Garden Spot townlively.com
MAY 4, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 19
Mentoring Makes A Difference BY ANN MEAD ASH
uring the first year that Bob Wenger of Terre Hill mentored a young man we will call Chris, he was not sure the volunteer effort he was making through CrossNet Ministries’ Community Mentoring Program would pay off. Chris, who was 12 at the time, was not exactly excited about having a mentor. “I am glad I hung in there when he was trying to walk away,” said Wenger, who has now been mentoring Chris for more than four years. Wenger and Chris were matched up by CrossNet mentoring and education director Charis Pankratz, who talks to each party, prays, and then brings the mentor and mentee together for an initial introduction. “We talk about the program and what is expected,” said Pankratz. Pankratz schedules monthly activities, such as scavenger hunts, for mentors and mentees. In the case of a minor, a parent or guardian is present at the meeting. Chris’
D
CrossNet Seeks Volunteers For Program mother was very interested in her occurred since Wenger was young. son having a mentor to help keep “(Chris) brought up the latest ‘Star Wars’ movie,” recalled Wenger, who him on track. “The mentor makes it happen,” said that Chris was amazed to learn said Wenger, who endeavors to that Wenger had seen the very first meet up with Chris twice a month movie in the series on a big screen as prescribed by the program. “We in a theater. He was also impressed have gone bowling, hiking, fishing, that Wenger had played pinball on a and kayaking,” said Wenger, who machine with flippers, and a trip to noted that the two go out to eat or an arcade featuring pinball for coffee at a bookshop. “I found machines is planned. Wenger shared out that he just enjoys having a that Chris has told him how much male figure to talk with,” said he enjoys their getting together to Wenger, who struggled at first to talk and that he considers Wenger a get Chris to converse. “I would ask family member like a grandfather. Pankratz noted that as with all him to tell me more about school and how he was doing,” said CrossNet programs, the focus is on Wenger, who provides positive rein- the positive change that can come forcement when Chris experiences from developing a mentoring relasuccess in school. Wenger has a tionship. “In our mentoring progrown son of his own, and he got gram, we need volunteers who are involved in the program to help patient, flexible, open to learning, another young man after his son willing to get out of their comfort zone and connect with someone completed his schooling. At first the difference between and support them,” she said. “When Wenger’s and Chris’ age was an relationships are given a chance to issue, but now Wenger said they grow, significant impact can be often discuss the changes that have made in our community.”
Mentee Edaniz (left) with her CrossNet Ministries Community Mentoring Program mentor, Joyce
Who Is Ready FORE Some Golf?
Riding On!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Lancaster Sunrise Rotary Plans Cycling Event
Pack 148 Posts Pinewood Derby Results . . . . . . . . . .3
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
According to Homeless Shelters Directory, there are an estimated 950 homeless individuals in Lancaster and Chester counties. It costs Good Samaritan Services (GSS) $35 to provide a night of shelter, two meals, supplies, and compassionate care to an individual. That is about one-third the cost of a hotel per night. Previously known as Good Sam Shelter, GSS has been operating See Golf Outing pg 2
The Lancaster Sunrise Rotary Club Ride for the Community raises funds for local and international needs.
Lancaster Sunrise Rotary Club president Don Holm has a relaxed attitude toward the organization’s annual fundraising ride. “We like to attract as many riders as we can and just have a good time,” said Holm of the ride, which raises funds for a number of community organizations enough for club members to give away $50,000 in scholarships; $25,000 in district grants; and $109,500 in community fund grants in the last five years. See Lancaster Sunrise pg 6
YOUR LOCAL VINYL PLANK HEADQUARTERS
Church To Host Beach Volleyball . . . . . . . .5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 House Of Worship . . . . . .13 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .16
scan this code for more local news Vinyl Plank Flooring Is:
• SCRATCH AND DENT RESISTANT • 100% WATERPROOF
New Shipment In | 50,000 SQ FT in Stock
FlorHaus.com
• LOW MAINTENANCE
Leola, PA
• NEW COLORS IN STOCK
CALL FOR DISCOUNT PRICING | (717) 929-8222
R083614
• 100% KID & PET PROOF
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Engle Printing Co
POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER MAY 4, 2022
Postal Patron
GDN
See CrossNet Ministries pg 7