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Queen Wilhelmina State Park sits
atop Rich Mountain, the state’s
second highest peak, just outside
Mena. The cloud-capped hideaway is
rich in both scenery and history and
celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007.
The park has been immersed in
some interesting history on its way to
half-century status. In the late 1800s,
when railroad expansion was big
business in the nation, the Kansas
City Railroad was on its way through
the state. A group of Dutch investors
decided to build an inn here and
named the new site after their queen
– Queen Wilhelmina.
The inn eventually went into ruins
but it was rebuilt and still stands in
the spot where the original inn was
built. It now serves as the park's main
attraction and is known as the “Castle
in the Sky.” Visitors find incredible
vistas in the 460-acre park and along
the well-traveled Talimena Scenic
Drive.
The park has several hiking trails,
including the Ouachita Trail that
runs from Talihina, Okla. all the way
to Little Rock. Today’s Queen
Wilhelmina Lodge features 38 guest
rooms, including spacious Queen’s
Rooms and royal Regent Rooms, fine
Southern fare in the Queen’s
Restaurant and a treasure-filled gift
shop. Park campsites, trails and
overlooks are a short walk from the
lodge. For more information, phone
479-394-2863.
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Inside this issue
Volume LXI, Number 3, January 2008
An official publication of
Arkansas Electric
Cooperatives, Inc.
Fe a t u re s
Gary C. Voigt, President/CEO
Ouida H. Cox
Editor
Rae Rinehart
Administrative Assistant
Dixie Rogers
Graphic Designer
Chairman
Vice
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Officers
J.D. Gleghorn
Salem
Larry Hellums
Blytheville
Charles Burdine
Vendor
Ronald Moore
Hamburg
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Queen Wilelmina State Park
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Changing habits, changing lives
26
Preventing disease
32
Resolve to eat more
veggies
Photographic & Art Credits
Cover Terry Stanfill
7 A.C. Haralson
10 Gary Bean
11 Ouida Cox
14-16 Nancy Holman
30 Bush Beans
38-39 Kelly Quinn for
Farm Bureau
40-41 Terry Stanfill
Lynda Richardson
42 Ouida Cox
40
31
Shred your identify theft fears
38
Farm Family
of the Year
Flint Creek
wildlife habitat
awards
De p a r t m e n t s
Comments . . . . . . . . . . .9
News briefs . . . . . . . . .10
Contact Information
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Doug Rye says . . . . . . .20
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Reflections . . . . . . . . . .32
Crossword puzzle . . . .34
T h e Cove r
A pair of baby barred owls at Flint Creek. A large owl of extensive
woodlands, the barred owl is familiar for its distinctive “who-cooksfor-you, who-cooks-for-you-all” hooting.
comments
Strategic battle plan needed to preserve
cooperative mission
2007 has marked the end of an era – an era in which electric utilities could focus on one primary mission in
providing service to their customers – to deliver the most reliable electricity at the lowest cost. Current political
forces within our government, along with some corporate interests, are on the verge of pushing utilities into a
“brave new world” where reliable and least-cost electricity service will no longer be the standard by which we are
judged, nor the standard which is legally permissible. We are on the brink of being micromanaged in our business
decisions so that others may achieve their political agendas and force a preference for some types of fuels over
others. Most of the environmental and energy proposals being debated in Congress will reduce electric reliability,
increase electric bills, increase our dependence on foreign energy sources, shift jobs overseas and harm America’s
economy.
These new political dynamics at work will require the cooperatives and our members to think, plan and act
strategically, more so than at any time in recent history. We need to educate policymakers and lawmakers on what
it takes to balance electric reliability and cost with environmental stewardship, but also position ourselves to
produce electricity reliably and affordably regardless of legislative outcomes.
That is why we have recently devised a “Strategic Action Plan” comprised of the following six key elements:
1) a strategically balanced and fuel diverse generation portfolio;
2) access to more transmission options and potential transmission ownership;
3) maximum conservation and energy efficiency efforts, along with new technology, for all customer classes;
4) new regulatory and rate options that provide financial flexibility and cost recovery certainty;
5) legislative education and advocacy on what it takes to produce electricity, and what the different options cost; and
6) communications and outreach efforts with our members, communities and general public to ensure that our voices
are heard both in Washington and in Little Rock on matters that are critical to the provision of reliable, low cost
electricity and economic development.
Although this is a challenging environment in which we find ourselves, there are creative opportunities as well.
We have the opportunity to use these issues to educate lawmakers on the electric cooperative mission, and on our
success stories of energy efficiency, demand response and environmental stewardship that have been demonstrated
for decades. We can also enhance the lives and businesses of our members – you! – by enlisting your help as
teammates and grassroots lobbyists for the key messages that we need to send to the Arkansas General
Assembly and Congress. During the coming months we will provide you with more information on how
you can help us in your communities and organizations, so that our future of providing reliable and
affordable electricity service will be as bright as it has been in the past.
I am looking forward to working on the Cooperative team with you!
Sandra Hochstetter
Vice President, Strategic Affairs
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
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news briefs of the month
AECC officers for 2007
AECC officers for 2008 Larry Hellums of
Blytheville was elected chairman of the board of
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) at
their annual board meeting in December. Hellums,
president/CEO of Mississippi County Electric,
succeeded Robert Hill, vice chairman of First Electric,
in the post. Charles Burdine of Vender, chairman of
Carroll Electric, was elected vice chairman and
Ronald Moore of Hamburg, general manager of
Ashley-Chicot Electric, was named secretary-treasurer.
Larry W. Hellums
Charles Burdine
Ronald S. Moore
Resolve to let the sun power your year
If you've resolved to be more energy efficient this year, here's a
tip: Let the sun into your home, especially on cold days. It's the
most powerful source of energy around us.
You don't have to install big, expensive panels on your roof to
use solar power, although that option is getting cheaper and more
realistic all the time. Instead, look around your home for ways to let
the sun work as a heater and a light bulb.
Here are a few solar first steps:
Clean your windows. Even the sun can't peek through windows
that are covered with grime left behind by snow or rain that
splashes your panes. Wash the outside and inside. If you can't reach
them all, consider hiring a professional window cleaning company
to help you.
Trim y our hedges. Overgrown shrubs and trees can shade your
windows too much. On cold days, the sunlight that beams into
your home will help warm it up.
Open y our drapes. If privacy is a concern, add light-colored
sheer panels that you can keep closed all day without blocking the sun's rays.
Choose shiny sur faces. Add some polished brass or chrome to bathrooms and other sun-deprived areas of your home.
They'll catch and reflect the little sunlight that makes its way into the rooms. Throw in some shiny tile on the floors and
around sinks – as a decorative backsplash.
Hang mirrors across from windows. They'll not only make your rooms look bigger but they will bounce sunrays all
around the room.
Paint ever ything a light color. Light colors like white, cream and yellow reflect sunlight and will make any room look
brighter. Semi-gloss and satin paint make the walls even more reflective.
Scatter solids. Patterns absorb light more than solid fabrics.
If you're ready to invest in a true piece of solar equipment, start with a solar-powered water heater. Some models will
solar-heat almost all of the water your home needs.
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Pioneer honorees
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas presented plaques at their December
meeting to honor two for their long years of unselfish service to the rural
electric cooperative program. The honorees were J.A. Wampler, 35 years,
1972-2007, Woodruff Electric and Winfred Prier, Carroll Electric, 35
years,1972-2007.
J.A. Wampler
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Winfred Prier
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The Electric Cooperatives of
Arkansas held their directors' winter
meeting in Little Rock the first week in
December. Douglas White, vice
president of System Services, was
master of ceremonies. Gary Voigt,
beginning his 12th year as AECI/AECC
Douglas White
President/CEO, gave an overview of the
power supply picture including coal and
renewables. He said we would spend
3.3 million on environmental controls.
Sandra Hochstetter, vice president,
AECC Strategic Affairs, spoke on
strategic issues facing the cooperatives.
Balancing the Benefits and Costs of
Sandra Hochstetter
Coal-Based Generation was the topic of
Eugene Trisko, an attorney. Michael
Henderson, vice president/CFO of
AECI/AECC, gave a financial overview
of AECI and ERMCO, the electric
research and manufacturing
cooperative. Jordan Smith, Arkansas'
Youth Leadership Council
Michael Henderson
Representative from Rich Mountain
Electric, reported on the 2007 Youth
Tour. Chairman Paul Suskie, Arkansas
Public Commission, spoke on the
challenges we have to get the job done.
Presidential Nominations in an Era of
Polarization was the topic of Dr. Alan
Abramowitz, professor of Political
Paul Suskie
Science, Emory University. Final event
was an interesting dialogue with George
Kell of Swifton, a director at Farmers Electric since 1968
and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
AECI is the statewide service organization and AECC is
the generation and transmission cooperative that supplies
wholesale electricity to the state’s 17 electric distribution
cooperatives.
T
rivia
.............
Gary Voigt
Eugene Trisko
• On average, one teaspoon of honey is
the output of the lifetime labor of 12
bees.
