In other words, good bye!

Adios, ciao, sayonara, auf Wiedersehen! In other words, good bye! I will be retiring the end of June and I want to say how much I have enjoyed being the editor of the Voice! This newsletter has certainly evolved. When I started working at Loess Hills AEA in, ahem, 1978, it was called AEA News and later, Focus. Green Valley AEA's employee newsletter was The Valley Voice, so when Green Valley AEA and Loess Hills AEA merged in 2010, it became Green Hills Voice. I have considered the Voice 'my baby', but in reality it belongs to all of you who have shared your news, ideas and photos. It has been a vehicle for announcing good news such as births, weddings and awards, and for sharing thank you's for care and concern during difficult times. It has been used to recognize the dedicated work and accomplishments of our employees and to communicate information on legislation and statewide system work -- it even had a few giveaways! Employees, especially those who have home offices or work in locations other than regional offices, have told me that the Voice helps them stay connected and feel valued. I have enjoyed sharing your personal stories and agency news. GHAEA and its employees will always have a place in my heart. -- Denise Fricke