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Fall / Winter 2005 Issue
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- Awards and Honors
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- Happenings/Events
- Family News
AWARDS & HONORS
Athens Staff Awards
Just before Christmas, Athens-based CAES employees were again honored with a reception followed by an awards ceremony. The 11th annual employee recognition ceremony was held Dec. 15, 2005, at Conner Hall.
According to Dean J. Scott Angle, “the purpose of the ceremony was to provide a festive, holiday atmosphere for our CAES faculty and staff and to recognize deserving employees for their years of loyalty, dedication and excellent service.”
Dr. Angle presented awards for outstanding service to David Perry and Linda Maddox.
Receiving awards for 10 years of service were Keshav Das, Paul Guillebeau, Joseph McHugh, William Kerr, John Latimer, Lisa Ann McKinley, Ignacy Misztal, Ruth Ann Morrow, Elinor Ruark, Kevin Tucker, Marc Van Iersel and Jean Williams-Woodward.
Awards for 15 years of service went to Terry All, Vickie Bates, Mark Eiteman, Royce Olin Humphries, Janet Sylvia, Paul Thomas, Donna Tucker, Vickie Waters and John Worley.
Those honored for 20 years of service were Laura Alfonso, Mark Brown, Jerry Cherry, Michael Czarick III, Michael Daniel, Linda Lee Enos, Julia Foster, Thomas Glaze, Nicholas Hill, Randy Jackson, Mike Lacy, Linda Lowery, John Rema and Amy Williams.
Awards for 25 years went to Allan Armitage, Robert Bond, June Cunningham, Kathy Hoard, Charles Laster, Julie Messer, William Miller, Janice Self, Karen Smith, Sidney Thompson and Ernest Tollner.
Receiving awards for 30 years of service were John All, Nicholas Dale, John McKissick, Theresa Smith and E. Dale Threadgill; followed by those with 35 years of service – Ronald Eitenmiller, S. Edward Law, Brahm Verma and E. Dale Wood.
- 10 Year Service Award
- 15 Year Service Award
- 20 Year Service Award
- 25 Year Service Award
- 30 Year Service Award
- 35 Yer Service Award
- Special Award
Mills recognized by Association
Cory Mills, a MS candidate doing research with Dr. Craig Bednarz, placed second in the Physiology Graduate Student Competition at the 2005 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings in Salt Lake City, Utah with a poster entitled "Comparison of Yield and Quality in Bollgard/RR and Bollgard2/RR Flex Cotton." The competition included several students from universities throughout the United States. (Tifton Campus)
Nukolls named Friend of Extension
Randy Nuckolls is one of three individuals in the nation to receive the Friend of Extension Award from National Epsilon Sigma Phi, The Extension Professionals' Organization. He was nominated by the Alpha Beta Chapter from Georgia. He accepted the honor at the National ESP Conference at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO . The National Distinguished Friends of Extension are the highest recognition given by ESP to non-Extension (lay) people, businesses or organizations. It is designed to recognize truly outstanding support and personal involvement in Extension efforts. Randy has more than 25 years of experience in Washington DC working on federal issues in the public policy arena with a focus on agriculture, natural resource and higher education issues. He grew up on a poultry and dairy farm in North Georgia and was introduced to 4-H when he was a fourth grader. His relationship with 4-H and his appreciation for the value of Cooperative Extension in the lives of millions of Americans has remained with him throughout his professional life. His contributions to furthering the mission of Cooperative Extension have been numerous. A major focus of his work is in assisting higher educational institutions and organizations in pursuing their federal affairs agenda, including promoting the causes and programs of land-grant institutions. Randy has specialized in agricultural and natural resource law and has served as Washington Counsel for the University of Georgia . For more than 20 years, Randy has hosted visiting Georgia Extension agents and 4-H groups when they visit Washington D.C. , organized Congressional meetings for them and advised them on the best way to communicate the priorities and interests of Extension to key policy makers. (Randy is shown (right) receiving his award from Jim Hovland, National ESP President.)
Alpha Beta Epsilon Sigma Phi nationally recognized
Alpha Beta, the Georgia chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, received several honors during the recent National ESP Conference in Colorado Springs, CO. The Georgia chapter had the Southern Regional Winner in 5 of the 10 award categories. Keith Rucker of Tift County won the Early Career Award, Jan Baggerly of Bibb County won the Mid Career Award, Rebecca Moore of Thomas County and Christa Campbell of Brooks County won the Diversity Team Award and Debbie Purvis of Colquitt County won the Continued Service Award. Greg Price won in the Distinguished International Service Award. The Georgia chapter also met the criteria outlined for the Platinum Level Recognition.
