Carrollton Garden Club installs new officers at holiday event

Following a meal served by women from the church, members held a Christmas auction

Kathy Horn, left, Mary Huffman, Treasurer Heidi Lafferty, Secretary Darlene Smith, Co-President Vickie Reed, Co-President Ruth Ann Capper and Nellie Nye.

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Published January 11, 2026 - 5:30 a.m.

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Members of the Carrollton Garden Club recently held their annual Christmas party at the Carrollton Bible Chapel.

Following a meal served by women from the church, members held a Christmas auction.

Entertainment was provided by the Carrollton Middle School Choir, which performed a selection of Christmas songs.

The club also installed officers for the 2024-27 biennium. Nellie Nye led the installation. Ruth Ann Capper and Vickie Reed will serve as co-presidents, Darlene Smith as secretary and Heidi Lafferty as treasurer.

The club will meet in February to plan programs.

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