Paris, Tenn.–Friday morning was off to a great start at the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction, with Holy Cross Catholic Church presenting a $25,000 check to the organization. Father Martin Orjianoki and members Kate Rhodes, Rose Cunningham, Linda Haesler, and Phil Wichlan presented the check to Helping Hand President John Berryman. The check was presented in memory of parishoner Robert Keele. The auction started January 10 and will continue through March 2. Before the check was tallied, the auction has raised $205,782 so far this year. Shannon McFarlin photo.