The Ararat Volunteer Fire Department held its Christmas party on December 23, 2016. Parents, children, and visitors enjoyed the meal, fellowship and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus with presents, and photos were taken. New officers (left to right) are: back row: Michael Chilton, president; Marcus Ingle, second lieutenant; Joshua B. Hill, chaplain and first lieutenant; Melissa Felts, secretary; Michael Bowman, second captain; Brandon Tate, first lieutenant; front row: Doyle Montgomery, assistant chief; and D.J. Lawson, chief. Officers not pictured are Duane Bartley, vice president; and Diane B. Lawson, treasurer. (Photo by Miranda Lawson)
