Paris, Tenn.–With another big day Monday, the grand total raised so far by the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction is now at $214,837.
Bids were often–and very high–Monday as First Christian Church, Habitat for Humanity and the Literacy Council donated 20 slates of items ranging from full meals, pot pies, gumbo, soups, baked goods and more.
And speaking of gumbo, John Van Dyck’s gumbo prompted a bidding war with a final bid of $1,300.
Auctioneer was Ray Compton, with the Athena Delphian Club manning the phones.
Helping Hand officials Monday announced how groups whose days were postponed due to winter weather last week. The Mansfield community day will be Feb. 9; Carl Perkins Center Feb. 15; Buchanan community Feb. 27; and Christ Lutheran March 1.
They are still trying to find the right dates for Joe Mahan Ford, HCHS Soccer Team and Lakewood Beta Club and will announce those soon.
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.
On Tuesday items will be donated from Veterans organizations, VFW, AMVETS, Darkhorse Lodge, American Legion and Elks.
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 Ray Compton at the mike, with Heather Stone and Teri Edwards on the phones. Shannon McFarlin photo.