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Inside this issue
Volume LXl, Number 4, February 2008
An official publication of
Arkansas Electric
Cooperatives, Inc.
Gary C. Voigt, President/CEO
Fe a t u re s
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Petit Jean State Park
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The excitement of still life
Ouida H. Cox
Editor
Rae Rinehart
Administrative Assistant
Dixie Rogers
Graphic Designer
Officers
Chairman J.D. Gleghorn
Salem
Vice Larry Hellums
Chairman Blytheville
Secretary Charles Burdine
Vendor
Treasurer Ronald Moore
Hamburg
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Heart assist devices
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Burning bush
Photographic & Art Credits
Cover
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15-18
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Mayme Ferguson
Ouida Cox
Mayme Ferguson
Debbi Turnbow
Extension Service
Certified Angus Beef
Nat'l Cherry Growers
39-41 iStockphoto
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Elegant entertaining
with ease
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No degree? No problem
De p a r t m e n t s
Comments . . . . . . . . .11
News briefs . . . . . . . . .12
Contact Information
Editorial & Advertising Offices:
One Cooperative Way
Little Rock, AR
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 510
Little Rock, AR 72203
e-mail: [email protected]
(501) 570-2200
Doug Rye says . . . . . . .22
Co-op news . . . . . . . . .23
Past-time . . . . . . . . . . .26
Family favorites . . . . . .30
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Reflections . . . . . . . . . .34
Crossword puzzle . . . .36
Calendar of events . . .46
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T h e Cove r
Mayme Ferguson: For many years, Mayme’s nature features have graced the
pages of this magazine. A superb painter, writer and photographer, she
nurtured her talent at the public library. Still life is the last article she submitted.
Mayme, who lived at Goshen near Fayetteville, died last February at age 86.
Petit Jean State
Park
The natural beauty of Petit Jean
Mountain inspired the creation of
Arkansas’s state parks system. Petit
Jean State Park mirrors the
mountain’s rugged beauty with its
rustic, native log and stone facilities, constructed by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC). The
focal point is Mather Lodge, open
year around. This 24-room hostelry
overlooks scenic Cedar Creek
Canyon. A meal in the lodge
guarantees a breathtaking view and
a dramatic sunset each evening.
Nearby are 33 fully-equipped
cabins, many share the same bluff
as the lodge. The canyon is the
work of Cedar Creek that cascades
as a spectacular 95-foot waterfall.
Upstream, a rock dam forms Lake
Bailey, 100 acres for fishing and
pedal boating. In summer, a
boathouse offers a snack bar, boat
rentals and supplies. Near Lake
Bailey, in secluded woodlands, are
127 campsites. The park offers
picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions,
a recreation hall, launch ramp, pool
and lighted tennis courts. Hiking
trails lead you along forests,
canyons, streams, meadows and
mountainsides. Interpreters host
programs and special events
highlighting the resources of this
park.
Petit Jean Mountain is also
home to the Museum of
Automobiles, a showcase of antique
and classic cars. For park/campsite
reservations: (501) 727-5441. For
lodge or cabin reservations: 1-800264-2402 or 50l-727-5431.
Take Exit #108 off I-40 at
Morrilton and travel nine miles
south on Ark. 9, then go 12 miles
west on Ark. 154.
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During the 1970s, conservation was the buzzword as
Americans were encouraged to give up their gas-guzzling
cars and turn their home and business thermostats back in
the aftermath of the Arab oil embargo.
Americans heeded those calls to action and traded in
their Cadillacs for gas miserly Datsuns and Toyotas. They
also turned their thermostats back at the same time the
nation’s utility industry was building new generation to
meet American’s growing demand for energy.
Those actions, among others, ended up creating a surplus
of electricity generation and somewhat stable gasoline prices
during the 1980s and through much of the 1990s. During
that time, interest in energy efficiency waned to some
degree. But since the turn of the century, that surplus of
electric generation has been consumed as Americans’
appetite for electricity has steadily grown. And the costs of
such fuel as natural gas, one of the top fuels used to generate
electricity, have skyrocketed, contributing to higher electric
bills. At the same time, demand for oil has grown, leading
once again to higher gasoline prices. Further fueling interest
in energy efficiency is the concern over global warming and
carbon emissions.
But long before the energy costs were on the rise and
global warming became a household phrase, the Electric
Cooperatives of Arkansas made energy efficiency a priority.
That’s because the cooperatives are not-for-profit, memberowned businesses that always seek to keep electricity costs as
low as possible. By encouraging members to use energy
wisely, the cooperatives can defer buying and/or building
new generation facilities. That, in turn, saves consumers
money.
Because of the cooperatives’ long track record in energy
efficiency, they were exempted from parts of an initiative
launched in 2006 by the Arkansas Public Service
Commission to promote energy efficiency. However, they
are monitoring the process and will continue to look for
ways to improve their promotional efforts. They will also
submit reports on their efforts to the commission.
