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Vol. 7, No. 10 January 23, 2001
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Retirement Reception for David Whitney
...Order Conservation Trees and Shrubs Online
...Conservation Tree Trivia Contest
...Thank you...
...Rabbit Show in February
...Moving Ahead Training was a Success
...Research Associate (Full Time) Position Available
...Lab Manager Position
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR DAVID WHITNEY
A Retirement Reception will be held for David Whitney, Extension
Agronomy, on February 24, 2001. It will be held at the Ramada Inn in
Manhattan, 1-3 p.m., with a short program at 2:30. Preparations are
being made and details will be available shortly through the Department
of Agronomy (785 532-6101) or on the internet at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/agronomy/
. --Paul Ohlenbusch pohlenbu@oznet.ksu.edu
ORDER CONSERVATION TREES AND SHRUBS
ONLINE
For years, Kansans have been able to order Conservation Trees and
Shrubs either by telephone or mail-in orders. Now they can order these
same low-cost plants on the internet. The Kansas Forest Service now
accepts orders over a secure internet connection. Agencies may still
include their "Agency Code" to identify themselves for sales
commission. Ask your constituents to enter it into the appropriate field
on the online order form. Let your constituents know there is an easier,
faster way to order trees and shrubs for their plantings this spring.
Order online at: http://www.kansasforests.org/conservation_trees.htm
. --Jon Skinner jskinner@oznet.ksu.edu
CONSERVATION TREE TRIVIA CONTEST
The Conservation Tree Planting Program of the Kansas Forest Service
is sponsoring a Conservation Tree Trivia Contest. The top ten winners
will receive a Songbird Bundle containing three eastern redcedars
(evergreen), three Peking cotoneasters (shrub), five common ninebarks
(shrub), five fragrant sumacs (shrub) and four golden currants (shrub)
in April. Participants may enter by mail, fax, e-mail, or online quiz.
Let your constituents know about this fun way to learn about Kansas
trees, the tree planting program and have a chance to win a Songbird
bundle. Check it out at: http://www.kansasforests.org/conservation_trees.htm
. --Jon Skinner jskinner@oznet.ksu.edu
THANK YOU...
My family and I wish to thank each and every one of you for the cards,
e-mails and telephone calls supporting us following the death of my
sister. As I found with my father last spring, until I was on the
receiving end of these messages, I never fully understood how valuable
the support of friends and co-workers could be. --The
Stu Duncan family
RABBIT SHOW IN FEBRUARY
Cherokee County rabbit leader Kathy Wright, would like to inform all
4-H'ers in the rabbit project about the Twelfth Annual Southwest Missouri
Hare Raisers Rabbit Show, to be held on Saturday, February 24, in Joplin,
MO. There will be 8 judges and 1 cavy judge with exhibitors coming from as
far as England. Anyone needing further details should contact the Cherokee
County Extension Office, 316-429-3849 or e-mail pkriesel@oznet.ksu.edu
. --Phyllis Kriesel
MOVING AHEAD TRAINING WAS A SUCCESS!!
The first K-State Research and Extension Moving Ahead training
opportunity designed to support new, as well as experienced Extension
staff who are responsible for any form of youth programming was offered on
January 9-11, at Rock Springs 4-H Center.
The training provided Extension faculty the
basic principles and practices of youth development as delivered through
4-H, and enhancing skills needed to work with youth and their families in
out-of-school, youth development programs. The training team for this
session consisted of: Marcia McFarland, Charlotte Shoup Olsen, Jana
Hackney and Karen Hunter.
Extension faculty who attended the training
include:
Jodi Besthorn - Sedgwick County 4-H Youth
Development Agent
Michelle Crago - Wyandotte County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Shannon Cromwell - Leavenworth County 4-H Enrichment Coordinator
& FNP Program Assistant
Michelle Dick - Dickinson County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Beth Drescher - Sedgwick County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Amy Gerdes - Ford County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Cari Misch - Riley County Youth Development Program Assistant
Angie Muller - Leavenworth & Atchison County 4-H Outreach Coordinator
Jeremy Nelson - Cowley County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Eric Otte - Sedgwick County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Andrea Schmidt - Riley County 4-H Youth Development Agent
Sue Schmidt - Douglas County OPEN-K/Learn and Serve Site Coordinator
Robyn Swonger - Walnut Creek 4-H Youth Development Agent
Martha White-Huling - N.E. Area Specialist, 4-H Youth Development
Jennifer Wilson - Riley County Youth Development Agent
Moving Ahead is a foundation course in
working with out-of-school, youth development programs. This course was
created through a Cooperative Agreement between USDA/Families, 4-H and
Nutrition and the U.S. Army Child and Youth Services. It has been approved
by state leaders across the U.S. as baseline preparation for all staff who
have youth development responsibilities.
