Several staff recently retired from UNH Cooperative Extension, taking advantage of the early retirement offer extended through the University of New Hampshire. Their years of service to UNH Cooperative Extension add up to almost 163 years.

Staff retiring include:

Roland Barnaby, Rockingham County Extension Educator, Sea Grant and Marine Resources, officially retired August 22. A decision to refill this position will be based on the funding situation within the National Sea Grant College Program office. Rollie’s years of service total 20. In the photo on the right, I presented Rollie with a certificate honoring his years of service.

Tom Buob, Grafton County Agricultural Resources Educator, retired after 25 years. Tom continued to work part-time until August 15 and the plan is to have the position filled by January, 2009. Tom and his wife purchased a house in North Carolina and are in the process of completing their move to their new home.

Dotty Burrows, Carroll County Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, retired after 24 and one-half years with Cooperative Extension. Plans are to fill the position by the beginning of 2009. Dotty is looking forward to her new role as a 4-H volunteer in Carroll County.

Lynn Garland, Rockingham County Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, retired after 39 years with Extension. Plans are to fill the position by the beginning of 2009. Lynn continues to work part-time covering the Stratham and Deerfield Fairs.

Frank Mitchell, Extension Professor/Specialist, Land and Water Conservation, retired after 29 years with Extension. He continues to work part-time for Extension, working on the Wildlife Action Plan and revising the NH Wetlands Evaluation method.

Northam "Nory" Parr, Grafton County Extension Educator, Forest Resources, retired after 25 years with Extension. He continues to work for us two to three days a week, until a replacement is selected. The position is currently being advertised with an August 29 deadline.

Congratulations to these retirees. We wish them well!