Congressman Morgan Griffith was a special invited guest at the annual Ararat Ruritan barbecue dinner. Pictured are (left to right): barbecue chef Dude Smith, Ruritan vice president Mary Slate, Jo Slate, Jane Fulk, Bradley Slate and Griffith.Ararat Ruritans served over 250 plates at their 29th annual barbecue dinner on October 29 at the Ararat Ruritan Building. Pictured are (left to right: Rachel Brim Clark, Sarah Brim, special guest Delegate Charles Poindexter and Jo Slate. The Ruritans thank everyone who volunteered to help with the dinner and all their customers.