The Echo

In this issue:

• latest news
• main article
• more stories
• critic's corner
• letters of interest
• events
• staff spotlight
• farewell
• staff anniversaries

LATEST NEWS

Good to Great
Becoming a Person Centered Organization
What is Good to Great?

It has been an entire year of training and development designed to support organizations like Cross Plains to achieve better outcomes for the people they support. (full story)

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Volunteering in Our Community

Congratulations to the Cross Plains Hospital Volunteer Team, who were nominated for Northwest Georgia Group Volunteerism Award. full story

New Volunteer Sites

Cross Plains continues to add more sites to volunteer efforts in our community. read more

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LETTERS OF INTEREST

CROSS PLAINS TALLENT

My Story in My Own Words by Mac Britt, Part I ...

The Winter Social 2005; I rode with a guy named Gene, his wife Debbie! We had that dance up there! We had food, we had Rick, can't think of anything else! (full story )

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Thank You !

Many thanks to volunteer Sue Smith, who dedicated many hours developing the Cross Plains web site. This wonderful tool will help to enhance communication regarding the Cross Plains mission, news, and services.

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CRITIC’S CORNER

Sweet Dreams
The True Story About Pasty Cline
Starring Jessicia Lange And Ed Harris

This Story Takes Place In Winchester, Virginia. At First She Was Born Virginia Hensley. (full story )

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Anna Blalock...

Anna Blalock, a Direct Support Professional in the Day Hab/Day Supports program at Cross Plains, began her career in 1973 as a class room aid and kitchen assistant. full story

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Staff Anniversaries...

Margaret Jackson………. 36 years
Anna Blalock……………. 34 years
Patricia Hardson………….32 years
Suzanne Walton…………..24 years
Ruby Pais ………………… 6 years
Kim Bell…………………. 5 years
Debbie Conway…………….1 year

Farewell...

Vera Fossett retiring from Cross Plains Board of Directors

We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to Vera Fossett for her many years of service as a Cross Plains board member. On April 11, 2007 Vera officially retired from the Board of Directors. Family, staff, and board members celebrated Vera’s many years of dedicated service and support. We have no doubt that despite Vera’s retirement she will continue to remain a friend and supporter of Cross Plains Community Partner. Thanks Vera!

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Hal Ross Memorial Golf Tournament

Cross Plains recently held the first annual Hal Ross Memorial Golf Tournament at Nob North Golf Course. read more

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