The 2012 Polk County Toy Run marked a successful event for area children’s Christmas presents with a motorcycle ride held on Nov. 24. Checks were delivered on Monday, Dec. 3 to four organizations this year, with each organization receiving a $2,100 check. Pictured from left are toy run committee members Michelle Reedy with Outreach Ministry, Ruth Richardson with Steps to HOPE, toy run organizer Barry Gee, Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill, Kim Wilson with the Polk County Department of Social Services and Kim Pack with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. (photo by Leah Justice)