The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 7, No. 37    July 31, 2001

IN THIS ISSUE...
...Information on Current Computer Viruses in the News
...Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition Replaces F-Secure
...Innovative Government Programs Eligible for National Recognition
...Sericea Lespedeza Section 18 Label Extended
...Agent In-Depth Training January 2-4, 2002
...Request for Epsilon Sigma Phi Award Nominations
...Epsilon Sigma Phi Endowment Grant Application Available
...Horse Quiz Bowl CD-Rom Available from OSU
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives  

INFORMATION ON CURRENT COMPUTER VIRUSES IN THE NEWS
Several major computer viruses and computer worms have been discussed in the news lately. The ones mentioned by the news are fairly aggressive in nature and can do damage in some way.

We will see new types of viruses and worms more frequently. IET is monitoring what is out there and knows how to remove it should you get infected. We don't feel the need to restate the obvious each time a virus or worm is released into the public. IET will issue from time to time reminders to use your antivirus software to prevent infections.

There are several steps you can take as a computer user to prevent being infected by a virus or a worm. The best is to install and use the Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition, which is offered on the Support web site http://support.oznet.ksu.edu/intranet/apps.htm .

Also, in order to prevent the spread of viruses or worms it is best to not use an e-mail program that supports scripting in the e-mail. Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express are e-mail programs that support scripting in  e-mail. IET supports Webmail, Pegasus Mail and Netscape Communicator. Currently these programs do not support e-mail scripting. 

When you receive an e-mail with an attachment and it is not from someone you know, don't open the attachment. If it is from a friend, double check that they sent the attachment. By your using Norton Antivirus the attachment will be scanned when you click on it, but it is still safer to not click.

All of us will receive computer viruses or worms. But receiving the package is not the same as being infected. By doing the steps mentioned above you can keep from being infected. If you need help or information about installing Norton Antivirus or a virus, please call Communications, IET at 785-532-6270. --Larry Havenstein lhavenst@oznet.ksu.edu 

NORTON ANTIVIRUS CORPORATE EDITION REPLACES F-SECURE
K-State has a new site license for antivirus software that fully covers all faculty, staff and students of K-State and K-State Research & Extension.

Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition 7.5 is the new software. This replaces the F-Secure site license which ran out December 31, 2000. The Norton Antivirus license covers any computer you own or operate, even those at home.

Norton Antivirus will do automatic updates of the program and the antivirus definition files, a feature that F-Secure lacked. This should allow better safety as the antivirus software will stay current.

To retrieve the program, configuration file, and installation documentation, go to: http://support.oznet.ksu.edu/intranet/apps.htm . Please read the "How To Install Norton Antivirus Corporate Ed." documentation before installation as it addresses some very important issues.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Communications, IET Support, at 785-532-6270 or Support@oznet.ksu.edu . --Larry Havenstein lhavenst@oznet.ksu.edu 

INNOVATIVE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Public-Sector Excellence Honored with Monetary Awards
Applications are now being accepted for the 2002 Innovations in American Government Awards competition.

Celebrating its fifteenth year, Innovations in American Government is an awards program of the Institute for Government Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Heralded as the nation's premier public sector recognition program, the awards program is administered in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government and is funded by the Ford Foundation.

The program recognizes effective and creative examples of government at its best. In 2002, fifteen finalists will receive grants of $20,000. Five winners will receive awards of $100,000.

Every level and unit of government--federal, state, local, tribal and territorial--within the United States are eligible.

Categories include: Capitol and Environmental Services; Community and Economic Development; Education and Health Care; Management and Governance; Protective Services; and Social Services. Defense and international agency innovations are eligible if they include significant domestic policy content. Weapons systems are not eligible.

For more information, and to receive an application, log on to www.innovations.harvard.edu  or call 1-800-722-0074. --Steven M. Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu 

SERICEA LESPEDEZA SECTION 18 LABEL EXTENDED
Kansas Department of Agriculture has obtained an extension of the Section 18 label for Vista and Remedy on Sericea Lespedeza. The following is a summary of the action:

With EPA approval, the Kansas Department of Agriculture is extending the Section 18 exemption 01-KS-07 for use of fluroxypyr (Vista herbicide) to control sericea lespedeza in rangeland and permanent grass pastures. The KDA has received requests from several key technical resource persons to allow the use of Vista up through the end of next month (8/31/01). The extension is needed to allow more time to treat sericea infestations that could not be addressed earlier. No adverse effects or problems resulting from application of Vista under the Section 18 have been reported thus far.

The Sericea Lespedeza Control web site is available http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/glmp/subgm/Sericea/sericea.htm  and will be updated as needed. --Paul Ohlenbusch pohlenbu@oznet.ksu.edu

AGENT IN-DEPTH TRAINING JANUARY 2-4, 2002
Extension Agronomy is coordinating in-depth training in agronomic subjects for all county agents, January 2-4, 2002 . The subjects are being developed at this time and a complete agenda will be out by Annual Conference.

The goal of the training is to provide in-service training for agents to increase their proficiency in the subjects for professional improvement. Agronomy faculty (teaching, research, and extension) will be used to conduct the training.

