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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 10
CrossNet Slates Hybrid Banquet Featuring Scott Hamilton BY ANN MEAD ASH
Girls on the Run Lancaster is unveiling a spring curriculum that can be used virtually or in person. Coaches are needed to help girls benefit from this developmental program.
Breaking Down Barriers: GOTR Adapts For Safety And Flexibility
“ We knew this would be the safest plan, and we’re excited about it,” said Meredith Dahl, executive director of CrossNet Ministries in New Holland, of the upcoming banquet, which will feature Scott Hamilton. The banquet will be held in a hybrid format - an in-person event at Warehouse 100 on Franklin Street, New Holland, and livestreamed to watch parties. Watch parties will include a familystyle meal. Those with access to Facebook will be able to watch free. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 30. Those purchasing the virtual option may pick up food at the Shady Maple Banquet Center, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, in a drive-through format starting at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m., the livestream event will start via a link for those who purchased a meal or by Facebook. Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards, and honors, and he has been
inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. He first captured the world’s attention in 1984 with his Olympic gold medal performance in Sarajevo. He is the author of three books and is a figure skating commentator. Hamilton lost his mother to cancer and later became a cancer survivor himself. He responded to those challenges by launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. He makes his home with his wife, Tracie, and four children outside Nashville. See CrossNet pg 3
Champion figure skater, author, and commentator Scott Hamilton will speak at the hybrid CrossNet Ministries banquet, which will be livestreamed on March 30.
Program For Girls Seeks Coaches allows participants to connect with their friends in person or virtually.
arrie Johnson, executive director with Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster, wants to make it clear that the program is open to all girls in the age groups it serves. “Any girl can participate,” said Johnson. “We want to remove all limitations, whether financial, physical, or emotional. We want to remove those so that any girl can benefit.” In accordance with that goal, the spring 2021 program has been changed to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. “We’ve adapted our program to make it totally safe and flexible for girls and coaches,” explained program director Jennifer West, who noted that the organization
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“Any girl can participate,” said Johnson. “We want to remove all limitations, whether financial, physical, or emotional. We want to remove those so that any girl can benefit.” A new virtual curriculum was written to match in-person lessons, and the program has eliminated shared materials by providing each girl with her own journals, hand sanitizer, and a cinch sack for storage. Masking
and social distancing in compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines are followed. Team members meet in person when they can, at their school if possible, or in parks, at churches, or in community buildings. West explained that if schools close, a virtual practice can be held, with the lesson presented virtually. West stated that what has not changed is the lesson content. GOTR’s goals are to promote good choices for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living among girls. “They still get the same great lessons about practicing empathy and standing up for themselves and others, and we still take part in a community impact project,” shared West.
Jaime Santiago, executive director and founder of Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM), first heard of Matt Stutzman from Matt’s cousin, Steve Stutzman. “(Steve) said, ‘Maybe you should have my cousin who is a professional archer (speak at your sportsman banquet).
See GOTR pg 3
See Archer pg 3
Amazing Archer To Speak At Sportsman Dinner
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