Toys for Tots Event Again Brings in a Trailer Full of Joy for Area Kids

 

The annual HSW Toys for Tots event was held on Saturday, Dec 5 in the main hangar.  Thanks to the generous donations of members and visitors, we once more filled the trailer with toys for area kids.

Santa arrived right on time in the C-45, explaining to the kids that the HSW  loaned him the use of the airplane because without snow he couldn’t use his sled. (I sure hope it snows on Christmas, Santa).

"Buffy" Cooper and Brent "I didn't know the camera was on me" Collins prep for the judges.

“Buffy” Cooper and Brent “I didn’t know the camera was on me” Collins prep for the judges.

"The Chili's ready"

“The Chili’s ready”

Lori Skinner, Tresa Bolin and Carol Gillett help to fill the trailer.

Lauri Skinner, Tresa Bolin and Carol Gillett help to fill the trailer.

Thanks to Bruce Skinner for providing the huge Santa.

Thanks to Randy Skinner for providing the huge Santa.

Waiting for Santa's arrival

Waiting for Santa’s arrival

H.A. Tuck gave Newsiest Nine a tour of the facilities.

H.A. Tuck gave Newswest Nine a tour of the facilities.

Bruce Day made a living out of showing kids the interior of the "Kate"

Bruce Day made a living out of showing kids the interior of the “Kate”

Steve Clinton and Susie Day present "Buffy" Cooper with his third place chili cook-off award.

Steve Clinton and Susie Day present “Buffy” Cooper with his third place chili cook-off award.

 

Many thanks to the Desert Squadron for their participation.

Many thanks to the Desert Squadron for their participation.

Susie Day presents Brent Collins with his second place chili cook-off award.Susie Day presents Brent Collins with his second place chili cook-off award.

Susie Day presents Patti Collins with her Best Overall Chili award.

Susie Day presents Patti Collins with her Best Overall Chili award.

Susie Day presents Kelley Blackwell's chili cook-off award for Best in Show.

Susie Day presents Kelley Blackwell’s chili cook-off award for Best in Show.

Thanks to all those who helped us fill the trailer.  A lot of kids will have a merrier Christmas season because of your generosity.

Thanks to all those who helped us fill the trailer. A lot of kids will have a merrier Christmas season because of your generosity.

Santa was a big hit with the kids.

Santa was a big hit with the kids.

Newswest Nine provided good coverage for the event.

Newswest Nine provided good coverage for the event.

Some of the crew who helped make Toys for Tots a success.  Thanks, guys.
Some of the crew who helped make Toys for Tots a success. Thanks, guys.

 

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