Mark your calendars for January 2-4, 2002 in Manhattan for the Agronomy In-Depth Training for County Extension Agents. --Paul Ohlenbusch pohlenbu@oznet.ksu.edu 

REQUEST FOR EPSILON SIGMA PHI AWARD NOMINATIONS
Epsilon Sigma Phi recognizes outstanding Kansas extension educators at all levels through the state wide awards program. We hope you will take time to nominate one or more of your co-workers for an award. Recognition by one's peers provides incentive to strive for excellence and promotes the accomplishments of our organization.

Criteria on which awards for extension personnel are based include:

1. Development of an extension education program, which is timely, relevant and addresses itself to current needs of appropriate audience and clientele.

2. Innovative, creative programming that includes development of effective new approaches.

3. A cooperative and helpful attitude toward fellow extension professionals while evolving significant program accomplishments over a period of years. Recent programming is considered most heavily.

The Retirees Service Award is based on continuing contributions and outstanding service by a retired extension professional. The Friend of Extension Award is based on involvement in and support of extension by a lay person.

Any person nominated (except for Retiree Award and Friend of Extension Award) must have paid current year's dues by July 1, 2001. A current listing of members can be found at the Alpha Rho web site at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-alpharho .

The areas of recognition are:

*Horizon Award
*Early Career Award
*Mid Career Award
*Meritorious Service Award
*Distinguished Service Award
*Team Award
*International Service Award
*Retiree Service Award
*State Friend of Extension Award

Watch your mail for nomination information. If you have questions please contact: Diane Mack, ESP Awards Chair, Northeast Area Extension Office, 1515 College Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, 785-532-5833, dmack@oznet.ksu.edu .

Nomination forms must be completed and returned to Diane by September 4, 2001. --Diane Mack

EPSILON SIGMA PHI ENDOWMENT GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE
All extension agents, specialists and administrators are eligible to make grant requests to the Epsilon Sigma Phi Alpha Rho Chapter Endowment Board. Grant requests can be made to support professional development or innovative educational programs.

Applications will be located on the ARC website - www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-alpharho/ , beginning August 1. A copy of the application may also be obtained by contacting your Area ESPI Director. Applications are due to Libby Curry, P. O. Box 786, Colby, Kansas, 67701, by September 14, 2001.

Last year seven grants were awarded totaling $3,200.00. For more information, contact your area or campus ESPI representative or Libby Curry at lcurry@oznet.ksu.edu . --Libby Curry

HORSE QUIZ BOWL CD-ROM AVAILABLE FROM OSU
A new horse quiz bowl CD-Rom is available for purchase from Oklahoma State University 4-H. The cost is $10.00 which includes tax and shipping costs.

Questions can be directed to Rosalyn at 405-744-8887. Mailing address is Oklahoma State 4-H Office, 205 Poultry Science Building, OSU, Stillwater, OK 74078. You are able to choose from 10 different categories ranging from general knowledge questions to horses in television, books and history. Short quizzes are randomly drawn from a larger pool of questions, so different questions should appear each time you play. A great resource tool for horse project leaders. --Julie Wolf  jrwolf@ksu.edu 

VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . 

Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu .

DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 8, 2001, THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2001:

Wednesday, August 8, through Friday, August 10
.... Lincoln County Fair, Lincoln, NE

Wednesday, August 8, through Saturday, August 11
.... Harper Co. Agriculture & 4-H Fair, Harper, SC
.... Linn County Fair & Rodeo, Mound City, SE
.... Marion County Fair, Hillsboro, SC
.... Sumner County Fair, Caldwell, SC
.... Wichita County Fair, Leoti, SW

Wednesday, August 8, through Sunday, August 12
.... Finney County Fair, Garden City, SW

Thursday, August 9, through Friday, August 10
.... Fall Cereal Conference, Manhattan, Statewide, 1:00 p.m., Bob Bowden rbowden@plantpath.ksu.edu 

Thursday, August 9, through Sunday, August 12
.... Tri-Rivers Fair & Rodeo, Salina, SC

Friday, August 10, through Sunday, August 19
.... Five State Free Fair, Liberal/Seward, SW

Saturday, August 11, through Sunday, August 19
.... Interstate Fair & Rodeo, Coffeyville/Montgomery, SE

Sunday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 15
.... Osage County Fair, Osage City, SE

Monday, August 13
.... Pre-plant Wheat School, Marion, Single county, SC, evening, Stu Duncan sduncan@oznet.ksu.edu 

Monday, August 13, through Saturday, August 18
.... Rooks County Free Fair, Stockton, NW

Tuesday, August 14
.... NuSun Sunflower Field Day, NW Research-Extension Center, Colby, Statewide, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Roger Stockton rstockto@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... KS River Valley Experiment Field Field Day, Topeka, Statewide, 6:00 p.m., Larry Maddux lmaddux@oznet.ksu.edu 

Tuesday, August 14, through Saturday, August 18
.... Atchison County Fair, Effingham, NE

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