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KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist and Ozarks native Marideth Sisco. Over a 20 year span, she worked as a reporter for the West Plains newspaper “The Quill.” We hope you enjoy this series that originates in West Plains.

"These Ozarks Hills" is produced in collaboration with the Media Arts Center and the West Plains Council on the Arts in West Plains, Missouri. The West Plains Council on the Arts is funded, in part by the Missouri Arts Council.

2008

05/30/08 Old Time Music

• In this installment of These Ozarks Hills, long-time journalist Marideth Sisco reflects on old time music and invites you to enjoy it at an upcoming festival in West Plains. Listen ViewText

04/25/08 A Fur Trapper Reflects on His Sport

• Marideth Sisco interviews Kenny Wells about fur trapping in the Ozarks. Listen ViewText

03/28/08 Early Radio Weather Forecasts Were Something to Hear

• In this month's installment of These Ozarks Hills, longtime journalist Marideth Sisco has some stories about a certain kind of Ozarks weather forecasting. Listen ViewText

02/29/08 Storms: A Journey to the Gulf Coast

• Each month, we hear from long-time journalist and West Plains resident Marideth Sisco for our ongoing series These Ozarks Hills. Today, she reflects on a recent trip to the Gulf Coast. Listen ViewText

01/25/08 Broadfoot's Collected Stories from the Past Come to Life

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth shares the stories of an Ozarks artist and storyteller. Listen ViewText



2007

12/28/07 The Season of Light

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth reflects on the season and shares a favorite story from her childhood. Listen ViewText

11/29/07 A Roadtrip of Memories Reminds One To Be Thankful

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth shares her reflections on how a holiday roadtrip reminded her to be thankful. Listen ViewText

10/26/07 Ghosts of These Ozarks Hills

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth discovers stories about Grandpa Henry. Listen ViewText

09/28/07 The Tale of Polly Langston

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth introduces us to Polly Langston. Listen ViewText

08/31/07 Ozarks Ballad Singer Judy Domeny

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth introduces us to a singer whose songs remind us of times gone by. Listen ViewText

07/27/07 West Plains Hosts the National Audio Theatre Festival

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth gives us some highlights from the National Audio Theatre Festival that took place in West Plains in late June. Listen ViewText

06/28/07 Preservation in the Ozarks: A conversation with a rose rustler

• KSMU’s monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” features stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. In this installment, Marideth reflects on preservation and introduces us to a “rose rustler” who collects antique roses from cemeteries. Listen ViewText

05/29/07 Marideth Sisco Shares Ozarks Stories from her Farm

• In this installment of our series, Marideth Sisco speaks to us from her farm north of West Plains. She tells us more about her family history and shares several Ozarks stories. Listen ViewText

04/27/07 Profile of Marideth Sisco

• KSMU’s new monthly series “These Ozarks Hills” will feature stories about people and places in the Ozarks collected and presented by long-time journalist Marideth Sisco. Over a 20 year span, she worked as a reporter for the West Plains newspaper “The Quill.” To begin our series, KSMU’s Missy Shelton spoke with Marideth about her own history in the Ozarks and the stories she loves to tell. Listen ViewText