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Swatara K-9 Unit ReceivesEquipment Donation

On Saturday,August 17, 2019, the Swatara Township Police Department K-9Unit had the great experience ofparticipating in the" Cruzin for K9' s" eventat the Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland. The event was organized by theProtection 4 Paws organization.

During this event, Corporal Timothy Bloss and K-9 J.T. performeddemonstrations and met with event attendees. Cpl. Bloss and J.T.were then

Ftp3surprised and presented with the Ace WatchDog Wireless for both, K-9 J.T. andK-9 Kix's vehicles.

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dams, The Ace WatchDog Wireless is add- on hardware that monitors theitemperature,vehicle battery, and engine working in conjunction with an

already installed system on the K-9 vehicles. It has unlimited monitoring rangethrough the internes to anywhere on e planet and works with all brands of

Smartphones. Should there be an issue,thhandlers are able to receive warning

lilt, notifications through their smartphones before the danger and alarm happens.

In addition, Texts& Automated Voice calls to both cellular and landline phones

are also programmable.

The Swatara Township Police Department would like to thank the TinaRichardson and the Protection 4 Paws Organization for their generous donation

of this equipment to help keep K-9 J.T. and K-9 Kix safe while in their vehicles.For more information or to donate to this great organization please visit their

website at www.Protection4Paws. org.

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Swatara Township is sad to announce the passing of former Commissioner 44 ,*Anthony" Tony" Spagnolo who passed away on August 23. He served as Seventh }Ward( Lawnton area) Commissioner from January 1, 1976 to December 31,2011. Throughout his life, Mr. Spagnolo was active in the community and madea positive impact on all that knew him. He was a dedicated public servant and

leaves behind a legacy of service that will not be forgotten.

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Fall Brush Collection WeekFall Brush collection week will be Brush collection schedule:

September 23rd^ 27th

Monday,September 23—Chambers HillIf the entire route is not completed each day, Township Crews Tuesday, September 24—Rutherford

will start the next available day exactly where they left off and Wednesday, September 25—Lawnton/ Lenker Manor

continue until a complete round of the Township has been made. Thursday, September 26—Oberlin Gardens/ 29th Street areaItems that WILL be picked up include: leaves, sticks, hedge Friday,September 27—Oberlin, Bressler and Enhaut

clippings, garden debris, tree branches( less than 8" in diameter,

cut less than 6' long). Leaves and other small materials mustbe bagged in brown paper yard waste bags( available at home

and garden centers or from Swatara Township). The HighwayDepartment will NO LONGER take yard waste in plastic bags. per year—once in the spring and again in late summer. Please do not

Items that WILL NOT be picked up include: grass clippings, call for individual yard waste pick-ups before or after the scheduled

logs, tree trunks, stumps, lumber, and garbage of any kind. collection dates, as the Highway Department needs to concentratePAPER RECYCLING BAGS—The Highway Department will on performing road maintenance tasks. Please remember that the

NO LONGER collect or accept plastic trash bags with yard waste yard waste composting facility at 780 Kelker Street is open Aprilin them. Paper recycling bags are the only bags that will be collected through October Monday through Friday 8: 00 a.m.—3: 00 p.m. andand accepted. Residents can pick up the paper recycling bags at the Saturday's 8: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p.m. for Swatara Township residentsTownship building during normal business hours while supplies last. who wish to drop off their yard waste. Permits must be obtained

The Township schedules curbside yard waste collection twice from the Municipal Building prior to drop off at the facility.

SWATARA TOWNSHIP OFFICIALSMONTHLY

Fax- Municipal Building: 564- 5895• E- Mail: swataratownship@swataratwp.com MEETINGS

COMMISSIONERS Manager/ Finance Director Business Privilege Officer The Board of

Jim Fosselman•( 717) 564- 2551 Mary Catherine Schatt Commissioners

Richard Bouder•( 717) 564- 6057 717) 564- 2551 meet the first and second

rbouder@swataratwp.com Assistant Manager WednesdayThomas Connolly Kim Kaufman•( 717) 564- 2551 Highway Superintendent

of every month at 7: 00 pm.717) 985- 1974 Todd Webb•( 717) 564- 2551

President Township Secretary The Planning Commission

tconnolly@swataratwp. com Mary Kepp•( 717) 564- 2551 Fire Chief meets the first

Edward Troxell•( 717) 649- 6802 Michael7) 56 - 2551Tuesday

Tax Collector 717) 564- 2551Vice President Joseph L. Donato Ill of every month at 7: 00 p.m.

etroxell@swataratwp.com 717) 564- 6155 EMA Director

Craig Powers•( 717) 564- 2551The Swatara Township

Jeff Varner•( 717) 343- 3210 Director of Public Safety Authority

jvarner@swataratwp.com Darrell Reider•( 717) 564- 2550 Sewer Authoritymeets the third

Christine Zubeck Zoning OfficerOffice•( 717) 564- 1650 Wednesday

717) 805- 5098 Robert lhlein•( 717) 564- 2551 Emergency•( 717) 566- 3361 of every month at 7:00 p. m.

czubeck @swataratwp.com

If you need a police officer to be dispatched to your location or to call you on the telephone, please contact Dauphin CountyCommunications at 717- 558- 6900. FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911. The receptionist at the police department does not have

the means by which to dispatch police officers.

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Trick or Treat night for all Swatara

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from 6: 00 to 8: 00 p. m.

Swatara Youth Police Program Join us for Paxtang'sa Success!

3rd Annual Fall

The Swatara Township Police Department held a graduation ceremony on Family FoodAugust 16, 2019 for the 16 young boys and girls who participated in the department' s

Truck Festival!first youth program. The 5 day program consisted of multiple police related topicswhich were geared toward educating the participants in various aspects of law Friday, October 11th from 5- 8pmenforcement. This program gave them a behind the scenes look at policing. Paxtang Elementary School,

Topics included traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement, police K-9, police forensics, 3530 Rutherford Street

police use of force, crime scene investigations and more. We would like to extend a You don't want to miss this fun

big Thank You to the township's Board of Commissioners for their continued support

community event featuring food, music,of community outreach programs and to ALL of the youth who participated and the

and games with prizes!

parents/ guardians who provided transportation to and from the township building.Our officers had a lot of fun engaging with the youth and teaching them about the

Vendors include:

profession of policing. This program is open to youth ages 13- 15 years of age and will On My Grind

be offered again in 2020 in late June. Kona Ice

Fry HoundMad Dash Concessions

SweetSweet Dawgs

Get Smoked BBQ

Street SweepingPotato Coopand more!

Street sweeping will continue through October until fall leaf collection begins. Plus activities including:

MONDAYSCarnival Games

Chambers Hill Area( South of RT 322 and East of I-283) Cake Walk

Bounce House

TUESDAYS Face PaintingRutherford( North ofRT 322 from N. 61st St. to the Swatara Creek)

Silent Auction

WEDNESDAYS Basket Raffle

Lenker Manor and Lawnton( From Paxtang Borough to N. 61' St.) and more!

THURSDAYS Hosted by the Paxtang Elementary PTO,

Oberlin( north of Highland St.) Oberlin Gardens, 29th Street Area proceeds from this event will benefit our

community school! Bring the whole family forFRIDAYS dinner and fall fun! For updates, follow us onOberlin( south of Highland St.), Enhaut, Bressler

Facebook at PaxtangPTO.

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Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 21St

Bagged leaves in brown paper yard waste bags or raked leaves The leaf machines are vacuums designed to pick up leaves only.placed curbside will be collected according to the following Sticks will clog the machines and cause delays.schedule:

Please park cars, boats, trailers, and portable basketball hoops in

Monday: Chambers Hill your driveway( ifyou have one) on leaf collection days. Leaves

Tuesday: Rutherford& President Drive Area are collected more efficiently if crews do not have to workaround these items.

Wednesday: Lawnton and Lenker ManorKeep leaves separate from your garbage. Neither the Township

Thursday: Oberlin Gardens and 29th Street Areanor the trash hauler will pick up bags containing a mixture of

Friday: Oberlin, Enhaut and Bressler leaves and garbage.

