The Polk County Toy Run on Nov. 26 raised $1,800 for each of four organizations this year plus seven large bags of toys for area needy children. Barry Gee, Toy Run director (middle), presented checks to the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (Outreach), Polk County Department of Social Services (DSS), Steps to HOPE and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday, Nov. 30. Pictured from left are Carol Newton (Outreach director), Ruth Richardson (Steps to HOPE), Michelle Reedy (Outreach), Barry Gee (Toy Run director), Kim Wilson (DSS), Donald Hill (Polk County Sheriff) and Kim Pack (Polk County Sheriff’s Office). (photo by Leah Justice)