WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, 1988
Station Notes

DAY CARE FACILITY ANNOUNCES OPENINGS
Working parents may be interested in several openings now available at the Ontario Day Care Center in Geneva. The openings are for full and part-time care for children one through age 12.
The Center is a state-licensed facility offering snacks, meals, rest periods and organized programs for child development. Parental fees are based on income and financial assistance is available.
Those interested may call 781-0014.

MINICOMPUTER WORKSHOPS OPEN TO STATION PEOPLE
Space is limited and preregistration is required for a continuing series of minicomputer workshops in Ithaca open to Station people. The workshops, offered through Mann Library, are free. For the coming month, the schedule is:
March 2, 1:30-5 p.m.: Spreadsheets. Uses the spreadsheet package 'Lotus 1-2-3' to manipulate data. March 8, 1-2:30 p.m.: Searching Bibliographic Databases. Searches and retrieves reference materials to be printed out or downloaded to diskette. March 17, 1:30-5 p.m.: Word Processing. For new users. Examines concepts applicable to any system.
Station people interested in these workshops may call Mann Library, 8-5-3240 (255-3240).

SEMINARS

HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES

Date:
Time: Place: Speaker:
Subject:

Monday, February 29
4:00 p.m. Staff Room, Jordan Flail George Abawi Root diseases of beans in Latin America

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Date: Time: Place: Speaker:
Subject:

Monday, February 29 1:30 p.m. Food Science Conference Room Ramunas Bigelis Miles Laboratories, Inc. Elkhart, Indiana Production of primary microbial metabolites and enzymes

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PEOPLE
Steinkraus Honored
Keith Steinkraus, FST, has received the Alumni Merit Award from his alma mater, Iowa State University. The award recognizes Steinkraus' work in pioneering research on indiginous fermented foods in developing countries. Citing "eminent accomplishment" and "outstanding contributions to human welfare," the award is bestowed on a graduate whose accomplishments beyond pure professionalism bring honor to the university.
Select Benefits and Medical Claims
Remember, all claims for select benefits must be filed by March 31, 1988. Forms are available in Personnel.
All medical claims for 1987 major medical, Empire Plan, must be submitted by March 31,1988.
Award Received
A graduate student from Belgium has received an award from the Herzog Graduate Research Fund of Valley Cottage, New York.
Kristin Bartik, who has been working with Terry Acree since last summer, received the award which recognizes outstanding progress in her graduate studies centering on the aroma aspects of Cortland apples.
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Brussels.
Missing from the Library
Please check your shelves for the following books.
Microbial Control o f Pests and Plant Diseases by H. D. Borges. ENT-PP/632.96/M59.
Insects that Feed on Trees and Shrubs by W. Johnson. ENTPP/632.7/J63
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In last week's Station Notes the name of a Station retiree was incorrectly spelled. The correct name (spelled Crow) is Phil Crough (as in scarecrough). Notes regrets the error.

PROCESSING VEGETABLE CONFERENCE - 1988
Researchers, Others Share Knowledge
More than 300 members of the processing vegetable industry attended the February 23-24 State Conference in Canandaigua to hear a range of speakers discuss various aspects of their business. Participants came from Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, and from the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec as well as New York. Organizers received many favorable comments about the Conference's value as a way to keep up to date with industry trends and to exchange ideas, problems and solutions.
Station research associate Tom Stasz, Horticultural Sciences, (top photo) gave one o f 18 major presentations during the two-day conference. Above left, Helene Dillard, Plant Pathology, makes a conversational point during a coffee break. One of the conference's busiest individuals was Sharon Krellner, Horticultural Sciences, above right, who handled many organizational details, including supervision of the reception desk. Ed Lippy, at left in the photo at left, chats with Station Associate Director Jim Hunter and Director Plane. Lippy, ofHampstead, Maryland,farms more than a thousand acres of snap beans.

Above left, Rich Maloney o f Asgrow Seeds shares a thought with George Abawi, Plant Pathology, and Curt Petzold, IPM.

