The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 9, No. 28   May 27, 2003

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Internal Search for the Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Interim Director of K-State Research and Extension
...Daryl Buchholz to Serve on Provost Search Committee
...Reba White's Retirement Celebration
...Farewell Reception for Robert Hudgens on June 2
...SARE Grant Deadlines Approaching
...Discovery Days Update
...Scholarship to Honor KS 4-H Volunteer Association President Killed by Tornado
...2003 Kansas Grape Summer Workshop
...KFGA Summer Fruit Tour
...Livestock Environmental Stewardship Brochures
...Environmental Training Institute for Small Communities
...KEAFCS Bus Tour - September 18-27, 2003
...How to Hide from Spam
...Bi-Monthly Program Evaluation Design Workgroup Welcomes Discussion
...Shared Leave Donation Requested
...Position Announcements - Animal Sciences & Industry
...Master Schedule

Contact Suzy Auten, 785-532-6224, for a more detailed position announcement. KSU is an EOE/AA and actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu 

DARYL BUCHHOLZ TO SERVE ON PROVOST SEARCH COMMITTEE
KSU President Jon Wefald has appointed Daryl Buchholz, Assistant Director - Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources, to the search committee for University Provost. --Charles Reagan, Associate to the President

REBA WHITE’S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Please plan to join us as we celebrate Reba’s retirement after 31 years with Kansas State University Research and Extension. Reba finishes her successful extension career after 15 years as the Northwest Area Extension Director. The celebration is planned for Saturday, June 7, from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. on the east patio at the Northwest Research Extension Center in Colby. As this is an outdoor celebration, dress is casual. A collection of memories is being assembled. Please send memories you would like Reba to treasure in the years to come to the Northwest Research Extension Center, Attention: Sara Juenemann, P.O. Box 786, Colby, KS 67701 by June 2, or feel free to bring it with you on the 7th. If you wish to contribute to a group gift for Reba, please send your contribution to the above address. --Sara Juenemann sjuenema@oznet.ksu.edu 

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR ROBERT HUDGENS ON JUNE 2
Please join us for a farewell reception for Dr. Robert Hudgens, Assistant Dean for International Agricultural Programs, on June 2, in Waters Hall Room 137 from 4 - 6 p.m. Bob has provided excellent service to the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension since his arrival in 1997.

Many students and faculty have interacted with Bob in the various international educational programs he initiated during his time at K-State. I hope you will share your memories and best wishes with Bob on June 2nd. --Marc A. Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu 

SARE GRANT DEADLINES APPROACHING
Several state and regional SARE grant opportunities are currently available. The grants and due dates are: 

Kansas SARE Extension Mini-Grant - May 31, 2003
Regional SARE Research and Education Grant - June 10, 2003
Regional SARE Multi-State Conference/Workshop Grant - June 13, 2003
Regional SARE Travel Scholarship Grant - July 1, 2003

More information on the grants is available at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kcsaac/grant_opportunities.html . --Jana Beckman beckman@oznet.ksu.edu 

DISCOVERY DAYS UPDATE
A total of 363 teens and 77 adults are registered for the upcoming Discovery Days Conference, June 4 - 6. Thank you for your assistance by reporting discrepancies on the registration information which was sent last week to extension offices. As of May 15, substitutions will not be accepted nor will refunds be issued for cancellations.

In addition to the information included in the electronic June Tip Sheet, we would like to include the following tips:

MEDICAL INFORMATION
1. Health forms and prescription drug information must match. Please make sure that an updated health form is submitted during registration for any youth participant.

2. Youth must leave their prescription drugs with the Health Staff Members, (1st floor Haymaker) upon arrival at Discovery Days. The drugs must be in the original prescription bottle. They will report to the nurse to take their medications as required during the event. This does not apply to inhalers or other medical items that need to be carried at all times by the participant.

3. Youth can pick up their prescription drugs at 1 p.m. on Friday, in the Forum Hall Lobby.

CAUCUS
Following Eric Chester's keynote presentation on Friday morning, the delegates will convene as designated focus groups (20-30 teens) in various locations within the Union. Their group facilitator will guide them through a series of questions pertaining to Eric Chester's presentation and a note taker will record their responses. Adult participants will convene in one group, with an opportunity to listen to a panel of older teens and adults as they engage in discussion questions facilitated by Eric Chester.

At the end of the session, meal cards will be distributed. The meal cards are worth $5 and can be used at any eatery in the Union. The closing assembly will begin promptly at 1 p.m. in the Forum Hall. The agenda will include recognition and announcement of Livestock Skillathon and FCS Quiz results, Youth Leadership Council and Forum, and highlights of the focus group process by Eric Chester.

Again, thanks to the Agent Committee and members of the Discovery Days Action Team for their time, energies and leadership in planning this event. --Pat Fultz pfultz@oznet.ksu.edu 

SCHOLARSHIP TO HONOR KS 4-H VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT KILLED BY TORNADO
Julie Green was one of those people who always stepped up to help others. Even people who didn't know her benefited from her efforts.

Green, from Cherokee County, was among the seven Kansans killed in recent tornados. Green's husband, Richard, and twin sons, Jim and Bill, were injured in the storm. "Their home was destroyed," said Phyllis Kriesel, K-State Research and Extension agent in Cherokee County. 

"At the time of her death, Green was serving as the chairman of the Cherokee County Extension Council and president of the Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers," Kriesel said. To honor Green and her service to others, the Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers has established the Julie Green Memorial Scholarship. The association has contributed $1,000 as the lead gift and is seeking contributions from 4-H members, parents, leaders, volunteers, and others who benefited from Green's efforts or who just wish to help the effort to establish a scholarship in her name.

The scholarship will be used to help fund continuing education for adult volunteers working with 4-H youth development. Contributions to the scholarship honoring Green can be sent to the Julie Green Memorial Scholarship Fund, State 4-H Department, Kansas State University, 201 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Checks should be made payable to KA4-HV.

Established in 2001, the Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers is a state-wide organization of adult and older youth volunteers as well as staff members who have a deep commitment to the Kansas 4-H program. The primary purpose of the organization is to promote, support and strengthen the development of 4-H volunteers. Membership in the organization is open to anyone 16 years and older. Membership dues are $5 per year and lifetime memberships are available for $50. For more information pertaining to the association, contact Linda Thurston, President, 620-583-6932; or Linda Henningsen, Past-President, 785-825-8513. --Pat Fultz pfultz@oznet.ksu.edu 

2003 KANSAS GRAPE SUMMER WORKSHOP
This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 14, John C. Pair Horticultural Research Center, 1901 E. 95th Street S., Haysville, Kansas. Commercial growers, home gardeners, hobbyists, prospective home or commercial grape growers, and interested citizens are all invited to attend the workshop. The number of participants will be limited because of space availability. Therefore, to reserve your place in this workshop, send your check (payable to KGGWA) for $5 (members) or $7 ( non-members) along with your name and address to: Helen Bortz, John C. Pair Horticultural Research Center, 1901 East 95th St. S., Haysville, KS 67060-8351. For more information, contact Dr. Sorkel Kadir at 785-532-5420.

Program:

11:00 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m. - Lunch (bring your own)
12:00 p.m. - Welcome and Introduction, Sorkel Kadir
12:10 p.m. - Grape Disease Resistance to Chemicals, Ned Tisserat
1:00 p.m. - Weed Control in Grapes, Kassim Alkhatib
1:30 p.m. - Break
1:45 p.m. - Bird Control Methods, Grape Growers Panel
2:30 p.m. - Vineyard Cultural Practices, Sorkel Kadir, Mike Shelton, Richard Ryer, Jim Phene
3:15 p.m. - Tour the research vineyard, and hands-on experience tying vines to trellis wire.
--Sorkel Kadir skadir@oznet.ksu.edu  

KFGA SUMMER FRUIT TOUR
This fruit tour will be June 14 and 15, Lied Conference Center, 2700 Sylvan Rd., Nebraska City, Nebraska. If you are planning a new sales area or collecting marketing ideas these two days will be filled with lots to see. We will see many test areas of new varieties including the grape research site containing over 40 grape varieties which have been in the ground for several years. There is a new dwarf planting of apples on newer rootstocks. Seeing these in the ground is often better than reading about our options and there will be good opportunity for exchange of ideas among the growers.

The visit to Vala's Pumpkin patch is a trip to the "Disney Land" of entertainment farming. The Valas will have a lot to share about attracting customers to your operation. Please make the commitment and send your reservation. This will help the people planning this meeting reserve a spot for you. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Ken Krause at 785-665-7643, or Laurie Walters at 913-796-6373.

Registration for the tour Includes bus and lunch - Please register by June 1.

