The Lansford American Legion Post 123 held its annual Children’s Christmas party last Sunday. Local organizations such as the Lansford American Fire Company, Toys for Tots, Lansford Police Department and Lansford Alive received check donations, and Santa gave gifts to children. Representing the various organizations are, front, from left, first vice president of the Lansford Legion Post 123 Home Association Tim Midas, Renee Slakoper as Mrs. Claus, Lenny Kobach as Santa Claus, and Legion Post 123 Chaplain and vice president of the Home Association Tim Delaney. Back, police Chief Jack Soberick, Marine Corps League Paul Corinchock, Lansford Alive director Robert Dobosh, American Fire Company vice president Kevin Rutch, Legion Post 123 commander and president of the Home Association Nate Krajcirik, service officer and Post 123 vice commander Christine LeClair, volunteer firefighter Zach Gilbert, and Lansford American Fire Company fire Chief Joe Greco. MIRNA P. GLEDHILL/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS