June 18, 2003 News Releases
Released 6/17/03, 6/16/03, 6/12/03 & 6/11/03
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 06-17-03
SPRING
ISSUE OF “WESTERN AMERICAN LITERATURE” ARRIVES
LOGAN — The Spring 2003 issue of “Western American
Literature” is now available, announced Utah State University
department of English faculty member Melody Graulich. The current
issue features essays by David R. Pichaske, exploring the poetry
of William Kloefkorn; Penelope Myrtle Kelsey, examining the
literary career of Charles Eastman; and Matt Herman, considering
the relationship between literature, growth and criticism in
the West.
Also included is an essay review by Douglas Werden on pioneer
women’s life writing. Werden proposes that the autobiographical
writing of female settlers acts as a window to the diverse roles
and responsibilities of women in the pioneer West.
The book review section of this issue contains 13 reviews. They
include Susan Kollin’s review of “Our Voices: Native
Stories of Alaska and the Yukon” by James Ruppert and
John W. Bernet; Gene Quinn’s review of “Catching
First Light: Thirty Stories and Essays from Idaho” by
Ron McFarland; and Matthew Stiffler’s review of “Different
Travellers, Different Eyes” edited by Peter Wild, Donald
A. Barclay and James H. Maguire.
This is the last issue of “Western American Literature”
to appear before the deadline for proposals for the upcoming
Western Literature Association Conference. The conference takes
place in Houston, Texas, between Oct. 29 and Nov.
“Western American Literature” is the official publication
of the Western Literature Association. The department of English
at Utah State University has housed the journal since 1975.
Thomas J. Lyon served as editor of the journal until his retirement
in 1997, when Melody Graulich assumed editorship. For more information
about “Western American Literature” or the Western
Literature Association, contact Sabine Barcatta at (435) 797-1603.
June 17, 2003
Contact: Sabine Barcatta (435) 797-1603
Writer: Angela Waldie (435) 797-3353
MORE
FROM UTAH PUBLIC RADIO AND THE USU MUSIC DEPARTMENT
LOGAN — The third program in a broadcast series of collaborations
between Utah Public Radio and the Utah State University department
of music will spotlight student soloists.
A Wednesday, June 25, afternoon broadcast on Utah Public Radio
features highlights of the March 2 Concerto Concert on campus.
It begins at 1 p.m. and will be re-broadcast Monday, June 30,
at 9 p.m.
This is the third of four programs scheduled for broadcast.
Seven students, — chosen from an audition field of 29,
— earned the opportunity to perform in concert, and the
audience heard solos on the piano, violin, clarinet, trombone
and by a lyrical mezzo-soprano.
This year’s Concerto Concert was conducted by Sergio Bernal,
director and conductor of the Utah State University Symphony
Orchestra.
“This concert is very important because it helps the music
department see where people are in their development,”
Bernal said.
Student performers featured in the broadcast are Aram Arakelyan,
Erin Bagley, Ashley Christenson, Jason Daane, Christopher Guerriero,
Kirk Jones and Tamara Mumford. The concert features the best
players in the music department, but not all of the soloists
are music majors. Bagley, a violinist, plans to pursue a degree
in nursing.
This broadcast collaboration was created as a forum for Utah
State’s performing artists ? from students and faculty
? in addition to visiting faculty, lecturers, performers and
artists-in- residence.
A service of Utah State University, Utah Public Radio is heard
on KUSU (91.5 FM) and KUSR (89.5 FM) in Logan and throughout
Utah on a system of 26 translators.
The Utah Public Radio Web site is at UPR.ORG.
June 17, 2003
Contact: Richard Meng, (435) 797-3132
Writer: Craig Hislop, (435) 797-1352
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 06-16-03
UTAH
STATE PRESENTS A HOT TOPIC FOR THE NEXT LIBRARY FRIENDS SUMMER
LECTURE
LOGAN — John Ellsworth, professor of landscape architecture
and environmental planning at Utah State University, will lecture
on the topic “When the Fire Went Out — Capturing
Yellowstone History on Film” June 25 as part of the Friends
of the University Libraries Summer Lecture Series.
