TUCSON, Ariz. (February 11, 2009) – A longtime Arizona news favorite is scheduled to appear in Green Valley to talk about the future of news.

Bill Buckmaster, host of the KUAT-TV news magazine “Arizona Illustrated,” will appear March 5 in Green Valley to cover the topic, “What Does the Future Hold for Print Media and Public Broadcasting?” The event format includes informal interviews with two editors from the Green Valley News & Sun: Dan Shearer, managing editor, and Regina Ford, Lifestyle editor.

Award-winning journalist Bill Buckmaster has served as the anchor and managing editor for the locally-produced Arizona Illustrated public television program for the past 20 years, and has introduced viewers to some of Southern Arizona’s most influential and interesting people. He uses his wealth of experience in the business – this year is his 40th year in television – to provide in-depth perspective and analysis on the stories he covers. “We don’t just tell you what happened today,” Buckmaster says. “We provide perspective by giving you the whole history of the subject.”

Green Valley News & Sun Managing Editor Dan Shearer was a former senior editor at the Arizona Republic before working on the news in Green Valley. He’s a graduate of the University of Arizona and has worked at newspapers in Abilene, Texas; Palm Springs, Calif.; and at the Phoenix Gazette before its merger with the Republic. Regina Ford began as a news reporter before moving up to Lifestyle Editor.

“Community Conversations Green Valley” is an ongoing program connecting national and local programming and production from Arizona Public Media to the community. Oftentimes, on-air talent and producers share their behind-the-scenes accounts with Green Valley residents and members. The events are part of the celebrations surrounding the 50th Anniversary of KUAT broadcasting in Southern Arizona. More information on KUAT 50th Anniversary events and other related community activities are available on the Arizona Public Media Community Resource website at http://community.azpm.org/

At a glance Arizona Illustrated Host Bill Buckmaster to appear in Green Valley, Ariz. Part of the “Community Conversations Green Valley” series from Arizona Public Media.

When Thursday, March 5, 2009, 10 a.m.

Where Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, Ariz.

Topic and format Topic, “What Does the Future Hold for Print Media and Public Broadcasting?” to include a talk from Buckmaster and an informal interview with two local newspaper journalists from the Green Valley News & Sun.

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