Although the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are
currently exempt from the commission mandates, their
boards of directors decided to participate in two other
related programs – the Arkansas Weatherization and
Arkansas Energy Office-Energy Efficiency Arkansas
programs. The Arkansas Weatherization Program is designed
to weatherize severely energy-inefficient homes. The
program is funded by the state’s utilities and is administered
through the Arkansas Community Actions Agencies
Association (ACAAA). ACAAA is a private, non-profit
organization formed for the purpose of facilitating the
objectives of Arkansas’ 16 statewide local Community
Actions Agencies. As part of the commission’s initiative, the
cooperatives will collaborate with the ACAAA to improve
the availability of the weatherization program to cooperative
members. To help with that process, the cooperatives
provided a voluntary contribution toward the 2008 weatherization program.
Additionally, as a part of the commission’s energy
efficiency order, Arkansas’ utilities were directed to work
jointly with the Arkansas Energy Office to design, construct
and fund a fuel-neutral, statewide education program to
promote the efficient use of electricity and natural gas.
Although exempt from participation, the cooperatives also
elected to voluntarily contribute to the education program.
This participation is above and beyond the programs
already offered and supported by the Electric Cooperatives
of Arkansas. Since 1997, the cooperatives have worked with
Doug Rye, a nationally recognized energy efficiency expert
based in Saline County, Arkansas. Rye serves as a consultant
to the cooperatives popular model home program, an
educational program designed to teach cooperative members
about building techniques to make a home energy efficient.
Since its inception, 22 model homes have been built across
the state and thousands of people have toured the homes
during open houses.
In addition to the model home program, the cooperative
underwrite Rye’s statewide weekly radio show “Home
Remedies” in which Rye teaches listeners how to save money
by making their homes and businesses more energy efficient.
Rye also writes a monthly column on energy saving tips for
the cooperatives’ Rural Arkansas magazine, as well as
provides seminars at cooperative-hosted events.
In addition to the Rye partnership, several of the state’s
electric cooperatives offer free energy audits. And for more
than a decade, the cooperatives have sold the high energyefficient Marathon water heater to members. The cooperatives also promote the use of other energy-efficient
appliances and the use of geothermal heating and cooling
systems, the most efficient systems available.
While we are proud of these successful approaches, we
know we can do more. That’s why members will soon have
the opportunity to further help promote energy efficiency
programs, as well as the potential development of additional
renewable energy resources, through the cooperative’s new
Green Power program. Please stay tuned for more details on
this exciting new program.
In the meantime, to learn more about the cooperative’s
energy efficiency efforts, as well as the state’s initiative, visit:
www.ecark.org
www. 1- 800- ARKANSAS. com/energy
Douglas White
Vice President, Systems Services
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
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Energy efficiency makes a comeback
news briefs of the month
Make your home – not your wallet – lighter
Try lighting your home differently and you might find
your wallet a little heavier.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs – the twisty ones that
last up to five years – use about two-thirds less energy
than incandescents. That energy savings translates into
lower energy bills.
You can save $30 over the lifetime of each CFL you
use in place of a traditional incandescent bulb. CFLs last
for 6,000 or more hours before they burn out.
As a bonus, a CFL doesn't put off much heat when it
burns, unlike the incandescent light bulbs you're probably
using now. The result: The CFL doesn't add heat to the
air in a room that you're trying to cool when it's hot
outside. Less added heat means your air conditioner
doesn't have to work so hard. That can save you even
more.
The latest CFLs are much improved from those slowto-turn-on, pale-white bulbs of the past. If you tried
CFLs a long time ago and didn't like the color or the delay, try them again. The light and performance of the latest CFLs is
much closer to what you're used to.
It's true that CFLs cost more than incandescents – from around $3 to $15 per bulb compared with less than $1 per
incandescent bulb. But you'll more than make up the difference by paying lower electric bills.
Which CFL equals my old 60-watt bulb?
Choose a compact fluorescent light bulb between 13 watts and 15 watts if you want it to light your room about as
brightly as your traditional, 60-watt incandescent light bulb.
Most manufacturers include "product equivalency" numbers on the package, so you might see a label that says "soft
white 60" or "60-watt replacement."
Here's a guideline for CFLs that replace incandescent bulbs of other wattages:
Incandescent
40-watt
60 watt
75 watt
100 watt
CFL
7-9 watt
13-15 watt
18-20 watt
23-25 watt
Ceiling fan can make your room feel warmer
If you're feeling chilly but your energy bill is through the roof, there's a simple way to warm your home up that won't
cost you nearly as much. That ceiling fan you use to cool off in the summer can make you feel warmer in the winter, too.
