The Ellis County Press: Glenn Heights holds National Night Out

Glenn Heights holds National Night Out
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Editor on 10/20/2011 11:25:00


Submitted by Glenn Heights Police Department
GLENN HEIGHTS - The Glenn Heights National Night Out was held Tuesday, Oct. 4,
at the Heritage Park in Glenn Heights. The event featured entertainment by the
EDUCT Pipes and Drums group, bounce houses, the famous Glenn Heights Police
Department train ride and a children’s Petting Zoo. There was plenty of free
food and drinks for all of those in attendance and free door prizes.
Partners in attendance from the law enforcement community included the Dallas
County and Ellis County Sheriff’s Departments. In addition, there were
informational booths from Glenn Heights Crisis Services, Glenn Heights Municipal
Court, the Glenn Heights Police Department, the Glenn Heights Fire Department,
Healing Hearts, Keep Glenn Heights Beautiful, the Poison Control Center, the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
“It was a fun filled educational night where citizens and law enforcement were
able to bond together in a fight against crime,” said Police Chief Mark
Prasifka.
Thanks goes out to all of the volunteers and city staff that made National Night
Out 2011 such a memorable occasion. Also corporate partners who donated door
prizes that were given away at National Night Out. Recognizition goes out to the
sponsors, because without their generosity, the city could not have offered such
a wonderful event.
The sponsors were: Citizens National Bank, Deftering, Inc. (Hi-Ho RV Park),
Linebarder, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, Arleen Layne, Bear Creek Beverages,
J&N Wrecker Service, Spirit’s Depot, Walmart in Lancaster and the Glenn
Heights Police Officers Association.