Here are a few important reminders that will help make leaf Leaf collection requires the concentrated efforts ofall our

collection go smoothly. highway workers, all day, every day, for at least a month. Issuesother than leaf collection will be addressed on a priority basis.

Have your leaves ready for pick up the night before yourscheduled day. Crews start collecting as early as 7: 30 a. m. and Holidays, equipment malfunctions, and bad weather all try toleaves raked out once the crew passes will not be collected until interfere with our leaf collection efforts. Our goal is to have

the following week. most of the leaves collected by the first snowfall. If snowfall is

Please refrain from raking leaves into the street because theypredicted, the leafboxes must be removed, and the trucks get

easily clog the storm sewer grates and cause flooding. Ifyou

tailgates and salt spreaders put on.

have a storm drain adjacent to your property, please try to keep • Residents may take their own leaves to the composting facilityit cleaned off. on Kelker Street. No permit is required ifyou are only taking

If crews are unable to complete an area on any given day, theyleaves to the facility.

will resume the following week exactly where they left off.Past experience has been that Wednesday' s areas are the mostdifficult to complete in one day.

If you see the leaf crew in your neighborhood on an

unscheduled day, it means that they have completed thescheduled day's area and are either( 1) getting a head start onthe next area due to predicted rain or( 2) returning to an areathey were previously unable to complete.

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Calling All Cadets

Now open for enrollment!

The Swatara Township Police Department will again be hosting a Citizen's Police Academy forresidents and non-residents of Swatara Township. This academy will run from January 20, 2020through April 06, 2020. The academy is held once a week on Monday evenings at the Swatara TownshipMunicipal building. There is a $ 50.00 registration fee that is due at the time of acceptance into theacademy. The academy will give citizens an inside look at all of the different aspects of policing. You mustbe 16 years of age or older to apply.This is a great program for anyone looking to start a career in lawenforcement OR anyone just interested in learning more about what police do on a regular basis.

Some of the topics of discussion will include:

Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Drug Investigations

Forensics Police Administration

The Pennsylvania Court System Accident Investigations

Community Services K-9 Officers

Criminal Investigations Crisis Response Team

Academy classes will include class presentations predominately from our department's officers whoare experts in their specific field. This academy will also be interactive and individual participation isstrongly encouraged. The academy will also incorporate various field trips to criminal justice facilitieswithin the county of Dauphin to include Dauphin County Prison, Dauphin County Court House, DauphinCounty Coroner's Office and the Dauphin County Communications Center. Deadline to submit yourapplication is December 16th!

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7th Annual Swatara

Township Police Warren Alley5K Hero RunTheTownship recently purchased a paver and trailer.

The highway department learned how to operate theequipment on Warren Alley. The crew will begin overlayin the Georgian Manor area in September.

The Swatara Township PoliceDepartment is hosting their 7th Annual5K Hero Run on Sunday, November

J` 3, 2019. This race helps to benefit thev."

Keystone Wounded Warriors who aid veterans

r1who reside or have ties to Pennsylvania, Cops for

K.O.P. S which aids children of fallen police officers r.

f in Pennsylvania, the National Fallen Firefighters

j Foundation which aids families of firefighters killedc '

in the line of duty, as well as the Swatara TownshipPolice Department' s K-9 Fund, which supports the

departments newly re- established K-9 program.Register online at www.SwataraPolice. org.

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a sponsor please review our sponsorship form, which can either 4

be picked up at the Swatara Township Police Department or it 40.° 4

can be found on our web portal by visiting www.swatarapolice. P 4 a9a-= •

org( under the community tab). Sponsorship forms should bereturned to the Swatara Township Police Department no laterthan September 30th, 2019.

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Church, Living Water Church, Airgas USA, GW Signs and OrthProductions. In addition, thank you to the police highwayander a

administration departments as well as the dedicated members

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Programming Highlights for The Dauphin County LibraryFor more information or to register for these programs, visit dcls.org or call (717) 652-9380 ext. 1045.

SEPTEMBER — NOVEMBER 2019 Social Security BasicsEast Shore Area Library: Friday, September 20 at 11: 00 am

Youth Programming Registration Begins William H.& Marion C. Alexander Family Library:Session 6: Registration begins Tuesday, September 3, Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 pmSession begins September 16 Social Security has been around a long time& many plan onSession 7: Registration begins Tuesday, October 15, it being there when they retire, but did you know your currentSession begins October 28 payroll choices can dramatically affect your retirement?What10:00 am are the benefit options between applying later instead of earlier?Registration begins for five-week sessions that focus on topics In this interactive workshop, find out how to maximize yourranging from reading to STEAM to financial education. Engaging, retirement benefits& what to expect when Cost of Livingexciting& fun for your child—they provide developmentally Adjustments( COLAs) take effect. Registration is required.

appropriate, standards-based early education experiences too.Register online at dcls. org/ kidsprogramsorbycallingyourlocal Annual Meeting of the Friendslibrary! of East Shore Area Library

East Shore Area Library: Tuesday, September 24 at 1: 00 pmJob Seeker Resources Special guest speaker& author, M. Diane McCormick, will

East Shore Area Library: Tuesdays, September 3& 17, discuss her book, Well-behaved Taverns Seldom Make History,October 1 & 15,& November 5& 19 at 1: 00— 2: 30 pm her work as a freelance writer& journalist for The Burg,Looking for a first job, re- entering the workforce or hoping to Susquehanna Style,& other publications. Registration is

land something better?Drop in to get access to computers& requested.

experienced staff who can help format resumes, search for jobs,&fill out applications. Stop the Bleed

East Shore Area Library: Friday, September 27 at 11: 00 amDevice Club Due to the incidents of mass casualties in our nation, there' s

East Shore Area Library: Thursdays, September 19 a nation-wide initiative called Stop the Bleed that is savingNovember 21 at 1: 00 pm lives in the unfortunate event that this happens in our own

New to using a tablet or iPad? Bring your device& participate neighborhoods, places ofworship, schools, malls, or theaters.in this monthly workshop for mobile device users. Each session This initiative began after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementarywill have a short presentation on a general topic( or specific app) School, where 20 children bled to death from wounds that could

followed by question& practice time. have been treated. Stop the Bleed empowers the public to make adifference in a life- threatening emergency by teaching them basictechniques ofbleed control. Registration is required.

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Friends of Alexander FamilyLibrary Annual Book Sale State Rep. Tom MehaffieWednesday, October 2— Saturday, October 5, Hours VaryNew& gently used books, videos, CDs& other items will be on 106th Legislative Districtsale at the Friends of Alexander Family Library's Fall Book Sale.For more information, contact Sue at( 717) 576- 4645 or wert.

mail@verizon.net. Sale is held offsite at Trinity United MethodistChurch, 210 W.Main St, Hummelstown.

Basic Calligraphy 2 0 1 9William H.& Marion C. Alexander Family Library:Monday, October 14 at 6:00 pmCalligraphy is the art of drawing letters to transform what TERANsyouwrite into a work of art. Now used for thousands of years,

calligraphy includes countless alphabet styles. Barb Martinettiwill teach the basics of this art form& show you how to make

a beautiful interpretation of your name by your own hand! i REAKFASTRegistration is required.

Friends of East Shore Area

Library Book& Media Sale

East Shore Area LibraryCollection: Thursday, October 17—Saturday,October 19, Hours VarySale: Thursday, October 24— Saturday, October 26, Hours Vary Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, 8- 10 a. m.New& gently used books, videos, CDs& other items will be on

sale at the Friends of East Shore Area Library' s Fall Book Sale. Lower Swata ra Fire DepartmentFor more information, contact Bonnie at( 717) 433- 8055 or visit

