October 2018 AETN Magazine

magazine October 2018 AETN is back with eight political debates to inform Arkansans on the views and platforms of the candidates “Jamestown” comes seeking your votes for 2018. Details on page 3. to AETN primetime. See page 6 for details. ...concludes this month. Have you cast your vote? – Travel journalist Samantha Brown, wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole and BBC presenter Chris Packham host the live nature show celebrating fall in New England – “AUTUMNWATCH NEW ENGLAND” Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 17-18, 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Details on page 2. A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation Debate Taping Dates and Times magazine Monday, Oct. 8 Wednesday, Oct. 10 U.S. District 1 tapes Attorney General tapes October 2018 From AETN Production at 9 a.m. (60 min.) at 10 a.m. (60 min.) Rick Crawford (R) Kerry Hicks (L) Chintan Desai (D) Mike Lee (D) Leslie Rutledge (R) Dear Friends, could affect you and your families. Over the next few pages, you Elvis Presley (L) will find dates and times for tapings, broadcasts and livestreams. Public policy touches all of our lives in As always, our debates are open to the public, and we invite you to Secretary of State tapes some way. Each election season, the out- join us for the live events at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance U.S. District 4 tapes at 2 p.m. (60 min.) comes – be they a newly elected official or Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. at 11:30 a.m. (60 min.) Susan Inman (D) a failed amendment – play a significant role Tom Canada (L) in those policies and how they affect us all. As we work to do our part, we ask three things of you: Christopher Olson (L) Hayden Catherine Shamel (D) John Thurston (R) We know you care about the education • Number one – Do your research. Please take a look at aetn.org/election Bruce Westerman (R) of Arkansas’s children. We know you where you will find information on the candidates, ballot initiatives and much “Election 2018: AETN Debates” Thursday, Oct. 10 care about healthcare, about history and more. Learn about the people and policies you’ll be voting on in November. AETN is back with eight political debates to inform Arkansans on the U.S. District 2 tapes Lt. Governor tapes the arts. You have told us in person, in surveys, in voice and email views and platforms of the candidates seeking your votes for 2018. at 2 p.m. (60 min.) at 2 p.m. (60 min.) messages, and by your continued support and viewing of AETN. • Secondly, watch “Arkansas Week,” “Election 2018: AETN Debates” This year’s debates will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds Perfor- French Hill (R) Anthony Bland (D) and “Election 2018: Ballot Initiatives” to help inform your decisions. mance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway Frank Gilbert (L) We at AETN take very seriously our role of keeping you informed Joe Ryne Swafford (L) Oct. 8-12. Veteran journalist Steve Barnes will serve as the moderator. Tim Griffin (R) and engaged. That is why, once again, we will bring you eight debates • And, finally, please exercise your right to vote. Make your voice heard. All debates are free and open to the public. Audience members will be Clarke Tucker (D) this political season that allow you to hear from the candidates first- hand. We have recruited journalists who are in tune with the issues Thank you for your continued trust and support of AETN. We seated on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open between 30 Friday, Oct. 10 U.S. District 3 tapes of your communities, with questions pertinent to your districts. sincerely appreciate it and will continue to work to earn it. minutes and one hour prior to taping time. Additional information can Governor tapes at be found at aetn.org/election. at 4:30 p.m. (60min.) 1:30 p.m. (60 min.) In addition to the debates, AETN will produce a program focused Tanisha Joe-Conway Michael Kalagias (L) Jared Henderson (D) on the proposed ballot initiatives to further address the issues that AETN Creative Director “Election 2018: Ballot Initiatives” Josh Mahony (D) Asa Hutchinson (R) The proposed five initiatives that have reached the ballot will be Steve Womack (R) Mark West (L) – Travel journalist Samantha Brown, wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole and BBC discussed in this 30- minute program in conjunction with the Uni- presenter Chris Packham host the live nature show celebrating fall in New England – versity of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. The program Air Dates Monday, Oct. 8 Wednesday, Oct. 10 will be moderated by Steve Barnes. “Election 2018: Ballot Initia- “Autumnwatch New England” cameras will be there to capture time-lapse 8 p.m. U.S. District 1 8 p.m. Attorney General changes of fall foliage; a quest for majestic moose in Maine; wildlife species like tives” airs Friday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Secretary of State 9 p.m. U.S. District 4 squirrels, chipmunks and turkey gangs as they invade backyards in preparation Thursday, Oct. 11 Major funding for Election 2018 programming Tuesday, Oct. 9 8 p.m. Lieutenant Governor for winter; and the critters like owls, bats and bears that make the most of is provided by AARP Arkansas. 