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JULY 24, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 13
First National Night Out slated in Millersville BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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n the first Tuesday of e v e r y Au g u s t , to w n s across the United States participate in National Night Out (NNO). The nationwide tradition was created more than three decades ago to bridge the gaps between law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watches, crime prevention groups, civic associations and volunteers in cities throughout the country. After several decades, National Night Out has spread to every state, and it now involves millions of participants. Each town has developed its own way of observing the tradition, which often incorporates various festivities and community gatherings. But the goal of the event remains unchanged: to strengthen the bond between communities and the police that serve them. For the first time this year, Millersville will host its own National Night Out from 6 to
8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event will take place in the parking lots of Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and the Millersville Borough Municipal Building on North George Street in Millersville. Millersville’s National Night Out will include family-friendly activities such as live entertainment, games and prizes and demonstrations from emergency service organizations. Frozen desserts will be available to purchase from an ice cream truck, and Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home will provide complimentary refreshments including hot dogs and beverages for attendees. First responders from local organizations such as the Millersville Borough and Millersville University police departments, Blue Rock Fire Rescue and Lancaster EMS will be present to offer children a close-up look at their vehicles and equipment. Representatives from other organizations such as the Conestoga
During the event, attendees may visit a display in the Millersville Borough office to learn the history of the
Compass Mark aims to stop addiction before it starts BY JEFF FALK
Compass Mark wants to be an ideological lightning rod and a guiding light in the community. The nonprofit approaches its mission through three guiding principles - “follow the science,” “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “the sooner the better.” The ultimate goal is to manage
and curb addiction or control the behavioral part of it that can be controlled. “Compass Mark can help you get to where you want to go in life; we can keep you on the right path,” said Teri Miller-Landon, Compass Mark’s director of programs. “There’s so much science out there on what leads kids to addiction. We’re not preaching abstinence. We’re tr ying to
Joyfully Made Fellowship will hold car wash, barbecue and bake sale BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Joyfully Made Fellowship will hold a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The event will also include a barbecue and bake sale, and it will take place at Mt. Hope U n i te d M e t h o d i s t C h u rc h , 75 Mt. Hope Road, Quarryville. All proceeds will benefit Joyfully Made Fellowship, which offers a catalog of programs and activities for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities and
See Compass Mark pg 2
Participants enjoy a group arts and crafts activity at Joyfully Made
See Joyfully Made pg 3 Fellowship.
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