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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
GOTR Helps Girls Reach Developmental Finish Line BY JEFF FALK
ll phases of development are important. But it seems that the stage between the third and eighth grades may be especially critical in the growth of young women. That’s where Girls on the Run (GOTR) steps in and helps girls put their collective best foot forward. GOTR’s mission is to help adolescent females become more social, more confident and more emotionally aware. “We address the whole girl,” said Jennifer West, program director for GOTR of Lancaster. “Girls are facing so many critical decisions at this stage. We help girls with friendships, resolving conflicts, reaching goals, overcoming obstacles and asking for advice.” “We hear girls say, ‘I’m not good enough. I’m not tall enough. I’m not smart enough,’” continued West. “We tell them, ‘No, you want to be yourself.’ We help girls find their star power. We help girls make good choices.” West emphasized that GOTR is more than simply a running program, but an after-school, community program. “You can hop, jump and skip, as long as you’re moving forward,” she said. GOTR of Lancaster conducts two 90-minute meetings each week for 10 weeks, during both the spring and fall seasons. Registration for the spring 2023 season will begin Wednesday, Feb. 15. Meetings are conducted by volunteer coaches in every school district in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, as well as at churches and social organizations like the YMCA. Last spring, GOTR served 960 local residents, and in the fall, the program’s participants numbered around 560. This spring, GOTR of See Girls On The Run pg 3
Let The Countdown Begin: Fire And Ice Just Days Away BY JEFF FALK
Girls on the Run promotes confidence, social skills and self-awareness.
It’s evolved, it’s gained momentum, it’s taken on a life of its own. That’s what happens when communities come together: We celebrate our uniqueness and people help people. One of the most popular local events of the winter season is back and better than ever. Venture Lititz and Lititz Borough will proudly stage the 17th edition of their popular Fire and Ice outdoor winter carnival from Friday, Feb. 17, to Sunday, Feb. 26. The already vibrant streets of Main and Broad, as well as Lititz Springs Park, will explode with fun and games, vendors and energy. “What makes Lititz, Lititz? What makes it so special?” said Rebecca Branle, executive director of Venture Lititz. “I think it’s people See Fire And Ice pg 2
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Over the years, Girls on the Run has seen its popularity grow in Lancaster County.
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