Barbara Lane, Master Elf at Hot Colors of Norway, is seen here with her volunteer elf, Muffie, during the 7th Annual Hot Colors Food Drive last week. The two-day event brought in $880 in cash and 427 food items for each pantry. “It’s all about these amazing communities,” stated Lane. “There’s just something about a little kid running up to me with a can of food that makes me cry. It was another amazing event to be apart of. To be blessed beyond all else, and yet to feel blessed beyond all else, is the greatest, most fabulous feeling.” (Times photo by Cherri Crockett)