GRAVETTE — I wish you every one a very merry Christmas.

Barbara Brooks has a new great-grandson. Michael David Holly was born December 7, weighing 6 lbs., 1 oz.

Barbara and Don have returned home after a visit with family in Kansas.

Paul Mahon is home after spending some time in the hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Carrier, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Carrier, Amy Brooks, DaleLynn and Lamarise Carrier had lunch with me on Sunday.

Regina Keith received word that her dad, Keith Logan, has been rushed to the hospital. We wish him a quick recovery.

Keith Parker is home after spending a few days in the hospital.

Sympathy is extended to the Bass family for their loss.

Robert and Geneva Hamilton spent Sunday afternoon working with puzzles with their grandchildren while Robert Paul and Amanda went shopping.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carver and Jake were in Springfield, MO, on Sunday to celebrate Christmas with the Banks family.

Chris Spear is on leave from the Air Force to spend Christmas with his parents.

If meadows are green at Christmas at Easter they will be covered with frost.

News, Pages 3 on 12/23/2009