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Editor’s note: Following is a look back at the top community headlines from Garden Plain, Goddard and Haysville. To see the top headlines for Argonia, Cheney, Clearwater and Conway Springs, please see Page A3.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – Each year, industrial arts students at Campus High School team up to provide toys for needy youth in the Wichita area. The students are part of the industrial arts classes taught by Brett Marrs, and they make 500 toys that are donated to Toys For Tots.

TSnews A renovation at the Library of Congress – one of the many jewels in the nation’s Capitol – has a local connection. Jacob Laha, a Clearwater native and Clearwater High School graduate, is serving as lead architect on a major project design to enhance the visitor experience at the Library of Congress.

Cheney State Park will host a 1.5-mile “First Day Hike” on Jan. 1 at 2 p.m.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. What can you tell me about this? AFib Alan Dear Alan, Everyone knows winter is cold and flu season, but many don’t know that it’s also the prime season for heart attacks, especially if you already have a heart condition or have suffered a previous heart attack.

TSnews CHENEY – Marc Yung has been named as the new president of the Sedgwick County Fair Association. Yung was voted in to lead the Fair's board of directors at its meeting earlier this month.

From December 1922 The Brethren, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Christian churches have planned for a splendid union service on Christmas night at eight o’clock. A program committee and committee on arrangements selected from the various churches have arranged entertainment and treats.

From December 1940 The Argonia Theater will present a double program at the Saturday night show, by bringing Teddy Combs in person to the stage, in addition to the regular picture. Teddy Combs, a popular radio singer, heard over KFBI on the Dinner Bell program and at 4:45 a.m., has many regular listeners here.

Staff report TSnews ARGONIA – Meeting on Dec. 2, the Argonia City Council approved a $3,000 bid from Steve Kraft for demolition of the rodeo arena, located at River Park.