Individual....$30.00
With Spouse...$50.00

Lodging should be booked on your own. If you wish to reserve at the Lied Lodge, please do so as soon as possible. This is a four star hotel and the special rate has been extended to us because of Erik Olson, KFGA secretary and orchard manager of Arbor Day Farm and Kimmel Orchard. The phone number for the Lied Lodge and Conference Center is 1-800-546-5433. Room Rate: Single $65.00 plus tax. Indicate you are with KFGA. --Sorkel Kadir skadir@oznet.ksu.edu 

LIVESTOCK ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BROCHURES
The Environmental Protection Agency recently developed brochures for four agriculture sectors (poultry, beef, dairy, and swine) to be used as compliance assistance tools. The brochures illustrate management practices found at agricultural facilities. The goal of the brochures is to benefit producers by identifying and promoting best management practices and environmental stewardship. The brochures are available in PDF format at www.epa.gov/agriculture/anafobrochure.html . --Robert Wilson rwilson@loki.agecon.ksu.edu 

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES
“Protecting Public Health: Water and Wastewater Solutions for a New Era” is the theme of the 2003 Environmental Training Institute for Small Communities, July 29 – August 1, 2003, at West Virginia University. The Institute is geared toward local elected officials and staff and technical assistance providers. Sessions include:

Assessing Wastewater Options for Small Communities, 
Building the Technical Capacity of a Small Drinking Water System, 
Local Officials’ Responsibilities for Providing Safe Drinking Water,
Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Technologies, 
Regulatory Update: Recent and Upcoming Requirements for Small Communities, and 
Capital Improvements Planning for Water and Wastewater Systems. 

The cost is reasonable and a limited number of fee waivers are available for local officials working in communities with fewer than 10,000 residents. Early bird discounts are available until June 30. More information is available at www.nesc.wvu.edu/netcsc/institute/2003_institute.html . --Robert Wilson rwilson@loki.agecon.ksu.edu 

KEAFCS BUS TOUR - SEPTEMBER 18-27, 2003
September 18 - Chartered bus will depart from Erie, KS and travel to Topeka, picking up passengers in Topeka and then at three or four points along I-70. Exact stops to be determined according to location of travelers. We will stop for the night at Drury Inn, just outside Denver.

September 19 - Travel from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park arriving in Grand Junction, CO. for the night. We will stay at the Grand Vista Hotel where we will be greeted with a champagne reception.

September 20 - Depart Grand Junction and visit two National Parks: The Arches and The Canyon lands. We will arrive in Salt Lake City, UT that evening. Conference opens at 11 a.m. Sunday morning.

The bus will be available for our groups' travel needs during our five day, six night stay in Salt Lake. It will be available for State's Night Out. (Hotel Reservations in Salt Lake are not included in this package.)

September 26 - 8 a.m. - leave Salt Lake, traveling via I-80 through southern Wyoming to Cheyenne, WY and then on to Denver and finally Limon, CO. We will spend the night at the Best Western Limon Inn, Limon, CO.

September 27 - Depart Limon, CO and head home via I-70, returning to Erie by Saturday evening.

Cost is based on a minimum of 34 persons. Cost for the bus will be adjusted (lowered) according to the number of additional persons making the trip. Maximum passengers-48.)

Cost per person staying:  

1 person per room - $430
3 persons per room- $298
2 persons per room- $330
4 persons per room- $285

Cost includes: 

Provost Chartered Bus Transportation
Three Nights lodging
Breakfast two mornings at our motel
Champagne Reception one evening
Luggage Handling at two motels (not available at third motel)
Admission to three national parks: 
    Rocky Mountain National Park
    The Canyon lands National Park
    The Arches National Park

Tour reservation must be made by June 10, with a non-refundable deposit of $200.00. (unless bus doesn't fill by June 10). Balance will be due on or before August 1, 2003. Reservations may be transferred. Make check payable to: KEAFCS. Checks will not be cashed until we are sure we have a bus load.

For additional information or to make reservations, contact Lois Carlson, FACS agent, Neosho County Extension Office, 100 S. Main, Erie, KS 66733. --Lois Carlson lcarlson@oznet.ksu.edu

HOW TO HIDE FROM SPAM
A study by the Center for Democracy and Technology provides insights into how spammers find your e-mail address, and what you could do to avoid them - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2969783.stm . --Roger V. Terry rterry@oznet.ksu.edu 

BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM EVALUATION DESIGN WORKGROUP WELCOMES DISCUSSION
The Community Health Institute (CHI) is facilitating a bi-monthly workgroup on theory-based program evaluation. The aim of these informal meetings is to create an open learning community and forum to discuss issues and facilitate faculty to develop quality program evaluations.

The first meeting of the open group was held May 21, with discussion focusing on an evaluation challenge brought by Dr. Esther Maddux, Family Studies and Human Services. CHI has arranged for the next meeting to be held June 4, from 3 - 5 p.m. Contact Jody Hall, jhall@oznet.ksu.edu , if you plan to attend or would like to know more about the regularly scheduled meetings.

Faculty who may have interest in theory-based evaluation in pursuit of measurable outcomes are encouraged to attend the workgroup meetings. For more information about the work of the Community Health Institute, contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu , or David Dzewaltowski, CHI Director, dadx@ksu.edu .

