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Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 29, 2006 Click the Flag to listen

Former Senate President and gubernatorial candidate Leo Corbett has a heart. A new heart. As a transplant recipient he has vowed to spread the word and support Donate Life. Listen to his fascinating story.

Susan Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips take a look at the top things to do this weekend.

Karen Ussery of Organized for Success is here for us again this week. She brings us help in organizing for our vacation.

"Made in Arizona" is John Martinson from China Mist Tea Company. He is one of the co-founders and a true Arizona entrepreneur.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has part one of this week's "Trimbles Tales". This week "Arizona Cowbells".

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has the conclusion of "Arizona Cowbells".

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer   says the ADOT 5 year plan may sound boring but it may affect your daily life.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy brings us a summer use for the stuff you used to protect your garden from the frost in the winter.

Jennifer Scott is a Golf Hypnotherapist. (How could I make that up) Seriously, she uses very interesting self-hypnosis techniques to help us focus and how we can "Own the Zone".

Susan Bitter Smith is joined by Ed Phillips to tell us about the best things to do this weekend.

"The Walnut Grove Disaster" is the subject of our audio tour this week.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone says if you have a set of binoculars, there is a comet you can probably see even from the city.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" is an organic gardener. She has some tips this week for controlling aphids without chemicals.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" has the week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe. It is a Tofu Salad Sandwich.

Arizona's Most Wanted   this week is Garren Poocha. Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins has the story of this armed and dangerous criminal.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 22, 2006 Click the Flag to listen

It's Earth Day Saturday and Roselyn O'Connell interviews one its founders. He is former Congressman Pete McCloskey who shares his passion for the environment and tells us he is again running for Congress.

Susan Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips take a look at the top things to do this weekend.

Karen Ussery of Organized for Success helps us get organized this week and tells us what organizing supplies to get.

"Made in Arizona" is Private Investigator Guy White. He is a local Arizonan and says the PI business is nothing like you see on TV.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has part one of this week's "Trimbles Tales". This week it is the story of when cotton came to the Valley. He calls it "Paul Litchfield's Cotton".

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has the conclusion of the story of cotton.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer   says it is paving time in the Flagstaff area now that it has warmed up.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy says painting your tree trunks to protect them in Arizona is not crazy.

Linda Stiles, the Executive Director of Arizona Clean and Beautiful gives us an update how we are doing in Arizona on Earth Day plus 26 years.

Susan Bitter Smith is joined by Ed Phillips to recap the top things to do on this Earth Day weekend.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone says Jupiter is in the claws of the Scorpion in the night sky.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" loves sunflowers and says they are a jack-of-all-trades in your garden.

Susan Bitter Smith is joined by former State Senator and current State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Slade Mead.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" has the weeks Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe and it is for a virgin Basil/Mint Mojito.

Arizona's Most Wanted   this week is Alberto Fragaso. Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins has the story of this criminal abductor.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 15, 2006 Click the Flag to listen

Susan Bitter Smith is joined by Arizona's U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. They talk about the hot immigration issue and Arizona's drought and water supply.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer   says it is warm enough for that "rubberized asphalt". He explains what it is and how it might affect you weekend travel.

Karen Ussery of Organized for Success is in to help up with all that darn clutter.

It is tax time and our friend Roselyn O'Connell wanted to find out what is new with taxes and the folks that help us get them done on time. Cindie Hubiak, the President and CEO of The Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants has more on that and a national program to help us all with financial literacy.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has this week's "Trimble's Tales" about Bill Bolger.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has the conclusion of the story of Bill Bolger.

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish drops by to tell us about the Yuma Birding and Nature Festival.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy is talking seaweed. Yep, seaweed. He explains why you should get some liquid seaweed to help with your plants.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" has the first of Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipes for us this week. The first is Sunflower Salad.

Susan Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips take a look at the top things to do this weekend.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone says it is time for the Lyrid meteor shower. He has where to look and how to best see it.

We take a fond look at the "Fabulous Fairways and Bountiful Trails of Scottsdale".

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" says that during this tax time there are some happy plants that will cheer you up.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" was busy in the kitchen this week and has another Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe for us. This time it is "Fun Ideas with Scented Geraniums".

Arizona's Most Wanted Alexander Lee Thomas. Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins has the story of this very dangerous criminal.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 8, 2006 Click the Flag to listen

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone is our mythbuster this week. He says you can see the stars quite well even under the city lights. He'll be at Weather and Coffee on Friday April 14th to prove it.

Susan Bitter Smith and Ed Phillips take a look at the top things to do this weekend.

Karen Ussery of Organized for Success is in to talk about lists. It's a great way to get on top of your organizational nightmares.

Roselyn O'Connell is "My Campaign Advisor". That's the name of her company on this week's "Made in Arizona" segment. She helps women in Arizona and around the world run for public office. Her number is 480-513-4292

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has this week's "Trimble's Tales" the story of Larcinna Pennington Page.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has the conclusion of the story of Larcinna Pennington Page

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish says even he is surprised at how good the fishing is around our state and he shares some of his secrets.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy loves to talk about compost. Listen to Dave his says it is pretty easy to make plenty of your own.

Realtor Bob Stahl is in to give us an update on what is happening in the Arizona real estate market. He says it's not time to panic. His number is 602-318-1114.

We take another look at the top things to do this weekend.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone says don't give up on stargazing even if you live in the heart of the city.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" says that some very well known Arizona plants wouldn't be around it it weren't for "Nurse Plants".

Susan Bitter Smith has been busy at the state capitol and this week she caught up with Don Isaacson who is representing State Farm Insurance on a bill at the Legislature that was brought back from the dead.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer   says you can have input into the highway program. There is a meeting at ADOT where you can put in your two cents worth coming up.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" has this week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe for us and this week listen before you judge. The recipe is for Green Deviled Eggs.

Arizona's Most Wanted is Alan Carter. Check out his picture and listen to Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins tell about this armed and dangerous criminal.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 1, 2006 Click the Flag to listen

Susan Bitter Smith returns this week after some time in the nation's capital. We talk about the top things to do this weekend  and the highlights of this week's show.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer   is in to talk about the "cone zone". It's construction zone awareness week and he has a surprise statistic that'll make you put done the cell phone the next time you see the orange highway signs.

Rex Allen Jr. stopped by our show recently and gave me a copy of his new CD called "The New West". He has a new approach to Western music and you can really tell it on the song we play for you called"Along the Navajo Trail".

I grabbed Dave Owens, the Garden Guy out of his garden for a few minutes and asked him about the recent rains and our plants. He says it really helps but we are heading into the dry season, too.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has the first part of his story of the "Vulture Mine Near Wickenburg".

Part two of Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian about the "Vulture Mine Near Wickenburg".

Karen Ussery of Organized for Success is our new regular feature. This week she helps us our with our garage and shed.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy is back with his regular segment and this week he tells us about living mulch.

We take another look at the top things to do this weekend.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone talks about the moon and the Seven Sisters as well as his upcoming visit to Weather and Coffee.Mark your calendar for Friday, April 14th at 7:00pm and come by and look at the stars free at our shop.

Dr. William Parsons is back this week with the serious subject of "Fat Kids". He is famous for his tough talk about fat and this week is no exception.

Susan Bitter Smith , while in Washington met with Bill Miller of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He talked Arizona issues with her and you'll want to listen to her interview.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" joins us this week with home you can grow a "Children's Edible Play House". She is also in with this week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe which is Mashed Colcannon.

Arizona's Most Wanted is Stephen Reeves. Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins tells us this armed and dangerous know drug user.

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Ed

 

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