Every year since the extensive 1988 wildfires, Ellsworth has
returned to Yellowstone National Park and documented, particularly
through photography, the impact of the fires on the park.
“National parks are public lands, therefore the American
people have a right to know the environmental, economic and
other consequences of these fires and policies regarding them,”
said Ellsworth. “This presentation on the recovery of
scenic resources after wildfire in Yellowstone National Park
will educate the audience about many of these issues.”
During his lecture Ellsworth discusses missions of the National
Park Service, the three types of wildland fires and a brief
history of the management of these fires at Yellowstone.
“I will use almost 200 photographs, including much of
my repeat photography research in Yellowstone since 1988, while
discussing the implications of the research on National Park
Service scenery and wildfire management,” said Ellsworth.
Ellsworth’s lecture is at 4 p.m. in room 046 of the basement
of the Eccles Science Learning Center. It is suggested that
all arrive early due to limited seating.
The next Friends of the University Libraries lecture will be
presented by Charles Swenson on the topic “Weather in
Space and its Effects on the International Space Station.”
Swenson speaks July 9.
June 16, 2003
Contact: John Elsweiler (435) 797-2631 [johels@cc.usu.edu]
John Ellsworth (435) 797-0504 [john.ellsworth@usu.edu]
Writer: Jody Long (435) 797-1350 [jrcampbell@cc.usu.edu]
UTAH
STATE ALUMNI BAND CONCERTS RETURN FOR ANOTHER SUMMER
LOGAN — The Utah State University Alumni Band Concert
series returns
to Kent Concert Hall on June 22 and continues through July 27.
For more than 35 years Utah State alumni have returned to Logan
to share turn-of-the- century park band music with the community.
“More than 150 alumni musicians continue to volunteer
for these concerts each summer,” said Nicholas Morrison
conductor of the band and Utah State music professor. “Music
is important to them now, and it was when they were students
at Utah State. It’s fun for them to relive those times
and help preserve a musical legacy.”
The legacy will continue in the first concert with musical selections
such as “Strike Up the Band” by Gershwin and “Light
Cavalry Overture” by Suppe.
Thomas Rohrer, director of bands at Utah State University and
guest at the first concert, will conduct the piece “Sea
Songs” by Vaughan Williams. Each concert will have at
least one guest conductor. The Utah State jazz band from the
1960s, the Scotsmen, will provide the intermission music.
“The alumni band concerts have a different atmosphere
than most,” said Morrison. “Turn-of-the-century
bands had announcers that interacted with the audience, and
we too involve the audience.”
Additional characteristics set the alumni band concerts apart
from other musical events. Children are always welcome, and
the concerts are free. These factors, along with quality music,
attract 800 to1,200 people per concert.
The dates of summer alumni band concerts are the following:
Sunday, June 22 in the Kent Concert Hall, 7 p.m.; Sunday, June
29 in the Kent Concert Hall, 7 p.m.; Thursday, July 3 at Romney
Stadium Fireworks Performance (admission charge); Sunday, July
6 at the Old Main Hill Amphitheater, 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 20
in the Kent Concert Hall, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 27 in the
Kent Concert Hall, 7 p.m.
June 16, 2003
Contact: Nicholas Morrison (435) 797-3506
Writer: Jody Long (435) 797-1350
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 06-12-03
ASK
A SPECIALIST: DO YOU HAVE WATERCRAFT SAFETY TIPS?
LOGAN — Many Utah residents are heading for the nearest
lake or dam to beat the summer heat. Whether you own some type
of watercraft, rent one or are going along for the ride, keep
safety and courtesy in mind. Consider these tips.
• Practice defensive boating. Nationally, operator fault
has been determined in more than 75 percent of boating accidents.
