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Vol. 8, No. 22 April 23, 2002
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Randy Higgins
Appointed as Interim Associate Director
...Conflict of Interest Declarations
...2002 Kansas Grape Spray Workshop This Thursday
...The PILD Flyer is in the Mail
...Spring Kansas Center for Rural Initiatives
Luncheon
...YFCD Update - Format Change
...Large Demonstration Plot Signs
...Updated List of Laboratories Certified for Drinking
Water Tests
...Summer Interns for 2002 Have Been Announced
...I Dare You Award Winners
...Final "Choose Life Balance" Stuffer Arrives
Soon
...Balance Team Begins Mid-Term Phone Survey
...Kansas Team Places Second at National LifeSmarts
Contest
...Congress Photo Search is on
...4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl Cancelled for 2002 KSF
...Publications/Production Services Update
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
RANDY HIGGINS
APPOINTED AS INTERIM ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Dr. Randy Higgins has been appointed Interim Associate Director for
Extension and Applied Research for K-State Research and Extension,
effective May 26, 2002, until a more permanent replacement is found. The
search for an Associate Director will start in the fall with likely
placement next summer. We look forward to
Randy's leadership as we go through five-year planning in addition to
regular operations. Find more information about Dr. Higgins at his
website: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/entomology/faculty/higgins.htm
. --Marc Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
In order to protect the interests of faculty and the university and
to comply with federal regulations and Board of Regents policy, Kansas
State University requires all unclassified faculty and staff with 100%
time appointments to annually file a "Declaration for Conflict of
Interest and Time Commitment" form.
All unclassified faculty and staff on
campus and in area offices do this as they sign their annual contract.
Area Directors will be working with Extension Agents to develop a
process for filing these forms annually. Additional information and a
copy of the form can be found at: http://www.ksu.edu/academicservices/forms/interest.html
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In addition, when an Extension Agent is
engaged in consulting or outside employment, an agreement needs to be
signed by the agent, Extension Council Chair and Area Extension
Director. This agreement can be found at http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/ap_ext_forms/Interactive_PDFs/ksu8-32.pdf
.
The corresponding Consulting Request form
for unclassified faculty and staff in area offices and on campus can be
found at: www.ksu.edu/academicservices/forms/consult.html
. --Richard D. Wootton rwootton@oznet.ksu.edu
2002 KANSAS GRAPE SPRAY WORKSHOP THIS
THURSDAY
The 2002 Kansas Grape Spray Workshop, Thursday, April 25 (1 - 5 p.m.),
Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery (212 W. Golf Link Rd., Salina, KS), is
sponsored by Kansas Grape Growers and Winemakers Association and KSU
Horticulture Division. (Sorkel Kadir)
1:00 - Potential Insect Concerns? - Dr.
Robert Bauernfeind
1:45 - Understanding Spray Drift: Improving Application Efficacy - Dr.
Robert Wolf
2:30 - Break - refreshments provided
2:45 - Integrated Managing Grape Diseases - Dr. Ned Tisserat
3:30 - Weed Control in Grapes - Dr. Kassim Al-khatib
4:15 - Greg Shipe, President of Kansas Grape Growers & Wine Makers
Association
4:30 - Wayne Peterson, Chesmore Seed Company
4:45 - Rick Vrbas, Cerexagri, Inc.
--Christy Dipman cdipman@oznet.ksu.edu
THE PILD FLYER IS IN
THE MAIL
All extension agents will receive the Kansas Impact flyer prepared for the
delegates to the Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) conference.
Daryl Buchholz, Lois Carlson, Scott Gordon, and Cathy Musick will
represent Epsilon Sigma Phi and the Kansas Extension Associations of
Family and Consumer Sciences, County Agricultural Agents, and 4-H Agents,
respectively, in Arlington, VA, April 28 through May 1. They will join 220
extension professionals from around the country for this hands-on
professional development conference sponsored by the Joint Council of
Extension Professionals (JCEP). Delegates will have the opportunity to
learn about changing public policies that impact local communities and the
extension system, and to visit with Kansas legislators. Further
information about the PILD conference is available at http://www.jcep.org
. --Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu
SPRING KANSAS
CENTER FOR RURAL INITIATIVES LUNCHEON
You are cordially invited to the Spring 2002
Kansas Center for Rural Initiatives Luncheon, May 8, 12 - 1 p.m., in the
Cottonwood Room of the K-State Student Union. The cost is $12.
Keynote speaker is Tracy Turner, President and CEO, Kansas
Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC). Reservations are due by May 3 to
Kansas Center for Rural Initiatives, 8D Edwards Hall, KSU, Manhattan, KS
66506, 785-532-6868, kcri@ksu.edu .
The Kansas Technology Enterprise
Corporation is a quasi-public corporation established by the State of
Kansas to promote advanced technology economic development. KTEC programs
fall under three categories: Business Assistance, Investment, and
Research.
Come learn about the vision for KTEC under
new leadership, and how KTEC and the university can work together for the
good of rural communities.
KCRI is a university-based organization
that links the resources of Kansas State University with people living in
rural Kansas. Our mission is to encourage partnerships with local
communities while participating in rural development efforts. --Rebecca
Wood rwood@ksu.edu
YFCD UPDATE - FORMAT
CHANGE
The Update for all Agents, Specialists and Researchers collaborating
on Youth, Family and Community Development programs originally set for May
6-9, in Hesston, has been cancelled. This is due to several extenuating
circumstances. The dates and location will still be held for the
presentation of the FACS Annual Series and a FACS Update.
For additional information, contact your
Area FACS Specialist or Paula Peters, Assistant Extension Director, Family
and Consumer Sciences. Efforts will be made to consolidate Update meetings
in 2004 as previously planned. --Gary Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
; Paula Peters peters@humec.ksu.edu
; Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
LARGE DEMONSTRATION
PLOT SIGNS
Extension Agronomy has purchased large metal plot signs (36 x 48 inches)
in past years. We are out of signs and need to take orders for a new
batch. The price for signs this year will be based on our being able to
order a minimum of 25 signs. If we get more than 50 signs, the price will
be lower. The prices, plus shipping if required, are: double sided - $55 each; single sided -
$46 each. Please order signs by May 1,
2002. To order signs, contact Leslye Haller by mail; phone: 785-532-5776;
Fax: 785-532-6315; or e-mail: lhaller@oznet.ksu.edu
. The signs should be ready about June 1. --Paul D. 'Ole' Ohlenbusch pohlenbu@oznet.ksu.edu
UPDATED LIST OF
LABORATORIES CERTIFIED FOR DRINKING WATER TESTS
We have again completed the quarterly update of the list of laboratories
certified for drinking water tests. Our goal is to update our Extension
Bulletin MF 951, Testing to Help Ensure Safe Drinking Water, on the
K-State Research and Extension website each quarter following the
quarterly update of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
revised list of certified labs.
The list of laboratories in Testing to Help
Ensure Safe Drinking Water, Bulletin MF-951, has been revised based on
information provided by KDHE. New laboratories in Missouri and Iowa have
been added and laboratories in Colorado and Nebraska have been removed.
You may view the current list in the bulletin at the K-State Research and
Extension website - http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/
. Just enter MF951 in the search box and click [go].
In working with owners and users of private
wells, we are emphasizing that SAFE WATER is supplied by a SAFE WELL. A
safe well is one that is located, constructed, maintained, and protected
so contaminants are not near the well. When any of these four critical
conditions is missing there is a strong relationship with well
contamination. Water from a contaminated well can make you ill and even
cause death.
If you have questions or comments to help
improve private wells so the owners/users can have safe water, please let
us know. Look for the next revised list of laboratories in June. --Morgan
Powell mpowell@bae.ksu.edu
SUMMER INTERNS FOR
2002 HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
Seven students have been selected to participate in intern programs with
K-State Research and Extension this summer.
Audrey Diehl, from Garden City, will be
serving in Jefferson County. Audrey will be graduating from K-State May
2003, with a degree in Human Ecology.
Jessica Heller, from Hunter, will be
serving in Johnson County. Jessica is attending K-State and will receive
her master's degree May 2003 in Family Life Education and Counseling.
Emily Koch, from Wichita, will be serving
in Leavenworth County. Emily will be receiving her bachelor's degree in
Animal Sciences from K-State in May 2002.
Amy Taylor, from Cary, IL, will be serving
in McPherson County. Amy is attending the University of Illinois and will
receive her bachelor's degree in Agricultural Leadership Education May
2004.
Wade Wilbur, from Valley Center, will be
serving in Reno County. Wade is attending K-State and will graduate May
2002 with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education.
Amy Wood, from Overland Park, will be
working in the Department of Communications. Amy will be graduating in May
2002 with a bachelor's degree in Family Life and Community Service.
Chad Schmitz, from Baileyville, will be
working in Shawnee County. Chad is attending K-State and will graduate in
2004 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.
--Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu
I DARE YOU AWARD WINNERS
Many counties partner with the American Youth Foundation to present
the "I Dare You" award to an outstanding 4-H'er at your local
achievement program. Some of the recipients are interested in the camp
opportunity that is an option this summer.
Our office has had a call asking if we know
of any winners who are planning to attend either Camp Miniwanca in
Michigan, or Merrowvista in New Hampshire. If you have interested 4-H'ers
who are planning to go to either of these camps, please let our office
know, and we will notify others so that travel plans can be coordinated.
--Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
FINAL "CHOOSE LIFE
BALANCE" STUFFER ARRIVES SOON
This week the final "Choose Life Balance" reminder stuffer will
arrive in county offices. This week's message focuses on stress
management. The four skills that have been highlighted - DECISION-MAKING,
GOAL SETTING, TIME MANAGEMENT, and STRESS MANAGEMENT - build on each other
and are all necessary to successful life balance. --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu
BALANCE TEAM
BEGINS MID-TERM PHONE SURVEY
This week the Balance Issue Team begins it's mid-term phone survey of
county agents who submitted a 5-year Action Plan for Promoting a Balance
Life Style. George Vogel, Graduate Student in Family Studies and Human
Services, will be contacting each agent to schedule a telephone interview
which is a check-up from the baseline survey conducted in July, 2000.
If you have questions, please contact
Elaine Johannes, Emily Mark or Katey Walker. --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS TEAM PLACES
SECOND AT NATIONAL LIFESMARTS CONTEST
Congratulations to the Miami County 4-H LifeSmarts team that placed
second at the National contest held in Arlington, VA, April 13-16. They
won the right to represent Kansas by beating out 11 other high school
teams at the state contest. LifeSmarts is the ultimate consumer challenge.
It is sponsored by the Kansas Council on Economic Education.
Team members are Ryan Boyer, Abby Burnett,
Matt Cooper, Nichole Kierl and Lindsay High. Kay Voorhees is their coach,
and Diane Burnett, Miami county FACS agent, assistant coach. For more
information and photos at the contest, check the website at http://www.lifesmarts.org
. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
CONGRESS PHOTO
SEARCH IS ON
In an effort to update our historical files, we are needing a copy of
the Kansas delegate photo taken at National 4-H Congress for the following
years: 1927, 1928, 1940, 1946, 1949, 1974, 1975, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1989,
1995, 1996, and 2000. If you were a chaperone or know of a delegate from
that year, please consider helping us out. We would be happy to receive a
scanned copy, or would scan an original and return it if requested. Thanks
for your help. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H SHEEP QUIZ BOWL
CANCELLED FOR 2002 KSF
Due to scheduling problems, the 4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl has been cancelled
for the 2002 Kansas State Fair. The 4-H Beef Quiz Bowl will continue as
planned. 2002 will be the final year for the 4-H Beef Quiz Bowl as Kansas
is making a transition to a 4-H Livestock Skillathon that will have a
national contest beginning in 2003. A committee is currently working to
provide instructions, materials and training for 4-H Livestock Skillathon
coaches on how to conduct these events and prepare teams for the state
educational event. Due to the lateness of this decision, the 4-H Sheep
Quiz Bowl may still appear in the KSF 4-H Youth Division Fairbook.
However, the “KS Fair” entry system will prohibit entries in this
division. --Gary W. Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION
SERVICES UPDATE
4-H Guide Under Revision
Publication MG3B is under revision and was not listed on the 3rd Quarter
Order Form, which lists most 4-H publications. Any outstanding orders for
the publication will be canceled. Watch for the revised version on the
upcoming August Order Form.
Electronic Publications
Remember that most publications in inventory are available electronically
in the K-State Research and Extension library at: www.oznet.ksu.edu/library
. Look up publications by topic, keyword or inventory number to see a
sample page or the complete document.
Information about cost and publication date
is available in the electronic Publications and Videos Catalog at www.oznet.ksu.edu/catalog
. The catalog also allows searches and provides information regarding new
titles, revisions and deadfiles. --Nancy Peavler npeavler@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 MAY 1, 2002, THROUGH MAY 7, 2002:
Wednesday, May 1
.... SW KAFCE District Recognition, Elkhart/MT, SW Area, Carol Young cyoung@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Nutrition: Good For You!,
Hays and surrounding area, NW and SW, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Barb Roths broths@ksu.edu
and Kathy Walsten walsten@humec.ksu.edu
Thursday, May 2
.... SW KAFCE District Recognition, Jetmore/HG, SW Area, Carol Young cyoung@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Beef Cattle & Forage Crops Day/SEARC, Mound Valley/LB
and surrounding area, SE. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., program
starts at 9:00 a.m. Lyle Lomas llomas@oznet.ksu.edu
.... SE KAFCE Recognition Day (South Block), Columbus, KS, 9:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M. Gayle Price gprice@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, May 3
.... SE KAFCE Recognition Day (North Block), Miami Co., 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m., M. Gayle Price gprice@oznet.ksu.edu
Saturday, May 4
.... Finney Co. Sheep & Swine Livestock Show, Garden City,
Statewide, Barbara L. Addison baddison@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, May 6, through
Wednesday, May 8
.... FACS Annual Series and FSHS Update, Hesston/HV, Statewide, Paula
Peters peters@humec.ksu.edu
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