The Annual Police Storefront toy giveaway was held on Monday, December 22nd. Over 1,112 people attended the event. Santa “Steve Conaway” Claus is shown with a couple of true Santa devotees. The law office of Taylor, Scoles, Bartels provided 600 new jackets for the kids; St. Francis Church donated 20 Christmas trees; and Rigo Landeros, of Fillmore Fire Dept., donated 60 turkeys. Each child received three gifts.

The Fillmore Police Storefront Christmas Program drew over 1,112 persons for the annual visit from Santa and his elves, Councilwoman Gayle Washburn, above left, and Councilman Jamey Brooks, right.

Jesus “Chuy” Oritz, owner of El Pescador, was one of many contributors. Look for a complete list of contributors in next week’s Gazette.