• Groundhog Day stems from
Candlemas Day, observed for
centuries in parts of Europe on
February 2. If Candlemas Day is bright
and clear, there'll be two winters in the
year. By the 1840s the idea had caught
on in the U.S. If the groundhog sees its
shadow on a "bright and clear" day, six
more weeks of winter is ahead.
• The word quisling comes from the
name of Major Vidkim Quisling, a
Norwegian who collaborated with the
Germans during their occupation of
Norway. The word now means
"traitor."
Jordan Smith
• The first US zoo was built in
Philadelphia, PA, in 1876.
• The average person walks the
equivalent of twice around the world
in a lifetime.
Dr. Alan
Abramowitz
George Kell
Electrical safety for the new year
What's your perennial New Year's resolution: Dieting? Saving more money?
Getting lots of exercise?
Here are a few that will be easier to keep – and can do you, your family and
your home a world of good. Do these every January:
• Remove covers from overhead lights and wash them in warm, soapy water.
Clean light covers let more light shine through, which will make your room
look brighter and save you from turning on a second lamp.
• Pull your refrigerator away from the wall and vacuum or dust its condenser
and coils. Clean coils prevent your fridge's working parts from heating up.
• Spring for an annual inspection of your heating system. A tune-up can save
you as much as 5 percent on your heating bill.
• Hire a licensed electrician to inspect your home's electrical wiring system –
not every year, but at least once a decade. When's the last time you did that?
• Parsley us a common herb of the
Mediterranean area and was well
known to the ancient Greeks. They
considered it too sacred to eat.
Romans did serve it as a garnish and
to improve the taste of food. They
believed it had special powers and
would keep them sober.
• Animal gestation periods: the shortest
is the American opossum, which bears
its young 12 to 13 days after
conception; the longest is the Asiatic
elephant, taking 608 days, or just over
20 months,
• Cats are the only domestic animals
that walk directly on their claws. This
method of walking is called
"digitgrade."
• The largest cockroach on record is
one measured at 3.81 inches in length.
• Of about 350 million cans of chicken
noodle soup of all commercial brands
sold annually in the United States, 60
percent is purchased during the cold
and flu season. January is the topselling month of the year.
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CHANGING HABITS
CHANGING LIVES
Ken, Sheila and Melissa Ortman, in front of the 8 x 8' well house where
they slept for the first month when LUC Ranch started in 1982.
The Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch helps troubled
youths the old-fashioned way
By age 16, Wes Thompson was on a collision course with
crime. He stole, was violent, in and out of trouble with the law,
kicked out of school and even his parents had abandoned hope
after traditional methods of dealing with him had failed.
Enter Ken and Sheila Ortman and the Lives Under
Construction (LUC) Boys Ranch in Lampe, southwest of Branson,
MO. Soon Wes had stopped stealing, was no longer violent, reattending school and happily settling into life at the 337-acre
ranch. In his spare time he learned welding and other trades.*
A noteworthy case study in the newest psychological
counseling techniques? Nope. A no-nonsense, farm-raised couple
and their tough-love philosophy for bringing troubled youths to
their senses before it’s too late. Nestled deep in the Ozark
Mountains, the Ortmans and LUC are changing lives for the
better, one boy at a time.
*“Wes Thompson” is a composite of boys who have successfully completed LUC Ranch’s program.
Originally from South Dakota, the Ortmans had staunch
rural and religious upbringings and operated their own
dairy. After helping a troubled boy through foster care, they
realized their life’s calling.
The Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch started with
27 acres of vacant land in Lampe, a small community about
35 miles from Branson.
“We had land there we used for vacationing,” said Ken
Ortman. So, with a little money and much encouragement,
the Ortmans traded their ordered South Dakota farm life
for a challenging, rugged Southwest Missouri existence in
1982. Their new ranch had no house on it, so the Ortmans
founded LUC by sleeping in an 8 x 8 well house with their
three-year-old daughter Melissa. The family awoke after the
first night to find water dripping on them from the leaky
well house roof. They survived in the leaking cement block
building like pioneers, with little or no heat and with rats
“One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of house I lived in, how
much money I had, nor what my clothes were like.
But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child.”
– Wall plaque at Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch
By Nancy G. Holman
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for company, until a family member gave them a
mobile home to live in a month later.
“I knew if Sheila didn’t leave me then, she never
would,” Ortman laughed. The close-knit couple
resumed farming and later brought their other
children down from South Dakota. In 1982 they
took in their first boy and, over the next 25 years,
built an extraordinary legacy of love.
Today LUC has rehabilitated over 260 problem
youths, including former Chicago gang leaders. The
unique residential treatment center is a working
ranch with beef cattle, horses, buffalo and even
exotic animals. It’s also usually
the last alternative before
incarceration for the boys, who
range from 7-21 years old.
