Kami Ziegler, Opinion Editor
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Animal shelters ‘paws’itively promote adoption
With cold weather right around the corner, it’s time for the ASPCA to run its sad animal shelter commercials. Especially during the holiday season, pet shelters aim to raise awareness and get donations.
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Local produce providers ‘grape’ful for support
To encourage participation and to get acknowledgement from locals, various farmers are setting up roadside produce stands. Residents can stop by and choose their own produce and floral products from more sustainable sources than grocery stores.
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Various perspectives, tips inspire gift-giving ideas
To increase holiday cheer and express appreciation, gift-givers recommend personalizing presents for optimum satisfaction. Advice and ideas on what to pick out for friends and family can make the decision process easier.
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Construction promotes community presence
By revamping and rebranding the Harleysville National Bank to transform into The Vault Town Center, the Flynn Company is expanding shopping options in the Harleysville area. The center plans to be home to numerous eateries and businesses including Burn Boot Camp, Elevated Eats and Birdie Bays Indoor Golf.
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Pro: Year-round school schedules promote education
Instituting year-round schooling would benefit education as it would eliminate the need for remediation, which is currently necessary after summer vacation, and would give students more breaks.
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Construction promotes community presence
The re-vamped Harleysville Bank in Harleysville plans to be home to numerous eateries and businesses including Burn Boot Camp, Elevated Eats and Birdie Bays Indoor Golf.
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Elementary prepares fifth graders for middle school
By encouraging students to get outside their comfort zones, elementary and middle school teachers are helping current fifth graders prepare for their first year of middle school.
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Escape rooms delight customers, offer unique experiences
The brain teasers and dilemmas customers must answer to “escape” test people’s problem-solving skills and keep the public’s love for escape rooms alive.
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Wellness dept. ‘raises the bar’ with new requirements
Promoting physical and mental wellness, the high school has updated its wellness graduation requirements. Starting with the Class of 2027, one out of two wellness credits must be dedicated to movement classes.
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SAVE Club helps community recycle annual Christmas trees
Executing a community-wide tree donation station at
Franconia Park, SAVE Club members are encouraging good behavior towards the environment.
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MFA initiative tightens district’s security, prevents cyber attacks
Implementing a more secure structure of online security, schools and businesses worldwide are promoting safer digital environments. The upgraded network is in place to prevent threats from accessing private information even when knowing people’s passwords.
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Indian Valley Middle School undergoes construction
By working on renovation projects during nights and weekends, construction workers continue the expansion and refurbishment of Indian Valley Middle School. Students and staff are attending school in the building during the renovations.
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