Country Inn & Suites held "Christmas in the Country" to raise funds for the Blue Ridge Toy and Food Drive. The project raised $1,500 and approximately 250 toys were distributed by the Carbon Mountaineers Marine Corps League 996. From left are Rose Ann Lesher, owner of Country Inn & Suites; Nick Hawkey, member of the Marine Corps League, and Caitlin Swartz, assistant general manager, Country Inn & Suites. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO