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“Exposure is really what it’s all about,” said Randy Hess, a visual arts teacher at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC for 14 years and the organizer of the show. “Exposure is everything to these kids. It’s really about encouragement for our students. It also showcases our school a little bit too and what we do.” The Brownstown campus of LCCTC will present this year’s edition of its annual LCCTC Brownstown students Roman (left) and
Aidan Stiger’s arms started to feel heavy. Shooting 100 free throws in a row is a sneakily physically daunting task, but knowing it’s for charity can provide some relief. On March 27, the Factor y Ministries held its annual b.i.g. Shots event, a fundraiser where participants shoot 100 free throws for charity. “It’s a mental game,” Stiger said. “You’ve got to keep yourself in it and try to stay focused.” T h e Fa c t o r y M i n i s t r i e s , 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, holds programming with the goal of addressing poverty and empowering those who are affected by it in eastern Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. Its annual b.i.g. Shots event, a collaboration with Baron Insurance Group, has been held since 2018. Community members can sponsor shooters either at a flat rate or per shot made. It’s certainly more unique than the average fundraiser. “I was trying to get that muscle memory down,” said Stiger, who was representing Smoker Door Sales. “Then you get one or two there where you lose it for a little bit.” Stiger, once a prep basketball player for Lampeter-Strasburg, wound up making 65 of his 100 attempts. His brother, Caleb, is also heavily involved with the fundraiser and manages Baron Insurance Group’s Gordonville branch. This year, Factory Ministries raised over $43,000 through the fundraiser. The top shooter was Jared Harvey of Red Truck Mechanical, who made 85 shots. Ron Bare of Bare Wealth Advisors
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ower Camps keep kids active over the summer. Power Camps allow kids to meet new people and make new friends. Power Camps help kids discover sports, improve athletic skills and foster a love for their games. Power Camps also establish and encourage relationships with God. “It’s about mind, body and soul,” said Diana Roth, an area representative of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and a co-director of the New Holland Power Camp. “There are so many life lessons in sports. Athletics can teach you so many lessons. It’s so good to get outside, move and have fun. Hopefully, we’re developing a love for being physical.” This year’s edition of FCA’s annual Power Camps will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from
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K ids need valid ation. Students thrive on encouragement. These emerging individuals are motivated by support. The impending student art show at the Brownstown campus of Lancaster County C are er and Te chnolo g y Center (LCCTC) provides the kind of exposure that leads to confidence and empowerment.
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