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2 JANUARY 12, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS

Most of us want to leave a legacy, to live beyond the grave, yet we avoid thinking about death. This reluctance keeps

us from looking realistically at what will happen when we’re no longer living. In my last two columns (November 24, page 4 and Dec. 8, page 7) we discussed the importance of making a will and setting up powers of attorney. Every senior should take care of these critical matters.

Most of us think “inside the box” by planning to leave resources to our children or grandchildren. Setting up a trust to help grand-children receive a college education will “pay it forward” for many years. Others think “outside the box” and plan some type of charitable giving that will initiate or perpetuate a cause dear to their heart. Every person’s resources and personal situation are different, and only the individual can decide how he or she wants to speak from the grave.

Decisions about finances, planning for end-of-life care and trying to protect assets sometimes obscures other, more creative ways to leave your personal legacy. (These financial matters must have attention and next month we’ll discuss some of the issues involved in estate planning.)

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FROM ThE EDiTOR

Caregivers Benefit More than Patienthere’s a twist on the benefits of caregiving. Instead of expecting

someone or some external thing to make you feel better, try giving care or providing support to others. We assume the benefits of caregiving accrue to the person receiving care—in the form of food, medication, help going to the bathroom. However, at least some of the health benefits of social support help the caregiver, as a direct result of providing care. We benefit our own health by helping a loved one.

There are more than 46 million Americans who provide regular unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Caregivers spend an average of 21 hours per week providing care. And, about 60% of caregivers work full or part-time. How’s that for stress?

But maybe not, maybe caregivers already know what the researchers at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) recently documented using MRI brain imaging. The researchers report that the brain processes support-giving as a basic, funda-mental type of rewarding experience—like eating your favorite food or receiving money. Researchers also found that giving support reduces stress because, they theorize, it reduces fear and the brain’s other responses to stress.

Caregivers in the test actually felt more rewarded and less stressful when the person they were caring for needed a lot of attention and care.

One researcher offered this theory: “Giving support to those we are close to may increase their likelihood of survival and, therefore, the likelihood that our genes will get passed on,” according to Naomi Eisenberger, assistant professor of psychology at UCLA. “Because of the importance of support-giving for the survival of our species, it is possible that over our evolutionary history, support-giving became psychologically rewarding to ensure this behavior persisted.”

We’re all in this caregiving thing together—do it for your loved ones; do it for your own health.

Your Legacy Can Pay it ForwardBy Jane Purtle, DA

For the genealogist

or family historian,

finding a diary

or journal is like

discovering a box of jewels

in the attic.

SOMEThiNg TO ThiNK ABOUT.. .


The legacy each

of us chooses to leave

behind springs from the

passions that motivate

our creative energies.

It’s not necessary to set up a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or build a Bud Walton Arena to leave a trace of yourself. Perhaps your legacy won’t be as visible, but those who inherit from you may be equally grateful for the gift you leave behind.

One friend, now deceased, had a passion for photography. He took pictures of everything and everyone in the small Arkansas town and its environs where he lived. His pictures now form a collection in the local museum where they are a resource for the wider public. They will document for years to come a history that would not be remembered in graphic images except for his passion to record everyday life.

I enjoy reading personal journals, including famous people like Emerson, Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. I’ve also searched for more obscure journal writers and diarists, including those who wrote in the early part of the Twentieth Century when my forebears were growing up. I want to know what real, everyday life was like back then.

A journal or diary preserved over time is an inesti-mable treasure for family members and others. It is a gift only you can give for those left behind and yet unborn. For the genealogist or family historian, finding a diary or journal is like discovering a box of jewels in the attic.

Many seniors enjoy spending time on the Internet and in libraries researching their family history. Some write formal histories, others leave notebooks and charts detailing their research. Their efforts will pay it forward for their families and local historians for years to come. With technology now available, accessing,

storing and sharing this information assures that it will be preserved and disseminated widely.

A friend of mine collected family recipes and stories, including photo-graphs, and published a cookbook for family and friends. The history of this family’s cooking will live on for many generations, anytime someone makes one of the recipes. Her granddaughter may someday incorporate these recipes into her own digital collection.

Like photographs, which preserve graphic images, oral history preserves oral images, stories and voices of the past. A good place to start with oral history is yourself and your family. Years ago when cassette recorders were popular, I interviewed my parents and other family members. When I listen to those recordings, my family members are back with me, as real as the day I recorded them. Later, I collected

interviews for the Veterans History Project, a program sponsored by the Library of Congress for their archive of veterans’ stories from all the wars. Now, with digital recorders and personal computing devices, collecting, storing and accessing oral history becomes easier with each passing year. If you like the interview format, collecting oral history from your community may be your way to pay it forward.

The legacy each of us chooses to leave behind springs from the passions that motivate our creative energies. If we make quilts, paint pictures, plant trees, craft furniture, start a non-profit, or make a video library of family history, we can be satisfied that we are leaving a legacy that will endure.

SOMEThiNg TO ThiNK ABOUT.. .


This is one of my favorite places to eat, so steel yourself for a bunch of uncharac-

teristically saccharine comments. But, it’s the holidays, right?

The Starving Artist Café has been around for a while, but I think they found a home when they moved to the current location on Argenta’s Main Street. The chef and owner has a nice cooking resume that includes six years at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Working in New Orleans means you learn a lot about cooking seafood and that experience shows at Starving Artist.

There is a fish special every day and it’s the main reason I keep going back. The grilled salmon (upper right) I had recently came with a lemon-caper sauce. It was perfectly cooked and delicious paired with roasted red pota-toes and a serving of sautéed squash. The

last two were dusted with what tasted like rosemary, thyme and sage-- the folks there seem enamored with those seasonings.

