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<h1>Resources <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“<b>Best of 2022</b>” <b>booklists</b> are coming out!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SLJ: <a href="https://www.slj.com/page/best-books-2022">
https://www.slj.com/page/best-books-2022</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Horn Book: <a href="https://www.hbook.com/story/fanfare-2022-annotations">
https://www.hbook.com/story/fanfare-2022-annotations</a><br>
Publishers Weekly: <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/91136-children-s-publishers-choose-their-favorite-reads-of-2022.html">
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/91136-children-s-publishers-choose-their-favorite-reads-of-2022.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALA YMA’s William C. Morris Award 2023 Finalists:
<a href="https://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award">https://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/youthmediaawards/alayouthmediaawards">ALA’s Youth Media Awards</a> will be held
<b>Monday, January 30, 2023, starting at 9:00 am ET</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2023 TALK STORY GRANT AVAILABLE</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applications being accepted for
<b><i>Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture</i></b>, a family literacy initiative that connects Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities across generations. The
<i>Talk Story</i> grant celebrates and explores Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian stories through books, oral traditions, and cultural arts to provide interactive and enriching experiences for all ages. This grant provides financial
support to libraries and community organizations who are motivated to promote intergenerational literacy through programming, services, and collections.
<i>Talk Story</i> programs may be conducted in-person or virtually. <i>Talk Story</i> is in its fourteenth year of partnership between the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) and the American Indian Library Association (AILA).
<b>Applications are due by March 15, 2023.</b> Application, eligibility details, submission form, and past winners can be found at
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapalaweb.org%2Ftalkstorytogether%2Fgrant%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8f65d497724e4b92157108dadd772d5d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638065801184499024%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F8bKfytYcs%2F9QfN7%2F2ciynydA4jf7VRcFJmcv%2FJjKMU%3D&reserved=0" title="http://apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/">
www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/</a>. <br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Take Your Child to the Library Day</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is held annually on the first Saturday of February. To celebrate, libraries across the country and around the world welcome families
with programs, activities, and special events. Since 2011, more than 1,400 libraries have participated, serving a population area of 48.7 million people, and drawing attention to the importance of the library in the lives of children.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This year, the Take Your Child to the Library Day team launched a new public-facing website:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftakeyourchildtothelibrary.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971373819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UDyIOFa4hkRezSJ7rgCVgULS2UsR8HyHyaNWt9SYk1A%3D&reserved=0">
takeyourchildtothelibrary.org</a>. The site features information about Take Your Child to the Library Day and the benefits of libraries for children, including an interactive map for families to find a participating library near them.
<b>We are asking for libraries across the country to register and participate.</b> Participation is completely customizable – it can be as simple as handing out bookmarks, or as elaborate as a full day extravaganza. Registration is simple and free through
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FWJBEW1BEoRk9cGM57&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971373819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SbusSTJoRco1qObONVDZYgXcraPqVczyB2hOzZJPXEI%3D&reserved=0">
this form</a>. When libraries register, they’ll be placed on the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fd%2Fedit%3Fmid%3D1a7_YogiyqhDBALBpeIbFuOwrqxliCno%26usp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971373819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1WdLZEAvihiStCDOpDGFY1eKp5gfAPP%2BusXwDiOQgHc%3D&reserved=0">
map</a> for their community to find. Libraries can get information and inspiration from these short videos:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wevideo.com%2Fview%2F2868079115&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971373819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UTAfxYfQeiMJ4f6%2BcFgSzgb8Wg%2FJGH08fTGVGa3V0pc%3D&reserved=0">How
to register</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wevideo.com%2Fview%2F2868129732&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971373819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LTzQXaVJk7V%2BCzMxGciVFEm3FVv0%2Fh7zXaanGD%2BZXsc%3D&reserved=0">Planning
your events</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wevideo.com%2Fview%2F2871713243&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971530048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MK8oV0gdvQSC20zWwTDHRMA4wRANPxNNHXvjfvGE%2FOw%3D&reserved=0">Making
a publicity plan</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Take Your Child to the Library Day is coordinated by the
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctlibrarians.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1d0415e696d240d40ac108dad8698599%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638060244971530048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ab9CZQBIAYj%2BHIeYMqQftqOsl5glGapw0Pdg1gtnJnw%3D&reserved=0">
Connecticut Library Consortium</a> along with co-founder Caitlin Augusta of the Stratford (CT) Library.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Upcoming LM Youth Services Trainings<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"gotham ssm b";color:#0A0A0A">MiYouth Virtual Call<br>
Tuesday, January 10, 2023<br>
2:00pm ET<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"gotham ssm b";color:#0A0A0A">All public library staff that work with youth (early literacy – teens) are welcome to attend our virtual MiYouth meetings. Our next one is
<b>Tuesday, January 10<sup>th</sup>, at 2:00 pm ET</b>. We’ll be discussing summer library programming for all age groups, as well as school outreach. These conversations are lead by LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council.<br>
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09">
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09</a> Password: 454345<br>
<i>Save the date: April 11, 2023, for our next MiYouth! </i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"gotham ssm b";color:#0A0A0A">Youth Mental Health First Aid Training<br>
Tuesday, January 10, 2023<br>
8:30am-3:30pm ET<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"gotham ssm b";color:#0A0A0A">Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews
common supports. This is a 2-hour self-paced course, combined with a 6-hour instructor led virtual course* and uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional,
peer, social, and self-help care. The program also teaches the common risk factors and warning signs of specific types of illnesses, like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Details and requirements can
be found here: </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://events.anr.msu.edu/YMHFALibraries23/" target="_blank">https://events.anr.msu.edu/YMHFALibraries23/</a>
</span></strong><b><br>
</b><b><span style="font-family:"gotham ssm b";color:#0A0A0A"><br>
