Y.B. Ashby, 90, sifts through the remains of his business that burned Aug. 29 in Gruetli-Laager. The community is rallying around Ashby to help him recover from the loss.HOW TO HELPDonations for Y.B. Ashby can be made at any branch of Citizens Tri-County Bank in Bledsoe, Coffee, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Van Buren and Warren counties.A Facebook page in Ashby’s name provides more information on how to help.
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tenn. — Y.B. Ashby is a force of positive energy in Grundy County.
The 90-year-old’s work as a volunteer is widely known, his efforts to preserve the county’s military history unparalleled, his dedication to the community unquestioned, his friends say.
For many in Grundy County, Ashby is the man to turn to for help.
Now it’s his turn.