Ceiling fans don't actually warm or cool the air; they move it around so the air in the room feels that way. Turn on your
fan and it will recirculate the heat that has risen to the ceiling so it flows back into the room. That means you can turn the
thermostat down a couple of degrees and still feel warm and toasty.
Here's the trick: Most ceiling fans have "forward" and "reverse" settings. On "forward," the blades turn in a counterclockwise direction on most fans. That blows the air down from the ceiling. That subtle
downward "wind" feels nice during the summer, which is why a ceiling fan
makes a room feel more comfortable at a higher temperature.
The "reverse" setting, on the other hand, sucks the air up toward the
ceiling. That upward flow of air pushes the warmer air trapped at the
ceiling back down, so the air near the floor feels as warm as the air near the ceiling.
The "reverse" setting is usually the clockwise setting on the fan. In the winter, run the
fan on the lowest speed; it doesn't take much energy to do the job.
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February is all about your heart.
The same month that brings us Valentine's Day is also American Heart
Month.
Show your heart you really care by buying an automatic external
defibrillator for your home.
The life-saving devices you see in hospitals also are available in a
portable size that's safe for home use.
When someone's heart fails, you can use the defibrillator to deliver a
shock that's intended to get the heart moving again. The devices are
designed to work along with CPR, and have been proven to raise
someone's chance of survival significantly.
In fact, the American Red Cross includes defibrillator training in its CPR instruction classes.
Most home defibrillators are battery-operated,
and some come with rechargeable batteries.
Once charged, the battery can retain its charge
for up to four years – depending on the brand –
before it needs to be replaced, and it keeps
enough power in store to resuscitate someone
the entire time.
The machines come with instructions, and
some feature voice instructions during use.
You can find defibrillators online and at
medical supply stores and even some office supply
stores, for as little as $1,200.
Don’t get burned this winter
As you warm yourself and your family indoors during the cold winter
months, don't get burned.
Stay safe around heaters, stoves and other hot objects. Some tips:
• Keep your space heater several feet away from yourself, your furniture
and your draperies while it's turned on. And never leave a child alone in a
room with an operating space heater.
• Don't try to balance a child in one arm and a cup of hot coffee or tea
with the opposite hand.
• Avoid loose clothing while cooking or tending to the fireplace. Throw
on a short-sleeved shirt to cut your risk of catching your clothes on fire.
• Turn pot handles away from the edge of the stove to avoid knocking
the pots over.
• Puncture microwavable plastic bags and keep containers slightly
ventilated while they're in the microwave oven. This prevents buildup of
scalding steam.
• If you have a grease fire, don't try to move or touch the pan. Instead,
turn off the heat and cover it with a lid.
• Place fireplace ashes in a metal container outside by themselves. This
gets them out of the house and isolates them from flammable materials.
• Teach kids respect for fire: Let them know that it's dangerous and not
something to play with or around.
T
rivia
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• Minnie Murro became the world’s
oldest bride when she married Dudley
Reid at the age of 102 on May 31, 1991.
Reid, the groom, was 83 years old.
Harry Stevens was 103 when he
married 84 year old Thelma Lucas at the
Caraville Retirement Home in
Wisconsin on December 3, 1984.
• One in 5 men proposes on one knee.
• How did cops become a name for
police officers? In New York when the
Police Officer’s first uniforms came out,
they had bright copper buttons. The
slang term came about as a result of
this. Actually, there are two theories.
The answer above is one of them. The
other theory is that “cops” is an abbreviation for “Constables On Patrol.”
• Cats, not dogs, are the most common
pets in America. There are approximately 66 million cats to 58 million dogs,
with Parakeets a distant third at 14
million.
• It takes a lobster approximately seven
years to grow to be one pound.
• Damascus, Syria, was flourishing a
couple of thousand years before Rome
was founded in 753 B.C., making it the
oldest continuously inhabited city in
existence.
• George Washington died the last hour
of the last day of the last week of the
last month of the last year of the 18th
century.
• Money man Cornelius Vanderbilt was an
insomniac and a believer in the occult.
He was not able to fall asleep unless
each leg of the bed was planted in a dish
filled with salt. He felt this kept out the
evil spirits. It also kept out snails, ants,
and anyone with high blood pressure.
• Thomas Jefferson trained his pet
mockingbird, Dick, to sing along as he
played the violin.
• George Washington had an eighth-grade
education.
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The Excitement of Still-life
Artists have made good use of still-life subjects for hundreds of years and their paintings
and reproductions hang by the thousands in homes and museums. Still-life is also a wonderful
subject for photographers. It can be as exciting and require as much thought and talent as any
photographic subject, and the results will provide original prints and enlargements for home
decoration or gifts.
