The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 7, No. 40    August 21, 2001

IN THIS ISSUE...
...New Associate Director for Research
...Excellence in Extension Seminar and Luncheon - August 29
...Centennial Events at Ag Research Center - Hays
...KSU PROF: An Invaluable Mid Career Developmental Experience
...Safe State Fair Food Exhibits
...Volunteers Still Needed for our Booths at the Kansas State Fair
...Celebrating Kansas Coalitions Conference: October 1-2, in Wichita
...KAE4-HA "KATCH" Phrase
...Request for Epsilon Sigma Phi Award Nominations
...Publications/Production Services Update
...Research Assistant Position Available - Animal Sciences and Industry
...New Kansas Home*A*Syst Publication
...Continuing Education Opportunities
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives  

NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH
Dr. George Ham retired August 4 as Associate Director for Research in K-State Research and Extension. Dr. Forrest Chumley has been named to the post; he will arrive on campus October 1. Dr. Chumley is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of California at Berkeley, with a research specialty in cereal genetics. He has experience in agricultural research universities and comes to us from DuPont, where he is manager of university partnerships. He also has served within DuPont as team leader for a variety of research teams. Dr. Chumley's wife, Dr. Barbara Valent, is a well-known plant pathology researcher at DuPont; she will join our Plant Pathology Department.

We have been discussing for some time that our AES and CES organizations are merged, but our administrative structure remains separated along old institutional lines. This is about to change. We recruited Forrest to lead the more fundamental research activities where research resources can grow through attention to national and international scientific grant sources and industry partnerships. Dick Wootton's position will change through time to include leadership for applied research and extension and research-extension team management to reflect the continuum of applied research and education focused on Kansas. We will be fine-tuning responsibilities for each position when Dr. Chumley arrives. --Marc Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu 

EXCELLENCE IN EXTENSION SEMINAR AND LUNCHEON - AUGUST 29
"Scholarship in Extension: A Report from the Special Appointed Task Force," will be presented on Wednesday, August 29, beginning at 1:15 p.m. in the Big 12 Room, K-State Union. The focus will be a discussion on defining and recognizing scholarly, creative work in Extension. This Seminar, and luncheon preceding it, are sponsored by the Extension State Leaders.

For further information, and if you are planning to attend, please make your reservation by contacting Susie Farrington, 785-532-5838, sfarring@oznet.ksu.edu , by this Thursday, August 23. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu 

CENTENNIAL EVENTS AT AG RESEARCH CENTER - HAYS
The Agricultural Research Center-Hays is celebrating the centennial of its establishment. A year of activities will culminate with two events scheduled for September 7 and 8. Both events will take place at the Center's headquarters on the south side of Hays.

Fall Field Day
Friday, September 7, 2001 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Current research results will be shown along with a look back to highlight major accomplishments in research at the Center during the 20th Century. Lunch will be available for a small charge. Dr. Kurt Feltner will deliver the keynote address. This will be followed by the Hays faculty highlighting the technological advancements in their respective disciplines during the previous 100 years.

Centennial Event
Saturday, September 8, 2001 (2 p.m.- 7 p.m.)
This community celebration with the theme, "Then and Now," will feature a county-fair type atmosphere. There will be various guided and self-guided tours and demonstrations throughout the headquarters area. There will be something of interest for people of all ages. Numerous commodity commissions, grower organizations, government agencies, historical societies, and commercial entities will produce an educational experience that showcases the importance of agriculture & agricultural research to Kansans. There will be old power generated steam tractors contrasting with the equipment of modern technology available to farmers for the 21st Century. Jennings Miniature Models (air-powered farm toys) will also be featured during the afternoon. The keynote address will start at 5 p.m. with a picnic supper to be served at 6 p.m..

For more information, contact the KSU Agricultural Research Center-Hays at 785-625-3425, or our website at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/wkarc/ . --Joe Becker jbecker@oznet.ksu.edu  

KSU PROF: AN INVALUABLE MID CAREER DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCE
KSU PROF (Professional Renewal of Faculty) Program was established in the Fall 1992, and to date 78 K-State Research and Extension/College of Agriculture faculty members have participated in the program which consists of a 2 1/2 day Faculty Development Institute (Retreat) and a 1-day Professional Growth Action Planning Workshop. The Program is conducted in relaxed environments and designed to help mid career faculty members to self assess, reflect upon, plan, and manage their professional career in the context of their personal, organizational, and/or community life.

