It was the day after Thanksgiving, and all across town, first responders were collecting donations to turn holiday frowns around. Taking advantage of the droves of shoppers in town for the Black Friday holiday specials, Dawson County Emergency Services set up fire engines at prime intersections and with their boots in hand, collected more than $14,000 over the weekend. Last week, the group presented the check to K.A.R.E. for Kids, a local organization that provides Christmas to Dawson County children in need.