Since Choose Life Toymakers began turning scrap lumber into free toys in Mary Lee Bensman’s backyard workshop, the all-volunteer nonprofit has given away 9,000 toys.
Salida City Council unanimously approved recommendations from Chaffee County Community Foundation for this year’s community grants during its meeting Tuesday.
Carol Rumsey glues wheels onto toys Dec. 10 in the workshop of Choose Life Toymakers. She was joined by two other women, Brenda Nesbitt and Suzanne Wefler. They worked 3