Students from Dubois Elementary participated in a special shopping experience with firefighters from the Dubois, Haysville and Celestine Volunteer Fire Departments on Saturday morning.
In its 13th year, the event included 21 children who met with the firefighters and then shopped for clothing and toys. They were then escorted to Dubois Fire Station for lunch provided by McDonald’s and a meeting with Santa Claus.
The event is funded through the sale of chicken dinners and local donations.
Dubois Firefighter Nathan Hopf helped his shopper, McKinzie, pick out a pair of boots.
Dubois Firefighter Derek Jones helped Dallas pick out some Barbies and accessories.
Firefighter Shelton Voelkel and Conner played with the touchpad while waiting to check out after shopping.
Adam (Right) and Zaxton, school buddies, discussed the day as they waited to go to the Dubois Fire Department.
Sam showed his older brother, Alec, the giant Pikachu he picked up for the shopping event. Alec’s bag was full of Pokemon as well.
Celestine Chief Ryan Wineinger and his shopper, Khaleesa, explored some of the toys she picked out as they waited to head out of the store.
Firefighters waited on top of the engine for the group photo outside.
