AK Rundown September 22 & 23, 2007

“Running”

Host: Rebecca Sheir

Intro/Newscast/Credits

The Running Bears. Kodiak’s high school cross country team, led by coach Marcus Dunbar and his son Trevor Dunbar, dominate the state – in competition, and team spirit. KMXT’s Casey Kelly. Pkg. 3:00 (3:42 with intro)

A Flirty Skirt. In Fairbanks, Emily Schwing tries to convert the local Team in Training group over to a new fashion trend.  Pkg. 4:00 (4:21 with intro)

Calendar of Events. AK’s weekly look at upcoming events around the state. (Song: “Run to You” from Karaoke – 80s Male Pop – Vol. 6)  1:06

Singing in Seward.  Mark Teckenbrock fills us in on Seward’s big fall music an arts festival/ Host Interview. 2:15

Break #1: “Born to Run” performed by Pickin’ On Series from Pickin’ On Bruce Springsteen: A Bluegrass Tribute

The War,  Ken Burns new series is now airing on PBS stations: it tells the story of World War II through the eyes of Americans. Reader. :25

Flying the Aleutians. John Pletcher was a B-26 bomber pilot with the 73^rd bomb group of the 11^th Air Force in the Aleutians during the war; AK contributor Rex Gray flew him back to Adak to look at his old stomping grounds. Pkg. 6:20 (6:37 with intro)

The Falling Fugo. Japanese made fugo balloons carrying bombs fell over parts of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest near the end of the war.  Air force historian and longtime Alaska resident John Cloe has been researching these little-known weapons for an upcoming book on the Japanese northern and central Kuriles during World War II.  Interview with music. Rebecca Sheir. 5:32 total time

Music Button: “Body and Soul” performed by Benny Goodman Trio from Benny Goodman – The Centennial Collection

Flying Veterans. Vietnam Vet Moe Bailey and his friends with Veterans Aviation Outreach are using their flying skills to make sure Alaska’s remote rural veterans can access the services they need. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 5:10 (5:30 with intro)

Break #2: “American Patrol” by Glenn Miller from 100e Anniversaire

Dude Fishing.  Dillingham fishermen Fritz Johnson and Andy Devalpin are testing out ‘Dude Fishing” – taking tourists out commercial fishing, for money. Dan Dunbar and family were their first “customers”. KDLG’s Anne Hillman. Pkg. 3:43 (4:00 with intro)

Scow Girls.  Deb Spencer and her crew of scow girls take in fish and pass out food for fishermen near Pelican.  AK’s Scott Burton attended their annual party on board the Shoreline. Pkg. 6:30 (7:06 with intro)

Running of the Bears. This annual spring event in Juneau pits runners against a pack of hungry black bears. Comedy feature, originally ran in 1997. KTOO’s Jeff Brown. Pkg.  4:40 (5:07 with intro)

Close: “Running Bear” performed by Sound Choice from Karaoke – Classic Male Country – Vol. 23