1. Wilderness. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the
Wilderness Act; depending on who you talk to, the Act saved or hurt Alaska. Rdr, with poem by David Smith.
2. Wally Hickel. Former Governor Hickel is one of those not so fond
of wilderness designations and the way the impact Alaskans' ability to earn a living. Host Wrap.
3. White Wilderness. Even the term wilderness can be controversial,
some Native people object to the use of the term. Pkg/Len Anderson/KSKA. 3:47
4. Nuisance Moose. Some people think Alaska's largest urban area
has a little bit much "wild" - too many moose roaming around. Pkg/EllenLockyer. 3:55

Break #1 - Music by Lenny Pickett

5. Youth Essay #2. Aryeh Lax describes one of his favorite wild
places - the Kenai River during dipnetting season. Vcr. 2:42
6. Forest Service. KJ Metcalfe found himself at odds with the rest
of the Forest Service during the debate over wilderness in Alaska 40 years ago. Host Wrap.
7. John Neary. Neary is a wilderness manager with the Forest
Service, and says now, that isn't incongruous. He's organizing a wilderness celebration in Juneau. Two-way.
8. Button - Cheryl and the Saloon Boys.
9. Calendar of Events.
10. Disabled Veterans. A group of five Alaskans leave this weekend
for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Host Wrap.
11. Valdez Preview. The Valdez Theatre Conference begins next Friday
- a couple of the playwrights talk about what its like to participate. Host Wrap.

Break #2 - Music: The Grand Canyon Suite

12. Rebecca Goodrich. Goodrich talks about the Aleutian landscape
and what it means to her. Commentary.
13. Denali Classes. The Denali Institute hopes educational classes
will help locals and visitors appreciate Alaska's wild places more. Host Wrap.
14. Nick Jans. Author Nick Jans captures reporter Patty Sullivan
with his readings. Pkg.
15. Flower Poem. By Sijo Smith.
16. Button: John Denver: The Wrangell Mountain Song.
17. Culture Camp. Rural Cap held a workshop this week to help native
communities put on culture camps. Pkg/Dixie Hutchinson/ KNBA.
18. Youth Essay #3. Nickelle Raschick describes "Shell Beach" near
Sitka. Vcr.

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