Joy of Christmas

Toys for Tots gave toys to 140 children from 43 families for Christmas, thanks to area donations. Six new bikes were purchased with a $500 donation designated for bikes.

Organizations involved in providing the toys to the families were the Southern Hills Bikers Assoc., Hot Springs Police Department, VA employees and Pamida, which gave a discount on toys.

Police Chief Roger Exum displayed the toys in his garage, where the children could come and pick out some toys they wanted. Exum said it was fun to watch the children. “It’s a joy to see people and how appreciative they are,” said Chief Exum. “It gives me a good feeling—I kind of felt like Santa Claus.”

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