A break-in at the storage site of the Wyoming County Toy Fund has left the fund just about toyless for its December 19 distribution party. The fund had taken advantage of an opportunity to buy toys in the off-season at a significant discount. Then, as workers began their prep for the party, they made the horrifying discovery that many of the toys had been stolen and most of the remainder vandalized. Fund Chairman Todd Houck fears the fund may not survive. Not only will it have to replace those toys, they also found out they will be serving more children than ever. “We won’t be able to shop until the last minute,” Houck told The Register-Herald. “And if no donations come in, we won’t be able to shop — period.”
To help ensure that the neediest of Wyoming County’s children have a happy Christmas in 2010, mail a tax-deductible donation to L. Dale Stewart, treasurer; P.O. Box 268; Matheny, WV 24860 or make a cash contribution at any branch of First People’s Bank or First Community Bank.