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Study Buddies Celebrate Accomplish ments
The Study Buddies Tutoring Program in Nebraska City wrapped up their spring semester with a celebration and Pizza Party for students, parents, siblings and tutors on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Study Buddies tutors recognized for their service include: Emma Bradley, Trent Calfee, Carol Crook, Ronda Johnson, Lillian Mesner, Mary Penning, Delrosa Riege, Todd Shelby and Madison Wurtele.
Study Buddies is a one-to-one tutoring program for 1st through 5th grade children in Otoe County. It matches an elementary student with a trained volunteer tutor to work together one hour each seek enhancing reading or math skills. Study Buddies sessions are offered in Nebraska City, Syracuse and Talmage. Katy Bovick is the Study Buddies Program Coordinator for the Nebraska City sessions held at Arbor Bank.
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Otoe County CASA Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
Otoe County CASA recognized volunteer efforts during Volunteer Appreciation Week in April. Since beginning the CASA program in Otoe County 18 months ago, the volunteers have:
- Volunteered 534 hours
- Driven 2,611 miles
- Advocated in court for 39 abused and neglected children in Otoe County
Volunteer advocates for Otoe County CASA include: Danny Oakes, Julie Oakes, Lisa Wagner, Norm Rohlfing, Jan Marion, Sally Juilfs, Deb Stieren, Mari Jackson, Mel Halkens, Jo Vasa and Heidi Rosane. Otoe County CASA Advisory Board Members include: Colin Albers, Brooke Chaney, Bill Davis, Rena Holben, Christy Merryman, and Amanda Volkmer-Busch. Thank you for your dedication to improving lives of children who experienced abuse and neglect. You DO make a difference. CASA Volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are trained volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers work with the child, parents, foster parents and professionals involved in the case to ensure that the child is able to return to or find a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, please contact Mari Jackison at 402-873-6343 or visit the CASA page on our website at www.p4oc.org. |
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FAMILY NIGHT OUT FOR FUTURE PALMYRA 7TH GRADERS Transitioning from elementary school to the secondary level is a big step in the lives of young students. In the Palmyra-Bennett school district, that means moving from the elementary building located in Bennett to the 7-12 building located in Palmyra. To help ease that transition, Christy Merryman, the Secondary Guidance Counselor at Palmrya High School, organizes an evening for the whole family to aid in the transition. Teachers, administrators, and upperclassmen are on hand to help orient the families of the rising 7th graders.
Students who will be entering 7th grade at Palmyra High School next fall attended a 7th grade orientation with their families on April 28t at the school. Thirty-six of the 37 families planning to enroll attended. The evening began with a family meal catered by Valentino's. While students toured the building, met teachers and learned about life at middle school, parents were involved in a program to help their students transition, including a "Power of Parents" presentation from Simera Reynolds, Executive Director of MADD Nebraska, an Internet Intelligence and Safety presentation from Suzanne Whistler, Educational Service Unit #4, and enrollment information from Christy Merryman, Palmyra High School Guidance Counselor. Parents were also given the opportunity to sign up for the Safe Homes Network. Children's activities for visiting siblings were provided by the Student Council. |
Congratulations to all our Seniors - Party Sober this graduation
Sheriff Jim Gress and Police Chief Dave Lacy recently sent letters to seniors to congratulate the class of 2011 and encourage them to celebrate their graduations safe and sober. Graduating from high school is one of the most momentous occasions in a person's life and a cause for celebration. Local law enforcement will step up their patrols in May to assure that people celebrate safely. Otoe County has maintained a good safety record over the past several years, with no injury or fatality related accidents and few arrests, and they certainly intend to keep it that way.
High school graduations are scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at Johnson County Central, Saturday, May 14, at Syracuse and Palmyra, and Sunday, May 15, at Nebraska City Public, Lourdes Central Catholic and Auburn Public.
There are several good websites with ideas for planning fun graduation parties without the alcohol, such as
http://www.chiff.com/education/graduation/party.htm.
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Reg istration is now open for the Annual TeamMates Golf Tournament. Sunday, May 22, 1:00 pm at the Golf Course at Table Creek. Register now before this popular tournament fills up! Email teammates@windstream.net to register.
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JUNE JAM - SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
The following students from Palmyra have received a scholarship to attend the annual June Jam to be held in Milford, NE June 12th - 14th.
Marissa Kinney - 8th
Ryan Juilfs - 7th
Kayleigh Gario 7th
Moriah Calfee 7th
Hailey Wood - 7th
Levi Hillman - 11th
Jami Hillman - 9th
Trent Frazee - 7th
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KRATOM USE IS ON THE RISE
The MEDTOX DAR Hotline has experienced a surge in inquiries about Kratom abuse. The DARS Journal has
 previously reported on the emergence of this drug as an abused substance. Kratom is a medicinal plant that is grown and harvested in Southeast Asia. Thailand and Malaysia are principle sources for this drug; Bali is the genesis for the most potent Kratom in the world. Processed like marijuana read more...
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