Rock Falls' Operation Santa takes flight

Rock Falls Police and Fire departments hit the streets Monday with their Operation Santa delivery. Eleven families were on the receiving end of $8,000 worth of generous donations from the community of gifts, food and household items. Fire and police personnel loaded and convoyed the items to the homes starting in the morning. As an added treat for the kids, Santa followed along, greeting all with smiles and candy canes.

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Kids watch out the window as Santa and friends unload gifts from the sleigh Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Rock Falls. (Alex T. Paschal)