Community photos 12/9/12

The Shelby Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, officers prepared and served members a delightful holiday feast recently at the Horse Mountain Church of Christ. Seated from left are Lorraine Foster, Elise Troupe, Westelle Giles, Dollie Wolford, Dot Osteen and Mary Lynn Prince. Standing are Vickie Lilly, Marilyn Lewis, Cynthia Ferrell, Martha Watt, Barbara Burchett, Marie Parsons, Roxanna Francesconi, Gay Mixon, Laura Watt, Sherry Sorrells, Lita York, Ardis Caffey, Linda Pitts and Dixie Parker.

Westelle Giles, left, Cynthia Ferrell, Gay Mixon and Vickie Lilly trimmed the Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Tree at The Fly Arts Center for the 19th Annual Festival of Trees. The Shelby Chapter of DAR is a long-time participant in the evnet. The trees will remain standing in the Fly through Christmas.

The Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a holiday auction, selling items donated by members. Laura Watt served as the auctioneer.

Ardis Rittenberry Caffey, left, receives her Daughters of the American Revolution certificate of membership from Shelby Chapter Regent Dixie Parker. Caffey is descended from Nathan Byers of North Carolina.