The Knights of Columbus Council 9576 Pickens presents a check to Shanna Spinda, special [cointent_lockedcontent]education teacher at Pickens Elementary School. The school helps students with disabilities develop, mentally, physically, & emotionally through an individualized program. Others in the photo are project co-chair Phil Cournoyer, grand knight Don Thurlow and Columbus HOPE Foundation chairman Joe Weidemann. Each year, the Knights of Columbus give away Tootsie Rolls at various venues, and the generous people of Pickens County respond with their donations to support those with mental disabilities.

The Knights of Columbus Council 9576 Pickens presents a check to Beth Grumbles, program director for the Pickens County Career and Technology Center’s STEEP program. STEEP is a four-year transition education and employability program that prepares special needs students for life and entry-level employment in our community. Others in the photo are co-chair Phil Cournoyer, Columbus HOPE Foundation chairman Joe Weidemann, Pickens County Career and Technology Center director Ken Hitchcock, grand knight Don Thurlow and senior students Ashley Brooks and Justin McCall.[/cointent_lockedcontent]