The chicken and corn chowder that my friend started with was thick and hearty. So, too, my beef and barley soup. Both quite good. The only soup I’ve tried that seemed less successful was their cream of asparagus soup, which was too subtle for my tastes.

My friend had the pasta special (there’s one of those every day, as well) of penne, shrimp, black olives, and other things I can’t remember,

in a light cream sauce (lower left). It was deli-cious. Another saccharine remark, but it’s hard to be snide about a place that prepares food this well day after day.

Let me try though. A real drawback of the new location is the hard and resonant interior.

When lots of folks are in there chat-tering away, it’s loud. It significantly detracts from the dining fun if you can’t hear what the person across the table is saying.

I wish they would consider putting sound-deadening panels on the walls to absorb the noise just a tad. More specifically, the noise from the table of 30-something lawyers, seated next to us and excitedly talking about--yep, you guessed it--themselves. Some things just never change.

The lunch prices at Starving Artist are also bumping the ceiling a bit in my estimation. Our meal of drinks (tea, both hot and cold--they have a nice selection of teas), two soups, two entrées and a genuinely decadent, chocolate crème brulée came to $44 and change. So, the place isn’t cheap, but the food is so consistently good that I keep going back. Maybe you will, too.

Lunch- Tuesday through Saturday; dinner--Friday and Saturday nights only, at 411 Main Street, North Little Rock, phone 372-7976.

For more info, visit their web site:www.starvingartistcafe.net

The Starving Artist Cafe

RESTAURANT gUiDE n BY BOB WOOD


jan. 12 - Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture: “arkansas's union Forces: what drove Madison county,” noon-1:00 PM, Free, the Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham, Little Rock. Bring a sack lunch, beverages are provided. What happened in 1862, '63 and '64 after the reality of war had invaded northern Arkansas? What conditions drove men to enlist with Union forces and form the Arkansas units? This will shed light on the reality of a war where the lines between friend and foe were never clear. Decisions about loyalty directly affected not only a soldier's life, but the lives of his family and community as well. Call 501-324-9685; or visit www.oldstatehouse.com.

jan. 13-15 - 46th annuaL tri Lakes coin show, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Coin, stamp and sports card show has free admission and parking; Friday 1:00-6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; 501- 321-2835 for more information.

jan. 14 - MuseuM oF discovery grand re-opening, 10:00 AM, 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock; 501- 396-7050. Come see what’s new at the newly remodeled Museum of Discovery in

the River Market. The MoD is perfect for a day out with your grandchildren, from toddlers to teens. Children love the hands-on exhibits. For more information go to www.museumofdiscovery.org.

jan. 17 – arkansas B a p t i s t co L L e g e s u p p e r ‘ n s o u L Featuring gLadys k n i g h t , 7 : 0 0 P M , Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock—a celebration of Arkansas Baptist College’s 127-year history. Tickets are $250 each, call 501- 492-0549 or visit www.arkansasbaptist.edu

jan. 17 – desoto cLuB event center grand opening in Hot Springs Village, 5:30-7:00 PM, 100 Clubhouse Drive, Hot Springs Village. Hosted by the Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association. For more information, visit www.HSVEvent.com or call 501-922-5050.

jan. 19 - around the worLd thursday: Mykonos, greece, at the Clinton Presidential Center. On the third Thursday of each month, the restaurant Forty Two invites you to explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of countries across the globe. Guests can savor a five-course tasting menu and enjoy special cultural entertainment. Doors open at 6:30 PM, dinner is served at 7:00 PM.; $27.95 per person; reservations required by calling 501- 537-0042.

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j a n . 1 8 - a M e r i c a n r e d c r o s s a r k a n s a s h e r o e s ceLeBration,11:30 AM-1:15 PM, DoubleTree Hotel, 424 W. Markham St., Little Rock. Arkansas Heroes proudly recognizes neighbors from across the state that answered the call for help that prevented harm or saved the life of someone. The Clara Barton Distinguished Humanitarian Award will be awarded to Jeff Gardner this year. For more information on sponsorships and attending Arkansas Heroes call 501- 748-1030 or email [email protected].

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Long-term care refers to a range of medical and/or social services designed to help

people who have disabilities or chronic care needs. How does Arkansas’ long-term care system rank compared to other states? Good in some areas, but with plenty of room for improvement.

Arkansas ranks 37th overall among the 50 states and District of Columbia in the delivery of long-term services and supports (LTSS), according to a Scorecard developed by AARP’s Public Policy Institute, The Commonwealth Fund and the SCAN Foundation. The Scorecard is the first report of its kind: a multi-dimensional approach to measure state-level performance of long-term services and supports systems that provide assistance to older people, adults with disabilities and family caregivers.

It assesses each state’s performance as a whole and on 25 individual indicators, some of which were measured for the first time. Scores are given for each indicator. Like golf, a low score is good.

Arkansas ranked 32nd in affordability and access; 26th in choice of setting and provider; 41st in quality of life and quality of care; and 22nd in support for family caregivers.

The scores are not based on an ideal stan-dard, but a comparison among states.

The Scorecard finds that if all states reached levels currently achieved by leading states, the United States could realize significant gains in health, better care experiences and potentially lower costs. If Arkansas improved its performance to the level of the highest-performing state:

11,479 more low- or moderate-income adults

age 21 and older with activity of daily living disabilities would be covered by Medicaid;

1,808 more new users of Medicaid would first receive services in home and community based settings instead of nursing homes;

2,840 nursing home residents with low care needs would instead be able to receive care in the community; and

2,505 unnecessary hospitalizations of people residing in nursing homes would be avoided.

Given the need to make the wise use of federal and state tax dollars, the Scorecard provides Arkansas with an excellent tool to improve care with the potential to lower costs. A win-win.

