David and Jamie Manuel of Pickett hosted a gathering in their home for the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Clarince and Louise Knighten. Finger foods, games and a gift exchange were enjoyed by the fire.

In attendance were Norva Wilson, Kimberly and Kinzie Dalinger, Barbara and Pete Joyner, Purvey Knighten, Dot Knighten, George and Karla Cramer, Maggie Griffin, Randle Morrison, William Armstrong, Mark, Cathy, Mark D and Jonathan Huitt, and hosts David, Jamie, Gabriel, Elizabeth and Gideon Manuel.

Everyone had a happy, enjoyable time and are looking forward to the next time.

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The Sunday School classes of the Allen First Baptist Church held their annual Christmas party this past Saturday evening at the home of Jim and Chris McDonald. Finger food, games and fellowship were enjoyed by those attending.

Present were Dennis and Mary Pat Sappenfield, Ron and Virginia Richardson, Donnie and Wilda Pipkin, Chad, Jill and Will Kaminski, Mike, Tammy, Kayla and Lauren Lawler, Pam Price, Lewis and Geri Johnson with Hannah, Victoria, Leland, Gerison, Nate and Joseph, J.B. and Paula Nelson, Doris Hanke, Juanita Hamilton, Melissa Wood, Michelle Gardner, Sienna and Sierra Yetter, Josh and Annette McDonald, Jacob McDonald, and the hosts Jim and Chris McDonald.