AK Rundown for June 21&22, 2008

“Gigs”

Host: Scott Burton

Intro/ Newscast/ Credits

Construction 101.  The Anchorage School District’s Construction Academy trains high school students in construction skills – and now, connects them with employers. KSKA’s Len Anderson visited recent graduates Justin Rhoades, who now works for Josh Sundsrtom at Willowridge Construction and Laird Newgent at Alaska Premier Closet to see how it’s going. Package. 5:03 (5:25 with intro).

Spinning 101.  Alaska’s blanket weavers get their yarn from one woman: Elana Malford. She spins wool by hand, on her thigh. Ann Kaiser. Package 4:20 (4:36  with intro)

AK’s Calendar of Events.  Music: "Luz" by Freshet, from Freshet

Break # 1: “Deploy” by Joshua Copeland from Smooth Jazz in the Lounge, Vol. 3

Return to Unalaska.  World War II veteran Lloyd Adams returned to Unalaska recently to show his wife (the girl he wrote letters home to) where he spent two years. KIAL’s Anne Hillman. Package. 3:28 (3:48 with intro)

When Mom Deploys. Alaskan Sharon McBride was a single mom in the Army for 3 years; she wrote a book to help her daughter deal with her deployment. My Mommy Wears Combat Boots was published this spring.  She spoke with AK’s Jessica Cochran. Two-way. 4:09 (4:52 with intro)

Music Button. “Away (Box Set Bonus Version)” by the Cranberries from The Treasure Box for Boys and Girls

Annual Meeting in Angoon. When Alaska Native Corporations hold their annual meetings, they often don’t look much like big city meetings. This year’s Kootznoowoo  meeting in Angoon was the hottest gig in town. KTOO’s Weld Royal. Package. 4:20 (4:50 with intro)

300 Villages.  AK’s Weekly trip around the state. This week, Clark’s Point in Bristol Bay and Excursion Inlet near Glacier Bay.

Break #2: “Miner’s Night Out” by Todd Taylor from 3-Five-N

Underground.  Scott Burton followed miner  Jerry Harmon for a day at Kensington Gold Mine to see what it’s like working in one of Alaska’s more controversial industries. Host Package 6:54

Fight the Fight. Alaska Teen Media Institute’s Tiana Johnson spoek to her brother and his friend – two champions in the Alaska Fighting Championship’s mixed martial arts fighting events.  4:00 (4:11) with intro.

RedHead Express. Palmer's  Redhead Express recently landed a major career boosting gig in the music Mecca of Branson Missouri. AK’s Ellen Lockyer spoke with them before they left. Package. 5:45 (6:15 with intro)

Close. “Old Joe Clark” performed live by RedHead Express.