September 2015 AETN Magazine
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Magazine SEPTEMBER 2015 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation Learn more on page 18 Arkansas Educational Television Network From the Director AETN Foundation celebrates the life of Jane Krutz Jane Krutz dedicated her life to being a successful been able to use one-half of the earnings for its business woman, professional speaker, loving wife, Volunteer Program, helping to offset some of the Dear friends and season 7 will be ready for broadcast early next mother and grandmother, and to serving others volunteer program expenses. fellow AETN year, along with the final season of “Downton through volunteerism. Foundation Abbey” in January 2016. But, before we get Our long term goal is to build the endowment large members, there, we’ve got the PBS Arts Fall Festival be- AETN was humbled by her incredible commit- enough that one-half of the generated interest will ginning in October, “Earth’s Natural Wonders” ment to public television in Arkansas and the many cover the expenses of the entire Volunteer Program, roles she played on its behalf from the very begin- including a staff position. September is here, and “Making North America” in November, ning – from Commissioner to public speaker to and with it comes and perhaps a holiday surprise or two in on-air talent during fundraising campaigns. This will allow more of our annual fundraising dol- another fantastic fall December! lars to be used towards purchasing and creating the season of program- Ms. Jane was recognized and loved by people great programming you love on AETN. ming! We’re excited Find more details about AETN’s fall schedule throughout Arkansas, and has been missed since to bring you several new shows, as well as the as you read this and future issues of AETN her passing in 2012. This coming October 1st As we celebrate the life and achievements of this returning slate of quality programs you’ve Magazine. Thanks for watching AETN! would have been Ms. Jane’s 90th birthday. Which wonderful lady, I encourage you to celebrate with us come to expect from AETN. seems like the perfect time to celebrate her life and and make a gift of $90 to the Jane Krutz Volunteer achievements and to share the current status of the Program Endowment in memory of Ms. Jane on what First, we’ve got some new dramas, including Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment. wouls have been her “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” and “Shet- 90th birthday. The Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment land.” There’s a new season of “The Great Brit- Kathy Atkinson was created in 2007 to honor Jane for her tireless First Lady ish Baking Show,” a new format for our local AETN Director of Programming efforts on behalf of AETN and to sustain the Foun- of Public production “Arkansans Ask” (this month is all dation’s active volunteer program. Television about Common Core State Standards), and a When asked how she felt new two-part “American We are proud to say that the Endowment now about being called the Masters” about the life of stands at over $200,000! Those who love AETN voice and face of AETN, Walt Disney. and Ms. Jane have made this possible through their Jane said “I’m humbled generous gifts. Thank you! by it, but accept it as a Monday, Sept. 7, brings INDIA 1932. A FUSE IS LIT. responsibility and am Even better, over the past several years, the earnings proud to know that I’ve had a little part in keeping clean, family- the return of public televi- oriented, high-class programming on the air for families.” sion’s most watched film, have been enough that the AETN Foundation has “The Civil War,” remas- AETN Foundation Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment tered and looking better Please accept my gift to the AETN Foundation in memory of Ms. Jane to be added to the Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment. than ever. ____ $90 in celebration of what would have been Ms. Jane’s 90th birthday Doc Martin himself, Mar- ____ $25 ____ $50 ____ $100 ____ $150 Other $_________ tin Clunes, stars in the 5 three-part series “Arthur I prefer my gift to go to the AETN Foundation general endowment for operational support. 5 & George” on “Master- Enclosed is my check (Made payable to The AETN Foundation). A SWEEPING NEW SERIES 5 5 5 5 5 piece,” based on Julian Charge my donation to: Visa Discover MasterCard American Express Barnes’ acclaimed novel. Later in the month, “Mas- Card # _______________________________________ Exp Date ____________ terpiece” begins the epic series “Indian Summer,” PREMIERES SUN SEPT 27 9/8C Name __________________________________________________________ while “Nature” brings us “Nature’s Miracle Or- Address _________________________________________________________ phans.” City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________ Speaking of “Doc Martin,” E-mail _______________________________ Phone: ______________________ we’ve just learned that Mail to: AETN Foundation, P.O. Box 1250, Conway, AR 72033 You can also make your donation by calling Karen Cooper at 1-800-662-2386. 3 “Nature: Nature’s Miracle Orphans” Wednesdays, Sept. 23 and 30, at 8 each night Growing up in the wild is always rough – and young animals rely on their parents to protect and nurture them through the dangerous early phase of life. But, how do young animals survive when they’ve lost their mothers? This heartwarming and emotional series follows the work of animal rescue centers around the world and introduces the extraordinary people who have devoted their lives to helping all sorts of wild orphans get back on their feet. It follows the different stages of caring for these little heroes, from rescuing and tending to young babies in the early stages of life, to teaching them how to look after themselves, and finally looking to the future when, hope- fully, they will one day be released back into the wild. Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 6, at 8 each night Experience the inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of Emmy Award- winning wildlife cameraman Bob Poole. Darting lions, wrestling crocs, angry elephants – it’s all part of a day’s work as he joins the battle to re-wild a legendary national park. “Exploring Arkansas” Keep AETN in the loop! If you’re a Sustainer and you’ve received a new credit card, please take a moment to update your payment information. Better It was one stretch of highway that early rock ’n’ roll singers kept hot, performing at all the various yet – use your checking account so you never have to worry about expired or clubs that existed along old Highway 67 north of Newport. Pivot Rock near Eureka Springs has replaced cards again. You can update your information easily and securely online been a famous Ozarks attraction for more than 100 years – even the subject of “Ripley’s Believe at aetnfoundation.org, or give us a call at 1-800-662-2386. It or Not.” Folk music isn’t the only type of music in the Ozarks – there’s also Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point in If you’re not one of the almost 4,000 AETN Foundation Eureka Springs. Isle hopping on Lake Ouachita features unique supporters who have already made the switch to Sustainer giving, how about today? With as little as $5 a month – or whatever geological formations, including mini “caves” at Hotel Island. you can comfortably afford – you can make a difference. “Exploring Arkansas” airs Monday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Sustainers give a monthly gift that renews automatically each year. It’s easy and convenient; you never have to worry about renewing your support. Call 1-800-662-2386 today, or visit aetnfoundation.org. 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