The next Moving Ahead training for new and
experienced K-State Research and Extension staff, as well as appropriate
collaborators and PDC members will be May 1-3, 2001 at Rock Springs 4-H
Center. --Jana Hackney jhackney@oznet.ksu.edu
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME)
POSITION AVAILABLE
Job responsibilities will include: Successful applicant will
continue and summarize studies exploring the influence of environmental
variation on plant pathogens in tallgrass prairie ecosystems and the
role of pathogens in structuring plant communities. Required: PhD in
ecology, plant pathology, or related field before beginning the
position. In addition, experience in microbial taxonomy, ecological
field studies, ecological modeling, and sampling complex systems would
all be desirable. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2001
and continue until position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter,
C.V., contact information (e-mail, phone, address) for four references
familiar with the applicant’s work, and up to two relevant reprints
to: Dr. Karen A. Garrett, www.ksu.edu/pdecology
, Department of Plant Pathology, 4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences
Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5502; E-mail: kgarrett@ksu.edu
; Fax: 785-532-5692. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its
employees. --Karen Garrett kgarrett@ksu.edu
LAB MANAGER POSITION
Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit (KABSU) - Kansas State
University. Responsibilities include semen grading and evaluation,
development and implementation of new technologies in semen processing,
coordination and supervision of laboratory activities. Candidate must
have B.S. in Animal Sciences or equivalent, oral and written
communication proficiency, and understanding of reproductive physiology
and artificial breeding. Salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Submit by mail letter of application, resume,
transcripts of all college/university work, names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Jack Riley, Kansas State
University, 232 Weber Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Screening of applicants
to begin February 1, 2001 and continuing until position is filled. KSU
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and actively seeks
diversity among its employees. --Jack Riley jriley@oznet.ksu.edu
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . Submit
corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER
SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 31, 2001, THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2001:
Wednesday, January 31
.... SW KAA Screening, Garden City/FI, SW Area, (Conall Addison)
.... Weed Management, Leoti/WH, Multi-county, SW, (Curtis Thompson)
.... Corn/Sorghum School, Labette Co., SE Area, 9:00 a.m., (Gary
Kilgore)
.... PRIDE Workshop, Greeley/AN and surrounding area, SE, 7:00 p.m.,
(Stan McAdoo)
.... 2001 Sheep School, Jetmore/HG and surrounding area, SW, 7:00 p.m.,
(Cliff Spaeth)
Thursday, February 1
.... SC Area KAA Screening,
Hutchinson, SC Area, (Beth Hinshaw)
.... Weed Management, La
Crosse/RH, Walnut Creek District, SW, (Curtis Thompson)
.... Grazing Management
Workshop, Ellsworth and surrounding counties, SC, NW, & NE, (Paul
Ohlenbusch)
.... No Till Seminar
(Agronomy Day), Franklin Co., SE Area, 9:00 a.m., (Gary Kilgore)
.... 2001 Sheep School,
Ellsworth/EW and surrounding area, SC, NE, & NW, 6:30 p.m., (Cliff
Spaeth)
Friday, February 2
.... No-till Day, Lyon,
Multi-county, SE, (Gary Kilgore)
.... Herbicide
Update/Comparison, Hugoton/SV, Single county, SW, 9:00 a.m., (Curtis
Thompson)
Monday, February 5
.... Narrow Row Crop
Management, Marshall, Single county, NE, (Scott Staggenborg)
.... Soybean School, Osage
Co., SE Area, 9:00 a.m., (Gary Kilgore)
.... Cattlemens Seedstock
Showcase & Conference, Phillipsburg/PL, Multi-state, 9:00 a.m., (Bob
Broweleit)
.... 2001 Sheep School,
Yates Center/WO and surrounding area, SE, 7:00 p.m., (Cliff Spaeth)
Tuesday, February 6
.... Master Volunteer -
Program Delivery, Manhattan, Statewide & Pilot Counties, 8:00
a.m.-noon, (Emily Mark)
.... KSU Swine Profitability
Conference, Manhattan, Statewide, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., (Jim Nelssen)
.... Soybean School,
Montgomery Co., SE Area, 9:00 a.m., (Gary Kilgore)
.... NE Area KAA Screening,
Manhattan, NE Area, (Diane Mack)
.... 2001 Sheep School,
Seneca/NM and surrounding area, NE, 7:00 p.m., (Cliff Spaeth)
Tuesday, February 6, through
Wednesday, February 7
.... Advanced
No-till/Reduced Till, Spearville/FO, Multi-county, SW, 9:30 a.m.,
(Curtis Thompson)
.... Central Plains
Irrigation Shortcourse, Kearney, NE, Multi-state, (Danny Rogers)
Tuesday, February 6, through
Thursday, February 8
.... EFNEP/FNP Annual
Conference, Manhattan, Statewide, 1:00 p.m., (Karen Hudson)
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