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The positive effects of Nancy's generous contribution to the City organization, the citizens of Eugene and to intergovernmental partnerships will be felt for many years. For more information, contact Mary Walston, 682-5406. Recreation's Peer Court Proqram Teens Address Lane County Commissioners Teen Court is a community-based program primarily for first-time juvenile offenders. Its function is to provide accountability for delinquent behavior and an opportunity for community restoration. The Teen Court option negates the need for intervention by the formal juvenile justice system. Another benefit is that participants, after successful completion of the program, may petition Youth Services to have their records expunged. At the youth court, juvenile offenders appear in front of a group of peers who recommend appropriate consequences, e.g., community service, restitution to victims, treatment for delinquency-related problems (drug treatment, counseling), etc. The primary goal for youth volunteers is to build leadership skills and civic responsibility. Research indicates that local youth court graduates have significantly fewer repeat crimes than juveniles disciplined through the traditional system. The difference is especially significant over the long-term. Local peer court youths were invited to speak to the Lane County Board of Commissioners as part of its "Youth Voices Matter" project. On November 3, four youth volunteers from Bethel and West Eugene Teen Courts found their way through the construction at the County building and were invited to sit at the commissioners' table. They described the Teen Court process and their own involvement. One youth bravely acknowledged that his original introduction to Teen Court was as a defendant, and said he decided to volunteer because the program helped him. The students invited the commissioners to visit and get to know their local peer courts. For more information, contact Recreation Teen Court Coordinator Bruce Steinmetz at 682-6376. Putumayo's Latinas: Women of Latin America Change-of-season chill setting in? Why not take a break and head to a warmer clime without having to leave Eugene? On Sunday, November 21, the Hult Center presents Putumayo's Latinas: Women of Latin America in the Silva Concert Hall. This diverse and exciting performance is sure to warm the soul and is "guaranteed to make you feel good." It features three extraordinary divas singing Latin American music in contemporary and traditional styles, with unique percussion, guitars and wind instruments. Toto la Momposina (Columbia), Mariana Montalvo (Chile) and Belo Velloso (Brazil) are dynamic female singers who demonstrate the rich history of Latin American music with the influences of European, African and Native American cultures. The performance features each singer as a soloist with her own band and native instruments. Each female vocalist has a distinctive style that reflects her unique background and the combination of the three performers will illustrate the artistic and musical qualities that define the extraordinary music of women in Latin America. The Putumayo label is known for high-quality artists and an upbeat blend of songs. The performance showcases the exciting and diverse music of the Putumayo CD titled "Latinas: Women of Latin America." The theme for the CD was inspired by the fundamental role women play in the musical culture of Latin America. Come on down to the Hult and prepare to "feel good." Showtime is 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Hult Center Ticket Office at 682-5000. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 November 10, 2004