Bill Johnston honored as Citizen of the Year
At a joint dinner meeting held at Smithfield Station, the Smithfield Rotary and Smithfield Ruritan Clubs honored William (Bill) C. Johnston as their 2008 Citizen of the Year. This award is given annually to a member of the community who has made a significant impact by contributing of their time and effort, as well as personal resources for the well being of others. The goal of both of the clubs is to make the community a better place to live and work.
From left: Smithfield Ruritan member Bill Laine who presented the award, Rotarian and President-Elect Bruce Fischer, and President of Smithfield Ruritans, Renee Rountree.
2008 Citizen of the Year and Ruritan member William (Bill) C. Johnston and his wife, Margaret.
From left: Treasurer of the Smithfield Rotary Club Linda Berling, Delegate Bill Barlow, and Elizabeth Pasieczny.
Peyton Barlow, chairman of the selection committee for the 2008 Citizen of the Year, left, along with committee member Mike Swecker, 2001 Citizen of the Year.
From left: 1971 Citizen of the Year Gus Barlow, 2000 Citizen of the Year Jack Finley, and Forest Scott.
