By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.–The tiny town of Whitlock came out in full force Saturday, raising an even $10,000 for the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction. That brings the grand total raised so far this year to $184,000.
The cooks and bakers in Whitlock brought a wide variety of goodies to the auction, from homemade soft pretzels and German apple cake to brownies, strawberry cakes, muscadine jelly, cornbread and white beans, farm fresh eggs, Clifty Farm hams to full breakfast and dinner meals.
Saturday’s auctioneer was Jamie Orr, with Andy Collins set to be the auctioneer Monday. Monday’s items will be donated by New Harmony Baptist Church, the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, Henry County Historical Society, HCHS Band Boosters, and Inman Band. Looking ahead to Tuesday, items will be donated by Joe Mahan Ford, First Presbyterian Church, New Boston community, and The Jolly Women’s Club.
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.