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Page A2 Lake Oconee News Friday, February 3, 2017 Contributed Nine students participated in the Morgan County Spelling Bee held on Jan. 28 with Kentucky Outlaw (far right) emerging as the winner. Morgan County BOE hosts Doris Bray Spelling Bee The Annual Doris Bray There were nine represen- • Fifth Grade - Sameeha Sultana • Eighth Grade - Sarah Porter GAE District 7 Spelling Bee on Spelling Bee sponsored by tatives from fourthth through and Mary Cate Strickland and Riley Greer Feb. 25 at Putnam County Ele- Morgan County Association of eighth grade. • Sixth Grade - Charles Kentucky Outlaw was the mentary School in Eatonton. Educators was held Jan. 28 2017 The participants were: McGregor winner of the Bee and Sameeha Sultana will represent Morgan at the Morgan County Board of • Fourth Grade - Kentucky • Seventh Grade - Levi Hubbard Sultana was the runner-up. County in the next round should Education offices in Madison. Outlaw and Cameron Palmer and John Kirby Murdoch Kentucky will participate in the Outlaw be unable to attend. GREENE COUNTY Reynolds Lake Oconee announces fourth quarter employee awards Reynolds Lake Oconee is fessional at Creek Club, has proud to announce the re- been named Leader of the cipients of its fourth quarter Quarter while both Peachez employee awards for 2016. Peek, Reynolds concierge Wes Forester, head golf pro- administrative assistant, QWIK PACK & SHIP Your Full Service Shipping, Mailing & Business Service Center Shipping Ground, Express, Worldwide & LTL • Shipping Supplies • Notary • Office Supplies • Fax Services • Postage Stamps • Admin Services • Copies • Specialty Items 1512-L Eatonton Rd Madison, Georgia (706) 752-1605 Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Sat: 9am-1pm and Debra Somers, closing coordinator at Reynolds Plantation properties, have been named employees of the quarter. Before discovering Reynolds more thanl2 years ago, Forester worked as the head golf profession al in The Members Club at Four Streams in Maryland. While his transition to Reynolds was similar, Forester says his favorite aspect of his current role is the people. “I interact with so many people every day, from members and guests to coworkers,” says Forester. “Each day is different and presents unique challeng es, but the people remain consistently great, making For Ticket Information Visit: www.DenimDiamondsLakeOconee.com e Debra Somers coming to work easy.” Forester enjoys being active and spending time outdoors with his family, wife Patsy, their two sons, Ethan and Luke, and dog, Khloe. Forester is also an active member of PGA of America. Peek worked as a guest services representative at Port Armor, an adminis trative assistant at Athens Technical College and a motivational circuit trainer at Curves for Women before joining the Reynolds con cierge team nearly 13 years ago. Peek often reflects on how the community has developed over the years, transforming from just a place of superior golf to one of family enjoyment and a great getaway. “I enjoy communicat ing with our members on a daily basis,” says Peek. ‘Welcoming them from all over the world to experience Peachez Peek Reynolds Lake Oconee and the lifestyle it provides is such a pleasure.” When not making res ervations or booking tee times, Peek enjoys travel ing, singing, cardio dancing and shoe shopping. She also has a passion for giving back and helping others make their dreams a reality through organizations like New Springfield Girls, Inc., Traveling Divas and Forbid den Fruit Dance Group. Prior to her career at Reynolds, Somers spent 13 years in Athens before moving northwest to Seattle, Washington, to be closer to family, where she worked as a contract ed employee for Microsoft. Eventually she wanted to get away from the city con gestion and moved back “home” to Georgia. Somers joined the real estate team in 2000 and still enjoys the calming experience of Wes Forester entering Reynolds every day, observing the pristine surroundings of the com munity. “My position allows me to meet and interact with many different kinds of people: buyers, sellers, loan officers, attorneys and their assistants, inspectors, surveyors and sales execu tives, just to name a few,” says Somers. “I’ve learned a great deal from every individual and appreciate the benefits and knowledge these ongoing interactions have added to my overall position.” In her free time, Somers enjoys watching her favorite team, the Atlanta Braves, cooking and traveling. Her hobbies also include gardening, both indoors and outdoors, visiting her daughter in Atlanta and son in Athens as well as spending quality time with her boyfriend and five cats. Allstate EXPERT AGENT THE KNOW What does it mean to be IN good hands? SM It means that I know the risks in the area. 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