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Vol. 7, No. 42 September 4, 2001
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Policy Guidelines Regarding County Staffing
...Watch Your Mail
...(Just a Reminder!) Centennial Events at Agricultural
Research Center - Hays
...State Fair Food Exhibits
...Help Still Needed at Our State Fair Booths
...Farewell Reception for Steve Paisley - SC Area
...Kansas Leadership Forum (KLF) Annual Conference
...Excellence in Extension Seminar: Scholarship in
Extension Video
...Epsilon Sigma Phi Communicates with Members Through
Electronic Newsletter
...2nd Annual Kansas Suicide Prevention Conference
...Cloverbud Curriculum in Spanish
...Leadership Training Opportunity
...Nutrition Extension Program Assistant
...CYFERnet Technews - Online Resources for Families
and Communities
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
POLICY GUIDELINES REGARDING COUNTY
STAFFING
A revised copy of Policy Guidelines Regarding County Staffing, dated
8-15-01, was sent to everyone on The Tuesday Letter list on Thursday,
August 30, 2001. It was an attachment to a package of material sent
out as Current Issues by Sue Robinson. Each county office should print and
file a copy of this policy paper for future reference. --Dick Wootton rwootton@oznet.ksu.edu
WATCH YOUR MAIL
October 1 will begin Open Season for State of Kansas Health
Insurance enrollment and Flexible Spending Account (KanElect)
enrollment. Again this year, this will be an online process requiring
the use of a password. Everyone will receive their password at their
home address. Be watching for an envelope that will come sometime during
September and will have a "State of Kansas - Topeka" return
address. --Stacey M. Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu
(JUST A REMINDER!)
CENTENNIAL EVENTS AT AGRICULTURAL 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 and
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
US Postal Service will be on hand to cancel Centennial Postcards with a
commemorative cancellation seal. There will be Ag Research Center
coloring books and a sand box for the kids. 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 and ask for Pat Coyne;
or check our website at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/wkarc/
STATE FAIR FOOD EXHIBITS
We've noticed as entry cards have been printed that some counties
have exceeded the maximum number of entries allowed in some Divisions.
This is to alert you that in the Foods and Nutrition Division, a 4-H'er
may only BRING ONE NON-PERISHABLE exhibit (a gift basket counts as a
non-perishable exhibit), and one FOODS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT. In Food
Preservation, a 4-H'er may bring a MAXIMUM OF TWO exhibits, but only one
entry per class. Since purchased labels from the 4-H Source book do not
ask for all the information which we require, we suggest that labels be
made from mailing labels following the format listed on page 96 of the
2001 Youth premium book. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
HELP STILL NEEDED AT
OUR STATE FAIR BOOTHS
Signups for the State Fair Booths are coming along well but we still
have some gaps to fill. Please look at each booth listed below and see
where you might sign up and help out.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Monday, September 10 - Help needed all day
Tuesday, September 11 - Help needed all day
Wednesday, September 12 - Help needed all day
Thursday, September 13 - Help needed all day
Saturday, September 15 - Help needed all day
Sunday, September 16 - Help needed 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.
COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY
Friday, September 7 - Help needed all day
Sunday, September 9 - Help needed 1 - 5 p.m.
Monday, September 10 - Help needed 3 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, September 11 - Help needed 1 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12 - Help needed all day
Thursday, September 13 - Help needed 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday, September 14 - Help needed 1 - 10 p.m.
K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
Saturday, September 8 - Help needed 5 - 10 p.m.
Monday, September 10 - Help needed 6 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12 - Help needed 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday, September 14 - Help needed 5 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 15 - Help needed 12 Noon - 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 16 - Help needed all day
If you can work in one or more of the
booths, please contact Janet Wenderott at 785-532-5729, or jwendero@oznet.ksu.edu
as soon as possible. We appreciate all who have already signed
up. See you at the Kansas State Fair. Come, represent us, and have fun. --Jackie
McClaskey, Cara Richardson , Steven Graham
FAREWELL
RECEPTION FOR STEVE PAISLEY - SC AREA
You are invited to a reception for our Livestock Production
Specialist, Steve Paisley. He will be leaving us in October to take the
position of State Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with the University of
Wyoming. The reception is September 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the South
Central Area Extension Office, 1600 N. Lorraine, Suite 125, Hutchinson, KS
67501. Come join us for cake, punch and good fellowship with Steve,
Carrie, Ty and Todd.
Please RSVP by September 4, 2001 to the
South Central Area Extension Office, 620-663-5491. --Shelley Charles
scharles@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS LEADERSHIP FORUM (KLF) ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
This year's annual KLF conference will feature outstanding speakers on
leadership and excellent networking opportunities among leadership
programs and educators. It will be held September 21, 2001, at Camp
Aldrich near Great Bend, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact me if you would
like registration materials. More information will be available shortly at
http://www.skyways.org/orgs/klf/
--Ron Wilson rwilson@oznet.ksu.edu
EXCELLENCE IN
EXTENSION SEMINAR: SCHOLARSHIP IN EXTENSION VIDEO
On Wednesday, August 29, 2001, an Excellence in Extension seminar
focused on a white paper presented by a special task force addressing the
Scholarship of Extension. The task force was chaired by David Mengel,
Agronomy. Other members included Charlotte Olsen, Family Studies and Human
Services; Michael Langemeier, Agricultural Economics; Steve Paisley, SC
Area; Bob Bowden, Plant Pathology; and Chuck Marr, Horticulture, Forestry
and Recreation Resources. Also, we had introductory comments from Provost
James Coffman, a discussion of the issues around scholarship, and a
response and wrap-up by Director Marc Johnson.
The seminar was videotaped, thanks to the
work of Steve Ballou, and tapes are available for check out through my
office, 785-532-5838; or through Paula Peters, 785-532-1562. --Daryl
Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
EPSILON SIGMA PHI COMMUNICATES WITH
MEMBERS THROUGH ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER Beginning
with the September 2001 newsletter, Alpha Rho Chapter has moved to an
electronic newsletter to communicate with members. Members can access
the newsletter at the chapter's website at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-alpharho/
This decision is made to save on printing
costs, as well as to utilize present technology to communicate with the
membership. Staff will receive an e-mail notification when the
newsletter has been posted. Life members and retirees will continue to
receive the newsletter via mailed print version.
If you have any comments or concerns,
please contact Laurie Chandler, lchandle@oznet.ksu.edu
, or Roger Terry, rterry@oznet.ksu.edu
. --Laurie R. Chandler lchandle@oznet.ksu.edu
2ND ANNUAL KANSAS SUICIDE PREVENTION
CONFERENCE
Suicide in Kansas is a growing problem. In 1998, suicide was the ninth
leading cause of death for all Kansans, but was the third leading cause
of death for individuals in the 5-14 year age-group, second in the 15-24
age group, and fourth in the 25-44 year age-group (Kansas Department of
Health & Environment).
The 2nd Annual Statewide
Suicide Conference will be held October 10-11, 2001 at the Hyatt Regency
in Wichita, Kansas. The conference sponsors include the Kansas Suicide
Prevention Steering Committee.
The upcoming conference will feature
sessions on community planning efforts around suicide prevention, a
focus on aging and youth suicide issues and information will be provided
on developing support groups for survivors of suicide. Dr. Alex Crosby,
MD with the Center for Disease Control in Georgia, will be the Keynote
speaker. Dr. Crosby has presented at the Health and Human Services
Public Hearing on Suicide Prevention in Kansas City.
If you would like more information about
the conference or would like to register please visit this website: www.kasp.org/Suicide
. A download of the registration form is available. If
you have questions please contact Jana Hackney at 785-532-0768. --Jana
Hackney jhackney@oznet.ksu.edu
CLOVERBUD CURRICULUM IN SPANISH
More and more counties are looking for appropriate resources in Spanish.
CYFERnet just sent us this new information. This would be a great resource for
working with 5-8 year olds in your communities. New online from Ohio State
University, the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud program curriculum materials in Spanish.
