STATESVILLE — Joy Morrison, director of Iredell Christian Ministries, recently accepted a $2,500 donation from St. Philip the Apostle Church parishioners to support its food pantry. Parishioners Jim and Mitzie Kermes, directors of the parish’s food closet, and Father Thomas J. Kessler, pastor, are also pictured.
— Connie Ries
DENVER — Knights of Columbus Council 10389 of Holy Spirit Church recently raised more than $6,000 at its fourth annual “Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival” in support of special education, the Special Olympics, Holy Angels and similar causes through the L.A.M.B. Foundation of North Carolina.
More than 500 meals were served and Denver once again rocked to the great music of four bands, ranging from bluegrass and gospel to oldies rock and eclectic country rock.
The barbecue was prepared by award-winning Knights Carl Dent, Eric Ralph and Mike Karn, who smoked the pork and chicken on site.
— Gordy Hirshman and Doreen Sugierski