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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Shelby and Emogene Watson of Walnut Village for receiving the HRS Property of the Year award. Emogene and Shelby are newlyweds, having been married just over a year ago. Emogene had a house in Algood but wanted to downsize to fit her retirement budget, so she moved to HRS 13 years ago. She loves to decorate; her favorite colors are navy and red or anything bright and cheery. Shelby laughs as he says she is a “clean freak,” but Emogene just likes to keep things organized where they can find it and keep their home looking nice. One way she decorates on a budget is to look for discontinued or clearance items, saying, “You can get those really cheap sometimes.” Thank you Shelby and Emogene for taking pride in your home and being an example for others.

Our Resident Services Department is blessed to have numerous community supporters who make possible all of the programs, activities and events we host, and we are so very thankful for them. In December, the following were recognized for their contributions to Highlands Residential Services. If you would like to volunteer or help, please contact Kathy in Resident Services at (931) 526- 9793, ext. 212.

Pictured in the front row, from left, are C. Dow Harris, HRS executive director; Lisa Moody and Carrie Webb, HRS Volunteers of the Year; Lisa Bumbalough, Putnam County Health Department HRS Supporter of the Year; and Kathy Smith, HRS resident services coordinator. In back are Emogene Watson, HRS Property of the Year award winner; Nancy Billingsley of Woodmen of the World Lodge #879, Michelle Gooch of Woodmen of the World Insurance and Debbie Bates of Woodmen of the World Lodge #879 – all Quawana’s Coats Volunteers of the Year; Cindy Putman of WCTE and Chelsea Gifford of Putnam County Library, KIDS Matter Supporters of the Year. Not pictured is Jennifer Key, KIDS Matter Volunteer of the Year

Also in December, the following HRS staff were recognized for 20 years of service, each for a total of 100 years! That’s a sign HRS is a great place not only to live with but to work. From left are Chris Cassetty, director of operations; Danny Meadows, facilities manager; and Thurman Fox and Ray Meadows, maintenance mechanics. Not pictured is Ivan Hamilton, maintenance mechanic.