Note: We Salute has not been updated since July 1998.

Frank Bolick
Agricultural Agent, Watauga County

for his outstanding educational services to burley growers; for his quick response to blue mold outbreaks; for his field demonstrations aimed at improving growers' yields; for his team-attitude in working with other staff members and their programs; and for his contributions to the Farm-City Volunteer Recognition Banquet, the Avery County Agricultural Fair, and the Avery/Watauga Agromedicine/Farm Safety educational efforts. -- July 6, 1998

Barbara Garland
Rural health coordinator, NC State University Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

for her strategic planning ability; for her excellent grantsmanship; for her tireless efforts on behalf of rural health; and for the national visibility she gives North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service as an initiator and supporter of the Decisions for Health National Initiative and chairing the evaluation committee for the State Appalachian Leadership Initiative in Cancer (SALIC) Program, covering 11 states. -- June 15, 1998

for her dedication to the total Extension program and staff in Forsyth County; for her beyond-the-call-of-duty attention to all budgeting, building, equipment repair, and other detail-oriented tasks; for her impressive handling of time-consuming, sometimes aggravating projects that keep the Extension center operating smoothly; and for her positive attitude each and every day. -- June 1, 1998

(We regret that a photo of Linda Dunn was not available.)

Carol Schwab
Family resource management specialist (legal issues), interim department Extension leader, NC State University Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

for her commitment to providing up-to-date estate planning and other legal education programs and publications; for her tireless efforts as webmaster of the FCS home page; for her vision and leadership in the creation and evolution of the electronic periodical, The Forum for Family & Consumer Issues; for her expanded role in Extension's small business programming as a member of the national design team; and for her many contributions as interim department Extension leader. -- May 18, 1998

Martha Burris
County director
Gaston County

for her caring and supportive supervisory leadership skills; for her innovative programming in community and rural development; for her ability to develop support for a 21st century extension center; for her public policy education programs for local elected officials; for her efforts in generating additional support for a unique, nationally recognized, quality natural resources program; for her documentation and communication of impacts and success stories; and for her leadership in obtaining resources to make the Gaston Center a model for teaching and learning. -- May 4, 1998

for his leadership in community and rural development; for his effort to secure a grant to help develop a recreational park in Camden County to be used for youth activities, sports, fishing and boat launching; for his work to enhance youth development by promoting the continued use of the Camden County Treasure Point 4-H and Youth Camp; and for his reputation among farmers as the primary resource for educational information related to field crops. -- April 6, 1998

for her work with Community Voices; for her leadership in helping to develop the educational curriculum for Community Voices; for her ability to handle a multitude of duties; for her contribution to leadership and community development across North Carolina; and for her teamwork on several organizational committees. -- March 23, 1998

for her commitment to Extension outreach; for her educational programs in the production and marketing of livestock; for her innovation in promoting alternative agricultural enterprises; and for her ability to motivate, encourage and involve numerous youth and volunteers in annual 4-H and youth livestock projects and events. -- March 9, 1998

for her leadership role as chair of the Black Churches United for Better Health Intervention Task Force; for her dedication to this project which has involved more than 3,700 members from 50 churches; for her tireless work with North Carolina 5-A-Day Coalition; and for her many contributions to the Nutrition and Wellness Cooperative Extension Major Program. -- Feb. 23, 1998

for her leadership, enthusiasm and energetic methods of motivating 4-H'ers; for her contributions to the youth of Franklin County in helping them sustain life skills through club work activities, contests, events and special interest efforts; for her many contributions to staff marketing; and for her dedication to overall youth success. -- Feb. 9, 1998

for her excellent people skills; for her expertise, integrity, dedication and diligence in assisting Extension and its volunteer networks; for her special talent of resolving situations before they become problems; and for her professionalism and sincerity in going the extra mile to meet the needs of co-workers and clientele. -- Jan. 19, 1998

for her commitment to youth and the county's 4-H program; for her leadership in organizing educational experiences for young people; for her attention to detail; for her interest in environmental education; for her innovative marketing strategies; for her time as a volunteer 4-H club leader; and for her ability to motivate and encourage others. -- Oct. 13, 1997

Isabelle "Issy" Cable
Secretary, Swain County

for her outstanding office management skills; for her willingness to go above and beyond for the benefit of the staff and the center; for her leadership during the center's move; for her professionalism in representing Extension to service providers, government and industrial leaders, and citizens; and for her ability to always win the respect and appreciation of her co-workers and clients. -- Sept. 29, 1997

Dr. Tom Losordo
Aquaculture specialist, NC State University

for setting up an outstanding program in recirculating aquaculture systems; his can-do attitude; helping clients objectively explore aquaculture's economic potential; his open-door policy for co-workers and clients; his willingness to educate the public, administrators and decision-makers about the impact of NC State's activities on the growing aquaculture industry; and his contributions as an individual and as a team player to NC State. -- Sept. 9, 1997

John O'Sullivan
Farm management and marketing specialist, North Carolina A&T State University

for his support of early forays into computer technology; his influence on incorporating cutting-edge theories of education into outreach efforts; his longstanding commitment to land stewardship and sustainable agriculture programs, particularly for small-scale farmers; his countless partnerships with other land-grants, non-profit agencies and researchers; and his "team player" attitude. -- Sept. 2, 1997

Bettina Odom
4-H agent, Bertie County

for her leadership in providing high-quality educational programs for at-risk youth across the county; for her ability to combine subject-matter expertise with outstanding organizational skills and vision for club programs; for her commitment to programming fundamentals and to Extension's mission of helping people improve their lives; and for her dedication to serving the needs of the entire county population. -- Aug. 11, 1997

Rick Hamilton,
Forestry specialist, NC State University

for his enthusiasm, creativity and drive; for his willingness to go the extra mile to make sure field faculty succeed; for his work in non-industrial private woodlot management, soils, reforestation, timber taxes and herbicides; for his national recognition among Extension specialists; for his leadership within and outside of North Carolina; and for his exceptional ability to cook a tasty "pig." -- Aug. 4, 1997

for his reputation as the "cotton expert" in Craven, Jones and Onslow counties; for his innovative programs; for his efforts to bring farming and business communities together; for assistance in helping farmers increase their net returns by adopting new production practices; for his ability to "take charge" of a situation and to find solutions positively; for his great attitutde; and for his being a shining example of an excellent Extension agent. -- July 28, 1997

for his vision that 4-H can serve all youth in his county; for his innovative methods of enabling youth and their families to participate; for his willingness and ability to reach people where they are; for his commitment to working with traditional and youth-at-risk program opportunities; and for his special talent of being a team player not only in his county but also throughout the state. -- July 14, 1997