The ingredients of one’s own still-life can be the objects that are of special interest to the
photographer. Small antique items, figurines, seashells, glassware, flowers and fruits are all
possibilities. There can be no photographing until the still-life is correctly set up and that
requires some knowledge and effort but not enough to frighten anyone away. ➺
B Y M AY M E F E R G U S O N
B
efore starting, a short study of still-life
composition will be helpful. A book of still-life
prints from the library or an art supply store will furnish
much information and inspiration. Practice will bring a sort
of subconscious feeling for composition.The important
elements in setting up and photographing a still-life include
a selection of objects, some type of solid surface,
backdrops, lighting, both primary and reflective, and
camera equipment.
Objects to be used together should have some
relationship to one another, while a variety of shapes,
colors and textures add interest. A tall vase, bottle or
candle can serve as a focal point to build a composition
around, but a simple low arrangement can also be
charming. Glass adds sparkle but needs careful attention
to prevent unwanted reflections. To hold the composition
to the table visually let some small item extend off the
main arrangement and forward. This will be the lowest
object in the composition. Study the arrangement
carefully to see that the whole is pleasing to the eye.
Check where shadows are falling as nothing effects the
photograph more.
Many types of lighting can be used.The professional
has a large array of choices at his disposal but the serious
amateur can obtain excellent results without a great deal
of expense. Most of the illustrations in this article were
made with natural light and various kinds of secondary or
fill-in lights. Since direct sunlight is too strong and creates
harsh shadows, a thin curtain was placed across the
window to diffuse the light somewhat. The uncovered
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part allowed bright sunlight to fall on a reflector for a fillin light.
Many things can be used as reflectors, white posterboard, styrofoam sheets and aluminum foil are all highly
reflective. A small mirror or the bottom of a tin can will
direct a spot of light into a shadowed area. Colored mat
board can be used to reflect a warmer light onto the
composition. Either white or colored bulbs from the
supermarket can be used for secondary lights. (Daylight
film is not balanced for this type of lighting but since most
of the light is natural it can turn out fine,) Do not use
warm colored bulbs or reflectors if your arrangement is in
cool blue and green shades.
There are many choices of a surface and background.
Antique objects might look great on a table of worn
wood. Any kind of drapable cloth can be used for a table
covering and back drop. Many photographers use black
velvet behind their subjects for a deep non-glare darkness,
the so-called Rembrandt effect. Matboard, which comes
in a variety of colors can be used for background but
requires a support of some kind. A smooth cloth
background can be made by stretching material tightly
over masonite or paneling. A softly draped cloth is easier
and can be folded to form ‘lead-in’ lines, directing the eye
into the center of interest.
Experiment, using your own objects and ideas in a way
that is pleasing to your own discerning eye. The
background will be thrown out of focus if it is some
distance behind the set-up. A piece of non-glare glass
between the still-life and the background will diffuse it and
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let the still-life arrangement stand out. Some
study in photography books or magazines
will teach you how to build light tables and
light tents inexpensively at home. A white
sheet over a frame, with the light diffused
through the cloth, will let you photograph
very shiny, reflective objects such as a hand
made knife or glassware.
Now we come to the camera equipment
which must be adequate, but adequate does
not mean that you have to buy out the
camera store. Single lens reflex cameras
come in a wide range of prices and their
through-the-lens viewing will let you see
exactly how your still-life will appear. The
through-the lens metering will judge the
amount of light on your subject for you.
Since your still-life will pose motionlessly
for as long as necessary you will not need to
buy a camera with an extremely fast shutter
speed. On the other hand a fast lens (one
that lets in a maximum of light) will be a
help in a low light situation. For example, a
f-1.4 lens has four times the light gathering
ability of an f-2.8 lens. Some people like a
wide angle lens so that they can move in
close and still have good depth of field. but
wide angles can cause distortion of the
subject. If you should want to use a flash.
try putting a handkerchief over the flash
head to reduce glare and reflections.
Remember that you will not be able to
predict the exact area of light and shadows
when using flash, so use it with discretion.
Film choices are so numerous that I will
not go into them here. Most photographers
have their own favorites. I usually shoot
color slides, so the illustrations with this
article were made with Kodachrome 64.
There are many tricks that you may want
to try. Photographing through non-glare
glass will diffuse and soften the effect.
Backgrounds can be colored with pastel
chalks to make a sky and clouds appearance.
Drape soft scarves as a backdrop to delicate
flowers or go from the sublime to the
ridiculous and photograph something to
create a laugh.
So set up the card table and begin to
practice. You may never rival the artists of
old but you can spend your spare time in an
enjoyable and creative way.
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cut your utility bills
Doug Rye says ...
Lesson 4: Energy Efficiency 101: From the ground up
The dreaded Delta T
Yes, it is cold outside and
yes, I am still wearing my
shoes when I go out to get the morning paper. It is
definitely winter right now, but spring will be here
before you know it.
