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King Chamber, fire department help make kids’ spirits bright By Mark Pavilons Youngsters in King will be smiling this Christmas, thanks to toy collections in aid of the Nobleton Christmas Drive. The King Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas lunch last week, collecting toys for the drive. King Fire and Emergency Services gathered up the donations and will donate them to the Nobleton campaign, which supports needy families across the municipality. Nobleton Christmas Drive has been going for almost two decades, thanks to Mary “Mimi” Buchanan. She does this without much fanfare, according to Chamber president Lucy Belperio. It's a pleasure for the Chamber to support these families. King fire chief Jim Wall said Buchanan is “an amazing lady” who's a real “trooper.” Firefighters collected 50 toys from the recent Christmas in King City event, and they'll add those to the Chamber donation. “You make us look good,” he told the audience. “We just deliver the toys.” While the numbers vary, there has been as many as 30 children o Santa's list. This year, there are roughly 20. Their priorities include outerwear, clothing and toys. At this point, Buchanan said they need monetary donations the most, including gift cards. The money allows her to “purchase exactly what we need.” For more on the drive, contact Buchanan at 905- 859-5456, or email her at mimi_girl)93@hotmail. com. |
| Excerpt: Youngsters in King will be smiling this Christmas, thanks to toy collections in aid of the Nobleton Christmas Drive. |
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