W. T. Kerns, a mechanic with the Lexington Fire Department, repaired toys to give to underprivileged children in December 1948. Kerns spent many off-duty hours repairing and painting toys for the Blue Grass Council of the Boy Scouts of America Toy Drive. Published in the Lexington Leader on Dec. 21, 1948. Lexington’s Fraternal Order of Firefighters kicks off its 84th annual toy drive this Friday. Herald-Leader Archive Photo