October 15&16, 2005 AK Rundown

 

Intro/Newscast/Credits

 

  1. PFD Preparation. Law enforcement agencies prepare for partying and trouble when permanent fund dividend money arrives. Two-way with Nome police chief Craig Moates. (3:31 total time)
  2. PFD Advertising.  Lots of ads hit the airwaves too; there’s a strategy involved. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 3:03 (3:20 with intro)
  3. Button: “Gimme Some Money” by Spinal Tap from This is Spinal Tap
  4. Missing AFN. Natives living in Anchorage will miss their annual chance to socialize and make connections with the AFN convention being held in Fairbanks this year. KSKA’s Len Anderson. Pkg. 3:31 (4:04 with intro)

 

Break #1: “Pueblo Nuevo” by Buena Vista Social Club from Buena Vista Social Club

 

  1. Yakutat Surfing. A group of locals has been surfing for Yakutat for years; now big name surfers are also discovering the sweet spot. KTOO’s Anne Sutton. Pkg. 5:20 (6:00 with intro)
  2. Button: “Surf Buggy” by Dick Dale and his Del-Tones from Greatest Hits 1961 to 1976
  3. AK Animals Book. Two teachers have written a book about Alaska animals designed to help kids learn English as a second language. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 4:10  (4:30 with intro)
  4. Mark-Katie folo. Update on the case of Mark and Katie Coulter: Katie is now her one guardian, and the two are ready to settle down into married life. Host Wrap. (2:08 total time)
  5. Alaska Day. Alaska Day is coming up this week; here’s a funny song to celebrate. The Harry Simeon Chorale, from the LP It’s Alaska (brought to us by Jeff Brown at KTOO)
  6. Calendar of Events. Music bed: “Somba Tranquille” by Thievery Corporation from The Mirror Conspiracy
  7. 300 villages. Kenny Lake and Koyuk.

 

Break 2: 300 Villages theme song continued.

 

  1. Don Weir. Atlin, B.C. landscape artist Don Weir sees a little bit of his Texas background when he looks at the arctic coastal plains.  Host two-way. (4:59 total time)
  2. Button: “Blue Orchid” by The White Stripes from Get Behind Me Satan
  3. Mushroom research. Researchers look for clues about global warming in fungi. Sonya Senkowsky. 4:15 (4:30 with itnro)
  4. Ginger Boatwright. Nashville Legend moves to Alaska for love. KDLG’s Johanna Eurich. Pkg. 7:07 plus music out.

 

Close: “Foggy Mountain Chimes” by Flatt and Scruggs from Tis Sweet to be Remembered: The Essential Flatt and Scruggs