Staff photos 9/27/12

Citizens and business owners on Shelbyville square have formed a group called Our Town to ensure that safety and crime awareness are a priority to those living and working in the area. The group met on Tuesday evening with Shelbyville Police Officer David Curley presenting information regarding graffiti, gang activity and security. Curley encouraged the group to choose a "block commander" to act as liaison to law enforcement. Bedford County EMA Director Scott Johnson and Operations Manager Tammy Anderson also informed the group about storm safety. (T-G photo by Mitchell Petty)
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The birthday of Jonathan Chapman, known in American folklore as "Johnny Appleseed," was celebrated by Eakin Elementary School first graders on Wednesday with a day full of activities. Many first graders, such as those seen here, dressed in honor of the hero. (T-G photo by John I. Carney)
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Eakin first grade teachers, from left, Sarah McKinney, Casey Clanton, Lindsay Brymer, Marcia Looper and Beth Keele pose in front of the apple tree in their Johnny Appleseed finery. (T-G photo by John I. Carney)
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Amy Covington, left, sprinkles cinnamon as part of a recipe for apple brown betty as teacher Sarah McKinney slices apples and Osvaldo Cazares waits to tear up slices of bread. (T-G photo by John I. Carney)
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