The ranch’s formula? Good
old-fashioned hard work, strong
principles, privileges earned by
being responsible and swift,
rigidly enforced consequences
when problem behavior occurs.
It always does, usually soon after
a boy arrives.
“I’ve been threatened with a butcher knife, had holes
chopped in our freezer with an axe and extinguished fires,”
said Ortman. “The guys are usually mad at something else,
but may take it out on me when I hold them accountable
for their actions.”
Behavior-changing consequences, an integral part of
LUC’s program, are immediate for no-nos like stealing,
lying, using bad language, doing drugs, being lazy or
assaultive, and range from push-ups to post-hole digging.
“We’ve accomplished a lot around the ranch during
consequences,” chuckled Ortman.“The boys need to atone
for their mistakes. It’s very important to allow them to do
that in a productive way.”
The at-risk boys’ lives are transformed during their stay,
which averages 18 months but is sometimes much longer
depending upon
individual needs.
The Ortmans run
LUC like a big
family, taking
boys in regardless
of ability to pay.
And unlike other
treatment centers,
LUC never loses
hope that a boy
can be rehabilitated.
Corporate donor Jack Herschend of Silver “The heart of our
program is that
Dollar City discusses the trees program
with LUC Ranch boys. Herschend donates we don’t give up
on the boys,”
tree seedlings for the boys to grow and sell
as a fund-raising effort.
At-risk boys, both large and small, stay as
long as needed to turn their lives around.
LUC Boys Ranch has a 92 percent success
rate in helping at risk youth.
A rusting antique truck may be restored by
Ranch boys in the mechanics trades
program... someday.
Ortman said emphatically. “We do not dismiss them from
this program until they are ready, even if they become
assaultive, light fires or do drugs. We’re the only place in the
country I know of that doesn’t. At some point, someone has
to take the risk and teach them how to properly use a gun,
drive a car, use a butcher knife in the kitchen—that’s just
part of life.
The boys must learn to overcome temptation; you can’t
keep temptation away from them forever. That’s where trust
comes in.”
LUC’s program, which has an astonishing 92 percent
success rate, consists of four areas: strong principles and
Christian values, education, skills training and counseling.
The ranch is a non-profit organization which Ortman
said accepts no government funding.
Educationally, staff works with each boy’s needs. Most go
through the ranch’s school until they are able to attend
nearby Blue Eye Public School. Others get their GED via a
certified ranch teacher.
“When they leave here, they’re grade level for their age,”
said Ortman, “and all are mainstreamed instead of being in
alternative classes, which can lower their expectations.
We want our boys to be able to keep going, just like
anyone else, including to college if they want to.”
LUC also offers the opportunity to learn various trades,
including farming and animal husbandry, mechanics,
carpentry, welding and other trades. All boys are assigned
ranch jobs to do, to expend energy through physical labor
and use time productively. Additionally, the boys do many
community projects.
The ranch survives on donations since no state contracts
are accepted, although LUC is licensed by the State of
Continued on next page
JANUARY 2008
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Missouri as a residential
“The Lives Under
treatment facility.
Construction Boys
Corporate donors Jack
Ranch changes lives,”
and Peter F. Herschend
said Pete Herschend. “At
are two of many who
the end of the day, that’s
have helped LUC
all we care about.”
survive. The prominent
It’s the end of
brothers, co-founders of
another busy day for
Branson’s Silver Dollar
ranch graduate Wes
City and the Herschend
Thompson, now aged
Family Entertainment
30. Once a messed-up
Corporation, are widely
teen on a road riddled
known for their selfless
with crime, Wes travels
giving to many area less
down a different road
fortunate. Jack is former
Ranch boys pitch hay and tend the buffalo herd during afternoon chores. today. A successful
chairman of LUC’s board
businessman, he
of directors, a current
remembers where he
long-time board member and founder of the “Gift of
came from and gives back to the ranch that helped him turn
Green,” trees program, which donates tree seedlings to LUC his life around.
for the boys to plant and sell.
Wes Thompson and others like him are why two
“The Ortmans have literally given their lives to help
courageous people of love and their incredible Ozarks ranch
some of America’s most troubled youths,” Jack Herschend
never give up on a boy.
said. “We are proud to be a part of their efforts, and we
Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch is served by
hope more people will consider donating and otherwise
Carroll Electric Cooperative.
getting involved.”
For more information, contact Lives Under Construction
Pete, the marketing genius behind Silver Dollar City’s
Boys Ranch, 296 Boys Ranch Road, Lampe, Missouri
rise to one of the nation’s premier attractions, quietly helps
65681, telephone 417-779-5374. On the Web at:
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cut your utility bills
Doug Rye says ...
Keeping the cold out and
Happy New Year!
What do you mean I need
to date my check with the
year 2008? Surely 2007 isn’t
gone already. I haven’t even begun to teach you
everything that I want you to know about energy
efficiency. Goodness, the years do go by fast so we
better get with it.
Did you make improvements to your house during
2007 that lowered your utility bills and made your
house more comfortable? I know for a fact that a
lot of you did because you have called me at the
office and told me so. I don’t think that I have ever
received a call from anyone who said it didn’t work.
Well, all I know to do is just keep on teaching.
The last two articles were about cold floors. Well,
let’s just move up a little higher and talk about walls.
If you have your house thermostat set at a warm
temperature, the walls should be warm. If they are
not, it simply means that the insulation in the wall is
inadequate or that the wall has air infiltration
problems. In most houses that we have tested, it is
both.
If you want to know about your walls, wait for a
cold windy day, dampen your hand with a wet
wash cloth, which makes your hand more sensitive
to cold air, and place it about an inch in front of the
electrical outlets and switches. You will probably be
amazed at the cold air that you feel. In fact, when
you add up all of the points of air infiltration in an
average home, it would be like having a large hole in
your wall or leaving a window open.
If you do not feel cold air at these locations it
probably means that your walls have cellulose or
foam insulation or that your house was well-caulked
and the fiberglass insulation was properly installed.
I can tell you for a fact most of you will feel the air.
So what can you do about it? If there is no
insulation in your walls, it may or may not be
feasible to add insulation. Check with a local
insulation company or call me at my home office at
501-653-7931 and I will try to help you.
If your walls do have insulation but you still feel the
air, there is a simple solution. Go to your local
hardware store and buy foam gaskets and install
them at all electrical outlets and switches. Also,
install child-proof plugs in the unused outlets. Of
course, to be safe, turn the electricity off before
removing the outlet covers. Once you’ve finished
this job, you will be amazed at the amount of
exterior cold air that you can stop.
When you have finished installing the gaskets,
dampen your hand again and go through the rooms
of your house and check areas where there are
often small cracks, such as along the baseboards,
window trimming and fireplaces. In those areas
where you find air infiltration, use clear caulk to seal
them. In most cases it will only take a few hours of
work and very little expense. Trust me, you will be
glad you did it as it will make a difference.
Well, that’s all for now. I still can’t believe it is 2008.
Happy New Year, y’all!
Doug Rye, a licensed architect living in Saline County and the popular host of the “Home Remedies” radio
show, works as a consultant for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to promote energy efficiency to
cooperative members statewide. To order Doug’s video, or for more information, call 1-888-Doug-Rye.
More energy efficiency tips can also be found at www.ecark.org
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Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Headquarters, 1 Cooperative Way, Little Rock, AR 72209
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Preventing disease
Research is increasingly showing
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Tried and true party recipes
Paula Kelley, of Hamburg, is a life-long resident of Ashley County. She and
her husband, Terry, have four daughters and one granddaughter. Paula is
executive secretary/administrative assistant for Ashley-Chicot Electric,
entering her 7th year of service at the cooperative. She enjoys cooking for her
family and friends. She shares a small collection of recipes given to her by
family and friends.
CRANBERRY CHEESE SPREAD
16 oz. can jellied cranberry
sauce or whole berry
4 oz. can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons sliced green
onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2
1/2
1/2
8
teaspoon garlic salt
teaspoon cayenne pepper
teaspoon chili powder
oz. pkg. low fat cream
cheese
Favorite crackers for serving
In medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, chilies, green onion,
lime juice, garlic salt, pepper and chili powder; mix until well
blended. To serve, place cream cheese on serving dish. Spoon 1
cup of the mixture over cheese. Serve with crackers.
CHEESE BREAD
Loaf French bread, sliced
into baguettes
2 bags shredded Mozzarella
cheese
1 small can chopped black
olives
1 small can mushrooms,
chopped
1 cup mayonnaise,
additional may be added
1/2 bunch green onions,
chopped
Preheat oven to 400˚. In bowl combine cheese, black olives,
mushrooms, mayonnaise and green onions. Cut bread into thin
slices and top with cheese mixture. Place into preheated oven
until bottom of bread starts to brown then turn oven on broil
and cook until cheese mixture bubbles.
BROCCOLI DIP
1 small bag or box of
chopped broccoli
1 envelope of Knorr’s
Vegetable Dip
8 oz. sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 bunch green onions,
chopped
Package of favorite
crackers or Frito Scoops
Combine above ingredients, except crackers; pour into a
baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 375˚ until
mixture is bubbling and slightly browned. Serve with favorite
crackers or Frito Scoops.
CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD/DIP
1 bag shredded sharp
cheddar cheese
1 bag shredded mild
cheddar cheese
1 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and
crumbled
1 bunch green onions,
chopped
2 cups Miracle Whip
Townhouse crackers or
favorite chip
Cook bacon until crispy; crumble. Mix together cheeses,
crumbled bacon, green onions and Miracle Whip. Form into
cheese ball or in bowl for dipping. If mixture is to dry, add
additional Miracle Whip.
SPINACH DIP WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
1 12 oz. jar roasted red
peppers, drained and
chopped
8 oz. sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped
white or green onions
1 envelope of dry vegetable
soup mix
Black pepper, to taste
10 oz. frozen chopped
spinach, defrosted and
squeezed dry
Crackers or chips of choice
Combine above ingredients and refrigerate. Serve with chips or
crackers.
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CHICKEN SALAD
4 cans premium canned
chicken
2 stalks celery, diced
1 can mandarin oranges,
refrigerated
1 small apple, diced
1/2 small purple onion, diced
1 cup seedless green grapes,
cut in half
1 cup mayonnaise
Drain chicken and oranges. Mix all ingredients together and
refrigerate until serving time.
TOASTED ALMOND PARTY SPREAD
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese,
softened
1 1/2 cups (6oz.) shredded Swiss
cheese
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
3
1/8
1/8
1/3
chopped green onions
teaspoon ground nutmeg
teaspoon pepper
cup sliced almonds,
toasted
Preheat oven to 350˚. Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
Spread mixture into 9” pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes or until
bubbly, stirring after 8 minutes. Garnish with additional
toasted almonds. Serve with crackers, chips or toasted bread.
SHRIMP DIP
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese,
softened
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 small cans of tiny shrimp
Sprinkle garlic salt
Sprinkle lemon juice
1 envelope dry Italian
dressing mix
Mix ingredients together and chill. Serve with crackers.
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS
1 cup fat-free milk
1 / 2 cup reduced-fat
mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour
cream
1 envelope ranch salad
dressing mix
2
1/8
1/8
2
tablespoons dill weed
teaspoon celery seed
teaspoon pepper
large cucumbers, peeled
and sliced
2/3 cup sliced red onion,
separated into rings
In a small bowl, combine milk, mayonnaise, sour cream,
dressing mix, dill, celery seed and pepper. Stir in the
cucumbers and onion. Chill before serving.
JO’S TACO BURGERS
1 lb. ground chuck
1 p kg. taco seasoning
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Taco sauce
Lettuce or fresh spinach
Chopped tomato
Sliced avocado
Jumbo hamburger buns
Brown hamburger meat and add taco seasoning, prepare
according to package directions. Spread hamburger bun with
sour cream and top with taco meat; add remaining ingredients
in listed order.
SMOTHERED STEAK WITH TOMATO GRAVY
6 pieces cubed steak
1 can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil, more if
needed
Flour
Salt, pepper, onion
powder, to taste
1/2 can beef broth
1/2 cup red cooking wine
Put olive oil in a deep skillet and heat on medium high, careful
not to burn the oil. Salt and pepper steak. Dredge cubed steak
in flour and onion powder mixture and put into hot oil. Brown
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avocado, diced
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cup sliced green onions
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1/2 cup favorite barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 cups zucchini or yellow squash, sliced
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1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4-inch
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1 can (16 oz ) dark red kidney beans
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8 each 12x16” pieces of parchment
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1/2
1
1
1/2
1
1
1
1
can (16 oz) refried or pinto beans*
cup sour cream
tablespoon minced garlic
pinch cayenne pepper
cup shredded, cheddar cheese
cup fresh tomato salsa (Pico de Gallo)
avocado, diced
lime, juiced
head romaine lettuce, washed, sliced
1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup sliced green onions
6 cups tortilla chips
salt and pepper, to taste
Line 8-inch spring form pan or baking dish with
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and cayenne pepper in the bowl. Mix well.
Salt and pepper to taste.
FAMILY FAVORITES continued from page 28
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1 stick butter, softened
cup light Karo
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4
1
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2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
8” or 9” unbaked pie shell
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The Brian Kirksey family of Alpine
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are (l-r) Kathryn, Brian, John Brian,
and Nan Kirksey.