If you read and implemented the information in the
last two columns, your floors should be warmer
and your walls should be more energy efficient,
therefore making your whole house more comfortable. When talking about walls in the last column, I
mentioned that certain types of wall insulation
perform better than others when it is cold outside
and, particularly, when the wind is blowing. When it
is 75 degrees outside, no one really worries about
wall insulation. In fact, they may open the windows
and go fishing. When it is 25 degrees outside, and
the wind is blowing, no one wants to go out
outside, much less go fishing.
You are no doubt aware that the wind chill temperature can be considerably lower than the real
temperature. Generally speaking, non-heated
moving air is not conducive to comfort in the
winter. You may be asking, “What is Doug getting
at?” Well, just bear with me, I’m getting there. You
probably are aware of wind chill, but you may not
be aware of another type of air movement, which
we call a “driving force.” This phenomenon occurs
when there is a temperature difference between
two locations, such as the interior and exterior of a
house. That temperature difference is called a
Delta T.
In nature, warm air always moves toward cold air.
Think of it this way – the hot air is trying to get out
of my house in the winter, but in the summer, the
hot air is trying to get in my house. The greater the
Delta T, the faster the air movement and the
greater the driving force. Here’s a good example:
When you open an oven door, you can feel the hot
air rush out. You can literally feel the “driving force”
of the hot air as it escapes. And, in your house, the
greater the driving force, the faster you’ll lose the
heat, which means your heating system has to work
harder.
If there are cold spots on your wall, the warm air
goes to those spots and heat is lost as long as the
wall remains cold. In other words, you are going to
keep losing heat until you fix the problems. If you
take steps to make the wall warmer, such as
caulking and installing insulation, the Delta T and the
driving force are less.
Here’s something else to consider. In most cases,
the warm air also contains moisture. When that
warm air hits a cold spot, such as your window
glass, it may well turn to water. It can do the same
thing on or in your wall, causing mold or mildew to
appear.
Well, I think you understand the problem so what is
the solution? Simply stated, just caulk and insulate
the wall and other locations to eliminate cold spots.
I have learned through the years that cellulose or
foam insulation is best for this purpose. Warming
the wall will reduce the driving force by reducing
the dreaded Delta T.
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
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What People Don’t Know About Electricity is Alarming
A recent nationwide survey conducted by the Lauer
Johnson Research firm of Washington, D.C. provides some
interesting information about how much knowledge the
average American has about the electric industry. In
addition to the 74 questions that were asked of 1000
respondents, two focus groups were asked about the fuel
sources used to produce electricity. With many states,
including Arkansas, establishing commissions to examine
the effects of global warming as ways to address the
“problem”, what people don’t know about the process of
producing and distributing electricity is very alarming.
It’s what they think they know that is the scary part. For
instance, the survey indicates that Americans think that
coal is used to produce only 23% of the nation’s electricity.
The correct number is 50%. That’s right, half of the
nation’s electric energy is produced by burning coal. The
survey also tells us that people think oil produces 22% of
our electricity, when the actual amount is only 3%.
The focus groups got it about right on natural gas, 19%.
They think hydropower produces about twice what it does
in actuality, which is 7%. And they think that America gets
fully 10% of its electric energy from renewable fuels when
the actual number is 2%.Nuclear power produces 19% of
our electricity and the focus groups thought that number
was 13%.
can take to address global climate change. It can reasonably
be expected that this report will result in legislative
proposals to be considered in the 2009 regular session of
the General Assembly. That body will consist of perhaps
as many as 30 or more new members with no previous
legislative experience, or knowledge of state government,
because about one-third of the House members will be
term limited out of office.
For our electric cooperative members in Arkansas it is
important that you know that coal is the fuel of choice for
approximately 70% of our electric production. Any energy
policy that is directed “Any energy policy that
toward energy independence
is
directed
toward
for America simply must
energy independence
include coal in the mix. It is
abundant and cheap, and for America simply must
technology is improving to include coal.”
keep it cleaner. No coal fired generation plant that can’t
meet state and federal air emission standards will ever be
approved in Arkansas. Nor should it be approved.
What this survey says to us in the electric utility industry
is that if we are going to be able to get energy policy in
America right, we have a long winding road of education
ahead of us just to get everyone on the same playbook.
Cooperatives are leaders in energy efficiency standards,
and that can be a significant part of carbon reduction
policies. Renewable energy has a role to play as well, but it
is not as cheap as one would like. What we all have to hope
for, as consumers and bill payers and employees of
businesses, is that our policy makers are educated enough
about our industry to understand the implications for our
state’s economy. Arkansas remains an economically
challenged state and the costs of energy for homes, small
businesses and heavy industry drives our lives.
By November 1, 2008, the Arkansas Governor’s Commission
on Climate Change in will produce a report to the Governor
and to the General Assembly that will likely establish some
carbon reduction goals and recommend actions the state
We are in this together, so stay tuned, stay engaged, and
stay connected. It is going to be incumbent on you, our
members, to help educate the people you elect to public
office so they are able to serve you effectively.
