Kansas State University Home Page Research & Extension Home Page
Who We Are Units and Offices Publications and Videos Library Weather Data Library Search Our Site Site Map Send us your Feedback


The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 11, No. 24  April 26, 2005


IN THIS ISSUE...

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...Status of Faculty Positions
...Watershed Conflict Management Workshop
...Lindquist Gains New Administrative Responsibilities
...Summer Interns for 2005 have been Announced
...Register for KAE4-HA Spring Meeting
...Updated Fiscal Conditions & Trends Reports now Available
...Community Development Block Grant Informational Meetings Scheduled
...2005 Kansas District 4-H Horse Show Entry Deadlines Available
...Suggestions for Using Plant Diagnostic Information System (PDIS)
...Don't Miss your Chance to Own a Fine Automobile!
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives



WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
This past week I spent four days in Washington DC with a delegation of Extension Agent and State Extension Advisory Council (SEAC) leadership at the Public Issues Leadership Development Conference. Those attending were Richard Fechter, Glenda Keller, Jodi Besthorn, and Trudy Rice on behalf of their respective state agent associations. Chuck Otte was there due to his national officer status with the NACAA. Sondra Tolle, Ray Flickner, Doug Wolters, and Kent Ochsner were there on behalf of the State Extension Advisory Council.

The conference focused on building an understanding of the federal budgeting processes and points of influence available in setting priorities. We were also introduced to the developments taking place with e-Extension. e-Extension is about developing a national network of resources, information, and educational programs to be delivered across the internet in support of local Extension program delivery. We will be hearing more about this development in the coming year. If you are interested, you can go to http://intranet.extension.org/ and look through the information and minutes for upcoming calls for proposals, etc.

On Tuesday, the delegation made visits to each of our Congressional offices to visit with staffers, thanking them for their support of the overall agricultural budget, and specifically for their support to that part of the ag appropriation directed to Cooperative Extension. Individuals told stories of the impact of Extension on local constituents. The SEAC delegates told how Extension was important and impacted them in their lives.

Numerous other topics were discussed over the course of the conference, and all of us brought home a wealth of good information to share and incorporate into our thinking for the future of Cooperative Extension in Kansas. In my biased opinion, I know you would have been proud to know that this group of Extension Agents and SEAC delegates were there representing K-State Research & Extension among our state partners from across the country. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu

 

STATUS OF FACULTY POSITIONS
To check the status of faculty positions that are currently in the search process, see the K-State Research and Extension Job Opportunities website at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/main/jobs.asp . Click on "Employment Status of KSRE Faculty Positions." Search committee chairs - contact Dorothy Ireland in the Extension Operations Office at direland@oznet.ksu.edu , or 785-532-5787, to keep the information updated. --Stacey M. Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu

 

WATERSHED CONFLICT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The deadline to register is THIS Friday, April 29.

The CSREES Heartland Water Quality Coordination Initiative will host a WATERSHED CONFLICT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP, June 8-10, 2005, at the Lied Conference Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska.

This workshop will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about how Extension staff can better support and assist communities in managing conflict as they work through the process of restoring and protecting surface water resources. This topic is especially relevant to county agents as Extension expands its role in supporting local residents as they develop Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) around the state.

The keynote speaker and facilitator will be Steve Smutko, Extension Specialist and Director of the Natural Resources Leadership Institute at North Carolina State University. The workshop will also offer an opportunity to interact/network with other Extension agents from Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.

A nominal registration fee of $30 will cover ALL expenses, including lodging and meals at the conference center plus mileage reimbursement. For more information, or to register, please contact Robert Wilson in the Office of Local Government at 785-532-7823. or rmwilson@k-state.edu . --Robert Wilson

 

LINDQUIST GAINS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
With the interviews and eventual hiring of a new area administrator to serve out of Manhattan, Dr. Jim Lindquist will assume changes in responsibilities and title to be effective at the time of the appointment of that new area administrator around July 1, 2005. Dr. Lindquist's new title will be Assistant Director for Field Operations. Following is a list of responsibilities which reflect the coordinated leadership we expect in Jim's working with the administrative team, and especially the area director team with focus on the field operations. Jim will:

Provide administrative leadership to counties/districts to include Johnson, Wyandotte, Douglas, Shawnee, Riley, Central Kansas, River Valley, Sedgwick, and Reno.