Mr. Sanderson is associate state director for advocacy with AARP Arkansas.

Room for improvement

EDiTORiALAARP UPDATE n BY hERB SANDERSON


Enhancing access to home and community-based health care services to the disabled and elderly people can save millions for the Arkansas

Medicaid program, according to a researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health.

The study contradicts the “woodwork effect,” a popular belief meaning that if government makes it easy for people to get Medicaid to help pay for long-term care services at home, more people will want those services, thereby increasing costs to the state.

“The previous thought was that people generally rely on unpaid help from family and friends to stay out of nursing homes,” said Holly Felix,

PhD, assistant professor in the UAMS College of Public Health, who co-led the study. “This (unpaid help) doesn’t cost the state or federal govern-ment any money. But if states offer in-home long-term care services, people who would not have otherwise used formal services will ‘come out of the woodwork’ to use them more,” she said.

The study’s key finding shows the state’s Medicaid system had a net savings of more than $2.6 million over three years. The savings accrued when Medicaid-eligible elderly and disabled adults, with unmet long-term care needs in a three-county area, were sought out and connected

to home and community-based long-term care services. “The intervention resulted in a more than 23% reduction in annual

Medicaid spending per participant,” Felix said. “That’s significant consid-ering the greater demand for long-term care on the horizon as the ‘baby boomer’ generation ages.”

By 2020, projections show annual government spending on long-term care peaking at $140 billion with state Medicaid programs covering as much as 63% of those costs.

Past research examining the effects of targeting those in need of long-term care services has not shown cost savings, most likely because of

how that population was identified. More effective methods of identifying individ-uals at risk of nursing home entry and linking them with appropriate home and community-based services would achieve a better match between long-term care needs and service delivery. That’s where a reduction in long-term care spending could be realized.

Seeing that potential, in 2005 the Arkansas Medicaid program funded the Tri-County Rural Health Network, a community-based nonprofit organization, to implement the three-year (2005 to 2008) Community Connector Program. The program employed trained community health workers, known as “Community Connectors,” to connect Medicaid-eligible adults needing long-term care with home and community-based long-term care.

“For the first time, community health workers were used as a mechanism to go out and target those in need of long-term care services,” Felix said. “They canvassed communities and used their existing networks to not only connect people with health services but to educate

them on what services were available. It proved to be very effective.” The program was limited to Lee, Monroe and Phillips counties in the

heart of the state’s Delta region known for its health disparities and limited resources. As a result of the study’s findings, the state has expanded the program into 15 other counties in the southern Delta region.

“This study not only provides evidence that using community health workers is an effective way to connect disabled and elderly adults with long-term health services, but it also shows that enhancing access to those services saves the state money,” Felix said.

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Better Access to healthcare Saves $$

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But if states offer in-home long-

term care services,

people who would

not have otherwise

used formal services

will ‘come out of the woodwork’ to use them more,”

she said.


MEDiCARE MATTERS

BY SALLY JOhNSON

Let’s face it: There are more pleasant ways to pass the time than having a mammogram or a Pap

smear. Many more pleasant ways.But for women--especially older women--there

are no better weapons in the fight against breast and cervical cancer. These two tests are the best ways to spot cancer in the earliest stages, when tumors are small and haven’t spread to other parts of the body. It can be a life-or-death difference: The survival rate for breast cancer is about 90% when the cancer is caught before it spreads outside the breast. But it drops to 15% if the cancer has spread to other organs.

Medicare covers a screening mammogram once

every 12 months beginning at age 40. Getting older is one of the prime risk factors for developing cancer; rates of breast cancer are highest in women over 70.

Medicare also covers Pap smears and pelvic exams for women once every 24 months; once every 12 months for women who have a high risk of developing cervical cancer. Screening guidelines call for stopping Pap smears when a woman reaches the age of 65 to 70 if she has had no abnormal Pap test results in the last 10 years, so talk to your doctor about what’s best for you.

Mrs. Johnson is the manager of beneficiary relations with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.

ManMedicare

Q. Which vaccines are covered by Medicare Part B and which by Medicare Part D?A. Medicare Part B pays the full cost--no out-of-pocket costs--for the following vaccines; influenza (flu), H1N1 flu, pneumococcal pneumonia, and hepatitis B virus (HBV). The HBV vaccine is only covered for people with medium to high risk including healthcare workers with frequent contract with blood, those with end-stage renal disease or hemophilia, or persons living in the same household as an HBV carrier.

If you need a vaccine for something other than flu, pneumonia or hepatitis B, then the vaccine must be paid for by your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Costs and coverage vary from plan to plan, based on the formulary as well as where you receive the vaccine. Contact your Part D plan for information about coverage and costs.

Q. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I’m concerned about being sick and being able to pay my medical bills. What can I expect?A. These are the costs related to common therapies for all types of cancer. Medicare Part A pays for in-patient hospitalization and surgery if required. Medicare Part A has a deductible of $1,156.00 that covers up to 60 days of in-patient care.

Medicare Part B pays 80% of the cost for chemotherapy and anti-emetic (nausea) medications administered in-office by a provider as well as paying for prescrip-

tions you may take at home (called “self-administered drugs”). You may need to educate your pharmacy about billing Medicare Part B (not your Part D Drug Plan) for these medications. You will pay 20% of the cost of the medication after a $140 annual deductible.

If you have a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan your copayments and deductibles will vary from the costs listed above. Be sure your MA Plan pays for self-administered anti-cancer and anti-emetic medication through its health coverage versus its drug coverage.

Q. At what age should I stop getting an annual mammogram?A. Get a mammogram every year and be sure to perform self-checks every month. Breast cancer is no respecter of age. Medicare pays the full cost of a screening mammogram once a year for all women age 40 and older and more often if it’s medically necessary.

