University of Minnesota, Crookston
UMC WEEKLY BULLETIN

Vol. 17, No. 12, November 20, 1997

NO BULLETIN NEXT WEEK
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday next week, there will be no UMC Bulletin published. The next issue will be December 4, with copy deadline noon, Tuesday, December 2.
--Barbara Weiler

UMC FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAYOFFS
For the first time ever in the history of UMC, the football team is headed for the NAIA Division II Playoffs. Final ratings have UMC (7-2) ranked 16th vs. Montana Tech (9-1) ranked 4th. UMC will travel to Montana Tech in Butte, MT for the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, November 22. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time).
--Marv Bachmeier

UNITED STAFF ASSOCIATION MEETING
The next general meeting of the United Staff Association (USA) will be held November 24^th, at 9:30 a.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center A&B. Chancellor Sargeant will begin the meeting with a brief update of the UM-Crookston campus. Following we will have a guest speaker, Dave Unkenholz, from the law offices of Johannson, Taylor, Rust and Fagerlund. Dave will be giving a talk about "Wills, Living Wills, and Estate Planning." There will be a question and answer session after. A brief business meeting will follow as time allows.

ALL are invited to this open forum; you do NOT have to be a member of the USA. Please make time to attend and learn about an issue important to us all.
--Cindy Tyler

COMEDIAN COTTER
Comedian Simon Cotter will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, in Bede Ballroom. The performance is free and open to the public.
--Pam Holsinger-Fuchs

AG ACTIVITIES DAY
Ag Activities Day, sponsored by the Agricultural Management Division, is scheduled for Friday, December 5. Teams from high school agriculture departments, and members of 4-H clubs and FFA chapters from Minnesota and North Dakota are invited to participate. UMC Activity Day Scholarship Awards of $750 will be given for high individual performance, $600 for second high individual and $450 for third high individual in each contest.
--Jane Sims

REGAL’S REPORT
The Regal's Report will now be distributed to every office on Mondays. The new deadline to have an article in the Regal's Report is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. To submit an article for the Regal's Report please e-mail the article to Kthingel. If you have any questions please contact me at 8586.
--Kellee Thingelstad

LARSON RETIREMENT PARTY
Allan Larson will retire at the end of December. There will be a retirement party for him on Monday, December 8, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room. All faculty and staff are invited.

A Dinner Party is also planned for him that evening beginning with a 5 p.m. social, followed by 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. program at the Northland Inn. Cost is $12. Reservations are required by calling 8437. Everyone is invited.

Gifts may be given to the Al and Kay Larson Scholarship Fund (checks should be made out the to Allan and Kay Larson Scholarship Fund). Please bring your contribution to the UMC Business Office. We hope you will all come out to thank Al for his years at UMC and to wish him well in his retirement.
--White House Staff

FIRE PROTECTION IN UMC BUILDINGS
Our buildings on campus are designed to prevent or delay the spread of fire. One of the most important designs is the inclusion of fire rated doors into all hallways and key locations within or between buildings. All of the newest buildings and many of our existing facilities have magnetic holders connected to the fire alarm system. When a fire alarm engages, the doors are released to close and protect that location. At no time should be doors be blocked open with a wedge. Fire code prohibits the use of wedges or any device to prop doors open.

I am aware that many of our classrooms and office areas are prone to poor ventilation and stuffy air conditions during the winter. This campus is known for its open door policy to assist students and welcome the public. If a door needs to be propped open for fresh air while the room is inhabited, please close it when you leave. As more of our classrooms and office areas are remodeled with expensive technology and buildings linked for better access, it is even more important that these are protected. During the daytime hours we have many people moving through our buildings and chances of spotting a fire are very good.

As a campus, the largest concern is at night, on weekends and over breaks. It is very important that together we try to protect our facilities. I'm asking all faculty and staff to assist our custodians by closing all classroom, office, stairwell and corridor doors at the end of the day. This will provide the maximum protection for life and property.

We are working to get all of our building alarm systems upgraded to alert a central location. Presently all buildings have local alarm systems. This means, if a smoke detector goes off or someone trips a pull station, the alarm only sounds in that building. The fire department must be notified by dialing 9-911 from a campus telephone. A policy and procedure for fire alarms will be distributed to everyone in the near future.

Let's try to remember to close all doors in our buildings at the end of your day. The custodians will be asked to check doors daily as they close their buildings. Let's continue to have a safe year! Any questions or concerns can be directed to me at 8131 or by e-mail tfeiro@mail.crk.umn.edu.
--Tom Feiro, Environmental Health and Safety

ART WORKS
There are two proposals for outside art for the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) on the second floor of the Kiehle Library. They can be easily viewed at the top of the steps and are labeled.

The UMC Art Committee would like to hear your reaction to these proposals. All new buildings constructed at the University of Minnesota have money withheld for the purpose of artistic enhancement. After reviewing many initial proposals for the UTOC, Richard Arfsten of Burlington, WI and Glenn Shafer and Linda Shoemaker of Red Lake Falls were asked to submit the two models.

The art committee would like to know if either proposal is acceptable to you, and if so, which you think would be the most appropriate. The members of the Art Committee include myself, John Zak, Christo Robberts, Melissa Hower, Rae French, Sonia Spaeth, Dean McCleary, Kent Freberg, Richard Nelson, Harvey Peterson, and Anne Nesset. Please forward your comments to any member (members) of the committee. Thank you.
--George French

USE OF PORTABLE SPACE HEATERS
As we start the heating season, I want to make you aware of a fire hazard that may be present in some of our buildings. According to Ray Arntson, University Safety Officer with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, the University of Minnesota does not allow the use of space heaters in any of its buildings unless specific criteria are met.

1. If your office or work area is not staying warm enough for you to work comfortably, you must contact Plant Services to have your heating system checked.
2. If upon review by Plant Services, adjustment cannot be made to improve the heat in your area and they determine the electrical load is acceptable, a space heater may be allowed as a temporary heat source.
3. If a space heater is allowed by Plant Services, only a UL listed, liquid-filled, self-contained space heater is allowed to be used. No electric heaters with heating elements are allowed and should be removed from offices immediately. They are proven to be the cause of many fires across the country each winter.

Again, these are to be used as temporary heat sources and must be unplugged when not in use or the room is unoccupied. These space heaters are only to be used after your individual situation has been approved by Plant Services. Thank you for your cooperation! If you have any questions about this regulation, please contact me at 8131 or e-mail tfeiro@mail.crk.umn.edu.
--Tom Feiro, Environmental Health and Safety

TURKEY TROT
Less than one-third of all turkeys are sold at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and whole birds represent less than a third of annual turkey production. But if you are roasting a whole bird for a holiday, here are some thoughts for safety, good taste, and the day after:

• Thaw a frozen bird in the refrigerator, allowing a day for every 4 pounds.
• If you haven't time for refrigerator thawing, immerse the plastic-wrapped bird in cold water, changing the water every half hour. Allow 30 minutes per pound.
• Use a meat thermometer. Cook to 170° to 175° in the thickest part of the breast, 180° to 185° in the thickest part of the thigh, and 160° to 165° in the stuffing. An instant-reading thermometer is handy for testing.
• Never stuff a bird in advance. Most experts advise cooking the stuffing separately. It's easier and safer.
• To store leftover turkey, remove meat from the bone, wrap tightly, and refrigerate or freeze. Store stuffing separately. Use refrigerated meat within 3 days; frozen, within 2 months.
• Idea for a turkey salad: mix diced meat with sliced apples, diced celery, raisins, grated carrots. Dress with low-fat or nonfat yogurt seasoned with ginger and curry powder.
• Idea for turkey chili: chop the meat and use in a chili recipe or mix.

From the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, November 1997
--Stacey Grunewald

UMC INSIGHT
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, November 22, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "Semester Conversion and Internet Registration" with Bob Nelson.

Tune in on Saturday, November 29, at 8:45 a.m. to hear "Wilderness Management Distance Education" with Phil Baird and Wayne Freimund.

ATTACHMENT
(Attached to the paper copy of UMC Bulletin):

• Open Positions at UMC - Summary Report

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