As your Local Energy Partner, we encourage you to conserve
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Together we will make a difference.
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Health notes
Heart assist devices
If you have advanced heart
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heart is too weak to pump enough
blood to the rest of your body, a
heart transplant can improve your
chances of survival, as well as your
quality of life. Unfortunately, the
demand for donor hearts far
outpaces the supply and the wait
can be long. As a result, attention
has turned to alternative management techniques including
mechanical ones. One alternate is a
heart pump, also known as a
ventricular assist device (LVAD).
This implantable battery-operated
pump is often used as a temporary
bridge to keep people alive while
waiting for a transplant. However
this has been used as a permanent
form of therapy in people who are
not transplant candidates.
A left ventricular assist device
can be implanted close to the heart
in the upper abdomen to help
support the pumping of the
weakened heart until a transplant is
available. An LVAD works by
emptying blood from your left
ventricle into a pump, then
pumping the blood into the aorta,
the main blood vessel to the rest of
the body.
For a few, heart function
actually improved while using a
heart pump and waiting for a
transplant. With the support of the
device and medications, their
hearts recovered to normal or nearnormal levels, allowing them to be
gradually weaned from the pump
until they no longer need it. One
study examined 131 people with
implanted pumps while waiting for
transplants. Thirty-two recovered
enough to have their pumps
removed. Although only a few
people have been able to use LVAD
as a means of recovery, it may be
an option for some.
As more individuals are being
supported with LVAD implants—
often more than a year—
researchers are testing whether the
heart pump can be used as long-term
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LVAD therapy, the researchers most
important finding was that LVADs
reduced the risk of death by almost
half compared to medical therapy
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The Food & Drug
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destination therapy. Although people
in the LVAD device group were more
than twice as likely as those receiving
medical therapy alone to have serious
complications such as infection,
bleeding or malfunction of the
device, they survived longer and
experienced improved quality of life.
The overall survival rates with
LVAD still lag behind those of heart
transplantation—70 percent of those
with heart transplants survive up to
five years as opposed to only 37
percent with LVADs for two years.
Successful treatment of advanced
heart failure with a heart pump
would be a boon to people unable to
receive a new heart, for lack of
availability or eligibility. But for this
to happen on a broad scale, the longterm success rate of the mechanical
version must come closer to that of a
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family favorites
Recipes from Marceil’s kitchen
Marceil Morgan, of Star City, is a life-long resident of Lincoln County. She was
manager of consumer accounts for C & L Electric for 39 years before retiring in 1996.
She has one daughter, Sharon, who is director of the Anthony School in Little Rock.
Marceil loves to cook and enjoys sharing with her friends and neighbors. Here are some
of her favorites.
CHEESE ENCHILADAS
8
16
2
1/4
1
oz. can enchilada sauce
oz. can tomato sauce
tablespoons chili powder
cup water
large onion, diced
8 oz. can olives, sliced
(optional)
10 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
10 oz. cheddar cheese
12-15 corn tortillas
Mix enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder and water. Set
aside. Shred both cheeses and mix together in bowl. Warm enough oil
in skillet to cover bottom. Soften tortillas in pan until limp (this only
takes a few moments). Dip heated tortillas in the sauce and lay in
casserole dish. Fill tortillas with olives, onions and cheese mixture.
Once all tortillas are in casserole dish, top with remaining sauce and
cheese. Bake at 350˚ for 10-12 minutes until bubbly.
M ACARONI SALAD
1 lb. macaroni, cooked &
drained
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
4 carrots, grated
2 oz. jar pimento
Mix:
1 can eagle brand milk
2 cups miracle whip
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vinegar
Pour over macaroni & refrigerate overnight.
BUTTERFINGER PIE
1 graham cracker crust
Mix
DRESSING FOR COLE SLAW
1 cup salad dressing
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Celery seed
Salt & pepper
Mix and refrigerate. Use on coleslaw as needed. It is also good on
purple onions.
ORANGE JUICE CAKE
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup oil
1 small box instant vanilla
pudding
4 eggs
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
Spray bundt pan and sprinkle with nuts. Mix remaining ingredients,
pour over nuts and bake at 325˚ for 50 to 60 minutes. Punch holes
in cake and pour glaze over hot cake.
Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 stick butter
Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes and pour over cake.
COTTON BLOSSOMS
1 small can snow-crab meat
8 oz. cream cheese
1 p kg. won-ton wrappers
Mix together. Put small amount of cheese mixture in center of wonton wrappers, pickup all four corners together into blossom shape.
Fry in hot oil.
Sauce for Dipping
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. cool whip
4 2 oz. Butterfinger candy
bars, crushed
Pour into crust and sprinkle one crushed Butterfinger on top and
refrigerate overnight.