The site includes short term, fun, cooperative, noncompetitive activities that
can be used by adult volunteers with Cloverbud youth (5-8 years old) to help
them gain self-confidence, experience achievement, and develop positive
attitudes. Check out this Website: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~fourhoh/cloverbuds/handbook/seriesone/esp/frontpage.htm
--Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Mark your calendars for November 13 or 15, 2001. The K-State Research and
Extension LEADS team will be offering a special leadership training session on
those dates. Participants will learn about resources from the LEADS team, how
the Kansas Community Leadership Initiative is transforming leadership programs
across the state, and a process for identifying learning styles. The skills
you learn at this training can be used in work, home, or group settings. The
program will include opportunities to learn more about citizen-based
leadership approaches or organized county leadership planning. Resources to
initiate and maintain leadership programs and improve leadership effectiveness
will be provided. Extension personnel and others interested in leadership
development are encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars to attend either of
these sessions: November 13 - William Carpenter 4-H Building, Scott City; or
November 15 - Pottorff Hall, Manhattan. Each day’s sessions will go from 9
a.m. - 3 p.m. More information will be sent later. --Katey Walker kwalker@oznet.ksu.edu
, Dan Kahl dkahl@oznet.ksu.edu , and
Ron Wilson rwilson@oznet.ksu.edu
NUTRITION EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT
K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County, is seeking a program
assistant to carry out nutrition education to low income audiences.
Qualifications: BS/BA in Human Nutrition, Education, Family and Consumer
Sciences, or closely related field and valid driver’s license. Salary
- $22,464 plus benefits.
Interested persons may apply until 5
p.m., Wednesday, September 12, by sending letter of application, resume
(including three references) and college transcript to Susan Krumm,
K-State Research and Extension - Douglas County, 2110 Harper Street,
Lawrence, KS 66046, 785-843-7058.
Kansas State University is an equal
opportunity employer. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Susan
Krumm skrumm@oznet.ksu.edu
CYFERNET
TECHNEWS - ONLINE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Online Art Projects
The @rt room is designed around the idea of "activity"
centers that encourage kids to create, to learn and to explore new
ideas, places and things on their own. The primary author of the site is
Dr. Craig Roland, Associate Professor of Art Education, at the
University of Florida. In one section youth will discover things about
famous artists and works of art that most people don't know. There are
also some games to play that will test their knowledge of art history - http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/
New Educational Resource Center
"Community Learning Centers: Best Practices and Innovations"
offers free information and training materials based on successful program
innovations at the St. Paul Family Learning Center, a Minnesota charter
school. Discussion topics include Community Learning Centers comprehensive
school reform model, differentiated staffing, family involvement, brain-based
learning, board management, personal learning plans, service-learning, special
education strategies, effective use of technology, thematic instruction,
year-round schooling, and evaluation strategies - http://flconline.org/clctraining
Hardships in America: The Real Story of
Working Families
This 115-page report, released by Economic Policy Institute (EPI),
"is the most comprehensive study of family hardships ever
published." The report examines the plight of the working poor by
determining basic family budgets for communities across the nation and
comparing these figures to wage statistics. The report concludes that
two-and-a-half times more families fall beneath the basic family budget levels
for their communities than fall below the federal poverty line. The Family
Budgets Calculator is an online supplement to the report that generates basic
budgets for different kinds of families for 400,000 communities - http://www.epinet.org/books/hardships.pdf
; Family Budgets Calculator - http://www.epinet.org/datazone/fambud/budget.html
; Panel Discussion [RealPlayer] - http://www.epinet.org/real_media/010724/index.html
; Press Release - http://www.epinet.org/press%20releases/hardships.html
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Please visit the "What's New" section on the front page of CYFERnet
for the latest additions to the site. Let us know how CYFERNet can more
effectively support your community, program, and use of technology! We welcome
your feedback and questions - http://www.cyfernet.org
. --Jim Adams jadams@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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2001, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18, 2001:
Wednesday, September 12
.... Marshall County Soybean Plot Tour, North of Herkimer/Marshall and
surrounding area, NE, 6:00 p.m., Michael Vogt mvogt@oznet.ksu.edu
and Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, September 13
.... Fall Crops Tour, Saline, Single county, SC, evening, Stu Duncan sduncan@oznet.ksu.edu
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