Hays Rehab holds ‘Deck the Halls’ contest

The Hays Nursing and Rehabilitation Center held its holiday “Deck the Halls” competition. Staff and residents in different wings of the nursing center come up with themes and decorate their halls, which are later judged by local officials.

Judges were Hays County Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, Precinct 1 Constable David Peterson, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson and San Marcos Place 6 council member Melissa Derrick.

Roland Saucedo (front) poses with “Deck the Halls” judges (from left) City council member Melissa Derrick, Mayor Jane Hughson, Hays County Pct. 1 Constable David Peterson and Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe.

The 100 Hall won Most Creative with its “Mickey Mouse Christmas Tree Land” theme.

(From left) Chris Bowman, Chay Goss and Luke Johnson show off the “Mickey Mouse Christmas Tree Land” theme in the 100 Hall at Hays Nursing. The hall won Most Creative.

The 200 Hall won Best Theme with “Gingerbread Land.” The 300 Hall won Most Original with its “Snow Globe Land” theme. The 400 Hall won Best Overall with its “Polar Express” theme, and the Dining Room won Most Traditional with its “White Christmas” theme.

Mayor Jane Hughson presents the award for Best Theme to Sayda Longoria.

Jason Esparza, general manager of Mr. Gattis, donated pizzas for the judging ceremony this year. Hays Nursing Administrator Daniel Morgan, Activities Director Rhonda Jones and Assistant Activities Director Esther Valdez put on the annual event for staff and residents.