GREENSBORO — Piedmont Council 939 of the Knights of Columbus hosted its Emergency Responders Awards Dinner in March, continuing a long tradition dating back to 1973. Thirty-eight people representing the four services and nearly 80 Knights and wives were in attendance. Honored in 2019 for their service were:
Greensboro Police Dept.: Sgt. Mike Overman, introduced by Capt. Jon Franks
Greensboro Fire Dept.: Engineer Arthur E. Dunkel Jr., introduced by Capt. Scott Kilpatrick
Guilford County Sheriff’s Dept.: Deputy Christopher O’Bryant, introduced by Capt. Hall and Sheriff Danny Rodgers
Guilford County EMS: Katie Lynch, introduced by Scott O’Connor
This year the Knights introduced an award in memory of fallen officer Jared William Franks. This was presented to Officer Jared’s parents, Capt. Jon Franks and his wife Karyn. This presentation brought home the reason for their program of recognizing these people, who put their lives on the line every time they report to work.
The Knights had an added pleasure of hearing the poem “Unsung Heroes,” by Mary Eastwood, sharing a good message about appreciating these professionals who protect their community every day.
— Photos provided by Tom Thompson
WINSTON-SALEM — The new Santa Maria Auxiliary 2829 was welcomed March 9 at St. Leo the Greater Church in Winston-Salem by the North Carolina Columbiettes, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Twenty-five women joined the ranks of the new auxiliary, which will be part of the Western North Carolina Chapter. District Deputy Ruth Anne Adams helped organize the auxiliary along with its newly-elected president, Danielle Rose.
The ladies held the exemplification in the presence of Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Scott Stewart, along with Bobby Page, Financial Secretary Santa Maria Council; David McWilliams, Past Grand Knight, Santa Maria Council; Jimmy Lasecki, Deputy Grand Knight, Santa Maria Council; and Dan Stanley, Faithful Navigator, Santa Maria Assembly; Ginny Grant, State President N.C. Columbiettes; Maggie Herbstritt, Vice President N.C. Columbiettes; Megan Hauser, Territorial Deputy, New Mexico; and Supreme Director Marlene Korn. After the ceremony, a welcoming reception was held in the social hall.
Pictured are: (front row) Grace Waldrip (Sentinel), Susanne McWilliams (Secretary), Brenda Stewart (Vice President), Danielle Rose (President), Shelby Stewart (Treasurer) and Erin Zebrowski (Financial Secretary); (middle row) Kim Nichols, Janice P (Holy Cross), Marguerite Clark, Sister Emma Yondura, Gloria Ortiz, Laurin Eastling, Shannon Casey and Kelli Ashline; and (back row) Kelly Thomas, Rebecca Obendorf, Kathy Dissosway, Natalie Holton, Jo Ann Freeman, Eva Li, Olga Esparza, Corrine Zajicek, Marion Killoran, Marianne DeCristo, Kathy Flynn, Nicole Witten and Kay Triplett.
— Photo provided by Maggie Herbstritt