1350 Fulling Mill Roaddcls. org/ friendsevents.

Eat, Drink& Be ThankfulMiddletown

East Shore Area Library: Friday, November 1 at 11: 00 amCelebrate gratitude with a fun& easy craft. You' ll learn an Seating is limited and registration is required.ombre painting technique as well as how to use a stencil. Light RSVP by calling Rep. Mehaffie's officerefreshments will be served, but participants are encouraged to at 717- 534- 1323 by Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.celebrate the season by bringing something to share. Registrationis required. RepMehaffie.com• Facebook.com/ RepMehaffie

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart ShowingEast Shore Area Library: Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 pm PATRICIA J. ROMANO, ESQ.Explore the inner life& works of the activist, playwright& author ofA

Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry.We' ll watch the award-winningA FAMILY LAWYER

documentary written& directed by Harrisburg Tracy Heather DIVORCE - CUSTODY - SUPPORT

Strain. There will be time for active reflection following the film. WILLS - PROTECTION FROM ABUSE1A

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AARP Tax-Aide SeeksSEn1.i ,.. I C• 1 , Dauphin County

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Upcoming Tax Seasony'

REERFIE SE0I OR 11111116--- , AARP Tax-Aide is seeking additional volunteers. Last yearthe 35 local AARP Tax-Aide volunteers assisted more than 2000

taxpayers at four locations in Dauphin county. Volunteers do notr need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate, although

sites are open primarily on weekdays during business hours.Volunteers should be comfortable using a computer and havesome familiarity with tax forms( such as from preparing their own

t returns). Potential volunteers receive free hands- on tax training ini January,1 and are required to pass an IRS certification exam based

1 on that training. They will then be asked to contribute a

minimumQ1 , j in .iof 10 hours per week as tax return preparers between February 1

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Volunteers are also needed to greet clients and assist them in

organizing their paperwork. If you like interacting with a varietyofpeople, but prefer not to work on a computer, this is the position

for you!

If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a Tax4 ` Aide volunteer, please go to www.aarpfoundation.org/ taxaide and

1 click on the" volunteer with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide" section

O to learn more and register as a potential volunteer. You may alsocontact AARP at 717- 219- 3945. The deadline for applications is

December 1, 2019. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP

Foundation, offered in conjunction with the IRS.

MS-4 Update

The Township has purchased an MS- 4 Stormwater

NIS1Inspection Camera van. Crews will be in neighborhoods t 4--

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condition of the Stormwater system. This data will then CI ' Irbe evaluated and provide information to determine where

repairs are required. Highway Department employees will

be taking training through the National Association ofSewerSewer Service Companies( NASSCO) which is an industrystandard for Pipeline, manhole and lateral assessment.

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Book ETRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH210 West Main Street, Hummelstown, PA

Public Book Sale Dates

Wednesday, October 2 Thursday, October 39:00 AM - 8:00 PM 9: 00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday, October 4 Saturday, October 51/2 Price Sale 3 Bag Sale

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM - 1: 00 PM

Books on CD • mp3s • Music CDs • Computer Software • DVDs

Children' s Books • Adult Fiction Hardbacks • Paperbacks • Trade Paperbacks

A wide assortment of all types of nonfiction books!

Members only*Preview Sale

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Chambers Hill Rutherford Fire

Firefighters Do More CompanyThan Respond to Calls Thank you to everyone who donated water to the station this

summer. It was VERY much appreciated. The 2019 fund drive is

Although most people in the community think firefighters only still in progress. Thanks to everyone that' s contributed to date.

respond to calls, Chambers Hill firefighters do much more. Your support is greatly appreciated.In recent months, they've participated in training which The first two Chicken BBQs were sellouts. Thank you as

focuses on stopping bleeding and starting cardiopulmonary always for the great support. The remaining BBQis in Septemberresuscitation; on raising ladders and lowering risks; on fixing with the Rutherford Lions Club. Watch for the signs.

saws, forcing doors open, dealing with pipeline emergencies The 2019 Fire Prevention open house will be Saturday October

and recognizing when a person is drowning. Chambers Hill 12 from noon until 3: 00PM at the station. Activities will include

firefighters have taken training about working with police officers a hay-ride, children's slide, stove fire demo, apparatus/ equipmentin an active shooter situation. They participated in a day- long displays, refreshments& more.