A discouraging but noteworthy cost worth mentioning is: If there are clinical findings as a result of your mammogram (or any cancer screening) such as if they find something abnormal, then the mammogram is considered a diagnostic exam and is no longer free. A 20% coinsurance will be charged to the patient after payment of the $140 annual deductible.

Submit your questions to Medicare Man via email address [email protected] or call toll free 800-224-6330.

Worth the Discomfort

Vaccines Can be Coveredby Part B or D

For more information...Bicycle Advocacy of Arkansas

www.bacar.orgLeague of American Bicyclists

www.bikeleague.org/programs/education

Share the RoadFor Cyclists

Tips for SAFE cycling on the road.• Bicycles are vehicles on the road, just like cars and motorcycles. Cyclists must obey all traffic laws. Arkansas Uniform Vehicle Code #27-49-111 • Cyclists must signal, ride on the right side of the road and yield to traffic normally. Code #27-51-301/403• Bicycles must have a white headlight and a red tail light visible from 500 feet and have a bell or warning device for pedestrians. Code #27-36-220• Make eye contact with motorists. Be vis-ible. Be predictable. Head up, think ahead.• On the Big Dam Bridge... go slow.Represent!• As you pass, say “On your left... thank you.”• On the River Trail... use a safe speed, don’t intimidate or scare others. Watch for dogs and leashes.

For more information...Bicycle Advocacy of Arkansas

www.bacar.orgLeague of American Bicyclists

www.bikeleague.org/programs/education

Share the RoadFor Cyclists

Tips for SAFE cycling on the road.• Bicycles are vehicles on the road, just like cars and motorcycles. Cyclists must obey all traffic laws. Arkansas Uniform Vehicle Code #27-49-111 • Cyclists must signal, ride on the right side of the road and yield to traffic normally. Code #27-51-301/403• Bicycles must have a white headlight and a red tail light visible from 500 feet and have a bell or warning device for pedestrians. Code #27-36-220• Make eye contact with motorists. Be vis-ible. Be predictable. Head up, think ahead.• On the Big Dam Bridge... go slow.Represent!• As you pass, say “On your left... thank you.”• On the River Trail... use a safe speed, don’t intimidate or scare others. Watch for dogs and leashes.

Share the road

Tips for PREVENTINGinjury or death.

Bicycles are vehicles on the road, just like cars and motorcycles. Cyclist should obey all traffic laws. Arkansas Uniform Vehicle Code #27-49-111

Cyclists should signal, ride on the right side of the road, and yield to traffic normally like any other road vehicle. Code #27-51-301/403

Give 3 feet of clear space when passing (up to a $1000 fine!)Code #27-51-311

Cyclist by law can not ride on the sidewalk in some areas, some bikes can only handle smooth roads(no cracks, potholes, trolley tracks).LR Ord.#32-494

Make eye contact with cyclists.

Drive predictably.

Please prevent ghost bikes.www.ghostbikes.org

For more information:Bicycle Advocacy of Arkansas

www.bacar.org

League of American Bicyclistswww.bikeleague.org/programs/

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Jay Lee's pigs look happy and

they don't smell bad. If you've

been to a pig factory you know that

it's a squealing, snarling, olfactory

hell. Jay Lee's pigs are playing, rooting,

grazing and doing other pig stuff at

their Bismarck farm. Lee is proud of

his pigs and wants you to the see them.

At a factory farm you will be arrested

if you try to take a picture of their pigs.

Demand for real, healthy, humane, preferably locally grown food had been growing by about 10% a year since 2000, even during these recessionary times. Vegetable producers are generally able to keep up but quality, chemical free, naturally fed meat is becoming increas-ingly hard to come by in central Arkansas. With the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) admission that it has all but given up antibiotic

enforcement in commercial meat production, demand will increase. But unless you, the consumer, step in, supplies won't get better.

Consumers regularly say they buy organic food because of better taste, no dangerous chemicals and the environmental impact. When it comes to meat, consumers can get adamant. While Tina Menafee of Hot Springs, a regular at the Spa City Co-op praises the flavor and grass

fed health factors, animal rights is a big factor for her. "I just won't buy factory meat."

"I'm particular about quality and I want to know where my food comes from," 52-year-old Pete Greenway says while picking up his Spa City Co-op order. "I can do this by knowing my local farmer through the co-op and the farmers’ market." As with Menafee and several others I interviewed, Greenway watched “Food, Inc.,” a documentary about the excesses of the food industry, including hideous portrayals of live-stock production. One elderly woman told me that before the film ended she made a vow never to buy factory meat again and she hasn’t.

Product demand for local meat is proven and growing. Jobs are hard to come by and their short and long-term prospects are abysmal. Central Arkansas has plenty of suitable land

Seniors DrivingLocal FoodMovement BY CAl WASSOn

Ed Martsolf discusses his locally grown meat products at the Hot Springs Farmers’ Market.

PHOTOGRAPHY BYJUlIE AlEXAnDER


and good water. Connoisseurs tell me the local pork and lamb is the best they’ve had. So why aren’t more folks getting into small scale, healthy and humane livestock production? The hard and short answer is it’s tough and demanding and there’s not much help available.

The U.S. imports some $3 billion a year in organic foods. Tons of it are coming in daily from the Baja Peninsula where experts say it is having a disas-trous effect on the already thin water table. These products are also at the mercy of offshore enforcement of organic stan-dards.

Ed Martsolf, 65, is a visionary in small-scale livestock develop-ment. He grew up on a small Pennsylvania hill farm, earned a degree in agriculture from Penn State, and came to Arkansas in 1980 to head Heifer Project’s Learning and Livestock Center in Perryville. He’s been a regular presenter at small-farm development conferences and was heavily involved with the development of a sheep breed, the Katahdin, that’s becoming widely used among small producers. He now runs his own operation, Petit Jean Farms, on Petit Jean Mountain.

