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Your Favorite Public Radio Host Now Has His Own Doll: Chevak Doll Maker Depicts Steve Heimel

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Steve Heimel, one of KYUK's News Managing Editors, was recently honored when a renowned Cup'ik mask and doll maker thought Heimel’s likeness would make a pretty good doll. Earl Atchak of Chevak has heard Heimel's voice on Alaska radio for decades and modeled the doll after Facebook pictures of the longtime radio host. KYUK talked with Atchak about the doll-making process and the inspiration behind his work. 

Steve Heimel holds up his doll created by Earl Atchak of Chevak.
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Earl Atchak, Steve Heimel and the look-alike doll created by Atchak for Heimel.
Credit KYUK Staff / KYUK

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