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Announcements

-- Wayne Johnston was recognized by U.S. Mortgage Home Loan Center for outstanding customer service in November.

-- The Rotary Club of Fresno presented a check for $500 to Central High School for T-shirts for the Athletes as Readers and Leaders program.

The shirts promote individual pride and recognition.

-- Joni Davis was the top producing loan officer for Royal Charter Mortgage in November.

-- London Properties announced that Shaundra Ellsworth was employee of the month for November; Jeff Lawry was advocate of the month for November; and November leaders were Larry Schrimp Team (top listings team), Adam Basila Team (top sales team), Shalee Engelman (individual top sales), and James Winn and Tracy De Jong (individual top listings).

Awards

-- The Sierra National Forest received two 2012 Regional Forester's Awards for its outstanding contributions to reduce the Forest Service's environmental footprint in the Northern Region.

Teri Drivas, Sierra National Forest recreation officer, received the Excellence in Leadership award for her dedication, commitment and exemplary leadership. The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew received the Partnership of the Year award in recognition of their support and partnership with the Sierra National Forest.

New Faces

London Properties Ltd. has hired the following for residential sales: Stephanie Baron, Deborah Ray, Erin O'Brien, Alisa Martin, J.T. Contrestano and Vanessa Reyes in the Fresno office; Sonia Alvarado and Crystal Delsid, Kingsburg office; Angel Ball, Clovis office; and Terri Quintel, Hanford office.