Vol. 5 – No. 8
April 22, 2005
Second Century Initiative: Things continue to sound encouraging relating to the Second Century Initiative. On Tuesday, April 19, 4-H Day at the Capitol was a success. The 4-H’ers did an excellent job explaining the Initiative as they carried information to legislators. Thanks to all who helped make that day so successful. We look forward to having a great turnout at the Capitol next Wednesday, April 27, which will include staff from all over the state, a large contingent from campus, and a number of stakeholders. We appreciate all that everyone has done so far and encourage you to keep making contacts as you see stakeholders and legislators at home.
D. C. Coston
Managing Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass Workshop Slated: A workshops entitled “Managing Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass” is slated April 27 at the Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Turfgrass Center in Stillwater. It is geared toward those who are managing bermudagrass on golf courses, lawns, commercial grounds, parks, athletic fields, and sod farms. Although there is no registration fee, please call Stehanie Larimer at 405-744-5404, or email Stephanie.Larimer@okstate.edu so that an accurate count can be taken for handouts.
Lane Ag Center Field Day: The Lane Ag Center Field Day will take place June 11 at the Wes Watkins Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The event will offer something for everyone to learn and enjoy, including tours of research and demonstration projects, antique tractor displays and competitions, live southern Oklahoma entertainment, and free food. For more information, check the Lane Ag Center Web site at www.lane-ag.org.
New OEAFCS Officers Elected: Members of the Oklahoma Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences elected its officers for the 2005-2006 year during the group’s recent statewide meeting. The new officers are, Karen Armbruster, Woods County, president; Brenda Sheik, CNEP, Special Projects, Okeene Unit, president-elect; Renee Allison, Latimer County, vice president for public affairs; Ranel Lasley, Caddo County, vice president for member resources; Pam Varner, Cotton County, vice president for professional development; Susan Pearson, Seminole County, vice president for awards and recognition; Cynthia Griffith, Rogers County, secretary; Jan Maples, Okfuskee County, past-president and parliamentarian; Shelly Davis, Alfalfa County, Northwest District director; Micah Treadwell, Tillman County, Southwest District director; Lori Dillon, Sequoyah County, Northeast District director; Barbara Elkins, Coal County, Southeast District director; Kristy Spalding, Washita County, treasurer-elect; Ginny McCarthick, Johnston County, treasurer; Liz McBee, Beaver County, chaplain; and Phillis Cothren, Garvin County, historian.
Congratulations to: Bart Cardwell, Garfield County Extension Educator, Agriculture/4-H Youth Development and CED, and his wife, Judy, on the birth of their son. Otto James Cardwell was born April 11, weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 ˝ inches long.
Condolences to: The family of Leola Smith, past state president of Oklahoma Home and Community Education, who passed away April 13. She had been an OHCE member for more than 70 years. Funeral services were held April 15 in Bartlesville.
AWARDS
Floriculture Team Competes: The OSU Floricultural Crop Judging and Design Team competed with 10 other teams at the 64th Annual National Intercollegiate Floral Crop Quality Evaluation and Design Competition at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, April 6-8. The OSU team placed 2nd in the judging competition. OSU’s team members include Matt Quirey, Rachael Ramon, and Ellen Weatherholt. The team is coached by Doug Needham, Professor of Floriculture, and Julia Brotton, horticulture student. Ramon placed as 2nd high individual in both judging cut flowers and judging overall. Weatherholt and Quirey placed 5th and 6th respectively, in judging cut flowers, and Weatherholt placed 5th in judging overall. OSU’s floral design team members include Julia Brotton, Laura McDonald, Megan Moody, and Ellen Weatherholt. McDonald placed 3rd in the European Hand-tied Bouquet category, and Moody placed 3rd in the Door Swag category.
OEAFCS Members Receive Awards: Members of the Oklahoma Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences recently held their annual statewide meeting. Several members of the group were recognized during the group’s Friendship Awards Luncheon. Award winners include:
Norma Brumbaugh Scholarship
Jean Bailey, Dewey County
Melanie Clark, McIntosh County
Gale Mills, Washington County
CE-FCS Ambassadors Grant
Kathy Enyart, Ottawa County
Ginny McCarthick, Johnston County
Susan Pearson, Hughes County
Faye Watson, CNEP Coordinator, Enid Unit
Brenda Gandy, Stephens County
Ranel Lasley, Caddo County
Donna Stangl, Canadian County
State Specialist Grants
Debbie Richardson, Oklahoma State University
Grace Spivey Professional Development Fund
Edwina Kelly, Lincoln County
Sonya McDaniel, Pottawatomie County
Debbie Richardson, OSU
Irma Manning Professional Development Fund
Melanie Clark, McIntosh County
LaDonna Dunlop, Oklahoma County
Pam Varner, Cotton County
Lois Demond Fellowship
Debbie Richardson, OSU
Marilyn Burns Program Development Award
Liz Gardner-McBee, Beaver County
Lucille Clark Scholarship
Barbara Brown, OSU
Trinity Brown, Pawnee County
Edwina Kelly, Lincoln County
Joy Rhodes, Blaine County
Barbara Tricinella Award
Mary Rhyne, Kay County
OEAFCS Scholarship
Tommie James, Choctaw County
Past President’s Professional Development Award
Renee Allison, LeFlore County
Friend of Extension Award
Oklahoma Beef Council
New Professional Award
Jean Bailey, Dewey County
Para-Professional Award
Ann Paulette Smith, Nutrition Education Assistant, CNEP, Okmulgee Unit
Educational Publications
Mary Rhyne, Kay County
Written News
Gale Mills, Washington County
Newsletter
Sonya McDaniel, Pottawatomie County
Donna Stangl, Canadian County
Radio
LaDell Emmons, Pittsburg County
Television
LaDonna Dunlop, Oklahoma County
Marketing Package Award
Mary Rhyne, Kay County
Mary W. Wells Diversity Award
Mary Rhyne, Kay County
Florence Hall Team Award
Mary Peck, Washita County
Radonna Sawatzky, Custer County
Kristy Spalding, Washita County
Florence Hall Individual Award
Jean Bailey, Dewey County
2005 NEAFCS Continued Excellence Award
Brenda Miller, Northeast District Program Specialist
2005 NEAFCS Distinguished Service Award
Susan Pearson, Hughes County
2005 Extension Educator of the Year
Edwina Kelly, Lincoln County
Thomas W. Smith, Extension Educator, Agriculture/4-H Youth Development, Pushmataha County, effective 4-27-05
None to report
April 22-23: Discovery Unlimited (Stillwater)
April 23: State Land Judging Contest (Stillwater)
April 27: Oklahoma Beef Cooking School for Youth (Oklahoma City)
April 29: Fun Water Camp Activities (Stillwater)
April 30: Southeast District Air Rifle and Archery Shooting Sports Contest (Ada)
May 3-5: National Land and Range Judging Contest (Oklahoma City)
May 7: Southeast District Shotgun Shooting Sports Contest (Ada)
May 7: Northwest District Trap Shoot (Enid)
May 11: Turfgrass Management Short Course (Stillwater)
May 17: Living With Diabetes (Oklahoma City)
May 17: Eastern Research Station Field Tour (Muskogee)
May 18: Southeast District CED Meeting (TBA)
May 25-27: State 4-H Roundup (Stillwater)