“Nearly 80% of those starting small scale beef production will not make it to the third year and virtually none make it in the long haul,” Martsolf says. Not only is there a huge demand for locally grown meat but there’s also a huge demand on how to go about raising it. “There are lots of want-to-be farmers who really don’t know what they are getting into. There really isn’t anywhere to turn to on this type of production unless you know someone,” he adds.

The USDA is mostly irrelevant for local

small-scale farmers. Of its near billion-dollar-a-year budget in Arkansas, 80% of the money goes to the top 10% largest farms. They get an average of $64,000 a year. Everyone else gets $760. While this year’s farm budget is largely being debated behind closed doors, there’s a far greater chance that small farmers will lose what little they have rather than gaining anything.

At one time, Martsolf was a leading advo-cate for small farmer training and assistance. He’s not now. “The USDA and other agencies are necessary when you have a wall, like today, between the producer and consumer. Corporate farming wants to keep that wall up so you can’t

see behind it so the government has to. We want to tear it down and have you come visit. It’s all about knowing your farmer,” he says.

Jay Lee, 38, has just made it to the crucial third year on his micro-managed 22 acres. It’s tough but he says he can make a living at it

through, “diversity, hard work and customer support.” He also has the advantages of growing up on the farm and his thoroughly committed wife Valerie. Demand is now outstripping Lee’s supply but he says he will not grow the operation beyond what it can handle. Just like he takes care of his pigs, he takes care of his land.

Lee is making a living because his customers have come to believe in him. Martsolf sees this as the key to increasing production. “We’re thoroughly and absolutely spoiled as a society with food. We want what we want right now and at a cheap price,” Martsolf says. He adds,

“The customer mentality has to change to accept that we live in a natural world and there will be times of plenty and times that are small.”

Martsolf talks about a magic when this happens, a magic where folks change and

"I'm particular about quality and I want to know where my food comes from."

BY CAl WASSOn

Valerie and Jay Lee raise chickens on their Bismarck farm in “chicken tractors”—portable pens moved across a pasture every few days so the chickens can scratch and eat bugs and grass. An added benefit is automatic pasture fertilization.

PHOTOGRAPHY BYJUlIE AlEXAnDER


the “we” and “them” become less important. “Farmers are willing to step out of their role on the farm, stand on the pavement at market and meet people. Customers have to learn to think about their food and where it comes from: ‘Is it safe, is it humane?’” He sees these conversa-tions between farmers and customers as the key.

Getting to know your farmer is probably easier now than it was in your parent’s day. Every part of Arkansas has farmers markets and buyers co-ops with hundreds of locally grown food stands in between. Stop by a farmers market, see some meat or produce you like and start chatting with the vendor about it. If he didn’t grow it, move on; but you won’t find many like that. Most markets have restrictions limiting the growing area to 50 to100 miles.

Remember, these are farmers. If they were good salespeople they’d probably be off on an easy job making lots of money. They can be shy or recalcitrant but I generally find them to be honest. When they tell you what went into a crop it will mean more than some stamped organic, plastic clamshell stuff from Mexico.

When this works, the small farmer will survive; you will get better, healthier food;

and your money will stay in the community. It’s pretty much the way things used to be.

Food co-ops are another easy entry to the local food movement. These are non-profit volunteer groups that sell locally produced food products on line. They take orders on line and the producers deliver to a given point on a given day. Your order can include a dozen vendors. The co-ops generally inspect the farm before it is allowed to sell through the co-op. Standards vary but most co-ops prohibit

pesticides. The farms are generally open for inspec-tion at any time and many have open houses and field days.

Food safety has become a major issue and about a third of consumers are leery of non-factory stan-dards. However, all of the recent lethal food poisoning outbreaks have come from commercial operations. Meat is one of the most suspect local commodities but it shouldn’t be. Nearly all the beef and pork sold from local producers goes to slaughterhouses with USDA inspectors.

While “certified organic” is great when dealing with unknown corporations it doesn’t mean much at the

local level. Some of the best producers aren’t and don’t intend to become certified. Again, it’s a matter of knowing your farmer.

There’s a bigger story behind this. It’s a story of the abstraction mass society has forced upon us. Society shifted from the gemeinschaft--the local community where our very survival depended on strong bonds with our neighbors--to the gesellschaft, where our self-interest is the motivating factor. In one we have the village. The other, the corporation.

The corporate model is showing severe weak-nesses: Impossibly greedy bankers, corrupt and compliant politicians, fat-cat executives and workers making less every year. The corporate model is shaking the roots of capitalism. A recent survey had 51% of U.S. youth choosing socialism over capitalism. Over half of Russia wants to abandon capitalism, a system many Russians see as doing little more than further enriching criminals. Europe, as we know it, will be under the control of bankers within the year.

We long for the strong bonds of the village. We want a basic trust between ourselves and the folks providing our food. Locally grown food is a good place to start. The gross excesses of the food industry are creating an ever-growing pool of those who won’t buy much factory food because they don’t trust the corporation or the anonymous supply chain that provided it.

In this sense “know your farmer” is really “know your neighbor.” Know that it’s people you’re going to able to trust, not governments or corporations. It’s what we once were and, with luck, what we may again become.

