By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.–With the $4,586 raised today, the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction has now raised $111,710 so far this year.
Today’s items were donated by Kroger, Henry County Pevention Coalition, Jones Mill/Hico community, Charter Senior Living, Heny County employees. Auctioneer was Jamie Orr, with the Paris Lions Club members manning the phones. There were a total 16 slates on the auction block today.
Looking ahead, Thusday’s items will be donated by the Oakland community, Junior Livestock and Latter Day Saints. Friday will be the Palestine community and Central Point community, Bridge of Hope Chuch and Tennessee Valley Bass Club.
Saturday will be Educator’s Day.
You can listen to all the action on our stations at 104.7FM or 1000AM (WHNY “Big Henry”) or you can listen on our website at www.radionnwtn.com. You can bid over the phone or in person at the Paris Convention Center.
Donated items can be seen daily on the Henry County Helping Hand Facebook page and website.
Drop off items and the Paris Convention Center between 7-9 p.m. The auction starts at 12:30 p.m. daily and noon on Satudays. To bid, call 644 1695. Office phone is 644-1833.
Photo: Auctioneer Jamie Orr at the mike, with members of the Lions Club Mark Johnson, Bill Jelks and Sam McDaniel at the table. Volunteer Greg Collums standing. Lance Pierce photo.