Elizabethtown JULY 15, 2026
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Proceeds from a chicken barbecue will benefit the K-9 program of the Northwest Regional Police Department.
ick up lunch or dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and you’ll not only get a tasty meal. You’ll also support the Northwest Regional Police Department’s K-9 program. The Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 will host a chicken barbecue in the Brossman Parking Lot at Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown. It will run from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. while supplies last. Each meal will include a half-chicken from Kauffman’s Bar-B-Que, a baked potato, applesauce, a Rice Krispie treat, a roll and butter and a bottle of water. Although preorders are recommended, tickets may be purchased up until the day of the event, said Jim Miller,
chair of the fundraising committee. “We are also serving as the food truck for the day at Masonic Village for the residents, employees and contract workers on campus,” he shared. “Same-day meals will also be available to the community on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. Advanced ticket purchases will be guaranteed until 5 p.m., with any remaining meals available on firstcome, first-served until sold out.” Proceeds will support the police department’s K-9 program and will help to replace Arlo, who is retiring after more than nine years of service, as well as add a second K-9 to the program. “A dding a second K-9 expands the program, allowing 24-hour K-9 coverage for
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Therapy training was part of the mission when a group traveled to Vietnam with Brittany’s Hope.
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When Sara Bean, a student at Elizabethtown College, traveled to Vietnam this summer, it wasn’t for a vacation. Instead, she joined a group of volunteers who worked to improve the quality of care and opportunities available for children, vulnerable families and young adults with special needs. Her journey was part of a trip organized by Brittany’s Hope,
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an E lizabethtown-based nonprofit. “I wanted to go on this trip ever since I had heard about it my freshman year,” said Bean, who is pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. “I wanted to go on a trip where I can make a meaningful impact and learn from people whose experiences are very different from my own. … I was specifically drawn to this trip because of the opportunity to work in See Hope pg 6
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W hen a student makes a positive change in his or her life, Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC) notices. The organization hosts an annual Turnaround Breakfast to recognize youths in grades six through 12 who have demonstrated improvement in areas ranging from academics to personal growth. This year’s breakfast, held at the end of the school year, honored 45 students from Elizabethtown area middle and high schools. “Students are nominated by teachers, school counselors, administrators and other school staff who have witnessed their growth firsthand,” explained Allison Bridgeman, project coordinator. “The program recognizes that success looks different for every student and celebrates the progress each individual has made throughout the school year.” Each student’s story is unique, she added. “Some students worked hard to improve their grades and attendance, while others overcame personal challenges, strengthened relationships, demonstrated leadership or made positive behavioral changes,” she said. “The common thread among all of the students honored was their commitment to growth, resilience and making positive choices despite obstacles they may have faced.” The breakfast featured remarks from Amanda Brown, a former Elizabethtown Area High School student who was herself recognized through the breakfast program during her time as a student. “Amanda shared her personal
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