The Board Of Friends Of Olde Downtowne Had Reportedly Decided To Terminate Deanna Hays’ Contract Just A Week Before She Was Accused Of Taking Money From The Operation. Hays Is The Former Director Of The Blue Plum Festival In Johnson City. She Pleaded Not Guilty To Forging Nearly 50-Thousand Dollars Worth Of Checks Belonging To The Organization. Board Members Alerted Police On June 14th About Possible Criminal Activity Connected To Hays.