Paris, Tenn.–Even with a rocky start caused by the severe weather of Thursday morning, the Elkhorn community and Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge brought 16 slates of items for the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction, raising $5,783.
That brings the grand total raised so far to $291,969. Auctioneer was Noel Hatman, with members of the Paris Quota Club manning the phones.
Friday items will be from Easton’s Angels, A Place Called Home; Salvation Army, HCHS Baseball; REAL Hope. And Saturday will be another big day with the First Baptist Church donating items.
Helping Hand raises thousands of dollars each year for over 80 non-profit and public service groups. It started January 9 and runs through March 1. Helping Hand is known for unique and homemade items which often raise large sums.
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: Noel Hatman at the mike, with Paris Quota Club members helping with the phones. Jean Owens photo.