Lamberts, Perry honored at pre-parade reception

Amanda and Dean Lambert, Grand Marshalls of the Many Christmas Parade, are shown accepting a Hometown Christmas certificate from Many Mayor Ken Freeman, at a reception hosted at City Hall at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. The Lamberts, longtime residents of Many, have contributed much to the community. (Photo by The Sabine Index)

Chatting at the City Hall reception on December 21 were Many Mayor Ken Freeman, City Councilwoman Mary Beth Brocato, and Carolyn Wages. (Photo by The Sabine Index)

Councilwoman Bobbie Jackson, left, is shown with Virginia and Don Burkett at the City Hall reception for local citizens being honored by the Many Christmas Parade Committee. (Photo by The Sabine Index)

Always a jokester, Many City Councilwoman Gay Corley illustrated that she had her significant other’s back at the reception honoring Many citizens. (Photo by The Sabine Index)

Emma McElwee, a junior at Many High, was named Shining Star recipient of the Hometown Christmas celebration and parade on December 21. Emma was honored at a 1 p.m. reception at City Hall, along with other award winners. Many Mayor Ken Freeman and Councilwoman Bobbie Jackson made the presentation. (Photo by The Sabine Index)