MOCKSVILLE — Knights of Columbus Council 12610 at St. Francis of Assisi Church met Nov. 12 to learn more about local non-profits in Davie County and honor the council’s “Family of the Year” and “Knight of the Year.”
Non-profits that attended to explain their mission and needs included A Storehouse for Jesus, Davie Pregnancy Center, JustHope, The Dragonfly House, Special Olympics, Davie County Guardian, The Advocacy Center.
The Family of the Year Award was given to Ron and Peggy Kolbash for all they do for the parish, including work with the community garden and parish council
Named Knight of the Year was veteran Gene Dickey, in gratitude for his support of Special Olympics in Davie County. He is pictured with the program coordinator of Davie County Special Olympics Katie Brewer, a Special Olympics athlete, and Grand Knight Steve Grimaldi.
The Italian-themed dinner meeting drew nearly 100 people from the community and parish to break bread and share the fellowship of the Knights of Columbus on a cold and rainy night.
— Tony Palozzolo