Judy Bland of Tift County served as the Awards and Recognition Committee Chairman. She has done an outstanding job of assisting very deserving applicants compile and submit winning applications. Connie Page, Alpha Beta president, is commended for her leadership of the Georgia chapter. (Connie is shown (left) receiving the Georgia chapter's award from Jim Hovland, National ESP President.)
Welch earns Georgia State degree
Carlos Welch (Peanut CRSP, Griffin Campus) recently graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University . He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and Finance. Carlos has worked with the Peanut CRSP as a Programmer I for five years.
COLLEGE NEWS
Welcome New County Faculty
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service is pleased to welcome 15 bright and energetic new county faculty members. The group recently attended Extension Foundations - Phase I in Athens as part of the Foundations Program for New County Faculty. As part of the program they visited with Associate Dean Mel Garber and Coordinator of Extension County Operations Tony Tyson. A special highlight was the opportunity to meet Dean Scott Angle personally as they attended the CAES reception in his honor.
The group includes: (l to r, front row): Mary Carol Sheffield, ANR, Paulding County; Leslie Sharpe, 4-H, Terrell County; Brandy Wilkes, 4-H, Cook County; Angela Kinnel, ANR/4-H, Fulton County; Allison Wilder, 4-H/ANR, Henry County; Pearl Solomon, FACS, Bibb County; Jennifer Davidson, ANR, Muscogee County; Nicole Martini, ANR, Dekalb County. (l to r, back row): Terry Tuck, 4-H, Rabun County; Chris Hopkins, ANR, Toombs County; James Reaves, CEC/ANR, Fulton County; Josalyn Dykes, FACS, State Staff; Rick Smith, ANR, Wilkes County; Matthew Comerford, ANR, Troup County; Chase McKissick, 4-H, Elbert County. Please welcome each of our new colleagues when you see them!
Faculty selected for LEAD21 Class of 2005
This national leadership program develops leaders in land grant institutions and their strategic partners in research, academics and extension. Pictured (L-R): Ron Walcott, Plant Pathology; Diane Bales, Family Development; Yen-Con Hung, Food Science & Technology; and David Langston, Plant Pathology.
HAPPENINGS/EVENTS
The
Griffin Campus Crop and Soil Sciences Department was awarded first place at
the Second Annual Griffin Campus Chili Cookoff held Thursday, Feb. 23. Their
chili recipe was called 'Granny's Shotgun Chili - Road-Kill Delight.' The Griffin
Campus Entomology Department won second place and the the Horticulture
Department won third. 'Granny,' Griffin Crop and Soil research
technician Kathy Evans, is shown at the department's chili display. Visit our
picture page for more images of the event.
FAMILY NEWS
Births
Crawford County (NW District) Extension Coordinator Jeff Cook and his wife Erin welcomed Hayden Noel into the world on February 20, at 5:44 PM. Hayden weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and is 22 inches long, she has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Jenny Granberry (Accounting Assistant, Assistant Dean's Office on the Tifton Campus) and her husband Dowling, would like to introduce you to Ady Gean Granberry, born Monday, January 30th at 8:56 a.m. Weighing in at 8 lbs 5 ozs, 20 inches long. Ady is the grandchild of Darby Granberry, retired horticulturist on the Tifton Campus.
Sandra Harwood (administrative secretary, Peanut CRSP, Griffin Campus) and her husband Steve welcomed their first grandchild, David Flemming Harwood, on Nov. 17, 2005. Little David weighed 5.5 pounds and was 18 inches long. He is the son of Brian and Candace Harwood of Griffin.
Bob Carrow (Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences, Griffin
Campus) and his wife Rose welcomed a new grandchild to their family with the birth of Joel Robert Stapleton. Little Joel was born Friday, Nov. 25 and weighed 8 pounds and 13 ounces. He is the son of Bob's daughter Michele and her husband Erik Stapleton. The Stapletons are missionaries for Wycliffe Bible Translators in Vanuatu.
Weddings
Mr. and Mrs. David Harwood
David Harwood and Kellan Holmes were united in marriage Sept. 10, 2005. As a teenager, David worked with the Peanut CRSP and Continuing Education Office on the Griffin Campus. Kellan worked in the campus' library. David is the son of Sandra Harwood (administrative secretary, Peanut CRSP, Griffin Campus).
