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Third Summer Art Camp a Big Success
 Partners for Otoe County and the Kimmel-Harding-Nelson Center for the Arts completed their third annual Summer Art Camp July 26-30, 2010. Forty children, grades 1-6, participated under the leadership of Katy Bovick, with Amanda Davis and Ellen Chamley assisting. The students completed self-portraits, animal eye pencil/chalk drawings, metal embossing and tooling, and abstract collages. Artwork was displayed for family and friends on the last day of Art Camp. Thanks to the folks at the Kimmel-Harding-Nelson Center for the Arts for proving the space for the art camp, to the Nebraska Arts Council for funding half of the artist's fees, and to the four individuals who donated camp scholarships for providing a wonderful summer enrichment experience for Otoe County young people. The two group projects pictured in the backgrounds of these photos are currently on display at the KHN Center.
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Essary Honored by TeamMates Mentoring Program 2010 Annual Partnership Meeting
LINCOLN NE --TeamMates coordinators, board members and mentors from over 100 communities across Nebraska, Iowa and California gathered last week at TeamMates Annual Partnership Meeting. Each year the two day meeting brings together the TeamMates leadership for training, guest speakers, and educational session. The meetings are concluded with an awards ceremony celebrating mentoring and preparing to kick off the program for the upcoming school year. TeamMates leadership joined Tom and Nancy Osborne, the co-founders of the program, to revisit the original inspiration for the program.
The TeamMates Mentoring Program relies on outstanding local leadership to provide quality mentoring services across Nebraska and Iowa. Sheila Essary of Nebraska City, Darrell Miller of Wayne, Kim Baliman of Kimball and Julie Lausterer of Saunders County were recognized for outstanding volunteerism. Sheila was nominated by Stacie Higgins, TeamMates of Nebraska City Chapter Coordinator. Shelia's contribution to the Nebraska City TeamMates board over the past several years has been a great asset in a number of ways. As an employee of Cargill, Shelia acts as an ambassador for TeamMates and recruits mentors for the program. She also works with Cargill to provide over 300 steaks every year for the annual TeamMates golf tournament. The role of Sheila and Cargill is a great asset to the local program and their actions impact several youth and mentors in Nebraska City.
In addition, Nebraska City was selected to participate in a pilot project with the Clifton Strengths Institute at Gallup University. Mentors and their students will have the privilege of using the StrengthsExplorer curriculum to further develop their mentoring relationship.
The mission of the TeamMates Mentoring Program is to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential. The TeamMates Mentoring Program was founded in 1991 by Tom and Nancy Osborne to provide support and encouragement to school-aged youth. To join the team and be a mentor, call 402.873.6343 or go to www.teammates.org. The next mentor training is Monday, August 30 at 6:30 pm at the Nebraska City Center for Children and Families. To inquire or register, please contact Stacie Higgins at 873-6343 or teammates@windstream.net. |
Palmyra High School P.A.R.T.Y. members attend June Jam
 This summer 24 members of P.A.R.T.Y. from Palmyra High School attended the annual June Jam conference held June 13-15 at SCC-Milford. Partners 4 Otoe County awarded seven scholarships to P.A.R.T.Y. students which allowed these students to attend at no cost. June Jam is an annual drug-free event sponsored by Region V Systems of Lincoln. Photo courtesy of the Syracuse Journal-Democrat | Two hundred and seventy students from 18 schools attend the three-day event. Students participated in a number of activities during their stay, including a talent show, street dance, water games, movie, western games, mixed family groups and group rap. Gabe Salazar was the keynote speaker. Students enjoyed his powerful message, "June Jam isn't just an event, it's a lifestyle. It's all about choices. Surround yourself with positive people. Pursue your education and live a life free of drugs and alcohol. Most of all, believe in yourself." For more information about his work, visit Gabealazar.com. Attending the event from Palmyra High School were Heather Beckman, Kelsie Bremer, Cameron Bruce, Brian Bruggeman, Blade Buchanan, Heath Buchanan, Lance Bulin, Derek David, Janelle Doran, Carly Frazee, Haley Furtwangler, Russell Gott, Kendra Haight, Jamy Hall, Jami Hillman, Levi Hillman, Paige Huxoll, Brittany Jones, Marissa Kinney, Matt Kinney, Vanessa Knutson, Grace Patton, Klaire Phillips and Dani Vlcek. Char Church attended as sponsor of the P.A.R.T.Y. group. Syracuse Journal Democrat - June 24, 2010 |
Art Auction Bidding closes August 10
Kaitlyn Stanley and Adrian Stuhr display their re-creation of Paul Klee's Picture Album |
There are only four more days to place a bid on your favorite collage on the silent auction that runs through August 10.
The murals created by the students participating in the 2008 Art Camps are on display at Moser's U-Save pharmacy and on the P4OC website. Call 873-6343 or email p4ocnews@gmail.com to obtain a bid number. Proceeds from the auction will be used to fund future art camps in Otoe County, Nebraska. |
The Lease Was Pulled After K-2 News Story Aired
A Missouri woman planning to open a gift shop in Nebraska City this summer said her lease on a downtown building was pulled after the Nebraska City News-Press reported that she would be selling K2. Click here to read more. |
Partners for Otoe County
917 Wildwood Lane, Suite H | Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-873-6343 | www.p4oc.org
Partners for Otoe County is a registered trade name of
People United for Families, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
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Saturday - August 7
Missoula Children's Theatre 'Robinson Crusoe' Performances at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Hayward Elementary School
Saturday - August 7
July 30 - Aug 10
Summer Art Camp Silent Auction U-Save Pharmacy Nebraska City Mon -August 9All Stars Teacher Energizer Session Palmyra High School 12:00 - 5:00
Tues - August 10
TiPS On Sale Beverage Server Training NCCCF
12:00 - 5:00
Wed -August 11
CASA Volunteer Training
NCCCF
1:00 - 4:00
Thurs -August 12
CASA Volunteer Training
NCCCF
9:00 - 4:00
Thurs - August 12
OPEN HOUSE
Auburn, NE
August 15 - 18
Syracuse
Mon - August 16
CASA Volunteer Training
NCCCF
1:00 - 4:00
Wed - August 18
CASA Volunteer Training
NCCCF
1:00 - 4:00
Sat - August 21
4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Mon - August 23
CASA Volunteer Training
NCCCF
9:00 - 4:00
Sat - August 28
Computer Recycling
Sat -August 28
CASA Volunteer Training
NCCCF
9:00 - 4:00
Tuesday - Sept 7
Study Buddies Tutor Training 5:30 p.m. Arbor Bank - Neb City
Tues - Sept 14
Neb City Study Budddies 5:30 - 7:30 Arbor Bank
Nebraska City
Monday, October 4
Neb City High School
Syracuse High School
Details coming soon
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Partners for
Otoe County
(P4OC) Services
After School Cubs
All Stars
Otoe County
Primary Violence
Prevention Initiative
Growing Great Kids
in Southeast NE
Otoe County CASA
(Court Appointed
Special Advocate)
Otoe County
Juvenile Diversion
Program
PACT
(Parents &
Communities Together)
Substance Abuse
Prevention Initiative
Safe Homes
Parent Network
SAIL
(Students Accelerating
in Leadership)
Study Buddies Tutoring Program
Summer Art Camps
TeamMates Mentoring Program
TiPS
(Training in
Intervention Procedures)
Youth as
Resources (YAR) Service Learning Program |
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