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2951">Comic Books, Coding, Cosplay, Crazes, and D&D: Making Libraries a Hub for the Inclusive Nerd Culture</a><br>
Wednesday, January 11, 2023<br>
2:00 – 3:00pm ET<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"gotham ssm b";color:#0A0A0A">PCI Webinar<br>
In the 1980's, nerd = social suicide. In 2022, nerd = the place to be for inclusivity! Fandoms and other cultural trends bring people together in a nondiscriminatory way. Come learn how you can increase the diversity of your library through programming, MakerSpaces,
and other nerd-based resources. As the Jedi librarian would say: "Attendance leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to action, action leads to inclusion!"<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2946">Ready to Read Storytime Tune-Up! With Jenifer Strauss</a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, January 19, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 – 3:30 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ready to Read Michigan goals are to equip public library staff with information, skills, and tools needed for them to promote early literacy in their community and to engage families using the 5 practices
of Every Child Ready to Read. In this 90 minute webinar, Jen will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Share basic early childhood brain science to help you make the connection between Storytime activities and your young patron's growing brains.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Review the Ready to Read Five Practices and give participants a plethora of program ideas for each of the five practices to use right away.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Introduce a Template that will help you include the five practices in your Storytime plans.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Discuss our role as Language and Literacy Mentors for parents and caregivers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Present ideas for collaborating with Community Partners for Storytime along with ways to share resources that will help families with young children.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Come ready to Sing, Play, Read, Talk and Write our way to Literacy!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2610">Summer Library Program 2023 Round Table #1</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, January 24, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 – 3:30 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2605">Summer Library Program 2023 Round Table #2</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, February 2, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10:30 am – Noon ET <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Attend <i>either</i> date above and bring your summer program ideas, no matter the age group to share at our virtual round tables. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one program idea to share with
the group. Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme "All Together Now," and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults. We want to hear what your library is up to and what you're excited about! We will also have the opportunity to
discover all of the exciting ways the <b>Michigan Learning Channel</b> (MLC) and
<b>PBS Kids</b> can support engagement and learning in your community this summer. See a sampling of the MLC summer program resources, including specific All Together Now themed activities and resources, on-demand videos and hands-on activities from a variety
of local, regional, and national educational partners, and ideas for in-person events and programming provided by the MLC engagement team.
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Attendees of this round table will walk away with ideas and contacts to customize the summer program for your community. These virtual round tables will
<i>not </i>be recorded. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>Save the Date:</i><b> All Together Now with the Detroit Zoo!<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, February 9, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 – 3:00 pm ET</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Details & registration coming soon…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
</span></i><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Youth Services Basics – Niche Academy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Youth Services Basics course is now available in
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills%2Fcourse%2F45478&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cbfa27d4695984a1ff4a208daac6a45f4%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638011869685537429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WRhMbDV3Wie2fSRm5Sid8cOAoiedai4mz49y61RVicM%3D&reserved=0">
LM’s Niche Academy Staff Skills</a>! This self-paced course is designed as an introduction to library services for public library staff who are new to libraries and/or working with youth. Whether you are already working in a library or just starting out in
a new youth services position, this content will help you consider why library services focusing specifically on youth are important, how to collect appropriate materials, the types of services and programs you can provide to your patrons, and the importance
of outreach services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This course contains an Overview of Youth Services, followed by age-specific sections on Early Childhood, School Age Children, and Tweens & Teens. An accompanying workbook has also been included and library
staff can complete the sections to earn badges.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To access this course, login to
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cbfa27d4695984a1ff4a208daac6a45f4%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638011869685537429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KkdzXVe64wTyvGgBx2hqmVQCVUSIIG01joCbNsmVwME%3D&reserved=0">
LM’s Staff Skills</a>, select the “Children/YA” category, and scroll down to “The Youth Services Basics” course.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This course was created in collaboration by the Indiana State Library, Library of Michigan, Montana State Library, and the Tennessee State Library and Archives, with support from the Institute of Museum
and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Coming this Spring:<b> </b>
</span></i><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SEAL: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries<br>
April 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Details on 2 Michigan <a href="https://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-libraries-seal/">
SEAL</a> workshops with STARnet TBA! Dare I say, it’s almost time for solar eclipse glasses?!
<b>Register to receive <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">eclipse glasses</span> now</b>:
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT58RYV">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT58RYV</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Be sure to add <a href="mailto:lm-libtraining@michigan.gov">
lm-libtraining@michigan.gov</a> to your contacts so that registration messages & reminders make it to your inbox.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/12/13/1142418939/jason-reynolds-literature-ambassador-young-people">Jason Reynolds, author and ambassador, highlights the stories of young people</a> – NPR, 12/13/22<br>
<a href="https://wapo.st/3PAVruE">The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize</a> – The Washington Post, 12/5/22<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/12/01/pandemic-stress-aging-teen-brains/">Teen brains aged faster than normal from pandemic stress, study says</a> – The Washington Post, 12/1/22
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Stay well,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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