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Arizona Week 2004

Monday February 9, 2004

Jim Gilbert : Arizona Musician
Mark Moran interviews 91-year old Jim Gilbert who lives in Payson. He keeps alive traditional Mexican folk songs he learned as a young man around campfires and sawmills.
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Arcosanti Bells with Jim Huth
Jim Huth gives us a glimpse into what it's like to be an Arizona artisan working at Arcosanti.
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Interview with Lisa Shnebly Heidinger
Abigail Beshkin and Dennis Lambert interview Lisa Shnebly Heidinger, Great Grandaughter of Sedona's founders and author of the book "Chief Yellow Horse Lives On!"
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Tuesday February 10, 2004

Young Sounds
Michele Robins interviews Young Sounds of Arizona director Barb Catlin along with several of the band's musicians about this amazing experience for young people.
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Newcomers' Journals - Chris Page
We asked for 25 year old Chris Page, theater critic for the East Valley Tribune and new resident to the valley to keep a journal. Listen to his experiences on Camelback Mountain and about his Christmas trip to Bakersfield.
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George Cavalliere - Blacksmith
George Cavalliere talks about a blacksmith's life and the unique work that they seem to attract.
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Eco-tourism in Arizona
Mark Brodie takes a look at Arizona's Eco-tourism industry.
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Wednesday February 11, 2004

Uncle Mo: Hot Dog Vendor
Uncle Mo, a local hot dog vendor, talks about what makes his work special.
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Bob and Linda Granzow
We asked Bob and Linda Granzow who recently retired to the valley to keep a journal as they became acquainted with their new home.
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Paul Fannin's Election Surprise
Bob Fannin, the son of former Arizona Governor and U.S. Senator, recollects on the circumstances of Paul Fannin's surprise entry into politics.
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Here and Now: February 11, 2004
A Goldwater Retrospective: Terry Ward talks with author Rick Perlstein about the former Arizona Senator and politician.
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Bob Corritore: Ambassador of the Blues
Terry Ward talks with Bob Corritore about his love of the blues and about the success of Those Lowdown Blues, the Sunday blues show on KJZZ which has just celebrated it's 20th anniversary on the air.
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Thursday February 12, 2004

William Eaton - Arizona Luthier
KJZZ's Steve Goldstein profiles world-class Arizona luthier William Eaton about the proccess for building his unique guitars.
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Emily Short Journal
Emily Short, a twenty four year old Virginian, talks about her adjustment to life in the Valley as she strives to make Scottsdale her home.
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Frank Kush Arrives in Arizona
Frank Kush tells an insteresting story about how he first found Goodwin Stadium.
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Friday February 13, 2004

Here and Now: February 13, 2004
Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano about a range of topics, including a less formal discussion about "anything but politics."
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Leslie Nielsen
Notable Paradise Valley resident Leslie Nielsen talks about his career, about living in Arizona and more.
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Karen Tait: Curling in the Desert
Karen Tait talks about her time as part of an active curling community here in the valley. Curling is a precision sport, similar to bocce, which is played on ice with heavy, polished stones.
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