The Ripley Knights of Columbus Assembly #2374 held a drawing for their annual Sportsman’s raffle on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Community Center at Lake Waynoka. The evening included a dinner and regular business meeting with the wives of K of C members along with Brother Knights from the Fayetteville, OH council.
The winners and prizes follow:
1) Henry Lever 410 Shotgun Walnut Stock – Erik Stopa
2) Mossberg Patriot 350 Legend Rifle with Scope – Tom Schwallie
3) Augur American Rimfire 22 Rifle – Janet Rockey
4) Pendersoli 50 Cal Incline Muzzleloader – Zach Seip
5) PSE Fang HD Crossbow Package – John Klump
6) Abu Garcia Reel with Ugly Stick Rod – David Frebis
7) $400.00 Cash Prize – Marty Richmond
8) $300.00 Cash Prize – Cindy Kratzer
Firearm winners must be 18 years of age or older and must be able to comply with all Federal and State Laws for obtaining and owning a firearm. All gun transfers are handled by a licensed gun dealership.
The Knights of Columbus support the following local charities on an annual basis:
1) St. Vincent DePaul Society
2) Agape
3) Brown County Pregnancy Center
4) St. Michael School
5) Damascus Retreat for Youths
The Ripley K of C Council is made of Brother Knights from St. Michael Church in Ripley, St. George Church in Georgetown, OH and St. Mary’s Church in Arnheim, OH.
The Ripley and Fayetteville Councils are planning to team up in order to purchase an ultrasound machine for the local pregnancy centers. Each council plans to contribute $7,500 each in order to receive a matching grant of $15,000 from the State of Ohio Council to purchase this equipment. Both councils are grateful for the public’s continuing support of their fundraising endeavors.