On
November 21st, First Farmers Bank & Trust, along with the city of
Wabash and the County of Wabash, held and sponsored the annual
Celebration of Light on the north courthouse steps. First Farmers Bank
& Trust became involved in this event after the event was almost
cancelled due to sponsorship issues. Kathy Jones, branch manager at the
FFBT Wabash location, announced that she would help sponsor the event,
and the Celebration of Light was saved.
This year, Jennifer McConahay, FFBT Customer Service Representative from Wabash, emceed the event, Emily Perkins led holiday carols, Theresa Carroll gave a holiday message, and Bob Vanlandingham, the Mayor of Wabash, talked about the Celebration and began the lighting ceremony. During the ceremony, Bob lit his candle, then proceeded to light the City Counsel’s candles as well. After the whole crowd’s candles were lit, the courthouse Christmas lights turned on above.
After the courthouse was lit, Santa Claus showed up in a fire truck and passed candy canes out to all of the children. According to Kathy Jones, “My biggest thrill of the entire celebration is when I hear the siren of the fire truck bringing Santa to the celebration to see all of the kids.”
First Farmers Bank & Trust and the staff at Wabash enjoy sponsoring and participating in this wonderful holiday event each year, and are already looking forward to next year!
