Downey High School's Viking Club got into the holiday spirit by adopting a family in need at the TLC Family Resource Center. Club members and advisor Mr. Thompkins spent $140 they had raised during a Harvest Festival to buy Christmas gifts for needy children. They were able to provide every requested gift on the children's wish list. "This group definitely exemplifies the meaning of Character Counts in the community," the TLC Center said in an e-mail. ********** Published: December 23, 2010 - Volume 9 - Issue 36