Please join me in congratulating the following staff for their years of service to UNH Cooperative Extension. They were formally recognized Friday during the UNH 2007 Staff Recognition Program, hosted by Interim President J. Bonnie Newman and the UNH Council Chairs.

This year, there were 192 Operating Staff, PAT and Extension Educator staff recognized for their years of service and outstanding contributions to the University. Their combined years of service equal 3,640 years.

Recognized for 10 years of service:
Tim Fleury, Extension Educator, Forest Resources
Mary Tebo, Extension Educator, Community Forestry
Steve Judd, Manager, Information Technology & Distance Education
Dan Reidy, Extension Educator, Community Development

15 Years
Cheryl Carter, Administrative Assistant
Christine Parshall, Extension Program Associate, Food & Nutrition
Deb Russell, Administrative Assistant

20 Years
Larry Barker, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Margaret Hagen, Extension Educator, Agricultural Resources
Deb Luppold, Extension Professor/Specialist, Food & Nutrition
Alice Mullen, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Resources
Jeff Schloss, Extension Professor/Specialist, Water Resources

25 Years
Charlotte Cross, Extension Professor/Specialist, 4-H Youth Development

Presidential Award of Excellence
Alan Eaton, Extension Professor/Specialist in Entomology, received the UNH Presidential Award of Excellence. In nominating Alan for this award, it was noted that he epitomizes the mission of UNH Cooperative Extension, bringing research-based education and information to New Hampshire residents.

Alan has conducted research on numerous integrated pest management topics in this state for more than 20 years. His work has resulted in the state's farmers saving many thousands of dollars. This reduction also protects the state's environmental resources such as water and wildlife.

Last year, Alan compiled a guide on effectively using control methods for mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis and sent these guides to all town governments in time for spring Town Meeting sessions so voters and selectmen could make informed decisions about protecting NH citizens. He also gave several presentations to decision-makers and state health officials regarding EEE in New Hampshire.

In addition to his multiple duties and teaching responsibilities, Alan chronically updates New England guides for Integrated Pest Management for fruits and vegetables and identifies unknown bugs for the public. Please join me in congratulating Alan.