Pictured: Raffle chairman Mike Dutton presents certificates of appreciation to Sherry Stevens of Cardiology Care Clinic and Tommy Boone of BodyPlex as sponsors for this year’s raffle.

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 13808 held its annual charity raffle drawing on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8, at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church in Greensboro. Approximately 125 ticket purchasers and sponsors attended the gala event. Sheriff Donnie Harrison assisted with the drawing activity and Art Hargrove provided the music. Everyone in attendance enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, music and fellowship. The grand prize winner of $10,000 or $12,000 for the lease of a Jimmy Britt automobile was Leslie Haskins of Greensboro. Six additional $200 prizes were won by James Cannon, Neal Pylant, Lee Thiel, Denny Wood, Larry Askew, Peter Alutto. A BodyPlex membership and training package valued at $750 was won by Bucky Kahl. A Harbor Club Golf Certificate for 4 was won by Coleen Heideman. 

The Greene County Knights of Columbus, Assembly 13808, annual Charity Raffle supports local charities in Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties.  

The charities supported by the Knights include:

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club, Atlas Ministries, Putnam County Resources, FERST Foundation Putnam/Jasper Support Services, Hancock (Helping Hands) Food Bank, Greene/Putnam Food Pantries, Greene/Putnam Special Olympics, First Call Pregnancy Center, Circle of Love, Athens Technical College Foundation, Community in Schools, Habitat for Humanity and Episcopal Redeemer Car Program.

The 2018 Charity Raffle Sponsors were: Presenting Sponsor – Jimmy Britt Chevrolet, Buick & GMC Dealership; Gold Sponsors – St Mary’s Hospital, Bank South, Cardiology Care Clinic, Glass Tech Services, Greensboro Tire, Pro Tech Services, Crowe Marine, McCommons Funeral HomeThe Glen Assisted Living, Silver Moon, NatureScapes, Coldwell Banker – Brian Quinn, BodyPlex Fitness; Silver Sponsors – Dream Built Homes, F. Neal Pylant Dentist, BugHouse Pest Control, The Oconee Cellar, Parkside Main Theatre, The Herald Journal, Riezl Baker – Realtor, Pickle Barrel Café & Sports Bar, Jones & Jones Premier Builders, Filet Steak & Seafood, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Southern Comfort Transport, ProMotion Physical Therapy, JV Dell, Berkshire Hathaway – Diane Boone, Lake Oconee Eye Care, All About Hair, Kim & Lin Logan Realty, Asset Grade – Susan PowersIron Fork Restaurant, Camden Homes, Noles Maintenance, Dress The Walls, Singleton Marine, Wilhoit Gas Company, Harbor Club, Dock 103.9 & 94.7 Country; Bronze Sponsors – Exchange Bank, Marble Works, Dalton Carpet One and Morgan Stanley – Tom Cornelia.