GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Sunflower plans virtual Gala; items needed for live and silent auctions Cody Harris arranges a few items that have been donated to the Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala silent and live auctions that will be available online April 24. Harris is director of planned giving and community support at the non-profit agency.
Even though the traditional Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala had to be canceled this year because of the pandemic, a virtual substitute has been scheduled.
The all-day event is set for Saturday, April 24, featuring silent and live auctions. The silent version will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the live auction is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Alex school board approves bid seeking for DMS and Early Education building expansion projects
Alexandria schools approved a timeline for a Discovery Middle School gym expansion in an initiative to move away from leased agreements. If the timeline is followed, construction for a gymnastics center and a tumble room will begin in June. Written By: Jared Rubado | ×
The Alexandria School Board approved advertising for bids for additions to the Discovery Middle School and Early Education Center buildings.
Alexandria schools currently have two lease agreements to use space in the Gymnastics Center and Douglas County Services Center. Alexandria’s gymnastics programs, community education and Shenanigans indoor children s playground use the buildings in the lease agreements.
GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Sunflower Diversified receives timely gift from local Knights of Columbus Dennis Redburn, left, presents Jon Prescott with a donation from the Great Bend Knights of Columbus to Sunflower Diversified Services. Redburn is Grand Knight of the local K of C and Prescott is chief executive officer at Sunflower.
When the Great Bend Knights of Columbus (K of C) recently donated more than $3,200 to Sunflower Diversified Services, the timing was perfect.
Sunflower Early Education Center (EEC) needed new equipment for infant and toddler hearing tests and the donation allowed the non-profit entity to order it.
“The timing of our donation is something we are very pleased with,” said Dennis Redburn, Great Bend K of C Grand Knight. “We are happy to help in whatever way we can.
Written by Kerry Anne Ducey
In a letter to Danbury Public School Board Members, Sal V. Pascarella, Ed.D. announced that he will conclude his 50-year career in education and retire as Superintendent at the end of this school year - June 30, 2021.
Please see Dr. Sal s note below.
Dear Board Members:
This current year has been the most challenging to date in my fifteen years as Superintendent of Danbury schools, yet in many ways, it was one of the most rewarding. Despite our challenges, I have had the opportunity to see our school community grow and rapidly transform in ways that were not previously thought possible. I am proud of our teachers, staff, parents and students who have come together under great pressure and uncertainty to help one another navigate a radical shift in teaching and learning, while also supporting friends and neighbors in securing food and basic supplies to help during these difficult times. The Danbury Public Schools and our community at large
GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Randy Cobb retires from Sunflower Diversified Services board Randy Cobb, center, is recognized for his 17 years of serving on the Sunflower Diversified Services Board of Directors. Sunflower Chief Executive Officer Jon Prescott, left, and Board President Scott Donovan present Cobb with a plaque and lifetime pass to the non-profit agency’s Charity Gala.
Randy Cobb had been familiar with Sunflower Diversified Services for a while and decided he wanted to advocate for the non-profit agency that supports children and adults with disabilities and delays.
Therefore, he sought a position on the board of directors and served for a total of 17 years during two terms. Cobb, Lyons, recently retired from the board.