Rally for Democracy
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Today we welcome and of: is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND NOW ALSO in (Yo! Check out page 16!) Song "Fly on the Wall by and available at: Additional...
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Good Play America
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Today we welcome is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND NOW ALSO in (Yo! Check out page 16!) Song "Fly on the Wall by and available at: Additional...
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PAWS 50th Pet Gala
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Today we welcome PAWS PEOPLE to Podcast! Mindy Anderson and Becca Hanson update us on PAWS 50th Pet Gala! is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND NOW ALSO in (Yo!...
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Molly Brahmer
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Molly has just finished an impressive mural at The Cove on Bainbridge Island. is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND NOW ALSO in (Yo! Check out page 16!) Song "Fly on the...
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Bainbridge Island Land Trust - Cullen Brady Executive Director
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Today we welcome of the to talk about the sell of the Grand Forrest and the efforts to save the Rookery of Herons on Lovell Ave. BIG SHOUT OUT TO BLUE CANARY! Thank you for your services and sorry I edited half your commercial off. I am a bit tech illiterate is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a...
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Spiva Cooking with founder Sam Spiva
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We welcome Sam Spiva. In 2020, the world changed—and so did Sam and Heather's lives. After a pandemic-induced layoff from the corporate world, we, Sam and Heather Spiva, decided to turn their passion for bold flavors into something extraordinary. Drawing from years of experience as professional chefs, they founded Spiva Cooking with a vision to transform how people experience spices. The Spiva's started small, grinding spices fresh in their kitchen and blending flavors that reflect culinary expertise. Over time, what began as a hustle became a thriving business, driven by a...
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Notes that Float
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Author, Vocalist, Speaker, and Ship Musician Coach We discuss her new book "Notes that Float." is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND NOW ALSO in Song "Fly on the Wall...
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Nancy Blakey
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Nancy was born in Idaho and raised in the Pacific Northwest where she now lives on an island in Puget Sound. In her adult life she married in Scotland and lived in the Highlands, then they moved to South Australia. Later she spent summers in Alaska with her family during the Bristol Bay salmon season. Nancy and her husband Greg have four children. While raising her family she had a syndicated kids’ activity column called Mudpies that was collected and published into five books. Years later, after Greg’s premature death, she was drawn to spend more time outdoors, and By the...
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Sex Positive with Dr. Roger Libby
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Today we welcome Sex Therapist Roger is a marriage and relationship counselor who is an internationally recognized sexologist, social psychologist, sociologist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist with two practice offices in Seattle, and in Poulsbo (Kitsap County), Washington. is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your...
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Dark Tide- Growing up with Ted Bundy
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is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing. BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND NOW ALSO in Song "Fly on the Wall by and available at: Additional sound effects by: Support the Show on "Be...
info_outlineToday we welcome Joy Archer & Tom Goodlin with their statements on why we should vote yes on the upcoming Aquatics Bond Measure. This is a two part podcast, please join me for the second episode.
Ray Williamson Pool Bond Informational Meetings
July 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
If you would like to learn more about the proposed Ray Williamson Pool Bond Measure that will be on the August 6th ballot, join us at an upcoming public meeting:
Monday, July 15, 6:30 pm
Meeting location: Don Nakata Pool 8521 Madison Ave. Bainbridge Island
Built in 1970, the Ray Williamson Pool has been in continual operation for 54 years. Due to aging infrastructure, the Park District began investigating options for renovation or replacement of the Ray Williamson pool in 2016. In 2022, the District engaged Stemper Architectural Collaborative to complete a comprehensive assessment of the pool. The study concluded that renovation was the most fiscally responsible option. Renovation did not include increasing capacity, which was one of the goals identified over the past decade. In December of 2023, an idea was presented to the District to add two additional lanes and change the tank depth while completing the renovation. This idea has been vetted and found to be a feasible option by Stemper. The funding plan for the original project will be a combination of district reserves, fundraising, grants and loans, committing the District to extended loan payments for a minimum of 15 years. The funding plan for the expansion project is only possible with a bond measure, which would eliminate the need for a loan. The use of District reserves and fundraising is anticipated to be less. To complete the project, the District will need to secure a loan and commit up to $2.5 M in reserves. Passage of the bond eliminates the need for a loan and reduces the burden on reserves. Fundraising in either scenario could further reduce the impact on District resources.
If passed, the bond measure would:
- Expand the existing pool, adding two additional swimming lanes.
- Create a consistent pool depth to increase safety and meet user needs.
What would the proposed bond measure cost if it passes?
- Estimated bond tax rate of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
- The owner of a home assessed at $1,000,000 would pay $60 per year or $5 per month.
What will happen if the proposed bond measure does not pass?
- The Ray Williamson Pool will be renovated in its current configuration.
For more information on the Ray Williamson Pool Project, please visit our Current Projects page.