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Knights of Columbus, Kroger raise funds for area children with autism and special needs
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From left, Knights representative Ed Dietzel, Dawson County High School lead teacher and coach Derek Waters, Kroger Assistant Manager Rosbeth Leath, Knights representative Tom Meeks, Director of Exceptional Children at Dawson County Schools Hershel Bennett, Kroger Manager Vicki Smith, Knights representatives Tony Robertini, John Kenny and Deacon Joe Anzalone. Meeks and Smith present a check for $2,000 to Bennett for the Dawson County Schools Exceptional Children department. - photo by For the Dawson County News
The local Knights of Columbus Council, based out of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Dawsonville, is continuing a partnership with the local Kroger that is focused on meeting the needs of students served by the Exceptional Children department at Dawson County Schools. The partnership began a little over a year ago and is part of the Knights’ longtime support of autism and special needs programs for children throughout the state. The goal of this year’s fundraising program is to generate $10,000 to support the needs of the Exceptional Children department for planning, special equipment, instruction and community involvement activities for all children who benefit from the programs offered.