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 March
25, 2006 |
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This
week we honor one of Arizona 's most famous and respected
citizens. In a interview last year with Justice Sandra Day
O'Connor, Ed Phillips wished her a happy birthday and she
took a few moments to tell him about growing up on the “Lazy
B” Ranch and how much she loves our state.
Susan
Bitter Smith had to tend to some business in Washington
this week, but our friend, songwriter, performer and media
guy David Moscowitz fills in this week. He and Ed tell of
the top things to do this weekend.
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Attention
Arizona newcomers! Catherine, " The
Herb Lady " does double duty this week with her
special discussion on starting an herb garden for the first
time.
If
you have a wind-up clock that is broken, you want to listen
to the Clock Doctor .
They are World famous repairers of things that go tick-tock
and they are right in Scottsdale .
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Part
two of Marshall
Trimble, AZ State Historian about Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor.
It's
a happy birthday weekend to Arizona 's Official State Balladeer
Dolan Ellis . He
stops by to step out of character and sing a song for the
kid in all of us.
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Ed
welcomes Karen Ussery of Organized
for Success as a new feature on the Arizona Almanac.
She is here each week to help us get our act together and
become more productive.
We
take another look at the top things to do this weekend.
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This
week we take an audio tour to Fort Verde and Montezuma's
Castle.
Susan
Bitter Smith , while in Washington met with Congressman
Trent Franks. Her interview is here. |
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Ed
and David celebrate famous birthdays for this weekend.
Egg
Salad with Basil and Walnuts is this week's Arizona
Almanac Greatest Recipe from Catherine, " The
Herb Lady ".
Arizona's
Most Wanted is Evan Logue. Deputy U.S. Marshal Brenda
McLaughlin tells us about the latest fugitive the Marshals
are searching for. |
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| March
18, 2006 |
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This
week's show is devoted to the "Festival
of the West" and I think you will enjoy
it.
Ray
Cox joins Ed Phillips as co host this week.
First
up is Rex Allen, Jr.
Rex is the second generation singing cowboy from Arizona.
He is in town for the Festival and has some great stories
and insight into his career and this weekend's performances.
We
also take a peek at the tops things to do this weekend. |
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Doug
Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer recaps the
"storm of the season" from last week and has where
to go to get road information.
Gary
Sprague is Arizona's singing cowboy. What better week
for him to tell of why he came to the great American West.
Ken
Smith from Sting
and Linger is this week's "Made in Arizona."
Great Salsa!
Marshall
Trimble, AZ State Historian keeps with our theme this
week with his "Trimble's Tales" about Wild West
Cowboys. Part one is here |
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June
Lockhart, star of stage, screen and television pays
us a visit in between appearances at Festival
of the West. We have a great time talking about her
life and Westerns and television shows she has done.
We
take another look at the top things to do this weekend.
Spring
begins this week and Tony
LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone is
here to bust a myth, or is he? Listen to the story of
the egg that stood on end.
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We
are hearing the crack of the bat in Arizona already this
spring. Take a trip with us this week as "A Cactus
League Blooms in the Desert".
It
was a busy week of weather ending the string of days without
rain. Ed talks about it and recaps weather in our history.
Arizona
is rich in history. Ed and Ray share with us the things
that happened throughout our history on this weekend.
Lavender
and Lime Sugar Cookies are this week's Arizona
Almanac Greatest Recipe from Catherine, "The
Herb Lady".
Check
out our recipes page for Chuckwagon recipes from Dave
McDowell and his Biscuitflats Chuckwagon.
Bonus Recipes Here
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Ed
and Ray celebrate famous birthdays from this weekend.
Catherine,
"The Herb Lady" has
some great tips for staying safe if you encounter an Africanized
bee hive this spring.
Catherine
also has a recipe for us this week. It is Lavender and
Lime Sugar Cookies.
Arizona's
Most Wanted is Randall Beckwith. Deputy U.S. Marshal
Brenda McLaughlin recaps this fugitive still on the lam
since last year.
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| March
11, 2006 |
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| The
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is having their big annual
plant sale and our friend Paul Wolterbeek is with us to
talk about it.
Susan
Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips have the top things to
do this weekend.
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| Marshall
Trimble, AZ State Historian is back for part two of:
"Boulder or Hoover Dam.".
The
Festival of the West is almost here! Barbara Kennedy
of "Cowgirls Forever" is here to tell us about
the unique "Chuck Wagon Cook Off". We also tell
you more about this wonderful taste of the West held at
the New Rawhide next week.
Dave
Owens, the Garden Guy says you can honestly start a
garden anywhere. He has the evidence to prove it too! |
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Dr.
William Parsons is back this week with "Tough
Talk About Cholesterol". He tells us about a remedy
for high cholesterol that most doctors overlook.
Susan
Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips have a recap of the top
things to do this weekend.
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| Tony
LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone has a discovery celebration.
Neptune is 225 years old and it is an interesting story.
Susan Bitter Smith helps usher in the local elections
season with an interview of Scottsdale City Council candidate
Wayne Ecton. |
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Catherine, " The Herb Lady
" has this week's Arizona's Greatest Recipe. This
week: Tabouli with Edamame.
Arizona's Most Wanted
is Julio Carlos Merino. Deputy U.S. Marshal Brenda McLaughlin
recaps this fugitive still on the lam since last year. |
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| March
4, 2006 |
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| Doug
Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer has an update
on the progress of U.S. 93 from Phoenix to Las Vegas.
Susan
Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips have the top things to
do this weekend.
Jim
Prueter is the Senior Vice President of AAA
and also an automotive journalist. He is in the weekend
to share with us the 17 cars that AAA has chosen as the
best cars to buy in various categories and price ranges.
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Jim
Prueter of AAA is back
with the 17 cars and trucks that AAA says you should consider
if you are buying a new vehicle
Marshall Trimble,
AZ State Historian tells us about the real "The Canoa
Land Grant" in this week's Trimble's Tales.
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| Marshall
Trimble, AZ State Historian is back for part two of:
"The Canoa Land Grant".
Shane
Wood is from the National
Geographic Visitor Center at the Grand Canyon. They
have the IMAX theatre there that shows " Grand Canyon,
the Hidden Secret" which is the most watched IMAX film
of all time.
Dave
Owens, the Garden Guy says you really can grow grapes
and blackberries in our state, but you have to listen to
his tips to have the best chance to succeed. |
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Catherine,
" The Herb Lady
" has this week's "Arizona's Greatest Recipe".
She tells us the simple recipe for compound butters and
they are delicious .Susan
Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips have the top things to
do this weekend.
Tony
LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone has a bright comet
to view but you won't need a telescope, just see have
a decent pair of binoculars.
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| Tucson
entered the Meteorite age in this story about visitors from
the heavens.
Ed
has this weekend in weather history.
Susan Bitter Smith asks Brian Henning of the Central
Arizona Project if our drought is getting us into a real
water shortage. |
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Catherine, " The Herb Lady
" has flower mulching tips that can help extend
the life of your herb garden.
Arizona's Most Wanted
is Sylvester Thomas. Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins
tells us about him and where he might be found. |
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