Image gallery December 12, 2011 · 11 images · Photo Store
Late in the afternoon Saturday, after pickup trucks brought loads of food to the Interchurch location on West Gambier Street, shelves in the facility were well stocked. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
Four employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were recognized recently for life saving actions while on duty. Pictured, from left, are Detective Doug Turpen, Deputy Lee Eppich, Lieutenant Gary Rohler and Deputy Dan Bobo. (Photo by Submitted photo)
Late auctioneer Sam McQueen was honored with the Zelkowitz Award at this year’s Food for the Hungry campaign drive. His wife, Saundra, center, received the award from Sandy Rhoton, left, and Joe Rinehart. In the background are, from left, Larry Huffman, McQueen’s daughter Julie Chapman and her husband, Keith. (Photo by Chuck Martin)
Decorating Food for the Hungery boxes are St. Vincent de Paul students, from left, Luke Trese, Kelsey Plasse, Ryan Stewart, Kyle Pae and Lily Burnside. (Photo by Submitted photo)
The Knox County Cantata Choir rehearses the selections for the annual Christmas concert. Music for everyone is included in the performances Friday and Saturday at the Memorial Theater. Tickets are available at the main branch of First-Knox National Bank, from choir singers or at the door. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
This collection of mini horses, all decorated in Christmas theme, won the best animal award at the Bladensburg Christmas parade. Pictured from left, are, Jack Scoles, Reese Scoles; Annette Mills, Jared Wilson, Makenizie Wilson; trailing behind is Amanda Wilson pulling son, Bryar, in a wagon. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
A pickup truck is loaded with food in this busy scene in front of Mount Vernon City Hall on Saturday. Food arrived as people donating drove through the line where volunteers collected it and loaded it into the truck as part of the Food for the Hungry annual drive. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
The 2011 Food for the Hungry campaign exceeded its goal by raising $154,560 and 54 truckloads of food during its drive Saturday. Pictured are, first row from left, Major Bob Bender, The Salvation Army; Todd Huber, Time Warner Cable; Dave Bevington, BAS Broadcasting WMVO and Eagle 93.7; Mike McNichols, Mount Vernon News; Sally Nelson, Nelson & Nelson, CPAs; Joe Rinehart, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; Marcy Rinehart, WNZR; and Joy Harris, Interchurch Social Services. Second row, from left, are Scott Swingle, I-Conn Video Production; Marty Trese, BAS Broadcasting WMVO and Eagle 93.7/FM; Kelly Smith, Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services; Linda Peters, Centerburg Interchurch Social Services; Sue Wadian, Danville Interchurch Social Services; and Sandy Rhoton, drive coordinator. Third row, from left, Erin Ciarimboli, Kenyon College; Jan Schild, OSU Alumni Club; Lynne Ricard, Heritage Centre Association; Audrey Spearman, Rollin’ Buckeyes; and Betty Bemiller-Irwin, Zone 1 Lions. Fourth row, from left, Mike Petee, Chautauqua Series; Patrick Rhoton, High School Drive; and John Feltman, Knox County Career Center. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
Utica’s Kelly Overton drives to the basket while Danville’s Bri Staats (15), Megan Sharp (22) and Kate Walls (10) defend during Saturday’s game. The Redskins won, 66-50. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
Danville’s Andy Hammons, left, pins East Knox’s Robbie McDonald in their 113-pound pool round match at the Kilted Klassic in Sparta on Saturday. The historic match was the first regulation wrestling match in history between the two schools. (Photo by Bill Davis)
Highland’s Trevor Meade, top, has control over Fredericktown’s Colten Lybarger during their 138-pound pool match at the Kilted Klassic in Sparta on Saturday. Meade won the match by pinfall. (Photo by Bill Davis)
