Toys For Tots Drive Secures Double Amount of Items

Thanks to owners of The Wallach House Antique Store in Eureka who spearheaded others, many more families are getting relief this holiday season. Sixteen area businesses and city officials served as collection points this year.

An impressive total of 753 toys got donated from Eureka businesses to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's annual Toys for Tots program Friday morning.  In addition, $118 in cash was donated. Sgt. Gavin Lewis of the U.S. Marines, said he was going to use the money to go shopping Friday evening specifically for teen-oriented gifts to add to the campaign. Laurie Price, of The Wallach House Antiques, said they would like to extend a special thanks to the customers and teams at Jefferson Bank & Trust and Comprehensive Chiropractic Wellness  Center for their generosity and extra work on the campaign.  The staff at Carol's Hallmark also donated 80 Christmas cards to send to U.S. Marine soldiers. This was the third year that the staff of The Wallach…

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