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By Paul Chasko

Mrs. Toth’s fourth grade students at the Ringgold Elementary School North (RESN) worked on a project just before Thanksgiving aimed at thanking local police officers for their service to the community.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Kristie Salzman and K-9 officer Obie

Representatives from the Monongahela Police Force, Southwest Regional Police Force, Carroll Township Police Force, the Washington County sheriff's office and the RESN security guards were asked to attend a brief meet and greet with the students on November 22.

Mrs. Toth said, “In light of the tragedy several weeks ago in Canonsburg, we decided this was the right time. Everyone was affected by Officer Bashioum's death, particularly the kids. They wanted to do something special for their police heroes.” They settled on preparing and presenting law enforcement appreciation kits. Mrs. Toth added, “Doing a project such as this in conjunction with Thanksgiving enables the students to take part in an activity where they can show their thankfulness for others, especially those in law enforcement, who risk their lives for us every day.”

The-kids-had a great time assembling the bagged kits, and so many parents and grandparents were eager to donate items. It was rewarding to see their faces light up when they brought in their donations. The 24 students made 72 bags to distribute to the departments, which provide police protection to their residences ,as well as the two security officers stationed at RESN.

The kits included candy bars denoting messages of thanks and personal cards for each officer expressing their thankfulness gratitude for his or her service to the community. Even Beny (Monongahela’s K-9 officer) and Obie (the Sheriff Department’s K-9 Officer) received a large box of Milk Bones from the class.

All of the officers present spoke briefly to the class, with all expressing the dangers of drugs and conveying that they are here to help. They explained that kids should never be afraid of approaching an officer if help is needed.

Mrs. Toth concluded, “Our theme at Ringgold Elementary School North this year centers around how everyone can be a ’superhero’. We believe these men and women of law enforcement are the true superheroes. They put themselves in harm's way to protect us. They work long hours. And, whether they're directing traffic or rescuing someone from a dangerous situation, they have our best interests at heart.”

Click on "Gallery" for more photos of his event by Paul Chasko

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