Hughestown 
Mayor Says 
It's All Over 
Martin Miglionico Cites Friction With The Police 
Department As Reason For His Decision To Resign

Workers Compensation Solution Will Be Found, Says Casey

Friday, December 18, 1992 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 3A QUICK WORDS: TOYS FOR TOTS 





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 TIMES LEADER/RICHARD SABATURA &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Special Duty -- Gunnery Sgt. Paul Santos, a Marine Corps recruiter, helps
organize presents, donated to the annual Toys for Tots program, at the Marine &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Corps Reserves, Wyoming. Santos is a Wilkes-Barre resident*********** &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Toyless tots? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Marines in need of more than a few good toys &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 By JENNIFER LEARN &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Times Leader Staff Writer &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 WYOMING -- Thousands of giggling children clutching toys will pour from the
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training center today. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 But many others may wander out empty-handed. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 This year the local Toys for Tots campaign fell roughly 7,000 toys short of
its 55,000-toy goal, said program coordinator, Marine Sgt. Donald E. Funk. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "We're really behind compared to last year. Judging by volume, our
warehouse is not nearly as full of toys as it should be," Funk said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Toys for Tots was formed in 1947 to collect new toys from the community to
give to children in need at Christmas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Like many charitable programs this season, Toys for Tots is struggling with
decreasing contributions due to the recession and unemployment. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Meanwhile, the demand for services is rising. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "The phone has been ringing off the hook with people asking about getting
toys. I think we'll have a large turnout," Funk said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He doubts there will be enough toys today because the reserve turned away
children last year when the 55,000-toy goal was met. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Although the supply has not met the demand, Funk is thrilled with public
response to the cause. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "I'm more than satisfied with the support provided by the community and
corporations. I thank all the people in the valley for their help," he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Even though a coloring book, game, football or other toy may not seem
valuable, it can mean a lot to a child, especially one who won't receive other
toys. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "Christmas is for kids. It's a magical moment when you give a kid a toy.
It's something they can hug or attach to, and their faces light up," Funk
said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Area residents can still drop off unwrapped toys before 9 a.m. today at the
training center, 1118 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Toys will be distributed beginning 9 a.m. The unemployed will get priority.
All interested people must bring a letter stating their financial or medical
distress signed by clergy or a caseworker.

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Times Leader/richard Sabatura 
Special Duty -- Gunnery Sgt. Paul Santos, A Marine Corps Recruiter, Helps 
Organize Presents, Donated To The Annual Toys For Tots Program, At The Marine 
Corps Reserves, Wyoming. Santos Is A Wilkes-barre Resident.

**************8 Times Leader/richard Sabatura Special Duty -- Gunnery Sgt. Paul Santos, A Marine Corps Recruiter, Helps Organize Presents, Donated To The Annual Toys For Tots Program, At The Marine Corps Reserves, Wyoming. Santos Is A Wilkes-barre Resident.