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AUGUST 26, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 32
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EMS, Hospital Workers Honor Fallen Paramedic By Francine Fulton
What makes your grands so extraordinary? Bless your grandparents with an early Grandparents Day gift by sharing your answer, along with a favorite memory and/or a photo, at www.townlively.com/ grandparents-day-form/.
A tree was planted at the Northwest Emergency Medical Services (NWEMS) Elizabethtown Station on July 20 to honor paramedic Doug Zima, who passed away while on duty. In attendance were his family members, staff members from NWEMS and representatives from Penn State Hershey Medical Center, who donated the tree, along with a plaque.
Hiking In Green By Ann Mead Ash
Outdoor exercise is encouraged during COVID-19 restrictions as a way to stay healthy and positive and maybe even increase defenses against disease. Benefits of exercise may include lower cholesterol and blood pressure, while improving strength, balance, and coordination. Social distancing is usually easier when exercising outside, as well.
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The White Cliffs of Conoy in Marietta (left photo) and Shenk’s Ferry Wildflower Preserve (right photo) are both part of scenic hiking trails located in Lancaster County. Kristen Holloway, founder of the Facebook page Day Hikes of Lancaster County PA, combines her love of hiking and photography to share information about the trails with others.
Teenager Transforms Rocks Into Works Of Art By Francine Fulton
When most people look at a rock, they see just that - a rock. For Ashley Morgan, 14, a rock is actually a canvas on which she can paint a miniature work of art. Ashley, who is entering her freshman year at Donegal High School, enjoyed coloring as a small child as a fun way to pass the time. “When I was little, my mom used to print out pages for me to color and draw,” Ashley said. “About two years ago, I started painting on rocks. My mom wanted some (painted rocks) for her garden, and after I painted some, I found more and painted more.” The rocks, featuring various images and designs, began to get attention from neighbors, who offered Ashley a fee to paint rocks for their gardens as well. “I started selling them to people on my block,” said Ashley. “Once they started See Teenager pg 4
Artist Ashley Morgan, 14, paints images on rocks to create miniature works of art.
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To honor paramedic Doug Zima, who passed away while on duty, a tree was planted at the Northwest Emergency Medical Services (NWEMS) Elizabethtown Station on July 20. A plaque was also placed in front of the tree thanking Zima for his 26 years of service. The Kousa dogwood tree and plaque were donated by Penn State Hershey Medical Center (HMC). In attendance at the ceremony were Zima’s widow, Tina, and his daughter, Allison, who is an EMT at NWEMS, along with several staff members from the station and representatives from Penn State HMC. Zima, 69, died while working an EMS call in Londonderry Township on May 30. According to Lori Shenk, NWEMS community outreach manager, Zima and his EMT partner were providing direct care to a trauma patient when
Zima suddenly became ill and collapsed, suffering cardiac arrest. His EMT partner immediately began resuscitative efforts. Life Lion EMS took over care from the EMT partner and transported Zima to the Penn State HMC emergency department, where additional resuscitative efforts were continued. However, Zima was pronounced dead later that evening. Zima was a Lancaster County paramedic for 26 years, serving the majority of his time with NWEMS. “He answered his last call approximately 30 minutes prior to the end of his shift that day,” Shenk noted. The idea to plant a tree in Zima’s honor came from staff members at Penn State HMC. Melanie Weaver and Lori English, representing Penn State HMC, presented the plaque, which also includes the Paramedic’s Prayer, to the staff of NWEMS during the ceremony. See Paramedic pg 4
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