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Doing National Night Out Will Caught Something Good Promote Community Connections BY CAT SHANNON
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or many people, the first time they interact with a police officer or other first responder can be under stressful circumstances. The Northwest Regional Police Department (NWRPD) wants to change that. Since 2012, the department has held National Night Out, an initiative to introduce community helpers in a fun and relaxed way. This year’s National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Joy Township complex, 8855 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown. A rain date is People enjoy a previous year’s National Night Out in Elizabethtown. face painting, miniature golf, “Star with a fireworks display. scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7. “This is a great opportunity to The event will feature police cars, Wars” characters, search-andfire trucks with demonstrations rescue dogs, a bounce house and connect with your neighbors and and EMS vehicles, along with food, music. The festivities will conclude meet local first responders in a fun See Community pg 4
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Mural Project Allows Heart Artists To Express Who They Are BY JEFF FALK
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A mural is a massive painting or picture portraying a scene or depicting an idea. It typically adorns a large inside wall or the outside of a building. For artists, a mural is a creative outlet, self-expression, its own art form. For Heart Artists, a mural can be therapeutic, represent inclusivity and become an avenue for connecting with a community. “I think (murals) are different for everyone,” Heart Artists Emily Hoy (left) and Taylor Seppi work on
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the Landis Valley community mural at the Friendship Community studio on East Oregon Road.
It’s been said that integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. For students in Elizabethtown Area School District, someone has been watching, and 29 students were recognized as “Do the Right Thing” recipients this past school year. The program highlights good deeds performed by students and is a national initiative. Locally, it’s a collaborative effort between the school district, the Elizabethtown Police Department and Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC). “We are so pleased to recognize these amazing students,” said Gail Viscome of EACTC. “Each of them helps make our schools and community a better place.” The students were acknowledged at ceremonies held at their respective schools, where they were celebrated by teachers, administrators, parents and peers. At the high school and middle school levels, Bryn Shebelsky helped a shy peer feel welcome and walk into school, while Julian Wallace guided an injured classmate to class daily. Olivia Wellenbecher was honored for demonstrating positivity and determination, and Kylee Koons was recognized for supporting struggling peers with kindness and encouragement. Landon Harnish was lauded because he cheerfully assisted classmates and kept the classroom tidy daily, and Jason Miller earned praise for helping a fellow student understand class material and feel included. Stefan Halbleib aided See Good pg 3
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