Hi!

The Knox County Career Center Themed Basket Auction is BACK!

The Knox County Career Center opened its online auction of themed baskets and items today!

This auction supports the annual Food For The Hungry Drive.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jim Riggle, Principal of Academics, Attendance and Student Discipline.

Jim shared the details of the 16 items up for bid!

They include 12 themed baskets, one Ton of Premium Wood Pellets, two packages with 20 pounds of pork, and a new 2021 Piranha ZR-90 motorcycle!

These items are donated by generous local businesses so that ALL proceeds from the auction can benefit families in Knox County.

Each basket also includes certificates for products and services from the labs at the Knox County Career Center.

Listen in and hear more about the passion of the students, teachers, and administrators at KCCC. Their commitment to raising food and funds is inspiring.

Bidding will close at 3 pm on Friday, 12/8.

Place your bid today at www.32auctions.com/kcccffth2023

Here is our conversation with Jim Riggle:

  • I was born on November 29th, 1898, in Belfast, Ireland
  • I was the youngest of two children.
  • I bounced around from school to school until I finally enrolled at Malvern College in 1913.
  • After studying under William T. Kirkpatrick my father’s former tutor, I earned a scholarship to attend Oxford University.
  • I was best friends with J.R.R Tolkien and he influenced the books that I wrote.
  • I am known for writing the Chronicles of Narnia series.
  • I died on November 22nd, 1963, at the age of 64.

…..I am C.S. Lewis

Congratulations to Skyler of Howard for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan