sound Restoration Fund (39 min).
She explains her passion for the native Olympia oyster and how this shellfish is a key component of our shorelines.
Look out for their new projects on Fletcher Bay and Manzanita Bay.
Check their website: www.restorationfund.org
and look for more info via Google.

Sara Cramer-Sherbina and Emil McCulloch about the Bainbridge Ballet

October 4: Sara Cramer-Sherbina and Emil McCulloch talk about the Bainbridge Ballet, where 230 Islanders of all ages enjoy and practice dancing (12 min).
Soon a open house session where you can try a free lesson.
Check their website: Bainbridge Ballet

Steve Roades, cycling coach

October 2: Interview with Steve Rhoades, Cycling Coach (12 min).
Steve has been a cycling coach for 3 years.
Before that he was a bike messenger in Seattle for 8 years.
He teaches his clients how to get back riding a bicycle.
One year with Steve and you are ready for the Chilly-Hilly.
More info: www.rhoadescycling.com

Michelle Costenaro about the TREE program

September 27: Michelle Costenaro talks about the Technical Resources for Engineering Efficiency (TREE), a free program of the Department of Ecology to help companies generate less waste and save money.(5 min).
More info: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/tree

Andy Kosick

September 22: In our biketalk program, interview with our cyclist of the week Andy Kosick (12 min ).
Andy explains how he decided to start cycling again because he wanted to lose weight.
He did and he is now a master level cyclist, exercising every day.
More info about Euroracing.net , a favorite company of Andy that organizes bike racing trips in Europe.

Interview with Wayne Roth about KUOW

September 15: Interview with Wayne Roth, Executive Director of KUOW (45 min).
Wayne talked about the evolution of radio broadcasting from AM to FM, the present changes linked to the internet and the digital signals.
We discussed the local community needs, the programming limits of the traditional FM format and how internet and digital radios can contribute to a broader offer.
KUOW

Sandy Fischer about Winslow Tomorrow

September 10: Interview with Sandy Fischer, project manager of Winslow Tomorrow (27 min).
She explains the process, the timeframe, the people involved and how the community is going to participate.
Winslow Tomorrow