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Host: Beth Vorhees
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June 22
 
Intersex Fish by Cecelia Mason
The response to a recent fish kill in the South Branch of the Potomac has been rapid due to an ongoing state and federal government study. Scientists at the US Geological Survey Science Center in Jefferson County have been working with state agencies to learn why male bass have eggs in their sex organs - a condition called "intersex." It indicates estrogen-like substances are polluting the waters.
On-set interview: Bret Preston of WV DNR
Electronic Music
By Chuck Kleine
Practically every computer made today comes with the ability to play MIDI files, and can connect to other MIDI gear. Professionals and amateurs alike can compose, arrange, and record original music, or use the computer to learn about music or how to play an instrument. Most film and TV scores, as well as popular recorded music is written and performed using electronic keyboards and other MIDI-equipped musical instruments. Many church organs are now equipped with this equipment. It allows the church musician to play, compose, arrange and record music.

Richwood's Annual "Past-80" Party
By Suzanne Higgins
More than 100 native West Virginians, aged 80 and beyond, gathered in June at the Richwood High School gymnasium for music, games, and a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. All wore their nametags, proudly displaying their age. It’s an annual party in this Nicholas County community - a tradition begun 50 years ago by Jim Comstock, the renowned editor of The West Virginia Hillbilly newspaper. Comstock had a favorite saying, “flowers for the living,” meaning: "celebrate our elders while they’re still here." And so they come, from all over, with so many stories.