Brian and Nan Kirksey of Alpine (Clark County) were named in December as the 2007 Farm Family of
the Year. Brian Kirdsey is a director of South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative
The Kirksey’s, fourth generation farmers, operate Spring Creek Nursery. They also raise beef cattle, farm
60 acres of hay and 125 acres of pine timber on more than 300 acres. The nursery includes 70,000 square feet
of greenhouse space, which they use to produce potted plants, shrubs and annuals. Additionally, the Kirkseys
own a greenhouse construction company that services the needs of many wholesale customers.
The Kirkseys have two children,18-year-old
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John Brian and dad Brian Kirksey and the rest of the family
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Family of the Year still manages time for the community,
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The Kirkseys are active with
the Clark County Farm Bureau,
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Credit Advisory Board as well
as Amity United Methodist
Church. Brian Kirksey manages
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The Kirksey family of Alpine (Clark County) — Kathryn, 18, 12-year-old Brian, mom Nan
They started their nursery
and dad Brian — pause to pose for the camera while taking time out from raising cattle, hay
operation in 1985 with one
and timber, plus operating their greenhouses, to enjoy their horses. They are the 2007
greenhouse and have added 20
Arkansas Farm Family of the Year.
since that time, Their
commitment to stewardship is
an example of how farm families across the state and nation work to improve the environment while making effective
use of their property
The Kirksey’s nursery operation places a priority on efficient use of water resources. Irrigation for the greenhouses is
provided by large holding ponds that have been expanded to meet the growing needs of the operation. The nursery
was designed to capture 85 percent of the irrigation runoff, returning it to the holding ponds for reuse. New computerized irrigation timers are expected to boost that efficiency rate even further.
The Farm Family of the Year program is in its 61st year. It begins with the selection of a
top farm family in each county, followed by the selection of eight district families. The
process concludes with the selection of the Farm Family of the Year.
Other 2007 district farm winners included:
Rick and Debbie Crunkleton of Everton
(Boone County); Michael and Terri Jo
Cureton of Cash (Craighead County);
Frank and Arvenia Davis of Harrell
(Calhoun County); David and Dana
Fowler of Wheatley (St. Francis
County); Michael and Amy Gardner
of Charlotte (Independence
County); Kenneth and Kotton
Guest of Marvell (Phillips) and
Paul and Karen McNeal of
Perryville (Perry County).
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Flint Creek Power
Plant and Local
Group Win Four
Wildlife Habitat
Council Awards
The Wildlife Habitat Council
(WHC) has recognized AEP
Southwestern Electric Power
Red foxes enjoy the safety of raising their young
Company’s Flint Creek Power Plant
and the local Bloomfield Community 4-H Club undisturbed on Flint Creek property.
with four wildlife habitat conservation awards.
The 528-megawatt, coal-fueled power plant
in Gentry, Ark., is owned by AEP’s SWEPCO subsidiary and Arkansas Electric
Cooperative Corp. (AECC). It is operated by SWEPCO and has been producing
Hillary Henson
electricity for Northwest Arkansas for the past 29 years. Approximately 700 acres of the
accepts the
plant’s 1,600 acres are designated as wildlife habitat. The plant also holds a Corporate
Wildlife Habitat
Lands for LearningSM certification by the WHC.
Council’s
The international honors were announced recently at the WHC’s 19th Annual
Community
Symposium in Baltimore, MD., with representatives of Flint Creek Power Plant and the
Partner of the
Bloomfield Community 4-H Club in attendance.
Year award.
The AEP SWEPCO plant, including its employees, volunteers and community
partners, received the WHC’s Pollinator Protection Award for implementing specific
Terry Stanfill, of Flint Creek land management practices to promote pollinator populations. Pollinators include bees,
birds, bats and other insects and animals that spread pollen so plant fertilization can
Power Plant, receives the
Pollinator Protection Award. occur. The award is presented to a WHC member company in cooperation with the
North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.
The Bloomfield Community 4-H Club, a key partner at Flint Creek’s award-winning
Eagle Watch Nature Trail, was honored as Community Partner of the Year for making a significant
contribution and lasting impact on a corporate site’s wildlife habitat enhancement programs through
hands-on environmental awareness and
improvement activities.
The Northwest Arkansas power plant
was recertified in the WHC’s Wildlife at
WorkSM program for outstanding wildlife
habitat management and education
efforts. Flint Creek also was selected as a
“Signature Site of Sustainability” to be
featured on the WHC media tour in 2008
as the organization celebrates its 20th
anniversary.
“These awards are a wonderful
recognition of our ongoing environmental
Trumpet vines provide nectar for many
pollinators including this female Rubythroated Hummingbird.
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RURAL ARKANSAS
Many species of
butterflies, such as
this sulphur, enjoy
native wildflowers at
Flint Creek.
