May 2012 AETN Magazine

Magazine May 2012 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation “ Seed Swap” Premieres Monday, May 7, at 9 p.m. Explore the Arkansas tradition passed down through generations of “swapping dried seeds,” from family, to farmers, to friends, of the best crops of vegetables and fruits. Arkansas Educational Television Network Contents “Seed Swap” . 3 “ Seed Swap” Letter from the Director . 4 Premieres Monday, May 7, at 9 p.m. “Seed Swap” follows Dr. Brian self-sufficient lifestyle. Jane Krutz in Memoriam . 6-7 Campbell, an anthropologist living in the Ozarks, as he helps to orga- Over a period of three years, the film Exploring Arkansas . 8 nize a seed swap to be held March 1, follows that first seed swap in 2008 as 2008, in Mountain View. Prior to this it sprouts seven new swaps by 2010: seed swap the viewer takes a journey six in the Ozarks and one in the Ar- Buddy Visits Museum of through the four seasons of growing kansas Delta. The viewer is swept into Discovery . 9 and saving seeds with Conserving the movement and, after the last swap, Arkansas’s Agricultural Heritage gets to take a float down America’s AETN Productions . 10-11 (CAAH!), the organization based out first national river, the Buffalo. of the University of Central Arkansas Primetime schedules. 12-21 (UCA) that Campbell formed to The Ozarks continue to be uniquely grow out seed to share at the swaps. agrarian and rural, and throughout Daytime on AETN-1 . 22-23 the film diverse Ozarkers who main- It is during this time that viewers see tain the agricultural traditions of sav- Daytime on AETN-2 Create the work it takes to save seed. The ing and trading seeds are highlighted. and AETN-3 Plus . 24-27 viewer also gets to know Campbell’s motivations, meet several CAAH! Many documentary films expose interns and volunteers, and learn why and emphasize problems with the Community Cinema . 28 they feel saving and sharing open- industrial food system, but this one pollinated seed is so important. presents practical solutions. The National Memorial Day film showcases the utility of applied Concert . 29 Hundreds of people and seed variet- anthropology to involve the public in ies attend the inaugural Ozark Seed more localized food systems; presents The Cat in the Hat Visits Swap. Folks travel from out of state a wide range of open-pollinated, Cities Around Arkansas . 30 to bring seed and to share. From the heirloom seeds of the Ozarks; and get-go the seed swap is not only a teaches the steps necessary to estab- AETN Foundation place to trade seed, but also a place lish a community seed bank and host Underwriters . 31 to share heritage, stories and music, seed swaps. and bring different generations and backgrounds of people together “Seed Swap” airs Monday, May 7, at Coming in June . 32 under the common theme of a more 9 p.m. 2 Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Educational Television Network 3 From the Director AETN Contacts AETN Mission AETN Dear Members: Krutz was an active volunteer and advocate AETN Executive Director Statement Magazine Staff Allen Weatherly for more than 40 Arkansas organizations. She The mission of the Arkansas Editor-in-Chief As many of you served as president of eight Arkansas organiza- AETN Commission Chair Ronnie Williams, Menifee Allen Weatherly know, Jane Krutz, tions including the Salvation Army, Greater Educational Television Network Secretary/Treasurer (AETN) is to offer lifelong Editor longtime volunteer Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Youth Dr. Andrew Fulkerson, Paragould Mona Dixon and public broad- Council, Nazarene Women Association, PTA, Commissioners learning opportunities to all Arkansans; to supply Creative & Editorial casting advocate, and the Builder Owners and Managers Associa- Sammie Benjamin, Glenwood Director passed away Sunday, tion. Dr. William Downs Jr., Arkadelphia instructional programs to Don Hale, El Dorado Sara Willis March 25, at the age Dr. Katheryn Jones, Bentonville Arkansas’s schools; to provide Editorial Panel of 86. Most Arkansans recognize her as the face The original studio at AETN – still in service – Annette Herrington, Little Rock programming and services Julie Irby, Bryan Fields, or voice of AETN from her numerous appear- is named for her, as is The AETN Foundation to improve and enhance Shirley Bowen, Rowena Parr, ances during the network’s membership drives. Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment AETN Foundation Board Chair the lives of Arkansas’s Pam Wilson Sandra Garland, Harrison Fund. citizens; and to illuminate Copy Editors Miss Jane, as we fondly called her, volunteered Vice Chair Steven Jones, Marion the culture and heritage of Darbi Blencowe, Karen Cooper, for AETN for more than 47 years. She has been Personally, Jane was such a positive force in my Secretary/Treasurer Arkansas and the world. To Catherine Mays, Pat Pearce, invaluable to AETN since the very beginning – work life and as a friend, colleague and the gra- Kirby Williams, Hot Springs Tiffany Verkler it is literally true that there might not have been cious recipient of her warmth, caring advice and Board Members accomplish this mission, AETN, an AETN without her. In fact, she was advocat- mentoring. We had many long conversations Dr. Linda Beene Ballard, Bismarck through the creative use of AETN Offices ing for a public television station for Arkansas as we drove from place to place over the years Kay Bland, Paragould telecommunications, will 350 S. Donaghey Ave. Lavenia Craig, El Dorado years before we finally made it to the air in the to represent AETN around the state she loved. Dan Farley, Little Rock present a high-quality public Conway, AR 72034 mid-1960s. We have been so fortunate to have In my 32 years in public broadcasting I can say Don Hale, El Dorado television service designed to 800-662-2386 someone so involved and outspoken on behalf that the two most impressive people I have Philip Hathcock, Maumelle inform, educate, motivate, [email protected] of AETN and public media as a whole. In 1995 worked with and/or met were Fred Rogers and Philip Kaplan, Little Rock entertain, enlighten and inspire. www.AETN.org she testified before Congress and took a power- Jane Krutz. They represent much of what is so Bill Valentine, Little Rock ful stance about the power of public television important about what we try to do each day. Allen Weatherly, Conway Programming originates at the AETN reserves the right to make programming adjustments and preemptions that enhance the in America and in Arkansas. R. Lee Reaves Center for relevance of its program service. Although accurate at the time of printing, this guide should be Shortly before her passing I had the honor of Educational Telecommunications at used in conjunction with current newspapers, TV magazine listings and the Internet. As the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported, visiting with Jane in the hospital. She took my Donaghey Avenue and KETS DT, Little Rock KAFT DT, Fayetteville Krutz was the only non-industry witness to hand, and we talked for a few moments before Sesame Street, Conway, Ark. KEMV DT, Mountain View KTEJ DT, Jonesboro Questions and comments are encouraged. KETG DT, Arkadelphia KETZ DT, El Dorado testify before a House subcommittee consider- she finally said, “You tell everybody at AETN Reach AETN at: ing PBS financing in January 1995. how much I love every one of them.” I think she 800-662-AETN (2386) was extending that blessing not only to the staff 501-682-AETN (2386) The quality programming on AETN is underwritten in part by... “I don’t know about y’all, but, honey, where I and volunteers at AETN, but also to all who 501-450-1-PBS (727) came from, we couldn’t even spell ‘Pavarotti’ be- have supported what she tried to help us do for Membership hotline: fore PBS brought him to us,” she told the panel. nearly 50 great years. You are all Jane’s family. 501-682-4120 Viewer response line: “And if you pull [PBS] away from them now, the 501-682-4198 next generation won’t be able to spell it, either.” She was just a remarkable person. AETN will Fax: 501-852-2280 Exceptional Savings on Fine Home Decor always love, remember and honor the first lady Online: www.AETN.org Krutz was awarded the Community Service of public television, Jane Krutz, for a life well- General information: [email protected] Governors Award for Volunteerism; was named lived and her many extraordinary contributions Public affairs: [email protected] the Best Speaker in Arkansas by the Arkansas to the network and so many other causes. Outdoor programs: [email protected] Speakers Association; and was named PBS Education: 1-800-488-6689 National Volunteer of the Year. Since 1996 she Allen Weatherly [email protected] has also served on the AETN Commission. AETN Executive Director Lake Village, AR • 800.732.3722 4 Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Educational Television Network 5 Jane Krutz in Memoriam as she shared her views on the value and ment, created in 2007 to support the 1925-2012 need for public television.” work of the many volunteers who assist AETN and the AETN Foundation my interaction with the people and the AETN Foundation in raising the remember and honor Jane Krutz, the knowledge that I’m helping put AETN will always love, remember and funds needed to create and purchase longtime volunteer and public broad- something good on the air for my honor the first lady of public television, programming for AETN. casting advocate, for a life well-lived grandchildren. That’s why I started Jane Krutz. and her many extraordinary contribu- volunteering, for my grandchild.

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