Final sendoff for Book, Beach
City commissioners Rick Beach and Kenny Book were honored with a reception Tuesday evening at city hall. Beach, who served 14 years on the commission, did not run for re-election. Book, who served 26 years, was not re-elected in November. Beach, second from left, and Book, far right, with Commissioner Kitty Strode and Mayor Ed Burtner. (Photo by Mike Caldwell)