ARkAnSAS’ lOCAl GROW FOOD CO-OPSspa city Local Farm Market co-op — Hot Springs and surrounding areas.village community Market — Serving Hot Springs Village and surrounding areaconway — Conway and surrounding communities.red Barn community Market — Serving Morrilton, Perryville, Oppelo, Petit Jean Mountain

and surrounding communitiescertified arkansas — Serving all farmers in ArkansasLittle rock Local Food club — Little Rockasn Little rock Local Food club Midweek — Little Rock and surrounding communitiesFarm2work — Serving Central Arkansas businessesstone county — Serving Stone County and surrounding communitieswildfire Farm, Berryville — Serving Mercy Hospital, Berryville and Carroll Countyeureka springs Locally grown — Serving Carroll County and neighborscrapes in Bloom — GassvilleoZark — Serving Mountain Home, and surrounding Twin Lakes communitiesozark Farm to chef — Northwest Arkansasrussellville community Market — Russellville and surrounding communitiesrivervalley.locallygrown — Serving Atkins and Russellville.

Jay Lee is proud of his “pasture raised” pigs but consumer demand is exceeding his supply.


Pay attention to the terms being used. According to the Federal Trade Commission: • An “antique” is an item that’s at least 100

years old. • A “collectible” is anything people collect. The

age of a collectible is not important, except if it’s labeled a vintage collectible; those must be at least 50 years old.

• A “reproduction” is an item created to look like an original, but has no value in the antiques world. Depending on the materials and manufacturing, a reproduction can be expensive, but not nearly as expensive as an original.

• A “repro” is a fake. It is a new item that has been purposefully created with the intent to deceive and sell at its genuine counterpart antique price.

Price guides are books filled with tech-nical information on specific antiques, brief histories, references, descriptions, photos and

average retail prices. The prices listed cannot take certain variables into account, such as the condition of a particular item or its popu-larity in a particular location. Price guides are

updated routinely so be sure to consult the latest editions.

Auction catalogs, published by auction houses, suggest how much selling price varies

Buying and selling antiques and collect-

ibles is big business. Consumers should

be well informed to make certain a purchase is

authentic and not a replica or imitation.

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Know Antiques Before You Buy

BEST AnTIqUES In CEnTRAl ARkAnSAS By paige parhaM

Central Arkansas has become a mecca for antique shoppers. It’s easy to fill a Saturday wandering through some of the best flea markets and

antiques shops in the South. Highway 65, in particular, has developed a thriving market for both buyers and sellers alike, with over 20 stores spanning the stretch from Maumelle to Leslie. We’ve dug deep to find the best and most-loved places to find treasures from the past.

• Funky Junk, 1021 Van Ronkle in Conway, consistently appears at the top of favorite lists. Known for its repurposed furnishings and art by local craftsmen, Funky Junk is a great place to find that quirky lamp or table that you didn’t even know your house needed. 501-499-3902

• The I-40 AnTIque MAll, located off the Morgan/Maumelle Exit 142 of Interstate 40, houses a gigantic array of furnishings, glassware, art and collectibles, all in one space. For 20 years, the I-40 Antique Mall has been the go-to shop for bargain hunters in the know. From rugs

to textiles, musical instruments to china, the multiple dealers available in this mall are sure to have what you’re looking for. They have a fully searchable website located at www.i40antique.com and can also be reached by phone at 501- 851-0039.

• MorrIs AnTIques, on Highway 165 in Keo, is a rare find indeed. Their 60,000 square foot showroom displays row after row of gleaming, restored and refurbished furnishings and art. Morris’ collection contains not only furniture, but also jewelry, collectibles, pottery, décor and more. See their website at www.morrisantiques.com or call 501-842-3531.

• JennIFer’s AnTIques, 1003 Oak Street in Conway, is the perfect spot to take a mid-day antiquing break for lunch. The store itself contains a good mix of furniture and collectibles from many different eras. The Cross Creek Sandwich Shop, located inside the store, lets shoppers refuel without abandoning the search for treasure. 501-764-1311.


from asking price. Get a catalog before a sale, and ask to receive the “prices realized” list, which details what items actually sold for.

Avoid buying an antique on a whim. Research the items you want before buying. This may include visiting antique shops and auctions; talking with collectors and reputable dealers; and reading price guides, auct ion catalogs, books, and magazines on the items. The more you know, the less likely you are to buy something that isn’t what you thought, or to pay more than you should.

When shopping, ask questions:• How long have you been a dealer? • Do you belong to professional organizations,

dealer associations, appraiser associations or organizations related to specific types of merchandise?

• Do you specialize in certain items? Dealers who specialize can teach you a lot about telling the difference between real antiques, reproductions and fakes.

• Do you carry reproductions? If dealers have

reproductions mixed in with antiques, the reproductions should be labeled clearly. If they’re not, be careful. Some reproductions are so well done that even experts can have trouble recognizing them.

• How did you determine the item’s price? • What criteria did you use to identify the item

as genuine? • Will you guarantee the item’s authenticity in

writing? If the dealer isn’t willing to give you a guarantee, don’t disqualify the purchase. Many dealers buy items without absolute certainty about their authenticity, but the price

should reflect that.•What is your return policy? A reputable dealer should agree, in writing, to take back anything that was misrepresented.

When you decide to buy an item, get a written receipt that includes the seller’s name, address and phone number; the date; a complete description of the item, including age, origin, any repairs or replacements, the price you paid, and how you paid; and, if the seller claims the item is authentic, a written guarantee.

If you have a problem with an antiques dealer, first try to resolve the dispute with the dealer. If the item was purchased at an antiques show, mall or auction house, report the seller to management. Act quickly because some companies may not accept responsibility after a certain time.

While the Attorney General’s Public Protection Department only rarely receives complaints about antique dealers, if you have a complaint, contact the Public Protection Department at 501- 682-2341 or toll free 800- 482-8982.

