The Franklin Press, Franklin, NC; by Candice Cunningham, December 23, 2003

Toys for 210th Tots
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots handed out gifts last week to children of the 210th Military Police Company of the N.C. National Guard. "GUnny" Lou Slagle, shown, handed out gifts from the Tot's sled at the National Guard Armory to Emery, 7, and Erin Crawford, 9. "I think they're gonna be pretty cool," said Emery about her gifts. They are the children of SSG Robert Crawford, who is stationed with the unit in Iraq. More than 120 kids from the 210th families and 675 kids from Macon County will receive gifts this holiday from Toys for Tots. The group raised more than $8,000 for the cause.

(photo by Candice Cunningham)