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NCCC Dinosaurs stomp around Vinton
NCCC Dinosaurs stomp around Vinton
By: Phil and Gaby
An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team is nesting right here in Vinton for the next eight weeks. The self-proclaimed Dinosaurs, team Maple 4 is helping the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department restore many of its facilities before the summer boom of usage. AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight - Sarah Moffitt
Name: Sarah Moffitt
Hometown: South Kingstown, RI
NCCC Team: Oak 7
Sarah graduated from The Prout School in 2010. She considers her greatest skills to be determination, passion, an excitement to learn new things and a willingness to share her knowledge with others. After graduating high school, she applied for AmeriCorps NCCC.
Vikes of the Week
Liz Fischer(Mrs. Kalous)- sold bracelets made by children in Afganistan children to give money back to them. Ashley Strong- (Mr. Mc GREw) During drivers ed she volunteered multiple times to drive with a student who had lost their driving partner. Autumn Hines (Ms. Rodriguez) Cleaned up after class without being asked.
AmeriCorps NCCC member spotlight: Sarah Moffitt
AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight
Name: Sarah Moffitt
Hometown: South Kingstown, RI
NCCC Team: Oak 7
Sarah graduated from The Prout School in 2010. She considers her greatest skills to be determination, passion, an excitement to learn new things and a willingness to share her knowledge with others. AmeriCorps NCCC Team Goes Beyond Their Mission to Help At Risk Youth
By: Casey Kearney
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Team Cedar 6 is making good use of their time in Oxford, Michigan. The team is assigned to work at Crossroads for Youth, a non-profit organization that has programs designed to help at risk youth make positive strides in their lives and beat the odds that are stacked against them. NCCC Leaving Their Mark in Wapello
By: Emily and Jordan
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members from Oak 6 have been helping the Louisa County Conservation Board in Wapello, IA with a variety of different services until May 13. Some of the services benefit the county’s public school by educating the kids in environmental education such as Water Safety, Toad & Frogs and Bird Adaptations.
AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight - Robert Lindsey
By: Brittney Green
Name: Robert Lindsey
Hometown: Memphis, TN
NCCC Team: Cedar 3
Robert graduated from Kingsbury High School in 2010. He considers himself to be a natural leader. In high school he led his team to the National Youth Leadership Conference. Before NCCC started, Robert was working at Taco Bell and volunteering at Bridges. AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight - Michael Armstrong
Name: Michael Armstrong
Hometown: Elizabeth City, NC
NCCC Team: Cedar 6
Michael graduated from Northeastern High School in 2009 and graduated from Ashworth College with his HVAC certificate. He considers himself to be skilled in various tasks like plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, brick masonry and ground maintenance. Covenant Medical Center Auxiliary Announces Scholarship Winners
Scholarships to be awarded to five area students
The Covenant Medical Center Auxiliary has announced the recipients of their 2011-2012 scholarship program. Recognition will be given at the Auxiliary’s Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 6, and the scholarship will be paid directly to the institution where the students will be enrolled full-time this fall.
Ten $500 Scholarships Awarded 2011 Graduating Seniors
For the past five years East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative has awarded over 75, $500 and $1,000 scholarships to winning students from 16 area high schools who are going into various fields of study. Those seniors who want to work in the electric utility industry as a line worker and are accepted in the one- or two-year Powerline Tech Program at Northwest Iowa Community College, ECI awards up to two (2) $1,000 scholarships each year.