I attended this first meeting and found the discussion to be valuable. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu 

SHARED LEAVE DONATION REQUESTED
Two Sedgwick County EFNEP program assistants have cancer. Their names are Tina Roenne and Paulette Daniels; neither are expected to return to work. Both are in need of shared leave to help them get to disability and keep their present health insurance coverage. Assistance from one and all will be greatly appreciated.

Classified employees donating vacation must have at least 80 hours of accrued vacation after donation. Classified and unclassified employees donating sick leave must have at least 480 hours of accrued sick leave after donation.

A donation form can be found at http://www.ksu.edu/hr/forms/da223.pdf . Joe Younger will add social security numbers. Put employee name to whom you are donating and send form to Joe Younger, KSU Human Resources, 103 Edwards Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506. --Bev Dunning bdunning@oznet.ksu.edu 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS - ANIMAL SCIENCES & INDUSTRY
Research Assistant, Food Safety Laboratory - Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Applicants should have a B.S. in Food Science/Food Safety, Microbiology or a closely related discipline with demonstrated experience in a food microbiology research laboratory performing large scale R&D. A working knowledge of both food microbiology and food chemistry methodology along with experimental design and data analysis is expected. Proficiency must be demonstrated in technical writing. An understanding of HACCP and other food safety/quality programs utilized in the food industry is required. Experience working with molecular biology assays such as PCR is also desired. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage projects within a dynamic and high-pressure work environment. Applicants should have a working knowledge in laboratory quality systems, certification procedures, and ISO 17025 requirements. Full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Detailed position announcement available at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/ansi . Review of applications begins May 29, 2003 and continues until position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest describing relevant training and experiences related to the position requirements, detailed resume, college transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Randall Phebus, Dept. of Animal Sciences & Industry, 223 Call Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Research Assistants: Two positions 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 or related field required. Concurrent enrollment in Graduate School is desired. 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. Detailed position announcement available at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/ansi . Submit detailed resume including transcript, as well as names and contact information for three references to Dr. James Drouillard, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, 133 Call Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-1600. Review of applications begins June 1 and continues until positions are filled. KSU is an EOE and actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Darla Thomas dthomas@oznet.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 JUNE 4, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2003:

ADDITION:

Thursday, May 29
.... Harvey County Experiment Field Spring Field Day, Hesston/HV, Statewide, 6:00 p.m., Mark Claassen mclaasse@oznet.ksu.edu

Wednesday, June 4
.... NW Wheat Plot Tours, Hoxie/SD, NW Area, 7:00 a.m., Brian Olson bolson@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Spring Field Day/KSU SW Research-Extension Center, Tribune/GL, Statewide, 9:00 a.m., Alan Schlegel aschlege@ksu.edu
.... Block 2 Wheat Plot Tours, WaKeeney/TR, NW Area, 5:30 p.m., Brian Olson bolson@oznet.ksu.edu
.... North Central Kansas Experiment Field Spring Field Day, Belleville/RP, Statewide, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Barney Gordon bgordon@oznet.ksu.edu

Wednesday, June 4, through Friday, June 6
.... 4-H Discovery Days, Manhattan/KSU, Statewide, Pat Fultz pfultz@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Mugwumps 4-H Camp, Rock Springs/WaShunGa: Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, and Wilson.

Thursday, June 5
.... Kansas 4-H Livestock Skillathon, Manhattan/KSU, Statewide, Julie Voge jvoge@oznet.ksu.edu
.... 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Quiz Bowl, Manhattan (Justin Hall, KSU), Statewide, 8:30 a.m., Paula Peters peters@humec.ksu.edu

Friday, June 6
.... Block 2 Wheat Plot Tours, Oberlin/DC, NW Area, 7:00 a.m., Brian Olson bolson@oznet.ksu.edu
.... State 4-H Youth Council, Manhattan, Statewide, Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Block 2 Wheat Plot Tours, Paramount/GO, NW Area, 4:00 p.m., Brian Olson bolson@oznet.ksu.edu

Saturday, June 7, through Tuesday, June 10
.... Sunflower 4-H Camp, Rock Springs: Cherokee, Crawford, Haskell, Lyon, Montgomery, Morris, Morton, and Stevens.

Sunday, June 8, through Wednesday, June 11
.... 4-H Photo Adventure Camp, Rock Springs, Statewide, Pansy Fryman pbf@gcnet.com

Tuesday, June 10
.... SE Area Horticulture Judging, Chanute, a.m., Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu

Tuesday, June 10, through Wednesday, June 11
.... ServSafe 2003, Wichita/SG, Statewide, 8:30 a.m., Karen Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu

Tuesday, June 10, through Friday, June 13
.... Far Points 4-H Camp, Rock Springs: Osage, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte. Eric Otte eotte@oznet.ksu.edu
.... YMCA Camp Jackson 4-H Camp, Rye, CO: Grant, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, Stanton, Thomas, and Wichita.

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