Community Photos 7-1-12

Rotarian Dawn Holley was recognized by the club membership as the "Rotarian of the Year" for 2012. She is awarded this recognition for her dedication to the ideals of Rotary and for her impacting work on behalf of Rotary. She is given a plaque and shown here with outgoing President Bryan Nerren.

Shelbyville Rotary Club welcomed their 2012-13 Club President Jim Troupe (right) as he begins the upcoming year as the Club's leader. Troupe expressed the club's appreciation and gratitude to outgoing President Bryan Nerren for his outstanding leadership during a year of many excellent accomplishments. Nerren was accompanied by his wife Rhonda.

Rotarian and State Representative Pat Marsh was honored recently by Shelbyville Rotary Club for his continuing contributions to the Rotary Foundation's annual programs as a Paul Harris Fellow. Foundation Committee chair Hershel Thrasher awarded Marsh a sapphire pin in designation of the honor.

Bedford County Historical Society summer meeting speaker Myers Brown (center) points out some key details in his presentation, "Images of Confederate Veterans," to member Larry Richardson (left) and Society President Al Simmons.

The Historical Society saluted 16 of its members who are veterans at their summer meeting. Front, from left: Albert Caffey, Ken Armstrong, Bob Bomar, Ike Farrar, Bill Cortner, George Janes, John Cortner and Dennis Harris. Back: Larry Sherrill, Guy Hill, James Cook, Bill George, Gene Smith, Bill Jones, Glenn Burchett and Jesse Baugher.

The Historical Society recognized its 2012 Poplin Memorial Scholarship winners and their families at last Monday evening's meeting. Front, from left: Julia Southon, Alex Southon (Cascade winner), Brittany Morris, presenter Bettye Poplin Prosser, and Tiffany Davis (Community winner). Back: Eric Southon, Ben Johnson (Cascade winner), Randy Davis, Gwyn Davis and Cascade guidance counselor Debby Watkins.

Neighbors John Owens (left) and Patrick Dunn share a garden. Owens has recently retired, so with his extra time and Dunn's back yard -- and expensive water bill -- they have a very nice garden. The corn in this picture is Hickory King sweet corn that has grown to 12 feet, 7 inches in height. They also planted squash, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, okra and cucumbers. Owens claims that they've grown the tallest corn in town so far.

William and Delorse Taylor were united in marriage on July 1, 1972 -- 40 years ago to the day. Many years of love have passed, here's to many more.

William and Delorse Taylor were united in marriage on July 1, 1972 -- 40 years ago to the day. Many years of love have passed, here's to many more.

Five generations gathered for a picture last month on Mother's Day. Dianne Cook and her mother Anna McGowen are in front. In back is Anna's great-granddaughter Gabraile McConnell, Gabraile's son Joseph McConnell, and Dianne's son Leslie McConnell.

Mt. Olivet UMC held their Vacation Bible School last week, and utilized a water slide to keep their attendants cool.

Children at the Mt. Olivet UMC VBS get ready for an arts and crafts session. They painted rocks with their names on them to redecorate the church yard.

The Pledge of Allegiance is recited at Mt. Olivet UMC's vacation Bible school.

Members of the Senior Citizens Center celebrating birthdays in June were: Front: George Clanton, Queen Diane Cline and King Harold Biggers. Back: Connie Pugh, Christine Johnson, Esther Whitney, Shirley Solomon and Paul Coleman.