DOn’T THROW AWAY OlD PAPERS

Antiquers and history buffs should “pan the paperwork for gold,” says antique store owner and historian Michael Mendoza.Mendoza cautions those who inherit the “stuff” of another person

to carefully go through each box of old papers for unique and valuable documents and photos. Most people trash the papers immediately, Mendoza says. “Toss or sell the knickknacks and keep the paper, it can be invaluable,” he says. Paper records are unique and irreplaceable, often containing birth and death records, paintings and prints, photographs and diaries.

When Mendoza purchased the estate of a 95-year old woman, he found a long letter documenting the first-hand experiences of a 15-year-old boy who served in the Union Army during the Civil War. The letter was so rich in detail that it became the basis of Mendoza’s historical fiction novel, “The Glorious Reality of War.”

Mendoza says finding inspiration for a novel may not mean “striking it rich” for everyone. But he says you will profit by investing time in sorting through old family papers. “Many things are valuable

on their own, like first editions of classic books,” he says. “Don’t forget the family records. Once you throw them away, they’re lost to all the future generations.”

He offers these tips for dealing with old papers:• Don’t throw it away because it’s damaged. He sold a first edition of

“Gone With the Wind” that was so waterlogged it was destroyed for $80, “and that was cheap,” he says.

• Put together items on the same topic to improve chances of selling to collectors. He combined photos and documents from a man who worked on building the Panama Canal and sold them to a collector.

• Store papers in an open zipper bag in a dry place. If the paper is valuable, invest in bags designed for that purpose. Otherwise, zipper baggies from the grocery store work fine. Don’t seal them because if there’s no air circulation the paper will stick to the plastic.

• Digitize everything. Scanning documents and photographs lets you study them without damaging them.


giViNg BACK

habitat for Humanity is a faith-based nonprofit organization that builds safe,

comfortable homes and gives them to low-income families.

Construction volunteers build new homes, provide meals and snacks for work crews or orga-nize builds by making sure paperwork is filled out and kept in order. There are different types of builds. Apostle’s Builds bring together volunteers from 12 churches of different faiths to work together. Women’s Builds provide opportunities for women to learn construction skills and work in an environ-ment with other women of faith.

Habitat for Humanity has other volunteer opportunities available in the following areas:

• Construction requires no prior experi-ence or skill; volunteers are needed from 8:00 AM-noon, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

• Deconstruction requires salvaging usable materials from sites that are sold in the Habitat ReStore. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 AM-noon, to work on stocking, clearing shelves, unloading trucks, painting, donating lunches for workers and serving as cashiers. This recycling reduces construction costs and keeps materials out of landfills.

• The RV Care-A-Vanner program lets volunteers who enjoy RVing to use their construction or other skills while on the

road. It gives retirees and other travelers the opportunity to give back to communi-ties they visit. These builds typically last two weeks and involve teams of eight to 20 volunteers. RV Care-A-Vanners pay their

own travel expenses, which are deduct-ible for income tax purposes. The Care-A-Vanner program has a separate system for gathering and organizing builds. For more information, visit http://www.habitat.org/rv/get_involved.aspx Contact the RV Care-A-Vanner coordinator toll free 800-422-4828 or via email [email protected]

For more information, contact the Little Rock Volunteer Coordinator Ginni Agar at 501-379-1582 or [email protected]; the Saline County Volunteer Coordinator Amy Bennett at 501- 315-5434; or the Conway Volunteer Coordinator at 501- 513-3244.

SPOTLighT ON VOLUNTEERS

RV Care-a-Vanners George and Diane Gravlee

George and Diane Gravlee started their volun-teer work with Habitat for Humanity in 1993

when they flew to Kauai, Hawaii, to help with rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Iniki. George, an hydrologist, and Diane, a librarian, soon began a lifestyle they had never imagined.

After retirement in 1994, George became the Habitat construction supervisor and Diane managed the Habitat office at their local Albany, New York, affiliate. But they wanted to travel so they joined the RV Care-A-Vanner program to continue Habitat volunteering while on the road.

Over 15 years, they have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in 39 states and with 67 different affiliates. The couple have been team leaders for over 30 builds and have supervised Collegiate Challenge groups.

For the past three winters, they have led other RVers who visit Slidell, La, to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. After 23 weeks of work, their group trimmed out and completed over 25 houses for the East St. Tammany affiliate alone. The ability of Care-A-Vanners to come with a place to live, expertise and tools make them a vital part of any rebuilding effort. They bring their skill and experience to local affiliates, sharing solutions and offering vital assistance after disasters.

The Gravlees, like many Care-A-Vanners, contribute funds in addition to their labor. They recently celebrated their 101st Habitat build by donating money for the materials to build an entire house, given “to celebrate the blessings in their lives.”

habitat for humanity Needs helpersBy Paige Parham

Maturearkansas

advocates for older Arkansans and their issues.

ceLeBrates the achievements and inspi-rational stories of Arkansas’ greatest natural resource—its older people.

entertains seniors because they have the time and desire to volunteer, dine out and enjoy local amenities that abound in Arkansas.

educates seniors about health and consumer news, giving them the timely and accurate information they need to stay healthy and independent. Expert sources include Arkansas doctors and healthcare professionals specializing in serving seniors.

If you have inspirational or informative ideas benefiting our seniors, we welcome your input.Please email [email protected] call editor Anne Wasson at 501-375-2985.

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CAREgiVER RESOURCE

ElderCare Locator is a free service that helps older

adults and their families or caregivers find local resources. Call toll free 800-677-1116 to speak with a trained person who can give you a list of community resources to meet your specific needs. Or, go to eldercare.gov and search for resources by entering either the Zip Code or city and state of the person who needs help. A second option is to search by topics, such as transportation, caregiving or elder abuse. A third web site option is an online chat with an information specialist, available from 8:00 AM-7:00 PM on weekdays.


