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Food just seems to make everyone happy...whether they are preparing it or sitting down to a heaping plateful of it. And this year's 113th WCTU Christmas Bazaar was no exception. The 2021 kitchen committee included Jan’et Schaef, Catherine Lusby, Regan Adams, Stefanie Peterson, Jennifer Waite (in photo above, at left), as well as Dawn Webb, Erica Smyth, Pam Guillen, Angie Huff, Lisa Johnson, Kathy Dumbald, Tessa Francis, Betsy Alexander, JJ Cullender, and Kristin Mann. Jan’et and Catherine will be hanging up their aprons this year, having compiled 18 and 23 years of service, respectively. Both have already promised their continued dedication to and support for this worthwhile fundraiser. Pie ladies Betsy Alexander and Kathy Dumbald (photo at left) arrived early Friday morning to slice a tantalizing assortment of the homemade delicacies. Many community volunteers helped cook and carve turkeys, bake pies, make cranberry sauce, prepare salads, set up and serve patrons in the dining room, and take money at the door. With a lot of help from friends, Sarah Rader was in charge of takeout and delivery. John C. Isaacs (top photo at right), president of the Library Board, gave an opening prayer for the 2021 Bazaar, and Rolanda Coffee was in full holiday spirit as she served diners. Tamera Reinhart, Mike McKinney, and Decata Isbell (photo below) were among the volunteers who carved the 19 turkeys consumed during the day. PHOTOS BY LAURIE EZZELL BROWN AND DAWN WEBB