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NSI CEO Melinda Clark (left) and a community member share a moment during Lancaster’s celebration of the Red Sand Project.
hether through the eyes or the mind’s imagination, the act of visualization possesses the power to create moving images, bold stimuli and lasting impressions. Few endeavors reflect the mission of North Star Initiative (NSI) as well as the Red Sand Project. “Red sand is used because it immediately attracts your attention,” said Melinda Clark, who’s been the CEO of NSI for four years. “When you pour it on the sidewalk, it represents people who have fallen through the cracks. Filling the cracks symbolizes that we’re not willing to have people fall in the cracks. We will become a community where trafficking can end.” Recently, Clark, Ariana Sequino and Michelle Curiel, all members of the NSI team - a nonprofit dedicated to fighting human trafficking and exploitation - took advantage of an opportunity to participate in the national Red Sand Project. On the sidewalks of the heritage block near Penn Square in the city of Lancaster, participants poured red sand into the cracks See Red Sand pg 3
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Volunteering has given Jim Wenger a platform. Backed by actions, his humble message of hope, involvement and opportunity is meant to encourage others, promote thinking and affect change. “I think it’s important to be an example and hopefully inspire others to volunteer,” said Wenger. “If this can do that,
then I’m all in. There is so much to be done in our communities. The benefits of volunteering aren’t just the performing of a task; it’s connecting with people.” Wenger is a leader, a role model and a lifelong volunteer. Recently in Erie, Wenger was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Board Leadership Townie Award by the Pennsyl- Jim Wenger, accompanied by his wife, vania Downtown Center for his Kathy Jo, accepts the Outstanding Board Leadership Townie Award from the
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Himself, his team, the city, the county. Even local residents. Wherever he goes, he represents. Cylo is a character, with character. “Cylo’s role as the mascot is to bring the energy to each game day and create excitement about our team in the community,” said Madeline Davis, who is the Lancaster Stormers’ community and fan engagement coordinator, as well as one of Cylo’s handlers. “Typically, professional sports teams do have a mascot. Cylo is a very important staple to our organization and is well recognized in the community.” Cylo is the official mascot of the Lancaster Stormers professional baseball club, which plays its home games at Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The friendly Cylo plays a huge role in the Stormers’ overall fan experience, as important off the field as the team and its players are on the field. “This season, we play 63 home games at Penn Medicine Park, and Cylo comes to all of them,” said Davis. “He is our biggest fan. He is a great entrance greeter, loves to give high fives and arm wrestle, and will sit with fans to watch the game.” A minor league franchise, the Lancaster Stormers compete in the Atlantic League, a circuit whose season runs from late April to early September. As for Cylo, he is in a league of his own. With his help, the Stormers have one of the most loyal fanbases in the Atlantic League, drawing an average of more than 4,000 spectators at each home contest. See Cylo pg 2
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