active shooter drill. CPR classes are available at the station each month. Start time

They've also done numerous public appearances, including the is 6: 30PM. Cost is$ 35. 00. Call 717- 395- 1911 with questions or to

Ready, Set, Go" for kindergarten students at WITF, the township- register.

sponsored summer movies and National Night Out at Vanatta We are always in need of new firefighters. Be part of a proud

Park. Upcoming public events include offering fire prevention tradition and help the community at the same time. If you don' tprograms at Chambers Hill Elementary School and attending want to become a firefighter, social-active members are also want-

special First Responder church services around Sept. 11th. ed to help with administrative duties and fund-raising activities.Fundraising continues to be a focus. The fire company finished Contact the station at 717-564-5734 or visit our website for more

its chicken barbecue season on Sept. 7th and now is getting ready information.

for its election day food sale on Nov. 5th. After voting, be sure to Ifyou're a college student or are employed and at least 18 years

come to our firehouse for such homemade goodies as chicken corn old, Swatara Township has a live- in program for firefighters.soup, pigs in the blanket, barbecue, apple pie, peanut butter fudge Send a note or email to liveinrequest@swataratwp.com for moreand much more. details.

Chambers Hill Fire Company welcomes new members, both Please visit our website at www.rutherfordfire.com or visit us

firefighters to respond to emergencies and social members to help on Facebook for all the latest company information.

with fundraisers. The company meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Mondayof each month at the firehouse at 6400 Chambers Hill Road.

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Number 2017- 04 that prohibited parking area and widen the driveway. There are on an annual basis, especially when theyon grass. The ordinance requires that all some limits, and that is why the township are up against residential structures orsurfaces of parking spaces, loading aisles, requires a Zoning Permit to do this. under utility lines. As a good neighborvehicle entrances and exits from streets Contact the Township Zoning Officer policy, the Township recommends thatand driveways be surfaced with asphalt, at 717- 564-2551 to discuss the setback property owners trim all bushes, shrubsconcrete or paving blocks. Many of the requirements and other considerations and trees around the edges of their

residential properties in the township for expanding your parking areas. property so that the branches do not hangwere constructed with a single- car garage The Township Property Maintenance over fences or encroach on a neighbor's

and a driveway that provides room for Code requires that grass and weeds be property. Diseased and dead trees shouldtwo off-street parking spaces. Modern kept below six( 6) inches. However, the be removed so they do not pose a safetyfamilies may have 3, 4 or even more Code is not as specific when it comes to hazard for you or your neighbor.

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and Autism awareness

The Swatara Township Police Department started a newinitiative to show support for Breast Cancer and Autism

awareness. The pink patch and the Autism patch depicted in theK.4'" POLICE s

picture were distributed to all of our officers. During the monthof October, officers will be wearing the pink patch in support of

lis -' 0 Breast Cancer awareness. The Autism patch will be worn during

the month ofApril for Autism Awareness month. These patches

are also available to purchase by the public. Each patch is$ 5. 00

K-9' s of Police Services and all of the money raised will be donated to local charities thatrepresent both Breast Cancer and Autism awareness and research.

Kalendar NOW ON SALE! Just another way our officers can show their support to communitymembers and support two great causes at the same time. Patches

can be purchased at theThe non-profit organization K-9's of Police Services has

police department locatedjust published a 2020" K"alendar featuring Police K-9' s from

at the Swatara Townshiparound Central Pennsylvania. We are proud to report that

Municipal building, during eA

Swatara Police Department's veryown K-9' s` T." and" Kix," l " ',1'`"P J' normal business hours.

are featured in the month ofJune! These Kalendars are nowon6', ` - .,Help us show support W

1 4'sale and can be purchased at the Swatara Township Municipal

throughout the communitybuildingduringnormal business hours. We will also be selling by purchasing these unique

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them at various Community Service events this Fall. The cost of te

police patches today!the Kalendar is$ 31 and all of the profit made from the sales goes

right back into our department's K-9 Fund which aids with the A... ,continued training and outfitting of our two K-9' s.