Above right, Conference Chairman Bob Becker is shown with volunteer receptionist Bertha Havens, Yates County Extension.

At left, Jim Hunter responds to the presentation of a grant from Steve Kluse o f Seneca Foods representing the NYS Snap Bean Research Association.
Right, Nathan Peck, Horticultural Sciences, and George Abawi compare notes.

A featured speaker during the conference was Director Plane who described the "Strategic Plan for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry in New York State," originally made public in December.

Copies of the Plan's Executive Summary were made available to conference attendees.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, M arch 1, 1:00 p.m., Sawdust Cafe: Station’s Retirees Association steering committee meeting

W ednesday, M arch 2, 4:00 p.m., director's office: Geneva department chairs meeting
Thursday, M arch 3, 9:00 a.m., DiPacifics Restaurant, Farmingto: NY State Dry Bean Meeting
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STATION CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BEGINS

The annual Station Club Membership Drive begins this week. See your department representative and join at these low prices:

Fam ily............ $5.00

Single............. $2.50

Some benefits from joining include discounts on tickets for the annual banquet and summer picnic, and a gift for young children at the Christmas party .

AGRINOTES
Campbell's Eyes NYS Onions
The Orange County Extension Newsletter reports that Campbell Soup Company is looking at New York State onions as a possible substitute for onions obtained from Idaho and Oregon for Campbell's growing frozen onion-ring industry. The processor is seeking "single-centered" onions...ones that can be sliced and separated into rings easily.Single-centeredness varies, depending on the variety selected for processing. Cornell is assisting in the effort
Grapes, Apples Make the News
Two interesting and informative articles, one dealing with Empire apples and another touting Concord grapes, appeared in the Feb. 22 Business Section of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. For reprints, please contact Station extension 251.
Green Potatoes a Problem
According to the New Brunswick Potato Newsletter , green (sunburned) potatoes are making an appearance in markets in some areas. The green pigmentation, the newsletter says, is the result of chlorophyll formations in the flesh of the potato. It reduces the potato's appearance and can cause a bitter taste, even upset stomachs, to consumers. Green potatoes should be discarded. All potatoes should be stored away from light and, ideally, at about 15 degrees C.

Food Additives Effective?
Food additives offered by the industry that contain fat substitutes are now under scrutiny by the FDA. Products such as 'Olestra,' a synthetic compound, and 'Simplesse,' made from milk or egg protein, may not lower fat intake any more than the introduction of artificial sweeteners has reduced the consumption of sugar, according to Cornell nutritionists. (Source: Consumer Information Network.)
CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED: House to rent starting in April or May. Call Mary, extension 242.
FOR RENT: Furnished sabbatic house, five minutes from the Station. Three bedrooms, large loft, two full baths, living/dining room, family room, full basement, patio, deck, park-like setting in 1 1/2 acres of forest. Available April 1August 31, 1988. No pets. No Smoking. Call Alan Lakso at 787-2399 or 789-1187 after 5:30 p.m.
FOR SALE: House near Station and schools. Four bedroom Cape Cod; living room, large kitchen, one bath, hardwood and carpeted floors, dry basement, 1 1/2 car garage, maintenancefree exterior. Call 789-2690 after 5:00 p.m. and weekends.
LOST: One electric space heater. Used during the Barton Lab "freeze-up" emergency. Anyone who has any knowledge of this heater, please call extension 301, Buildings & Properties.
WANTED: Dependable junior-senior high school student (ages 15, 16, or 17) to take care of three children (ages 11,7, and 5) in my home for the months of July and August with time off when parents are on vacation. Hours would be 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday. Located on Hillside Drive, Geneva. Please reply in writing to Debby Ditzell, Food Science and Technology.
FIRE WISE ADVICE
Reporting an Emergency: When an emergency happens, it depends on you and how effectively you communicate it. KEEP CALM. Dispatchers can't send you help if they can't understand you. Speak slowly and clearly. Safety tip from Cornell Life Safety Services.