Common causes include excessive speed, failure to maintain proper
lookout, carelessness and inexperience. About 33 percent of
boating citations involve improper boat handling. This includes
collisions, excessive speed, violation of no wake areas, operating
in restricted areas and reckless or careless operations on the
water. Further, drugs or alcohol have been involved in 33 percent
of all boating fatalities and this jumps to 50 percent when
only nighttime accidents are examined.
• Wear a life jacket. Boating accidents can occur without
warning. Seventy-five percent of those drown in water accidents
would have survived had they worn a personal flotation device
(PFD). Utah law requires that boats have a properly sized U.S.
Coast Guard approved PFD for each person aboard. With few exceptions,
all individuals being towed in the water, operating a personal
watercraft, 12 years of age or younger and white water rafting
are required by law to wear a PFD.
• Be smart about propeller operation. When swimmers are
in the water, always turn the engine off.
• Watch for swimmers. Boat operators and passengers should
scan the water surface for floating obstacles and swimmers and
be prepared to slow and change direction if necessary. Often
swimmers are found in areas where they shouldn t be, such as
harbors, launch ramps, docks, near stationery boats and in areas
marked with "no swimming."
• Plan for emergencies. Such things as colliding with
another boat or obstacle, capsizing, someone falling overboard
and bad weather are examples of common emergencies. Boats are
required by law to have on-board safety equipment such as PFDs,
fire extinguishers, navigation lights, audible signaling devices
and bailing devices. Keep safety equipment available and in
good operating condition. Be sure you know how to use it. Proper
equipment and the knowledge of how to use it can make the difference
between an emergency that results in a fatality or one that
simply becomes an inconvenience.
• File a float plan. Notify a responsible person of your
boating plan. Tell them when and where you are going and the
scheduled time of return. In the event of an accident or mechanical
breakdown, a float plan could save your life. It will determine
how quickly someone begins looking for you and the size of the
area searched. The importance of a float plan is described in
a brochure distributed by the National Boating Federation, "Help
Take the Search Out of Search and Rescue."
• Have a radio or cellular phone on board. In the event
of an emergency or mechanical problem, a radio is the best way
to request assistance. Assistance calls are transmitted to Channel
16, which is the channel monitored for search and rescue. Often
the closest assistance is another watercraft in the immediate
area. Cell phones can also be useful, but the signal may not
work and other boats cannot monitor your request for assistance.
• Look before turning. The noise level of a boat makes
it difficult to hear another boat approaching. This problem
is compounded by a faster watercraft overtaking a slower one.
An inattentive operator can turn into the path of a faster boat,
resulting in a collision or sideswipe.
• Use caution when on personal watercraft (PWC) vehicles
such as wave runners and jet skis. Some PWC hazards include
high speeds and limited braking capabilities, as well as the
fact that operators and passengers are relatively unprotected
in the event of a spill or collision. Utah has regulations governing
who can operate PWC s and where and how they can be used. Utah
law requires training before youth 12 to 17 years of age may
operate a PWC without an adult on board.
• Respect all boaters. Fellow boaters who are also trying
to beat the heat can cause overcrowding of lakes and waterways.
Respect their rights. Operation of a recreational boat in a
negligent manner that endangers lives or property is illegal.
A copy of Utah's boating laws, a free home study course and
information on safe boating classes are available by contacting
Utah State Parks and Recreation at (801) 538-7220 or at www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/safety.htm
Other sites to visit include:
U.S. Coastguard Office of Boating Safety: http//www.uscgboating.org/
Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention: http//aquaticisf.org/
Coalition of Parents and Families for Personal Watercraft Safety:
http//www.pwcwatch.org/
Visit http//extension.usu.edu/publica/news/aska/ to see other
"Ask A Specialist" columns.
_______
Direct column topics to Julene Reese, Utah State University
Extension, Logan, UT 84322-4900; 435-797-1363; julener@ext.usu.edu
June 12, 2003
Answer by Richard Beard, Utah State University Extension
Agricultural Equipment Specialist
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 06-11-03
ESCAPE
TO CACHE VALLEY “ALTERNISCAPES”
LOGAN — For those who are looking for some attractive
alternatives to that water hog many call a lawn, the Utah State
University Extension Alterniscapes Tour 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June
21 might spark the imagination. The tour, June 21, 3 p.m. to
7 p.m., includes six homes and one business in Cache Valley
that use xeriscape and native plant landscaping as an alternative
to the traditional blue grass yard.
