AK Rundown for October 11 and 12, 2008

"Buried Treasure"

Host: Jessica Cochran


Intro/News/Credits


*On Your Knees Cave*

AK Contributor Jay Marble, Story
The "On your Knees Cave" on Prince of Wales Island has provided lots of
clues about the animals who lived on the island in earlier times, researched
by people like Jeff Heaton of the University of South Dakota. Now one clue
has been returned: the remains of a human found there. [Package 5:39, 6:14
with lead]

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*Aleutian Archaeology*

KUCB's Anne Hillman, Story
The Aleutian Islands are rich with archaeological finds, and major digs have
unearthed information about the early Alaska Natives who have lived there
for nine thousand years. But some say there's still more to learn.

[Package 4:08, 4:27 with lead]



*Calendar*

AK's weekly look at events. "Stevie's Tune" by John Walsh from *Oasis
Acoustic Volume VI *



Break #1: "Wade in the Water" by Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from *A Salute to
Tommy Dorsey*



*Ellen's Grenade*

AK's Ellen Lockyer, Commentary
Lockyer once found an unusual object while digging a flower bed in her
garden. A WWII vintage hand grenade.

[Commentary 2:07, 2:21 with lead]



*Shipwrecks*

APRN's Lori Townsend, Story
Military and other shipwrecks have left some unwelcome stuff in Alaska
waters. Diver Steve Lloyd, who found the "Aleutian" steamship that sank in
1929, says it's seeping bunker oil.

[Package 6:24, 6:51 with lead]



*300 Villages*

AK's effort to put every community in Alaska on the air. This week,
Goodnews Bay in Southwest Alaska, and Kenny Lake in the Copper Basin.



*Aqueduct Trail*

AK's Scott Burton, Story
The old Treadwell Ditch, a flume that brought water to Juneau's Treadwell
Mine, has great historic value, and a recreational trail that runs beside it
is popular with hikers like Francis Still. The Juneau group Trail Mix is
trying to decide how to fix up the trail – and some would like more
development.

[pkg 5:10, 5:45 with intro]





Break #2: "Gold Rush" by Nashville Dulcimers from *16 Super Hits*



*Fool's Gold*

AK's Ellen Lockyer, Story
Commonplace and almost worthless pyrite is often confused with gold. Ellen
Lockyer speaks with geologists Dwight Bradley and Jeannine Schmidt about the
similarities and differences between pyrite, often called fool's gold, and
real gold.

[Package 4:38, 5:11 with lead]



*Pebble Mine*

AK's Bonnie Sue Hitchcock, Story
The proposed Pebble Mine is a volatile issue in Alaska. In August, state
voters turned down a ballot proposition that was aimed at restricting mines
in Alaska. Hitchcock speaks with Travis Rumell and Ben Knight, the
producers of the documentary "Red Gold", which seeks to educate people about
the Pebble Mine.

[Package 5:48, 6:21 with lead]



Music Button: "A Real Alaskan Girl" by Marian Call



*Marian Call*

APRN's Lori Townsend, Interview

Anchorage's Marian Call is making a name for herself as a singer and
songwriter. Call is heading to points South on tour to promote her career.
And she'll be travelling in a converted bus. Townsend interviews Call about
the bus.

[Package 5:14, 5:42]

Close Music:* *"Whatever Lola Wants" Slide Huxtable from *Oasis Jazz Volume
VII #5*