Provide leadership as a resource and support to Area Directors in the development of districting models or other forms of agreements that enhance cooperation and strengthen the delivery of educational programs across county lines.

Provide leadership for organizational guidelines, policy, and centralized functions in support of out-state local operations to be identified by the assistant director in cooperation with area directors and overall administrative team. Assists the Associate Director with guidance and policy development and implementation within the framework of K-State Research & Extension.

Provide leadership in professional development training towards creating effective boards and councils.

Team with assistant directors for programs and administrative leaders and coordinators towards improving the practice of scholarship in Extension.

With these changes in administrative support to local Extension units, one can rightly assume some adjustments in the Extension Administrator serving specific local units in eastern and central Kansas. Letters will be going out soon to those Board Chairs in counties affected by such change to prepare them for the transition to a new Extension administrator in support of their local Council. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu

 

SUMMER INTERNS FOR 2005 HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
Ten students have been selected to participate in intern programs with K-State Research and Extension this summer.

Heather Baumberger, Salina, will be serving in the Central Kansas District. Heather is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2006 with a degree in accounting.

Elly Blasi, Pratt, will be serving in Pratt County. Elly is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2006 with a degree in Animal Sciences and Industry.

Katie Carlgren, Courtland, will be serving in Reno County. Katie is a student at K-State and will graduate in December 2005 with a degree in Animal Sciences and Industry.

Leah Cogswell, Olathe, will be serving in Johnson County. Leah is a student at Notre Dame and will graduate in 2006 with a dual degree in mathematics and economics.

Abby Dechant, Garden City, will be serving in Ellis County. Abby is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2007 with a degree in Animal Sciences and Industry.

Corineah Godsey, Gaylord, will be serving in Douglas County. Corineah is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2006 with a degree in Animal Sciences and Industry.

Amy Houdek, Munden, will be serving in Greenwood County. Amy is a student at K-State and will graduate in December 2005 with a degree in Elementary Education.

Bethany Ireland, Yates Center, will be serving in Shawnee County. Bethany is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2006 with a degree in Human Ecology.

Rachel Wassenberg, Marysville, will be serving in Leavenworth County. Rachel is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2006 with a degree in Family Studies and Human Services.

Heather Williams, Olathe, will be serving in Johnson County. Heather is a student at K-State and will graduate in 2007 with a degree in Horticulture Science.
--Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu

 

REGISTER FOR KAE4-HA SPRING MEETING
This is last week for professionals to register for the KAE4-HA Spring Meeting. This program will be held May 17 and 18, 2005 in Hays. Registration cost is $30 for association members and $45 for non-association members. Check out http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kae4ha/  for a copy of the registration flyer and meeting information.

Registration is due May 1. --Andrea Schmidt, aschmidt@oznet.ksu.edu ; and Beth Hinshaw, bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu

 

UPDATED FISCAL CONDITIONS & TRENDS REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE
The Office of Local Government is pleased to announce the release of the sixth annual county Fiscal Conditions and Trends reports. Reports are available for each Kansas county and contain detailed revenue and expenditure information drawn from county budget documents. The reports are designed to aid county commissioners as they complete the budget planning process but may be of interest to anyone concerned with county government finance.

Copies of the report are now being distributed to each county's extension office and clerk or administrator. Additional print copies are available in limited quantities. Reports are also available in electronic format upon request.

For additional information, contact the Office of Local Government at 785-532-2643. --Rebecca Bishop rbishop@oznet.ksu.edu

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! There will be a series of informational workshops to highlight the Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant Program. If you are working with a community that is planning to seek state community development funds, this meeting should be most helpful.

Application workshops for the 2006 Annual Competition program are listed below. The Annual Competition categories are Housing/Neighborhood Development, Community Facilities, Water and Sewer. All workshops will be held  from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. in each community. Applications and guidelines for 2006 will be available at these meetings. Pre-registration is not required.

