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"The Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade and the Elizabeth Witt Christmas Party were well attended Saturday with around 570 children watching the parade and receiving gifts at the party. The weather was beautiful, a little “nippy” but with lots of sunshine. The children began lining up to get in the party at Irvine First Christian Church early, but rushed to the street when they heard sirens that heralded the arrival of the parade and with it Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Led by Irvine, Ravenna and Estill County fire engines, the parade featured floats that included those who were awarded prizes. They are first place, Irvine First Church of God; second place, Estill County Schools Bus Garage and; third place, Wisemantown United Methodist Church. The best children’s theme award went to Girl Scout Troop 663. The Kiwanis Club gave monetary awards to the winners ranging from $25 to $100.
The Estill County Boy Scout Troops and the Estill High Junior ROTC served as color guards. Volunteers inside the church’s basement lined up around the wall and handed out necklaces fruit, chocolate milk, candy, caramel corn and age appropriate gifts. The children made their way around the room and ended up on Santa’s (Sonny Muncie) lap to tell him what they wanted for Christmas as Mrs. Claus (Jeanette King) looked on.
In the meanwhile, the Estill Arts Council’s Arts and Crafts Show was going on in the gym of the Estill County Schools Central Office just up the street from the church. There was a large crowd looking at all the handmade items being sold there as well as baked goods, hot dogs and chili. Entertainment began at 11 a.m. with the Salem Baptist Church Bell Choir followed by instrumental solos by local children. Other artists included the awesome Estill High Jazz Band with Director Jason Bowles. It was a great day for Estill County children and adults alike and a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas here at home." - From "Citizen Voice & Times," December 8, 2011.
