Betty Reed: Serving Cannon County for 30 years

Everything was hush-hush while the plans were made for Betty Reeds 30-year celebration. People were called, the menu was made and everyone was making sure that everything was in order before the big event.

According to Tammy Gaither, who has worked with Reed for many years, they did a good job of keeping it quiet. Reed was told that the celebration was for someone else and it seemed plausible enough.

When Mrs. Reed entered the room, she thought she was coming to another surprise party, but the surprise was on her as people were waiting on her to come. Everyone had entered the building from the back so that she didnt have a clue. Her family was there in full force to honor her.

Mayor Harold Patrick gave Mrs. Reed a key to the city and County Executive Mike Gannon named March 10 as Betty Reed Day, among other honors.

Mrs. Reed stated while she was working at Good Samaritan Hospital, she started working at the nursing home one day a week. She stated that she worked as a consultant for several years until coming to work full-time. When she started, she said there was 82 beds and now there was 102.

She said that it has been a wonderful 30 years and she thanks the Lord for giving her the health, talent and ability to work. She stated that she has been blessed in so many different ways: with wonderful people, wonderful friends, and a wonderful place to work.

When asked if she was going to be planting some flowers, she stated that she says every year that shes going to cut back, and every year she keeps digging more dirt. She states that shes already been out digging already!

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