Mardi Gras gathering

Bruce and Denise Busada (left) welcomed pals like Richard Wright and his wife Sherry Wright Saturday night to enjoy jambalaya and an array of salads — all contributed by pals who stopped by. (In fact, Sherry was in the kitchen putting finishing touches on her elaborate salad when the photo was made.)

But the chef of the evening was banker Kevin McCotter who supplied the jambalaya.