During this year’s 2001 KSU PROF Program (Class IX), the Faculty Development Institute will be held October 3-5, in Omaha, Nebraska; and in December, the Professional Growth Action Planning Workshop will be held in Nebraska, also. Financial assistance for faculty to participate in the program (including “developmental assistance growth plan grants”) will be provided by Director Marc Johnson, Associate Director Dick Wootton, and Associate Dean Larry Erpelding.

For more information on KSU PROF, contact your unit administrator (e.g., Department Head, Area Extension Director, Research Center Head) or the program facilitator, Marie Blythe (Coordinator of Planning and Reporting) at 785-532-6775. Participation in KSU PROF is voluntary with completed application forms due by Friday, September 14, 2001 in the Office of Planning and Reporting. --Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu 

SAFE STATE FAIR FOOD EXHIBITS
The extreme heat that plagued most county fairs may still be a problem at State Fair time. Whether hot or cool weather, we still need to remind food exhibitors about selecting and preparing safe food exhibits. It may mean for some a modification of their county qualifying exhibit. Refer exhibitors to the bulletin, 4H 712, "Food Safety Recommendations for Acceptable Fair Exhibits." 

One clarification to note: if you have members who intend to bring a German Chocolate cake with the typical cooked egg frosting, IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. This custard-type frosting is not safe to set out without refrigeration according to our Food Science Specialists. I would recommend that the exhibitor use the index card that is suggested to write comments to the judge and explain that they are substituting a different frosting for food safety reasons.  A recommended "hot weather" frosting that will stand up under the heat better can be made from 1/2 cup shortening, one pound powdered sugar, one Tablespoon vanilla, and three tablespoons of cream (water can be substituted.) Blend shortening and powdered sugar. Add vanilla and cream. Mix until smooth. Yield of 2 1/2 cups. Coconut and pecans could be added to give it a German Chocolate taste, or purchased, canned frosting could be used. Uncooked cream cheese frostings or fillings used on carrot cakes are also considered perishable, and will not be accepted. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR OUR BOOTHS AT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
The College of Agriculture, the College of Human Ecology, and K-State Research and Extension will once again have adjoining booths in the Pride of Kansas Building at the Kansas State Fair. The fair runs from Friday, September 7, through Sunday, September 16, 2001.

We have had good response to our earlier requests but need to fill the rest of the schedule soon before the fair starts. We will need people to work in the three booths on both Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and the last Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Sedgwick County has volunteered to man the K-State Research and Extension booth all day on Tuesday, September 11. How about some other offices taking a day?

We would appreciate faculty and staff from campus, counties, Agronomy Fields, and Research-Extension Centers going to the fair and working for several hours on any one day. Also, we would appreciate agents and/or faculty, who are going to the fair anyway, signing up to work a couple hours in the booth before or after your activities. It is fun sharing information about our colleges and organization.

If you would like to work in one or more of the booths, please contact Janet Wenderott at 785-532-5729 or jwendero@oznet.ksu.edu  by August 31. Please tell her which booth you want to work in and which day and times are best for you. We will be in touch soon afterward with the final schedule plus send tickets, work out transportation, etc.

Thank you for your assistance. See you at the Kansas State Fair. --Jackie McClaskey, Cara Richardson, Steven Graham

CELEBRATING KANSAS COALITIONS CONFERENCE: OCTOBER 1-2, IN WICHITA
Since 1999, 31 Kansas community coalitions have conducted substance abuse programs through the $9.2 million Kansas State Incentive Grant, and highlights from those community coalitions will be presented at the "Celebrating Kansas Coalitions" conference this October.

Coalition work from Salina, Emporia, Wichita, Jackson counties, among many more, will be highlighted as will funding opportunities for coalitions from federal and state sources. Keynote presenter, Dr. Bill Carmack, Professor of Communication Emeritus from University of Oklahoma, will address "Sustaining Community Change".

For registration information or brochure contact: Stacey Cantlon at the Central Kansas Foundation in Salina, 785-825-62224; Zerobac@tri.net . --Elaine Johannes  ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu 

KAE4-HA "KATCH" PHRASE
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Unknown

How true this is in our Extension work! This time of year can be especially hectic with County Fairs wrapping up and State Fair just around the corner. Therefore, it is especially important to keep in mind why we do what we do. The reason is people and the personal contacts we have.

Networking with other professionals in the associations can help us keep this in perspective. KAE4-HA is always happy to welcome new members. KAE4-HA is not limited to full-time 4-H Agents/Specialists and offers full, associate and first-time memberships. Visit with a member about the many benefits of belonging to the organization. - Michelle Staudinger mstaudin@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

ESP members were mailed nomination information earlier this month. 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

PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION SERVICES UPDATE
Early FACS Series Delivery
Publications included in the FACS Annual Series for this year -- usually scheduled for pickup at Annual Conference -- will be delivered at Update programs this month. This year's series includes nine publications and covers four topics: youth suicide, ultraviolet protection factor in clothing, omega 3 fatty acids in the diet, and health benefits of exercise. Orders for K-State Research and Extension offices were packaged separately from those for FCE groups, but all will be delivered this month. Also packaged with the FACS series material is S-134F, Basic Time Management, of the Basic Living Skills series. Other components of the series will follow as soon as they are available.

Work Sheet Delayed
Publication of the updated Existing Publications Work Sheet -- which is used to plan purchases for the next calendar year -- has been delayed. It is expected to be prepared for mailing August 24.

Deadfiles
Both printed and electronic versions of the following publications are being deadfiled: L 714, Setting Community Economic Goals; S 37, KS 4H Horse Show Rule Book; P 1050, 4H Entomology Record; MF 930, Alternate Hosts of the Russian Wheat Aphid.

Printed versions of the following are being deadfiled, but electronic versions will be retained: L 775, Understanding Your Community's Economy; SRP 857, 2000 KS Performance Tests with Winter Wheat Varieties; MF 941, Yield, Seed, Insecticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Values for Cost Return Budgets- Irrigated Crops; MF 942, Yield, Seed, Insecticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Values for Cost Return Budgets-Nonirrigated Crops; MF 969 Flood-Irrigated Ridge-till Corn Cost Return Budget; MF 996 , Center Pivot Irrigated Popcorn Cost-Return Budget; MF 1000, Center-Pivot Irrigated Short-Season Corn Cost Return Budget; MF 2097, Spring Barley Cost-Return Budget in Western KS; MF 2223, Biological Fly Control for Kansas. 

For questions or comments about deadfiled material, please call the publishing department. --Nancy Peavler npeavler@oznet.ksu.edu 

RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE - ANIMAL SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY
A research assistant position is available to direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities at the Beef Cattle Research Center, Kansas State University. Duties include employee supervision, posting research data such as feed records and health status, maintaining herd health programs and coordinating daily work and research activities. B.S. degree in animal science required. Preference given to individuals who desire to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis. Experience in supervision of feedlot employees, and operation of feedlot facilities is desired. Previous experience with research and data collection required. Salary commensurate with training and experience. Submit detailed resume including transcript and have three letters of recommendation mailed to Dr. James Drouillard, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, 133 Call Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-1600. Review of applications begins August 30, and continues until position is filled. KSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. --James Drouillard jdrouill@oznet.ksu.edu 

NEW KANSAS HOME*A*SYST PUBLICATION
Now available from Kansas State University Pollution Prevention Institute -- "Kansas Home*A*Syst for Home-Based Occupations and Hobbyists."

This short manual is designed to help home-based business owners and hobbyists identify primary waste streams and pollution prevention opportunities. The manual consists of easy-to-use checklists, designed after material from the National Home*A*Syst program.

The publication is available on the Kansas Home*A*Syst Web page at www.engext.ksu.edu/ppi/homeasyst/   Click on the link under “Publications.” A limited number of hard copies are available by calling 1-800-578-8898. This project was funded through a grant from the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. --Barbara Johnson barblj@ksu.edu 

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Kansas State University offers a personal financial planning certificate program offered on line. This fifteen-month program is for professionals in the financial industry. For additional information, see www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/financialcertificate/  or contact the Division of Continuing Education at 785-532-5566 or 1-800-432-8222.

Kansas State University is hosting the Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children (KAEYC) Conference. This conference is to be held October 12-13, 2001 in Manhattan, Kansas. Go online and visit www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/kaeyc  for registration information, or call the Non-Credit Programs Registration Office at 785-532-5569 or 1-800-432-8222. For information about the course content/program, contact Bronwyn Fees at 785-532-1476 or by e-mail at fees@humec.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 29, 2001, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2001:

ADDITION:

Tuesday, August 21
.... Irrigation Experiment Field Fall Field Day, Scandia/RP, Statewide, 5:30 p.m., Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu 

Wednesday, August 29
.... State Program Coordination, Manhattan, Statewide, 10:00 a.m., Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu 

Thursday, August 30
.... Fall Field Day/KSU SW Research-Extension Center, Garden City and surrounding area, 9:00 a.m., Randall Currie rcurrie@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Conservation Tree Planting Round Table, Douglas Co., Statewide, 9:30 a.m., Bill Loucks bloucks@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... North Central Experiment Field Day, Belleville/RP, Statewide, 5:30 p.m., Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu 

Monday, September 3
.... Labor Day

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