AK Rundown: June 30 and July 1, 2007

“Life Cycles”

Host: Rebecca Sheir

Intro/News/Credits

Pre-Maternal Home.  Native women experiencing high risk pregnancies often find themselves at the Care Cottage Pre-Maternal Home in Anchorage, under the care of Beverly Geesey and Dr. George Gilson of the Alaska Native Medical Center. AK’s Rebecca Sheir visited both. Pkg.  5:44

Button:  "My Baby Just Cares for Me" performed by The Shauna Antoniuc Trio from The Dream's On Me

Integrated Medicine. Doctor Ty Vincent recently opened a new practice in Wasilla; he thinks he's found a better way to treat patients, but as AK’s Annie Feidt reports, it involves saying goodbye to many of the most engrained principles of modern medicine.  Pkg. 4:49 (5:09 with intro)

Break #1: “Forever Young" written by Bob Dylan from Classic Rock, Vol. 21 (Karaoke)

Quinceanera.  AK host Rebecca Sheir takes a look at a teenage moment that a certain set of Alaskan adolescents just might want to remember, forever. Coach Ramon Cortes helps young Mexican women through their coming of Age ceremony. 5:42

Button: "Quinceniera" performed by Hector Aurelio y Los Comandos de Monterrey from Cartas Marcadas

300 Villages. Minto and Alatna.

Calendar of Events.  AK’s weekly look at upcoming events around the state. (Song: “No One Gets Left Behind” by Devotchka from Little Miss Sunshine Original Soundtrack)

Kluane Bike Race.  Since 1993, Alaskans like Bruce Baker and Carol Akerman have been involved in the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Race, either as riders, or support drivers. AK’s Scott Burton checked it out. Pkf. 5:32 (6:03 with intro)

Break #2: "Bicycle Race" performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from Classical Music for Biking [Masterworks Lifestyle]

The Wedding Planner. Alaskan wedding planner Sybil Beucler of Alaska Weddings Unlimited helps couples plan distinctive celebrations. David Waldron met two clients planning to marry at Denali Base camp. Pkg 4:00 (4:27 with intro)

Advice for Aging Well. Seniors in the Anchorage Senior Center’s Living History Writing Group have some words of wisdom. Re-run from October 23, 2004. Vox. 1:44 (2:15 with intro)

Dave Trantham.  This Bethel man doesn’t let age stop him: he’s on the city council, greenifies the cemetery, and keeps his own garden growing strong. KYUK’s Angela Denning Barnes visited him there. Re-run from October 23, 2004. Pkg.  (4:15, 4:45 with intro)

Button: “The Last Place on Earth” by Michael Faubion

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery. Ak’s Ellen Lockyer visits an Anchorage spot that's served as a final resting place for many of those who helped shape the city. Once a year those personalities are brought back to life, thanks to the Solstice Cemetery Walk through Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pkg. (4:48, 5:10 with intro)

Close: "Lust For Life" written by Iggy Pop from Classic Rock, Vol. 37 (Karaoke)