Loralie Platero, Utah State University Extension horticulturist,
said the tour features some great examples of what to do with
problem spots such as parking strips and other sun-baked areas.
The seven locations demonstrate a variety of alternative plants
including buffalo grass, native flowering plants and low-water
use tree selections.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from the Cache County Extension
office, 179 North Main, Rm. 111, or at the Gardener’s
Market at Garff Wayside Park, 100 South Main Street behind Tony
Roma’s Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Ticket purchase includes
a tour guide with landscape descriptions and addresses.
June 11, 2003
Writer: Dennis Hinkamp, 797-1392
Contact: Loralie Platero, 752-6263, loraliep@ext.usu.edu
TASTY
TIPS FROM THE NATIONAL TURKEY BBQ CHAMP
LOGAN — Did you know that the first meal eaten on the
moon was roast turkey? Or, that Sesame Street’s Big Bird’s
costume is made from turkey feathers?
Stephanie Hughes did; and this, along with a lot of practice
and study, helped her become the National 4-H Turkey Barbecue
champ. USU Extension 4-H would like to share this winning national
recipe with all those enjoying outdoor barbeques this summer.
Hughes, a Spanish Fork High School senior from Salem said she
honed her skills and winning recipe through Utah State University
Extension’s 4-H program. She won the state contest in
July of last year and was awarded a trip to the national contest
courtesy of Moroni Feed Company.
“The Extension 4-H agent in Utah County, Jim Jensen, helped
me a lot, giving me tips and asking me some of the same questions
he knew the judges would ask,” Hughes said. “I probably
did more than 10 test rounds at home trying different marinades
and cooking methods and did taste tests in the neighborhood
until I settled on the spicy Teriyaki recipe that won. I think
the other thing that helped me win was touring the Moroni Feed
Company to see exactly how turkeys were produced and processed.”
She said the contest required not only cooking skills, but also
poise, speaking ability and knowledge of the poultry industry.
The scoring was based on 100 points each for an oral presentation,
the barbecue itself and a taste test. We had three hours to
do everything from start to finish, which includes getting the
charcoal going.
“One of the biggest challenges was learning to cook with
charcoal briquettes instead of the gas grills that most people
use now,” Hughes said. “A lot of it has to do with
barbecue technique, not just the marinade. I used foil to keep
it moist during most of the cooking process and then just browned
it at the end.”
Right now 4-H’ers across the state are gearing up for
the 2003 state Turkey BBQ at state 4-H Contests, July 14-16
on the Utah State University campus in Logan. Utah youth have
placed in the top three in the national contest 13 times in
the last 20 years.
The Winning Recipe
Spicy Teriyaki Turkey Barbecue
Put two 1-½ pound Turkey breasts in a one-gallon zip-lock
bag. Then pour in one 14.3 ounce bottle of Ebara’s Spicy
Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce in the bag over the turkey; leaving
about one-eighth of the sauce in the bottle, (this will be used
to baste the turkey later). Then massage the marinade into the
turkey for about five minutes. Let marinade for 30 minutes in
the refrigerator. Then you are ready to cook on charcoal or
gas grill. Take each turkey breast out and wrap in a sheet of
tin foil. Place on the grill. Turn every 12 minutes. When internal
temperature of the breast reaches 160°-165°, remove
from the foil and brown on the grill. During this time baste
every two minutes. When it reaches 170°-180°, it’s
ready to serve.
For more information on 4-H projects and activities for youth
ages 5-19, contact USU Extension at 1-888-4H-YOUTH, or visit
the 4-H website at Utah4-H.org.
June 11, 2003
Writer: Dennis Hinkamp, 435-797-1392 (dennish@ext.usu.edu)
Contact: Stephanie Hughes, 801-423-2450
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