8 p.m. U.S. District 2 Friday, Oct. 12 nighttime. Audiences can expect to see Native American traditions, Halloween 7:30 p.m. Ballot Initiatives traditions, regional fairs and the many farms that provide the region with its 9p.m. U.S. District 3 8 p.m. Governor rich varieties of apples, pumpkins, cranberries and maple syrups. Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 17-18, 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. The AETN Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following gifts recently received in memory of AETN supporters and friends: In Memory of Allen Weatherly AETN Foundation Board Scott Pace, Little Rock AETN Executive Director AETN Commission Mission Bill Alston Katherine Pittenger In Memory of Kathleen Woods In Memory of Tommie N. Courtney Pledger Chair Chair Larry Ross, Sherwood To enrich and empower all Arkansans with com- Mary Woods Glanton AETN Magazine Staff Annette Herrington, Little Rock Dr. S. Lynne Rich, Conway Tori Thompson, Paragould pelling and relevant multiplatform programming Marion Baker Deidre Roberts Editor-in-Chief Vice Chair Vice Chair Ronnie Williams, Menifee and statewide services that educate, inform, Gwyn Clemons Jean Sellars Dwayne Glanton Courtney Pledger Skip Holland, Fayetteville Mike Rohrer, Conway engage and inspire, through innovative and In Memory of Della Dixon efficient use of public and private resources. Thomas Foti Tobi Taylor Editor Secretary/Treasurer Secretary/Treasurer Mona Dixon In Memory of Jo Billings Mona Dixon Philip Hathcock, Maumelle Jonathan Rhodes, Joel Johnson Roy Vaetn Creative & Editorial Director Commissioners Cherokee Village Vision Kristin Plummer We serve as an essential partner for all Arkan- Scott Luchesi Peggy Weatherly Sara Willis Sammie Benjamin, Glenwood Board Members sans and an indispensable resource for educators In Memory of Charley Dixon Editorial Panel John Brown, Siloam Springs Dr. Linda Beene and learners. We create and share media and ed- Dona Manly Julia Wekkin Mona Dixon In Honor of Phil Hathcock Julie Thomas West Doss, Fayetteville Ballard, Conway ucational services highlighting history, science, Copy Editors Dr. Kathryn Jones, Bentonville West Doss, Fayetteville art, culture and public affairs. We bring to light Sherry Norrell Joann Wiley Sandra (Goff) Hopkins Tiffany Head, Katie Dr. Calvin Johnson, Pine Bluff the local people, stories and experiences that Culpepper, Catherine Mays Philip Kaplan, Little Rock make Arkansas a remarkable place to live. Memorial and honor gifts are placed in the AETN Foundation Endowment or in the The Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment was created in 2007 to honor Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment. The AETN Foundation Endowment Ms. Jane’s many years of service to AETN, and to help sustain the AETN Questions and comments are encouraged. Reach AETN at: (800)662-AETN (2386), (501)682-AETN (2386), [email protected], [email protected] – Learn more at: aetn.org & aetnfoundation.org exists to help cover cost increases for purchasing national programs, to help fund local Foundation’s active volunteer program. The AETN Foundation appreciates program production, and to help fund expansion of new program and service oppor- the confidence these gifts represent in the future of public television in Arkansas. tunities, while safeguarding against any potential decrease in operating funds. For more information, contact the AETN Foundation at 1-800-662-2386. Programming originates at the R. Lee Reaves Center for Educational Telecommunications at Donaghey Avenue and Sesame Street, Conway, AR 3 AETN Productions “American Masters: Itzhak” “Masterpiece: The Durrells In Corfu, Season 3” Sunday, Oct. 14, at 10 p.m. Began Sunday, September 30 and continues Sundays through November 18, 2018, at 7 p.m. Explore the life of the famous violinist, a polio survivor whose parents “Cooking on the Wild Side” emigrated from Poland to Israel. With warmth and humor, conversations Hailed by The Wall Street Phyllis Speer starts the show off by stepping back in time with musicians, friends and his wife of 50 years tell the story of this tran- Journal as “an island of at an 1800s elk camp. While at camp, she makes Venison scendent performer. charm,” The Durrells Ragout and Bean Hole Baked Beans. Next, she makes in Corfu returns for a Jo’s Duck Casserole, a wonderful dish that is perfect third season of eccen- “Veterans Coming Home: Find- post 9/11 veterans’ reintegration for any gathering.

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