Bald eagles spend the
winter months in
large numbers at
Flint Creek's
"SWEPCO Lake"
taking advantage of
the excellent fishing
opportunities on the
warm water lake.
stewardship at Flint Creek, as well as a tribute to our partnership with the
surrounding communities,” said Senior Chemist Terry Stanfill, who spearheads the
plant’s wildlife habitat efforts.
“The Bloomfield Community 4-H Club has been instrumental in projects like
bird nesting boxes, planting of native trees and shrubs, wildflower plots for
pollinator species, trail maintenance and our Adopt-A-Highway program. These
kids, teachers and parents have volunteered many hours to help make the Eagle
Watch Nature Trail an outstanding place for wildlife and for learning,” Stanfill said.
For the Pollinator Protection Award, Stanfill also credited the work of teacher
Terri Swicegood's 6th grade Gentry Middle School science class. “For several years,
they have been using Eagle Watch as an outdoor classroom to study pollinators.
Their classroom study of pollinators and especially their work building the butterfly
gardens at the Eagle Watch was an important factor in Flint Creek winning the
Pollinator Protection Award.”
Flint Creek Plant Manager Dan Lee said, “These wildlife habitat enhancement
activities are a source of great pride at Flint
Creek Plant. Our primary job is to provide
reliable, affordable electricity for Northwest
Arkansas. With dedicated employees, the
leadership of Terry Stanfill and strong
community partners like the Bloomfield
Community 4-H Club, we have continued
to demonstrate our commitment to environmental stewardship.”
SWEPCO President and Chief Operating
Officer Venita McCellon-Allen said, “Flint
Creek is a leading example of SWEPCO’s
efforts to protect the environment in all of
our power generation, energy delivery and
other operations. Terry Stanfill and other
Flint Creek employees have teamed up with
many folks in the surrounding communities
on projects that enhance the environment
and provide real learning experiences for
local schools, 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, Cub Scouts and other organizations.”
Adult Red fox among tall grasses.
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Feb 1:
Gallery Walk, Hot Springs,
501-624-0550
Feb 1-3:
Migrating through the River Valley, Lake Feb 8-Mar 30: Innovation and Change, Little
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Rock, 501-372-4000
Feb 1-5:
Eureka Mardi Gras Extravaganza, Eureka Feb 9:
Springs, 228-342-3671
Feb 1-28:
Mardi Gras Ozark Style, Bull Shoals,
870-445-4443
Feb 9:
Second Saturday Chef Series,
Morrilton, 501-727-5435
Feb 1-29:
Leap Year Month of Romance, Eureka
Springs, 479-253-7679
Feb 12:
Conway Symphony, 501-269-1066
Feb 1-Jul 6: “Play Ball!” Springdale,
479-750-8165
Feb 2:
Fat Saturday Parade of
Fools, Fayetteville,
479-236-4794
Feb 8-24:
“Doubt,” by John Patrick Shanley,
Little Rock, 501-378-0445
Winter Bluegrass Show, Hope,
870-777-3640
Feb 15-Mar 15: Celebrate Art, Springdale,
479-751-5441
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Chocolate Festival, Eureka Springs,
479-253-7888
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Lawn & Garden, Pine Bluff,
870-534-1033
Feb 2:
Amateur Chili BBQ Cook-off,
Fort Smith, 479-651-7128
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Vulture Venue, West Fork,
479-761-3325
Feb 2:
Historic Dance Workshop, Washington,
870-983-2684
Feb 17:
Annual Soup Sunday, Little Rock,
501-371-9678
Feb 2-3:
Lions Gun & Knife Show, Hot Springs,
501-767-2855
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Eagle Tours, Kirby, 870-398-4487
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Southeast Arkansas
Kennel Club Show,
Pine Bluff,
870-879-3384
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Feb 8:
Rags, Rugs and
Weavers, Rogers,
479-621-1154
Harold Thompson Series, Conway,
501-450-1249
Brazilian Guitar Fest, (UCA),
866-810-0012
Mardi Gras on Dickson St., Fayetteville,
479-236-4794
Friday Art Night, Little Rock,
501-324-9304
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“Movin’ Out,” Texarkana,
903-792-4992
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866-810-0012
Feb 22:
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Five Trail Rendezvous for Schools,
Washington, 870-983-2660
Basic Bonsai Class, Van Buren,
479-474-9225
Feb 23-24: Depression Era Glass & Pottery Show,
Little Rock, 501-868-4969
Feb 23-24: Frontier Days, Washington,
870-983-2684
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Blanchard Photo Tour, Mountain
View, 888-757-2211
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866-810-0012
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