Operation Happiness received three gifts to help the program with their annual day of giving Thursday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Store members of the downtown businesses raised $2,000 through the carriage rides and the O' Christmas Tree auctions. Store owners participating included from left, Jenny Bailey of Bailey's Cafe, Teresa Shimfessel of Kentucky Bank, Haley Culton of Threads, Lisa Earlywine of Central Bank, Roger Taft of Captain Cosmos Collectibles;, Whitney Herringshaw and Izzie, 12 months, of Threads; and Lara Thornbury, Operation Happiness board member.
Chuck Morgan, with the Winchester Rotary Club, middle photo, presents Thornbury $500 from the club.
McDonalds general manager Tracey Caldwell, center, bottom photo, and area supervisor Donnie Debord present 400 coupons for extra value meals for children and youth to Thornbury.
James Mann/jmann@winchestersun.com