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Farmer
Marisa Griffin and Eric Farmer were married at the UGA Research and Education Garden on Sept. 17. Marisa is an Agricultural Research Coordinator I in the Crop and Soil Sciences Department on the Griffin Campus. She has worked for UGA for almost five years. Eric is employed at Delta Air Lines.
Get Well Wishes
A Thank You letter from Debbie Hawkins, secretary in Bartow County
Words cannot express my appreciation to all of you for your prayers, cards, gifts, phone calls and shared leave! I couldn't have come through this stress-free without your help. The shared leave program is phenomenal. I have completed all of my surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation successfully. I'm back at work 40 hours a week and feeling stronger every day! If I can ever help any of you, please do not hesitate to call on me. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
A Thank You Letter from Dimple B. Forrest, Lamar County Extension Secretary
To: My Extension Family
Thank you for the cards, phone calls, e-mails and donations for my daughter, Jan. We spend a lifetime collecting our “stuff” that a house fire can destroy so quickly. My family has been deeply touched by your kindness and thoughtfulness. The Extension Family is truly a caring family and the nicest people to know and work with.
As we start the New Year, remember to spend time with your loved ones. We are so blessed that Jan and her room-mate (Sharon) are well, in grad school and moving into a house this weekend.
Thanks for Everything
Deaths
Sympathy is extended to Nancy Mobley (administrative assistant, Horticulture, Griffin Campus) on the death of her husband, Julian. Friends may send cards to Nancy Mobley, 325 Birdie Road, Griffin, GA 30223.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Don Morris, CEC in Coweta County and
retired Northwest District A&NR PDC, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Ora Morris who passed away on Thursday, the 16th.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Dr. Si Trieb, longtime Extension Economist and former Extension
Marketing Department Head, who passed away on Sunday, February
12.
Sympathy is extended to Kathy Holcomb, Warren County Extension secretary, on the death of her mother, Mrs.Margaret Wilde. Cards can be sent to Kathy at 636 Firetower Road, Norwood, Ga 30821.
Sympathy is extended to Jason Golden on the death of his father, who passed away on January 7. Jason is an employee of the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit in Tifton.
Sympathy is extended to Ynes Ortega (Center for Food Safety, Griffin Campus) on the death of her father.
Sympathy is extended to Bill Craven (retired Burke County Extension Coordinator) on the death of his wife, Lois Kearse Craven, who passed away on December 19, after an extended illness.
Sympathy is extended to Richard Burton (Crop and Soil Sciences, Tifton) and the entire Burton family on the death of Glenn Burton, long-time faculty member for both the UGA Crop and Soil Sciences Department and the USDA-ARS Forage and Turf Unit. Dr. Burton, 95, died Nov. 22 in Tifton. For full obituary, see Columns: http://www.uga.edu/columns/current/news-passing.html
Sympathy is extended to Paul Vendrell (Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratory, Athens) on the death of his mother, Dr. Doris Deal Vendrell on Nov. 30. Cards may be sent to Paul c/o 850 Comer Road, Crawford, Ga., 30630.
Sympathy is extended to Carol Robacker (professor, Horticulture, Griffin Campus) on the death of her mother.
Sympathy is extended to Paul Raymer (professor, Crop & Soil Sciences, Griffin Campus) on the death of his mother.
Sympathy is extended to Carol Cochran (administrative assistant, Dean's Office, Athens Campus) on the death of her father.
Sympathy is extended to Rachel West (FACS Agent, Lanier County ) on the death of her grandfather, Fred Rooks. Cards may be sent c/o Rachel's parents, Jerry & Judy West, at 1411 Hall Ave. , Tifton , GA 31794 .
Sympathy is extended to John Callaway (Retired County Agent, Haralson County ) on the death of his father, John C. Callaway Sr. Mr. Callaway was 89 years old.
Retirements
Bill Reid retired from the Griffin Campus in December after 22 years
of service to the college. Bill was the campus' maintenance
foreman. He is shown accepting a retirement gift from Griffin
Campus director of physical plant Dale Hess (far right). Pictured left
to right are Bill's family members, Anessa Reid, Rob Reid, Linda
Reid, Russell Reid, Bill and Dale.
Other
Mantri earns Georgia Tech degree
Dinesh Mantri graduated Dec. 17 from Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Dinesh is the son of Nehru Mantripragada (Crop and Soil Sciences, Athens Campus) and Vijay Mantripragada (Center for Food Safety, Griffin Campus).