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DAiLYCICI’s PIZZA Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet • Hot Springs: 3321 Central Avenue, 321-2400 • Jacksonville: 120 John Harden Dr, , 241-2224 • North Little Rock: 2815 Lakewood Village Dr,

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Denny’s resTAurAnT4:00-10:00 PM ages 10 and under• Benton: 16732 Interstate 30, 315-9367 • Little Rock: 4300 S University, 562-5651;310 S Shackelford Rd., 224-8264

goLden corraL Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet. Discounted prices for kids on Tuesday• North Little Rock: 5001 Warden Road, 771-4605

lArry’s PIZZAAges 4 and under • Bryant: 4500 Hwy. 5 North, 847-5003 • Little Rock: 12th & Center St., 372-6004; 12911

Cantrell Rd., 224-8804

san Francisco Bread coMpanyOne FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of Adult Meal, after 5:00 PM• Hot Springs: 261 Cornerstone Blvd., 525-7322

ZAXBy’s 5:00 PM-close, dine-in only• Jacksonville: 209 Marshall Rd., 241-0546 • Maumelle: 104 Carnahan Dr., 851-9777 • Sherwood: 208 Brookswood Rd., 833-9777

SATURDAYBosTon’s GourMeT PIZZA resTAurAnT • Little Rock: 3201 Bankhead Dr., 235-2000

SATURDAY and SUNDAYluBy’s CAFeTerIA• Little Rock: 12501 West Markham, 219-1567

SUNDAY Corky’s 4:00 PM-close • Little Rock: 12005 Westhaven Dr., 954-7427

el PorTon • North Little Rock: 5021 Warden Rd., 753-4630

If you would like to add your Kids Eat Free informa-tion to this list, contact Paige Parham at MATURE ARKANSAS, 501-375-2985.

grandkids Eat FREESneakers in the corners, sippy cups in the sink…it must mean a visit from the grandkids. If you’re thinking of a night out as a family, try one

of these local restaurants that offer kids-eat-free options for kids under 12, with purchase of an adult entrée (unless otherwise specified.)

advoc ates for older Arkansans and their issues.

ceLeBrates the achieve-ments and inspirational stories of Arkansas’ greatest natural resource—its older people.

entertains seniors because they have the time and desire to volunteer, dine out and enjoy local amenities that abound in Arkansas.

educates seniors about health and consumer news, giving them the timely and accurate information they need to stay healthy and independent. Expert sources include Arkansas doctors and healthcare professionals specializing in serving seniors.

If you would like your event, classes or volunteer opportunities included in our Calendar,email [email protected] call Paige Parham at 501-375-2985.

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CALENDAR PICKSBy Paige Parham

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31 (CLOSED DEC. 23-26)-ALL ABOARD: LIONELS AT

LAMAN! The Arkansas Chapter of the Lionel Collectors Club of America presents a hands-on

model train display that is fun for all ages. In Laman Library Exhibit Hall, Main Library’s 2nd

floor, 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Fri. and

Sat.; 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Sun. Contact Debra Wood at 501-771-1995, extension 105. Free Admission.

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DECEMBER 22 – A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW

FEATURING KEN GOODMAN AND THE ENTIRE

FAMILY, 7:30 PM, The Vienna Theatre, 424 Central

Avenue, Hot Springs, 501-463-2799 for reservations.

The Goodman family will sweep you away with their

musical stylings of your holiday favorites like “The

Christmas Song,” “White Christmas,” “Have a Holly,

Jolly Christmas,” and more. Don’t miss the holiday

game with prizes.

D E C. 26- M O N DAY N I G H T J A Z Z AT T H E

AFTERTHOUGHT, 8:00 PM, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.,

Little Rock, $5; includes Steve Struthers on guitar,

Brian Wolverton on bass and Dave Rogers on drums.

DEC. 26-BEGINNER KUNDALINI YOGA, 5:30 - 6:30

PM, Elevate Arkansas, 323 S. Cross Street, Little Rock.

Join Caren Shantz in an introduction to one of the

oldest and most powerful forms of yoga and one of

the oldest spiritual practices on the planet. In Kundalini

Yoga, taught by a master of kundalini Yogi Bhajan, you

will learn powerful movement, breathing and more in

this simple introductory course. $5 for members, $7

non-members; yogi tea and cookies after the lesson. A

portion of the proceeds are donated to Ark. Coalition

Against Domestic Violence. Call 888-749-6949 or visit

www.elevatearkansas.org

DECEMBER 24-HIKE THE WEST SUMMIT TRAIL, 10:00 AM to noon, West

Summit Trailhead, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock. Release some

holiday stress and enjoy an interpreter-guided hike up the west side of Pinnacle

Mountain. This will be a moderately strenuous hike; sturdy shoes and water are

required. Dress appropriately for colder weather and wind. Admission is free;

call 501-868-5806 or visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/PinnacleMountain for

more information.

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CHRISTMAS DAY

FEASTS

BRUNCH AT THE PEABODY HOTEL,

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, The Peabody Hotel,

3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock. Christmas

Day Brunch in Capriccio Grill Italian

Steakhouse includes a wide selection of

dishes from prime rib of beef to honey-

glazed ham and roasted pork loin.

Breakfast items, seafood and desserts

also available. Brunch is $39.95 for adults;

$14.95 for children ages 6 to 11; children

5 and under eat free. Complimentary

valet parking will be provided. Call

501-399-8062 for reservations or visit

www.peabodylittlerock.com

CHRISTMAS DAY FEAST AT THE

ARLINGTON HOTEL, 11:00 AM – 3:00

PM, The Venetian Dining Room at the

Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, includes a

festive buffet of gourmet and traditional

favorites, set amidst beautiful holiday

decorations. Cost is $33 for adults; $15

for ages 6-12; children 5 and under eat

free. 501-609-2575 for reservations.

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