School district honors longtime leaders as replacements sought
Doll praised district leaders Bransky Berard and Arevalo for their service at Southwest Free State and Centennial Hillcrest schools. Bransky led Southwest to Governor’s Achievement Award and KSMA exemplary status. Berard guided special education and technology at Free State since 1997. Arevalo advanced human resources since 1983, overseeing payroll for 1,800 staff. The district aims to fill each post before year end.
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Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators
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Free State High School
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Kansas City
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Free State
Arevalo
Centennial School
Hillcrest School
New LED traffic bulbs cut burnouts and costs in city
A city trial shows bulbs lasting longer than incandescents, reducing overtime for night or holiday replacements. Senior technician Tommy Sutton notes traditional bulbs burn out yearly, while the new LEDs last years and even alter meter readings from Westar Energy, suggesting savings.
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Local family receives $6000 aid for son's heart surgery
Olathe couple faces mounting bills after son Ethan Nichols was born with Tetralogy of Fallot on Oct 27, 2010. After eight months of frequent cardiology tests and a June surgery with a 2.5 week hospital stay, costs neared $500,000. Cooper’s Cause Foundation in Lawrence, started by Terry and Kristi Keefer, awarded $6,000 to help with payments.
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Sheri Nichols
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Children’s Mercy Hospital
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Cooper’s Cause Foundation
Lawrence
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Kristi Keefer
Cooper
Nicholses
Central National Bank
Nieder Road
Cooper's Cause Foundation aids families of pediatric heart patients
The Cooper's Cause Foundation named for Cooper Keefer of Lawrence supports families facing pediatric heart surgery costs not covered by insurance. Three fundraisers are set: April 29 bowl-a-thon, July 27 golf tournament, and Sept 22 5K run and 1 mile walk. Donations address and online info are provided.
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Cooper's Cause Foundation
Cooper Keefer
Lawrence
P.O. Box
Foundation
Cooperscouse.org
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