Decorating the tree
Tom Dvorak, innkeeper of the Russell Cooper House on East Gambier Street, puts the finishing touches on a Christmas tree in the dining room. (Virgil Shipley)
Toys for Tots
A drive for toys for tots at Dan Emmett Elementary School has brought in 601 new toys to be used as Christmas gifts to under-privilaged children. These fifth-grade student council members headed up the drive for toys. Seated, from left, are Aly Miller, Hailey Priest, Torrey Totman, Annie Haefs and Magen Porter. Standing, from left, are Toni Lin Sweeney; Jessica Wilds, Student Council advisor and fifth-grade teacher; and Emily Bradford, Kailyn Jackson and Maggie McCluskey. In its second year, the toy drive is in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserves. The toys will be distributed by the Mount Vernon Fire Department. (Virgil Shipley)