Topeka, June 20
SRS Learning Center
2600 S.W. East Circle Drive, Room B

Fredonia, June 21
County Courthouse
615 Madison

Pratt, June 22
Community College
348 N.E. State Road-61
Riney Student Center, Room 312

Hays, June 23
Sternburg Museum
3000 Sternburg Drive

For questions about any of the workshops listed above, please call the Community Development Division at 785-296-3004. A full brochure can be found at: http://www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu/PRIDE/CDBG%20brochure.pdf . --Dan Kahl dkahl@oznet.ksu.edu

 

2005 KANSAS DISTRICT 4-H HORSE SHOW ENTRY DEADLINES AVAILABLE
2005 Kansas District 4-H Horse Show entry deadlines are available online at
http://4-h.k-state.edu/Horse/districts.htm . --Kelsey Nordyke knordyke@oznet.ksu.edu

 

SUGGESTIONS FOR USING PLANT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (PDIS)
Please keep in mind that all of the Plant/Insect Diagnostic facilities, including Plant Pathology, Entomology, Horticulture Rapid Response and the Herbarium, are now using PDIS. When you log into the system to submit a sample, please choose the appropriate lab and thus the appropriate lab form.

During Discovery Days 2005 there will be training offered on the use of PDIS. There will be a limit of nine participants in each session. Look for more information in the near future.

If you are having difficulty pulling up the Summary Sheet within PDIS, please see the PDIS home page for detailed instructions on how to accomplish this. There are several steps to take to allow pop-ups as well as allowing downloads from this site. As always, do not hesitate to call if you have questions or trouble with the system. --Ward Upham, (785-532-1438); or Diana Pavlisko, (785-532-1380)

 

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A FINE AUTOMOBILE!
Riley County is accepting bids on a Red 1996 Plymouth Grade Voyager minivan with approximately 71,000 miles. A detailed vehicle maintenance log is available at the bidder's request. The van will be available for inspection at 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS. Bids will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 29. The Riley County Extension Council has the right to refuse any and all bids. The successful bidder will be notified by May 5. Direct bids and/or questions to:

Jennifer R. Wilson
County Extension Director
110 Courthouse Plaza, Rm. B220
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-6350
jrwilson@oznet.ksu.edu
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/riley
--Jennifer Wilson

 

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 MAY 4, 2005, THROUGH MAY 10, 2005:

Wednesday, May 4, through Friday, May 6
.... Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents (KACAA), Garden City, Statewide, Mark Ploger mploger@oznet.ksu.edu and Andrea Burns aburns@oznet.ksu.edu

Thursday, May 5
.... Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day, Mound Valley/LB, SE Area, 8:30 a.m., Lyle Lomas llomas@oznet.ksu.edu
.... NW FCS Spring Planning, Trego, NW Area FCS, Libby Curry
lcurry@oznet.ksu.edu

Friday, May 6, through Saturday, May 7
.... Shawnee County Spring Livestock Show, Topeka (KS Expo), Statewide, Leroy Russell lrussell@oznet.ksu.edu

Friday, May 6, through Sunday, May 8
.... National Association of Family and Community Education (NAFCE), Anchorage, AK, Gayle Price gprice@oznet.ksu.edu

Saturday, May 7
.... Finney County Spring Sheep and Swine Show, Finney (County Fairgrounds) and surrounding area, SW, Barbara Addison baddison@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Discovery Days Action Team Meeting, Manhattan, Statewide, Justin Wiebers
jwiebers@oznet.ksu.edu

Saturday, May 7, through Sunday, May 8
.... Lyon Co. Spring Livestock Extravaganza, Emporia and surrounding area, Sarah Maass semaass@oznet.ksu.edu

Monday, May 9, through Friday, May 13
.... Program Development, Manhattan, Statewide, Pat McNally pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu , Pat Murphy jmurphy@ksu.edu , and Paula Peters peters@humec.ksu.edu

Top


Please Submit Items by Friday to include in the following Tuesday Letter to:
tuesday@oznet.ksu.edu. Put the word "Tuesday" in the subject line.

Educational programs and materials available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.