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Library Will Hold Go Fore Golf Event on Feb. 21
Aim of JOAD Program Is for Archers to Find Themselves
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
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Lodge Is Ready for Its 118th Groundhog Day Party BY GEORGE DEIBEL
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It will soon be time for one of the Southern End’s richest traditions. The Slumbering Groundhog Lodge, 248 White Rock Road, Quarryville, will hold its 118th celebration of Groundhog Day on, of course, Monday, Feb 2. Everyone is invited to the outdoors event, which will be held snow or Slumbering Groundhog Lodge board member Keith shine. The lodge building is not open to the public. Kreider (left), Hibernating Governor Charlie Hart Beginning at 7 a.m. under the pavilion, coffee and with Octoraro Orphie (middle), and board member
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Sports can play a key role in a young person’s development. A nontraditional sport, archery is given an avenue through the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program, which provides participation and competition opportunities for students. Perhaps the most important thing that JOAD does is bring out the best in kids. “I want (students) to learn about archery, their archery,” said Bryan Baker, an assistant m a n a g e r at t h e L a n c a s te r Archery Academy. “Their archery is different than other people’s, just the mechanics of it. But beyond that, I want them to learn who they are. I want them to figure out what their identity is, especially if they’re doing this at a very high level. I don’t want their identity to be defined by their success. That’s a very dangerous place for an athlete to be.” Located at 2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, Lancaster Archery Academy both hosts and sponsors the JOAD program, an initiative created by the national governing body USA Archery. The program is designed to teach young people the sport, get them involved with it and develop national and world-level competitors, depending upon each individual’s level of interest. There are fees associated with participation in the JOAD program. “It depends on the archer, and it depends on their goals,” said Baker. “For some, it’s a reason to See Archery pg 3
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he Quarryville Library is preparing for its marquee event of the year. The annual Go Fore Golf activity will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville. “It is a fun day out with the family in the middle of winter, when there’s not a lot going on and people want something to do to get out of the house,” Quarryville Library director Michele Lefler said. “We have a family-friendly event going on. It supports the library, which everybody loves, and it’s just a way to have fun.” The library will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, and will also be closed for regular business on Feb. 21. There is no age restriction. Children between the ages of 3 and 10
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