Make a sauce of melted butter, brown sugar and a jar of apricot
preserves. Heat and serve.
SQUASH DRESSING
LEMON BLOSSOMS
1 yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 box lemon pudding
3/4 cup oil
Mix all of the above and beat 2 or 3 minutes. Fill small muffin pans
half full and bake at 350˚ for approximately 12 minutes.
Glaze
1 box powdered sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
cup sugar
cup cider vinegar
cup oil
oz. jar diced pimento,
undrained
1 can English peas, drained
1 can French cut green beans,
drained
1 medium bell pepper,
chopped
1 can shoepeg corn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Bring sugar, vinegar & oil to a boil. Cook stirring often for approximately 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 30 minutes.
Stir remaining ingredients in a large bowl and gently stir in dressing,
cover and chill overnight.
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TOASTED PECANS
2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
CHILLED VEGETABLE SALAD
2 eggs
3/4 cup chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of chicken or
cream of mushroom soup
Sauté onions in butter; mix remaining ingredients and pour into a
greased casserole dish. Bake 350˚ for 45 minutes.
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons oil
Dip muffins in glaze.
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2 cups yellow squash, cooked
and mashed
2 cups cornbread, crumbled
1 stick butter
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat oven to 300˚. Mix and pour over pecans and toast for 30
minutes stirring every 5 to 10 minutes.
WIENERS
2 p kgs. hot dog wieners, cut
into thirds
1 lb. bacon, cut
Mix
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
Wrap bacon around wieners and sprinkle sugar mixture over wieners
and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350˚ for 45 minutes.
Burning Bush
Think fall color, and trees
changing vibrant shades of red and
orange come to mind. But a few
shrubs also have dazzling hues.
Of these, the burning bush euonymus
(Euonymus alatus) is the most striking
and dependable. Though it has long
been used as a hedge plant, its days of
popularity are now waning as
changing times cancel out its many
good attributes.
Burning bush euonymus is a large,
flat-topped deciduous shrub in the
bittersweet family. It’s native to a large
part of northeastern China and
adjacent areas of Korea and Japan.
It was reportedly introduced into the
United States in about 1860.
By 1900, burning bush was being
grown in the nursery trade in this
country. By the 1930s, it had picked
up the common name “burning
bush,” a reference to the happenings
described in Exodus of the Bible.
Burning bush, and especially the
more dwarf form called ‘Compactus,’
became popular as hedge plants
during the middle years of the
century. But by the 1990s, it was
over-planted and a bit shopworn.
It still has a place in many urban
landscapes where its only likelihood
of spread is to a neighbor’s flowerbed
or a nearby abandoned lot. But, in
areas where the landscape abuts open
woodlands, species with less potential
for spread should be chosen.
Potential exists for neutering burning
bush and several research teams are
working on the problem. When
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Entertaining
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Spicy Steak Pinwheels with
Pumpkin Aioli
1 lb. top sirloin, cut across the grain
into 12 thin strips
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider
Sweet Cherry & Chipotle
Roasted New York Strip
5
7
1
2
2
lb. New York strip roast
oz. canned sweet dark cherries, drained
cup frozen red sweet cherries
tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo
tablespoons molasses
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 500°.
Combine cherries, chipotle peppers and molasses
in a blender. Divide sauce, reserving half for glaze
and half for a serving sauce.
Place roast, fat side up, in roasting pan and
season with salt and pepper. Place in preheated
oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and
brush roast with a thin glaze of cherry sauce.
Repeat every 10 minutes until the roast reaches
desired doneness (135° for medium rare
doneness).
Remove roast from oven and let rest for 20
minutes. Slice across the grain and serve with
reserved sauce. Serves 10-12.
Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
with Cherry & Bacon
2 lbs. (3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled
and diced
1 lb. bacon, chopped
2 shallots, sliced
12 oz. frozen sweet cherries, drained and
cooked down to absorb some moisture
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Partially cook bacon in a large sauté pan. Remove
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potatoes and cook over medium high heat until
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cherries to sweet potato mixture and sauté until
shallots are translucent and bacon is crispy.
Toss in chopped parsley and season to taste.
Serves 6.
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Roll each steak strip and thread onto skewers.
Season steak with salt and cayenne pepper, and
grill or broil to desired doneness.
.Make pumpkin aioli by combining remaining
ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve skewers with aioli.
Chef’s note: If using wooden skewers, soak in
water overnight before use.
Serves 12.
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Mixed Greens with Cherry
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 cup frozen sweet cherries, thawed and
drained
3 tablespoons grape seed oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 tablespoon apple cider
Salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups pecans
3 heads Belgian endive, cleaned
1 head Bibb lettuce, cleaned
2 oz. baby spinach, cleaned
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Combine cherries, oil, vinegar, shallots, cider, salt
and pepper in a blender. Puree dressing until
smooth.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring
water and sugar to a boil, whisking frequently, for
about 5 minutes, until simple syrup forms.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon salt and
cayenne pepper. Add pecans, coating them evenly
with syrup. Spread pecans evenly on a cooling
rack and allow glaze to harden.
Assemble salad in large bowl by adding greens,
blue cheese, candied pecans and dressing. Toss
gently before serving.
Serves 8.
Cherry Clafouti
1 (12 oz.) bag frozen dark sweet cherries,
thawed and drained
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon orange liquor
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup sugar, plus 6 teaspoons
Pinch of salt
1 cup skim milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Preheat oven to 375°°F.
Butter six 6-ounce individual quiche dishes.
Divide cherries equally over the bottom of each
dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange
liquor, vanilla, lemon zest, 1/3 cup sugar and salt.
Slowly blend in milk.
Add flour and whisk until slightly lumpy.
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Jobs are out there, but you need to learn before you can earn
Parents of America, take notice. The nation’s governors
want your children to go to college. What’s more, they’re
prepared to push for tougher classes in high school so every
graduate will have the option to enroll. Business and
industry leaders have called for increased college attendance
and tougher high school standards for years. Now, everyone
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is joining the chorus calling for
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They have good reasons, too.
Today’s college grads, on average,
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But does everyone have to go
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decade.
Continued on next page
Top job-growth sectors
Not all top-paying careers are equally open to newcomers. It can pay to pick a
field wisely. The High Growth Job Training Initiative by the Department of Labor’s
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industries, which in
addition to health care
include fields with entrylevel positions that don’t
require degrees—fields
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energy.
There’s a strong job
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Depending on what city
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After eight years (and
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Energy careers among the
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The Employment and Training
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Administration lists energy among
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half hands-on. This
nationwide. In the electric utility
training does not come
industry alone, 40,000 permanent
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offer assistance.
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by Master Doll Artist
Linda Webb
Only
2 payments of
2999*
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©2008 ADG, 9200 N. Maryland Ave.,
Niles, IL 60714-1397
03-00785-001-2ARP
PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY
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Address
City
Email Address
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State
Zip
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Hand-set with two sparkling
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Front and back of
Letter Locket closed
Richly accented
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Shown with
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She has enriched your life and brought you joy ...
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Mar 1:
Cane Hill Kite Festival, 479-824-8109
Mar 15:
Mar 1:
Miss Daffodil Festival Pageant, Camden,
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Archeology Day at Petit Jean, Morrilton,
501-727-5441
Mar 15:
Artifact ID Day, Parkin, 870-755-2500
Mar 1:
Home & Garden Show, Texarkana,
870-773-2941
Mar 15:
Antique Power Show, El Dorado,
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Mar 1:
“A Place to Eat,” Fort Smith, 479-783-2966
Mar 15:
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, El Dorado,
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Mar 1-31: Wye Mtn. Daffodil Fest, 501-330-2403
Mar 1-31: Dripstone Trail Tour, Mtn. View,
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Mar 15-16: Spring Antique Show and Sale, Eureka
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Mar 1-31: Step Back Saturdays: Women’s Work, Little
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Mar 15-31: Governor Conway Days, Bradley,
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Little Rock Marathon, 501-371-4639
Mar 16:
Mar 6:
History Day, Springdale, 479-750-5165
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Big Phat Band, UCA, 866-810-0012
Mar 6-8:
Bluegrass Fest, Mtn. View, 870-269-2704
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Tango to Transfiguration, Little Rock,
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Archeology and History, Springdale,
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Spring Equinox Celebration, Scott,
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All About Wildflowers, Jersey,
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Mar 8:
Walks Through History, Fordyce,
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Pioneer Craft Festival, Rison, 870-325-7289
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Forge Fest, Scott, 501-961-1409
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Great Arkansas Cleanup, Harrisburg,
870-578-2064
Mar 22:
South Arkansas Garden & Outdoor Show,
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Mar 8:
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Mar 22:
Eureka Springs Kite Festival, 479-253-3790
Mar 26:
Joshua Bell Symphony Orchestra, Little
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Mar 27:
Warfield Concerts, Helena, 870-572-1123
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Mar 14-15: U of A Track NCAA Championships,
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Mar 14-16: River Valley Lawn & Garden Show,
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The Bridal Fair at Garvan Woodland
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Mar 28-29: Home, Garden & Sports Show, Ash Flat,
870-257-1837
Mar 28-30: Foothills FilmFest, Batesville, 870-251-1189
Mar 14-16: Jonquil Fest, Washington, 870-983-2684
Mar 29:
Mar 15: St. Paddy’s Parade, Eureka Springs,
479-239-4466
Junior Fishing Contest, Star City,
870-628-4714
Mar 29:
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